Harness

Matt Markham gives his best in all races on Kaikōura Cup Day at South Bay Racecourse. A much more encouraging run last time out from On Ya Bike (6) after looking all at sea first up from a spell. Smart horse when on his game and as long as the Kaikoura occasion doesn’t get to him he should roll forward and dominate this and probably not look back.  Selections: 6-8-5-4-3  Three-year-old filly Pickettywitch (10) drops back from two very strong age group races in her last two starts. Two starts back she was quite good behind Secret Wish at Oamaru…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the eight races at the Winton Harness meeting on Sunday 1 November below:  In here beautifully is Tempo Warrior (7) as the winner of 16 races and he’s bringing some good form as well. Gate speed to burn if they choose to use it and if he found the front and could control things around Kaikoura then they would need to be very good to get the better of him.  Selections: 7-2-8-3-5  Never too far away from…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 11 races at the Winton Harness meeting on Friday 30 October below:  Stepped out on debut in a red-hot Addington field and did everything right on debut did Arlo Jones (8). Had shown plenty of ability in trials prior to that run and if that can translate to race day today then even from the wide draw he’s going to be the one to beat.  Selections: 8-6-7-3-5  She chased valiantly behind a pretty smart one a…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the six races at the Alexandra Park Harness meeting on Friday 30 October below:  After a confidence boosting run last time out when winning don’t be surprised if Time For Change (5) goes on a little run of form now. Gets a good draw to work from tonight, especially with key rivals drawn to her outside and should be in all the right places to strike from when the time comes.  Selections: 5-8-6-4-1  He’s trotted his way…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the six races at the Cambridge Harness meeting on Thursday 29 October below:  Beautifully bred debutant Seven Nation Army (5) steps out here on debut. Out of the very smart mare Baby Bling he looks to have some of the family ability. They’ve been patient with him and the money has come first up too. Looks a winner.   Selections: 5-1-7-4-3  Four runs under the belt from Signman (7) so far for the campaign and he’s taken on…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 11 races at the Ashburton Harness meeting on Monday 26 October below:  First starter from the Dalgety barn Muscle Blueprint (3) really impressed at the trials at Ashburton earlier in the week. Ran some time and covered the ground beautifully to be very strong through the line. Race experience might be the downfall, but on natural ability he might be up to any of them. Selections: 3-6-7-1-5  After literally months of consistent performances and near misses, Taumutu…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Invercargill Harness meeting on Sunday 25 October below:  Travelling south as part of the one of the most in form stables in the country at the moment, Okiwi Bay (6) looks very well placed here. Has been strong in some good fields up in Canterbury and this is a decent step back. Wouldn’t have to improve much, if at all, to be winning here.  Selections: 6-3-4-1-2  An inside draw for Crunchie Dale…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the nine races at the Timaru Harness meeting on Sunday 25 October below:  Unseen since coming from last at the top of the straight to win at Addington, Help Me (5) returns here and should be in for a good campaign. He’s a serious horse with a big motor and will take on some good challenges in the next few months. Small field suits, he just needs to be able to wind up in time.  Selections: 5-7-6-3-2 …

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 11 races at the Addington Harness meeting on Friday 23 October below:  Nice price on offer for Rena (7) here fresh up off the back of a very nice trial behind The Lazarus Effect where she was hard held to the line. Scratched last week, so may have missed a little work but she’s a speedy mare with a front line draw and should make full use of it.  Selections: 7-5-1-2-12  Beautifully placed to win a…

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the nine races at the Alexandra Park Harness meeting on Friday 23 October below:  With runs under the belt now, you’d expect close to the best version of Merlin (5) to be stepping out tonight. He’s been OK without setting the world on fire in his resuming runs, but gets a chance for a confidence builder tonight. Expecting a confident drive early to get him on the speed and from there, he’s the one to beat.  Selections:…