Harness Analyst – Addington 23rd August

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten 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 23rd August 2024

Best Bet:  R5    Ruby Roe

Best Value: R2    Dancing Desire

Race 1

Treasure Cove (6) Big run for second in a strong field last start. Can go one better with the right trip
Captain Moonlight (1) Great trial form and drawn to get a soft run. One of the better chances.
Melton Enforcer (3) Enough early speed to be put in the race from the start. Could surprise at odds

Race 2

Dancing Desire (6) Needs the right run but ok last start and can win with one run at them. Needed
Jack Tar (9) Wide draw but has a fair amount of speed late. Chance if the pace is on all the way
Double Jeopardy (10) Freshened and has a private reputation. Should give a good account here.

Race 3

Zoltan Boscik (6) Driver change for this and was good late last start. Will be running on. Include
A Fine Patrick (7) Had excuses last start but previous form was good. Can make amends here
Royal Del (10) Has been disappointing but at his best would go close. One for longer odds in this

Race 4

Without You (6) Stable respect and good trial. Decent motor and should go close on debut
Mystic Magic (4) Has looked ok at trials and stable does well with first starters. Win chance.
Mythical (2) Good trial form and stable driver a good indicator. Looks a good top three hope here

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Race 5

Ruby Roe (9) Big on ability. Drawn wide but has trialed well recently. Hard to beat. Top selection
Melody Banner (7) Disappointing last start but look for a big improvement in this. Win chance
Happy Harper (13) Draw hurts but has speed. Will need luck but will be running on late here

Race 6

Mr Love (5) Can run time and in good form for this. Top three chance with luck in the running
Aardiebythehill (7) Out of form but will be improved. Can go close to placing with a good trip
Sunnys Sister (6) Will require her best manners to win this. No doubting the ability. Include

Race 7

Macandrew Aviator (8) Freshened and did go some tidy races last season. Win chance in this
Anything Goes (11) Obvious threat here and ran third in this last race year. Go again in this field
Charlie Brown (6) Quick beginner who is up in grade here. Can still run top three. Include

Race 8

It’s Tough (3) Racing well in similar fields. Hard to beat in this line up from the draw. Needed
Tide And Time (8) Wide draw but has gate speed. Win chance at odds if he can lead in this
Warloch (1) Freshened and drawn for the best run. Place chance at odds from a trailing position

Race 9

One Over Da Line (8) Stable respect for this. Looked a run short last start and will improve here
Buffy Northstains (3) Solid run last start and getting fitter. Good draw and can run top three
Paris Prince (4) Hasn’t had all the luck and top driver sticks with. One of the better chances

Race 10

Jaccka Opa (6) Good win last start and normally holds form well. Good place chance in this
Sargent Best (9) Wide draw and will need the pace on. One for longer odds in this. Include
Haley Robyn (3) Likely to race close to the speed here. Racing well and could run top three again

by Harness Analyst