{"id":32981,"date":"2026-10-09T06:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T17:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32981"},"modified":"2026-10-09T08:23:34","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T19:23:34","slug":"addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-9-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-9-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 9 October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday, October 9.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Addington Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Always Be Batman\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Just held up enough here near the top of the straight last week to make a difference, but perhaps this is the week that Always Be Batman (4) takes bad luck out of the equation. Good draw to use and he\u2019s a quality horse who if able to find the markers and control things would prove awfully hard to run down.
\nSelections: 4-8-7-5-1<\/p>\n

Addington R1 – COMMODORE HOTEL WELCOMES NZ HARNESS CLUBS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Always Be Batman (4)<\/span>
J: Hayden Douglas<\/span><\/span><\/div>
6×235<\/span> T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Addington Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
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A mistake fresh up at Oamaru put an end to the chances of Axel Rose (7) but he\u2019s too good of a trotter to drop just on that. Needs to get away well here tonight but if able to trot forward and be handy to the speed he\u2019s shown he\u2019s capable running his rivals into the dirt over the final 800m. Looks a big chance.
\nSelections: 7-12-13-10-14<\/p>\n

Addington R2 – BETAVET PREPARE – FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Axel Rose (7)<\/span>
J: Matthew Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
211×9<\/span> T: Matthew Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Addington Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
5 Captain Wolf<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Up from the deep south but arriving with a pretty big reputation Captain Wolf (5) is at a lovely price this week for his first look at Addington. Has high speed which he can hold for a very long way and if he gets up onto the speed turning for home then he\u2019s going to take plenty of stopping.
\nSelections: 5-4-12-13-11<\/p>\n

Addington R3 – TYRE GENERAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Captain Wolf (5)<\/span>
J: Mark Hurrell<\/span><\/span><\/div>
42×1<\/span> T: Tony Stratford<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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7 Imperious Girl\u00a0<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Addington has so far not been a very happy hunting ground for Imperious Girl (7) with mistakes in both runs. Just wanted to get in on the stables turn last week and rolled into a break. The blinds go on this week and if she can find the markers early then she\u2019ll be well on her way. Big talent, but we need to see it.
\nSelections: 7-8-11-6-5<\/p>\n

Addington R4 – AOTEA ELECTRIC MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Imperious Girl (7)<\/span>
J: Craig Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11xd0<\/span> T: Craig Ferguson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Addington Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
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One of a few very short-priced runners doing battle here tonight and I\u2019m The Boss (2) looks to have the easiest path to victory of them all. Brilliant winning here last week and showed great staying attributes. Might not need them here against the small field but expect her to be in front and out of trouble and delivering.
\nSelections: 2-4-6-3-1<\/p>\n

Addington R5 – NZB S’BRED HARNESS MILLION 2YOF MBL PACE (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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2. I’m The Boss (2)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
21×11<\/span> T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Has been untouchable in two runs to the races so far and no surprise if Eyes Wide Open (7) delivers up more of the same here tonight. Big wins, both of them but it\u2019s also looked like there is more there if required which doesn\u2019t bode well for the rivals tonight.
\nSelections: 7-12-4-3-5<\/p>\n

Addington R6 – NZB S’BRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO MBL TROT (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Eyes Wide Open (7)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11<\/span> T: Hayden & Amanda Cullen<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.55<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.08<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Really strong first up run in the south last time out by Princess Gracy (12) behind the flying Arafura. This is a little easier tonight and with a couple of scratchings, she\u2019s in pretty well. Should be able to get close enough to wind up when needed at the top of the straight and get over them all.
\nSelections: 12-13-9-11-10<\/p>\n

Addington R7 – NZB S’BRED SOUTHERN MARES CLASSIC MBL PACE (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Princess Gracy (3)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
352×3<\/span> T: Zachary Butcher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.70<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Immense run first up from a spell by Jumal (7) to win here two weeks ago and the scary thing is he\u2019s only going to be better for that run too. Has this crop at his mercy it would seem and tonight looks set to roll on forward and find the front and win again.
\nSelections: 7-2-8-6-1<\/p>\n

Addington R8 – BRAXTON FARRIERS 3YO FLYING STAKES MBL PACE (G1)<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Jumal (7)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
111×1<\/span> T: Steven Reid<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.01<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Brilliant winning the DG Jones here a couple of weeks ago, Habibti Pat (4 ) has really emerged as one of our leading contenders for the Dominion. Shapes well here off the front for her if she can trot away and get handy or even lead because she\u2019s proving awfully hard to run down.
\nSelections: 4-14-1-3-7<\/p>\n

Addington R9 – RENWICK FARMS TROTTERS’ CLASSIC HCP TROT (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Habibti Pat (4)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
81×31<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.12<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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A surprise flop here last week by Tour Party (3) but he\u2019s simply too good to drop off one below par performance. Good draw to use to get handy and if he runs up to his best then he\u2019s well in play here and should be hard to run down in what is a quality field of two-year-olds.
\nSelections: 3-9-10-11-6<\/p>\n

Addington R10 – NZB S’DBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO C&G MBL PACE (L)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Tour Party (3)<\/span>
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1×215<\/span> T: Cran & Chrissie Dalgety<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/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: 09\/10\/2026 10:06:18 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Exciting North Island filly Ride The Waves (7) steps out here for the first time and brings down a decent reputation with her. Has been massive in her last couple of runs despite getting beaten and if she chooses to roll forward tonight then she should find the markers and be hard to stop.
\nSelections: 7-9-8-13-11<\/p>\n

Addington R11 – WOODLANDS STUD ‘HILARIOUS GUEST’ CLASSIC MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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J: Maurice McKendry<\/span><\/span><\/div>
51122<\/span> T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 01:50:50 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Talented type Cee Whata Mickee (3) kicks off a new campaign here and it should be a campaign in which he marches his way up the grades. Finds a good race to kickstart things in and if able to do everything right and be there when it counts then he\u2019ll take a heap of running past.
\nSelections: 3-2-12-5-4<\/p>\n

Addington R12 – PEBBLE BEACH AT ALABAR & NEVELE R MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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13×27<\/span> T: Ken Barron<\/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: 10\/10\/2026 01:50:51 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Addington Harness on Friday, October 9.\u00a0 Just held up enough here near the top of the straight last week to make a difference, but perhaps this is the week that Always Be Batman (4) takes bad luck out of the equation. Good draw to use and he\u2019s a quality horse who if able to find the markers and control things would prove awfully hard to run down. Selections: 4-8-7-5-1 A mistake fresh up at Oamaru put an end to the chances of Axel Rose (7) but he\u2019s too good of a…<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-32981","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":"09\/10\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"62c00991-d462-4aa5-a4e1-7e7e83c04b35","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"e6ef9574-c45b-441e-b2d4-ee68bbf4c773"}],"summary":"Just held up enough here near the top of the straight last week to make a difference, but perhaps this is the week that Always Be Batman (4) takes bad luck out of the equation. Good draw to use and he\u2019s a quality horse who if able to find the markers and control things would prove awfully hard to run down. Selections: 4-8-7-5-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"0ce8f68c-882c-49ef-8a9d-ad55d5dc7dc2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f8b9c7f4-3ffd-4b2b-88c5-ab556c2d3906"}],"summary":"A mistake fresh up at Oamaru put an end to the chances of Axel Rose (7) but he\u2019s too good of a trotter to drop just on that. Needs to get away well here tonight but if able to trot forward and be handy to the speed he\u2019s shown he\u2019s capable running his rivals into the dirt over the final 800m. Looks a big chance. Selections: 7-12-13-10-14"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5a863d11-47ff-4cd8-a7df-8825f15ac269","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"f369c138-dd57-46c5-a4cd-99875adc34c9"}],"summary":"Up from the deep south but arriving with a pretty big reputation Captain Wolf (5) is at a lovely price this week for his first look at Addington. Has high speed which he can hold for a very long way and if he gets up onto the speed turning for home then he\u2019s going to take plenty of stopping. Selections: 5-4-12-13-11"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"1f1553cf-7d6c-4b7f-acf0-1f65270d8dc3","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c0864892-f7b0-4403-83ff-0e444946c909"}],"summary":"Addington has so far not been a very happy hunting ground for Imperious Girl (7) with mistakes in both runs. Just wanted to get in on the stables turn last week and rolled into a break. The blinds go on this week and if she can find the markers early then she\u2019ll be well on her way. Big talent, but we need to see it. Selections: 7-8-11-6-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"870b8d67-4ddb-49ef-bb42-a229b5c5af22","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"08a5a633-22ff-4ea1-b897-76e9b24004eb"}],"summary":"One of a few very short-priced runners doing battle here tonight and I\u2019m The Boss (2) looks to have the easiest path to victory of them all. Brilliant winning here last week and showed great staying attributes. Might not need them here against the small field but expect her to be in front and out of trouble and delivering. Selections: 2-4-6-3-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"051736eb-289d-4b51-9e5f-09b004e6c0ed","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"3f310761-06a4-49af-843d-a680dc14d3c7"}],"summary":"Has been untouchable in two runs to the races so far and no surprise if Eyes Wide Open (7) delivers up more of the same here tonight. Big wins, both of them but it\u2019s also looked like there is more there if required which doesn\u2019t bode well for the rivals tonight. Selections: 7-12-4-3-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"2c30dfe3-db7e-4d62-9e89-008a4e259480","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"c9ee3280-fae3-4e6b-8d3f-ccf3e5fea944"}],"summary":"Really strong first up run in the south last time out by Princess Gracy (12) behind the flying Arafura. This is a little easier tonight and with a couple of scratchings, she\u2019s in pretty well. Should be able to get close enough to wind up when needed at the top of the straight and get over them all. Selections: 12-13-9-11-10"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f29d6623-992c-467d-a068-20ab2a4332c7","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"552d5bb4-1291-46fd-b32b-185fc16e19c2"}],"summary":"Immense run first up from a spell by Jumal (7) to win here two weeks ago and the scary thing is he\u2019s only going to be better for that run too. Has this crop at his mercy it would seem and tonight looks set to roll on forward and find the front and win again. Selections: 7-2-8-6-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"a1252745-455f-459a-b780-09813f1c1765","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"51344945-3edc-4d3b-9a88-d048721539de"}],"summary":"Brilliant winning the DG Jones here a couple of weeks ago, Habibti Pat (4 ) has really emerged as one of our leading contenders for the Dominion. Shapes well here off the front for her if she can trot away and get handy or even lead because she\u2019s proving awfully hard to run down. Selections: 4-14-1-3-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5248ec45-ada1-4e9f-9c72-5b9b9bc77800","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"b7e00292-93d0-4e7d-b940-919476ac4b16"}],"summary":"A surprise flop here last week by Tour Party (3) but he\u2019s simply too good to drop off one below par performance. Good draw to use to get handy and if he runs up to his best then he\u2019s well in play here and should be hard to run down in what is a quality field of two-year-olds. Selections: 3-9-10-11-6"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"61d3aed5-9230-4c92-8572-31f23cf4926a","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"79176ac0-4a0b-44ec-98c4-f1a45c74614d"}],"summary":"Exciting North Island filly Ride The Waves (7) steps out here for the first time and brings down a decent reputation with her. Has been massive in her last couple of runs despite getting beaten and if she chooses to roll forward tonight then she should find the markers and be hard to stop. Selections: 7-9-8-13-11"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"538ea1da-8e18-4b62-8f61-01757f143a57","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"53365aeb-9eaa-48dc-b3c1-ef6fb85ffba0"}],"summary":"Talented type Cee Whata Mickee (3) kicks off a new campaign here and it should be a campaign in which he marches his way up the grades. Finds a good race to kickstart things in and if able to do everything right and be there when it counts then he\u2019ll take a heap of running past. 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