{"id":28442,"date":"2026-05-03T07:27:40","date_gmt":"2026-05-02T19:27:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28442"},"modified":"2026-05-03T07:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-02T19:27:41","slug":"rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-3-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-3-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 3 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 3 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rangiora Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
8 Four Wise Women <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Back in form last time out with a bold second and Four Wise Women (8) should really go right on with it now after that. Finds another very winnable race here today and if able to get down to the markers at some stage looks the horse they will all need to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-1-6-7-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R1 – RANGIORA HRC SUPPORT LIFE AFTER THE LINE MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Four Wise Women (8)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4×902<\/span>T: Craig & Aimee Edmonds<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:17 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
8 Hugo<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sat off the speed at Addington on Wednesday and really charged late did Hugo (8), only just coming up short behind Lasa. This looks well within range today and a good tempo up front will bring him right into play late in proceedings.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-4-9-7-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R2 – CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES HT 8 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Hugo (8)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
93572<\/span>T: John McDermott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
10 Ellegator El <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Got away OK last week but then panicked a bit after a few hundred metres and that was the end of\u00a0<\/span>Ellegator<\/span>\u00a0El (10). Experience is going to be a great friend and over time will develop into quite a nice trotter. Big chance if the manners are there this week.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-6-1-15-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R3 – WAI EYRE STUD ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION HT 2 TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Ellagator Al (10)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
p<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Hokie Pokie <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Big money came last week on debut and while beaten a big margin, the benefit of a race will have done wonders for\u00a0<\/span>Hokie<\/span>\u00a0Pokie (1). Lands the ace draw tonight and will look to make the most of it and if\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0up on the speed and\u00a0<\/span>bowling<\/span>\u00a0they might not be able to peg him back.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-5-9-12-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R4 – WAI EYRE STUD ANNE THOMPSON SERIES HT 3 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Hokie Pokie (1)<\/span>
J: Anthony Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4<\/span>T: Grant Crabbe<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
6 Deal Breaker <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A\u00a0<\/span>really smart<\/span>\u00a0trial on Tuesday from Deal Breaker (6) suggest a strong return is well on the cards here today. Sped to the lead there and then burst up the lane to win\u00a0<\/span>really nicely<\/span>. Might have to work to get there today but a big hope if the right run unfolds.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-7-1-13-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R5 – WAI EYRE STUD ANNE THOMPSON SERIES HT 4 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Deal Breaker (6)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
750x<\/span>T: Stephen Boyd<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
13.00<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:21 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
4 Johnny Trotter <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Found the front here last week and looked set to dominate but a bit of pressure from another runner put Johnny Trotter (4) off stride. All the prior form down in Canterbury had been great and gets a real chance to atone here today if the manners play ball.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-12-5-10-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R6 – BARNSY’S ALL TRADE SERVICES TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Johnny Trotter (4)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x0120<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:22 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
8 Shards Lyric <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Showed real gate speed last week to get across them early and then was great up the passing lane late in the piece. Shards Lyric (8) is really starting to get the hang of racing and if she brings the same kind of form again this week then\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be hard to beat in this line up.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-2-7-1-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R7 – AUTO SELF SERVE CAR WASH WAIMAK JUNCTION MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Shards Lyric (8)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
49102<\/span>T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.26<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:23 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
9 Ashley Frank <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A lovely staying type of three-year-old, Ashley Frank (9) has been great in both runs back this time in and will hunt three in a row today. Wide draw to contend with and a sharp field to face but will get into the contest at some point and look to put them to the sword.\u00a0<\/span>Not many<\/span>\u00a0will\u00a0<\/span>out-tough<\/span>\u00a0him.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-6-8-4-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R8 – KOTARE DOWNS 3YO STAKES MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Ashley Frank (9)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
5×11<\/span>T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Rangiora Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
7 Foliejon Star <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Not a lot of luck in recent times for\u00a0<\/span>Foliejon<\/span>\u00a0Star (7) but finds the right kind of race today to turn all that around. Should ping out\u00a0<\/span>pretty quickly<\/span>\u00a0and find a nice spot and with the right kind of trip has a bit of speed to try and run them all down.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-4-5-6-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R9 – JD PROPERTY BROKERS HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Foliejon Star (7)<\/span>
J: Sheree Tomlinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
70275<\/span>T: Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:25 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
10 Our Pinocchio <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Charging through the line late at Addington last start, Our Pinocchio (10)\u00a0<\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0a horse\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0want to play cards with but on the right day in the right mood, there\u2019s ability there. Needs to do everything right but with a complete performance can play\u00a0<\/span>a major role<\/span>\u00a0here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-8-4-5-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R10 – BROOK BAR & EATERY WITH MAINSTREET BAR HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Our Pinocchio (10)<\/span>
J: Kyle Cameron<\/span><\/span><\/div>
40006<\/span>T: Matthew Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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A few bad draws and some bad luck in running lately for Better Be Quick (4) but what\u00a0<\/span>a great opportunity<\/span>\u00a0to get a win back on the board here today. Nice draw to use and the right man in the bike. Will get every chance to make something happen and can win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-11-2-1-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R11 – THANKING BEE BUZZ APIARIES SUPPORT MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Better Be Quick (4)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
75520<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 06:08:27 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 3 May.\u00a0 Rangiora Harness Race 1 8 Four Wise Women Back in form last time out with a bold second and Four Wise Women (8) should really go right on with it now after that. Finds another very winnable race here today and if able to get down to the markers at some stage looks the horse they will all need to beat.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 8-1-6-7-4\u00a0 Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  8. Four Wise Women (8) J: Tim Williams 4×902T: Craig & Aimee Edmonds 2.60WIN 1.28PLACE Best of Dynasty’s rivals…<\/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-28442","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":"03\/05\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0f5c6821-8e0c-4042-8867-bb5383d1ff9a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8b2c914a-c5d7-4f86-9211-67ff1309fe9c"}],"summary":"Back in form last time out with a bold second and Four Wise Women (8) should really go right on with it now after that. Finds another very winnable race here today and if able to get down to the markers at some stage looks the horse they will all need to beat. Selections: 8-1-6-7-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"b214dfc7-a01d-4581-98bf-a2ccfec73861","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"96ade395-66ed-4d25-aa30-c74eb936f1b0"}],"summary":"Sat off the speed at Addington on Wednesday and really charged late did Hugo (8), only just coming up short behind Lasa. This looks well within range today and a good tempo up front will bring him right into play late in proceedings. Selections: 8-4-9-7-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"825f41d5-7066-444a-8a2e-e95b1da7d077","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"99ff2935-24b4-4283-b678-6a27f0cb9002"}],"summary":"Got away OK last week but then panicked a bit after a few hundred metres and that was the end of Ellegator El (10). Experience is going to be a great friend and over time will develop into quite a nice trotter. Big chance if the manners are there this week. Selections: 10-6-1-15-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"fee9e36c-3f86-4efc-b2c6-b7c1c6501052","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d71998da-2b78-4a42-afdf-6ef90ac9eb46"}],"summary":"Big money came last week on debut and while beaten a big margin, the benefit of a race will have done wonders for Hokie Pokie (1). Lands the ace draw tonight and will look to make the most of it and if he\u2019s up on the speed and bowling they might not be able to peg him back. Selections: 1-5-9-12-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"930541bb-1b18-465c-a280-d836f36e7a27","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ea9f7762-bc6c-4bfa-a9ad-b1a7dc267eae"}],"summary":"A really smart trial on Tuesday from Deal Breaker (6) suggest a strong return is well on the cards here today. Sped to the lead there and then burst up the lane to win really nicely. Might have to work to get there today but a big hope if the right run unfolds. 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Selections: 7-4-5-6-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"daa2b244-1737-4bb1-876e-a2ac29b0207f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"65a20513-f225-4bff-b3bf-583d69376951"}],"summary":"Charging through the line late at Addington last start, Our Pinocchio (10) isn\u2019t a horse you\u2019d want to play cards with but on the right day in the right mood, there\u2019s ability there. Needs to do everything right but with a complete performance can play a major role here. Selections: 10-8-4-5-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"52dbfadd-cb8f-414d-a963-b23fff5956fc","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f1c0779c-267e-4ef3-9118-cf5811343939"}],"summary":"A few bad draws and some bad luck in running lately for Better Be Quick (4) but what a great opportunity to get a win back on the board here today. Nice draw to use and the right man in the bike. Will get every chance to make something happen and can win. 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