Harness Analyst – Addington 10th December

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 12:20pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Addington selections 10th December 2023

Best Bet:  R10  Oscar Bonavena

Best Value:  R8  Duchess Megxit

Race 1

Fernetti (5) Big runs over Cup week and should have the measure of most of these
Major Torque (6) Has gate speed and a good chance if he can cross them early. Include
Franco Messi (4) Honest and should race handy. Top three chance here on his form

 

Race 2

Look To Da Stars (3) Another nice draw and likes to race handy. Should be thereabouts
Wilma’s Boy (8) Manners the key with him here. Can run top three with no mistakes
Dreams Pat (9) Racing well without a lot of luck. EW chance if he brings his a-game

 

Race 3

Dreams Are Free (2) Southern form has been great and running time. Biggest test
We Walk By Faith (4) Racing well against the best 2YO’s. Should run top two here
Major Hot (5) Likely leader for this on previous runs here. Can stick for a place

 

Race 4

Empire City (3) Has winning form against similar fields. Should go close again in this
High Step (6) Stable grows a leg on premier days. Form says she will run top three
We Can Have It All (8) Finished ok last start. Draw the only concern but has claims

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Race 5

Mantra Blue (8) Massive last start and should go close to beating these. Top selection
Treacherous Gall (7) Has been disappointing but extra distance might suit. Chance at odds
Aardiebytheseaside (3) Normally thereabouts and should be competitive in this field.

 

Race 6

Self Assured (7) Easily beat a similar field here last start. Should run top two here
Beach Ball (5) Consistent form and conditions suit here. Might lead and can stick on
Heza Sport (2) Tidy draw and has a good sprint. Could surprise at longer odds in this

 

Race 7

Not As Promised (8) Has early speed and looks a major player in this field. Needed
Walkinonsunshine (4) Gate speed to get handy early. Give another chance here
Sunnys Sister (1) Drawn to get a similar run to last start. Chance to go back to back

 

Race 8

Duchess Megxit (10) Has looked good in Northern runs. Can get into the placings
Our Shangri Lana (3) Goes well on the track and won well here two starts ago.
Louies Girl (8) Wide draw but the speed is there. With the right trip can win again

 

Race 9

Don’t Stop Dreaming (6) Drawn outside major rivals but extra distance suits. Needed
Merlin (4) Form looks very good for this. Hard to beat if he leads early. Include
Sooner The Bettor (2) Another nice draw and likes to race handy. Can run top three

 

Race 10

Oscar Bonavena (7) Blazing speed but wide draw. Should be too good fort hese
Majestic Man (5) Form not good but will go forward early. Could give some cheek in this
Resolve (1) Has improved enough to be a threat from the draw. Top three chance

 

by Harness Analyst