Harness Analyst – Auckland 8th 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 eight races on the card. The racing starts at 6:11pm 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 8th December 2023

Best Bet:  R2   Slots

Best Value:  R4   Bangkok Betty

Race 1

The River Boy (2) Northern debut but has to be respected on Southern form. Can run top three
Kimkar Dash (3) Tidy win last start and good chance to go back to back with the right trip.
Luby Lill (4) In good form and should measure up to this field. Can improve on recent placings

Race 2

Slots (1) Two recent workout wins looked impressive. Should go close to winning with luck
Major Jay (11) Mobile and sprint trip suit. Likely to press on early and can get some money
Roman Rock (2) Good workout placing behind the stablemate. Could surprise first up here

Race 3

McKendrick (7) Wide draw but good enough to overcome it if put into the race early. Include
Clouding Over (9) Racing well without a lot of luck. Place hope at longer odds in this field.
Sunshine Shelby (12) Ok form and ran home well here last start. Not the worst and can place

Race 4

Bangkok Betty (6) Normally a good beginner and conditions suit here. Top three chance
Romeo Foxtrot (3) Galloped at Cambridge but can get some money in this with manners
Five O’Clock Gerry (2) Stuck on ok last start. Should race handy and can go close in this

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Race 5

Lady Of The Light (6) Likely to head forward early here and can give them something to chase
Lifes A Beach (2) Has won this race previously and going well enough to threaten again here.
Aardie’s Express (4) Wide draw but has been racing top fields. Will need luck but has claims

Race 6

Bach (5) Out of form but races well here and in a weaker field today so has to be respected.
Jethro Bodine (3) Hardly ever out of the placings. One of the better chances on previous form
Hooray Henry (2) Out of form and wide draw but will be running on late. Chance at longer odds

Race 7

Conrad H (6) Better than the form suggests. Looks a major player in this field with no mistakes
Eye Love You (1) Running on last start and speedy enough to go close if she can get handy. Include
Majestic Bundy (9) Out of form but showed more pep last start. Could surprise with manners

Race 8

Throwyaarmsaroundme (7) Drawn to go forward early and good chance of going back to back wins
In Excess (12) Goes well on the track but tricky draw for this. Can run top three with a cart into it
Mahia Dreamin (11) Unlucky last start with no room. Will be running on at the finish. Winning claims

by Harness Analyst