{"id":31568,"date":"2026-08-21T10:33:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31568"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:50:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T22:50:34","slug":"addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-21-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-21-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 21 August"},"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 21 August below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Addington Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
11 Bettor Than Lizzy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A tough run at Ashburton last time out for\u00a0<\/span>Bettor<\/span>\u00a0Than Lizzy (11) in a genuinely run race. The better line for her is the prior runs here at Addington where she had been in strong form. A chance to sit off the speed here and come with the final say and can certainly win.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-2-1-12-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R1 – HERE FOR THE HORSE WINTER APPEAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Bettor Than Lizzy (2)<\/span>
J: Jonny Cox<\/span><\/span><\/div>
62550<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/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: 20\/09\/2026 09:03:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
3 Request <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Good enough to finish third in the NZ Trotting Derby last start, Request (3) looks in for a good campaign here. Has stepped out nicely with two\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0trial wins to prepare and\u00a0<\/span>as long as<\/span>\u00a0the manners are there tonight then she should be a little bit too good for this field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-10-13-9-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R2 – SECRET SANTA-BOOK FOR YOUR XMAS PARTY HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Request (3)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1x43x<\/span> T: Ken Barron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.08<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:14 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
4 Sidestepper <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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An early error put an end to any hopes of a win on debut for Sidestepper (4) but there was merit in the run afterwards and it certainly suggests a win won\u2019t take long. Finds a good race tonight with a nice draw to use and if able to get everything right and perhaps lead then might be too good.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-6-3-7-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R3 – LET’S GET QUIZZICAL-CONTACT US FOR QUIZ NIGHT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Final<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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4. Sidestepper (4)<\/span>
J: John Dunn<\/span><\/span><\/div>
6<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:14 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Major Cyclone <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0got plenty of ability, but Major Cyclone (4) can also through in the odd head-scratcher from time-to-time. Comes in here off the back of a freshen up but had been\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0before the spell and if able to recapture that form quickly then will be hard to beat tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-2-6-8-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R4 – WOODLANDS STUD ‘ALL STAR FIVE’ HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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4. Major Cyclone (4)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
74141<\/span> T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:15 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Faith Not Fear <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A\u00a0<\/span>full-brother<\/span>\u00a0to Captains Mistress and a half-brother to Merlin, Faith Not Fear (5) lacks nothing for breeding but importantly it looks like\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0inherited plenty of the family ability on the track as well. Some\u00a0<\/span>really sharp<\/span>\u00a0trial efforts and a lot of word around him being one a little bit better than good.\u00a0<\/span>Tonight<\/span>\u00a0we find out if\u00a0<\/span>that\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0true.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-4-3-1-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R5 – NZB – FOAL INSURANCE 2YO MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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5. Faith Not Fear (5)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:16 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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5 Queen Lizzy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A busy early part to the year for Queen Lizzy (5) but boy she ran some big races on her trip up north. Given a spell and has looked\u00a0<\/span>pretty good<\/span>\u00a0winning two trials to prepare for this. Expecting a strong run first up and for her to assert herself as one of the better fillies in the age group over the coming months.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-7-6-3-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R6 – NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES HEAT 1 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5th<\/span><\/div>
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5. Queen Lizzy (5)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
5246x<\/span> T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.80<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:16 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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With a few of the big guns just kicking off their campaigns, He\u00a0<\/span>Aint<\/span>\u00a0Fakin (3) gets a chance to grab a victory here. Loves a mobile and if able to find the front and run nice even quarters then should be a little too slick for the legs that\u00a0<\/span>aren\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0quite race-hardened yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-7-6-5-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R7 – TYRE GENERAL BASIL DEAN FREE-FOR-ALL MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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3. He Aint Fakin (3)<\/span>
J: Brad Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1817p<\/span> T: Phil Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:17 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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7 The Lazarus Effect <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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One of the best in the land before he went for a spell, The Lazarus Effect (7) returns tonight on the pathway to\u00a0<\/span>perhaps laying<\/span>\u00a0claim to being out best open class pacer. Nice trial last week to prepare and the small field, with his speed, makes him\u00a0<\/span>a very hard<\/span>\u00a0prospect to beat tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-3-5-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R8 – ALLIED SECURITY MAURICE HOLMES VASE HCP PCE (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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7. The Lazarus Effect (7)<\/span>
J: Bob Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1122x<\/span> T: Bob Butt<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
11 Franco Lomu <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The find of the past month at Addington, Franco Lomu (11) has been excellent. A great win in the heat of this\u00a0<\/span>series, but<\/span>\u00a0then backed it up by beating the older horses last week and doing it without leaving second gear. Speed to burn and a bit of luck in the running and\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be the horse to beat tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-10-7-2-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R9 – TOUCHDOWN CAR RENTALS RISING STARS FINAL MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Franco Lomu (2)<\/span>
J: Jonny Cox<\/span><\/span><\/div>
81311<\/span> T: Regan Todd<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.24<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Couldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0have asked for much\u00a0<\/span>more fresh<\/span>\u00a0up from the spell by Eun Sogno (6) last time out. Did it tough but only just went down to a horse with a cold shot at them late. Better for it and while this\u00a0<\/span>ia<\/span>\u00a0good field,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0get on the speed again and look to keep them honest.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-7-5-9-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R10 – THE SYNCROFLEX COMPLETE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Eun Sogno (6)<\/span>
J: Kimberly Butt<\/span><\/span><\/div>
630×2<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0raced herself into some great form and Kowhai Star (1) looks primed to grab another win here tonight too. Brilliant follower of speed, she might end up with the perfect trip here and if she is close enough turning for home then\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be hard to beat.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-3-7-11-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R11 – GOLD BAND TAXIS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7th<\/span><\/div>
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1. Kowhai Star (1)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
06021<\/span> T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/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: 21\/09\/2026 09:18:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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