Harness Analyst – Waimate 25th October 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 heads to Timaru today for the Waimate Trotting Club meeting, with 9 races on the card. Racing starts at 1:13pm, with the feature being the $20,000 Waimate Cup. We highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Waimate selections – 25th October 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R6  King’s Command

Best Value: R4   Wattlebank Will

Race 1

Help Me (5)

Has been racing in outstanding form with two wins and three seconds from his last five starts. Ten-metre handicap but looks very hard to beat.

Barrytown (2)

Better effort than the result suggests after making a mistake at Oamaru. Front mark a big advantage and can feature with manners. Needed.

Miles Away (1)

Disappointing last start after some consistent earlier efforts. Gets the front mark and could sneak into the placings at longer odds.

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Race 2

Shez Assured (2)

Two good fourths to start her career and was beaten less than a length last time. Handy draw and looks ready to win. Top selection.

Always A Diva (1)

Good third on debut at Addington and should improve with the experience. Ace draw and looks one of the main winning chances.

Frugal (4)

Resumes after a lengthy spell but has won a recent trial. Good draw and could surprise fresh. Watch the tote.

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Race 3

King Charles (12)

Strong second at Oamaru after working hard in the running. Unruly draw but looks very hard to beat if he trots throughout. Needed.

Learning To Fly (6)

Made an early mistake fresh up after showing ability last campaign. Back on grit and capable of improving sharply with manners.

Fernando (7)

Good second at Methven last start when nearly causing a big upset. Has his quirks but looks a genuine top three chance.

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Race 4

Wattlebank Will (8)

Had excuses last start after a good second at Methven prior. Wide draw but looks one of the better winning chances. Include.

Baby Come Back (7)

Has been racing honestly enough without threatening. Wide draw hurts but could sneak into the placings with a good trip.

Eternity Franco (1)

Debutant who showed early speed in a recent trial. Ace draw and should get every chance. Good winning claims.

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Race 5

Ebony Arden (6)

Has been racing against stronger opposition recently and drops into a suitable field. 10m handicap but capable of featuring with luck.

Deceptive Lee (8)

Disappointing last start after some reasonable earlier efforts. 10m mark makes things tougher but could improve at longer odds.

I’m Rockin (10)

Impressive winner at Methven last start after a good second prior. Unruly ten-metre mark but has the ability to win again. Needed.

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Race 6

King’s Command (10)

Two solid efforts since resuming and has been racing against stronger fields. Second-row draw but looks very hard to beat with luck. Top selection.

Chaldon (5)

Has had little luck in recent starts and gets Blair Orange aboard. Better than recent form suggests and looks a good each way chance.

Mighty Flying Miki (7)

Recent form disappointing after some good earlier efforts. Wide draw but capable of improving against this field. Place chance.

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Race 7

Wild Willow (6)

Good fourth behind Seaside Croft last week and meets that rival ten metres better off. Looks one of the main winning chances.

Lester (5)

Three consecutive seconds and racing in excellent form. Front mark a big advantage and looks overdue another win. Needed.

Shepherds Delight (2)

Good third fresh up before a fair effort at Methven. Front mark and safe manners should have her right in the finish. Include.

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Race 8

Majestic Monkey (14)

Has been racing consistently against stronger fields and rarely runs a bad race. Wide draw but looks capable of winning this. Top selection.

Sheza Trendy One (5)

Good second at Methven last start after some disappointing efforts. Blair Orange aboard and looks a genuine winning chance. Needed.

Holly Highlander (12)

Has been racing honestly with several recent placings. Good fourth last week and should be competitive again. Top three chance.

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Race 9

Admor Ella (1)

Resumes after showing promise last campaign and won a recent trial impressively. Ace draw and looks very hard to beat fresh. Top selection.

Zoom X (4)

Has been racing consistently with three placings from his last four starts. Handy draw and looks overdue another win. Needed.

Commander Ben (3)

Better effort at Oamaru last week when fighting on after leading. Drops in grade and gets a good draw. Winning claims.

 

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by Harness Analyst