Harness analyst – Auckland 31st December

Welcome to todays segment from our harness racing analyst who provides you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Premier harness racing hits Alexandra Park today with a ten race program starting at 3:53pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a great day of racing.

Auckland selections 31st December 2020

Best Bet:  R3 Beyond Words

Best Value:  R9 Ashley Locaz

Race 1

Natty Pagger very consistent and seems reliable at the start. Hard to beat in this field…… The Big Bird nice draw and coming in fresh. Huge ability when caught in the right mood and top selection here.… Monkey Selfie her best form would take her close here but a bit of a risk at the start. Can win if back to her best…… Mountain Mass has been thereabouts the last couple and getting fitter. Has a bit of a reputation and has to be included.

Selections:  The Big Bird (4),   Natty Pagger (8),   Mountain Mass (3)   Monkey Selfie (5)

Race 2

Raven Banner running good races but this field is tougher. Might go forward early and has winning claims.……. Riveered has the ability and trainer driver combo go well on premier nights. Will go forward early and hard to beat…… Double Up ok last start and will be improved. Likes to race handy and should get a cosy run on the fence from the draw. One for longer odds…… Shezadeal  ran a quick time to win last start and draw is ok for a run through early. Can repeat at nice odds

Selections:  Riveered (6),  Raven Banner (5),   Shezadeal  (10),   Double Up (9)

Race 3

Beyond Words she looks better than these and should be winning this race with draw the only concern….. Dina Brown good third last start and one of the leading chances behind the favourite….. Down The Hatch has promised plenty and has gone some good races in several of his  starts. Can run top three here from the draw….. Mimi E Coco has been disappointing but getting fitter with a nice draw. One for longer odds

Selections:   Beyond Words (7),   Dina Brown (6),   Down The Hatch (1)    Mimi E Coco (2)

Race 4

Rain Mist And Muscle quick beginner who will take some catching if she can land the front. Good odds available….. Kimkar Dash racing into form and should get a run through early. Great winning chance in this field….. Kings Landing running ok races and weaker field here. One for longer odds but tricky handicap….. One Majic Kenny in good form but handicap a concern. Can win but will need luck

Selections:   Kimkar Dash (6),   Kings Landing (7),   Rain Mist And Muscle (3)   One Majic Kenny (8)

Race 5

Bettor Twist big run to win last start with a punctured tyre and fitter now. Looks the winner again here….. La Rosa in good form and ran the favourite close last time they met. Winning claims….. Darling Me can not fault the formline and sure to fighting out the finish again here. Needed..….. Enjoy Me should get a good run from the draw and not far behind these good ones. Place chances look best

Selections:   Bettor Twist (4),   La Rosa (3),   Darling Me (5)   Enjoy Me (1)

Race 6

Kango  conditions suit and back to the mobile will help. Good winning claims from the nice draw.…. Taipo  best draw and but plenty of ability. One for the leading chances and will give a good sight here…… Christianshavtime racing in good form and drops in grade here. Will be running on and can win ..… Callie's Delight tricky draw but a leading player if she could get around to the front early. Place chances look best

Selections:  Kango  (4),   Taipo  (2),   Christianshavtime (5),   Callie's Delight (6)

Race 7

American Dealer building into some good form but tricky draw. Should be close to the placings but will need luck…. Shan Noble ok last start but tricky draw. Would be no surprise to see him in the money here if he can clear traffic ….. Pace N Pride good draw and he will be the early leader. Can go close here at nice odds…. Luke John getting better with racing and form is good. Has to be included from the draw

Selections:   American Dealer (8),  Pace N Pride (2),   Shan Noble (9),  Luke John (5)

Race 8

Bolt For Brilliance ok last start and will be fitter. Loves the track and will be hard to beat….. Sundees Son  good last start in a hot field and better drawn here. One of the leading chances and should run top three….. Majestic Man tricky draw but very fast off the gate and will lead. Could be hard to catch with no attackers….. Kay Cee getting better with racing but looks to be running for place money only here

Selections:   Bolt For Brilliance (4),   Majestic Man (6),   Sundees Son  (2)  Kay Cee (1)

Race 9

Spankem racing well and getting fitter. Distance suits and will be hard to beat from the good draw….. Amazing Dream racing well and good stayer who should appreciate the longer trip. Can run top three….. Copy That distance a concern and has been disappointing. Could make it interesting if he found the front early ….. Ashley Locaz good run last start for third and distance no issue. One for longer odds

Selections:  Spankem (4),   Ashley Locaz (9),   Amazing Dream (3)    Copy That (2)

Race 10

Sing To Me quick beginner who will take some catching if she can land the front. Good odds available….. Bettor Listen good form and should get a run forward early. Great winning chance in this field….. Cowboys N Bandits tricky draw but small field will help. One of the leading chances here….. Santa Maria in good form but looks like a place chance might be best here

Selections:   Cowboys N Bandits (7),   Bettor Listen (6),   Sing To Me (1)   Santa Maria (3)

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