Harness Analyst – Manawatu 8th January 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 Manawatu again today with 5 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:14pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Manawatu selections 8th January 2025

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R4  Captain Kobe

Best Value:  R3  The Enigma

Race 1

Koko Kaboom (5) Back in handicaps but small field helps. Should run top three with manners
Trippy Tyron (4) Should begin quickly. Races well here and has to be respected in this field
Kink (3) Manners are suspect but he can trot well when underway. One for longer odds in this

Race 2

Million Dollar Chic (3) Easier here and should give a good account from strike rate stable. Needed
The Night Fox (1) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. One for longer odds
Dream On Lou (4) Improver from her last start and weaker field here. Top three chance in this

Race 3

The Enigma (11) Looked ok winning a recent trial and draw the only concern. Good run expected
Run Blaze Run (1) Ok last start and a threat to the favourites with a good run in transit. Include
Rhaegal (9) Ok effort last start and can sneak into the top three with luck in transit. EW claims 

Race 4

Captain Kobe (7) Good enough to be winning this with the right trip. One of the better chances
Shezabettorgirl (8) Racing in great form but harder here. Should give a good account. Top three
Goorambat Art (3) Back in form and is a place chance at longer odds with a soft run. Upset claims

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Race 5

Fear The Diva (2) Fought on last start in a similar field. Drawn well and needed here. Top selection
Silent Theory (4) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance in this field
Tres Bonne Fille (3) Will be fitter after last start. Ok draw and should get a soft trip. Include here

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by Harness Analyst