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Harness racing hits Addington today with a ten race program starting at 5:32pm and in this video we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.
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Check below the video for our selections for all of the races today for Addington.
Addington Friday 11th September 2020
Race 1
Fire Fox going to win last start but was green and just missed. Well placed here and should be winning.…… Kerala Star running good races and getting fitter. Can run top three with a cart into the race at the right time.… Ned Kelly has been ok at his last few and over the odds. One to boost exotics… Arden's Ace running on ok last start and decent draw. Can upset with a good run in transit
Selections: Fire Fox (8), Kerala Star (6), Ned Kelly (12), Arden's Ace (3)
Race 2
Cardinal Sin has been good last couple of races but tough draw. Can finish top three again here……. Down To The Bone has ability and will be stronger now. Good winning chance in this field…… Luella goes the odd good race and big money on offer. Likely to be running on. Chance at odds…… Oliver North good win last start but tricky draw. Not the worst and has a place chance with a good run in transit
Selections: Cardinal Sin (9), Down To The Bone (8), Luella (6), Oliver North (7)
Race 3
Rum In The Sun good second on the track last start but wide draw a worry. Major player in this field with no mistakes.….. Jimmy Carter disappointing last start but give another chance. Good upset hope in this ….. Sioux Princess always a chance in these mobile sprint races. Can win if she can stay trotting early…. Far From True coming in fresh but wide draw. Trial was ok but place chances best
Selections: Rum In The Sun (6), Jimmy Carter (4), Sioux Princess (11), Far From True (7)
Race 4
Beyond Words good win last start and draw the only worry. Can win with a cart into the race before the home turn….. Swell Time good fighting second last week and weaker field here. Needed….. Melody's Mischief form is good and top driver booked. Winning claims if she can land in front early…. Ideal Rule gets a tidy draw which should suit here. Place claims best in this field.
Selections: Beyond Words (9), Swell Time (8), Melody's Mischief (6), Ideal Rule (3)
Race 5
American Pride will start a short favourite but stand start an issue. Should go close if he steps away cleanly …… Madeleine Stowe disappointing run last start but drops in grade here.Top three player and over the odds … Sundons Flyer another who will appreciate the stand and drop back in grade. No surprise to see a good showing here at good money… The Player has been unlucky and should step to the front here. Include
Selections: The Player (6), Madeleine Stowe (7), Sundons Flyer (8), American Pride (5)
Race 6
Bitamuscle running some big races and will be fitter now. Can win again….. Regal Attire a bit disappointing last start but well placed here and has a reputation. Should run top three…… Time Up The Hill has had a freshen up and has a lot of speed. Winning claims in this field… La Reina Del Sur going ok but stablemate looks better. Place chance
Selections: Bitamuscle (5), Regal Attire (6), Time Up The Hill (4), La Reina Del Sur (2)
Race 7
Self Assured huge win last start and don’t see how they can beat him here. Just wins.……. Princess Tiffany going ok but will need to bring her manners. Only running for second place here.… Vintage Cheddar tough draw to overcome but up to placing with a good run in transit.….. Classie Brigade getting fitter and has run some good races recently but place chances look best in this field.
Selections: Self Assured (2), Princess Tiffany (1), Vintage Cheddar (8), Classie Brigade (10)
Race 8
Tango Tara draw an issue but getting fitter and holds his form ok. Winning claims here at longer odds……. Heisenberg building a good formline and will head forward early here. Good winning claims if he can find the front.… Tyron's Bit Of Lemon coming in fresh but strikes a good draw. Winning claims if he can trail all the way….. Burlington taking a while to come back into best form but has ability. Place claims best
Selections: Tango Tara (13), Heisenberg (8), Tyron's Bit Of Lemon (1), Burlington (7)
Race 9
Heavyweight Hero big on ability and drawn to lead early. Should be hard to beat……. Sundees Son he looked in good form at the trials but draw may not suit. Good chance of running in top three here with manners..… Majestic Man getting fitter and a top three finish looks on the cards here. Include….. Woodstone he looked a run short last start and top driver booked. Could provide an upset at long odds.
Selections: Heavyweight Hero (2), Majestic Man (7), Sundees Son (1) Woodstone (12)
Race 10
Aqua Sancta disappointing last start but change of driver. Should be very hard to roll here if he can get some cover midrace……. The Falcon decent effort last start and freshened up. Winning claims from the draw.… Braeview Kelly forgive last start error and she is big on ability. Tough field but can win….. Star Of Timpany has been freshened up and drawn well. If she can lead early she is a major player here.
Selections: Aqua Sancta (9), The Falcon (2), Star Of Timpany (3) Braeview Kelly (7)
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