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The first of the night is for the 3yo and older pacers drawn on lifetime wins. ULTIMATION (4) created a good impression at first local run when winning easy and will only be better for the run so will get punters off to a good start. VINCENZO (2) has been disappointing this time in but the small field suits and has a handy draw so wouldn’t shock. THUNDER SANZ (5) will be fitter for his first up effort so is open to improvement. Stablemates DONE WELL (3) and CLIFFHANGER (6) do have ability so if bought close to their best can figure.

TOP PICK: Ultimation (4) looks classy and should be winning.

DANGERS: Vincenzo (2) is a danger along with Thunder Sanz (5).

ROUGHIE: Done Well (3) is the best at odds.

RATINGS: 4-2 5-1 3 4

EXOTIC BET: Trifecta 4-2 5-2 3 5 6 $24 flexi 400%

LIKELY LEADER: Vincenzo and Ultimation will be pushing forward.

Here we have an up to 59 and it’s a race where HES APPLES (3) can get back into the winner’s stall as has a good record in the Trainers Encouragement class so is the hardest to beat. LOYOLA TRIOS (5) is suited by the small field and only needs to be close enough to be dangerous late. SHAUN TO THE MAX (1) and JUMPING JOLT (6) have both been consistent of late so will get every chance to make their presences felt. GYPSY AMOUR (2) and ARTYBOY GLENWOOD (4) round out the field and wouldn’t entirely shock if they were around the mark.

TOP PICK: Hes Apples (3) is the hardest to beat.

DANGERS: Loyola Trios (5) is the danger along with Jumping Jolt (6).

ROUGHIE: Artyboy Glenwood (4) is the best value.

RATINGS: 3-1 5 6-2 4

EXOTIC BET: Trifecta 3-1 5 6-1 5 6 $24 flexi 400%

LIKELY LEADER: Gypsy Amour and Hes Apples will be pushing forward early.

This is for the 3yo and older non winners. Im starting to sound like a broken record regarding NANCYS HOPE (6) but this is her race as will not find one any easier so look for her to push forward and prove too strong this week. THE MIGHTY DOC (2) has been close up behind her of late but is a 43 start maiden so a placing looks best. FIVEFORTY (7) is the danger if there is one as will push forward and will keep whacking away. LEWICKI LEIS (4) and ROCK AMOUR (9) are a couple capable of running into a minor placing at odds.

TOP PICK: Nancys Hope (6) this looks her race.

DANGERS: Fiveforty (7) is the danger along with The Mighty Doc (2).

ROUGHIE: Rock Amour (9) can fill a place at odds.

RATINGS: 6-2 7-4 9-1 3 5 8

EXOTIC BET: Trifecta 6-7-2 4 9 $15 flexi 500% - 6-2 4 9-7 $15 flexi 500%

LIKELY LEADER: Nancys Hope will be pushing forward looking for the top.

This is for the 60-67 pacers and this looks more open. NO NUKES SKIPPER (9) is racing at the peak of his powers and has a good trailing draw so will get the right trip to get every chance. MISTER FINNIGAN (7) has the wide draw to overcome but if can get some cover into the race will get his chance. DAZZLE ME (6) will look to push forward and should settle close enough so is the value. SOUTHERN LUCK (2) is always thereabouts and has the draw to do so again so is a must for the exotic players along with LORIMERTYRRELL (1), KERALA STAR (3) and MAJOR LESTER (10) who are always some hope if the breaks come their way.

TOP PICK: Mister Finnigan (7) happy to go his way e/w.

DANGERS: No Nukes Skipper (9) looks a danger along with Dazzle Me (6).

ROUGHIE: Lorimertyrrell (1) is the play at odds.

RATINGS: 7-1 2 6 9-3 5 10-4 8

EXOTIC BET: Trifecta 6 7-1 2 3 5 6 7 9 10-1 2 3 5 6 7 9 10 $30 flexi 50%

LIKELY LEADER: Rocknovertime and Shady Azz will look to push forward.

This is for the 75-105 rated pacers over the sprint trip and it’s a tough one. HULI NIEN (10) is an enigma as when he puts his best foot forward his good and this is an easier assignment than last week so keep safe. BETTER DAY (5) got a soft lead and did give a good kick in the same race so if he happens to settle close to the speed will be in the finish. RACKETEERS BOY (7) has been good for the new stable and despite drawing wide looks the best at odds. CEDRIC SEYMOUR (1), LYNRYD SKYNRYD (3) and JEREMY WELLS (4) are a trio off the front that are capable with a touch of luck.

TOP PICK: Huli Nien (10) happy to have a play.

DANGERS: Better Day (5) is the danger along with Cedric Seymour (1).

ROUGHIE: Racketeers Boy (7) is the best at odds.

RATINGS: 10-1 3 4 5 7-2 6 8

EXOTIC BET: Boxed trifecta 1 3 4 5 7 10 $40 flexi 33.3% -10-1 3 4 5 7-1 3 4 5 7 $10 flexi 50%

LIKELY LEADER: Cedric Seymour and Lynryd Skynryd are the two to settle up front.

Here we have a race for the 68-74 pacers. LETSGOBRO (2) will appreciate this easier assignment and if ha can bully his way across his chances are enhanced. SHARKATTACK (3) loves the track and is looking for his fifth win this season and will be there when it matters and can win. WE SALUTE YOU (8) gets a good trailing draw as has options so look for him to be getting home late. ANDAMAN BAY (1), KHAKI NUI (6) and FLEETWOOD ROCK (7) are a trio to include for the wider exotic players.

TOP PICK: Letsgobro (2) is the hardest to beat.

DANGERS: Sharkattack (3) is the danger along with We Salute You (8).

ROUGHIE: Khaki Nui (6) is the value play.

RATINGS: 2-3 8-1 4 5 6 7

EXOTIC BET: Trifecta 2 3-2 3-1 6 8 $18 flexi 300% - 2 3-1 6 8-2 3 $12 flexi 200% - 2 3-2 3 8-2 3 8 $10 flexi 250%

LIKELY LEADER: Andaman Bay will look to hold Letsgobro early.

This is a 3yo and older drawn on lifetime wins. YARECKON IM SWEET (3) looks better suited here as this easier so will push forward and sit on speed so gets every chance. FIESTA STRIDE (1) has the draw to bounce back after a disappointing effort last time so will make her presence felt. JACK JAMES (7) will be looking to be close enough as if he is he has the speed to get over the top late. CRACK THE VAULT (2) and SPOOKY GIRL (4) are a couple to include for the wider exotic players.

TOP PICK: Yareckon Im Sweet (3) is the hardest to beat.

DANGERS: Fiesta Stride (1) is the danger along with Jack James (7).

ROUGHIE: Spooky Girl (4) is the best at odds.

RATINGS: 3-1 2 4 7-5 6

EXOTIC BET: Trifecta 3 7-3 7-1 2 4 $18 flexi 300% - 3 7-1 2 4-3 7 $12 flexi 200%

LIKELY LEADER: Fiesta Stride and Yareckon Im Sweet will be looking to dictate from the front.

The last of the night is a 50-59 over the sprint trip. MISTA EAGLE (5) was impressive first up for the new stable sprinting quickly from a long way back and can win again as the small field suits. CAPTAIN DAN (6) has had a little freshen up and his best is good enough and can do work in the run so is a player. MAYLEEJAE EAGLE (1) is racing well and has the draw to get every chance so will be in the finish. DONNY IN PARIS (2) worked home well first up so will be fitter and his best is good enough so keep safe along with COVEFFE HUSTLER (3) who can fill a placing.

TOP PICK: Mayleejae Eagle (1) just leaning his way.

DANGERS: Mista Eagle (5) is the danger along with Captain Dan (6).

ROUGHIE: Donny in Paris (2) is the best at value.

RATINGS: 1-2 5 6-3 4

EXOTIC BET: Trifecta 1-2 3 5 6-2 3 5 6 $24 flexi 200%

LIKELY LEADER: Mayleejae Eagle will look to take advantage of the pole but Donny in Paris and Botany Bay Warrior will have a look.

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Champion mare Ladies In Red in action before her injury in late 2022 (Photo: Stuart McCormick)

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Want to know how we tip our harness race selections? These are the top form factors to consider for upcoming harness races:

Trainer & Driver Statistics

In thoroughbred and greyhound racing, the trainer is generally the biggest consideration when it comes to punting on a runner. However, for harness races, while the trainers are very important, they share the limelight with the drivers as well.

Following the big stables and successful trainers remains important, but when it comes to harness racing, that’s partly because these stables are the ones that can engage the best drivers.

A good and bad drive can certainly be the difference between winning and losing when it comes to harness racing, with the best drivers having the ability to improve their horses significantly in the run. Both the trainers and drivers should be considered when assessing the form for a race.

Horse Class

Horses can’t all be equal! Overall winning records may look impressive, but were they achieved at higher-quality metropolitan events which attract the best opposition, or in more modest company in the country.

Last 10 Record

The Last 10 record gives punters an overview on how a horse has been travelling in more recent times. A horse may have a good overall record but over time it may suffer injuries and have fitness problems or simply become less interested in racing. The Last 10 record gives punters the most recent overview of whether the horse is in form or not, while a record from This Season (TS) goes even further and gives the most up-to-date details for upcoming harness races.

Lifetime Stakemoney

Stakemoney or prizemoney is another good indicator of a horse’s quality. Higher value races naturally attract a higher quality of opposition, so a horse with higher stakemoney has logically beaten better quality opposition than one with less stakemoney over a similar career.

Mobile & Standing Start Record

Uniquely, harness races have two different types of starting formats, with horses often responding better to a mobile start than a standing start, or vice-versa.

Career Record

Everything else aside… can your horse actually find the finish line? Career performance tells you exactly if the horse makes a habit of finishing up the front.

Now that you know what to look out for in runners, head over to the Punters harness form guide and put your learnings into practice. You can then check your selections against the Punters harness racing tips to add another level of research to your punting.

Understanding Different Harness Race Types

When assessing form, it’s important to differentiate between the two types of harness racing in Australia. Racehorses compete in two gaits, pacing and trotting, and trotters may enter pacing events, but not vice versa.

With a more powerful stride, Pacers move faster. As such they are generally more favoured among owners, trainers and punters.

Trotters, though, employ a different gait that isn’t as powerful.

Trotting has a diagonal gait, where each leg moves in time with the leg diagonally opposite to it: the front left leg moves with the rear right leg, and the front right leg moves with the rear left leg.

Pacing however is a lateral gait where the two left legs move together and the right legs move together. This movement produces speed that cannot be matched by trotting. The mile rates achieved by pacers are therefore far superior to those recorded by trotters.

Trotters are allowed to enter pacers’ events as well as their own. This can be fairly rare however, as the slower times makes it difficult for a trotter to be competitive among elite pacers.

Whether you prefer pacing or trotting events, Punters has the latest tips covering both harness race types.

Get Tips For All Major Australian Harness Races

There are several major Australian harness races and Punters has harness racing tips for all of them!

The biggest Australian harness race would have to be the Inter Dominion. The Inter Dominion – or Inter-Dom – is a Group 1 harness racing event conducted between Australian and New Zealand horses. It includes Heats and a Final and the venue for these is shared on a rotating basis each year between New South Wales, Victoria and New Zealand.

Other big Group 1 harness races include the:

Miracle Mile Pace
A G Hunter Cup
Chariots of Fire
Victoria Cup
Australian Pacing Championship
Australian Pacing Gold
Inter Dominion Pacing Championship
Inter Dominion Trotting Championship.

And, don’t forget that Punters provides free harness tips for all these races and in-depth harness racing news from harness racing expert Adam Hamilton.

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