Harness Analyst – Westport  28th December 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 Westport  again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:05pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Westport selections 28th December 2025

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R9   Premium Player

Best Value:  R10  Simply Me

Race 1

Always Bee Gee (4) Running on the first day after a slow start. Better draw and top three hope
Chal Vee Power (11) Got up the inner for second last start and will be fitter. Go again in this
Whyamihere (9) Getting better with racing but wide draw. Should be hard to beat here

Race 2

Lindy’s Rocket (7) Weaker field and conditions suit in this race. Top three chance at longer odds
Which Way (2) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Winning claims here
Signal Hill (6) Broke when looking likely on day one. Top three chance here with manners

Race 3

The Gangster (3) Battled on last start after racing handy for most of the race. Good run expected
Yogi’s Colada (1) Ok last start and a threat to these from a much better draw in this. Needed
Special Edition (10) Good effort last start after an early gallop. Can sneak a top three with gaps

Race 4

Bella Ciao (6) Solid second last start and a winning chance again from the draw. Good chance
Captain Publisher (3) Running on late after an early break on day one. Should give a good account
Ultimatum (10) Battled on well for third first day and an improver with a place chance again in this

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Race 5

Farewell Spit (4) Fought on last start in a similar field. Quick beginner who can place again here
Stanley’s Rule (6) Good finish when fresh on day one. Will be improved and is a good chance.
Evangalist (10) Big drop in class and mobile suits. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Jasprit Trouble (12) Good win against the same field last start. Hard to beat again but worse draw
Cappaha (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims if she gets a good run in transit. Include
Call Dudley (4) Normally holds form ok and drawn well here. One of the better chances in the race

Race 7

Ultimate Counsel (2) Gets a head start on the favourites. Fast beginner who could surprise here
Rapid Response (11) Tricky draw but should go close to placing in this with a swift beginning
Blackjack (1) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance again

Race 8

Rock Band (6) Out of form but will be running on in this field. Stable yet to fire here but needed
Bryce’s Meddle (4) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances in the race
Smoke On The Water (7) Only battled last start. Continues to improve and shorter distance helps

Race 9

Premium Player (6) Normally holds form and extra distance may suit here. Will be hard to beat
Tu Tangata (3) Decent motor and should appreciate the extra distance. One of the better chances
One El (7) Disappointing last start. Give another chance over the extreme 3200m trip. Include

Race 10

Simply Me (2) Easy win last start and drawn to get a similar trip. Has to be respected in this field
Logan Rock (1) Much better draw and better than most in this field. Will need manners but can win
Troubleshooter (10) Good pegs draw and should get a soft trip. One of the better chances here

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by Harness Analyst