Harness Analyst – Winton 8th May

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Harness racing hits Winton again today with 7 races on the card . The racing starts at 12:59pm 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 8^th May 2025

Best Bet:  R1   Showcase

Best Value:  R7   Double Quick

Race 1

Showcase (8) Manners needed but should go close here with no mistakes in the running. Include
Diamondsonmyshoes (2) Good draw and nearly beat a good filly last start. Needed from the draw
Cosmic Star (1) Getting better with racing and should get a soft trip from the ace draw. Top three

Race 2

Mallory Maguire (6) Conditions suit and good trial win after being freshened Has to be included
Ace Of Spades (2) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Place hope again
High Return (1) On debut and trials have been ok. Stable respect and top three chance in this

Race 3

Claasee (8) Tricky draw but conditions suit and smaller field will help. Can win with luck. Needed
Robyns Hustler (2) Running on last start and should go close to top three with a good run in transit.
Tashs Bad Girl (5) Good effort last start and can sneak into the top three again. Include in combos

Race 4

Rakasandy (7) Wide draw but not far away last start. Requiring a cart into the race but has claims
Dare Devil (9) Should get a run through on the fence and is a place hope at nice odds with gaps
Rylan Charlie (8) Tricky draw but has gate speed. Drops in grade and not the worst in this field

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Race 5

Louies Girl (6) Overdue a win but tricky draw again. Has the speed to be right in this finish
Miraculous (5) Has been racing better fields and only needs a good trip to be hard to beat.
Brookies Player (7) Will be fitter after last start win. Normally holds form and is an upset chance

Race 6

Our Superfund (3) Good fourth in a similar field last start. Driver change and can run top three
Julie Jaccka (8) Tricky handicap but has a plenty of speed. Top three chance with a cart into it
Downtown Orlando (2) Better run last start and gets a head start on main rivals. Go again

Race 7

Double Quick (3) Has not had a lot of luck and better draw here. Winning claims at longer odds
Remission (9) Trailing draw and should go close to placing in this if close enough on the turn
First Light (4) Consistently in the top three or four. Should give a good account again here. Include

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by Harness Analyst