Harness Analyst – Oamaru 11th December

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Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with ten races on the card . The racing starts at 3:10pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Oamaru selections 11th December 2024

Best Bet:  R3   Ari On Safari

Best Value:  R7   Katherine

Race 1

Whispering Majestic (5) Has ability and recent trial was nice. Winning claims with manners
Monaro Meg (7) Smaller field will help and should begin quickly. One of the better chances
Niamh (3) Stable respect but will need to step cleanly. Place chance with a safe getaway

Race 2

Jay R Tolkien (2) Disappointing last start and well placed here. Has to be included in this field
Mighty Miki (6) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and has been freshened. Good chance
Cracker Opie (5) Stable renowned for winning with first starters and has been good at trials

Race 3

Ari On Safari (8) Has good from for this and weak field. Good run expected and top three chance
Megyn Kelly (4) Better than the form suggests and has trialed ok. One for longer odds in this
Ultimatum (5) No form but change of trainer might help. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Millie Let Loose (1) Solid win last start and a winning chance again from the draw. Include
Miles Away (3) Big motor but manners not great. Should give a good account if he steps cleanly
Tinkerbelle (7) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds with a safe beginning

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Race 5

Wavewatcher (4) Fast from the gate but no grass stats. Could surprise if caught in his best form
Patiro (9) Tricky draw but should go close to placing in this with gaps in the straight. Include
Razors Edge (1) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Winning claims in this

Race 6

Buffy Northstains (7) In good form and will be running on late here. One of the better chances
Dwindle Star (6) Quick beginner likely to head forward early. Can place if he gets his own way
Jordan Anne (9) Consistently in the top six. Will continue to improve and place hope in this

Race 7

Katherine (1) Has raced better fields. Drawn the ace here and looks a good bet. Needed here
Biggles (6) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Will head forward and can go close
Pioneer (4) Freshened and goes well on grass. Could surprise at longer odds with the right trip

Race 8

Ebury Street (5) Has raced better fields. Conditions suit and should give a good account. Needed
Santanna Mach (6) Better than most in this race. Has to be respected in again in a small field
Rapid Response (7) Good beginner who might lead early. Could surprise with a trailing run

Race 9

Practical Magic (4) Was going to place before breaking last start. Looks a good bet with manners.
Nubliah Chamay (1) Inside draw and a fast beginner. Has to be respected in this and can place
Aveross Majesty (5) Better last start and has won here three times. Could surprise at longer odds

Race 10

Mouton Cadet (5) Good run for third last start. Has a big finish and winning claims in this field
Szybka Lane (7) Wide draw but in great form. Will be running on and should give a sight here
Classie Linc (9) Good win last start and can do some work mid race. Grass suits and can double up

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst