{"id":27573,"date":"2026-04-02T08:00:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=27573"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:23:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:23:39","slug":"invercargill-harness-tips-preview-thursday-2-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/invercargill-harness-tips-preview-thursday-2-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Invercargill Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 2 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday 2 April.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Invercargill Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
6 Daisymerollin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Few tricks up the sleeve, but when\u00a0<\/span>Daisymerollin<\/span>\u00a0(6) gets the mind on the job she can be quite effective. A\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0second three starts back would be good enough to win this race nine times out of 10, just needs to trot away and get into the right rhythm.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-2-1-7-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R1 – REGENT SOUTH HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Daisymerollin (6)<\/span>
J: Brent Barclay<\/span><\/span><\/div>
56204<\/span>T: Brett Gray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/06\/2026 09:19:10 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
6 Nek Delight <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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High speed pacer Nek Delight (6) might look to win this one within the first few hundred metres. If she can blast across them early and find her way onto the\u00a0<\/span>front<\/span>\u00a0then they might be chasing a shadow here because\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>pretty sharp<\/span>\u00a0when\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0on the job.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-1-2-4-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R2 – CREATION SIGNS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Nek Delight (6)<\/span>
J: Mark Hurrell<\/span><\/span><\/div>
13726<\/span>T: Craig Ferguson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/06\/2026 09:19:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Rise Up N Dance <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Backing Rise Up N Dance (1) can be a bit of risky business as he disappoints more than he tends to please. However,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0sliding back down the grades again and finds a\u00a0<\/span>really nice<\/span>\u00a0race this week in which to attack. Good draw means\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0not going to be far off the speed and looks the horse to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-2-6-3-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R3 – HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM KILKELLY PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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1. Rise Up N Dance (1)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32497<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/06\/2026 09:19:12 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
13 Our Twinkle <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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In a field that is devoid of any real standouts, Our Twinkle (13) might be the one to deliver here. Has more ability than most and is likely to go the furthest in the career. The problem is the draw, will have to get around them all at some point. That said, should be able to do that and looks a live hope.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-1-11-4-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R4 – PROVIDENT INSURANCE MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Our Twinkle (5)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21707<\/span>T: Brett Gray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/06\/2026 09:19:13 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
10 Captain Amore <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0found a bit of pep in the step of late has Captain Amore (10) and\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0no reason, given the way\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been going, that he\u00a0<\/span>can\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0add another win to the record here today. Might be just simply a little better than them and a bit too quick too. Work to do from the\u00a0<\/span>draw, but<\/span>\u00a0should be going close.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-2-9-8-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R5 – REGENT ROUNDABOUT MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Captain Amore (2)<\/span>
J: Brad Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32521<\/span>T: Alister Black<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/06\/2026 09:19:14 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
7 Florence The Machine <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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One for the brave here, but the work late of Florence\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Machine (7) last time out when in a fresh state was exceptionally good and anything close to repeating that her would be good enough to win. Just needs to trot all the way again and looks well in play.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-9-6-8-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R6 – FINAL TOUCH \/ CLEAN-BIZ HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Florence The Machine (7)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x7905<\/span>T: Matthew Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Invercargill Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
6 Miki\u2019s Deal <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A few reputations were left dented from Miki\u2019s Deal\u2019s hit and run mission at Alexandra Park. A huge effort. Back down in the home province again here and into a small field that looks well within reach for her. She should be able to dominate this field from the outset and win again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-4-2-3-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R7 – MACCA LODGE\/NEVELE R STUD S’THN OAKS HT3 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Miki’s Deal (6)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
90×11<\/span>T: Brett Gray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/06\/2026 09:19:15 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
1 Schemeandream <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A first starter from the Nathan Williamson barn with plenty of trial and workout form on the board,\u00a0<\/span>Schemeandream<\/span>\u00a0(1) should be\u00a0<\/span>very hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat here today. The inside draw is a huge plus and\u00a0<\/span>as long as<\/span>\u00a0we\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0get trapped away on the fence, she should be right. Good field though, so will need to be good.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-9-3-2-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R8 – STIRLING AUTO\/ALL PURPOSE ENGINEERING MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Schemeandream (1)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/06\/2026 09:19:16 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
6 Haley Jaccka <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A sharp effort on Sunday at Wyndham from Haley\u00a0<\/span>Jaccka<\/span>\u00a0(6) beaten narrowly by two\u00a0<\/span>really good<\/span>\u00a0mares in Beach Day and Ruby Roe. Nothing of their quality here and while she\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0win them out of turn this does look a\u00a0<\/span>race<\/span>\u00a0she should be right in the think of.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-7-5-1-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R9 – VETSOUTH EQUINE S’THRN BELLE SERIES HT 4 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Haley Jaccka (6)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
24753<\/span>T: Brett Gray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/06\/2026 09:19:17 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday 2 April.\u00a0 Invercargill Harness Race 1 6 Daisymerollin Few tricks up the sleeve, but when\u00a0Daisymerollin\u00a0(6) gets the mind on the job she can be quite effective. A\u00a0really strong\u00a0second three starts back would be good enough to win this race nine times out of 10, just needs to trot away and get into the right rhythm.\u00a0Selections: 6-2-1-7-3\u00a0 Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  6. Daisymerollin (6) J: Brent Barclay 56204T: Brett Gray 3.80WIN 1.45PLACE Brought manners & ran OK in her Winton 4th. Suited in this company. E\/W. Odds…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":589,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,37],"tags":[674],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-27573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-harness-racing","category-harness-racing-tips","tag-harness-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"02\/04\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"3d895de7-63f6-45d7-9394-e25ac406cc87","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7d2d8355-4b94-4702-809e-533bbbfe9276"}],"summary":"Few tricks up the sleeve, but when Daisymerollin (6) gets the mind on the job she can be quite effective. A really strong second three starts back would be good enough to win this race nine times out of 10, just needs to trot away and get into the right rhythm. Selections: 6-2-1-7-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0e1b4862-52e2-498b-8a5e-a952e08f2ff0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"9d2dc625-d55f-4710-8020-16cd34f9dc9d"}],"summary":"High speed pacer Nek Delight (6) might look to win this one within the first few hundred metres. If she can blast across them early and find her way onto the front then they might be chasing a shadow here because she\u2019s pretty sharp when she\u2019s on the job. Selections: 6-1-2-4-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"6c009e22-838c-491c-b531-17ccca7701b3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8e6528ff-4fc6-4b8c-9d42-6bceccca2531"}],"summary":"Backing Rise Up N Dance (1) can be a bit of risky business as he disappoints more than he tends to please. However, he\u2019s sliding back down the grades again and finds a really nice race this week in which to attack. Good draw means he\u2019s not going to be far off the speed and looks the horse to beat. Selections: 1-2-6-3-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"27fede82-ab5e-402e-81bf-2d87326936c2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"541f26bc-ee3a-433a-bb6f-ae1919211747"}],"summary":"In a field that is devoid of any real standouts, Our Twinkle (13) might be the one to deliver here. Has more ability than most and is likely to go the furthest in the career. The problem is the draw, will have to get around them all at some point. That said, should be able to do that and looks a live hope. Selections: 13-1-11-4-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"6288ab1f-4a2e-454e-b8bf-854ab1990196","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"471c3a1d-18c5-44b5-be82-068a598b7e9d"}],"summary":"He\u2019s found a bit of pep in the step of late has Captain Amore (10) and there\u2019s no reason, given the way he\u2019s been going, that he can\u2019t add another win to the record here today. Might be just simply a little better than them and a bit too quick too. Work to do from the draw, but should be going close. Selections: 10-2-9-8-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"97b87b74-b0ff-4bf4-873e-033e81e1ae57","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"2ae10a46-7b30-413e-8bd9-7623b1293661"}],"summary":"One for the brave here, but the work late of Florence The Machine (7) last time out when in a fresh state was exceptionally good and anything close to repeating that her would be good enough to win. Just needs to trot all the way again and looks well in play. Selections: 7-9-6-8-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"12a7a515-a29d-44e4-808f-2203af1338d6","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b85ba53a-8ccb-4b40-b766-cb9d8e50e9ea"}],"summary":"A few reputations were left dented from Miki\u2019s Deal\u2019s hit and run mission at Alexandra Park. A huge effort. Back down in the home province again here and into a small field that looks well within reach for her. She should be able to dominate this field from the outset and win again. Selections: 6-4-2-3-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"80423f03-c551-472b-8093-be8d8884608f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4fdf22c4-d661-47df-9c22-155d4d32763b"}],"summary":"A first starter from the Nathan Williamson barn with plenty of trial and workout form on the board, Schemeandream (1) should be very hard to beat here today. The inside draw is a huge plus and as long as we don\u2019t get trapped away on the fence, she should be right. Good field though, so will need to be good. Selections: 1-9-3-2-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2163a12f-ae08-488b-9221-fff89adb95d6","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e1943ddb-83ed-498d-ba2e-c9ccff8bc20c"}],"summary":"A sharp effort on Sunday at Wyndham from Haley Jaccka (6) beaten narrowly by two really good mares in Beach Day and Ruby Roe. Nothing of their quality here and while she doesn\u2019t win them out of turn this does look a race she should be right in the think of. 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