Harness Analyst – Addington 30th March

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 1:52pm 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 30th March 2024

Best Bet:  R2  Cocktails And Caviar

Best Value:  R10  The Coalman

Race 1

Bounce N Beyond (11) Nice win last start but up in grade. Good enough to handle it
Miss Yo (10) Should get a good soft run on the pegs. Can run top three with any gaps
Clyde (1) In good form and looks the likely leader here. Will stick on and can place

Race 2

Cocktails And Caviar (7) Win looks close at hand based on his latest trial. Top selection
Neverseentherain (3) Stronger this time in and the best of the Dunn runners here. Needed
Magician (11) Has a reputation and draw suits. Top three chance with a good run in transit 

Race 3

Fergalicious (1) Good win last start and form is hard to ignore. Top selection from the draw
Cee Who’s Bettor (10) Freshened and better than form reads. Can run top three with a trail
Barnstormer (3) Could go forward early here. Has to be respected from a lead or trail position

Race 4

Dancing Desire (8) Wide draw here but at her best would be competitive. Should be in the mix
Elite Styx (1) Ran home ok last start after working hard. Better draw and a good chance here
Bettor Be Sharp (14) Terrible draw but can make his own luck. Could surprise at longer odds

Race 5

Mandalay Bay (2) Has beaten better fields and back in form. Nice winning claims with manners
Style Council (9) Consistent and conditions suit here. Will be running on late in this field
Sweethomealabama (4) Solid trialist beating nice horses. One of the better chances in this field

Race 6

Muscle Mountain (1) Likely early leader and distance suits. Should win if he leads here
Midnight Dash (2) Nice second last start and getting back to best form. Could surprise
High Energy (8) Battled on last start. Solid top three chance with natural improvement

Race 7

Toby Tom B (3) Best draw for some time. One for longer odds in this and can go close
Pandaia (9) Big finish last start and wide draw the only concern. Can run top three with luck
Carrera Rapido (12) Has the speed to place if he gets a good run in transit. Include here.

Race 8

Ohoka Connor (9) Wide draw but beat a similar field last start. Will need to go forward early
Alta Meteor (6) Good second last start and can go close with luck in running. Needed here
Mighty Looee (7) Has gate speed and dangerous if left alone in front. Top three chance 

Race 9

Missalyssa (3) Conditions suit and should give a good account from the nice draw. Include
Aroha Kenny (2) Getting fitter with racing and due a win after a string of minor placings.
Mighty Logan (13) Very speedy but might get back early. Can win again if put in the race

Race 10

The Coalman (2) Conditions suit and should give a good account from the front row draw
Kiwi Hero (1) Freshened and a top three chance from the draw. Chance at longer odds
Triple G (12) Racing well but handicap a concern. Has stablemates to cart him into it

Race 11

Mr Kaplan (9) Impressive last start. Can probably sit parked and still win. Top selection
Watermelon Sugar (2) Good draw and likely to head forward early. Will stick on ok here
Sweet Diamond (7) Wide draw but plenty of speed. Can run top three here with luck

by Harness Analyst