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Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 2:12pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
Forbury selections 25th January 2023
Best Bet: R4 The Cobbler
Best Value: R7 Bellissimo Acquisto
Race 1
Major Thinker (3) Stable does well with first starters and well bred. Hard to beat fresh up here
Wavewatcher (5) Has been racing better fields and could be the early leader here. Can surprise
What A Minx (7) Has been ok at trials and top driver booked. Has to rate highly here
Race 2
Another Demon (2) Has the breeding to be a tidy trotter. Trialed ok and winning claims with manners
Barrytown (1) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Racing well and can run top three here
Sheza Trendy One (3) Good third fresh and small field might help. Will probably improve for this
Race 3
Fraud (5) Has gate speed and lobs up now and then. Conditions suit here and needed
Major Purchase (4) This field looks quite weak and he has been ok lately. Winning claims in this
Southern Starr (2) Not much form but has the draw and a bit of speed. Can surprise with the right trip
Race 4
The Cobbler (6) Wide draw but small field an assist. Capable of beating this field on his day
Lizzie Richter (7) Tricky draw but big win last start. Needs to pace all the way but has claims
Taxman (1) Nice draw and looks the leader in the race. Tough horse who races best in front
Race 5
Wanna Play With Fire (4) Good after working hard last start. Good chance if she can step early.
Rush (6) Racing well and trotting all the way the only concern here. Big hope with complete manners
Take Notice (7) Not far away the last few and weaker field here. Hard to beat if he gets handy early
Race 6
Jovial Jay (4) Underrated pacer who will has drawn ok here. Big improver on last start fifth
Rakanotta (5) Racing well in the Canterbury area. Tough mare who should be close to top three
Gotta Elect Bill (6) Good win fresh but disappointed last start on grass. Can win with luck
Race 7
Bellissimo Acquisto (4) Decent draw and getting better with racing. One of the major players in this field
Hurricane Hendrix (2) Has run some good races against stronger fields. Will start favourite in this
Art Collector (8) Goes ok on the course and drawn the front line. One for longer odds in this
Race 8
Majestic Rollon (14) Ok last start and only needs luck to play a major part in this. Include
Lookslikeatrixter (7) Unlucky last start. Could surprise with the right run in transit
Cody Banner (6) Racing ok but manners not great. Can run a cheeky race with no errors