Harness Analyst – Manawatu 1st April

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 7 races on the card . The racing starts at 3:59pm 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 1^st April 2025

Best Bet:  R7  Captain Kobe 

Best Value:  R4  Leo Lincoln

Race 1

Tinkerbelle (8) Big on the first day winning easily. Should run top three here with manners
Koko Kaboom (4) New to the meeting and gets a headstart on main rivals. Stable respect. Needed
Boyz Invasion (2) Getting fitter with racing and goes well the track. Place chance at longer odds

Race 2

Lorton Vale (3) Good second last start and stable change for this is notable. Has to be included
Matai Harry (6) Stable change to House a big watch. Expecting a big improvement on form
Jahi (5) Improver from her last start and stable does well on the track. Top three chance here

Race 3

Enzo (10) Looked to be pacing roughly last start and worse draw. Give another chance here
Dixieland Delight (8) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with gaps in the straight
Bet On Polly (2) Good effort last start and better draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Leo Lincoln (1) Solid fourth last start and a winning chance here from the draw. Include
Gotta Elect Bill (9) Mobile will help goes well the track. Should give a good account here
Le Major (6) Might go forward early and a big chance if he finds the front. In the mix

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Race 5

Kevin Kline (7) Fought on well last start and wide draw the only concern. Top selection in this
Ha’penny (4) Flashed home late last start and well placed here. Good each way chance
Beta Prepare (2) Will be fitter after last start. Will lead early and goes better in front. Needed

Race 6

Follow Me Fantasy (4) Good against a way similar field last start. Hard to beat with a good trip
Onyx Shard (7) Wide draw but does have gate speed. Winning claims if she can get handy
Million Dollar Chic (2) Due to show form and drawn well here. One for longer odds in this

Race 7

Captain Kobe (3) Too strong last start after leading and running a quick last quarter. Needed
The Night Fox (4) Should get a run through early and stuck well for second last start. Include
Matai Lizzie (7) Wide draw but has been good in recent starts. Top three claims in this field

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst