{"id":26627,"date":"2026-02-26T10:18:21","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:18:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26627"},"modified":"2026-02-26T10:18:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T21:18:22","slug":"palmerston-north-harness-tips-preview-thursday-26-february","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/02\/palmerston-north-harness-tips-preview-thursday-26-february\/","title":{"rendered":"Palmerston North Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 26 February"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Palmerston North Harness on Thursday 26 February.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Palmerston North Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Run Blaze Run <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A string on minor placings in the last four starts tells the story of Run Blaze Run\u2019s (4) chances here today. Is knocking on the door of a victory and all it is going to take is for someone to open it. This field\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0measure up to some of the others either so today should be the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-1-3-2-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmerston North R1 – MANAWATU ITM MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Run Blaze Run (4)<\/span>
J: Jay Abernethy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
52222<\/span> T: Willie Fleming<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.55<\/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: 06\/10\/2026 09:31:27 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Palmerston North Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
5 Eagle Hanover <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Experience in much higher grades throughout his career stands Eagle Hanover (5) out here,\u00a0<\/span>never<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>mind<\/span>\u00a0the fact\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0in good form\u00a0<\/span>at the moment<\/span>. Needs to get it all right, and on occasions he does get it wrong, but with manners should really be winning.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-6-1-3-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmerston North R2 – NZB STANDARDBRED SUPPORTS N.I. BREEDERS HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Eagle Hanover (1)<\/span>
J: Kate Coppins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
02162<\/span> T: Jay Abernethy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.03<\/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 03:14:21 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Palmerston North Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Brookies Player <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A nice swing in draws today from Tuesday\u2019s assignment for Brookies Player (2). Will be better for the first look at Manawatu as well. Expect a confident drive early to find a good spot and then from there looks the one they all need to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-5-3-6-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmerston North R3 – CARTOWN MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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2. Brookies Player (2)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
04094<\/span> T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.07<\/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 03:14:22 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Palmerston North Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Goorambat Art <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A perfect set up here today for\u00a0<\/span>Goorambat<\/span>\u00a0Art (1) who has been racing without all the luck in the world of late.\u00a0<\/span>That\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0about to change though. The ace draw means a good run on the markers and given\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019re<\/span>\u00a0facing a much more\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0field today a victory looks high on the cards.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-2-7-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmerston North R4 – MANAWATU KNITTING MILLS LTD MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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1. Goorambat Art (1)<\/span>
J: Kate Coppins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
42547<\/span> T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 03:14:22 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Palmerston North Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
4 Melton Mogul <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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You\u00a0<\/span>have to<\/span>\u00a0go back a long way to find the last time that Melton Mogul (4) ran a bad race. Has been one of the most consistent pacers in this part of the land for many months now. Gate speed to use, but just as dangerous when not using it too. His race to lose.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-8-6-3-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmerston North R5 – HUGHES JOINERY MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Melton Mogul (4)<\/span>
J: Andre Poutama<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11312<\/span> T: Scott Dickson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.09<\/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 03:14:23 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Palmerston North Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Forgiveness <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Waiting for Forgiveness (5) can often be fruitless, but\u00a0<\/span>perhaps today<\/span>\u00a0it might turn right. On natural ability\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0have most of this field covered. Just needs to turn up in the right mindset, settle into her work and will make it happen. Nice\u00a0<\/span>odds on<\/span>\u00a0offer to find out.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-6-1-4-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmerston North R6 – DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Forgiveness (0)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
619p6<\/span> T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
23.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.60<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 03:14:24 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Palmerston North Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
1 Enya Franco <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Took on a pretty smart one in Crippa Max on Tuesday and the effort of Enya Franco (1)\u00a0<\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0all bad. Nice slide down in grade tonight and with the aid of the inside draw should be in all the right places to turn the form around in the final race of the evening.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-3-8-2-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Palmerston North R7 – WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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1. Enya Franco (1)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
69406<\/span> T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 03:14:25 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Gate speed to use, but just as dangerous when not using it too. His race to lose. Selections: 4-8-6-3-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"c26e0422-a90e-4c76-974f-18b75d98f4bc","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cc8aa4a7-eba8-4a88-8131-bcced06f5db9"}],"summary":"Waiting for Forgiveness (5) can often be fruitless, but perhaps today it might turn right. On natural ability she\u2019d have most of this field covered. Just needs to turn up in the right mindset, settle into her work and will make it happen. Nice odds on offer to find out. Selections: 5-6-1-4-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f61c38c0-57dc-4b9b-adfc-736979492c38","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"2df8a1c2-5f20-4e8c-86af-e157ea58fe42"}],"summary":"Took on a pretty smart one in Crippa Max on Tuesday and the effort of Enya Franco (1) wasn\u2019t all bad. Nice slide down in grade tonight and with the aid of the inside draw should be in all the right places to turn the form around in the final race of the evening. 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