Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 20 November

Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 20 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora Harness on Thursday, November 20.  Rangiora Harness Race 1 4 Don’t Tell Jenny Probably a horse who should have won more races than she has, but Don’t Tell Jenny (4) looks incredibly well placed here. Brave run at Kaikoura in a good field and if she can range up at the right time and work her way onto the speed, she’ll be hard to beat and look out for the celebrations. Selections: 4-8-6-2-3 Rangiora R1 Final Race time:  1st 4. Don’t Tell Jenny (4) J: Adam White T: Ross Houghton…

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Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 20 November

Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 20 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday, November 20.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 6 Billy The Kid  After taking on Franco Salah and co in his last start at Alex Park, Billy The Kid (6) should find himself much more at home here today. He’s largely been up against some very good fields this time in and this is a huge drop back. Great bet to start the night. Selections: 6-2-4-5-3 Cambridge R1 Final Race time:  6th 6. Billy The Kid (6) J: Jacob Dunn T: Jeremy Young 1.80WIN 1.07PLACE For current odds on…

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Invercargill Harness Tips & Preview | Wednesday 19 November

Invercargill Harness Tips & Preview | Wednesday 19 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Wednesday, November 19.  Race 1 5 Dame West First up today since May, Dame West (5) comes into the return off the back of a slick enough trial victory which looks to have her well primed for a strong return. Wasn’t far away in behind some pretty handy types last campaign and finds a good race here. Selections: 5-6-2-1-4 Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  5. Dame West (5) J: Craig Ferguson T: Gavin Johnstone 1.55 WIN 1.02 PLACE Handy late in recent trial win. Has shown glimpses &…

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Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 14 November

Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 14 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday, November 14.  Addington Harness Race 1 14 Midnight Diamond Race time:  A wonderful bet to start the day. There’s arguably not a trotting mare in the country going as well as she is at the moment and if she can get around them at the right time and land on the speed then she’s going to prove awfully hard to stop as she chases five in a row. Selections: 14-4-6-7-2 View Results Addington Harness Race 2 10 Secret Agent Man  No luck when left sitting parked on…

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Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 14 November

Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 14 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Friday, November 14.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 6 Another Collect  He’s carried support in all four of his runs back from a spell and tonight might be the night that Another Collect (6) finally delivers for the faithful. Onto a front line draw that’s devoid of early speed a confident drive early should net the lead and from there it’s a case of holding them all out. Selections: 6-10-4-12-7 Cambridge R1 Final Race time:  1st 6. Another Collect (6) J: Harrison Orange T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan…

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Winton Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 16 November

Winton Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 16 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Sunday, November 16.  Winton Harness Race 1 6 Rise Up N Dance  He’s burnt us so many times before but surely there is literally no better opportunity for Rise Up N Dance (6) to make his way back into the winners’ circle than today. Has competed in far better fields than this in his career and done well. Just lacking that really powerful blow in his races but might not need it today. Selections: 6-4-2-7-8 Winton R1 Final Race time:  1st 6. Rise Up N Dance (6) J:…

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Ashburton Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 13 November

Ashburton Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 13 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ashburton Harness on Thursday, November 13.  Ashburton Harness Race 1 4 Star On The Rocks 4 Star On The Rocks: After a couple of very good efforts of late in better fields than this, Star On The Rocks (4) looks really well placed here today. Has gate speed and a good draw to use and looks likely to roll forward and take up a forward position. Not the full package yet, but good enough to beat this field. Selections: 4-3-1-11-16 Ashburton R1 Final Race time:  1st 4. Star On The Rocks…

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Palmerston North Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 13 November

Palmerston North Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 13 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston NorthHarness on Thursday 13 November.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 5 Fear The Diva  Up from Canterbury and into the Doody stable, Fear The Diva (5) has turned in some really strong performances of late in very good fields. Should find life a whole lot easier here and off the back of a great third at Kaikoura last week should be winning this without too much stress. Selections: 5-4-7-3-2 Palmerston North R1 Final Race time:  6th 5. Fear The Diva (5) J: Andre Poutama T: Stephen Doody 1.40WIN 1.04PLACE For…

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NZ Cup Day at Addington Tips & Preview | Tuesday 11 November

NZ Cup Day at Addington Tips & Preview | Tuesday 11 November

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham gives his best in all races on Cup Day at Addington Harness on Tuesday 11 November.  Addington Harness Race 1 4 Royal Rock A good winner at Motukarara two starts back before a strong third at Ashburton, Royal Rock (4) has enjoyed a great build up toward today. Stepped out at the trials last week and was equally as good in behind some nice types and if he can step, land on the speed and be close enough turning for home he’s a huge winning chance. Selections: 4-6-11-10-18  Addington R1 Open Race time:  4. Royal Rock (4) J: John Morrison T: John Morrison…

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Runner By Runner Guide | Group 1 IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup

Runner By Runner Guide | Group 1 IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup

• Matt Markham

Matt Markham takes a runner-by-runner look at Tuesday’s Group 1 IRT New Zealand Trotting Cup. 1 Rakero Rocket (Fr1) Inaugural winner of the Christian Cullen almost 12 months ago, but aside from a Methven Cup victory in the wet it’s been a far from ideal preparation. Got it wrong at the start in the Kaikoura Cup and can’t afford to do that here from the inside draw. Away safely, can get a nice trip on the fence and an outside top six chance.   Addington R12 Open Race time:  1. Rakero Rocket (1) J: Gavin Smith T: Tom Bamford 101.00WIN 15.00PLACE Manners let him down…

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