Harness Analyst – Addington 23rd May

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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 May 2025

Best Bet:  R10 Munroe’s Mate

Best Value:  R5   Mystery Beach

Race 1

Beach Day (7) Big win last start in a strong mares field. Wide draw but can go close with luck
Wild Willow (8) Freshened and plenty of ability. Maybe not match fit but worth including here
Spirit Of Anarchy (5) Getting better with racing and likely early leader. Can sprint quick off cover

Race 2

Tarragindi (3) Trainer respect on fresh up runner. Needs manners but can go close to winning
Royal Del (5) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Top driver booked. Needed
Atlantic City (12) Stable will have her ready. Has raced well on the track. Top three chance here

Race 3

C C Arden (11) Has not had a lot of luck and should get a run through early. Winning claims
Ocean Of Tears (6) Big finish last start and a good chance with a good run in transit. Include
Kotare Kelso (12) In good from but strong even field here. Can sneak into the top three again

Race 4

Zoltan Boscik (7) Solid win here last start and a winning chance again with a better trip. EW
Father Time (1) Getting fitter and better than the form suggests. One of the major chances
A Fine Patrick (6) Fresh up and has to be respected after a good trial recent trial run. Needed

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Race 5

Mystery Beach (1) Fought on ok start and better draw. Can begin well and top selection in this
Major Torque (9) At his best would go close to winning this. Good each way chance with manners
Peraki Seelster (6) Will be fitter after last start third. Nice chance with a soft trip in the running

Race 6

Fugitive (4) Looks the winner if he can find the front and dominate. Will start at short odds in this
Freeze Frame (5) Stable respect and good recent second on the track behind the favourite. Include
Allamericanplayer (1) Has a bit if speed and is likely to get a soft trip. Upset claims at longer odds

Race 7

Here’s Herbie (6) Gets a head start on the favourites from the draw. Top three at a good price
The Surfer (12) Has winning form and should go close to placing in this. Extra distance suits
Pinseeker (17) In good form and is a good stayer. Big field to get around but has to be included

Race 8

Empire City (8) Freshened and at her best would go close to top three here. Winning claims
Eurostyle (9) Big motor and huge run to win last start. Can do some work mid race. Include
Julie Jaccka (7) In winning form but harder here. Will continue to improve and top three hope

Race 9

Music Mistress (6) Has a big reputation. Drawn ok here and looks very hard to beat if she leads
Major Performer (5) Ok draw and better than most in this field. Good run last start. Go again
Playing With Stars  (3) Needs the pace on and could surprise if it is. One for longer odds here

Race 10

Munroe’s Mate (7) Big run last start and likely to go forward to lead early. Hard to run down
Tua Lipa (10) Good form in the south and drawn for a cozy run on the pegs. Winning claims
Shake A Leg  (2) Likely to race close to the speed here. One of the better chances off the front

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by Harness Analyst