AUSTRALIAN HARNESS RACING TIPS
Wednesday, 6 December
MARYBOROUGH
Race 1 ANDOVER SUN
6/2/5/3
• Commences from the handicap of 20m but it is a small field
• Led throughout to defeat harder opposition at Bendigo three starts ago
• Competed against the stronger Metropolitan class last outing
Race 2 ALDEBARAN BELLE
5/8/6/4
• Had her first run against this suitable class when second at Ballarat last week
• Likely to go back at the start from her wide draw and come with one run at the leaders
• Appears to be well graded considering she is the winner of 9 races
Race 3 HOPPY
13/10/9/2
• Very smart former New Zealand trotter that has been runner up in both of his Australian starts
• Galloped at the start and produced an enormous effort behind Stately Salome at Geelong
• Taking on a lot of inexperienced trotters in this event
Race 4 VAPAR JACK
8/2/9/1
• Runner up after using energy at the start at Charlton on November 16
• Settled in a rearward position and had little luck from an awkward draw at Charlton
• Follows out behind a fast beginner in Ace Duigan
Race 5 CYCLONE LEBRON
6/2/7/8
• Led throughout to win at Kilmore two starts ago
• Endured a tough run when second at Yarra Valley last outing
• Likely to progress forward at the start and look for the lead despite the wide draw
Race 6 ALDEBARAN DAHLIA
6/9/3/4
• Missed away and made up a lot of ground at her latest eye-catching fifth
• Attempted to lead throughout when second 3 + 4 starts back so likely to look for the lead again
• Drivers colours is the same as carried by the legend Maori’s Idol in the 70’s and 80’s
Race 7 REDBANK MOLLY
11/7/8/10
• Will appreciate a drop back in class on her recent performances
• Finished off fast from a rearward position to win at Ararat 3 starts ago
• Races best over the sprint distance and should be finishing off strongly
Race 8 BULLDOG KHAN
6/10/9/5
• Struck peak form with 2 wins and a second from his past 3 starts
• Fast beginner that is likely to be looking for the lead
• Gets into this race nicely with the aid of a concession claim
Race 9 ALDEBARAN ANTON
2/12/6/10
• Still learning but is starting to put it altogether
• Settled midfield on the markers and finished off solidly at his latest second
• Trained at Hamilton by Jim Barker
BEST BET: Race 6 No.6 Aldebaran Dahlia
BEST VALUE: Race 9 No.2 Aldebaran Anton
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 7 No.2 Dream Asset
