Harness Analyst – Taupo 26th 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 Taupo today with 13 races on the card. The racing starts at 11:30am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Taupo selections 26th January 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R7   Lincoln Lover

Best Value:  R10 Skys Legacy

Race 1

Buynowpaylater (1) Racing well and only needs manners to be a good chance in this field.
Aldebaran What (7) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect in this. Include
Bella Muchacha (5) On debut but has trialed well. Winning claims if things go her way in the run

Race 2

Lincoln Maree (1) Drawn well and easier here. Top driver booked and has to be included here
Dream On Lou (10) In good form and will be fitter. will need luck from the draw but has claims
Sweet Vintage (3) Improver from her last start and weaker field. Winning chance if she can lead

Race 3

Caviar Noire (4) Freshened and has raced ok on grass in the past. Good run expected fresh
Wynberg Janie (3) Ok last start and a threat to the favourites with a good run in transit
Brother Johnson (9) Good effort last start and began better. Can sneak into the top three 

Race 4

Valerei (2) Solid last campaign and a winning chance from the draw. Chance at good odds
True Colours (1) Has a better draw and top driver booked. Should give a good account
Get Set Party (7) No form but an improver with a place chance at longer odds in this

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Race 5

Melton Mogul (6) Fought on best last start and should handle this field. Top selection
Maria Kirilenko (3) Has gate speed and ran home well last start. Each way chance
I Can Too (9) Will be fitter after last start. Upset claims after some unlucky runs. Include

Race 6

Barsukov (1) Freshened and has raced well in stronger fields. Top selection in this lineup
Conrad H (8) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance with luck
Pat Yates (3) Will be fitter after last start. Needs better manners but has to be included

Race 7

Lincoln Lover (1) Good form in recent starts. Hard to beat against this lot from the draw
Loveable Rogue (7) Should get a soft run on the pegs. Winning with any gaps. Include
The Miki Taker (9) Trial and workout form is ok and stable do well with first starters

Race 8

Jasinova (3) Fast at her best and has won 22 races but never raced on grass. Needed here
Paradise Ali (9) Decent motor and only needs manners to be a threat. One of the better chances
Very Majestic (7) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope on grass

Race 9

Nazareth (3) Better run last start. Drawn the ace here and looks a good bet. Needed
Halberg (11) Tricky handicap and better than most in this field. Has to be respected
Castana (7) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise

Race 10

Skys Legacy (1) Has been unlucky and best draw for some time. Top selection in this.
Always B Sweet (6) Good recent form on grass and has to be respected is she gets a soft trip
Goorambat Art (9) Grass for only fair but stable doing well Not the worst at longer odds

Race 11

The Surfer (10) Has been racing better fields and good beginner. Top selection in this field.
Louezyana (6) Up in grade but has some speed. Ok draw here and has upset claims with luck
Hooray Henry (8) Grass stats not great but will be running on well here. Not the worst

Race 12

Caulfield (10) Has been unlucky and likes the grass surface. Should give a good account here
Waltzing With Miki (8) Better than the form suggests. Chance of winning with the right trip
Jaccka Opa (2) Won on grass at Hawera. Drawn ok and can run top three with a soft trip

Race 13

Ragnar Lothbrok (7) Grass suits and will get a soft pegs run. Can go close here with gaps
Social Distancing (2) Good form on grass and drawn for a cozy run near the speed. Needed
Barbarossa (4) Likely to race close to the speed here. Good grass stats and will go close here

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by Harness Analyst