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Harness racing hits Ascot Park again today with an eight race program starting at 12:40pm and in this video we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
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Check below the video for our selections for all of the races today for Invercargill.
Invercargill Friday 12th August 2020
Race 1
The Artful Dodger one paced but has ability. Needs to bring his manners and hope for a hot pace and he will be right in it…… Robo Trouble has been running on in tough fields and getting fitter with racing. Can win……. It's Summertime has been a bit disappointing but last couple were better. Capable on his day. Place chances best….. Maranatha Atlas stable and driver always worth a dollar and this fella can trot but manners a query. Include
Selections: The Artful Dodger (9), Robo Trouble (5), Maranatha Atlas (3), It's Summertime (10)
Race 2
The Red Robber battled on last start but is better than that and big swing in draws. Good winning claims……. Mighty George another going ok with a much better draw to work with. Include here…… Shot In The Dark has been racing ok and only needs a slight improvement to go close to winning this race. Tricky draw though…… Man I'm Good last two runs have been ok and drawn to follow the possible leader. Can win with a cosy run on the fence.
Selections: The Red Robber (9), Mighty George (5), Shot In The Dark (3), Man I'm Good (10)
Race 3
Miss Auckland looked good running two seconds her last couple. Has gate speed and should go close to winning this. Top selection here…… Greenback Boogie was finding the line ok last start and top driver on board. Has winning claims.…. Von Art might get a sweet trip on the fence. Not the worst here and can place …… Art Profile likely to trail the favourite here and can run in the money again here.
Selections Miss Auckland (9), Art Profile 5), Greenback Boogie (3), Von Art (10)
Race 4
Tres Chic big run from well back last start in a strong field. Top selection here….. Lynryd Skynryd tidy run for second in a stronger field two starts ago. Top three player for sure….. Mary Robyn good fourth at first start from a bad draw. Much better here and can win…. Don't Quote Me not the worst last start behind a couple of All Stars runners. Top three player here at longer odds.
Selections: Tres Chic (9), Lynryd Skynryd (5), Mary Robyn (3), Don't Quote Me (10)
Race 5
My Georgie Boy has raced well in similar fields before but hard to catch. Don’t mind him today….. Toby O'Gara has a bit of ability and good second last start. Will start favourite and can win… Ohoka Bandit thereabouts his last couple. Getting fitter and top three player here….. Rakabeach could land a cosy trip on the fence. Top three claims if she can clear traffic.
Selections: Toby O'Gara (9), My Georgie Boy (5), Rakabeach (3), Ohoka Bandit (10)
Race 6
Tweedledee disappointed last start but this field is weaker. Should be hard to beat here if back to his best…… Spotlight The Valley has been racing well and getting fitter. Manners are great and over the odds here ….. Davey Mac ok last start and will improve off that run. Will lead if he steps and hard to beat….. Kiwi Crusher not far away last start and this no harder. Another with claims in what is an even field.
Selections: Tweedledee (9), Spotlight The Valley (5), Kiwi Crusher (3), Davey Mac (10)
Race 7
Robyns Playboy back to the mobile and this distance should suit. Likely to head forward and will be hard to beat if he can find the front early ….. Born To Boogie getting fitter with racing and distance stats ok. Top three player with luck in the running.…… Rocknroll King in good from and should be running in the money here. Winning hopes here if he can get handy early…… My Mate Ben running good races only need a good trip in transit to be a place chance here.
Selections: Robyns Playboy (9), Born To Boogie (5), Rocknroll King (3), My Mate Ben (10)
Race 8
Ideal Glacier good draw and top win last start. This is harder but look for her to swoop late……. Superstar Legend has been a bit unlucky in her races but dangerous with a run close to the pace. Chance again at big odds.… Lite Percussion has gate speed and drawn well here. Can outsprint them with a soft run in front….. Dangerous have to respect the driver but tricky draw. Tote the guide but can win.
Selections: Lite Percussion (9), Ideal Glacier (5), Superstar Legend (3), Dangerous (10)
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