Harness Tips

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…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday 23 April. Cambridge Harness Race 1 6 Twist And Tango Nice bit of relief here for Twist And Tango (6) tonight after taking on some strong fields in the last two. Best pointer to this is the win three starts back. Something similar to that here and should be right in the fight for a very long way.  Selections: 6-2-8-5-4  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  6. Twist And Tango (6) J: Zachary Butcher 5×160T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan 3.60WIN 1.40PLACE Forget last Friday’s Auckland episode. Solid runs on this track prior. Each way.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Motukarara Harness on Wednesday 22 April. Motukarara Harness Race 1 5 There He Goes A maiden win probably should have already unfolded for There He Goes (5) after a string of handy enough efforts in good fields, but there won’t be a better opportunity than this one to break through. A small field to negate from the widish draw but anything close to the second last time out should be good enough to win.  Selections: 5-1-6-7-4  Motukarara R1 Open Race time:  5. There He Goes (5) J: Sam Thornley 45202T: Sam Thornley 1.85WIN 1.09PLACE Did all…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Sunday 19 April.  Addington Harness Race 1 9 Johnny Trotter He won with a leg in the air and both eyes closed at Methven last week and while Johnny Trotter (9) faces a step up in grade here today, he has the ability to handle it without too many issues. Just needs to get things right early and from there he’ll be the one to beat. Selections: 9-12-5-8-2  Addington R1 Open Race time:  9. Johnny Trotter (9) J: John Dunn 33×01T: Robert & Jenna Dunn 3.20WIN 1.60PLACE Smart Meth victory after…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 17 April.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 7 Black Beauty Third up from a spell tonight and off the back of a cracking second when last produced, talented three-year-old filly Black Beauty (7) looks primed for success tonight. Has a big season ahead of her and is still on the way up, but even from the wide draw should be able to find the right spot to be a major factor.  Selections: 7-8-1-11-10  Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  3rd 7. Black Beauty (7) J: Matthew White…