New Zealand Analyst – Rangiora 1st 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 Rangiora again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:15pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a competitive grass track meeting.

Rangiora selections 1st March 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R4 Foliejon Star
Best Value: R6 Mystery Beach

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Race 1

Bettor Go Vinnie (4) Big improver if he settles early and paces smoothly throughout. Strong top three claims.
Penny Weight (5) Drawn to secure a handy early position and can feature with a softer trip. Include 
Times Like These (10) Consistent recent efforts and gets a trailing draw that could produce late value.

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Race 2

Holly Highlander (6) Racing consistently and looks well placed against similar opposition today. Must include.
Joany Baby (9) Has driver change and can push forward early to control tempo. Each-way claims at value.
Diamond Harbour (2) Capable of sharp improvement with the right trip from this draw. Place hope.

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Race 3

Boy Racer (11) Draw awkward but possesses ability and can improve sharply with luck. Worth including
Sweet Bree (6) Showed promise recently and from this draw can get a kinder passage. Needed
King’s Command (2) Nicely positioned early and can feature prominently if settling close. Strong stable

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Race 4

Foliejon Star (6) Racing in strong form and profiles ideally to handle this grade. Clear top pick.
Crimson Tide (8) Progressive type who can press forward and give a bold sight. Stable respect here
Rapid Response (4) Drawn to trail and save ground throughout. Worth including in multiples.

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Race 5

Nobilo (11) Consistent trotter who should appreciate conditions and finish strongly late.
Zhutee (12) Honest performer capable of improving sharply with a smooth beginning.
Brewster Baker (13) Fitter for recent outing and only needs manners to be a threat here

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Race 6

Mystery Beach (6) Proven at this level and capable of overcoming handicap with sustained effort.
Stormy Vista (2) Well placed on the front and can control tempo if left alone early. Needed
Buckskin (8) Drawn out on the handicap but possesses speed on grass and can give cheek in this

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Race 7

Amici (3) Strong recent form and from this draw can secure ideal running position. Stable respect
Summer Rose (1) Drawn the ace and should receive every opportunity from the fence. Place hope
Katys Shadow (10) Freshened type who can finish strongly if gaps appear turning home. Needed

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Race 8

Cocktails And Caviar (8) Capable stayer who can improve sharply with genuine tempo. Grass suits
Commander Ben (1) Front line draw suits and can be competitive if handy to the speed throughout.
Tanzania (3) Consistent enough to feature again with economical early positioning. Grass specialist

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Race 9

Royal Del (7) Strong finisher capable of improving with a more economical journey. Will need luck
Cormoran Strike (10) Handicap makes task tougher but capable of winning Has beaten  similar fields
Silvester (3) Well positioned on the front and can give a solid account if trailing. One for odds

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Race 10

Blazing Knuckles (4) Competitive against similar fields and drawn to strike prominently early.
Aint No Angel (5) Capable of sharp improvement in this grade and notable trainer change. Include
Lavra Rose (11) Consistent performer who can feature with a good trip. Has raced well here in the past

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by Harness Analyst