Harness Analyst – Auckland 18th September free tips

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 seven races on the card. The racing starts at 5:06pm 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 September 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R6  Daisy Bay

Best Value: R5   Meant To Be

Race 1

Queen Lizzy (2)

Good third here last week and gets an even better draw tonight. Looks a strong winning chance.

Colonel Lincoln (6)

Has produced two solid fourths recently and likes this track. Worth including in the multiples.

Sammy Lincoln (5)

Got the job done nicely here last week after three straight seconds. Racing too well to leave out.

 

Race 2

Son Of The Cleaner (5)

Made a mistake last time after winning well the start before. Capable of bouncing straight back with manners.

Conrad H (3)

Very good third when resuming and should improve from the outing. Looks a genuine winning chance.

Save A Prayer (4)

Returns after a break and has won fresh before. Recent workout win suggests she is ready to go.

 

Race 3

Dino (1)

Has started his career in excellent fashion and gets the perfect draw. Looks capable of returning to winning form.

Coal Fire (6)

Did plenty of work when resuming and should be much better for it. Classy colt who has to be respected.

Lucky Luka (8)

Three straight wins and clearly knows how to get the job done. Wide draw is the challenge but he’s a major threat.

 

Race 4

Nazare (2)

Excellent second here last time and gets another favourable draw. Looks one of the hardest to beat.

Secret Beach (8)

Just missed making it four straight last start. Wide draw makes things tougher but she’s racing superbly.

Cyclone Rebel (5)

Returns from a break with a good fresh record. Has plenty of ability and looks a strong each-way chance.

 

Race 5

Meant To Be (9)

Quality trotter returning after a good workout performance. Twenty metres won’t make it easy but he’s the class runner.

Higher Power (5)

Returns after competing at Group level last campaign. Has gone well fresh before and deserves plenty of respect.

Faith In Manchester (2)

Very good second here last time and looks close to another win. Ten metres gives her a genuine chance.

 

Race 6

Daisy Bay (3)

Returned to winning form here last start and gets the same draw. Looks capable of making the step up to Group 1 company.

Belle Biddy (6)

Excellent second behind Daisy Bay last time and gets her chance for revenge. Strong winning hope.

Lady Di (11)

Has raced well in both starts this campaign and finished strongly last time. Tough draw but can still feature.

 

Race 7

Merlin (6)

Outstanding pacer returning with an excellent fresh record. Twenty metres is the obstacle but he looks very hard to beat.

Rubira (4)

Impressive winner when resuming and has built an excellent career record. Starts 10 metres ahead of Merlin and looks a big danger.

Jeremiah (5)

Back to winning form with a strong performance here last start. Racing fit and should be right in the fight again.

 

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by Harness Analyst