New Zealand Analyst – Auckland 24th 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 Auckland again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:16pm 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 24th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R2  Final Approach
Best Value: R10 Layton David

Race 1

Midfrew Lando (8) Consistent type who has been racing well. Wide draw but still a leading hope.
Prince Lincoln (2) Gets the ace draw and likely to use it. Big chance with the right run. Needed
Colonel Lincoln (9) Improved fresh up and should strip fitter. Can add value late. One for odds

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Race 2

Final Approach (2) Flying at present and tough last start win was full of merit. Hard to beat again.
Crazy (5) Closed off strongly last week and drawn to feature with tempo. Can run top three
Bravehearthighlander (9) Honest trotter who keeps giving. Include in all combinations.

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Race 3

Queen Lizzy (3) Racing in good heart and maps well. Major player in this field.
Wat Next (1) Improving this campaign and can get a cosy trip from handy draw.
Black Beauty (9) Perfect alley and gets every chance. Must be respected strongly.

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Race 4

Royal Monarch (10) Needs manners but can bounce back sharply. Right in this.
Duke Of Bourbon (5) Forgive last start error. Trial form says he can measure up.
Apollo Eleven (2) Still unbeaten and drawn to control matters. Obvious danger.

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Race 5

Cyclone Rebel (6) Strong performer who rarely runs badly. Can overcome draw and win.
Lincoln Wave (5) In hot form and keeps stepping up. Has to be considered again.
Signman (3) Drawn to get all favours and can bounce back into the money.

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Race 6

Oscar Bonavena (6) Top class trotter with excellent distance stats. Hard to leave out.
Meant To Be (2) Racing well and should get a prime run through. Big chance.
Hillbilly Blues (10) Drawn to save ground and has the class to feature if clear.

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Race 7

Sooner The Bettor (7) Ultra consistent and should give another sight from handy alley.
The Lazarus Effect (3) Returns off sharp trial and looks a major winning hope.
Swayzee (1) Tough visitor who can overcome the draw. Must be respected.

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Race 8

Our Col (5) Still unbeaten and has the talent to continue the run.
Who’s Ya Daddy (3) Impressive resuming winner and drawn to be dangerous again.
Kyvalley Ray (4) Classy type who can bounce back quickly if manners hold.

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Race 9

Francent (6) Dominant latest winner and looks capable of repeating.
Spiritual Bliss (8) Better draw helps and should improve sharply here.
Mhai Surfer Girl (7) Solid recent efforts and can grab a cheque again.

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Race 10

Layton David (7) Racing well and gets conditions to suit. Strong each way hope.
Life Less Ordinary (5) Excellent fresh up run and likely on speed again. Big chance.
War Cry (3) Honest type who keeps finding the line. Include in all bets.

 

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by Harness Analyst