{"id":31157,"date":"2026-08-01T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31157"},"modified":"2026-08-01T07:22:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T19:22:06","slug":"winton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-2-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/winton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-2-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Winton Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 2 August"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 10 races at the Winton Harness meeting on Sunday 2 August below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Winton Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Redback Bob<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A first starter from the Phil Williamson stable, Redback Bob (1) not only has that big tick in his favour but also an impressive set of trial victories to further enhance his hopes on debut here. Always a risk with maidens first time to the races, but the motor looks huge.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-3-6-5-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R1 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Redback Bob (1)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.01<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
A hat-trick of trial wins have him primed for a big debut. Top pick.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Simply Amazing <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Safe to say that Simply Amazing (1) perhaps hasn\u2019t quite lived up to where most people thought he would get too. OK runs of late, but nothing\u00a0<\/span>really exciting<\/span>. Gets a great chance to turn the form around here. Inside draw and a\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0field. His chance to find winning form.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-7-5-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R2 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Simply Amazing (1)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
04056<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Brings fair form but lands in very suitable race and draw. Genuine hope.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:46 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Rocky Balboa <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Have been impressed by the public runs of Rocky Balboa (3) leading into this debut run. Looks a very smart type moving forward. A couple of handy ones in here, so will need to be good but looks to have all\u00a0<\/span>required<\/span>\u00a0to make a winning debut at a nice enough price.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-1-7-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R3 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Rocky Balboa (3)<\/span>
J: Kirstin Green<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Kirstin Green<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.12<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Looked sharp in recent trial win. Primed for a big debut performance.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:46 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
10 Have A Little Faith<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really capable trotting mare back for a new campaign in Have\u00a0<\/span>A<\/span>\u00a0Little Faith (10) and looks ready judging by her impressive trial win. Took on some great fields last campaign and was far from disgraced. Nice field to take on first up, but her class will carry her a long way.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-3-5-6-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R4 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Have A Little Faith (2)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0144x<\/span>T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Talented mare ready to fire off trial win. Draw workable & rates highly.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:46 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
2 Rise Up N Dance <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Tough game following Rise Up N Dance (2) he ends up in the black book more often than he makes the top three but\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0one you always need to respect. Right kind of race for him today and if he can land the right kind of trip then he should be there fighting out the finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-3-1-9-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R5 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Rise Up N Dance (2)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4p272<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Got close in his latest 2nd. Lands a key draw upgrade & rates top pick.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:47 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Rakmacknra <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A\u00a0<\/span>really nicely<\/span>\u00a0bred debutant from the Nathan Williamson barn,\u00a0<\/span>Rackmacknra<\/span>\u00a0(6) looks a quick winner off what\u00a0<\/span>we\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0seen publicly. Gets into\u00a0<\/span>arguably the<\/span>\u00a0weaker maiden race of the day which will be a huge\u00a0<\/span>assist<\/span>\u00a0and a positive drive should net a positive result.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-3-4-7-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R6 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Rakmacknra (6)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Brings strong form to a fair maiden line up. Should take holding out.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:47 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
7 Santiago <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A good winter campaign up in Canterbury by Santiago (7) and gets back down into the home state chasing more success. Has been knocking around in some\u00a0<\/span>very strong<\/span>\u00a0fields of late and should find this a little easier. Can\u00a0<\/span>definitely get<\/span>\u00a0onto the speed and be the one to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-10-14-13-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R7 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Santiago (7)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
54343<\/span>T: Kirk Larsen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Taking on handy types at Addington recently. Early speed to assist. E\/W.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:47 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
11 Rangitata <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Given a wee freshen up after three runs back from a spell and\u00a0<\/span>Rangitata<\/span>\u00a0(11)\u00a0<\/span>definitely finds<\/span>\u00a0a winnable race here. Seems reliable and with good manners should be able to land in a decent position and from there be a\u00a0<\/span>really good<\/span>\u00a0each way chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-6-2-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R8 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Rangitata (3)<\/span>
J: Hayden Douglas<\/span><\/span><\/div>
8×134<\/span>T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Freshened since OK Gore 4th. Drop in grade should assist. Combo claims.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:48 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
4 Tabasco <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Really nice set up here for Tabasco (4) who has been racing\u00a0<\/span>really well<\/span>\u00a0without all the luck in the world. Might push forward here and look to control things over the sprint trip and\u00a0<\/span>is capable of holding<\/span>\u00a0off all challenges if given the chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-2-1-5-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R9 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Tabasco (4)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
25784<\/span>T: Brad Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Brave chasing a handy type in Addington 4th. Don’t underestimate.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:48 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
12 Stranger Things <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Swallowed up late in the Silk Road final, but\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0drop Stranger Things (12) off just that effort. Will play the speed game here, settling off the tempo and looking to swoop into it late. Has the speed to make it happen too.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-8-9-11-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R10 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR SOUTHERN SURGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Stranger Things (4)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
67114<\/span>T: Katrina & John Price<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Fought well in her Ascot 4th. Speed to overcome this draw. Include.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 01\/08\/2026 09:52:48 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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