{"id":28269,"date":"2026-04-24T08:50:22","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:50:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28269"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:54:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:54:28","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-24-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-24-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 24 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 24 April.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexandra Park Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
9 Mick Konstantin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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After taking heavy support at Cambridge, Mick Konstantin (9) rewarded those who stayed faithful with a great win here last week when coming from off the speed on the markers to surge to victory. Same set up looks\u00a0<\/span>very likely<\/span>\u00a0here from the barrier draw too and with a cold shot again, can win again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-7-1-4-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – WOODLANDS STUD – METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Mick Konstantin (1)<\/span>
J: Jay Abernethy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4×831<\/span>T: Jay Abernethy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 03:27:23 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
13 Final Approach<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Big and bold here last week after doing a power of work early, Final Approach (13) continued the march toward bigger and better things with another brilliant winning performance.\u00a0<\/span>Different set<\/span>\u00a0up here\u00a0<\/span>tonight, but<\/span>\u00a0should track through OK from the second row and is just as dangerous coming from off the speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-12-11-5-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – BRECKON FARMS – METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOBILE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 24\/07\/2026 03:27:24 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Black Beauty <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Two\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0efforts in the last two runs from Black Beauty (1) and a win looks just around the corner. Nice staying type who looks suited to being on the markers and bowling along and gets a chance for that tonight from the ace. Should be ready to strike now and this is her chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-6-7-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – CADUCEUS CLUB ‘BONUS’ 3YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Black Beauty (1)<\/span>
J: Matthew White<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1×823<\/span>T: Matthew White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.16<\/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 03:27:25 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Duke Of Bourbon <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An early mistake last week on debut from Duke\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Bourbon (3) was big enough to see him disqualified after staging\u00a0<\/span>a pretty impressive<\/span>\u00a0recovery. Bound to be better for that experience and if he\u00a0<\/span>get<\/span>\u00a0all the feet going in all the right places tonight then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0going to take a stack of beating.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-1-5-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – IRT YOUNG GUNS 2YO PRELUDE MOBILE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Duke Of Bourbon (3)<\/span>
J: Scott Phelan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
d<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.05<\/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 03:27:26 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
7 Cyclone Rebel <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nabbed<\/span>\u00a0by the horse on his back turning for home at Cambridge two weeks ago, Cyclone Rebel (7) lost no admirers in going down by just a short margin. Chance to atone for that here tonight and while\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0need to do some work from the wide draw expect him to be right there at the finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-1-6-3-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – LINCOLN FARMS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Cyclone Rebel (7)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
17412<\/span>T: Tate Hopkins<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 03:27:27 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Meant To Be <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Massive in the TAB Trot on the Night\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Champions to be the first Kiwi home, Meant\u00a0<\/span>To<\/span>\u00a0Be (5) is really starting to transition into a serious open class trotter. Nice wee test here tonight but he maps well and should be charging into it at the right moment. A great chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-2-6-8-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – H R FISKEN & SONS ANZAC CUP FFA TROT (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Meant To Be (5)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23214<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 03:27:28 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
4 The Lazarus Effect <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0had a taste at the top echelon of\u00a0<\/span>pacing<\/span>\u00a0but this is the real test for The Lazarus Effect (4). Everything points toward him being a top liner and if he can win tonight then he certainly finds his place there. High speed over the short distance will play into his hands and he might just be a little too quick for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-9-8-2-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – DAWSON HARFORD TAYLOR MILE MOBILE PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. The Lazarus Effect (4)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
12211<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
4 Our Col <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0an air of brilliance about Our Col (4) that is only reserved for those who are right out of the\u00a0<\/span>box<\/span>\u00a0and she certainly looks like one of those. Unbeaten so far and was her best on the Night\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Champions when winning in a slick time.\u00a0<\/span>Maybe harder<\/span>\u00a0here, but\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0up to the challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-3-5-1-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – NZB STANDARDBRED 3YO HARNESS MILLION MBL TROT (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Our Col (4)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1×11<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.03<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
6 Francent <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Back to her devastating best at Cambridge when winning in style,\u00a0<\/span>Francent<\/span>\u00a0(6) may have installed a little fear in her rivals here and that can play right into her hands.\u00a0<\/span>Doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0have to lead, but if she does it becomes all that much harder to beat her.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-5-4-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R9 – CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS AUTUMN MARES SPRINT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Francent (6)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
88231<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.04<\/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 03:27:30 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
2 Layton David <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Knocking on the door of a success and the upgrade in draws tonight for Layton David (2) can play a huge role in helping make that to happen. Should get into a nice spot early and from there with the right amount of luck be the one to beat in an even field to end the night.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-11-10-9-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R10 – NATIONAL STYLE STAKES – FRIDAY 1 MAY MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Layton David (2)<\/span>
J: Tony Cameron<\/span><\/span><\/div>
25724<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.00<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 03:27:31 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 24 April.\u00a0 Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 9 Mick Konstantin After taking heavy support at Cambridge, Mick Konstantin (9) rewarded those who stayed faithful with a great win here last week when coming from off the speed on the markers to surge to victory. Same set up looks\u00a0very likely\u00a0here from the barrier draw too and with a cold shot again, can win again.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 9-7-1-4-12\u00a0 Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  9. Mick Konstantin (1) J: Jay Abernethy 4×831T: Jay Abernethy 5.50WIN 2.10PLACE Landed the perfect trip…<\/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-28269","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":"24\/04\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"829b657f-2f10-4d45-b9ba-ab051ee62dc7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e81b8fd7-bf7b-42cb-8207-afaa2fbf8ed0"}],"summary":"After taking heavy support at Cambridge, Mick Konstantin (9) rewarded those who stayed faithful with a great win here last week when coming from off the speed on the markers to surge to victory. 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Chance to atone for that here tonight and while he\u2019ll need to do some work from the wide draw expect him to be right there at the finish. Selections: 7-1-6-3-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"4f0eb21e-1c62-44d3-af14-921ccdfc1780","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7118fa49-b8ba-41c3-9515-bc1667e56eb3"}],"summary":"Massive in the TAB Trot on the Night Of Champions to be the first Kiwi home, Meant To Be (5) is really starting to transition into a serious open class trotter. Nice wee test here tonight but he maps well and should be charging into it at the right moment. A great chance. Selections: 5-2-6-8-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5d6a429a-aca3-4923-b382-eb648945c2e7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c4508636-ff81-4372-ba2b-d1808f984495"}],"summary":"He\u2019s had a taste at the top echelon of pacing but this is the real test for The Lazarus Effect (4). Everything points toward him being a top liner and if he can win tonight then he certainly finds his place there. High speed over the short distance will play into his hands and he might just be a little too quick for them. Selections: 4-9-8-2-10"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9cb33a34-078b-487c-9c28-9d730fd9dc2f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d7db02f0-0c73-4a7c-8c2a-86ed92d21eb6"}],"summary":"There\u2019s an air of brilliance about Our Col (4) that is only reserved for those who are right out of the box and she certainly looks like one of those. Unbeaten so far and was her best on the Night Of Champions when winning in a slick time. Maybe harder here, but she\u2019s up to the challenge. 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