New Zealand Analyst – Wairio 16th 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 Winton (Wairio) again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:29pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Wairio selections 16th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R3 Ideal Crown
Best Value: R5 Father Ned

Race 1

Imperious Girl (1) Trial form sharp and looks the one they all have to run down
Daisymerollin (5) Strong recent placing and capable of making her presence felt again
Eragon (8) Trial improvement noted but must bring best to feature here

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Race 2

Why Not Me (4) Took on handy types last start and drops into a very winnable race
Red Hot Filly Pepper (1) Trial form solid and gets every chance from the ace draw
Luxmi (6) Nice workout win and has upside despite awkward alley

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Race 3

Ideal Crown (4) Big class drop and should simply prove too strong for these
Honeycomb (3) Running on well and gets the right draw to challenge strongly
Dragon Power (2) Drawn to be involved and can improve on recent efforts

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Race 4

Better Time (3) Impressive workout suggests she’s ready to make a winning debut
Carbonate (7) Trial form encouraging and can overcome draw to feature
Rakadiamonds (2) Improving type who can land handy and stick on for a placing

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Race 5

Father Ned (4) Forgive last run, previous win strong and clearly one to beat
Sheila Laxon (1) Smart last-start winner and can measure up despite stronger grade
Joany Baby (5) Not far away lately and capable of sneaking into the minors

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Race 6

Rakaturbo (10) Working hard and still performing well. Major threat with similar effort
Havtimeformiki (5) Nice workout form and has the upside to go close fresh
Grizz (1) Trialed well and draws to get the right trip throughout. One for odds

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Race 7

Pacific Arc (3) Consistent type who should be right in the mix from handy draw
Bombay Glacier (2) Capable but needs to lift. Draw gives her every chance
The Bricklayer (4) Fitter for recent runs and can improve into the placings

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Race 8

Deny Everything (7) Running on well recently without luck and better suited here
Chicago Sky (8) Back in easier company and looks a genuine winning chance
Blaze Lightening (1) Drawn perfectly and must be respected despite last start fade

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Race 9

Call Dudley (6) Honest performer who can bounce back sharply with a clean run
Jaccka Ace (2) Strong recent efforts and looks a leading contender again here
Hail Mary (14) Talented but risky. Big threat if she gets it right today

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Race 10

The Dancer (2) Impressive debut winner and well placed to go on with it
Treacherous Me (9) Strong recent form behind smart types. Must rate highly again
Skinny Dippin (11) Better than last run and can hit back despite awkward draw

 

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by Harness Analyst