Harness Analyst – Auckland 31st 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 ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:34pm 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 31^st August 2023

Best Bet:  R9   Seaclusion

Best Value:  R7   Fernleigh Cash

Race 1

Shez Bella (9) Looked the goods against own sex last campaign. Hard to beat in a fresh state
Five O’Clock Gerry (1) Good draw and consistent formline. Has to be respected here
Faith In Manchester (5) Handy mare who needs to trot all the way to be a treat. Include

Race 2

Always B Elite (3) Workout winner with form on the board. Improver who can go close
Mr Bondi (2) Has a much better draw this week and good second last start. Needed here
Mantra Blue (4) Trainer change and well bred. Can run top three with a good run in transit

Race 3

Wicked Wanda (7) Very quick and should run top three in this field. Top selection here
Benson Dude (1) Disappointing last start. Drawn to be competitive and can run top three
Hugotastic (11) Will need luck from the draw but good last start. Winning claims with luck

Race 4

Springbank Mason (6) Small field will help here. Hard to beat if manners are good
Kings Landing (5) Always runs home well and conditions suit. Looks a good place chance
Liaison (3) Plenty of ability and good beginner. Gets a head start on the favourites. Include

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Race 5

Akatea (6) Wide draw but good enough to make her own luck. Can run top three again
Seaside Rose (5) Tricky draw but improving and has place claims. Needed at longer odds
Kiss (7) Tricky draw but has a big reputation. Big winning chance if she goes forward early

Race 6

Luby Lill (7) Good second last start and will head forward. Top selection in this field.
Kimkar Dash (10) Plenty of speed and big finish last start. Top three chance with manners
Aardie’s Peak (5) Better than the form suggests. No surprise to see him go close if he trots

Race 7

Fernleigh Cash (6) Hardly ever out of the placings. Looks a good chance to run top three
Alta Wiseguy (8) Good beginner coming in fresh. One of the better chances if the speed is on
Brookies Jaffa (5) Nice win last start and conditions suit. Not the worst at longer odds

Race 8

Jethro Bodine (8) Going for four in a row and has gate speed. Should run top three
Blazing Louie (2) Better draw and due to show some form. Has to be respected in this field
Miki Shan (6) Freshened and likely to head forward early. Winning claims with his speed

Race 9

Seaclusion (3) Top win last start and will be improved. Might be too good for this field
Smokinhotcheddar (7) Has raced well in similar fields. Has to be respected in this
Whooshka (6) Wide draw but top driver booked. Good chance with a good run in transit

Race 10

Megaband (3) Has looked good at trials. Should go close if he trots all the way. Needed
Emily Bay (6) Racing ok and reliable. Should give a good account in this. Winning claims
Johnny Who (4) At his best would be a threat. Mobile suits and a chance with no mistakes

by Harness Analyst