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Harness racing hits Oamaru again today with 12 races on the card. The race starts at 11:55am and we highlight some specials and value runners that we think can give you your money’s worth on a good race day.
Waikouaiti Selections February 1, 2026
Top tips from analysts:
Best bet: R1 Quinn
Best Value: R5 Playing with stars
Race 1
Quinn (8) At best he would come close to this. Should run top three with a good run underway
Foveaux gambler (2) A small field will help and should start soon. Respect for the driver. Necessary
Fly away (6) Hard to pin down, but it can surprise when you least expect it. Winning claims
Race 2
Repent (12) Best form in the race and just needs ways to have a good chance of winning. Involve
Mr. Franco (11) Good run home last start and grass should fit. One for longer odds
Just give me strength (1) Took enough time to get to the races. Top driver booked here
Race 3
Enjoy me (8) Wide appeal but top driver and not the worst with a good journey. Rough
Sky News (9) Should get a gentle run on the pegs here. Will be late to finish with any gaps
Cheeky Joe (5) He couldn’t master the green in his first pair. Could end up in the top three
Race 4
The call of domination (4) Goes well on grass and again has a chance of winning the draw. Involve
Practical magic (3) Has early speed and goes well on grass. Must give a good account again
Brother Love (2) Out of form but improving with a place chance at longer odds from the draw
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Race 5
Playing with stars (2) Fought at the last start in a stronger field. Top driver stays with us, Nedig
Jack’s Eyre (11) Had apologies last start and well posted here. Good chance in any direction on grass
Bautista (1) Will be fitter after the last start. Trailing draw and should have a soft trip. Involve
Race 6
Bizza To’o (5) Fought for the best last start to win and rise in rank, no problem. Top selection here
Zhutee (14) The first win was good and the difficult draw was the only problem. Good chance in both directions
Don’t look Kobe (13) Will be fitter after the last start. Needs manners, but the ability is there
Race 7
Waikaka (9) Normally a fast beginner and dangerous when leading. Hard to beat this bunch
Karlijn (11) Good run home last start and grass packs. Win claims with a good run in transit
Haggenfestival (2) Because of the show shape and well drawn here. Should be approximately in this area
Race 8
A better jackal (1) Best draw and in good form for this. It seems to be a great profit opportunity
Tunein sports fans (4) Solid motor and has port speed. Clear top three player in this area
Ask me Lazarus (9) Better last start. Will continue to improve and post hope here again
Race 9
Majesdix (2) Normally a fast beginner and should get a gentle trip on the pegs. Winning claims
Holly Highlander (12) Decent engine, but always seems to get an intermittent run. Top three
Brian Beatt (4) Disappointing final start. Fast beginner who can continue to find a place in this
Race 10
The Great Lebowski (16) Played well on better fields. Tough handicap, but will go home late
Deny everything (11) Broad draw but better than most in this area. This must be respected
Commander Ben (7) Good finish last start and could do some work mid race. Could surprise here
Race 11
Term kelso (5) In form and probably leader early. Could pass for a top three here. One for longer odds
Samvasa (9) Should get a soft peg and race well on grass. Must be respected, with any gaps
Don Juan (1) Won well three starts ago and should get an economical trip. Not the worst in this one
Race 12
Racey Krusa (4) Is in great recent form and this field isn’t much stronger. Top selection here.
Kijk’s arm (7) Finally achieved a deserved victory at the last start. Good draw here and must be respected again
Jordan Anne (12) Soft run probably after draw. Not the worst at longer odds from a disadvantaged position
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