{"id":28555,"date":"2026-05-08T01:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-07T13:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=28555"},"modified":"2026-05-09T10:40:31","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T22:40:31","slug":"addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-8-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/05\/addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-8-may\/","title":{"rendered":"Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 8 May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 8 May.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Addington Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
5 Take The Miki <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Was\u00a0<\/span>probably never<\/span>\u00a0going to be able to match Radha for\u00a0<\/span>high speed<\/span>\u00a0last week but Take\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Miki (5) was still\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0in second. Likely to be driven a little more aggressively tonight and if\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0up on the speed turning for home, the hot favourite\u00a0<\/span>Sacetas<\/span>\u00a0is going to know\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0right there.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-7-1-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R1 – IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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5. Take The Miki (5)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
30112<\/span>T: Warren Stapleton<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/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 2<\/div>\n
5 Almighty <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A little below par last time out at Invercargill but Almighty (5) returns to one of her happy hunting grounds in Addington tonight and can turn things right around.\u00a0<\/span>Won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0turn up and win for fun, but with the right kind of trip and some clear air at the top of the straight\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0capable of running up to and past anything here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-11-7-8-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R2 – PLUMBERS NIGHT 26 JUNE. BOOK NOW!! HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Almighty (5)<\/span>
J: Jonny Cox<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23556<\/span>T: Jonny Cox<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.25<\/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: 25\/07\/2026 01:47:28 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
1 Maddisons Speedy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nice value on offer for\u00a0<\/span>a very fast<\/span>\u00a0filly in\u00a0<\/span>Maddisons<\/span>\u00a0Speedy (1).\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0showed\u00a0<\/span>really sharp<\/span>\u00a0speed in her trials and with only two rivals here tonight\u00a0<\/span>won\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be too far off them turning for home. If\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0in the right spot and can\u00a0<\/span>unleash<\/span>\u00a0they might not be able to hold her out.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-3-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R3 – LISTEN ON SPORTNATION.NZ MAY 2YO STAKES MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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1. Maddisons Speedy (1)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Sam Thornley<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/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: 25\/07\/2026 01:47:29 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
7 Irish Dream <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A very sharp Ashburton trial from Irish Dream (7) hinted that we might be in for a good campaign from Irish Dream (7) this time around. Has always been talented and\u00a0<\/span>possesses<\/span>\u00a0a very sharp turn of foot. But\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been a work in progress in the head department. Seems settled, so can go on with it.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-8-5-4-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R4 – ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Irish Dream (7)<\/span>
J: Colin DeFilippi<\/span><\/span><\/div>
6785x<\/span>T: Colin & Julie DeFilippi<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/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: 25\/07\/2026 01:47:29 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
7 Tee Ball <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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After a big first up run, Tee Ball (7) got it all wrong next time out at Rangiora and took no part. Looking for a sharp turnaround here though because the best version is\u00a0<\/span>pretty smart<\/span>\u00a0and if he runs up to that tonight then he should be going close in what is a\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0maiden field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-5-3-4-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R5 – NZB WEANLING SALE 20 MAY GAVELHOUSE MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Tee Ball (7)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4×20<\/span>T: Anne-Marie & Jack Best<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/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: 25\/07\/2026 01:47:30 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
12 Moonlite Blood <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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After a couple of frustrating runs, Moonlite Blood (12) bounced right back to form last time out with an impressive victory. Can go on with it too. This is a step up, no doubt but if able to get into a nice spot early then can join in late and have the final say at a nice each way price.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-6-10-13-15<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R6 – ADDINGTON\/ANZCO SUPPORTS WESTPAC CHOPPER HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Moonlite Blood (12)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
50841<\/span>T: Andrew Stuart<\/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: 25\/07\/2026 01:47:31 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
6 Donna\u2019s Boy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A stunning resumption by Donna\u2019s Boy (6) last time out and the scary thing is there should be improvement off it too. This race is\u00a0<\/span>probably not<\/span>\u00a0quite as strong as the last one either so without any bad luck should be on the speed and hard to beat here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-7-9-10-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R7 – WOODLANDS WEANLING SALE OPEN DAY 9 MAY HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11th<\/span><\/div>
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5. Styrax (5)<\/span>
J: Jonny Cox<\/span><\/span><\/div>
46599<\/span>T: Jonny Cox<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
12.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.90<\/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: 25\/07\/2026 01:47:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
1 Marketplace <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A lovely resumption from Marketplace (1) a fortnight ago and a real\u00a0<\/span>indication<\/span>\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0come back as 4YO\u00a0<\/span>meaning business<\/span>. Lobs the ace draw here tonight and from there should be rolling forward and not looking back. Some hardened types in here, but\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0have them all for speed and stamina.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-6-5-8-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R8 – COMMODORE HOTEL SUPERSTARS CHAMPS MBL PACE (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Marketplace (1)<\/span>
J: Craig Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
221×1<\/span>T: Regan Todd<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.14<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/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: 25\/07\/2026 01:47:33 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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4 Captain Cool <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Seems to be getting\u00a0<\/span>better and better<\/span>\u00a0does Captain Cool (4) has been great in all runs this time and gets a chance to roll forward again here and control this from the top. With his terms,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be hard to run down in the last of the night too.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-10-7-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R9 – GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Captain Cool (4)<\/span>
J: Jonny Cox<\/span><\/span><\/div>
12412<\/span>T: Korbyn Newman<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/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: 25\/07\/2026 01:47:33 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday 8 May.\u00a0 Addington Harness Race 1 5 Take The Miki Was\u00a0probably never\u00a0going to be able to match Radha for\u00a0high speed\u00a0last week but Take\u00a0The\u00a0Miki (5) was still\u00a0really strong\u00a0in second. Likely to be driven a little more aggressively tonight and if\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0up on the speed turning for home, the hot favourite\u00a0Sacetas\u00a0is going to know\u00a0he\u2019s\u00a0right there.\u00a0\u00a0Selections: 5-3-7-1-4\u00a0 Addington R1 Final Race time:  6th 5. Take The Miki (5) J: Ricky May 30112T: Warren Stapleton 4.50WIN 1.30PLACE For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing. Data retrieved:…<\/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-28555","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":"08\/05\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"ab08b72e-a2e2-48a3-97fb-4d9f4c1096eb","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3f3a1d4c-a3b2-4f60-ba46-f48f60d21463"}],"summary":"Was probably never going to be able to match Radha for high speed last week but Take The Miki (5) was still really strong in second. Likely to be driven a little more aggressively tonight and if he\u2019s up on the speed turning for home, the hot favourite Sacetas is going to know he\u2019s right there. Selections: 5-3-7-1-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"e4ffa539-cb73-4372-9086-8a717557eb44","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3db81580-ab78-4df1-8300-e074d4fec899"}],"summary":"A little below par last time out at Invercargill but Almighty (5) returns to one of her happy hunting grounds in Addington tonight and can turn things right around. Won\u2019t turn up and win for fun, but with the right kind of trip and some clear air at the top of the straight she\u2019s capable of running up to and past anything here. Selections: 5-11-7-8-12"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"08f0724b-699a-4474-8f79-dfe5ed98a0e1","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"02598604-0669-43b4-b1b1-bb9e1864e6e3"}],"summary":"Nice value on offer for a very fast filly in Maddisons Speedy (1). She\u2019s showed really sharp speed in her trials and with only two rivals here tonight won\u2019t be too far off them turning for home. If she\u2019s in the right spot and can unleash they might not be able to hold her out. Selections: 1-3-2"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"01129747-114a-48a0-9e49-aa0be7445365","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0b8ef2dd-db8d-4e77-8d35-ee70c4147140"}],"summary":"A very sharp Ashburton trial from Irish Dream (7) hinted that we might be in for a good campaign from Irish Dream (7) this time around. Has always been talented and possesses a very sharp turn of foot. But he\u2019s been a work in progress in the head department. Seems settled, so can go on with it. Selections: 7-8-5-4-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"a44e1fd3-5de2-4264-bf7f-98ba5904a927","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"6162cab7-0f2e-462d-afd8-400fbc52549d"}],"summary":"After a big first up run, Tee Ball (7) got it all wrong next time out at Rangiora and took no part. Looking for a sharp turnaround here though because the best version is pretty smart and if he runs up to that tonight then he should be going close in what is a really strong maiden field. Selections: 7-5-3-4-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"fb6f3ca1-648e-4cab-ae42-df98106280af","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"40089cc5-9f83-4514-a6af-79ef0fab8dbe"}],"summary":"After a couple of frustrating runs, Moonlite Blood (12) bounced right back to form last time out with an impressive victory. Can go on with it too. This is a step up, no doubt but if able to get into a nice spot early then can join in late and have the final say at a nice each way price. Selections: 12-6-10-13-15"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"b2d733b9-09f9-4a24-9e1e-6293ecb4a7b5","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"5e730321-7878-40d1-99b9-5fc41c1fd7dc"}],"summary":"A stunning resumption by Donna\u2019s Boy (6) last time out and the scary thing is there should be improvement off it too. This race is probably not quite as strong as the last one either so without any bad luck should be on the speed and hard to beat here. Selections: 6-7-9-10-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f8875643-c0f6-461d-9409-b1652f8c50c2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cdd6a141-6376-467e-99f4-5ecd1593a875"}],"summary":"A lovely resumption from Marketplace (1) a fortnight ago and a real indication that he\u2019s come back as 4YO meaning business. Lobs the ace draw here tonight and from there should be rolling forward and not looking back. Some hardened types in here, but he\u2019ll have them all for speed and stamina. Selections: 1-6-5-8-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"e13b91d6-0ace-461b-a8d3-c3241892d049","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a1ab35ec-ea87-4509-b7f1-395cd0f90e16"}],"summary":"Seems to be getting better and better does Captain Cool (4) has been great in all runs this time and gets a chance to roll forward again here and control this from the top. 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