Cromwell Harness Tips & Preview | Tuesday 6 January

Cromwell Harness Tips & Preview | Tuesday 6 January

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cromwell Harness on Tuesday 6 January. 

Cromwell Harness Race 1
9 What’s The Whisper

No match for the winner at Omakau, but the effort for second by What’s The Whisper (9) was good enough to suggest that a win isn’t too far away. Was first up then too so should take natural improvement and with good manners will be in play for a very long way.  
Selections: 9-6-10-5-2 

Cromwell R1 – JIM HAMILTON MEMORIAL TROT
Final Race time: 
3rd
9. What’s The Whisper (0)
J: Phil Williamson
378×2 T: Phil Williamson
3.10WIN
1.40PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 23/09/2026 08:54:13 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 2
2 Enoka

Off the back of a very good second first up for the career, Enoka (2) has been a little at sea ever since. Hopefully a bit of experience will have helped sort that out because this does look a very winnable race today. Good draw to work from and should be handy throughout and hard to beat.  
Selections: 2-4-11-12-10 

Cromwell R2 – TOPLINE FENCING/INTL GARDEN RESCUE MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
10th
2. Enoka (2)
J: Robbie Close
29p T: Andrew Stuart
2.60WIN
1.35PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:50 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 3
2 Cinderella Franco

Stepped a wheel at the top of the straight and won like a good horse on debut at Omakau and there’s a lot ahead of Cinderella Franco (2). Looks a pretty sharp horse in the making and handled race day conditions really well. Wouldn’t have to go any better to win again.  
Selections: 2-1-7-4-5 

Cromwell R3 – ON POINT NZ GLASS JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
2. Cinderella Franco (2)
J: Gemma Thornley
1 T: Steven McRae
1.45WIN
1.03PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:51 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 4
6 Our Twinkle
Tip of The Day

Two massive runs in the last two appearances from Our Twinkle (6) and it’s now only a matter of when, not if, a maiden victory unfolds. Nice set up here from a decent enough draw and if able to find a spot on the markers will leave them chasing a shadow.  
Selections: 6-8-7-2-3 

Cromwell R4 – MOSSDALE STANDARDBREDS MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
2nd
6. Our Twinkle (6)
J: Brent Barclay
5×322 T: Brett Gray
1.50WIN
1.07PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:52 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 5
9 Harriet’s Moment

No doubt that in terms of ability that Harriet’s Moment (9) has more than most, if not all, in this race. She probably just hasn’t quite been in the zone lately but has taken on some really good fields too. Decent drop back in grade here and can play a major role.  
Selections: 9-5-2-7-6 

Cromwell R5 – CROMWELL HARNESS RACING CLUB/CROMWELL MOTEL TROT
Final Race time: 
1st
9. Harriet’s Moment (0)
J: Matthew Williamson
32906 T: Phil Williamson
2.50WIN
1.30PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:53 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 6
3 Ramblin Rover

Big run first up from the new barn by Ramblin Rover (3) at Gore. A little erratic early but really charged through the line late. Better for that run and from the handy draw here today has a chance to roll forward and take control of this and with own terms would be hard to beat.  
Selections: 3-2-4-6-13 

Cromwell R6 – HOKONUI HONDA/REGAN TODD RACING MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
3rd
3. Ramblin Rover (3)
J: Hayden Douglas
29964 T: Brent McIntyre
3.20WIN
1.55PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:54 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 7
9 Jaccka Jim

Quite the impression made by Jaccka Jim (9) on debut at Omakau when winning. Nice and professional too. Steps out on the grass track here but without doubt looks to have the ability to go back-to-back to start the career.  
Selections: 9-4-7-3-2 

Cromwell R7 – RESIDENTIAL DESIGN / WOODLANDS MOTORS TROT
Final Race time: 
11th
9. Jaccka Jim (0)
J: Brent Barclay
1 T: Brett Gray
4.50WIN
1.85PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:55 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 8
7 Seaside Croft

Backed heavily at Roxburgh and beaten but the run for second from Seaside Croft (7) first up from a spell was excellent and signalled a good campaign lies ahead. Front row draw here so gets the chance to roll forward once again and look to control things. Hard to beat with own terms.  
Selections: 7-14-1-2-6 

Cromwell R8 – SANGSTER ELECTRICAL MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
7. Seaside Croft (7)
J: Samantha Ottley
1x5x2 T: Mark Jones
3.00WIN
1.50PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:56 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 9
5 One Mhor For Heather

A few runs under the belt this time in now for One Mhor For Heather (5) and she should be reaching peak fitness levels. Good stand start exponent who should trot onto the lead early and take a positive position. Left to her own devices in front, she’d be hard to run down here.  
Selections: 5-7-3-1-2 

Cromwell R9 – GOODMAN PLUMBING / CLELAND SYNDICATE HCP TROT
Final Race time: 
4th
5. One Mhor For Heather (5)
J: Robbie Holmes
x9855 T: Robbie Holmes
5.50WIN
2.00PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:57 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 10
11 Amaretto Franco

Tidy enough run at Roxburgh from Amaretto Franco (11) after she got back early. Stable loves winning this race and that get another prime chance here in what is a very even field. A quick beginning today and a run a little closer to the speed and she can win.  
Selections: 11-12-14-6-13 

Cromwell R10 – SHANNON FARM CROMWELL CUP HANDICAP PACE
Final Race time: 
11. Amaretto Franco (0)
J: Gemma Thornley
02215 T: Steven McRae
6.50WIN
2.30PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:57 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 11
8 Kawhi

Brutal assassination of his rivals at Roxburgh by Kawhi (8) and he’s really in the zone from the new stable. A few more to get around here, but if he was to trot onto the front and be able to roll them along he’s capable of reeling off closing sectionals that will make it very hard to catch him.  
Selections: 8-7-13-14-1 

Cromwell R11 – SPEIGHTS ALE HOUSE PALMERSTON NORTH HCP TROT
Final Race time: 
11th
8. Kawhi (2)
J: Samantha Ottley
56711 T: Mark Jones
5.00WIN
2.05PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:58 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 12
1 Tua Lipa
Each Way

Brave run from Tua Lipa (1) at Omakau after being forced to sit parked the trip. No such issue here with the inside barrier draw and is racing well enough that with the right kind of run here and a cold shot at them late a victory can unfold.  
Selections: 1-15-14-7-6 

Cromwell R12 – NIGHT ‘N DAY CROMWELL BUSINESSES CUP MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
1. Tua Lipa (1)
J: Ellie Barron
3×323 T: Shane Matheson
6.00WIN
2.25PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:05:59 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 13
5 Transonic

Couldn’t have been any more impressive winning at Roxburgh on Sunday and Transonic (5) meets the same kind of field here today from a better draw. Still a little green but if he’s pointed in the right direction and rolling then they’ll be chasing him again.  
Selections: 5-9-1-13-3 

Cromwell R13 – SHEET METALCRAFT CENTRAL MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
5. Transonic (5)
J: Tim Williams
10121 T: Steve & Amanda Telfer
1.75WIN
1.16PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 06/10/2026 05:06:00 AM (Pacific/Auckland)