Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday, 16 October.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 2 Proposition Joe Impressive winning his last three public runs ahead of today’s debut, there’ll be plenty of eyes on 2 Proposition Joe. Looks a smart horse in the making and while he’ll get better with racing, there’s been enough in those runs to suggest a win on debut is highly possible. Big respect for the Gray/Barclay combination as well.  Selections: 2-5-1-7-3  Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  2. Proposition Joe (2) J: Brent Barclay T: Brett Gray 2.00WIN 1.14PLACE Stringing together…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday, 16 October.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 6 Whats Up The Hill One for the brave. There’s a scenario here when 6 Whats Up The Hill does everything right and doesn’t look back. Unfortunately there’s the side that gets it all wrong and doesn’t take part too. Banking on the manners being here and if they are, he comes the best of the day.  Selections: 6-2-8-7-4  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  6. Whats Up The Hill (6) J: Peter Ferguson T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany 6.00WIN 1.90PLACE…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Wednesday 15 October.  Addington Harness Race 1 7 Auntie Deb Quite a drop back in grade here for 7 Auntie Deb today after stepping out against some quality fields on Friday night’s of late. Is talented on his best day and if he was to find the right kind of spot on a good tempo he’d have too much class for this field. Selections: 7-3-6-5-2 Addington R1 Open Race time:  7. Auntie Deb (7) J: Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens T: Andrew Faulks 3.80WIN 1.50PLACE Got too far back when last…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Motukarara Harness on Sunday 12 October.  Motukarara Harness Race 1 13 Lasa Eye-catching effort late at Timaru from 13 Lasa, really found the line with purpose. Knocking on the door of another win and gets a good chance here even from the second row. Should track through and land in a good spot and be fighting out the finish. Selections: 13-5-3-8-7 Motukarara R1 Open Race time:  13. Lasa (13) J: Carter Dalgety T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety 5.00WIN 1.95PLACE Made ground late after being caught on the markers at Tim. Threat…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 10 October.  Addington Harness Race 1 6 Midnight Diamond There might not be a more exciting female trotting prospect around in the lower grades at the moment than 6 Midnight Diamond. She’s really stepped into her own in her last few starts and looks destined for better things. With good manners tonight they shouldn’t be able to beat here.  Selections: 6-12-4-10-3  Addington R1 Open Race time:  6. Midnight Diamond (6) J: Mark Purdon T: Ross Houghton 2.40WIN 1.26PLACE Settled into a lovely rhythm in the regions. Capable…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 10 October.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 3 The Night Agent Each Way No fault in any of the runs back this time in from 3 The Night Agent and while he hasn’t looked really really sharp, he’s knocking on the door of another win. Lands in a really nice race this week and if able to find a good spot is more than capable of winning. Selections: 3-8-4-2-7  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  3. The Night Agent (3) J: Harrison Orange T: Barry Purdon &…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday, 9 October.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 6 My Bonnie Lass A fool and his money have been easily parted thus far in the career of 6 My Bonnie Lass but there’s a few signs recently that suggest that the penny is set to drop. No doubt she’d smoke this field if she brought her manners but it requires everything being crossed and hoping for the best. Selections: 6-2-5-3-8 Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  6. My Bonnie Lass (0) J: Brent Barclay T: Brent McIntyre 5.50WIN 1.75PLACE Blew…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday, 9 October.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 7 Forgiveness Tidy effort fresh up from a spell here by 7 Forgiveness last month and you’d think with a bit of natural improvement under the belt that she’d be more than capable of going one or two better here tonight. Small field certainly helps. Look for her high speed late. Selections: 7-3-1-5-6 Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  7. Forgiveness (0) J: Matthew White T: Matthew White 3.00WIN 1.40PLACE Produced a game placing a fortnight ago after a freshen up. Well…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Wednesday 8 October.  Addington Harness Race 1 6 Alotoftrouble A lot to like about the third here last week from 6 Alotoftrouble, really strode through the line with a bit of purpose after finding some traffic problems around the last bend. Clear air at the right time today and can get the job done. Selections: 6-9-2-1-8 Addington R1 Open Race time:  6. Alotoftrouble (6) J: Jonny Cox T: Korbyn Newman 3.50WIN 1.24PLACE Nice improvement between Methven & last week’s 3rd. Should be popular. Odds are subject to fluctuation.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 3 October.  Addington Harness Race 1 3 Yosemite The form doesn’t read too much but don’t under play some of the recent efforts of 3 Yosemite, they’ve been a lot better than the result posted. Finds a perfect race to make something happen here tonight with no real standouts and a good barrier draw to work from. Selections: 3-6-7-9-5 Addington R1 Open Race time:  3. Yosemite (3) J: John Dunn T: Bronson Munro 3.30WIN 1.40PLACE Didn’t have all favours as 21 Sep favourite. Finding the line well,…