Harness Analyst – Addington 17th May

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 4:54pm 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 17^th May 2024

Best Bet: R2   Sally’s Pearl

Best Value:  R3   Black Mach

Race 1

Miss Yo (9) Running on in a better field last start. Tricky draw but top selection here
Buffy Northstains (3) Not much form but better than that. Could surprise at longer odds
Clyde (5) Drawn to get a soft run near the front. Good top three chance in this

Race 2

Sally’s Pearl (1) Gets a decent draw to work with here. Should go close from a trail
Shakira (6) Trials have been good and should be a good debut run with luck in transit
Eyeliner (4) Still a maiden but stable persevering. Has to be respected with top driver on

Race 3

Black Mach (1) Best draw for some time and racing ok. Gets his chance here. Needed
Betterwithbling (2) Not much form but better than that. Could surprise at longer odds.
Topaz (5) Big finish for second last start and conditions suit here. Has to be included

Race 4

Ya Rite Darl (3) In winning form and this field not much stronger. Top selection here
Carla Pixie (5) Wider draw than the favourite. Good second last start and can place again
Sheep (2) Has the ability but coming in fresh. Place chance at longer odds from the draw

Race 5

Throwyaarmsaroundme (7) Solid win last start and wide draw the only concern. Needed
Major Torque (6) Previous form is mixed. Ok draw and has gate speed. One for odds
Commander Ben (3) Big upgrade in draws. Has been ok in similar fields and will improve

Race 6

Bet N Win (7) Big wins the last couple and this looks easier. Should be winning again
Mr Love (6) Will be helped by the mobile start and good win last time. Good chance
Julie Jaccka (4) Looked unlucky last start. Harder here but top three chance from the draw

Race 7

Got The Chocolates (2) Nice draw for this. Beat most of these last start and can repeat
Always Dreaming (5) Tidy draw and good second here previously. One of the better chances
Rubira (8) Others have caught up to him now and worst draw. Top three chance again

Race 8

Foveaux Gambler (7) Conditions suit and has the form on the board. Will start favourite
Betterthandiva (6) Getting better with racing and will head forward again here. Can place
Ideal Chevron (12) No go last start in a tougher field. Place chance here with luck.

Race 9

Glorys Delight (6) Battling recently in harder fields. Will fly the gate and can go close here
Takeitout (7) Better than the form suggests and due to get back in the placings. Include
Tokyo Rose (4) Could go forward today and might stick on. Top three chance in this field

Race 10

Miki’s Courage (5) Front row draw and will go forward early. Winning claims in this
Action Major (8) Running on last start with not much room. Extra distance will help
Wotsonyamind (9) Wide draw but might ping out and get with top driver on board. Include

by Harness Analyst