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Harness racing hits Reefton again today with 10 races on the card. The race starts at 12:18pm and we highlight some specials and value runners that we think can give you your money’s worth on a good race day.
Top tips from analysts:
Reefton Selections December 30, 2025
Best bet: R1 Evidently
Best Value: R5 Transtasman bubble
Race 1
Apparently (2) A tight track must fit and be drawn properly. Should make the top three here with a bit of luck
Always Bee Gee (3) A small field will help and should start soon. Win claims if he can lead
Kahu race (1) Getting better with racing and draws ideally in this area. Will continue
Race 2
Lucas (3) On debut but has a decent engine. Should be included but will have to bring his manners with him
Rondo problems (1) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. One for longer odds
Repent (5) Improving on her last start and comparable field. Another top three opportunity in this area
Race 3
Raker John (3) Major class drop and driver change for this. Can win if he controls the court
Freedom Girl (2) Okay on trials and a threat to the favorites with a good run underway. Involve
Mike’s Eyre (11) Bred to be good on grass and test well. With a bit of luck he can sneak into the top three
Race 4
Captain Publisher (2) Solid penultimate start and a chance to win from the draw. Top selection
Beautiful Ciao (7) Has early speed and conditions that suit here. Must give a good report here again
Hez A Loch (5) Big improver with a chance to place if he can master the speed. Into the mix
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Race 5
Transtasman bubble (5) Ran home the best last start in a similar field. Can go back to back
Prince Teka (6) Probably leader and well placed here. Maybe hold on for a top three finish
Kappaha (4) Will be fitter after the last start. Trailing draw and should have a soft trip. Involve
Race 6
Santanna Mach (2) Fought at the last start in a similar field. Can get close if he can lead here
Goodoldayz (6) Had apologies last start and well posted here. Needs manners, but is hard to beat
Quick response (4) Will be fitter after the last start. Will get a soft trip from the draw. Involve
Race 7
Stanley’s rule (5) Good against a similar last start in the field. Will do well again in this
Matai Harry (9) Easy win last start and in top form. Needs luck in the draw. Top three
Hello hope (7) Due to show form and dangerous with one run late. Upset claims here
Race 8
Ted’s legacy (4) Will try to get in front and run hard down with a soft lead. Top selection
Metal saw cam (6) Big engine on grass and has to take good account of this again. Necessary
Smoke On The Water (7) Won the last start easily and a small field will increase his chances. Go again
Race 9
Mavis Jones (5) New to the track and seems good at beating this one. Needs luck, but can win
Rachmaninoff (6) One pace but dangerous from the front and a good beginner. One of the better opportunities
Premium player (10) The latter starts too fast. Will continue to improve and will flash late. Necessary
Race 10
Fly away (1) Ideal draw and dangerous with a trace. Seems like the one to beat with the ace. Top selection
Logan Rock (4) Flew late on last takeoff and better than most in this area. Must be respected again here
Troubleshooter (2) Galloped last to start and manners were key to her chances. Win hope without mistakes
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