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Harness racing hits Winton again today with 10 races on the card . The racing starts at 12:07pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Winton selections 22^nd May 2025

Best Bet:  R10  The Lazarus Effect

Best Value:  R6  Jaccka Henry

Race 1

Bombay Glacier (7) Goes best with a hot pace and near the lead. May get that here. Needed
Emerald Abbey (10) Ok last start and can pop up when you least expect it. Worth including
Superfast (1) Getting better with racing and top driver booked for this. Place chance at odds

Race 2

To The Moon And Back (1) Trainer respect on a debut runner. Needs manners but can win
Majestic Challen (12) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Good form
Shakedown (4) Improver from her last start and similar field. Top three chance again here

Race 3

Treacherous Me (1) Big run for second on debut and weaker field for this. Top selection
Simply Amazing (4) Ok at trials and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
Seaside Brucie (5) Canterbury raider who has trialled ok. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Foxing Easton (7) Solid second last start and a winning chance in an arguably weaker race
The Orange Roughy (2) Has gate speed and better than the form suggests. One for odds
Dare Devil (5) Ran home well last start and an improver with a place chance again here

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Race 5

Stella Bay (7) Fought on ok start in a stronger field. Can begin well and top selection in this
Sheila Laxon (8) Nice win last start and can go on with it now. Good each way chance
Tillaberi (6) Will be fitter after last start. Nice chance with a soft trip in transit. Include

Race 6

Jaccka Henry (4) Has trialled well in preparation for his debut. Strong field but has claims
Saucy Delight (13) Stable respect and good at trials. Bad draw here but has to be included
On The Beach (11) Due to show form and has a bit if speed. Upset claims at longer odds

Race 7

Here’s Johny (1) Gets a head start on the favourites from the draw. Top three chance here
Always Be Bootie (3) Has winning trial form and should go close to placing in this. Needed
Jaccka Evan (9) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 8

Domination’s Call (9) No form but at her best would go close to top three here. Include
Missile (8) Decent motor and due to show some form. One of the better chances in this
Samanthas Moon (4) Only fair last start. Will continue to improve and top three hope here

Race 9

Francent (8) Fastest horse in the field but wide draw. Will go forward and can go close
Tokyo Rose (7) Decent motor and likely to head forward early. Great top three chance
Haley Jaccka (10) Freshened and should get a run through early. Winning claims here

Race 10

The Lazarus Effect (5) Has a big reputation. Drawn ok here and looks very hard to beat
Always Dreaming (8) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Has to be respected
Still Rockin (4) Needs the pace on and can do some work mid race. Could surprise

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst