Harness Tips

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Friday 6 February.  Rangiora Harness Race 1 12 The Will Not a huge level of conviction here in a wide open trot but thought The Will (12) might be the surprise packet. Manners have been an issue lately but with them here would be more than good enough to get the job done at a decent quote.  Selections: 12-11-10-3-6  Rangiora R1 Final Race time:  15th 12. The Will (1) J: Mia Holbrough 07700T: Bruce Negus 14.00WIN 3.90PLACE For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved:…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 6 February.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 6 Doo You Want Me There was an air of arrogance about the fresh up victory of Doo You Want Me (6) here a couple of weeks ago. A long time in between drinks too, so you could only imagine there is natural improvement to come from that run. A bit harder here, but might be one out of the box going forward.  Selections: 6-1-7-4-8  Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  1st 6. Doo You Want Me (6) J: Tony Herlihy 080×1T:…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Thursday 5 February.  Addington Harness Race 1 10 Patiro The best credentialed horse in the race and off the back of a very good trial win last week, Patiro (10) should have this grade well in control. Only sticking point is the barrier draw. But, with a bit of luck can negate that and have the final say here.  Selections: 10-7-5-4-3  Addington R1 Open Race time:  10. Patiro (10) J: Adam White 17284T: Brendon Hill 2.70WIN 1.35PLACE Ticked over with a trial win since Motukarara 4th. Just needs gaps to threaten. Odds are…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Wednesday 4 February.  Cambridge Harness Race 1 1 Skys Legacy Doesn’t win them out of turn, but the recent form Skys Legacy (1) is good enough to see that change here tonight. Not a lot went right at Taupo last time out but with the aid of the inside draw and the right man in the bike, should be right there fighting the finish out.  Selections: 1-9-4-3-8  Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  1. Skys Legacy (1) J: David Butcher 92365T: Arna Donnelly 3.00WIN 1.35PLACE Beaten favourite at Taupo off this…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Oamaru Harness on Sunday, February 1.  Oamaru Harness Race 1 7 Flo Motion  A good few weeks of racing in the past month from Flo Motion (7) and drops down into the amateur grade here which should be further appreciated. Gate speed to blast across them here and look for the front and with own terms would be hard to run down. Selections: 7-8-2-4-1 Oamaru R1 Open Race time:  7. Flo Motion (7) J: Dan Roberts 86212T: Chris McDowell 3.80WIN 1.40PLACE Gritty Ashburton 2nd to continue form resurgence. Big winning claims.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Invercargill Harness on Thursday, January 29.  Invercargill Harness Race 1 4 Arista  Well supported at Riverton on Sunday, it’s fair to say Arista (4) probably underperformed. Back to the all weather track here and that can be a key difference. Not a big field either so has a few options early but a run that’s up to the fresh up third would be good enough to win this. Selections: 4-5-2-1-6 Invercargill R1 Open Race time:  4. Arista (4) J: Mark Hurrell 40×36T: Brent Shirley 5.50WIN 1.65PLACE Battled away in Riverton 6th.…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Taupo harness on Monday, January 26. Taupo Harness Race 1 1 Buynowpaylater Manners generally tend to be the key in maiden trots and Buynowpaylater (1) certainly brings those to the party here today. In good form after a couple of tidy runs over at Hawera and if able to trot onto the speed early then should take plenty of catching. Selections: 1-7-4-5-9 Taupo R1 Open Race time:  1. Buynowpaylater (1) J: Harrison Orange 42262T: Brodie Ellis 3.00WIN 1.30PLACE Tried hard in last Tuesday’s Hawera defeat. Must be rewarded with a win…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Riverton Harness on Sunday, 25 January, 2026.  Riverton Harness Race 1 5 Airwaves A big winner at this meeting last year, Airwaves (5) returns in 2026 looking to make history repeat. Going well enough to make it happen too. Loves a lead and likely to roll forward here and if he finds the front and can roll them along then they’ll do well to run him down.  Selections: 5-3-6-2-7  Riverton R1 Open Race time:  5. Airwaves (5) J: Rory McIlwrick 38642T: Craig Laurenson 1.85WIN 1.10PLACE Chased a smart on last start & this is…