{"id":28720,"date":"2026-05-16T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28720"},"modified":"2026-05-16T07:50:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:50:16","slug":"invercargill-harness-tips-preview-sunday-17-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/invercargill-harness-tips-preview-sunday-17-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Invercargill Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 17 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Sunday 17 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Invercargill Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
7 Rangitata <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The talented\u00a0<\/span>Rangitata<\/span>\u00a0(7) kicks off a new campaign here off the back of some solid work over the past 12 months. Will appreciate getting into this kind of grade and has more than enough ability to win this even despite the\u00a0<\/span>likely need<\/span>\u00a0for a run under the belt.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-9-10-8-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R1 – ASHFORD MOTOR LODGE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Rangitata (7)<\/span>
J: Oliver Kite<\/span><\/span><\/div>
2378x<\/span>T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.07<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Invercargill Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
10 Rakamick <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really strong win from\u00a0<\/span>Rakamick<\/span>\u00a0(10) last time out and it was well deserved too. Finds a\u00a0<\/span>pretty similar<\/span>\u00a0race here, albeit from a different kind of draw. Should punch through from the second line and get into a handy position and can\u00a0<\/span>out-tough<\/span>\u00a0them over the final stages.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-1-11-12-13<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R2 – NORTHERN TAVERN MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Rakamick (2)<\/span>
J: Brent Barclay<\/span><\/span><\/div>
26981<\/span>T: Clark Barron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:31:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Heartfelt <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Matty Williamson brings debutant pacer Heartfelt (3) here today off the back of some\u00a0<\/span>really tidy<\/span>\u00a0trial performances. Looks a quick winner in the maiden grade and finds a great race to begin the career in. Should be hard to beat from the good draw.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-1-4-9-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R3 – WAIKIWI TAVERN MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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Invercargill Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
8 Blarney Stone <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Everything hinges on the first few hundred metres here for Blarney Stone (8). Get that part right and the rest should come\u00a0<\/span>pretty easy<\/span>\u00a0for the talented trotter. The unruly draw should help as a bit more room to move early. Cross the fingers.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-3-1-2-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R4 – ASCOT SPORTS BAR TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Blarney Stone (8)<\/span>
J: Hayden Douglas<\/span><\/span><\/div>
729<\/span>T: Matthew Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Invercargill Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Deny Everything <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A welcome return to the winners\u2019 circle last time out from Deny Everything (3) and\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0no\u00a0<\/span>reason why<\/span>\u00a0it\u00a0<\/span>can\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0happen again either in a similar looking line up. Stand start is\u00a0<\/span>perhaps the<\/span>\u00a0only concern but a small field should help the cause and looks well in play here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-5-4-2-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R5 – EASTERN SUBURBS TAVERN HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Deny Everything (3)<\/span>
J: Craig Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
55541<\/span>T: Amber Hoffman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:31:09 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Procupine Creek <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Well backed here on debut, Porcupine Creek (5) did everything but win but will have taken plenty of benefit out of the performances. Into a decent race today with some handy\u00a0<\/span>rivals, but<\/span>\u00a0should get handy and be right there inside the final stages.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-1-4-9-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R6 – NEWFIELD TAVERN MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Porcupine Creek (5)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
2<\/span>T: Matthew Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.12<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Invercargill Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
8 Jaccka Ace <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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With experience and more racing under the belt Jaccka Ace (8) is beginning to\u00a0<\/span>furnish<\/span>\u00a0into a\u00a0<\/span>really capable<\/span>\u00a0trotter. This is the easiest assignment faced for a while and\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0need to go any better than some of the recent runs to be\u00a0<\/span>very hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-4-6-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R7 – THE SOUTHLAND SPORTS BAR HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Jaccka Ace (8)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
41721<\/span>T: Brett Gray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:31:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
15 Utah Jazz <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Good horse, horrible draw for Utah Jazz (15) today. Has done a super job in the short career to date and\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be interesting to see how far things get taken this campaign. Will need to be good first\u00a0<\/span>up, but<\/span>\u00a0is capable of it. Dangerous prospect.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 15-12-7-10-14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R8 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SERIES MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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<\/td>15. Utah Jazz (7)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:31:12 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
11 Nutcracker <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Really nice each way price on offer for Nutcracker (11) today after some strong recent efforts. A lot of them have come in a higher grade than this one too and with the right kind of run can really unleash over the top of them late and get a slice of this.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-8-5-7-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R9 – THE AVE MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Nutcracker (3)<\/span>
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73433<\/span>T: Amber Hoffman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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6 Simply Amazing <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Too bad to be true last time out, Simply Amazing (6) gets a shot at redemption here. Will\u00a0<\/span>likely look<\/span>\u00a0to roll forward from the handy draw. Best version would be good enough to win, but just a few hesitations after that last start performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-14-4-5-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R10 – EDITORS CUT MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Simply Amazing (6)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
14460<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Sunday 17 May.\u00a0 Invercargill Harness Race 1 7 Rangitata The talented\u00a0Rangitata\u00a0(7) kicks off a new campaign here off the back of some solid work over the past 12 months. Will appreciate getting into this kind of grade and has more than enough ability to win this even despite the\u00a0likely need\u00a0for a run under the belt.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 7-9-10-8-2\u00a0 Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  7. Rangitata (7) J: Oliver Kite 2378xT: Phil Williamson 1.65WIN 1.10PLACE Took on nice company last prep. Kept fresh by old master trainer. Must rate. Odds are…<\/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-28720","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":"16\/05\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"80ed207f-4dc3-47c0-8498-5f7ac20d4a8d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ca6d03af-a4ee-4995-9fcb-9bc2423ce5d8"}],"summary":"The talented Rangitata (7) kicks off a new campaign here off the back of some solid work over the past 12 months. Will appreciate getting into this kind of grade and has more than enough ability to win this even despite the likely need for a run under the belt. Selections: 7-9-10-8-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"ea0a92f2-23b2-42e4-8ea3-c0b4cc6a44f0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7e9b7f25-20d3-4873-b53a-e4154fc838d7"}],"summary":"Really strong win from Rakamick (10) last time out and it was well deserved too. Finds a pretty similar race here, albeit from a different kind of draw. Should punch through from the second line and get into a handy position and can out-tough them over the final stages. Selections: 10-1-11-12-13"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"7654e9f2-f713-4272-a952-24987c1ca574","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8494fa24-d189-44a7-b145-a2b1404546c7"}],"summary":"Matty Williamson brings debutant pacer Heartfelt (3) here today off the back of some really tidy trial performances. Looks a quick winner in the maiden grade and finds a great race to begin the career in. Should be hard to beat from the good draw. Selections: 3-1-4-9-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"bc8d5f31-881a-4dcd-8166-7dba09de2404","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"21bf841c-8560-44a7-8928-7ad676f3b860"}],"summary":"Everything hinges on the first few hundred metres here for Blarney Stone (8). Get that part right and the rest should come pretty easy for the talented trotter. The unruly draw should help as a bit more room to move early. Cross the fingers. Selections: 8-3-1-2-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"6df77cbe-a1af-4e63-9305-29401f9a27be","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f40c5bdb-2972-4916-809d-69d0e3bc4546"}],"summary":"A welcome return to the winners\u2019 circle last time out from Deny Everything (3) and there\u2019s no reason why it can\u2019t happen again either in a similar looking line up. Stand start is perhaps the only concern but a small field should help the cause and looks well in play here. Selections: 3-5-4-2-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"66c44d18-23ea-44f3-b3e8-45a2e5d29df0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c654f66c-9090-42dd-80e5-795a8851d622"}],"summary":"Well backed here on debut, Porcupine Creek (5) did everything but win but will have taken plenty of benefit out of the performances. Into a decent race today with some handy rivals, but should get handy and be right there inside the final stages. Selections: 5-1-4-9-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"4b3e7617-a1f5-43df-859d-ea9729dcd994","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7aa56cb2-c90b-4a4f-adbd-25869b29c9ed"}],"summary":"With experience and more racing under the belt Jaccka Ace (8) is beginning to furnish into a really capable trotter. This is the easiest assignment faced for a while and wouldn\u2019t need to go any better than some of the recent runs to be very hard to beat here. Selections: 8-4-6-5-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"d01208e9-adbe-4f78-9a95-75d6fdfecca6","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1b3adc5b-ef20-4d2f-ac44-ca7dd91d9d97"}],"summary":"Good horse, horrible draw for Utah Jazz (15) today. Has done a super job in the short career to date and it\u2019ll be interesting to see how far things get taken this campaign. Will need to be good first up, but is capable of it. Dangerous prospect. Selections: 15-12-7-10-14"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8a087eba-c294-4b70-b011-264463a0afe9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4c8d8da5-2f83-4abe-9e11-3f89b1015467"}],"summary":"Really nice each way price on offer for Nutcracker (11) today after some strong recent efforts. A lot of them have come in a higher grade than this one too and with the right kind of run can really unleash over the top of them late and get a slice of this. 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