{"id":31267,"date":"2026-08-09T08:20:08","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T20:20:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31267"},"modified":"2026-08-09T08:34:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T20:34:13","slug":"invercargill-harness-tips-preview-sunday-9-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/invercargill-harness-tips-preview-sunday-9-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Invercargill Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 9 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races at the Invercargill Harness meeting on Sunday 9 August below: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Invercargill Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Kings Choice <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Super run at Addington second-up from a spell by Kings Choice (3) when beaten by the talented Lexicon. Sneaks down south for this and looks incredibly well placed and would need to go no better than that last start effort to be winning here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-4-2-1-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R1 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM \/ SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Kings Choice (3)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
35×62<\/span> T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 11:14:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
6 Luxmi <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A smart type from the Darren Keast barn, Luxmi (6) returns here today off the back of an encouraging first campaign and a good spell. No trials or workouts to ready for\u00a0<\/span>this, but<\/span>\u00a0will be good to rock and roll and this does look a very winnable sort of race.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-5-8-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R2 – LEADER BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Luxmi (6)<\/span>
J: Mark Hurrell<\/span><\/span><\/div>
41x<\/span> T: Darren Keast<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 11:14:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Rising Storm <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Superb effort first up from the new barn by Rising Storm (3) last time out. A much more like the Rising Storm we saw\u00a0<\/span>early on in the<\/span>\u00a0career. Finds a similar field here and works from a favourable draw so should be on the speed and ready to strike.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-13-15-2-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R3 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM \/ SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Rising Storm (3)<\/span>
J: Brent Barclay<\/span><\/span><\/div>
959×2<\/span> T: Mark Shirley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 11:14:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
6 Becky\u2019s Girl <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A surprise mistake when heavily supported last time out by Becky\u2019s Girl (6) but it might just pay to rule a line through that one. The win prior was excellent and that sort of form would be hard to contend with here. Will need to be good, some smart rivals but does look the best of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-5-4-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R4 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM \/ SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Becky’s Girl (6)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23×18<\/span> T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 11:14:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Off The Canvas <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Left a little flat-footed behind a potentially very smart one last week, Off\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Canvas (5) should have taken considerable benefit from that run and should be ready to strike here today. Nice enough draw to work from and if able to find the\u00a0<\/span>markers<\/span>\u00a0then looks hard to stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-6-9-12-13<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R5 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM \/ SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Off The Canvas (5)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
256×2<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.24<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.02<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 11:14:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Redback Bob <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Plenty of talk around about the quality of Redback Bob (6) prior to his debut last week and the talk was right on the money with a stunning effort. Looks a trotter of real quality and even stepping up in grade here it would be no surprise to see him go back-to-back.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-3-10-9-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R6 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM \/ SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Redback Bob (6)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span> T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.06<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 11:14:08 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
1 Cheer Up N Dance <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Plenty to like about the debut win of Cheer Up N Dance (1) last time out and it\u00a0<\/span>definitely won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be the last success. Goes up in\u00a0<\/span>grade, but<\/span>\u00a0lands the all-important inside draw and if able to hold up and be close enough turning for home then can easily go back-to-back.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-2-10-6-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R7 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM \/ SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Cheer Up N Dance (1)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 11:14:09 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
5 Justaweesip <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Really promising pacer\u00a0<\/span>Justaweesip<\/span>\u00a0(5) steps out here and looks on track to extend her already tidy career record.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been knocking around in some strong fields of late and if able to find a good spot here early then should be running home strong at the finish.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-10-6-9-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R8 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM \/ SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Justaweesip (5)<\/span>
J: Peter Hunter<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x5534<\/span> T: Peter Hunter<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.70<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 11:14:10 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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