Harness Analyst – Auckland 16th May

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 Auckland again today with 8 races on the card . The racing starts at 5:57pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Auckland selections 16th May 2025

Best Bet:  R8  Greased Lightnin

Best Value:  R5  Mike Ross

Race 1

Dear God (1) Conditions suit and a good chance from the draw. Can run top three at odds
Aventador (7) Small field will help and wide draw the only concern. Stable respect. Needed here
Billy The Kid (6) Getting better with racing and tidy run last start in a stronger field. Win chance

Race 2

Hillbilly (8) Good beginner and easier here. Will need to get handy but has to be included here
Happy Hill (2) In good form and distance will suit. Gets a head start on main rivals here. Needed
Kenny Hill (10) Good win last start and can go on with it now. One of the better chances in this

Race 3

Tight Lines (5) Running on last start in a stronger field. Good run expected and might start favourite
Franco Salah (1) Gets a much better draw here and should run top three with a soft trip. Needed
Beaudiene Hunter (3) Has the draw to suit and stable respect. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Halberg (5) Good win last start and has to be a good chance with manners. Can go back to back
Hillbilly Blues (1) Has plenty of speed and only needs manners here. Should give a good account in this
High Energy (6) Mixing form but an improver with a place chance if she can get handy. Could surprise

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Race 5

Mike Ross (9) Fought on last start and should get a good trip in this from the draw. Top selection in this
Clouding Over (2) Has raced well in better fields. Good each way chance here from the nice draw
Change Tact (1) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw but track stats not great. Give another chance

Race 6

Mantra Blue (7) Classy mare returning after a break. Big chance if fully fit and should go close to winning
Mhai Surfer Girl (6) Should get a soft run with a quick start. Gets a head start on the favourite. Include
Joes Rock (2) No doubting the ability and conditions should suit here. Big finisher with the right trip

Race 7

Bettor Reaction (6) Likely to head forward early here. Will need luck but can go close to winning this
Debrief (3) Front row draw helps and should go close to placing in this. Stable respect and needed
Dixieland Delight (5) Good win in quick time last start and can go on with it here. Winning claims

Race 8

Greased Lightnin (6) Has been racing well in stronger fields and looks a good bet here. Hard to beat
Seaclusion (5) Decent motor and fitter after last start. Gate speed to lead here and can run top three
Runkle Crunch (4) Ok last start in a strong field. Will continue to improve and win hope again here

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst