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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:19pm 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 29th February 2024
Best Bet: R6 Ohoka Connor
Best Value: R9 Double Jeopardy
Race 1
Sargent Best (2) Good second last start and driver change here. Nice chance at longer odds
Elite Styx (7) Wide draw but can run time and had excuses last start. Can run top three in this
Betterwithbling (6) Not the worst last start. Will be there among the placing with a good trip
Race 2
Royal Del (11) Only fair last start but better than that. Can improve for this. Top selection
Bellerophonte (3) Big late finish last start after a slow beginning. Should go close to top three
Prince Teka (10) Can fly the tapes and the likely leader. Could stick on for a placing here
Race 3
Light Me Up (4) Run down last start but will be improved. Has gate speed and top selection
Louretta (10) Manners still a bit iffy. Place chance with no mistakes during the running. Include
Jay R Tolkien (1) Astute stable and drawn well. Tote moves a good guide for this. Could surprise
Race 4
Ginas Majesty (6) Getting better with racing and normally in the top six. Needed here
Regal Sierra (9) Wide draw but top driver back on board. Needs luck but has winning claims
Lookslikeatrixter (3) One paced but normally reliable and drawn to suit. Will race handy
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Race 5
Built For Glory (5) Easy win last start but this is harder. No doubting the speed. Needed
Who’s Delight (7) Goes his best races in front and a couple of stablemates to help. Win chance
Charlie Brown (1) Might try for the front early and then trail. One of the better chances in this
Race 6
Ohoka Connor (8) Got over the top of them last start. Small field helps and can win again
Alta Meteor (6) Tidy second last start and conditions suit. Should run top three in this field
The Falcon (3) Got attacked in front last start. If he got his own way in front could surprise.
Race 7
Fernz Goldy (5) Better draw this week and good enough to win. One of the best chances
Timbimboo (8) Ability is there and domiciled in Canterbury. One for longer odds in this field
What A Minx (9) Wide draw but top driver on board. Might head forward early here. Needed
Race 8
Midnight Dash (8) Freshened and at his best would go close here. Will be ready to run a big race
Roydon Muscle (3) Finished on last start. This is harder but can place with the right run in transit
Tu Tangata (1) Fence draw not ideal but in good form. Look for him running on late again in this
Race 9
Double Jeopardy (3) Big improver from fresh up third. Hard to hold out here if he can lead
Wish Me Luck (2) Much better last start and can go back to back with luck in running. Include
Bettor Be Sharp (5) Draw helps and should get a run near the front. Top three chance again