Harness Analyst – Addington 18th August

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 5:23pm 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 August 2023

Best Bet:  R5   Magician

Best Value:  R9   McCrikey

Race 1

Aroha Kenny (3) Nice filly resuming and looks hard to hold out in this. Should go close
Notasbadasilook (4) Tidy finish last start over the sprint trip. Should be running on late
It’s So Easy (2) Handy mare who heads forward early. Can stick on for top three here

Race 2

Courtney Rose (1) Has looked good at trials and drawn to suit. Top selection here
Touch N Go (6) Change of driver for this and could surprise with a good run in transit
Judine (7) Racing well and likely to head forward early. Can run top three in this

Race 3

No Matter Wat (8) Raced some good fields last season. Trialled well and small field helps
Who’s Delight (1) Coming in fresh and looks stronger this time in. Drawn to be competitive
Ohoka Le Bron (4) Races well on this track but strong field. Chance if left alone in front

Race 4

Spy Da Moment (6) Wide draw a worry but mobile helps. Top selection in this field
Outamyway (7) Good win last start and can go on with it. Should be thereabouts here
Zsa Zoe (3) Hasn’t had much luck but the mobile start a big assist. Chance in this field

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Race 5

Magician (2) Ok in a strong field last start. Hard to beat in this from a better draw
Share A Dream (1) Should get a handy run on the pegs. Looks a nice top three chance
Wuhan (7) Plenty of ability and wide draw the only concern. Will be running on here

Race 6

Sinbad (7) Wide draw but good enough to make his own luck. Can win again
With Style (4) Coming in fresh but should go close to beating stablemate in this. Needed
Charlie Brown (12) Tricky draw and will need luck but has the ability to place in this

Race 7

Tremendous Lover (7) Good second on the track last start and has claims in an even field
Wolf Of Wall Street (10) Plenty of ability and could surprise if he gets gaps. Include
Santanna Mach (6) Good beginner who battled on ok last start. Top three chance again

Race 8

Buffy Northstains (8) Good off the gate and might try to lead here. Winning claims here
Paige  (7) Has had no luck in recent runs. Will appreciate the mobile and smaller field here
Rachmaninov (3) Tidy draw and always a place chance. Not the worst at longer odds

Race 9

McCrikey (2) Good beginner who could give some cheek with a good run in transit
Doctor Tim (4) Has raced well in stronger fields. Has to be respected at good odds here
Tiger Taylor (6) Getting fitter with racing. Good place chance in this line-up. Include

by Harness Analyst