New Zealand Analyst – Addington 8th April 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 7 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:45pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Addington selections 8th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R2  Lap It Up
Best Value: R4  The Royal Gamble

Race 1

Kowhai Nugget (7) Impressive fresh win and can go on with it despite wide draw
Warloch (6) Tough recent efforts and should be right in the finish again here
Off The Edge (1) Better than last run and drawn to bounce back strongly today

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Race 2

Lap It Up (4) Showing steady improvement and looks ready to break through here
Terry Webster (7) Mobile suits and capable of improving into the placings today
Bullet (10) Talented but risky type who can win if he gets it right. One for odds

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Race 3

Willy Away (3) Strong recent run and looks very well placed to win this. Top selection
Didjamakeanimprint (7) Consistent last campaign and must be respected despite handicap
The Gangster (1) Gets every chance from draw and can stick on for a placing at odds

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Race 4

The Royal Gamble (7) Forgive last run and prior form makes him a key contender
Kowhai Summit (8) Consistent type who can overcome draw and take beating here
Florence The Machine (9) Improving effort last start and can feature with right run

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Race 5

Monkee Major (6) Knocking on the door and looks ready to go one better today
Whyamihere (3) Trial winner returning and should be competitive in this grade
Kotare Kelso (8) Has been well supported and must be included despite wide draw

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Race 6

The Merc (5) Gets his chance here and looks the one to beat in this field. Likely leader
Schoemaker (3) Form improving and drawn to be right in this again. Needed
Bangkok Betty (8) Capable but risky type who adds value to wider combinations

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Race 7

Radioactive Jaffa (11) Strong finisher who will be charging late again here
Harry Belafonte (4) Forgive last run and can improve sharply with better manners
Sweet Willow (9) Tough type who can stick on despite tricky draw. Include

 

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by Harness Analyst