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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:50pm 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 August 2025

Best Bet:  R3   Navy Hill

Best Value:  R7   American Me

Race 1

Riptide (6) Strike rate stable kicking goals and this one should keep winning. Hard to beat
Bettor Than Lizzy (5) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed
Bautista (1) Getting better with racing and gets best draw. Place chance at longer odds here

Race 2

Delightful Dreams (1) Disappointing last couple but previous form was good. Good chance
Mystery Beach (6) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. Top driver booked
Warloch (10) Improver from his last start and at his best could upset these. One for longer odds

Race 3

Navy Hill (4) Freshened and weaker field here. Good run expected and should be hard to beat
Lexicon (6) Ok last start and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Winning claims
Kowhai Sunburst (3) Galloped last start but good once underway. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Franco Ezra (5) Solid win last start and a winning chance again in this field. Looks hard to beat
Irish Dream (1) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account from the ace
Crunch Time (2) Freshened and an  improver with a place chance at longer odds in this field

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Race 5

Princess Sadie (9) Fought on well last start in a similar race. Top selection in an even field
One Mhor For Heather (8) Going for three in a row. Driver change but good each way chance
Brett’s Mate (6) Will be fitter after last start. his toughness will take him a long way here. Needed

Race 6

B B King (6) Good at recent trials and stable respect fresh. Hard to beat against this lot. Include
Patriarch (3) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw and better run last start
Sunsoutgunsout (4) On debut from strong stable. Top driver booked and not the worst in this

Race 7

American Me (8) Good beginner in good form with top driver on board. Should give a good sight
Franco Marek (6) Rarely out of the money and up with the best.  Hard to beat in a fresh state
Alta Meteor (11) Freshened and big on ability but tricky draw for this. Winning chance with manners

Race 8

Jordan Anne (8) Fastest horse in the field and will be running on. Wide draw but can win
Bevron (6) Decent motor and a drawn well here. One of the better chances
Bonnie Bagrie (10) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 9

Empire City (7) Fastest horse in the field and will be running on. Wide draw but can win
Kawhi (4) Decent motor and a drawn well here. One of the better chances
Love N The Port (9) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 10

Captain Lawless (2) Has raced better fields. Drawn the ace here and looks a good bet. Needed
Ready To Dream (1) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Has to be respected in this
Smoking Ashes (6) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst