The Shark heads to Harness HQ, Addington Raceway for some Saturday night harness action where the best young drivers in Australasia step out to do battle.
For more punting information head to The Punters Lounge
Race 1
4 Navagio: Two big efforts thus far in the career and a repeat of either makes him very hard to beat here tonight.
3 Laver: Maiden win was no fluke, very nice type who was excellent winning last time out. Can on with it and grab another one too.
1 Cloud Nine: In good nick and running strong races since winning maiden. Stacks up quite nicely here, especially form the inside draw.
8 Let’s Hustle: Sit and swooper who might appreciate a bit of tempo in this line up today. Can get back and then look to launch on them late.
Selections: 4-3-1-8
Race 2
12 Musculature Metro: Has come back in fine fettle. Cost himself the win at Orari probably. Can make amends for that tonight in a good maiden field.
8 The Last One: Smart workout and trial performer from the Barron stable. That gets the attention immediately. Widish draw but right man in the bike.
14 Zigzagzoo: Consistent performer who must be rewarded with a maiden success at some point soon. Can rush at them late.
2 Vacation Hill: Patient hands required thus far but excellent from well back last time out. Inside draw might not be a great thing but a big hope all the same.
Selections: 12-8-14-2
Race 3
8 The Guild: Got the job done last time out in a good maiden field. Steps up in grade here but is genuine and bound to give a good account of himself. Each way value.
12 Rocknroll Rod: Wow, where’d he come from at The Mot. Big win. That’s a bit more like it and a repeat today will take him pretty close to getting a big slice again.
7 Can I Be Me: Worked hard at Kaikoura and it told late. Classy at best and no surprise to see a big effort in tonight’s assignment with any luck.
5 Ghostwriter: Very fast mare who with a nice trip near the speed could prove to slick for her rivals over the concluding stages.
Selections: 8-12-7-5
Race 4
6 Delightful GNP: Got clear too late at Orari but the race was run by then anyway. Two great runs to open the career and hard to beat here tonight.
1 Peraki Reactor: Excellent effort fresh up at Timaru and gets a really nice draw to make the most of tonight. Can win with a cold shot at them late.
12 Prospect Park: You can’t drop a horse who has run top three in all starts to date. Does work and keeps fighting so an each way hope once again.
11 Beaudiene Hustler: Seocnd behind a good one last time out. Should get a trip through from the second line and can certainly be there fighting out the finish.
Selections: 6-1-12-11
Race 5
9 One Over Da Son: Two great runs to open the campaign and should be right and ready to rock and roll. Wide draw but patient driver who will give him every opportunity.
2 Tehoro Dazzle: On speed runner who should be handy to them throughout here. Can give them a bit of cheek, especially if in front.
6 Justan’s Sister: Form has just tapered off a little, but is talented and Morrison jumps in the bike so gets a good chance to make a good play for this.
5 Another Chapter: Loves the mobile short course stuff and not the worst here if able to get handy to the speed and make them work a bit.
Selections: 9-2-6-5
Race 6
8 Bringitonhome: In form, fit and was excellent last time out behind a very good one. Could sit and swoop here. Orange in the bike adds a big tick too.
4 Spot On: Nice type back from a spell and excellent trial win recently. Will jump and run and from near the speed looks a big chance tonight of getting a slice.
9 Memphis Tennessee: Classy type back from a spell with a good trial effort under the belt. Should stand up and be a major player in this with any luck.
3 Franco Niven: Excellent win to cap off some outstanding form through November last time out. Manners are generally good so would pay to have in the mix again.
Selections: 8-4-9-3
Race 7
6 The Kaik: Too slow up front for him at Oamaru, he needs a bit more speed in the race to show his best. Should get that here and can swoop on them late.
4 Doctor Tim: In great form and always a chance, especially in a race like this where things are so open. Positive drive and a good tempo makes him hard to beat.
10 Sweet Loress: Last run was a lot better than it may have looked. This draw should work out really nicely and with one cold shot at them can win at a price.
1 The Governor: Tried to run them into the dirt last time out and gets the opportunity to do the same here once again. Can be right there at the finish.
Selections: 6-4-10-1
Race 8
1 Majestic Chevron: Cruised to success last time out and will be out to do the same again here with any luck. Looks very hard to beat.
5 Globe Trekker: In great touch and meets a very even looking field here. With any luck he’ll be running on strong and asking them all to fend him off again.
3 Far From True: Grown a leg in the last couple of weeks after two emphatic wins. Talented, but this is a step up so will need to be better again.
4 Zsa Zoe: Another with good form on the board. Can certainly give this race a bit of shake based on the recent efforts.
Selections: 1-5-3-4
Race 9
3 Maharani: That Kerr and Anderson combination here, so we’re taking notice. Strong workout win. Everything points to year.
4 Saginaw: Was going to get a big slice at The Mot last week before galloping. Talented, but enigmatic and will need to do it right but is good enough.
8 Rozzano: Not much worked out last week but might try for one cold shot here which might work out better. Better than most of them.
7 Canstar: Should be better for the fresh up run. Wide draw but it’s a pretty even field so you’d expect a big run with natural improvement.
Selections: 3-4-8-7
BEST: 3 Maharani (Race 9)
NEXT: 4 Navagio (Race 1)
VALUE: 6 Delightful GNP (Race 4)
