Harness Analyst – Addington 17th December

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine races on the card . The racing starts at 4:00pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.

Addington selections 17th December 2024

Best Bet:  R6   Brett’s Mate

Best Value:  R8   Shandon Bells

Race 1

Foveaux Gambler (8) Has been ok in better fields. Should run top three with a cart into it
Katherine (10) Back in amateur grade will help and should get a soft trip. Needed here
Off The Edge (7) Getting better with racing and competitive in this field. Place chance

Race 2

Royal Gypsy (4) Stable respect and a winnable race on debut. Has to be included in this
Wee Westy (7) Manners will be the key here but has ability and stable change. Could surprise
Hoofn It (8) Improver from his  last start second and weaker field. Top three chance again here

Race 3

Howie Robyn (1) Stronger this campaign and good beginner from a stand. Nice run expected
Ivan The Great (2) Better than the form suggests and a threat to these with a good run in transit.
Kawactus (4) Ok effort last start and conditions suit. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Have A Little Faith (3) Has trialed well and has a reputation. Goes close here with manners
Major Doosie (8) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account
Chester Gold (2) Ran time last start and on the improve. One of the better chances in this

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Race 5

Shannon B (1) Finished well last start in a similar field. Good draw and top selection in this
Whosdreamingnow (8) Had excuses last start and has been freshened. Good each way chance
Gimmesomelovin (6) Will be fitter after last start second. Wide draw but will be running on

Race 6

Brett’s Mate (5) Good against a better field last start. Hard to beat against this lot. Needed
Crown The Moment (7) Should get a good run with top driver booked. Wide draw hurts a bit
Tinkerbelle (4) Talented once underway. Has raced well here in the past and should give a sight

Race 7

Westar Molly (1) Drawn well and has raced better fields. Can run a tidy race near the speed
Ivona Dadic (4) Should get a run through early. Might need luck but is one for longer odds here
Timbimboo (8) Wide draw but has been going better races. Upset claims with a cart into the race

Race 8

Shandon Bells (3) Has been disappointing in better fields but gets her chance here. Could surprise
Miss Gracie (5) Start is key but should go close to placing in this with a safe beginning. Include
Ginas Majesty (7) Out of form but due fire up for the coast circuit. Top three chance at longer odds

Race 9

Major Performer (3) Has been racing better fields and will be running on. Looks a good bet here
Zia Bromac (11) Conditions suit and quick beginner. Good chance with top driver back on. Needed
Kirkman (5) Disappointing last start but crucial stable change. No surprise to see a big improvement

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by Harness Analyst