Harness Analyst – Addington 31st January

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eleven races on the card . The racing starts at 3:44pm 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 31st January 2025

Best Bet:  R10  Crunch Time

Best Value:  R5 Moses

Race 1

Follow Your Dream (8) Two good wins at Nelson. Not much harder here so can win again
Evangalist (9) Back in this grade will help. Can run time and could surprise with luck in running
Dancing Desire (2) Has beaten similar fields in the past. Could upset with a good run in transit

Race 2

Maxi Jazz (2) Money for him early and has trialed ok. Top driver booked and hard to beat
Interrorgator (5) Very good form and should give a good account again here. Has to be inluded
Sans Repos (7) Improver from his last start and normally begins ok. Top three chance in this

Race 3

Sofia Rose (13) Has had a few runs to get her fitter. Upset chance here at longer odds. Roughy
Fergalicious (10) Ok last start and a threat to these if she gets any gaps. Has to be included
Oakley Shard (2) Ok effort last start and drawn to be a chance. Top three hope at good odds

Race 4

Song Sung Blue (4) Solid win last start and a winning chance again from the draw. Include
Betterthancash (1) Will appreciate the shorter distance. Should give a good account in this
Next Level (3) Drop in class and has been freshened. One of the main chances in this field

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Race 5

Moses (15) Fought on last start and should be fitter for this. Big field to get around but needed
One El (14) Had excuses last start and draw only concern. Good chance with a cart into the race
Judy J (2) Will be fitter after last start fourth. Races well on the track and is a chance at odds

Race 6

Showmethetanlines (6) Has looked very good at trials. Hard to beat against this lot on debut
Incentivise (4) Led up at the trials and fought well. Winning claims from the draw. Include
B B Crunch (1) Should get a soft run from the draw and top driver booked. Winning claims 

Race 7

Pandemic (1) Draw helps and only needs manners to be a big chance. Top selection in this
Volstone (3) Should get a run through early. Mobile will help and due to find some form
Heartbreak Hotel (2) Has been galloping but has a decent motor. Upset claims with manners

Race 8

Jimmy Carter (14) Has the best credentials in the field. Will need manners but could surprise
Vertigo (4) In winning form and quick beginner from a stand. Chance of going three in a row
Paris Prince (10) In good form and normally holds his form. Top three chance at good odds

Race 9

Kairaki Delight (6) Best form horse in the field and will be thereabouts. Wide draw but can win
Betterwithbling (1) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Track stats ok and can run top three
Didjaseemiki (8) Running on last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 10

Crunch Time (6) Big reputation and stable is racing well. One of the main chances in this
Ready To Dream  (3) Better than most in this field. Has to be respected from the draw. Include
Miki Skipper (4) Can do some work mid race and getting fitter. Has place claims again here

Race 11

Five Crowns (2) Has been racing better fields and stable and driver respect. Can go close here
Bettor Be Sharp (4) Good form on the track and drawn will go forward early. Top three claims
Mouton Cadet (9) Needs a hot pace and will be running on. Can fill a placing with speed on

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst