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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:10pm 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 – 19th February 2026

9 Races | First: 5:10pm

Harness Analyst Best Bets

Best Bet: R3 – George Eliot 
Best Value: R5 – Bryce’s Meddle

Race 1

He’s My Creation (4) Draw improves after strong 2nd last time. Gets every chance from here.
Tribbiani (8) Too far back last week. Prior 2nd here reads well. Each way claims.
Tu Tangata (11) Always finding the line late. Needs luck from the draw but top-three hope.

Race 2

Down A Hundy (7) Smart debut win and trialled well since. Hard to ignore again.
Bettor Go Vinnie (1) New stable and encouraging trial. Soft draw brings him into it.
Whyamihere (3) Freshened since steady Coast efforts. Draw helps and can improve.

Race 3

George Eliot (7) Showed speed last week and can be over the odds here. Include.
Freya (9) Used gate speed to win on 05 Feb. Similar tactics make her a threat.
One El (5) Caught the eye wide last week. Even terms here give upset claims.

Race 4

Sonofamistery (7) Dominant Omakau win and trial winner since. Clear top pick.
Ukraine (5) Honest third off 10m last week. Draw gives him winning claims.
Clonakilty (2) Didn’t get all favours recently and drops in grade. Place value.

Race 5

Bryce’s Meddle (5) Hasn’t won for a while but capable of throwing in a big one.
Taketheplunge (8) Strong win here on 05 Feb after working. Major player again.
Spirit Downunder (1) Fresh since Cup Day win. Inside alley makes her dangerous.

Race 6

Tour Party (3) Qualified nicely and just missed in latest trial. Bright debut hope.
On Ya Bike (4) Strong trial winner and looks ready to fire first-up.
Woodlea CC (1) Won his qualifier and draws to get a soft run. In the mix.

Race 7

Get Seaside Lucky (1) Good in spring and bold recent trial. Major threat fresh.
Samtana (2) Has matured since 2YO run. Draw suits and can finish hard.
Ra Shard (3) Big trial win and trending the right way. Must include.

Race 8

Lap It Up (2) Improving each start and only nabbed late last time. Big chance.
Sheep (3) Closed off nicely late in 2025. Can place if forward enough.
Bullet (7) Honest last Sunday and suits back to mobile. Combos hope.

Race 9

Don’t Tell Jenny (8) Just missed here 05 Feb behind a subsequent winner. The one.
Fox Terror (2) Manners query last start but amateur switch could suit. Rough claims.
Just Ask Paddy (7) Improved from wide draw 05 Feb. Can sneak into the money.

by Harness Analyst