Harness Analyst – Addington 4th July

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:46pm 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 4th July 2025

Best Bet:  R4   Keep Smiling

Best Value:  R5   Carbon

Race 1

Music Mistress (8) Tricky draw but stable in form. Should run top three if she can get handy early
Trump Card (6) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed in this
Cheer The Captain (2) Getting better with racing and gets a head start on stablemate. Win chance

Race 2

Brett’s Mate (6) Got too far back last start but finished well and easier here. Has to be included
Koko Kaboom (3) Early manners the key and ok the last couple. Will be fitter and has claims
Lookslikeatrixter (5) Improver from his last start win but harder here. Top three chance at odds

Race 3

Riptide (1) Looked good at latest trial. Big run expected in a fresh condition and good winning chance
Blackjack (3) Ok last start and a threat to the favourites with a good run in transit. One for odds
Berrettini (6) Good effort at trials and looks to have plenty of speed. Can sneak into the top three 

Race 4

Keep Smiling (5) Solid win at recent trials and is a big winning chance from the draw. Include here
Do You Wanna Dance (7) Has gate speed and has trialed up well. Should give a good account
Heaven’s Mark (1) Freshened with a good draw. Looks a nice place chance at longer odds in this

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Race 5

Carbon (1) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this from the draw. Needed
Chicago Bear (7) Freshened and looked stronger this time when winning a trial. Good EW chance
Saucy Delight (4) Will be fitter after last start win. Southern horses do well here. Winning claims

Race 6

Love N The Port (5) Has raced well against the best trotters previously. Hard to beat against this lot
Empire City (6) Improver after fresh up fourth when returning. Winning claims with the right trip
Jimmy Carter (7) Always a chance if he begins well and puts himself in the race. Can go back to back

Race 7

Miki Knows (4) Racing well and conditions suit here. Will need the right trip but can go close to winning
Spirit Of Anarchy (7) Tricky draw but should go forward early to lead. Top three claims from the trail
Magician (6) Plenty of speed and due to hit form. Top driver booked and top three chance in this field

Race 8

Princess Sadie (1) In a grest patch of form and only needs manners to be right in this. Winning claims
Holly Highlander (5) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances off the front
I Dream Of Jeannie (9) Slightly disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and can go better

Race 9

C C Arden (4) Going for three in a row and stand no issue. Should give a good account again here
Delightful Dreams (6) Decent motor and chance at longer odds if he steps away cleanly. Include
Ocean Of Tears (5) Nice win last start but up in grade. Will continue to improve and top three chance

Race 10

Forever Dream (2) Has raced well in better fields. Drawn well here and looks a good bet. Top selection
Miki Flybye (8) Wide draw but better than most in this. Has winning claims and hard to beat here
Sugar Babe (1) Good finish last start and ideal draw Could surprise if the pace is on. Needed in this

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst