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Harness racing hits Addington again today (Friday 11th November) for another big day of harness. The racing starts at 12:00pm and we highlight the card detailing every horse and its chances on the big day.
Race 1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT $25,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R51, 1980m
1. Rachmaninov Drawn well but outside place chance at best in this field. Will be at long odds
2. Lil Miss Muscles Scratched
3. Miss Yo Getting better with racing and inside draw an advantage here. Include in exotics
4. Sassy Star Scratched
5. Vertigo Running home well at Kaikoura and can place again with luck in the running
6. Sods Law Has gate speed and could go forward early. Chance at longer odds if he found the front
7. Helloveamoment Scratched
8. Martha Stuart Another with gate speed who is an on pace runner. One of the better chances
9. Sunny Louis Tricky draw but has been racing well in strong fields. Major player in this field
10. Roydon Muscle Drawn behind a bit of a battler. Has ability but will need gaps.
11. Wy Fi Stable did well on Cup Day but the form on this one is not that great. Could surprise
12. Silverlinings Not a great draw for him as he goes better on speed. Place chances best
13. Madeleine Stowe Will probably get back in the running and might struggle from there.
14. Ellatine Trotting ok and will be running on. Draw hurts but can place with luck in running
Race 2 MACCA LODGE “TRAINED SOUTH OF THE WAITAKI” MOBILE PACE $25,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R60, 2600m
1. Aint No Angel Has gate speed but not sure the extra distance will suit. Place chance
2. Arnies Army Goes best when the pace is on. Not a bad bet from the draw
3. Step It Up A Notch Good last start and track and distance will suit. Can run top three
4. Teddy Baker Has grown a leg the last few runs and good stayer. Not the worst in this
5. Wattlebank Star gate speed but form has dropped away. Hard to see her winning this. Risking
6. Street Art Unbeaten and getting fitter. Can add to the picket fence with luck.
7. Pay Me Speedy Has been unlucky and can run time. Can go close with any bit of luck.
8. Joes Rock Ok last start and has a big finish. Tricky from the draw but needed here.
9. Mucho Macho Man Not going that well and some here are better. Prepared to leave today
10.Livy Desma Should get a soft run on the fence but strong field. Outside place chance at best
Race 3 PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE $25,000, 2YO & OLDER R45 TO R48, R49 WITH COND., 1980m
1. Gandalf Looks the early leader on prior form. Hard to run down with no attackers
2. Rakanotta Racing well but could be in trouble if she can not cross Gandalf at the start
3. Foveaux Gambler Scratched
4. Major Happy Beat a maiden field last start but this is a big step up. Outside place hope at best
5. Da Vinci Nice win last start but would need to lead here to be a winning chance. Include
6. Olive Cook Has run some nice races on this track but could be caught wide early. Place hope
7. Dancing Desire Drawn wide and might have to go back early. Risking for now
8. Dance Till Dawn Big run for fourth last start and will be competitive in this. Needed
9. Hail Lucius Scratched
10. Coachella Could get a soft trip on the pegs in this. Chance in this at longer odds
11. Watermelon Sugar Only fair at Cup Trials but should get a run through early. Could surprise
12. Sophia Bromac Scratched
13. Glorys Delight Scratched
14. Moonlite Dream Running on late here on Tuesday and quick sectionals. Needed here
15. Frankie Major
Race 4 FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE TROT $25,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R62, 1980m
1. It’s So Easy Up in grade but drawn well. Will get the run to suit. Place chances best
2. Lauries Legacy Manners the biggest concern but she has a decent motor. Mobile helps
3. Majestic Love Good win last start but up in grade. Should be competitive here.
4. Paramount Empress From a powerful stable and form good. Top three chance in this
5. Trixton Time Back in distance will help. She can sprint ok and one for longer odds
6. Cody Banner Has been disappointing the last couple. Some here are better so risking
7. Afterburner Outside draw not ideal. Prepared to risk for the new stable.
8. Domination’s Call Broke the first day so the mobile helps. Outside place chance at best
9. Spy Da Moment Drops in grade and has beaten better fields in the past. Needed
10. Zsa Zoe Fence draw might be ok if they go hard all the way. Seeking gaps in the straight
11. Missalyssa Running home late on Tuesday. Mobile suits and major player in this field
12. Sioux Princess Has run the fastest times in this field but suspect manners. Needed
Race 5 GRAPHITE DEVELOPMENTS LTD SHOW DAY FUTURITY (MOB PACE) $30,000, 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2600m
1. Jezebel Going well in similar fields but hard to see her beating the favourite. Place claims
2. Harry Belafonte Ok fresh but strong field. Outside place chance at best in this field
3. Tact Teel Out of form and this field stronger than his last few. Outside place chance
4. Philadelphia Filly Going only fair and strong field. Hard to see her figuring in this
5. Watchit Has gate speed but jumps in grade for this. Top four at best
6. Sports Babe Ok last start and one of the quicker horses in the field. Could surprise at longer odds
7. Fernz Goldy Fresh up win was ok but form has dropped away lately. Risking in this field
8. Bondi Lustre Form only average and wide draw hurts. Some here are better.
9. Bach Drops in grade for this and hard to see him beaten if he can get handy turning for home
10. Bobby Waterhouse Could trail the early leader here and has a winning chance from there
11. Eastwood Dream Racing ok but some here are better. Top four chances best in this
12. Fourth Amendment Tricky draw and probably only running for place money in this field
13. Theresa Love Racing in good form and running good sectionals. Main danger to the favourite
14. Lone Wolf Has ability but keeps getting it wrong early. Chances depend on getting around safely
Race 6 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES’ STAKES FILLIES FINAL (MOB PACE) (Gr1) $150,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
1. Maui Big swing in draws and drops in distance from Tuesday. Would need luck but can place
2. Masterly Broke early the first day as one of the favourites. Winning claims with manners
3. Royal Del Disappointing last start and some here are racing better. Prepared to risk today
4. The Bloss Good beginner who will race handy. Could sneak a place with a soft fence run
5. Jimmy Carter Always 50/50 at the start. Outside chance if he somehow stepped away
6. The Fox Got a soft run but couldn’t finish it off on Tuesday. Will start at long odds here
7. Harold Smith Good finish in a quick time on Tuesday. Big chance to go one better here.
8. Love N The Port Ok last start and will handle the quick backup. Could place again here.
9. I Dream Of Jeannie Got caught parked the first day but this race suits better. Include
10. Hot To Trot In good form in age group racing and one of the major players in this field
11. Son Of Patrick Ran good time the first day and this distance suits. One for longer odds
12. Peregrine Good beginner who was running on the first day. Place chance again in this
13. Kahress Scratched
14. Franco Josiah Good win the first day but goes back 10m. Chance if he can get handy
15. Call Me Trouble Couldn’t run on the first day and might find the handicap a bit much. Leaving
16. Highgrove Might struggle with the handicap in this race. Will need luck to figure here
Race 7 DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES’ STAKES FILLIES FINAL (MOB PACE) (Gr1) $150,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
1. Kahlua Flybye Good draw and likely to try to lead early. Can stick on for a place in this
2. Sister Cherie Big step up in grade for her here. Prepared to risk in this field
3. Micaitlen Denario Has decent form but this race is another level all together. Leaving
4. Hooroo Going only fairly in weaker fields. Can not see her figuring in this. Not liked
5. Treacherous Gall She ran time winning last start but a big step up in this field. Place chance
6. Luvstruck Second stringer for the powerful Purdon/Cullen stable. Could surprise for a place
7. Killinchy Kid Draw hurts and this field might be a bit rich for her. Prepared to risk against
8. Sweet Diamond Wide draw and others here are better. Hard to get into the race from there
9. Advance Party Could trail the early leader here and would be a good chance from there
10. Aardiebytheseaside In good form and should get a run through from the draw. Include
11. Millwood Nike Unbeaten and has some serious speed. Should go close to winning this
12. Carmelite Tricky draw and only battling in weaker fields. Not for us
13. Forever Me Has been good against this grade but draw makes it hard work. Leaving
14. Major Happy Scratched
Race 8 ADVANCED JOINERY MOBILE PACE $25,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R57, 1980m
1. Red Right Hand Good swing in draws and got knocked over on Cup Day. Good winning claims
2. Ajira Disappointing on Tuesday and hard to make a case for him here. Would need to improve
3. Arabian Blue Has gate speed and could push forward early. Has a winning chance in this
4. All By Myself Consistent form and top driver make her a place chance in this field. Needed
5. Casino Action Got back from a wide draw on Tuesday. Better placed here and can win
6. Millwood Indie Scratched
7. Onedin Miki Got caught up in a smash on Tuesday when well back. Will need luck here
8. Celtic Spirit Scratched
9. Sonny Vista Wide draw and some quick beginners inside him. Prepared to risk in this
10. Best Trio Fence run from the draw but will need the pace on to be a chance in this
11. Classy Dancer Has gate speed and might push through early. Chance if she found the front.
12. Perfect Bet Disappointing on Tuesday and will find it tough from the draw. Outside chance
13. Invitation Only Tough run on the first day and might struggle in this from the draw.
14. Sporty Charlie Good finishing speed but will need all favours to get into the race from here
Race 9 BOB McARDLE SIRES’ STAKES SOUTHERN MARES CLASSIC (MOB PACE) (Listed) $40,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES MOBILE, 1980m
1. Kikorangi Blue Gate speed will see her in the lead or trail early. Can stick on for a place here
2. Show Me Heaven Has gate speed but might struggle in the grade. Leaving for now
3. A Taste Of Honey Has run some good time previously but place chances look best in this field
4. Lifes A Beach Pops up now and then but hard to predict when. Her best would see her in the money
5. Cheezel Has a ton of finishing speed but needs to use her gate speed to get handy in this. Include
6. Cloudy Bay Has been racing well but draws wide here. Requiring luck to get into the placings
7. Manhattan Gate speed a big asset and likely to head forward here. Chance if she finds the front
8. Darling Me Can not fault the formline and small field helps. She will start a short priced favourite
Race 10 RENWICK FARMS DOMINION (STAND TROT) (Gr1) $300,000, FFA, 3200m
1. Muscle Mountain Not sure the draw suits but one of the better trotters. Can win with manners
2. Matua Tana Will need all favours to be a chance in this field. Outside place hope at best
3. Five Wise Men Getting better with racing but a couple here faster. Top four player only
4. Andy Hall Not sure he is up to a solid run 3200m. Prepared to risk against today.
5. Aardiebythehill In good form but will struggle to beat the stable mate. Place chance at best here
6. Smokin Bandar Manners will be the key for him in this. Has claims if he trots all the way
7. Sundees Son Champion trotter who should run top two if he trots all the way. Needed
8. Son Of Patrick Scratched
9. Majestic Man Good win on Tuesday but 3200m not his ideal distance. Place claims best
10. Majestic Lavros Trotting only average and a solid 3200m might test him. Outside first four chance
11. Midnight Dash Good stayer but some here are better. Running for top four chances only
12. Harold Smith Scratched
13. Tweedledee This field will be a bridge too far if they go hard all the way. Risking against
14. Oscar Bonavena Good second the first day and one who has the speed to be a chance in this
15. Enghien Prefer over a shorter trip and draw not great. Risking today
16. Mataderos Got second in this race last year in record time. Could be a place hope with manners
17. Chief Of Staff Has run a solid 3200m in the past. One for longer odds with the right run
Race 11 XCM SPORT MOBILE PACE $25,000, 3YO & OLDER R69 TO R83, 1980m
1. Chal Patch Good beginner who should be up with the early pace here. Needed
2. Franco Indie Caught parked out the first day. Well placed here and can win
3. Soundsofcash Has some finishing speed but will need a good run in transit to figure here
4. Kiss The Girls Pops up now and then but not sure he can cross the #1 and #2. Risking
5. Corravally Star Okay if he gets to the front but speed inside. Place chances best
6. Terry Usually running on but would need the pace on here. Could run into the placings with luck
7. Last Tango In Heaven Good pacer who has a tricky draw here. Could surprise with the right run
8. Mikey Maguire Would need to lead to be any show here and prepared to risk against today
9. Sand Wave Scratched
10. Heisenberg Good win on Tuesday and similar field. Could be paying overs and can win again
11. Tairlaw Toll Stayer who might find this field a bit rich. Prepared to risk against in this field
12. Beach Ball Fast horse who would need to be handy to figure in this. Chance if he got a good run
13. Callie’s Delight Needs a front row draw to race at her best. Outside place chance from the draw
14. Steel The Show Running on well the first day but tricky draw again here. Will be running on
15. Shan Noble No luck the first day and will be running on late. Good place chance in this
Race 12 AIRPARK CANTERBURY NZ PACING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1) $200,000, FFA, 1980m
1. Alta Wiseguy Might try to lead from the draw. Hard to see him winning if he does
2. Macandrew Aviator Racing well but likely to be outclassed in this. Risking
3. Heza Sport Good sprinter but a year away from his best. Risking today
4. Cranbourne Has one of the faster times in the race over this distance. Could surprise at odds
5. Rock N Roll Doo Aussie visitor who will appreciate the mobile start. Major player here
6. Spankem Good run the first day and has gate speed. Chance if he can get the front
7. Self Assured Terrific run the first day but wide draw here. Will be running on. Needed
8. Smiffy’s Terror Should be too hard for him from the draw. Leaving today
9. Got You Covered Outside draw makes it tough. Prepared to risk from there
10. B D Joe Good draw with the stablemate in front. One of the better chances here
11. Henry Hubert Good finish on Tuesday but might get back here. Risking today
12. Old Town Road Big late run the first day and a fast finisher. Can go close with luck
13. Majestic Cruiser Massive effort to get second on Tuesday. Tricky draw but needed
Race 13 SPECTATORS NEW MENU MOBILE PACE $25,000, 3YO & OLDER R58 TO R68, 1980m
1. Hazer Not sure the distance will suit here. Prepared to risk against today
2. Happy Place Best draw for a while and racing ok. Place chances best
3. Boudica No luck on Tuesday and some here are better. Prepared to leave out today
4. Evangalist Scratched
5. Rollyourown Coming in fresh but has always promised plenty. One for longer odds
6. Artatac Draw against him here. Has good form but will need luck to figure in this
7. Homebush Lad Scratched
8. No Time Like Now Good gate speed and likely leader in this. Can stick on for a place
9. Fernleigh Cash Running on well last start and speedy horse. Draw hurts but can win
10. Here’s Herbie Tidy win the first day but will need gaps here. Goes close with luck.
11. Cyrus Knocked over the first day but hardly ever out of the money. Liked in this
12. J R Bromac Tricky draw and some here are better. First four chance at best
13. Dashing Major Quick pacer who will get back in the field. Needs luck to place
14. Steel The Show Fast finish on Tuesday and has claims if he can get handy today