Harness Analyst – Addington 5th August

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 5:34pm 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 5^th August 2022

Best Bet:  R8   Alta Meteor

Best Value:  R5   Tiger Taylor

Race 1

Caen (3) Has the form on board to compete with these. Top selection in this field
With Purpose  (5) Good race fresh and should be improved. Include
Kiwi Colt (1) Drawn to get a soft run on the pegs. Is improving and needed here

Race 2

Man United (5) Has been disappointing but better than the form suggests. Include
Bobby Waterhouse (3) Racing well against stronger fields. Can run top three again
Take A Hike (1) Strong field here but consistent and top driver booked. Place hopes best

Race 3

Obsession (11) Ran home well last start and should get a run through early. Needed here
Morrissey (6) Ran ok last start and will be handy early. Place hopes here
Sneak A Peek (4) Will be improved from last start seventh. One for longer odds in this

Race 4

Trot To Chevron (9) Big win last start and should be improved. Hard to beat again
Madeleine Stowe (3) Uncharacteristic gallop last start. Could surprise with manners
La Dama (5) Has been freshened and big on ability. Good chance with no mistakes early

Race 5

Tiger Taylor (2) Up in grade but tidy win last start. Can win again and paying overs
Azor Ahai (5) Went some good races last campaign. Might need the run but good chance
Soundsofcash  (9) Tricky draw but racing well and downgrades with junior claim. Include

Race 6

Show Me The Gray (3) Conditions suit and top driver booked. Winning claims
Resolve (1) Late finish last start and gets a head start on rivals. Hard to beat here
Repeat Pat (6) Good beginner who has great form. Should be there about

Race 7

Bondi Lustre (2) Had excuses last start and stand start suits. Good chance here
Sports Babe (4) Hard run last start but battled on well. Due a winning turn
Rocketman (5) Looks the early leader and distance will suit. Place chance again

Race 8

Alta Meteor (4) Big win last start and rise in grade might not stop him. Liked
Tempo Warrior (3) Getting better with racing and drawn ok. Can trouble the favourite
Olive Cook (8) Tricky draw but top driver booked. Place claims and over the odds  

by Harnesslink Media