{"id":25323,"date":"2025-12-31T16:46:36","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=25323"},"modified":"2025-12-31T16:46:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T03:46:37","slug":"rangiora-harness-tips-preview-thursday-1-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2025\/12\/rangiora-harness-tips-preview-thursday-1-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 1 January"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora Harness on Thursday, January 1.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rangiora Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Longview Tui\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Ignoring the duck egg in the form line from the last start, Longview Tui (4) brings some strong form to this race today. Drops back in grade considerably from some of the recent efforts and with Blair in the bike, should be in all the right spots to chase success here.
\nSelections: 4-8-10-1-2<\/p>\n

Rangiora R1 – BALCAIRN STOCKFEEDS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Longview Tui (4)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
74730<\/span> T: Ken Barron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Race 2<\/div>\n
9 Nobilo\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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It\u2019s somewhat surprising that Nobilo (9) hasn\u2019t picked up a win yet given some of the good races run in the career. Handy enough in both runs back from a spell and should be ready to rock and roll here. Just needs to make a good beginning and be handy.
\nSelections: 9-10-5-1-11<\/p>\n

Rangiora R2 – HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM RANGIORA HRC COMMITTEE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Nobilo (9)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23×66<\/span> T: Geoff Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Race 3<\/div>\n
7 American Tos\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A couple of very nice trials recently behind nice types from American Tos (7) who is on debut here today. Hails from a strike-rate barn and looks well enough schooled to be a major player here. Wide draw might not actually work out all bad and can get a major slice.
\nSelections: 7-2-10-5-6<\/p>\n

Rangiora R3 – AUTO SELF SERVE CAR WASH MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. American Tos (7)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Anne-Marie & Jack Best<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Macho Man\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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After finding the going a bit too tough last time out, Macho Man (4) lobs back into a very winnable race here today and would only have to run up to the fourth he produced first run out of maidens to be winning this race with a bit of comfort.
\nSelections: 4-11-10-8-1<\/p>\n

Rangiora R4 – JACK BEHRNS MEMORIAL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Macho Man (4)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32149<\/span> T: Kevin Townley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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8 Cee Whata Mickee<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A string of trial seconds, in behind some good types including the black-type winner Cath, suggest that Cee Whata Mickee (8) is well above average and can make a strong play here on debut. Widish draw means there is some work to do but looks good enough to overcome it.
\nSelections: 8-1-7-6-2<\/p>\n

Rangiora R5 – IDEAL EVENTS ‘FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT’ MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Cee Whata Mickee (8)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Ken Barron<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:21 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Molly Maeve Estelle<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The win of Molly Maeve Estelle (5) here on the grass last month suggested there\u2019s plenty more in store for this well bred mare. Has a high ceiling and a high turn of foot and while stepping up in grade here is getting better and better and can grab back-to-back wins.
\nSelections: 5-11-6-10-4<\/p>\n

Rangiora R6 – RANGIORA VET CENTRE JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Molly Maeve Estelle (5)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
93821<\/span> T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:22 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Race experience and fitness might just tip the scales in favour of Son Of Doc (1) here today. Hasn\u2019t had it all his own way in his last two runs but has been brave in both and if he can hold up and perhaps follow the right one here today then he\u2019s a chance up the lane.
\nSelections: 1-7-9-4-11<\/p>\n

Rangiora R7 – MORRISON’S SADDLERY PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Son Of Doc (1)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0x245<\/span> T: Rodger Austin<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:23 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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A really sharp trial victory here a couple of weeks ago from Warrior Chief (9) and he looks set to make up for a bit of lost time. Quality pacer when at his best and while he\u2019ll improve out of sight off this run, if things were to pan out he\u2019d be more than competitive in this line up.
\nSelections: 9-7-10-13-14<\/p>\n

Rangiora R8 – SUPPORT SUMMER AT THE TROTS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Warrior Chief (9)<\/span>
J: Seth Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x840x<\/span> T: Jamie Gameson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.35<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:24 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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A promising juvenile early on his career, Ukraine (9) has been a long time away from the track but a steady diet of workouts and trials will have him pretty ready here first up and if he brings anything close to his best he\u2019ll be winning this.
\nSelections: 9-5-6-7-4<\/p>\n

Rangiora R9 – BARNSY’S ALL TRADE SERVICES PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Ukraine (9)<\/span>
J: Seth Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
25x4x<\/span> T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:25 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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He\u2019s enigmatic, but he\u2019s got a motor and if Tyron\u2019s Strapping Lad puts it all together here today he should really be going close to winning. Big win two starts back and got it wrong the next start. Big field to contend with, but on song he\u2019s the one to catch.
\nSelections: 11-8-14-6-9<\/p>\n

Rangiora R10 – THANK YOU, NTH CANTERBURY TROTTING CLUB HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Tyrons Strapping Lad (3)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
51710<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:26 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Back from a spell and ready to pick up where things were left off, a sharp recent trial indicated that Desert Dancer (5) is one to follow this campaign. Excellent in that public run and dashed some nice sectionals too. Big field here, but it\u2019s an even one and can certainly win.
\nSelections: 5-4-15-2-11<\/p>\n

Rangiora R11 – THANK YOU, RUSSELL LATIMER MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Desert Dancer (5)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
14x<\/span> T: Ken Barron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 07:08:27 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora Harness on Thursday, January 1.\u00a0 Rangiora Race 1 4 Longview Tui\u00a0 Ignoring the duck egg in the form line from the last start, Longview Tui (4) brings some strong form to this race today. Drops back in grade considerably from some of the recent efforts and with Blair in the bike, should be in all the right spots to chase success here. Selections: 4-8-10-1-2 Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  4. Longview Tui (4) J: Blair Orange 74730T: Ken Barron 5.50WIN 2.15PLACE Mixed efforts of late but needs considering back on…<\/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-25323","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":"31\/12\/2025","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"127d9bd7-a4d0-45f4-a8a0-f08c1bee5160","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d03e6d81-0ce8-4524-877f-405c8aa603cb"}],"summary":"Ignoring the duck egg in the form line from the last start, Longview Tui (4) brings some strong form to this race today. Drops back in grade considerably from some of the recent efforts and with Blair in the bike, should be in all the right spots to chase success here. Selections: 4-8-10-1-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5b134b60-c7fe-4a54-ae37-c4b020ad2f65","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6dce29c1-6a2e-414b-ade2-3095e7619353"}],"summary":"It\u2019s somewhat surprising that Nobilo (9) hasn\u2019t picked up a win yet given some of the good races run in the career. Handy enough in both runs back from a spell and should be ready to rock and roll here. Just needs to make a good beginning and be handy. Selections: 9-10-5-1-11"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8a2c589a-dd72-433e-847d-bf767f5fcc11","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d4c4c812-f070-4909-bb09-8187f915389d"}],"summary":"A couple of very nice trials recently behind nice types from American Tos (7) who is on debut here today. Hails from a strike-rate barn and looks well enough schooled to be a major player here. Wide draw might not actually work out all bad and can get a major slice. Selections: 7-2-10-5-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"d7d927b2-10d2-4f5a-988b-43aa784c0ba4","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"9da7c3f2-d223-4c61-ae56-615bc3dc7b63"}],"summary":"After finding the going a bit too tough last time out, Macho Man (4) lobs back into a very winnable race here today and would only have to run up to the fourth he produced first run out of maidens to be winning this race with a bit of comfort. Selections: 4-11-10-8-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"44b94a3e-6496-4889-b7ee-4a4f18def3b1","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ce116e54-8bc3-4844-a9f5-7a2ef7bda901"}],"summary":"A string of trial seconds, in behind some good types including the black-type winner Cath, suggest that Cee Whata Mickee (8) is well above average and can make a strong play here on debut. Widish draw means there is some work to do but looks good enough to overcome it. 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