Harness Analyst – Auckland 13th September

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 ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:38pm 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 13^th September 2024

Best Bet:  R7  Duchess Megxit

Best Value:  R1  Runkle Crunch

Race 1

Without You (4) From an astute stable and races well the Auckland way around. Good chance
Runkle Crunch (6) Ok last start in a strong field. Not the worst and could be over the odds. Include
Always Be Mattie (5) Getting better with racing. Looks a good top three chance with luck in running

Race 2

Blackjack (4) Good fourth here last start. This not much stronger and can get into the placings
Miki Doo (6) Well bred and has the speed to be one of the better chances. Trial form good
Skys Legacy (5) Improver who can go close to top three after two ok fourths. One for longer odds

Race 3

Higher Power (6) Seems reliable and stable in good form. Wide draw but capable of winning fresh
Ya Eejit Ya (5) Nice win last start but this is harder. Should be a threat to the favourites. Include
Meant To Be (7) Has heaps of ability but manners still lacking. Win chance with no mistakes

Race 4

Ideal Delight (4) Well suited to the conditions of this race and has gate speed. One for longer odds
You Little Beauty (5) At her best would go close to winning. Not much form but capable of better
Wicked Wanda (9) Did too much work last start and drawn to follow the speed. Can place here

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Race 5

Twista (1) Stable does well on the track and best draw for some time. Good top three chance
Mako (2) Has been racing well but tough test here. Drawn to paly a major part in this. Needed
Mantra Blue (7) Finished well last start and small field will help. Improver with winning claims.

Race 6

Pantani (14) Last start win was good but goes back 30m. Can win again with a cart into the race
Bolt For The Hill (12) Ran good sectionals running second last start. Even field but winning claims
Regal Girl (7) Quick beginner who might head forward early. Form suggests a major show in this

Race 7

Duchess Megxit (4) Looks too good for this field if fully fit. Hard to beat and top selection
Ultimate Racy Girl (5) Ran second to the favourite last start and easier here Can run top three
Akatea (2) Needs a good trip to show her best. Will race handy to the speed and can place

Race 8

Shez Bella (6) Can run time and small field will help. Well suited here and should run top three
Lord Popinjay (5) Never flinched last start leading all the way. Chance of similar tactics here
Iron Love (8) Big run after breaking last start and better for the run. Manners the key in this

Race 9

McKendrick (2) Good enough to win with a soft run in the race. drawn well and win chance
Louezyana (5) Decent motor and a quick beginner off the gate. Has to be included here
Frisco Bay (4) Ok run last start. Will continue to improve and chance with a good trip

Race 10

Eye See You (3) Should be improved from her debut second. each-way hope of going one better
Sunset Hill (4) Stable is good with trotters and well bred. Should give a good sight in this
Viscount Mackendon (1) Needs to step away but has the motor. Good chance with no mistakes

by Harness Analyst