Harness Analyst – Banks Peninsula 25th September

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Harness racing hits Banks Peninsula again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 12:20pm 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 25th September 2022

Best Bet:  R8    Mataderos

Best Value:  R6    Times Are A Changin

Race 1

Gazza Beatt (4) Ran home well but broke at the 100m on debut. Can get money with no errors
A Late Late Pressy (3) Seemes reliable from a stand and battled on ok last start. Winning claims
Magnitude (2) Finished on last start. Needs to step but no the worst in this field

Race 2

Bobby Waterhouse (3) Raced well against strong opposition last start. Hard to beat again
Michael Caine (2) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can run top three here
Killarney Dance (4) Has placed on grass and ran a good fourth on grass two starts ago. Place hope

Race 3

Tact Teel (1) Impressive run for third last start after working hard mid race. Hard to beat
Rapid Response (2) Good stepper who should race handy. Winning claims in this field
Rocketman (13) Conditions suit and he could be over the odds. Can surprise with the right trip

Race 4

Sods Law (6) Coming in fresh but races well here. Capable of beating this field on his day
Aiguille (3) Good draw and placed on grass. Driver in red hot form and could surprise in this
Jerry Garcia (10) Tricky draw but racing well. Tough stayer who races best in front

Race 5

Olive Cook (7) Easy win last start on grass One of the better chances if she can step early.
Razors Edge (6) Depends on fitness but he will love the conditions of this race. Can surprise
Shards Fury (9) Has been disappointing but grass suits and he can run a race at big odds 

Race 6

Times Are A Changin (1) Underrated pacer who will get a soft run on the pegs. Hard to beat here
It’s A Shawthing (3) Good beginner who might be the early leader. Can spice up the exotics
Songbird (10) Likely to get a good run on the fence. Grass suits and she can go close to placing

Race 7

Star Magic (4) Decent draw and getting better with racing. One of the major players in this field
Motor Mouth (13) Has run some good races against stronger fields on grass. Winning claims
Not Over (3) Has a bit of gate speed and top driver booked. Can go close to top three here

Race 8

Mataderos (10) Big effort to win this race last year and in top form. Looks the winner with no errors
Chief Of Staff (9) Placed in this race last year. Could surprise with the right run in transit
Oscar Bonavena (11) Racing ok but tricky handicap. Can run a cheeky race against this field

Race 9

Trinity Star (12) Ran a good fourth two starts ago and should get a run through. Include
Tiger Taylor (7) Gets a better draw to work with and placed on grass. Strong field but winning claims
Superstar Legend (8) Fast beginner off the gate if they want to use it. Could surprise in this field

Race 10

Galleons Ambassador (2) Plenty of ability and manners the only concern. Can go close with no errors
El Conqueror (6) Needs to step but top driver booked. Has won on grass. One of the better chances
Paige (13) Did everything right last start and got the win. Can run a decent race with no errors early

Race 11

No Matter Wat (2) Plenty of ability but making mistakes early. Can go close here with manners
Sophia Bromac (4) Grass specialist who races well on the track. Good chance at longer odds.
Moonlite Dream (5) Has been freshened. Raced well last campaign. Not the worst in this

Results for last Sundays’s Harness Analyst at Oamaru

Winners 

Denver $1.80 $1.20 (Opened $2.30 on fixed odds)
Cyrus  $1.20 $1.10 (Opened $1.30 fixed odds)
Queen Of Diamonds $1.90  $1.20 (Opened $2.30 fixed odds)
Watermelon Sugar $4.90 $1.50 (Opened $5.40 on Fixed odds)
I Dream Of Jeannie $5.40 $2.10 (Opened $14.00 on fixed odds)
Akuta $2.20  $1.20 (Opened $2.40 on fixed odds)
Cody Banner $8.40 2.50 (Opened $11.00 on fixed odds)

Quinellas 

Denver & Izia $2.00
Queen Of Diamonds & Obsession $2.00
Watermelon Sugar & Rakamurph $12.00
Akuta & Alta Wiseguy $2.50
Cody Banner & Harold Smith  $10.10

Quaddie $635.40

Watermelon Sugar (3rd Pick)
I Dream Of Jeannie (3rd Pick)
Akuta (1st Pick)
Cody Banner (2nd Pick)

by Harnesslink Media