New Zealand Analyst – Addington 1st May 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 Addington again today with 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:12pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Addington selections 1st May 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R4 Wat Fun
Best Value: R6 Bryce’s Meddle

Race 1

Luvavici (3) Strong last start effort and holding form nicely. Looks a solid each way play.
Axel Rose (1) Keeps finding the line and gets his chance off the front. Right in this.
Cormoran Strike (2) Mixed form lately but capable of sneaking into the minors here.

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Race 2

Fay Courtney (2) Trial form good and profiles well on debut. Must be respected.
Could Be Katy (1) Consistent so far and drawn to get every chance again. Major player.
Mishy (3) Trial win was sharp and stable suggests she’s ready. Right in calculations.

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Race 3

Molly Maeve Estelle (5) Hit the line nicely last time and can land closer here. Big chance.
Jay R Tolkien (6) Forgive last run after error. Prior form good enough to feature.
Wishing For U (1) Better draw helps and can give a sight from the front end.

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Race 4

Wat Fun (7) Excellent debut and natural improvement puts her right in this.
Ashes Of Midnight (6) Trial winner who beat a few of these. Tough draw but still a threat.
Nella Keenan (2) Chased well in trials and drawn to get a tidy run. Include.

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Race 5

Diamonds Are Forever (5) Strong in this grade and forgive last run in tougher company. Top pick.
Cinderella Franco (2) Dominant last start and deserves respect stepping up.
Dynasty (6) Race fit and honest type. Will be around the money again.

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Race 6

Bryce’s Meddle (7) Luckless last time and can improve sharply with a cleaner run.
Tempo Warrior (6) Honest performer in this grade and rarely far away. Include.
Arma Hunter (1) Back in easier grade and can give a sight from the front mark.

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Race 7

Rock Lobster (11) Very good last start and racing as well as anything here. Leading hope.
Princess Sadie (9) Better for last run and proven at this level. Major threat.
George Eliot (7) Has ability but needs to lift. Not the worst at odds.

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Race 8

Take The Miki (4) Too strong last start and can repeat with similar run.
Radha (8) Huge fresh effort and strong late speed makes him dangerous.
Wild Willow (6) Improving with racing and can sneak into the placings.

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Race 9

Trump Card (8) Strong fresh run and this sets up nicely. Looks the one to beat.
Mighty Flying Lou (2) Good return last start and drawn to feature again.
My Wingman (4) Honest type who sticks on and can grab a share again.

 

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by Harness Analyst