Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 17 May.  Rangiora Harness Race 1 2 Bronski A nice each way play to start the day here in Bronski (2). Has been really good in three runs back from a spell in this grade and from the good draw today should be on the speed throughout and with fitness peaking looks a strong chance of saluting.  Selections: 2-6-8-7-3   Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  2. Bronski (2) J: Craig Thornley 0x843T: Donna Williamson 6.00WIN 2.00PLACE Bold bid, 6 May after narrow miss 2nd-up. Expect another bold showing today. Odds are subject to fluctuation.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Sunday 17 May.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 7 Rangitata The talented Rangitata (7) kicks off a new campaign here off the back of some solid work over the past 12 months. Will appreciate getting into this kind of grade and has more than enough ability to win this even despite the likely need for a run under the belt.  Selections: 7-9-10-8-2  Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  7. Rangitata (7) J: Oliver Kite 2378xT: Phil Williamson 1.65WIN 1.10PLACE Took on nice company last prep. Kept fresh by old master trainer. Must rate. Odds are…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 15 May.  Addington Harness Race 1 8 Trump Card Sat off the speed here a fortnight ago and made the rivals look second rate and Trump Card (8) will look to do the same again. Bit of a step up and there’s a few handy ones in here so will need to be good, but is more than capable.  Selections: 8-9-13-1-10  Addington R1 Open Race time:  8. Trump Card (8) J: Olivia Thornley 78×31T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen 2.15WIN 1.25PLACE Very impressive with last say here 01 May. Moves up in class,…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 15 May.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 10 Muchacho Being tucked away on the markers might not have been the best place for Muchacho (10) last week and things got a little tight around the bend and it was enough to throw him off stride. Should be able to find clear air a little easier tonight and going good enough to win this.  Selections: 10-9-5-6-8  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  10. Muchacho (2) J: Harrison Orange 61819T: Zev Meredith 4.40WIN 1.65PLACE Went rogue last week after…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday 14 May. Cambridge Harness Race 1 4 Rivergirl Bella A little bad luck has fallen the way of Rivergirl Bella (4) of late but there’s been merit in the performances. Finds a pretty winnable race here tonight and with a clear pathway should be able to find a prominent position and be right in the fight for a very long way.  Selections: 4-6-8-3-5  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  4. Rivergirl Bella (4) J: Peter Ferguson 35307T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany 6.50WIN 1.95PLACE Back to Cambridge where she’s placed in 3 of 4 appearances. Right in…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Wednesday 13 May.  Addington Harness Race 1 2 Blackjack One win from 31 starts doesn’t make for great reading but take into account all the placings and fourths and fifths Blackjack (2) has notched up and the career record is pretty good. Slides down into the amateur grade here off the back of an eye-catching fourth in a good field last week. Anything close to that here will be good enough to win.  Selections: 2-3-8-9-1  Addington R1 Open Race time:  2. Blackjack (2) J: Adam White 46544T: Matt Purvis 4.50WIN 1.70PLACE Useful completing the first 4…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ashburton Harness on Sunday 10 May.  Ashburton Harness Race 1 1 Giorgio Denario Tip of The Day Sliding out of the Southern Supremacy at his last start and back to the home track where he won on debut Giorgio Denario (1) looks a great bet to start the night. Ace draw is a plus and if he can light up early and hold the front then they’ll need to be very good trying to run him down.  Selections: 1-8-7-6-5  Ashburton R1 Open Race time:  1. Giorgio Denario (1) J: John Morrison 1×37T: John Morrison 2.30WIN 1.18PLACE…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 8 May.  Addington Harness Race 1 5 Take The Miki Was probably never going to be able to match Radha for high speed last week but Take The Miki (5) was still really strong in second. Likely to be driven a little more aggressively tonight and if he’s up on the speed turning for home, the hot favourite Sacetas is going to know he’s right there.  Selections: 5-3-7-1-4  Addington R1 Final Race time:  6th 5. Take The Miki (5) J: Ricky May 30112T: Warren Stapleton 4.50WIN 1.30PLACE For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved:…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 8 May.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 3 Nymbal Punters will be looking to kick off the night on the right foot here with Nymbal (3) who has been heavily backed throughout the course of the week after a strong effort for fifth behind Jumal last week in the Northern Derby. Looks well placed here dropping back to grade racing and should really be winning.  Selections: 3-4-5-6-7  Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  3. Nymbal (3) Scratched: For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Thursday 7 May  Winton Harness Race 1 1 On The Beach Despite having always looked a pretty capable horse not much has gone right in the career of On The Beach (1) to this point. A few mishaps and plenty of time on the sidelines, but has had a good steady build up and finds a really nice race to resume in. Should be right in the thick of it here from the draw. Selections: 1-2-9-3-10  Winton R1 Open Race time:  1. On The Beach (1) J: Rory McIlwrick x0x3xT: Wayne Adams 4.50WIN 1.70PLACE Several…