IF ever there was a dog to reach invitation grade without raising a ripple it must be Harry’s Pick.
Harry’s Pick was as game as they come in getting up in the last bound to win the Viv Rowe Invitation at Tattersall’s Park in Hobart last Thursday night.
The Len Howard-trained dog is no world beater, in fact he has never shown enough to suggest he could be anything but a grinder.
“Describing Harry’s Pick as a grinder is spot-on,” Howard said.
“I liken this dog to a footballer who plays in the back pocket – he gets two or three kicks a game but he is reliable and does the best he can every time he goes out,” he said,’
Harry’s Pick won two races in succession last year but when he stepped up into better grades he ran into some handy performers and had to settle for being an also ran.
“In Hobart if they are running a lot better than 26.40 for the 461 metres then he’ll finish midfield but if they’re not going that quick he’s a contender.”
Harry’s Pick is owned by Mick Edwards who has been one of Howard’s long-time friends and kennel clients.
Edwards, who has not been in the best of health these past months, always perseveres with dogs that have a crack and Harry’s Pick definitely falls into that category.
Harry’s Pick has started 33 times for six wins and 13 minor placings for over $11,000 in stakes.