{"id":31598,"date":"2026-08-23T09:25:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:25:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31598"},"modified":"2026-08-23T09:44:18","modified_gmt":"2026-08-22T21:44:18","slug":"rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-23-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/rangiora-harness-tips-preview-sunday-23-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Rangiora Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 23 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 Rangiora Harness meeting on Sunday 23 August below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rangiora Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Monkee Major <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Backed up a big Ashburton win with an excellent fourth in\u00a0<\/span>a very good<\/span>\u00a0field at Addington last week and on the drop back to amateur grade,\u00a0<\/span>Monkee<\/span>\u00a0Major (4) should really win again.\u00a0<\/span>Right<\/span>\u00a0kind of run might be needed but is the\u00a0<\/span>form<\/span>\u00a0horse of the field and hard to roll.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-9-8-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R1 – RANGIORA HRC MEMBERSHIP $35 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Monkee Major (4)<\/span>
J: Cheree Wigg<\/span><\/span><\/div>
55213<\/span> T: Bruce Negus<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 05:53:11 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
4 Seeking Love <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The whole experience of race night\u00a0<\/span>seemed to get<\/span>\u00a0the better of Seeking Love (4) earlier in the month. But back to Rangiora, where all the trials have been, expect a different horse this time around. Can clearly trot and if the manners\u00a0<\/span>are there then is<\/span>\u00a0well in play.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-10-3-6-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R2 – CARLTON STANDING AT WAI EYRE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11th<\/span><\/div>
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4. Seeking Love (4)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 05:53:12 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Raina Ashley <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A bit of race experience for Raina Ashley (2) should go a long way here and up against a small field with a handy draw\u00a0<\/span>you\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0expect her to\u00a0<\/span>perhaps roll<\/span>\u00a0forward and look to control this. If that\u00a0<\/span>happens<\/span>\u00a0then there\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be a lot of mid-race pressure and should win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-3-4-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R3 – BARNSY’S ALL TRADE SERVICES MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Raina Ashley (2)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
53<\/span> T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 05:53:13 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Habibti Amar <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Hailing from one of trotting\u2019s best families, Habibti Amar (2) looks set to continue the family heritage judging by the last couple of public runs. There\u2019s talent there and while maiden trotters on debut are always risky, with manners she should be right in the fight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-3-9-11-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R4 – WORLD CLASS TROTTERS @ YABBY DAM FARMS & WAI EYRE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Habibti Amar (2)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.22<\/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 05:53:13 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Atomic <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Down from the North Island and into the South Island camp of Stonewall Stud, Atomic (3) had a\u00a0<\/span>rather non-<\/span>descript start to the career but looked\u00a0<\/span>really sharp<\/span>\u00a0when winning a trial at Addington last week. That should have him ready to strike here from a handy draw.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-11-1-2-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R5 – LAZARUS & US CAPTAIN AT WAI EYRE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Atomic (3)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
400x<\/span> T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 05:53:14 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Val Thorens <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Trotted back into form with a bold third at Ashburton a fortnight ago and\u00a0<\/span>that\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a good sign for Val\u00a0<\/span>Thorens<\/span>\u00a0(1). Big motor there and when in the mood can go with most. A good beginning from the inside draw here and should be right in play throughout.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-5-4-6-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R6 – JD AT PROPERTY BROKERS TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Val Thorens (1)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
31803<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 05:53:15 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
3 Troubleshooter <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A welcome return to form from Troubleshooter (3) at Oamaru last weekend when running third. Moved mid-race and did it tough but was right there at the finish. Things are turning around and from a good draw here should be close to the speed once again and is more than capable of winning.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-1-5-8-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R7 – KYLE CAMERON HARNESS RACING MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Troubleshooter (3)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
07063<\/span> T: Michael Heenan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 05:53:16 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
13 My Skatjie <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tried to come wide\u00a0<\/span>and from<\/span>\u00a0a long way back at Oamaru last week, but it proved too much for My\u00a0<\/span>Skatjie<\/span>\u00a0(13). Better placed here off the 10m handicap and\u00a0<\/span>loves<\/span>\u00a0the venue. A good beginning and his strong Addington form of the winter against some good types has him well in play here on\u00a0<\/span>the each<\/span>\u00a0way.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-14-10-9-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R8 – CONGRATULATIONS TO ROBBIE HOLMES ‘600 WINS’ HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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13. My Skatjie (13)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
31759<\/span> T: Carl & Jeremy Markham<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.90<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 05:53:17 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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2 Brooks Spirit <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The debut of a real professional at Oamaru last week from Brooks Spirit (2). Sat parked and did it tough but was still too good for rivals. The step up here\u00a0<\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0a huge one and with the talent on show seven days ago returning here then should be winning again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-9-7-6-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R9 – ROYAL ASPIRATIONS FRESH OFF AN ADDINGTON TRIFECTA TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Brooks Spirit (2)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/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 05:53:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Rangiora Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
13 Smoking Ashes <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Did a power of work at Ashburton two weeks ago and it told\u00a0<\/span>late<\/span>\u00a0but the prior run from Smoking Ashes (13) was good enough that if he reperformed that here\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0win this race nine times out of 10. High speed when saved for the one run and can storm home here at a price.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-14-4-3-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Rangiora R10 – AUTO CAR WASH WAIMAK JUNCTION MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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13. Smoking Ashes (4)<\/span>
J: Riley Harrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
45×20<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 05:53:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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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 Rangiora Harness meeting on Sunday 23 August below: Rangiora Harness Race 1 4 Monkee Major Backed up a big Ashburton win with an excellent fourth in\u00a0a very good\u00a0field at Addington last week and on the drop back to amateur grade,\u00a0Monkee\u00a0Major (4) should really win again.\u00a0Right\u00a0kind of run might be needed but is the\u00a0form\u00a0horse of the field and hard to roll.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 4-5-9-8-7\u00a0 Rangiora R1 – RANGIORA HRC MEMBERSHIP $35 MBL PACE Open Race…<\/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-31598","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":"23\/08\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"9ad8b1ef-cec0-4375-9de4-5f8dc2680122","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"060dd940-f00b-4da4-b21a-1ef1a006849b"}],"summary":"Backed up a big Ashburton win with an excellent fourth in a very good field at Addington last week and on the drop back to amateur grade, Monkee Major (4) should really win again. Right kind of run might be needed but is the form horse of the field and hard to roll. Selections: 4-5-9-8-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"a510706c-37b5-484f-a62d-541c9e22059c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"8aba418e-a83a-4883-8103-6ded10afa025"}],"summary":"The whole experience of race night seemed to get the better of Seeking Love (4) earlier in the month. But back to Rangiora, where all the trials have been, expect a different horse this time around. Can clearly trot and if the manners are there then is well in play. Selections: 4-10-3-6-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"470884d7-8dc6-4f40-8b1b-33879f28ab12","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"021483a1-431b-4d60-b222-9011f13f7b28"}],"summary":"A bit of race experience for Raina Ashley (2) should go a long way here and up against a small field with a handy draw you\u2019d expect her to perhaps roll forward and look to control this. If that happens then there won\u2019t be a lot of mid-race pressure and should win. Selections: 2-3-4-5-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"ac99254a-6a46-4e86-a20a-80fbf58c9358","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"64a7ef28-2fb7-4dd5-a3e7-41845b53715e"}],"summary":"Hailing from one of trotting\u2019s best families, Habibti Amar (2) looks set to continue the family heritage judging by the last couple of public runs. There\u2019s talent there and while maiden trotters on debut are always risky, with manners she should be right in the fight. Selections: 2-3-9-11-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"8926c23b-76f8-4954-af45-af0c76fceeac","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7ba0efd6-85c5-4d00-89c8-594698f072de"}],"summary":"Down from the North Island and into the South Island camp of Stonewall Stud, Atomic (3) had a rather non-descript start to the career but looked really sharp when winning a trial at Addington last week. That should have him ready to strike here from a handy draw. Selections: 3-11-1-2-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"13f11259-bc96-4373-9a76-3051f4f431d3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1ce101f8-516e-42c7-8168-da5dc73f79af"}],"summary":"Trotted back into form with a bold third at Ashburton a fortnight ago and that\u2019s a good sign for Val Thorens (1). Big motor there and when in the mood can go with most. A good beginning from the inside draw here and should be right in play throughout. Selections: 1-5-4-6-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"47638598-7ce1-4f2d-ae9f-02832f9c5d7f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c4d06cd2-6fc6-48f6-b554-d51ec78ddd1c"}],"summary":"A welcome return to form from Troubleshooter (3) at Oamaru last weekend when running third. Moved mid-race and did it tough but was right there at the finish. Things are turning around and from a good draw here should be close to the speed once again and is more than capable of winning. 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