Harness Analyst – Addington 19th July

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:06pm 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 19^th July 2024

Best Bet:  R5  Mighty Flying Lou

Best Value:  R7  Dancing Desire

Race 1

Captain Christian (5) Debut runner from strike rate stable. Trialled well and can win fresh
Salute (2) Disappointing last campaign but could bounce back quickly here. Place chance
Betterthancash (1) In form at trials and has raced better fields. Top three player in this

Race 2

Lord Mudrick (1) Strikes a weaker field here and drawn well. One for longer odds
Haley Robyn (5) Well drawn and has the speed to go forward early. Winning claims
Almighty Clever (10) Racing ok and with a pegs trip is one for longer odds. Include

Race 3

Dark Ghana (5) With manners could go close in this. Good driver on board and needed
Luvavici (13) Getting better with racing. Will run home late and top three chance here
Beat The Covid (8) Trainer change and can run time. Not the worst here at longer odds

Race 4

Louretta (9) Looks stronger this time in. Wide draw but has gate speed. Good chance
Heaven’s Mark (12) Getting fitter with racing. Has to be put in the race but can win
That Is Love (3) Looks better suited here after racing similar fields. Top driver booked

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Race 5

Mighty Flying Lou (5) Drawn ok and in good form for this. Top selection from the draw
Watching Brief (9) Wide draw but racing well. Should go close to top three here with luck
Piccadilly Pete (2) No form but can fly the gate. Has to be respected with J Dunn driving

Race 6

Father Time (5) Likely to race close to the speed here. One of the better chances
Aspirational Dream (6) Running on well last start and can handle this field. Good chance
Edward Longshanks (8) Narrowly beaten last start. Even field but has top a three chance.

Race 7

Dancing Desire (2) Slightly disappointing last start. Nice chance at odds from the draw
Justcallmemiki (10) Was too strong last start but tricky draw. Go again in this field
Step It Up A Notch (8) Wide draw but in good form. Winning claims if the pace is on.

Race 8

Galleons Ambassador (4) Running on well last start in a strong field. Looks a good bet here
Master Class (5) Begins well and shorter trip will help. Good chance with luck in running
Del’s Creation (9) Running on last start. Tricky draw but likely to be there at the finish

Race 9

Kiwi Hero (1) Has raced ok in strong fields good at stand. One of the better chances in this
Rustenburg (5) Freshened and up from the South. Has a reputation so has to be included
Amaretto Franco (9) Might get back early but will be running on late. Depends on start

Race 10

Glengarry Moonlight (8) Should be the leader in the race and stuck well last start. Go again
Franco Hoffman (1) Should get a run through at the start. Good place chance from the draw
Off The Edge (10) Likely to race handy on the pegs. Will need gaps but can sneak a place

by Harness Analyst