{"id":25296,"date":"2025-12-31T16:46:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:46:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=25296"},"modified":"2025-12-31T16:46:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:46:12","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-wednesday-31-december","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2025\/12\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-wednesday-31-december\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Wednesday 31 December"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Wednesday, December 31.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexandra Park Race 1<\/div>\n
11 Upstage\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Some really nice work of late from Upstage (11) and in decent fields too. Strikes another one here but perhaps not quite as strong as some of the recent races. Second line draw doesn\u2019t concern too much will be out and rolling when it\u2019s important and right in the fight.
\nSelections: 11-8-7-2-4<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – NZB STANDARDBRED – KARAKA SALES 16 FEB MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Upstage (11)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x1215<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:09 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 2<\/div>\n
8 Joe Kennedy\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Might pay to just put a line through the Cambridge effort of Joe Kennedy (8). His run here first up in the north two starts back however looks good enough to win this wide open maiden field. Needs the right kind of trip to unfold but can have the final say here.
\n<\/span>Selections: 8-7-5-2-9<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Joe Kennedy (0)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
08×50<\/span>T: Derek & Neita Balle<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.10<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:10 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Billy The Kid\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two really handy runs in the last two appearances from Billy The Kid (3) and a win looks just around the corner. Not a deep field here again and from the good draw looks likely to roll forward and try to lead them all the way again. Might be his night tonight.
\nSelections: 3-9-6-8-4<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – ALEX BAR & EATERY SOUTH OF BOMBAYS COND MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Billy The Kid (3)<\/span>
J: Sailesh Abernethy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
67633<\/span>T: Jeremy Young<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:11 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Hillbilly\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Probably not much doubt that Hillbilly (3) is the best horse in this race and if the manners are there and everything falls into place then really should be winning. Should be able to lead up if they choose too, or come from back in the field. It really shouldn\u2019t matter.
\nSelections: 3-1-6-4-7<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – HYDROFLOW TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Hillbilly (3)<\/span>
J: Emily Johnson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3×226<\/span>T: Sean McCaffrey<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.06<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:11 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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The breeding is on the board and so to now is a maiden success for Crippa Max (6) who was great on Xmas Eve at Cambridge. Looks a pretty smart type in the making and while stepping up in grade here should be ready for the challenge and hard to beat again.
\nSelections: 6-7-5-4-2<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – BRECKON FARMS JUVENILE CLASSIC MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Crippa Max (6)<\/span>
J: Andre Poutama<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span>T: Mark & Nathan Purdon<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.22<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:12 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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9 Look To Da Stars\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Back to his old tricks again last time, Look To Da Stars (9) will be out for redemption tonight. Best horse in the race when he\u2019s doing everything right and being genuine, but a few little issues at times in his gait. If he finds his rhythm they will be running for second.
\nSelections: 9-5-6-8-1<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Look To Da Stars (4)<\/span>
J: Mark Purdon<\/span><\/span><\/div>
45118<\/span>T: Mark & Nathan Purdon<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:13 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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6 Mhai Surfer Girl\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The best of the chasing bunch behind Sooner The Bettor here on Golden Gait night, Mhai Surfer Girl (6) continued her great run of form. Doesn\u2019t win them out of turn, but she\u2019s never usually far away from the action either and if she gets the right trip tonight, she can win.
\nSelections: 6-5-8-2-1<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – WOODLANDS STUD F & M MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Mhai Surfer Girl (6)<\/span>
J: Matthew White<\/span><\/span><\/div>
35532<\/span>T: Matthew White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:14 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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A nice set up here tonight for Mighty Logan (2) to be able to trot his way onto the speed and make a serious claim for Gr.1 glory. Really good here a couple of weeks ago and if he was to find the front early and control things then he\u2019d take a power of beating with his own terms.
\nSelections: 2-8-1-4-9<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – PETER BRECKON MEMORIAL NATIONAL FFA MBL TROT (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Mighty Logan (2)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
76412<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:15 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Dropping out of a Gr.1 mares race last start, Arden\u2019s Memory (6) was far from disgraced there. This looks a whole lot easier though and if she can find herself in the right spot at the right time then her class will see her win this race nine times out of 10.
\nSelections: 6-7-10-4-9<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R9 – DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES F&M MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Arden’s Memory (6)<\/span>
J: Brooke Wilkins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
15116<\/span>T: Mark & Nathan Purdon<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.12<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:15 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Not a horse in NZ at the moment going as well as Republican Party (2). He was clinical winning the Invercargill Cup and is on track to repeat his effort of 12 months ago when he did the double by winning this race. Good draw for a strong stand start exponent and he should be hard to stop.
\nSelections: 2-5-6-7-8<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R10 – TRILLIAN TRUST AUCKLAND CUP FFA STAND PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Republican Party (2)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
16211<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.55<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:16 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Probably just OK last time out in a race she looked a strong chance in, but the reliability of Walkinonsunshine (7) makes her the best bet in this race. Does things right and is quick away from the tapes so shouldn\u2019t be too far off them. Looks the one to beat.
\nSelections: 7-8-6-2-3<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R11 – BURWOOD STUD QUEENSLAND HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Walkinonsunshine (4)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
44244<\/span>T: Tom Bagrie<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:17 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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He just does enough to keep you interested Double Parked (1). Big win two starts back and then OK last time when third. Ace draw might not be ideal for him tonight unless he can hold up early and pick and choose his battles from there. Good enough to win but needs it his way to happen.
\nSelections: 1-4-8-5-2<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R12 – HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ATC MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
19313<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/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: 29\/07\/2026 10:27:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Wednesday, December 31.\u00a0 Alexandra Park Race 1 11 Upstage\u00a0 Some really nice work of late from Upstage (11) and in decent fields too. Strikes another one here but perhaps not quite as strong as some of the recent races. Second line draw doesn\u2019t concern too much will be out and rolling when it\u2019s important and right in the fight. Selections: 11-8-7-2-4 Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  1st 11. Upstage (11) J: Tim Williams x1215T: Steve & Amanda Telfer 3.40WIN 1.55PLACE For current odds on all of…<\/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":[703,674],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-25296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-harness-racing","category-harness-racing-tips","tag-alexandra-park-harness","tag-harness-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"31\/12\/2025","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"6bdde7e8-3040-4e56-9f00-24523ecec3c7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ad7b7a4f-549e-4dc4-9533-1caafc3ad8f1"}],"summary":"Some really nice work of late from Upstage (11) and in decent fields too. Strikes another one here but perhaps not quite as strong as some of the recent races. Second line draw doesn\u2019t concern too much will be out and rolling when it\u2019s important and right in the fight. Selections: 11-8-7-2-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"4984e4f7-8a15-4912-b7ca-6e65b68cb9cc","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c0bfd930-a810-4c5b-a155-fc1681f038e3"}],"summary":"Might pay to just put a line through the Cambridge effort of Joe Kennedy (8). His run here first up in the north two starts back however looks good enough to win this wide open maiden field. Needs the right kind of trip to unfold but can have the final say here. Selections: 8-7-5-2-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"93e48287-1846-41b5-bf2f-72745149956a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0ca636cf-d026-4ba0-beb1-bba4a1071447"}],"summary":"Two really handy runs in the last two appearances from Billy The Kid (3) and a win looks just around the corner. Not a deep field here again and from the good draw looks likely to roll forward and try to lead them all the way again. Might be his night tonight. Selections: 3-9-6-8-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2b52c7d3-5e29-4a97-88c8-8067e0c850e1","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"dc6e8d04-5e2e-43a3-8f30-639058ff1e8e"}],"summary":"Probably not much doubt that Hillbilly (3) is the best horse in this race and if the manners are there and everything falls into place then really should be winning. Should be able to lead up if they choose too, or come from back in the field. It really shouldn\u2019t matter. Selections: 3-1-6-4-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9cb0d589-34e4-47f0-8d34-162841596d14","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e45fc740-6b68-43b9-91a0-79c3c88b64b9"}],"summary":"The breeding is on the board and so to now is a maiden success for Crippa Max (6) who was great on Xmas Eve at Cambridge. Looks a pretty smart type in the making and while stepping up in grade here should be ready for the challenge and hard to beat again. Selections: 6-7-5-4-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"67b6c485-2517-4027-8a32-9bd395ebbcc6","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e49ba7b7-f900-462a-9042-6134b49aaa6b"}],"summary":"Back to his old tricks again last time, Look To Da Stars (9) will be out for redemption tonight. Best horse in the race when he\u2019s doing everything right and being genuine, but a few little issues at times in his gait. If he finds his rhythm they will be running for second. Selections: 9-5-6-8-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9fc000c3-7472-4b1a-9754-e10144c6ad0b","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"91627a69-f958-4295-92d3-e9685d60e1ae"}],"summary":"The best of the chasing bunch behind Sooner The Bettor here on Golden Gait night, Mhai Surfer Girl (6) continued her great run of form. Doesn\u2019t win them out of turn, but she\u2019s never usually far away from the action either and if she gets the right trip tonight, she can win. Selections: 6-5-8-2-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f12d0bde-252c-4697-a732-30097525b9e8","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"504123fa-6df0-4dcc-b810-098b975b3d5f"}],"summary":"A nice set up here tonight for Mighty Logan (2) to be able to trot his way onto the speed and make a serious claim for Gr.1 glory. Really good here a couple of weeks ago and if he was to find the front early and control things then he\u2019d take a power of beating with his own terms. Selections: 2-8-1-4-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2fb59500-0814-42ba-89e8-e603aad758b6","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ebc94101-2480-4815-ae60-05b37f8998af"}],"summary":"Dropping out of a Gr.1 mares race last start, Arden\u2019s Memory (6) was far from disgraced there. This looks a whole lot easier though and if she can find herself in the right spot at the right time then her class will see her win this race nine times out of 10. Selections: 6-7-10-4-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"863c11a0-a43c-4dea-8fd5-b6abb30c94fa","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"490e02b4-0be6-4923-afe9-d208b172b5c3"}],"summary":"Not a horse in NZ at the moment going as well as Republican Party (2). He was clinical winning the Invercargill Cup and is on track to repeat his effort of 12 months ago when he did the double by winning this race. Good draw for a strong stand start exponent and he should be hard to stop. Selections: 2-5-6-7-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9b4219ff-4870-45cc-8f97-058c215ed19d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ab57ac76-0b0d-45b9-9c04-d282143ccbde"}],"summary":"Probably just OK last time out in a race she looked a strong chance in, but the reliability of Walkinonsunshine (7) makes her the best bet in this race. Does things right and is quick away from the tapes so shouldn\u2019t be too far off them. Looks the one to beat. Selections: 7-8-6-2-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"aedf70d8-9b6e-4249-a853-935495751c40","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f5b7dfc3-c1fb-48b5-aaa5-809e34f8e84e"}],"summary":"He just does enough to keep you interested Double Parked (1). Big win two starts back and then OK last time when third. Ace draw might not be ideal for him tonight unless he can hold up early and pick and choose his battles from there. Good enough to win but needs it his way to happen. 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