Harness Analyst – Addington 25th October

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with twelve races on the card. The racing starts at 4:53pm 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 25th October 2024

Best Bet:  R4   Fear And Faith

Best Value:  R9   Here’s Herbie

Race 1

Lochdarragh (9) Wider draw but improving and good second last start. Top selection
Just Foxin (8) Freshened and did have good trial form early in his career. Could surprise
Shard De Arch (2) Conditions suit and running on last start. Chance with a good trip

Race 2

Countless Questions (3) Has looked good at trials but needs manners. Will be a big chance.
Diamond Harbour (5) In form and has the speed to be one of the better chances. Needed
One Mhor For Heather (4) Improver from her last start and drawn to play a part. Include

Race 3

Kotare Kelso (4) Disappointing last start. Top three claims with a good run in transit
Magician (2) Stable respect and better draw here. Will be much better this week. Needed.
Franco Humbie (1) Drawn to get a soft run in transit. Could sneak a place from the ace

Race 4

Fear And Faith (9) Goes well on the track and has been racing better fields. Big chance
Brett’s Mate (16) Out of form but at his best could run into the top three. Could surprise
Natives Inferno (6) Has a big finish when saved for one run. Will need his best behaviour

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Race 5

We Walk By Faith (8) Wide draw but likely to head forward. Top three chance in this
Wish Me Luck (1) Has raced well against similar fields. Tidy draw and should give a sight
Little Spike (13) Stable respect and a bit unlucky last start. Look for a better run in this field

Race 6

Strikem (7) Tidy last start and only needs a similar effort go close here. Top selection
Captain Christian (8) Trainer respect and winning claims here. Should run top three
Joyride(AUS) (2) Freshened and a chance from the good draw. Has to be included

Race 7

Dynasty (13) Tricky draw but has oodles of speed. Can do some work and stick on
Stella Rouge (4) Drawn to go forward and dominate. Has been racing strong fields
Louretta (11) Should get a run through early. Short trip will be in her favour. Needed

Race 8

Ya Rite Darl (6) Can run time and could be the leader early even from the draw. Top chance
Queen Kizen (5) Running on last start and only needs a safe start to be a threat. Needed
Atlantic City (3) Getting better with racing and seems reliable. Nice chance again in this

Race 9

Here’s Herbie (6) Good beginner who is getting fitter. Top three chance if he gets handy
Charlie Brown (7) Decent motor and likely to go forward early. Hard to beat and needed
Lester (5) Good second last start. Will continue to improve and chance with a good trip

Race 10

Watching Brief (2) Very quick and drawn to be handy all the way. Good winning claims
Ocean Of Tears (7) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Should give a good account
Stephs Boy (1) Has run time and does have gate speed Could surprise here. One for odds

Race 11

Forgiveness (9) Easy win last start and can go on with it here. Winning claims again
Helloveamoment (12) Good form and normally steps away well. Go again in this field
George Eliot (5) Has been unlucky but due to strike form. Upset claims with manners

Race 12

Bettor Be Sharp (7) Has been racing well and conditions suit. Top selection in this.
Delightful Dreams (10) Better than the form suggests. Will need luck but has claims
Auntie Deb (1) Battled well here last week for fourth. Not the worst at longer odds

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by Harness Analyst