Harness Analyst – Addington 11th August

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:20pm 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 11^th August 2023

Best Bet:  R8   Alta Meteor

Best Value:  R5   Galleons Ambassador

Race 1

The River Boy  (4) Good form and building in fitness. Looks hard to beat here
Monarch Prince (3) Has trialled well and drawn ok. Top three claims with luck in running
George Eliot (6) Improving and running ok sectionals. Not the worst with a good run in transit.

Race 2

Fernleigh Blackbird (5) Drawn to be competitive. Top selection here and should go close
Double Time (7) Coming in fresh. Has to be respected in this field. Winning claims
Ventura (1) Racing ok and a place chance from the inside draw. Include in exotic bets

Race 3

Tempo Warrior (7) Has gate speed and might try to lead. Should race well again in this
Motor Mouth (5) Good run of form and drawn to go forward. One of the better chances
Smokin Annie (9) Wide draw a worry but has speed. Top three claims with luck in running

Race 4

Major Hot (7) Freshened but raced well in age group last campaign. Top selection here
Toby Tom B (6) Getting fitter with racing and due to fire. One of the better chances
Ultimatum (1) Inside draw and can handle this field with luck in transit. Needed

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Race 5

Galleons Ambassador (3) Has raced better fields and big win last start. Looks the one to beat
Emily (6) Good run of form and begins well off the stand. One of the better chances
Clyde (4) Has been disappointing but give another chance. Can run top three with luck

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Race 6

Anything Goes (4) Manners the key but a big motor. Looks a good bet in this. Needed
Allamericanlover (7) Coming in fresh but astute stable. Winning claims here.
Aardie’s Express (5) Ok last start and should improve. Looks a good top three bet

Race 7

Tu Tangata  (5) Flashed home last start in similar field. Can go close in this with a similar effort
Mystic Max (7) Plenty of ability big win at trials. Hard to beat with the right trip
Galway Girl (9) Speedy and ran home well last start. One of the better chances

Race 8

Alta Meteor (6) Huge motor and has raced far better fields. Top selection here
Casino Action (4) Getting fitter with racing and due to fire. Can run top three
Warloch (3) Has a big finish and can run top three with luck in running here

Race 9

Miki Bennett (4) Trailed ok and stable will have a good night. Looks the one to beat
Classie Linc (7) Good second last start. Will be running on in this and needed here
Black Mach (5) Has been racing well at Addington. Can run top three again with luck

by Harness Analyst