{"id":25282,"date":"2025-12-29T09:01:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T20:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=25282"},"modified":"2025-12-29T09:01:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T20:01:23","slug":"motukarara-harness-tips-preview-monday-29-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2025\/12\/motukarara-harness-tips-preview-monday-29-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Motukarara Harness Tips & Preview | Monday 29 December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Motukarara Harness on Monday 29 December.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Motukarara Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
16 One Eye Bandit <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Plenty to like about the most recent effort from One Eye Bandit (16) and while\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0far away from being the complete package, he is good enough to handle this field here today. Will have to work at some stage to get around them but his class\u00a0<\/span>has to<\/span>\u00a0take him close in this even field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 16-3-2-6-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R1 – COUNTRY FEASTS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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16. One Eye Bandit (0)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
71702<\/span> T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/09\/2026 05:00:51 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Motukarara Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
5 Lap It Up <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two public runs in the past month have netted two\u00a0<\/span>very strong<\/span>\u00a0victories from Lap It Up (5) ahead of today\u2019s debut. Looks a trotter with a bit of a future and given the good manners seen in two trials so far should be able to trot onto the speed here and dominate this field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-12-2-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R2 – ONE YEAR TODAY – REMEMBERING DENISE NYHAN TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Lap It Up (5)<\/span>
J: Kimberly Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Derek & Adele Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 06:13:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Motukarara Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Route Sixty Six <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two really strong efforts to open the career from Route Sixty Six (5) and he looks a maiden who won\u2019t be held by the grade for very long. Maps up nicely here from the good draw and on the speed throughout he should be fighting out the finish in a good maiden field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-8-1-16<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R3 – DAKINS GROUP MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Route Sixty Six (5)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
62<\/span> T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/10\/2026 05:57:47 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Motukarara Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Kushite Warrior <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Off the back of two\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0efforts in the last two appearances, Kushite Warrior (3) is looking close to another win. Made a mistake at Methven, but the recovery was huge. Mobile conditions today with a good draw can turn things around and is a big chance today.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-6-5-13-14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R4 – CANPRINT MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Kushite Warrior (3)<\/span>
J: Gavin Smith<\/span><\/span><\/div>
97055<\/span> T: Malcolm Shinn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/10\/2026 05:57:48 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Motukarara Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
13 Kingaroy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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After a couple of\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0confidence building runs, Kingaroy (13) was wiped out at the start last time out so forgive that. Has looked primed to grab a victory at short notice this time in and finds the right race today. Just needs a nice run through from the second row to be close enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-9-8-6-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R5 – HOUSE OF TRAVEL CHRISTCHURCH CITY TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Kingaroy (13)<\/span>
J: Jason Ford<\/span><\/span><\/div>
90540<\/span> T: Jason Ford<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 11\/10\/2026 05:57:49 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Motukarara Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Real Velocity <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A nice run first time up in grade from Real Velocity (6) last time out at Rangiora. Horse on the up with a good enough draw to work from and the right man in the bike. Should be close to the speed throughout and hard to beat if things unfold.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-13-11-3-14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R6 – MICHAEL (MICKY) WARD MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Real Velocity (6)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0x316<\/span> T: James McDonald<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Motukarara Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
8 Henry Winkler <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Joined in for fun and ran past them with ease at Methven and that kind of speed from Henry Winkler (8) will stack up\u00a0<\/span>really well<\/span>\u00a0here. Right man in the bike too and if he can plot the perfect path and be close enough to them then should deliver again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-7-5-4-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R7 – THE FAMOUS GROUSE HOTEL JUNIOR DRIVERS PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Henry Winkler (8)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1xp01<\/span> T: Sam Smolenski<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Motukarara Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
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In terms of ability,\u00a0<\/span>not many<\/span>\u00a0here would match up to Dark Ghana (15). Problem is, he tends to beat himself\u00a0<\/span>more often than not<\/span>. Not a bad set up here off the second row as he can stay out of the rush early and then look to wind up late and with his speed, he can run them all down.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 15-9-12-5-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R8 – CRATE & BARREL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Dark Ghana (15)<\/span>
J: John Morrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x7306<\/span> T: Chris & Shirley Morrison<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
11.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Bested by a\u00a0<\/span>pretty smart<\/span>\u00a0one on debut at Methven, Captain Tyron (11) gets a different kind of set up here from the second row but looks good enough to make own luck and work into it at the right time. Good field though, so far from past the post but does look the most likely to win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-3-6-8-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R9 – THE COMMODORE HOTEL 2YO MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Captain Tyron (11)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
2<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.05<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Motukarara Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
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Two runs back from a spell for Cocktails\u00a0<\/span>And<\/span>\u00a0Caviar (15) and there has been merit in\u00a0<\/span>both of them<\/span>. Beaten by a smart one last time in Amass, who then went on to win a Harness\u00a0<\/span>5000<\/span>\u00a0so the form stacks up. Should be able to make his own luck here and play\u00a0<\/span>a major role<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 15-12-8-14-16<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R10 – PAUL RENWICK JOINERY MOTUKARARA XMAS CUP HCP PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Cocktails And Caviar (1)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
36×62<\/span> T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
15.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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5 Mighty Flying Lou <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Things have been a little more genuine from Mighty Flying Lou (5) this time in and\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0closing in strongly on another victory. Still can be a little susceptible late in his races, but if\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0held up for long enough should be able to fight everything off in this line up.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-4-6-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R11 – LIQUORLAND PREBBLETON MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Mighty Flying Lou (5)<\/span>
J: Gerard O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x7232<\/span> T: Laurence Hanrahan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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5 Royal Rock <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really sharp effort in behind a couple of good ones in the Harness 5000 from Royal Rock (5) and he gets back onto the grass here and onto a track he\u2019s won on in the past. Good manners should land him on the speed and if he\u00a0<\/span>was<\/span>\u00a0to get things his own way then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0be hard to hold out.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-2-4-9-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R12 – WENDY FLETCHER & GARRY BREE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Royal Rock (5)<\/span>
J: John Morrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
13403<\/span> T: John Morrison<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 06:13:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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10 Take The Miki <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Two starts for two wins from the new barn for Take\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Miki (10) and there is no doubt\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0destined for better things over the coming months. Niggly draw here, which leaves him open to some bad luck, but if he can negate that at any point and find clear air, he should be too good for this field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-2-14-1-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Motukarara R13 – BODYGUARD HEALTH MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Take The Miki (10)<\/span>
J: Leo O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32×11<\/span> T: Warren Stapleton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 10\/10\/2026 06:13:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Motukarara Harness on Monday 29 December. Motukarara Harness Race 1 16 One Eye Bandit Plenty to like about the most recent effort from One Eye Bandit (16) and while\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0far away from being the complete package, he is good enough to handle this field here today. Will have to work at some stage to get around them but his class\u00a0has to\u00a0take him close in this even field.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 16-3-2-6-12\u00a0 Motukarara R1 Open Race time:  16. One Eye Bandit (0) J: Bob Butt 71702T: Bob Butt 3.80WIN 1.75PLACE Thwarted late at Rang as fave.…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":588,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,37],"tags":[674],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-25282","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-harness-racing","category-harness-racing-tips","tag-harness-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"29\/12\/2025","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2fd3f386-dd15-4006-8c46-750bce100f2b","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"15cce9be-fa8d-4457-b375-008ebf7e3ab9"}],"summary":"Plenty to like about the most recent effort from One Eye Bandit (16) and while he\u2019s far away from being the complete package, he is good enough to handle this field here today. Will have to work at some stage to get around them but his class has to take him close in this even field. Selections: 16-3-2-6-12"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"15913451-1675-4c8f-9f18-1f1d3929f55b","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"839f0eee-6537-42bc-a27b-d519461fd14d"}],"summary":"Two public runs in the past month have netted two very strong victories from Lap It Up (5) ahead of today\u2019s debut. Looks a trotter with a bit of a future and given the good manners seen in two trials so far should be able to trot onto the speed here and dominate this field. Selections: 5-3-12-2-10"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"090f43d0-4828-46f2-8371-d69c1cc481d0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"17c343b9-1082-4058-aee6-2b1d2c8ff770"}],"summary":"Two really strong efforts to open the career from Route Sixty Six (5) and he looks a maiden who won\u2019t be held by the grade for very long. Maps up nicely here from the good draw and on the speed throughout he should be fighting out the finish in a good maiden field. Selections: 5-3-8-1-16"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"bf39c799-d231-4e28-9663-76a55d6ce541","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"73775254-3144-42bd-a88b-acca7076b8a8"}],"summary":"Off the back of two really strong efforts in the last two appearances, Kushite Warrior (3) is looking close to another win. Made a mistake at Methven, but the recovery was huge. Mobile conditions today with a good draw can turn things around and is a big chance today. Selections: 3-6-5-13-14"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9b17c7c1-c06d-4be5-9816-965c7f6f8022","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"89f36dbc-5f29-461d-9460-9b6f131022b9"}],"summary":"After a couple of really strong confidence building runs, Kingaroy (13) was wiped out at the start last time out so forgive that. Has looked primed to grab a victory at short notice this time in and finds the right race today. Just needs a nice run through from the second row to be close enough. Selections: 13-9-8-6-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"590fe982-f345-4de0-b70b-dc5709fca9c6","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"fce12623-26f8-4ad3-bdde-f43aa4a8f337"}],"summary":"A nice run first time up in grade from Real Velocity (6) last time out at Rangiora. Horse on the up with a good enough draw to work from and the right man in the bike. Should be close to the speed throughout and hard to beat if things unfold. Selections: 6-13-11-3-14"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5a942025-2276-4ce3-ae1e-7deb0348a42c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7a4d3dda-4192-4422-8c39-77d85f525f6d"}],"summary":"Joined in for fun and ran past them with ease at Methven and that kind of speed from Henry Winkler (8) will stack up really well here. Right man in the bike too and if he can plot the perfect path and be close enough to them then should deliver again. 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Selections: 11-3-6-8-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"1188ca99-6dab-436b-bd02-2de192cf1f5c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"93c42e6e-1cc2-4d31-b438-38eacfb9a1e5"}],"summary":"Two runs back from a spell for Cocktails And Caviar (15) and there has been merit in both of them. Beaten by a smart one last time in Amass, who then went on to win a Harness 5000 so the form stacks up. Should be able to make his own luck here and play a major role. Selections: 15-12-8-14-16"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"6ede180b-f4fa-4bff-9c3d-485ee70677ef","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ff4a7c69-0d01-40ac-9632-0f450a49e6a2"}],"summary":"Things have been a little more genuine from Mighty Flying Lou (5) this time in and he\u2019s closing in strongly on another victory. Still can be a little susceptible late in his races, but if he\u2019s held up for long enough should be able to fight everything off in this line up. Selections: 5-3-4-6-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"37a6b9a3-b5a2-40d7-82ba-f80d95c287cb","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6d8ac615-d818-4d82-9b94-f485ce9e4fed"}],"summary":"Really sharp effort in behind a couple of good ones in the Harness 5000 from Royal Rock (5) and he gets back onto the grass here and onto a track he\u2019s won on in the past. Good manners should land him on the speed and if he was to get things his own way then he\u2019d be hard to hold out. Selections: 5-2-4-9-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"15a6dbd7-0aae-40c7-95b0-77558e5b51b3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"47ecfe87-1ba7-4dc4-9619-c608391c7b1c"}],"summary":"Two starts for two wins from the new barn for Take The Miki (10) and there is no doubt he\u2019s destined for better things over the coming months. Niggly draw here, which leaves him open to some bad luck, but if he can negate that at any point and find clear air, he should be too good for this field. 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