{"id":33440,"date":"2026-10-23T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33440"},"modified":"2026-10-22T13:39:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T00:39:35","slug":"addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-23-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/addington-harness-tips-preview-friday-23-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Addington Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 23 October"},"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 23 October below: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Addington Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
7 Rena <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nice price<\/span> on offer for Rena (7) here fresh up off the back of <\/span>a very nice<\/span> trial behind The Lazarus Effect where she was hard held to the line. Scratched last week, so may have missed a little work but <\/span>she\u2019s<\/span> a speedy mare with a <\/span>front line<\/span> draw and should make full use of it. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-5-1-2-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R1 – FAHEY FENCE HIRE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Rena (7)<\/span>
J: Ben Hope<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0250x<\/span> T: Greg & Ben Hope<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
8.5-length 3rd to open-class pacer 06 Oct trials. Fair record fresh. Upset hope.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 09:03:29 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Majestic Me <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Beautifully placed to win a midweek race last Wednesday, Majestic Me (2) backs up here in a field that is no stronger than what was beaten on that occasion. Nice draw to use and should just track the speed throughout and look to have the final say again. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-11-7-6-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R2 – ONTRACK CANTY PLAINS SPRING SERIES FNL MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Majestic Me (2)<\/span>
J: Brad Williamson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
03571<\/span> T: Brad Williamson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Stylish win here midweek last week. Has more upside than some here. EW.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 08:58:11 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
12 Beast Mode <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Burnt the punters last week who had backed him into a commanding favourite, but <\/span>perhaps the<\/span> ace draw <\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span> quite ideal for Beast Mode (12). That money shift seven days ago is enough to suggest he was ready to win then, so he should be ready to win now too albeit with a slightly different path.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-1-6-3-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R3 – ENTER TAB ‘SHOW DAY’ PUNTERS CHALLENGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Beast Mode (3)<\/span>
J: Craig Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
20<\/span> T: Craig Ferguson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
On the unruly after last Friday’s error. Did well to tack on though. Can atone.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 08:58:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
8 Evolution <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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But for an early gallop last week, Evolution (8) would have <\/span>likely won<\/span> and <\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span> have been an $8.50 quote for this race tonight. Really talented filly who <\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span> have been out of place in the Gr.3 on Monday. <\/span>Definitely good<\/span> enough to win this, even from the wide draw. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-11-6-1-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R4 – MATT HARRISON CONSTRUCTION MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Evolution (8)<\/span>
J: Peter Davis<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32315<\/span> T: Margo Nyhan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.90<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Cracking 5th after a mistake last week. Mobile a big help. Right in the fight.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 08:58:48 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
6 Bruciebytheseaside <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Big run first up on the grass at Methven earlier in the month from <\/span>Bruciebytheseaside<\/span> (6). No workouts or trials but was <\/span>really brave<\/span> to the line after doing plenty of work. Better for it and even from the widish draw here should be right in the hunt throughout and going close. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-4-8-3-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R5 – LATHER UP – WORLD CLASS, VALUE SIRE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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<\/td> 6. Bruciebytheseaside (6)<\/span> Scratched: <\/span><\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 08:58:49 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
3 On Point <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A debutant trotter from the Ford and Tomlinson stable always grabs attention but the big trial win of On Point (3) only enhances the prospects here today. Looks a nice one in the making with plenty of the family ability (a half to <\/span>Marcoola<\/span>) and if able to roll to the front and bowl them along then looks well in play. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-8-6-7-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R6 – MACCA LODGE SIRE’S STAKES CLASSIQUE MBL TROT (G3)<\/span> <\/div>
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3. On Point (3)<\/span>
J: Sheree Tomlinson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Half-sister to Marcoola. Won her qualifier by 38 lengths. Sure to have fans.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 08:58:57 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
7 Spruced Up <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A Stonewall Stud debutant with plenty of upside, Spruced Up (7) is expected to run a bold race here on debut. Has looked better than just a maiden in his public runs and finds a <\/span>wide open<\/span> maiden field to begin the career in. A positive drive looks likely to net a positive result. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-6-4-8-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R7 – TYRE GENERAL MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Spruced Up (7)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span> T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.22<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Looped the field late for easy 15 Oct trial win. Will have some admirers.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 08:58:59 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
7 Request <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Some <\/span>really nice<\/span> work in the past few months by Request (7) and often in <\/span>very good<\/span> fields too. Sixth last time out looks just OK on paper but was a big effort and that field was better than this one. Front line draw is good, should roll forward and be handy and is good enough to put it to them and win. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-8-3-11-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R8 – AVON CITY FORD (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Request (7)<\/span>
J: Max Hill<\/span><\/span><\/div>
12216<\/span> T: Ken Barron<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Made up a stack of ground 02 Oct after great spring outings. Top billing here.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 08:59:02 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
9 Bazooka <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A massive drop back in grade tonight for Bazooka (9) after taking on some <\/span>really sharp<\/span> fields in the last few starts. <\/span>He\u2019s<\/span> copped a wide draw, but that might not matter because if Blair Orange wants to go <\/span>forward<\/span> he should get across them easily enough. Looks a big hope to get back to some winning form at a great each way quote. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-2-12-10-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R9 – EQUINE MAGIC MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Bazooka (9)<\/span>
J: Blair Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
8×625<\/span> T: Steven Reid<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Running on well enough in his 3 starts back. Awkward draw but can place.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 08:59:02 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
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Slashing final splits here last week from Cinderella Franco (11) after finding herself in an impossible position from the inside of the second row. A scratching means the same draw again here, but a little more luck in the running and some clear at the right time and <\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span> charge on home.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-15-6-8-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R10 – WAI EYRE THANKS OPEN DAY ATTENDEES TIARA HT3 MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Cinderella Franco (2)<\/span>
J: Craig Thornley<\/span><\/span><\/div>
203×3<\/span> T: Steven McRae<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Flew when belatedly clear last Friday. Draw should work out better. On top.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 09:01:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Addington Harness Race 11<\/div>\n
2 Franco Lennon<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two strong runs to start the campaign from Franco Lennon (2) behind Wishing <\/span>For<\/span> U and Quinn. Fitness levels right up now and from the good draw should be able to roll forward and stay handy to the speed tonight and with a bit of luck at the right time can win the last of the night. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-3-5-7-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Addington R11 – GOLD BAND TAXIS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Franco Lennon (2)<\/span>
J: Tim Williams<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32×55<\/span> T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Only out very late here 09 Oct & nothing wrong with fresh 5th. A contender.<\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/10\/2026 09:01:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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