Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 10 April

Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 10 April

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 10 April. 

Addington Harness Race 1
6 The Coalman

He doesn’t win them out of turn these days but tonight provides a great opportunity for The Coalman (6) to get back into the winners’ circle. Has been really strong over the past six weeks and lands in a reall suitable race tonight. If he can jump and find the markers, he’s well in play.
Selections: 6-8-9-2-10

Addington R1 – RICOH HANDICAP PACE
Final Race time: 
3rd
6. The Coalman (6)
J: Samantha Ottley
22326T: Mark Jones
3.80WIN
1.55PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:53:55 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 2
6 Royal Monarch

Looked every bit a good horse in the making with a very good win here on debut a couple of weeks ago and there’s nothing to suggest that anything will change tonight for Royal Monarch (6). Has the speed to settle back and launch into it and run away from them once again.
Selections: 6-3-4-5-1

Addington R2 – FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE TROT
Final Race time: 
5th
6. Royal Monarch (6)
J: Bob Butt
1T: Matt Purvis
1.65WIN
1.03PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:53:56 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 3
8 Diamonds Are Forever

Forced to sit parked and do it the hard way the other night, Diamonds Are Forever (8) was left wanting late in the piece. A different approach tonight however could change that. She’s got impressive high speed when saved for one run and look for her to be charging home.
Selections: 8-10-6-4-5

Addington R3 – WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
8. Diamonds Are Forever (8)
J: Bob Butt
00134T: Bob Butt
2.80WIN
1.40PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:53:57 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 4
8 Wilma’s Boy

Back to his old tricks once again last week after a nice trip in the trail but the trial win of Wilma’s Boy (8) earlier in that week still burns in the memory. Could roll to the front here and just keep running them into the ground and if he does then we’ll see the real version.
Selections: 8-10-11-9-6

Addington R4 – MICHAEL BENDALL AT CORCORAN FRENCH MOBILE TROT
Final Race time: 
9th
8. Wilma’s Boy (8)
J: Paul Nairn
06087T: Paul Nairn
4.00WIN
1.65PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:53:58 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 5
11 Cinderella Franco
Tip of The Day

Really sharp work late in the piece in a fresh state here a fortnight ago from Cinderella Franco (11) and this assignment might actually be easier than that one. Has high speed and the second row draw actually isn’t that bad as she can settle and then launch when the time is right. Can win.
Selections: 11-12-1-13-7

Addington R5 – LAUGHING OWL WHISKEY MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
11. Cinderella Franco (2)
J: Craig Thornley
113T: Steven McRae
3.70WIN
1.55PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:53:59 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 6
8 Eurostyle

Looked in need of the run last time out here when running second did Eurostyle (8) and she worked hard to find the lead early. Might stay back a little longer this time and just look to run a really solid last mile which will suit her right down the ground.  
Selections: 8-6-5-7-4 

Addington R6 – STEVIE & MAREE THANK CORCORAN FRENCH HCP TROT
Final Race time: 
7th
8. Eurostyle (8)
J: Kimberly Butt
82122T: Derek & Adele Jones
3.00WIN
1.30PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:54:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 7
3 Jumal

Tough ask for a three-year-old to take on the might of Got The Chocolates but if there’s a horse who can beat him right now perhaps it is the real rising star. High speed is his greatest asset and if he can find the front and control things before ramping it up late then he might be a little too quick.  
Selections: 3-5-2-1-4 

Addington R7 – SHENAN DE SILVA AT CORCORAN FRENCH MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
3rd
3. Jumal (3)
J: Samantha Ottley
3×111T: Steven Reid
2.30WIN
1.02PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:54:01 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 8
4 Hail Mary
Each Way

really nice trotter in the making returning from the Matty Williamson barn, Hail Mary (4) has plenty of ability and as long as she brings the manners with her, she’s fallen into a race that looks really winnable tonight in a fresh state.  
Selections: 4-5-11-2-9 

Addington R8 – STEVIE & MAREE FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS TROT
Final Race time: 
8th
4. Hail Mary (4)
J: Matthew Williamson
10xT: Matthew Williamson
4.80WIN
1.70PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:54:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland)
Addington Harness Race 9
6 Ashley Frank

A huge win in a fresh state here last time from Ashley Frank (6) who went to war a long way from home and won the survival of the fittest. Back to the 1980m distance tonight but can still be the toughest of them all if required and make it back-to-back wins. 
Selections: 6-5-7-4-9 

Addington R9 – GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
1st
6. Ashley Frank (6)
J: Jonny Cox
5×1T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen
5.00WIN
1.60PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 25/07/2026 07:54:02 PM (Pacific/Auckland)