Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.
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Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with ten races on the card. The racing starts at 2:02pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good afternoon of racing.
Cambridge selections 24th December 2022
Best Bet: R7 Miki Montana
Best Value: R1 Storms Acoming
Race 1
Storms Acoming (4) Normally ok from a stand and could surprise at longer odds in this.
Play Footsie (6) Generally thereabouts and has place claims in this weaker field
Special Effects (2) Manners not great but a big engine. Hard to beat with no mistakes
Race 2
Swimintheriver (4) Raced well against strong opposition last start. Hard to beat again
Andy Quick (1) Likely to receive a good run from the draw. Can run top three here
Hey Miki Denario (7) Has been disappointing but not getting a lot of luck. Place chance
Race 3
Mocca Francy (5) Impressive run for second last start and track suits. Top selection
Trifolium (7) Good stepper who should race handy. Winning claims in this field
Itaintnecessarilyso (1) Conditions suit and he could surprise with the right trip
Race 4
Diamonds Are Forever (5) Will be better for the last start second and hard to beat in this
Bettor Heist (9) Inside draw for a run on the pegs. Big chance with any room late
Bet I Rock (1) Nice draw and racing well. Should race handy and has winning claims
Race 5
Berani (8) Change of stable and opened way over the odds. Chance at nice money
May Delight (6) Getting back to full fitness and weaker field here. Can win
Pacing Hope (3) Been disappointing but she can run a nice race if caught in the right mood.
Race 6
Del Shannon (8) Underrated trotter who will get his chance here. Hard to beat
Safrakova (5) Good beginner who might be the early leader. Place claims best
Romeo Foxtrot (3) Likely to get a good run handy. Track suits and he can go close
Race 7
Miki Montana (10) Big drop back in class for this. Draw ok and one of the major players
Flyin Tommy (4) Has run some good races against stronger fields. Winning claims
Lady La Salle (7) She has been unlucky the last couple and could surprise here. Include
Race 8
Crusader (7) Just pipped last start but likely to be on the speed again here. Needed
Jaccka Cooper (2) Gets a nice draw to work with and strong last start. Has place claims
Perfect Bet (6) Has been disappointing but better placed here. Will be running on
Race 9
Village Rebel (9) In great form and good enough to out muscle this field. Needed
Rough And Ready (11) Tough handicap but quick beginner. One for longer odds
Cos I Can (3) Has plenty of speed and will be finishing on here. Can win with luck
Race 10
Ideal Kingdom (3) Plenty of ability and good win last start. Can go on with it
Artisan (10) Huge drop in grade for this and draw suits. Should go close here
Spirited Belle (8) Might have the gate speed to lead here and getting fitter. Include