New Zealand Analyst – Winton 12th 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 again today with 11 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 good night of racing.

Winton selections 12th April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R7 Chicago Sky
Best Value: R2 Forever Arden

Race 1

Roger That (4) Impressive debut winner and looked sharp in trial since. Major threat again
Guess What (2) Solid debut form and should get a perfect run from the draw
Patriot (1) Honest first-up effort and drawn to be competitive throughout

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Race 2

Forever Arden (10) Worked hard in stronger grade and better suited back here
Durrant (12) Racing well on speed and can feature again with the right run
Major Burns (5) Fitter for fresh run and capable of improvement in this field

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Race 3

Mor Moonlight (7) Strong recent form and looks dangerous despite handicap
He Aint Fakin (4) Risky but has ability to measure up if he gets it right
Xerion (8) Last start winner who maps well and can be competitive again

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Race 4

Jordan Anne (1) Forgive last run, prior win strong and drawn to bounce back
Jaccka Ace (12) Tough effort last start and looks a leading contender again
Sheila Laxon (7) Better suited to this trip and capable of featuring with manners

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Race 5

The Queens Gambit (7) Trial form encouraging and rates highly despite wide draw
Ebonezy (5) Forgive last run, prior form strong and must be respected
Treacherous Me (4) Building fitness and drawn to be a major factor here

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Race 6

Validation (3) Unlucky last start and drawn to take catching here
Gottagoodfeeling (4) Professional debut winner and looks a genuine winning threat
I’m The Boss (9) Trial form strong and looks a major player on debut

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Race 7

Chicago Sky (5) Drops into a good draw and looks a strong contender here
Elektra King (1) Gets the perfect run from the ace and must be included
Tosana (3) Charging home in recent runs and looks a serious threat again

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Race 8

Mystery Creek (9) Dominant fresh win and can measure up despite tricky draw
Giorgio Denario (7) Classy type with strong trial form. Major winning chance
Side Hustle (11) Winning form strong and must be respected despite draw

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Race 9

Blaze Lightening (2) Impressive last start winner and stays in ideal grade
Jesse Owens (1) Trial form strong and drawn to take catching here. Needed
Tact Teva (7) Smart type resuming and looks competitive. Will go forward

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Race 10

Franco Sinatra (7) Dominant last start winner and looks hard to beat again
Dreams Are Free (3) Excellent fresh run and looks the main danger here
Ohoka Connor (9) Improving type who can feature with a strong staying effort

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Race 11

Glaucus (12) Should strip fitter and capable of sharp improvement here
Our Twinkle (9) Dominant last start winner and deserves strong respect again
Rakavenom (8) Running on well and can feature again with the right trip

 

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by Harness Analyst