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Locals fizzing for Cup Day

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Locals fizzing for Cup Day

Southland harness racing will hold it's first $100,000 Group One race on Saturday. Sand Wave (Somebeachsomewhere) is one of the leading trainers' Cup runners this year. Macandrew Aviator (Panspacificflight) will run in Saturday’s Ascot Park Hotel Invercargill Cup. Mac andrew Navigator (Sir Lincoln) runs from barrier four in Race Four. Charlie P (Master Glide) was favourite at his last start at Addington on Cup Day but didn't get any favours. He finished mid field.

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