Harness Analyst – Auckland 20th December

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 10 races on the card . The racing starts at 5:16pm 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 20th December 2024

Best Bet:  R3   Meant To Be

Best Value:  R9  Mhai Surfer Girl

Race 1

Halberg (11) Suited by the conditions and should get a run through early. Top selection in this
It Ain’t Me Babe (6) Shorter distance suits and track stats ok. One for longer odds. Include
Saninarmbro (1) Getting better with racing and driver change for this. Place chance at odds

Race 2

Diamonds Are Forever (4) Not far away last start and likely leader here. Has to be included
Always B Stunning (12) Has enough speed and will be fitter. Will be flying home late here
Clouding Over (1) Improver from her last start and driver change. Top three from the draw

Race 3

Meant To Be (8) Looks to be getting better with racing and should run first or second here.
Ya Eejit Ya (6) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Freshened
Ocean Eyes (2) Good effort last start and better draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Youretheonethatiwant (3) Solid second last start and drawn much better here. Winning claims
Sugar Ray Lincoln (11) Has speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account with luck
Chase Me (7) Big win last start and wide draw the only concern here. Can place again in this

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Race 5

Pantani (11) Form has tailed off but much better than that. Give another chance in this. Top selection
Bounce N Beyond (12) Tricky draw but set for this race. Good each way chance with a cart up
Father Barry (6) Conditions suit and just the manners the issue. Wide draw but is smart when trotting

Race 6

Duchess Megxit (3) Good against a tough field last start. Good draw and hard to see her beaten
Jeremiah  (11) Not much luck in southern races. Can go much better in this and can run top three
Better Knuckle Up (12) Terrible draw but has beaten some nice fields. Driver change. Place hope

Race 7

Sooner The Bettor (6) Draw hurts but can fly the gate early. Can run a tidy mile and top selection
Jolimont (7) Gate speed to go forward. Driver change and can go close to winning. Needed here
Invisible (2) Better draw has been good in similar conditions. Upset claims with a good trip

Race 8

American Muscle (6) Draw hurts but racing well and mile suits. Will need luck but could surprise
Con Grazia Love (5) Should go close to placing in this after some tidy recent form. Winning claims
Faith In Manchester (4) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 9

Mhai Surfer Girl (10) Can run a fast mile and will be running on. Wide draw but can go close
Louezyana (7) Decent motor and has gate speed. Chance at longer odds if he leads up here
Wicked Wanda (11) Disappointing last start. Drops in grade and place hope with a cart into it

Race 10

Eyre I Will (9) Has raced well in similar fields. Drawn for a pegs run and can win with gaps.
Bangkok Betty (3) Nice draw and better than most in this field. Has to be respected in this
Sans Au Revoir (1) Good driver change and can sprint well. Over the odds on opening

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst