Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Westport Harness on Sunday 28 December.  Westport Harness Race 1 9 Whyamihere Fresh legs to the meeting having missed Friday, Whyamihere (9) jumps straight out of a Harness 5000 final a week ago for this. Very brave then too, running a bold fourth after doing plenty of work. Wide draw to contend with but has the game to overcome it in this line up.  Selections: 9-8-4-3-11  Westport R1 Open Race time:  9. Whyamihere (9) J: Jim Curtin 2×044T: Bruce Hutton 1.70WIN 1.12PLACE Newcomer to circuit after solid Harness 5000 4th. Danger with drag into…

Matt Markham gives his best in all 12 races at Gore Harness on Saturday, 27 September.  Gore Harness Race 1 13 Van Liberty Tricky race to start the day with plenty of chances but the recent efforts of Van Liberty (13) suggest another win isn’t too far away. Gets the services of Blair Orange too and even from the second row you know he’s going to give you a great chance for success.  Selections: 13-11-2-15-9  Gore R1 Final Race time:  10th 13. Van Liberty (13) J: Blair Orange 82062T: Tony Stratford 8.00WIN 2.70PLACE For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Westport Harness on Friday, 26 December.  Westport Harness Race 1 2 Heaven Strong first run for the Robertson barn at Methven by Heaven (2) and that alone should be enough to see him salute at some stage on the circuit. Finds a nice race for Day One and from the good draw should be handy throughout and hard to stop.  Selections: 2-7-9-3-4  Westport R1 Open Race time:  2. Heaven (2) J: Riley Harrison 39692T: Peter & Mitchell Robertson 1.70WIN 1.12PLACE Bold effort after sitting parked at Methven. Query if it’s wet but…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Wednesday, 24 December.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 6 S S Guppy Money has been on each and every time S S Guppy (6) steps out at the races and while a win hasn’t unfolded yet, there’s been potential for it. Finds a pretty winnable race here tonight and even from the wide draw should be right in contention throughout.  Selections: 6-4-9-8-10  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  6. S S Guppy (6) J: Josh Dickie x323pT: Steve & Amanda Telfer 7.50WIN 2.20PLACE Forget 11Dec Palmy episode. Game 3rd there 9Dec. 2nd this track 27Nov. Danger. Odds are subject to fluctuation.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 19 December.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 7 Ultimate Racy Girl Sure to be better for her first up run last week, Ultimate Racy Girl (7) can improve a few places here too. Wide draw a little bit of a concern but she’s good enough to make her own luck from out there and if in contention turning for home, should fight out the finish. Selections: 7-3-6-2-1 Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  2nd 7. Ultimate Racy Girl (7) J: Zachary Butcher155×3T: Barry Purdon & Scott…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ashburton Harness on Sunday 21 December.  Ashburton Harness Race 1 3 November Nine Up from the south for this assignment and into a small horse field, things look good for November Nine (3) has done a really strong job in a short career and not being too far off them throughout running means she should be able to unleash on them late.  Selections: 3-2-4-1  Ashburton R1 Open Race time:  3. November Nine (3) J: Matthew Williamson T: Carl Hanna 1.50WIN 0.00PLACE Not far away behind Tosana in October, which measures well…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Friday 19 December.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 8 Turn N Burn As the name would suggest, there’s been plenty of Turn N Burn (8) from the Craig Ferguson trained pacer in trials and workouts leading into today’s debut. Looks a pretty sharp horse in the making and on everything we’ve seen and the times run can definitely win on debut.  Selections: 8-5-7-4-1  Invercargill R1 Final Race time:  2nd 8. Turn N Burn (8) J: Craig FergusonT: Craig Ferguson 1.50WIN 1.04PLACE For current odds on all of our live…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Methven Harness on Thursday 18 December 2025.  Methven Harness Race 1 5 Lauzelle Locally trained trotter Lauzelle (5) makes the race debut here today off the back of a steady diet of workouts and trials. Wasn’t far behind Amistozo in the qualifier and she was a big winner on debut last week. Open maiden trot and with manners can make the career kick off on the right hoof.  Selections: 5-9-8-7-18  Methven R1 Open Race time:  5. Lauzelle (5) J: Leo O’Reilly T: Stephen Williams 3.90WIN 1.75PLACE Unplaced in latest w’out on…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday, 18 December.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 4 Pat Yates Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  4. Pat Yates (4) J: Tony Cameron T: Tony Herlihy 4.60WIN 1.65PLACE Late errors haven’t helped in both starts to open this term. Risky, but can win. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 18/12/2025 08:28:38 AM (Pacific/Auckland) Bet Now Cambridge Harness Race 2 1 Sea Of Love Cambridge R2 Open Race time:  1. Sea Of Love (1) J: Taitlyn…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday, 14 December.  Rangiora Harness Race 1 12 The Beach House Handy enough runs of late from The Beach House (12) and he lands in here quite nicely too. Not a strong field of pacers, but very even and he’s shown a liking for be able to work into races late and get home over the top of them. Can do that here at a nice price.  Selections: 12-11-2-3-5  Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  12. The Beach House (12) J: Blair Orange T: Michael House 5.50WIN 2.15PLACE Stuck well…