Harness Analyst – Northern Southland 8th March

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Harness racing hits Invercargill again today with 10 races on the card . The racing starts at 12:20pm 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 8th March

Best Bet:  R5  Utah Jazz

Best Value:  R4  Montage

Race 1

Pandemic (4) Easy win last start and can go on with it now. Top three with manners
Florence The Machine (8) Small field will help and manners only concern. Stable respect.
Aldebaran Crystal (6) Getting better with racing and due another win. Could get it here

Race 2

Whatz My Choice (8) Canterbury horses do well here and this one has to be included
True Image (4) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Good chance
Major Boy (1) Trialling well and drawn the best. Top three chance in this field. Include

Race 3

Utah Jazz (7) Looks to have a big motor after some impressive trials. Should go close
Itsallaboutthemoney (5) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
Ava Dale (3) Good effort last start and nice draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Montage (1) Solid third last start and a winning chance from the draw. Include here
Rakadeaks (9) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds in this
Raknruin (4) Might get a near the speed run from the draw. Should give a good account

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Race 5

Bismarck Du Plessis (2) Fought on last start in a similar field. Good each way chance
Durrant (11) Ran home well last start and well placed here. Tricky draw but needed
The Wulver (6) Will be fitter after last start. Gate speed and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Mamas Crunch (6) Has looked good at trials and stable respect. Hard to beat in this
Bettor Belle (5) Running on in latest trial. Winning claims with a good trip. Include
Princess Macandrew (3) Trialling like an early winner and drawn best of the favourites.

Race 7

Wag Star (8) Handicap hurts but has raced better fields. Can run a tidy race here. Needed
Miraculous (6) Better last start and improving. Will need luck but good enough to win here
Betterthancash (1) Best draw and gets an advantage over the favourites. Upset claims

Race 8

The Bettor Deal (7) Wide draw a concern but might head forward. Winnign claims
Rising Storm (4) Easy winner last start but this looks harder. Not the worst and needed
Rakamick  (1) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 9

Practical Magic (4) Consistent form line and another placing looks on the cards. Go again
Julie Jaccka (7) Decent motor and one of the better chances in an even field. Needed
Hidden Talent (11) Going for four in a row but tricky handicap. Win chance again in this

Race 10

Haley Jaccka (7) Has raced well recently in strong fields. Drawn wide but can run time.
Nek Delight (5) Ok draw and better than most in this field. Has to be respected in this
Outback Man (8) Has gate speed and might head for the front here. Hard to beat here

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst