{"id":28100,"date":"2026-04-17T13:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T01:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28100"},"modified":"2026-04-17T14:25:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T02:25:40","slug":"addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 17 April.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Addington Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
1 Sacetas <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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For natural brilliance and push button speed,\u00a0<\/span>Sacetas<\/span>\u00a0(1)\u00a0<\/span>probably has<\/span>\u00a0this field covered but he can, at times, be his own worst enemy. Gate speed to use and a draw to use it from, the 2600m looks right at his maximum for now but if he can pinch a couple of quarters early then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0ramp it up on the way home and deliver.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-5-6-3-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R1 – BUY A WOODLANDS STAR 20 MAY MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Sacetas (1)<\/span>
J: Thomas Borcoskie<\/span><\/span><\/div>
7×120<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.09<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Addington Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
6 Time For Victory <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A perfect first up run for Time\u00a0<\/span>For<\/span>\u00a0Victory (6) at\u00a0<\/span>Motukarara<\/span>\u00a0a couple of weeks ago. Found the line with real venom and showed that impressive speed\u00a0<\/span>that\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0there. Steps up into Friday night company this week but would only have to be close enough turning for home to unleash on them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-8-5-4-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R2 – LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Time For Victory (6)<\/span>
J: Olivia Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
036×3<\/span>T: Michael Ward<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Addington Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Picasso <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Maiden victories\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0get much better than what we saw from Picasso (5) at Wyndham last month. Looks a\u00a0<\/span>pretty sharp<\/span>\u00a0horse in the making and a trip to Addington is only going to further that. Respect for the stable any time they\u00a0<\/span>travel<\/span>\u00a0and a second win will come as no surprise.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-8-11-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R3 – TOUCHDOWN RENTALS LOCAL KIWI CAR RENTAL MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Picasso (5)<\/span>
J: Craig Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span>T: Craig Ferguson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 09:53:43 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
3 Travel Agent <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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No match for Tour Party here on debut, but then again no one has been yet so just finishing second to him is a good result for Travel Agent (3) will be better for that run too and if he finds the front and can control things here then he\u2019s likely set to be a little too good for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-1-5-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R4 – TK PLASTERING 2YO MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Travel Agent (3)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
2<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.04<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 09:53:44 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
7 Take The Miki <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Big and bold winning here last month in impressive fashion and despite stepping up in grade Take\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Miki (7) looks hard to beat again.\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0got a huge ceiling if he stays sound and if he can get outside the leader at some stage then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0take a power of stopping.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-8-9-4-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R5 – AZAP ELECTRICAL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Take The Miki (7)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11301<\/span>T: Warren Stapleton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Addington Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
8 Prestigious <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Given a couple of weeks off after his impressive Easter Rewards win, Prestigious (8) will look to pick up where he left off here tonight. Exciting trotter in the making and is going to go a fair way.\u00a0<\/span>Perhaps a<\/span>\u00a0little vulnerable tonight but on class he should have their measure.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-6-1-11-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R6 – EXPERIENCE THE THRILL AT ADDINGTON HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Prestigious (8)<\/span>
J: Kimberly Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
51121<\/span>T: Jonny Cox<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 09:53:45 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
1 Cath <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A super first up win from Cath (1) suggest she has really stepped it up following her brilliant 2YO campaign. Lobs the ace draw here and should be able to use it to full advantage too.\u00a0<\/span>Doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0have to lead but with no real pressure coming should get it all her own way and be a little too good.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-2-4-3-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R7 – MAGNESS BENROW SIRES STAKES SEMI-FINAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Cath (1)<\/span>
J: Seth Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
281×1<\/span>T: Brendon Hill<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 09:53:46 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
9 One Over Da Line <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A herculean effort off a 40m handicap here on Easter Rewards night by One Over\u00a0<\/span>Da<\/span>\u00a0Line (9) to continue a great campaign. Better off in the handicaps here and with his staying prowess should be able to sit off a good tempo and wind into inside the final lap. Looks a great each way play.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-13-8-5-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R8 – FUTURE WEALTH SIRES STAKES CLASSIC HCP TROT (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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9. One Over Da Line (9)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
41114<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 09:53:47 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
2 Captain Shorty <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A bit to like about the public runs of Captain Shorty (2) who looks a quick winner. Finds a small but talented maiden field here so will need to be\u00a0<\/span>good, but<\/span>\u00a0looks to be and if he can find the right kind of trip\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be getting home strongly.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-1-6-5-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R9 – TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Captain Shorty (2)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Philip Vermeulen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 09:53:48 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Prosperity <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Beaten home by a couple of smart ones in the Easter Rewards finals, but Prosperity (5) was far from disgraced in defeat. Redemption should come here. Has the right draw to use to push forward and control things again and with his own terms,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be hard to peg back.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-11-8-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R10 – GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Prosperity (5)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
31113<\/span>T: Matt Purvis<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.75<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/06\/2026 09:53:49 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 17 April.\u00a0 Addington Harness Race 1 1 Sacetas For natural brilliance and push button speed,\u00a0Sacetas\u00a0(1)\u00a0probably has\u00a0this field covered but he can, at times, be his own worst enemy. Gate speed to use and a draw to use it from, the 2600m looks right at his maximum for now but if he can pinch a couple of quarters early then\u00a0he\u2019ll\u00a0ramp it up on the way home and deliver.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 1-5-6-3-4\u00a0 Addington R1 Open Race time:  1. Sacetas (1) J: Thomas Borcoskie 7×120T: Robert & Jenna Dunn 1.75WIN 1.06PLACE Dragged…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":6537,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,37],"tags":[674],"hub_post_cat":[3],"class_list":["post-28100","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-harness-racing","category-harness-racing-tips","tag-harness-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"17\/04\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f46c7879-9e03-46af-8d41-cb24d92d045c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"7cdbecd8-89a7-406c-b391-65d100bc9ff3"}],"summary":"For natural brilliance and push button speed,\u00a0Sacetas\u00a0(1)\u00a0probably has\u00a0this field covered but he can, at times, be his own worst enemy. Gate speed to use and a draw to use it from, the 2600m looks right at his maximum for now but if he can pinch a couple of quarters early then\u00a0he\u2019ll\u00a0ramp it up on the way home and deliver.\u00a0\u00a0 Selections: 1-5-6-3-4\u00a0"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"cea8585f-1c6c-4f3f-b656-de2bd3e28de8","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a5c7c19f-9058-47b2-a4e6-064f66c16f68"}],"summary":"A perfect first up run for Time For Victory (6) at Motukarara a couple of weeks ago. Found the line with real venom and showed that impressive speed that\u2019s there. Steps up into Friday night company this week but would only have to be close enough turning for home to unleash on them. Selections: 6-8-5-4-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"6a3985d2-492c-4325-894e-d539834cf5c2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b8142159-63c1-4b70-87b6-0309f6a49a48"}],"summary":"Maiden victories don\u2019t get much better than what we saw from Picasso (5) at Wyndham last month. Looks a pretty sharp horse in the making and a trip to Addington is only going to further that. Respect for the stable any time they travel and a second win will come as no surprise. Selections: 5-3-8-11-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0c4f2727-bf89-4125-a27e-4bca095d6af3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"fcfada68-028b-4fce-bf03-5ba99be36276"}],"summary":"No match for Tour Party here on debut, but then again no one has been yet so just finishing second to him is a good result for Travel Agent (3) will be better for that run too and if he finds the front and can control things here then he\u2019s likely set to be a little too good for them. Selections: 3-1-5-2-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0a8851f4-0076-4d0b-bed0-fe2414579b75","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"596e62c3-fd00-49a2-aa06-3a10e996c6bc"}],"summary":"Big and bold winning here last month in impressive fashion and despite stepping up in grade Take The Miki (7) looks hard to beat again. He\u2019s got a huge ceiling if he stays sound and if he can get outside the leader at some stage then he\u2019ll take a power of stopping. Selections: 7-8-9-4-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0318f805-b5da-458c-9f1c-90959ba3a314","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"67975f4f-be72-40b4-b9ef-01e3629670f9"}],"summary":"Given a couple of weeks off after his impressive Easter Rewards win, Prestigious (8) will look to pick up where he left off here tonight. Exciting trotter in the making and is going to go a fair way. Perhaps a little vulnerable tonight but on class he should have their measure. Selections: 8-6-1-11-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2876c49b-d8db-4877-a7df-7606e1e64337","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f7f7402d-4849-4146-8278-d067abff37ae"}],"summary":"A super first up win from Cath (1) suggest she has really stepped it up following her brilliant 2YO campaign. Lobs the ace draw here and should be able to use it to full advantage too. Doesn\u2019t have to lead but with no real pressure coming should get it all her own way and be a little too good. Selections: 1-2-4-3-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"73fd5337-9efc-4dd7-bcc9-6498ebdb0b7d","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"da63950c-3c94-413c-870c-b18d7411fee9"}],"summary":"A herculean effort off a 40m handicap here on Easter Rewards night by One Over Da Line (9) to continue a great campaign. Better off in the handicaps here and with his staying prowess should be able to sit off a good tempo and wind into inside the final lap. Looks a great each way play. Selections: 9-13-8-5-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"aeb75a62-0674-4218-9b63-e3f099126953","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"897d1e35-5934-4e1a-8f4b-3ea75ea2a704"}],"summary":"A bit to like about the public runs of Captain Shorty (2) who looks a quick winner. Finds a small but talented maiden field here so will need to be good, but looks to be and if he can find the right kind of trip he\u2019ll be getting home strongly. Selections: 2-1-6-5-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"c1477e5f-a30d-4384-a7e9-2307433521e0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3c0ef79f-5ef5-4730-9f6b-81a310f92522"}],"summary":"Beaten home by a couple of smart ones in the Easter Rewards finals, but Prosperity (5) was far from disgraced in defeat. Redemption should come here. Has the right draw to use to push forward and control things again and with his own terms, he\u2019ll be hard to peg back. 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