Harness briefs – 27th September 2017

Harness racing superstar Lazarus is back at the trials today in preparation for his defense of this years Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup.

Last week Lazarus started in a two horse workout at Rangiora with stablemate Heaven Rocks and managed to hold that pacer out by a short margin after leading all the way.

Today Heaven Rocks and Lazarus are joined by stablemate and New Brighton Cup winner Have Faith In Me and three other rivals in the trial over 2600m from the standing start.

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Monbet is due back at the trials again in the next fortnight after recent scans of his leg revealed no serious injury.

Before the leg issue appeared the Love You six year old had been in magnificent order in his early preparation according to trainer Greg Hope.

The TAB have opened a "Monbet out" option to the FF futures market, with the uncertainty around Monbet starting. The TAB bookmakers have come up with three equal favourites Aldebaran Eagle,Bordeax and Dark Horse who are all at $7.00. Habibti Ivy is the fourth favourite at $8.50

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Emerald Jewels winner Jack's Legend is back at the races this week as he prepares for the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup.

The smart Bettor's Delight four year old is fresh off the back of winning a trial by a short margin over race rival Maxim last Tuesday. 

Jack's Legend and Maxim are both going around in the Spring Cup at Alexandra Park on Friday night in a small but strong six horse field.

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