{"id":24910,"date":"2025-12-12T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T19:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=24910"},"modified":"2025-12-11T14:42:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T01:42:21","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-12-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2025\/12\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-12-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 12 December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 12 December.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexandra Park Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
8 Invisible <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Steady improvement through all three runs since resuming from Invisible (8) and he finds a wee slide down in grade this week too. Slightly negated by the wide barrier draw, but only a small field so won\u2019t be too far off them. A clean crack at them and <\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span> be hard to stop. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-1-3-6-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – PASCOES THE JEWELLERS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Invisible (8)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0x452<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:11:56 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
11 Youneverknow <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The trip down to Christchurch might not have gone completely to plan but it did remind everyone that <\/span>Youneverknow<\/span> (11) is an open class trotter in the making. Back on home ground this week and while <\/span>there\u2019s<\/span> a handicap to contend with his class will take him a long way in the big field. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-9-3-6-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – BRECKON FARMS HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Youneverknow (3)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11434<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:11:57 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
11 Just Us Two <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Purdon Racing product Just Us Two (11) has had plenty of chances to win a race but has yet been able to capitalise on one. That said, <\/span>there\u2019s<\/span> been nothing wrong with any of the career runs and it <\/span>appears to be just<\/span> a case of time before the win does come. This is the best opportunity so far and even off the tricky draw looks the one to beat tonight. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-6-1-7-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Just Us Two (11)<\/span>
J: Brooke Wilkins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
25342<\/span>T: Mark & Nathan Purdon<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:11:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
5 Cyclone Rebel <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Promising pacer Cyclone Rebel (5) steps out once again off the back of a strong victory here on the track back at the start of November. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> one of the better two-year-olds going around in the north and while taking on the older horses here, <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> got the class to overcome that and win this. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-2-3-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – NZ STAFF MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Cyclone Rebel (5)<\/span>
J: Matthew White<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1731<\/span>T: Tate Hopkins<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.03<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:11:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
11 Hidden Talent <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Nothing wrong with the effort for fifth in the Grand Duchess at Addington from Hidden Talent (11). <\/span>She\u2019s<\/span> building back up nicely and finds a winnable race tonight. Just needs that wee bit of luck at the right moment and she can loop into this and finish over the top of them. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-1-9-12-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – TAB QUEEN OF DIAMONDS F&M FFA MOBILE TROT (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Hidden Talent (11)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
368p5<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:12:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
11 Francent <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Debuts at Alexandra Park <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> get much more impressive than what was offered up by <\/span>Francent<\/span> (11) last week. She sat outside a quality, Gr.1 winning filly, in Arafura and bullied her into submission. Might have to do something similar here, but <\/span>you\u2019d<\/span> think <\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span> be better for last week\u2019s run. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-1-10-2-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – WOODLANDS STUD QUEEN OF HEARTS FFA MBL PCE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Francent (11)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
62111<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:12:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
12 Mighty Logan <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Not a lot has gone right for Mighty Logan (12) over the past month but his win at Methven last time out showed <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> a horse on the up. High speed but also some quality staying attributes too. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> coming into this <\/span>nice and fit<\/span> and ready to rock and roll and if he can settle in front of Oscar Bonavena then <\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span> beat him home.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-11-1-4-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – DUNSTAN I CAN DOOSIT HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Mighty Logan (2)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
17641<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:12:02 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
5 Greased Lightnin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Often a little underrated, Greased <\/span>Lightnin<\/span> (5) has been <\/span>very good<\/span> this campaign. A quiet workout here last week before the first race was excellent and <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> trending upwards at the right time. Can really push Captain Sampson if he gets the chance. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-4-3-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – AKL CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 NTHN 3YO STAKES MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Greased Lightnin (5)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
51554<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.02<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:12:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Merlin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Strong efforts down in Canterbury in both the Cup and the Free-For-All from Merlin (5) but <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> back on his turf this week and ready to really put it to his rivals. Class horse of the field <\/span>at the moment<\/span> and looks <\/span>awfully hard<\/span> to beat if he runs up to his last two starts. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-6-3-4-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R9 – LINCOLN FARMS FRANKLIN CUP HANDICAP PACE (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Merlin (1)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
25133<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:12:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
5 Princess Of Savoy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Things looked set to work out perfectly for Princess <\/span>Of<\/span> Savoy (5) last week but a mid-race gallop ended the chances. Punters burnt twice in row so far this campaign but in this field tonight, there seems little chance of it happening again as she should just dominate. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-4-8-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R10 – THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Princess Of Savoy (5)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
98×49<\/span>T: Brian & Gareth Hughes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.08<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:12:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 12 December.\u00a0 Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 8 Invisible Steady improvement through all three runs since resuming from Invisible (8) and he finds a wee slide down in grade this week too. Slightly negated by the wide barrier draw, but only a small field so won\u2019t be too far off them. A clean crack at them and he\u2019ll be hard to stop. \u00a0Selections: 8-1-3-6-2\u00a0 Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  8. Invisible (8) J: Zachary Butcher T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan 2.30WIN 1.16PLACE Strong in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":6534,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,37],"tags":[674],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-24910","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-harness-racing","category-harness-racing-tips","tag-harness-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"12\/12\/2025","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"6e5679f2-4ef1-4b56-b2ec-9ad0bbb7ac40","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b90f0e26-cec6-4317-8436-60519e3fb925"}],"summary":"Steady improvement through all three runs since resuming from Invisible (8) and he finds a wee slide down in grade this week too. Slightly negated by the wide barrier draw, but only a small field so won\u2019t be too far off them. A clean crack at them and he\u2019ll be hard to stop. Selections: 8-1-3-6-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2c02f8c6-7518-4faf-830f-e6a5aa9055e7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d2d86bdf-3958-46d4-b5b2-54036510544f"}],"summary":"The trip down to Christchurch might not have gone completely to plan but it did remind everyone that Youneverknow (11) is an open class trotter in the making. Back on home ground this week and while there\u2019s a handicap to contend with his class will take him a long way in the big field. Selections: 11-9-3-6-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"df58a158-caba-499d-a7a0-d4eb29b642ac","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e0e963c1-f505-4d9b-94c3-46f7aa284f4d"}],"summary":"Purdon Racing product Just Us Two (11) has had plenty of chances to win a race but has yet been able to capitalise on one. That said, there\u2019s been nothing wrong with any of the career runs and it appears to be just a case of time before the win does come. This is the best opportunity so far and even off the tricky draw looks the one to beat tonight. Selections: 11-6-1-7-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"68bcaea9-087d-44f9-9444-5e75e8ade9ae","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ad85c1fa-4d1a-4c7a-95d8-b09e1be3b313"}],"summary":"Promising pacer Cyclone Rebel (5) steps out once again off the back of a strong victory here on the track back at the start of November. He\u2019s one of the better two-year-olds going around in the north and while taking on the older horses here, he\u2019s got the class to overcome that and win this. 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