Harness Analyst – Winton 1st August

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Winton again today with seven races on the card. The racing starts at 12:47pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Winton selections 1^st August 2024

Best Bet:  R5  Simone Lindenny

Best Value:  R3   Van Liberty

Race 1

Superfast Ronnie (9) Trialled well in Canterbury and big chance in this with manners
Stella Bay (8) Good second last start in a stronger field. Top driver sticks with. Needed
Petite Trixton (2) Freshened and enough speed to be a win chance with no errors

 

Race 2

Ultimate Mach (1) Looked ok at trials and stable can get results on debut. Include here
Rylan Charlie (8) Badly drawn but has the motor to threaten here. Place hope in this
The Next Best Thing (4) Top driver jumps on and has been thereabouts. Could surprise

 

Race 3

Van Liberty (3) Went some nice races last campaign and drawn to get a handy run.
Haley Robyn (4) Getting better with racing. Drops in class for this and will go forward
Connie Jaccka (6) Depends on the trip but no doubting the speed. Will be running on

 

Race 4

Trendy Van Gogh (8) Big run on debut and top driver booked. Should go close in this
Mandala (6) Stable respect and has trialled ok. Could surprise here at longer odds.
Mind Philly (2) Looks well suited over the sprint. Might cross early and stable running hot

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Race 5

Simone Lindenny (10) Big drop in class for this. Looks hard to beat even from the handicap
Switch On (7) Freshened and has lots of speed. Should go close to top three with manners
Jaccka Baylis (6) Ok form the last couple and conditions suit here. Can place with luck

 

Race 6

Sargent Best (9) Back in winning form but will need luck from the draw. Top three player
Judaque (7) Gate speed and went some nice races last season. Winning claims if fully fit
Pounamu (5) Showed potential last campaign. Even field but has to be included here.

 

Race 7

Terra Sancta (7) Racing well in better Addington fields. Gate speed to lead and can win
Mightyflyin Supastar (5) Top driver booked and has the motor. Go again in this field
Step It Up A Notch (8) Speedy and likes the track. Place chance with the right trip here

 

by Harness Analyst