New Zealand Analyst – Banks Peninsula 22nd April 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 Motukarara again today with 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:15pm 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 April 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R3 Carlin
Best Value: R4 Classie Linc

Race 1

There He Goes (5) Did all but win last start and looks the runner to beat
Scotlynn Fortress (7) Draw tricky but previous efforts good enough to threaten here
Easy Art (6) Tried hard from the trail last time and might head forward again

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Race 2

Which Way (3) Strong recent efforts and gets a golden chance in this line up
Bullet (7) Capable type who only needs manners to feature strongly here. Top three
B K Mumma Jamie (6) Consistent mare with course placings and genuine claims again

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Race 3

Carlin (3) Nailed late last start and this race looks within reach. Might lead here
Art Jordan (1) Game recent efforts and drawn to get every opportunity. Grass suits
Hope For Love (6) Strong trail run last time and offers value in multiples. Needed

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Race 4

Classie Linc (3) Luckless recently and likely to attract support again here. Hard to beat in this
Don Juan (5) Tidy Addington run and dangerous with the right sit throughout. Has gate speed
Taumutu Lad (6) Closed strongly last start and obvious chance with luck. Tricky draw hurts

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Race 5

Go Home Denise (9) Back to best last start and looks hard to contain with the right trip
Diamond Harbour (11) Good late ground recently and needed on all tickets here. Include
Della’s Fella (3) Grass winner who can improve sharply if stepping cleanly. Trialed ok

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Race 6

The Highlander (9) Fought well last time and can improve with better luck in transit
Motor Mouth (6) Solid prior course form and worth another chance here at longer odds
Always Bee Gee (11) Tenacious latest effort and one of the better hopes if he gets handy

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Race 7

Red Wine Kisses (9) Stout Addington run and can feature despite awkward draw. Include
Magical Max (8) Tough effort last start after working and clearly can win. Will go forward
Monkee Major (10) Back on grass today and capable of bouncing back sharply. Needed

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Race 8

Aveross Majesty (2) Solid enough recently and can run into the top three. Wet track suits
Prince Teka (5) Reliable performer over this trip and must be respected. Leader who can stick on
Musclynn (10) Grass form stacks up well and adds value to exotics. Look for an improved run

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Race 9

Brookies Player (4) Consistent recent form and sure to carry support again. Grass no issue
Foliejon Star (7) Placed in over half his starts and must include with his good grass from
Hi Hopes (10) Sharp Methven winner and very well placed despite second row. Rain helps

 

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by Harness Analyst