Harness Analyst – Auckland 20th January

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 six races on the card. The racing starts at 6:54pm 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 January 2023

Best Bet:  R1  Dream Of You

Best Value:  R5   Springbank Mason

Race 1

Dream Of You (7) Ran home well late last start. Can get some money with no errors
Taylad To Use (5) Has ability but will need early manners. Could surprise here
The Lawman (1) Easy win here two starts ago and galloped last start. Go again

Race 2

Sly Terror (2) Raced well against strong opposition last start. Hard to beat again
The Brave (7) Tricky draw but stable gets them running. Can run top three here
Mandown (4) Ok last start and will be improved. Look for a better run tonight

Race 3

Eye Love You (1) Impressive win last start and might go on with it now. Include
Mountain Mass (2) Big on ability and goes to a new stable. Has to rate highly in this
Aldebaran Flame (6) Speedy trotter but 25m handicap hurts. Small field will help

Race 4

Zarias (7) Luckless last start but better placed here. Capable of beating this field on his day
Blameitonthenight (4) Has the form on the board and Herlihy chooses this one. Needed
Melanion (10) Should get a run through early from the draw. One of the better chances

Race 5

Springbank Mason (4) Manners not great but he is right in this if he steps. Good chance
Double Delight (2) Depends on fitness but she will love the conditions of this race. Needed
Anditover (1) Drawn to lead or trail and a better run last start. Chance at longer odds

Race 6

Rock On Jazz (5) Tidy fresh up and should be improved for this. Hard to beat here
Dolly P (6) Looked likely last start but galloped on the turn. Can spice up the exotics
Melsadele (7) Ran a good third last start and stable go well here. Winning claims

by Harness Analyst