Harness Tips

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Thursday 19 February.  Addington Harness Race 1 8 Tribbiani Just OK last week from Tribbiani (8) when well supported, perhaps expected better. Talented customer though and this is a bit easier. Good manners on offer and you’d expect him to be quite hard to beat in this line up tonight.  Selections: 8-4-9-3-7  Addington R1 Final Race time:  7th 8. Tribbiani (8) J: Tim Williams 21026T: Kevin Townley 2.30WIN 1.28PLACE For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 19/02/2026 05:19:15 PM (Pacific/Auckland) View Results Addington Harness Race 2 7…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday 19 February.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 6 Colonel After a really strong debut effort for third here, Colonel (6) was just OK second up in what was probably a stronger field. Looks pretty well placed here though and if able to replicate the debut run would be going close in this line up.  Selections: 6-5-1-7-8  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  6. Colonel (6) J: Harrison Orange 38T: Tate Hopkins 3.60WIN 1.45PLACE Forgive 4Feb assignment off an awkward draw. Taupo debut 3rd was good. For odds. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Motukarara Harness on Sunday 15 February. Motukarara Harness Race 1 13 Mike’s Eyre Tip of The Day Not a lot of room at a critical point in proceedings at Rangiora last week for Mike’s Eyre (13) and he went to the line under a good hold. Not an easy set up here though either. Will need a bit of a drag into the race at some point but looks the best in the field so can definitely win with it.  Selections: 13-2-12-6-4  Motukarara R1 Open Race time:  13. Mike’s Eyre (13) J: Ben Hope…

Matt Markham gives his best in all 12 races at Gore Harness on Sunday 15 February.  Gore Harness Race 1 2 Van Liberty Each Way Not a horse who wins them out of turn and perhaps a horse who should have won more by this point in the career but Van Liberty (2) slides into this race beautifully. Going near enough of late and against a wide open field gets a chance to be on the speed throughout and punching through late.  Selections: 2-3-9-12-5  Gore R1 Open Race time:  2. Van Liberty (2) J: Sarah O’Reilly 20228T: Tony Stratford 7.00WIN 2.35PLACE Draws have been against…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 13 February.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 4 Higher Power The manners came to the party last week and Higher Power (4) showed there’s still a bit of winning left to be done with a bold effort for second. No harder here tonight really and with an uninterrupted run should be right in the fight throughout this.  Selections: 4-8-5-6-7  Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  1st 4. Higher Power (1) J: Zachary Butcher 97962T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan 1.90WIN 1.14PLACE For current odds on all of our live…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 13 February.  Addington Harness Race 1 4 Hawk Touie Louie The real version of Hawk Touie Louie (4) showed up here last time out and won with a leg in the air and plenty to spare. Tonight we find out just how good he might be taking a pretty sharp step up in grade. Manners the key but with them would have to go close. Selections: 4-8-3-6-2  Addington R1 Final Race time:  3rd 4. Hawk Touie Louie (4) J: Bob Butt 3×091T: Bob Butt 5.00WIN 1.75PLACE For current odds on all of…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Thursday 12 February.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 7 El Draego History suggests that any horse stepping into the Michael House barn and having their first up run at Manawatu is a runner to take a second look at and El Draego (7) fits that perfectly. Not a lot of form to speak of from down in the deep south, but a very even maiden field here and natural respect goes close.  Selections: 7-5-1-6-4  Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  7. El Draego (0) J: Wilson House 7077pT: Michael House…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Tuesday 10 February.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 1 Doctor Tim The well travelled Doctor Tim (1) makes a return to the Manawatu today and while he’s not in the best form of his life, he can certainly get back in the right direction here. Has been in some decent fields back down in Canterbury and from the ace will find this a whole lot easier.  Selections: 1-8-5-2-4  Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  1. Doctor Tim (1) J: Wilson House 56970T: Michael House 1.90WIN 1.14PLACE Returns to Palmy where he’s been…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Methven Harness on Sunday 8 February.  Methven Harness Race 1 1 Hes Santas Excuse A wee throw at the stumps here given he’s well out of form but an inside draw for Hes Santas Excuse (1) here could make all the difference. Might look to jump and run and control this and he’s shown previously he’s dangerous when afforded that opportunity. Selections: 1-6-14-7-9  Methven R1 Open Race time:  1. Hes Santas Excuse (1) J: Sam Thornley 76660T: John McDermott 13.00WIN 3.70PLACE Couldn’t sprint at Oamaru. Flat when checked Thursday. Draw helps but stretched. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Sunday 8 February.  Methven Harness Race 1 4 Ramblin Rover Tip of The Day Hard to find any fault in all of the runs from Ramblin Rover (4) since joining new quarters late last year. Consistent and racing really well and deserves a winning turn. Gets a chance here with a good draw to work from and should be the one to beat.  Selections: 4-1-7-5-8  Winton R1 Open Race time:  4. Ramblin Rover (4) J: Hayden Douglas 43422T: Brent McIntyre 1.85WIN 1.16PLACE Only downed narrowly recently. Must get one soon & can do…