Harness Analyst – Invercargill 1st February

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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 4:43pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Invercargill selections 1st February 2024

Best Bet:  R6   Bill Bootit

Best Value:  R8   Duke Of Scotland

Race 1

Durrant (3) Change of driver and conditions suit here. One of the better chances in this
Cast A Shadow (1) Gear change and top driver booked. Top three chance from inside draw
Whata Razzle Dazzle (8) Tricky draw but a chance if he gets a flying start from out wide

Race 2

Franco Cornel (1) Freshened for this and drawn well. Has to be respected in this
Magic Sign (7) Back in form but wide draw. Chance here with a cart into the race
Jenny Gump (4) Has been disappointing but has gate speed. Could surprise here

Race 3

Woodlea Jewel (5) Has looked good in recent races and chance of making it four in a row.
Moonlite Dream (6) Racing well last couple. Distance suits and is a good chance here
Advance Party (2) Nice draw and drop in class. Can sneak some money with luck

Race 4

Get Kraken (5) Quick from the gate here and in form. Should run top three here
Haley Robyn (4) A bit better last start and should be improved. Winning claims
Ask Me Lou (2) Form not as bad as it looks on paper. Could surprise with luck

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Race 5

First Light (3) Drawn well and could be the race leader in this. Top selection here
Sidorova (7) Has speed but might be driven conservatively from the draw. Place chance
Vanessa Marie (1) Drawn to follow the favourite in this. Chance here with a trail

Race 6

Bill Bootit (3) This field not much stronger than the one he beat last start. Go again
Kyle Loch (7) Ok last start and could threaten the placings with a decent run in transit.
Madison’s Moon (1) Drawn well and should race handy. Draw gives her options here

Race 7

Bluto (6) Wide draw but has beaten better fields. Winning claims here with luck
Quaddie VC (4) Best runs have been from the front but manners not great. Include
Wattlebank Arnie (9) Tricky draw but will be finishing on here. Could surprise

Race 8

Duke Of Scotland (10) Second row draw for this but has ability. Can win with luck
Wild Bull (4) Big reputation and trialing well. Short odds available and hard to beat
Montage (1) Should get a good run on the pegs here. One of the main chances

by Harness Analyst