New Zealand Analyst – Addington 8th May 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 9 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:05pm 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 8th May 2026

Harness analyst best tips:
Best Bet: R7  Donna’s Boy
Best Value: R2 Almighty

Race 1

Sacetas (3) Dominant wins in easier grade recently and looks capable of making it three straight.
Tact Teva (1) Honest effort from a tough draw last time and the ace gives him every chance here.
Amass (6) Racing below his best but has enough ability to sneak into the minors if he leaves quickly

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Race 2

Almighty (5) Racing consistently without much luck and this looks a very winnable assignment.
Millie Let Loose (11) Strong effort in tougher company last week and drops sharply in grade here.
Valyrian (2) Early manners are the key but has enough ability to feature if he trots throughout.

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Race 3

Layton David (3) Strong northern form this campaign and looks one of the hardest to beat here.
Metro Boy (2) Tough debut effort after doing work and should improve sharply second-up.
Maddisons Speedy (1) Impressive trial winner who draws perfectly and looks an upset chance.

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Race 4

Franco Lennon (4) Deserved maiden winner at Rangiora and can measure up again in this grade.
Artful Bromac (2) Freshened since mixed spring form and the soft draw brings him into play.
Irish Dream (7) Stylish recent trial winner and unbeaten fresh-up. Must be respected.

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Race 5

Bettor Dreams (3) Racing consistently this campaign and gets another chance from the handy draw.
Tee Ball (7) Forget last run after manners gave way. Prior form was very solid.
Jennifer Robyn (1) Excellent debut effort and the inside draw makes her a leading contender.

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Race 6

Beachbreak (6) Luckless resuming effort and has the ability to take a hand despite stand debut.
The Coalman (10) Racing in great touch lately and another bold showing would not surprise.
Bryce’s Meddle (1) Went close last week and looks a major player from the front line draw.

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Race 7

Donna’s Boy (6) Strong fresh-up winner here recently and looks capable of stepping up again.
Paige (1) Better signs last week and the front tape advantage gives her each way claims.
Royal Del (4) Tough winner on Sunday and can feature again despite the rise in class.

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Race 8

Marketplace (1) Brilliant winner fresh-up and back to the mobile looks a major advantage again.
It’s Tough (6) Tough and genuine type who has hardly put a foot wrong this campaign.
Mo’unga (3) Honest return behind Marketplace and strips fitter for this assignment.

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Race 9

Elektra King (10) Tough southern performances recently and looks a major danger despite second row.
Monkee Major (1) Smart midweek winner who draws to get every chance again tonight.
Joyride (AUS) (2) Forget last failure and his prior form says she can bounce back strongly.

 

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by Harness Analyst