Harness Analyst – Addington 23rd January free tips

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 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 23rd January 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet:  R2  Lap It Up 

Best Value:  R5  Carbon

Race 1

Show Stopper (2) Strike rate stable and big run to win on debut. Top selection and can go close
Scotlynn Crunch (5) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Can run a tidy last 800m here
Route Sixty Six (7) Getting better with racing and wide draw the only concern. Top three claims

Race 2

Lap It Up (2) Flashed home late last start and mobile should suit. Looks a big chance with manners
He’s My Creation (1) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Hard to beat here
Makani (6) Improver from his last start and mobile will help. Top three chances looks best in this

Race 3

B B King (10) Ran some nice races in his last campaign. Good run expected after a slight freshen
Jukebox Gypsy (11) Ok last start without luck and big place hope with a good run in transit
By Chance (9) Tricky draw but has speed and will be running on late. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Tetrick (9) Solid win last start and a winning chance again if he brings his manners. Must include
Hoof It Hagrid (6) In form and from a powerful stable. Should give a good account at short odds
Noah Magnific (8) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds in this, Needed

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Race 5

Carbon (5) Has been freshened and will be ready to go here. Top selection and paying nice money
Treacherous Dreams (11) Second row draw hurts but in form and good each way chance here
Milou (7) Now trained on the beach with Bob Butt. Wide draw but will be a quick improver. Include

Race 6

Wanna Play A Game (9) The two wins in his last three starts have been solid. Top selection in this
Crown The Moment (4) Not far away last start and well placed here. Good each way chance. Needed
Jordan Anne (3) Will be fitter after last start. Quick beginner and should get a soft trip. One for odds

Race 7

Debbie Lincoln (5) Good runs in similar fields recently. Hard to beat with the right trip. Winning claims
Nothing But You (1) Should get a soft run handy. Big chance from the draw and include in all combos
Candy Cane (2) Due to show form and drawn well here. Driver change and can run an improved race

Race 8

Roydon Muscle (4) Due to show form and races well on the track. Will be running on and can go close
Vertigo (1) Decent motor and a drawn well here. Normally a fast beginner and shorter trip suits. Needed
Mavis Jones (6) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again at longer odds

Race 9

Beside Me (7) Fastest horse in the field and races well fresh. Wide draw but good winning chance here
Bazooka (9) Decent motor but drawn wider here. Winning claims if he gets handy early. Worth including
Commander Ben (6) Unlucky last start. Will continue to improve and place hope with the right trip

Race 10

Captain Lawless (1) Has raced well in similar fields. Drawn the ace here and looks a good bet. Needed
Dancing N Heaven (4) Running on last start and better than most in this field. Has to be respected in this
Cee Whata Mickee (5) Stuck on last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise with luck

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by Harness Analyst