Harness Analyst – Auckland 2nd 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 11 races on the card . The racing starts at 4:53pm 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 2^nd May 2025

Best Bet:  R7  Habibti Pat

Best Value:  R9  We Walk By Faith

Race 1

Final Approach (3) Had excuses last start and previous form was good. Can run top three with manners
Illicit Love (9) Small field will help and stand start the only issue. Stable respect here and needed
Voronov (10) Last two runs have been only fair but freshened for this and at his best would go close. 

Race 2

General Jen (7) Wide draw but in winning form and stable on fire. Can make it three in a row here
Ultimate Racy Girl (3) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and has raced well in the best of her age
Seaclusion (8) Hs gate speed to be put in the race early if they want. Wide draw a worry but include

Race 3

Redpark Warrior (5) Easy win last start and looks like repeating in this field. Good run expected
Yeah Nah (3) Has been ok at workouts and stable does well with first starters. Chance with a good trip
Te Ahi (4) Trialing well and small field will help the chances. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Billy The Kid (1) Solid second last start and a winning chance here from the draw. Has to be included
Mike Ross (2) Has gate speed and goes ok the track. Should give a good account at longer odds
Double Parked (7) Wide draw but an improver with winning claims if he can get handy early. Needed

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Race 5

Halberg (3) Fought on last start in a similar field. Form is exceptional and top selection in this. Include
Hillbilly Blues (2) Well placed here and manners early the only issue. Good each way chance here
Matty A (10) Will be fitter after last start. Top driver booked and look for an improved effort in this

Race 6

Fugitive (6) Likely to head forward early at the start. Hard to beat again and top selection in this
Fitzroy (5) Stable grow a leg on premier nights and up to  winning this. One of the main chances
Andretti(AUS) (4) Beat the favourite two starts ago on a wet track and better draw. Needed

Race 7

Habibti Pat (7) Massive run last start and weaker field here. Will need manners but looks the winner
Ya Rite Darl (6) Not far away last start from placing and main danger to the favourite. Winning claims
Ocean Eyes (4) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance in this

Race 8

Alecto (2) Gets a better draw than her main rivals and form is very good. One of the better chances
War Cry (6) Decent motor and ran home well here last start. Should give a good account again
Ripples (9) Won well last start but harder here from the draw. Continues to improve and can win again 

Race 9

We Walk By Faith (1) Big upgrade in draws for this and has a big finish. Opened over the odds here
Mo’unga (6) Decent motor and a fast finishing second here last start. Needs the right trip but has claims
Don’t Stop Dreaming (7) Tidy third last start. Will continue to improve and stable running hot. Needed

Race 10

Mighty Logan (2) Dominated from the front last start. Drawn well here and looks a good bet. Needed
One Over All (4) Better than most in this field and distance will suit. Could surprise if he found the front
Bet N Win (1) Has had some injury issues but clearly good enough to win this if fully fit. Include

Race 11

Little Spike (5) Conditions suit and has been racing better fields. Can go close here with luck in transit
Jeremiah (4) Speedy and freshened for this. One of the better chances if he goes forward early here
The Surfer (6) Likely to race close to the speed here. In good form and should be close to top three

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst