Harness Analyst – Addington 3rd October

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Harness racing hits Addington again today with 10 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:13pm 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 3rd October 2025

Best Bet:  R4   Rock Or Bust

Best Value:  R8   Incentivise

Race 1

Sheila Laxon (6) Back to the mobile will help her chances. Can run top three with manners
Billy Kimber (5) Small field will help and should begin quickly. Good enough to figure in this
Yosemite (3) Getting better with racing and notable trainer change. Winning claims here

Race 2

Tact Teva (6) Did too much work in front last start and easier here. One of the better chances
McKendrick (3) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. One for longer odds
Quinn (8) Improver from his last start but draw hurts. Top three chance with a cart into the race

Race 3

Tu Tangata  (8) Small field a big assist and running home well last couple. Good run expected
Judy J (4) Ok last start and a threat to these with a good run in transit. Has to be included here
Dash Dosh (6) Good effort last start and can keep winning with the right run in transit. Needed

Race 4

Rock Or Bust (6) Looked unlucky last start and likely to head forward early. Good chance in this
Miki’s Courage (3) Has gate speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account again
Fusion Reactor (8) Wide draw but improver with a place chance at longer odds with luck in running

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Race 5

Francent (6) Got too far back in a fast race last week. Better than that and top selection in this field
Song Sung Blue (2) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance from the draw
Evangalist (1) Will be fitter after last start. Trailing draw and should get a soft trip. Include here

Race 6

Zoltan Boscik (4) Freshened and gets a head start on main rivals. Hard to beat with the right trip
Master Class (5) Good third last start and likely to race near the speed. Place claims at longer odds
Freya (7) In good form but will depend on the run. If he gets a soft trip and any space he can place

Race 7

Alecto (8) Tricky draw but better than most in this. Will need luck but should go close to winning
Cath (5) Getting better with racing and up to giving this a shake. Winning claims at longer odds
Wat Next (2) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Stable respect and include

Race 8

Incentivise (2) Won impressively last start and still untapped. Hardest test to date but can win again
Allamericanplayer (4) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances from top stable
Special Occasion (1) Best draw for some time and powerful stable. Looks hard to beat from the ace

Race 9

Beside Me (8) Classy filly coming in fresh. Wide draw but likely to go forward early. Winning claims
Forever Dream (1) Decent motor and is drawn well here. One of the better chances at longer odds
General Jen (5) Slightly disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope again here

Race 10

Arinitti (2) Good run on grass first up. Drawn well and looks a good bet. Should go close to winning
Royal Belle (1) Trailing draw and better than the form suggests. Has to be respected in this. Top three
Do You Wanna Dance (4) Good finish last start and can do some work mid race. Could surprise here

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst