Harness Analyst – Addington 16th December

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:17pm 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 16th December 2022

Best Bet:  R4   Cougar Express

Best Value:  R8    Princess Leia

Race 1

Heisenberg (7) Raced well Cup week and gets into this race on even marks. Top selection
Terry (6) Should be improved and running on last start. One of the major chances in this
Deceptive Lee (5) Underrated pacer who will be running on here. Could surprise

Race 2

Cappaha (10) Drops in grade for this and has speed. Not the worst with no mistakes
The River Boy (3) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Hard  to beat here
Noah Magnific (6) Racing well but making late mistakes. Chance if she trots all the way

Race 3

Martha Stuart (6) Goes ok on the track and conditions suit here. Winning claims
Sonoma Tyron (5) Has run some good races on the track and one for longer odds in this
Rachmaninov (1) Conditions suit and he could be over the odds. Gets the right draw again

Race 4

Cougar Express (1) Drawn to be a big danger in this field. Hard to beat and top selection
Carmelite (7) Wide draw but driver in red hot form. Chance at good odds in this field
Denny (11) Tricky draw but good on debut. Will be running on late in this. Include

Race 5

Chambray (5) Has been racing stronger fields and a drop back here. Good winning claims
Coachella (8) Gate speed to land handy and unlucky last start. Top three chance in this
Cardi B (9) Has been disappointing but drops in class and with the right trip is a chance.

Race 6

I Dream Of Jeannie (4) Gets a head start on the favourites and loves the track. Needed
Midnight Dash (6) Tricky handicap but good enough to overcome it. Include here
Chief Of Staff (3) Likely to get a good handy to the speed. One for longer odds

Race 7

Teds Legacy (3) Decent draw and big run last start. One of the major players in this field
The Coalman (5) Has run some good races against similar fields. Top three chance
Casino Action (11) High finishing speed will take him a long way in this. Can win

Race 8

Princess Leia (3) Racing well and drawn to be a major player in this field. Needed
Chrislynn (8) Tidy win last start and might go on with it. One for longer odds here
Mayson Shard (11) Racing well and will be a big danger with a good run in transit

Race 9

Sioux Princess (9) Always a good show in races like this. Just needs to trot all the way
Zsa Zoe (5) Racing well and conditions suit. Small field will help and can win
The Bloss (8) Not so good from behind the mobile but could run a cheeky race here

Race 10

Star Casino (3) Plenty of ability and could look to go forward early. Can go close here
He’s Tough (8) Tricky draw but has the motor. Hard to beat if he can get into the race
Betterwithbling (9) Out of form but better than that. Will be running on here. Include

by Harnesslink Media