{"id":32025,"date":"2026-09-04T01:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32025"},"modified":"2026-09-04T23:38:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T11:38:04","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-4-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-4-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 4 September"},"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 11 races at the Alexandra Park Harness meeting on Friday 4 September below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Alex Park Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Wat Next <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really good winning here last week, Wat Next (4) has set up for a strong campaign and can comfortably make it back-to-back victories tonight. Clearly some improvement to come with a run under the belt and in a smallish field with a good draw she should be right in the hunt.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-7-8-3-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTS NZHAT – METRO FNL MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Wat Next (4)<\/span>
<\/span>680×1<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Purdon<\/span>T: Nathan Purdon<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.12<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Too tough first-up 7 days ago and looks set for a profitable campaign. 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: 04\/09\/2026 12:54:56 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alex Park Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Aldebaranmargareta <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A debutant from the Wallis\/Hackett stable,\u00a0<\/span>Aldebaranmargareta<\/span>\u00a0(2) has looked above average in the public runs\u00a0<\/span>leading into<\/span>\u00a0tonight. Always a task fraught with danger finding a debut winner in a maiden\u00a0<\/span>trot<\/span>\u00a0but she seems\u00a0<\/span>pretty sensible<\/span>\u00a0and should be in this a long way with manners.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-9-10-5-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – TARDINA STUD HERE FOR THE HORSE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Aldebaranmargareta (2)<\/span>
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J: Crystal Hackett<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.25<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:50 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alex Park Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Georgie Best <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Back on a new campaign, Georgie Best (5) always\u00a0<\/span>looked<\/span>\u00a0a horse who time was going to be a friend of. Has been given some of that and could be expected to kick off on the right foot here. Has a good draw to\u00a0<\/span>use<\/span>\u00a0and a positive drive early should have him on the speed and hard to catch.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-4-7-6-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – HOLLIS\/ROBERTSON BLOODSTOCK SUPPORTS NZHAT MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Georgie Best (5)<\/span>
<\/span>0x65x<\/span><\/div>
J: Mark Purdon<\/span>T: Nathan Purdon<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.55<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:51 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alex Park Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
7 Eye See You <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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An eye-catching effort here last week from Eye See You (7) in a fresh state and with a bit of fitness on the side, should be ready to strike. Big motor there to play with and if he can be close enough to launch an attack at the right time this\u00a0<\/span>week<\/span>\u00a0he might be too good for them at a price.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-9-1-8-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – KELATO HERE FOR THE HORSE – METRO FNL HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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7. Eye See You (7)<\/span>
<\/span>877×6<\/span><\/div>
J: Matthew White<\/span>T: Paulette Screen<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
18.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
4.20<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:51 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alex Park Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
13 Tere<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been some glimpses of brilliance from Tere (13) in the short\u00a0<\/span>career<\/span>\u00a0including a slashing effort late at Cambridge last time out. Getting it all together slowly but still a long way off being the full package. If the right version turns up\u00a0<\/span>here though<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a major player.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-12-4-2-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – EQUINE SPECIALISTS SUPPORTS NZHAT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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13. Tere (5)<\/span>
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J: Peter Ferguson<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:52 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alex Park Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Shesgold <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Some\u00a0<\/span>really nice<\/span>\u00a0efforts from\u00a0<\/span>Shesgold<\/span>\u00a0(5) through the Silk Road series down at Cambridge. Chased hard in all three performances.\u00a0<\/span>Gets<\/span>\u00a0a chance here, back at Alex Park to turn good form into winning form and with a bit of luck early and a nice trip should be the one to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-11-7-9-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – NI OWNERS ASSOC HERE FOR THE HORSE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Shesgold (5)<\/span>
<\/span>7×322<\/span><\/div>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:53 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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2 Coal Fire <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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One of the best of the rest behind a rampaging Tour Party earlier in the year, Coal Fire (2) resumes here and should pick up\u00a0<\/span>pretty quickly<\/span>\u00a0where he left off. Nice draw advantage over the key rivals which will have him in all the right places and hard to beat first up.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-6-4-8-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – WOODLANDS STUD SIRES STAKES 2YO C&G HT1 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Coal Fire (2)<\/span>
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J: Mark Purdon<\/span>T: Nathan Purdon<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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An exciting up and coming trotter with it all ahead, Illicit Love (1) has been great so far this time in and should continue to go from strength-to-strength. The one barrier draw will be interesting early, but if able to get away and find a forward spot\u00a0<\/span>then<\/span>\u00a0should prove hard to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-6-4-10-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – DIAMOND STABLES HERE FOR THE HORSE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Illicit Love (1)<\/span>
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J: Crystal Hackett<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Super first up run at Cambridge from Daisy Bay (3) to finish fourth after landing in a tricky position back in the field. Classy filly with a big campaign ahead of her and with natural improvement she should be able to deliver for\u00a0<\/span>favourite<\/span>\u00a0backers tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-12-9-8-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R9 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES STAKES 2YOF HT2 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Daisy Bay (3)<\/span>
<\/span>11×4<\/span><\/div>
J: Jacob Dunn<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Strong performances to open the campaign off tricky handicaps by Jeremiah (6). Back to even terms here tonight and likely to look to roll forward and be handy from the\u00a0<\/span>draw<\/span>\u00a0he should be able to\u00a0<\/span>showcase<\/span>\u00a0his class and have this field under his control from a long way out.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-7-3-5-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R10 – LINCOLN FARMS SUPPORTS NZHAT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Jeremiah (6)<\/span>
<\/span>1×223<\/span><\/div>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:56 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Under estimated<\/span>\u00a0late by punters at Cambridge last time out, War Chief (9) made them pay with a dominant effort. Steps up here\u00a0<\/span>again, but<\/span>\u00a0has a chance to slip under the radar from the draw. Any kind of luck though and\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0make sure they know\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0there.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-4-7-1-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R11 – NI TRAINERS & DRIVERS HERE FOR THE HORSE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. War Chief (1)<\/span>
<\/span>x2121<\/span><\/div>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/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: 05\/10\/2026 06:36:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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