Harness Analyst – Addington 20th February

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine 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 20th February 2025

Best Bet:  R8   Passchendaele

Best Value:  R9   Dancing Desire

Race 1

Kawhi (10) In good form for this. Should go close to top three if she steps away cleanly in this
Moses (12) Has been thereabouts the last few starts and will be put in the race at some stage.
Judy J (7) Getting better with racing and ok run last start. Place chance again here with manners

Race 2

Elusive Dreams (5) Trialing like an early winner and stable good with debut runners.  Include
Tosana (3) Running on well last start fresh. Has claims with a good run in transit. Driver change
Lochdarragh (2) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Could surprise with luck

Race 3

Biggles (6) Finished on well last start and conditions suit here. Good run expected again in this
Peraki Seelster (7) Ok last start and upset claims with a good run in transit. Can play a part
Style Council (3) Good effort last start and nice draw. Can sneak a top three with luck here

Race 4

Bazooka (7) Freshened and at his best would go close in this. Might start favourite here. Needed
Outback Man (5) Has early speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account in this
Midnight Miki (10) Consistent form and draw the only issue. Likely to be thereabouts with gaps

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Race 5

Mystic Max (7) Out of form but at his best would be hard to beat in this. Top selection here
Midnight Dash (6) In good form and well placed here. Good each way chance in a small field
Roydon Muscle (1) Will be fitter after last start win. Should get a soft trip and top three player

Race 6

Franco Marek (5) Good against the best grade and freshened for this. Has to be respected here
Built For Glory (2) Good after breaking last start. Winning claims if he steps cleanly. Needed
One Change (6) Small field will help and he races ok on the track. One of the leading chances

Race 7

Mavis Jones (10) Can run time and good win last start. Up in grade but has winning claims
One El (1) Drawn to get a soft trip. Has been unlucky at times and can lob a place at longer odds
Vertigo (5) Quick beginner who might lead early here. Solid form and has to be in the mix here

Race 8

Passchendaele (7) Stable respect and trialing well for this. Will be hard to beat with any luck
Troubleshooter  (4) Good last start and back on grit suits. Can go close to placing again here
Quicker Than Quick (3) Out of form but much better than that. Top three chance from the draw

Race 9

Dancing Desire (5) Goes well the track and will be running on. Ok draw and has winning claims
The Bettor Deal (9) Decent motor and stable and driver respect. One of the better chances in this
Bettor Be Sharp (10) Great form for this but draw a concern. Will need luck but has to be included

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by Harness Analyst