Harness Analyst – Addington 30th May

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card . The racing starts at 5:13pm 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 30th May 2025

Best Bet:  R4  Bettor Off

Best Value:  R5  Miki Bennett

Race 1

Esmarelda (8) Plenty of speed and a big chance if she can find the front. Should run top three
Taketheplunge (9) Has been unlucky and top driver booked. Stable respect and needed here
Franco Ezra (1) Stable on fire and drawn to dominate here. Opened over the odds and can win

Race 2

Major Cyclone (1) Freshened and has a big motor. Has the draw and driver to be a major player
Paddy McDaddy (2) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Winning claims
Wilma’s Boy (10) Big reputation and only needs manners to be hard to beat. Top three chance

Race 3

Whatz My Choice (8) Wide draw hurts but likely to go forward at some stage. Good run expected
Poseidon (5) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Winning claims
Swift Guy (7) Good effort last start and conditions suit. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Bettor Off (7) Solid fourth last start and a winning chance from a stable in form. Has to be included
Smoking Ashes (2) Stable has a good strike rate with debut runners. Should give a good account
Scotlynn Crunch (1) Out of form but best draw and in with a place chance at longer odds here

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Race 5

Miki Bennett (8) Manners the key and if he steps cleanly would be hard to stop. Top selection in this
Stealers Wheel (6) Changes stables for this and could be a big improver. Good each way chance
Delightful Dreams (1) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

El Conqueror (3) Good against way tougher fields in the past. Hard to beat if anywhere near his best
Countless Questions (10) Opened over the odds and goes close with no mistakes. Worth including
Who’s Queen (8) Due to show form and conditions suit here. Upset claims at longer odds in this

Race 7

Hadron Collider (7) Stands out on paper and drops in class here. Wide draw but top selection here
Trump Card (2) Good win last start and should go close to placing in this. Has to be included in this
Miki Knows (4) Nearing top form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 8

Sophia Bromac (10) Running on last start in a stronger field. Wide draw but can go close here
Major Happy (1) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances if she gets a trail
Scarlett’s Legacy (5) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope at nice odds

Race 9

Jimmy Carter (8) Has raced better fields. Manners the key but hard to beat with no errors here
Zoltan Boscik (6) In good form and better than most in this field. Top three placing is likely
Roydon Muscle (5) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise

Race 10

Kotare Kelso (3) Gets a suitable draw and overall form good. Has raced well on the track in the past
Toby Tom B (1) Drawn for a cozy run on the pegs. Can stick on for a top three placing from a trail
Gatecrasher (4) Likely to race close to the speed here. Due to get back into winning form. Needed

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst