Harness Analyst – Otaki 4th January

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Harness racing hits Otaki again today with seven races on the card. The racing starts at 11:26am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Otaki selections 4th January 2024

Best Bet:  R7   Village Rebel

Best Value:  R3   Call Security

Race 1

Challenger (7) Good run last start and a big chance of going one better here. Needed
Prince Miki (3) Nice effort last start and can improve for this. Top three chance again here
Conor McGregor (1) Better draw to use here and fair last start. Can fill a top three spot 

Race 2

Carbon (5) Sure to be improved from last start and has to be a good chance here. Needed
Avenger (10) Draw suits and will race handy outer. One of the better chances in this
Pennys First Flight (2) Good after getting back early last start. One for longer odds here

Race 3

Call Security (12) No luck last start and only needs some gaps to be a threat in this. Include
Uncle Drew (11) Has not had all the luck and one paced but could surprise with a soft run
Maleficence (5) Speedy and drawn to suit. Will go forward and could stick on for a top three

Race 4

Amelia Rose (9) On her recent grass form looks a solid winning chance again. Conditions suit here
Greater Good (4) Running on the last start and has to be respected in this field. Can place here
The Elite Athlete (11) Got back last start. Could surprise here with a cart into the race

Race 5

Cassius Clyde (2) Track looks ideal here and comfortable win last start. Should go close again here
Katies Princess (1) Change of trainer for this. Could be over the odds and needed here
Medina Magic (3) Driver always always does well on the grass tracks. Include

Race 6

Manchester In Time (11) Hasn’t had all the luck but the track should suit. One for longer odds in this
Gaz Man (14) Draw gives her a good chance. Should step and race handy to the speed.
Johnny Who (8) Nice fence draw. Chance at longer odds if he gets a run in the straight 

Race 7

Village Rebel (6) On his recent win he looks a solid winning chance again. Needed
Mr Kaplan (5) Racing well and is tough. Should run top three in this and can win
Warloch (4) Going well in similar fields and distance no issue. Will not be far away

by Harness Analyst