Maryborough Harness Picks - Sunday, 24 March

NOT AS PROMISED winning the Victoria Trotters Derby at Maryborough
NOT AS PROMISED winning the Victoria Trotters Derby at Maryborough Picture: HRV

Race 1      SHES SKY HIGH
4/2/6/5

•   First starter for trainer Tyrone Abela that has had 7 trials, winning 4
•   Finished second behind the older and more experienced Te Amo at her latest trial
•   First foal out of the Angus Hall mare Peggyhall

Race 2      BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE 
11/6/10/8

•   Finished off well late when fifth at Terang last outing
•   Ready to strike her peak form after having 3 runs since a spell
•   Likely to be hitting the line strongly against this class. 

Race 3      NOSWEETSFORYOU
4/2/9/7

•   Strong mare that is likely to go forward at the start
•   Endured a tough run when fourth at Maryborough
•   Has performed consistently in four runs since a spell

Race 4      NETRA 
13/1/4/8

•   Former New Zealand pacer, which finished well for fourth at her local debut
•   Won a trial at Melton prior to her first up run
•   Strikes a suitable field second up

Race 5      ASTRO 
4/2/6/1

•   Trailed the leader and broke stride in the straight when looking a winning chance at Bendigo
•   Has been placed in 5 of his past 6 starts
•   Likely to go forward at the start from his good draw

Race 6      THE BEACH FANTASY
2/3/6/11

•   Will appreciate his best draw for a long time
•   Finished second behind a handy type in Lochinvar Camila at Cranbourne last outing
•   Makes his debut for trainer Julie Douglas 

Race 7      ANTONOV
8/4/5/7

•   Finished third in the Central Victorian Championship last week
•   Versatile pacer that is capable of making an early move
•   Has performed strongly since coming from New Zealand

Race 8      ROYAL DIVISION
6/5/2/3

•   Attempted to lead throughout and ended up dead-heating for first at Horsham
•   Has had three starts since a spell for a win and two seconds
•   Likely to go forward at the start despite the poor draw

Race 9      PETE MITCHELL   
2/9/3/7

•   Fast beginner that will appreciate his best draw for some time
•   Led throughout at a Shepparton victory in December
•   In-form concession reinsman Ben Xihira takes the drive

Race 10      TE AMO
7/9/3/6

•   Has won three of his past four starts
•   Disappointed last outing but has bounced back at the trials since with a victory
•   This is a significant drop back in class on his latest performance

BEST BET: Race 6 No.2 The Beach Fantasy 
BEST VALUE: Race 4 No.13 Netra
BEST ROUGHIE: Race 10 No.9 Magic Law

 


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