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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:18pm 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 19th May 2023
Best Bet: R6 Raklou
Best Value: R7 Tommy Waterhouse
Race 1
Watermelon Sugar (11) Galloped last start but well paced in this field. Needed
Mossdale Terry (4) Quick beginner who should get a good run. Should go well again
Commander Ben (2) Up in grade but has the speed to compete here. Can win again
Race 2
Racey Krusa (11) Meets a weaker field here and normally steps well. Hard to beat
Kahntdoitalone (14) Drawn out the back but speedy and begins well. Good chance
Ellamon (3) Better last start and should step away. Place chance at longer odds
Race 3
Brilliant Lulu (1) Big winning chance based on trial runs. looks hard to beat from the draw
Maria Allegonda (3) Stable in good form and nice run last start. Can go close in this
Mach Major (7) Ok the last couple. Tricky draw but has winning claims with the right trip
Race 4
T K Megastar (5) Might go forward from the draw. Might take some running down here
Boyz Invasion (2) Has been disappointing. Will be running on here from the draw. Include
Magic Dash (10) Should get a soft run on the pegs. Could surprise with gaps in the straight
Race 5
Dance Till Dawn (3) Racing well in good fields and drawn to stay handy. Big chance in this
Cardi B (1) Likely to get a soft run on the pegs. Has to rate highly on latest efforts.
Glorys Delight (6) Ok last start and has gate speed. One of the major players in this
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Race 6
Raklou (6) Easy win in a similar field last start. Wide draw but top selection in this field
Aardie B Miki (4) Ok last start and will be improved. Can run top three with inprovement
Sporty Miss (3) Drawn well and has speed. Place chance if she leaves the gate quickly
Race 7
Tommy Waterhouse (4) Gets a better draw to work with and might launch early. Can win
Donmaro (5) Held well to win last start and can repeat. One of the better chances
Warloch (8) Wide draw but has been good in better fields. Needs luck but can place at odds
Race 8
Jimmy Carter (9) Good win last start. Conditions suit and can win again with manners
Missalyssa (11) Ok last start and will be running on here. Chance at good odds
Time Up The Hill (13) Tricky handicap. Only need to get handy to be a major threat
Race 9
Rockenroll Graduate (6) Better last start and can go on with it in this field. Winning claims
Creed (10) Coming in fresh but looks stronger. Win chance if the pace is on all the way
Chase The Stars (2) Drawn the front and only needs manners to be a chance. Can win
Race 10
McCrikey (4) Good gate speed and could be the early leader. Can run top three here
Doctor Tim (8) Ok last start but wide draw a concern. Will run on if the pace is hot
Major Torque (2) Better draw to contend with here. Fast beginner with a good chance