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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:22pm 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 27th January 2023
Best Bet: R4 Roydon Muscle
Best Value: R5 Classy Dancer
Race 1
A Hill Two Menny (6) In good form and mobile will help. Can get some money with no errors
Penelope Hall (1) Coming in fresh and looks to have strengthened up. Winning claims in this
Sue’s Dash (4) Ok at trials and workouts and trainer does well with fresh runners. Include
Race 2
Dalton Shard (3) Raced well against strong opposition last start. Hard to beat in this field
Sharp As A Tac (5) Good fresh up at Rangiora and will be improved Can run top three here
Commander Ben (1) Drawn for a cosy run in transit and should go close to placing in this
Race 3
Double Time (7) Rise in grade will be no issue. Hard to beat with natural improvement
Betterwithbling (3) Races well on the track and drawn handy. Winning claims in this field
Sky Vale (6) Has been running on late the last couple. Can surprise with the right trip
Race 4
Roydon Muscle (8) Conditions suit and capable of beating this field on his day. Top selection
Slainte (2) Good draw and could be the early leader. Chance here with no mid race attackers
Natives Inferno (5) Manners not great but a big motor. Will give a good sight with no mistakes
Race 5
Classy Dancer (11) Unlucky last start and extra distance suits One of the better chances with luck
Teds Legacy (6) Racing well and likely to head forward early. Major player in this field
The Coalman (9) Tricky draw but he can run a race at big odds in the right mood. Pay to put in
Race 6
Field Of Poppies (3) Underrated pacer who was unlucky last start. Hard to beat here
Jezebel (7) Good beginner who might be attacking early. Should give a good sight in this field
Woodlea Jewel (2) Likely to get a good run near the lead. Distance suits and she can go close
Race 7
Allamericanlover (9) Tricky draw but has beaten most of these. One of the major players in this field
Callie’s Delight (7) Has run some good races against strong fields and has gate speed. Winning claims
Manhattan (8) Has a bit of gate speed and will go forward. Can go close to top three here
Race 8
Spy Da Moment (7) Has raced well against stronger fields on this track. Looks hard to beat here
Martha Stuart (4) Racing well and mobile suits. Could surprise with the right run in transit
The Present Maker (6) Up in grade but has some serious speed. Goes close with complete manners
Race 9
Terry (9) Tricky draw but highest rated horse in this field. Hard to hold out with any luck in transit
Heisenberg (8) Wide draw but up to beating these with a good run in transit. Needed here
Sporty Charlie (1) Good trailing draw and he has a fast finish. Could surprise in this field
Race 10
Radioactive Jaffa (1) Racing well and finally gets a good draw. Can go close here with luck
South Seas Rock (6) Quick off the gate and might be the race leader. One of the better chances
Tom Martin (9) Wide draw but top driver booked and small field helps. Can run a decent race