Harness Analyst – Auckland 2nd 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 eight races on the card. The racing starts at 5:35pm 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 2nd August 2024

Best Bet:  R3  Bangkok Betty

Best Value:  R1  J T Boe

Race 1

J T Boe (1) Won easily enough on debut and big chance in this from the draw. Needed
Dear God (2) Running on last start and has gate speed. Could upset with the right trip.
Secrets Abound (8) Wide draw but enough speed to be a win chance with a cart into it

Race 2

Harold Hanover (3) Looked handy last start and weaker field here. Top selection in this
Little Hoofananny (1) Nicely drawn and freshened for this. Place hope at longer odds
Upstage (2) Disappointing last start but should bounce back quickly. Expect improvement

Race 3

Bangkok Betty (8) Ok last start and drawn to get a handy run on the pegs. Winning claims
Five O’Clock Gerry (3) Getting better with racing. Drops in class for this and can win
Brienne (4) Depends on the trip but can stick on if handy. Place chance at longer odds here

Race 4

Always A Porsche (6) Big runs the last couple and has gate speed. Should go close in this
McKendrick (2) Stable respect and has gone ok on the track. Chance here at longer odds.
Semba (1) Looks well suited from the draw. Might hold up early and stable team racing well

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Race 5

Regal Girl (3) Should be improved from last start. Looks hard to beat from the front line
Liaison (5) Distance stats good and big improver. Should go close to top three with manners
Kiss And Run (10) Ok form the last couple and conditions suit. Can fly the tapes. Include

Race 6

Triple G (5) Will need luck from the draw but big motor. Top three player in this field
Artisan (4) Gate speed and went some nice races last season. Winning claims if fully fit
Hooray Henry (1) Even field but has to be included from the draw. Will be running on

Race 7

Loteria (8) Manners the key but the motor is there. Looks the winner with no mistakes
Miss Bebe (3) Obvious threat to the favourite after last start second. Go again in this field
Rise To The Occasion (1) Quick beginner in form. Place chance with the right trip here

Race 8

Midfrew Lucre (5) Racing well in better fields. Hard to beat in this line up. Needed
Proviseur (6) Wide draw but small field will help. Win chance at odds with a good trip
Desert Dawn (1) Freshened and drawn for the best run. Can go close here from a trail

by Harness Analyst