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 5:29pm 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 15th June 2023
Best Bet: R3 Virginia Clowers
Best Value: R5 Twista
Race 1
Mr Wonderful (1) Drawn well and strong last start. Should go well again here. Needed
Tugawar (4) Hasn’t had a lot of luck but has the motor. Good chance with the right trip
Peter Forsberg (7) Drawn wide but conditions suit. Can sneak into the placings with luck
Race 2
Park Lane (5) Has been impressive at the trials. Big chance with a good run in transit
Dom Toretto (1) Should get a soft run from the draw. Top three chance over the sprint trip
Brookside Girl (9) Good on debut and drawn for a soft pegs run. Should go close to placing
Race 3
Virginia Clowers (5) Fast beginner who will like the shorter trip. Up to winning this with luck
Kiwitrix (3) Drawn well and conditions suit here. Needs to trot all the way but good chance
Bangkok Betty (2) Another who will like the short distance. Could surprise in fresh condition
Race 4
Gandalf (3) Good second last start and this field not much stronger. Top selection here
My Copy (5) Drawn wider but might push forward. At his best would go close here
Bettor Heist (2) Draw suits and likely to race handy. One of the better chances in this
Race 5
Twista (4) Good at recent trials and trainer likes. Could be over the odds here
Captains Treasure (3) Has to be respected after winning recent trial. Include
Billy The Kid (8) Has race experience on his side. Drawn wide but has claims
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Race 6
Lauries Legacy (2) Will get a soft run near the speed. Good winning chance if she leads
Invictus (8) Drawn wide but has the speed. Top three chance over the sprint trip
Sacred Mountain (7) Has been racing well but draw is a worry. Needs luck but can win
Race 7
Bri Express (5) Likely to go forward early. Has the speed to be a winning chance
Miki Shan (3) Better draw for this and good win in lower grade last start. Top three hope
Montana D J (7) Wide draw but has good finishing speed. Will be running on here
Race 8
The Fiery Countess (5) In good form and can go on with it in this field over the sprint. Include
Aldebaran Allblack (8) Good second last start and should appreciate the conditions. Needed
Itaintnecessarilyso (7) Dominated last start but wide draw to contend with here. Place hope
Race 9
Nelson’s Boy (6) Manners still lacking but has the ability to win this. One of the better chances
Miki Miksta (1) Out of form but drawn well. Could surprise in fresh condition. Include
Midfrew Lucre (3) Racing ok and strikes a weaker field here. Major player in this from the draw
Race 10
Aldebaran Pippi (6) Has been racing well and can run top three in this with luck in running
Johnny Who (5) Galloped last start and is a bit one paced. Chance if the pace is on here
Aradne (1) At her best would be a threat from the draw. Mobile will suit and can run top three