Harness Analyst – Auckland 30th 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 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:46pm 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 30th May 2025

Best Bet:  R3   Tytate

Best Value:  R8   Aventador

Race 1

Greased Lightnin (5) Big win in a similar field last start. Can run top three with a good trip
Leo Lincoln (2) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Not the worst at longer odds
Seaclusion (4) Getting better with racing and has the gate speed to press forward. Win chance

Race 2

Johnny Trotter (1) Going well and only has to step cleanly to run in the money. Has to be included
Manchester’s Moment (2) On debut from a strike rate stable. Has trialed ok recently. Upset chance
Happy Hill (7) Improver from his last start and similar field here. Top three chance with no mistakes

Race 3

Tytate (6) Big effort last start and due to get a win after a run of seconds. Good run expected here
The Revenant (9) Ok last campaign and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Include
Franco Salah (1) Good run last start and same draw. Can sneak into the top three with a trail

Race 4

Iron Brigade (5) Solid fourth last start and has gate speed to lead here from the draw. Needed here
Courtney Rose (4) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account at longer odds
Billy The Kid (1) Drawn the ace and will get a soft trip. An improver with top three claims in this

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Race 5

Youneverknow (2) Getting better with racing and nice win last start. Hard to beat from the draw
Higher Power (1) Dominated from the front last start and drawn to do the same. Each way chance
Freya (7) Will be fitter after last start. Wide draw but should be running on with a good run in transit

Race 6

Double Parked (10) Going for three in a row. Up in grade but running the times needed to win this
Roy Kent (4) Should get a soft run handy. Can push the stablemate with a soft run in transit. Include
Carrera Hombre (1) Drawn well here and will hold a forward position. Driver change for this race

Race 7

Iron Love (8) Big finish to win last start and conditions suit. Will need manners but can go close
Halberg (6) Never far away from the placings and should go close to top three again here. Include
High Energy (7) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three hope with luck

Race 8

Aventador (4) Fitter now and this race suits. At his best would go close to winning this. Needed
Barbarossa (6) Decent motor and could push forward here. Upset claims at good odds if he leads
Dear God (2) Battled on last start. Will continue to improve and might be the early leader. Top three

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst