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Harness racing hits Addington again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 5:01pm 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 9th December 2022
Best Bet: R2 Ohoka Le Bron
Best Value: R8 Shanika
Race 1
The River Boy (7) Coming in fresh and looks hard to beat here with manners. Needed
True Confessions (4) Has disappointed lately but has raced ok in stronger fields. Include
Raining In My Heart (1) Draws well and begins ok. Should go close to top three here
Race 2
Ohoka Le Bron (7) Better last start and should be improved for this. Good chance
Tuapeka Lou (1) Has been terrific at trials and drawn best in this. Hard to beat
Don Juan (2) Good on debut and should be improved. Nice chance in this field
Race 3
Better Fly (3) Racing without form but would be hard to beat anywhere near her best. Include
Takemybreathaway (4) Getting better with racing and coming into form now. Good chance
Bondi Lustre (7) Up in grade but racing well and an even line-up here. Not the worst
Race 4
T K Megastar (4) Disappointing last start but better than that. Rates highly in this field
Majestic Whisper (9) Down on form but has a bit of speed. One for longer odds in this
Magic Dash (3) Getting fitter and one of the form horses in the field. Should go close
Race 5
Martha Stuart (10) Drawn for a soft fence run and will be running on. Could surprise
Bennie And The Jets (8) Ok last start in a stronger field. Should be close to placing here
Silverlinings (5) Goes best when leading. Major player if he can find the front early
Race 6
Samhara (6) Coming in fresh but highest rated horse in this. Should be hard to beat
Invitation Only (1) Getting better with racing and should get a soft run. Can win
Tiger Taylor (2) Racing ok and can go close with a good run in transit. Include
Race 7
Commander Ben (2) Has gate speed and should led here. Top selection
Chrislynn (6) Freshened and prior form ok. Could surprise with no mistakes
Treasure Trail (9) Running on well last start. Should be a big improver. Needed
Race 8
Shanika (6) Better than the form suggests. Chance at longer odds with luck
Kikorangi Blue (8) Drawn wide but a ton of gate speed. Could lead and can win
Rakanotta (5) Racing ok and is tough. Extra distance suits and can go close
Race 9
Casino Action (4) Quick off the gate and could be the early leader. One of the better chances
Sweet Diamond (1) Best draw and has been racing well against some top fillies. Needed
Skittle Bomb (8) Tricky draw but good enough to overcome it. Include in this field
Race 10
The Bloss (6) Good beginner who should race handy. Can go close here with luck in running
Cody Banner (1) Big run for second last start. One of the better chances with manners
My Moment’s Now (8) Small field will help and he can run time. Could surprise here
Race 11
Tide And Time (3) Plenty of ability but out of form. Can go close here if back to his best
Sports Babe (9) Tricky draw but has ability and is a place chance with a cart into it.
Maid Of Money (4) Racing ok and weaker field here. Should go close to placing