Harness Analyst – Manawatu 12th February 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 hits Palmerston North again today with 7 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:55pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Manawatu selections 12th February 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R1   El Draego

Best Value:  R3   Ask Me Lazarus

Race 1

El Draego (7) First run for new stable and expected to attract support capable of making his presence felt
Get Set Party (5) Luckless last start and previous run had merit don’t dismiss from this draw. Needed
Run Blaze Run (6) Consistent performer with multiple recent seconds must be included in calculations

Race 2

Rakero Lightning (5) Couldn’t finish it off when leading last time but worth another chance to redeem
Fear The Diva (1) Inside speed is an asset and the draw boosts her chances of featuring in the minors
Benson Dude (7) Enjoyed a soft trip to place last start. Trickier here but worth including in combinations

Race 3

Ask Me Lazarus (9) Has been winning regularly at this venue and remains well placed despite the draw
Dream On Lou (3) Tough effort first day in this grade and looks well placed to feature strongly again here
Two Jules (6) Good effort last start and wider draw the only concern. Can sneak into the top three 

Race 4

Change Tact (4) Impressive from the back last start and capable of repeating with similar conditions
Gotta Elect Bill (7) Worked through the line well on day one and adds depth at longer odds. Good chance
The Big Bang (5) Will be fitter after last start second and remains one of the key chances. Needed

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Race 5

Kink (8) Finished strongly into second last time and looks ready to go one better with a good trip
Highview Rockn Roll (2) Closed off nicely to place on day one and holds place appeal again here
Tinkerbelle (3) Dominant winner last start and shapes as the one they all have to beat. Include

Race 6

Always B Sweet (5) Strong closing second in first day run and has upside to improve further. Needed
Run Mason Run (5) Tried hard after dropping in grade and remains right in the mix from the draw.
Sweet Willow (8) Pre race issues last time masked true ability. Capable of featuring with better manners

Race 7

Valentina Shevchenko (2) Nabbed late last start and looks well placed to go one better can go close
Mass Disruption (1) Solid debut placing when well backed and firmly in the fight again. Has claims
Kiss My Pixel (5) Battled on fairly last time and rates as a combination contender with a quick start

by Harness Analyst