Harness Analyst – Tuapeka 26th October

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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:32pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Tuapeka selections 26th October 2025

Best Bet:  R8  Christies Art

Best Value:  R1  Superfast Lady

Race 1

Superfast Lady (2) Nice second at her last start and should run top three with manners
Lady Whistledown (1) Weaker field will help and has the best draw for this. Needed here
Jaccka Ace (6) Trial form looks very good and stable respect on debut. Hard to hold out

Race 2

Bautista (4) Stable change and easier here. Should give a good account in this field
Shezza Vinny (7) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Include
Van Liberty (9) Improver from his last start. Top three chance here with top driver booked

Race 3

Vice Chairwoman (3) Looked good at recent workouts and tidy run expected on debut
Blaze Lightening (1) Will start a short favourite after some impressive trials. Can win
Miki Skipper (4) Good effort last start and can sneak into the top three with luck here

Race 4

La Dama (2) Solid second last start and a winning chance from the draw. Include here
Massive Merc (5) Has early  speed and good win last start. Should give a good account
Bill Bootit (7) Nice run of form and driver change here. Place chance again in this

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Race 5

Tosana (5) Has gate speed and beat a similar field last start. Top selection in this
Close (4) Last two runs were good seconds and well placed here. Good each way chance
Rakavenom (7) Will be fitter after last start win. Even field but worth including in this

Race 6

Bowlem Over (6) Good against a similar field last start. Hard to beat against this lot
Durrant (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. Racing well
Jenny Gump (4) Due to show form and drawn well here. Gate speed and needed

Race 7

Indulge Me (3) Beat a strong field last start and hard to hold out here with any luck
Proposition Joe (6) Tricky draw but should go close to top three in this. Winning claims
Seeking Clarity (1) Ok 6^th last start and should get a good run near the speed. Can place

Race 8

Christies Art (6) From the leading stable and top driver booked. Wide draw but can win
Chicago Sky (3) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances here
Mr Cash Man (2) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope at odds

Race 9

Macandrew Aviator (7) Tricky handicap but small field helps. Normally quick from a stand
Dreams Are Free (5) Decent motor and start the only concern. One of the better chances
Akatea (6) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 10

Beluga (4) Building to a win and drawn well here. Looks a good bet if he finds the front
Always Be Batman (7) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Has to be respected
Rakamick (5) Good win last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise again

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst