{"id":29038,"date":"2026-05-31T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T20:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=29038"},"modified":"2026-05-31T08:49:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T20:49:02","slug":"ashburton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-31-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/ashburton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-31-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashburton Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 31 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ashburton Harness on Sunday 31 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Ashburton Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
8 Tyron Everest <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Plenty to like about the debut effort of Tyron Everest (8) at Timaru last weekend. A wee mistake\u00a0<\/span>early, but<\/span>\u00a0recovered well and found the line with a lot of purpose. The big Ashburton track should really suit and with manners looks the horse to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-2-4-16-15<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R1 – RIVERBOUND DAIRY 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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
11 Ocean Of Tears <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Things might be starting to turn in the right direction for Ocean\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Tears (11) again.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been\u00a0<\/span>pretty handy<\/span>\u00a0in her last couple of runs and finds a very winnable race here today. Can stalk through from the second line and look to have the final say. Gets her chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-15-14-2-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R2 – STEWART & HOLLAND MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9th<\/span><\/div>
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11. Ocean Of Tears (2)<\/span>
J: Gerard O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
59847<\/span>T: Terry McMillan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.35<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:04 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
13 Wanna Play Game <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Got into a great spot at Timaru last week and looked\u00a0<\/span>likely around<\/span>\u00a0the last bend but the gaps all\u00a0<\/span>closed up<\/span>\u00a0on Wanna Play\u00a0<\/span>A<\/span>\u00a0Game (13) and by the time they opened again, the race was over. Still charged through the line and with a lot more room to play with here today should be\u00a0<\/span>very hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-9-14-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R3 – MISS CLEINE’S HALF CENTURY CLASSIC SILK RD MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Wanna Play A Game (4)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
43553<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:05 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Cherish Me <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A couple of super performances at Rangiora from Cherish Me (3) and she really looks a filly of some potential moving forward. Lovely draw to work with here which makes her the horse to beat as\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0likely to get forward and gain an advantage on her main rivals. Looks a good bet.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-6-14-1-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R4 – LIQUORLAND RACECOURSE ROAD ‘SILK RD’ MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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3. Cherish Me (3)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
211<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
4 Nella Keenan <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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It\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been a strong start to the racing career of Nella Keenan (4<\/span>)<\/span>\u00a0and a win is\u00a0<\/span>close at hand<\/span>. The big filly looks well suited to the\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0spaces of Ashburton and if she can get rolling at the right time and turn the closing stages into a staying contest then expect her to come out on top.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-7-1-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R5 – HELEN POPE MEMORIAL 2YOF STAKES MBL PACE (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Nella Keenan (4)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
22<\/span>T: Steven Reid<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:07 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
3 Stumblin In <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Unlucky not to finish second behind Jumal in the Gr.1 last week at Addington,\u00a0<\/span>Stumblin<\/span>\u00a0In (3) was charging through the line. Best when driven cold and a small field here allows for that so\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be surprised to see him steam-roll rivals here late with a cold shot.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-7-4-1-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R6 – RURAL BUSINESS ACCOUNTANTS CHAMP STAKES MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Stumblin In (3)<\/span>
J: Craig Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
51084<\/span>T: Regan Todd<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:08 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
7 Clovelly Hill <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The form line tells the story of Clovelly Hill (7) perfectly. Doing everything but win\u00a0<\/span>at the moment<\/span>\u00a0but gives you the feel that all that is\u00a0<\/span>required<\/span>\u00a0is just that little bit of racing luck. Has great manners so should get handy to the speed and from there have a great chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-11-2-1-13<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R7 – DICK PRENDERGAST MEMORIAL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Clovelly Hill (7)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
22532<\/span>T: John Howe<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:09 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
6 Semba <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Really strong effort first up from a spell down south by Semba (6) and he\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be allowed to slip under the radar here because\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>pretty capable<\/span>\u00a0pacer on his day. Needs to catch the stand right, but if he can do that then\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be surprised to see a confident drive, which in turn should net a positive result.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-2-7-5-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R8 – GALLAGHER INSURANCE ASHBURTON WINTER CUP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Semba (6)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
194×3<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.30<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:10 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
2 Sideshow Bruce <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Beaten in the Uncut Gems, but far from disgraced Sideshow Bruce (2) gets a shot at redemption here. Should buzz forward over the sprint trip and take on control of things and if he gets his own terms then expect him to dash quicker than anything else here and deliver.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-1-7-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R9 – RAKAIA SEED CLEANING FFA MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Sideshow Bruce (2)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
7×142<\/span>T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:11 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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13 Quicker Than Quick <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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After a couple of handy enough runs recently, Quicker Than Quick (13) gets into a very winnable race here tonight. Ashburton really suits and if able to get a nice drag into it then will look to unleash on them and\u00a0<\/span>out-tough<\/span>\u00a0everything else up the long straight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-4-12-3-16<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R10 – G & R PARTNERSHIP MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Quicker Than Quick (4)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
09665<\/span>T: Graham Court<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.25<\/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: 25\/06\/2026 07:43:11 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Ashburton Harness on Sunday 31 May.\u00a0 Ashburton Harness Race 1 8 Tyron Everest Plenty to like about the debut effort of Tyron Everest (8) at Timaru last weekend. A wee mistake\u00a0early, but\u00a0recovered well and found the line with a lot of purpose. The big Ashburton track should really suit and with manners looks the horse to beat.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 8-2-4-16-15\u00a0 Ashburton R1 Open Race time:  8. Tyron Everest (8) Scratched: Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing. Data retrieved: 31\/05\/2026 08:36:57 AM…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":383,"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-29038","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":"31\/05\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"54e50964-4fb9-4d07-b075-a5027ed5e0f2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6032be81-b6fa-4b5e-9172-e2efb1ae45c5"}],"summary":"Plenty to like about the debut effort of Tyron Everest (8) at Timaru last weekend. A wee mistake early, but recovered well and found the line with a lot of purpose. The big Ashburton track should really suit and with manners looks the horse to beat. Selections: 8-2-4-16-15"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"fbf5fc83-19db-4033-86c3-115d7f047662","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e0b82647-71a5-43f1-8848-db134be070b5"}],"summary":"Things might be starting to turn in the right direction for Ocean Of Tears (11) again. She\u2019s been pretty handy in her last couple of runs and finds a very winnable race here today. Can stalk through from the second line and look to have the final say. Gets her chance. Selections: 11-15-14-2-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"e34433c1-276f-4671-adcd-507a5582c6d0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"39e0fc12-e09a-4201-8beb-d58fc055be88"}],"summary":"Got into a great spot at Timaru last week and looked likely around the last bend but the gaps all closed up on Wanna Play A Game (13) and by the time they opened again, the race was over. Still charged through the line and with a lot more room to play with here today should be very hard to beat. Selections: 13-9-14-6-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"622128ad-adaa-4699-b0d1-6f9451444027","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ab4776e2-a539-4744-b7bc-f8b914651568"}],"summary":"A couple of super performances at Rangiora from Cherish Me (3) and she really looks a filly of some potential moving forward. Lovely draw to work with here which makes her the horse to beat as she\u2019s likely to get forward and gain an advantage on her main rivals. Looks a good bet. Selections: 3-6-14-1-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"61222a92-e270-4e40-9904-24b843a4ce5c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"2dff41ea-26dc-4071-bb14-dd57534d3dc0"}],"summary":"It\u2019s been a strong start to the racing career of Nella Keenan (4) and a win is close at hand. The big filly looks well suited to the wide open spaces of Ashburton and if she can get rolling at the right time and turn the closing stages into a staying contest then expect her to come out on top. Selections: 4-5-7-1-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"03907fe7-9164-4c22-b2c1-2645dcddd4ef","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"19d82048-fd64-4f2d-bc26-150e2f65107e"}],"summary":"Unlucky not to finish second behind Jumal in the Gr.1 last week at Addington, Stumblin In (3) was charging through the line. Best when driven cold and a small field here allows for that so don\u2019t be surprised to see him steam-roll rivals here late with a cold shot. Selections: 3-7-4-1-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"577c5147-16de-465f-bcd1-234a9d853640","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"07694d2c-9a37-46e8-a50d-e7d7c79a593d"}],"summary":"The form line tells the story of Clovelly Hill (7) perfectly. Doing everything but win at the moment but gives you the feel that all that is required is just that little bit of racing luck. Has great manners so should get handy to the speed and from there have a great chance. Selections: 7-11-2-1-13"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"91ca2918-7803-40b6-8e6d-66f7a68c7502","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c35e43c2-ab05-4f6b-9b48-9baea98ec370"}],"summary":"Really strong effort first up from a spell down south by Semba (6) and he shouldn\u2019t be allowed to slip under the radar here because he\u2019s a pretty capable pacer on his day. Needs to catch the stand right, but if he can do that then don\u2019t be surprised to see a confident drive, which in turn should net a positive result. Selections: 6-2-7-5-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"75029a7e-e806-4177-b7ca-30631a9cbcda","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"9eb0ee7b-c283-41e4-84f5-accde09e4bb1"}],"summary":"Beaten in the Uncut Gems, but far from disgraced Sideshow Bruce (2) gets a shot at redemption here. Should buzz forward over the sprint trip and take on control of things and if he gets his own terms then expect him to dash quicker than anything else here and deliver. Selections: 2-1-7-6-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f60159e5-806f-43a8-b700-f4fe7583838e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"92fbaa9f-42d5-4f0b-af15-394237efb165"}],"summary":"After a couple of handy enough runs recently, Quicker Than Quick (13) gets into a very winnable race here tonight. Ashburton really suits and if able to get a nice drag into it then will look to unleash on them and out-tough everything else up the long straight. 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