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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 20th June 2025

Best Bet:  R10   Music Mistress

Best Value:  R6   C C Arden

Race 1

Miki Flybye (7) Has been racing tougher fields and looks hard to beat. Has to be included
Banksy (4) Likely to race close to the speed here. One of the better chances in this at good odds
Forever Dream (6) Freshened and stable going well. One of the major players. Needed

Race 2

Better Be Quick (8) Has been freshened and wide draw the only concern. Top selection here
Summer Rose (3) Trials have been ok and from the draw should give a good account. Needed
Assisi Lover (2) Improver from her last start and could be the leader. Top three chance in this

Race 3

Billy Kimber (1) Looked unlucky last start and best draw for some time. Good run expected
Origin (2) Has been racing well in similar fields and a threat to these . Has to be included
Unico Tedacious (4) Stable respect and has trialed ok. Can sneak into the top three here

Race 4

Ohoka Cobra (3) Solid second last start and a winning chance again in this. Top selection
Here Comes Marty (5) Freshened and last two runs adequate. Should give a good account
Kotare Argent (6) Much better last start and an improver with winning claims in this

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Race 5

Jimmy Carter (7) Races well on the track and small field a big assist. Can go close to winning
Zoltan Boscik (6) Headed forward last start and did too much work. Good each way chance
It’s So Easy (5) Might not be as good as the favourites. Can still run top three with luck

Race 6

C C Arden (7) Good against better fields previously but first stand. Hard to beat with manners
Major Performer (5) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. Include here
Delightful Dreams (4) Due to show form and has a bit unlucky. One for longer odds in this

Race 7

Miki Knows (4) Big run last start and will head forward here. Strong field but each way claims
Akatea (9) Building up a picket fence form line. Harder here and wide draw but respect again
Magician (6) Freshened and looks stronger this time in. Will continue to improve and has claims

Race 8

The Royal Gamble (9) Tough run last start and will be running on. Tricky draw but can go close
Rock Lobster (5) Decent motor and only needs manners to be an upset chance. One for odds
Bonnie Bagrie (6) Better run last start. Will continue to improve and top three hope again here

Race 9

Music Mistress (9) Fastest horse in the field and wide draw the only concern. Can win again
Captain Christian (5) Decent motor and is drawn ok here. Stable respect and worth including
Action Major (3) Disappointing last start. Better in front and might go forward early. Include

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by Harness Analyst