Harness Analyst – Banks Peninsula 21st April

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 12 races on the card . The racing starts at 11:15am 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 21st April 2025

Best Bet:  R4  Carbon

Best Value:  R11  Sunny Louis

Race 1

Madam Patsy (5) Disappointing last start but well placed in this. Should run top three
B K Mumma Jamie (9) Wet track might help and not the worst in this field. Include
Princess Bella (4) Has ability and looks stronger this time in. Needs manners but has claims

Race 2

Tremendous Sensation (1) Good second at Methven and will be fitter. Has to be included
Mouton Cadet (10) Likes the pace on and will be running home late. One for longer odds
Bad Habits (3) Improver from his last start and better draw. Top three chance in this

Race 3

Amendment (8) Judging by his latest trial win he looks the one in this. Good run expected
Just Easy (7) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Include
What The Dragon (10) Good effort last start but draw hurts. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Carbon (5) Opened over the odds and is quite speedy. Good chance from the draw. Include
She’s A Major Act (7) Has gate speed but never placed on the track. Give another chance
Gimmesomelovin (2) Solid form and an improver with a place chance from the good draw

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Race 5

Carlin (1) Better than the form suggests and only needs manners to be a top three chance
Whatz My Choice (12) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance
Melton Mogul (5) Will be fitter after last start third. Prefer on grass but has to be included

Race 6

Musclynn (2) Good against this class in the past and normally around the top four. Needed
Cappaha (11) Has trialled ok and normally steps away. Top three claims at longer odds
Racey Krusa (1) Due to show form and drawn well here. Driver change for this. In the mix

Race 7

Royal Del (6) Galloped on Saturday but better than that. Will need manners but can place
Paige (10) Tricky draw but will go close to placing with her speed and a good run in transit
Zsazsa Binx (4) Might get a good run near the speed. Top three chance at longer odds here

Race 8

Not Over (5) Fast beginner who has winning claims if he can find the front. Good chance
Fast Ace (11) Decent motor and a drawn to get a run through early. Needs the right trip
Logan Rock (6) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope with luck

Race 9

Jukebox Gypsy (7) Wide draw but likely to head forward early. Big chance if she leads here
Hes Santas Excuse (3) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Lead or trail suits. Include
Arizonawildcat (2) Disappointing last start. Well drawn and place hope again in this field

Race 10

The Coalman (9) Has raced better fields. Drawn wide but looks a good bet with his manners
Major Hipster (7) Wide draw but definitely has the ability. Has to be respected on latest win
Pure Courage (6) Good finish last start after galloping early. Could surprise with manners

Race 11

Sunny Louis (8) Has won a few times on the track and opened too long. Can go close here
Swift Dream (10) Big finish to win last start. Will need to step but will be running on late
Aveross Majesty (2) Likely to race close to the front here. Speedy at his best and needed

Race 12

Times Are A Changin (5) Has been unlucky and best draw for some time. Can run top three
Santanna Mach (4) Better than the form suggests. Conditions suit and has to be respected
Wind In The Wire (3) Running on last start and better draw. Not the worst at longer odds

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst