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 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 3:55pm 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 20th February 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R4  Stumpy Blackler

Best Value:  R5   Torquay Street

Race 1

Shezza Vinny (2) Honest type who keeps finding the line. Draw suits and should land handy. Top four player.
Bautista (1) Strong effort last time and now lands the ace. Hard to hold out.
Rockoutray (6) Draws better than recent weeks and capable of improving sharply here. Place hope.

Race 2

Premier Arden (1) Trialled up nicely and couldn’t ask for a better marble. Big respect.
Princess Macandrew (10) Has mixed it with handy types and fitness should be there. Strong claims.
Matai Priscilla (3) Honest without winning and gets her chance to be in the finish from this draw.

Race 3

Garonne (4) Consistent lately and proven on grass. Looks one of the hardest to beat.
Hunter Hills (2) Trial form suggests ability and could surprise first-up in this grade.
Eragon (8) Forgive last run. Has shown glimpses and capable of sneaking into the money.

Race 4

Stumpy Blackler (5) Knocking on the door in similar company and finds the right race to break through.
High Return (3) Recent workouts have been solid and draw keeps him in play.
Rakaturbo (4) Freshened since tougher assignments. Not without claims at odds.

Race 5

Torquay Street (5) Honest type who sticks on well. Looks suited stepping into this.
Bevron (1) Keeps racing well and gets every opportunity from the front line.
Fir (10) Stylish maiden win last time and clearly enjoys the grass. Don’t overlook.

Race 6

Now Watch Me (7) Strong northern efforts and trialled well since. Looks a leading hope.
Threebeersdeep (8) Genuine performer who rarely runs a bad race. Needs luck from draw.
Logan Rock (1) Gets the pegs and will be right there if he produces his best.

Race 7

Just Like Jagger (8) Faced tougher last start and didn’t shirk the task. Big show if he handles the alley.
The Orange Roughy (1) Drawn to get the perfect run and capable of finishing strongly.
Mystic Magic (12) Returns after a quiet trial but has the ability to feature in this company.

Race 8

Practical Magic (8) In terrific touch on grass tracks and well placed despite the handicap.
Domination’s Call (7) Has the engine to test these if he gets the right run.
Dreams Pat (5) Always a danger when he trots throughout. Can threaten at value.

Race 9

Fitzthebill (4) Brave in defeat last time and strikes a race to go one better.
Dennis Denuto (5) Better than his last effort and suited back to this grade.
Outback Man (1) Quiet lately but improvement wouldn’t surprise from the inside.

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by Harness Analyst