Harness Analyst – Auckland 21st March

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 11 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 21st March 2025

Best Bet:  R9   Angelic Copy 

Best Value:  R1   Luby’s Luck

Race 1

Luby’s Luck (6) Good late run last start and should be improved. Hard to beat with better draw
Miss Bebe (11) Easy winner last start and can go on with it here. Tricky draw hurts but big finisher
Eyre I Will (9) Getting better with racing but might get trapped on the fence here. Place chance

Race 2

Carrera Hombre (6) Finished well last start and better draw for this. Possible leader and can win
Mantra (5) Has early speed to be positioned nicely and can run time. Has winning claims in this
Runkle Crunch (11) Improver from his last start but worse draw. Top three chance with a cart into it

Race 3

Terabyte (3) Stable respect on debut and trials have been good. Nice run expected fresh up here
Hillbilly (10) Ok last start and a threat to the favoured runners off the front row with manners
Cyclone Sala (5) Good effort last start and big improver. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Captain Sampson (7) Raced well against the best 3yos last campaign. Stable going well. Needed
Always B You (5) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good sight if she leads
Always B Elite (3) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds. Better draw this week

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Race 5

Stella Rouge (5) Too fast last start and likely to head forward early. Top selection in this
Winelight (1) Good against a freak filly last start. Good each way chance in this from the draw
Arafura (2) Will be fitter after last start. Ok draw and should get a soft trip. Include in combos

Race 6

Marketplace (4) Certainty beaten last start and might be driven differently here. Top selection
Got The Chocolates (3) Should get a soft run handy. Has top three claims from the draw. Include
Bettors Anvil (1) Big upgrade in draws and ran home well last start. Good place chances here

Race 7

Republican Party (8) Draw hurts but has raced better fields. Can go forward and be hard to beat
Jolimont (7) Quick beginner who might try to cross early. Might need luck but good win last start
Don’t Stop Dreaming (11) Second row draw but has been mixing it with the best in Australasia. Include

Race 8

Fugitive (1) Has a reputation and drawn best. Should go close to winning this from the ace draw.
Allamericanplayer (5) Drawn wider but should go close to placing in this. Winning form is good form
Rahm (6) Had a tough run last start and quick when coming off cover. Top three chance with luck

Race 9

Angelic Copy (4) Unbeaten and a good chance to remain that way here. Wider draw but can win
Lincoln Linda (3) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances in this field
Big Miki (2) Ok last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here. Hard to see her winning

Race 10

Walkinonsunshine (7) Has raced better fields. Drawn wide here but looks a good bet. Needed
Con Grazia Love (5) No form but better than most in this field. Has to be respected in this fresh up
Hillbilly Blues  (2) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. One of the main chances

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst