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 nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:50pm 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 13th June 2024
Best Bet: R4 Shake A Leg
Best Value: R7 Artisan
Race 1
Lil Whip (7) Mobile a huge help here. Big chance in this if she brings her best manners
Aldebaran Crystal (6) Has finishing speed and due some luck. Should go close with a good trip
Dolly P (9) Disappointing last start but change of trainer puts a big tick on her. Has to be included
Race 2
Kourtney Kardash (1) Better for the last start run and drawn well. Big chance over a mile
Dontletfearstopya (9) Should get a soft run on the pegs and distance suits. Win chance
Sunshine Shelby (3) Racing ok and with the right trip can run another top three. Include
Race 3
Majestic Bundy (2) Much better draw for this weaker field here. Top selection in this
Cool Phelan (1) Getting better with racing. Mobile a big assist and winning claims. Include
Keep It Klassy (6) Has gate speed and could be the early leader. One of the main players
Race 4
Shake A Leg (7) Tricky draw but has the motor to overcome it. Winning claims in this
Carbon (2) Getting better with racing and should run top three with the right trip. Needed
Bev The Goat (3) Hard to catch on her best day but place chance again here. Include
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Race 5
Clouding Over (1) Draw suits and has been running on in her races. Winning claims
Spirit Of Waiheke (4) In winning form and a mile should suit. Should give a good account
Mhai Surfer Girl (10) Disappointing last start but goes well at Alex Park. Improver here
Race 6
Kiss And Run (7) Racing well and might head forward early. Good winning chance
Shez Bella (9) Out of form but distance will suit. One of the better chances at good odds
Monarch Hill (8) Wide draw but has the motor. Even field but good place chance here.
Race 7
Artisan (5) Has gate speed and might push forward. Can improve and go close here
Twista (3) Another good run last start and draw suits. Should go close to top three again
Hugotastic (4) Good third last start and if he can position closer can win. Needed here
Race 8
Bar Louie (5) Looked a good horse in the making winning easily on debut. Top selection
Greased Lightnin (2) Stable respect in this and good trial. Has to be included here
South Side Story (1) Has beaten the #2 at trials and drawn to trail. Could surprise here
Race 9
Boss Kenny (4) Has gate speed and sprint trip will suit. Small field will help and can win
Halberg (5) Nearly won last start and short trip will aid his chances. One of the best chances
Liaison (6) Not much form and wide draw but good enough at his best. Can improve here