Harness Analyst – Addington 9th May

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 9 races on the card . The racing starts at 5:06pm 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 9^th May 2025

Best Bet:  R8   Marketplace

Best Value:  R3   Majesdix

Race 1

Tact Teena (3) Stable have a strangle hold over the race. Follow the stable driver on this one
Major Torque (9) Tricky draw but has the motor. Goes close with a quick beginning. Needed
The Coalman (6) Getting better with racing and at his best would threaten these. Top three

Race 2

Trump Card (10) Conditions suit and rushed home late last start. Big chance with any gaps
Munroe’s Mate (4) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Include here
C C Arden (3) No luck in a strong field last start. Top three chance with a good run in transit

Race 3

Majesdix (2) Good beginner who has won in these conditions on the track. Can go close here
Musclynn (6) Ok last start and should go close to top three with a good run in transit. Needed
Granny Rose (1) Out of form but can sneak into the top three with a quick start and then trail.

Race 4

Double Jeopardy (5) Will start a short priced favourite in this. Manners needed but hard to beat
Tanzania (9) Running good races and with a cart into the race will be a winning chance. Include
Boudica (1) Best draw and has the motor and safe start. Front runner who is not the worst in this

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Race 5

Cyclone Zion W (1) At his best would go close in this. Needs a safe beginning but include here
Paddy McDaddy (8) Easy winner last start but up in grade for this. Chance to go back to back
Nubliah Chamay (3) Will be fitter after last start. Racing well and short distance suits. Top three

Race 6

Who’s Delight (3) Good in a similar field last start. Winning claims if he goes forward here.
Harrison John (2) Nice draw and should go close to placing in this. Going for three in a row
Dalton Shard (4) Disappointing last start but better than that. Upset hope with a soft trip

Race 7

Master Class (3) Gets a head start on main rivals. Winning claims with a good run near the lead
Practical Magic (10) Goes back 10m but should still go close to placing in this. Top three chance
Domination’s Call (9) Disappointing last start but better than that. Upset hope at longer odds

Race 8

Marketplace (9) Tricky draw but it might not matter. Could be too good for this field. Top selection
Five Crowns (1) Decent motor and will be fitter for this. One of the main chance drawn inside
Got The Chocolates (12) Did too much work last start. Well placed here and has to be included

Race 9

Sideshow Bruce (8) Huge win last start and should give a good account again in this field
Bettors Anvil (11) Big motor and second row draw the only concern. Needs luck but can win
Beach Day (6) Up from racing the better mares in the South. Tough and could surprise at odds

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by Harness Analyst