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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 5:16pm 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 September 2024
Best Bet: R11 Double Jeopardy
Best Value: R7 Laver
Race 1
The Con Artist (5) Good second last start and stable about to fire up. Goes close in this
Rock Or Bust (6) Getting better with racing. Wider draw but not the worst. Improver
The Bettor Deal (3) Stablemate of the favourite. Might be first to the pegs so needed.
Race 2
Ya Rite Darl (8) Good win when here last on the track and freshened. Can make it three in a row
John Spartan (3) Well drawn and has the speed to be one of the better chances in this. Needed
Paddy McDaddy (1) Improver with the draw to suit. Stable respect and should go close to top three
Race 3
Tanzania (7) Normally a good beginner and can run time. One of the better chances in this fiel5
Winnyzback (1) Top driver booked and likely to get a soft run. Good chance with the right trip
Glorys Delight (10) Better than the form suggests and freshened. Tricky draw but one for longer odds
Race 4
Borrisokane (12) Ran home well last start and win chance here with a good run in transit. Needed
Radioactive Jaffa (6) At his best would go close to winning. Better placed here and has to be included
Wallflower (9) Wide draw but does have gate speed. Chance if she goes forward early. Top driver on
Race 5
Bronson (5) The motor is there and racing well in similar fields. Can run top three with a lead or trail
Miki’s Courage (8) Has raced well against better fields. Wide draw hurts but can still run top three
Spirit Of Anarchy (9) Tricky draw but he can fly the mobile. Depends on the run but could place.
Race 6
Confessional (3) Last start was very unlucky. Only needs a better run in transit and he goes close here
Aardiebythehill (7) Beat a stronger field here last start but back in the handicap. Winning claims again
Mighty Logan (4) Manners need but he will head forward early if he steps. Chance with no mistakes
Race 7
Laver (8) Getting fitter and weaker field here. Can do some work and stick on so has to be a good chance
Vessem (4) Up in grade but stable respect. Should give a good account from the handy draw. Needed
Here’s Herbie (7) Needs a good trip to show his best. Might be a run short but worth including
Race 8
Advance Party (7) Can run time and wide draw the only concern. Can fly late with the right trip
Cardi B (6) Ran them into the ground last start and similar tactics likely. Win hope if she leads
Classie Linc (5) In good form and getting fitter with racing. Can be iffy early but one for odds here
Race 9
Tu Tangata (8) Freshened but good enough to win with manners early. Can make his own luck
Muscle Sass (4) Decent motor and a chance with no mistakes early. One of the better chances
The Royal Gamble (6) Ok run last start in a lesser grade. Will continue to improve and place hope
Race 10
Theron (8) Good sectionals here last start and might be over the odds. Top three chance with luck
Spicey Crunch (7) Quick off the gate and better than most in this field. Can place again in this
Sabala (11) Wide draw but can work into it at longer odds. Place hope with a cart into the race
Race 11
Double Jeopardy (9) Tricky draw but looks better than most of these. Hard to beat and top selection
Shakira (1) Good form off bad draws and drawn for a cozy run on the pegs. Should run top three
Piccadilly Pete (6) Likely to race close to the speed here. Can continue the run of placings. Include