{"id":28722,"date":"2026-05-16T07:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28722"},"modified":"2026-05-16T07:50:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T19:50:19","slug":"rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-17-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-17-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 17 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 17 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rangiora Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
2 Bronski <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A nice each way\u00a0<\/span>play<\/span>\u00a0to start the day here in Bronski (2). Has been\u00a0<\/span>really good<\/span>\u00a0in three runs back from a spell in this grade and from the good draw today should be on the speed throughout and with fitness peaking looks a strong chance of saluting.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-6-8-7-3<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R1 – CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE CONSOLATION MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Bronski (2)<\/span>
J: Craig Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0x843<\/span>T: Donna Williamson<\/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>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 03:29:36 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
16 Seasidemagic <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Huge money on\u00a0<\/span>offer<\/span>\u00a0here for the very capable\u00a0<\/span>Seasidemagic<\/span>\u00a0(16). The Ashburton trial win prior to resuming still burns in the memory and not a lot has gone right in the two runs since then but\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been some merit in the efforts. Can stay out of it all early here and get home over the top of them.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 16-14-3-4-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R2 – HAPPY JOINT 90TH TO PETE & SHIRLEY MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9th<\/span><\/div>
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16. Seasidemagic (7)<\/span>
J: Jim Curtin<\/span><\/span><\/div>
7×69<\/span>T: Colin & Julie DeFilippi<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
18.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.20<\/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 03:29:37 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
8 What The Bell <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Got it wrong early at Addington on Wednesday, but on the quick back up\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be surprised to see What\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Bell\u00a0<\/span>get<\/span>\u00a0handy here and be a major player. Getting back to the stand will help and is going near enough given this is a\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-7-10-13-14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R3 – BARNSY’S ALL TRADE SERVICES 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: 23\/06\/2026 03:29:38 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
5 Shards Lyric <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Few wee issues around the last bend two weeks ago for Shards Lyric (5) but still found the line well. Is going to pick up another one quickly and should ping out and land on the speed here. With own terms in front will be right in the fight here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-1-4-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R4 – ANGLERS ARMS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Shards Lyric (5)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
91026<\/span>T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 03:29:39 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
7 Party Pack <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Probably the<\/span>\u00a0form trotter of this graduation series, Party Pack (7) has done everything right so far and looked good in both runs. Manners seem good and if able to get close enough to them early then should stalk the speed and have a big part to play.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-2-8-13-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R5 – WAI EYRE STUD ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION FNL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Party Pack (7)<\/span>
J: Gavin Smith<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21<\/span>T: Steven Reid<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/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 03:29:40 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
3 Treasure Cove <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A super mid-week trial at Ashburton from Treasure Cove (3) held off some nice types and looked to be doing it very easily inside the final stages too. The stand start is the only concern. Needs to catch it right here with some quick beginning nearby. In the fight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-10-8-4-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R6 – AUTO CAR WASH WAIMAK JUNCTION HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Treasure Cove (3)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
5792x<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/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 03:29:41 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
9 Miles Away <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Fourth last week at Addington behind Prestigious, Miles Away (9) looks\u00a0<\/span>pretty well<\/span>\u00a0placed here. Copped a bit of trouble on the last bend\u00a0<\/span>too, but<\/span>\u00a0fought on well. Manners are good and can stalk here and then look to wind into it late.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-7-3-4-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R7 – JD PROPERTY BROKERS TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Miles Away (9)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
14504<\/span>T: Murray Tapper<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.20<\/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 03:29:41 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
5 Cherish Me <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A big and bold win here last time out and with the benefit of the graduation series, gets another crack in the grade too. Gets a great draw while some of the\u00a0<\/span>rivals<\/span>\u00a0land trickier paths. Should punch forward and look to control this from the top end.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-14-11-8-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R8 – WAI EYRE STUD ANNE THOMPSON FINAL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Cherish Me (5)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/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 03:29:42 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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4 Mystery Beach <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A\u00a0<\/span>really good<\/span>\u00a0chance to step and run here for Mystery Beach (4) and it\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be a surprise to see him on the top end and proving\u00a0<\/span>really hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat here. Has run some cracking races in this grade without a whole lot of luck and if able to turn that around here, looks well in play.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-6-9-10-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R9 – CAROL HALL MEMORIAL HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Mystery Beach (4)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
36224<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/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 03:29:43 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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The\u00a0<\/span>really talented<\/span>\u00a0Major Cyclone (15) returns here after a good spell and with a couple of good trials under the belt looks ready to rock and roll. Manners are always the key, but with them would be well in play in this line up.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 15-6-2-4-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R10 – THANKING SPONSORS FOR THE 25\/26 SEASON TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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15. Major Cyclone (15)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0x88x<\/span>T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.85<\/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 03:29:44 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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8 Seaside Croft <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Patiently handled so far in the career the untapped Seaside Croft (8) resumes here with a couple of trials under the belt. Has a future ahead of him and if he looks to roll forward here and be handy throughout and is more than capable of winning.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-5-2-3-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R11 – LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT SEASON’S RACING MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Seaside Croft (8)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
5x21x<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/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: 23\/06\/2026 03:29:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Rangiora on Sunday 17 May.\u00a0 Rangiora Harness Race 1 2 Bronski A nice each way\u00a0play\u00a0to start the day here in Bronski (2). Has been\u00a0really good\u00a0in three runs back from a spell in this grade and from the good draw today should be on the speed throughout and with fitness peaking looks a strong chance of saluting.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 2-6-8-7-3\u00a0\u00a0 Rangiora R1 Open Race time:  2. Bronski (2) J: Craig Thornley 0x843T: Donna Williamson 6.00WIN 2.00PLACE Bold bid, 6 May after narrow miss 2nd-up. Expect another bold showing today. Odds are subject to fluctuation.…<\/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-28722","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":"16\/05\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"00ad1a8e-a271-4758-8630-3a639c00fbc9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0114e680-f633-4efb-9408-78a07f151ec1"}],"summary":"A nice each way play to start the day here in Bronski (2). Has been really good in three runs back from a spell in this grade and from the good draw today should be on the speed throughout and with fitness peaking looks a strong chance of saluting. Selections: 2-6-8-7-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"593bff2f-976a-4809-a659-83d56f417885","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f85e4dce-0e6c-4a91-84ce-97d7fa1a2696"}],"summary":"Huge money on offer here for the very capable Seasidemagic (16). The Ashburton trial win prior to resuming still burns in the memory and not a lot has gone right in the two runs since then but there\u2019s been some merit in the efforts. Can stay out of it all early here and get home over the top of them. Selections: 16-14-3-4-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"4b422447-59a8-483c-9531-a82604297515","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e61d8bec-21a4-4990-8fda-d26a5402702a"}],"summary":"Few wee issues around the last bend two weeks ago for Shards Lyric (5) but still found the line well. Is going to pick up another one quickly and should ping out and land on the speed here. With own terms in front will be right in the fight here. Selections: 5-3-1-4-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"b2bea1d2-dd7c-440f-9f82-29b0e2b174c9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f569e5b7-06b7-4937-89a5-6d853e709948"}],"summary":"Probably the form trotter of this graduation series, Party Pack (7) has done everything right so far and looked good in both runs. Manners seem good and if able to get close enough to them early then should stalk the speed and have a big part to play. Selections: 7-2-8-13-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"cb75f0a7-39c4-461d-9597-786201f81c06","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"23431542-37ca-4687-8199-62865b77a920"}],"summary":"A super mid-week trial at Ashburton from Treasure Cove (3) held off some nice types and looked to be doing it very easily inside the final stages too. The stand start is the only concern. Needs to catch it right here with some quick beginning nearby. In the fight. Selections: 3-10-8-4-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2cad4561-9d4b-4a1d-a935-66651cfb877c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3eed22f6-f5fb-44bc-ab19-ded2157de5bc"}],"summary":"Fourth last week at Addington behind Prestigious, Miles Away (9) looks pretty well placed here. Copped a bit of trouble on the last bend too, but fought on well. Manners are good and can stalk here and then look to wind into it late. Selections: 9-7-3-4-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"bad7153c-84b0-4a8c-a1da-f85265ad0091","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"9ed6c279-9817-4359-b768-7cfd5afff299"}],"summary":"A big and bold win here last time out and with the benefit of the graduation series, gets another crack in the grade too. Gets a great draw while some of the rivals land trickier paths. Should punch forward and look to control this from the top end. 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Selections: 15-6-2-4-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"55095286-1c62-4bc1-86e0-d90e3230eb40","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6410cb98-c7b8-4a68-844b-ef758054725f"}],"summary":"Patiently handled so far in the career the untapped Seaside Croft (8) resumes here with a couple of trials under the belt. Has a future ahead of him and if he looks to roll forward here and be handy throughout and is more than capable of winning. 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