{"id":30969,"date":"2026-07-24T10:10:30","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T22:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30969"},"modified":"2026-07-24T10:43:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T22:43:37","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-24-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-24-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 24 July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday 24 July. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexandra Park Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
7 Miss Brabant <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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More good than bad in\u00a0<\/span>all of<\/span>\u00a0the recent efforts from Miss Brabant (7) and while she\u00a0<\/span>hasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0won for a while,\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0clearly knocking on the door. Has been in stronger fields than this one in some races recently and with a cold shot at them a little luck can be the one to finish over the top of them all.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-6-4-5-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – SWEET LOU @ WOODLANDS TENDER CLOSES 09\/10 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Miss Brabant (7)<\/span>
<\/span>35225<\/span><\/div>
J: Josh Dickie<\/span>T: Brian & Gareth Hughes<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/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\/09\/2026 03:19:08 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Bijou <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Lovely bred two-year-old filly on debut here, Bijou (2) brings forward some nice public hit outs and has looked pretty sensible in\u00a0<\/span>all of<\/span>\u00a0her appearances as well. Race day can be a different beast, but clearly there is a motor there and if she puts it all together, expect her to be not too far away.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-6-7-8-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Bijou (2)<\/span>
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J: Tony Cameron<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/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\/09\/2026 03:19:09 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
5 War Chief <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Bested here when heavily supported two weeks ago in a fresh state, but with that run under the belt expect War Chief (5) to step out firing on all cylinders tonight. Nice enough draw to work from and if he gets rolling and onto the speed then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0prove\u00a0<\/span>very hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-4-6-3-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – HYDROFLOW MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. War Chief (5)<\/span>
<\/span>130×2<\/span><\/div>
J: Scott Phelan<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.75<\/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\/09\/2026 03:19:10 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
2 South Sydney <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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But for a late gallop when looming into it with a bit of purpose last time out, South Sydney (2) may well have been victorious. That was in a decent enough field as well. Manners have\u00a0<\/span>generally been<\/span>\u00a0pretty strong and in this line up tonight would be hard to beat with a complete performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-8-9-4-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – CLC CONSTRUCTION COND HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. South Sydney (2)<\/span>
<\/span>16580<\/span><\/div>
J: Logan Hollis<\/span>T: Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson<\/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\/09\/2026 03:19:11 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
4 Go Jimmy Cassidy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Not a lot of luck in the last couple of runs after an encouraging debut for Go Jimmy Cassidy (4) but with a bit\u00a0<\/span>more clear<\/span>\u00a0air tonight, he looks a strong winning chance. Nice maiden field though, plenty of form to speak of, but best version goes\u00a0<\/span>pretty close<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-1-6-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – BUTTERWORTH ELECTRICAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Go Jimmy Cassidy (4)<\/span>
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J: James Stormont<\/span>T: Graeme Rogerson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 03:19:11 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
2 Illicit Love <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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All the trademark qualities of a trotter who is eventually going to open class on show by Illicit Love (2) last time out and in what\u00a0<\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0a huge step up following that win, he looks primed to do it again. Will just keep getting\u00a0<\/span>better and better<\/span>\u00a0too and deserves to be the short-priced favourite of the night.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-5-3-6-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – PLUMBING WORLD TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Illicit Love (2)<\/span>
<\/span>65×21<\/span><\/div>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.08<\/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\/09\/2026 03:19:12 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
7 Ride The Waves <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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She has all the qualities of\u00a0<\/span>a very good<\/span>\u00a0three-year-old filly does Ride\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Waves (7) and she should even more last time out when winning from off the speed. Headed for the big races later in the season and while some nice opposition here, she might just simply have their measure.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-6-4-1-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – WOODLANDS STUD – N.I SILK RD SERIES FNL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Ride The Waves (7)<\/span>
<\/span>1151<\/span><\/div>
J: Maurice McKendry<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 03:19:13 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
2 Monarch Muscle <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Quite clear that the manners still need a bit of work, but what\u00a0<\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0in question is the ability of Monarch Muscle (2). More than good enough to give this field plenty of think about, but so much of it depends on what happens in the first few hundred metres. Well worth a look to find out at the price.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-4-3-5-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – CARRFIELDS LIVESTOCK HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Monarch Muscle (2)<\/span>
<\/span>10<\/span><\/div>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 03:19:14 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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8 American Me <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Super in both wins since arriving in the north, American Me (8) gets another great chance to win again here tonight. Such a fast beginner that the 30m handicap is no concern and\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0still got enough speed in the old legs to reel them in if he can find clear air at the right time.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-7-6-3-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R9 – OMAH GROUP HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. American Me (8)<\/span>
<\/span>27011<\/span><\/div>
J: Matthew White<\/span>T: Matthew White<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 03:19:14 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Really good in defeat here last time out, there was just no way that\u00a0<\/span>Youneverknow<\/span>\u00a0(4) could mathematically win given the times being run up front. Better again for another run under the belt though and should return to winning form here tonight.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-2-9-7-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R10 – STALLION EXPO 25 JULY AT BRECKON FARMS MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Youneverknow (4)<\/span>
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J: Tony Herlihy<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 03:19:15 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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