Harness Analyst – Addington 3rd February

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 5:18pm 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 3^rd February 2023

Best Bet:  R2    A Bettor You

Best Value:  R1   Hit The Beach

Race 1

Hit The Beach (1) Has raced well here in the past and latest trial ok. Winning claims
Rise Up N Dance (7) Wide draw but better for first up second. Will start favourite. Needed
Field Of Poppies (6) Finished on last start. Getting better with racing and can win

Race 2

A Bettor You (9) Raced well against strong opposition last start. Hard to beat in this field
Get Back (6) Slightly disappointing on grass but better placed back on grit. Can run top three here
Smokin Annie (8) Speedy mare who will be finishing on late. Good chance with the right trip

Race 3

Repeat Pat (9) Impressive wins at Nelson but handicap will hurt. Can still win with luck
Light Of Da Moon (3) Good stepper who should race handy. Winning claims at longer odds
Royal Del (7) Conditions suit and should run well fresh. One of the major players in this field

Race 4

Beaudiene Quick Step (3) Building up a good formline and steps well. Hard to hold out here.
Michael Caine (1) Good draw and should race handy to the speed. Can run top three
Heaven (9) Tricky draw and still green. Has the motor and could surprise with manners

Race 5

The Coalman (7) Wide draw makes it tough but one of the better chances with a cart into it.
Sky Vale (2) Running good times of late and draws better tonight. Can run top three with luck
Ajira (8) Wide draw but has gate speed and an aggressive driver. Can go close if handy

Race 6

Martha Stuart (7) Underrated trotter who is in peak form. Hard to beat here with the right trip
Sunny Louis (8) No luck last start but better placed in this field. One of the better chances
Latrell (9) Raced well on the Nelson circuit and looks a good top three chance in this field

Race 7

Muscle Mountain (6) Has the best credentials in this field. Should go close with manners
Oscar Bonavena (5) Running good races the last couple and conditions suit. Can push the favourite
Time Up The Hill (2) Has a bit of gate speed and can go close to top three here. Include in exotics

Race 8

Heisenberg (2) Gets a head start on the favourites. Could surprise if left alone in front
Henry Hubert (8) Handicap hurts but smaller field will help. Winning claims with the right trip
Warloch (1) Up in grade but will get a soft run. Can run a cheeky race against this field

Race 9

Celtic Spirit (4) Ran a good fourth two starts ago and should push forward early. Winning claims
Sporty Charlie (3) Solid after a good trip last start. Even field here and one of the better chances
Rollyourown (8) Runs the odd cracker of a race and will be finishing on late. Needed here

Race 10

Come Together (4) Tough mare who should race handy. Can go close here with no mistakes at the start
Hurricane Hendrix (3) Good win last start and this field not much stronger. One of the better chances
Bellissimo Acquisto (6) Normally a good beginner and battled well last start. Nice place chance

by Harness Analyst