Harness Analyst – Addington 12th May

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:26pm 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 12^th May 2023

Best Bet:  R8  Don’t Stop Dreaming 

Best Value:  R10   Cardi B

Race 1

Ideal Chevron (6) Wide draw hurts but has speed and will be running on. Include at longer odds
Mossdale Terry (11) Should get a run through from the draw. Can feature strongly here.
Barnstormer (2) Looked better last start and draw helps. Chance with a good run in transit

Race 2

Jimmy James Maguire (7) Big run last week and this field no stronger. Include again in this
McCrikey (2) Normally begins ok and not the worst here. Can run top three with luck in running
Off The Edge (5) Has a good sprint when saved for one run. Can surprise at longer odds 

Race 3

Paramount Empress (5) Has been racing similar fields and going well. Will race handy here
Time Up The Hill (6) Mobile suits and might go forward early . One of the major chances
I Dream Of Jeannie (7) Unlucky last week and well suited here. Draw hurts but can win

Race 4

Ron McKinley (5) Needs the pace on but drawn much better than last start. Hard to beat here
Piece Of Gold (11) Good beginner who might try to lead in this. Top three player at longer odds
Aint No Angel (8) Racing well rise in grade no issue. Can run top three with a safe beginning

Race 5

Glorys Delight (1) Gate speed and is a realistic top three chance in this field from the draw.
Dancing Desire (6) Big finisher when the pace is on. Will go close if she gets the right trip
Here’s Herbie (7) Beat a good field winning last start. Good chance with a run near the speed

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Race 6

Bronson (5) Racing well but harder here. Big winning chance if he can lead early.
Major Hot (7) Drawn wide but up to winning this. Top driver booked so needed here
Vegas Strip (4) Good second last start but harder here. One of the major players in this

Race 7

Heisenberg (12) Tricky handicap but will relish the distance. Should give a good sight
Cya Art (4) Racing well and good beginner. Can run top three with a good run in transit
Artatac (8) Drawn wide but is a good stayer. One for longer odds in this field. Include

Race 8

Don’t Stop Dreaming  (6) Good gate speed and will be hard to stop here. Top selection
Sinbad (5) Should get a run through early. Races well on the track and good place chance
Sooner The Bettor (1) Inside draw a big assist. Place chances look best in this field

Race 9

Tu Tangata (1) Drawn well but manners a bit iffy. Hard to beat if he races near the speed
Magic Dash (5) Out of form but will be fitter for this week. One for longer odds
Son Of Patrick (15) Has raced well on course in the past. Could surprise at big odds

Race 10

Cardi B (5) Has been a bit unlucky in her races. Good winning chance if she can lead early
Uptown Funk (1) Tidy win last week and can follow speed. Good chance from the draw
Major Torque (8) Wide draw but might head forward early. Can compete with these

by Harness Analyst