{"id":27657,"date":"2026-04-02T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=27657"},"modified":"2026-04-02T21:38:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T08:38:40","slug":"ruakaka-harness-tips-preview-monday-6-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/ruakaka-harness-tips-preview-monday-6-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Tips & Preview | Monday 6 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness on Monday 6 April.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
5 Santanna Mach <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The old boy, Santanna Mach (5) ticks yet another harness racing venue off the list here at start 274 and he\u2019s going near enough too that he can be considered a strong winning chance in this field. Likely to look to roll forward and keep them honest and will\u00a0<\/span>out-tough<\/span>\u00a0most of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-1-9-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruakaka R1 – NORTHLAND WELCOMES HARNESS BACK MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Santanna Mach (5)<\/span>
J: Cheree Wigg<\/span><\/span><\/div>
44075<\/span>T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 09:33:05 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
10 Aldebaran What <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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With stronger form than anything else in the field Aldebaran What (10)\u00a0<\/span>comes up with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a golden opportunity<\/span>\u00a0to get a win on the board. Chased well in a decent field at Alex Park last Friday night and\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0need to go any better than that to win this.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-2-7-8-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruakaka R2 – HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY – ADELINE EDMONDS TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Aldebaran What (10)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x2583<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 09:33:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
4 Lexington Queen <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Excellent in workouts and trials prior to resuming at Ashburton, Lexington Queen (4) turned in\u00a0<\/span>a very good<\/span>\u00a0performance in a strong maiden field. Since sold and now in the North,\u00a0<\/span>comes up with<\/span>\u00a0a sweet barrier draw and should be going forward and controlling this.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-1-6-2-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruakaka R3 – ELECT TO LIVE – 2002 HORSE OF THE YEAR MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Lexington Queen (4)<\/span>
J: Andre Poutama<\/span><\/span><\/div>
07×2<\/span>T: Peter & Vaughan Blanchard<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 09:33:07 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Aldebaran Redwood <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Former Cantab, Aldebaran Redwood (3) has arrived in the North and can make an immediate return for the new owners here. Loves a grass track and is quite a capable trotter. Manners\u00a0<\/span>generally good<\/span>\u00a0too so should land on the speed and prove a leading contender.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-9-6-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruakaka R4 – REMEMBERING SHANE HAYES – RUAKAKA LEGEND TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Aldebaran Redwood (3)<\/span>
J: Sheryl Wigg<\/span><\/span><\/div>
81565<\/span>T: Sheryl Wigg<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 09:33:08 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
9 Muchacho <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0spaces and a bit of sea air might be the key for Muchacho (9) today. Has more ability than most in this field but is often his own worst enemy. If he\u00a0<\/span>was<\/span>\u00a0to behave and get a bit of\u00a0<\/span>luck<\/span>\u00a0then it would come as no surprise to see him winning here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-4-5-2-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruakaka R5 – CHEQUER BOARD – PRIDE OF TANGITERORIA MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Muchacho (1)<\/span>
J: Harrison Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
71496<\/span>T: Zev Meredith<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 09:33:09 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
11 Confessional <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a massive task ahead, but Confessional (11) is quite a lot better than\u00a0<\/span>the majority of<\/span>\u00a0this field and if he comes with his A Game on, then the 40m handicap might not be enough to stop him. Loves a grass track, so gets a bit tick there. Look out for him.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-5-10-6-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruakaka R6 – NEVILLE BROS – WATCH ME TROT CUP HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Confessional (11)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
01260<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
10.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.00<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 09:33:10 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
4 Jaccka Opa <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An excellent record on the grass tracks\u00a0<\/span>bring<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Jaccka<\/span>\u00a0Opa (4) right into play here today. 12 starts for three wins and six placings and a couple of unlucky runs in there too. A\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0field here today so just needs a bit of luck and will be running home stronger than anything else in the field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-10-5-9-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruakaka R7 – BEACHFRONT MOTEL NORTHLAND CUP MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Jaccka Opa (4)<\/span>
J: Kate Coppins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
12349<\/span>T: Jill Coppins<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.20<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 09:33:10 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
4 B D Castleton <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Building in confidence every time he goes to the races. B D Castleton (4) is going to pick up another win at short notice and does find a very winnable race here. Just needs to step and get onto the speed and then from there should be able to control things on the way to victory.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-8-9-1-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ruakaka R8 – 40 YRS SINCE MISTER SQUARE’S 80M WIN TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4. B D Castleton (4)<\/span>
J: Tony Cameron<\/span><\/span><\/div>
20124<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.22<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness on Monday 6 April.\u00a0 Ruak\u0101k\u0101 Harness Race 1 5 Santanna Mach The old boy, Santanna Mach (5) ticks yet another harness racing venue off the list here at start 274 and he\u2019s going near enough too that he can be considered a strong winning chance in this field. Likely to look to roll forward and keep them honest and will\u00a0out-tough\u00a0most of them.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 5-3-1-9-8\u00a0 Ruakaka R1 Open Race time:  5. Santanna Mach (5) J: Cheree Wigg 44075T: Michael House 0.00WIN 0.00PLACE Continues to battle away and overdue a placing. Cover…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":383,"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-27657","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":"02\/04\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8af243e2-ecec-43b8-94bb-afa17bca6515","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6d390a18-26f1-4e7e-930c-e5dcbbcd9edb"}],"summary":"The old boy, Santanna Mach (5) ticks yet another harness racing venue off the list here at start 274 and he\u2019s going near enough too that he can be considered a strong winning chance in this field. Likely to look to roll forward and keep them honest and will out-tough most of them. Selections: 5-3-1-9-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"3856e177-2173-49ba-92f0-6afc02c4a878","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"39fbc1b6-2022-4a6a-adb4-2cf51ab2364b"}],"summary":"With stronger form than anything else in the field Aldebaran What (10) comes up with a golden opportunity to get a win on the board. Chased well in a decent field at Alex Park last Friday night and wouldn\u2019t need to go any better than that to win this. Selections: 10-2-7-8-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f978544b-7d31-48a5-96e4-e0f02cdca3ab","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7f4ebffc-d550-4ed4-a139-619fa27fecf9"}],"summary":"Excellent in workouts and trials prior to resuming at Ashburton, Lexington Queen (4) turned in a very good performance in a strong maiden field. Since sold and now in the North, comes up with a sweet barrier draw and should be going forward and controlling this. Selections: 4-1-6-2-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"55d39ac8-c641-4dd6-920b-ce1cc5691277","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"29c20781-097b-4672-920c-f67f7629c6d1"}],"summary":"Former Cantab, Aldebaran Redwood (3) has arrived in the North and can make an immediate return for the new owners here. Loves a grass track and is quite a capable trotter. Manners generally good too so should land on the speed and prove a leading contender. Selections: 3-9-6-2-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"c1328d19-9ac2-4266-9ab6-e2ae49619efe","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7ba1e500-bd57-4892-84b7-12c261613211"}],"summary":"The wide open spaces and a bit of sea air might be the key for Muchacho (9) today. Has more ability than most in this field but is often his own worst enemy. If he was to behave and get a bit of luck then it would come as no surprise to see him winning here. Selections: 9-4-5-2-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"46af4347-43d3-46d9-b8b9-d3f3a34aef13","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f8faee8b-e61c-44c3-bd3b-425efe065f98"}],"summary":"It\u2019s a massive task ahead, but Confessional (11) is quite a lot better than the majority of this field and if he comes with his A Game on, then the 40m handicap might not be enough to stop him. Loves a grass track, so gets a bit tick there. Look out for him. Selections: 11-5-10-6-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0abc4654-795c-4916-9af9-5402e7f7eff7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"90175e7c-0617-42cf-8e3f-d66613012907"}],"summary":"An excellent record on the grass tracks bring Jaccka Opa (4) right into play here today. 12 starts for three wins and six placings and a couple of unlucky runs in there too. A wide open field here today so just needs a bit of luck and will be running home stronger than anything else in the field. Selections: 4-10-5-9-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"d43ce6a7-cea6-4145-bd92-66f73ccc56cf","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"06d5ffbe-8675-4628-a5b2-af8966f65168"}],"summary":"Building in confidence every time he goes to the races. B D Castleton (4) is going to pick up another win at short notice and does find a very winnable race here. Just needs to step and get onto the speed and then from there should be able to control things on the way to victory. 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