Author: NZHarnessNews

Trottech selections for Wyndham on Wednesday, December 15.  Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race TrotTech Race 11:50pm 5 Hiranya 6 Duke of Cornwall   4 Major Memphis3 Foxfire Eaton Race 22:25pm 5 Donald Trump  4 Nubilah Chamay   1 Johns Boy   6 Miss Millie Race 33:00pm 7 Kowhai Shadow 4 Midnitetraintogeorga6 Stamp Duty     5 Sweet Annie       Race 43:35pm 5 Speights On Tap    7 Talkin Unowhat     6 Tartan Raider  9 Rock My Mind     Race 54:09pm 4 Valynda   1 Eliz Angel    9 Heritage    7 Glitz and Glam      Race 64:40pm 9 Changearound  4…

Matt Cross provides us with his selections for today’s Methven meeting – Sunday, December 12  Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Matt CrossCommentator Race 112.43pm 8 Kosciuszko6 Tyron Arohanui2 Racey Krusa1 Silk Jacket Race 21.08pm 1 Stella Arden3 Whiskey Cavalier5 Get Back7 Rock’n Kiwi Race 31.33pm 1 Come Together10 Major Arma13 Charnui12 Let’s Go Ringo    Race 41.58pm 19 Murano4 Make My Sundon15 Muscle Bank9 Regal Appointment Race 52.23pm 5 Songbird6 Expressive Love1 Rockin Va Va9 Jeremy Wells Race 62.47pm 2 Betterthanhope5 Mach Quillan6 Brother John3 Kusanova Race 73.15pm 5…

By Michael Guerin The bleeding noses of Cup week may soon have taught Cranbourne how to land the knockout punch. But trainer Brent White says tactics and tempo could determine whether that big moment comes in Sunday’s Methven 4 Square Supermarket Green Mile. Cranbourne arrives in the grass dash after an early gallop in the IRT New Zealand Cup but then a booming fourth in the NZ Free-For-All in which Addington’s stridemaster info suggested he actually broke 1:50 for his final mile once that time was calibrated for had he…

Craig “The Whale” Thompson takes us through today’s meeting at Methven, Sunday Dec 12.  

By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Five of the six runners in the Clarkson Signs Two-Year-Old Mobile Pace (1980m) at Addington Raceway on Friday will be looking to continue their winning form line, including Tide And Time. The gelding was victorious at the Christchurch track a fortnight ago after a front-running drive from trainer Katie Cox, and she is hoping for a repeat performance on Friday. “I was really happy with him. He is typical of the Somebeach’s, he loves running along in front,” Cox said. He will meet a…

By Adam Hamilton Superstar driver Greg Sugars insists former classy Kiwi pacer Triple Eight can win this Inter Dominion final at Menangle on Saturday night. But he knows he will need quite a few things to fall into place. “He’s a winning chance, yes, for sure,” he said. “But his chances will hinge on what a few others do in the race because I won’t be up there dictating the terms, I need others to do that for me. “I think he’s flying. He might not have won a heat,…

By Joshua Smith, Harness News Desk Jason Teaz has taken on two roles at Manawatu Raceway this week and he is loving every minute of it. With TAB Trackside’s decision not to have a race caller on track, the local club approached the former commentator, now trainer, to see if he was interested, and he has duly obliged. The Waikato horseman admits race calling is his biggest passion and he is enjoying being back behind the binoculars, even if it is only the local crowd who get to enjoy is…

By Jonny Turner Tim Williams will combine with familiar faces and plenty of catch drives at Thursday’s Winton meeting. Alongside a few of his counterparts in Canterbury, the reinsman is in the midst of a busy week with meetings at Oamaru, Addington and Motukarara also to compete at. Williams links with two horses from the Stonewall Stud South Island base, which he is an integral part of, at the Winton meeting including impressive last start winner Rock N Dash in race 10. The filly looks a decent chance in her…

Racing journalist Jonny Turner’s selections for Winton on Thursday, December 9.  Head to www.tab.co.nz to place your bet! Race Jonny Turner Racing Journalist Race 112.12pm 2 Hot To Trot 3 Sheza Gift   4 Cheeky Monkey  1 Crown Range Race 212.47pm 2 Sista Sammy  1 Lookout   3 Meghan Markle   5 Eliz Angel       Race 31.22pm 1 Speights On Tap 2 Chezz Dale7 Henry Maguire     8 Lou’s Deal       Race 41.55pm 5 Bensons Mate    6 Artatac     2 Show Me Heaven   4 Keep On Dreaming     Race 52.31pm 13 Sioux Princess   3 Dem Bones Dem Bones …

By Michael Guerin Belle Of Montana’s barrier draw could be a crucial advantage as the outstanding mare tries to return to the winner’s circle for the first time in 22 months at Alexandra Park on Friday night. The home town heroine clashes with Bettor Twist, Stylish Memphis and Pelosi as all the group one glamour girls get together for the $30,000 Caduceus Club Northern Breeders, the lead up to next week’s Queen Of Hearts. Belle Of Montana won the Queen Of Hearts two years ago and went on to win…