Harness Analyst – Addington 3rd August

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:35pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Addington selections 3^rd August 2025

Best Bet:  R2  Something Else

Best Value:  R6  Vesta

Race 1

Major Performer (3) Big drop in grade for this. Hard to beat if she gets the right run
Mouton Cadet (5) Small field will help and in good form. Needs the pace on but needed
Don Juan (6) Super unlucky last start and good chance if he gets clear air. Winning claims

Race 2

Something Else (8) Only just run down last start. Improver with good winning claims. Include
Kowhai Sunburst (10) Good form for this and should go close with a good trip. Hard to beat
Kamilla (13) Trainer change but does have speed. Top three chance with no mistakes in transit

Race 3

Arizonawildcat (2) Running on last start and driver change for this. Better run expected here
Wolf Of Wall Street (4) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit
Jake (6) Disappointing last start and stand suits. Can sneak into the top three with improvement

Race 4

Ultimate Seisation (3) Freshened and raced some strong fields last campaign. Well placed here
Smooth Scoob (8) Wide draw but driver change and is improving. Place chance at longer odds
Star From Heaven (7) Trials have been ok and is a top three chance on debut. Worth including

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Race 5

Lord Mudrick (4) Gate speed and drawn much better here. Will race in a forward position
Melton Magnate (10) Gets a pegs draw to use and looks a good each way chance in this field.
Wind In The Wire (1) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Vesta (5) Unlucky here two starts ago then strong field last start. Better placed here. Top selection
Carlin (8) Should get a soft run handy. In good form and has to be respected. Hard to beat in this
Im All In (2) Due to show form and drawn well here. Need the right trip but can run top three

Race 7

Musclynn (3) Better run last start and normally holds form. One of the better chances in this
Yosemite (7) Tricky draw but frehened and should go close to placing in this with no mistakes.
Granny Rose (4) Quick beginner and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance

Race 8

Elite Styx (7) Wide draw but due to show some form. Not the worst with a cart into the race
Shadow Creek (1) Decent motor and is drawn well here. Can go close to placing. Include
Stubing (3) Better last start. Will continue to improve and place hope if he goes forward early

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst