Harness Analyst – Auckland 18th July

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 5:31pm 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 18^th July 2025

Best Bet:  R4   Pantani

Best Value:  R8 Waltzing With Miki

Race 1

Beachbreak (3) In good form. Should run top three if he can get to the front early
Tyson (6) Small field will help and hasn’t had a lot of luck. Stable respect. Needed
Princess Lisa (2) Getting better with racing and only needs luck in running. Inlcude

Race 2

Santapazienza (3) Has been running home well in recent racing. Driver change. Go again
Father Barry (10) Early manners still iffy but very speedy. Looks hard to beat again
Crackerjack (7) Racing in career-best form and another win beckons. Big chance again

Race 3

Roy Kent (4) Hard to knock on recent efforts; winning hope. Rarely runs a bad race
Turn O The Tide (3) Confidence is high after last start win. Can repeat the dose here
Final Change (6) Good effort last start and driver change. Might sneak into the top three

Race 4

Pantani (6) At his best would be too good for these. Races well fresh so needed is here
Bolt For The Hill (4) Getting better with racing and early manner will be key here. Include
Bravehearthighlander (7) Good second last start and conditions suit, Genuine contender

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Race 5

You Little Beauty (4) Won with authority last start. Top chance to go back to back
Semba (1) Freshened and well placed here. Good each way chance from the ace draw
Twista (6) Will be fitter after last start. Driver change and not the worst at longer odds

Race 6

Con Grazia Love (1) Good against a similar field last start. Hard to beat against these
Kiss And Run (7) Should get a soft run handy with her early manners. Winning claims
Sans Au Revoir (2) Confidence is high after last start win. Can repeat the dose here

Race 7

The Rascal (4) Keeps turning up with honest efforts. Shouldn’t be far away from a win
Bettor Be A Legend (5) Decent motor but wide draw. A must-include on current form
Captain Moonlight (6) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and go again

Race 8

Waltzing With Miki (6) Battled on last start but previous form good. Tricky draw here
Billy The Kid (2) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances
J T Boe (7) Fair run last start. Has a say if things go right and will have admirers

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst