{"id":26165,"date":"2026-02-08T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T20:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26165"},"modified":"2026-02-08T09:21:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T20:21:30","slug":"winton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-8-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/02\/winton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-8-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Winton Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 8 February"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Sunday 8 February. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Methven Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Ramblin Rover <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Hard to find any fault in\u00a0<\/span>all of<\/span>\u00a0the runs from Ramblin Rover (4) since joining new quarters late last year. Consistent and racing\u00a0<\/span>really well<\/span>\u00a0and deserves a winning turn. Gets a chance here with a good draw to work from and should be the one to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-1-7-5-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R1 – OTAUTAU VETS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Ramblin Rover (4)<\/span>
J: Hayden Douglas<\/span><\/span><\/div>
43422<\/span> T: Brent McIntyre<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.80<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:35:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Methven Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
3 Skinny Dippin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Bested by a pretty smart one last time out but there\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be any such problems here today for Skinny Dippin (3). Looks set to roll forward early and find the front and from there\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0really be run down on what\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0seen so far.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-4-5-6-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R2 – BEAUDIENE BREEDING FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Skinny Dippin (3)<\/span>
J: Kirstin Green<\/span><\/span><\/div>
372<\/span> T: Kirstin Green<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.30<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:35:58 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Methven Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
6 Babe On The Beach <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0win them out of turn but Babe\u00a0<\/span>On<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Beach (6) does enough each start to keep the hook baited for next time. Finds a winnable race today and with a bit of luck during the running can be in the right spot to pounce here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-3-2-4-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R3 – DARREN KEAST RACING THANKS THE TEAM MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Babe On The Beach (6)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32284<\/span> T: Craig Ferguson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:35:59 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Methven Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Shadow Of The Moon<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Newcomer to the Lauren Pearson stable after showing some good ability up in Canterbury but Shadow\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Moon (1) could never seem to put it all together on race day. That might change here. Nice draw to use and looks primed to run a big race.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-2-9-3-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R4 – WREYS BUSH GARAGE MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Shadow Of The Moon (1)<\/span>
J: Brent Barclay<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3045x<\/span> T: Lauren Pearson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.25<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:36:00 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Methven Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
11 Racey Krusa <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Probably not<\/span>\u00a0a trotter in the country\u00a0<\/span>at the moment<\/span>\u00a0racing with the kind of confidence that Racey Krusa (11) is\u00a0<\/span>at the moment<\/span>. Just winning them for fun. Big step up here and\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0just trot to the front like has been happening but still the one to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-12-13-7-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R5 – HIGHWAY SERVICES HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Racey Krusa (2)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
31111<\/span> T: Amber Hoffman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.80<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:36:01 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Methven Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Tua Lipa <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Back-to-back victories for Tua Lipa (6) and with the confidence levels high is looking to keep the run going here. Winnable race too as should be able to slot into a handy enough spot early and then from there unleash over the top of them late.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-2-1-7-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R6 – NIGHTCAPS CONTRACTING MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Tua Lipa (6)<\/span>
J: Hayden Douglas<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32311<\/span> T: Shane Matheson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.75<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:36:02 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Methven Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
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Got away on even terms last week and while beaten Hobbs (19) was far from disgraced. Clearly\u00a0<\/span>very talented<\/span>\u00a0but also still very raw too. Can turn things around here though and make a big push toward success in this line up with another good beginning.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 19-17-7-13-18<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R7 – JIMMY DILLON CUP GOLD CHIP FINAL HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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19. Hobbs (0)<\/span>
J: Bruce Wallace<\/span><\/span><\/div>
12252<\/span> T: Bruce Wallace<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.50<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:36:03 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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4 Always Dreaming <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sharp customer back in action after a few weeks off following a busy start to the year and expect Always Dreaming (4) to hit the ground running. Will look to jump and run here and if left in front and to his own accord then\u00a0<\/span>they\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0need to be good to beat him.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-6-5-3-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R8 – TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD WAIRIO CUP HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Always Dreaming (1)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
75412<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.04<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:36:04 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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8 Tosana <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Stepped out against the big girls in the Gr.2 at Addington last week and\u00a0<\/span>Tosana<\/span>\u00a0(8) while beaten was far from disgraced. Loves this part of the world and even from the wide draw can really make her presence felt in this with the right opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-6-4-10-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R9 – SSBA SOUTHERN BELLE SPEED SERIES HEAT 1 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Tosana (8)<\/span>
J: Mark Hurrell<\/span><\/span><\/div>
13130<\/span> T: Darren Keast<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:36:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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9 Ebonezy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Pretty smart horse in the making is\u00a0<\/span>Ebonezy<\/span>\u00a0(9) and had she drawn anywhere other than the inside of the second row she would have started a dominant favourite. May still do that. Only needs a fraction of luck to clear space and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be hard to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-5-6-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R10 – PERFECT STING AT MACCA LODGE MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Ebonezy (9)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
5×241<\/span> T: Des Baynes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 06:36:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Winton Harness on Sunday 8 February.  Methven Harness Race 1 4 Ramblin Rover Tip of The Day Hard to find any fault in\u00a0all of\u00a0the runs from Ramblin Rover (4) since joining new quarters late last year. Consistent and racing\u00a0really well\u00a0and deserves a winning turn. Gets a chance here with a good draw to work from and should be the one to beat.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 4-1-7-5-8\u00a0 Winton R1 Open Race time:  4. Ramblin Rover (4) J: Hayden Douglas 43422T: Brent McIntyre 1.85WIN 1.16PLACE Only downed narrowly recently. Must get one soon & can do…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":383,"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-26165","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":"08\/02\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"3bfd3cf4-a397-4ef1-b551-e504ac4a9786","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6e44f2fe-eb41-401d-bca7-c3532bb0343a"}],"summary":"Hard to find any fault in all of the runs from Ramblin Rover (4) since joining new quarters late last year. Consistent and racing really well and deserves a winning turn. Gets a chance here with a good draw to work from and should be the one to beat. Selections: 4-1-7-5-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9c84b422-4526-4f21-99af-96e67e71e186","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3e6309a9-20f5-4d8f-a951-c1bcae098b15"}],"summary":"Bested by a pretty smart one last time out but there shouldn\u2019t be any such problems here today for Skinny Dippin (3). Looks set to roll forward early and find the front and from there shouldn\u2019t really be run down on what we\u2019ve seen so far. Selections: 3-4-5-6-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5498ffe4-5934-4d93-8fa2-362d44e55a2e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"370a3232-b7bc-4746-b201-c941be9271d6"}],"summary":"Doesn\u2019t win them out of turn but Babe On The Beach (6) does enough each start to keep the hook baited for next time. Finds a winnable race today and with a bit of luck during the running can be in the right spot to pounce here. Selections: 6-3-2-4-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9f08281e-6cbe-4f5f-b1ae-ba4903984eee","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a5e77d0b-db58-4ecd-8b25-54d3ab6c1425"}],"summary":"Newcomer to the Lauren Pearson stable after showing some good ability up in Canterbury but Shadow Of The Moon (1) could never seem to put it all together on race day. That might change here. Nice draw to use and looks primed to run a big race. Selections: 1-2-9-3-10"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"bb147881-2dec-4e69-8fd4-2da9233dfad2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6f00f89a-594b-4f64-8453-81bcbad31d5d"}],"summary":"Probably not a trotter in the country at the moment racing with the kind of confidence that Racey Krusa (11) is at the moment. Just winning them for fun. Big step up here and won\u2019t just trot to the front like has been happening but still the one to beat. Selections: 11-12-13-7-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"7d4c2a1a-c2bb-4a23-a281-750b29f2d2f7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"041a667d-f759-4081-93d7-3264e77297e3"}],"summary":"Back-to-back victories for Tua Lipa (6) and with the confidence levels high is looking to keep the run going here. Winnable race too as should be able to slot into a handy enough spot early and then from there unleash over the top of them late. Selections: 6-2-1-7-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"3db31e4e-bfff-4b5c-bd18-ec375d673e6f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"972c6681-6a44-48af-9ff2-720575e10fa3"}],"summary":"Got away on even terms last week and while beaten Hobbs (19) was far from disgraced. Clearly very talented but also still very raw too. Can turn things around here though and make a big push toward success in this line up with another good beginning. Selections: 19-17-7-13-18"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"43abfd82-0903-450a-850e-8cf4fe9a3260","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b9cccdbc-ae04-4aa6-bee8-1a57454ead9b"}],"summary":"Sharp customer back in action after a few weeks off following a busy start to the year and expect Always Dreaming (4) to hit the ground running. Will look to jump and run here and if left in front and to his own accord then they\u2019ll need to be good to beat him. Selections: 4-6-5-3-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"52ae7ae2-7713-4c75-98eb-413f808960cd","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f4348be6-0470-43ba-bba0-09718dbf894e"}],"summary":"Stepped out against the big girls in the Gr.2 at Addington last week and Tosana (8) while beaten was far from disgraced. Loves this part of the world and even from the wide draw can really make her presence felt in this with the right opportunity. Selections: 8-6-4-10-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"31844d9e-65d3-45c3-8ac4-9a529fcbdb2f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"799b09ee-6617-4e8c-a6f5-6b4f580ec8e4"}],"summary":"Pretty smart horse in the making is Ebonezy (9) and had she drawn anywhere other than the inside of the second row she would have started a dominant favourite. May still do that. Only needs a fraction of luck to clear space and she\u2019ll be hard to beat. 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