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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 Banks Peninsula again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 11:50am 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 17th March 2024
Best Bet: R6 Divine Angel
Best Value: R12 Peraki Seelster
Race 1
Judy J (11) Good runs in stronger fields in previous starts. Should be hard to beat here. Needed
Signal Hill (1) Going well on grass and manners the only concern. Can run top three at longer odds
Bounce N Beyond (7) Start will be crucial but no doubting the ability. If he steps he goes close
Race 2
Ester Lucy (9) Has looked ok at trials and had excuses last start. Could surprise at longer odds
My Skatjie (8) Freshened for this. Has the ability to run top three with a good run in transit
Shine All Over Me (1) Drawn to race handy and trainer respect on the track. Has to be included
Race 3
Salute (10) Has trial form. Can run top three here with a good run in transit. Top selection in this
Pacific Thunder (6) Grass track form is ok and conditions suit. Can place with a good run in transit
Spectator (4) Has been stepping quickly which will take her a long way here. One of the main hopes
Race 4
Tanganyika (6) Getting better with more racing and due to get another win. Well placed in this
Better Reaction (7) Good third last start and goes better on grass. One of the better chances
Hes Fast And Furious (10) Driver respect but will need luck in transit. Grass suits and rough chance
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Race 5
Natives Inferno (3) Drawn well and has won previously on the track. Look for an improved showing
Sods Law (8) Has been racing in superb form and track will suit. Chance to go three in a row
The Royal Gamble (10) Might try for the front early. Chance if he lands lead or trail in this field
Race 6
Divine Angel (6) Normally a quick beginner but has not had a lot of luck. Driver change for this
Ruby’s A Delight (3) Conditions suit. Harder here but can run top three at longer odds with luck
Apatchofgold (1) Track should suit and not the worst in this at longer odds. Drawn to play a part
Race 7
Razors Edge (2) Nice draw and and in good form. Good enough to win with the right trip. Needed
Mandalay Bay (14) Has been freshened for this and track will suit. Will run home quickly here
Foveaux Gambler (3) Stable does well on the track. Could surprise with a good run in transit
Race 8
Buckskin (9) Grass is his happy place and a big chance with a cart into the race. Winning claims
Kiss The Girls (7) Good track stats for this. Draw makes it tough but can run home quickly. Include
The Coalman (4) At his best would go close to placing here. Quick beginner with top three claims
Race 9
Hope For Love (3) Racing well and should race handy to the speed. Good winning chance in this
Radioactive Jaffa (10) Goes well on the track and fence draw will suit. Will be running on here
Timbimboo (1) Draw helps and should get a soft run on the pegs. Top three chance with luck
Race 10
Lady Boutique (3) Conditions suit and should give a good account from the front row draw
Country Gold (9) Racing well and has been unlucky on occasions. Chance with a good trip
Gatecrasher (1) Getting better with racing and if the pace is on is definitely a place chance here
Race 11
Musclynn (11) Track will suit and normally steps ok. Can go close here with a good run in transit
Buffy Northstains (9) Getting better with racing and conditions suit. Chance with a quick start
Holly Highlander (8) Will race handy to the pace and top driver booked. Winning claims here
Race 12
Peraki Seelster (8) Conditions suit and at his best would be a big chance. One for longer odds
Lilac Luxury (14) Better than the form suggests. Will need luck from the unruly but has claims
The Real McCoy (1) Change of trainer for this. Well drawn and has to be respected. Include
