Addington Race Preview - First Five Premier Race Night

It's great to be heading into the premier meeting at Addington Raceway on Friday with a strong team of 15 horses. Hear the thoughts from their drivers below.

Photo: Dream On Me after her win last week - Addington Facebook/Race Images

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RACE 2 – 5.35pm

SHAN NOBLE

Barrier 5 – Driver: Natalie Rasmussen

"2600m fresh up could be a concern but he's working great and should be in the 1st five. He'll be better for the run next start."

BETTOR CALL ME

Barrier 12 - Driver: Olivia Thornley

"He is an honest race horse who is always there-about. With the right run here he can feature."

FIRST CLASS

Barrier 14 – Driver: Tim Williams

"This is his first run back following on from two good trials. He is an each way chance and will improve on whatever he does here."

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RACE 3 – 6.06pm

BETTOR TWIST

Barrier 2 – Driver: Tim Williams

"She has travelled home great from a successful Northern campaign. Seems well in herself and we expect a bold showing."

DREAM ON ME

Barrier 6 – Driver: Natalie Rasmussen

"Two great wins so far but this is a big step up in class. Tricky draw, but has done nothing wrong to date. Big field could make it trickier with traffic."

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RACE 6 – GROUP 2 NEW ZEALAND TROTTING OAKS – 7.39pm

LA REINA DEL SUR

Barrier 6 – Driver: Olivia Thornley

"Nice field here but she has got a good draw. We will be looking for shortcuts and some luck during the running."

WANNA PLAY WITH ME

Barrier 5 – Driver: Mark Purdon

"We are pleased with her work during the week and she has drawn better than a couple of her main dangers here. Given a good run she should be right in the finish.

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RACE 7 – GROUP 3 FREE-FOR-ALL – 8.09pm

AMAZING DREAM

Barrier 2 - Driver: Natalie Rasmussen

"She is working great, is still a little fatty so the run will do her good. You can never rule her out though and she always does her best."

SELF ASSURED

Barrier 4 - Driver: Mark Purdon

"This is only a small field but he seems to be in a good place at the moment and has to be hard to beat."

SPANKEM

Barrier 5 - Driver: Tim Williams

"He has freshened up nice and had a pleasing trial last week. We are expecting a good run in a quality small field here."

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RACE 8 – GROUP 2 VERO FLYING STAKES – 8.39pm

ROCK LEGEND

Barrier 1 – Driver: Natalie Rasmussen

"Great draw to work with here. Hopefully he will be on the leaders back and will get his chance. It will be a good guide for the upcoming feature 3YO races if he's going to measure up."

LUKE JOHN

Barrier 3 – Driver: Tony Herlihy

"First start in our barn. Brings good Northern form down with him and his work this week has been pleasing. Expecting him to go a good race."

ITS ALL ABOUT FAITH

Barrier 5 – Driver: Mark Purdon

"Drawn well and will cross them early with his gate speed. He seems back to his old self and I'm sure he will go a good race."

PACE N PRIDE

Barrier 12 – Driver: Tim Williams

"A horse that is thriving on racing at the moment. He will need a touch of luck from the draw here."

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RACE 10 – 9.39pm

ITALIAN LAD

Barrier 2 – Driver: Tim Williams

"A brave run last week at Addington and has a lovely draw this week. Expect a bold showing."

We'd like to wish our owners of the above horses the very best of luck in their races!