{"id":31655,"date":"2026-08-24T09:25:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T21:25:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31655"},"modified":"2026-08-24T13:00:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T01:00:17","slug":"winton-harness-tips-preview-monday-24-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/winton-harness-tips-preview-monday-24-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Winton Harness Tips & Preview | Monday 24 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 Monday 24 August below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Winton Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
5 Massive Merc <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Fresh up from a spell and likely to improve with racing but boy Massive Merc (5) slides in here nicely.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a rating 44 taking on a field of rating 35 runners and as a winner of two of his last three starts looks\u00a0<\/span>really tough<\/span>\u00a0to roll. Two public runs to be ready and should just be too good for them.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-4-3-1-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R1 – MARSHALL INDUSTRIES MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Massive Merc (5)<\/span>
J: Craig Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x110x<\/span> T: Craig Ferguson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.26<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:40 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Franco Newark<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A newcomer to the deep south after two starts up in Canterbury, Franco Newark (1) had shown enough in his trial runs to suggest\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019d<\/span>\u00a0win a race easily enough and into a new barn in a new region he looks well placed here today. Good draw, right driver.\u00a0<\/span>Ticks<\/span>\u00a0the boxes.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-5-3-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R2 – SOUTHBUILD ITM WINTON MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Franco Newark (1)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
86<\/span> T: Tony Stratford<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:41 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
8 Luxmi <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A superb effort from Luxmi (8) a fortnight ago when running second in a fresh state. Can only be better for that run and with a bit more fuel in the tank\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0a great chance of grabbing victory here. A bit of luck\u00a0<\/span>required<\/span>\u00a0from the wide draw, but well in\u00a0<\/span>comission<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>S<\/span>elections: 8-5-7-11-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R3 – ROBERT & JANICE AUSTIN MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Luxmi (8)<\/span>
J: Mark Hurrell<\/span><\/span><\/div>
41×2<\/span> T: Darren Keast<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.40<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:42 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
6 Redback Bob<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There might not be a more exciting up and coming trotter in the country\u00a0<\/span>at the moment<\/span>\u00a0than Redback Bob (6). A big winner on debut, he backed that up with a performance\u00a0<\/span>probably five<\/span>\u00a0times better second up and there\u2019s scope for him to trot right toward the top of the age group later in the year.\u00a0<\/span>Should<\/span>\u00a0make it three-from-three.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-5-3-4-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R4 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR STHRN SURGE FINAL MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Redback Bob (6)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11<\/span> T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.14<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:42 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
2 Rakmacknra <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Huge victory on debut here earlier in the month by\u00a0<\/span>Rakmacknra<\/span>\u00a0(2). Ran away and hid from them inside the final 400m and did it without raising a sweat. Steps up\u00a0<\/span>here, but<\/span>\u00a0lands a great draw and should be on the speed and right in the fight for\u00a0<\/span>a very long<\/span>\u00a0way once again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-13-4-6-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R5 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR STHRN SURGE FINAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Rakmacknra (2)<\/span>
J: Max Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.04<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:43 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Rise Up N Dance <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Think the short course racing really suits Rise Up N Dance (5<\/span>)<\/span>\u00a0and he was so\u00a0<\/span>good<\/span>\u00a0winning a heat of this series that he looks right on song to win the final as well. Handy enough\u00a0<\/span>draw<\/span>\u00a0and if he presses forward and takes control then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be hard to peg back.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-11-10-6-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R6 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR STHRN SURGE FINAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Rise Up N Dance (5)<\/span>
J: Brad Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
p2721<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:44 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
8 Delphyne <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Has trotted her way into a great vein of form lately and\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0no reason, even from the wide draw, why Delphyne (8)\u00a0<\/span>can\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0make it three wins on end. A filly who will contest the riches on offer later in the season if she gets any kind of\u00a0<\/span>luck<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be hard to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-4-6-11-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R7 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR STHRN SURGE FINAL MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Delphyne (8)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x3011<\/span> T: Brent McIntyre<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.09<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:45 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
10 Indulge Me <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A very classy return to the winners\u2019 circle last time out by Indulge Me (10) but\u00a0<\/span>probably no<\/span>\u00a0surprise given the quality of filly that she is. Same kind of grade here and while drawn a little trickier, her high speed is potent and with a chance to unleash\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0have no problems in dashing to victory.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-5-4-1-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R8 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR STHRN SURGE FINAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Indulge Me (2)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23521<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.03<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:46 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
8 Becky\u2019s Girl <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Mathematically it was impossible for Becky\u2019s Girl (8) to finish\u00a0<\/span>any<\/span>\u00a0closer than what she did last time out. Trotting super and just needs a little racing luck to turn her good form into winning form. Wide draw is a small\u00a0<\/span>concern<\/span>\u00a0but bad luck might be\u00a0<\/span>a thing of the past<\/span>\u00a0for her now and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0right in play.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-10-3-7-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R9 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR STHRN SURGE FINAL MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Becky’s Girl (8)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3×183<\/span> T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.16<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:46 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
12 Cracker Opie <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Not a lot of luck through the series for Cracker Opie (12) but\u00a0<\/span>a nice time<\/span>\u00a0to stand up and turn that around would be today.\u00a0<\/span>Some work to do from the second row but with a nice drag into it or space at the right time is capable of getting home over the top of them all here.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-9-6-10-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R10 – DIAMOND CREEK FARM\/SBSR STHRN SURGE FINAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Cracker Opie (4)<\/span>
J: Kerryn Tomlinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
25166<\/span> T: Brad Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.60<\/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: 24\/09\/2026 05:02:47 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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