Shepparton Harness Preview - Tuesday 14th July

Shepparton Harness Preview - Tuesday 14th July

• Ryan Phelan
Ryan Phelan breaks down the form for Tuesday’s Shepparton meeting and shares his betting strategy and quaddies. Race 1 OVERVIEW: THE CHOOK (7) comes here with somewhat different form lines to the opposition, who by and large are familiar to each other. Whilst she’s winless this season, she’s been racing well, placing on five occasions from nine starts. The barrier draw doesn’t help, but she does drop in grade on what she’s been facing, so with even luck can be in the finish.  STARLIGHT RED (5) has recaptured some terrific form over the past couple of months and was rewarded for that consistency with a win last start at Echuca. She returns to the front row to…
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Terang Harness Preview - Sunday 12th July

Terang Harness Preview - Sunday 12th July

• Ryan Phelan
Terang hosts Sunday harness racing with an eight-race card, and Ryan Phelan has the meeting covered with his race-by-race preview and tips. He also provides his 10-unit staking plan and quaddie numbers for the evening. Race 1 SELECTIONS: KEAYANG SEASIDE (11), KEAYANG VIPER (7), WE FAVOUR ROSIE (4), KEAYANG SUPREME (2) OVERVIEW: KEAYANG SEASIDE (11) resumes here off two trials and nearly 10 months off. His form last preparation was quite good, racing consistently from bad draws and racing tough. He’s going to need the right tempo to get into the race but has ability. This is a tricky way to open, so…
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Cranbourne Harness Preview - Sunday 5th July

Cranbourne Harness Preview - Sunday 5th July

• Ryan Phelan
Cranbourne stages an eight-race harness racing program on Sunday. Ryan Phelan delivers his race-by-race preview, tips and quaddies. Race 1 SELECTIONS: MONSIEUR FLAMEL (2), INEXORABLE (7), SPORTS WRACK (10), IMA CHARMA (4) OVERVIEW: MONSIEUR FLAMEL (2) has delivered some rocks-or-diamonds form this campaign, but to be fair those results have often been dependent on luck with the speed map. He gets a really positive draw to aggressively look for the front, with the main resistance for top spot first-up over the middle trip and potentially looking for cover. He has a strong record at this track and distance. INEXORABLE (7) is flying, he just…
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Cranbourne Harness Preview - Sunday, June 28

Cranbourne Harness Preview - Sunday, June 28

• Ryan Phelan
Cranbourne stages a seven-race harness racing program on Sunday. Ryan Phelan delivers his race-by-race preview, tips and quaddies. Race 1 SELECTIONS: GOZO MAJOR (7), PICKLE IT (4), CHASING THE WIND (1), DOT BALL (5) OVERVIEW: GOZO MAJOR (7) drops in grade and was a winner five runs back in a race of similar strength, with the form out of that race holding up ok since. Forget he went around last time as his task was too big after being caught wide, but his starts prior were very good in much tougher company. He’s a quick beginner and is obliged to go forward and…
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Shepparton Harness Preview - Tuesday 23rd June

Shepparton Harness Preview - Tuesday 23rd June

• Ryan Phelan
Ryan Phelan breaks down the form for Tuesday’s Shepparton meeting and shares his betting strategy and quaddies. Race 1 OVERVIEW: FLIGHT LOUTENANT (9) had his first start for the astute Ashwood stable two weeks back and was super impressive, winning by a big space and laying down a smart last half. He goes from the front row to the back row, steps up in trip and grade, which are all considerations, meaning the price needs to be black figures. He looks as though he can go on with the job.  TOBYS SHOUT (2) did things wrong last time when travelling quite well to the turn. His…
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Shepparton Harness Preview - Tuesday 16th June

Shepparton Harness Preview - Tuesday 16th June

• Ryan Phelan
Ryan Phelan breaks down the form for Tuesday’s Shepparton meeting and shares his betting strategy and quaddies. Race 1 OVERVIEW: IAMAWINGATE (10) drops to a much more suitable grade here after some solid efforts and, when he’s in this ratings group, he’s at his most competitive. He wasn’t far away from a soft draw last time in a much harder race, and the final half he ran there is good enough to win a race like this despite the awkward draw.  DREAMTIME NALA (9) had her first run for the new stable and was able to lead throughout at Bendigo last time. The time wasn’t flash there and she now goes to…
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Redcliffe Harness Preview - Wednesday 17th June

Redcliffe Harness Preview - Wednesday 17th June

• Ryan Phelan
Wednesday’s seven-race card at The Triangle is broken down by Redcliffe expert Oli Cownie. Race 1 LITTLE SURFER GIRL (3) was crossed in the early stages of the race last time out by a quick beginner in Bettys Gold Class. If she was able to show a touch more early speed and work her way to the front she would likely be hard to run down in this company.   VINNIE NITRO (2) may look to work across to the lead before sitting on something suitable. She was able to secure the right run last time out before finishing powerfully up the sprint lane to score beating Eternal Bliss.   ULTIMATE ARK (9) was shuffled back…
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Cranbourne Harness Preview - Sunday, June 14

Cranbourne Harness Preview - Sunday, June 14

• Ryan Phelan
Cranbourne stages a eight-race harness racing program on Sunday. Ryan Phelan delivers his race-by-race preview, tips and quaddies. Race 1 SELECTIONS: MAAS BETTING AGAIN (7), MAAS BETTING AGAIN (7), PISTOL PEARCE (4), BULLETPROOF KID (3) OVERVIEW: MAAS BETTING AGAIN (7) is a very quick beginner and, despite the wide draw and speed to her inside, can potentially lead over the short trip. It’s a rocks-or-diamonds scenario, as her strike rate falls away significantly when she can’t find the front. She’s been racing in stronger grade and performing well despite her numerical form. She’ll represent good value if she can find the top. HELLO…
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Melton Harness Preview - Friday, May 29

Melton Harness Preview - Friday, May 29

• Ryan Phelan
Melton lights up Friday night with a nine-race harness program, with Ryan Phelan providing his race-by-race preview, tips, staking plan and quaddie plays. Race 1 SELECTIONS: ALLWATFUNJINGLES (2), MASSIF CENTRAL (3), RHYMES (12), AT THE DISTANCE (8) OVERVIEW: ALLWATFUNJINGLES (2) was rewarded for a string of tenacious efforts with a deserved victory last start, and he did it impressively. He looks well placed again here with the claim and should be able to race prominently over the short trip. This race doesn’t appear any harder than the one he won. MASSIF CENTRAL (3) is a brilliant beginner who loves leading over the mile,…
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Ouyen Cup Day Harness Preview - Sunday 10th May

Ouyen Cup Day Harness Preview - Sunday 10th May

• Ryan Phelan
Ryan Phelan breaks down the form for Sunday’s Ouyen Cup meeting and shares his betting strategy and quaddies. Race 1 SELECTIONS: ALS CHOICE (3), MAXI ANGEL (2), MELS NIGHT OUT (4), SHEZA MAJOR CRUNCH (1) OVERVIEW: ALS CHOICE (3) is a 2yo having his first start, giving away race experience, but what he’s shown at the trials may be good enough for a debut win. In his three trials he’s taken on older horses and won impressively, most recently showing good manners again while running decent time. Those efforts appear stronger than what the opposition has produced under race conditions.MAXI ANGEL (2) changed stables…
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