Harness Tips

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Wednesday 6 May.  Addington Harness Race 1 4 What The Bell Pushed forward early at Rangiora on Sunday to find a good spot and What The Bell (4) was strong in holding on for second. Likely to take a similar approach here too and if able to find the front perhaps might be able to control the tempo and grab a win today.  Selections: 4-5-2-6-3  Addington R1 Open Race time:  4. What The Bell (4) J: Samantha Ottley 20842T: Mark Jones 3.10WIN 1.26PLACE Bold attempt, Sun after tidy Rang run earlier. Breakthrough likely…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 3 May.  Rangiora Harness Race 1 8 Four Wise Women Back in form last time out with a bold second and Four Wise Women (8) should really go right on with it now after that. Finds another very winnable race here today and if able to get down to the markers at some stage looks the horse they will all need to beat.  Selections: 8-1-6-7-4  Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  8. Four Wise Women (8) J: Tim Williams 4×902T: Craig & Aimee Edmonds 2.60WIN 1.28PLACE Best of Dynasty’s rivals…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Sunday 3 May.  Winton Harness Race 1 2 Mr President An eye-catching run last time out when first up for the new stable for Mr President (2) really charged through the line with a lot of purpose. This field here today is no stronger that that one, if any a little weaker and with a nice trip from the good draw should be able to play a decent role.  Selections: 2-1-10-8-5  Winton R1 Open Race time:  2. Mr President (2) J: Mark Hurrell 50583T: Tony Stratford 2.80WIN 1.35PLACE Slick…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 1 May.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 1 Kawatiri Trev So much to like about the start to the career of Kawatiri Trev (1), four starts for three wins and was probably going to win in the only miss but for a late gallop. Won’t be up here just as a travelling companion and provided he handles the first look at Alexandra Park this line up doesn’t look to be one that will trouble him.  Selections: 1-8-10-12-11  Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  1. Kawatiri Trev (1) J: Bob Butt 1011T: Paul Nairn…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 1 May.  Addington Harness Race 1 3 Luvavici The best of the chasing bunch behind a dominant Tetrick here last week, Luvavici (3) gets a golden chance to go one better here. A trotter on the rise and one who should work through the grades in time. Some nice ones here, but enough in the recent runs to suggest tonight is the night for victory. Selections: 3-6-9-1-4  Addington R1 Open Race time:  3. Luvavici (3) J: Stacy Whatuira 51142T: Paul Nairn 3.60WIN 1.45PLACE Bold 2nd last week and holding his…

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Thursday 30 April.  Palmerston North Harness Race 1 9 Merle Mary Fresh legs to the meeting after skipping Tuesday night, Merle Mary (9) comes south boasting some strong formlines from further up the island and is yet to really run a bad race in the career. A nice run through from the second row here and she’ll be in the right places to launch an attack on this assignment.  Selections: 9-6-13-12-3  Palmerston North R1 Open Race time:  9. Merle Mary (2) J: Crystal Hackett 64435T: Andrew & Lyn Neal 3.20WIN 1.45PLACE Brings…

Third up from a spell this time around Auntie Deb (5) should be ready to strike. Couple of handy enough runs since resuming but this small field looks ideal and with a nice trip, just off the speed, can have the final say at them here.  Selections: 5-4-3-6-2  Addington R1 Open Race time:  5. Auntie Deb (5) J: Colleen Negus 87×46T: Andrew Faulks 4.20WIN 1.35PLACE Steady 4th when resuming 15 Apr. Just fair on Friday but well-placed here. Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 29/04/2026 09:25:36 AM…

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…