Harness Analyst – Ashburton 12th November free tips

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 returns to Ashburton today with 13 races on the card. Racing starts at 2:05pm, and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Ashburton selections – 12th November 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R6 On Ya Bike

Best Value: R11 Biggles

Race 1

Bettor Than Lizzy (3)

Has been racing better than recent results suggest. Has trialled since and gets a favourable draw. Looks a strong winning chance.

Crackle N Crunch (11)

Has been racing consistently and was unlucky at Addington before another solid Kaikoura effort. 2nd row draw but has the ability to feature.

Unico Realta (12)

Produced another strong finish from back in the field last start. Racing well and looks close to another victory. Major threat.

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Race 2

Brenda’s Jewel (1)

Went close here on Sunday despite trotting roughly over the concluding stages. Gets the inside draw and looks a strong winning chance

Second Thoughts (8)

Has been racing consistently with two recent placings. Wide draw but has the ability to feature with a suitable run in transit.

Starman (11)

Debuts after winning two trials and looks a promising type. Second-row draw but has shown enough ability to be competitive first-up.

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Race 3

Valorous (3)

Useful fourth at Addington after attracting strong support. Should strip fitter and gets a favourable draw. Top selection.

Always Take King (7)

Produced a brave second at Kaikoura after working forward to lead. Wide draw but has the ability to feature again with the right run.

Dont Think Just Doo (8)

Has shown some promise in his first two runs but was disappointing last time. Wide draw makes things harder but could improve.

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Race 4

Full Monty (5)

Improved with his second run at Addington and should strip fitter again. Gets a reasonable draw and looks capable of featuring in this field.

Baby Come Back (1)

Had little luck at Oamaru after producing a useful effort at Timaru. Gets the ace draw and should enjoy a good run. Strong each-way chance.

Crunchy Granola (11)

Resumes after showing useful form last campaign and has won a recent workout. 2nd row draw but looks a major winning chance fresh-up.

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Race 5

Sheila Laxon (12)

Returned to winning form with a good victory here on Sunday. Harder here but looks capable of going close again. Top selection.

Holly Highlander (4)

Good beginner with consistent form and produced another useful third here on Sunday. Gets the front mark and looks a genuine each-way chance.

Majestic Me (5)

Produced a strong second behind the mobile at Addington last start. Racing well and should be prominent throughout. Threat with manners

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Race 6

On Ya Bike (2)

Has finished second in his last two starts and looks ready to break through. Gets a favourable draw and should be very hard to beat. Best bet.

Humber Hawk (6)

Has produced two seconds and a fourth from three starts. Racing consistently and looks a genuine winning chance despite the wider draw.

Mister Brightside (1)

Debuts after winning a recent workout and gets the ace draw. Looks a promising type who should be competitive fresh. Include.

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Race 7

Queensland Spirit (5)

Had no luck last start. Previous form was strong and looks capable of bouncing back with a clean run. Top selection.

Tyron Everest (10)

Made a mistake when resuming at Kaikoura after attracting support. Has shown ability previously and looks a winning chance with manners.

Learning To Fly (9)

Broke through for a convincing maiden victory here on Sunday after leading throughout. Steps up in grade but has the ability to feature again.

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Race 8

Zeta Jones (7)

Debuts after winning a recent trial impressively. Has shown plenty of speed and looks a promising filly who should take plenty of beating.

Endless Love (4)

Has been preparing well at the trials and gets a reasonable draw for her debut. Looks capable of featuring first-up with a suitable run.

Lollobrigida (2)

Has produced three useful efforts to start her career, including a third last time. Gets a favourable draw and looks a strong place chance.

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Race 9

Donna’s Crunch (5)

Produced a strong finishing second at Oamaru last start. Has shown plenty of ability in three starts and looks a genuine winning chance.

Relapsed (1)

Returned to winning form with a good victory at Addington last Friday. Gets the ace draw and should be prominent throughout. Major threat.

Let It Rip (10)

Produced a strong front-running victory at Addington last start. Second-row draw makes things harder but has the ability to feature again.

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Race 10

Jukebox Gypsy (13)

Continues to race consistently and produced another good second here on Sunday. Tricky draw but has the ability to feature with a suitable run. 

Melton Magnate (8)

Has been racing in excellent form with a win and three placings from his last four starts. Wide draw but looks a winning chance.

Donttelltheboys (4)

Produced a strong finishing second after working early at Addington. Gets a favourable draw and looks capable of going close again.

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Race 11

Biggles (16)

Resumed with a fair effort at Oamaru and should strip fitter. Hard to beat if at his peak and looks capable of improving sharply. Best value.

Fitzthebill (17)

Resumes after a spell and has won on this track previously. Faces a 15-metre handicap but has the ability to feature with a cart into the race.

Major Performer (19)

Has shown useful form this campaign and boasts a good record at Ashburton. Starts from the back mark but could surprise at longer odds.

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Race 12

Harriet’s Moment (13)

Has been disappointing recently but has shown plenty of ability over the sprint distance. Second-row draw but looks capable of bouncing back.

Paige (4)

Produced a reasonable fifth at Oamaru last start and gets a favourable draw. Has the speed to be competitive and looks a place chance.

Buffy Northstains (10)

Likes the sprint trip and will get a good fence run here. Could surprise with any gaps in the straight. One for longer odds in this.

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Race 13

Tempo Warrior (2)

Produced a strong third at Kaikoura after being run down late. Has an excellent record here and gets a favourable draw. Likely leader.

Don’t Tell Jenny (12)

Has been disappointing since winning fresh but better placed in this. 2nd row draw and will need luck, but could surprise at longer odds.

Adjournment (11)

Comes south with a good run of form. 2nd row draw but has the ability to finish strongly with a clear run. Include.

 

 

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by Harness Analyst