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 12:00pm 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 29th December 2023

Best Bet:  R9   Alta Meteor

Best Value:  R7    Grettymac

Race 1

Schoemaker (3) Off day last start but better than that. Improving trotter with winning claims
Tilthesunsets (8) Good beginner who looks the early leader here. One of the better chances
Kerrally (5) Hasn’t had all the luck but getting fitter. One for longer odds in this field. Include

Race 2

Millwood Goddess (2) Likely to head forward early. Top selection from the nice draw
Good Time Betty (8) Has good ability but drawn wide here. Can run top three in this
Dulcinea (3) Not much form but hasn’t had all favours. Should go a strong race in this

Race 3

Festus Haggen (10) Normally a good beginner. Grass suits amd can run top three in this
Lamarli (4) Always thereabouts from a stand and similar here. Will not be far away in this
Alta Showgirl (1) Strikes an inside draw so depends on manners. Looks a solid chance 

Race 4

Verducci (9) Worked too hard last start but has a big finish when saved for one run. Include
Reiver (6) Has not had all the luck but has the motor to win with a soft run in transit. Needed
Gatecrasher (7) Freshened for this. Wide draw but can improve quickly. Top three chance

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Race 5

Cosmic Angel (4) On his recent form looks a solid winning chance. Conditions suit here
Lil Miss Muscles (2) Racing well in similar fields. Has to be respected in this field from the draw
A Late Late Pressy (6) Good third last start and coming back into form. Could surprise here
 

Race 6

Times Are A Changin (14) Very easy win last start. Looks one of the better chances in this field
Audacity (17) Up in grade but has plenty of speed. Has to be included here on finishing ability
Mandalay Bay (6) Has been disappointing but looks well placed in this field. Winning claims 

Race 7

Grettymac (11) Good finish last start and looks a major player in this. Top selection
Clyde (3) Tidy third last start and should improve. One of the best chances in this
Westar Milly (7) Due to strike form again. Can run top three here with manners

Race 8

Hey Tonight (4) Draw gives her options and looks very hard to beat here. Top selection
Big Mama Morris (5) Gate speed to lead and winning claims here with a soft run in transit
Barnstormer (10) Freshened with a nice fence draw. Chance if he gets a run in the straight

Race 9

Alta Meteor (12) On his recent form looks a solid winning chance. Good winning claims
Still Rockin (5) Racing well and is tough. Could surprise in this field from the draw
Lester (10) Going well in similar fields and track stats good. Will not be far away
 

Race 10

Hayley’s Meddle (5) Very good course statst. Looks one of the better chances in this field
Acento (3) Needs to go forward early to have the best chance. Has to be included here
Wolf Of Wall Street (10) Could get a soft run on the fence and a big chance with any gaps

Race 11

Zsa Zoe (8) Good grass stats and looks a major player in this. Top selection here
Test The Boundaries (9) Out of form but good enough to get into the finish with luck.
Sunny Louis (10) Consistent form. Can run top three again with a similar effort to previous

Race 12

Toby Tom B (7) Wide draw a worry but looks very hard to beat here. Top selection
Commander Ben (4) Racing well and drawn to get a run handy to the speed. Good chance
To Ri Ruby (10) Good win on debut. Chance with a soft run and any gaps. Include in this

by Harness Analyst