New Zealand Analyst – Auckland 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 Auckland again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:54pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Auckland selections 1st May 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R10 Utah Blaze
Best Value: R4 Lookin Snazzy

Race 1

Kawatiri Trev (1) Flying lately and tough from the front. Hard to knock winning form here.
Bravehearthighlander (8) Game win last start and continues to hold form. Major threat again.
Joca’s Hill (6) Fresh with ability but risky type. Can feature if in the mood. Include in this

 

Race 2

Another Collect (2) Two strong seconds to start prep and maps well. Right in this.
Twista (11) Fresh runner with upside. Will need luck but not hopeless at a nice price.
Colonel Lincoln (6) Ran on last start and capable of improving into this. One for odds

 

Race 3

Tu Tangata (5) Knocking on the door with two close seconds. Gets his chance here.
Aldebaran Redwood (4) Mixing form but has a win two back. One for multiples.
Santapazienza (8) Solid recent efforts and this looks easier. Can sneak into it.

 

Race 4

Lookin Snazzy (10) Resumes with decent prior form. Draw tricky but liked here.
Fly High (3) Improved last start and better draw suits. Right in the mix in this
Ride The Waves (1) Trialed sharply and perfect draw. Big showing expected. 

 

Race 5

Kyvalley Ray (2) Dominant last start and looks the one to beat again.
Our Col (1) Worked hard last time and stuck on. Strong quinella player.
Petite Amour (3) Consistent filly who always gives a sight. Must include.

 

Race 6

Cath (2) Sharp fresh win then strong second. Draw gives every chance here.
Queen Lizzy (5) Consistent performer and maps well again. Each way claims.
Secret Wish (13) Unbeaten this prep and stepping up. Big test but clearly has ability.

 

Race 7

Got The Chocolates (1) Flying this prep and perfect draw. Looks very hard to beat.
The Lazarus Effect (4) Clinical last start and unbeaten here. Major threat.
Swayzee (7) Honest type who keeps finding the line. Can feature again.

 

Race 8

Jumal (1) Top class and drawn to control this. Hard to see him beaten.
Cyclone Rebel (7) Worked well from back last time. Can run into the money.
Sammy Lincoln (9) Still a maiden but capable. Draw suits for a soft trip.

 

Race 9

Memories (5) Fresh up and trial form suggests ready. One for multiples.
Somebody (2) Strong resuming win and steps up. Must respect again.
Overwatch (4) Forgive last run. Has ability and can improve sharply.

 

Race 10

Utah Blaze (7) Fresh with ability and track stats OK. Nice chance in open race.
Social Distancing (11) Always competitive and keeps finding the line. Include.
Prince Lincoln (1) Gets the run of the race from the draw. Big chance to feature.

 

Race 11

Donegal Hill (4) Trial winner and profiles well fresh. Major player in this.
Tattica (6) Honest debut effort and will improve. Stable respect has claims
Flossy Pops (11) Big run last start and with luck can go very close here.

 

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by Harness Analyst