The Albion Park Harness Racing Club will play host to a strong ten race program this Saturday night.
And the opening race has attracted an even field of 12 pacers with several in-form runners set to contest the UBET Pace over the 1660m.
The sprint scamper features several speedy beginners and pressure will be at an extreme level while luck in running will be crucial to the outcome.
Speedy beginners include the ideally drawn Murano plus Remember Them and Tenacious One which should guarantee a genuine pace throughout.
Last start winners Northern Line and Ohoka Colorado have both drawn the second-line along with the ultra-consistent Karloo Kix.
In-form trainer Stephen Cini is duly represented by The Space Invader and Polished Rocked while Vicki Rasmussen has both Jilliby Ling and Ohoka Colorado representing her leading stable.
Classy mare Purple Royale will attract plenty of attention despite landing a wide draw, the Greg Elkins trained mare will appreciate a class drop after contesting open class events in recent starts.
Gambling giant UBET are offering several jackpots throughout the program including a guaranteed $50,000 First 4 pool on the opening race plus a $10,000 jackpot.
A Quadrella jackpot of $5,000 is also slated; the quaddie will be staged on races 2, 3, 4 & 5.
The quaddie pool is expected to exceed $25,000.
Again, the quaddie legs look open with several even races assembled meaning punters will get great value.
UBET have also slated $2000 jackpot trifecta pools on races 3, 4 & 5.
Check out Racing Queensland form analyst Darren Clayton’s thoughts on the meeting http://www.harness.org.au/punters-corner-details.cfm?keyNum=151455
The APHRC would like to wish all locally trained runners competing at the Menangle meeting the best luck including the Chantal Turpin trained Mattgregor who starts in the Gr.1 $200,000 Chariots of Fire.
The first of 10 races is scheduled to start at 5.03pm.
Contact the club on (07) 3262 2577 or via the website at www.aphrc.com.au or simply drop an email info@aphrc.com.au