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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 11:59am and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
Invercargill selections 17th June 2023
Best Bet: R9 Deny Everything
Best Value: R10 Wattlebank Arnie
Race 1
Markthewarrior (10) Manners the key and can surprise he steps away cleanly. Include
Rewiri Hill (8) Hasn’t had a lot of luck but has the motor. Good chance with no mistakes
The Bronx Bomber (9) Change of trainer and driver might help. Can sneak a top three
Race 2
Hunting Weight (9) Had excuses last start. Good chance if he can get off the pegs
Chemmy (8) Wide draw but has a good formline in similar fields. Top three hope here
Oh Micky (1) Not far away last start and drawn to suit. Can get into the placings
Race 3
Gronkowski (7) Worked hard last start but previous form excellent. Up to winning this
Superfast (9) Fence run looks ideal for her here. Course stats ok and not the worst
Four Starzzz Shiraz (1) Should get a soft run on the pegs. One for longer odds in this
Race 4
Switch On (5) Freshened and has to be respected on last start effort. Top selection
Abacardi Hazel (1) Drawn well and should race handy. At her best would go close
Gift Card (6) Racing well in similar fields. Needs the right trip but has winning claims
Race 5
Judaque (5) Racing well in similar fields recently and race-fit. One of the major players
Onwardsandupwards (4) Stable respect and hardly ever out of the placings. Include
California Dreaming (6) Disappointing last start but better than that. Winning claims
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Race 6
Arnies Army (9) Will get a soft run on the pegs. Good winning chance with gaps
Durrant (2) Better than the form suggests. Top three chance from the inside draw
Beez Neez (5) Has raced well against better fields. Needs luck while fresh but can win
Race 7
Majestic Love (8) Will carry tote support and has the speed to be a winning chance
Tweedledee (9) Tricky handicap but class will carry him a long way. Top three player
Dont Ask (2) Had excuses last start. Previous form was ok and good place claims here
Race 8
Millwood Indie (7) In good form and can go on with it in this field. Top selection
Castelo De Vide (9) Will need luck from the draw but has a big motor. Chance with gaps
Jenny Gump (3) Better draw to contend with here. Likely early leader over the sprint trip
Race 9
Deny Everything (8) Canterbury visitor good enough to make his own luck. Needed
Mighty Reactor (4) Up in grade but racing well and could surprise with a good trip
With A Bang (5) Unlucky last start getting room late. Major player in this field
Race 10
Wattlebank Arnie (8) Has been racing well without luck. Tricky draw but not the worst
Hangin With Hector (11) Running on last start and will be improved. Winning claims
Rakadan (2) At his best would be a threat. Likes the track and a chance from the draw