Harness analyst – Addington 28th August

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Harness racing hits Addington today with a ten race program starting at 5:01pm and in this video we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

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Check below the video for our selections for all of the races today for Addington.

Addington  Friday 28^th August 2020

Race 1

Leaf Stride  well bred and has a reputation. Top selection here.…… Queen Elida coming in fresh but trialing well. Can win with no mistakes.… Luminosity has been in good form and mobile suits. No mistakes and she is a major player here… Royal Pride running some decent races and this field no stronger than last week. Include

Selections:  Leaf Stride  (1),   Queen Elida (3),   Royal Pride (2),    Luminosity (7)

Race 2

Stephs Boy good win last start and drawn to lead early. Should be thereabouts again……. Darling Me another going ok against strong fields but tricky draw. Can win…… Bettor Twist tidy last start but tricky draw. Not the worst and can get into the placings again with luck in the running…… Avana has a bit of ability but strong field here. Can run top three and is over the odds.

Selections:  Stephs Boy (4),   Darling Me (9),   Bettor Twist (12),   Avana (13)

Race 3

Regal Attire fresh up win for strike rate stable was good. Should run top three with luck in the running here.….. Idle Stuartia tidy finish last start to win comfortably. This is harder but can place ….. Fighting Fire back to the mobile will help and has a big motor. Needed…. Steel Dust has promised plenty but not delivered. Give another chance from the good draw

Selections Regal Attire (7),   Idle Stuartia (9),   Fighting Fire (6),    Steel Dust (2)

Race 4

Shan Noble  only just run down last start and will be improved. Will be hard to beat and will start favourite….. La Rosa good form and big workout win recently. Goes close with a good run in transit….. Got You Covered running on last start and good draw here. Could take advantage if others make errors…. Riveered needs to do things right but has ability. From a powerful barn and can win if things go his way

Selections Shan Noble  (6),   Riveered (4),   Got You Covered (2),    La Rosa (1)

Race 5

Majestic Man has been racing well but his biggest test this campaign. Good winning claims …… Winterfell rolling type and outside draw no issue. Should run top three after big run last start… Heavyweight Hero ok second last start and has ability. No surprise to see him in the money here….. Enhance Your Calm disappointing last start but give another chance.  Might be over the odds and can place.

Selections:  Majestic Man (7),   Winterfell (8),   Heavyweight Hero (5),   Enhance Your Calm (2)

Race 6

Minstrel beaten by a top horse last start but well placed here. Can run top three and top selection….. Heisenberg good finish here last start and up to taking this. Needed…… Franco Niven getting fitter and form is top notch. Include… Fynn Frost ok last start and drawn to be in the early rush. Place chances best here

Selections:  Minstrel (2),   Heisenberg (6),   Franco Niven (7),    Fynn Frost (3)

Race 7

Self Assured has been impressive and barring mistakes do not see how they can beat him. Good odds available……. A G's White Socks draw a slight concern but trialled ok. Can win but will need the pace on all the way.… Princess Tiffany racing well but not as good as the stablemate. Has a good chance of running in the money if she can get near the front early….. Another Masterpiece getting fitter and draw will suit. One for longer odds in this field.

Selections:  Self Assured (3),   A G's White Socks (7),   Princess Tiffany (6),    Another Masterpiece (1)

Race 8

Pay Me Visa big run to place last start and this field no stronger. Can win if he can clear traffic……. Razors Edge draw will be tough to overcome but he will be fitter for his last start effort. One for longer odds.… Anamajor gate speed to lead early but needs the right trip. Has winning claims….. Sweet Loress coming back into form and has a big finish when saved for one run at them. Can place

Selections:  Pay Me Visa (11),   Razors Edge (9),   Anamajor (6),  Sweet Loress (4)

Race 9

American Pride big on ability but stand start a concern. Should go close to winning with no mistakes……. Muscle Mountain 20m handicap is not great but killed them last start. Should be hard to beat..… Rydgemont Son another with a tough handicap to overcome. Can finish into the placings again with luck in transit….. The Player should be the early leader and unlucky last start. Has to be included here.

Selections:  Muscle Mountain (18),   Rydgemont Son (17),   The Player (9)    American Pride (12)

Race 10

Need You Now has been freshened and tricky draw. Can run top three with a good run in transit……. Sugar Loaf strikes a draw to suit and winning claims with a run close to the pace. Needed..… Spellbound ok draw to contend with and should get a cosy run in transit. Can win again….. Pressed For Time going to be tough from the draw but good run last and top driver booked . Place claims best

Selections:  Need You Now (8),   Sugar Loaf (3),   Spellbound (5)    Pressed For Time (9)

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