Harness Analyst – Addington 2nd October free tips

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing heads to Addington today with 10 races on the card. 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 evening of racing.

Addington selections – 2 October 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R3 Imperious Girl

Best Value: R7  Jorja

Race 1

Brewster Baker (1)

Has been building towards another victory and hasn’t had much luck finding gaps recently. Ace draw gives him every opportunity.

Chocta (5)

Drops back after tackling stronger opposition and should appreciate returning to a mobile start. Looks a genuine winning chance.

I’m Connected (3)

Returns after a tidy preparation and has previously won from a mobile start. Nicely drawn and looks a strong each-way chance.

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Race 2

Tuapeka Lucie (4)

Has impressed in her preparation and finished strongly in her qualifier. Looks ready to make a serious impact on debut.

Beast Mode (9)

Produced a strong workout performance before heading north. Wide draw is tricky but deserves plenty of respect on debut.

Mishy (11)

Returns after showing some promise during her first campaign. Second-row draw requires luck but she could surprise at odds.

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Race 3

Imperious Girl (4)

Produced a huge run here last start before being disqualified. Has plenty of ability and looks very hard to beat with manners.

Request (1)

Continues to work through the grades in impressive fashion and comes off another victory. Ace draw makes her a major threat.

Have A Little Faith (7)

Caught the eye finishing fourth in stronger company last week. Drops into a suitable assignment and has genuine each-way claims.

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Race 4

Borrisokane (7)

Won stylishly in similar company last week and continues to race in excellent form. Wider draw shouldn’t prevent another big showing.

Taketheplunge (5)

Did plenty of work when leading last start and should appreciate this assignment. Capable of being right in the finish.

Iron Brigade (8)

Returns after two encouraging public appearances and has plenty of ability. Wide draw is awkward but he warrants respect fresh.

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Race 5

One Over Da Line (9)

Had to work hard outside the leader last week and understandably weakened. Thirty metres is tough, but he’s capable of bouncing back.

Prestigious (4)

Excellent second when resuming and should be fitter for that outing. Ten-metre handicap but looks a serious winning chance.

Luvavici (1)

Wasn’t at his best last week but gets the advantage of the front mark. Capable of giving them something to chase.

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Race 6

Franco Lennon (4)

Returns after an excellent autumn campaign and has prepared well for his comeback. Handy draw and looks capable of winning fresh.

Tee Ball (2)

Continues to race consistently and gets another favourable draw. Still chasing a mobile victory but should be right in the finish.

Ashley Frank (8)

Returned to his best with a strong second here last start. Wide draw makes things tougher but he has the ability to overcome it.

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Race 7

Jorja (5)

Returns after finishing second in Group company during her first campaign. Has prepared well and looks a genuine winning chance fresh.

Nella Keenan (11)

Finished powerfully when resuming two weeks ago and should strip fitter. Second-row draw requires luck but she can be dangerous late.

Wat Fun (2)

Used her gate speed effectively to win here last start. Gets another excellent draw and looks capable of going back-to-back.

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Race 8

Tour Party (4)

Returned to winning form in convincing fashion at Oamaru. Drawn well enough and looks one of the hardest to beat again.

Chiggsy (3)

Produced an excellent effort here last start and gets another favourable draw. Should be prominent throughout and has strong claims.

Coal Fire (10)

Heads south after two improving performances. Second-row draw makes his task harder but he has enough ability to feature.

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Race 9

Cath (9)

Produced an encouraging second when resuming and should improve with that run. Wide draw is the concern but she has plenty of quality.

Cherish Me (8)

Looked every bit as good as ever when runner-up fresh last week. Wide draw won’t make it easy but she’s a major winning chance.

Indulge Me (7)

Continues to race with remarkable consistency and has never missed a placing at Addington. Must be included again.

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Race 10

Donna’s Crunch (9)

Impressive winning on debut and should have taken plenty from the experience. Wide draw presents a new challenge but she has upside.

Unico Realta (1)

Has been racing consistently and gets a major draw improvement. Should enjoy an economical trip and looks a strong each-way chance.

Chaldon (11)

Has shown good early speed in both starts since returning. Second-row draw changes the equation but he’s capable of featuring with luck.

 

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by Harness Analyst