Harness analyst – Addington Cup Day

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Harness racing hits Addington today with a thirteen race program starting at 11:55am and in this video we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a massive day of racing.

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Check below the video for our selections for all of the races today for Addington.

Addington selections (CUP DAY) 10th November 2020

Race 1

Globe Trekker slightly out of form but strikes a winnable race for him here. Top selection in this field and paying nice money.…… Overzealous nice draw and she has run some cheeky races against good fields in her last half a dozen starts. Major player here..… Madeleine Stowe out of form but on her best day would compete well here. Can upset with a soft run in transit at massive odds…….. Zsa Zoe running ok races without a lot of luck. Could surprise here at nice odds…… Humble Ladd Southern horse do well at the meeting and he is in good form. Needed

Selections:  Globe Trekker (1),   Overzealous (3),   Zsa Zoe (4),    Madeleine Stowe (5)

Race 2

Bad Hombre pacer with form who should be running top three here from the draw. Likely to get a good run and can win.……. Sudaman has ability, and the draw might be an assist on the front line today. One for longer odds …… Surfers Delight money has been on the last couple but draw not great. Stable runs hot over cup week and he can upset at longer odds …… Castelo De Vide getting fitter with racing and has been racing better fields. Winning claims…… Ned Kelly Tricky draw to contend with but should get a cosy run on the fence here. Not the worst at decent odds

Selections:  Bad Hombre (1),   Surfers Delight (12),   Ned Kelly (10),   Castelo De Vide (11)

Race 3

Sundons Flyer has been running good races from handicaps and won this race in 2018 at big odds. Could surprise if the pace is on all the way….. Andoverlov good stayer who is nearing peak form at the right time. Top selection and hard to beat  ….. Get Lucky slightly disappointing last start but is getting fitter with racing. Southern horses do well here and can run in the top three…. Andy Hall nice inside draw if he can bring his manners. Winning claims here…. B D Yasothon  drawn well and big on ability. Good winning claims with manners

Selections:   Andoverlov (15),  Sundons Flyer (14),   Andy Hall (3),   Get Lucky (13)

Race 4

Amazing Dream stable/driver combo hard to beat at premier meetings and this mare has the x-factor. Top selection even from the wide draw ….. Need You Now likes to race near the lead and could be hard to catch if she found the front early. Winning claims….. Stylish Memphis has the game to beat a field like this and she will go forward early. Can run top three…. Pearl Harbour biggest test to date but drawn to get every chance in the running. Place hopes best…. Sugar Loaf not convinced she is at her best but has a lot of speed. One for longer odds

Selections:   Amazing Dream (9),   Need You Now (5),   Stylish Memphis (6),   Sugar Loaf (3)

Race 5

Pembrook Playboy conditions suit here and he is a major player in this field. Good winning claims and top selection.…. Burnham Boy going ok in strong fields. Should be thereabouts from the draw with luck in the running…… Vintage Cheddar tricky draw but 2600m mobile will suit. Can place at longer odds.… Jazzy Star drawn for a cozy run on the fence and finishing speed to win if gaps open. Include at longer odds….. Fabrizio out of form but big on ability. Chances increase if he can lead early.

Selections:  Pembrook Playboy (6),   Burnham Boy (3),   Jazzy Star (10),   Vintage Cheddar (8)

Race 6

Above N Beyond has been racing strong fields with merit. Should be a good winning chance in this lineup and could blast to the lead early. ……. Bundoran has ability and the draw and should be handy early . Good winning claims …… Buckskin out of form but on his best day could win this. One for longer odds…… Anamajor good beginner who is the likely leader early. Place chances best here….Mighty Looee in good form but drawn out the back here. Place hopes best from the draw

Selections:   Above N Beyond (7),   Bundoran (1),   Anamajor (4),   Buckskin (5)

Race 7

Cracker Hill  has been running good races with fast closing sectionals. Hard to beat in this field….. Majestic Man good draw and very classy. Should lead and be running top three here  ….. Tough Monarch draw not great but is tough. Can go forward and inject some speed into the race. Winning claims…. Muscle Mountain nice draw and has been racing huge. Winning claims here and one of the leading chances…. Ultimate Stride drawn badly and not convinced he is at his best but pay to give another chance. Include

Selections:   Cracker Hill  (12),  Majestic Man (2),   Muscle Mountain (5),  Tough Monarch (9)

Race 8

It's All About Faith drawn to lead and get in front of his arch rival Krug. Good winning chance….. Krug  likes to race near the lead and drawn for a run through at the start. Should run topo three….. Aladdin bit disappointing last start. Has ability and could place with luck in the running and from the good draw…. American Dealer racing ok but tricky draw. Winning claims with a cart into the race at the right time….. Shan Noble terrible draw and only running for place money here

Selections:   It's All About Faith (1),   Krug  (11),   American Dealer (12),   Aladdin (2)

Race 9

Bad To The Bone racing well in top fields but drawn wide. Can win and top selection….. Rocknroll Rod races best near the lead and early tactics vital to his chances. Winning claims at nice odds with a trail all the way….. Tyron's Bit Of Lemon racing well and he could go forward early here. Place chances best in this field…. Dance Time racing his way back into form but bad draw. Chance at nice odds if he is handy early and shorter distance suits…. Steel The Show drawn wide on the second row and hard to see him winning. Place hopes best

Selections:   Bad To The Bone (6),   Dance Time (9),   Rocknroll Rod (4),   Tyron's Bit Of Lemon (2)

Race 10

Alterior Motif unbeaten and untapped talent who should press forward early. Can win with a soft lead here…… Cranbourne tricky draw but racing ok and getting fitter with racing. One for longer odds….. Laver win last start very good and drawn to get a run through early. Can run top three if he can clear traffic….. A Taste Of Honey good second last start and races best when handy. Needed…. Cheezel has speed at both ends of her races and might land the trail behind the favourite. Can upset at good odds.

Selections:  Alterior Motif (6),   Cranbourne (8),   Cheezel (2),   Laver (11)

Race 11

Self Assured racing well in top fields but drawn wide and manners a concern. Hard to beat with if he steps away safely ….. Spankem races best near the lead and will be heading forward early. Very hard to beat if he can find the front….. Copy That racing well and would be hard to beat if he could get in front of the All Stars horses. Chances depend on whether he can clear the fence early…. Tango Tara under rated horse who never gives in and racing his way back into form but bad draw. Chance at nice odds if he is handy turning for home…. Mach Shard quick beginner who should get a cosy run on the pegs. Place hopes best

Selections:   Spankem (15),   Self Assured (11),   Copy That (1),   Tango Tara (13)

Race 12

Royal Pride big run to win after breaking last start and drawn ok. Can win at good odds…… Grand Princess tricky draw but racing ok and getting fitter with racing. Winning claims here….. I Dream Of Jeannie win here two starts ago was very good and beginning much better now. Can run top three if she can get handy early….. Idle Stuartia consistent trotter who races best when handy. Good place claims in this field…. She's Allthe Craze good beginner who races well on the track. Can upset at good odds but place chances best

Selections:  Royal Pride (1),   Idle Stuartia (7),   Grand Princess (8),   I Dream Of Jeannie (16)

Race 13

Gliding Away tricky draw but he will go forward early. One of the major players in this field at good odds ….. Five Star General terrible draw but in good form and the rise in grade no problem. Can run top three….. B K Swy racing well and would be hard to beat with a run in front or in the trail which is likely from the draw. Needed…. Skippys Delight under rated horse who is racing his way back into form but bad draw. Chance at nice odds if he is handy turning for home…. Riveered quick beginner who is from a strike rate stable. Good winning claims.

Selections:   Gliding Away (9),   Riveered (2),   B K Swy (1),   Five Star General (13)

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