Harness Analyst – Addington 16th July

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 12:57pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Addington selections 16th July 2023

Best Bet:  R2   Reklaws Dream

Best Value:  R1   Franco Hoffman

Race 1

Franco Hoffman (8) Has been racing better fields and gets his chance here. Include
Motor Mouth (10) Racing well but tricky draw. Hard to beat with a cart into it here
Ruby’s A Delight (2) One paced but should hold her own in this field. Winning claims

Race 2

Reklaws Dream (5) Had more to offer in latest trial. One of the major players in this.
Wallflower (4) Good trial win recently and could go forward here. Rates highly in this
Kalatra (2) Disappointing last start but could atone here. Drawn well and needed here

Race 3

Peaks Moment (5) Obvious ability and liked in this field. Hard to beat with manners
Petite Trixton (6) Has the ability and needs more racing. Looks a chance at longer odds
Living The Moment (2) Trials have been good and conditions suit here. Winning claims

Race 4

Ceeubetty (9) Wide draw but good enough to make her own luck. Top selection in this field
Elephantintheroom (3) Slightly unlucky here last start. Has gate speed and is a chance again
El Terror (4) Looked stronger this time in at trials. Big hope with one run at them in this field

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Race 5

Granny Rose (2) Racing well and building to another win. Should step and race handy
Navara (4) Good second last start and distance suits. Has to be respected again in this
Tom Brady (10) Manners will be the key but has the motor to be a threat here. Include

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Race 6

Glenthorne (8) Wide draw but would be a threat if he goes forward. Capable of winning.
Elite Styx (7) Good second last start. Likes the track and distance and eachway chance here
Straight Flush (2) Top draw and racing well. Can lead all the way if there are no attackers

Race 7

Tower Of Love (12) Not a lot of luck last start. Chance at longer odds with luck in running
Jaccka Opa (4) Has the speed early. Looks like racing handy and not the worst here.
Get It On (7) Much better run last start. Might keep improving and has claims in this

Race 8

Quik Barbie (8) Better for last start second. Has winning claims with no mistakes early
Tedesco (3) Will need to step but has speed. Hard to beat if he gets around without breaking
Take After Me (7) Normally steps cleanly and always a place chance in similar fields.

Race 9

Barnstormer (3) Has been disappointing lately but should race handy in this. Good chance
Wolfenstein (7) Will be fitter for his first up run. Has gate speed and one for longer odds
King Arthur (11) Tricky draw but racing well. Winning claims with a good run in transit.

by Harness Analyst