Harness Analyst – Addington 18th June

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 12:25pm 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 18th June 2023

Best Bet:  R5  Apatchofgold

Best Value:  R9  The Conqueror

Race 1

Brett’s Mate (2) Nice run on debut and will be improved. Top three player with luck.
One El (13) Hasn’t had a lot of luck but has the motor. Place chance with no mistakes
True Confessions (5) Ok at recent trials. Looks one of the better chances in this field

 

Race 2

Prides Contessa (2) Racing better than the form suggests. Winning claims from the draw
God Dam (5) Getting better with racing and due to strike form. Top three hope here
Amazing Me (4) Did some work last start for a solid fifth and drawn to suit. Go again

 

Race 3

Choco Lou (3) Previous form excellent. Up to winning this with a safe getaway
Americano (5) Much better last start. Weaker field here and looks a strong winning chance
Rockenroll Graduate (11) Tricky draw but in good form. Can run a place again in this

 

Race 4

Kink (5) Form says it all. Good winning chance with a quick beginning. Top selection
Murano (4) Drawn well and should race handy. At his best would go close in this
Navara (3) Racing well in similar fields. Needs the right trip but has winning claims

 

Race 5

Apatchofgold (7) Has been very unlucky recently. Looks well placed here and can win
Megarock (4) Stand start respect and should race handy to the speed. Include
Justace (1) Good beginner who did well for third last start. Could be the leader in this

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Race 6

Montoya (1) Will get a soft run on the pegs. Good winning chance if fully fit. Needed
Loch Lomond (5) Better than the form suggests. Top three chance from the mobile start
Terror Ma Sue (7) Wide draw a worry but good third last start. Not the worst in this

 

Race 7

Fernleigh Blackbird (10) Will carry tote support from the tricky draw. Winning claims
Arizonawildcat (8) Racing well and good beginner. Needs luck but can run top three
Doctor Tim (5) Previous form only fair but will be running on in this. One for longer odds

 

Race 8

Ellatine (11) Will  be fitter for this. Has the motor to be a threat here. Top selection
Starlight Gazer (4) Good second three starts ago. Needs manners but can place
Majestic Whisper (12) Coming in fresh. Has speed but will need to step quickly

 

Race 9

The Conqueror (7) Normally a good beginner and change of driver here. Can win
Izacheapee (6) Due to strike form. Could surprise with a good run in transit. Include
McCrikey (12) Tricky draw but normally steps ok. Will be running on at the finish

 

Race 10

Expressive Love (8) Quick beginner who might be the early leader. Tricky draw but needed
King Arthur (9) Another fast beginner who might press forward quickly. Winning claims
Judgement Bay (6) At her best would be a threat. Could surprise if she goes forward early

 

by Harness Analyst