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Harness racing hits Cambridge again tonight with an eleven race program starting at 4:28pm 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 Thursday 10th September 2020
Race 1
Mister Slick going to get back here but dropping out of racing better fields. Well placed here and can win.…… Count Landeck disappointing last start but give another chance in this field. Winning claims with a cart into the race at the right time.… Highview Justice has been ok at his last few and likes the track. One to boost exotics… Better Than Most running on ok last start and freshened here. Can upset with a good run in transit
Selections: Mister Slick (12), Count Landeck (13), Highview Justice (4), Better Than Most (1)
Race 2
New York Minute has been good last couple of races and nice draw. Should finish top three again……. Greatest Showman has ability and will be stronger now. One for longer odds in this…… Chalberg goes the odd good race and should get a run through early from the draw this week. Likely to be running on. Chance at odds…… Fleeting Major good win last start and stays in non winner grade. Hard to beat here
Selections: Fleeting Major (2), New York Minute (5), Chalberg (10), Greatest Showman (7)
Race 3
Horace Horse good win on the track fresh up but manners a concern. Major player in this field with no mistakes.….. Expensive Crumpet disappointing last start but change of driver here. Good upset chance in this ….. Majestic Harry running good races without a lot of luck. Can win if he can stay handy early…. My Royal Roxy ok last start and seems reliable early. Place chances best
Selections: Horace Horse (4), Expensive Crumpet (8), Majestic Harry (5), My Royal Roxy (2)
Race 4
The Banker good win last start and draw the only worry. Can win with a cart into the race before the home turn….. Angel Of Montana drops out of a tough Auckland field for this and her run was ok. Needed….. Chris Kyle only fair last start in a strong field and this is easier. Winning claims…. Jaccka Lucas gets a fence draw which should suit here. Place claims if he can clear traffic.
Selections: Angel Of Montana (7), The Banker (15), Chris Kyle (5), Jaccka Lucas (9)
Race 5
Onedin Punter drawn to get a soft run on the markers. Place hopes at good odds …… Cee Whatadelight disappointing run last start but had excuses.Top three player at over the odds … Thumbs Up another who will appreciate the mobile and draw. No surprise to see a good showing here at good money… The Greenkeeper ok last start and well drawn but place hopes best here.
Selections: Cee Whatadelight (2), Thumbs Up (11), The Greenkeeper (6), Onedin Punter (9)
Race 6
Eagle Watch running some tidy races and will be fitter now. Can win and top selection….. Jack Ryan big third two starts ago and good chance to go one better. Needed…… Emmber getting fitter and form is better than it reads on papaer. Winning claims in this field… Pull The Other Leg going ok and rise in grade no issue. Can win
Selections: Eagle Watch (10), Jack Ryan (4), Emmber (7), Pull The Other Leg (6)
Race 7
Xebec drops out of tough Auckland fields . Hancicap a concern but good winning chance.……. Lady Be Good gets into a winnable race but will need to bring her manners. Can win with no mistakes midrace.… Presidential Jewel tough handicap to overcome but up to taking this out with a good run in transit. Include….. Caitlin's Surprise getting fitter and has run some good races recently but place chances look best in this field.
Selections: Presidential Jewel (15), Xebec (16), Lady Be Good (13), Caitlin's Surprise (8)
Race 8
Ace Strike Manners an issue but getting fitter and holds his form ok. Winning claims here at longer odds……. High Point building a good formline and gets a good headstart on favoured runners. Good winning claims if she can step early.… Young Conqueror keeps improving and stand no issues. Good winning claims….. About Turn taking a while to come back into best form but has ability. Good winning chance
Selections: Ace Strike (3), High Point (2), Young Conqueror (10), About Turn (7)
Race 9
Betterbebetter big on ability and drawn to lead early. Should be hard to beat……. Spirit Of Anzac taking a while to strike form but big on ability. Good chance of running in top three here..… Rough And Ready getting fitter and a top three finish not far away. Include….. Little Miss Perfect going ok in age group races at her last campaign but tricky draw. Winning claims if she can clear the fence.
Selections: Spirit Of Anzac (5), Betterbebetter (1), Little Miss Perfect (9) Rough And Ready (2)
Race 10
Meetmeinsorrento looked the winner last start until divebombed late. Should be very hard to roll here……. Veneto decent effort last start. Could run top three here at good money.… Sunset Red no room last start and drawn well here. Needed….. Maria Kirilenko cosy run on the fence is her go and she should get that here. One for longer odds.
Selections: Meetmeinsorrento (12), Veneto (3), Sunset Red (6) Maria Kirilenko (1)
Race 11
Demolition Man made a mistake last start but usually safe. Good winning chance……. Shanhill on the improve and drops out of Auckland form. Can run top three here.… Lexi T ok at trials and well bred. Could provide the upset here….. Just Plain Lucky racing well and workouts have been good. One for longer odds who can win.
Selections: Demolition Man (11), Shanhill (12), Just Plain Lucky (13) Lexi T (10)
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