Cromwell Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 20 February

Cromwell Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 20 February

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cromwell Harness on Friday 20 February. 

Cromwell Harness Race 1
2 Shezza Vinny

Never really got warm in her resuming run at Gore last week but Shezza Vinny (2) was first up since November so should have taken plenty of benefit from that performance. Nice draw to use here and as a previous winner on the grass ticks a couple of boxes at a nice price.  
Selections: 2-1-5-6-7 

Cromwell R1 – STROUD HOMES QUEENSTOWN LAKES MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
5th
2. Shezza Vinny (2)
J: Brent Barclay
23137 T: Matt Brinsdon
4.40WIN
1.50PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/09/2026 07:30:45 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 2
1 Premier Arden

Any debutant from the Stonewall Stud barn is enough to sit up and take notice of but a well bred three-year-old filly like Premier Arden (1) at Cromwell really grabs the attention. Nice trials to prepare without setting the world on fire but should have the class edge on most here from the good draw.  
Selections: 1-10-5-3-9 

Cromwell R2 – FIRTH CROMWELL FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
2nd
1. Premier Arden (1)
J: Nikita Burton
 T: Steve & Amanda Telfer
1.70WIN
1.09PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 27/09/2026 11:29:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 3
4 Garrone

With the runs on the board and manners in check, Garrone (4) stands out today. Has been doing everything but win over the past few months and drawing in nice and close to the markers should land in front here and prove very hard to run down.  
Selections: 4-3-9-11-7 

Cromwell R3 – BROWN & GEARY/FIORDLAND MEATS/SANGSTER ELEC TROT
Final Race time: 
2nd
4. Garonne (4)
J: Kirstin Green
72232 T: Kirstin Green
4.40WIN
1.65PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 27/09/2026 11:29:01 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 4
5 Stumpy Blackler

He’s taken on much stronger maiden fields than this and been very good and Stumpy Blackler (5) has shown enough to suggest he’ll be very hard to beat today. A nice progression through his first few starts and will grab one this weekend whether it’s today or on Sunday.  
Selections: 5-3-1-4-7 

Cromwell R4 – ANDERSON PARK MOTEL MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
2nd
5. Stumpy Blackler (5)
J: Nikita Burton
82522 T: Steve & Amanda Telfer
3.50WIN
1.50PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 27/09/2026 11:29:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 5
6 Heza Cool Dude
Each Way

Doing his best work through the line last time out, Heza Cool Dude (6) really caught the eye with a strong finish. Furnishing into a handy wee racehorse and with a good beginning here should land close to the speed and give them all plenty to think about. 
Selections: 6-9-1-7-2 

Cromwell R5 – McNULTY TRANSPORT LTD HANDICAP TROT
Final Race time: 
7th
6. Heza Cool Dude (6)
J: Brent Barclay
p5214 T: Kevin Brosnahan
8.50WIN
2.70PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 27/09/2026 11:29:03 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 6
7 Now Watch Me

There’s still a lot to learn but the raw ability of Now Watch Me (7) is quite exciting and down here to chase a penalty free victory he should grab one over the weekend. Not a deep field, but he does take on some experienced campaigners so will have to bring his best. Right driver in the bike to make it happen.  
Selections: 7-5-3-1-2 

Cromwell R6 – MOJO JOINERY/HYGAIN REVELL DOUGLAS SERIES MBL PCE
Final Race time: 
1st
7. Now Watch Me (7)
J: Wilson House
21 T: Regan Todd
2.15WIN
1.22PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 27/09/2026 11:29:04 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 7
12 Mystic Magic

There’s a chance Mystic Magic (12) may never live right up to all the potential she showed early on in the career but in this field today she should be good enough, even fresh up, to sit off the speed and be a bit too classy for this field. A little luck at the right time and she’s away.  
Selections: 12-7-3-9-8 

Cromwell R7 – ONPOINT WINDSCREEN & GLASS MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
6th
12. Mystic Magic (0)
J: Nikita Burton
1055x T: Steve & Amanda Telfer
11.00WIN
2.90PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 27/09/2026 11:29:05 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 8
5 Dreams Pat

A handy run last week at Addington in a very good field by Dreams Pat (5) makes for good form leading into this assignment today. Raw talent is there, but the manners often let him down. If he brings his best he’ll probably win and it’s for that reason he’s on top.  
Selections: 5-8-7-6-2 

Cromwell R8 – SHANNON FARM TRADIES RACE HANDICAP TROT
Final Race time: 
4th
5. Dreams Pat (1)
J: Robbie Holmes
76663 T: Robbie Holmes
3.70WIN
1.65PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 27/09/2026 11:29:06 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cromwell Harness Race 9
6 Always Be Batman
Tip of The Day

Unseen at the races since finishing in behind Marketplace and Got The Chocolates, Always Be Batman (6) resumes for a new spell here. Talented horse and a really good workout last week has him ready to rock and roll, he might just be a little too good for them.  
Selections: 6-4-3-5-2 

Cromwell R9 – BREWBAR CROMWELL MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
6. Always Be Batman (6)
J: Hayden Douglas
41946 T: Jeremy Douglas
2.20WIN
1.14PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 27/09/2026 11:29:07 PM (Pacific/Auckland)