Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 1 May.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 1 Kawatiri Trev So much to like about the start to the career of Kawatiri Trev (1), four starts for three wins and was probably going to win in the only miss but for a late gallop. Won’t be up here just as a travelling companion and provided he handles the first look at Alexandra Park this line up doesn’t look to be one that will trouble him.  Selections: 1-8-10-12-11  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  1. Kawatiri Trev (1) J: Bob Butt 1011T: Paul Nairn…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 1 May.  Addington Harness Race 1 3 Luvavici The best of the chasing bunch behind a dominant Tetrick here last week, Luvavici (3) gets a golden chance to go one better here. A trotter on the rise and one who should work through the grades in time. Some nice ones here, but enough in the recent runs to suggest tonight is the night for victory. Selections: 3-6-9-1-4  Addington R1 Open Race time:  3. Luvavici (3) J: Stacy Whatuira 51142T: Paul Nairn 3.60WIN 1.45PLACE Bold 2nd last week and holding his…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Thursday 30 April.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 9 Merle Mary Fresh legs to the meeting after skipping Tuesday night, Merle Mary (9) comes south boasting some strong formlines from further up the island and is yet to really run a bad race in the career. A nice run through from the second row here and she’ll be in the right places to launch an attack on this assignment.  Selections: 9-6-13-12-3  Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  9. Merle Mary (2) J: Crystal Hackett 64435T: Andrew & Lyn Neal 3.20WIN 1.45PLACE Brings…

Third up from a spell this time around Auntie Deb (5) should be ready to strike. Couple of handy enough runs since resuming but this small field looks ideal and with a nice trip, just off the speed, can have the final say at them here.  Selections: 5-4-3-6-2  Addington R1 Open Race time:  5. Auntie Deb (5) J: Colleen Negus 87×46T: Andrew Faulks 4.20WIN 1.35PLACE Steady 4th when resuming 15 Apr. Just fair on Friday but well-placed here. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 29/04/2026 09:25:36 AM…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Tuesday 28 April.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 2 Takethat A first starter from the Stephen Doody stable, Takethat (2) comes to tonight’s meeting with a very tidy trial win under the belt. Beat a smart one in that and looks a quick maiden winner. Not a strong field here and drawn to be on the speed throughout and hard to beat.  Selections: 2-1-3-7-4  Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  2. Takethat (2) J: Andre Poutama T: Stephen Doody 2.50WIN 1.18PLACE Trial winning son of The Storm Inside on debut.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Sunday 26 April.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 1 Princess Lisa A short priced favourite to start the day and perhaps a stack load of multis on Diamonds Day, Princess Lisa (1) really should be winning. Has been good this time in and this isn’t a very strong field. The ace draw is perfect and with a run on the markers near the speed looks set to win.  Selections: 1-5-12-3-11  Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  1. Princess Lisa (1) J: Tim Williams 11672T: Steve & Amanda Telfer 1.45WIN 1.08PLACE Slow out but flew late from this draw…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 26 April.  Rangiora Harness Race 1 7 Belmont Valor Lovely run first up from a spell by Belmont Valor (7) last week and should be a quick winner this time in given the grade. This is a step up from midweek to Sunday racing but in terms of depth it’s not much different so should be able to find a nice spot and be a major player.  Selections: 7-9-10-5-8  Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  7. Belmont Valor (7) J: Gemma Thornley 598×2T: Donna Williamson 3.60WIN 1.45PLACE Strong first-up run at HQ…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 24 April.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 9 Mick Konstantin After taking heavy support at Cambridge, Mick Konstantin (9) rewarded those who stayed faithful with a great win here last week when coming from off the speed on the markers to surge to victory. Same set up looks very likely here from the barrier draw too and with a cold shot again, can win again.  Selections: 9-7-1-4-12  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  9. Mick Konstantin (1) J: Jay Abernethy 4×831T: Jay Abernethy 5.50WIN 2.10PLACE Landed the perfect trip…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 24 April.  Addington Harness Race 1 7 Luvavici Really nice step up last week from Luvavici (7) into a very good field and was far from disgraced in fourth. Getting better all the time and looks really well placed here tonight given the manners seem very good. Can stalk the speed and wind into it late and dominate.  Selections: 7-11-2-1-5  Addington R1 Open Race time:  7. Luvavici (7) J: Stacy Whatuira 35114T: Paul Nairn 4.40WIN 1.80PLACE Doing his best work late behind Donna’s Boy last Friday. Stick with him again. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday 23 April.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 2 Daisymerollin Yet to win a race, but there’s been a lot of merit in the work of Daisymerollin (2) of late and today’s assignment, despite taking on previous winners, looks an ideal one. A chance to trot straight onto the speed here from the unruly and not look back. Selections: 2-9-6-8-4  Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  2. Daisymerollin (2) J: Brent Barclay 20423T: Brett Gray 2.80WIN 1.40PLACE Worked & fought on in her Winton 3rd. Well placed to threaten again. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current…