Harness Analyst – Addington 8th May

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Addington again today with seven races on the card. The racing starts at 5:03pm 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 8^th May 2024

Best Bet:  R1   Sheila Laxon

Best Value:  R6   Flying For Me

Race 1

Sheila Laxon (10) Big run fresh and should be hard to beat with luck in transit. Needed
Freya (1) Has ability and a reputation and trialing well. Ready to show some improvement
Kamilla (11) Hasn’t had a lot of luck in her races. Freshened for this and one for longer odds.

Race 2

Choco Lou (9) Ran some good races last campaign. Coming in fresh and could surprise
Interpol (4) Good beginner who should race handy to the speed. One of the better chances
Michael Eyre (2) Another who will land handy to the pace. Not the worst in this. Include

Race 3

Apatchofgold (8) Drawn wide but can make her own luck. Might press on early and can place
Lord Mudrick (5) Disappointing last start. At his best would be a good top three chance.
Kink (6) Starting to show a bit of gate speed and has run two good races the last couple. Include

Race 4

Rubira (8) Unbeaten but strong field and wide draw. Should go close but no good thing. Needed
Always Dreaming (7) Plenty of ability and tidy second last start. Can run top three again here
Got The Chocolates (6) Racing well and gets a draw advantage on his main rivals. Can go close

Race 5

Noah Magnific (5) Has the speed to be a big threat and mobile helps. Top selection in this field
One El (1) Out of form but likes the mobile. Could get back into the placings here at longer odds
La Dama (4) Has the form on the board and well drawn. A good winning chance with luck

Race 6

Flying For Me (13) No form but driver change and can to make his own luck. One for longer odds
Verducci (4) Previous form has been good. Well drawn and a good winning chance in this
Sofia Rose (7) Stable on fire recently. Has trialed ok and a winning chance despite wide draw.

Race 7

Krystal Delight (5) Form is sound and likely to head forward early. Chance in an even field
Ideal Double (10) Tricky draw and will need gaps. Good top three chance with clear running
Bettor Lover (6) No form but better than that. One of the better chances at longer odds

by Harness Analyst