Harness Analyst – Waikouaiti 5th February

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Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 1:48pm 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 5^th February 2023

Best Bet:  R4    Buffy Northstains

Best Value:  R8   Boyz Invasion

Race 1

Nyla (5) Conditions suit and a drop in class for this. One of the better chances
Tower Of Love (4) Quick beginner who could go forward early. Winning claims
Songbird (7) Finished on last start. Needs luck but no the worst in this field

Race 2

Take Notice (9) Ran home well last start and expect improvement. Hard to beat on grass
Line A Love (8) Likes grass and generally a good beginner. Can run top three here
Paige (7) Placed last start and ok on grass. Only needs manners to go close in this

Race 3

Kawatiri Creek (2) Stable can get them going fresh.  Trialled ok and need to include
Stickifingers (5) Good trial and should race handy. Winning claims in this field
Justin Fun (3) Conditions suit and she did well last start when working hard. Include in this

Race 4

Buffy Northstains (11) Running on last start and this looks easier. Hardest to beat in this
Dwindle Star (9) Good last start and quick beginner. Should go close again here. Include
Prince Ranier (5) Goes well on grass and tidy second last start. Should be improved this

Race 5

Sister’s Delight (8) Racing well in strong fields. Wide draw but of the better chances
Flo Motion (10) Ok last start and fence draw. Hard to beat with a good run in transit
Major Purchase (12) Grass suits. Can run a tidy race with a cart into it from the tricky draw.

Race 6

Missalyssa (2) Normally a good beginner and could be the leader in the race. Hard to catch
Zsa Zoe (7) In great form and going for three in a row. Will need luck but has claims
Domination’s Call (6) Grass suits and racing well in strong fields. Can go close to placing

Race 7

Classie Linc (11) Not getting much luck but well placed in this. One of the major players
Cougar Express (8) Has run some good races against stronger fields. Winning claims
Lets Get Tropical (10) Very in or out but has a quick sprint. Could surprise with the right trip

Race 8

Boyz Invasion (11) Didn’t get the best of luck last start. Could provide value in this
Dem Bones Dem Bones (5) Nice win last start and should go on with it now. Hard to beat
Beyond The Horizon (8) One paced but consistent trotter. Should be right in it again here

Race 9

Katherine (4) Not getting much luck but good staying mare who looks hard to beat in this
Got You Covered (6) Goes well on grass and conditions suit. Small field helps.
Get Up N Dance (7) Good last start and capable of beating this field if in the right mood

Race 10

Foveaux Gambler (5) Plenty of speed and should go forward early. Can go close here
Jovial Jay (8) Has promised plenty and should be there abouts. Draw the only issue
Asian Elvis (6) Goes well on grass and looks one of the better chances in this field. Needed

Race 11

Gronkowski (5) Conditions suit and he will be finishing on in this. Can go close here
Quicksmart (7) Rise in grade will not worry him. Good chance to go back to back.
Rakero Raider (6) Has been freshened. Raced well last campaign and has claims here

by Harness Analyst