New Zealand Analyst – Winton 26th February 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 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:42pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Winton selections 26th February 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R3 – Princess Lisa (5)
Best Value: R4 – Akatea (8)

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Race 1

Jay Bee Hill (1) – Running on nicely at Gore and should strip fitter second-up. From the ace she gets every chance.
Daisymerollin (7) – Made ground last time but manners key. If she trots cleanly she’s right in this.
Raffie Jay (2) – Eye-catching debut effort. Natural improvement makes her a genuine threat here.

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Race 2

Bautista (2) – Very solid on grass lately and brings the right form into this. Hard to beat if he reproduces it.
Tashs Bad Girl (3) – Into a much kinder draw and this grade suits better. Can lift sharply.
Ramblin Rover (5) – Honest type who keeps putting himself there. Top-four player again.

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Race 3

Princess Lisa (5) – Strong Canterbury trial since shifting south and looks well placed in this company. Big show.
Franco Seb (2) – Ultra consistent and will give his usual honest effort. Each-way claims.
Dame West (1) – Keeps racing well and drawn to get the right trip again. Must include.

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Race 4

Akatea (8) – Only just missed in her recent heat here and looks primed. Can overcome the draw at value.
Chicago Sky (2) – Trialled nicely and has quality form at higher level. Right in the mix.
Snap Shot (1) – Excellent in her recent heat placing and from the ace she’ll take catching.

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Race 5

Get Seaside Lucky (5) – Slick resuming win and looks progressive. Big chance to repeat.
Stumblin In (6) – Took on strong company last prep and trialled sharply. Major player.
Louies Me Dad (4) – Built nicely to his Ascot win. Harder here but competitive.

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Race 6

Always Kilarney (4) – Impressed in latest trial and looks set for a bold debut performance.
Seaside Charlie (3) – Strong trial form and lands the perfect alley. Must respect.
Raven Shard (10) – Solid trials and capable of featuring with the right run into it.

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Race 7

Xerion (5) – Drops into a very suitable grade and clearly the one to beat on class.
Geena’s Gift (7) – Consistent recent efforts and this field suits. Can threaten.
La Dama (11) – Unlucky last time and drawn to get cover. Worth including in combinations.

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Race 8

Wild East (2) – Strong recent win and keeps running on. Up slightly in grade but still rates highly.
Forever Arden (1) – Charged home last start and gets conditions to suit from this draw.
Miki’s Deal (5) – Smart trial since and has mixed it with better types. Serious contender.

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by Harness Analyst