New Zealand Analyst – Manawatu 26th February free tips

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Harness racing hits Manawatu again today with 7 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:00pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Manawatu selections 26th February 2026

Harness Analyst Best Tips

Best Bet: R3 – Brookies Player (2)
Best Value: R7 – Enya Franco (1)

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Race 1

Run Blaze Run (4) Strong again on Tuesday when 2nd. Keeps knocking on the door and looks ready to go one better.
Rutherford (1) Tough placing recently and draws to get every chance. Must be respected from the ace.
Canned Heat (5) Resumes after debut excuses. Quick improver and can feature fresh. Worth includinghere

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Race 2

Eagle Hanover (5) Solid effort last start and clearly the class runner despite the handicap. Hard to beat with manners.
Tiki (2) Honest recent efforts and stays in the mix with another genuine performance. Each way claims.
Mechanica (3) Forgive last run after early mistake. Capable of improving sharply with no mistakes early.

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Race 3

Brookies Player (2) Beaten favourite from a tricky draw on debut. Much better alley tonight and can make amends.
Bugalugs (5) Continues to run well without winning. Consistent type who should be in the finish again.
Call Security (3) Has not had a lot of luck and maps well from the draw. Include in multiples.

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Race 4

Bell Fire (7) Strong closing effort into the placings last start. If the tempo suits, can swoop late at value.
Goorambat Art (1) Back in grade and drawn to control things. Obvious winning threat from the ace.
Iamthecaptainnow (4) Fresh from an impressive win here and confidence will be high. Must be included again.

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Race 5

The Big Bang (8) Has the ability but costly errors recently. If he gets a soft trip, he’s the one to beat.
Melton Mogul (4) Brave in defeat last time and maps for another bold showing. Each way chance.
Gotta Elect Bill (7) Weakened after hard run recently and looks suited here with the right trip. Combos runner.

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Race 6

Kink (6) Racing in great heart and finished hard again last start. Looks the one they have to get past.
Highview Rockn Roll (1) Deserved his recent win and gets every favour from the front. Big danger again.
Ordained (2) Honest performer who keeps finding the line. Should be around the money again.

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Race 7

Enya Franco (1) Draws perfectly and looks capable when right. Looks set to get the right run and go close.
Gwendoline Mary (2) Tried hard last start and drawn to be prominent. Genuine winning claims.
Benson Dude (3) Has gate speed and at his best would be a threat. Worth including at each way odds.

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by Harness Analyst