Davis Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Look, I'm looking for some advise about the Omakau harness track. I don't know much about it so need to know if the track suits a horse that sits at the rear and comes with a last to first burst in the straight, ie Vintage Cheddar? I made plenty off this pony during Cup Week and tempted to go again... but a few doubts. I'm sure Brodie will know. Is the track better suited to front runners or can horses make ground in the straight? Thanks in advance and Happy New Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Omakau is a turning track that generally suits the front runners. Dont think there is much banking so being handy is going to be an advantage. Good punting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Generally slow times and mile rates with this 1200m track, times can be misleading as average horses generally at the meeting other than the big trot and pace, small field will help VC but I'd expect Brad if needed will sit parked as he'll be no chance if they sprint home on an easy track from the back of the field. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangatira Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 weather situation suggests webbed feet will be an asset 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 12 hours ago, Brodie said: Omakau is a turning track that generally suits the front runners. Dont think there is much banking so being handy is going to be an advantage. Good punting! Thanks mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davis Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, Dougie said: Generally slow times and mile rates with this 1200m track, times can be misleading as average horses generally at the meeting other than the big trot and pace, small field will help VC but I'd expect Brad if needed will sit parked as he'll be no chance if they sprint home on an easy track from the back of the field. Thanks Dougie. I don't think sitting parked is VC go. Drive him like he was at Addington with the last run so probably just a place chance. Mmm.... small field only two divs probably give it a miss. Good luck if you are having a punt. Edited January 1, 2021 by Davis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazzer Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Abandoned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bazzer said: Abandoned Yip today is off and with the forecast sadly monday and wednesday must be in doubt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeynz Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Gee the driest part of the country and boom this happens,traditionally it can get wet around new year so no surprise yet the tab site says track is easy,isn't this why they have all weather tracks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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