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Harness racing hits Addington again today with an eleven race program starting at 11:54am and in this video we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
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Check below the video for our selections for all of the races today for Addington.
NZ Metro Sunday 28th June 2020
Race 1
Four Starzzz Shiraz handy run after an early break last start. Drawn wide but one of the better chances in this field….Flame Lady she stuck on for third in a similar field last start and has winning claims here…..Royal Jester coming in fresh but will get a good run on the fence, one for longer odds…..Pete’s Dash good draw to work with and throws in the odd good race. Nice odds available.
Selections: Four Starzzz Shiraz(9), Flame Lady (5), Pete’s Dash (3), Royal Jester (10)
Race 2
Luminosity yet to break her maiden win but today could be the day. Running big races with not much luck…..Pastrana a gallop midrace put paid to his chances last start. Not the worst in this field….Build A Bridge good second last start but manners a concern, will be in it with no mistakes…..Midnight Memories normally there abouts and is reliable at the start. Place hopes again here.
Selections: Luminosity (11), Pastrana (5), Build A Bridge (6), Midnight Memories (10)
Race 3
Prairie tidy second here last week and he should be right in the fight again here. Top selection…..Buckskin roared home late after a slow beginning last week and only has to step cleanly to be right there……Pembrook Tilly big improvement in form last start and can go on with it. Winning claims…..Southern Storm held up at a vital stage last week and ran on ok. Can win if closer on the turn.
Selections: Prairie (4), Buckskin (5), Southern Storm (14), Pembrook Tilly (10)
Race 4
Missalyssa she got the money at big odds last start and is a good chance to win again with manners…..Tehoro Dazzle gallop midrace was costly last start but she is a chance with luck in the running…Honeys Son big run for second last start with good sectionals. Can go one better…..Sunny Bill last start run not as bad as it looks on paper and he normally begins well. One for longer odds.
Selections: Missalyssa (15), Honeys Son (12), Sunny Bill (5), Tehoro Dazzle (9)
Race 5
Champagneandwine slightly unlucky last week when a horse galloped in front of her and she got forced wide.Winning claims here……Donegal Carrickfin drops back for this and runs have been ok. Can win at decent odds with manners……Sagano disappointing last start but well placed here. Stand start a concern but she will be right there with a clean getaway…..The Diva tidy win last start and this field no stronger. Can repeat with a similar run in transit.
Selections: Champagneandwine (4), Donegal Carrickfin (2), Sagano (9), The Diva (8)
Race 6
American Viking looked to be going ok when he broke last start. One for longer odds here…..Princess Dakota she ran on well after a slow start last week and only needs to bring her manners to go close to winning…..Yuri has run a couple of good seconds this campaign. Winning claims here…..Funky Monkey from a top trotting stable and sure to be ready. Can win with the tote the guide.
Selections: American Viking (4), Yuri (10), Princess Dakota (5), Funky Monkey (7)
Race 7
Conquer Me has a decent draw to contend with and has been ok in his previous runs. One to spice up the exotics…..Samarias Mach tidy third here last week. Can go one better with luck in the running…..Tara Bromac tough run last start and weaker field here. Winning claims…..Deja Blue nice finish for second last start but tricky draw. Can place with luck in the running.
Selections: Conquer Me (1), Samarias Mach (2), Tara Bromac (6), Deja Blue (9)
Race 8
Fortunia easy winner last start with the stand the only worry. Will go close to winning with a clean beginning…..Arocknatthepark nice win last start and manners are good. Should lead and can win……Uber Express building a tidy formline and begins ok. Winning claims with luck in the running….Pats Dragon another with good form who has been stepping well. Place hopes again here.
Selections: Fortunia (1), Arocknatthepark (3), Uber Express (10), Pats Dragon (7)
Race 9
Bossmaro good second last start and top driver booked. Should go close to winning this….Mordecai unlucky last start after getting knocked over at the 600m. Can go close here with luck in the running….Bird Of Paradise bobs up now and then and draw is good. One for longer odds….Art Banker previous runs have been better than they look on paper. Not the worst at decent odds.
Selections: Bossmaro (1), Mordecai (8), Art Banker (5), Bird Of Paradise (3)
Race 10
Midnight Assassin good win here last week and is improving. Winning claims again here…..Count Eyre has run some good races on the track and could be over the odds at $21.00. Can add some value……With Ice running on from well back last start. Only needs to land closer to them to be a winning chance….That's The Story building a good formline now and has place claims again here.
Selections: Midnight Assassin (14), Count Eyre (15), With Ice (17), That's The Story (12)
Race 11
Adam Patron got back and ran on last start. Might be closer to the lead this week and good winning chance……Playboy Prince eyecatching finishes the last couple and good draw. Can be a major player here…..Madam Frost good run after getting back in the field at her last start. Well placed in this field and is at decent odds…..Loissonya could end up being a good draw and she is not the worst for a place bet in this field.
Selections: Adam Patron (5), Madam Frost (7), Loissonya (1), Playboy Prince (3)
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