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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 2:13pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.
Addington selections 28th April 2023
Best Bet: R3 Watermelon Sugar
Best Value: R5 Cardi B
Race 1
Beaudiene Quick Step (8) Good stepper in good form. Can get handy and run top three
Ideal Chevron (7) Manners a concern but a big finisher. Chance if he behaves in the run
Uptown Funk (2) Looks t have come back in good nick. Winning claims based on recent trials
Race 2
Streaming Live (9) Good run last start and well placed in this field. Hard to beat here
Winning Bones (7) Will be improved after unlucky run last start Can run top three at odds
Spy Da Moment (11) Racing fairly and conditions suit. Should go close to a top three finish
Race 3
Watermelon Sugar (9) Coming in fresh but has a big motor. Can go close in this field
Mossdale Terry (6) Quick beginner who might try to lead in this. Winning claims
Boarding Call (10) Has a tricky draw but speed to compete here. Can run top three with luck
Race 4
Choco Lou (3) Good from a stand and in form. One of the major chances in this field
My Skatjie (10) Has not had lot of luck in the running. Winning claims with the right trip
Amaretto Franco (6) Stable has a good record with first starters. Has the motor so needed
Race 5
Cardi B (10) Thereabouts the last few runs and quick enough to get into it late. Include
Rakasharp (4) Drawn well and might head forward early. Can run top three in this
Stephs Boy (3) Another quick beginner who should get a soft run. Has to rate highly
Race 6
Harold Smith (5) Racing ok but will need to bring his manners. Good chance if he steps
Zsa Zoe (2) Raced well last start for second. Can run top three with a similar effort here
Hot To Trot (7) Has a reputation and coming in fresh. One of the better chances in this
Race 7
Peregrine (8) Hardly ever out of the placings and racing well. Can run top three again here
Missalyssa (6) Coming in off the back of two good wins. Harder here but has winning claims
I Dream Of Jeannie (9) Has raced well on the course and in winning form. Needed here
Race 8
Sweet Belle (4) Led all the way from a similar draw last start and might try for the same. Include
Glorys Delight (7) Wide draw but a tough mare who can rough it in her races. Can run top three
Dancing Desire (6) Racing well but tricky draw with speed inside. Needs luck but has claims
Race 9
Aiming For Glory (4) Drawn to go forward early. Tough field but not the worst in this. Include
Franco Sinatra (3) Good draw and likely to go forward. Up in grade but one of the better chances
Franco Hoffman (7) Bobs up now and then and not he worst in this field. One for longer odds
Race 10
Magic Four (8) Drawn wide but decent drop in class for this. Top selection in this field
Off The Edge (1) Coming in off the back of a good second and drawn well. Chance at longer odds
Jack Tar (6) Has raced well on the course and will be running on here. Can run top three again