Harness Analyst – Timaru 2nd April

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Harness racing hits Timaru again today with 9 races on the card . The racing starts at 12:34pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Timaru selections 2^nd April 2025

Best Bet:  R1  Madam Patsy

Best Value:  R9  Misty Blue

Race 1

Madam Patsy (3) Flashed late at Oamaru and should run top three here with manners
Regal Spirit (4) On debut with stable respect. Has trialled ok and has to be included
Whispering Majestic (2) Getting better with racing and likely leader early. In the mix

Race 2

She’s A Major Act (7) Always the bridesmaid and must get one soon. Winning claims
Gimmesomelovin (2) Freshened for this but no doubting the ability is there. Good chance
Bronski (3) Improver from his last start and drawn well for this. Top three chance here

Race 3

Gamely (7) Good beginner who will go forward early. Nice run expected and can go close
Lay On Macduff (5) Only fair last start but should get an economical trip. One for odds
The Town Of Light (9) Good effort last start and will be running on again here. Top three

Race 4

Ivona Dadic (9) Solid third last start after working mid race. Draw hurts but needed
Hope For Love (4) Has gate speed and goes well on grass. Should give a good account
Anytime At All (1) Out of form but improver with winning claims from the draw. Include

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Race 5

Zsazsa Binx (1) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this from the draw
Brian Beatt (4) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance in this
Racey Krusa (5) Will be fitter after last start. Short trip helps and one of the main chances

Race 6

Wavewatcher (1) Good draw and likely to begin quickly. Hard to beat against this lot
Samvasa (8) Has a good finish when saved. Wide draw a concern but is in top form. Include
Times Are A Changin (3) Due to show form and drawn well here. Grass suits. Needed

Race 7

Mick Almighty (9) Easy win on debut and has speed. Needs manners but can win again
Ultimate Counsel (2) Fast beginner who should go close to placing in this. Winning claims
Rapid Response (5) Should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance at longer odds

Race 8

Illegal Alien (2) Fastest beginner in the field and will race handy to the speed. Has claims
Granny Rose (7) Decent motor and drawn front row. Can begin and put himself in the race
Miles Away (3) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 9

Misty Blue (10) Speedy on grass and opened over the odds. Wide draw but can go close
Jukebox Gypsy (2) Decent motor and a drawn well here. One of the better chances in this
Franco Hoffman (5) Disappointing last start. Stable in form and top driver booked. Include

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst