Harness analyst – Auckland 25th September

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Harness racing hits Auckland again tonight with a ten race program starting at 5:56pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

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Auckland Friday 25th September 2020

Race 1

Luke John easy win here last start and small field will help. Top selection.…… General Montana tidy second last start but second could be his lot again this week ..… Alta Wiseguy  out of form but racing top fields and a drop back here.…….. Cya Art some here might be too strong and minor place chances look best

Selections:  Luke John (5),   Alta Wiseguy  (1),   General Montana (4),    Cya Art (3)

Race 2

One Majic Kenny generally a good beginner and has a big motor. Good winning claims if he can get handy early on……. Peakz Luck running on well on most of her races. Strong field but a place chance with a good run in transit…… Natty Pagger can not fault the formline and getting fitter. Place claims here are best again…… Havehorsewilltravel good fourth last start and a weaker field here. Great chance to run in the top three. Needed

Selections:  One Majic Kenny (10),   Peakz Luck (4),   Havehorsewilltravel (9),   Natty Pagger (7)

Race 3

Jack Ryan good draw and his runs on the track this campaign have been good. Looks a good winning chance at nice odds ….. Texas Tiger been racing ok in strong fields but tricky draw here. Still a good chance at nice odds….. Ferritts Sister better when saved for one run at them. Could surprise at nice odds with the right trip…. Shes No Lady tidy draw and will probably start favourite here. Winning claims

Selections:   Jack Ryan (4),   Texas Tiger (8),   Ferritts Sister (11),   Shes No Lady (3)

Race 4

Miss Slippers narrowly beaten by a consistant type last start and stand suits here. Can win at decent odds with luck in the running….. Take The Monarch could get a cosy trip from the draw and was finishing ok after a break last start. Good winning claims….. Uncle Louis running good sectionals but manners a concern. Not the worst and has winning claims with a clean getaway …. Majestic Harry decent draw but a bit of a grinder. Can run top three if they go hard up front

Selections:   Miss Slippers (3),   Take The Monarch (2),   Uncle Louis (13),   Majestic Harry (6)

Race 5

Krug big run to just miss last start and drawn to lead and run. Top selection here…… Bettor Call Me big run here last week and tidy sectionals. Paying good money and should be in or near the top three  from the draw… It's All About Faith drawn to be a good winning chance and one of the major threats to the favourite. Include … American Dealer beat this field last start from a better draw and now drawn second line. Is over the odds but place chances best.

Selections:  Krug (1),   Bettor Call Me (9),   It's All About Faith (6),   American Dealer (13)

Race 6

Christianshavtime in top form and getting fitter. No reason he won’t be in the top three again here from the draw. Top selection….. Mimi E Coco getting better with racing and drawn to be a major player here. Can run top three at good odds…… Tommy Lincoln only fair at last start but stronger now and coming out of strong form races.  Possible leader and a chance at nice money.… Fabrizio form does not reflect his true ability. Can run top three with his mind on the job

Selections:  Christianshavtime (3),   Mimi E Coco (5),   Fabrizio (12),   Tommy Lincoln (8)

Race 7

Copy That keeps on winning and this race should be no different. Looks the one to beat and likely leader……. Mach Shard gets in off the front and these are his favourite conditions. Needed ….. Gambit another with a good finishing burst. A top three finish looks on the cards at big odds if he can have one last run at them off a strong pace….. Triple Eight good second last start and stand no issue. Place chances best here

Selections:  Copy That (9),   Mach Shard (6),   Gambit (4)    Triple Eight (10)

Race 8

Bolt For Brilliance  big effort to win here last start and should keep improving. Will be hard to beat here……. Midnight Dash  likely to get a good run on the fence. One of the better chances in the race from the draw..… Temporale has been solid in similar races and distance suits. Has claims if he goes forward early….. Vatican Hill has been ok from better draws. Could upset at big money with the right run

Selections:  Bolt For Brilliance  (4),   Temporale (2),   Midnight Dash  (1)    Vatican Hill (7)

Race 9

Apieceoflou has been racing top fields and this is easier. Should be very hard to roll and getting fitter now. Top selection here……. Bondi Shake running ok races and small field helps. One for longer odds in this race…… Bettor Listen coming in fresh but workouts have been ok. Good winning claims here….. Raven Banner respect the stable first starters and this is a winnable race. Include

Selections:  Apieceoflou (4),   Bondi Shake (7),   Bettor Listen (8)    Raven Banner (9)

Race 10

Smokinhotcheddar big on ability and draw the only concern here. Should be hard to beat and top selection……. Commander Cathy good finish last start and she looks a good winning chance in a weaker field..… Spirited Belle has performed well in similar fields in the past. Include in combinations….. Polka Delight galloping ruined her chances last start but well placed here. Win chance with a good run in transit

Selections:  Smokinhotcheddar (9),   Commander Cathy (6),   Polka Delight (2)    Spirited Belle (5)

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