Harness Analyst – Auckland 21st February

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 nine races on the card . The racing starts at 5:26pm 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 21^st February 2025

Best Bet:  R2   Lincoln Lou 

Best Value:  R7   Sans Au Revoir

Race 1

Without You (3) Stable respect and hard to beat here. Should run top three with manners
Beetastic (7) Small field will help and has a smart finish with one run at them. Should go well fresh
Debbie Lincoln (4) Getting better with racing and gets better draw here. Place chance again

Race 2

Lincoln Lou (7) Meets an easier field here. One of the better chances and has to be included
Dominus (2) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. One for longer odds
Bet West (4) Improver from his last start and suitable. Top three chance here with luck

Race 3

Travelin Soldier (7) Too strong here last start and will be improved for this. Good run expected
Monaro Meg (1) Up from Canterbury and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
Miss Bebe (8) Freshened and has a bit of speed. Can sneak into the top three with luck at odds

Race 4

Ragnar Lothbrok (9) Solid runs last campaign and should get a run through early. Include
Kowalski (2) Finished well on the track last start and good draw. Should give a good account
Hearts N Aces (5) Out of form but an improver with a place chance. Include at longer odds

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Race 5

Rough And Ready (7) Fought on to win last start in a weaker field. Can go close with a good trip
Frisco Bay (3) Won with a perfect run last start. Good each way chance from the draw. Needed
Always B You (1) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Infamee (3) Good against a similar field last start. Will push the favourite if he can find the front
Demon Blue (7) Coming in fresh and big stable respect on this one. Winning claims but tricky draw
Roy Kent (5) Up in class and wider draw but should give a good sight again here. Needed

Race 7

Sans Au Revoir (4) Running on late last start. Looks well placed in this and looks a good value bet
Hillbilly Blues (2) Should get a run through early. Hard to beat if he has improved off his last start
Barsukov (6) Wide draw but does show up when you least expect it. Upset claims with manners

Race 8

Prince Lincoln (1) Gets a head start on stablemates. Should get the best trip and hard to beat
Lincoln Lover (5) Not far away last start and looks a good stayer. Top three chance in this
Lincoln Linda (4) Speedy but still green. Can go close to placing in this with improvement

Race 9

Kyvalley Hotspur (6) Highest rated horse in the field and will be running on. Small field will help
Taylad To Use (5) Decent motor and good run here last start. One of the better chances. Include
Itaintnecessarilyso (3) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope here

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst