Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Wednesday 25 February

Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Wednesday 25 February

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Wednesday 25 February. 

Addington Harness Race 1
5 Style Council

Hasn’t won one for a long time, but Style Council (5) gets a grand chance here. Has been knocking around in some strong fields over the past few months and slides down into the amateur grade today. A great follower of speed, look for him to be charging at them late.  
Selections: 5-4-6-7-8 

Addington R1 – DIAMOND RACING LOT 54 SHARES AVAILABLE MBL PACE
Final Race time: 
2nd
5. Style Council (5)
J: Blair Wilmott
73863T: Kyle Cameron
8.00WIN
2.20PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 02/08/2026 08:01:15 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 2
10 Bonnie Bagrie

Wouldn’t want to play a game of cards with her she’s that untrustworthy, but when Bonnie Bagrie (10) turns up in the right mood, she’s a pretty capable trotter. We haven’t seen that for a while and she’s not exactly one to back with a whole heap of confidence but with no mistakes she should be winning this.  
Selections: 10-5-8-7-2 

Addington R2 – DIAMOND RACING LOT 273 SHARES AVAILABLE TROT
Final Race time: 
1st
10. Bonnie Bagrie (0)
J: John Dunn
76000T: Matt Purvis
4.20WIN
1.65PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 02/08/2026 08:01:16 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 3
6 Normie Stead

An impressive first up win for the Diamond Racing team last time out by Normie Stead (6) and you could argue that assignment was a little tougher than this one despite the step up in grade. A chance to roll forward and take this race by the scruff of the neck here and not look back.  
Selections: 6-2-1-4-3 

Addington R3 – DIAMOND RACING LOT 248 SHARES AVAILABLE MBL PACE
Final Race time: 
3rd
6. Normie Stead (6)
J: Riley Harrison
56381T: Robert & Jenna Dunn
2.00WIN
1.10PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 02/08/2026 08:01:17 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 4
10 Dynasty

A bit of an oddity here is Dynasty (10) given the fact her last race was in the Gr.1 mares feature behind Debbie Lincoln a fortnight ago and here she is lining up in a trot. Has shown some good ability in the gait before and if the manners are there she might just simply be too good for them.  
Selections: 10-6-2-5-9 

Addington R4 – DIAMOND RACING LOT 90 SHARES AVAILABLE MBL TROT
Final Race time: 
1st
10. Dynasty (0)
J: Bob Butt
p10xT: Bob Butt
2.35WIN
1.30PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 02/08/2026 08:01:17 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 5
13 Shards Lyric
Tip of The Day

She’s got a few tricks up her sleeve does Shards Lyric (13) but what she also possesses is a pretty strong motor and if she can score up and do everything right here today, she’d be a little too good for this field. The fourth at Nelson in a good field is a nice pointer for this, repeat that and win.  
Selections: 13-2-1-8-10 

Addington R5 – OWNTHETHRILL.CO.NZ “CHECK IT OUT” MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
13. Shards Lyric (0)
J: Sarah O’Reilly
649T: Brent & Tim White
5.00WIN
1.95PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 02/08/2026 08:01:18 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 6
2 Playing With Stars

More good than bad of late from Playing With Stars (2) and from a good draw tonight in a field that looks well within range, should be in all the right places from which to launch a pretty strong winning claim on this. Doesn’t mind doing a bit of work either. 
Selections: 2-8-10-11-14 

Addington R6 – DIAMOND RACING LOT 78 SHARES AVAILABLE MBL PACE
Final Race time: 
4th
2. Playing With Stars (2)
J: John Dunn
03276T: Tom Bagrie
5.50WIN
2.15PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 02/08/2026 08:01:19 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 7
6 Santanna Mach
Each Way

Just the right sort of race for Santanna Mach (6) to step out in and make a serious play for success this one. Just does enough most weeks but if he was to get to the front at any point and roll them along then they might not be able to run him down.  
Selections: 6-10-7-5-4 

Addington R7 – DIAMONDRACING.CO.NZ PROVEN WINNERS PACE
Final Race time: 
4th
6. Santanna Mach (6)
J: Wilson House
17664T: Michael House
5.50WIN
2.00PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 02/08/2026 08:01:20 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 8
4 Didjaseemiki

A nice wee slide back in grade today for Didjaseemiki (4) after stepping out against some nice types like Scotlyn Crunch and Ukraine in the past two runs. Nothing spectacular in those runs, but with a good draw here should be in the hunt for a long way.  
Selections: 4-7-6-8-10 

Addington R8 – DIAMOND RACING LOT 210 SHARES AVAILABLE MBL PACE
Final Race time: 
10th
4. Didjaseemiki (4)
J: Robbie Close
77748T: John Howe
5.00WIN
1.85PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 02/08/2026 08:01:21 PM (Pacific/Auckland)