{"id":28427,"date":"2026-05-01T11:10:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T23:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28427"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:19:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T23:19:49","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-1-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-1-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 1 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 1 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexandra Park Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Kawatiri Trev <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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So much to like about the start to the career of Kawatiri Trev (1), four starts for three wins and was\u00a0<\/span>probably going<\/span>\u00a0to win in the only miss but for a late gallop.\u00a0<\/span>Won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be up here just as a travelling companion and provided he handles the first look at Alexandra Park this line up\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0look to be one that will trouble him.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-8-10-12-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Kawatiri Trev (1)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1011<\/span>T: Paul Nairn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:00:57 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Another Collect <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Some decent form on the board from Another Collect (2) in both runs back from a spell this time in. Lands a sweet draw in the most even field of the night here and from there should be out to make the most of it. No superstar, but a genuine performer in this grade and\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be too far away from the action.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-9-4-10-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Another Collect (2)<\/span>
J: Mark Purdon<\/span><\/span><\/div>
14×22<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/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 05:00:58 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
9 Hillbilly <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Proving\u00a0<\/span>pretty hard<\/span>\u00a0to catch\u00a0<\/span>at the moment<\/span>\u00a0is Hillbilly (9) but the nagging thought in the back of the mind is that if the right one turns up here\u00a0<\/span>tonight<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0more than capable of beating this field.\u00a0<\/span>It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0just a case of him showing up in the right mindset and doing everything right. Great each way play if that version arrives.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-5-4-7-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – REHARVEST HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Hillbilly (9)<\/span>
J: Emily Johnson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
271p6<\/span>T: Sean McCaffrey<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/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 05:00:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Ride The Waves <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Stonewall Stud product Ride\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Waves (1) debuts here with a fair amount of breeding on his side and some good trial form under the belt too. Lands an ace draw and like that\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been strong market support already, should be getting forward and playing\u00a0<\/span>a big role<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-3-10-5-14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – ALABAR MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Ride The Waves (1)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/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 05:01:00 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
2 Kyvalley Ray <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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After a mishap on the Night\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Champions,\u00a0<\/span>Kyvalley<\/span>\u00a0Ray (2) was back to his\u00a0<\/span>very best<\/span>\u00a0here last week delivering a telling performance. Will only build from that too and with the aid of another good draw should be trotting onto the speed tonight and making them chase him once again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-1-3-6-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – IRT NZ SIRES’ STAKES 3YO CHAMPS MBL TROT (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Kyvalley Ray (2)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11xd1<\/span>T: Brent Lilley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.02<\/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 05:01:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
2 Cath <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Savaged in front at Addington last time out, Cath (2) was brave to the line in behind race rival Secret Wish. Major advantage at the barrier draws here tonight and with her gate speed,\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0drawn to lead and try and dominate this. On the markers is ideal and she gets a grand chance.\u00a0<\/span>Don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0like the price? Jump the futures tab and look for the Box Seat Boost.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-13-10-5-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – PASCOES THE JEWELLERS NORTHERN OAKS MBL PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Cath (2)<\/span>
J: Seth Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
81×12<\/span>T: Brendon Hill<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:01:01 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
7 Swayzee<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A lot to dissect out of last week\u2019s Taylor Mile, but a little extra distance looks set to play right into the hands of Swayzee tonight. He was as flat as a biscuit at the 400m mark but lifted off the canvas to run a great third and with a bit more fortune early tonight can really make the others work here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-1-4-2-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – BARRY PURDON STABLES-ROY PURDON MEM MBL PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Swayzee (7)<\/span>
J: Cameron Hart<\/span><\/span><\/div>
12433<\/span>T: Jason Grimson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/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 05:01:02 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
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NZ\u2019s best 3YO returns to Alexandra Park tonight and in a cruel twist of fate for his rivals, Jumal (1) lands the perfect draw to claim yet another big race win. Should be able to hold up and even with a little mid-race pressure <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0shown he\u2019s got the class to withstand anything and is the horse to try and beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-5-2-8-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – WOODLANDS STUD NORTHERN DERBY MOBILE PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Jumal (1)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x1113<\/span>T: Steven Reid<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.16<\/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 05:01:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Memories <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Off the back of doing some really\u00a0<\/span>nice things<\/span>\u00a0in the last campaign it will be interesting to see how Memories (5) returns here tonight. Astute stable will have all the boxes ticked and\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be ready to go, just needs the manners and a little luck in running to be a major player.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-4-8-2-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R9 – BORDER FENCING SERVICES TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Memories (5)<\/span>
J: Todd Macfarlane<\/span><\/span><\/div>
2378x<\/span>T: David & Clare McGowan<\/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: 24\/07\/2026 05:01:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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By design of her staying nature, Black Beauty (2) is always going to be susceptible to runners who have done no work and are charging at her late. That said, there will come times when those chasing\u00a0<\/span>aren\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0able to get past her and tonight looks one of those occasions. In front and rolling\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0take some catching.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-5-1-7-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R10 – TOP OF THE PARK – TICKETS AVAILABLE 8\/05 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Black Beauty (2)<\/span>
J: Matthew White<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x8235<\/span>T: Matthew White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/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 05:01:05 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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A first starter from a strike-rate stable with breeding on the side, Donegal Hill (4) is expected to run a big race here on debut. Manners, like in any maiden trot, will be key but with them and a clear bit of air at the right time, look for a big performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-11-6-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R11 – AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Donegal Hill (4)<\/span>
J: Josh Dickie<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: John Dickie<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/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 05:01:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 1 May.\u00a0 Alexandra Park Harness Race 1 1 Kawatiri Trev So much to like about the start to the career of Kawatiri Trev (1), four starts for three wins and was\u00a0probably going\u00a0to win in the only miss but for a late gallop.\u00a0Won\u2019t\u00a0be up here just as a travelling companion and provided he handles the first look at Alexandra Park this line up\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0look to be one that will trouble him.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 1-8-10-12-11\u00a0 Alexandra Park R1 Open Race time:  1. Kawatiri Trev (1) J: Bob Butt 1011T: Paul Nairn…<\/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-28427","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":"01\/05\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"cd694fbf-537a-4830-aa1a-ea52d1daecef","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"09654661-4411-4830-a6c5-930d0c5c631d"}],"summary":"So much to like about the start to the career of Kawatiri Trev (1), four starts for three wins and was probably going to win in the only miss but for a late gallop. Won\u2019t be up here just as a travelling companion and provided he handles the first look at Alexandra Park this line up doesn\u2019t look to be one that will trouble him. Selections: 1-8-10-12-11"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"1d045b25-06dd-450c-acd2-6cf2b16781fb","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8ceed943-5fa8-402f-a690-0fbb6e0e38b5"}],"summary":"Some decent form on the board from Another Collect (2) in both runs back from a spell this time in. Lands a sweet draw in the most even field of the night here and from there should be out to make the most of it. No superstar, but a genuine performer in this grade and won\u2019t be too far away from the action. Selections: 2-9-4-10-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"cddd54a3-94f8-407c-b25f-602ea558ba07","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7a17895b-bdec-4d43-8b90-5cf0e8c01796"}],"summary":"Proving pretty hard to catch at the moment is Hillbilly (9) but the nagging thought in the back of the mind is that if the right one turns up here tonight he\u2019s more than capable of beating this field. It\u2019s just a case of him showing up in the right mindset and doing everything right. Great each way play if that version arrives. Selections: 9-5-4-7-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0e685fd9-878c-4eca-8840-e531f33b0de4","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"10eb411a-944a-40bd-bcc7-f61b238cf0d2"}],"summary":"Stonewall Stud product Ride The Waves (1) debuts here with a fair amount of breeding on his side and some good trial form under the belt too. Lands an ace draw and like that there\u2019s been strong market support already, should be getting forward and playing a big role. 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Jump the futures tab and look for the Box Seat Boost. Selections: 2-13-10-5-11"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"c96ed29e-cc98-4bbb-9ef5-df0c17d22fb3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8bd69270-5906-40ed-9ae8-d806dd9836dd"}],"summary":"A lot to dissect out of last week\u2019s Taylor Mile, but a little extra distance looks set to play right into the hands of Swayzee tonight. He was as flat as a biscuit at the 400m mark but lifted off the canvas to run a great third and with a bit more fortune early tonight can really make the others work here. Selections: 7-1-4-2-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"1d71ea39-8083-43bf-b4e4-e8488c1b933f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ecf8eb54-b7e6-4855-a19c-cc6102bea45b"}],"summary":"NZ\u2019s best 3YO returns to Alexandra Park tonight and in a cruel twist of fate for his rivals, Jumal (1) lands the perfect draw to claim yet another big race win. Should be able to hold up and even with a little mid-race pressure he\u2019s\u00a0shown he\u2019s got the class to withstand anything and is the horse to try and beat.\u00a0 Selections: 1-5-2-8-3\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"c03e110d-b8c8-4a3b-b406-28b775c883dd","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"27092baf-894b-432b-803b-6dc7e07b422e"}],"summary":"Off the back of doing some really nice things in the last campaign it will be interesting to see how Memories (5) returns here tonight. Astute stable will have all the boxes ticked and we\u2019ll be ready to go, just needs the manners and a little luck in running to be a major player. Selections: 5-4-8-2-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"659ae730-1d4c-4fef-adf1-c6860c48fa21","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"50109070-8d44-43e6-842e-008f907a8dc1"}],"summary":"By design of her staying nature, Black Beauty (2) is always going to be susceptible to runners who have done no work and are charging at her late. That said, there will come times when those chasing aren\u2019t able to get past her and tonight looks one of those occasions. In front and rolling she\u2019ll take some catching. Selections: 2-5-1-7-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8448d418-398e-426a-b20c-41d82e5d4daa","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8bab447f-faf8-46d6-ba85-a757f65ad9a7"}],"summary":"A first starter from a strike-rate stable with breeding on the side, Donegal Hill (4) is expected to run a big race here on debut. Manners, like in any maiden trot, will be key but with them and a clear bit of air at the right time, look for a big performance. 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