Harness Analyst – Auckland 12th December free tips

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

Providing you with free tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Auckland again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:08pm 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 12th December 2025

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R2  Youneverknow

Best Value:  R3 Aunty Rose

Race 1

Louezyana (3) Better draw and conditions suit here. One of the better chances in the race
Melody Banner (1) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed
Invisible (8) Getting better with racing and wide draw the only concern. Winning claims

Race 2

Youneverknow (11) Back from racing better fields in Canterbury. Top selection in this
Sans Au Revoir (10) Reliable and last few runs have been good. One for longer odds
Brienne (5) Goes well in track and distance stats and winning form. Top three chance

Race 3

Aunty Rose (6) Freshened and likely to go forward early. Good run expected here
It’s Not Kathy (1) Ok on debut earlier in the year. Chance with a good run in transit
Lincoln Lover (9) Good effort last start and will get a soft pegs run. Can sneak a place

Race 4

Cyclone Rebel (5) Solid win last start and a winning chance again in this smaller field
Always B Misty (7) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account
Beetastic (3) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds. Include

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Race 5

Hidden Talent (11) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Capable of running top three
One More Moment (4) Freshened and has performed well in similar fields. Each way
American Muscle (5) Will be fitter after last start win. Good enough to go close again

Race 6

Captains Mistress (2) Nice form in similar fields and drawn to be competitive here, Needed
Arafura (1) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from a trailing position. Iinclude
Ruby Roe (3) Can not argue with the form. Driver change and can run a place again here

Race 7

Oscar Bonavena (11) Tricky handicap to manage over 2200m. Might still be too fast for them
Mighty Logan (12) Another with a tricky handicap but should go close to placing in this field
Hillbilly Blues (1) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 8

Captain Sampson (4) Wide draw but can win if he gets his own way in front. Needed
Greased Lightnin (5) Decent motor and small field will help. One of the better chances
The Jolly Roger (3) Racing well. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 9

Merlin (5) Fastest horse in the field and will be running on. Small field aids his chances
Better Knuckle Up (3) Drawn well but stand start. Hard to beat if he brings good manners
Little Spike (1) Should get a soft trip from the draw. Upset claims if he can lead early

Race 10

Prince Lincoln (3) Has raced better fields. Drawn well here and looks a good bet. Needed
Johnny Lincoln (7) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Has to be respected in this
I Can Too (4) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Could upset with luck

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by Harness Analyst