Harness Analyst – Manawatu 10th 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 Palmerston North again today with 7 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:29pm 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 10th February 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R5   Sweet Willow

Best Value:  R4   Gotta Elect Bill

Race 1

Doctor Tim (1) Proven at this venue and ideally drawn to feature prominently throughout
Two Jules (2) Improved draw suits and capable of a sharper finish in this smaller field
Maria Kirilenko (3) Recent grass efforts encouraging. Can figure in placings with right trip

Race 2

Always B Sweet (7) Consistent recent form on grass tracks and shapes as a genuine win chance
Bell Fire (6) Closed off well last start and can be involved in finish again with luck in transit
Rakero Lightning (2) First Palmy appearance but stable change suggests competitiveness here

Race 3

Eagle Hanover (8) Honest recent efforts and handles this track well. Solid combination option
Valentina Shevchenko (2) Racing consistently and should be prominent for a long way here
Kiss My Pixel (6) Previous Palmy winner who can improve sharply back at this venue. Needed

Race 4

Gotta Elect Bill (7) Strong Palmy record and capable of playing a major role again. Include
Shezabettorgirl (3) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account
Blue Chip Lou (6) Freshened and racing honestly, Must be respected in this line up. In the mix

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Race 5

Sweet Willow (8) Drops into suitable company and better than form suggests. Worth including
Ask Me Lazarus (1) Excellent Palmy statistics and perfectly drawn to control proceedings. Needed
Benjamin Button (5) Will be fitter after last start. Out of form but at his best could figure here

Race 6

Jaccka Baylis (3) Returns to a preferred circuit and looks a serious threat from the front row
Nazareth (7) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance. Include
Kink (6) Will be fitter after last start win. Must be kept safe despite added handicap in this

Race 7

Run Blaze Run (4) Consistent runner up form suggests maiden success is close. Go again
El Draego (7) Stable change sparks interest and form turnaround is likely at short notice
Get Set Party (1) Due to show form and drawn well here. Better than recent results show

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by Harness Analyst