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 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:48pm 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 2025
Best Bet: R8 Fly High
Best Value: R6 Melsadele
Race 1
High Energy (8) Good run here last start. Can run top three again with luck in running
Forgiveness (10) Easy win last start when closing hard. Can go back to back in this field
Courmayeur (9) Big hope if she gets near the front early. Stable respect and needed here
Race 2
Ultimate Racy Girl (7) Tricky draw but good enough to win again. Will give a good sight
Tosana (5) Will be fitter and does have a big finish with the right trip. Major player in this
Courtney Rose (2) Improver from her last start and races well here. Top three chances
Race 3
Hooray Henry (4) Wide draw but can go forward early. Winning claims if he gets a soft run
Iron Brigade (1) Ok last start and likely leader early. Will take them a long way here. Include
Secrets Abound (6) Good effort last start and better draw. Can sneak into the top three
Race 4
American Me (8) Solid in better fields and a winning chance with a good run in transit.
Matai Phil (5) Has early speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account again
Leo Lincoln (1) Drawn to race near the speed. Place hopes look best but include here
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Race 5
New Kid In Town (2) Fought on last start in a similar field. Top selection and hard to beat
Iron Heart (4) Had excuses last start and only needs a good trip to be close to the placings
The Revenant (6) Will be fitter after last start sixth. Should give a good account second up
Race 6
Melsadele (6) Has the ability and goes ok fresh. Conditions suit and worth including here.
The Moonstone (4) At her best would be hard to beat. Winning claims with no mistakes
Very Majestic (10) Due to show form and only needs manners to be a big chance in this
Race 7
Lincoln La Moose (5) Trainer does well on the track and nearing peak fitness. Winning claims
Dixieland Delight (4) Racing well in similar fields and should go close to placing in this.
Clouding Over (3) Disappointing last start but better than that. Could surprise with luck
Race 8
Fly High (1) Good draw and trials have been good. Top selection in this from the ace draw
Buddy Guy (9) Beat the #1 at the trials and stable respect here. One of the better chances
Johnny Lincoln (6) Building fitness and will continue to improve. Place hope again here
Race 9
Brienne (5) Stand start manners good and conditions suit for this. Good top three chance here
Santapazienza (2) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Due to get back into form in this
Manchester’s Moment (13) Tough win last start. Will continue to improve and can win again
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