Harness Analyst – Addington 16th October

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 4:26pm 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 October 2024

Best Bet:  R2  Five Monkeys

Best Value:  R10  Radioactive Jaffa

Race 1

Off The Edge (9) Good last start and wide draw the only concern. Can go close here. Top selection
Sweet Spirit (7) Racing well at the moment and has gone some good races on the track. Include
Archie (6) Battling away last start but an overall form is quite good. Is tough and can run top thrree

Race 2

Five Monkeys (3) Quite a weak field and looks a good bet if he can get handy quickly. Needed
Hoofn It (4) Much better last start and only needs a similar effort to run a place again here
Perfect Call (2) Drawn to play a part and normally a good beginner. Should give a good account

Race 3

Spectator (6) Stable in good form and normally a quick beginner. One of the better chances
Michael Eyre (9) Freshened and has run some good races in these conditions. Place claims in this
Ultimate Counsel (2) Quick beginner who has been ok at recent workouts. Will stick on well here

Race 4

Bettor Be Sharp (11) Goes ok on the track and can run time. Winning chance with a good trip.
Sophia Bromac (3) Best draw for some time and winner last start. Will have admirers. Needed
Westar Molly (5) Ok draw and races well over the shorter trip. Can go close here. Include

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Race 5

The Bettor Major (4) Big run last start and only needs a quick beginning to be right in it. Good bet
King Arthur (5) Has raced well against similar fields. On the improve and likely leader. Needed
Executive Banner (10) Tricky draw but has a big finish. Look for a good run in this field. Include

Race 6

Terror Ma Sue (1) Track stats ok and should get a good run through from the draw. Good chance
Shapely (4) Running good races and not far away last start. Should give a good account in this field
Rutherford (6) Better than the form suggests. Not the worst in this at longer odds. Upset chance

Race 7

Bullit Train (8) Conditions suit and a good chance if she gets a soft run. Leading junior on board
Boyz Invasion (13) Did too much work at Methven and getting fitter Can figure here with luck
Premium Player (11) Normally quick away. One of the major chances in this field. Has to be included

Race 8

Radioactive Jaffa (11) Conditions suit and a good winning chance if the pace is on. Will be running on
Lord Mudrick (2) Could be the possible early leader in this. Getting fitter and can place from the draw
Straight Flush (5) Freshened and has gate speed. Major player in this field with top driver booked

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by Harness Analyst