Melton Harness Preview - Friday, June 12

Melton Harness Preview - Friday, June 12

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Melton lights up Friday night with a seven-race harness program, with Bronte Nieuwenburg providing her race-by-race preview, tips, staking plan and quaddie plays. Race 1 SELECTIONS: IM DUSTEE (4), SECRET SERVICE AGENT (3), RAKAROMPA (10), TALKBABYTALK (2) OVERVIEW: IM DUSTEE (4) was strong last start when only narrowly beaten after sustaining a long, wide run on a rain-affected track. He looks to be working his way back towards another victory. SECRET SERVICE AGENT (3) is a smart horse who is third up here and should be nearing peak fitness. He was good last start at Maryborough when fourth in a strong field that ran 1:52.8.…
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Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, May 27

Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, May 27

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Wednesday night racing heads to Bendigo, where a solid harness program is set to unfold under lights. Bronte Nieuwenburg runs the rule over the card with race-by-race previews, tips and quaddie plays. Race 1 OVERVIEW: AFFAMATO (8) had to sustain a strong three-wide run late last start at Ballarat and was only narrowly beaten. The start prior he was strong winning first up. Another awkward barrier confronts him here, but he has the class. MISTER JIMARINGLE (6) was severely checked last start, so that performance can be forgiven. If saved for one run, he has a nice turn of foot. FLIP A COIN (12) has been in…
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Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, May 21

Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, May 21

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
 Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for tonight’s meeting at Kilmore.  Race 1 OVERVIEW: An even contest to start the meeting. KING SAINT (3) is first up for new trainer John Tormey and also has a few gear changes. He has good gate speed and should be able to find the fence. His last two starts have been good. MISTER JIMARINGLE (8) performed well to finish second behind the smart Major Blitz two starts back at Kilmore. That was a much higher-rated race than this one. Last start he was unlucky. He is a good swooper, but will need to find clear running here. THE GOLDEN HOOK (10) has been performing a bit better…
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Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, May 6

Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, May 6

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Wednesday night racing heads to Bendigo, where a solid harness program is set to unfold under lights. Bronte Nieuwenburg runs the rule over the card with race-by-race previews, tips and quaddie plays. Race 1 OVERVIEW: BETTORSWEETVICTORY (8) did it tough last start and was still too good. Driver James Herbertson opted to come off the fence into the breeze from the same barrier and may look to do the same again here. POLLY PEACHUM (2) is a fast beginner who should map forward from barrier two. She was unlucky last start when she got too far back but still hit the line well. MISTER FONZI (1) has a…
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Ballarat Harness Preview - Thursday, April 23

Ballarat Harness Preview - Thursday, April 23

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for Thursday night’s Ballarat meeting. Race 1 OVERVIEW: PROHIBITED GRACE (4) had the same barrier last start when winning at Geelong. She was able to find the fence, sit behind the leader and was too strong late, although it was a slowly run race. She could find the fence again here, but this race is likely to be run at a stronger tempo. That was her first win since taking out the Breeders Crown as a two-year-old, and she now brings winning confidence. KAMARAN (7) has been in career-best form since joining the Peter Manning stable. Three starts back he was…
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Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, April 22

Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, April 22

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Saturday night action comes from Bendigo, where a strong harness racing program awaits under lights. Tim O’Connor provides a race-by-race preview, tips and quaddie selections to help punters attack the Bendigo card. Race 1 OVERVIEW: This is an even contest to start the night’s meeting. CATIES SON (5) is currently in career-best form, finishing in the top two in four of his last five starts. He was a good winner last start when leading at Kilmore. All of his wins have come from in front, so this will be a different map for him as he’s unlikely to find the top spot easily. Regardless, he is racing…
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Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, April 16

Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, April 16

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
 Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for tonight’s meeting at Kilmore.  Race 1 OVERVIEW: This looks like quite an open event to start the meeting. OZZIE PEARL (8) has only two wins to her name, but she has probably deserved more in her time. She is a very fast filly when saved for one run. Her barrier is a bit awkward, but if she has luck, she will be flashing home. LORDE VERDE (12) has been in career-best form since moving to the Michael Laugher team. He has won five of his last 10 starts and hasn’t been out of the top five since joining the stable. Barrier 12 over the short trip…
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Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, April 1

Bendigo Harness Preview - Wednesday, April 1

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Wednesday night action comes from Bendigo, where a strong harness racing program awaits under lights. Bronte Nieuwenburg provides a race-by-race preview, tips and quaddie selections to help punters attack the Bendigo card. Race 1 OVERVIEW: JACQUELYN JOY (4) looks to have found a suitable race to break through for her maiden victory. She ran well last start at Ballarat with James Herbertson taking the reins. There’s little exposed gate speed form from the horses drawn inside her, but she should have enough gate speed and respect to find a forward position here. LITTLE WONDER (6) has had one career start where she went amiss,…
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Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, March 26

Kilmore Harness Preview - Thursday, March 26

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
 Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for tonight’s meeting at Kilmore.  Race 1 OVERVIEW: MY ULTIMATE LUIGI (8) last start doesn’t look great on paper, but he was caught behind horses and held up late. He looked ready to let down well. He is racing well and will need luck from the barrier, but I’m happy to stick with him. ALTA BAYAMO (7) is a high-speed runner. He has good gate speed but is also excellent when saved for one run late. If he can get into a handy position and not work too hard, he will be storming home. RETURN SERVE (2) made a winning debut for Casey Leijen last start. He has…
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Ballarat Harness Preview - Thursday, March 19

Ballarat Harness Preview - Thursday, March 19

• Bronte Nieuwenburg
Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for Thursday night’s Ballarat meeting. Race 1 OVERVIEW: ARE WEASLEY (4) has placed in four of his last five this campaign. In his other run he was unlucky. He had to do it tough last start at Charlton and battled on really well. He can make his own luck. FINAL PROMISE (10) is racing better than his form suggests. He has been unlucky at his three runs back this campaign. He should be fully fit now and comes from the leading Jess Tubbs–James Herbertson combination. SHAZZA LOVE (11) is a good sit-sprinter and hit the line strongly last start at Bendigo. If she can…
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