New Zealand Analyst – Ashburton 31st 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 Ashburton again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:20am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Ashburton selections 31st May 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R9  Sideshow Bruce
Best Value: R10  Lily’s A Star

Race 1

New Mexico (16)
Has gone close in both recent starts and with a clean beginning can take this out despite the unruly draw.

Tyron Everest (8)
Stylish late work on debut at Timaru and natural improvement makes him a major player.

Second Thoughts (2)
Showed ability first-up and should strip fitter second time at the races. Each way claims.

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Race 2

Okiwi Bay (6)
Racing honestly enough and with the right run into it can feature in an even field.

La Concha (2)
Strong closing effort at Timaru and the improved draw gives her every chance today.

Franco Elvis (4)
Freshened since last campaign and capable of making an impact fresh with the right trip.

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Race 3

Wanna Play A Game (13)
Luckless last start and the effort was better than it looked. Hard to hold out despite the draw.

Jordan Anne (6)
Ultra-consistent mare who continues to race well and should get her chance again here.

Buffy Northstains (8)
Brave effort after working hard last week and another honest showing looks likely.

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Race 4

Cherish Me (3)
Seeking a hat-trick after two strong wins and the draw makes her the one to beat again.

Admor Ella (1)
Impressive fresh winner and gets every favour from the inside alley. Big danger.

Vincent Reactress (11)
Forget the luckless run last time. Capable of surprising at odds with the right gaps.

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Race 5

Beware The Storm (5)
Strong winner at Addington and despite another tricky draw looks right up to this.

Nella Keenan (4)
Has gone close in both starts to date and deserves a breakthrough victory soon.

All Torque (9)
Brings sharp trial form into her debut and could easily measure up in this field.

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Race 6

Seaside Croft (7)
Returned with a booming fresh-up win and has the motor to overcome the tougher grade.

Freeze Frame (4)
Classy filly who has been racing stronger company and cannot be overlooked here.

Stumblin In (3)
Not far away behind smart types recently and maps to get every opportunity from this draw.

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Race 7

Clovelly Hill (7)
Continues to race well and another performance like last start would make him hard to beat.

Dont Look Kobe (13)
Likely to improve sharply second-up and has enough ability to threaten this field.

Rependant (1)
Eye-catching effort after traffic issues last time and the inside draw boosts his claims.

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Race 8

Semba (6)
Excellent fresh-up effort at Winton and fitter again looks one of the major hopes.

Bryce’s Meddle (1)
Usually races well with manners and should get every chance from the front tape.

Lester (3)
Luckless at Timaru and his prior form was strong enough to respect in this company.

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Race 9

Sideshow Bruce (2)
Outstanding fresh-up campaign so far and the draw gives him every chance to bounce back.

Da Vinci (3)
Last run screamed next-up winner and this looks an ideal opportunity to strike.

Franco Sinatra (6)
Continues to race consistently and his record over the sprint trip demands respect again.

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Race 10

Lily’s A Star (3)
Strong effort at Addington and another honest run looks on the cards from this draw.

Quicker Than Quick (13)
Closed late stylishly last week and can add value to exotics despite the awkward alley.

Donttelltheboys (1)
Forget the fresh-up run from a poor draw. Massive improvement expected from the ace.

 

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by Harness Analyst