{"id":33447,"date":"2026-10-24T07:04:33","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T18:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33447"},"modified":"2026-10-24T07:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T18:30:39","slug":"timaru-harness-tips-preview-sunday-25-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/timaru-harness-tips-preview-sunday-25-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Timaru Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 25 October"},"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 Timaru Harness meeting on Sunday 25 October below: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Timaru Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
5 Help Me <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Unseen since coming from last at the top of the straight to win at Addington, Help Me (5) returns here and should be in for a good campaign. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> a serious horse with a big motor and will take on some good challenges in the next few months. Small field suits, he just needs to be able to wind up in time. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-6-3-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R1 – ROYAL TAVERN WAIMATE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Help Me (5)<\/span>
<\/span>22121<\/span><\/div>
J: Ricky May<\/span>T: Warren Stapleton<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Stirring win at Add, 4 Sept adding to impeccable form-line. Clearly on top here.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:43 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Timaru Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
7 Carrera Bravo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Another to have had a freshen up since he last raced, Carrera Bravo (7) is going good enough to win a maiden race easily enough but just needs that little bit of luck to make it happen. Looking for a bit from the draw here but is sharp enough to reel this field in if given the chance. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-2-12-1-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R2 – MULTIAG LTD MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Carrera Bravo (7)<\/span>
<\/span>26528<\/span><\/div>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span>T: Brent & Tim White<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
11.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
3.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Back in trial since moderate Orari attempt. Draw against but rough first 4 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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:43 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Timaru Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Southerly <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An encouraging debut at Methven when beaten by a smart one by Southerly (5). Had shown there was ability there and took it to the races too. Should go on with it and pick one up <\/span>pretty quick<\/span> and if the manners are there then today looks <\/span>a great opportunity<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-12-6-2-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R3 – WAIHAO FORKS HOTEL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Southerly (5)<\/span>
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J: Blair Orange<\/span>T: Ken Barron<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Narrowly denied in Meth debut. Natural improvement makes him hard to roll here.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:43 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Timaru Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
1 Eternity Franco<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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First starters out of the Steven McRae barn always grab attention and Eternity Franco (1) is no different. Has looked <\/span>pretty good<\/span> in the public runs and <\/span>comes up with<\/span> a great draw to work from here. If close enough turning for home should get them all for speed. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-12-8-7-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R4 – WAIMATE STORAGE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Eternity Franco (1)<\/span>
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J: Gemma Thornley<\/span>T: Steven McRae<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Held after finding the lead early in recent trial. Big hope if he can stay handy<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:43 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Timaru Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
11 John Stewart <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A nice wee slide back in grade here for John Stewart (11) who <\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span> that far away in <\/span>a very good<\/span> field at the Akaroa meeting behind Tact Teva. Needs to get the stand <\/span>right, but<\/span> has the right driver in the bike to get into the race and run them ragged if given the chance. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-5-9-10-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R5 – ENGLEFIELD FAMILY JUNIOR DRIVERS HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. John Stewart (11)<\/span>
<\/span>x0205<\/span><\/div>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span>T: Joseph Gray<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Gutsy as always at Meth. Safe beginning the key to his chances but can prevail.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:44 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Timaru Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
10 King\u2019s Command <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Given he <\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span> that far behind the <\/span>very exciting<\/span> Captain Wolf at Addington last week, King\u2019s Command (10) does really pick himself in this line up. Third up today from a spell and appears to be ready to strike. Just needs a little fortune from the inside of the second row but can make his own luck and still win. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-11-5-8-14<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R6 – REMEMBERING ERIC RYAN MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. King’s Command (1)<\/span>
<\/span>31×25<\/span><\/div>
J: Tim Williams<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Fought hard at HQ, 9 Oct. Won’t be at those luxurious odds today despite 2nd row<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:44 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Timaru Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
8 Iron Brigade <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Very brave run in the Akaroa Cup from Iron Brigade (8) and a good 3000m hit out on the grass will have brought him right up to peak fitness. A few to get around here but <\/span>he\u2019s<\/span> good enough to make his own luck when he needs too and should be hard to stop. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-2-7-3-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R7 – WAIMATE TROTTING CLUB WAIMATE CUP HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Iron Brigade (8)<\/span>
<\/span>43×83<\/span><\/div>
J: Tim Williams<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Big run off 35m at Meth. With improved fitness he can push hard in this. E\/W.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:44 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Timaru Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
2 Heza Cool Dude <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Ended up doing a super job in the first campaign before heading to the paddock and with a bit of time on the side expect Heza Cool Dude (2) to pick up where he left off. Chance to jump and run here from the good draw and be handy throughout and his natural ability should take him the rest of the way. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-5-14-11-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R8 – INTERPAINT TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Heza Cool Dude (2)<\/span>
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J: Sheree Tomlinson<\/span>T: Kevin Brosnahan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
15.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
4.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Spelled back in May after strong 2nds. Looking to retain record on home track.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:44 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Timaru Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
1 Admor Ella <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sharp filly <\/span>Admor<\/span> Ella (1) returns here having won on debut before taking on Cherish Me and going well in her next two starts. Really good trial at Ashburton last week to ready for this and <\/span>as long as<\/span> the one draw <\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span> prove a hindrance, she can win first up. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-10-9-4-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Timaru R9 – GM ACCOUNTING & CONSULTING LTD PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Admor Ella (1)<\/span>
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J: Ricky May<\/span>T: Simon Adlam<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Lightly-raced 3yo returning on the back of 12 Oct trial win. Looks hard to hold.<\/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: 24\/10\/2026 11:56:45 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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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 Timaru Harness meeting on Sunday 25 October below:  Unseen since coming from last at the top of the straight to win at Addington, Help Me (5) returns here and should be in for a good campaign. He\u2019s a serious horse with a big motor and will take on some good challenges in the next few months. Small field suits, he just needs to be able to wind up in time. \u00a0Selections: 5-7-6-3-2\u00a0…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":22081,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,37],"tags":[674],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-33447","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-harness-racing","category-harness-racing-tips","tag-harness-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"24\/10\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"90298c12-dd4c-442d-add0-9418cd7e130c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"90cd1229-8827-4c71-bfd8-8435a2acb53b"}],"summary":"Unseen since coming from last at the top of the straight to win at Addington, Help Me (5) returns here and should be in for a good campaign. He\u2019s a serious horse with a big motor and will take on some good challenges in the next few months. Small field suits, he just needs to be able to wind up in time. Selections: 5-7-6-3-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"410a00e6-7b4b-4ae5-88be-8268aa164b78","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"91bb322a-6909-4670-938b-b680ec7e3208"}],"summary":"Another to have had a freshen up since he last raced, Carrera Bravo (7) is going good enough to win a maiden race easily enough but just needs that little bit of luck to make it happen. Looking for a bit from the draw here but is sharp enough to reel this field in if given the chance. Selections: 7-2-12-1-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"128a5cb2-02f3-4035-951e-99288e8f6f75","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d1c174bf-e5df-49e3-a775-4a6a34d1b882"}],"summary":"An encouraging debut at Methven when beaten by a smart one by Southerly (5). Had shown there was ability there and took it to the races too. Should go on with it and pick one up pretty quick and if the manners are there then today looks a great opportunity. Selections: 5-12-6-2-11"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0bb50fab-5a86-4844-9cd4-0354a60789a9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"045e7b89-3174-4489-b518-3a67c7ef5102"}],"summary":"First starters out of the Steven McRae barn always grab attention and Eternity Franco (1) is no different. Has looked pretty good in the public runs and comes up with a great draw to work from here. If close enough turning for home should get them all for speed. Selections: 1-12-8-7-11"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"81850601-e9d3-45a3-b1b4-10459888b209","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"adef3fe6-e168-411d-b7c5-e39bc31f52b3"}],"summary":"A nice wee slide back in grade here for John Stewart (11) who wasn\u2019t that far away in a very good field at the Akaroa meeting behind Tact Teva. Needs to get the stand right, but has the right driver in the bike to get into the race and run them ragged if given the chance. Selections: 11-5-9-10-8"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2217ee80-dc1e-4bad-b34a-5291f5b787d4","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"97022340-f793-402f-aff6-7e4f974a1ba6"}],"summary":"Given he wasn\u2019t that far behind the very exciting Captain Wolf at Addington last week, King\u2019s Command (10) does really pick himself in this line up. Third up today from a spell and appears to be ready to strike. Just needs a little fortune from the inside of the second row but can make his own luck and still win. Selections: 10-11-5-8-14"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"ebcc4443-39fd-43ff-a2cb-f86859a05d7f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"56c5825d-49d3-40a2-8fe9-bf1ae93030b7"}],"summary":"Very brave run in the Akaroa Cup from Iron Brigade (8) and a good 3000m hit out on the grass will have brought him right up to peak fitness. A few to get around here but he\u2019s good enough to make his own luck when he needs too and should be hard to stop. Selections: 8-2-7-3-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"423c0632-e4c4-4a8b-baf7-bf6df5030fb3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0b33eb9e-88a6-4468-b01e-d18f190fc190"}],"summary":"Ended up doing a super job in the first campaign before heading to the paddock and with a bit of time on the side expect Heza Cool Dude (2) to pick up where he left off. Chance to jump and run here from the good draw and be handy throughout and his natural ability should take him the rest of the way. Selections: 2-5-14-11-12"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"19c2632b-2ba8-4f34-829e-71fcbecb168b","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3fb131e5-4e14-4938-b745-68d7b8db7b85"}],"summary":"Sharp filly Admor Ella (1) returns here having won on debut before taking on Cherish Me and going well in her next two starts. 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