New Zealand Analyst – Manawatu 31st March 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 Palmerston North again today with 6 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:42pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Manawatu selections 31st March 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R3 Baltic Star
Best Value: R4 Brookies Player

Race 1

Run Blaze Run (1) Ultra consistent and good chance to finally break through today
Vera Grace (6) Strong late work last start and right in this with similar effort
Viscount Banner (8) Perfect trail expected and must be included in all combinations

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Race 2

The Elite Athlete (3) Forgive last run and prior form strong. Major player here tonight
Iamthecaptainnow (9) Excellent closing effort last start and well placed again from draw
Dream On Lou (1) Gets ideal run from ace draw and can feature in all multiples

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Race 3

Baltic Star (8) Huge run last start and looks the one to beat despite tricky draw
Santanna Mach (1) Better draw today and gets every chance to feature prominently
Benson Dude (5) Unlucky last start and shapes as a strong each way contender again

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Race 4

Brookies Player (8) Forgive last run and maps perfectly to bounce back strongly today
I Can Too (2) Consistent performer and sure to attract strong market support again
Major Moonshine (1) Drawn to improve and can sneak into the placings at odds

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Race 5

Highview Rockn Roll (6) Talented but risky type who can win this if manners hold
Ordained (7) Had excuses last start and right in this with a better trip today. Needed
Scoots (2) Returned to form last start and holds solid each way claims again here

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Race 6

Fredastaire (3) Impressive last start winner and can go on with it here tonight
Midnight Miki (7) Forgive last run and capable of sharp improvement. Will be fitter
Blue Chip Lou (6) Very consistent type who will be around the money once again

 

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by Harness Analyst