Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 20 March.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 8 Doo You Want Me The mark of a good horse was on show last time Doo You Want Me (8) turned up to the races, in fact it’s probably been there in all three starts since returning. But the last win was a little more special than most as there are so many reasons he shouldn’t have been able to win. But he did, and that’s an effort only reserved for the better ones. Expect the same here.  Selections: 8-5-7-1-4  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  8. Doo…

Matt Markham gives his best in all 10 races at Gore Harness on Thursday 19 March.  Gore Harness Race 1 10 Rockin Roman Some really improved efforts of late from Rockin Roman (10) and it would seem that another victory is only just around the corner. Nice even field to take on here which will be a big help and a good run through from the second line and we’re well in play. Selections: 10-1-6-9-5  Gore R1 Open Race time:  10. Rockin Roman (10) J: Mark Hurrell 82362T: Richard Austin 3.40WIN 1.60PLACE Only just missed in his Ascot 2nd. Must rate a major danger. E/W. Odds are subject to…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday 19 March.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 5 The Night Fox A good win last time out here in a similar grade by The Night Fox (5) and should be out to build on the confidence gained from that win by trying to grab another here. Handy enough draw to have options and wouldn’t need to go any better than last time to salute.  Selections: 5-3-4-2-1  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  5. The Night Fox (5) J: Harrison Orange 17301T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany 2.30WIN 1.25PLACE Dominant display when successful…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Motukarara Harness on Sunday 15 March. Motukarara Harness Race 1 3 Logan Rock With the runs on the board, good runs at that too, Logan Rock (3) kind of picks himself in a wide open race here. Handy on both days at Westport and never too far away from the action in general, he should end up in a strong spot from which to launch a claim on this race.  Selections: 3-2-4-6-1  Motukarara R1 Open Race time:  3. Logan Rock (3) J: Robbie Close 53752T: Andrew Stuart 4.50WIN 1.90PLACE Just denied at Reef and…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Wingatui Harness on Sunday 15 March.  Wingatui Harness Race 1 4 Seaside Charlie Tip of The Day It’s been a strong start to the career for Seaside Charlie (4) with two very good runs for third in handy fields. A bit easier here today and only needs to run up to those efforts to be the horse they’ll all need to beat in today’s assignment.  Selections: 4-7-1-6-2  Wingatui (H) R1 Open Race time:  4. Seaside Charlie (4) J: Mark Hurrell 33T: Tyler Dewe 1.70WIN 1.09PLACE Game in his two 3rds. Should take plenty of holding out in…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 13 March.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 6 Final Approach Each Way A mistake from behind the tapes last time out spoiled the otherwise perfect record for Final Approach (6) so far in this campaign but a chance behind the mobile arm here can help put things back on track. A progressive trotter with a big future and even from the wide draw looks a live chance.  Selections: 8-6-7-4-5  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  8. Final Approach (0) J: Crystal Hackett 9×110T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 13 March.  Addington Harness Race 1 9 Arma Hunter A brilliant first-up win here from Arma Hunter (9) a couple of weeks ago and it was done in a very smart time as well. Clearly a horse with a future. Work to do from out wide but if able to get across them would prove hard to hold out on the last win.  Selections: 9-2-4-3-6  Addington R1 Open Race time:  9. Arma Hunter (9) J: John Dunn 91×1T: Robert & Jenna Dunn 1.65WIN 1.05PLACE Overcame this draw to…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Thursday 12 March.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 6 Super Fund A really tidy effort on Tuesday from Super Fund (6) and slides into an even more winnable race this time around too. Wide draw, yes. But a small field and plenty of options. Going more than well enough at the moment to salute here.  Selections: 6-1-3-2-5  Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  6. Super Fund (6) J: Wilson House 61893T: Michael House 2.10WIN 1.06PLACE Produced a gritty first day placing. Sure to meet with good support on that. Odds are subject…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Wednesday 11 March.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 10 Shezza Vinny Each Way Some really nice work of late from Shezza Vinny (10) in handy enough fields and despite a second row draw here, looks a major player. Should track through nicely on the back of one that’s set to go forward and with a nice run on the speed can have a say at winning this late in the piece. Selections: 10-2-4-8-6 Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  10. Shezza Vinny (10) J: Kerryn Tomlinson 13752T: Matt Brinsdon 8.00WIN…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Tuesday 10 March.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 9 So Mystifying Dropping out of some decent fields of late, So Mystifying (9) finds the right kind of race here today to be a major player. The third behind Crazy at Cambridge last week should be good enough alone to win this race a few times over and just needs to trot away to be the horse to beat. Selections: 9-6-5-10-3 Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  9. So Mystifying (0) J: Emily Johnson 18843T: Sean McCaffrey 3.70WIN…