Harness Analyst – Oamaru 9th November

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Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 3.05pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Oamaru selections 9th November 2023

Best Bet:  R3   Mayson Shard

Best Value:  R4   Mossdale Margaret

Race 1

Always B Cocky (2) On debut but comes in here with good trial form. Can run top three
Wavewatcher (1) Drawn to be near the front early and good last start. Looks a good chance
The Bettor Major (6) Running on last start. Winning chance here with natural improvement

 

Race 2

Lime In A Bottle (1) Manners the key and goodwinning claims if she gets away quickly.
Mainbocher (3) Good last start and drawn well. One of the better chances in this.Needed
Storm Cloud (2) Money was on last start but disappointing. Could improve quickly. Include

 

Race 3

Mayson Shard (3) Goes ok on the course and drawn to race handy. Top selection in this
Gliding High (4) Gate flyer who is getting better with racing. Has to be included here
Almighty Clever (5) Good win last start leading all the way. Maybe similar tactics here

 

Race 4

Mossdale Margaret (4) Likely to get a good run from the draw and has been unlucky
Sporty Miss (3) Freshened and conditions suit in this field. Should give a good account
Flying Bird (7) Tricky draw but one of the better chances in this. Winning claims with luck

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Race 5

Miles Away (9) Impressive win last start and should go on with it. Can go back to back
Majestic Whisper (1) Tidy draw and getting fitter with racing. Good top three chance here.
Miss Gracie (6) Out of form but only needs a good trip in transit to be a threat. Include

 

Race 6

Willison (9) Nice second last start but wide draw. Good chance if he gets handy early
Off The Edge (8) Racing well and manners the only concern. Needs the right trip but include
Georgie Zukov (11) Freshened and has taken on better fields. Could surprise in this field

 

Race 7

Son Of Patrick (10) Nice effort last start. Should be improved for this and good chance
Outamyway (11) Drops in class for this and good beginner. Stable firing an needed here
Almighty Fear (12) Ok last start. Tricky handicap but will be running on in this field

 

Race 8

Tide And Time (9) Good win last start and looks a major player in this. Gate speed helps
Poetry In Motion (3) Better last start and should improve further. Winning claims
Whatablaze (5) Has been freshened but has been ok at trials. Stable do well on the track

 

by Harness Analyst