{"id":32422,"date":"2026-09-17T08:10:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32422"},"modified":"2026-09-17T08:27:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:27:07","slug":"winton-harness-tips-preview-thursday-17-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/winton-harness-tips-preview-thursday-17-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Winton Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 17 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 nine races at the Winton Harness meeting on Thursday 17 September below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Winton Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Mach A Wish <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A maiden win is incoming for Mach A Wish (3) and today\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a nice day<\/span>\u00a0to make it happen.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been OK throughout his short career to date and looks decently placed here tonight. A good draw should see bad luck taken out of the equation and him going close.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-5-6-4-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R1 – ALL LAY CARPETS & DRAPES MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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3. Mach A Wish (3)<\/span>
J: Kirstin Green<\/span><\/span><\/div>
46724<\/span> T: Kirstin Green<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 02:20:59 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
8 Shakedown <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been a few chances for Shakedown (8)\u00a0<\/span>lately<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>they\u2019ve<\/span>\u00a0all pretty much not been taken, but\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been enough in each run to keep you interested.\u00a0<\/span>Generally<\/span>\u00a0just gets out and trots so ticks a big box here and if able to get close to the speed today is going near enough to be a big winning hope.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-6-4-2-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R2 – REGENT CAR COURT HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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8. Shakedown (8)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23656<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.26<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 02:51:23 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
10 Cheer Up N Dance <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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More ability than most in this and if she gets the chance then Cheer Up N Dance (10) should show it here. Bit of work to do from the draw, but with a bit of luck early should end up close enough to the speed and might\u00a0<\/span>actually work<\/span>\u00a0into it at some point and look to\u00a0<\/span>out-tough<\/span>\u00a0them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-6-4-11-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R3 – MICO PLUMBING LTD MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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10. Cheer Up N Dance (2)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
13476<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.05<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 03:16:47 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
5 Bill Ackman <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really sharp Ashburton trial last week from Bill Ackman (5) and he\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0a quick winner based off that. Stable is running red hot at the\u00a0<\/span>moment<\/span>\u00a0and they don\u2019t send them south unless they can win. Small field\u00a0<\/span>suits and<\/span>\u00a0his race to lose.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-7-1-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R4 – PERFECT STING AT MACCA LODGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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5. Bill Ackman (5)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.28<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.02<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 03:38:32 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
1 Bettor Than Lizzy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Overall<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been a bit disappointing lately has\u00a0<\/span>Bettor<\/span>\u00a0Than Lizzy (1) but\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0so much better than the\u00a0<\/span>formline<\/span>\u00a0shows. Nice draw to use here and if she punches out and stays on the\u00a0<\/span>speed<\/span>\u00a0her Canterbury efforts should be good enough to have her winning today.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-2-7-9-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R5 – BAXTER & NEILSON PLUMBERS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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1. Bettor Than Lizzy (1)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
04595<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.07<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 04:14:05 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
2 Donttellarty <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An eye-catching effort late last week at Invercargill from\u00a0<\/span>Donttellarty<\/span>\u00a0(2). He got clear and really steamed through the line. Looks to have come back in great nick and if able to get into a good spot today then becomes one of the leading lights in what is a\u00a0<\/span>wide open<\/span>\u00a0trotting affair.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-1-10-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R6 – APPARELMASTER TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Donttellarty (2)<\/span>
J: Georgia Goodman<\/span><\/span><\/div>
00×14<\/span> T: Alister Black<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.30<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 04:30:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
9 Rakmacknra<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Can\u00a0<\/span>only but<\/span>\u00a0win and that\u2019s exactly what\u00a0<\/span>Rakmacknra<\/span>\u00a0(9) has done in two\u00a0<\/span>career starts<\/span>\u00a0to date. Has looked sharp doing it too and is a horse to follow in the coming months. Big step up here, and some luck needed from the draw, but if any\u00a0<\/span>comes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0got the class to make it three-from-three.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-5-1-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R7 – SOUTHLAND FARM MACHINERY MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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9. Rakmacknra (1)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11<\/span> T: Nathan Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 05:00:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Winton Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
5 Vertigo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Big each way price on offer for Vertigo (5) here fresh up given\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0so reliable. Steps quickly and should land in front of many of her key rivals and\u00a0<\/span>looked<\/span>\u00a0sharp in an Ashburton trial win last week. A double-figure price is big\u00a0<\/span>overs<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0clearly the best each way play of the week given her career record.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-8-6-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R8 – RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT LTD HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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5. Vertigo (5)<\/span>
J: Lawrence McCormick<\/span><\/span><\/div>
70796<\/span> T: Lawrence McCormick<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
16.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.20<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 05:34:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Joyride <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Another of the Dalgety raiders for the day is Joyride (5) and she should relish getting away from some strong Canterbury company too. Has been\u00a0<\/span>good<\/span>\u00a0all\u00a0<\/span>campaign<\/span>\u00a0and often in sharp fields. Nice draw here and a chance to dominate and make this her own.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-8-9-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Winton R9 – BRECKON FARMS LTD MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Joyride (5)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
46346<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.20<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 06:07:12 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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