{"id":32486,"date":"2026-09-18T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32486"},"modified":"2026-09-18T12:04:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T00:04:35","slug":"geraldine-harness-tips-preview-sunday-20-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/geraldine-harness-tips-preview-sunday-20-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Geraldine Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 20 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 Geraldine Harness meeting on Sunday 20 September below: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Geraldine Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Aldebaran Lobell <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Perhaps the only surprising thing about the first campaign of Aldebaran Lobell (4) was that a maiden win didn\u2019t come with it. Ran some cracking races, against good opposition, but just\u00a0<\/span>couldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0break through. Time looked set to be a friend and\u00a0<\/span>judging by<\/span>\u00a0the trial looks set to kick off on the right note.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-1-7-5-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R1 – THE FAMOUS GROUSE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Aldebaran Lobell (4)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
322x<\/span> T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
3 placings from 3 starts last campaign. Placed in recent trial and looks likely.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:47:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
10 Carrera Bravo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Picked up the feet in the slop and charged through the line at Methven for another good placing and a win looks\u00a0<\/span>close at hand<\/span>\u00a0for Carrera Bravo (10). This draw might not work out too bad and if able to get a bit of luck at the right moment can have the final say and win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-8-2-12-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R2 – GAVELHOUSE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Carrera Bravo (1)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
72652<\/span> T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Less than 2L from Meth winner after being eased. Can feature if the gaps appear.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:35:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Moeraki <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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For 2350m on debut, Moeraki (1)\u00a0<\/span>looked<\/span>\u00a0a winner, but was just unable to stay in the gait right to the finish line. Clearly has a big motor and will get better with racing but if able to get away quickly from the inside here and stay down trotting then becomes the horse to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-6-7-8-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R3 – ILLINGWORTH FAMILY TROT<\/span> <\/div>
Open<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1. Moeraki (1)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
d<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Costly for punters when breaking in front at Ash 1st-up. Can atone with manners.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:35:59 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Rosario <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Some nice efforts of\u00a0<\/span>late from<\/span>\u00a0Rosario (1) and lands a beautiful draw in the right kind of race here. Should press forward early and hold\u00a0<\/span>a good position<\/span>\u00a0throughout and\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0need to go any better on the speed here to be a major winning chance at\u00a0<\/span>a very nice<\/span>\u00a0price.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-2-9-7-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R4 – TIMARU MOTORS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Open<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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1. Rosario (1)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
34218<\/span> T: Ross Houghton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Took full use of a cushy sit to end run of minors at Ash and solid since. Danger<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:36:02 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
4 Crunchie <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Some really nice performances in trials from debutant Crunchie (4) leading into today and there\u2019s all the right signs to suggest a win first up is likely.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Looks<\/span>\u00a0a sensible horse with a big motor and if able to get onto the speed from the handy\u00a0<\/span>draw<\/span>\u00a0then should be well on the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-3-6-10-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R5 – THE GOLDEN MILE MOTELS & TAVERN PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Crunchie (4)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Denise Ottley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Has shown up over a solid prep and trainer knows this course well. Must include.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:36:07 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
4 Moonlite CC <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Big run without all\u00a0<\/span>favours<\/span>\u00a0at Addington last week by\u00a0<\/span>Moolite<\/span>\u00a0CC (4) and slides in here\u00a0<\/span>really nicely<\/span>\u00a0with visiting North Island\u00a0<\/span>horsewoman<\/span>\u00a0Crystal Hackett in the bike. Handy draw and an even field\u00a0<\/span>means<\/span>\u00a0a positive drive early should net a positive result at the other end of the race.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-10-5-3-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R6 – JOHN DUNN & TIM WILLIAMS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Moonlite CC (4)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
42043<\/span> T: Andrew Stuart<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Looking to remain unbeaten here after Dec ’25 success. Game at Add & major hope.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:36:09 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
3 Holly Highlander <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An early mistake at Oamaru last week put an end to any hope Holly Highlander (3)\u00a0<\/span>had of<\/span>\u00a0success but back on the grass here should be right back in her element. A quick beginning and a run just off the speed will bring her right into play and she looks\u00a0<\/span>a strong<\/span>\u00a0each way chance.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-1-11-4-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R7 – THE PINT & PONY SPORTS BAR TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Holly Highlander (3)<\/span>
J: Hayden Douglas<\/span><\/span><\/div>
85820<\/span> T: Kevin Fairbairn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Win here back in ’24 was one of 8 on surface. Can bounce back from Oam mistake.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:36:09 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
14 Unico Realta <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been a whole lot of luck for Unico\u00a0<\/span>Realta<\/span>\u00a0(14) this time\u00a0<\/span>in<\/span>\u00a0but none of it has been good luck. Going great races, but just not grabbing the slice of the green needed to turn good form into winning form. Bit of work to do here from the outside of the second row but with a nice trip into can get home over the top of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 14-8-1-2-13<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R8 – BROSNAN TRANSPORT LTD MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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14. Unico Realta (5)<\/span>
J: Jacob Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
75724<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
No hope from rear over Meth mile. Can grab the last say with a tow into this.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:36:19 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
10 Tee Ball <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Talented three-year-old Tee Ball (10) makes his grass track debut here but does so with some wonderful form on the board. Placed in behind Franco Ankara two starts back and a bold second last week behind Playing\u00a0<\/span>With<\/span>\u00a0Stars. Gets away well and if able to find the\u00a0<\/span>front<\/span>\u00a0should be winning this.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-2-8-7-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R9 – BODYGUARD HEALTH HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Tee Ball (10)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
76432<\/span> T: Anne-Marie & Jack Best<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Just thwarted at Add and has the quality to push hard today. Needed everywhere.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:36:23 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
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After a bit of a hit and miss patch of form there for a while, Val\u00a0<\/span>Thorens<\/span>\u00a0(2)\u00a0<\/span>appears to be<\/span>\u00a0finding the right groove and can really go on with it too. A good beginning today from the\u00a0<\/span>low down<\/span>\u00a0draw should net the right kind of run from which to be\u00a0<\/span>awfully hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-1-7-4-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R10 – TACTICAL APPROACH STANDING AT ALABAR HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Val Thorens (2)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
80321<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Trotting consistently now and can offer plenty again despite the rise in ratings<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:36:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Geraldine Harness Race 11<\/div>\n
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Tripped up by the tricky nature of the track at Methven first up in the South, happy to give The Night Agent (13) a miss for that one. Was expected to go\u00a0<\/span>very close<\/span>\u00a0then and punters should\u00a0<\/span>probably go<\/span>\u00a0again, even from the tricky draw.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 13-11-8-3-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Geraldine R11 – B.P.T.C. THANKS GERALDINE TROTTING CLUB MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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13. The Night Agent (4)<\/span>
J: Seth Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
790×0<\/span> T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.00<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Costly in tough conditions at Meth. Has the game to put away this field. On top.<\/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: 18\/09\/2026 01:36:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 18 September<\/h2>
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Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 18 September<\/h2>
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Geraldine Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 20 September<\/h2>
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