Harness analyst – Banks Peninsula 5th April

Welcome to todays segment from our harness racing analyst who provides you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Motukarara today with an eleven race program starting at 11:52am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Motukarara selections 5th April 2021

Best Bet:  R3 Charlie’s Ace

Best Value:  R6 Bright Glow

Race 1

Classic Call has promised a bit but never delivered. Trialling ok and drawn well. Needed… Kenny Keko tidy runs on the coast and top driver booked.  Should be hard to beat in this…… Jesper Fast has been disappointing but allow another chance here. One for longer odds.…..Toobusy Being Famous ok run fresh up and should be improved. Big chance if he steps and lands handy to the speed

Selections:  Kenny Keko (12),   Classic Call (4),   Toobusy Being Famous (14)   Jesper Fast (7)

Race 2

Daggy Lamb has a tricky draw but has raced well here in the past. Hard to beat here if he can find the front early..……. King Arthur running good races and should get a run through from the draw. Liked at longer odds ……Cristiano Buccini never gets much luck in his races but top driver booked. A good winning chance with a soft run in transit…… Adhara racing better than the form suggests but tricky draw. Place chances look best

Race 3

Charlie’s Ace racing well and should be hard to beat with no mistakes. Top selection in this race….. Mark Dunnett putting together a good run of form and drawn best here. Include again….. Kennedy good beginner who has been freshened. Can run top three at nice odds….. Unchanged Memory racing ok and good fifth last start. Not the worst at nice odds

Selections:   Charlie’s Ace (3),   Mark Dunnett (1),   Kennedy (4)   Unchanged Memory (12)

Race 4

Big Mama Morris trialling well and runs on grass have been ok. Good winning chance in this field….. Tiger Taylor has a reputation and trialled well at Methven. Liked even from the wide draw….. The Morning Star not a great draw but she has speed and well bred for grass. Could upset with a good run in transit.….. Roll With Eunice freshened and well suited to this race. One of the better chances in the field

Selections:   Tiger Taylor (8),   Roll With Eunice (13),   The Morning Star (14)   Big Mama Morris (4)

Race 5

Sweet Heaven good draw and looks the likely leader. Should go close with no mistakes in the running…… Royal Ruby running on well here last start in a similar field and definitely a threat again here….. Saint Waitaki nice second last start but tricky draw. Has to included on previous form. Needed..….. Piece Of Gold racing well from bad draws. Could surprise at nice odds with a good run in transit

Selections:   Royal Ruby (9),   Piece Of Gold (5),   Saint Waitaki (13)   Sweet Heaven (1)

Race 6

Bright Glow has been a bit unlucky in her races but well placed here. Nice top three player at good odds….. Franco Josiah stronger now and looks hard to beat in this. Should run in the placings with no mistakes….. Sunnivue Phileah likely to get a good run from the draw and grass suits. Include here….. That’s The Story could get a cosy run on the pegs from the draw and racing well. One of the better chances in the race.

Selections:   Bright Glow (3),   Franco Josiah (1),   That’s The Story (10),   Sunnivue Phileah (2)

Race 7

Mr Asia has been ok from bad draws and has the motor. Hard to beat at big odds if he can get handy and grass will suit….. Lincoln Skipper has been running on in his races and will probably get back early from the draw. Place chance with a cart into the race….. Boulton Home good finish on grass two starts ago and drawn well. Include here….. Sonic Reign good staying type who will appreciate the grass surface. Can run top three at nice odds

Selections:   Mr Asia (11),   Sonic Reign (12),   Boulton Home (4)  Lincoln Skipper (14)

Race 8

Conquer Me terrible draw but has gate speed. Can foot it with these at nice odds….. Reflectionsofmylife mobile will suit and she has been racing stronger fields. Good place chance at nice odds….. Rocknsnap horrible draw but has the motor. Will need luck but a place chance at lon ger odds….. Vincent Van Gone has been disappointing but getting fitter. Can go close if left alone in front

Selections:   Conquer Me (8),   Reflectionsofmylife (11),   Rocknsnap (15)  Vincent Van Gone (4)

Race 9

Archman racing well and grass suits. One of the better chances in the race from the front row draw….. Duffy Hollow racing well and a solid chance from the draw as he will probably lead mid race. Can run top three……. Senorita Margarita has speed and well suited here from the nice draw. Winning claims and should be close to the placings…. Razors Edge goes best on grass but terrible draw. Big place chance if he is handy turning for home at big odds

Selections:  Senorita Margarita (4),  Archman (6),   Duffy Hollow (3)    Razors Edge (9)

Race 10

Sally Lindenny racing well but manners still a question mark on this course. Serious player with no mistakes….. Take After Me drawn to lead early and top driver booked. Winning claims here……. This Time Gamble change of trainer and tote the guide here. Could turn around the form quite quickly…. Majestic Rollon needs the pace on and a good run in transit but is an upset hope in this field

Selections:  Sally Lindenny (7),  Majestic Rollon (4),   Take After Me (8)    This Time Gamble (9)

Race 11

Glen Elgin Tomson racing well and hardly ever out of the money. One of the better chances in the race at good odds….. Dennis Denuto draw will help and has been good on grass. Needed here at nice odds……. Perfect Cut racing ok and will press forward early. Could upset here at nice odds…. Hittheroadjack has won on the track in the past and has been unlucky. Good chance if he is handy turning for home

Selections:  Glen Elgin Tomson (2),  Perfect Cut (8),   Dennis Denuto (1)    Hittheroadjack (11)

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