Harness Analyst – Addington 18th April

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:02pm 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 18^th April 2024

Best Bet:  R10   Rakero Rocket

Best Value:  R5   Missalyssa

Race 1

Off The Edge (5) Has been racing better fields recently. Good chance here back in grade
Franco Hoffman (8) Another who has form in better fields. Should be thereabouts here
Teddy Baker (3) Looks the likely leader in this and can run time. One of the better chances

Race 2

Martha Stuart (9) Wide draw but has gate speed. Might go forward and could surprise
Regal Sierra (8) Tidy win last start but tricky draw. Chance again with the right trip. Needed
George Eliot (1) Front row draw helps. Top three hope if she can stay handy early. Include

Race 3

Light Me Up (13) Stable change and top driver booked. Draw hurts but has claims
Miki’s Courage (14) Stabe respect and has raced in better fields. Can run top three in this
Chicago Bear (11) On debut but has trialled well. Well bred and will be a chance at odds.

Race 4

Toby Tom B (6) Hasn’t had all the luck but better draw. Will go forward and has claims
Stephs Boy (4) Good beginner with conditions to suit. Can run top three at longer odds
Doctor Tim (1) Should race handy on the pegs. Can run home well with gaps here

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Race 5

Missalyssa (8) Has some good wins on the track. Can go close in this with manners
The Bloss (11) Normally steps well and should run somewhere around top four. Needed
Sunny Louis (1) Likes the track and a solid place chance with a safe beginning in this

Race 6

Black Mach (7) Due to find some form and will head forward early. Winning claims
Jaccka Opa (3) Racing in great form. Top driver on board and one of the better chances
Cee Who’s Bettor (11) Has been unlucky on several occasions. Chance at longer odds

Race 7

Who’s Delight (5) Form is sound and front row draw. Likely to head forward and can win
Mighty Looee (6) Disappointing last start but might lead here. Each way claims at odds
Franco Indie (7) Tricky draw and coming in fresh for this. Look for a late finish.

Race 8

Bet N Win (5) Freshened but a reputation and big motor. Manners the only concern
Mighty Logan (7) Conditions suit and should run top three with luck here Needed
Galway Girl (6) Tidy run for second last start. Should be improved and can run top three

Race 9

Philadelphia Filly (6) Conditions suit and has gate speed. Return to form is likely
Kink (3) Has been unlucky recently. Will run a good race from the better draw
Ned Kelly (1) Manners still an issue but more ability than most in this. One for odds

Race 10

Rakero Rocket (3) Front row draw and racing well. Top driver booked and top selection
Teds Legacy (1) Better draw for this. Should get a soft run and can place in this. Include
Point Break (9) Ok last start. Improver here with the right run. Will be finishing on here

by Harness Analyst