Harness Analyst – Cambridge 22nd May

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Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with 8 races on the card . The racing starts at 5:11pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good night of racing.

Cambridge selections 22nd May 2025

Best Bet:  R3   Fitzroy

Best Value:  R6   Ohoka Achilles

Race 1

C U There (7) Freshened with recent trial form and looks stronger this time in. Good EW chance
Showtym Girl (3) Small field will help and should begin quickly. In good form and needed here
Adjournment (4) Getting better with racing and dangerous if he found the front. Top three chance

Race 2

For Always Arden (10) Good second here last start and will be improved. Has to be included
Hearts N Aces (5) Best draw for some time and could be one for longer odds with a soft trip.
Always B An Angel (3) Improver from her last start and could push forward. Top three chance here

Race 3

Fitzroy (2) Big drop in class for this and drawn to be handy. Good run expected and top selection
Nymbal (4) Trialing well and a threat to the favourite with a good run in transit. Include in combos
Johnny Lincoln (3) Stable does well here and has trialed ok. Can sneak into the top three with luck

Race 4

Stash The Cash (4) Solid run of seconds and a winning chance in this from the draw. Include here
Monaro Meg (1) Has early speed and goes well the track. Should give a good account from the ace
Eagle Hanover (6) Out of form but improver with a place chance at longer odds. Quick beginner

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Race 5

Matai Phil (5) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this and small field helps
Two Eye See (4) Had excuses last start and well placed here. Good each way chance in this line up
Medina Magic (1) Will be fitter after last start. Front row draw and should get a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Ohoka Achilles (8) Good against a similar field last start. Wide draw but does have gate speed.
I Can Too (2) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims from the draw. One for longer odds
Great White (9) Due to show form and drawn well on the pegs here. Will be running on late

Race 7

Mazeppa (9) Beat a similar field easily last start. Will need manners but can go back to back
Ruby Ridge (8) Tricky handicap but should go close to placing in this. Should give a sight in this
Majestic Bundy (5) In good form and should get a good run near the speed. Top three chance again

Race 8

Midfrew Lucre (6) Wide draw but can go close here with a good run in transit. Has to be included
Lukaku (4) Decent motor and is drawn ok here. One of the better chances for a top three finish
Onetangi Girl (2) Disappointing last start. Will continue to improve and place hope with her gate speed

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst