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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 12.55pm 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 5th November 2023
Best Bet: R4 Darin
Best Value: R9 Miki Knows
Race 1
Frosty Girl (6) Weaker field to contend with after good two runs. Can improve further. Needed
Jaccka Baylis (1) Start is crucial but good enough to go close in this. Nice each way chance
Get Along (3) Improving all the time. Can run top three with no mistakes. Include here
Race 2
Sweet Soul Sister (2) Conditions suit and workouts have been ok. Fresh and drawn well
Oh No Nana (3) Improved draw here and look for an improved showing in this. Needed
Mataura B B (8) Tricky draw but can work into the race early. Top driver booked for this
Race 3
Betting Sensation (2) Good second last start and quick beginner. Chance with a similar effort
Carrera Sunset (4) Went ok last campaign and freshened for this. Has to be included here
Takeitout (6) Wide draw but good win last start. Can double up with a good run in transit.
Race 4
Darin (5) Consistent form for this. Hard to beat if he goes forward early. Include here.
Grubscrew (6) Second on debut was good. Should give a good account again in this field
Wehavtime (8) Tricky draw but small field will help. Will be finishing on late in this
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Race 5
Superfast (4) Improving form and track should suit. Has to be respected with top driver booked
Chezz Dale (9) Inside second row draw suits and he has finishing speed. Good top three chance
Sherwood Maggie (8) Wide draw but only needs a good trip in transit to be a threat. Include
Race 6
Brookies Player (7) Out of form but due to strike. Good chance if he gets handy before the turn
Pay Me Speedy (2) Workout recently was ideal. Needs the right trip but can go close in this
Bizzie Lou (4) Freshened and has raced well in better fields. Good run in transit takes her close
Race 7
Ellz Angel (5) Nice win last start. Should be improved for this and can go back to back with luck
Jenny Gump (2) Good form and good beginner. Should race near the front and can run top three
Durrant (10) Always finishing on in his races Improved effort can take him close to the placings
Race 8
Jimmy Carter (10) Manners the key with this trotter. Hard to beat if he trots all the way
Aveross Majesty (9) In good form and conditions suit. Top three chance and he will be running on
Sally Lindenny (4) Should race near the speed and in good form. Top three chance again here
Race 9
Miki Knows (4) Top driver booked for this and he only needs luck to be a major threat. Needed
Nutcracker (5) Good second last start. Stable in good form and she has to be a major chance here
He’s A Meister (6) Impressive win last start but this is tougher. Can make his presence felt. Include
Race 10
Netherton Franco (5) Fast mare who is hardly ever out of the money. Top selection in this field
Close (10) Up in grade for this. Driver change and has winning claims with a cart into the race
Outback Man (3) Good draw and he led up to win on debut. Don’t discount here. Needed