Harness Analyst – Northern Southland 18th January

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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 3:46pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Northern Southland selections 18th January 2024

Best Bet:  R10  Advance Party

Best Value:  R1  Tashs Bad Girl

Race 1

Tashs Bad Girl (5) Beat a similar field last start but drawn out a bit. Will be running on
Superfast (1) Good run last start and getting fitter. Nice draw and hard to beat here
Mydadtheterror (9) Drawn for a soft pegs run and ok last start. Place chance

Race 2

Bill Bootit (11) Racing well in better fields and suited here. Good chance with manners
Madison’s Moon (6) Better last start and can go one better with luck. Has winning claims
Our Superfund (4) Didn’t get alll the luck on debut. One for odds if handy enough on the turn

Race 3

Duke Of Scotland (10) Conditions suit here and only luck in running  to go close in this.
Tuneinsportsfans (3) Ok when last on the track. Likely early leader with place claims
Cold Pursuit (4) Course and distance suit. Could push forward and stick on in this

Race 4

Magic Sign (1) Draw helps a lot and a good chance. Hard to beat with top driver booked
Caldwell (9) Ok last start. Trailing draw might help and one of the better place chances
American Mac (3) Gate speed and likely early leader who could stick on for place with luck

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Race 5

Abadabado (16) Unlucky run last start. Quick beginner who can run top three
Port Pegasus (11) Better last start and should be running on again. One for longer odds
Galleons Future (2) Tidy draw and in form. Smaller track will suit and a winning chance

Race 6

Dragon Power (4) Ran home ojk last start and a good chance here with a good trip.
B K Windermere (5) Tough effort for second in a similar field and draw upgrade. Hard to beat
Opinion (3) Getting fitter and running on well when clear last start. Will not be far away

Race 7

Smokin Bandar (6) Has the motor but needs to do everything right. Good winning claims
Love N The Port (7) Tricky draw for this but track and distance suit. Winning claims
Jimmy Carter (3) In good form but manners the key. Winning claims if goes with them early

Race 8

Wattlebank Arnie (4) Not far away last start. One of the better chances in this field
Brookies Player (12) Drawn badly but easy winner last start. Can go close with a soft run
Dancing Desire (9) Has had no luck but trailing draw. Chance at longer odds in this

Race 9

One Change (5) Racing well and has a ton of speed. Should go close to to winning this
Ohoka Connor (6) Freshened for this and extra distance will suit. IHard to beat here
Got You Covered (4) Drawn well and in form Strong field but can place with luck in running

Race 10

Advance Party (4) Freshened and has been racing better fields. Will race handy here
Kahlua Flybye (8) Has raced ok in better fields. At her best would be hard to beat. Needed
Fernleigh Blackbird (10) Tricky draw but a rough chance if she gets handy to the leaders 

Race 11

Fusion Reactor (6) Going well lately and looks a major player in this. Top selection here
Classic Mission (4) Drawn to get a nice trip and good enough to get into the finish. Include
Jenny Gump (1) Tidy draw and will race handy on the pegs. Could surprise at longer odds

by Harness Analyst