Harness Analyst – Addington 2nd May

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card . The racing starts at 5:11pm 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 May 2025

Best Bet:  R9   Seaside Rose

Best Value:  R3   Mouton Cadet

Race 1

Taketheplunge (7) Unlucky last start pushing them over the line. Should run top three with luck
Major Torque (2) Small field will help and should begin quickly. One of the better chances here
Cocktails And Caviar (4) Getting better with racing and will start a short favourite. Win chance

Race 2

Judy J (9) Tricky draw but good win here last start. Needs the right trip but can go back to back
Jordan Anne (7) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Should go close here
Barrytown (2) Improver from his last start and weaker field. Top three chance here from the draw

Race 3

Mouton Cadet (11) Will need a good trip in the running but can finish well if the pace is on. Include
Mystery Beach (1) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account from the ace
Akatea (4) Freshened and winning claims if she goes forward and dominates from the start. Needed

Race 4

Betterwithbling (7) Conditions suit and weaker field here. Winning chance in an open field. Include
Rapid Response (1) Has early speed but course stats not great. Could surprise with the right trip
Didjashoutthebar (6) Out of form but an improver with a place chance in this smaller field. Include

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Race 5

The Present Maker (8) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this but manners needed
Nubliah Chamay (3) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance from the draw
Moses (4) Will be fitter after last starts unlucky run. Nice draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Rakero Maximus (4) 13 length trial win looked good and coming in fresh. Hard to beat against this lot
Bettor Belle (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw and has good form. Needed
Relapsed (6) Stable respect on first starters. Has been ok at workouts and small field should assist

Race 7

Mavis Jones (5) Gets a head start on the favourite. Will need manners but should go close to placing
Rata (13) Tricky handicap but big motor and hard to beat if she found the front mid race. Winning claims
Nellie Doyle (10) In good form and can go on with after a nice win in a stronger field last start. 

Race 8

Arthur Shelby (1) Getting better with every run and drawn to get a soft run. Hard to beat here
Miki Knows (5) Decent motor and recent stable change. Could surprise if he gets a soft trip in transit
Radha (9) Big finish to win last start. Will continue to improve and looks one of the main chances

Race 9

Seaside Rose (7) Wide draw but can go close in this if she can get handy without too much work early
Francent (6) Big motor and only need a good run in transit to be a winning chance. Hard to beat
Classie Linc (3) Disappointing last start. Better draw and place hope at longer odds again here

Race 10

Jack Tar (2) Has raced well in similar fields. Drawn well here and looks a good top three bet. Needed
The Coalman (1) Best draw and still improving. Should get a soft trip and has a good finish. Include
Esmarelda (6) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Small field will help her chances

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst