New Zealand Analyst – Invercargill 26th 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 Invercargill again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:50am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Invercargill selections 26th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R11 Elektra King
Best Value: R10  Jaccka Ace

Race 1

Durrant (3) Handy overall form and lands in the right grade. Strong each way chance.
The Real Crunch (2) Gets the soft draw after awkward barriers lately. Big improver.
Princess Lisa (1) Flew late from this draw at Winton. Hard to beat if handier early.

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Race 2

Fiery Bandito (7) Too classy to ignore despite the handicap. Major player with manners.
Prestigious (2) Forgive last error. Prior form was excellent and front mark helps.
He Aint Fakin (3) Dominant lower grade winner last start. Dangerous if repeating that run.

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Race 3

Turn N Burn (3) Has trialled sharply for the return and maps perfectly. Top chance.
Kings Command (9) Improved effort last start and can earn again with any gaps.
Rakaturbo (2) Coming off the unruly now and recent efforts have been strong. Respect.

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Race 4

Beachbreak (9) Smart trial winner recently and despite draw looks a genuine threat.
Blaze Lightening (7) Drops sharply in grade after stronger races. Leading contender.
Our Twinkle (5) Excellent Winton second and capable of mixing it here.

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Race 5

Travel Agent (5) Impressive Addington maiden winner and has upside. Big respect.
Chiggsy (3) Already unbeaten and trialled quietly since. Strong winning claims.
Roger That (2) Smart Winton winner and should only improve further second-up.

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Race 6

Dreams Are Free (3) Untested winner last start and same handicap again. Hard to hold out.
Bar Louie (2) Freshened since resuming and not the worst with luck.
The Big Lebowski (6) Forget latest error. Powerful when right and can storm home.

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Race 7

Chicago Sky (10) Easy winner last start and capable mare despite awkward draw.
Tabasco (3) Huge draw upgrade after gritty second. Must rate highly.
Always Be Batman (1) Forgive latest run. Prior form was strong and inside draw suits.

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Race 8

Miki’s Deal (6) Too good to ignore after one plain run. Strong winning hope.
Ebonezy (3) Honest filly who won her heat well. Right in calculations.
The Queens Gambit (10) Good fresh second and strips fitter here. Include.

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Race 9

Marble Arch (1) Dominant heat winner and ace draw gives every chance again.
Spicey Lou (9) Excellent second in heat and follows the right horse through. Big chance.
Mystery Creek (7) Honest heat run and has enough ability to feature.

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Race 10

Jaccka Ace (9) Too good in lower grade last start and can go on with it.
Axel Rose (13) Freshened and strong Methven third. Sure to improve again.
Joany Baby (1) Won nicely at Winton and front mark gives claims.

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Race 11

Elektra King (13) Drops sharply in class after feature placings. Looks the one.
Dame West (7) Deserving winner soon after strong recent seconds. Major threat.
Jenny Gump (4) Honest mare with recent placings and can sneak into multiples.

 

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by Harness Analyst