Harness Analyst – Addington 13th December

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card . The racing starts at 5:01pm 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 13th December 2024

Best Bet:  R10  Shake A Leg

Best Value:  R4  Major Henry

Race 1

Lochdarragh (9) Blew his only standing start. Should run top three if he goes away with the field
Sans Repos (5) Small field will help and should begin quickly. One of the better chances in this field
Edict (6) Getting better with racing and has been good from a stand. Winning claims. Needed

Race 2

Lakelsa (8) Did well for third last start and easier here. Winning chance even from the wide draw
Major Performer (4) Good second last start and in good form. Harder here but has to be included
Milou (9) Improver from her last start and wide draw the only concern. Top three chance with luck

Race 3

Styx Jewel (8) Looked back to best last start in a harder field. Good run expected in a race that suits
Franco Josiah (9) Ok last start and can threaten the placings if he can fly the gate and lead here
Clyde (7) Good effort last start and good from the mobile. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Major Henry (6) Out of form the last couple but winning chance again back at Addington. Include
Bondi Lustre (5) Has early stand speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account here
Sophia Bromac (13) Good win last start but will need a hot pace to into it late here. Place chance

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Race 5

Tempo Warrior (8) Led them from a similar draw last start and won. Same tactics likely. Needed
Commander Joe (3) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Driver change. Winning claims
Wotsonyamind (6) Will be fitter after last start on grass. Likes the conditions of the race. Include

Race 6

Tu Tangata (6) Good finish again last start but to win needs a run closer to the speed. Hard to beat
The Chase (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw and a must include here
The Present Maker (7) Freshened and has a lot of speed. Has trialed ok and can win if fit enough

Race 7

Republican Party (8) Draw hurts but has raced better fields. Smaller field size helps and can go close
One Change (7) Wide draw but quick and holds his form. Might need luck but can run top three
Franco Marek (4) Quick beginner who will head forward. Can make it hard for the others in front

Race 8

Grettymac (5) Gets a driver change for this. Will need manners but could surprise if at her best
Muscle Sass (7) Tricky draw but should go close to placing in this with a good run in transit. Include
High Step (8) Wide draw hurts but good enough to get into the placings with a cart into the race

Race 9

Burnham Girl (2) Good second last start. Nice draw and winning claims with natural improvement
Caught The Eye (10) Fastest horse in the field and will be running on. Tricky draw but can win
La Concha (7) Better last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here. Needed

Race 10

Shake A Leg (12) Has raced better fields. Drawn badly but looks a good bet with manners. Needed
Bettor Be Sharp (2) Good draw and better than most in this field. Gate speed and has to be respected
Lord Mudrick (1) Nice finish last start to win and can get a soft trip from the draw. Could surprise

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by Harness Analyst