Harness Analyst – Addington 24th January

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 11 races on the card . The racing starts at 4:27pm 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 24th January 2025

Best Bet:  R4  Taketheplunge

Best Value:  R10  Elite Styx

Race 1

Sunny Louis (7) Top driver sticks with and has a good record on the track. Needed
Aspirational Dream (1) Small field and mobile will help and should begin quickly. Include
One El (2) Getting better with racing and gets a good draw to use here. Winning claims

Race 2

Bettor Be Sharp (3) Going for four in a row and likes it here. Stats say has to be included
Midnight Miki (1) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and freshened. Likely favourite
Dave Duley (6) Improver from his last start and respect driver choice. Top three chance here

Race 3

Helloveamoment (7) Goes well on the track and good win last start. Tidy run expected
Regal Sierra (5) Ok last start and should be a good winning chance with a good trip
Knowing Me (3) Good effort last start and nice draw. Hard to beat with early manners

Race 4

Taketheplunge (6) Big recovery after breaking early last start. Looks hard to roll in this
The Highwayman (1) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account
She’s A Major Act (5) Out of form but looks way over the odds at $35.00. In the mix here

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Race 5

Bad Habits (8) Late finish to win last start and will be fitter. Tricky draw but top selection
Hugo (9) Freshened and has plenty of speed. Will need luck from the draw but needed
Shard De Arch (6) Improver after last start 2nd. Good form and one of the better chances

Race 6

Topaz (3) Had consistent form before breaking last start. Hard to beat against this lot
Krystal Delight (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. Include
Katherine (8) Class horse of the field but tricky draw. Can run over the top if the pace is on

Race 7

Lakelsa (4) Likely early leader here. Can run a quick time in front and hard to beat here
Treacherous Gall (9) Draw hurts but is very speedy. Might need luck but winning claims
Treacherous Baby (6) Wide draw but top driver booked and stable respect. Needed here

Race 8

Martha Stuart (5) Quick beginner and might start favourite after some tidy form. Include
Clyde (11) Tricky draw but should go close to placing in this if he goes forward. Place hope
High Intensity (7) No form but mobile will help and has trialled well. Chance with manners

Race 9

Wish Me Luck (5) Good winning form and top driver sticks with. Wide draw but can win
We Walk By Faith (6) Very quick and draw the only concern. One of the better chances
Bazooka (1) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 10

Elite Styx (8) Has raced better fields. Drawn wide but can get into it if they go hard. Needed
Kairaki Delight (6) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Has to be respected again
Didjaseemiki (7) Good finish last start and can get over the top late. Could surprise

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst