Harness Analyst – Addington 22nd October

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:35pm 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 22nd October 2025

Best Bet:  R3   Fear And Faith

Best Value:  R8  Mighty Miki

Race 1

Delightful Dreams (9) Wide draw but one of the fastest horses in the field. Needs luck but include
The Beach House (1) Draw will help and top driver booked. Stable respect here and could surprise
Harry Belafonte (4) Failed on grass last start but previous form good. Go again here in this field

Race 2

Million Dollar Chic (8) Wide draw but is progressive and has a bit of gate speed. Top drive booked
Emma Swan (6) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Should give a sight
Enya Franco (4) Improver from her last start third and similar field. Top three chance again here

Race 3

Fear And Faith (7) At her best would go close in this. Better run expected and has to be included
Without Comparison (4) Ok last start and top driver on board. Upset chance with a good trip
Transtasman Bubble (1) No form but better draw and driver change. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Hi Life (1) Solid second last start and a winning chance here from the draw. Top selection in this
Woodlea Rocks (2) Has gate speed but course stats not great. Give another chance from the draw
Sweet Guiness (9) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds with the right trip

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Race 5

Ambleside Drive (12) Fought on last start after working hard. Even field and has an upset chance
The Highlander (7) Freshened and well placed here. Good each way chance if he gets a soft run
Belmont Valor (11) Will be fitter after disappointing last start. Look for him late if the pace is on

Race 6

Prince Teka (8) Good beginner who has raced better fields. Hard to beat if left alone in front
Grettymac  (10) Bit unlucky last start and back to the grit will help her chances. Winning claims
Waihemo Hannah (4) Due to show form and drawn well here. Driver change and hard to beat

Race 7

Mouton Cadet (9) Wide draw but has gate speed and will push forward. should give a good account
Warloch (10) Tricky draw but at his best would go close to placing in this. Will be running on in this
Gladys Greenland (7) Wider draw and much better than the form suggests . Top three chance at odds

Race 8

Mighty Miki (5) Consistently hanging around the top four. Will not get a better chance here. Needed
Captain Publisher (2) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances in this line-up
Tuppence (3) Good second last start. Will continue to improve and winning claims with a soft run

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst