Harness Analyst – Auckland 25th April

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 10 races on the card . The racing starts at 5:14pm 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 25th April 2025

Best Bet:  R3   Ripples

Best Value:  R2   Magic Dash

Race 1

Always B Elite (4) Has been disappointing but stable respect and can run top three with luck
Hooray Henry (2) Good draw will help and should begin quickly. Will race handy to the speed
Joes Rock (3) Getting better with racing and has a big finish when saved for one run. Win chance

Race 2

Magic Dash (11) Did too much work last start and will be improved. Top selection in an even field
Hillbilly Blues (8) Has a tricky draw to contend with but has ability. Will need the right trip. Include
Faith In Manchester (12) Improver from her last start and has good track stats. Top three chance here

Race 3

Ripples (3) Unbeaten Aussie visitor with a big reputation. Can make her NZ debut a winning one
The Queens Gambit (1) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Inlcude
Alectoc (6) Good effort last start and stable respect for this. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Allamericanplayer (2) Solid third last start and a winning chance again from the draw. Include
Fugitive (4) Has gate speed and has beaten most of these in the past. Should give a good account
Andretti(AUS) (6) Top driver booked and wide draw the only concern. Speedy and has winning claims

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Race 5

Beside Me (4) Beat this field easily last start. Looks a good stayer and should go close to winning again
Without You (9) Had a good run and fought well last start. Good each way chance and pegs run helps
Arafura (1) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip behind the favourite

Race 6

Meant To Be (14) Building a picket fence formline but tricky draw and large field. Hard to beat again
Higher Power (4) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. One of the better chances
Ya Rite Darl (3) Upset win last start and drawn well here. Driver change and can surprise again with luck

Race 7

Marketplace  (1) Gets a head start on the favourites. Should run first or second in this field from the draw
Got The Chocolates (3) Beat the favourite last start and should go close to winning again. Top three
Midnight Miki (10) In good form and has been freshened. Top three chance if he gets a cart into the race

Race 8

Oscar Bonavena (12) Fastest horse in the field and will be running on. Tricky draw but can win with manners
Queen Elida (9) Decent motor and a drawn well here. One of the better chances and looked unlucky last start
Mighty Logan (3) Big third last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here from the front

Race 9

Republican Party (1) Speedy and best draw for some time. Might try to hold the lead here and can go close
Don’t Stop Dreaming (10) Big motor and distance should suit. The faster the better and will be running on
We Walk By Faith (8) Huge win last start. Will continue to improve and with the right trip can win again

Race 10

Tytate (3) Drawn well and racing in great form. Looks a good bet in this field and can go close. Include
Tight Lines (9) Tricky draw but better than most in this field based on trial form. Has to be respected in this
Princess Gracy (1) Best draw for some time and can sprint well off cover. Top three claims from the ace

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst