{"id":32584,"date":"2026-09-23T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-22T22:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32584"},"modified":"2026-09-23T10:06:32","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T22:06:32","slug":"addington-harness-tips-preview-wednesday-23-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/addington-harness-tips-preview-wednesday-23-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Wednesday 23 September"},"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 eight races at the Addington Harness meeting on Wednesday 23 September below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Addington Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
5 Zoom X <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There have been plenty of chances for Zoom X (5) this time in, but none of them have come to fruition. That said, not bad races when you break them down and is knocking on the door of a success. Finds another good opportunity and will be out to make the most of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-1-3-2-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R1 – IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Zoom X (5)<\/span>
J: Samantha Ottley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
48234<\/span> T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.15<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.16<\/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\/09\/2026 06:17:09 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Don\u2019t Look Kobe <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0got more ability than most in this race does\u00a0<\/span>Don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0Look Kobe (1) and\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been some very encouraging signs in the last few starts too. Just needs to get away from the stand well enough to be close to the speed and his class should carry him the rest of the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-9-2-4-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R2 – LAST CHANCE TO BOOK KIDNEY KIDS RACENIGHT 25\/09 TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8th<\/span><\/div>
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1. Dont Look Kobe (1)<\/span>
J: Kerryn Tomlinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
00053<\/span> T: Brad Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.26<\/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\/09\/2026 06:34:13 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
3 Better Man <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Given a freshen up after a string of good efforts through July and August, Better Man (3) returns here and can really hunt down that first win. Has had a few chances\u00a0<\/span>now, but<\/span>\u00a0so have most in this and with a nice trip and a bit of luck at the right time can grab victory here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-9-1-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R3 – BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ADDINGTON MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6th<\/span><\/div>
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3. Better Man (3)<\/span>
J: Robbie Holmes<\/span><\/span><\/div>
63436<\/span> T: Robbie Holmes<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 07:03:13 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Ward Lamon <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Purchased into the Robertson stable after knocking around in the deep south, Ward Lamon (2) has always looked a little better than he has raced. Likely to look to get forward early here and if\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0on the speed and near enough then he should be winning first up in Canterbury.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-5-7-6-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R4 – ITM MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Ward Lamon (2)<\/span>
J: Mia Holbrough<\/span><\/span><\/div>
53673<\/span> T: Peter & Mitchell Robertson<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 07:37:08 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
3 Courage Reactor <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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This is a nice wee drop back for Courage Reactor (13) who has been\u00a0<\/span>pretty good<\/span>\u00a0in some decent fields of late. The Wednesday class really suits and would only need to be in a decent position turning for home to be a major player here at a huge each way quote.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-7-4-1-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R5 – GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Courage Reactor (3)<\/span>
J: Olivia Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
55985<\/span> T: Michael House<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.50<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 08:16:24 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Rapid Response <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Did everything but win here last week and Rapid Response (1)\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0need to do anymore to be winning here. Good beginner who should land on the speed and\u00a0<\/span>perhaps trail<\/span>\u00a0the right horse. With a cold shot at them should be hard to catch.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-3-5-9-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R6 – AOTEA ELECTRIC PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Rapid Response (1)<\/span>
J: Robbie Close<\/span><\/span><\/div>
7×382<\/span> T: Andrew Stuart<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/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\/09\/2026 08:43:28 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
10 Aspirational Dream <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Looked home for all money on the home turn last week, but the condition of Aspirational Dream (10) looked to blow out just short of the post. Better for that run here and if able to get onto the speed again then should take a power of catching tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-7-4-5-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R7 – RICOH MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Aspirational Dream (10)<\/span>
J: John Morrison<\/span><\/span><\/div>
2p9x2<\/span> T: Tony Barron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.20<\/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: 23\/09\/2026 11:33:02 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
8 Erratic <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Cracking first up run here last week from Erratic (8) and should only be better for that too. Will look to stalk the speed again here throughout and then join in with the final say and looks primed to get the job done too.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-5-9-3-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R8 – GOLD BAND TAXIS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Erratic (8)<\/span>
J: Olivia Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
900×3<\/span> T: Danni Alfeld<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/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\/09\/2026 11:33:06 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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