{"id":27496,"date":"2026-03-28T22:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T09:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=27496"},"modified":"2026-03-28T23:02:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T10:02:33","slug":"rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-29-march","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/03\/rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-29-march\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 29 March"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 29 March.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rangiora Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
5 Rocking Ruby <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A tidy start to the career with an impressive maiden win at The Mot a fortnight ago and Rocking Ruby (5) looks more than capable of going back-to-back up in grade too. Nice draw to use and unlikely to leave things to chance so hard to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-4-10-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R1 – MAIN STREET BAR RANGIORA MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Rocking Ruby (5)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/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: 23\/07\/2026 06:53:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
7 Wot Up Tyron<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Still looking for the gaps to come at Methven last week and\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0unlikely that\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0see Wot Up Tyron (7) unlucky again here. Manners are good, so should jump straight onto the speed and look to hold that position and is good enough to hold them all off too.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-8-6-5-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R2 – THE BROOK BAR & EATERY TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Wot Up Tyron (7)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x9625<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/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: 23\/07\/2026 06:53:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Girls Night Out <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really\u00a0<\/span>good work<\/span>\u00a0of late from Girls Night Out (3).\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been doing work and not afraid to stick the nose out and fight all the way to the line. Prime chance here for her today to push forward and take control of this race and with her own terms, then\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0well in commission.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-5-4-1-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R3 – 1ST HEATS ANNE THOMPSON SERIES 26 APRIL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Girl’s Night Out (3)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
42345<\/span>T: Robbie Holmes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/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: 23\/07\/2026 06:53:35 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
5 Kawatiri Trev <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There was an air of arrogance about the maiden win of Kawatiri Trev (5) at Westport earlier in the month and it signalled there is\u00a0<\/span>plenty ahead<\/span>. Steps up in grade\u00a0<\/span>here, but<\/span>\u00a0has all the ability\u00a0<\/span>required<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>pretty quickly<\/span>\u00a0grab another win<\/span>\u00a0and if able to find the front today then would be hard to stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-1-8-12-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R4 – AUTO SELF SERVE CAR WASH WAIMAK JUNCTION TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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10th<\/span><\/div>
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5. Kawatiri Trev (5)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span>T: Paul Nairn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/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: 23\/07\/2026 06:53:36 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
6 Audacity <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Super run from well back at Methven last week by Audacity (6) and if\u00a0<\/span>anything<\/span>\u00a0he should be better for that run. Small field suits and he does love the Rangiora grass track. Expect him to be charging home again here and hard to hold out.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-7-2-3-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R5 – THE YALDHURST HOTEL HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Audacity (1)<\/span>
J: Ross Cameron<\/span><\/span><\/div>
43254<\/span>T: Steve Harding<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Rangiora Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
7 Lauzelle <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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One of the more exciting up and coming trotters in Canterbury\u00a0<\/span>at the moment<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Lauzelle<\/span>\u00a0(7) made it all look a little too easy at\u00a0<\/span>Motukarara<\/span>. Won with plenty in store after working wide and from well back on the home bend. Still learning but has a bright future and can win again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-4-9-1-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R6 – WENDY WILLIAMS AND KURT GANZL HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Lauzelle (0)<\/span>
J: Leo O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1191<\/span>T: Stephen Williams<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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4 It\u2019s Tough <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Only going to be better for the excellent second last week at Addington behind Got\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Chocolates and\u00a0<\/span>It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0Tough (4) looks\u00a0<\/span>really tough<\/span>\u00a0to try and roll here. Stand manners are great and\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0mind the grass so if he steps to the front then expect him to still be there when they get to the winning post.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-3-7-6-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R7 – BEE BUZZ APIARIES LTD RANGIORA CLASSIC HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. It’s Tough (2)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
31112<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.55<\/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: 23\/07\/2026 06:53:39 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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4 Franco Tim <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Some nice work of late from Franco Tim (4) he\u2019s really raced himself into some good form. Has gate speed so the barrier\u00a0<\/span>draw<\/span>\u00a0plays into hand and if he could find the markers and then the back of the right horse,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be a strong each way chance late here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-10-5-1-15<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R8 – JD AT PROPERTY BROKERS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Franco Tim (4)<\/span>
J: Gemma Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
99533<\/span>T: Chris Thornley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Found a well overdue win at Methven last week and given\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0got low down in the ratings,\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0no massive jump here for Holly Highlander (7). Manners are great and if she can produce something\u00a0<\/span>similar to<\/span>\u00a0what she did last week then\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0go close again.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-10-14-13-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R9 – ROBIN & GERALDINE WILSON HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Holly Highlander (7)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32221<\/span>T: Kevin Fairbairn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/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: 23\/07\/2026 06:53:41 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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3 Style Council <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A lot to like about the recent runs of Style Council (3) he made up a lot of ground late at Methven from a tricky draw. Much better marble to use here, so if he can land handier to the speed then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0going well enough to be a strong winning chance in this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-5-7-12-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R10 – BARNSY’S ALL TRADE SERVICES MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Style Council (3)<\/span>
J: Kyle Cameron<\/span><\/span><\/div>
26745<\/span>T: Kyle Cameron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.90<\/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: 23\/07\/2026 06:53:42 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 29 March.\u00a0 Rangiora Harness Race 1 5 Rocking Ruby A tidy start to the career with an impressive maiden win at The Mot a fortnight ago and Rocking Ruby (5) looks more than capable of going back-to-back up in grade too. Nice draw to use and unlikely to leave things to chance so hard to beat.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 5-7-4-10-8\u00a0 Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  5. Rocking Ruby (5) J: Bob Butt 1T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety 3.70WIN 1.55PLACE Dominant maiden performance at Mot, 15 Mar. Promising filly and in the…<\/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-27496","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":"28\/03\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"b776ceb8-1885-4bad-8cde-cb9c5dbc399e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6627524a-b2b8-4619-a3e2-489db32f9eec"}],"summary":"A tidy start to the career with an impressive maiden win at The Mot a fortnight ago and Rocking Ruby (5) looks more than capable of going back-to-back up in grade too. Nice draw to use and unlikely to leave things to chance so hard to beat. Selections: 5-7-4-10-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5fc761e1-30a6-47f7-94de-73fb8b65543c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c836518b-d966-41a3-9c3f-177365678df2"}],"summary":"Still looking for the gaps to come at Methven last week and it\u2019s unlikely that we\u2019ll see Wot Up Tyron (7) unlucky again here. Manners are good, so should jump straight onto the speed and look to hold that position and is good enough to hold them all off too. Selections: 7-8-6-5-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"b4e5e471-cf1e-4353-8b60-003e5a1e8c30","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8aa68694-9031-4150-aad8-5a4130eb630a"}],"summary":"Really good work of late from Girls Night Out (3). She\u2019s been doing work and not afraid to stick the nose out and fight all the way to the line. Prime chance here for her today to push forward and take control of this race and with her own terms, then she\u2019s well in commission. Selections: 3-5-4-1-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8cf5b7f7-f934-4bb2-9931-c266972cde4a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f36f75c2-6398-429d-8d54-ac6cb720a3a9"}],"summary":"There was an air of arrogance about the maiden win of Kawatiri Trev (5) at Westport earlier in the month and it signalled there is plenty ahead. Steps up in grade here, but has all the ability required to pretty quickly grab another win and if able to find the front today then would be hard to stop. Selections: 5-1-8-12-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"4544a21a-e097-4925-9628-786a4d0e4f56","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"31c56fe3-7d6d-4cb7-b974-d1e389334ca4"}],"summary":"Super run from well back at Methven last week by Audacity (6) and if anything he should be better for that run. Small field suits and he does love the Rangiora grass track. Expect him to be charging home again here and hard to hold out. Selections: 6-7-2-3-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8ebe9cf3-6065-4eeb-9e66-d4a98fe750ee","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e7eddf0a-0bf6-4ad1-8e4e-4b540d72b6db"}],"summary":"One of the more exciting up and coming trotters in Canterbury at the moment Lauzelle (7) made it all look a little too easy at Motukarara. Won with plenty in store after working wide and from well back on the home bend. Still learning but has a bright future and can win again. Selections: 7-4-9-1-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"4f266c13-b6b4-436a-a546-d7649c1f2843","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0442b27b-4e8c-47c9-a390-6c0dca26d39b"}],"summary":"Only going to be better for the excellent second last week at Addington behind Got The Chocolates and It\u2019s Tough (4) looks really tough to try and roll here. Stand manners are great and doesn\u2019t mind the grass so if he steps to the front then expect him to still be there when they get to the winning post. Selections: 4-3-7-6-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"032fb86f-3ca9-4d4a-96db-6228a1580570","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"210f45d3-f870-4679-8e2f-0be28a166bc8"}],"summary":"Some nice work of late from Franco Tim (4) he\u2019s really raced himself into some good form. Has gate speed so the barrier draw plays into hand and if he could find the markers and then the back of the right horse, he\u2019ll be a strong each way chance late here. Selections: 4-10-5-1-15"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"89704449-1581-44ba-bbc3-1262609ad53a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c2a018c0-1af8-4cb2-a6e7-d56e8cbd6453"}],"summary":"Found a well overdue win at Methven last week and given she\u2019d got low down in the ratings, there\u2019s no massive jump here for Holly Highlander (7). Manners are great and if she can produce something similar to what she did last week then she\u2019ll go close again. Selections: 7-10-14-13-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0a7eb792-c63f-432e-852c-ccb87c813800","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"36559cad-f6d2-4936-afb4-0637f6742c44"}],"summary":"A lot to like about the recent runs of Style Council (3) he made up a lot of ground late at Methven from a tricky draw. Much better marble to use here, so if he can land handier to the speed then he\u2019s going well enough to be a strong winning chance in this. 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