Harness Analyst – Auckland 22nd November

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 5:55pm 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 22nd November 2024

Best Bet:  R6  Sooner The Bettor

Best Value:  R7   Faith In Manchester

Race 1

Shesgold (4) Good recent races and looks a great place chance. Has to be included
Patrick Mahomes (2) Running on last start and might get a soft trip. Place chance
Eyre I Will (1) Gets a head start on rivals. not the worst and will be fitter. Top three 

Race 2

Mantra (3) More ability than most in this. Can go close with a soft run in transit
McKendrick (5) Good win last start and has the speed to threaten here. Top three chance
Akatea (8) Wide draw but not without a chance if she can get handy midrace. Needed

Race 3

Loteria (13) At his best would go close in this. Conditions suit but will need manners
Pat Yates (4) Stable respect in this and good winning chance with manners. Needed
Rewiri Hill (7) Southern form was ok. Still green but has a bit of speed once underway

Race 4

Cyren Shard (4) Drawn well and has raced better fields in the past. Top selection in this
Always B Stunning (10) Better than the form suggests. Chance at longer odds with a trip
Sheza Mermaid (3) Speedy but will need a soft trip here. Can place with luck in running

.Race 5

Stone Cold  (1) Drawn well but has been making mistakes. Big chance with manners
Regal Girl  (8) Top driver booked and in top form. Can go close to winning this. Include
Belle Neige (12) Ok in similar fields recently. One of the better chances in this field

Race 6

Sooner The Bettor (6) Miracle mile second makes him a great bet over the distance.
Seaclusion (5) Good form in sprint races. Will head forward early and has winning claims
Double Jeopardy (1) Looks like getting a soft pegs run. Chance at longer odds in this

Race 7

Faith In Manchester (6) Good run to win last start. Could try all the way tactics again
Halberg (3) Getting better with racing. Good top three chance with improvement
Pantani (5) Disappointed last couple. Should go close to top three again with manners

Race 8

Joes Rock (7) At her best would go close here. Looking for luck but has winning claims
Lewey Maguire (1) Looks stronger now. Good chance from the draw and can go close
Upstage (6) Wide draw but can make his own luck. Can get into the placings. Include

Race 9

Kevin Kline (1) Top draw for this and will be fitter. One of the better chances in this
Eyeliner (2) Should get a soft run handy to the speed. Top three claims in this field
Beachbreak (6) Has been racing against better fields. Place claims with luck in transit. 

Race 10

Princess Gracy (2) Gets an ok draw to use and stable respect in this. Good win chance
Princess Lisa (1) Draw suits and should be a top three player here. Hard to beat
Twisted Sister (5) Fitter for the last start run. Wider draw but has to be included

by Harness Analyst