Harness Analyst – Addington 1st August

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:08pm 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 1st August 2025

Best Bet:  R10 Arden Seascape

Best Value:  R4  Sofia Rose

Race 1

Miki Flybye (5) Confidence is high after last start win and winning claims again. Top selection
McKendrick (1) Draw will help and should begin quickly. Honest type, can run into the money
Joyride(AUS) (11) Getting better with racing and can run time. Will have admirers in this

Race 2

Better Be Quick (9) Got back and ran home late last start. Better trip and she can go close
Smoking Ashes (5) Ran home well last start and much better off in the draws. Winning claims
Longview Tui (7) Improver from her last start where she had no room. Top three chance here

Race 3

Holly Highlander (6) Drops in grade and looks well placed in this field. Good run expected
Rachmaninov (7) Ok last start and could surprise with a good run in transit. One for longer odds
Jordan Anne (4) Good effort last start and has early speed. Can sneak into the top three again

Race 4

Sofia Rose (6) Solid effort last start with no luck in the running. Among the main chances here
Sweet Dreams (2) Has finishing speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account in this
Shapely (1) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds. In the mix for top three

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Race 5

Birdy (4) Fought on well to win last start but stronger field. Can go back-to-back with manners
Harriet’s Moment (8) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance
Schoemaker (6) Will be fitter after last start third. Genuine top-four contender in this field

Race 6

Zeus Lightning (6) Stable respect and has trialed ok Might be hard to beat against this lot
Smackdown (3) Should get a soft run handy. Trial win was exceptional and might start favourite
Princess Macandrew (2) Freshened after a good third here on debut. Driver change. Include

Race 7

Triple G (7) At his best would be hard to beat. Expect a bold showing fresh after good trial
Deceptive Lee (8) Tricky draw but should go close to placing in this. Will be thereabouts
One For Jay (2) In good form at trials and should get a good run near the speed. Top three 

Race 8

Brett’s Mate (4) Most consistent horse in the field and will be running on. Sure to give a sight
Cormoran Strike (7) Decent motor and mobile should suit. In the mix for trifecta/place
It’s So Easy (6) Has gate speed and might press forward. Not the worst at longer odds 

Race 9

Caught The Eye (3) Good form and driver change. Should be right there at the finish. Needed
Mystery Beach (2) Will be quick away. Form is hard to fault; could easily go two in a row here
Warloch (9) Old legs but can still move them pretty quickly. Fitter and rarely runs a bad race

Race 10

Arden Seascape (6) Comes off a strong victory here last start. Top chance for the double up
Bettor Than Lizzy (5) Smart win last start and should measure up again. Hard to beat here
Burnham Girl (1) Hard to knock on recent efforts. Winning hope from the ace draw. Needed

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by Harness Analyst