Harness Analyst – Addington 8th April

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 1:34pm 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 8th April 2023

Best Bet:  R6    Don’t Stop Dreaming

Best Value:  R2   Hanover Da Moon

Race 1

Coachella (5) Raced well in better fields earlier this campaign. Needed here
Life Of Art (6) Good draw and can run top three if he finds the front. Include
Arden’s Delight (1) Tidy draw and could sneak into the placings with a soft run

Race 2

Hanover Da Moon (10) Hasn’t had a lot of luck in recent runs. Good chance with manners
Ginas Majesty (12) Out of form but better than that. One for longer odds in this field
Rachmaninov (8) Good beginner who is tough. Place chance with a good run in transit

Race 3

Betterwithbling (12) In form and can run time. Can run top three in this with luck in running
Franco Cornel (14) Tricky draw but good enough to overcome it. Can work and go close
Nyla (3) Good draw and likely to go forward early. Place chance at longer odds in this

Race 4

Franco Sinatra (6) Trials have been very good. Big horse who is tough. Top selection here
Medina Magic (5) Ran a couple of good races last couple. Hard to beat in this field
Denny (1) No luck last start but better than form suggests. Could surprise at longer odds

Race 5

Mystic Max (4) Tough field but hard to beat if he finds the front early. Needed
I Dream Of Jeannie (6) Goes ok on the track and good stayer. Chance at longer odds
Peregrine (7) Good beginner who ran well here last start. Top three chance with the right trip

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Race 6

Don’t Stop Dreaming (4) Coming in fresh but looks better than the opposition. Should win
Final Collect (3) Racing well and a god chance of running top two. Can push the favourite
Triple G (5) Unbeaten but biggest test to date here. Good enough to lob a placing 

Race 7

Foveaux Gambler (6) Races well on the track and can run time. Major player with luck
Mighty Reactor (5) Has the staying power to run top three if he goes forward early. Include
Get Back (10) Will get a soft run on the fence. Gaps needed but is a realistic place chance

Race 8

The Falcon (3) Can run a quick last 800m and likely leader in this. Can run top three
One Change (9) Wide draw but will be finishing on. Can win if they go hard early
Heza Sport (10) Racing well and should compete well here. Chance with a late run at them

Race 9

Missalyssa (7) Out of form but would go close here at her best. Winning claims
Maui  (10) Has a good finish if the pace is on early. Chance to make it to top three
Roydon Muscle (18) Tricky handicap but in top form. Will need luck but has the motor

Race 10

Dancing Desire (6) Has been good against better fields in the past. Good winning chance
Topaz (11) Has a big finish and drawn to get a run through early. Can win at longer odds
Jazelle (8) Wide draw but does have the speed to get into it late. Winning claims here

Race 11

Folklore (8) Ok last start but wide draw hurts. Good winning chance with a cart into the race
Jimmy James Maguire (5) Might go forward early and better than the form suggests. Can win
Magic Four (12) Tricky draw but been racing better fields Has claims with the right trip.

by Harness Analyst