{"id":31265,"date":"2026-08-09T08:10:01","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T20:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31265"},"modified":"2026-08-09T08:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T20:34:06","slug":"ashburton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-9-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/ashburton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-9-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashburton Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 9 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 eight races at the Ashburton Harness meeting on Sunday 9 August below: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Ashburton Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Miracle Memphis <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Super run off a horrible draw last week at Addington by Miracle Memphis (1) and in a stronger field than this. Should find life a lot easier and with a cold shot at them late looks a huge each way chance at a very nice price to start the day.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-11-2-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R1 – MT HUTT TROTTING CLUB MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Miracle Memphis (1)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
24363<\/span>T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 01:39:13 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
11 Chester Gold <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0far from the full package, but\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a fair amount of talent to Chester Gold (11). Gets out of his ground early but can sustain a long run from\u00a0<\/span>very far<\/span>\u00a0back. Ashburton should really suit him and if he gets a chance to wind up then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be charging better than most.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-5-8-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R2 – MCMILLAN EQUINE NZ JNR DRIVERS CHAMPS HT4 TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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11. Chester Gold (11)<\/span>
J: Nikita Burton<\/span><\/span><\/div>
24514<\/span>T: Kyle Cameron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 02:06:33 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Carrera Bravo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A tricky draw left Carrera Bravo (1) with few options last week at Addington but a much better marble here on the home track can see things turn around. Trial form had been great leading into that last run and from the draw he looks the horse to beat this week.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-9-3-2-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R3 – JOHNSON PANEL & PAINT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Carrera Bravo (1)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
33×97<\/span>T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 02:48:39 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Adamas <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0runs back to the races from a long spell by Adamas (4) and finds a nice race to turn good form into winning form here today. Nice draw, good tempo on offer and with a cold shot at them should be able to get past most, if not all.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-3-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R4 – WHITE RACING NZ JNR DRIVERS CHAMPS HT5 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Adamas (4)<\/span>
J: Harrison Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
31×32<\/span>T: Robbie Holmes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.80<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 03:11:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Origin <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Some good Addington form of late should stack up pretty well here today for Origin (3). Generally brings good manners and looks a great chance to step and run here. On the speed in this kind of field looks the place to be and with a nice trip can win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-4-8-10-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R5 – TF PEARSON MEMORIAL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Origin (3)<\/span>
J: Peter Davis<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x5527<\/span>T: Margo Nyhan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
14.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.90<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 03:52:08 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
10 Kowhai Star <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Superb effort from off the speed last week at Addington by Kowhai Star (10) and with a little luck here looks a big winning prospect. Somewhat held back by what happens in front of her early, if the gaps come she\u2019ll be charging and can definitely win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-8-5-1-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R6 – QUIGLEY CONTRACTING NZ JNR DRIVERS CHAMPS HT6 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Kowhai Star (1)<\/span>
J: Seth Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
40602<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 04:34:14 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
10 Nothing But You <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Put her rivals to the sword at Addington last week and was far too good for them was Nothing But You (10). Tricky wee spot here to contend with but she\u2019s the quality horse of the field and as long as there is no bad luck she should be hard to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-11-6-3-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R7 – MOLLOY AGRICULTURE NZ JNR DRIVERS CHAMPS HT7 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Nothing But You (1)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3×221<\/span>T: Steven Reid<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 05:03:59 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
10 Rosario <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Showing all the qualities of a horse set to win a race at short notice, today should be the day for Rosario (10). Has been good in behind some\u00a0<\/span>very nice<\/span>\u00a0types and is knocking on the door. Ashburton looks ideal and with the right kind of run, expect a big effort.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-7-13-11-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R8 – SUMMERFIELD PLUMBING PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Rosario (10)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
43342<\/span>T: Ross Houghton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 05:22:53 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
9 Miki\u2019s Courage <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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It shows as a seventh in the form, but the run of Miki\u2019s Courage (9) at Addington two weeks ago was much better than that. Really suitable assignment here and if able to get onto the speed at some point looks a great contender for victory.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-11-8-1-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R9 – ASHBURTON U-HIRE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Miki’s Courage (9)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
48017<\/span>T: Warren Stapleton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.00<\/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: 09\/08\/2026 06:01:16 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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