{"id":28102,"date":"2026-04-17T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28102"},"modified":"2026-04-20T14:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T02:18:09","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 17 April. <\/p>\n\n\n

\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
7 Black Beauty <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

Third up from a spell tonight and off the back of a cracking second when last produced, talented three-year-old filly Black Beauty (7) looks primed for success tonight. Has a big season ahead of her and is still on the way up, but even from the wide draw should be able to find the right spot to be a major factor.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-8-1-11-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – DAWSON HARFORD – METRO PACERS HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
3rd<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7. Black Beauty (7)<\/span>
J: Matthew White<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21×82<\/span>T: Matthew White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/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: 22\/06\/2026 08:15:10 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
8 Final Approach <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

In the North Island\u2019s lower trotting grades right\u00a0<\/span>now<\/span>\u00a0there are few as progressive as Final Approach (8) a winner of three from four this campaign,\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a big future in store. A few weeks in between runs, but his high speed will carry him\u00a0<\/span>a very long<\/span>\u00a0way in this line up.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-9-6-1-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – H R FISKEN & SONS – METRO HEAT 1 MOBILE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
1st<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8. Final Approach (8)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x1101<\/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: 22\/06\/2026 08:15:11 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
8 Iron Mike Tyson <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

He can do the odd thing wrong at\u00a0<\/span>times<\/span>\u00a0but when Iron Mike Tyson (8) is on the job\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a very talented<\/span>\u00a0pacer and seeing him give this field a bit of a pacing lesson would come as no surprise. He does come with a warning though given some of his past indiscretions, but a complete round and\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be the one to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-4-10-3-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – HYDROFLOW – METRO PACERS HEAT 2 MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
<\/td>8. Iron Mike Tyson (8)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/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\/06\/2026 08:15:12 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
5 Duke Of Bourbon <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

He steps out at the races tonight with a big reputation and an even bigger price tag but everything about Duke\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span> Bourbon (5) suggests <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0going to be\u00a0<\/span>a very nice<\/span>\u00a0horse going forward. Nothing spectacular in his trials but\u00a0<\/span>they\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0been good steady progressions from one to the next. On class,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0win tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-8-7-1-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – BRECKON FARMS 2YO MOBILE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
0th<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5. Duke Of Bourbon (5)<\/span>
J: Scott Phelan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.09<\/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\/06\/2026 08:15:13 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
7 Sammy Lincoln<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

You\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>nearly have<\/span>\u00a0gone both broke and bald by backing Sammy Lincoln (7) in\u00a0<\/span>all of<\/span>\u00a0his career starts to date but each time\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0have walked away thinking\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0get him next time. The motor\u00a0<\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0in doubt, the ringcraft is getting there and now he just needs that little bit of luck. Tonight looks his night.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-4-5-9-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – 1ST MAY – OAKS & DERBY NIGHT @ ALEX PARK MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
2nd<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7. Sammy Lincoln (7)<\/span>
J: Harrison Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
d3234<\/span>T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.12<\/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\/06\/2026 08:15:13 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Overwatch <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

A talented trotter from the Tony Herlihy barn, Overwatch (5) resumes from a spell here after creating an impression in the first campaign. Given some time and two good public runs to ready for this should have him primed. Will get better with racing but good enough to win this.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-9-8-7-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – BORDER FENCING SERVICES – METRO HEAT 2 MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
9th<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5. Overwatch (5)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
14x<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/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: 22\/06\/2026 08:15:14 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
4 Sugar Ray Lincoln <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

That first up run will have brought Sugar Ray Lincoln (4) on beautifully for tonight and a return to Alexandra Park with the fitness improved is just what he needs to win this race. Will\u00a0<\/span>likely have<\/span>\u00a0to do it\u00a0<\/span>tough, but<\/span>\u00a0can handle that no worries.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-1-6-5-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – TASMAN ROOM OPEN FOR ALL – APRIL 24 MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
2nd<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4. Sugar Ray Lincoln (4)<\/span>
J: Peter Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
459×7<\/span>T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/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: 22\/06\/2026 08:15:15 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
12 Flossy Pops <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

The best of a chasing bunch behind a clearly\u00a0<\/span>very talented<\/span>\u00a0stablemate last time, Flossy Pops (12) looks a live chance to go one better if she can repeat the effort. Big motor there and will keep getting better with racing but is more than good enough to handle the big field here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-9-2-16-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – NATIONAL STYLE STAKES FRI 1 MAY @ ALEX PARK TROT<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
7th<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
12. Flossy Pops (12)<\/span>
J: Bernie Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
8×2<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/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: 22\/06\/2026 08:15:16 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
3 Chanel Noire <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

An impressive winner in a\u00a0<\/span>pretty similar<\/span>\u00a0kind of race last time here, Chanel Noire (3) is unsurprisingly heavily favoured to repeat tonight. High speed is her biggest asset, so if she can find a helmet to follow and then be allowed to\u00a0<\/span>unleash<\/span>\u00a0she should really win again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-5-2-4-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R9 – TOP OF THE PARK – TICKETS FOR MAY 8 MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
1st<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3. Chanel Noire (3)<\/span>
J: Harrison Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x1351<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.80<\/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: 22\/06\/2026 08:15:16 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
\n
\n
\n\n
\n
\n
<\/use><\/svg><\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
\n
\n
Alexandra Park Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
8 Paradise Ali <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
\n

Don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0know if too many in this line up would be able to match Paradise Ali (8) for natural ability.\u00a0<\/span>It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0all there, often the own worst enemy though which is a little concerning. Drops out of better races than this recently though and just needs to be close enough turning for home.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-5-3-4-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R10 – BOOK FOR MID-WINTER XMAS – METRO HT3 MOBILE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
<\/colgroup>
7th<\/span><\/div>
<\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8. Paradise Ali (8)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
02054<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.75<\/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\/06\/2026 08:15:17 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
\n View Results<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 17 April.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 7 Black Beauty Third up from a spell tonight and off the back of a cracking second when last produced, talented three-year-old filly Black Beauty (7) looks primed for success tonight. Has a big season ahead of her and is still on the way up, but even from the wide draw should be able to find the right spot to be a major factor.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 7-8-1-11-10\u00a0 Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  3rd 7. Black Beauty (7) J: Matthew White…<\/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-28102","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":"17\/04\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"b4b096f6-d784-47cb-aaed-15a4a3284453","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"4e3b7197-3aa2-4cb4-b833-0a38588d68a0"}],"summary":"Third up from a spell tonight and off the back of a cracking second when last produced, talented three-year-old filly Black Beauty (7) looks primed for success tonight. Has a big season ahead of her and is still on the way up, but even from the wide draw should be able to find the right spot to be a major factor. Selections: 7-8-1-11-10"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"cd106190-3541-48d7-9dbd-c7c6d85209b4","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"9ec698ec-5c94-4c2c-aae3-057ce1add50f"}],"summary":"In the North Island\u2019s lower trotting grades right now there are few as progressive as Final Approach (8) a winner of three from four this campaign, there\u2019s a big future in store. A few weeks in between runs, but his high speed will carry him a very long way in this line up. Selections: 8-9-6-1-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"84b6ac76-a1d3-419b-96cd-d7a6542d8f2d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"dc490513-17bb-4d3d-9eef-76196dcbcb7e"}],"summary":"He can do the odd thing wrong at times but when Iron Mike Tyson (8) is on the job he\u2019s a very talented pacer and seeing him give this field a bit of a pacing lesson would come as no surprise. He does come with a warning though given some of his past indiscretions, but a complete round and he\u2019ll be the one to beat. Selections: 8-4-10-3-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"fa8d98a8-349a-4d0e-9f12-063def2605b2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c9cfa1ba-0b1c-4b8b-9c5d-86f07ef768ef"}],"summary":"He steps out at the races tonight with a big reputation and an even bigger price tag but everything about Duke Of Bourbon (5) suggests he\u2019s going to be a very nice horse going forward. Nothing spectacular in his trials but they\u2019ve been good steady progressions from one to the next. On class, he\u2019ll win tonight. Selections: 5-8-7-1-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"b869be24-efa5-4168-9de8-1af36cfcb8da","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0a3359b9-d7ae-4847-9f78-beb64f158c57"}],"summary":"You\u2019d nearly have gone both broke and bald by backing Sammy Lincoln (7) in all of his career starts to date but each time you\u2019d have walked away thinking you\u2019ll get him next time. The motor isn\u2019t in doubt, the ringcraft is getting there and now he just needs that little bit of luck. Tonight looks his night. Selections: 7-4-5-9-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"a553eb57-dff1-47eb-aaef-702b56a2d432","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"857d595d-2bcd-4773-8dbc-97ab5f3cd2d7"}],"summary":"A talented trotter from the Tony Herlihy barn, Overwatch (5) resumes from a spell here after creating an impression in the first campaign. Given some time and two good public runs to ready for this should have him primed. Will get better with racing but good enough to win this. Selections: 5-9-8-7-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"12f1ec1a-3cf9-44d1-8f86-a6b26e22dc5d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f9f43872-7eb0-4e57-bf8c-405c66e3dc7a"}],"summary":"That first up run will have brought Sugar Ray Lincoln (4) on beautifully for tonight and a return to Alexandra Park with the fitness improved is just what he needs to win this race. Will likely have to do it tough, but can handle that no worries. Selections: 4-1-6-5-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"6d85d6f1-845f-4624-ab23-366b27ea105e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"78a1b419-89e8-458e-ae97-e1002b2439ca"}],"summary":"The best of a chasing bunch behind a clearly very talented stablemate last time, Flossy Pops (12) looks a live chance to go one better if she can repeat the effort. Big motor there and will keep getting better with racing but is more than good enough to handle the big field here. Selections: 12-9-2-16-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"aa2149a7-fc04-4f07-a1df-05d163b7f380","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a3a1a6fb-b4a4-4257-a8a9-736896cd644b"}],"summary":"An impressive winner in a pretty similar kind of race last time here, Chanel Noire (3) is unsurprisingly heavily favoured to repeat tonight. High speed is her biggest asset, so if she can find a helmet to follow and then be allowed to unleash she should really win again. Selections: 3-5-2-4-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"d00e2b34-7d04-4397-95ac-3b94d82d5725","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"dc140638-6665-4356-aa7b-9d8f60cffd70"}],"summary":"Don\u2019t know if too many in this line up would be able to match Paradise Ali (8) for natural ability. It\u2019s all there, often the own worst enemy though which is a little concerning. Drops out of better races than this recently though and just needs to be close enough turning for home. Selections: 8-5-3-4-7"}]}]},"yoast_head":"\nAlexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April - TAB NZ Punters Lounge<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April - TAB NZ Punters Lounge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 17 April.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 7 Black Beauty Third up from a spell tonight and off the back of a cracking second when last produced, talented three-year-old filly Black Beauty (7) looks primed for success tonight. Has a big season ahead of her and is still on the way up, but even from the wide draw should be able to find the right spot to be a major factor.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 7-8-1-11-10\u00a0 Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  3rd 7. Black Beauty (7) J: Matthew White…\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"TAB NZ Punters Lounge\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-04-17T01:30:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-20T02:18:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alexandra_Park_2_Harness_1200x675.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"675\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Matt Markham\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Matt Markham\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"1 minute\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/\",\"name\":\"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April - TAB NZ Punters Lounge\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alexandra_Park_2_Harness_1200x675.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-04-17T01:30:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-20T02:18:09+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#\/schema\/person\/e328f523ab63fd56d36948cebfd53025\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-NZ\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-NZ\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alexandra_Park_2_Harness_1200x675.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alexandra_Park_2_Harness_1200x675.jpg\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":675,\"caption\":\"Three horses at the finish line of a Harness race at the Alexandra Park Harness track\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/\",\"name\":\"TAB NZ Punters Lounge\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-NZ\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#\/schema\/person\/e328f523ab63fd56d36948cebfd53025\",\"name\":\"Matt Markham\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/author\/mattmarkham\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April - TAB NZ Punters Lounge","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April - TAB NZ Punters Lounge","og_description":"Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 17 April.  Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 7 Black Beauty Third up from a spell tonight and off the back of a cracking second when last produced, talented three-year-old filly Black Beauty (7) looks primed for success tonight. Has a big season ahead of her and is still on the way up, but even from the wide draw should be able to find the right spot to be a major factor.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 7-8-1-11-10\u00a0 Alexandra Park R1 Final Race time:  3rd 7. Black Beauty (7) J: Matthew White…","og_url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/","og_site_name":"TAB NZ Punters Lounge","article_published_time":"2026-04-17T01:30:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-20T02:18:09+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":675,"url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alexandra_Park_2_Harness_1200x675.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Matt Markham","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Matt Markham","Est. reading time":"1 minute"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/","url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/","name":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April - TAB NZ Punters Lounge","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alexandra_Park_2_Harness_1200x675.jpg","datePublished":"2026-04-17T01:30:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-20T02:18:09+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#\/schema\/person\/e328f523ab63fd56d36948cebfd53025"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-NZ","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-NZ","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alexandra_Park_2_Harness_1200x675.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Alexandra_Park_2_Harness_1200x675.jpg","width":1200,"height":675,"caption":"Three horses at the finish line of a Harness race at the Alexandra Park Harness track"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/","name":"TAB NZ Punters Lounge","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-NZ"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/#\/schema\/person\/e328f523ab63fd56d36948cebfd53025","name":"Matt Markham","url":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/author\/mattmarkham\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28102","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28102"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28102\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6534"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28102"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28102"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28102"},{"taxonomy":"hub_post_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hub_post_cat?post=28102"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}