Harness Analyst – Addington 9th August

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 4:38pm 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 9^th August 2024

Best Bet:  R10   Melody Banner

Best Value:  R4   Shepherds Delight

Race 1

Here Comes Jane (5) Goes best in front but manners not great. Big chance if she can lead
Paris Prince (3) Battled last start but could bounce back with a good trip. Place chance
It’s So Easy (6) Best race for some time last start and normally holds form. Win chance here

Race 2

Melton Magnate (7) Always running on an this looks an ideal race. Improver at longer odds
Art Jordan (5) Drawn ok and has the motor to threaten here. One of the better chances
Verducci (2) Freshened for this. Lobs up now and again and drawn to get a soft run handy

Race 3

Jaccka Opa (2) Going good races without luck and drawn to get a handy run near the front.
The Craic (8) No form and tricky draw but back to the mobile will help. Could surprise at odds
Haley Robyn (12) Depends on the run in transit but no doubting the speed. Has to be included

Race 4

Shepherds Delight (7) Quick beginner who will be in it for a long way. Good top three chance
Cardi B (2) Disappointed last start but has raced better fields. Can run top three with no mistakes
Kiwi Hero (8) No form last couple but conditions suit here. Place chance with a quick beginning

Race 5

Ragazzo Major (3) Only twice out of the money on the track in 7 starts. Top three again here
It’s Tough (7) Gate speed and might push forward from the wide draw. Has winning claims
Evangalist (6) Better draw to work with and conditions suit. Even field but has to be included.

Race 6

Paige (6) Racing well and will be running on late here. Winning claims with luck here. Include
Galleons Ambassador (1) Will depend on the start but if she steps quickly is a good win chance.
Father Time (8) Up in class for this and wide draw. Even field but can take the next step up

Race 7

Franco Sinatra (6) Has been racing ok in better fields. Can improve and small field helps
Commander Ben (3) Battled on ok last start and draw suits. Go again in this field. Needed
Buckskin (2) One paced but could land a soft run near the front. Could place at longer odds

Race 8

Mr Love (8) Big run last start in a similar field. Looks a good chance even from the handicap
Aardiebythehill (7) Begins well and has been freshened. Trials have been good and can win
Ti Amo Belle (5) Too good last start and gets a head start on the favourites. Hard to run down

Race 9

Miki Bennett (5) Stable respect for this. Good second last start and is on the improve. Needed
Betterthancash (1) Solid run to clear maidens. Good draw and can run top three again here
Mouton Cadet (10) Tidy late run last start and can follow speed. One for longer odds with gaps

Race 10

Melody Banner (9) Raced the best fillies last campaign. Tricky draw but class on her side for this
Black Pearl (6) Should go forward at the start. Top driver booked and can go close from the front
Major Performer (1) Likely to race close to the speed from the draw. Can run top three with luck

by Harness Analyst