{"id":33260,"date":"2026-10-16T06:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T17:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33260"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:59:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T22:59:45","slug":"oamaru-harness-tips-preview-sunday-18-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/oamaru-harness-tips-preview-sunday-18-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Oamaru Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 18 October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Oamaru Harness meeting on Sunday 13 September below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Oamaru Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
7 Carrera Bandido <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Big and robust pacer Carrera Bandido (7) looks <\/span>pretty well<\/span> placed here. Has run some strong races in good fields of late and with an aggressive drive early could find himself on the speed and bowling along which will make him <\/span>awfully hard<\/span> to run down in this field. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-12-10-5-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R1 – HUNGRY HORSE CAFE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Carrera Bandido (7)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
44104<\/span> T: Warren Stapleton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Brings handy form in this grade. No draw favours but can get amongst this.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:38 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
5 Sands Of Destiny <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A progressive start to the career for Sands <\/span>Of<\/span> Destiny (5) and comes out of two <\/span>very strong<\/span> races down in Southland. With good manners today she looks to have the class edge on her rivals and if she can get into a nice rhythm then looks set for win No.1. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-9-3-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R2 – ONE SMART COFFEE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Sands Of Destiny (5)<\/span>
J: Kerryn Tomlinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
24<\/span> T: Kerryn Tomlinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Freshened after two good efforts to start her career. Rates a big winning threat<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:38 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Spy Major <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An electric trial at Rangiora last week where he ran home in better than 55 seconds has Spy Major (2) on the radar for everyone here. Backed in from a short opening price almost <\/span>immediately<\/span> there\u2019s<\/span> a lot of expectation of success. Good draw to use helps. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-7-4-1-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R3 – SAMANTHA CARPENTER PGG WRIGHTSON REAL ESTATE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Spy Major (2)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Daniel Reardon<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.55<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.07<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Excellent in his latest trial win. Looks hard to hold out from this draw.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:39 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Regal Summit <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Took a long time to break maidens, but a win has finally arrived for Regal Summit (4) and <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> be surprised if <\/span>she\u2019s<\/span> one of those ones who goes out and wins herself another <\/span>pretty quickly<\/span>. Small field here really <\/span>suits<\/span> and she just needs to be right there turning in to get another chance. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-6-2-1-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R4 – HIFLO PLUMBING TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Regal Summit (4)<\/span>
J: Jacob Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
22381<\/span> T: Tom Bagrie<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.08<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Ran to slick maiden victory. No fears in this grade & can double up.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:39 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Humber Hawk <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two starts to the races for two <\/span>very good<\/span> efforts from Humber Hawk (5) and should be a little more comfortable on the <\/span>all weather<\/span> here today than <\/span>perhaps he<\/span> was last week at Methven. Will roll forward early and with a good run on the top end can dash his way to victory. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-6-1-2-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R5 – NORTH OTAGO HARNESS RACING MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Humber Hawk (5)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
24<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Worked early & rounded off nicely. 2nd to a smart one prior. Must rate.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:39 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Harriet\u2019s Moment <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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She\u2019s<\/span> a tricky mare to catch but when she is in the right frame of mind Harriet\u2019s Moment (6) can be quite devastating and it would be no surprise to see her trot to the front and dominate this race today. Home track advantage and a field <\/span>that\u2019s<\/span> a little easier than some of the recent assignments adds up nicely for her.
\n<\/span><\/span>Selections: 6-4-5-8-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R6 – MATTHEW WILLIAMSON RACING STABLES HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Harriet’s Moment (6)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
253d0<\/span> T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Battled last start after disqualified 3rd. Has the game to feature with manners.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:40 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Ukraine <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Eye-catching first up run for the new stable by Ukraine (2) at Addington. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> a <\/span>pretty serious<\/span> horse and off the front tape here might look to jump and run them along. No surprise to see him taking home a major share of the spoils here at a big quote. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-10-6-4-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R7 – D HEFFERNAN PGG WRIGHTSON REAL ESTATE OAMARU CUP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Ukraine (2)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
219×3<\/span> T: Warren Stapleton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
14.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Ran on nicely first up. Steps up to tougher task here but has claims.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:40 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
1 Start Me Up <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Never a factor in a good field at Addington last week, Start Me Up (1) looks a little better placed here today. Should stay close to the speed throughout and as <\/span>evidenced<\/span> by her last couple of <\/span>runs<\/span> she\u2019s<\/span> knocking on the door of another win and can get it here. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-7-3-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R8 – 024 LIFE NZ HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Start Me Up (1)<\/span>
J: John Morrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
65620<\/span> T: John Morrison<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Battled last start after tidy Timaru 2nd. Took on smart types prior. Include.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:40 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
12 Way Coola <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two strong wins in the last two starts from the talented Way Coola (12) who is really starting to get the hang of this racing game. Bigger task here and a harder one too but <\/span>can\u2019t<\/span> fault winning form and with good manners once again becomes a leading player. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-8-9-1-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R9 – THE GOOD GUYS REAL ESTATE JUNIOR DRIVERS TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Way Coola (12)<\/span>
J: Mia Holbrough<\/span><\/span><\/div>
611<\/span> T: Kerryn Tomlinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Ran to easy Gore in similar grade. Big hopes of completing hat-trick.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:40 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Oamaru Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
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Good to see the big <\/span>Mossdale<\/span> Frank (6) back at the races after a freshen up. He created quite the impression winning a couple to open his career. Big and raw but plenty of ability and if he found his way to the front <\/span>here<\/span> he\u2019d<\/span> take all sorts of stopping. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-7-2-1-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Oamaru R10 – DAVID OVENS PRE-PURCHASE PROPERTY INSPECTIONS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Mossdale Frank (6)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11x<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Smart work to begin his career & nice trial to prepare. Big hopes of hat-trick.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 17\/10\/2026 12:20:41 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 16 October<\/h2>
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