New Zealand Analyst – Auckland 8th 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 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:53pm 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 8th May 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R7 Secret Wish
Best Value: R10 Colonel Lincoln

Race 1

Nymbal (3) Forgive the latest effort and this draw gives him every chance to bounce back.
Gotta Go Miki (1) Racing consistently and lands the perfect alley to feature prominently throughout.
Prince Lincoln (4) Strong recent placing and still improving. Has to be respected again here.

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Race 2

Final Approach (9) Flying this campaign and despite the handicap still looks a major force.
Bravehearthighlander (11) Honest recent form and capable of making his presence felt with luck.
Sans Au Revoir (1) Front mark helps and this company suits better. Each way claims.

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Race 3

Lookin Snazzy (8) Freshened since latest outing and improvement expected for the new stable.
MacLeod (10) Well-bred runner from a strong barn and market support would be significant.
Soundshell (3) Has mixed his form but capable enough to earn a cheque in this field.

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Race 4

Duke Of Bourbon (7) Debut effort had merit and natural improvement makes him dangerous here.
Royal Monarch (2) Consistent juvenile with a soft draw and strong winning claims again.
Apollo Eleven (1) Has already shown ability and the ace draw keeps him right in this.

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Race 5

Francent (8) Winning form has been excellent and despite the draw remains the testing material.
Lady Of The Light (1) Drops into a suitable race and should get every chance from the inside.
Princess Gracy (2) Ultra consistent mare who maps to get another cosy run throughout.

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Race 6

Kyvalley Ray (4) Top class three-year-old who has done little wrong this season. Big chance.
Kawatiri Trev (7) Winning machine with plenty of upside and cannot be left out.
Petite Amour (1) Strong recent placings and ideal draw gives her every opportunity.

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Race 7

Secret Wish (1) Forgive last start and this draw gives her the perfect chance to rebound.
Indulge Me (9) Consistent filly who should get the right trail into the race. Include.
Ripples (10) Class runner with strong form around her and still commands respect second line.

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Race 8

Oscar Bonavena (8) Veteran trotter still racing well and his class keeps him right in this.
Meant To Be (10) Tough and consistent performer who should be charging late again.
Midnight Dash (2) Racing honestly and the front tape gives him definite top four claims.

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Race 9

Got The Chocolates (2) Outstanding recent form and gets every chance from a handy draw.
Swayzee (1) Australian star who draws perfectly and looks a major player throughout.
The Lazarus Effect (5) Ultra consistent campaign and can make his presence felt again here.

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Race 10

Colonel Lincoln (3) Handy draw suits and recent efforts have been better than they appear.
Sugar Ray Lincoln (4) Better than recent form reads and capable of improving sharply tonight.
Social Distancing (2) Comes here off a deserved win and should get another economical run.

 

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by Harness Analyst