Harness Analyst – Invercargill 18th May

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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with 9 races on the card . The racing starts at 12:02pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Invercargill selections 18th May 2025

Best Bet:  R8  Tua Lipa

Best Value:  R9 Sporty Charlie

Race 1

Arista (2) Good second last start and drawn well. Likely to race in front and can go close here
Aim High (5) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect and needed
Sure To Rise (4) Getting better with racing and top three claims with a good run in transit

Race 2

Always Be Batman (5) Has been racing better fields and easier here. Looks hard to beat in this
Share A Dream (2) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Top three chance
Major Art (1) Improver from his last start and better draw for this. Should go close to placing

Race 3

Diva Bee (6) Stable respect and has been good at trials. Good run expected and will start favourite
Eragon (9) Manners needed but a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. One for odds
Majestic Challen (11) Good effort last start and draw the only concern. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Here’s Johny (5) Solid third last start and a winning chance again in this field. Hard to beat here
Glenkenick (10) Has been thereabouts in recent runs. Should give a good account with a soft trip
Robyns Hustler (1) In form and drawn to be a major player in this. Has to be included here

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Race 5

Shergar (7) Disappointing last start but better than that. Looking for an improved effort here
Ace Of Spades (1) Had excuses last start and well placed here from the draw. Good each way chance
Crackasky (3) Will be fitter after last start. Can go forward early and can run top three with luck

Race 6

Deny Everything (7) Good against a similar class last start. Hard to beat again and small field helps
Bismarck Du Plessis (6) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims if he runs to the front early
Brookies Player (7) Back in form and track stats good. Should be running on late again here. Include

Race 7

Ah Dinnae Ken (8) Racing in great form. Need the right trip but looks a good winning chance in this
Lil Whip (3) Good draw and races best in front. Winning claims if she can lead early. Hard to beat
Xerion (6) Has been disappointing but at his best would be hard to beat. Give one more chance

Race 8

Tua Lipa (2) Easy win last start and should go close to repeating from the good draw. Top selection
Mr President (5) Decent motor and is drawn ok here. Place hope with a soft trip in transit. Include
Rylan Charlie (1) Fair run last start. Will continue to improve and has claims from the ace draw

Race 9

Sporty Charlie (1) Has the ideal draw in this. Can get a soft trip and looks a good EW chance here
Tashs Bad Girl (7) In good form but up in grade here. Place hopes again the way she is racing
Bombay Glacier (6) Battled last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again in this field

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by Harness Analyst