{"id":26860,"date":"2026-03-06T05:01:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T16:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=26860"},"modified":"2026-03-06T20:30:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T07:30:23","slug":"westport-harness-tips-preview-friday-6-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/03\/westport-harness-tips-preview-friday-6-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Westport Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 6 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Westport Harness on Friday 6 March.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Westport Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
6 Kawatiri Trev <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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History would show that ignoring a Paul Nairn first starter at Westport is a recipe for disaster so Kawatiri Trev (6) should\u00a0<\/span>immediately<\/span>\u00a0grab the attention. Some\u00a0<\/span>really nice<\/span>\u00a0trial form too and looks a horse who can win one\u00a0<\/span>pretty quickly<\/span>. Manners there and it could be today.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-3-1-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R1 – STU BAILEY MEM SPONSORED BY MARK JONES HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Kawatiri Trev (6)<\/span>
J: Stacy Whatuira<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Paul Nairn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 06:00:21 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Whatsupman <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Has made his way into this column a few times\u00a0<\/span>Whatsupman<\/span>\u00a0(1) and he keeps doing enough to keep you interested. Today he lands the ace draw and meets a race that looks well within range. Surely today is the day that it happens.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-5-4-3-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R2 – QUAY MARINE – MANY THANKS LORRAINE SCANLON PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Whatsupman (1)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
74860<\/span> T: Andrew Stuart<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/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: 04\/10\/2026 10:23:53 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
6 Amici <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nothing spectacular of late from Amici (6) but some\u00a0<\/span>really honest<\/span>\u00a0efforts that deserve to be rewarded with a victory. Finds the right race for it today with no real standout and if she can get onto the speed then expect her to be fighting out the finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-1-12-9-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R3 – NORTHWEST LIVESTOCK MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Amici (6)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
63440<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/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: 04\/10\/2026 10:23:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Joany Baby <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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In terms of high speed and ability, none in this field would match it with Joany Baby (1) on her right day.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0run some cracking races in\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>fields<\/span>\u00a0and she just needs to trot here and be close enough turning for home and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0run them all down.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-12-6-8-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R4 – TRT BUILDERS (TEAM TEAL) TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Joany Baby (1)<\/span>
J: Mia Holbrough<\/span><\/span><\/div>
22058<\/span> T: Denis O’Connell<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/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: 04\/10\/2026 10:23:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
6 Dancing N Heaven <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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After four\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0runs at Addington in cracking maiden fields recently, Dancing\u00a0<\/span>N<\/span>\u00a0Heaven (6) looks so well placed here today. Runs have come in behind Brilliant Chase, Get Seaside Lucky,\u00a0<\/span>Sunsoutgunsout<\/span>\u00a0and Cee\u00a0<\/span>Whata<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Mickee<\/span>\u00a0so\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a serious drop back and he should be hard to hold out.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-4-3-1-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R5 – CRITERION HOTEL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Dancing N Heaven (6)<\/span>
J: John Morrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
64533<\/span> T: John Morrison<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.75<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/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: 04\/10\/2026 10:23:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Westport Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Prosperity <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really tidy run in his first go for the new stable by Prosperity (5) and with a bit of improvement should prove\u00a0<\/span>pretty hard<\/span>\u00a0to catch today. Has the speed to get handy early and with own terms,\u00a0<\/span>perhaps in<\/span>\u00a0front should go close.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-3-1-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R6 – SAM KYDD MEMORIAL JENNIAN HOMES TEAM TEAL MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Prosperity (5)<\/span>
J: Kerryn Tomlinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
43653<\/span> T: Matt Purvis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/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: 04\/10\/2026 10:23:58 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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4 Tribbiani <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really good trotting race this one with a few handy horses going around,\u00a0<\/span>Tribbiani<\/span>\u00a0(4) lands on top thanks to exposed form in good fields at Addington and the engagement of Sam Ottley. Manners the key, but with them should be able to make a serious play here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-9-7-2-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R7 – HAZLET INSURANCE (TEAM TEAL) HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Tribbiani (1)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
10266<\/span> T: Kevin Townley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Westport Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
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Won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be easy off a big handicap but\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0hard to ignore the recent grass track form of Misty Blue (11). A big winner last week at Rangiora, she thrives on the green tops and with a nice drag into the race has a really telling turn of speed at the end of her races. Will be charging late.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-3-4-8-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R8 – BULLER CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS KAWATIRI CUP HCP PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Misty Blue (0)<\/span>
J: Sheree Tomlinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
60101<\/span> T: Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.30<\/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: 04\/10\/2026 10:24:00 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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2 One Over Da Line <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A win has been a wee while in waiting but hard to fault the efforts of One Over\u00a0<\/span>Da<\/span>\u00a0Line (2) of late all the same. Has been knocking around in some\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0trotting fields and usually brings excellent manners so expect him to trot onto the speed here and give them all something to chase.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-6-7-1-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R9 – HUNTSMAN OPTIC TREVOR CRADDOCK MEM SERIES HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. One Over Da Line (2)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32354<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/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>
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1 Foliejon Star <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An inside draw and a horse in a good form all points toward a big run here from\u00a0<\/span>Foliejon<\/span>\u00a0Star (1). Has been fantastic lately and with the aid of the marker pegs throughout here should be right in the hunt and\u00a0<\/span>awfully hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat without any bad luck.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-2-9-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Westport R10 – WESTPORT NEW WORLD HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Foliejon Star (1)<\/span>
J: Mia Holbrough<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21223<\/span> T: Bruce Negus<\/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>
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11 Matai Harry <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A winner here at Xmas time and after knocking around in some good fields at Addington lately, Matai Harry (11) drops back into a great grade here today. Will make his own luck if he needs too and without any bad luck looks a great bet to end the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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Westport R11 – COSMOPOLITAN HOTEL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Matai Harry (11)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
86875<\/span> T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/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: 04\/10\/2026 10:24:03 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Westport Harness on Friday 6 March.\u00a0 Westport Harness Race 1 6 Kawatiri Trev History would show that ignoring a Paul Nairn first starter at Westport is a recipe for disaster so Kawatiri Trev (6) should\u00a0immediately\u00a0grab the attention. Some\u00a0really nice\u00a0trial form too and looks a horse who can win one\u00a0pretty quickly. Manners there and it could be today.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 6-3-1-2-4\u00a0 Westport R1 Final Race time:  1st 6. Kawatiri Trev (6) J: Stacy Whatuira T: Paul Nairn 2.45WIN 1.26PLACE 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":588,"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-26860","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":"06\/03\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8f1ce094-5eea-4da1-9a0b-a7374e78bb51","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a50fb6fb-50f4-42c3-9f22-f534034cfa53"}],"summary":"History would show that ignoring a Paul Nairn first starter at Westport is a recipe for disaster so Kawatiri Trev (6) should immediately grab the attention. Some really nice trial form too and looks a horse who can win one pretty quickly. 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