New Zealand Analyst – Addington 17th 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 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:15pm 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 17th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R3 Picasso
Best Value: R10 Classie Linc

Race 1

Spirit Downunder (5) Held up last start and suited here. Proven at trip. Strong top three contender
Iron Brigade (6) Solid recent effort and drops into a more suitable grade. Each way claims
Sacetas (1) Luckless last run and back in easier company. Can bounce back quickly

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Race 2

New Mexico (8) Trial suggests ability and worth another chance despite debut issues
Whatz The Luck (5) Improving manners and smaller field suits. Can be competitive here
Lap It Up (4) Reliable lately and form around this track stacks up. Must include

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Race 3

Picasso (5) Impressive debut winner and looks capable of going on with it. Needed
Stumblin In (9) Drops from stronger field and despite draw still a major winning hope
Fusion Reactor (1) Game effort last time and draws to get every chance tonight

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Race 4

On Ya Bike (5) Consistent in strong juvenile races and looks a genuine winning chance
Dream Anyway (1) Strong debut and drawn perfectly to be right in the finish again
Travel Agent (3) Good run behind top types last start. Clear quinella contender

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Race 5

Take The Miki (7) Powerful last win and despite draw still a leading hope here. Include
Crimson Tide (4) Flying this prep and not a huge jump in grade. Each way player
Moonlite Blood (5) Trial form encouraging and freshened. Can improve sharply here

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Race 6

Kawatiri Trev (1) Stylish last win and still improving. Big threat with clean manners
Tetrick (6) Worked hard last start and better placed here. Leading chance
Prestigious (8) Ultra consistent and maps similar to last win. Hard to hold out

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Race 7

Secret Wish (3) Trial winner and thriving. Loves this trip and right in the fight
Cath (1) Brings winning form and sharp trial work. Looks ready to go to another level
Miki’s Deal (2) Proven at this level and tough effort last time. Must include again

 

Race 8

Rock Lobster (10) Class trotter who can overcome handicap. Major winning chance
George Eliot (4) Freshened and better than last run suggests. Value hope here
Donna’s Boy (5) Trial form excellent and resumes with genuine claims

 

Race 9

Cherish Me (5) Smart trial performer and profiles strongly on debut. Hard to beat
Franco Lennon (1) Knocking on the door and draws to get every chance here
Boyzone (3) Improved fresh up run and can step forward into placings

 

Race 10

Classie Linc (2) Eye-catching last start and can measure up despite stronger grade
Delightful Dreams (1) Mobile start suits and drawn to improve sharply at longer odds
Matai Harry (3) Better draw helps and capable of bouncing back into contention

 

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by Harness Analyst