Harness Analyst – Auckland 3rd 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 ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:49pm 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 3rd May 2024

Best Bet:  R1  Magic Dash

Best Value:  R9   Potter

Race 1

Magic Dash (3) Easy win last start and will be improved here. Top selection in this field
Con Grazia Love (8) Racing well and has the speed to finish over the top of them. Needed
Kimkar Dash (1) Hasn’t had a lot of luck but should get a soft run from the draw. Win chance 

Race 2

Gladys Greenland (1) Racing well and drawn to go close in this. Good chance of winning
Bobby Boy (2) Conditions suit and going for three in a row. One of the better chances
Clouding Over (3) Running on late last start but always gets back with trainer driving. Roughy

Race 3

Higher Power (3) Top win last start and repeat tactics likely. Will take some running down
Kenny Hill (5) Got closest last start. Speedy trotter and has to be included here. Needed.
Meant To Be (8) Manners will be the key. Has the ability and top three chance in this

Race 4

All You Need Is Me (1) Drawn to be handy early. Will probably lead here and top selection
Duchess Megxit (8) Ok last start. Wide draw hurts but will be running on. Winning claims
Ultimate Racy Girl (5) Stable respect here. Normally finishes well and place chance again

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Race 5

Empire City (8) Good third last start. Not sure the track suits but good winning chance here.
Princess Sadie (4) Likes the track and only needs a safe beginning to be a threat in this
High Step (7) Stable grow a leg on premier nights and improver here. Leave out at your peril

Race 6

Merlin (3) Draw advantage from his main rivals. Good enough to lead all the way
Don’t Stop Dreaming (10) Still running top races and draw not too bad for this. Needed.
Better Eclipse (6) Ok last start and drawn to head forward  early. Can place with luck

Race 7

Demon Blue (5) Has the motor and improving all the time.Top selection in this field
Cyclone Jordy (4) Running on last start and better in front. Gets a draw to use early
Lincoln Lou (2) Tidy draw and a soft run is likely. Honest and can sneak into the placings

Race 8

Just Believe (4) Good win last start. Champion trotter who should lead all the way here
Oscar Bonavena (1) Drawn ok and should begin quickly. Dangerous with a soft trail
Muscle Mountain (5) Not quite at his best last couple but good enough with the right trip

Race 9

Potter (5) Hasn’t had all the luck but can fly the gate. Might lead early and can upset
Leo Lincoln (2) Solid placing last start.. Has a big finish if saved for one run. Needed
Skipper (8) Drawn badly but stable respect and in form Strong field but can win with luck

Race 10

Wild Bull (1) Big reputation and trainer change. Will race handy here and can win with luck
Dontletfearstopya (6) First starter from a stable that gets results early. Winning claims
Taketheplunge (7) Tricky draw but nice second on debut. Good place hope in this. Include

by Harness Analyst