Harness Analyst – Omakau 2nd January

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Harness racing hits Omakau again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 12:02pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Omakau selections 2nd January 2023

Best Bet:  R3   Rise Up N Dance

Best Value:  R9    Missalyssa

Race 1

Lou’s Deal (7) Good from the mobile and track will suit. Good winning claims
Four Starzzz Shiraz (4) Generally thereabouts and running on last start. Could surprise
Phone Tap (6) Racing well and driver stats good. Can run into the placings here

Race 2

Contessa’s Pride (7) Manners a question mark but has the ability. Pay to include in this
Janaka’s Delight (8) Has the ability and can get into the placings with a safe getaway.
Miss Gracie (1) Racing much better fields and a good winning chance in this with no errors

Race 3

Rise Up N Dance (5) From a well bred family and trainer gets them running. Top selection
Franco Tim (8) Galloped the first start but much better than that. Winning claims in this field
Mr Teddy (10) Conditions suit and he should get a run through early. One for longer odds

Race 4

Captain Tom (8) Running on last start and has speed to burn. Winning claims in this
Incredible Miki (3) Big reputation and impressive at trials. Can win fresh up but short odds
Dalton Shard (4) Been good in stronger fields and he can run a big race here with top driver booked .

Race 5

Pink Panther Pounce (4) Looks the early leader in the race and getting fitter. Top selection
Onwardsandupwards (5) Has good workout form but wider draw. Can win with luck in the running.
Better Be Watching (10) Running on last start and looks a chance of a top four finish at nice odds

Race 6

T K Megastar (10) Underrated trotter who will get her chance here. Hard to beat with manners
Jordan Anne (4) Better for the last start effort and has the ability. One for longer odds in this
MM Sunshine (1) Likely to get a good run handy. Track suits and she can go close to placing

Race 7

Invitation Only (8) Drop back in class for this. Drawn wider but one of the major players
Casino Action (9) Has run some good races against stronger fields. Winning claims here
Jimmy James Maguire (6) In good form and looks a good top three chance in this. Include

Race 8

Krug (7) In great form and likely to be on the speed again here. Top selection
One Change (6) Freshened after a good third on Cup Day. Well placed in this
Henry Hubert (4) Back in form and looks a good chance of running top three in this field

Race 9

Missalyssa (8) Out of form but good enough to outsprint this field. Can win with manners
Cody Banner (3) Racing ok and a big winning chance if he can get around with no mistakes
Mixed Faith (2) Has plenty of speed and could be the early leader. Winning claims

Race 10

Five Wise Men (6) Looks the best horse in the field. Might outmuscle them here
Time Up The Hill (1) Racing well in similar fields and has the draw. Should go close here
Enghien (7) Not racing as well as he can but still a chance in this field. Include

Race 11

Jimmyray (4) Led all the way last start and rise in grade no issue. Can go close here again
Hurricane Hendrix (3) Coming in fresh and looks hard to beat if fully fit. Can win
Mucho Macho Man (8) Wide draw but a good chance if he gets a cart into the race.

by Harness Analyst