New Zealand Analyst – Manawatu 7th 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 Manawatu again today with 5 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:12pm 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 7th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R1   Manchester In Time

Best Value:  R4 Franco Miki

Race 1

Manchester In Time (8) Track stats good and small field helps. Can run top three
Ordained  (2) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Good chance here
Rubble On The Double (9) Getting better with racing and gets a head start on favourites.

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Race 2

Iamthecaptainnow (3) In good form. Improving run expected from the good draw
Genuine Imitation (1) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
Who’s Your Dragon (9) Disappointing last start but ace draw. Can sneak into the top three

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Race 3

Upton (10) Solid second last start and a winning chance from the draw. Include here
Cee Whatabet (5) Change of stable after ok runs in Canterbury. Should give a sight
Tact Franco (2) Improver with winning claims from strike rate stable. Hard to beat

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Race 4

Franco Miki (10) No form but better than that. Include in all combinations. One for odds
Indisposed (5) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account here
Doctor Tim (2) Out of form but improver with winning claims at longer odds. Needed

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Race 5

Brookies Player (6) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this
Two Jules (5) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance
Gotta Elect Bill (3) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip.

 

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by Harness Analyst