{"id":25230,"date":"2025-12-26T07:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T18:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=25230"},"modified":"2025-12-26T08:16:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-25T19:16:47","slug":"westport-harness-tips-preview-friday-26-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2025\/12\/westport-harness-tips-preview-friday-26-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Westport Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 26 December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Westport Harness on Friday, 26 December.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Westport Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
2 Heaven <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Strong first run for the Robertson barn at Methven by Heaven (2) and that alone should be enough to see him salute at some stage on the circuit. Finds a nice race for Day One and from the good draw should be handy throughout and hard to stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-7-9-3-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R1 – GRAEME HORNCASTLE MEM. PAVILLIONS HOTEL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Heaven (2)<\/span>
J: Riley Harrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
39692<\/span>T: Peter & Mitchell Robertson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:16 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
4 Speakeasy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A few less convictions than\u00a0<\/span>the majority of<\/span>\u00a0rivals means an automatic gravitation to Speakeasy (4) here today.\u00a0<\/span>Hasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0done a bad job in the career to date and will\u00a0<\/span>definitely win<\/span>\u00a0a maiden. This race looks a good chance for it to happen too.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-1-2-7-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R2 – QUAY MARINE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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4. Speakeasy (4)<\/span>
J: Brent Borcoskie<\/span><\/span><\/div>
52555<\/span>T: Brent Borcoskie<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:17 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
10 The Gangster <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nice effort for fifth last time out from The Gangster (10) and\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0another who is going to win a maiden at short notice. Not a deep field either so should be able to follow them through and then look to wind up inside the final 800m and wear them down.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-7-12-1-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R3 – MARCHELLE IN REAL ESTATE MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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10. The Gangster (10)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
05<\/span>T: Margo Nyhan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Call Dudley<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Not a bad effort in the Harness 5000 at Ashburton from Call Dudley (2) and this is a world away from that. Small field, no standouts and should land on the speed early and be there throughout.\u00a0<\/span>Perhaps a<\/span>\u00a0little down on his best form but hard to beat here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-5-6-1-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R4 – SUPER SIRE WATERLOO SUNSET TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Call Dudley (2)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
07006<\/span>T: Paul Nairn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
10 Queen Of Swords <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Smart mare Queen\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Swords (10) drops out of a nice race at Addington where she was fourth behind Nothing\u00a0<\/span>But<\/span>\u00a0You. Amaretto Franco and\u00a0<\/span>Tosana<\/span>\u00a0were second and third that night and they\u2019ve both won since. Has high speed and if she gets a chance to use it, can finish over the top of this field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-9-2-1-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R5 – HIKMICRO OUTDOORS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10th<\/span><\/div>
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10. Queen Of Swords (10)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x2854<\/span>T: Andrew Fitzgerald<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
7 Captain Publisher <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0had a few goes in the maiden grade has Captain Publisher (7) but his last two efforts have been super and if he can replicate them here,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0the one to beat. Good manners and\u00a0<\/span>pretty tough<\/span>\u00a0which he might need to be. His race to lose.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-9-3-5-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R6 – PROPERTY BROKERS PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Captain Publisher (7)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
38022<\/span>T: Sam Thornley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:21 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
1 Jasprit Trouble <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Big win at Methven last week from Jasprit Trouble (1) and it was overdue too. Has been racing in great heart and there is no\u00a0<\/span>reason why<\/span>\u00a0he\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0do that again here either. Should be close to the speed throughout and with room at the right time can win again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-7-4-6-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R7 – CRITERION HOTEL HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Jasprit Trouble (1)<\/span>
J: Riley Harrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
62221<\/span>T: Michael Heenan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:22 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
15 Rapid Response <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Noted grass track performer Rapid Response (15) was excellent at Oamaru two weeks ago behind Seaside Pond and is building a nice record on the green tops. Will have to get around a few here at some point but has a bit of speed and can sit back and let it all unfold before winding right up.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 15-12-14-13-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R8 – BP2GO WESTPORT HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Rapid Response (3)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x5103<\/span>T: Andrew Stuart<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.80<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:22 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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10 Smoke On The Water <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Have a look at some of the horses Smoke\u00a0<\/span>On<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Water (10) has been racing lately and\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0easy to see this is a huge step back in grade for him. Third in the Junior FFA on Cup Day and loves the grass. Big handicap but the small field helps negate that. Best wins nine times out of 10.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-5-6-7-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R9 – FRANK DOOLEY MEM. PULSE ENERGY WESTPORT CUP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Smoke On The Water (1)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
37300<\/span>T: Matt Purvis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:23 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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6 Wilma\u2019s Boy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A strong returning to winning form last time out from Wilma\u2019s Boy (6) and he just smashed them too. Importantly the manners have been good in both runs back this time in, so he might be finally putting it all together. Look for him to jump and run here and if in front turning for home, should win again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-4-7-5-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R10 – TREVOR CRADDOCK MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Wilma’s Boy (0)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
10×61<\/span>T: Paul Nairn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:24 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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4 Troubleshooter <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Looked off the bit at the 400m mark at Ashburton on Sunday, but Troubleshooter (4) was very brave all the way to the line in a strong field. This is easier and if she\u00a0<\/span>was<\/span>\u00a0to stroll across and find the front, they might be chasing her throughout – a good bet to end the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Westport R11 – BULLER TAXIS 037896900 MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Troubleshooter (4)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
71805<\/span>T: Michael Heenan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/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: 26\/07\/2026 10:39:25 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Westport Harness on Friday, 26 December.\u00a0 Westport Harness Race 1 2 Heaven Strong first run for the Robertson barn at Methven by Heaven (2) and that alone should be enough to see him salute at some stage on the circuit. Finds a nice race for Day One and from the good draw should be handy throughout and hard to stop.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 2-7-9-3-4\u00a0 Westport R1 Open Race time:  2. Heaven (2) J: Riley Harrison 39692T: Peter & Mitchell Robertson 1.70WIN 1.12PLACE Bold effort after sitting parked at Methven. Query if it’s wet but…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":588,"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-25230","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":"26\/12\/2025","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"e2f84222-1fb6-4114-94d6-9457d8f23247","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cd87b7f8-864c-4a5e-bf02-52a8f1ce880f"}],"summary":"Strong first run for the Robertson barn at Methven by Heaven (2) and that alone should be enough to see him salute at some stage on the circuit. Finds a nice race for Day One and from the good draw should be handy throughout and hard to stop. Selections: 2-7-9-3-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"c5bd7f2a-f9f3-472d-88af-39586284e5b3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4e136819-7eca-49a0-9b3c-080ef9626c46"}],"summary":"A few less convictions than the majority of rivals means an automatic gravitation to Speakeasy (4) here today. Hasn\u2019t done a bad job in the career to date and will definitely win a maiden. This race looks a good chance for it to happen too. Selections: 4-1-2-7-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2c81a499-71de-4661-bf18-60d74417a182","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"adc10a1b-2fc6-4b7e-8d3b-f5a498457400"}],"summary":"Nice effort for fifth last time out from The Gangster (10) and he\u2019s another who is going to win a maiden at short notice. Not a deep field either so should be able to follow them through and then look to wind up inside the final 800m and wear them down. 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