Harness Analyst – Addington 31st July 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 hits Addington again today with 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:07pm 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 31st July 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R2 Montara
Best Value: R8 Partytime

Race 1

Harry Belafonte (7)
Not far away from a second row draw on Sunday. Drops into a suitable grade and looks one of the better chances.

Country Gold (8)
Kept fighting last week and conditions suit here Slight drop in grade helps and he can be competitive with luck.

Miracle Memphis (9)
Has been racing consistently without getting much reward. Stable going well and he looks a solid EW chance.

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Race 2

Montara (4)
Excellent recovery for second on debut after doing plenty wrong early. Mobile start should help and looks hard to beat.

Kings Choice (2)
Better at the trials since his fresh up flop. Has shown enough ability and can be a threat if he brings his best.

Lexicon (1)
Runner up in both starts since returning and gets the perfect draw. Should be right on the speed and hard to shake.

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Race 3

Lipstick (2)
Stuck on fairly last start and an improver. Better than her previous run suggests and this grade gives her every chance.

Jordan Anne (9)
Continues to race consistently and rarely does much wrong. Draw makes it tougher but she remains a strong winning chance.

Royal Del (3)
Has been battling away in stronger company and gets some relief here. Better draw and capable of getting into the money.

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Race 4

Franco Ankara (9)
Showed plenty of ability as a two-year-old and returns in a very suitable maiden. Looks ready to make his presence felt.

Suspicious Captain (6)
Placed in both trials ahead of his return has a bit of a reputation. Should be ready to run a big race fresh.

Poseidon (2)
Three consecutive seconds and continues to race extremely well. Drawn to get his chance and deserves a win.

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Race 5

Asymmetric Return (5)
Impressive trial winner after stepping cleanly and controlling proceedings. Looks ready to go fresh and is the one to beat.

Bella Ciao (9)
Long-time maiden but racing as well as she ever has. Another strong second last start and should be right in the fight.

Sidestepper (2)
Still learning but showed good speed late when second at the qualifiers. Drawn nicely and has genuine upside.

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Race 6

Princess Renee (5)
Returns after showing good ability through the summer. Trial preparation has been mixed but her best form makes her a major threat.

Unico Realta (2)
Won twice earlier in the year and has trialled well. Good draw and looks a strong each-way chance for the top stable.

Smoking Ashes (9)
Charged home to win her latest trial in sharp time. Draw is the concern but she looks ready to run a big race fresh.

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Race 7

Nothing But You (11)
Beaten less than a length in both starts since returning. Racing superbly and looks capable of overcoming the second row.

Molly Maeve Estelle (2)
Recent form has been average from awkward draws. Gets a much better starting gate tonight and can improve sharply.

Our Harmony (4)
Finished strongly to win last start. Drawn to get another good trip and has to be respected. Not the worst here

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Race 8

Partytime (3)
Unbeaten in two starts and backed that up with an easy trial win. Looks a smart type and can continue the winning run.

Stumblin In (9)
Strong third before being freshened. Draw is awkward but his best form puts him right in this. In the mix here

Cee Whata Mickee (8)
Excellent second when resuming last week and should improve from the outing. Wide draw makes it harder but he has the ability.

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Race 9

Almighty (1)
Kept fighting strongly to win last week and gets the front-line advantage again. Stronger grade but racing too well to ignore.

George Eliot (5)
Made good ground late last start. Handicap suits better than most and she can get into the finish with early manners.

Paris Prince (7)
Has struggled to find his best recently and was slow away last week. Capable type but needs to step cleanly. One for odds

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Race 10

Always A Porsche (1)
Looked sharp winning his latest trial and has made an excellent start to his career. Ace draw gives him every opportunity fresh.

Malakai (2)
Has been racing honestly throughout this preparation. Drawn to get an economical trip and can feature. Has to be included

Amaretto Franco (10)
Two strong seconds behind quality opposition in recent starts. Second row makes it tricky but she is racing well enough to threaten.

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Race 11

Transonic (3)
Went very close here last start and gets a draw that should allow him to settle handy. Looks one of the strongest chances.

Song Sung Blue (7)
Has followed a June victory with two excellent seconds. Racing in top form and will be finishing on late in this.

Vincent Reactress (5)
Powered home to win last week and although up in grade looks capable of handling it. One for odds here.

 

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by Harness Analyst