{"id":33445,"date":"2026-10-24T07:06:40","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T18:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33445"},"modified":"2026-10-24T07:30:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T18:30:45","slug":"invercargill-harness-tips-preview-sunday-25-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/invercargill-harness-tips-preview-sunday-25-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Invercargill Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 25 October"},"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 10 races at the Invercargill Harness meeting on Sunday 25 October below: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Invercargill Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
6 Okiwi Bay <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Travelling south as part of the one of the most in form stables in the country <\/span>at the moment<\/span>, <\/span>Okiwi<\/span> Bay (6) looks very well placed here. Has been strong in some good fields up in Canterbury and this is a decent step back. <\/span>Wouldn\u2019t<\/span> have to improve much, if at all, to be winning here. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-3-4-1-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R1 – NIGHT’NDAY ELLES RD\/ADVANCE AGRICULTURE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Okiwi Bay (6)<\/span>
<\/span>36754<\/span><\/div>
J: Hayden Douglas<\/span>T: Peter & Mitchell Robertson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Tidy work in her last two Addington starts. Stable is running hot & must respect<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Crunchie Dale <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An inside draw for Crunchie Dale (1) should be ideal today after a strong first up run to kick off the new campaign. Not a whole lot of exposed form in here either so if able to hold up and be on the top end turning for home, should have them in trouble.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-8-3-7-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R2 – KENNY BUILDERS\/MEL KENNY REFINED REAL ESTATE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Crunchie Dale (1)<\/span>
<\/span>800×3<\/span><\/div>
J: Kirstin Green<\/span>T: Kirstin Green<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Straight into form with her fresh 3rd from this draw, track & distance. 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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Tactical Chevron<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Backed as if unbeatable on debut, Tactical Chevron (3) did everything but win. Steps out here again a lot better for the experience and should <\/span>really just<\/span> need to get everything right to be a major player in what is a <\/span>wide open<\/span> trotting field. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-5-2-4-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R3 – LYDERS CONTRACTING\/JOHNSTONE ELECTRICAL HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Tactical Chevron (3)<\/span>
<\/span>2<\/span><\/div>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.04<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Only nabbed late in his debut on this track. Well poised to go one better.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Shezastranger <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Not a bad run in the form of <\/span>Shezastranger<\/span> (2) of late and a win looks <\/span>close at hand<\/span>. Has been strong in some <\/span>very good<\/span> fields and if <\/span>anything<\/span> this is a bit of a step back. Nice draw to use, so should be close to the speed and looks a decent each way play. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-4-7-8-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R4 – LAWRENCE TOWNHOUSE\/CHAPMAN CONSTRUCTION MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Shezastranger (2)<\/span>
<\/span>x2437<\/span><\/div>
J: Peter Hunter<\/span>T: Peter Hunter<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Not too far away last start after nice top 4 efforts. Can return to placings.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
1 Way Coola <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Got further back than <\/span>anticipated<\/span> at Oamaru last Sunday did Way Coola (1) and took no real part when well supported. Brilliant in the two wins before that and will be looking to bounce back to that kind of form again here. Good beginning and <\/span>we\u2019re<\/span> on the way. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-7-8-2-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R5 – GOODMAN PLUMBING\/JJ LTD OTAGO TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Way Coola (1)<\/span>
<\/span>6119<\/span><\/div>
J: Kerryn Tomlinson<\/span>T: Kerryn Tomlinson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Nothing went right last start after excellent wins. Suited here & 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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
9 Jaccka Henry <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Few deserve a win more in Southland <\/span>at the moment<\/span> than Jaccka Henry (9). <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> racing <\/span>really well<\/span> and doing everything but get the nose in front first. Might fly under the radar here a little from the inside of the second row but with a bit of luck could sneak up on them. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-2-4-8-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R6 – HALTER\/THOMPSON CONTRACTING\/KEN MILNE WOOLS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Jaccka Henry (1)<\/span>
<\/span>32235<\/span><\/div>
J: Daniel Anderson<\/span>T: Brett Gray<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Racing in great heart. Draw query but it could pan out. Must include.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
6 Duchess Maria <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There was pacer-like speed in the <\/span>manner in which<\/span> Duchess Maria (6) sped past all her rivals last Thursday to win and stepping up in distance today <\/span>you\u2019d<\/span> expect her to be even more potent when having a crack at them. Too fast for anything here and only bad luck should stop her. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-5-7-4-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R7 – MACCA LODGE\/FITZGERALD CONTRACTING HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Duchess Maria (6)<\/span>
<\/span>x1x21<\/span><\/div>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.01<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Explosive latest win & faces a similar challenge. Will take a power of beating.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
1 Secret Agent Man <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A great confidence building win last time out in a lower grade from Secret Agent Man (1) as he builds back up from injury. Will go right on with the job and end up being quite a nice country cups type horse later in the season. Away well here and he will give them all plenty to chase. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-7-5-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R8 – TUAPEKA LODGE CUP HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Secret Agent Man (1)<\/span>
<\/span>44×31<\/span><\/div>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.12<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Smart work in mobile win here. Serious threat in his stand debut.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
10 Party Up Denario <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A revelation since joining the Darren Keast barn, Party Up Denario (10) chases a fourth straight win here. A little different than the <\/span>previous<\/span> three though thanks to the barrier draw but looks to be sky high with confidence <\/span>at the moment<\/span> and she should be hard to beat. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-4-6-7-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R9 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR GOLDEN GIRLS FNL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Party Up Denario (2)<\/span>
<\/span>70111<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Hurrell<\/span>T: Darren Keast<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.12<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Powerful in heat win of this series. Draw brings new challenge but rates highly.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Invercargill Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
3 Ideal Crown<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lovely first up run from Ideal Crown (3) here 10 days ago. Had to wait to clear a gap and once it came, the race was all over. Better for the run too and would expect her to jump right into her work today and prove <\/span>very hard<\/span> to stop.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-6-4-1-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Invercargill R10 – WATTLEBANK S’BREDS\/BEARING REPLACEMENTS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Ideal Crown (3)<\/span>
<\/span>122×2<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Hurrell<\/span>T: Chelsea Faithful<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.07<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Ran on nicely when clear first up & bound to strip fitter. Must rate highly.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:00:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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