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Harness racing hits Invercargill today with an eight race program starting at 1:07pm 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 Ascot Park.
Invercargill 16th September 2020
Race 1
Clifton Jessie she ran some top races last campaign but will probably get back in the running . Chance if she can get handy midrace.…… Art Profile he has run some ok races from similar draws and is a first four player here.… Ride In A Concorde racing against stronger fields previously and a good chance of placing again here……..Her Majesty fair against stronger fields and draw suits here. Can win
Selections: Ride In A Concorde (9), Her Majesty (5), Clifton Jessie (3), Art Profile (10)
Race 2
Miss Bamboocha will appreciate the wet track and weaker field. Good winning claims here……. Miss Jessica has ability and just needs some luck in the running. Good chance at big odds in this field…… Sage Trouble running good races and this field not strong. Good winning claims here…… Maudarchy ok on the track and normally good beginner. Will be hard to beat here.
Selections: Miss Bamboocha (9), Sage Trouble (5), Maudarchy (3), Miss Jessica (10)
Race 3
Square Dealer big effort for third at first run for new stable and looks ready to go this week. Tote the guide but top winning chance….. Mighty George wet track will suit and ok last start. Has to be a good chance in this field….. Man I'm Good drawn well and will appreciate the sting out of the track. Can win at good odds…. Lady's Lass gets a tidy draw which should suit here. Place claims best but a chance at bolters odds.
Selections: Square Dealer (9), Mighty George (5), Man I'm Good (3), Lady's Lass (10)
Race 4
Beauty Barry big effort at trials for new stable and looks ready to go this week. Tote the guide but top winning chance….. Jaccka Cooper been good at trials and draw is ideal. Has to be a good chance in this field….. Mary Robyn drawn badly but racing well in strong fields. Can win at good odds…. The Hustler gets a tidy draw which should suit here. Place claims best in even field.
Selections: Beauty Barry (9), Jaccka Cooper (5), Mary Robyn (3), The Hustler (10)
Race 5
Glenthorne change of stable and down from Addington. Will start a hot favourite here and likely early leader. Hard to beat in this field…… Opawa Mach another who will appreciate the wet track.Top three player and over the odds … Hokuri Platter another who will appreciate the draw and who could surprise with top driver booked. Include… Jody Direen tricky draw but big on ability and respect the stable. Could place at good odds
Selections: Glenthorne (9), Opawa Mach (5), Hokuri Platter (3), Jody Direen (10)
Race 6
Rydgemont Milly in top form and no reason she won’t be in the top three again here. Top selection….. Count Eyre getting better with racing and likely leader early. Can run top three…… King Cassidy one paced runner who has been racing stronger fields. Could stick on for a place at decent odds.… Spotlight The Valley runs some good races in sprint trips and could surprise at decent money here
Selections: Rydgemont Milly (9), King Cassidy (5), Spotlight The Valley (3), Count Eyre (10)
Race 7
Ivana Legacy good form and draw the only worry. Can win with a cart into the race before the home turn.……. Ideal Glacier going ok and has won on the track before. Winning claims.… Jabali finally strikes a good draw and wet track no concern. Can win and liked at good money.….. Franco Huntington getting fitter and has run some good races recently but place chances look best in this field from the draw.
Selections: Jabali (9), Franco Huntington 5), Ideal Glacier (3), Ivana Legacy (10)
Race 8
Burnham Boy big drop back in grade here and should be running top three here ……. Maximus Prost has performed well here in the past. Good winning chance in this field.… Nota Bene Denario strikes a tricky draw and will go back early. Will be finishing over the top of them late….. Hilarious Prince easy winner last start but big step up in grade here. One for longer odds
Selections: Burnham Boy (9), Maximus Prost (5), Nota Bene Denario (3), Hilarious Prince (10)
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