Harness Analyst – Auckland 24th October

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 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:44pm 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 24th October 2025

Best Bet:  R3  Hes Not That Into U

Best Value:  R5 Courtney Rose

Race 1

Kevin Kline (1) Not a lot of luck last start and well drawn. Looks a good top three chance
Hooray Henry (6) Small field will help and has the speed to run over the top. Needed
Invisible (5) Freshened and at his best could win this. Will depend of the run he gets

Race 2

Higher Power (2) Improver after solid win last start. Looks set to continue on winning ways
Westar Milly (4) Normally a quick beginner and is in form. Good each way claims in this field
Bravehearthighlander (8) Form says he will run top three. Has to be included in this.

Race 3

Hes Not That Into U (3) Debut run was full of merit. Still green but looks a big chance to win
Just Us Two (1) Stable respect and drawn to suit. Should be fighting out the finish again
Yankee Flybye (7) Tidy win last start and can sneak into the placings with a similar effort

Race 4

Stone Cold (7) Solid third last start and a winning chance here with a better trip. Needed
Memories (9) Ran home well here last start and an improver. Should give a good account
Brienne (4) Driver change and quick beginner. Will not be far away if she leads early

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Race 5

Courtney Rose (2) Fought on last start in a similar field. Each way claims with a better trip
Melody Banner (6) Big motor but the manners still a bit iffy. Can win with no mistakes
Arden’s Memory (9) Coming in fresh from strike rate stable. Big motor and can go close here

Race 6

Happy Hill (1) Good second last start and only needs an error free run in this. Hard to beat
Paramount Spur (5) Lacking ringcraft but has plenty of ability. Could surprise with manners
I’ll Call You (2) Ok last start and can run into the top three here with luck in the running

Race 7

Mediator (4) Better for the last start 2nd where he finished well. Big chance if he goes forward
Debrief (7) Wide draw but should go close to placing in this. Stable in great form. Needed
Miki Mirage (2) Has gate speed and should get a soft trip. Top three chance with a soft run

Race 8

Youneverknow (7) Easy win last start and can go on with it here. Top selection in this field
Shesgold (9) Decent motor and due to get back into form. One of the better chances
Elizabeth Hill (8) Running on last start. Will continue to improve. Could surprise at longer odds

Race 9

Debbie Lincoln (7) Racing well in sprint races. Drawn wide but has winning claims here
Blazing Louie (6) Big motor and nice win last start. Hard to beat again with a good trip
Double Parked  (1) Much better suited this week and will be fitter. Should give a good account

Race 10

Southern Diamond (5) Not far off them in latest run. Drawn well here and looks a good bet.
Con Grazia Love  (4) Better than most in this field. At her best would give this field a hurry up
American Muscle (8) Good run last start and only needs a soft run to be a winning chance 

Race 11

Enzo (7) Will be much stronger this time in and can go close here with a good run in transit
Super Crunch (3) Good trial form and drawn for a cozy run near the speed. Needed here
Tipstar (4) Ex-Canterbury  filly who has ability. Could surprise in a fresh condition. One for odds

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst