Harness Analyst – Invercargill 20th December

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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with 12 races on the card . The racing starts at 2:55pm 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 20th December 2024

Best Bet:  R8   Ruby Roe

Best Value:  R3    Mr President

Race 1

Always Dreaming (6) Drops in grade here and small field helps. Should go close to winning
La Concha (5) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed  here
Here’s Johny (1) Getting better with racing and draws ideally at one. Place chance in this

Race 2

Artmore (1) Driver change and has gate speed to be one of the early leaders. Has to be included
Jenny Gump (9) Will be fitter and should get a soft run on the pegs here. One for longer odds
Ebury Street (6) Improver from her last start win and rise in grade no issue. Top three chance 

Race 3

Mr President (3) Looked unlucky last start and driver change for this. Better run expected
The Wulver (9) Ok last start and a threat with a good pegs draw. Seeking gaps in the straight
No Added Sugar (1) Good effort last start and better draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

The Present Maker (16) Winning chance if he can trot all the way. Very fast but pray for manners
Aveross Majesty (5) Has finishing speed and back in winning form. Should give a good account
Practical Magic (4) Another who has ability but can do things wrong at the start. Good chance

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Race 5

Jayar Mac (12) Fought on last start and slight freshen up. Good each way chance at longer odds
Cracker Opie (15) Had excuses last start but fought on well. Tricky draw but can run top three
Babe On The Beach (3) Will be fitter after last start. Tidy draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Magician (8) Good against a way tougher fields recently. Hard to beat against this lot. Needed
Secret Agent Man (5) Should get a soft run handy. Big reputation and winning claims in this
Franco Sailor (10) Due to show form and drawn to get a run through. Driver change. Needed

Race 7

Muscle Mountain (12) Draw hurts but has beaten up better fields. Can run a tidy race here
Midnight Dash (10) Not far away in recent races. Might need luck but good place chnace
Mystic Max (9) No recent form but has been good in similar fields. Upset claims with a good trip

Race 8

Ruby Roe (7) Massive over cup week. Wide draw but very quick good winning chance here. Include
Melody Banner (4) Better run last start and should go close to placing in this. Winning claims
Louies Girl (8) No form and wide draw but big ability. Top three chance but will need to go forward

Race 9

Republican Party (11) Fastest horse in the field and will be running on. Tricky draw but can win
Pinseeker (2) Decent motor and a drawn well here. One of the better chances of the front runners
Mo’unga (10) Huge last start. Will continue to improve and winning hope again here. Hard to beat

Race 10

Captains Mistress (8) Has raced better fields. Drawn wider here but looks a good bet. Needed
Selsey Anne (6) Better than most in this field with her speed. Has to be respected again in this
Joyride(AUS) (7) Good fourth last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise here

Race 11

Lakelsa (7) Won with a flat tyre last start. Gate speed to lead and hard to beat again here
Insarchatwist (8) Wide draw but has raced well in similar fields in the past. Has to be included
Snap Shot (6) Coming in fresh but no denying the ability. One of the better chances. Needed

Race 12

Beach Day (7) Has been good but wide draw for this. Tough mare who can do some work midrace
South Seas Rock (13) Better than the form suggests. Look out if he finds the front. Can run time
Hey Bartender (9) Hard to catch him on a good day but has ability. Not the worst at longer odds

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst