Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Thursday 26 February.
A string on minor placings in the last four starts tells the story of Run Blaze Run’s (4) chances here today. Is knocking on the door of a victory and all it is going to take is for someone to open it. This field doesn’t measure up to some of the others either so today should be the day.
Selections: 4-1-3-2-5
| 4. Run Blaze Run (4) J: Jay Abernethy 52222T: Willie Fleming |
Experience in much higher grades throughout his career stands Eagle Hanover (5) out here, never mind the fact he’s in good form at the moment. Needs to get it all right, and on occasions he does get it wrong, but with manners should really be winning.
Selections: 5-6-1-3-4
| 5. Eagle Hanover (1) J: Kate Coppins 02162T: Jay Abernethy |
A nice swing in draws today from Tuesday’s assignment for Brookies Player (2). Will be better for the first look at Manawatu as well. Expect a confident drive early to find a good spot and then from there looks the one they all need to beat.
Selections: 2-5-3-6-1
| 2. Brookies Player (2) J: Wilson House 04094T: Michael House |
A perfect set up here today for Goorambat Art (1) who has been racing without all the luck in the world of late. That’s about to change though. The ace draw means a good run on the markers and given we’re facing a much more wide open field today a victory looks high on the cards.
Selections: 1-4-2-7-5
| 1. Goorambat Art (1) J: Kate Coppins 42547T: Michael House |
You have to go back a long way to find the last time that Melton Mogul (4) ran a bad race. Has been one of the most consistent pacers in this part of the land for many months now. Gate speed to use, but just as dangerous when not using it too. His race to lose.
Selections: 4-8-6-3-7
| 4. Melton Mogul (4) J: Andre Poutama 11312T: Scott Dickson |
Waiting for Forgiveness (5) can often be fruitless, but perhaps today it might turn right. On natural ability she’d have most of this field covered. Just needs to turn up in the right mindset, settle into her work and will make it happen. Nice odds on offer to find out.
Selections: 5-6-1-4-3
| 5. Forgiveness (0) J: Wilson House 619p6T: Michael House |
Took on a pretty smart one in Crippa Max on Tuesday and the effort of Enya Franco (1) wasn’t all bad. Nice slide down in grade tonight and with the aid of the inside draw should be in all the right places to turn the form around in the final race of the evening.
Selections: 1-3-8-2-7
| 1. Enya Franco (1) J: Wilson House 69406T: Michael House |