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Racing: Grand tips for Group 1s at Addington

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Racing: Grand tips for Group 1s at Addington

The first Group 1 Grand Prix harness meeting at Addington starts at 12.15pm today.

Muscle Mountain is the best sprinting trotter in the Southern Hemisphere. He won the Flying Trot at Ashburton in October. Majestic Man is a danger for Muscle Mountains.

Millwood Nike is unbeaten this season. She won at Show Day at Addington. Her trainer Mark Purdon says she's working great.

High Energy is the daughter of Patrick and beat the best boys last start. Kiss And Run looks a talented filly. High Energy has the advantage of a front-line draw.

True Fantasy won the Oaks on Cup Day. Aardie's Express is injured. True Fantasy meets no horse who has proven they can consistently beat her.

Lady Of The Light is favourite for the Group 1 at Addington.

5. Spankem (R10, No 8) is worth a bet at $6.50 each. He was solid in the New Zealand Cup and Free-For-All and loves sprint racing.

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