Harness Analyst – Banks Peninsula 22nd September

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Harness racing hits Banks Peninsula again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 11:37pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Banks Peninsula selections 22nd September 2024

Best Bet:  R2  Melton Magnate

Best Value:  R12  Radioactive Jaffa

Race 1

Schoemaker (7) Great form and proven on grass. Good top three chance with a good trip
Wypout (14) Stable respect here and ok last start. Expect some improvement for this. Needed
Diamond Harbour (13) Running on last start. Could surprise with a good run in transit

 

Race 2

Melton Magnate (6) Big finish at Methven. Weaker field and winning claims in this field
Verducci (9) Has the speed to be one of the better chances in this. Will be flying late. Include
Greets (4) Best draw for some time and one for longer odd in this. Top three chance here 

 

Race 3

Look To Da Stars (6) Stable and driver respect and in form. Winning claims back in this grade
Torvi (5) Good run last start and will benefit from that. Needs manners but top three chance
Monsignor (2) Tidy draw and has ability. Could be over the odds and might sneak a place

 

Race 4

Franco Elvis (1) Tidy fourth at Methven and only needs a repeat to go close in this. Needed
Spectator (15) Has stand start manners and grass suits. One for longer odds with a good trip
Revolution (8) Wider draw but good run in a stronger field last start. This is easier. Include

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Race 5

Take After Me (4) Does well on the track and should get a good run on the pegs. Top selection
Ginas Majesty (8) Has raced well against similar fields. Getting fitter and could surprise here
Boyz Invasion (12) Out of form but at his best would go close here. Due to fire up again any day

 

Race 6

Moet Shard (11) Last start was running on late. Should get a good run through early and can win
Major Happy (4) Grass stats not great but even field and place claims with a good run in transit
Almighty Clever (1) Drawn to get a soft pegs run. No grass stats but could surprise from the draw

 

Race 7

Brother Love (9) Conditions suit and a good chance if he gets his own way in front. Can win again
Te Rapa (12) Freshened and from an astute stable. Solid top three chance in this. Needed here
Sunny Louis (8) Good grass stats and back in form. Place chances with any luck in the running

 

Race 8

Ebury Street (3) Goes well on grass and drawn to pay a major part. Good last start and can win
Fourth Amendment (4) Decent motor and top driver booked. Chance here at longer odds
Amazing Tom (2) Massive run in this grade at Methven. Still green but has winning claims here

 

Race 9

Love N The Port (14) First run on grass but racing well. Strong field but a chance at longer odds
Kyvalley Hotspur (15) Big motor and top driver booked. First grass run but has to be respected
Maui (10) Loves the grass surface but first run on the track. Will be in it for a long way. Include

 

Race 10

Ruby’s A Delight (11) Very quick and drawn to be handy all the way. Chance with luck in transit
Dulcinea (5) Decent draw and faster than most in this field. One of the better chances in this
Kiwi Record (3) Good second last start and can do some work mid race. likely leader here. Include

 

Race 11

Prince Teka (8) Has won on the track and might be the race leader. Can go close here from the front
Mavis Jones (3) Good stats on grass and drawn for a cozy run near the lead. Needs luck but can win
Our Pegasus Pearl (6) Driver change for this and freshened up. One of the better chances at odds

 

Race 12

Radioactive Jaffa (4) Has been unlucky and best draw for some time. Opened over the odds. Needed
Georgie Zukov (7) Better than the form suggests. Has gate speed and could place from the front
Don Juan (5) Won well at Methven. Not the worst at longer odds with a similar run in transit.

 

by Harness Analyst