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Harness racing hits Ascot Park today with a nine race program starting at 1:13pm 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 Thursday 3rd September 2020
Race 1
The Peaky Blinder big run for third last start and similar field here. Top selection.…… Cuddly Trouble faded slightly from a good run last start. Quick beginner who could surprise at decent odds.… Miss Jessica has been running better races than they look on paper. She will have to do some work to win but needed in exotics at big odds… Jannah Jaccka running some decent races and comes up with a front row draw. Can upset with a good run in transit
Selections: The Peaky Blinder (11), Cuddly Trouble (9), Miss Jessica (8), Jannah Jaccka (6)
Race 2
Mighty George running on well last start and drawn to go forward early. Top selection here……. Swift Robyn showed up for a strong placing here last week and fence run is ok. Can win if she can clear traffic…… Frank The Tank tricky draw but has ability and likely to work to the lead at some stage. Winning claims with no other midrace attacks…… Tad Lincoln has a bit of ability and perfect draw. Can run top three with a soft trip in transit.
Selections: Mighty George (5), Swift Robyn (9), Frank The Tank (6), Tad Lincoln (1)
Race 3
My Mate Ben in good form and stuck well last start for second. Can run top three with luck in the running here.….. Franco Huntington racing well in stronger fields and this race suits. Place chances best ….. Robyns Shadow from a strike rate stable and has the draw to go forward early. Major player if he can lead off the gate…. Hilarious Prince only fair fresh up in a stronger field but better suited here. Top three player
Selections: My Mate Ben (6), Franco Huntington (4), Robyns Shadow (3), Hilarious Prince (7)
Race 4
The High Ruler big win at trials and reputation to match. Starts hot favourite and should go close….. Sweet Chilli good run last start and possible early leader. Will be a place hope at long odds with a good run on the markers….. Justace his Addington run had merit. Can run top three…. Racing Minister serial place getter but tricky draw. One for longer odds.
Selections: The High Ruler (3), Sweet Chilli (1), Justace (5), Racing Minister (7)
Race 5
Wattlebank Lass racing well in strong fields. Likely to run first or second here …… Endless Dreams ok in a strong Addington field fresh up and this is a drop back. Can win … Betancourt cosy run on the fence will happen from the good draw. No surprise to see her in the money here….. Her Majesty could get a good run on the markers here. Top four chance here
Selections: Wattlebank Lass (5), Endless Dreams (4), Her Majesty (9), Betancourt (1)
Race 6
Get Lucky class horse of the field who will be fitter now. Should be winning….. Spotlight The Valley will enjoy the conditions of the race. One for longer odds…… Rydgemont Milly getting fitter and form is good. Can trouble the favourite… Whatwillbeewillbee can gallop early but a big chance over the sprint trip if he brings his manners.
Selections: Get Lucky (9), Rydgemont Milly (7), Spotlight The Valley (3), Whatwillbeewillbee (8)
Race 7
Bunter's Dream has been freshened and has ability. Goodenough to overcome the bad draw.……. I'm Watching You good draw here but will need all favours to win. One for longer odds who can place.… Fireforefiddle racing ok and up to taking this out with a good run in transit. Include….. Franco June getting fitter but tricky draw. Outside chance of running in top four here
Selections: Bunter's Dream (8), I'm Watching You (1), Fireforefiddle (12), Franco June (11)
Race 8
Ideal Glacier big run to win two starts ago and drawn to lead early. Can finish over the top of them here……. Tulsa Jaccka he will be fitter for his last start effort but tricky draw. Good winning claims if he goes forward early.… Laterintheday tidy finish last start in a strong field. Should get a good run and can place….. Art Courage taking a while to come back into form but has ability. Place chance from fence draw at massive odds
Selections: Ideal Glacier (2), Tulsa Jaccka (7), Laterintheday (1), Art Courage (9)
Race 9
Bridesdale Robyn big on ability and good trial win. Goes ok fresh and can win……. Born To Boogie draw not great but loves the mobile and track. Good chance of running in top three..… Nota Bene Denario another with good stats at course and distance. Can finish into the placings again….. Tom Martin going ok and drops out of Addington racing. Good winning claims.
Selections: Bridesdale Robyn (5), Born To Boogie (8), Nota Bene Denario (6) Tom Martin (4)
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