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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 5:08pm 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 October 2023
Best Bet: R2 Paramount Kiwi
Best Value: R11 Moonlite Dream
Aardie’s Express (9) Very quick mare who has raced in better fields. Top selection here
Kikorangi Blue (3) Gate speed to lead and racing well. Small field helps and top three claims
Dancing Desire (6) Has been disappointing but improver here. Could run into the placings
Race 2
Paramount Kiwi (2) Conditions suit and drawn to lead early. Looks one of the better chances
Look To Da Stars (4) Ok draw and plenty of ability. Stable reputation and can feature aagin
Princess Sadie (7) Nice win last start but this is harder. Chance at longer odds in this
Race 3
Celtic Spirit (6) Freshened and gate speed to lead here. One of the major players in this
South Seas Rock (2) Racing well and drawn to lead or trail. Can stick on at longer odds
Here’s Herbie (7) Draw hurts but not the worst with a good run in transit. Needed here
Race 4
Harold Smith (14) Went well last start and should improve. Can go close here with luck
Unico Vacanza (17) Has the form on board and consistent. Top four chance in this field
Magic Dash (6) Manners the key and goes ok fresh. Needs to trot early but has claims
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Race 5
Le Major (4) Going for four in a row but hardest test to date. Big hope with an early lead
Double Jeopardy (12) Got to far back last start but stable respect. Include at longer odds
Hadron Collider (7) Good horse who will suit a hot pace. Can run top three in this field
Race 6
Akuta (7) Better for the last start second and stand suits. Hard to beat here. Include
Self Assured (8) Looked a run short last start but ready to go now. Winning claims here
Mossdale Ben (1) Nice finish last start with no room and previous form good. Needed
Race 7
Coastal Babe (7) Nice wins the last couple. Good chance if she gets a good trip. Needed
Waterfront (6) In form but stronger field here. Needs the right trip but can win again
Madrid (5) Good second on debut. Has the speed to make a statement and is improved
Race 8
Don’t Stop Dreaming (14) Tough in a strong field last start. Fitter now and should go close
Merlin (10) Good second row draw behind a gate flyer. Hard to beat with a trail all the way
Sooner The Bettor (1) Very good last start and should improve. Will be the leader in this
Race 9
Bolt For Brilliance (11) Track suits and handicap only concern here. Winning claims with luck
Muscle Mountain (12) In good form and should run a handy race again. Top three claims
Midnight Dash (8) Has been disappointing but a chance if he puts it all together here
Race 10
Carrera Rapido (6) Building fitness and mobile suits. Top selection in this line-up. Needed
Black Mach (4) Disappointing last start but better than that. Can improve sharply for this
Bettor Lover (8) Good enough on his day. Drawn wide but can do work in the running
Race 11
Moonlite Dream (5) Track will suit. Has gate speed and can lead early. Could double up
Dalton Shard (7) Better last start but needs the right trip. Chance in an even field
Point Break (1) Drawn to be a major factor in the race. Should get a good run in transit