Winton Harness Race 1
4 Tact Teeva
Stonewall Stud debutant who looked very sharp in a recent trial and appears to be a well-mannered and well-schooled racing proposition heading into today. Small field suits and if able to get handy to the speed early then should be about to control things.
Selections: 4-3-5-1-2
Winton Harness Race 2
4 Son E
A little flat-footed late at Oamaru last time out when finishing sixth but is getting better with the racing under the belt. Lands in a pretty wide open trotting affair here and won't have to go much better to be competitive in this line up.
Selections: 4-1-6-3-5
Winton Harness Race 3
2 Huzuni
You can only but take a lead from the Matty Williamson choice of drive here given that the two stablemates seem pretty evenly poised. This one has taken on better fields and competed in Canterbury so should have the experience edge on the stablemate. Drawn to follow too.
Selections: 2-3-5-4-6
Winton Harness Race 4
2 Cranachan
Surprisingly beaten here first up from a spell but sure to have taken plenty of benefit from the run and the experience. Perhaps a slightly stronger line up of opposition here today but there's encouraging signs to suggest he's a horse who is going to win plenty of races.
Selections: 2-1-3-7-6
Winton Harness Race 5
7 Betting Sensation
Nice type back from a stable that has them ready to roll first up from a break. Gets in well here and although drawn wide is likely to look to roll forward early and keep them honest at some point. Good enough to stave off all the challenges too.
Selections: 7-8-2-6-5
Winton Harness Race 6
7 Stella Bay
Built beautifully to the maiden success and looks to be a trotter who can really press on with it. Will just keep getting better and the next step up in grade faced today isn't going to hold too many concerns, especially given most find themselves in a similar boat.
Selections: 7-5-4-6-2
Winton Harness Race 7
3 Kada
Nice type who has done a good job in two runs back from a break and should be reaching peak fitness levels now. Nice wide open lower grade race here and gets a good draw with a positive driver who will be out to make the most of the opportunity. Should be right in the fight for a long way.
Selections: 3-2-8-1-4
Winton Harness Race 8
9 Miki Bennett
Tip of The Day
Excellent work late at Addington last week when charging through the line and should find this a whole lot easier. Not a simple show up and win type but more class than most in this field and if able to be close enough turning for home can get the job done.
Selections: 9-4-2-6-5
Winton Harness Race 9
9 Bring On The Muscle
Quality trotter back from a spell here and has had a couple of public hit outs to ready for this. Made good strides in the last campaign and should be set to pick up where things left off. Handy field first up but the class will carry a very, very long way.
Selections: 9-10-12-8-7
Winton Harness Race 10
9 Advance Party
One of the better pacing mares in the country when she's on the top of her game and with a run under her belt should be primed and ready to get into the winners' circle here. Draw is a little tricky but good enough to turn it into a positive and get the job done.
Selections: 9-4-8-7-5