Harness Analyst – Addington 18th July

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:14pm 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 18^th July 2025

Best Bet:  R4 Riptide

Best Value:  R5   Cormoran Strike

Race 1

Miki Flybye (7) In good form. Looks the winner after racing in better fields recently
Berrettini (2) Small field will help and winning form is good form. Big chance again
Donttelltheboys (6) Getting better with racing and keeps turning up with honest efforts

Race 2

Brett’s Mate (8) Has been running home well in recent racing. Rarely runs a bad race
Grettymac (5) Early manners still iffy but very speedy. Looks hard to beat in this field
Dark Ghana (7) Has not had a lot of luck and capable of winning here. Worth including

Race 3

Arden Seascape (7) Hard to knock on recent efforts and stable firing. Will start a short price
Keep Smiling (2) Disappointing last start but better than that. Look for an improved effort
Vesta (6) Very unlucky last start and driver change. Might sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Riptide (7) Stand start could be the only worry for him here. Top selection and hard to beat
Mystic Magic (3) Freshened and early manners will be key here. Stable respect and needed
Edict (6) Good second last start and conditions suit, Place hope with the right run here

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Race 5

Cormoran Strike (6) Flying at the moment and mobile suits here. Must respect his chances
Master Class (7) Gate speed and well placed here. Good each way chance but tricky draw
It’s So Easy (5) Will be fitter after last start. Can fly the gate and not the worst at longer odds

Race 6

Rockingood (4) Good against a similar field last start. Top chance to go back to back here
Jukebox Gypsy (1) Should get a soft run handy with her ace draw. Strong top three hope
Ohoka Cobra (2) Genuine model of consistency last few starts. Can repeat from the draw

Race 7

Princess Sadie (6) In a rich vein of form. Shouldn’t be far away from another win. Needed
Harriet’s Moment (2) Decent motor but can be erratic early. A must-include on current form
I Dream Of Jeannie (12) Tricky handicap but good win last start. Will continue to improve

Race 8

Slots (5) Battled on for second last start and previous form good. Should run first or second
Magician (4) Decent motor and easy win last start. Should measure up again in this field
Got You Covered (2) Good finish last start. Has a say if things go right and place chance

Race 9

C C Arden (4) Fastest horse in the field and might go forward here. Top selection in this
Style Council (1) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better place chances
The Coalman (2) Good last start. Shapes as a leading top three hope on recent form

Race 10

Dancing Desire (9) Has raced better fields. Drawn wide but looks a good bet. Needed
Timbimboo (4) Fast beginner in good form. Likely to lead early and be hard to beat
Pioneer (6) Good finish last start and keeps surprising with times. Worth including again

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst