{"id":26687,"date":"2026-03-01T08:10:58","date_gmt":"2026-02-28T19:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26687"},"modified":"2026-03-01T08:56:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T19:56:02","slug":"rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-1-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/03\/rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-1-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 1 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 1 March.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rangiora Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Jack\u2019s Eyre <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Not a lot of luck has fallen the way of Jack\u2019s Eyre (1) over the course of the past month but a massive upswing in barrier draws today brings him right into contention. Should be handy to the speed throughout and is good enough to get the better of this field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-13-5-10-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R1 – BARNSY’S ALL TRADE SERVICES MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Jack’s Eyre (1)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
75865<\/span>T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Rangiora Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
6 Holly Highlander <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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We\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0said it a few times lately, but today is the prime opportunity for Holly Highlander (6) to get back into the winners\u2019 circle. Knocking on the door and racing well without heaps of luck and from the good draw should be on the speed throughout and hard to stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-9-11-1-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R2 – RANGIORA HOCKEY – THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Holly Highlander (6)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
37432<\/span>T: Kevin Fairbairn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/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: 28\/07\/2026 09:19:55 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
10 River <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A quality filly last season as a juvenile, River (10) resumes here for a new trainer in Bob Butt. Always looked capable of footing it with the best but never quite was sharp enough. A bit of luck from the inside of the second row and can win this.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-2-6-11-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R3 – RUBY HOOF CREME MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. River (10)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
p584x<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/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: 28\/07\/2026 09:19:56 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
8 Crimson Tide <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A\u00a0<\/span>really professional<\/span>\u00a0win in a fresh state at Ashburton last week from Crimson Tide (8) stepped the wheel and really knuckled down to get the job done. Looks like it\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be the last win. Steps up in grade here, but not into a field out of reach. A nice chance.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-6-7-13-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R4 – CANTERBURY HONDA – THANKS FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Crimson Tide (8)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4×1<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.45<\/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: 28\/07\/2026 09:19:57 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
13 Brewster Baker <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A few mistakes fresh up at Addington last time out but no denying that before the late gallop Brewster Baker (13) was going to be a contender. Might be a campaign of learning this one, but with a clean round would give this field plenty to chase.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-11-6-4-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R5 – WISHING TAKE AFTER ME A HAPPY RETIREMENT TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Brewster Baker (0)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1d5x0<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.80<\/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: 28\/07\/2026 09:19:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
8 Buckskin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Back onto the grass for Buckskin (8) today and if he runs anywhere near to his second at Methven earlier this month behind J T Boe then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be a serious winning hope today. Good beginner, so handicap no issues, just needs to find the right trip from there.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-11-7-10-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R6 – ENJOY & SUPPORT KIDZ CARTS RACING TODAY PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Buckskin (3)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
38927<\/span>T: Rob Davis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Rangiora Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
3 Amici <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Tidy effort last time out from a tricky barrier draw by Amici (3). Nice set up here though and with a confident drive early should be on the speed and out of trouble. A nice sit and then one crack at them and a win would be no surprise.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-4-10-8-13<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R7 – AUTO SELF SERVE CAR WASH MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Amici (3)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
16344<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.45<\/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: 28\/07\/2026 09:19:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
9 Misty Blue <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Stepped out here only a few weeks ago and beat a field better than this one, so\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0no\u00a0<\/span>reason why<\/span>\u00a0grass track toff Misty Blue (9) can\u2019t do the same here. Only off 10m handicap, so good beginning will be\u00a0<\/span>a big help<\/span>\u00a0and with a clean shot at them late can steamroll home.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-8-6-10-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R8 – GRASS TRACK RACING ‘CLASSIC DAY’ 29 MARCH PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Misty Blue (0)<\/span>
J: Sheree Tomlinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
26010<\/span>T: Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/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: 28\/07\/2026 09:20:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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10 Cormoran Strike <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been a long time in between drinks for Cormoran Strike (10) but finds a really winnable race today to try and get back into the groove. Bit to do off the handicap but with a nice drag into it at some stage\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be too far away from them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-8-5-7-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R9 – COUNTRY FEASTS – FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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10. Cormoran Strike (1)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
79083<\/span>T: John Howe<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.90<\/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: 28\/07\/2026 09:20:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
4 Blazing Knuckles <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A superb return to the track last week from Blazing Knuckles (4) to finish third at Ashburton. Natural improvement and return to the grass on which\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0won before will only see her harder to stop this week, especially from the good draw.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-9-11-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R10 – GOODWIN CONTRACTING MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Blazing Knuckles (4)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
120×3<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/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: 28\/07\/2026 09:20:02 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 1 March.\u00a0 Rangiora Harness Race 1 1 Jack\u2019s Eyre Not a lot of luck has fallen the way of Jack\u2019s Eyre (1) over the course of the past month but a massive upswing in barrier draws today brings him right into contention. Should be handy to the speed throughout and is good enough to get the better of this field.\u00a0Selections: 1-13-5-10-3\u00a0 Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  1. Jack’s Eyre (1) J: Ben Hope 75865T: Greg & Ben Hope 4.50WIN 1.85PLACE Racing solidly of late and gets another opportunity…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":2270,"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-26687","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":"01\/03\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"209ef541-6aa4-485d-9eb8-377d9c4760ce","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"30b5d969-1f9b-4ab6-9c10-fda47f9b08ac"}],"summary":"Not a lot of luck has fallen the way of Jack\u2019s Eyre (1) over the course of the past month but a massive upswing in barrier draws today brings him right into contention. 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