New Zealand Analyst – Manawatu 9th 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 5:44pm 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 9th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R1  Kink
Best Value: R2  Gotta Elect Bill

Race 1

Kink (5) Strong recent form and proven here. Big handicap but still the one to beat
Manchester In Time (6) Fresh win and racing well. Tough mark but still a major danger
Ordained (3) Consistent efforts and should be thereabouts again in this company

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Race 2

Gotta Elect Bill (7) Knocking on the door and looks a leading contender again here
Bell Fire (1) Unlucky last start and drawn to get every chance this time
Stealers Wheel (3) Not far away recently and can feature with the right trip

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Race 3

Manavue (1) Not much luck last start and perfect draw gives him every chance
Cee Whatabet (2) Better draw helps and can improve into the placings here
Magie Do (4) Solid recent showing and should be competitive again from this alley

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Race 4

Brookies Player (10) Dominant last start and looks capable of going back to back
Genuine Imitation (7) Consistent performer who must be included in all combinations
Doctor Tim (6) Game effort last start and can run into the money again here

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Race 5

Franco Miki (8) Strong debut effort here and looks a major winning threat tonight
Indisposed (1) Good recent form and drawn to be right in the finish again
Call Security (7) Needs luck but capable of adding value at longer odds

 

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by Harness Analyst