New Zealand Analyst – Oamaru 4th March free tips

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.
Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with 7 races on the card. The racing starts at 3:02pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Oamaru selections 4th March 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R4 Clonakilty
Best Value: R5 The Merc

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Race 1

Meandad (7) Nice second at Addington and looks perfectly placed in this. Big chance in this.
Calmbeforethestorm (4) Just missed last start and into the right race here. Must include.
Mermaid Rock (1) Trial form has been solid and front mark suits. Each way claims.

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Race 2

Rovert Decision (2) Better than recent placings suggest and drawn to be right in it. Leading hope.
Sky News (1) Strong third last start and gets the right map. Winning claims.
Icy Stars (3) Honest type who lands handy from this draw. Top three chance.

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Race 3

Jukebox Gypsy (5) Consistent in stronger grades and should take beating in this company.
Wavewatcher (4) Back to form last start and drawn to be competitive again. Include.
Rightazz (7) Has been taking on tougher fields. Better placed and an each way play.

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Race 4

Clonakilty (1) Ace draw after racing well in stronger grade. Looks the one to beat.
Mystic Magic (9) Follows out the favourite and can land a soft run. Big chance.
Monkee Major (6) Trialled well fresh. Fitness query but upside is there.

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Race 5

The Merc (3) Trialled strongly for new barn and maps well off the front. Top pick.
Bevron (8) Honest performer who gives 100% every time. Right in this.
Our Pinocchio (12) Strong last start and stays the trip. Good each way value.

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Race 6

Secret Wish (8) Quiet trial suggests she’s ready. Looks very well placed in this heat.
Show Stopper (2) Consistent against handy types. Draw gives her every chance.
Spirit Of Tupelo (3) Smart trial since last run. Can feature again.

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Race 7

Elektra King (3) Running on well in better races and gets her chance here.
Queen Of Swords (1) Drawn to get the right trip and is right in the mix.
Kowhai Star (10) Just missed in stronger grade last start. Hard to leave out.

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by Harness Analyst