Harness Analyst – Manawatu 16th February

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 seven races on the card. The racing starts at 4:56pm 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 16^th February 2023

Best Bet:  R6   Franco Hoffman

Best Value:  R5   Rollwithit

Race 1

Love Is Everywhere (1) Coming out of the powerful House stable and Orange on. Needed
Petronelli Gee (3) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can run top three here
Mocca Francy (4) Has beaten most of these before and getting fitter. Winning claims

Race 2

Valynda (1) Impressive run for third last start and comes up with the top draw. Hard to beat
Daisy Duke (7) Change of trainer but wide draw. Winning claims in this field but needs luck
Stamp Duty (5) Conditions suit and he goes better on grit. Can surprise with the right trip

Race 3

Luminite (2) Has won most of her races from the front. Drawn to lead and hard to beat.
Boulton Home (8) Should get a cosy run on the pegs. Orange chooses this one so include
Wriggles Rufus (7) Never far away from the placings but tough draw. Place claims

Race 4

Smokin Gun (6) Moves to the powerful House stable and Blair driving. Has to rate highly
The Elite Athlete (2) Better last start and likely to get a cosy trip. Should run top three
Juliette Shard (3) Getting better with racing and weaker field here. Top three chance

Race 5

Rollwithit (7) Wide draw hurts but top driver booked. Looks hard to beat in this field
Full Of Desire (6) Won easily last start and could be the blowout in this. Include
The Cobbler (3) Has a good finish when saved for one run. Good chance in this field

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Race 6

Courage Reactor (2) Got the maiden win last start and drawn well here. Needed
Sharp Lou (4) Goes best from the front and might be the early leader. Can improve
Grinning Again (9) Goes well on the track and should get a run through early. Chance

Race 7

Franco Hoffman (6) Orange jumps on and fantastic stats on the course. Hard to beat
Superstar Legend (1) Has run some good races here and drawn to lead or trail. Include
Bettor Grunter (2) Has a bit of gate speed and could lead here. Top three chance here

by Harness Analyst