Harness Analyst – Central Otago Trotting Club 2nd January free tips

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Omakau again today with 12 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:28pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Central Otago Trotting Club selections 2nd January 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R3   Turn N Burn

Best Value:  R6  Prosperity

Race 1

Bettor Way (7) Nice win last start and should run top three again in this field. One of the best chances
Mr Cash Man (6) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Drops in class for this and can upset
Foveaux Gambler (1) Getting better with racing and gets an ideal draw. One to boost up the exotics

Race 2

Jaccka Jim (8) Trialing well and stable respect around this circuit. Will start favourite in this field
What’s The Whisper (9) Master trainer will have him ready to go. Stronger and just needs manners.
Carmen Lucia (12) Top driver booked and has been trialing ok in Canterbury. One for longer odds

Race 3

Turn N Burn (2) Looked a big improver after his first up second. Better run expected in this. Top selection
Cinderella Franco (3) Has great trial form and trainer normally gets a winner on the circuit. Needed here
Mighty Flying Miki (12) Good effort last start and can sneak into the top three with luck in running

Race 4

Sonofamistery (8) Has been racing against some nice horses and big drop in class. Will start at short odds
Airwaves (1) Has gate speed and could be the leader in the race. Should give a good account from the ace
Quinn (9) Out of form but soft pegs run likely in this. Improver with a place chance at longer odds. Include

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Race 5

Princess Sadie (8) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Looks a solid top three player in this field
Dreams Pat (7) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance with manners
Vertigo (3) Will be fitter after last start. Good beginner and should get a soft trip. Top three claims 

Race 6

Prosperity (1) Fought on last start in a stronger field and a big upgrade in draws. Top selection in this
Beluga (2) Normally finishes in the top four and well placed here. Good each way chance from the draw
Rocky Pacific (9) Freshened and ran some nice races last campaign. Trailing draw and has place claims

Race 7

Burnham Girl (10) Running on well late last start. Hard to beat if she gets a good run in transit. EW
Party Up Denario (4) Should get a soft run handy. In good form and one of the better chances in this
Heaven (7) Up in grade but racing well for new stable. Draw hurts but has gate speed and can upset

Race 8

He Aint Fakin (4) Good trotter still learning his new gait. Manners needed but is a good winning chance
Prestigious (9) Decent motor and had excuses last start. Can push the favourite if things go his way
Mumsdawitch (11) Up in grade and taking on some seasoned trotters. Will continue to improve here

Race 9

Alta Meteor (9) Tricky draw but will be running on. Needs a hot pace to show his best form here
Wag Star (3) Decent motor and will go forward early. One of the better chances based on recent form
Who’s Delight (4) Disappointing last start. Smart at best and would be dangerous if he found the front

Race 10

One Over Da Line (8) Has been racing in fine form and looks a good bet if he begins quickly. Include
B D Hall (10) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Has to be respected from the leading stable
Jordan Anne (7) Good finish last start after an early error. Could surprise if she gets a better start here

Race 11

I Dream Of Jeannie (5) Conditions suit and she is flying. Can go close to making it four straight here
Jimmy Carter (3) Manners needed at the start but a big chance if he goes away well. In good form
Midnight Dash (6) Racing well against the best trotters. Should give a good account again here

Race 12

Palladium (4) Has been racing in great form and has a reputation. Draw suits and has winning claims
Tua Lipa (6) Wide draw but can do some work mid race. Has to be respected after solid recent form
Ward Lamon (3) Has not had a lot of luck and driver change for this. Not the worst at longer odds

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by Harness Analyst