Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Cromwell again today with 10 races on the card.  The racing starts at 12:05pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Wyndham selections 22nd February 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R4 The Orange Roughy
Best Value: R9 Jordan Anne

Race 1

Stumpy Blackler (2) Form is rock solid and looks right on the edge of busting through.
Rakaturbo (1) Improved off that first-up run and the ace draw brings him right into it.
Brother Rob (8) Better than his last look and his grass form says he can feature.

Race 2

Premier Arden (2) Big finisher on debut and should take a power of holding out again.
Sure To Rise (7) Wide alley but can give a bold sight at each-way odds. Needed
Evie Royale (5) Keeps finding the line and looks a genuine top-three chance again.

Race 3

Garonne (3) Keeps knocking and gets every chance from the front line. Hard to hold out.
Rondo Trouble (2) Honest type when he stays in rhythm and the draw helps. Include
What’s The Whisper (7) Has the ability but needs to do things right early. Big danger if he does.

Race 4

The Orange Roughy (5) Went close last time and this looks a sweet set-up. Hard to beat.
Rylan Charlie (2) Nice draw and will race handy to the speed here. Can improve sharply.
Itsallaboutthemoney (11) Loves the grass and if the breaks come, he can run into the money.

Race 5

Dreams Pat (4) Has the motor for this grade and is a serious player if he behaves.
Krackaling (1) Racing well and can stick on for a big share again.
Domination’s Call (6) Grass track specialist who always demands respect in these.

Race 6

Always A Menace (7) Huge last-start win and if he repeats that effort, they’ll struggle to catch him.
Airwaves (4) Goes well on grass and does have gate speed. Should give a good account here.
Logan Rock (1) Drawn to get a cosy run and can be in the trifecta mix again. Include

Race 7

Tuneinsportsfans (3) In the zone on the grass and maps to get every chance.
Captain Amore (2) Ran well last time and the draw gives him a real look.
Mystic Magic (5) Better than she reads on paper and can run a cheeky race with the right run.

Race 8

Beach Day (8) Quality horse for this and fitter again — the one they all need to beat.
Macandrew Aviator (7) Strong form line and will be charging late if the tempo is on.
Hacksaw Ridge (5) Dangerous on the grass at his best and can lob into it.

Race 9

Kracka Looka (10) Big efforts last few runs and looks a major threat again from the handicap.
Bevron (5) Keeps earning and is due some luck to go his way. Quick beginner here
Harriet’s Moment (13) Still has the class edge and can win despite the extra handicap.

Race 10

Always Be Batman (7) Strong win last start and looks right up to doing it again.
Fitzthebill (3) Racing well and drawn to be prominent throughout.
Outback Man (8) Drawn to get an ideal run and can surprise if he gets the right trip.

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by Harness Analyst