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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 12:45pm 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 6th August 2023
Best Bet: R1 Rushkinoff
Best Value: R7 Love Is Everywhere
Race 1
Rushkinoff (5) Good gate speed and aggressive driver. Has the speed to go close here. Needed
Hit The Beach (2) Nice third last start and improver here. Winning claims a good run in transit.
Corfu Bromac (6) Getting fitter with racing but wide draw. Not the worst at longer odds
Race 2
A Guinness Rock (2) Going good races with little luck. Could surprise from the good draw
Bologna (1) Tidy draw and has a decent reputation. Hard to beat with the right trip
Kalatra (4) Manners not great but respect the stable/driver combination. Give another chance
Race 3
Straight Flush (2) Consistent form-line and good draw over a mile. Should race well again
Ruby’s A Delight (3) Will be nearing peak fitness for this. Unlucky last start and suited here
Aiming For Glory (4) Building nicely and can improve further. Top three claims with luck
Race 4
Buffy Northstains (5) Conditions suit and better draw for this. Has to be a nice chance here
T K Megastar (8) Out of form but has ability. Needs to bring best manners but can surprise
Emily (4) Tidy draw and good manners early. Should race well again in this field. Needed
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Race 5
Doctor Tim (14) Has the motor to be a threat here but tricky draw. One for longer odds in this
Winnyzback (10) Big driver change for this. Will start short on the tote and hard to beat
Style Council (9) Racing well and conditions suit here. Can run top three with luck in running
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Race 6
Wolfenstein (3) Better draw and quick beginner. Looks a good chance in this field from the front
Not Over (2) Racing ok and drawn to be a threat at longer odds. Put in all combos here
Melando Chief (5) Improved run last start. Has to be a chance again in what is a similar field
Race 7
Love Is Everywhere (7) Going well and likely to be improved. Sure to be running on here
Rachmaninov (8) Back in form and should back up well here. Can run top three again
Racey Krusa (3) Battling finish last start but big improver. Could surprise with luck in running.
Race 8
Barnstormer (3) Running ok races without luck. Will go forward early and gets his chance here
Chrislynn (1) Good draw here and likely to trail here. Can run top three if the pace is on
Hes Fast And Furious (10) Stuck on well last start and good fence draw. Chance at longer odds