Harness Analyst – Auckland 29th August

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 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:39pm 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 29th August 2025

Best Bet:  R3 Andretti

Best Value:  R1  Bruntwood Brigade 

Race 1

Bruntwood Brigade (4) Overdue a win and has been unlucky. Should run top three in this
The Night Agent (7) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed
Tyson (5) Getting better with racing and only need a soft trip to go close. Winning claims

Race 2

Bolt For The Hill (9) Did too much work last start and easier here. Has to be included
Stone Cold (3) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and has been freshened. Needed
Mad Mary (6) Improver from her last start win and will handle rise in grade. Top three

Race 3

Andretti  (7) Looked good winning last start and good chance to go back to back
Sweet Maggie Mae (1) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
Two Jules (2) Tough effort last start and better draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Redpark Warrior (5) Solid win last start and a winning chance against a similar field
Somebody (3) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account again
The Four Aces (1) Improver after tidy third here on debut. Has to be included from the draw

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Race 5

Alecto (1) Fought on last start in a strong field. Top selection in this from the ace draw
River (2) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance at odds
Angelic Copy (4) Unbeaten and has been freshened. Will give a good account here

Race 6

Lady Of The Light (5) Conditions suit and has been freshened. Hard to beat against this lot
Twista (3) Should get a soft run handy. One for longer odds if he steps cleanly. Include
Mantra Blue (6) Tricky handicap but small field will help. Will run top three again in this

Race 7

Belle Neige (6) It is all about the start but should go close with manners. Top selection here
Kiss And Run (3) Quick beginner who should go close to placing in this. Winning claims
It Ain’t Me Babe (5) In good form and place hopes here but will need a good run in transit

Race 8

Im Sandra Dee (3) Good win last start and will be fitter. Chance to back to back in this
Princess Gracy (4) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances
Another Collect (6) Stable respect and won a race overseas. Has to be considered here

Race 9

Sunny’s Legacy (4) On debut and trials have been good. Can place with manners early
Prohibition (1) From an astute stable and well bred. One of the better chances in this
Royal Petite (5) Disappointing last start. Stable change and better than the form suggests

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst