Harness Analyst – Addington 2nd February

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:37pm 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 2^nd February 2024

Best Bet:  R3  Light Me Up

Best Value:  R7  Cheeky Red

Race 1

Fernz Goldy (8) Seems more tractable now and in form. Has to be included here
Midfrew Lucre (6) Good runs on Marlborough circuit. Good chance back on grit
Flyaway  (5) Manners needed but a chance if she does things right in transit

Race 2

Grettymac (1) Has speed and could get an ideal run from the draw. Can go close
The Chase (4) Manners the key but a good chance if he does things right here. Needed
Downtown Orlando (9) Out of form and making mistakes. Wide draw but not the worst

Race 3

Light Me Up (6) Has looked good at trials and top selection in this. Should win this
Kink (3) Racing well last couple. Can run top three again with a good run in transit
Where The Boys Are (2) Better draw and stable in form. Can sneak some money here

Race 4

Oscar Bonavena (2) Drawn well and going for five in a row. Looks the winner on paper
Smokin Bandar (5) Has been a bit unlucky in his races. Chance with a soft lead here
Tu Tangata (3) Better last start and only needs a quick beginning. Could surprise

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Race 5

Wolf Of Wall Street (5) Drawn ok and top driver booked for this. Top selection here
Toby Tom B (7) Wide draw but has speed. Winning claims if he goes forward early
Fusion Reactor (9) Draw hurts but in form and looks a decent winning chance with luck

Race 6

Mighty Looee (7) Improver for this after late finish last start. One of the better chances
Watermelon Sugar (2) Could press forward early here with op driver booked. Can place
Fernetti (3) Freshened for this and look for a quick improvement. One of the better chances

Race 7

Cheeky Red (9) Wide draw but has been unlucky. Winning claims here with a late run at them
Pioneer (1) Running on well late last start. Good draw and has to be respected in this
Henry Winkler (5) Getting fitter and has had no luck but trials have been good. Could surprise

Race 8

Ginas Majesty (2) Better draw for this and has good place form. Can go one better with luck
Clyde (3) Back in form and drawn well. Likely leader early and will stick on here. Needed
Orlando Express (7) Up in grade but good win last start. One of the main chances

Race 9

Moments Like This (8) Wide draw but untested in her two wins. Stable respect here.
Built For Glory (9) Looks a tough type but drawn wide. Chance with a cat into the race
Dancing Desire (7) Draw hurts but races well here. One for longer odds with the right trip

by Harness Analyst