{"id":34146,"date":"2026-11-06T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=34146"},"modified":"2026-11-06T10:13:14","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T21:13:14","slug":"ashburton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-8-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/11\/ashburton-harness-tips-preview-sunday-8-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Ashburton Harness Tips & Preview | Sunday 8 November"},"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 seven races at the Ashburton Harness meeting on Sunday 8 November below: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Ashburton Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
9 Unico Realta <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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It\u2019s<\/span> a bit of a surprise that Unico <\/span>Realta<\/span> (9) <\/span>hasn\u2019t<\/span> won a race yet this campaign but <\/span>there\u2019s<\/span> been a lot go against her at times and then on other occasions <\/span>she\u2019s<\/span> been good without quite getting there. That might chance here. Can sit off a speed and look to have the final say and should be hard to stop. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-12-7-10-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R1 – HINDS MECHANICAL 1EQUINE AYDC HEAT 6 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Unico Realta (9)<\/span>
<\/span>43024<\/span><\/div>
J: Ryan Sanderson<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Closed with purpose here, 26 Oct. Can prevail despite another tricky draw to use<\/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: 07\/11\/2026 12:59:35 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
3 En Range <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Each Way<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Some <\/span>really nice<\/span> work in workouts and trials from En Range (3) of late and with the benefit of some race experience under the belt now should be able to knuckle down and grab that first win. Nice chance here on a track that is familiar and if able to bring the manners will be right in the hunt. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-7-4-6-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R2 – FOUR BLOKES SYNDICATE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. En Range (3)<\/span>
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J: Brian Zampese<\/span>T: Brian Zampese<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
27.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
4.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
No danger after an early error 1st-up. Trial win since will ensure support today<\/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: 07\/11\/2026 12:59:35 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
6 Sea Me Fly <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Tip of The Day<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Well backed on debut, Sea Me Fly (6) was OK without setting the world on fire. This looks a whole lot easier though and if able to translate some of the trial form to race day things look <\/span>pretty promising<\/span> for a breakthrough win here. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-8-7-2-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R3 – ARMAND VANDEREIK AT RAY WHITE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Sea Me Fly (6)<\/span>
<\/span>5<\/span><\/div>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span>T: Peter & Mitchell Robertson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.16<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Nice debut from a close marble at Add. Stable is flying so needed on all bets.<\/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: 07\/11\/2026 12:59:36 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
11 Loveyou To Da Skye <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Doing everything but win <\/span>at the moment<\/span> is <\/span>Loveyou<\/span> To <\/span>Da<\/span> Skye (11) but the big roomy Ashburton track should really play into the hands. <\/span>Doesn\u2019t<\/span> need to be bustled early, can settle back and work into late off the back of a good speed. Great chance. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-8-10-4-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R4 – MCCREA PAINTERS 1EQUINE AYDC HEAT 7 TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Loveyou To Da Skye (11)<\/span>
<\/span>35222<\/span><\/div>
J: Jordan Leedham<\/span>T: Gavin Smith<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Has found one better in last 3 runs and a win would be well deserved. In the mix<\/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: 07\/11\/2026 12:59:36 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
6 Rena <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Expecting sharp improvement from Rena (6) after her <\/span>very good<\/span> first up run at Addington. Found the line well and should have stepped it up post that. Handy field here today but <\/span>she\u2019s<\/span> suited to the track and the distance and more than good enough to win it. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-4-11-5-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R5 – 1EQUINE AUSTRALASIAN YOUNG DRIVERS CHAMPS HT8 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Rena (6)<\/span>
<\/span>250×4<\/span><\/div>
J: Jason Kittel<\/span>T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Did a good job 1st-up at Add and with likely improvement looks an obvious 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: 07\/11\/2026 12:59:36 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
6 Royalglow <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The form has tapered off a bit in the last month or <\/span>so<\/span> but <\/span>Royalglow<\/span> (6) gets into a race that really suits today and should bounce back to form. Going good enough to win one easily enough but might just need the right kind of run to make it happen. That can unfold here. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-7-3-4-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R6 – TERRANOVA RACING SYNDICATE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Royalglow (6)<\/span>
<\/span>03600<\/span><\/div>
J: Jason Ford<\/span>T: Jason Ford<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Broke at Add following trial win. Has claims if she can put it all together 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: 07\/11\/2026 12:59:36 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Ashburton Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
6 Heaven Forbid <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Superb first up effort for the new stable by Heaven Forbid (6) and <\/span>don\u2019t<\/span> expect him to be a one-trick pony either, can go on with it. Nice race here to make something happen once more and a confident drive early to get on the speed should really help that unfold. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-4-9-11-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ashburton R7 – DES KRUGER TREE SERVICES 1EQUINE AYDC HT9 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Heaven Forbid (6)<\/span>
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J: Carter Dalgety<\/span>T: Peter & Mitchell Robertson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Convincing win out of new quarters, 21 Oct. Should back that up and bright 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: 07\/11\/2026 12:59:36 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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