Harness Analyst – Addington 19th April

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 12 races on the card . The racing starts at 12:40pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Addington selections 19th April 2025

Best Bet:  R5  Deadline

Best Value:  R4  Barrytown

Race 1

Watching Brief (5) Good run last start after working hard. Can run top three with better luck
Commander Joe (9) Tricky draw but top driver on and should begin quickly. Good run expected
Sweet Raine (1) Getting better with racing and gets a much better draw here. Top three chance

Race 2

Jumal (5) Easy win last start and has a reputation. Toughest test to date but has to be included
Blacklaz (4) Stable respect and top driver booked. Improved and should go close to winning here..
Freeze Frame (1) Improver from her last start and drawn inside the favourite. Top three chance here

Race 3

Topaz (6) Distance should suit and in good form for this. Needs the right trip but has winning claims
Louis (11) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. In the mix here
Betterwithbling (1) Good effort last start and better draw. Likes the track and one for longer odds

Race 4

Barrytown (10) Solid second last start and a winning chance again in a similar field. Include
Koko Kaboom (13) Form around weaker opposition but stable kicking goals. Should give a sight
Jaccka Baylis (12) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds. Top driver booked

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Race 5

Deadline (4) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this and top driver stays on
Mystery Beach (3) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance from the draw
Poseidon (5) Looks stronger this time in. Front row draw and should get a soft trip. Include here

Race 6

Father Time (4) Good against a tougher field last start. Hard to beat against this lot. Needed
Roydon Muscle (6) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims after running on well last start
I Dream Of Jeannie (7) Due to show form and has been freshened. At her best would be hard to beat

Race 7

Deceptive Lee (4) Has raced well in stronger fields in the past. Will need a good trip but can go close
Captain Kobe (11) In form and beginning to show his true ability now. Winning claims at good odds
Dave Duley (3) Has been disappointing but should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 8

Dalton Shard (7) Has been good against the best company. Wide draw but can win at longer odds
Double Time (4) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances off the front row
Built For Glory (1) Disappointing last start. Will need manners but place hope here with no mistakes

Race 9

Seaside Pond (1) Drawn to be handy to the speed. Good finisher from cover and can go close in this
Sofia Rose (4) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One for longer odds and can run top three here
Country Gold (3) Running on last start. Will continue to improve and place hope here from the draw

Race 10

Shakira (5) Has raced better fields. Good win last start and can go back to back with luck in transit
Francent (7) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Likely to push forward early. Hard to beat
Radha (13) Has not had a lot of luck in recent starts. Better than the form suggests and could surprise

Race 11

Mavis Jones (10) Has won on the track three times but needs the right trip. Can go close with manners
Who’s Queen (11) Running on last start after breaking. Not the worst with no errors early. Needed
Paris Prince (16) Top driver on and is in good from. Tricky handicap but looks one of the better chances

Race 12

Treacherous Baby (8) Very good when right but wide draw hurts.  Trialing well and top selection in this.
Five Crowns (7) Top driver on board and in good from. Stable going well and has to be respected. Include
Captain Commodore (2) Likely to head forward early from the draw. Plenty of upside and can go close

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by Harness Analyst