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Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:40am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Kurow selections 17^th August 2025

Best Bet:  R4  Miki Skipper

Best Value:  R2  Asian Joker

Race 1

Miss Melanie (1) Running on last start in a stronger field. Can run top three with manners
She’s Got Sass (3) Has speed when right and weaker field here. Could give some cheek in this
Majestic Challen (11) Getting better with racing and top driver booked. Winning claims here

Race 2

Asian Joker (3) Has promised a lot at the trials and last run was better. Has to be included
Sabi Sands (4) Not a lot of form in this race and he has trialed ok. One for longer odds
Bettor Fear Me (6) Improver from her last start and weaker field. Top three chance here

Race 3

Heaven’s Mark (8) Impressive last start and this field not much stronger. Good run expected
Mystic Magic (1) Ok last start and a threat to these from the draw. Goes close with a good trip
The Bettor Major (7) Good effort last start and conditions suit. Can sneak into the top three 

Race 4

Miki Skipper (6) Solid last campaign and has been freshened. Winning chance fresh up here
Keep Smiling (5) Has gate speed and going well. Should give a good account in this field
Leithen Louie (1) Has a bit of a reputation and drawn well for this. Needed in all combinations

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Race 5

Randel Huston P (11) Easy win last start and top driver booked. Good chance to go back to back
Speeding Spirit (1) Goes best in front and might lead here. Not the worst at longer odds
Jordan Anne (12) Will be fitter after last start. Consistent and has to be included in this field

Race 6

Lasa (5) Freshened and did run some good races last campaign. Hard to beat against this lot
Always Bee Gee (1) Should get a soft run handy. Top three claims from the draw. Include
Ultimate Seisation (4) Nice win last start and should keep improving. Driver change. Needed

Race 7

Bar Louie (10) Keeps winning and only needs manners to go close here. Stable running hot
Dreams Are Free (11) At his best would go close in this. Winning claims if he gets handy here
Macandrew Aviator (13) Good beginner who will go forward at some stage. Top three chance

Race 8

La Concha (1) No form but respect the stable. Dangerous with the run to suit and can go close
Patiro (10) Decent motor and is drawn to follow a good chance. One of the better hopes in this
Keltic Tiger (6) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and can upset if back to his best

Race 9

Bring On The Muscle (9) Easy win last start and only needs manners to be a big chance here. Needed
Cody Banner (1) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Will be fitter and not the worst at longer odds
Practical Magic (4) Freshened for this and gets a head start on main rivals. Top three hope here

Race 10

Riptide (1) Stable respect and drawn the ace here. Looks hard to hold out if he dominates early
Passchendaele (6) Ok draw and better than most in this field. Should give a good sight in this
Delightful Peg (9) Freshened and wide draw is an issue but has raced better fields. Could surprise

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst