Harness Analyst – Invercargill 22nd November

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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 3:52pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Invercargill selections 22nd November 2024

Best Bet:  R4  First Light 

Best Value:  R9  Fernleigh Blackbird

Race 1

Bubble Me (7) Good second last start. Wide draw fbut has gate speed. Top selection
Lily’s A Star (1) Disappointing last start but might get a soft trip. Place chance in this
Ward Lamon (5) Wide draw but not the worst and will be fitter. Top three at odds

Race 2

Superfast Ronnie (7) Freshened and more ability than most in this. Can go close
Aroha (3) Well drawn and has the speed to threaten here. Top three chance
Mode (2) Galloped last start but could surprise with manners. Chance at longer odds

Race 3

Hazer (2) At his best would go close in this. Conditions suit and can regain form again
Paradise Valley (5) Wide draw but has speed. Good winning chance if she can lead
Tashs Bad Girl (10) Racing ok in similar fields and can run top three with luck here

Race 4

First Light (4) Drawn well and has raced better fields in the past. Top selection in this
Gems Delight (2) Better than the form suggests. Chance at longer odds with a good trip
Havarti Arden (6) No form but freshened and has ability. Can place with luck in running

.Race 5

Always Dreaming (7) Drawn wide but the best horse in the field. Should be winning
Better Be Quick (1) Top driver booked and draw to suit. Can surprise and form good
Drummershavtime (6) Ok in similar fields recently. One of the better chances in this

Race 6

It’s A Pleasure (10) This looks suitable after last two seconds. Hard to beat with luck Harold Hanover (9) Good form and  well suited here. Will need gaps but top three
Always B Paulie (6) Looks to be the early leader in the race. Will start a short favourite

Race 7

Rata (7) Good run to win last start. Will be running on late and has to be hard to beat
Styrax (4) Getting better with racing. Might give the stable a quinella with improvement
Moment Of What (8) Disappointed at Addington. Should go close to top three again here

Race 8

Robyns Playboy (6) At his best would win this easily. Looking for luck but has claims
Sporty Charlie (2) Looks stronger now. Good chance from the draw and can go close
Remission (7) Wide draw but can make her own luck. Can get into the placings

Race 9

Fernleigh Blackbird (3) Top driver booked and has gate speed. Could surprise from a trail
South Seas Rock (7) Loves the mobile and can fly the arm. Will lead them a long way
Step It Up A Notch (4) Good win at Addington but this is harder. Place claims with luck.

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst