{"id":25521,"date":"2026-01-09T08:10:43","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=25521"},"modified":"2026-01-09T08:42:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:42:48","slug":"nelson-harness-tips-preview-friday-9-january","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/01\/nelson-harness-tips-preview-friday-9-january\/","title":{"rendered":"Nelson Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 9 January"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Nelson Harness on Friday, 9 January.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nelson Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
9 One Eye Bandit <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Bob Butt should be in for a big day at Richmond\u00a0<\/span>Park<\/span>\u00a0and he can set the tone nice and early with One Eye Bandit (9). He is, without doubt the best horse in the race and although coming off the unruly,\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0expect him to still prove\u00a0<\/span>pretty hard<\/span>\u00a0to hold out here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-5-1-2-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R1 – BMTT \/ DESIGN ART MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. One Eye Bandit (0)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
17028<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/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 06:07:20 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Nelson Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Bizza To\u2019o<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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With a few runs under the belt now and the experience behind him it seems about time to put\u00a0<\/span>Bizza<\/span>\u00a0To\u2019o into the gap and let him charge. All the makings of a\u00a0<\/span>really nice<\/span>\u00a0horse and\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been a gradual progression to this point. Steps clean and lands close enough,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0the horse to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-4-1-6-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R2 – TOWN & COUNTRY VETS HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Bizza To’o (2)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4255<\/span>T: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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: 23\/07\/2026 06:07:22 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Nelson Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
4 Hawk Touie Louie<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Given one run, which he finished third at, and then a spell, Hawk\u00a0<\/span>Touie<\/span>\u00a0Louie (4) has looked\u00a0<\/span>pretty sharp<\/span>\u00a0this time in with some tidy public runs and if he continues his progression\u00a0<\/span>forward<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0going to become\u00a0<\/span>a very nice<\/span>\u00a0horse in time. Good enough to win here now though.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-3-1-7-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R3 – PALMS MOTEL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10th<\/span><\/div>
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4. Hawk Touie Louie (4)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3x<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/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 06:07:23 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Nelson Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
7 Loveyou To Da Skye <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A professional and faultless return to racing for\u00a0<\/span>Loveyou<\/span>\u00a0To\u00a0<\/span>Da<\/span>\u00a0Skye (7) at Rangiora last week and\u00a0<\/span>perhaps a<\/span>\u00a0sign of things to come for the\u00a0<\/span>well bred<\/span>\u00a0trotter. The motor has always been there, but the brain\u00a0<\/span>hasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0always worked in tandem.\u00a0<\/span>Maybe it<\/span>\u00a0has all clicked though?\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-6-4-5-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R4 – MAREE PASCOE MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Loveyou To Da Skye (0)<\/span>
J: Gavin Smith<\/span><\/span><\/div>
986×1<\/span>T: Gavin Smith<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/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 06:07:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Nelson Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Shanky\u2019s Shot <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Impressive late at\u00a0<\/span>Motukarara<\/span>\u00a0after finding a tricky spot in running, Shanky\u2019s Shot (3) screamed next up. Stable\u00a0<\/span>generally fires<\/span>\u00a0right up for this meeting and on what\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0seen so\u00a0<\/span>far<\/span>\u00a0he might be good enough to win this here today from the handy draw.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-4-2-5-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R5 – TURF HOTEL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Shanky’s Shot (3)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
272<\/span>T: Tim Trathen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/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 06:07:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Nelson Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Captain Tyron <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A\u00a0<\/span>really productive<\/span>\u00a0start to the career by Captain Tyron (5) who streeted rivals at\u00a0<\/span>Motukarara<\/span>\u00a0last time out. Looks capable of standing up as one of the leading three-year-olds early in the season and finds the right race here to be a major player.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-2-8-9-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R6 – STEPH MONOPOLI SUMMIT MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Captain Tyron (5)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.45<\/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 06:07:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Nelson Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
3 Ukraine <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Given it had been 18 months away from the track and in slushy conditions the first-up run of Ukraine (3) was fantastic. The winner has won again since too and with that run under the belt, he too can be a winner here today with a good beginning.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-8-10-11-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R7 – HOANI JACK CUP HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Ukraine (3)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
5x4x2<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/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 06:07:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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8 Roydon Muscle <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A newcomer to the Bob Butt barn, Roydon Muscle (8) has always been a horse with plenty of ability and the new surroundings might just be enough to really turn him right around.\u00a0<\/span>Maybe a<\/span>\u00a0bit of a sit and watch today but if he runs up to trial\u00a0<\/span>form<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0go close.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-9-6-4-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R8 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Roydon Muscle (2)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
09007<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.26<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Nelson Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
7 Always B Magic <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A superb effort down south behind the talented Duchess\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Kent, should be enough to see Always B Magic (7) home here today.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a wonderful staying filly and often the ability to be tough is golden over the short course. A positive drive will have her right in play.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-8-6-9-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R9 – CLUB WAIMEA TASMAN EMPRESS SPRINT SERIES MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Always B Magic (7)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11572<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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5 Harrison John <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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No match when\u00a0<\/span>Pinseeker<\/span>\u00a0turned on the afterburners at\u00a0<\/span>Omakau<\/span>, but there was still plenty of merit in the effort of Harrison John (5).\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a bit of an opportunist and he might just stalk today and let the big guns fight it out early and then try and have the final say, good enough to win too.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-4-3-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R10 – NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES NELSON CUP HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Harrison John (2)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
45p52<\/span>T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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8 Candy Cane <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Great effort<\/span>\u00a0given the run in transit at Rangiora by Candy Cane (8) and after a bit of a freshen up will only be better for it too. Should absolutely dominate this field on what\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0seen so far, even from the wide draw. A great bet to end the day.\u00a0<\/span>Selections: 8-5-3-1-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nelson R11 – REDWOOD STABLES HOLIDAY PARK MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Candy Cane (8)<\/span>
J: Riley Harrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
17612<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.16<\/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 06:07:30 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Nelson Harness on Friday, 9 January. Nelson Harness Race 1 9 One Eye Bandit Bob Butt should be in for a big day at Richmond\u00a0Park\u00a0and he can set the tone nice and early with One Eye Bandit (9). He is, without doubt the best horse in the race and although coming off the unruly,\u00a0you\u2019d\u00a0expect him to still prove\u00a0pretty hard\u00a0to hold out here.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 9-5-1-2-7\u00a0 Nelson R1 Open Race time:  9. One Eye Bandit (0) J: Bob Butt 17028T: Bob Butt 2.10WIN 1.18PLACE Did it tough at Motukarara but fought on. Gets in…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":2269,"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-25521","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":"09\/01\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"254f78ea-d7ea-4f17-8143-bac42f6abbc4","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7ec9c38a-a7ef-43b1-95ca-c1f450c260ca"}],"summary":"Bob Butt should be in for a big day at Richmond Park and he can set the tone nice and early with One Eye Bandit (9). He is, without doubt the best horse in the race and although coming off the unruly, you\u2019d expect him to still prove pretty hard to hold out here. Selections: 9-5-1-2-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"3186b863-9296-4515-818d-ac73caf7293f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f7105a16-037d-4c68-87d2-5ad3239f1707"}],"summary":"With a few runs under the belt now and the experience behind him it seems about time to put Bizza To\u2019o (2) into the gap and let him charge. All the makings of a really nice horse and it\u2019s been a gradual progression to this point. Steps clean and lands close enough, he\u2019s the horse to beat. 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