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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:14pm 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 9th July 2023
Best Bet: R4 The Coalman
Best Value: R9 Vatican Green
Race 1
The River Boy (8) Improving trotter who will be improved. Our top selection in this field.
Crown The Moment (9) Racing well and should start favourite. Hard to beat in this
Dancing Glenis (10) Slight freshen up for this. Has been running top races and has claims
Race 2
Apatchofgold (2) Much better draw to contend with here. Top three hope here at a price.
Ohoka Le Bron (10) Tricky draw but will be running on here. Any gaps and he is a threat
Mossdale Terry (7) Good second last start and gate speed if they want to use it. Include
Race 3
Galleons Ambassador (10) Tricky draw but conditions suit here. One of the better chances
True Confessions (8) Very good last start after working mid race. Looks a strong chance
Rachmaninov (2) One paced but can follow speed. Can run a place at longer odds
Race 4
The Coalman (6) Conditions suit here and he raced well here last start. Top selection
Cougar Express (9) Raced well fresh and should go close to beating this field. Needed
Absolute Dynamite (5) Small field will help here. Big hope if he can get handy early
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Race 5
Switch On (3) Manners will be the key but has the motor to be a threat here. Include
Spy Da Moment (8) Good second last start in a stronger field. Big winning claims
Clyde (5) Getting fitter with racing. Has gate speed and might go forward early here.
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Race 6
Sweet Coco (6) Big win last start after working to lead. Can win again with similar tactics
Jazelle (8) Looks hard to beat after her third last start. Small field will help. Include
Maria Allegonda (1) Top draw and top driver booked. Should trail the favourite here
Race 7
Willison (5) In good form and big run fresh for second. Fitter here and can go one better
Warloch (4) Ran home well last start. Could surprise with a good run in transit. Include
Deny Everything (8) Wide draw but good enough to make his own luck. Place hope in this
Race 8
Harold Smith (4) Normally a good beginner and might press forward. Winning claims
Aveross Majesty (2) Due to strike form and ok here last week. Could surprise with luck
Galway Girl (1) Easy win last start. One of the better chances in this. Needed here
Race 9
Vatican Green (5) Quick beginner who might be the early leader. Better draw and needed
Hit The Beach (6) Has had no luck but is a good finisher. Could with luck in running
Kowhai Nugget (1) Big threat from the draw. Should go close to top three in this field
Race 10
Helium (5) Quick beginner who might be the early leader. Can make it three straight in this
Ventura (4) Another fast beginner who might press forward quickly. Winning claims
Itsamoneymaker (1) At his best would be a threat. Good win last start and can place