Hey blokes,
Here are my harness racing tips for tonight at Menangle. Selections are as follows:
Menangle
R1-4. Rays Choice
Drawn suitably in barrier four, this Jason Grimson trained eight-year-old should appreciate the drop back in grade this evening. The Four Starzzz Shark gelding was beaten merely 1.5m two starts ago in fast time behind Double Encounter in a Free For All event, which followed a dominant victory the start prior, against much similar opposition. With Cam Hart booked for the drive, it can be expected this $3.80 chance will be in front; rolling along at speed. Given the early market support, and that I can’t see anything that will be making up significant ground from the second half of the field, I expect him to be incredibly hard to beat.
Suggested Bets: 5U Win- 4. Rays Choice
2-1. Mighty Looee (Next Best)
This son of Sweet Lou started favourite at his first run since crossing the ditch last week, finishing sixth when coming from well back in a race race where four of the first six home trialled the pegs. A member of the dominant Belinda McCarthy stable, he has form around some of the upper echelon of New Zealnd four year olds, attested to by his run in the NZ Jewels three starts ago. Drawn ideally in barrier one, in a race lacking depth, it can be expected that Jack Callaghan will either sit this gelding behind probable leader Metal Rock, or use the inside barrier to his advantage to hold the front. At $2.20, he is a fantastic bet. He is my next best of the night.
Suggested Bets: 7U Win- 1. Mighty Looee + 2U Quinella 1. Mighty Looee, 6. Metal Rock
3-7. Burnnham Boy (Best)
This gelding son of champion stallion Bettors Delight was outstanding seven days ago when running second behind Rocknroll Angel (starts favourite later in the card), having done a power of work breezing throughout in a fast mile to only go down narrowly. Although there is speed drawn to his inside, it can be expect elite reinsman Blake Fitzpatrick will endeavour to settle forward once more again this evening, and provided he isn’t made to work too hard early to find a position; it is incredibly difficult to see this Kevin Pizzuto trained four getting beat. He is my best of the night.
Suggested Bets: 10U Win- 7. Burnham Boy
4-4. Wow Hes A Rockstar
Drawn to enjoy a comfortable trip in transit from barrier four, this Blake Fitzpatrick trained and driven gelding was terribly unlucky last start, beaten 3.7m in the race Mighty Looee comes out of. He arguably should’ve won there, and given I think Mighty Looee is will be winning in a race stronger than this, his form lines up nicely. He is a three time Menangle winner, and seemingly enjoyed the 2300m last start. Although he is a three year old against the older horses, he is blessed with an absolute abundance of speed and natural ability. While the favourite runner Experia has drawn, it too has a fair chance; as well as Ardens Ace who attempts to make it three wins in a week.
Suggested Bets: 3U EW- 4. Wow Hes A Rockstar
5-3. Pocket Book
In what appears to be a match race between Pocket Book and Machs Legacy, the former appears to have a slight edge while being marginally better odds. The daughter of Bettors Delight, trained by breakout star Jason Grimson, comes out of a race of lesser quality at Penrith where she was defeated as a short price favourite, however the larger expanses of the Menangle racing circuit could prove more to her liking. Although she is drawn to the outside of Machs Legacy, Cam Hart drives the gate as well as anyone; so expect her to settle either first or second in the run. A slight market push would is enough for me to have her on top.
Suggested Bets: 5U Same Race Multi- 2. Machs Legacy (T2), 3. Pocket Book (T2) + 5U Win Pocket Book
6-7. Never Been Said
Admittedly Rocknroll Angel looks tremendously hard to beat, but at the short odds on offer I’m happy to look for something to roll her. This mare from the Jack Trainor stable has been flying of late, winning a Group Three event two starts back, before finishing off stoutly over the unsuitable journey last outing. A minor market fluctuation could start a chain of events here, given she is 5s down to 4.80 and Rocknroll Angel is 1.40 to 1.45. With Trainor on the cart, it’s likely she will cross and hand up to Rocknroll Angel in the small field, and if Rocknroll Angels run last week has taken a toll on her, this Well Said mare could be the one finishing off best late back to the mile journey. Uroc Skinny Jeans and Platinum Revolution should fill out the first four.
Suggested Bets: 3U Win, 2U Place- 7. Never Been Said + Quinella 7. Never Been Said, 8. Rocknroll Angel + First Four- 7,8/7,8/3,4/2,3,4
7-2. Champagne Prince
This recent trotting acquisition to the Joe and Mary Rando stable didn’t get it quite right at his first run since crossing the Nullarbor, finishing a distant fourth; but I anticipate marked improvement on that run this evening. That was his first run in nearly six weeks, and his first look around Menangle; so off the front tapes with brilliant trotting driver Jack Trainor aboard, he is overs at upwards of $26. Interestingly to some, this trotter is sired by pacing stallion Mcardle. The two class performers engaged, Drop The Hammer and Tough Monarch, are neglected by the 30 and 40 metre handicaps respectively.
Suggested Bets: 2U EW- 2. Champagne Prince
8-4. The Longest Day
This mare trained by David Aiken is on the quick back up, having been a certainty beat in a few form race on Tuesday. The daughter of American Ideal made great improvement there from her last start, finishing hard on the backs of the eventual place getters without getting a fair crack at them. Likely to be driven cold once more, I anticipate the Victorian mare to be hitting the line strongly at nice odds. The favourite runner, Heavenly Belle, was good when running third seven days ago, and does look hard to beat. The other runner that I’ll be having a small bet on is Mustang Milly, who comes out of the same race as The Longest Day on Tuesday. The Trevor Munday trained mare did a power of work on Tuesday, sitting parked and boxing on gamely to finish fourth, 2.2m in arrears of the winner.
Suggested Bets: 2U Win, 1U Place- 4. The Longest Day + 1U Win, 1U Place- 6. Mustang Milly + Boxed Trifecta 1,4,6.
Quaddie Selections
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1,4,6
($20 for 55.55%)
Best: R3-7. Burnham Boy
Next Best: R2-1. Mighty Looee
Best Value: R8-4. The Longest Day
Best Roughie: R7-2. Champagne Prince
Best of luck.
Key: U = Units
E/W = Each Way (Win/Place)
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