{"id":32828,"date":"2026-10-02T14:28:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:28:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32828"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:28:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T01:28:20","slug":"alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-2-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/alexandra-park-harness-tips-preview-friday-2-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Alexandra Park Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 2 October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Alexandra Park Harness on Friday, October 2. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Alexandra Park Race 1<\/div>\n
3 Muscle Memory\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Got it all wrong at the start last time out and took no part but with a clean getaway tonight then Muscle Memory (3) can get the form back on the right path. Looks like a trotter who can quickly work through the grades and has by far the biggest ceiling of anything in the race.
\nSelections: 3-7-1-4-9<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R1 – CREATINE AT NEVELE R STUD – METRO HT 3 TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Muscle Memory (3)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x3210<\/span> T: Tony Herlihy<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 06:23:42 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Time For Change<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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With a couple of runs under the belt now, would expect Time For Change (1) to be getting pretty close to peak levels. Finds the right race tonight with the right draw to make something happen and anything close to her best would have her right in the hunt.
\nSelections: 1-5-7-6-9<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R2 – MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS – METRO HT 3 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Time For Change (1)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
68×45<\/span> T: Zachary Butcher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.25<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 06:51:13 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Franco Ronaldo\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A lot like the stablemate in the first race, Franco Ronaldo (2) made it a hard watch for punters when missing away from the stand last week. Had shown plenty of promise winning them in a row prior and if able to get the feet moving right again tonight then should resume the winning ways.
\nSelections: 2-9-8-4-7<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R3 – LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK – METRO HT 4 TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Franco Ronaldo (2)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3110<\/span> T: Tony Herlihy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.25<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 07:29:38 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 4<\/div>\n
10 Jessie Lincoln<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A very nice opening price put up for Jessie Lincoln (10) earlier in the week and some astute players were straight into get her moving downward in price. Has been decent in some strong races lately and should really appreciate the step back in grade. Can play a big role.
\nSelections: 10-11-2-6-1<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R4 – SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS TENDER CLOSES 9\/10 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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10. Jessie Lincoln (2)<\/span>
J: Andre Poutama<\/span><\/span><\/div>
26547<\/span> T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.10<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 07:52:52 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 5<\/div>\n
2 Rolling In It\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Stonewall Stud debutant Rolling In It (2) steps out tonight with some good trial work under the belt including and impressive victory last time out. Looks primed and ready to run a big race on debut and with the aid of the good draw tonight should be right in the fight.
\nSelections: 2-3-8-7-1<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R5 – JACOBSEN HEADSTONES MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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2. Rolling In It (2)<\/span>
J: Maurice McKendry<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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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: 02\/10\/2026 08:26:19 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Higher Power<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He jumped, ran and left them too it a couple of weeks ago in a fresh state and it would be no surprise to see Higher Power (5) step out tonight and do more of the same. So quick away from the tape when he catches it that he\u2019s likely to get in front again and control things. Dangerous if left to it.
\nSelections: 5-9-4-8-1<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R6 – YABBY DAM FARMS CITY OF SAILS HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Higher Power (5)<\/span>
J: Harrison Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
319×1<\/span> T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 08:57:54 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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7 Merlin\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A run under the belt and a little extra distance should play into the hands of Merlin (7) tonight. He was good first up behind American Me but will undoubtedly take improvement from the run. More of a staying contest is his kind of go now and expect him to be right there and hard to beat.
\nSelections: 7-5-6-4-3<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R7 – MATAMATA VETERINARY PUKE HOLMES DG HCP PACE (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Merlin (7)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
230×4<\/span> T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.05<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 09:34:52 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Alexandra Park Race 8<\/div>\n
10 War Chief<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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One of the finds of the last few months up in the north, War Chief (10) steps out again and faces what could be seen as his toughest test to date. He\u2019s a horse with the confidence levels sky high and the fitness right where it needs to be and if he gets a sniff this week, he\u2019ll take it.
\nSelections: 10-9-4-8-3<\/p>\n

Alexandra Park R8 – AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 – METRO HT4 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. War Chief (2)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21211<\/span> T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/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: 02\/10\/2026 10:37:38 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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