Harness Analyst – Auckland 31st December

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 3:37pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Auckland selections 31st December 2022

Best Bet:  R2  Sooner The Bettor

Best Value:  R3  Dream Of You

Race 1

The Lawman (6) Change of stable and should be a big improver. Hard to beat in this.
Conrad H (4) Generally thereabouts and has winning claims in what is an even field
Bertha’s Pride (2) From a good trotting family. Could surprise with no mistakes

Race 2

Sooner The Bettor (9) Good against strong opposition last campaign. Looks the winner
Bettor Heist (11) Ok the last couple and can get into the top three with luck in running
Samira (1) Has not been getting a lot of luck. Place chance from the draw in this

Race 3

Dream Of You (9) Big motor but has been making mistakes. Driver change might help
Emma Frost (4) Good stepper who should race handy. Winning claims in this field
Faith In Manchester (3) Conditions suit and she can go close with the right trip

Race 4

Charlie Brown (4) Will be better for the last start second and the one to beat in this
Frankie Major (5) Disappointing last start but better than that. Give another chance
Neptune (6) Racing well but this is harder. Will be running on and has claims

Race 5

Miki Montana (7) Good win last start but tricky draw. Winning chance with a good trip
Artisan (6) Getting back to full fitness and suited here. Can run top three with luck
Midfrew Lucre (8) Has the form on the board but wide draw. Will need a good trip

Race 6

Kimkar Dash (5) Underrated trotter who will get his chance here. Upset claims
Aldebaran Flame (6) Has speed but lacking manners. Winning claims with no mistakes
Mums Jewel (3) Likely to get a good run handy. Top three player in this field

Race 7

Chimichurri (2) Better draw here and he looks the leader in the race. Hard to beat here
Jack The Builder (9) Has run some good races against similar fields. Winning claims
Melanion (3) Running on without much luck last start. Place claims in this field

Race 8

Blameitonthenight (1) Coming in fresh but drawn well and has ability. Needed
Themighty Miki (7) Gets a tricky draw to work with but unlucky last start. include
First Rose (8) Wide draw hurts but races well on the track. Will be running on

Race 9

Aardiebythehill (8) In great form and good enough to outmuscle this field. Top selection
Love N The Port (4) Should race handy to the speed. One of the better chances in this
Springbank Mason (5) Has been racing well since coming north. Could surprise here

Race 10

Copy That (4) Small field will aid his chances. Can outsprint them again here in this
Alta Wiseguy (3) Out of form but good beginner and underrated. Can push the favourite
Hot And Treacherous (2) Racing ok but place chances look best for him here. 

by Harness Analyst