Harness Analyst – Waikouaiti 2nd February

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 2:15pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Waikouaiti selections 2nd February 2025

Best Bet:  R1 Krystal Delight

Best Value:  R4   Petite Trixton

Race 1

Krystal Delight (5) Getting better with racing and good driver booked. Top selection
The Highlander (4) Keeps improving and conditions suit here. Has to be included.
Pure Courage (8) Wide draw but not the worst and will be fitter. Could surprise here

Race 2

Brother Johnson (9)  Good beginner who is on his home track. Can go close with luck
Inquizitive Man (3) Well drawn and might be the early leader. Top three chance in this
Madison’s Moon  (8) Stand start an issue but could surprise if she trots all the way

Race 3

Major Linc (10) At his best would go close in this. Conditions suit and can run top three
Unico Tessa (12) Tricky draw but goes ok on grass. Good top three chance in this field
Mandala (7) Stable respect and due to find some form. Winning claims with a good trip

Race 4

Petite Trixton (3) Bit unlucky on occasions and will be fitter. Good beginning needed here
Jordan Anne (11) Conditions suit and should give a good account with a good run in transit
Prince Ranier (5) Getting better with racing. Quick beginner who can place with luck

Race 5

Bad Habits (7) Drawn wide but has a big finish late. One of the better chances here
Jack Tar (3) Better draw and good enough to place again here. Top three claims here
Chal Vee Power (6) Ok on grass but up in grade. Should be fitter and could suprise

Race 6

Heaven (4) Quick beginner who raced well last start on grass. Will give a good sight here
Ultimate Counsel (8) Stand start suits and solid on grass. Can run top three at odds.
He’s A Bay (5) Has place claims with a good run in transit. One for longer odds in this

Race 7

Samvasa (4) At his best would go close here. Improver with winning claims at good odds
Lorton Vale (7) Can run a good race if he gets a soft trip. Top three chance with any luck
Pioneer (9) Will get a soft run on the pegs. Can get into the placings with any gaps

Race 8

Helloveamoment (5) Good beginner who should handle the distance. In the mix here
Jimmy Carter (8) Tricky handicap but good when underway. Stand start the issue 
Mixed Faith (3) Nice draw for this and grass suits. Place claims again with her manners

Race 9

Tempo Warrior (5) Big run in similar conditions two starts ago. One of the better chances
One Change (9) Not far away the last couple. Big finisher if he can get handy before the turn
Homebush Lad (3) Could surprise with a good trip. One for longer odds on the grass surface

Race 10

Misty Blue (2) Gets an ok draw to use and looks a good value bet here. Has to be included
What A Minx (9) Due to get back some form. Fence run will suit if she gets gaps. Needed
Dance With The Boss (1) Fitter for the last start run. Ok draw and form turn around likely

Race 11

Zsazsa Binx (10) Front row draw and looks a good value bet here. Should give a sight
Brian Beatt (1) Fast early speed and likely lead or trail. Good chance with his grass form
Granny Rose (7) Fitter for the last start run. Quick beginner and can go close here

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst