{"id":30335,"date":"2026-07-05T07:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-04T19:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30335"},"modified":"2026-07-05T07:31:35","modified_gmt":"2026-07-04T19:31:35","slug":"invercargill-harness-tips-preview-sunday-5-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/invercargill-harness-tips-preview-sunday-5-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Invercargill Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 5 July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Sunday 5 July. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Invercargill Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
6 He Aint Fakin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0all in the first few hundred metres with\u00a0<\/span>He<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Aint<\/span>\u00a0Fakin (6). If he can get his way around the first bend and find himself in a rhythm, then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0keep pressing on and destroy this field. However,\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a fair amount of risk with that, so\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a tread caution approach to start the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-5-2-4-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R1 – MCKNIGHT & BROWN HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. He Aint Fakin (6)<\/span>
J: Brad Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11p18<\/span>T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.08<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Got it wrong last start after strong Addington win. Hard to beat with manners.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:55 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
6 Shakedown <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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All the form is on the\u00a0<\/span>board,<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0just a case of waiting for a win to unfold now for Shakedown (6). Has done everything but win in the last few starts but has run some cracking races in the process too. Brings manners which is always a big plus and should be right in the fight again.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-1-8-7-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R2 – GIL SHIRLEY MEMORIAL HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Shakedown (6)<\/span>
J: Oliver Kite<\/span><\/span><\/div>
08222<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Chased a race-winner in latest 2nd. Closing in on deserved victory & rates.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:56 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Heartfelt <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really encouraging debut from Heartfelt (1) when finishing fourth. Much better draw to work from here and should look to hold a\u00a0<\/span>pretty forward<\/span>\u00a0position today from the draw. A sweet trip on the markers and\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0well in play but all three of the Matty Williamson trained runners could win this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-2-3-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R3 – DIAMOND CREEK\/SBSR SILK RD WINTER SERIES MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Heartfelt (1)<\/span>
J: Brad Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4<\/span>T: Matthew Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Made nice ground late in her debut. Bright hopes with big draw upgrade.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:56 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
12 Pacific Arc <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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As far as consistency goes,\u00a0<\/span>not many<\/span>\u00a0would better Pacific Arc (12). Has been super over the past few months and while drawn on the second row here, it\u00a0<\/span>actually suits<\/span>\u00a0him better. Can sit back off the early speed and then join in late and going more than well enough to win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-10-9-4-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R4 – REGENT CAR COURT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Pacific Arc (4)<\/span>
J: Mark Hurrell<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23463<\/span>T: Brian Norman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
16.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
4.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Fought bravely in his Winton 3rd. Consistent & has strong claims despite draw.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:56 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
8 Our Evie Rae <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Did it all but win down here last week with a bold run for second and Our Evie Rae (8) should have taken a bit of confidence out of that. This looks well within reach today and if the manners are there and she can get handy then\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0run most of these down.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-4-6-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R5 – EH BALL ITM MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Our Evie Rae (8)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
43902<\/span>T: Darryn Simpson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.75<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.08<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Very brave in her Winton 2nd. Hard to repeat with a repeat effort.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:57 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Franco Nashville <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Two\u00a0<\/span>really good<\/span>\u00a0efforts in two starts since arriving down in the deep south by Franco Nashville (1). The second to\u00a0<\/span>Razorsharpmiki<\/span>\u00a0really stands out given he won again. Ace draw here, right driver in the bike and a field within range. Should be winning.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-6-10-11-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R6 – INVERCARGILL HIRE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Franco Nashville (1)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
24<\/span>T: Tony Stratford<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Nice work in his two southern starts & ace draw only adds appeal. Top pick.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:57 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
3 Treacherous Me <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Perhaps\u00a0<\/span>not quite as<\/span>\u00a0sharp as she could be lately but a great chance for Treacherous Me (3) gets a great chance to find some winning form again here. Nice draw with main rivals off the second row and should punch out and be handy and hard to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-11-15-9-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R7 – DIAMOND CREEK\/SBSR SILK RD WINTER SERIES MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Treacherous Me (3)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
34074<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Ran on in Gore heat 4th. Finally lands a sweet draw & looks dangerous.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
11 Beaudiene Quick Step <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Desperately unlucky last time out when trekking up to Addington, Beaudiene Quick Step (11) ran into a brick wall with nowhere to go. That kind of form should really stack up here and while needing to be driven for one run at them,\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be surprised if, with luck, they barnstorm home over the top of everything.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-4-12-7-13<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R8 – AVERIL’S BIG DAY OUT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Beaudiene Quick Step (3)<\/span>
J: Georgia Goodman<\/span><\/span><\/div>
45150<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Luckless last start after taking on tougher grade. Must be considered.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
9 Deny Everything <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The best of Deny Everything (9) would really relish this kind of opportunity. Has shown glimpses in the past and if the speed is on in front of him then look for him to be working home late and looking to charge over the top of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-7-6-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R9 – BURGESS MASONRY LTD MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Deny Everything (1)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
55414<\/span>T: Amber Hoffman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Freshened & no trials since handy overall form. Consider in suitable grade.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 05\/07\/2026 07:29:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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