Harness Analyst – Invercargill 15th October free tips

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing heads to Invercargill today with 8 races on the card. Racing starts at 4:04pm, with the feature being the $40,000 Group 3 Dark Horse Mares Handicap Trot. We highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon and evening of racing.

Invercargill selections – 15th October 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R3 Aaliyah

Best Value: R8  Secret Agent Man

Race 1

Jay Jay Denario (2)

Had excuses last start and better draw here. Looks one of the main winning chances with a soft trip. Include.

Reimburst (5)

Disappointing last start but has had excuses in recent runs. Should be competitive against this field. Winning claims.

Jaccka Henry (12)

Has been racing consistently against stronger fields and looks well placed here. Second-row draw hurts but needed here.

 

Race 2

Send In The Muscle (3)

Has won his last two trials and looks ready to make a winning debut. Should go close with manners.

Thirteenth Of May (1)

Trialing well and should be competitive in this field with manners. Looks one of the better chances. Needed.

Ali Jaccka (2)

Has shown ability at the trials and looks well prepared for her first start. Good draw and should give a good account.

 

Race 3

Aaliyah (6)

Tidy second last start in a better field. Best form in this and looks very hard to beat. Top selection here

Rakataycan (3)

Returns after showing ability last campaign and has had two trials to prepare. Should be competitive fresh.

Sando Denario (5)

Good fourth fresh up when running on strongly. Will be better for that and looks a good top three chance.

 

Race 4

Superfast (5)

Big effort to finish third in the latest heat. Top driver booked and looks a major winning chance. Needed here

Party Up Denario (7)

Has won her last two starts at Addington and brings strong form south. Wide draw but should be very competitive.

Babe On The Beach (6)

Resumes after winning her last start and has been going well at the workouts. Looks a solid each way chance.

 

Race 5

Duchess Maria (10)

Excellent second fresh up and should be much fitter for that run. Class filly who looks the one to beat despite the 30m handicap.

Axel Rose (9)

Battled on well for third at Addington last start in a quality field. Has plenty of speed and should be right in the finish here.

Father Mike (8)

Won easily on the grass at Methven last start. Up in grade but gets a head start on favoured runners. Good place chance.

 

Race 6

Lella Lombardi (3)

Has shown plenty of ability at the trials and gets a good draw for her debut. Looks ready to give a big account. Top selection.

Destiny’s Angel (9)

Strong second at Gore last start and has been racing consistently. Second-row draw makes things tough but has to be included.

Heat Wave (4)

Has shown ability in two starts from standing starts and now switches to the mobile for a new stable. Watch the tote on this one.

 

Race 7

Dynasty (8)

Gritty second at Methven last start and starts off even marks here. Hard to beat with manners and top selection.

Atlantic City (4)

Won well in easier company last start and gets a good draw off the front. Up in grade but can sneak into the top three.

Vertigo (2)

Back on grit after grass win last start. Front mark a big advantage and looks one of the better place chances. Include.

 

Race 8

Secret Agent Man (10)

Good third fresh up and should be much fitter for that run. Second row draw but has the ability to finish strongly. Winning claims.

Ideal Crown (5)

Returns after finishing second in Group 1 company and has trialled ok. Looks very hard to beat with the run to suit.  Include

Rack’em Up (7)

Has been racing in excellent form and won well last start. Wide draw but should give a good account again. Top three chance.

 

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by Harness Analyst