Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.
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Harness racing hits Addington again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 4:40pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.
Addington selections 30th September 2022
Best Bet: R12 Final Collect
Best Value: R11 Hail Lucius
Race 1
Izia (9) Consistent and capable of beating the favourite with manners. Hard to beat
Paramount Empress (12) From a strike rate stable and sure to be fitter. Major player here
Lucky Way (6) Workout and trial runs good. Place chance with the right trip
Race 2
Major Torque (6) Had excuses last start and plenty of speed. Could surprise here
Dream Prospect (10) Paced roughly last start. Tricky draw. No mistakes and he has claims
Lone Wolf (11) Has been disappointing but has a big motor. Needed here
Race 3
True Fantasy (7) Better for the last start run. Will be hard to hold out in this field
La Rosa (3) Had excuses last start. One of the better chances if left alone in front
Soundsofcash (6) Conditions suit but strong field here. Can surprise with one run at them
Race 4
Harold Smith (7) Looks like a big improver after last start second. Hard to hold out Needed
Royal Del (5) Has gate speed and might head forward early. Winning claims again
Jimmy Carter (6) Mobile a big assist. Is tough and not the worst in this field. Include
Race 5
Anything Goes (3) In good form and likely to race well near the speed. Can win again
Corravally Star (1) Change of stable and should get a cosy fence run. Will be running on
Dashing Major (7) Dunn chooses this one and his manners are good. Major player
Race 6
Akuta (8) Tricky draw but good enough to sit parked. Small field helps. Top selection
Republican Party (6) Has gate speed and might head forward early. Winning claims
Bollinger (3) Two unlucky runs the last couple. Could surprise with the right trip
Race 7
Muscle Mountain (8) Fitter after his last start win. Looks hard to beat with manners
Enghien (5) Looked back to his best winning last satrt. Gets a head start on the favourites.
Sundees Son (9) Coming in fresh and huge motor. Good enough to overcome the handicap
Race 8
Wild Willow (6) Has a reputation and looked good at trials. Hard to beat in this field
Dare Devil (1) Has the draw to suit and ok last campaign. Should carry on with it here
Helium (2) Trials ok and drawn well with top driver booked. Can run a bold race
Race 9
Self Assured (2) Drawn well and fit after recent trials. Suited here and hard to beat
B D Joe (3) Big run for second last start and drawn to go forward early. Winning claims
Spankem (5) Coming in fresh but still going to be hard to beat if he steps cleanly. Include
Race 10
Wy Fi (4) Looks stronger this time in. One of the major chances in this field. Needed.
Ti Amo Belle (11) Ok at the recent trials. Top driver booked and she can run top three
Lil Miss Muscles (12) Manners a concern but has the ability. One for longer odds in this
Race 11
Hail Lucius (7) Plenty of speed but has been getting back in the field. Can go close here
Happy Place (9) Good run last start and likely to go forward early. Good chance.
Bri Express (3) Racing well and another who will race handy to the speed. Needed.
Race 12
Final Collect (10) Plenty of ability and unlucky last start. Top selection in this field
Vinke B (9) Wide draw but good enough to overcome it. One of the major players.
With Style (6) Has been freshened and raced well last campaign Top three chance.
Results for last Friday’s Harness Analyst at Addington
Winners
Skipper $2.30 $1.30 (Opened $2.70 on fixed odds)
Invictus $3.40 $2.00 (Opened $4.40 on fixed odds)
Makara $8.10 $2.80 (Opened $6.50 on fixed odds)
Bad Medicine $4.00 $1.50 (Opened $3.50 on fixed odds)
Millwood Nike $1.30 $1.00 (Opened $1.60 on fixed odds)
Miki Montana $2.40 $1.50 (Opened $2.40 on fixed odds)
Quinellas
Skipper & Simply Gorgeous $5.50
Millwood Nike & Kahlua Flybye $2.80
Trifectas
Skipper & Simply Gorgeous & Secret Delight $35.20
Millwood Nike & Kahlua Flybye & Advance Party $11.90