{"id":31141,"date":"2026-07-31T09:30:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31141"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:37:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:37:18","slug":"addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-31-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-31-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 31 July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 11 races at the Addington Harness meeting on Friday 31 July below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Addington Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
9 Miracle Memphis<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Nice wee drop back in grade here tonight for Miracle Memphis (9) and the form has been fantastic of late. Draws to track the speed here and look to join in late and with a bit of luck at the right time can be charging on the home turn and out finish everything here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-3-7-4-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R1 – CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Miracle Memphis (9)<\/span>
J: Wilson House<\/span><\/span><\/div>
42436<\/span>T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.40<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 06:07:58 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Kings Choice <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Too bad to be true first up here from a spell by Kings Choice (2) but expecting Phil Williamson to have ironed any issues out and from the good marble,\u00a0<\/span>they\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be hard to stop here. Should roll to the front and control things and put it beyond doubt a long way from home.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-4-1-5-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R2 – BOOK NOW FOR MID WINTER XMAS 7 & 14\/08 MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Kings Choice (2)<\/span>
J: Nathan Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
435×6<\/span>T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 06:34:02 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
6 Waihemo Hannah<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Left parked in a solidly run race last Friday night, Waihemo Hannah (6) found the task a little too large. Better suited here though and if able to punch away and get close to the speed than can ramp things up inside the final lap and give them all plenty to chase.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-11-4-9-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R3 – ALDEBARAN ZEUS STANDING AT ALDEBARAN PARK TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Waihemo Hannah (6)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21037<\/span>T: Kenneth Hannah<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 07:03:43 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
9 Franco Ankara <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A lot of promise in the first campaign of Franco Ankara (9) but time always looked like it would be a friend. Returns here from a good break and has had two\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0trials to prepare. Looks set to rock and roll early and plenty of money suggests a winning return is on the cards.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-2-3-8-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R4 – MEMBERS WINNER “JOHN BLATCHFORD” MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Franco Ankara (9)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
6x30x<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.09<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 07:28:41 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Asymmetric Return <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Showed ability last campaign and if\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been any improvement from Asymmetric Return (5) then a winning resumption would be no surprise. Very sharp trial last week at Rangiora and from a\u00a0<\/span>front line<\/span>\u00a0draw looks poised to get on the speed and give them all plenty to think about.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-2-1-9-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R5 – BET ON A BETTER FUTURE RED NOSE DAY FUNDRAISER PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Asymmetric Return (5)<\/span>
J: Carter Dalgety<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3px<\/span>T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.55<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.07<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 08:03:40 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
2 Unico Realta <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A promising start to the racing career last campaign from Unico\u00a0<\/span>Realta<\/span>\u00a0(2) and did most of it on natural ability. Should be better this time in too. Gets down to barrier one with a scratching which really helps further and if able to hold up and be close turning for home, should be hard to catch.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-5-3-9-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R6 – HAGLEY WINDOWS & DOORS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Unico Realta (2)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
2317x<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 08:40:13 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
11 Nothing But You <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two good runs since resuming from a spell by Nothing\u00a0<\/span>But<\/span>\u00a0You (11) but\u00a0<\/span>hasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0quite been able to grab a win.\u00a0<\/span>Tonight<\/span>\u00a0should change that though. Looks a standout, even from the second row and with a bit of luck and a nice run through\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be close enough to get the better of most here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-7-5-6-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R7 – HRS CONSTRUCTION MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Nothing But You (2)<\/span>
J: Ricky May<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23×22<\/span>T: Steven Reid<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 09:23:27 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
8 Cee Whata Mickee <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sharp improvement likely to come from Cee\u00a0<\/span>Whata<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Mickee<\/span>\u00a0(8) this week after a second in a fresh up run seven days ago. Might take a different approach too and let things unfold before unleashing on them late. Talented pacer and no surprise to see him winning.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-3-9-1-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R8 – TOUCHDOWN CAR RENTALS STARS SERIES HT1 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Cee Whata Mickee (8)<\/span>
J: Sam Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
113×2<\/span>T: Ken Barron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 09:46:18 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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8 Major Doosie <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Did it tough last week\u00a0<\/span>sitting<\/span>\u00a0parked, but boy Major Doosie (8) was good winning. Getting\u00a0<\/span>better and better<\/span>\u00a0with racing and developing into a\u00a0<\/span>pretty sharp<\/span>\u00a0trotter. His best asset is his high\u00a0<\/span>speed<\/span>\u00a0and he might get to use that here. Look for him to be charging home late.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-1-10-11-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R9 – GALLAGHER INSURANCE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Major Doosie (8)<\/span>
J: Sarah O’Reilly<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3×231<\/span>T: Brent & Tim White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 10:22:36 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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10 Amaretto Franco<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Super effort to take ground of J T Boe last week by Amaretto Franco (10). Her high speed makes her potent in this grade no matter what. Should get an ideal trip here tonight from the second row and with a cold shot at them, might just be a little too quick.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-1-9-2-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R10 – PENINSULA BEACHFRONT RESORT, MOOLOOLABA MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 31\/07\/2026 10:51:23 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Much more like it last time out from Transonic (3) and the wheel looks to have finally turned back in the right direction. Talented at his best and from the good draw here can make the most of it and look to dominate from the top end and dash them home.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: -3-9-1-4-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R11 – GOLD BAND TAXIS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Transonic (3)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1×002<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 11:58:16 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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