Harness Analyst – Addington 26th April

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 4:34pm 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 26th April 2024

Best Bet:  R8  Carrera Rapido

Best Value:  R5  Black Mach

Race 1

Party Central (6) Good third in a better field last start. Looks hardest to beat and top selection
Coba Charged (4) Big finish on debut. Nice draw and can trouble the favourite with the right trip
Malakai (3) Running on last start. Top three chance with improvement and closer turning for home

Race 2

Buffy Northstains (5) Racing well in similar fields and suited here. Good chance from the draw
Dasher (7) Driver change and gate speed. Has winning claims with a trail here. Include here
Miss Yo (13) Didn’t get all the luck last start. Win chance if she can get handy on the turn

Race 3

Miki’s Courage (1) Conditions suit here and drawn to go close in this. Will start a hot favourite
Fun To Come (6) Ran home way too late last start. Can win if put into the race. Worth a bet
Biggles (2) Has good form in similar fields . Could push forward early and will stick on in this

Race 4

Sweet Maggie Mae (8) Drawn wide and driver change but will be better for last start win.
Joyride (6) Ok second on debut and one of the better place chances if she goes forward
Queen Tyron (4) Gate speed and likely early leader with top driver booked. Stable respect

Race 5

Black Mach (4) Has been disappointing but give another chance. Quick beginner who can win
Major Happy (1) Better last start and should be running on again. Draw a big help here
Itz Magical Meg (10) Tidy pegs draw and in form. Will need gaps but not the worst here

Race 6

Jimmy Carter (8) Ran home ok last start and good course stats here. Tough handicap but needed
Franco Josiah (6) Tough effort for second two starts ago. Hard to beat if he gets a soft lead
Cody Banner (1) Getting fitter and running on well last start. Will not be far away with no mistakes

Race 7

Tokyo Rose (3) Has the motor and much better from the front end. Good winning claims
Glorys Delight (4) Loves a lead and fireworks early here. Winning claims if she finds the front
Kahlua Flybye (6) In good form and highest rating here. Big chance if back to her best. Include

Race 8

Carrera Rapido (6) Had excuses last start and top driver booked for this. Top selection
The Coalman (3) Has been ok in stronger fields. Can go close with a soft run near the front
Jose Quivera (2) Racing well and tough. Chance at longer odds in this with the right trip

Race 9

Muscle Sass (7) Racing well and has a ton of speed. Should go close to to winning with manners
Sonoma Tyron (3) Stable change will raise eyebrows here. Could lift with the beach training
I Dream Of Jeannie (12) Handicap hurts but better for the last start run. Worth including

Race 10

Warrior Chief (1) Drawn to try for an all the way win here. Will give a good sight. Needed
Teds Legacy (10) Has raced ok in similar fields. Should follow the right horse and can place
Harrison (11) Tricky draw but a rough chance if he gets to three deep the fence. Include

Race 11

Lord Mudrick (2) Drawn well and better than the form suggests. One for longer odds in this
Millies Sensation (1) Only fair fresh but better suited here. Look for a big improvement
Cee Who’s Bettor (11) Tricky draw but on the up. Top three chance at longer odds here

by Harness Analyst