AUSTRALIAN HARNESS RACING TIPS
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Sunday, 29 January
MARYBOROUGH
Race 1 MIAMI ROCKS
3/6/1/2
• Fast beginner that is likely to be looking for the lead
• Aggressively driven from the second row when a brave second at St Arnaud
• Strange race with 2 2yo’s becoming the first horses of that age group to race in Victoria this season and they are taking on 3yo/4yo pacers
Race 2 KEAYANG ZENDAYA
5/3/1/6
• Resuming since a seventh in the Homegrown Classic (Group 1) in March 2022
• Runner up in a heat of the Homegrown Classic two starts ago
• Won a trial after leading throughout at Terang last week
Race 3 FREDRHYS
2/4/1/8
• Now starts from an outside draw after galloping away at Stawell on Thursday
• Produced an outstanding run last time after missing the start hopelessly and finishing fourth
• Made it through to the Super Series Final (Group 1) last season
Race 4 SUPPLANTER
5/6/1/4
• Usually driven with cover so likely to look for a trail close to the speed
• Finished off solidly for second behind Perseveranse at Melton last time out
• Grandam produced 7 winners, 3 of which were $100,000+ earners including The Boss Man, Anywhere Hugo and Who’s The Man
Race 5 GLENGARRIFF
9/8/7/6
• Strong trotter that likes to race close to the speed
• Began quickly from a wide draw to find the lead and finished second at Stawell last time
• Has been placed in 12 of his 23 attempts from the standing start
Race 6 BIG BAD OSSIE
5/2/6/11
• Resuming since August 31 and is likely to be driven with cover
• Competed in the Gold Sovereign series during his last campaign
• Has been flying at the trials and meets a suitable field first up
Race 7 NATIONAL NEWS
9/4/5/8
• Races best when he is close to the lead so he is a chance of making an early move
• Tough campaigner that has won 6 of his 13 starts
• Finished third behind the subsequent Shepparton Cup winner Cranbourne at a recent trial performance
Race 8 MY ULTIMATE LEVI
10/2/4/1
• Facing a substantial drop back in class from his recent efforts during the Super Series
• Recorded a mile rate of 1.56.7 when he scored at Geelong in November
• Won the Northern Region Championship last season
Race 9 BLISSFULL PENNY
5/6/9/7
• Usually driven with cover and the same is likely from this draw
• Shuffled back on the markers when sixth at Charlton last time
• The last time she won, Mark Pitt was driving and he returns to the sulky today
BEST BET: Race 8 No.10 My Ultimate Levi
BEST VALUE: Race 7 No.9 National News
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 3 No.2 Fredrhys
Tuesday, 31 January
HORSHAM
Race 1 BETTING ON COURAGE
5/6/2/7
• Usually driven with cover and the same is likely from this draw
• Finished fast when second behind Nothingbutwaves at Cranbourne
• Closely related to 3 winners including Viva Safari (1.58.4, $68,435)
Race 2 MAC SHADOW
4/2/9/10
• Better drawn than his past two appearances so likely to be more aggressive early
• Held up behind tiring runners and had little luck at his latest fifth
• Only had 2 starts for new trainer David Drury
Race 3 I BETUWANTANO
4/1/3/2
• Versatile pacer that can be driven in a variety of ways
• Led throughout at a Mount Gambier victory on January 10
• Broke stride when attempting to lead and did well to recover and beat a few runners home at Stawell last week
Race 4 THE HUNTRESS
6/7/2/1
• Speedy mare, which won the Super Series Silver event at Bendigo on December 30
• Versatile but has several fast beginners drawn on her inside so is likely to angle across and look for cover
• Has had 5 starts over the sprint distance for 2 wins and 2 seconds
Race 5 OVER THE ODDS
1/7/2/5
• Fast beginner that is likely to try and hold a forward position at the start
• Raced on the outside of the leader and narrowly beaten at Stawell last week
• Gains the perfect draw with the aid of a concession claim
Race 6 JILLIBY RETRO
6/2/1/4
• Resuming since October 2020!
• Finished third behind Bolramski at a Terang trial effort last week
• Competed in the Shakamaker Classic during his juvenile season so he has a bit of class on this field if somewhere near his peak
Race 7 LETHAL LOUIE
5/7/1/8
• Fast beginner that is likely to be looking for the lead
• Shooting for a winning hat trick after successive victories at Mount Gambier
• Finished third in the Southern Cross Final at the end of last season
Race 8 EYETHINK
3/5/4/6
• Strong gelding that is likely to be driven with confidence
• Recorded a winning margin of approximately five lengths when he beat a similar field at Stawell
• Undefeated in 2 starts for the season
BEST BET: Race 7 No.5 Lethal Louie
BEST VALUE: Race 5 No.1 Over The Odds
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 4 No.2 Delightful Tammy