Harness Tips

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday 2 April. Cambridge Harness Race 1 12 Buddy Good He’s a horse on the up Buddy Good (12) and while he was run down at Auckland last week, expect him to strip a lot fitter and ready to rock and roll tonight. Will have to be good from the draw but is capable of making his own luck and monstering this field inside the final lap. Selections: 12-8-6-13-7  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  12. Buddy Good (4) J: Tony Herlihy 6312T: Arna Donnelly 6.50WIN 2.20PLACE Solid Auckland effort when runner-up 6-days…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday 2 April.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 6 Daisymerollin Few tricks up the sleeve, but when Daisymerollin (6) gets the mind on the job she can be quite effective. A really strong second three starts back would be good enough to win this race nine times out of 10, just needs to trot away and get into the right rhythm. Selections: 6-2-1-7-3  Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  6. Daisymerollin (6) J: Brent Barclay 56204T: Brett Gray 3.80WIN 1.45PLACE Brought manners & ran OK in her Winton 4th. Suited in this company. E/W. Odds…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Timaru Harness on Wednesday 1 April.  Timaru Harness Race 1 3 Evidently Most effective when on wet grass tracks, Evidently (3) might not get the absolute ideal surface here today but it should be damp enough to bring him right into play. Good draw to use too, so likely to roll forward and take up a good position which only further enhances the chances.  Selections: 3-10-6-4-2  Timaru R1 Open Race time:  3. Evidently (3) J: Robbie Holmes 74295T: Peter Holmes 5.00WIN 1.85PLACE Worked hard in last two races and outfinished. Closer draw can work…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Tuesday 31 March.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 1 Run Blaze Run Tip of The Day Yet another great effort from Run Blaze Run (1) here on Sunday to finish second and yet another opportunity here today to get an elusive victory on the board. Nice draw to use here and should be able to make the most of it. On the speed and hard to beat. Selections: 1-6-5-4-11 Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  1. Run Blaze Run (1) J: Jay Abernethy 22322T: Willie Fleming 2.00WIN…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Wyndham Harness on Sunday 29 March.  Wyndham Harness Race 1 7 Rockin Roman Another minor placing for Rockin Roman (7) during the week and another start closer to a well deserved win. Is going to pick one up at short notice and again finds a race that should be well within range here today. Just needs the right run to unfold.  Selections: 7-2-9-1-6  Wyndham R1 Open Race time:  7. Rockin Roman (7) J: Mark Hurrell 36242T: Richard Austin 7.00WIN 2.15PLACE Gritty efforts in recent good runs. Unlikely to shirk this task either. E/W. Odds are subject to fluctuation.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 29 March.  Rangiora Harness Race 1 5 Rocking Ruby A tidy start to the career with an impressive maiden win at The Mot a fortnight ago and Rocking Ruby (5) looks more than capable of going back-to-back up in grade too. Nice draw to use and unlikely to leave things to chance so hard to beat.  Selections: 5-7-4-10-8  Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  5. Rocking Ruby (5) J: Bob Butt 1T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety 3.70WIN 1.55PLACE Dominant maiden performance at Mot, 15 Mar. Promising filly and in the…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Sunday 29 March.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 2 Genuine Imitation A string of minor placings in the last three runs would suggest that Genuine Imitation (2) is ready to strike and get another victory on the board. Finds a good barrier draw to work from in a wide open field and really looks a prime contender for success.  Selections: 2-4-9-3-1  Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  2. Genuine Imitation (2) J: Michael Hay 15222T: Murray Gibbs 2.90WIN 1.35PLACE Tried hard when runner-up again 10Mar. Drawn to be prominent. Can…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 27 March.  Addington Harness Race 1 8 Tetrick The talented Tetrick (8) resumes here tonight after a short spell after setting tongues wagging with a big win here when last produced. Heads to the mobile tonight, which we haven’t seen him behind here in NZ, but it should be more a help than hindrance. Bigger things ahead for him and he can win this.  Selections: 8-6-2-4-7  Addington R1 Open Race time:  8. Tetrick (0) J: Carter Dalgety 081d1T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety 2.00WIN 1.18PLACE Bonus run in this grade after…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 27 March.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 7 Mako Talented pacer Mako (7) after a strong run first up from a spell for second. He’s got oodles of ability on his day and while he might be still on the up, this does look a very winnable race for him tonight. Just needs things to pan out in the running to bring him right into play.  Selections: 7-3-5-6-1  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  7. Mako (7) J: Tony Herlihy 36px2T: Arna Donnelly 3.00WIN 1.40PLACE Denied on the post…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Thursday 26 March.  Winton Harness Race 1 6 Rockin Roman Another strong effort last time out from Rockin Roman (6) and it would seem it is only a matter of time before a win unfolds. Nice option today in what is a very wide open field and if able to get into the right position early then should be hard to stop. Selections: 6-3-2-5-8 Winton R1 Open Race time:  6. Rockin Roman (6) J: Mark Hurrell 23624T: Richard Austin 2.90WIN 1.40PLACE Worked & fought bravely in good time…