Harness Analyst – Addington 5th February free tips

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:05pm 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 February 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R6   The Coalman

Best Value:  R3   Scotlynn Crunch

Race 1

Courtney Rose (6) Conditions suit and has won in similar company in the past. Can run top three
Foveaux Gambler (3) Small field will help and should begin quickly. One for longer odds in this
Playing With Stars (2) Disappointing last start but drawn well and is an upset hope. Place chance

Race 2

One Over Da Line (7) In great form and should be running top three again  in this. Has to be included
Freya (9) Has early speed to be one of the leaders but wide draw hurts. Should give a good account
Tribbiani (4) Improver from his last start and mobile a big assist in this. Has winning claims here

Race 3

Scotlynn Crunch (4) Tough run last start and a threat to the favourites with a good run in transit
Evangalist (8) Out of form but at her best would be hard to beat. Better run expected at longer odds
Better Be Quick (9) Good effort last start and wide draw the only concern. Can sneak into the top three 

Race 4

He Aint Fakin (6) Fought on last start and was a bit unlucky. Will head forward and good chance
He’s My Creation (10) Draw is a bit of a worry but top driver booked. Good each way chance
Harriet’s Moment (7) Will be fitter after last start. Mobile suits and should get a soft trip. Include

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Race 5

Prophet (9) Fought on last start for a close second but wide draw to overcome. Top selection in this
Typhoon Tere (4) Fast beginner and well placed here. Good each way chance if he can lead early
Major Moonshine (2) Will be fitter after last start. Nice draw and should get a soft trip. Needed

Race 6

The Coalman (7) Has been good against tougher fields in the past. Hard to beat against this lot
Mystery Beach (4) Should get a soft run handy with manners. Winning claims from the draw.
Lonnekers (5) In good form and flashed home late last start. Will be flying home again here

Race 7

Gone Surfin (8) In great form and running quick times. Wide draw but can go close to winning
Song Sung Blue (4) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances in the race
Classie Linc (3) Big run to win last start. Will continue to improve and conditions suit. Include

Race 8

Bounce N Beyond (6) Freshened slightly and in form. Back in handicaps but small field helps
Roydon Muscle (2) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Good win here two weeks ago. Include
Eurostyle (7) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and can go close with manners

Race 9

Candy Cane (6) Unlucky last start and stable respect here. Drawn wider but should give a good sight
Clonakilty (4) Better than most in this field. Will need the right trip but has top three claims. In the mix
Captain Kobe (8) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Place hopes look best

Race 10

Fanfare (2) Unbeaten at trials and stable do well with first starters. Has to be respected here. Needed
Validation (1) Best draw and has been good at trials, Should give backers a tidy run from the best draw
Roger That (3) Good at trials and looks capable of running in the top three. Stable respect in this

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by Harness Analyst