Harness Tips

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…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday 26 March.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 10 Lulana Three really strong runs to open the career from Lulana (10) the last two up at Auckland in behind Nymbal and Iron Mike Tyson and both good runs too. Drops back to Cambridge company tonight and should be able to make own luck here tonight and deliver a maiden win.  Selections: 10-1-9-4-2  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  10. Lulana (0) J: Andre Poutama 2×25T: Arna Donnelly 1.95WIN 1.16PLACE Will meet with strong support considering a noticeable drop in maiden company. Odds are…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ashburton Harness on Wednesday 25 March.  Ashburton Harness Race 1 2 Monkee Major A lot to like in the runs back from a spell by Monkee Major (2) and the strong second to Unico Realta last week at Addington should really stack up well here. Gate speed to lead and with own terms in front should be able to stack them up and then sprint them home.  Selections: 2-1-7-4-8  Ashburton R1 Open Race time:  2. Monkee Major (2) J: John Morrison 8×562T: Tony Barron 1.85WIN 1.09PLACE Strong last week at Add when pushing to lead. Can…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Methven Harness on Sunday 22 March.  Methven Harness Race 1 1 Magical Max A nice draw and a nice set up here today for Magical Max (1) and expect him to use it too. A dour pacer who has more toughness than he does speed, wouldn’t be a surprise to see him rolling forward from the good marble and looking to hold a forward position. Marker run will be key and can win the opener.  Selections: 1-12-15-10-9  Methven R1 Open Race time:  1. Magical Max (1) J: Matthew Williamson 72745T: Kevin Fairbairn 5.50WIN 2.15PLACE…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 20 March.  Addington Harness Race 1 5 Sunsoutgunsout Bested by a pretty smart one last week in Sacetas, there was no shame in the run from Sunsoutgunsout (5) and with fitness on his side he’s still the horse they all need to beat tonight. Should roll forward and get things his way and from there be hard to catch. Selections: 5-3-10-1-7  Addington R1 Open Race time:  5. Sunsoutgunsout (5) J: Blair Orange 2×112T: Steven Reid 2.90WIN 1.30PLACE Beaten by a very sharp horse last week. No Sacetas here. A key contender. Odds are subject to…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 20 March.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 8 Doo You Want Me The mark of a good horse was on show last time Doo You Want Me (8) turned up to the races, in fact it’s probably been there in all three starts since returning. But the last win was a little more special than most as there are so many reasons he shouldn’t have been able to win. But he did, and that’s an effort only reserved for the better ones. Expect the same here.  Selections: 8-5-7-1-4  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  8. Doo…

Matt Markham gives his best in all 10 races at Gore Harness on Thursday 19 March.  Gore Harness Race 1 10 Rockin Roman Some really improved efforts of late from Rockin Roman (10) and it would seem that another victory is only just around the corner. Nice even field to take on here which will be a big help and a good run through from the second line and we’re well in play. Selections: 10-1-6-9-5  Gore R1 Open Race time:  10. Rockin Roman (10) J: Mark Hurrell 82362T: Richard Austin 3.40WIN 1.60PLACE Only just missed in his Ascot 2nd. Must rate a major danger. E/W. Odds are subject to…