Harness Analyst – Oamaru 2nd February

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Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 2:08pm 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 2nd February 2023

Best Bet:  R9   Majestic Rollon

Best Value:  R5   MM Sunshine

Race 1

Lizzie Richter (8) Going for three in a row and weaker field here. Goes close with no errors
Daisy Duke (3) Conditions suit and top driver booked. Winning claims in this field
Phone Tap (1) Draws ok for this and can place with a soft run on the fence. Include

Race 2

Cappaha (2) Was going to run a place last start before a late gallop. Chance with manners
Kiss Me Kate (6) Racing well and up to giving this field a shake. Can run top three here
Five O’Clock Gerry (3) Consistent and getting better. Today could be his day, Needed

Race 3

What A Minx (6) Impressive win last start after working hard mid race. Hard to beat again
Major Thinker (2) Leda ll the way here last start and drawn to do the same again. Can win
Sweet Nothings (4) Change of trainer and has improved 20 lengths based on trials. Include

Race 4

The Highlander (1) Should get a cosy run on the pegs. Capable of beating this field
Oh No Nana (7) Wide draw but racing well. Driver in red hot form and could surprise
Southern Starr (8) Tricky draw but looked unlucky last start. One for longer odds

Race 5

MM Sunshine (2) Galloped last start. One of the better chances if she can step early.
Buffy Northstains (9) Raced well on the Nelson circuit. Can surprise at longer odds.
Rush (4) Has been much better in recent starts. Still not fool-proof but winning claims

Race 6

Oliver North (3) Ok last start in a strong field and will be improved. Hard to beat here
Mayson Shard (6) Ok last start and this field looks weaker. One of the major players
Lone Wolf (2) Best draw for some time but still green and can make mistakes. Include

Race 7

Feel The Moment (4) Good win last start and can go on with it. Would pay to put in again
Unico Vacanza (9) Has run good races against stronger fields on grass. Winning claims
Bonnie Bagrie (7) Ok at Nelson and weaker opposition here. Chance at longer odds in this

Race 8

Mighty Reactor (6) Racing well and track suits. Hard to beat if he goes forward early
Fourth Amendment (2) Up in grade but speedy. Can surprise with the right run in transit
Classie Linc (12) Better than the form suggests. Can run a cheeky race against this field

Race 9

Majestic Rollon (8) Ran a good third here flashing late last start. Top selection in this field
Cody Banner (6) Makes mistakes but has a motor. Chance with complete manners
Mad Jack (7) Had excuses last start but well placed in this. Big threat if he trots all the way

Race 10

Boudica (5) Plenty of ability and huge last start at Addington. Can go close with luck
Katherine (9) Tricky draw but can run time. One of the better chances with a cart into it
Rakanotta (6) Top driver booked and likely to head forward early. Winning claims

by Harness Analyst