Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Winton Harness meeting on Sunday 2 August below:
A first starter from the Phil Williamson stable, Redback Bob (1) not only has that big tick in his favour but also an impressive set of trial victories to further enhance his hopes on debut here. Always a risk with maidens first time to the races, but the motor looks huge.
Selections: 1-3-6-5-2
| 1. Redback Bob (1) |
Safe to say that Simply Amazing (1) perhaps hasn’t quite lived up to where most people thought he would get too. OK runs of late, but nothing really exciting. Gets a great chance to turn the form around here. Inside draw and a wide open field. His chance to find winning form.
Selections: 1-4-7-5-9
| 1. Simply Amazing (1) 04056 |
Have been impressed by the public runs of Rocky Balboa (3) leading into this debut run. Looks a very smart type moving forward. A couple of handy ones in here, so will need to be good but looks to have all required to make a winning debut at a nice enough price.
Selections: 3-1-7-6-4
| 3. Rocky Balboa (3) |
Really capable trotting mare back for a new campaign in Have A Little Faith (10) and looks ready judging by her impressive trial win. Took on some great fields last campaign and was far from disgraced. Nice field to take on first up, but her class will carry her a long way.
Selections: 10-3-5-6-8
| 10. Have A Little Faith (2) 0144x |
Tough game following Rise Up N Dance (2) he ends up in the black book more often than he makes the top three but he’s one you always need to respect. Right kind of race for him today and if he can land the right kind of trip then he should be there fighting out the finish.
Selections: 2-3-1-9-10
| 2. Rise Up N Dance (2) 4p272 |
A really nicely bred debutant from the Nathan Williamson barn, Rackmacknra (6) looks a quick winner off what we’ve seen publicly. Gets into arguably the weaker maiden race of the day which will be a huge assist and a positive drive should net a positive result.
Selections: 6-3-4-7-2
| 6. Rakmacknra (6) |
A good winter campaign up in Canterbury by Santiago (7) and gets back down into the home state chasing more success. Has been knocking around in some very strong fields of late and should find this a little easier. Can definitely get onto the speed and be the one to beat.
Selections: 7-10-14-13-11
| 7. Santiago (7) 54343 |
Given a wee freshen up after three runs back from a spell and Rangitata (11) definitely finds a winnable race here. Seems reliable and with good manners should be able to land in a decent position and from there be a really good each way chance.
Selections: 11-6-2-7
| 11. Rangitata (3) 8×134 |
Really nice set up here for Tabasco (4) who has been racing really well without all the luck in the world. Might push forward here and look to control things over the sprint trip and is capable of holding off all challenges if given the chance.
Selections: 4-2-1-5-8
| 4. Tabasco (4) 25784 |
Swallowed up late in the Silk Road final, but don’t drop Stranger Things (12) off just that effort. Will play the speed game here, settling off the tempo and looking to swoop into it late. Has the speed to make it happen too.
Selections: 12-8-9-11-5
| 12. Stranger Things (4) 67114 |
