Harness Analyst – Addington 20th October

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 4:26pm 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 20th October 2023

Best Bet:  R10    Andy Hall 

Best Value:  R12   Apatchofgold

Race 1

Superstar Legend (9) Quick mare who has gate speed if they use it. Good winning chance
Off The Edge (8) Has been disappointing but better suited in this. Top three claims here
Foveaux Gambler (11) Good second last start and improver here. Can run into the placings

Race 2

George Eliot (8) Has been racing better fields and deserves a win. One of the better chances
Dancing Glenis (12) Tricky draw but plenty of ability. Could surprise at longer odds in this
Muscle Sass (4) Keeps getting the start wrong but mobile helps. Chance to redeem herself

Race 3

Sinbad (3) Has been racing ok and much better draw for this. Stable and driver respect
Jimmy James Maguire (7) Punching above his weight. One of the major players in this
Dalton Shard (1) Draw helps and chance from a handy spot in the running. Needed here

Race 4

Major Happy (3) Disappointed the last couple but back on grit. Rates highly in this
The Conqueror (6) Has the form on board and stand start flyer. Can run top three again
Casino Action (11) Manners the key and can run into the placings if he starts cleanly

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Race 5

Natives Inferno (11) Big last start in a similar field. Needs to trot early but good chance
It’s So Easy (7) Quick from the mobile and could be the early leader. Include here
Aiguille (6) A bit in or out and hard to catch but has the speed. Can run top three

Race 6

Gatecrasher (10) Inside the second line draw is ok and in good form. Can win with gaps
Good Time Betty (1) Has been good in some runs and drawn to suit. Can lob a placing
Lena Rivers (4) Nice finish last start and sectionals were good. One for longer odds

Race 7

Head Em Up (1) Nice wins at the trials. Good chance if he gets a good trip. Needed
Lil Whip (5) In form and similar field here. Needs the right trip but has winning claims
A Fine Patrick (4) Fresh but trials have been good. J Dunn jumps off his one to drive

Race 8

Rakero Rocket (7) Big win at his first start. Major player in this and top selection here
Sinai Sermon (4) Good fifth last start and should improve. Needs the right trip. Include
McCrikey (6) Very quick off the gate and could lead early. Not the worst in this

Race 9

Street Art (5) Winning easily in weaker fields. This grade will be harder but respect
Here’s Herbie (3) Conditions suit and he should race handy here. Top three claims
Smiffy’s Terror (7) Stand a worry but good chance if he puts it all together here

Race 10

Andy Hall  (8) Building fitness and mobile suits. Can win with luck in the running
Son Of Patrick (4) Has been fair last couple but drawn to be competitive. Top three chance
Missalyssa (10) Good enough on her day. Tricky draw but smaller field will help. Include

Race 11

Harrison John (7) Big drop in class for this. Wide draw but should give a good account
Cee Who’s Bettor (10) Second row draw might assist. Needs the right trip but has claims
Jahi (3) Another who drops in class for this. Draw suits and can lob another placing here

Race 12

Apatchofgold (2) Unlucky last start and drawn well. Looks a good bet in this field. Needed
Commander Ben (9) Wide draw but has been in good form. Good enough to go close here
Ideal Chevron (6) Nice second last start and can place with a good run in transit. Include

by Harness Analyst