Harness Analyst – Auckland 24th May

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 5:44pm 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 24th May 2024

Best Bet:  R6   Better Knuckle Up

Best Value:  R10   Precious Bet

Race 1

Carbon (6) Coming in fresh but does have a reputation. Stable respect and hard to beat
The Revenant (1) Trialing well and draw will suit. Should be close up for Herlihy stable
Always B Mine (2) Has been racing better fields and drawn well. Top three chance

Race 2

Halberg (5) Has ability and could surprise fresh up. One of the better chances in this
Keep It Klassy (10) Hasn’t had all the luck and handicap the only concern. Include
Ferdinand (7) Has been getting better with racing. Could go back to back with luck

Race 3

Hawkeye Pierce (3) A very quick pacer coming in fresh. Looked good at workouts. Can win
Twista (1) Best draw but not much gate speed. Can run top three here from a trailing spot
Seaclusion (6) Likely to race close to the speed here. Good chance of running top three.

Race 4

Magic Dash (5) Easy win last start and this field not much stronger. Can go close in this
Kimkar Dash (7) Goes well over the longer trip. Needs the right run but has winning claims
Five O’Clock Gerry (1) Better than the form suggests. A place hope from the draw. Include

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Race 5

Better Knuckle Up (5) Flew home last week and better draw here. Top selection here
Leo Lincoln (1) Previous form is ok. Running on from a similar draw last start. Include
Aye Aye Captain (4) Not much luck last start. Can run top three with a better trip

Race 6

Empire City (4) Has been beating these horses the last few starts. Winning chance again
Father Barry (3) Big run last start and gets a better draw. Threat to the favourite here
Look To Da Stars (9) Looked to be going to run a place before breaking last start. Include

Race 7

Self Assured (6) Tidy record here and in good form for this. Distance right up his alley
Old Town Road (4) Winning claims if he goes forward early. One of the better chances
Alta Meteor (3) Hardest test to date but no doubting the speed. Chance at longer odds

Race 8

Just Believe (6) Champion trotter who looks home in this if he steps cleanly. Top selection
Muscle Mountain (7) Good run last start and is the main danger to the favourite. Needed
Oscar Bonavena (2) Ok last start and previous form was good. Will be running on late here

Race 9

Always B Stunning (6) Has winning form on the board. Stand start the only concern
Akatea (3) Good run last start and should step ok. Even field but has to be respected here
Clouding Over (1) Unlucky last start and could get a soft trip. Top three chance at odds

Race 10

Precious Bet (3) Good gate speed and drawn to suit. Might lead and can go close here.
Bobby Boy (5) Getting better with racing. Good draw and one of the better chances in this.
Always B You (6) Tricky draw but stable in top form and driver has been in winning form

by Harness Analyst