Harness Analyst – Timaru 3rd December

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Harness racing hits Timaru again today with 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 2:32pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Timaru selections 3rd December 2025

Best Bet:  R1  Ann Sophie

Best Value:  R8  Our Evie Rae

Race 1

Ann Sophie (9) Has been getting back but will go better in this field. Can go close here
Bettor Way (6) Might go forward early and hard to beat if he finds the front. Needed
Lily’s A Star (3) Latest run have been ok. Upset chance with a good run in transit. Include

Race 2

Majestic Trix (2) Has been thereabouts at trials. Needs manners but has the speed
Which Way (5) Good run two starts ago from a tricky draw and has top three claims
Hoofn It (3) Improver from his last start and has the draw. One for longer odds in this

Race 3

Sweet N Sassy (4) Not a strong field and will be improved. Should give a good account
Girl’s Night Out (5) Good trial win in quick time. One of the better chances in this field
Icy Stars (3) Has not had a lot of luck. Can sneak into the top three with a soft trip

Race 4

Red Wine Kisses (3) Winning claims if she can get handy early. Can upset at longer odds
Touch N Go (2) Has gate speed and front runners do well here. Worth including in this
Woodlea Diamond (1) Just missed last start. Top three finish likely here from the draw

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Race 5

Bodacious (2) Overdue a win and gets a nice draw. Hard to roll with a soft run in transit
Fear And Faith (1) Has been disappointing. At her best could run top three in this field
Something Else (4) Always running on in her races and conditions suit here. Top three

Race 6

Suspicious Captain (5) Looks hard to beat in this field after some nice runs for second
Nikolai Ray (7) At his best would give some cheek.  Tricky draw but has winning claims
Burt (2) Conditions suit and stable respect in this. Capable of running a top three position

Race 7

Normie Stead (4) Better run last start and top driver sticks with. Can improve. Needed
Sans Repos (6) Decent motor and normally a fast beginner. Will run top three with luck
He’s A Bay (7) Has the ability to trouble these with his best run. Fast beginner with claims

Race 8 

Our Evie Rae (3) Needs manners but good run last start. Over the odds at $12.00. Needed
Whispering Over (10) Decent motor and good win last start. One of the better chances
Silvester (4) Latest runs not as bad as they look on paper. Place claims at longer odds 

Race 9

Kusama (8) Tricky draw but can do some work mid race. Can keep on winning here
The Beach House (9) Decent motor and wide draw the only concern. Upset claims 
Keltic Tiger (2) Back in winning form. Will stick on if he can find the front. Go again

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by Harness Analyst