Harness Analyst – Addington 22nd February

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:32pm 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 22^nd February 2024

Best Bet:  R9  Cormac Leo

Best Value:  R8  Hanover Da Moon

Race 1

Major Hipster (4) Fitter for last start third and this looks easier. Good winning chance
Fredastaire (2) Has gate speed and could be the early leader. Place chance again
Ha’penny (3) Good fourth here two starts ago in a stronger field. Could surprise

Race 2

Ginas Majesty (2) Not far away the last few starts and races well on the track. Include
Lookslikeatrixter (6) Disappointing last start but tough trotter who could place with luck
Sods Law (1) Goes well on the track drawn to race handy. One for longer odds here

Race 3

Luvstruck (10) Top driver booked and a top three chance with a good run in transit
Princess Meritaten (3) Better draw this week and could be the early leader. Needed
Dancing Desire (7) Improvers run last start and at her best would go close. Include

Race 4

Smokin Bandar (8) Has beaten most of this field the last few starts. Top selection in this
Tu Tangata (3) Battled on well here last start. One of the better chances in this field
Midnight Dash (7) Freshened and small field helps. Not the worst in this and can win

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Race 5

Charlie Brown (8) Tricky draw but trailing well. Good enough to make his own luck
Watermelon Sugar (7) Conditions suit here. Might go forward early. Big hope if he does
Tide And Time (1) Drawn to be the early leader and can run time. Top three claims

Race 6

Got You Covered (3) Nice draw and has beaten similar fields. Winning claims again
Heisenberg (8) Best runs have been from the front. Top driver booked here. Include
Mossdale Ben (11) Unlucky last start and quick beginner. Will be running on late here

Race 7

Elite Styx (13) Tricky draw but speedy and a chance with a cart into the race. Needed
Wolf Of Wall Street (12) Goes best when near the lead. Top driver booked here. Include
Rotten Rodden (6) Change of trainer and respect on that alone. In form and could surprise

Race 8

Hanover Da Moon (10) Unlucky last start and change of driver. Good enough to place here
Royal Del (8) Goes ok the track and distance suits. Good winning claims with manners
Paris Prince (5) Ran on here last start. Will need luck but can fill a place with the right trip

Race 9

Cormac Leo (4) Freshened and looks the early leader here. Hard to run down in this
Bettor Be Sharp (1) Could get a soft run in the trail. Top three chance from there
Queen Of Swords (11) Drawn for a pegs run which could suit. Place hope at longer odds

by Harness Analyst