{"id":28289,"date":"2026-04-26T08:00:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T20:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28289"},"modified":"2026-04-26T08:14:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T20:14:44","slug":"rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-26-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-26-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 26 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 26 April.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rangiora Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
7 Belmont Valor <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lovely run first up from a spell by Belmont Valor (7) last week and should be a quick winner this time in given the grade. This is a step up from midweek to Sunday racing but in terms of depth\u00a0<\/span>it\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0not much different so should be able to find a nice spot and be a major player.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-9-10-5-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R1 – CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES (HT6) MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Belmont Valor (7)<\/span>
J: Gemma Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
598×2<\/span> T: Donna Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/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\/09\/2026 12:06:55 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
11 Ellegator Al <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Some\u00a0<\/span>really nice<\/span>\u00a0public runs to ready for today\u2019s assignment give\u00a0<\/span>Ellegator<\/span>\u00a0Al (11) some strong hopes here on debut. Has been well schooled and looks a trotter who will go a wee way. Big field\u00a0<\/span>here, but<\/span>\u00a0would have most if not all on manners and is a leading hope.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-2-8-16-14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R2 – WAI EYRE STUD ANNE THOMPSON SERIES (HT1) TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Ellagator Al (11)<\/span>
J: Seth Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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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\/09\/2026 12:06:57 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
8 Hokie Pokie <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Beautifully bred debutant here who is a half to champion American mare\u00a0<\/span>Shartin<\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>Hokie<\/span>\u00a0Pokie (8). Has looked every bit a first up winner in\u00a0<\/span>all of<\/span>\u00a0his public trial and workout runs and without any bad luck should really be delivering here on debut.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-7-1-5-13<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R3 – WAI EYRE STUD ANNE THOMPSON SERIES (HT1) MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Hokie Pokie (8)<\/span>
J: Anthony Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Grant Crabbe<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 12:06:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
8 Ar Gee Rulz <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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More bad<\/span>\u00a0then good of late from\u00a0<\/span>Ar<\/span>\u00a0Gee Rulz (8) and finds a\u00a0<\/span>pretty winnable<\/span>\u00a0race here today. Just needs that little bit of the rub of the green in his races to bring him into play but anything like the runs two, three and four back here would be good enough to win.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-2-12-3-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R4 – BARNSY’S ALL TRADE SERVICES PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Ar Gee Rulz (8)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
74128<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/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\/09\/2026 12:07:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
7 Johnny Trotter <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He took the step up from maidens to the next grade\u00a0<\/span>really well<\/span>\u00a0last time out and Johnny Trotter (7) can really build on that here and rack up another quick win. Manners seem good and if he\u00a0<\/span>was<\/span>\u00a0to trot to the front then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0give them all plenty to chase.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-10-2-3-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R5 – CONDOLENCES TO COLIN BERRY’S FAMILY TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Johnny Trotter (7)<\/span>
J: Riley Harrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3×012<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.22<\/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\/09\/2026 12:07:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Bettor Dreams <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Left a little flat-footed on the home bend last week, Bettor Dreams (1) picked up the bit\u00a0<\/span>really well<\/span>\u00a0and charged through the line to finish second. Is going to win a maiden soon and from the ace draw here today gets a\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-12-10-8-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R6 – WAI EYRE STUD ANNE THOMPSON SERIES (HT2) MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Bettor Dreams (1)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
52×52<\/span> T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 12:07:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
8 Bruntwood Brigade <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been one of the finds of 2026 so far and Bruntwood Brigade (8) should be really to carry that on here today. Will have to do some work from the 20m handicap, but\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0shown he\u2019s thriving on that aspect of racing this time in and looks\u00a0<\/span>awfully hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-3-5-6-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R7 – WAIMAKARIRI BUSINESSES WINTER CUP HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Bruntwood Brigade (8)<\/span>
J: Riley Harrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
10111<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 12:07:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
5 Jay Jay Denario<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Super effort last time out at The Mot from Jay\u00a0<\/span>Jay<\/span>\u00a0Denario (5) and looks primed to grab another win at short notice. Nice chance here from a good draw and if able to find the right kind of trip and be saved up for the one run at them then can deliver.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-2-11-10-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R8 – AUTO SELF SERVE CAR WASH WAIMAK JUNCTION MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Jay Jay Denario (5)<\/span>
J: Olivia Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3×162<\/span> T: Regan Todd<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.15<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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9 Blue Collar <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Got it wrong at Methven last time out but hard to find fault in the two\u00a0<\/span>previous<\/span>\u00a0wins of Blue Collar (9). Still a little green but racing and experience will help with that. Manners on display here today and expect a pretty\u00a0<\/span>strong performance<\/span>\u00a0in a\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-7-4-1-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R9 – R.H.R.C. THANKS & GOODBYE TO BRAD STEELE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Blue Collar (9)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
110<\/span> T: Tom Bagrie<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 12:07:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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11 Justa Rippa <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A scratching to the inside makes things a little more difficult but the first up win of Justa Rippa (11) last time out was too good to ignore. Will need to find a way off the pegs at some point but with clear air has more ability then most in this and looks hard to stop.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-8-5-9-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R10 – WE REMEMBER OUR ANZACS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Justa Rippa (2)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
341×1<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/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: 22\/09\/2026 12:07:08 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 26 April.\u00a0 Rangiora Harness Race 1 7 Belmont Valor Lovely run first up from a spell by Belmont Valor (7) last week and should be a quick winner this time in given the grade. This is a step up from midweek to Sunday racing but in terms of depth\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0not much different so should be able to find a nice spot and be a major player.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 7-9-10-5-8\u00a0 Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  7. Belmont Valor (7) J: Gemma Thornley 598×2T: Donna Williamson 3.60WIN 1.45PLACE Strong first-up run at HQ…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":388,"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-28289","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":"26\/04\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"3bba23fb-997d-4baf-8474-0922edd222da","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ebc90f80-1b5a-47f0-9d83-6f8a033775e8"}],"summary":"Lovely run first up from a spell by Belmont Valor (7) last week and should be a quick winner this time in given the grade. This is a step up from midweek to Sunday racing but in terms of depth it\u2019s not much different so should be able to find a nice spot and be a major player. Selections: 7-9-10-5-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"543d0bd5-6b16-4ec3-ad84-a8a0a1c039aa","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e511029e-1f61-47b7-8c46-50776550e6b6"}],"summary":"Some really nice public runs to ready for today\u2019s assignment give Ellegator Al (11) some strong hopes here on debut. Has been well schooled and looks a trotter who will go a wee way. Big field here, but would have most if not all on manners and is a leading hope. Selections: 11-2-8-16-14"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"e70be5dd-5545-4494-9467-43c87f2e6d77","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"95886ad0-71ba-4a46-b45f-9d8216a062b6"}],"summary":"Beautifully bred debutant here who is a half to champion American mare Shartin in Hokie Pokie (8). Has looked every bit a first up winner in all of his public trial and workout runs and without any bad luck should really be delivering here on debut. Selections: 8-7-1-5-13"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"e7dc7795-9cfb-4fd1-9bf7-3ab260ecae65","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8676100d-72c8-4192-ac45-7f0d666bb154"}],"summary":"More bad then good of late from Ar Gee Rulz (8) and finds a pretty winnable race here today. Just needs that little bit of the rub of the green in his races to bring him into play but anything like the runs two, three and four back here would be good enough to win. Selections: 8-2-12-3-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"d70c2df0-5ece-48c1-913a-0f81cc4a0eea","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"60260eb8-152b-4def-bdea-07b13377fd99"}],"summary":"He took the step up from maidens to the next grade really well last time out and Johnny Trotter (7) can really build on that here and rack up another quick win. Manners seem good and if he was to trot to the front then he\u2019d give them all plenty to chase. Selections: 7-10-2-3-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"acde899a-b42c-4267-8775-fd29bcc22a36","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0e931953-b031-4bed-a2e4-2cb6e7511216"}],"summary":"Left a little flat-footed on the home bend last week, Bettor Dreams (1) picked up the bit really well and charged through the line to finish second. Is going to win a maiden soon and from the ace draw here today gets a really strong chance. Selections: 1-12-10-8-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9983fc7e-fcd4-408a-bc47-f4c90e4cdcf3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6196d449-4b44-4b92-84e2-1ec9a9a1a42d"}],"summary":"He\u2019s been one of the finds of 2026 so far and Bruntwood Brigade (8) should be really to carry that on here today. Will have to do some work from the 20m handicap, but he\u2019s shown he\u2019s thriving on that aspect of racing this time in and looks awfully hard to beat. Selections: 8-3-5-6-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"d5a0e451-1692-473c-83da-8c456ed96965","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a9cab445-2765-460b-bff1-82f7900db28a"}],"summary":"Super effort last time out at The Mot from Jay Jay Denario (5) and looks primed to grab another win at short notice. Nice chance here from a good draw and if able to find the right kind of trip and be saved up for the one run at them then can deliver. Selections: 5-2-11-10-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8b9a9a10-3b29-4e43-bc00-8fac961ad81d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c1341ad5-cc27-4312-9149-f06574e2445e"}],"summary":"Got it wrong at Methven last time out but hard to find fault in the two previous wins of Blue Collar (9). Still a little green but racing and experience will help with that. Manners on display here today and expect a pretty strong performance in a wide open field. 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