{"id":32913,"date":"2026-10-08T08:29:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T19:29:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32913"},"modified":"2026-10-08T08:29:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T19:29:34","slug":"invercargill-harness-tips-preview-thursday-8-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/invercargill-harness-tips-preview-thursday-8-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Invercargill Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 8 October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday, October 8.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Invercargill Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Royal Pat\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really nice preparation runs in workouts and trials from Royal Pat (3) who looks a quick winner. Has had the wood on Tactical Chevron who is favourite for this in the most recent trial and if the manners are there then should grab a win on debut.
\nSelections: 3-1-6-5-7<\/p>\n

Invercargill R1 – ROBERT WILSON RACING STABLES HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Royal Pat (3)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Richard & Fiona Stevens<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 04:31:00 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Rakamick\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A bit like a broken record at the moment but Rakamick (1) has to be rewarded with a victory soon. Continues to race extremely well and is only ever one start away from potentially grabbing another win. Today looks a nice set up and if he can find clear air at the right time he\u2019ll be right in the hunt.
\nSelections: 1-2-7-3-11<\/p>\n

Invercargill R2 – KUBALA SEEDS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Rakamick (1)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
56232<\/span> T: Clark Barron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.26<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 05:01:35 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Rakavenom<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The Gore run by Rakavenom (5) suggested a return to form is on the way and she finds herself in a race today where she can really step it up. Gets a draw advantage on her key rivals and no surprise to see her looking to roll forward and take control of this.
\nSelections: 5-7-3-6-8<\/p>\n

Invercargill R3 – DIAMOND CREEK\/SBSR TUAPEKA GOLDEN GIRLS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Rakavenom (5)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
96584<\/span> T: Tony Stratford<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 05:26:20 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Delphyne\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Talented three-year-old filly Delphyne (3) resumes here off a short break and she had done some wonderful things before heading to the paddock and in really good fields too. Should have the measure on this field and no surprise to see her roll to the front and control things.
\nSelections: 3-2-5-6-4<\/p>\n

Invercargill R4 – MAJESTIC SON AT ALABAR MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Delphyne (3)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
30111<\/span> T: Brent McIntyre<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.03<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 06:02:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Cruise Maguire<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The very talented Cruise Maguire (5) resumes here off a spell for a stable that generally has them pretty ready to rock and roll when they step out. Showed plenty of promise last campaign and looks a horse who can really go on with it in the latter stages of the season. Should be too good for this field.
\nSelections: 5-2-3-8-7<\/p>\n

Invercargill R5 – MASTER BLASTER MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Cruise Maguire (5)<\/span>
J: Brad Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
128x<\/span> T: Alister Black<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.12<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 06:21:00 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Aaliyah\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Stepped out in a pretty hot field first up at Addington and Aaliyah (6) will have taken considerable benefit from that performance. A classy filly who will get better with racing under the belt but looks good enough to go forward and dominate here and then deliver.
\nSelections: 6-7-12-9-3<\/p>\n

Invercargill R6 – REGENT CAR COURT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Aaliyah (6)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
254×0<\/span> T: Matthew Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 06:47:20 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
7 Dreams Are Free\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Not the biggest assignment he\u2019s had to face this time in but a 30m impose early is just enough to be tricky for Dreams Are Free (7). At his best and with the right kind of tempo up front he should be too quick for them, but if they bowl along up top he\u2019s going to need to be very, very good.
\nSelections: 7-3-4-5-6<\/p>\n

Invercargill R7 – LUMSDEN FOUR SQUARE HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Dreams Are Free (7)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
04154<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.18<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 07:28:59 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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13 Randel Huston P\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Off the back of a big win at Gore last time out, Randel Huston P (13) will be out to continue his southern sojourn with another win here. Won\u2019t be quite as easy off the 35m back mark, but when he\u2019s in form he tends to hold it and will likely surge into it at some point and look to put them to the sword.
\nSelections: 13-10-5-9-12<\/p>\n

Invercargill R8 – WALKER MURDOCH LAW LTD HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Randel Huston P (13)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
55471<\/span> T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.10<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 08:14:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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1 Rakmacknra\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s got a hot pot to take on in Side Hustle, but with the barrier draw advantage and race fitness on his side Rakmacknra (1) might be the better bet here. Capable of really bowling along if he gets into clear air and might make it tough for those behind to run him down.
\nSelections: 1-7-5-4-3<\/p>\n

Invercargill R9 – OLPHERT CONTRACTING LTD MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Rakmacknra (1)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
114<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/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: 08\/10\/2026 08:14:28 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday, October 8.\u00a0 Really nice preparation runs in workouts and trials from Royal Pat (3) who looks a quick winner. Has had the wood on Tactical Chevron who is favourite for this in the most recent trial and if the manners are there then should grab a win on debut. Selections: 3-1-6-5-7 A bit like a broken record at the moment but Rakamick (1) has to be rewarded with a victory soon. Continues to race extremely well and is only ever one start away from potentially grabbing another…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":383,"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-32913","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":"08\/10\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"ad1dde1e-6688-4f8a-9ed5-2ff256315bb8","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"434dfcc8-ed81-4a14-8192-e8153175b4bc"}],"summary":"Really nice preparation runs in workouts and trials from Royal Pat (3) who looks a quick winner. Has had the wood on Tactical Chevron who is favourite for this in the most recent trial and if the manners are there then should grab a win on debut. Selections: 3-1-6-5-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"daa29292-5529-47bb-b3e7-a397f59cd15f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"de3aa874-ac7d-4da1-97a6-8f9879c4d926"}],"summary":"A bit like a broken record at the moment but Rakamick (1) has to be rewarded with a victory soon. Continues to race extremely well and is only ever one start away from potentially grabbing another win. Today looks a nice set up and if he can find clear air at the right time he\u2019ll be right in the hunt. Selections: 1-2-7-3-11"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5fe45c58-945d-48bf-82db-106764775a20","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6d81437c-b925-426d-88cd-8ba928c3218b"}],"summary":"The Gore run by Rakavenom (5) suggested a return to form is on the way and she finds herself in a race today where she can really step it up. 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Showed plenty of promise last campaign and looks a horse who can really go on with it in the latter stages of the season. Should be too good for this field. Selections: 5-2-3-8-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"4ae0004d-3e91-4c23-9aa5-6f36241dd7f1","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c9143d29-4bfa-4c28-8240-d9dd571b49dd"}],"summary":"Stepped out in a pretty hot field first up at Addington and Aaliyah (6) will have taken considerable benefit from that performance. A classy filly who will get better with racing under the belt but looks good enough to go forward and dominate here and then deliver. Selections: 6-7-12-9-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"7b185a40-d500-46ed-8000-cb2df30b8120","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"34be4666-8458-489a-bbb7-533f3c8bb1be"}],"summary":"Not the biggest assignment he\u2019s had to face this time in but a 30m impose early is just enough to be tricky for Dreams Are Free (7). At his best and with the right kind of tempo up front he should be too quick for them, but if they bowl along up top he\u2019s going to need to be very, very good. Selections: 7-3-4-5-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f9d9f51f-7aa6-4ab7-9b84-d7cc9f026822","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"520cb435-3d1f-48be-aadb-96b1b3f21ad5"}],"summary":"Off the back of a big win at Gore last time out, Randel Huston P (13) will be out to continue his southern sojourn with another win here. Won\u2019t be quite as easy off the 35m back mark, but when he\u2019s in form he tends to hold it and will likely surge into it at some point and look to put them to the sword. 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