{"id":27229,"date":"2026-03-20T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=27229"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:14:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:14:25","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-20-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/03\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-20-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 20 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 20 March.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexandra Park Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
8 Doo You Want Me <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The mark of a good horse was on show last time Doo You Want Me (8) turned up to the races, in fact\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>probably been<\/span>\u00a0there in all three starts since returning. But the last win was a little more special than most as there are so many\u00a0<\/span>reasons<\/span>\u00a0he\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0have been able to win. But he did, and\u00a0<\/span>that\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0an effort only reserved for the better ones. Expect the same here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-5-7-1-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Doo You Want Me (8)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0x111<\/span> T: Tony Herlihy<\/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: 25\/09\/2026 09:14:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
8 Higher Power <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He lost his mojo for a while\u00a0<\/span>there<\/span>\u00a0Higher Power (8) but he appears to well and truly have gained it back. That last start win in the Metro Final was as easy a win as\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0see at Alexandra Park by a trotter. He just brained them. Unseen since, but the class alone takes him\u00a0<\/span>almost all<\/span>\u00a0of the way back to the winners\u2019 circle again tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-9-6-11-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Higher Power (1)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
96211<\/span> T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/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 11:30:31 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
6 All Of Me<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Trapped wide early and forced to do a bit of work to find her way onto the speed, All\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Me (6) was always going to be a sitting duck last week. Third up tonight\u00a0<\/span>though<\/span>\u00a0and she should be nearing her peak and if she was to find the markers a little easier here, then\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>probably be<\/span>\u00a0a little too quick for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-8-5-12-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – BORDER FENCING SERVICES MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. All Of Me (6)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11×22<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/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: 06\/10\/2026 11:30:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Princess Gracy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A perfect set up here for Princess Gracy (3) off the back of two\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0thirds in good company recently. She should be able to find her way onto the speed and if she does make it to the top then the sectionals\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0going to run from there on will make it impossible for her key rivals to gain ground on her. Looks a sharp way to play.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-4-7-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – MAGNESS BENROW NORTHERN MARES CLASSIC MBL PCE (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Princess Gracy (3)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
24133<\/span> T: Zachary Butcher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/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: 06\/10\/2026 11:30:33 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Time For Change <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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All heart last week from Time\u00a0<\/span>For<\/span>\u00a0Change (3) after withstanding some early pressure. She fought bravely to the line and is only going to be better again for that run. Key draw advantage on her main rivals has her on the markers again and the one to chase down. Own terms, and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be dangerous.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-7-9-6-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – NZB S’BRED HARNESS MILLION 3YOF FNL MBL PCE (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Time For Change (3)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x21x3<\/span> T: Zachary Butcher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/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: 30\/09\/2026 12:21:43 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
4 Hillbilly Blues <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Wiped out at the start last week when heavily supported, Hillbilly Blues (4) run thereafter was excellent both to the eye and on the clock. A little more fortune early here and he should be in a nice spot from which to launch an attack and his exciting class will have him the one they all need to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-1-2-8-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – LONE STAR ALEX LYELL CREEK STAKES MBL TROT (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Hillbilly Blues (4)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11117<\/span> T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 10:30:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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A super impressive first up win from an impossible position on the home turn by Daisy Bay (1).\u00a0<\/span>They\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0kept her on ice ever since then and she returns here tonight and lands the ace draw which should just work out perfect for her. High speed to use and it looks like\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0get a chance to show it.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-8-7-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – GALLAGHERS DELIGHTFUL LADY CLASSIC MBL PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Daisy Bay (1)<\/span>
J: Jacob Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 10:30:25 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
6 Republican Party <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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One swallow\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0make a summer and equally one below par performance\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0make Republican Party (6) not the best horse in the country. Race tempo, his first run up for a while and a monstrous task at the 400m all came together to make it impossible to win seven days ago. Longer trip here, slightly better draw and some fitness on side and he can get right back to winning form tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-3-2-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS CITY OF AKL FFA MBL PCE (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Republican Party (6)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11237<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 10:30:26 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Big brother will be out strutting his stuff in Race 8, but there will be plenty of eyes on Tour Party (5) when he steps out in the following race too. Two wins from two starts and an absolute demolition job here earlier in the month.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0an excitement machine and looks poised to go three-from-three.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-8-3-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R9 – BRECKON FARMS CARDIGAN BAY STAKES MBL PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Tour Party (5)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 10:30:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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As far as introductions to Alexandra Park go, Jumal\u2019s (3) win last week is about as good as they come. Just made his rivals look average at the top of the straight when he dashed away and it was all too easy in the final stages. Better for it though which is the scary thing. Nice draw too so set to win again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-2-10-9-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R10 – NZB S’BRED HARNESS MILLION 3YO C&G MBL PACE (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Jumal (3)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
13×11<\/span> T: Steven Reid<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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A lot to like about the recent runs of Barsukov (5) and from a good draw here tonight might just be the one to trot onto the speed and not look back.\u00a0<\/span>Certainly<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0need to go any better than the recent runs and in front, it\u2019d be interesting to see if they could by late in the piece.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-13-14-2-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R11 – DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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J: Kate Coppins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
54453<\/span> T: Luk Chin<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.60<\/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: 06\/10\/2026 11:30:33 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, 20 March.\u00a0 Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 8 Doo You Want Me The mark of a good horse was on show last time Doo You Want Me (8) turned up to the races, in fact\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0probably been\u00a0there in all three starts since returning. But the last win was a little more special than most as there are so many\u00a0reasons\u00a0he\u00a0shouldn\u2019t\u00a0have been able to win. But he did, and\u00a0that\u2019s\u00a0an effort only reserved for the better ones. Expect the same here.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 8-5-7-1-4\u00a0 Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  8. Doo…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":6534,"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-27229","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":"20\/03\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"ebecae60-5111-4b8e-b70e-36d99553f72f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"026761b4-a8aa-4028-92d0-1b5f93a4ac7e"}],"summary":"The mark of a good horse was on show last time Doo You Want Me (8) turned up to the races, in fact it\u2019s probably been there in all three starts since returning. But the last win was a little more special than most as there are so many reasons he shouldn\u2019t have been able to win. But he did, and that\u2019s an effort only reserved for the better ones. Expect the same here. Selections: 8-5-7-1-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"24f1ce3f-f6c5-4ca0-a641-82da841f0fc8","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4e61e654-e74c-4609-9883-012b2edbd46d"}],"summary":"He lost his mojo for a while there Higher Power (8) but he appears to well and truly have gained it back. That last start win in the Metro Final was as easy a win as you\u2019ll see at Alexandra Park by a trotter. He just brained them. Unseen since, but the class alone takes him almost all of the way back to the winners\u2019 circle again tonight. Selections: 8-9-6-11-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"686422cf-20cb-4167-8810-74e20555f2ba","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e949ba28-c4aa-4339-99ca-6c6990388c93"}],"summary":"Trapped wide early and forced to do a bit of work to find her way onto the speed, All Of Me (6) was always going to be a sitting duck last week. Third up tonight though and she should be nearing her peak and if she was to find the markers a little easier here, then she\u2019d probably be a little too quick for them. Selections: 6-8-5-12-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"ea013f16-f880-4e9f-a7fe-6f787a8363f8","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"2b523b01-347f-4d89-b05f-364af91e52d3"}],"summary":"A perfect set up here for Princess Gracy (3) off the back of two really strong thirds in good company recently. She should be able to find her way onto the speed and if she does make it to the top then the sectionals she\u2019s going to run from there on will make it impossible for her key rivals to gain ground on her. Looks a sharp way to play. Selections: 3-4-7-5-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"844277dd-9b08-4e9a-95bd-f59b43b26a73","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f99f4041-10fd-46ee-85ef-ebdf80c9d11c"}],"summary":"All heart last week from Time For Change (3) after withstanding some early pressure. She fought bravely to the line and is only going to be better again for that run. Key draw advantage on her main rivals has her on the markers again and the one to chase down. Own terms, and she\u2019ll be dangerous. 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Two wins from two starts and an absolute demolition job here earlier in the month. He\u2019s an excitement machine and looks poised to go three-from-three. Selections: 5-8-3-6-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"23a1e605-55fd-4b6b-a3f1-c89028e2b5f1","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"51a92e69-d742-4427-9a88-08ab32d0e0c8"}],"summary":"As far as introductions to Alexandra Park go, Jumal\u2019s (3) win last week is about as good as they come. Just made his rivals look average at the top of the straight when he dashed away and it was all too easy in the final stages. Better for it though which is the scary thing. Nice draw too so set to win again. Selections: 3-2-10-9-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f8fe0fde-9bd0-429c-99cc-b0827b51d6ea","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0508fc58-b1cc-4a6a-b1de-33750a279456"}],"summary":"A lot to like about the recent runs of Barsukov (5) and from a good draw here tonight might just be the one to trot onto the speed and not look back. Certainly wouldn\u2019t need to go any better than the recent runs and in front, it\u2019d be interesting to see if they could by late in the piece. 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