Harness Analyst – Manawatu 25th February

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

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Harness racing hits Manawatu again today with seven races on the card . The racing starts at 3:24pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Manawatu selections 25th February 2025

Best Bet:  R7 Ann Sophie

Best Value:  R5  Ha’penny

Race 1

Quercus Rubra (6) Beat this field on th first day. Should run top three in this with manners
Jaccka Baylis (4) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed here
Bevron (3) Needs to trot all the way but a good chance here if he does. Winning claims

Race 2

Betterthanbabe (4) Fought well for second after a hard run on day one. Top selection
Miracle Memphis (1) Better draw and has a big finish with one run at them. Can win
Moenui Miss (2) Improver from her last start top three chance with a good run in transit

Race 3

Mode (6) No luck last start galloping early. Better run expected with manners at the start
Trippy Tyron (5) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
All Muscled Up (7) Manners the key and hard to hold out if he trots all the way. Include

Race 4

Beta Prepare (5) Solid third last start and a winning chance again with his gate speed
Executive Banner (8) Won his previous two impressively but this is harder. Top three
Lord Delmar (2) Consistent form and a place chance here from the good draw. Include

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Race 5

Ha’penny (1) Flashed late last start and better draw here. Will go close with a quick start
Onyx Shard (3) Consistent and should give a good sight again here. Good each way chance
Cheer Me On (8) Will be fitter after last start. Soft pegs run likely and could surprise

Race 6

The Beach House (2) Stable respect in this and better draw. Hard to beat against this lot
Victor Bravo (1) Should get a soft run handy. Top three claims with a trail all the way
Megyn Kelly (8) Fought well the first day and soft pegs run likely. Has to be included here

Race 7

Ann Sophie (1) Very unlucky last start and drawn to make amends in this. Top selection.
Onetangi Girl (4) Should get a run through early. Could lead and be hard to run down
Benson Dude (6) Getting better with racing. Top three chance at longer odds in this

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst