New Zealand Analyst – Addington 27th 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 Addington again today with 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:27pm 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 27th February 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R7   The Lazarus Effect

Best Value:  R9  Treacherous Dreams

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Race 1 – 5:27pm

Sunsoutgunsout (4) – Smart maiden win and did it comfortably. Drawn to play a major role again.
Volare (3) – Strong late work last time and can use the draw. Right in this.
Cool For Cats (6) – Quality 2YO form and good trials leading in. Must respect.

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Race 2 – 5:59pm

Lap It Up (1) – Forgive last week. Better than that and gets every chance from the ace.
Lorde Franco (5) – Trialled nicely and can feature if manners hold.
Bullet (9) – Capable on his day. Needs luck but place claims.

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Race 3 – 6:36pm

Miki Magnificent (4) – Impressive trial and looks forward enough to strike.
Elegant Delight (2) – Honest type who keeps improving. Big chance.
Dancing N Heaven (8) – Brave last start and can grab a minor cheque.

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Race 4 – 7:00pm

B D Hall (8) – Strong late sectionals last time and this suits. Major chance.
Rock Lobster (10) – Consistent and maps to be in the fight. Each way.
Tu Tangata (2) – Honest and racing well enough for a place.

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Race 5 – 7:30pm

Ukraine (3) – Consistent and drawn for a perfect trip. Hard to beat.
Candy Cane (7) – Just missed last time and still improving. Threat.
Desert Dancer (6) – Has tactical speed and confidence up. Include.

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Race 6 – 7:55pm

Zoltan Boscik (2) – Trial winner and nicely placed here. Winning claims.
Vertigo (3) – Better than last run suggests. Draw helps and quick beginner.
One El (5) – Back to form and can sneak into the placings with natural improvement.

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Race 7 – 8:23pm

The Lazarus Effect (9) Strong trial performance beating key rivals and proven at this level. He’s the one to beat.
Jumal (8) – Class resumer and trialed sharply. Big danger to the favourite. Needed
Sonofamistery (3) – In form and gets his chance from the draw but strong field here.

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Race 8 – 8:54pm

Muscle Mountain (5) – Loves this stage and brings elite form. The benchmark.
Eurostyle (4) – Back to her best and suited by the mobile.
Mr Love (6) – Forgive last run. Capable of bouncing back strongly.

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Race 9 – 9:24pm

Treacherous Dreams (5) Progressing through the grades and has the speed to use the gate. Include
Better Be Quick (3) – Strong late work recently and drawn to strike.
The Coalman (9) – Honest and will be charging late if tempo suits.

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by Harness Analyst