New Zealand Analyst – Riverton 3rd May 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 Riverton again today with 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:23pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Riverton selections 3rd May 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R5  He Aint Fakin
Best Value: R2  Raven Shard

Race 1

Mr President (2) Strong late work for new stable and drawn to get every chance. Hard to hold out.
Hazer (5) Consistent efforts and no harder here. Looks a safe top four player.
Honeycomb (10) Racing well in stronger grades and drops into a suitable race. Each way claims.

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Race 2

Raven Shard (8) Has had no luck lately and draw makes it tricky again. Needs favours but not hopeless.
Dragon Ball (1) Better than last start suggests and drawn to improve sharply. Major threat.
Woody (6) Still learning but trial work has been sound. Can improve with race experience.

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Race 3

Jordan Anne (1) Ultra consistent and maps perfectly from the draw. Right in this.
Harriet’s Moment (2) Chasing well in recent runs and brings strong form. Big chance again.
Joany Baby (4) In form and hard to fault recent efforts. Must be included again.

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Race 4

Porcupine Creek (4) Trial win showed ability and forgive last run. Capable of bouncing back.
Rakadiamonds (1) Gets the perfect draw and can make full use of it. Genuine chance.
Why Not Me (5) Honest type who keeps hitting the line. Place and multiples hope.

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Race 5

He Aint Fakin (10) Big motor but manners the key. If he trots, he’s clearly the one to beat.
Jaccka Ace (9) Better than last run suggests and suited in this grade. Strong claims.
Aveross Majesty (1) Running on well lately and gets his chance from the front. Include.

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Race 6

Deny Everything (6) Honest effort last time and lands in a very winnable race. Top four player.
Tabasco (3) Below best last start but prior form strong. Worth another chance here.
Step It Up A Notch (7) Drops into the right grade and can improve sharply. Leading contender.

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Race 7

Jaccka Elvis (5) Racing in stronger fields and this suits better. Good winning chance.
Donny Do (11) Better for the run and strips fitter here. Can improve into the money.
Drummershavtime (2) Solid fresh run and maps well again. Right in the mix.

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Race 8

Imperious Girl (4) Impressive maiden winner and has clear upside. Looks the one to beat.
Blarney Stone (2) Still learning but showing ability. Can be right there with improvement.
Fir (11) New stable and market may tell the story. Worth keeping safe in combinations

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Race 9

Our Twinkle (10) Strong effort in better grade last start and looks ideally placed here.
Mr Cash Man (9) Competitive in stronger company and can feature despite draw.
Dragon Power (2) Honest form in lower grades and can sneak into the minors again.

 

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by Harness Analyst