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Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 12:13pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
Oamaru selections 18th September 2022
Best Bet: R3 Endless Dreams
Best Value: R4 Majestic Whisper
Race 1
Denver (7) Top form and driver change. Needs manners but will be very hard to beat
Izia (5) Tidy second on debut. Will be improved and looks a good chance in this
Rose Isle (8) Went a good fourth at Addington three starts ago. One for longer odds
Race 2
Xlendi (7) Good finish for second at recent trials. Nice each way chance in this
James Cagney (5) Probably the early leader who can stick on for a place here
Lottie’s Luck (2) Good draw and good run for second on debut. Needed
Race 3
Endless Dreams (1) Drawn to dominate and has the form on the board. Liked
Phone Tap (10) Has the draw to follow the favourite. Place chance at longer odds
Songbird (7) In good form but draw is not great. Place chances best in this
Race 4
Majestic Whisper (11) Ran home well when last on the track. Good chance in this
Tom Brady (3) Needs manners but trials have been tidy. Go close with no mistakes
Petronelli Gee (7) Likely to go froward from the draw and hard to beat near the speed
Race 5
Cyrus (8) Can not ignore the form line. Good chance to get a win on board here
Jovial Jay (7) Could go forward off the gate. Place chances look best in this field
Taxman (1) Drawn for a cozy run and top driver booked. Place claims again here
Race 6
Queen Of Diamonds (7) Tricky draw but will take all sorts of beating here. Top selection
Obsession (8) Stable is in red hot form. Will be running on and can win again.
Fernleigh Blackbird (2) Had excuses last start and likely to go forward early. Place chance
Race 7
Final Collect (9) Has a tricky draw but a great chance if he can clear the fence early.
Rakamurph (6) Unbeaten and has a bit of a reputation. Could be over the odds in this
Watermelon Sugar (3) Ok last start and will be improved. Top driver booked. Include
Race 8
Resolve (5) Nice form and drawn handy. Looks hard to beat in this field
Peregrine (13) Good beginner who is building up some form. Will need luck but can win
I Dream Of Jeannie (12) Coming in fresh but big marks on ability. Stable is flying. Include
Race 9
Akuta (2) Terrific form line and looks ok from a stand. Trialled well and will be hard to beat
Krug (3) Good stepper who should race handy. Can run top three if he gets to the front
Alta Wiseguy (6) Looks the early leader and nice win last start. Winning claims again
Race 10
Harold Smith (9) Will be stronger this campaign and trailed well. Top selection
Cody Banner (1) Draw helps and he likes to lead. Can run top three again here
Domination’s Call (4) Gets a head start on the favourites. Will be running on. Include