Harness Analyst – Auckland 6th September

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 5:08pm 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 6th September 2024

Best Bet:  R5  Music Mistress

Best Value:  R2  Semba

Race 1

Shez Bella (6) Very good last start and this field not much stronger. Can win again
Monarch Hill (4) Needs manners but quick finisher with the right trip. Can go close here.
Courmayeur (5) Aussie trotter who has been ok at the workouts. Top three chance

Race 2

Semba (6) Looked a bit unlucky last start. Could be over the odds and should give a sight
Wicked Wanda (11) Wider draw but good enough to make her own luck. Top three chance
McKendrick (5) Has been unlucky but better draw here. Likely improver who can win

Race 3

Bolt For The Hill (9) Good sectionals last start. Wide draw but should run a place
Bounce N Beyond (6) Coming in fresh and does have speed. Manners the key in this
Mazeppa (8) Not great course stats but getting fitter. Place chance with luck in running

Race 4

Jeremiah (11) Tough win last start. Tricky draw but a very good horse. Top selection
Always B Elite (5) Good form and has gate speed. Draw suits and likely leader here
Hawkeye Pierce (7) Tricky draw but not the worst with a cart into the race. Include

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Race 5

Music Mistress (7) Wide draw but speed to burn. Should run top three in this field
Always B Misty (5) Toughest test to date but running good times. Can win with manners
Won And Only (2) Much better draw to contend with. Normally reliable and has claims

Race 6

Bar Louie (5) Stable respect and has a big reputation. Keeps stepping up. Needed
The Jolly Roger (1) Running on last start. Needs the right trip but drawn to be a threat
Confederate (9) Fence draw for this. Will need gaps but will be finishing on late here.

Race 7

Bangkok Betty (8) Has been galloping late. Well suited here and can surprise at odds
Brienne (9) Battled on well for the win last start. Good beginner with top three chances
Asteria Lavra (1) Stand may not suit but looks to have come back more reliable. Win chance

Race 8

Elizabeth Hill (5) Freshened and weaker field here. Winning claims with a good beginning
Paradise Ali (2) Gets a draw advantage on favourites. Good chance with manners
Miss Bebe (4) Better than form suggests. Can sneak a place at odds with no mistakes

by Harness Analyst