Winton Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 31 October

Winton Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 31 October

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Friday 30 October. 

Winton Harness Race 1
1 Here’s Johny

After a couple of runs back from a spell it’s about time we started seeing the best of 1 Here’s Johny and today provides the perfect opportunity for it. Has raced in and competed well against much better fields than this and if he can hold a forward position looks well in play here.
Selections: 1-6-2-3-4

Winton R1 – MARQUEE PACKAGES AVAILABLE FOR WDC25 MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
4th
1. Here’s Johny (1)
J: Peter Hunter
99958T: Peter Hunter
4.80WIN
1.45PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:33 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Winton Harness Race 2
4 Muscle Dash

Down from Canterbury and into a new barn expect a quick win from 4 Muscle Dash. Has always been there or thereabouts in good maiden fields up the island but just lacked the killer punch at the business end. Might not need it down here and with good manners looks well in play.
Selections: 4-1-9-6-5

Winton R2 – LAST CHANCE TO BOOK WDC25 HOSPITALITY TROT
Final Race time: 
6th
4. Muscle Dash (4)
J: Hayden Douglas
47457T: Jeremy Douglas
2.60WIN
1.26PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:34 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Winton Harness Race 3
11 Seaside Fantasy

Unsighted since back at the start of the year when running two very good races, 11 Seaside Fantasy steps out here today fresh up for a new barn with a workout win under the belt. Meets a pretty tidy maiden field so will need to be good but has the speed.  
Selections: 11-2-3-1-10 

Winton R3 – SBSR / DIAMOND CREEK FARM MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
11. Seaside Fantasy (11)
J: Mark Hurrell
34xT: Darren Keast
3.50WIN
1.35PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:35 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Winton Harness Race 4
9 Showcase

An eyecatching finishing burst from 9 Showcase on Sunday suggests that the wheel is turning and a return to winning form isn’t far off. This actually looks easier but the draw makes it harder. Needs a little bit of luck at the right time but would beat most of these for speed no worries.  
Selections: 9-4-1-7-10 

Winton R4 – VETSOUTH MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
9. Showcase (9)
J: Brent Barclay
07773T: Jamie Gameson
2.50WIN
1.40PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:36 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Winton Harness Race 5
2 Jordan Anne
Tip of The Day

Very good effort on Monday at Ashburton behind Clotlide Wainwright from 2 Jordan Anne who finished fourth. Was sneaking up the markers with a bit of authority late. Wouldn’t have to go much better here and should lob a sweet trip just off the speed throughout so looks a strong hope.  
Selections: 2-1-6-4-7 

Winton R5 – NIGHT’N DAY WINTON HANDICAP TROT
Final Race time: 
1st
2. Jordan Anne (2)
J: Matthew Williamson
54564T: Matthew Williamson
4.60WIN
1.40PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:37 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Winton Harness Race 6
8 Bring On The Muscle

8 Bring On The Muscle returned to form in fine style with a big win last time out under same conditions. That bodes well here and for class should have the measure of this field. Will have to do work at some stage but can handle that no problems and looks hard to beat. 
Selections: 8-7-2-5-6 

Winton R6 – UPPERCUTS BUTCHERY MOBILE TROT
Final Race time: 
6th
8. Bring On The Muscle (8)
J: Brent Barclay
12841T: Clark Barron
1.40WIN
1.01PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:38 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Winton Harness Race 7
5 Share A Dream
Each Way

5 Share A Dream brings strong form forward to this after chasing hard in the Tuapeka Cup behind Dreams Are Free on Sunday. In the zone and racing well and with a nice trip just off the speed today should be able to slingshot most here and pick up a deserved win. 
Selections: 5-1-2-3-4 

Winton R7 – LADIES FASHION IN THE FIELD 9TH NOV MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
6th
5. Share A Dream (5)
J: Mark Hurrell
56322T: Tyler Dewe
1.80WIN
1.16PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:39 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Winton Harness Race 8
9 Axel Rose

Smart trotter who is still putting it all together and learning what the racing game is all about is 9 Axel Rose. But there’s little to no doubt that with manners throughout and no bad luck a win here today could come as no surprise. Big motor to unleash if able. 
Selections: 9-4-1-3-11 

Winton R8 – SUBWAY WINTON TROT
Final Race time: 
4th
9. Axel Rose (9)
J: Matthew Williamson
130T: Matthew Williamson
2.20WIN
1.24PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:40 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Winton Harness Race 9
7 Passchendaele

Knocking on the door of a win after a few starts back from a spell 7 Passchendaele finds the right race today to make it happen. Wide draw is the only concern but if able to work into the race at the right time should have most of the these on ability alone.  
Selections: 7-3-4-1-10 

Winton R9 – WORLD DRIVING CHAMPS COMING TO WINTON MBL PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
7. Passchendaele (7)
J: Nathan Williamson
03422T: Nathan Williamson
1.70WIN
1.14PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/07/2026 06:37:41 AM (Pacific/Auckland)