Harness Analyst – Addington 22nd August

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:41pm 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 22nd August 2025

Best Bet:  R11  Scrunch

Best Value:  R8  Dalton Shard

Race 1

C C Arden (10) Unlucky last start. Opened over the odds and hould run top three here
Trump Card (8) Driver change will help and should begin quickly. Stable respect. Needed
Irish Dream (3) Disappointing last start but gets a head start on favourites. Place chance

Race 2

Four Wise Women (2) Looked likely last start but came to the end of it. Has to be included
The Royal Gamble (6) One paced but will be fitter. One for longer odds if the race is fast
One Mhor For Heather (1) Improver from her last start and nice draw. Top three chance

Race 3

Jukebox Gypsy (3) Looked unlucky last start and driver change for this. Better run expected
Carbon (6) Ok last start and a threat to these with a good run in transit. Stable respect here
It’s Tough (9) Good effort at trials but wide draw. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Kowhai Sunburst (5) Top driver booked and a winning chance in this field. Include
Something Else (12) Has form and and goes well the track. Should give a good account
Starstruck (7) Freshened and has ability. In with a good each way chance with manners

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Race 5

One For Jay (7) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Wide draw but can go close
Celestial Sea (4) Tidy win at trials with fast sectionals. Good each way chance
Duchess Of Kent (6) Trialled well and unbeaten this campaign. Keeps improving

Race 6

Love Walked In (3) Good against a weaker field last start. Top three claims against this lot
A Fine Patrick (4) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. Include
Confessional  (9) Due to show form and stable will have him fit. Handicap hurts but needed

Race 7

Franco Ezra  (2) Will start favourite here. Will need manners but good winning chance
Mystery Beach (8) Good beginner who should go close to placing in this. Winning claims
Major Torque (7) Not much form but capable of running quick time. Top three chance

Race 8

Dalton Shard (5) Got home well here last start and better draw with driver change. Include
Franco Marek (4) Decent second last start and can go one better with the right trip. Needed
American Me (1) Battled on ok last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again

Race 9

Triple G (4) Wide draw hurts but has gate speed. Will go close here if he can lead early.
Miki Bennett (8) Decent motor and did well in a stronger field last start. Has to be respected
Action Major (2) Real stayer who will likely try for an all the way win. Top three chance

Race 10

Muscle Mountain (9) Has raced better fields. Drawn wide but goes well fresh. Include here
Love N The Port (7) Wide draw but better than most in this field. Good winning chance
Gold Bullion (3) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise

Race 11

Scrunch (2) Stable has two here and both trialled well rcently. Can go close on debut
Candy Cane (1) Good form at trials and drawn for a cozy run on the pegs. Needed
Vin’s Deal  (4) Likely to race close to the speed here. Top three claims and will be improved

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst