Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Sunday 14 December.  Winton Harness Race 1 1 Van Liberty A big swing in draws today for Van Liberty (1) today and it can make all the difference too. Has been working hard to find the a spot on the pace in previous runs, but should land there naturally today and with a nice trip is more than good enough to win this.  Selections: 1-13-11-2-7  Winton R1 Open Race time:  1. Van Liberty (1) J: Carter Dalgety T: Tony Stratford 3.60WIN 1.55PLACE Too far back last start but…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 12 December.  Addington Harness Race 1 3 Eun Sogno Big and bold victory here last time out from Eun Sogno (3) when beating Sonofamistery, who in turn dished out a pacing lesson last week. A really progressive young pacer who has wonderful staying attributes and from the good draw tonight should be hard to stop.  Selections: 3-8-5-1-6  Addington R1 Open Race time:  3. Eun Sogno (3) J: Carter Dalgety T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety 1.35WIN 1.05PLACE Kept on grinding to get the gold here 28 Nov. Likes…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 12 December.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 8 Invisible Steady improvement through all three runs since resuming from Invisible (8) and he finds a wee slide down in grade this week too. Slightly negated by the wide barrier draw, but only a small field so won’t be too far off them. A clean crack at them and he’ll be hard to stop.  Selections: 8-1-3-6-2  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  8. Invisible (8) J: Zachary Butcher T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan 2.30WIN 1.16PLACE Strong in…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Thursday 11 December.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 4 Princess Lisa Tidy enough effort for second here on day one from Princess Lisa (4) and she’s served well by a much better draw here tonight. Should be able to make the most of it and with her high speed at the business end of races, will be hard to catch. Selections: 4-7-1-5-6 Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  4. Princess Lisa (4) J: Jacob Dunn T: Steve & Amanda Telfer 1.65WIN 1.08PLACE Tried hard in defeat on…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Oamaru on Wednesday 10 December.  Oamaru Harness Race 1 2 A Bettors Legacy Only a solitary start earlier this year before heading to the paddock for a spell, but A Bettors Legacy (2) lined up against some very nice types in that one run. Has been handy in trials ahead of today’s resumption and finds a very winnable race first up.  Selections: 2-6-8-4-1  Oamaru R1 Open Race time:  2. A Bettors Legacy (2) J: Samantha Ottley T: Mark Jones 2.20WIN 1.16PLACE Stepped well & ran well in recent trial 2nd. Has…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston NorthHarness on Tuesday 9 December.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 7 S S Guppy Two placings, behind two handy types in Tipstar and Iron Heart, since resuming from a spell have S S Guppy (7) well placed to salute on the first trip to Manawatu. No superstar, but an honest performer who brings strong form forward to a wide open maiden field. Shouldbe going close. Selections: 7-8-6-5-4 Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  7. S S Guppy (7) J: Jacob Dunn T: Steve & Amanda Telfer 2.05WIN 1.12PLACE Opened this…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Wingatui Harness on Sunday 7 December.  Wingatui Harness Race 1 7 Airwaves Free-rolling and tough pacer Airwaves (7) has found a purple patch of form of late and can keep the run going here in a wide open field. Likely to roll forward once again and put them to the sword with own terms in front will take plenty of catching. Selections: 7-1-2-6-9 Wingatui R1 Open Race time:  7. Airwaves (7) J: Rory McIlwrick T: Craig Laurenson 2.10WIN 1.22PLACE In great touch recently & into a very suitable grade. Top pick.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Geraldine Harness on Saturday 6 December.  Geraldine Harness Race 1 3 Son Of Doc Off the back of a couple of strong trial and workout performances, Son Of Doc (3) resumed in style with a strong finish at Motukarara a fortnight ago. Has always looked a horse with a bit of a future and should be quitting the maiden grade at short notice. Lands in here nicely and is the horse to beat. Selections: 3-1-5-7-2 Geraldine R1 Open Race time:  3. Son Of Doc (3) J: Blair Orange T: Rodger Austin…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 5 December.  Addington Harness Race 1 9 Princess Sadie Very brave in her last two starts behind a couple of good ones in I Dream Jeannie and The Present Maker, Princess Sadie (9) finds a bit of respite here in a slightly easier assignment. Cops the wide draw for her career record, but is good enough – and racing well enough – to overcome it and at her best she’ll win this. Selections: 9-6-4-7-8 Addington R1 Open Race time:  9. Princess Sadie (9) J: Matthew Williamson T:…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 5 December.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 8 Look To Da Stars Tip of The Day As his trainers get the shoeing issues sorted out, Look To Da Stars (8) is in turn getting the racing sorted out too. Two massive wins in his last two starts and trotted the time of a good horse when winning here last week. No trouble in running and he really should step up to the plate and deliver again. Selections: 8-2-9-6-1 Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  8. Look…