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Addington Harness Picks - Saturday, 5 July

OVERZEALOUS winning Peek Exhibition - Alf Hughes Memorial Mobile Trot during the Show Day Races at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand.
OVERZEALOUS winning Peek Exhibition - Alf Hughes Memorial Mobile Trot during the Show Day Races at Addington Raceway in Christchurch, New Zealand. Picture: (Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Addington Race 1
7 Birdy 

A professional debut from Birdy last week here when beaten by a pretty smart one in Snooowgood. Wouldn't have to go too much better here to turn a solid debut effort into a winning turn second time to the races.
Selections: 7-8-3-6-9

Addington Race 2
11 Another Level

A bit to like in the debut effort of Another Level, albeit it was a while ago. Had shown ability in workouts and trials prior to that debut run and looks a horse who won't remain a maiden for too long. Finds a nice enough option here to make a serious play.
Selections: 11-9-2-3-7

Addington Race 3
7 Origin

Another excellent performance from Origin last time out to finish second behind Father Mike. Manners are playing a big role in the form and knowing we'll get them here again today makes it easy to want to be involved. A maiden win is coming and today's a big opportunity.
Selections: 7-9-3-8-5

Addington Race 4
5 Stubing

Coming off the back last week, Stubing was the only runner you wanted to be on as Carter Dalgety strode the Trent Yesberg trained pacer clear but as quickly as the winning post was coming, so to were the rivals and second was their lot. Good return to form though and with similar tactics may hold on here.
Selections: 5-7-1-9-4

Addington Race 5
1 Beautiful Crazy 

Hoping Beautiful Crazy is the second half of a profitable half hour for the Yesberg barn. Punched through from the second row to lead last time out but it told late. Better suited here from the ace should be able hold a good position and is more than good enough to win this.
Selections: 1-4-5-7-3

Addington Race 6
9 Here Comes Jane

She's more in and out than a McDonald's drive through, but Here Comes Jane is without doubt the best horse in this race. Has slowly been sliding back down the grades and finds the right race to get winning form back here. Just needs to trot and be close enough turning for home.
Selections: 9-1-6-5-8

Addington Race 7
3 Mystery Beach 

He probably hasn't quite kicked on like it looked he would but Mystery Beach is still developing into a racehorse and hasn't been all that bad. Finds another nice race to compete in today and given some of the recent form would have to be considered one of the leading chances.
Selections: 3-6-1-8-9

Addington Race 8
1 Petite Trixton
Tip of The Day

Cracking run here two weeks ago behind Brett's Mate to finish second from Petite Trixton and did so with a flat tyre for the last 400m of the race. Now in the care of Brent and Tim White and looks a live chance of a first up win for the new barn here.
Selections: 1-8-5-3-9

Addington Race 9
5 Almighty Clever 

Another week and another appearance from Almighty Clever and given how the past few weeks have gone, we can also expect another bold effort from the in-form pacer. Racing really well and deserves another winning turn and finds another good opportunity.
Selections: 5-7-2-3-4


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