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Harness racing hits Invercargill today with a ten race program starting at 12:05pm. 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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Invercargill selections 8th November 2020
Best Bet: R5 Glenledi Captain
Value Bets: R7 Ivana Legacy & R8 Sherwood Maggie
Race 1
The Peaky Blinder slightly out of form but strikes a winnable race for him here. Top selection in this field.…… Miss Jessica nice draw and she has run some cheeky races in her last half a dozen starts. One for longer odds and can upset… Helluva Way out of form but on his best day would compete well here. Can upset with a soft run in transit…….. King Of The North running ok races without a lot of luck. Place chances best here
Selections: The Peaky Blinder (6), Miss Jessica (3), Helluva Way (7), King Of The North (8)
Race 2
Bunter's Dream pacer with form who should be running top three here. Could go forward early and hard to beat from the draw.……. Hazer has ability, and the draw might be an assist following the likely leader. Good winning claims with a trail in the race …… Hurricane Banner money has been on the last couple and drawn ok here. Can upset at longer odds …… Robyns Shadow getting fitter with racing and nice draw to contend with here. Winning claims
Selections: Bunter's Dream (1), Hazer (9), Robyns Shadow (2), Hurricane Banner (4)
Race 3
Changearound has been running good races from bad draws. Hard to beat drawn barrier one with the top driver on board….. Swift Robyn has not had a lot of luck with draws in her races but gets a better barrier here. Can upset at good odds with luck in the running ….. Major Menace slightly disappointing last start but has been unlucky. Can place at longer odds…. Dallas Grimes nice inside draw for a soft run in transit and has been racing ok. Winning claims here
Selections: Changearound (1), Swift Robyn (3), Major Menace (4), Dallas Grimes (9)
Race 4
Peregrine stable/driver combo does well on the track and look for a strong showing here at nice odds on fixed. Top selection ….. Sacred Mountain likes to race near the lead and could be hard to catch if she found the front early. Winning claims….. Emdeegee disappointing at the races but prepared to give another chance. Has ability and could upset…. Prince Envy going well at workouts but drawn badly. Big chance if he brings his manners
Selections: Peregrine (7), Emdeegee (11), Sacred Mountain (6), Prince Envy (13)
Race 5
Glenledi Captain conditions suit here and she is a major player in this field. Good winning claims and top selection.…. Port Au Prince going ok in strong fields. Should be thereabouts from the draw with luck in the running…… Kase trial form is ok and from a strike rate stable. Watch the tote for moves but has claims.… Arlo Maguire drawn for a cozy run on the fence and workouts good. Include at longer odds
Selections: Glenledi Captain (7), Port Au Prince (1), Kase (12), Arlo Maguire (10)
Race 6
Tweedledee has been racing strong fields with merit. Should be a good winning chance in this lineup . ……. Ardee Trouble has ability and the draw and should be handy early . Good winning claims from the new stable…… King Cassidy out of form but on his best day could win this. One for longer odds…… Whatwillbeewillbee good beginner who is the likely leader early. Place chances best here
Selections: Tweedledee (6), King Cassidy (7), Ardee Trouble (1), Whatwillbeewillbee (3)
Race 7
Ivana Legacy has been running good races from bad draws and better draw here. Hard to beat in this field….. Sweet Lizzie good draw and very classy. Should be running top three here ….. El Dorado draw not great but is tough. Can go forward and inject some speed into the race. Tote the guide to his chances…. Rah De Rah nice draw and has been racing ok. Winning claims at big odds if the pace is on all the way
Selections: Sweet Lizzie (4), Rah De Rah (2), Ivana Legacy (1), El Dorado (6)
Race 8
Sherwood Maggie workout form is strong and drawn to get a run through early. Can upset at good odds….. Insarchatwist likes to race near the lead and could be hard to catch if she found the front early from the wide draw. Winning claims….. Arco bit disappointing last start. Has ability and could place with luck in the running…. Suzie Rocks racing ok but tricky draw. Winning claims if she can clear traffic
Selections: Sherwood Maggie (11), Insarchatwist (8), Suzie Rocks (9), Arco (7)
Race 9
Memphis Tennessee racing well in top fields but drawn wide. Can win and top selection….. I'm Trouble races best near the lead and early tactics vital to his chances. Winning claims at nice odds….. Jody Direen racing well and she could go forward early here. Needed…. My Mate Ben racing his way back into form. Chance at nice odds if he is handy early and shorter distance suits
Selections: Memphis Tennessee (8), I'm Trouble (4), My Mate Ben (6), Jody Direen (5)
Race 10
Major Punter change of trainer and unbeaten so far. Looks the winner in this field…… Gabby's Star tricky draw but racing ok. One for longer odds….. Hampton win last start very good and fence draw. Can run top three if he can clear traffic….. I'm Watching You good win last start and has been freshened. Needed
Selections: Major Punter (5), I'm Watching You (2), Hampton (9), Gabby's Star (7)
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