Harness Analyst – Addington 17th October

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:11pm 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 17th October 2025

Best Bet:  R9   Oscar Bonavena

Best Value:  R11 Commander Joe

Race 1

Thor (4) Looks stronger this time in. Should give a good sight in a fresh condition. Needed here
Burnham Girl  (3) Should begin quickly and has had a slight rest. Stable respect. Good chance
Nothing But You (2) Good draw and has been unlucky in several races. One for longer odds

Race 2

The Highwayman (10)  Must have ability or would have been sacked long ago. Go again here
Vin’s Deal (1) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Top driver booked
Beaudiene Always B (7) Improver from his last start and only needs luck to be a threat in this

Race 3

The Present Maker (12) Manners needed but big motor and goes close here with no mistakes.
Love Walked In (2) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Needed
Mavis Jones (9) Good effort last start and can sneak into the top three with luck in transit.

Race 4

Arden Seascape (11) Solid win last start and stable driver chooses this one. Can keep winning
Ebony Arden (8) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Wide draw but has to be included
Forever Dream (13) Out of form but has been racing better fields. Tricky draw the only issue

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Race 5

Bounce N Beyond (8) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this lineup
Moses (7) Freshened and can give the driver a welcome back to the winners circle with luck.
Muscle Sass (6) Will be fitter after last start where she rushed home late. Winning claims

Race 6

Who’s Delight (9) Good against a way tougher field last start. Hard to beat against this lot
Built For Glory (10) Up in class but has a big motor. Winning claims if put into the race
Hadron Collider (8) Wide draw and driver change but good enough to win with the right trip.

Race 7

Meant To Be (7) Stable respect and picket fence form line. Will need manners but can win
Rogue Hero (3) Speedy when at his peak and looks stronger this campaign. Winning claims
Tarragindi (5) In good form and hardly ever out of the money. Top three chance with any luck

Race 8

Greased Lightnin (8) Wide draw and will be running on if he gets back early. Good winning claims
Tact Teva (6) Decent motor and likely to push forward off the gate. One of the better chances
Midnight Miki (10) Tricky draw but master driver on board. Will continue to improve and include here

Race 9

Oscar Bonavena (12) Fastest horse in the field and will be running on. Tricky draw but can go close
Mighty Logan (7) Decent motor and hard to run down if he lands the front at any stage. In the mix
I Dream Of Jeannie (1) Good last start and good beginner. Will continue to improve and place hope again 

Race 10

Merlin (7) Has raced well in similar fields. Drawn the front helps here and looks a good bet. Needed
Alta Meteor (2) Good draw and better than most in this field. Has to be respected from the leading stable
Sooner The Bettor (1) Good win last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise from the draw

Race 11

Commander Joe (1) Draw suits and has won on the track. Can go close here with a soft run in transit
Christies Art (3) Stable respect and drawn for a cozy run near the lead. One of the better chances in this
Captain Kobe (2) Slightly unlucky here last start and looks set to win a few races this campaign. Needed

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst