Addington Harness Race 1
7 Sweet Spirit
Amateur drivers race to start the day and they can always be tricky given the winning often seems to be shared around among runners. Sweet Spirit comes into this off the back of having won two of the last three appearances, both in better fields than this. Potent when saved up for once crack and shouldn't be too far away.
Selections: 7-9-6-8-10
Addington Harness Race 2
3 Meandad
Not a whole lot of exposed form in the maiden trot but the Mark Jones runner Meandad has the ability to step out here and win this fresh. Hasn't been seen since August when running fifth at Oamaru but more in favour than most in this line up and with manners should be right in contention.
Selections: 3-2-6-5-4
Addington Harness Race 3
1 Gatecrasher
Off the back of two runs back from a spell, including a good third fresh up, Gatecrasher looks a great chance here tonight. Has the ace draw to work with and seems capable of both setting or following the speed which gives Riley Harrison options. Ideally sitting in the trail turning for home and should be a little too quick.
Selections: 1-9-6-5-3
Addington Harness Race 4
2 Shapely
Tip of The Day
Plenty of long time maidens in this lower graded maiden race and some might actually struggle to drop the maiden tag before their careers are over. Shapely catches the eye after hitting the line with plenty of venom in recent runs against far better fields than this. Chance to perhaps drop straight into the trail here and hard to catch with that run.
Selections: 2-1-7-3-6
Addington Harness Race 5
1 Rollwithit
The Michael House team is starting to ramp up with the Manawatu excursions just around the corner and Rollwithit is a new addition to the team. Has always had a bit of ability and tonight with a good draw and the right man in the bike should be just off the speed and able to unleash late.
Selections: 1-2-8-7-3
Addington Harness Race 6
11 Maxed Out
After some really strong trial and workout runs prior to debuting Maxed Out had shown he was a horse who would win a race at short notice. Back to the trials since his debut run and was very good there too. Meets a wide open maiden field here and if he can live up to the potential can be a serious player.
Selections: 11-15-2-13-12
Addington Harness Race 7
2 Opawa Peak
A couple of very strong seconds in the last two runs in better company should have Opawa Peak primed and ready to salute here tonight. Consistent performer with good manners in a field of largely unexposed form. Will land on the speed and give you a great run for your money.
Selections: 2-3-9-5-4
Addington Harness Race 8
8 Ideal Chevron
After some mid-race work, Ideal Chevron tried to put them to the sword at Timaru and it very nearly worked before being run down into fourth inside the last 100m. Going well without getting all the luck in the world at the moment and if able to launch into this at the right time then could be a serious player.
Selections: 8-4-10-2-1