Harness Analyst – Winton 8th 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 Winton today with 8 races on the card. Racing starts at 1:32pm, and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Winton selections – 8th November 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R3  Meshino

Best Value: R6  Shezastranger

Race 1

Rakamick (1)

Has been knocking on the door with three seconds and two thirds from his last five starts. Drawn the ace and looks ideally placed to break through. Best bet.

Arma Forest (6)

Resumed with a useful fifth here last start and should strip fitter. Has the ability to feature with a suitable run in transit.

Airwaves (2)

Disappointed in his last two starts after a promising fresh-up effort. Gets a favourable draw and could improve with a better trip. Place chance.

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Race 2

Remember Bev (4)

Debuts after finishing second in her latest trial. Has shown some promise and looks capable of featuring first-up. Top selection.

Geraldine Clowers (8)

Returns after a freshen-up and has trialled well in preparation. Drops back in grade and looks a strong winning chance despite the handicap.

Ticktock McGlaughlin (1)

Has been racing consistently with three recent placings. Gets the front mark and should be involved in the finish again. Include.

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Race 3

Meshino (11)

Debuts after producing excellent trial form. Second-row draw but looks a promising type and should take plenty of beating. Top selection.

Lazuli (2)

Has shown ability in recent trials and gets a favourable draw for his debut. Looks capable of making an immediate impression.

Father Kelly (4)

Debuts after mixed trial performances but has shown enough ability to warrant respect. Good draw and could surprise with a suitable run.

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Race 4

Jaccka Henry (2)

Has been racing consistently and produced another strong second here last start. Gets a favourable draw and looks a genuine winning chance.

Capital Jay (7)

Has been unlucky in his last two starts and returns after a freshen-up. Wide draw but has the ability to feature with a clear run.

By Chance (4)

Worked hard against stronger opposition last start and should appreciate the drop in grade. Reasonable draw and looks a good each-way chance at longer odds.

Best value.

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Race 5

Father Ned (6)

Made a costly mistake last start after an excellent second when resuming. Better than that result and looks a strong winning chance with manners.

Way Coola (3)

Has won two of her last five starts and produced another strong second at Ascot Park. Drawn well and looks a major threat.

Roseanna (4)

Returned to winning form with a good victory here last start. Steps up slightly in grade but has the ability to feature again.

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Race 6

Shezastranger (1)

Worked hard before finishing a useful fourth here last start. Has been racing consistently and gets the ace draw. Looks a strong winning chance.

Rakataycan (2)

Produced an excellent second when resuming before a fair fourth last start. Gets a favourable draw and looks capable of bouncing back.

Classic Daisy (6)

Returned from a spell with a strong finishing second. Should strip fitter and looks one of the main winning chances despite the wider draw.

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Race 7

Babe On The Beach (8)

Has finished second in both starts this campaign and looks close to another victory. Wide draw but has the ability to overcome it. Top selection.

Money In The Till (1)

Has been racing against stronger opposition and should appreciate the drop in grade. Gets the ace draw and looks a genuine each-way chance.

Better Time (3)

Won impressively two starts ago before finding things tougher last time. Better suited here and gets a favourable draw. Include.

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Race 8

Leithen Louie (7)

Resumes after two solid trials and has shown plenty of ability previously. Wide draw but looks capable of featuring fresh-up. Top selection.

Havtimewillfly (8)

Drops sharply in grade after competing against quality fillies. Wide draw but has the speed and class to be very hard to beat.

Rack’em Up (3)

Disappointed slightly here last start after racing consistently beforehand. Gets a favourable draw and looks capable of bouncing back. Place chance.

 

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by Harness Analyst