New Zealand Analyst – Auckland 6th 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 Ruakaka (grass) again today with 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:47pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Auckland (Ruakaka) selections 6th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R7   Louezyana
Best Value: R3   Lexington Queen

Race 1

Santanna Mach (5) Has been competitive in similar grades and can improve from this draw
In The Summertime (1) Drawn ideally and capable of sharper showing against this field
Tugawar (9) Recent form mixed but capable of featuring with right trip

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Race 2

Power Seeker (2) Debutant with upside and looks well placed in this company. Needed
Bonny Parker (7) Consistent efforts and should be competitive again in this grade
Norman The Conqueror (4) Has ability and can run top three here with early manners

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Race 3

Lexington Queen (4) Good effort fresh and looks capable of going close again here
Mr Putt (1) Drawn to advantage and should get every chance throughout. Hard to beat
The Miki Taker (3) Form stronger than it reads and can improve into placings

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Race 4

Paradise Ali (9) Improving type who can feature with the right run in this. Grass suits
Eagle Hanover (1) In strong form and gets perfect draw to be very competitive again
Brienne (2) Honest performer who can run into minor money again. Likely leader

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Race 5

Aventador (5) Freshened and capable of sharp improvement in this grade. Include
Caulfield (8) Better than recent runs and can bounce back with right trip. Grass ideal
Proviseur (11) Veteran who can place with economical run from second line. In the mix

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Race 6

Travelin Soldier (3) Returns with ability and can be competitive fresh in this field
Westar Milly (6) Consistent enough and capable of featuring despite handicap
Sans Au Revoir (2) Needs to improve but can sneak into placings with right run

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Race 7

Louezyana (10) Strong recent form and despite draw looks one of the hardest to beat
Clouding Over (3) Gets ideal trip and should be right in the finish again. Worth including
Waltzing With Miki (5) Consistent type who can be competitive from this draw. Needed

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Race 8

Cyclone Sala (8) Freshened and capable of strong showing if producing her best form
Royal Secret (9) Working home well and can feature but needs the right trip. Include
B D Castleton (4) Honest type who can stick on and grab a placing here. Each way claims

 

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by Harness Analyst