Harness Analyst – Manawatu 1st May

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Harness racing hits Manawatu again today with 7 races on the card . The racing starts at 4:24pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Harness Analyst – Manawatu 1st May 2025

Best Bet:  R1 Nickel And Dim

Best Value:  R7   Tweedy

Race 1

Nickel And Dime (3) Big on the first day but up in grade. Can still run top three with a good trip
Ragnar Lothbrok (2) Good run on the first day and better draw for this. Stable respect. Needed
Captains Secret (9) Getting better with racing and will be fitter for this. Go again in this field

Race 2

Saxon Reigns (8) Got an early lead and was too good on day one. Harder here but has to be included
Kenny Hill (3) Manners the key and he will be fitter. Hard to beat if he steps away with them early
Eagle Hanover (5) Improver from her last start second and top three chance again here.  Needed

Race 3

Matai Harry (5) Too good last start but worse draw for this. Can still run top three with luck in transit
Delightful Chic (1) Ok last start and a threat to these with a good run in transit. Stick with here
Terrormylove (8) Good effort last start and pegs draw. Can sneak into the placings with any gaps

Race 4

Oakley Shard (9) Solid win last start and a winning chance again from the same draw. Include here
Kawactus (3) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account at longer odds
Colin McBride (8) Out of form but improver with a place chance if can get around with no errors

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Race 5

Leo Lincoln (4) Fought on to win last start in a similar field. Extra distance here but top selection
Rough And Ready (8) Well placed here and good second on the first day. Good each way chance
Iron Brigade (6) Will be fitter after last start. Winning claims if he steps away with the field in this

Race 6

Jaccka Baylis (8) Good win against the same field last start. Hard to beat against if he begins quickly
KD Royalty (9) Ran home well after an early mistake on day one. Chance if he gets a clean start
Koko Kaboom (6) Stable respect and a good run on the first day. Track stats good and needed here

Race 7

Tweedy (5) Gets a head start main rival and should push forward. Hard to beat if she leads up here
Skys Legacy (8) Tricky draw and requiring luck but should go close to placing in this. Top three
La Bamba (2) Disappointing last start but should get a good run near the speed. Improvement expected

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by Harness Analyst