Harness Analyst – Addington 14th June

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eleven 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 14^th June 2024

Best Bet:  R4  George Eliot

Best Value:  R3   Dancing Desire

Race 1

The Highwayman (5) Stable respect and has been good at trials. Big chance on debut
Renaldo (4) Drops in grade for this. Should go close in this with a good run in transit
Blazing Knuckles (2) Drawn well and trials have shown he has some speed. Include

Race 2

Bonjour Paris (14) Has the motor but lacking in manners last couple. Chance with no errors
A Reason To Fight (10) Improving with racing and can run top three here with luck. Include
Forgiveness (1) Good second last start and drawn to be handy on the pegs. Place hope again

Race 3

Dancing Desire (9) Tricky draw but normally holds form. Has the speed to get into the finish
Dynasty (3) Disappointing last start but back to a sprint trip here. Can go close again with luck
Tact Teena (1) Has gate speed and could be the early leader. Has claims from the draw

Race 4

George Eliot (11) Second row draw but has the motor to overcome it. Was unlucky last start
Martha Stuart (2) Mobile will suit but out of form. Will go forward and could surprise here
Clyde (6) Hard to catch if he can land in front. Will race handy and has winning claims. Needed

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Race 5

Stephs Boy (8) Drawn wide but has gate speed and top driver booked. Will give a good sight
Raging Whitebait (7) Out of form but distance should suit. One for longer odds in this field
Miki Bennett (2) Getting better with racing and drawn to stay handy. Improver here. Include

Race 6

Tectonic (3) Racing well and good chance to win three in a row. Has to be included in this
Jimmy Carter (6) Always goes well here and manners the only concern. One of the main chances
Paige (2) Racing well and gets a head start on the favourites. Even field but good place chance.

Race 7

Lester (3) Has good manners and might push forward. No surprise to see him go back to back
Commander Ben (1) Another good run last start and draw suits. Should go close to top three again
Tanzania (2) Disappointing last start but better than that. Might bounce back at nice odds in this

Race 8

Miki’s Courage (7) Likely to race close to the speed here. Should run top three if he can lead
Shards Matrix (5) Stable respect in this and better run last start. Has to be included here
Commander Joe (1) Drawn to trail and can run time. Winning claims at longer odds.

Race 9

A Fine Patrick (10) Good ability and in good form. Second row draw but top selection here
Bonnie Bagrie (8) Won well last start and short trip will aid his chances. In the mix again here
Styx Jewel (3) Speedy when at her best. Mobile helps and one of the better chances in this field

Race 10

Trump Card (7) Money was on last start but driven for luck. Will be put in the race here. Needed
Bronski (2) Slow start on debut but better suited here and better draw. One for longer odds
Magician (5) Likely to race close to the speed here. Should go close to top three again in this

Race 11

Bettor Be Sharp (3) Good draw and will head forward. Chance of leading all the way in this
Black Mach (9) Top form but tricky draw. Can run a cheeky race with the right run in transit.
Gotta Elect Bill (11) Better than the form suggests. Chance at odds with a cart into the race

by Harness Analyst