Harness Tips

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…

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.…