{"id":26537,"date":"2026-02-22T08:47:28","date_gmt":"2026-02-21T19:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26537"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:57:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T00:57:33","slug":"ashburton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-22-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/02\/ashburton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-22-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashburton Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 22 February"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ashburton Harness on Sunday 22 February.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ashburton Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Royal Gypsy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A nice set up here for Royal Gypsy (1) to jump and run them along.\u00a0<\/span>Hasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0been going bad of late but perhaps not quite as sharp as things looked early in the career. Big opportunity today to turn things right around with a winning run.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-2-7-6-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R1 – STEPHEN PARKINSON ORTHOPAEDIC TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Royal Gypsy (1)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
92485<\/span>T: Fred Fletcher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
11.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.30<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:09:53 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Crimson Tide <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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One run at the races for Crimson Tide (1) in August of last year for a fourth placing. That was behind Lizzie Borden, so in decent company. A sharp recent trial win on this track suggested\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0come back well and a winning return would be no surprise.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-3-9-7-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R2 – WIDE SPAN SHEDS PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Crimson Tide (1)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4x<\/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>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 05:09:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Aldebaran Lobell <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Well bred debutant Aldebaran Lobell (1) kicks off the career here and has looked every bit an early winner in\u00a0<\/span>all of<\/span>\u00a0the public runs. Barrier one might not be an ideal set up first go at the races but with manners will be the one they all need to beat here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-5-6-15-13<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R3 – ALLENTON PHARMACY TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Aldebaran Lobell (1)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:09:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
5 Ebony Arden <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Back from a spell after showing promise in the early career, Ebony Arden (5) caught the eye with a fast-finishing effort last week at Rangiora in a pretty smart field.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0got high speed to burn but might look to take bad luck out of the equation. Either way, the one to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-3-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R4 – CHICKENS LAWN & GARDEN MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Ebony Arden (5)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1510x<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:09:56 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
2 Prestigious <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Talented trotter Prestigious (2) makes his way back to the races here after one run in 2026 where a bold second down on the Central Otago circuit. Back here to win a trial two weeks ago and looked\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0doing it. Best version wins this.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-5-8-9-15<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R5 – DAVE McCREA BUILDER TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Prestigious (2)<\/span>
J: Kimberly Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
2192<\/span>T: Jonny Cox<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:09:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Burnham Girl <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Back at the races after a freshen up, Burnham Girl (6) ran some nice races without a lot of luck over the holiday period and looks a good chance of stepping out here in a fresh state and running a big race. Has the measure of most on\u00a0<\/span>ability, but<\/span>\u00a0might lack a little fitness.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-2-3-10-14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R6 – GALLAGHER INSURANCE MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Burnham Girl (6)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
00432<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.26<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:11:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
5 Playoffs <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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More good than bad lately from Playoffs (5) and\u00a0<\/span>maybe the<\/span>\u00a0penny is finally starting to drop. Just needs to the bring the manners and will be well in play here. Could trot straight to the front and not look back even. A risky play, but one worth it if everything goes to plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-8-4-3-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R7 – FRONT LEA PARTNERSHIP HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 05:11:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
6 Flying Bird <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nice wee\u00a0<\/span>option<\/span>\u00a0here today for Flying Bird (6) after a string of\u00a0<\/span>really good<\/span>\u00a0efforts in some strong races of late. A good beginning and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a chance of finding her way onto the top end early and looking to go\u00a0<\/span>all of<\/span>\u00a0the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-2-8-5-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R8 – MIKE GREER HOMES HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Flying Bird (2)<\/span>
J: Gavin Smith<\/span><\/span><\/div>
62205<\/span>T: Matt Purvis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.00<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:11:08 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
4 Jazzys Upstart <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Plenty of good in the most recent efforts of\u00a0<\/span>Jazzys<\/span>\u00a0Upstart (4) including a good win when last produced on this track. Is\u00a0<\/span>pretty adaptable<\/span>, but with a good sit and a solid tempo is going more than well enough to get home over the top of this field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-6-8-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R9 – McCORMACK DECORATING MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Jazzys Upstart (4)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
31334<\/span>T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:11:09 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ashburton Harness on Sunday 22 February.\u00a0 Ashburton Harness Race 1 1 Royal Gypsy A nice set up here for Royal Gypsy (1) to jump and run them along.\u00a0Hasn\u2019t\u00a0been going bad of late but perhaps not quite as sharp as things looked early in the career. Big opportunity today to turn things right around with a winning run.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 1-2-7-6-5\u00a0 Ashburton R1 Final Race time:  8th 1. Royal Gypsy (1) J: Sam Thornley 92485T: Fred Fletcher 11.00WIN 3.30PLACE For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing. Data retrieved:…<\/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-26537","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":"22\/02\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"546450eb-7437-4ed0-8dc7-8902823db82e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c55b5553-0c89-4447-825b-c208501e0091"}],"summary":"A nice set up here for Royal Gypsy (1) to jump and run them along. Hasn\u2019t been going bad of late but perhaps not quite as sharp as things looked early in the career. Big opportunity today to turn things right around with a winning run. Selections: 1-2-7-6-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0c83a758-1c29-468a-8a33-7292d279b5a0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c962e5a7-9775-432e-88e6-38da20f389e0"}],"summary":"One run at the races for Crimson Tide (1) in August of last year for a fourth placing. That was behind Lizzie Borden, so in decent company. A sharp recent trial win on this track suggested he\u2019s come back well and a winning return would be no surprise. Selections: 1-3-9-7-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"de4c041a-5e35-4ca1-9cd4-6cd2f9846864","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6afdb2f4-be10-4e70-9cef-5bcf29203bf4"}],"summary":"Well bred debutant Aldebaran Lobell (1) kicks off the career here and has looked every bit an early winner in all of the public runs. Barrier one might not be an ideal set up first go at the races but with manners will be the one they all need to beat here. Selections: 1-5-6-15-13"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"e286bb8f-ca87-479c-a800-0731c3a21004","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"576a72a6-d862-47a1-9794-19513606aee8"}],"summary":"Back from a spell after showing promise in the early career, Ebony Arden (5) caught the eye with a fast-finishing effort last week at Rangiora in a pretty smart field. She\u2019s got high speed to burn but might look to take bad luck out of the equation. Either way, the one to beat. Selections: 5-7-3-2-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9ccee0e8-876c-436f-9493-ba5756f0bdc0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4a102a8d-cc18-4117-a2c1-8406681dcb10"}],"summary":"Talented trotter Prestigious (2) makes his way back to the races here after one run in 2026 where a bold second down on the Central Otago circuit. Back here to win a trial two weeks ago and looked really strong doing it. Best version wins this. Selections: 2-5-8-9-15"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"d49161f6-ca6b-4a2c-9297-ee3b4eca1dfb","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"424ec0e2-b7be-4d63-8c86-dcfde40529d4"}],"summary":"Back at the races after a freshen up, Burnham Girl (6) ran some nice races without a lot of luck over the holiday period and looks a good chance of stepping out here in a fresh state and running a big race. Has the measure of most on ability, but might lack a little fitness. Selections: 6-2-3-10-14"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"cd759947-8e3b-440c-a3f0-e0fb7afd3a3f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"32a8d121-5a57-44fe-ac90-813fc03276d7"}],"summary":"More good than bad lately from Playoffs (5) and maybe the penny is finally starting to drop. Just needs to the bring the manners and will be well in play here. Could trot straight to the front and not look back even. A risky play, but one worth it if everything goes to plan. Selections: 5-8-4-3-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"fdaa162a-c5f5-4963-b009-7ae7e70bac38","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a10a22cf-bc52-4715-b3ae-ea0a27744a94"}],"summary":"Nice wee option here today for Flying Bird (6) after a string of really good efforts in some strong races of late. A good beginning and she\u2019s a chance of finding her way onto the top end early and looking to go all of the way. Selections: 6-2-8-5-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"cba987df-fe50-47f3-93e4-9ade1ed96a18","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"529eb3fd-6f06-481a-913e-835a26f806fe"}],"summary":"Plenty of good in the most recent efforts of Jazzys Upstart (4) including a good win when last produced on this track. Is pretty adaptable, but with a good sit and a solid tempo is going more than well enough to get home over the top of this field. 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