Harness Analyst – Auckland 21st September

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 5:32pm 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 20^th September 2024

Best Bet:  R1  Father Barry

Best Value:  R9  Bolt For The Hill

Race 1

Father Barry (4) Looks the most progressive trotter in the field. Should win with no mistakes
Shesgold (2) Stable respect here and freshened for this. One of the better chances in this field
Jasinova (6) Likes to lead and track stats good Could place if she trucks along in front. Include

Race 2

Jeremiah (3) Third last start was encouraging. Weaker field and winning claims again here
Semba (10) Has the speed to be one of the better chances in this. Might be the early leader
Hooray Henry (7) Always running on in his races. Top three chance here if the pace is on

Race 3

Eye See You (8) Not far away from a win and will be improved. Can go one better with luck
Ocean Eyes (4) First starter with good trial form. Stable gets respect and hard to beat here
Tactical Approach (11) Has been ok at workouts and looks a top three chance with manners

Race 4

Courtney Rose (9) Easy winner last start and only needs a repeat to go close in this. Needed
Akatea (1) Has gate speed and nearly took down a good filly last start. Should run top three
Always B Stunning (10) Tricky draw but has a big finish. Small field will help and has claims

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Race 5

Le Major (6) Stable reputation and the the motor is there. Good draw and could surprise fresh
Cold Chisel (1) Has raced well against similar fields. Tricky draw but good enough to win
Little Spike (10) Slight freshen up and good recent workout. Likely to head forward. Include

Race 6

Confederate (6) Last start was good and only needs a good run in transit to feature. Needed
Lincoln Lou (1) Track stats good. Strong field but winning claims with a good run in transit
Ragnar Lothbrok (2) Has been better than form suggests in all runs so far. One for longer odds

Race 7

Without You  (5) Canterbury raider and a good chance if she gets her own way in front. Needed
Music Mistress (8) Very speedy and had excuses last start. Top three chance in this at good odds
Hot And Dangerous (3) Raced well fresh and will be improved. Place hope here with any luck

Race 8

Fernleigh Cash (9) Stand and small field helps. Good last start and not the worst again here
The Big Lebowski (7) Decent motor and stand start the only concern. Upset claims at longer odds
Sooner The Bettor (11) Unknown in stand conditions. Gets a head start on the favourite here

Race 9

Bolt For The Hill (13) Manners letting him down last couple. Can win with no mistakes early
Bravehearthighlander (10) Decent motor and might race handy here. Has to be included here
Saninarmbro (5) Racing well and likely to step away and get handy. Will be in it for a long way. 

Race 10

Double Quick (12) Very fast and should be improved. Good winning chance in this, Needed
Frisco Bay (4) Tidy draw and better than most in this field. One of the better chances here
Bazooka (11) Good win last start and drawn to get a soft run in transit. Can go back to back

by Harness Analyst