Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 13 races on New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington on Tuesday 10 November below:  A tricky race to start the day is the annual 3200m trot with plenty of winning chances. Axel Rose (12) might have them all for natural ability, but he’s no certainty to do everything right. Good win at the Cup trials last Wednesday and if he can bring that kind of mindset and trot his way through the big field early then…

Matt Markham takes a runner-by-runner look at Tuesday's $800,000 Group 1 Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup. One of a number of Australian raiders here for the race. Stepped cleanly and quickly at Kaikoura to lead but was found wanting a long way from home. Would need to improve many, many lengths to be a winning chance in this but tucked away on the markers could be a surprise packet late.   An Addington favourite having won 12 of his 16 races on the hallowed track. He perhaps lacks the brilliance of some of his major rivals, but is as honest…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the seven races at the Ashburton Harness meeting on Sunday 8 November below:  It’s a bit of a surprise that Unico Realta (9) hasn’t won a race yet this campaign but there’s been a lot go against her at times and then on other occasions she’s been good without quite getting there. That might chance here. Can sit off a speed and look to have the final say and should be hard to stop.  Selections: 9-12-7-10-11  Some…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races at the Winton Harness meeting on Sunday 8 November below:  Another week and another race where Rakamick (1) looks a great chance to finally break through for a well-deserved victory. It’s been a long time coming but those who like to back the place and top four won’t be complaining as that’s what he offers up almost every week. This looks a golden chance though and he really should take it.  Selections: 1-6-2-10-3  Has…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Addington Harness meeting on Friday 6 November below:  Race experience might just help tip the scales in the favour of Rising Bromac (5) tonight. Has been superb in each and every run to the races thus far and looks close to breaking through for a well deserved win. Gate speed to use if they want to which should see them on the top end of proceedings and right in the fight.  Selections:…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the nine races at the Alexandra Park Harness meeting on Friday 6 November below:  Lovely return to racing from Incentivise (2) a couple of weeks ago and should be able to keep the run going up here in the north for the next few weeks with many of the heavy hitters away. Nice draw to use here and should be in a good spot throughout and hard to beat.  Selections: 2-1-3-4-7  Wee step back in grade here…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Oamaru Harness meeting on Thursday 5 November below: Off the back of a sharp trial BB Crunch (6) took plenty of support first up but most of it was left on the track. Expecting better here today in what looks like a really suitable race. Just needs the right kind of trip to unfold to become the one to beat.  Selections: 6-4-1-3-7  Led them a merry chase at Timaru and was run…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the six races at the Cambridge Harness meeting on Wednesday 4 November below:  A cracking introduction to the racing game by No Intentions (6) last time out when running second. Looks a pretty quick winner in the grade based off of that. No certainty to do everything right just yet though so needs a little caution tonight. Manners the key.  Selections: 6-4-2-7-1  First starter from the Arna Donnelly stable, Samurai (1) has looked above average in his…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races on Kaikōura Cup Day at South Bay Racecourse. A much more encouraging run last time out from On Ya Bike (6) after looking all at sea first up from a spell. Smart horse when on his game and as long as the Kaikoura occasion doesn’t get to him he should roll forward and dominate this and probably not look back.  Selections: 6-8-5-4-3  Three-year-old filly Pickettywitch (10) drops back from two very strong age group races in her last two starts. Two starts back she was quite good behind Secret Wish at Oamaru…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races at the Winton Harness meeting on Sunday 1 November below:  In here beautifully is Tempo Warrior (7) as the winner of 16 races and he’s bringing some good form as well. Gate speed to burn if they choose to use it and if he found the front and could control things around Kaikoura then they would need to be very good to get the better of him.  Selections: 7-2-8-3-5  Never too far away from…