Harness Analyst – Addington 5th December

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:41pm 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 5th December 2025

Best Bet:  R8   Amaretto Franco

Best Value:  R4   Larissa Beaudiene

Race 1

Master Class (6) Has been close to a win in recent races. Chance to go one better here
Mavis Jones (3) Better than the form suggests. Not the worst at longer odds in this field
One Mhor For Heather (2) Improving and a top three chance here if she steps quickly

Race 2

Tidy Kiwi (6) Has been good at recent trials. Looks to have improved enough to be a threat
Royal Belle (8) Good run last start but a tricky draw here. Place claims again with luck
Tuppence (2) Should have won a race by now but gets a good opportunity here Win claims

Race 3

Donna’s Boy (8) Ground them into the track winning last start. Similar tactics apply here
Harriet’s Moment (11) Running on in a similar field last start. Should give a good account
Granny Rose (6) Can fly the gate but out of form. Looking for an improved effort this time

Race 4

Larissa Beaudiene (4) Up to beating these with a soft run in transit. Can run top three
Sonofamistery (9) At his best should be winning this but tricky draw. One for the best chances
Treacherous Dreams (7) Nice win last start and conditions suit here. Top three chance again

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Race 5

B B Crunch (3) Overdue a win and gets a nice draw. Hard to roll with a soft trip
Mariners Rose (8) Better run last start and capable of winning this. Has to be included
Princess Renee (7) Has been trialing ok and top driver booked. Will be ready on debut

Race 6

Commander Joe (5) In good form and no reason can not keep improving. Include
Taketheplunge (9) At his best would give some cheek. One for longer odds but tricky draw
Queen Tyron (2) Conditions suit and good fourth last start. Chance of running a place

Race 7

Caloriefree (7) Big run last start and stable respect here. Capable and should go close
Ohoka Cobra (3) Decent motor and normally a fast beginner. Will race handy to the speed
Keeping It Kiwi (9) Has the ability to trouble most of these but tricky draw. Upset claims

Race 8 

Amaretto Franco (8) Big finish last tart in a stronger field. Hard to beat with a soft trip
Follow Your Dream (9) Decent motor and this looks a drop in class One of the better chances
Nothing But You (1) Latest runs good but taking on harder mares. Place claims from the draw

Race 9

J T Boe (5) Tricky draw but can do some work mid race. Latest run was ok. Needed here
Cocktails And Caviar (8) Decent motor and draw the only concern. Good top three claims
Bazooka (9) Out of form but good trial win recently. One for longer odds with a cart up

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by Harness Analyst