Harness Analyst – Auckland 23rd January free tips

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 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:13pm 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 23rd January 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R7   Coal Fire

Best Value:  R2   Lincoln Wave

Race 1

One More Moment (3) Big run in a stronger field last start. Should run top three with luck
Magic Dash (2) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed here
Lord Popinjay (6) Getting better with racing and tricky handicap only concern. Has claims

Race 2

Lincoln Wave (5) Rated highly by the stable and is a trial winner. Has to be included in this
Sammy Lincoln (4) Has been solid at recent trials and should give a good account on debut.
Iron Mike Tyson (1) Improver from his fresh up fifth and better draw here. Top three hope

Race 3

Princess Gracy (8) Has been good in far better fields than this. Fresh up but nice run expected
Double Parked (7) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
Dave Duley (1) Good effort last start and best draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Father Barry (4) Solid third last start and a winning chance again from the draw. Include
Miss Bebe (1) Has been breaking but goes well the track. Should give a sight with manners
Santapazienza (8) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds in this

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Race 5

Amazing Captain (3) Fought on last start at Cambridge. One of the better chances in the race
Johnny Lincoln (7) Led and run down late last start. Good each way chance if he gets handy
Princess Lisa (1) Had excuses last start. Best draw and should get a soft trip. Each way claims

Race 6

Hillbilly (2) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Hard to hold out if he finds the front. Needed
Saninarmbro (6) Good beginner and well placed here. Will go forward and can run top three
Brass Razoo (8) Will be fitter after last start third and in good form. Another top three finish beckons

Race 7

Coal Fire (6) Looks the best of the Purdon runners and hard to beat against this lot on debut
Three Bags Full (3) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims if he can get to the front here
Dontgetmestarted (5) Trialing ok and a threat to these. Will not be far away form the placings

Race 8

Tyson (1) Drawn best and should get a soft trip. Needs a hot pace to show his best but needed here
Spiritual Bliss (5) Decent motor and likely leader in the race. Will stick on well and can go close
The Jolly Roger (2) Good run last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again from the draw

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by Harness Analyst