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Harness racing selections: Saturday, June 12

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Roar Guru
11th June, 2021
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There are two meetings to look at on Saturday night, with Melton and Albion Park getting my focus.

Below are the best bets for the respective programs.

Melton

Best bet: Race 1, Number 1, Cool Water Paddy
It is great to see this Tassie star finally in Victoria. This high quality five-year-old has put together an outstanding record in the Apple Isle, winning 14 of 24. This horse has drawn the pole. He’ll likely get crossed early, but with Chris Alford steering, he’ll make sure this horse is in front and from there, it should be a painless watch.

Next best: Race 5, Number 8, Crime Writer
I’m keen on this five-year-old to get into the winners list. It just looks like such a perfect map for him. Santa Casa Beach and Ozzie Battler are brilliant from the mobile so they will clap the speed on, and I can just see Crime Writer getting the suck run, with hopefully Santa Casa Beach holding the lead. I can only see Crime Writer running well.

Value: Race 2, Number 8, Larajay Macray
This mare is definitely worth an each-way ticket. This Jess Tubbs-trained mare should land in a perfect spot, ideally behind likely leader Soho Broadway, who she follows out from the second row. She has struggled at metro level previously, but has a soft draw and 1×3 is worth a play.

Albion Park

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Best bet: Race 4, Number 3, Uncle Jord
Making something a best against a Miracle Mile winner is crazy on paper, but if Spankem is going to get beaten, it is early on in the prep and that is here. Uncle Jord faces his toughest test to date, but he has been a different or better horse since coming to Queensland, and he possesses gate speed, so he’ll lead Spankem and each way, provided there are eight starters, he’s the gamble of the night.

Next best: Race 11, Number 4, Awaywego
The get-out looks a race in two. The up-and-comer and the one with the better barrier can win. It was a strong debut win from this guy, who did it quite comfortably near the peg. McMullen will be aggressive and find the front, lead Dangerzone and look to out tough him.

Value: Race 1, Number 1, Courageous Saint
This guy can run a much improved race at odds. His recent efforts have been just fair, but he hasn’t really had luck when it comes to the barriers. That all changes here with the pole, so he can hold a forward spot from there and perhaps via the sprint lane can finish hard late.

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