Harness Analyst – Banks Peninsula 29th December

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Harness racing hits Banks Peninsula again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 12:17pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Banks Peninsula selections 29th December 2022

Best Bet:  R2    Cougar Express

Best Value:  R11    Boyz Invasion

Race 1

Lucky Way (8) Normally ok from a stand and racing well on grass. Major player in this.
Dragons Sunrise (5) Generally thereabouts and getting fitter. Can be a threat with manners
A Late Late Pressy (7) Conditions suit and always a place chance in these maiden trots

Race 2

Cougar Express (4) Raced well against strong opposition last start. Top selection
The Highlander (1) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can run top three here
Bad Hombre (11) Ran home ok last start and drawn for a run through early. Include

Race 3

Lay On Macduff (4) Impressive run for second last start and grass suits. Needed
Ambleside Drive (6) Better last start but will need a good trip to show her best.
Beaudiene Quick Step (8) Conditions suit and he could surprise at odds with the right trip

Race 4

Rachmaninov (2) Will be better for the last start run and grass suits. Hard to beat in this
Jesper Fast (12) Consistent form and looks a great chance of running top three again here
Murano (11) Out of form but pops up occasionally. Has the speed to compete with these

Race 5

Blue Rock Dancer (3) Liked by the stable and will be improved. Good winning chance again
Piece Of Gold (7) Good beginner who might be the early leader. One for longer odds
Motor Mouth (13) Tough old grinder who loves the grass. Needs luck but can go close.

Race 6

Galleons Ambassador (5) Underrated trotter who will get her chance here. Include
Buffy Northstains (15) Good on grass but out of form. Chance at longer odds
Roydon Muscle (6) Racing well in stronger fields. Could surprise in this with luck

Race 7

Mataderos (9) Big drop back in class for this. Track stats say he just wins
Matua Tana (8) Has run some good races against stronger fields. Winning claims
Zsa Zoe (5) She has been racing well and grass suits. Good place chance in this

Race 8

Sophia Bromac (5) Loves the grass surface and racing well. Should be a major player in this
Hey Tonight (10) Gets a nice fence draw to work with and strong last start. Can win
Ruby’s A Delight (12) Has been disappointing but better placed here. Will be running on

Race 9

Buckskin (9) Goes well on the track and sure to running on late here. Needed
Sam’s Town (7) Tough stayer who should race handy. Can run top three with luck
Got You Covered (10) Grass stats good and he is a big chance if he gets the run to suit

Race 10

Betterthandiva (1) Plenty of ability and good draw here. Can run a big race fresh
Betterwithbling (2) Big swing in draws and grass stats ok. Should go close here
Sister’s Delight (10) Gets the draw to suit her style. Will be running on late in this

Race 11

Boyz Invasion (15) Plenty of ability but out of form. Can go close here with luck
Beyond The Horizon (7) Grass specialist who races well on the track. Good chance at longer odds.
Ali Lindenny (6) Normally a fast beginner and grass suits. Can run top three 

Race 12

Sonny Vista (2) Gear issue last start but looks the early leader. Could stick on for a place
Classey Robin (13) Grass specialist who races well on the track. Good chance at longer odds.
Best Trio (1) Has the draw to be a threat if the pace is on. Will be finishing late

by Harness Analyst