Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.
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Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with eight races on the card . The racing starts at 6:01pm 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 17th January 2025
Best Bet: R1 Rise To The Occasion
Best Value: R8 Diamonds Are Forever
Race 1
Rise To The Occasion (2) Good beginner with form and nice draw here. Looks hard to beat
Skee Princess (6) Recent runs consistent and should begin quickly. Getting close to a win
Travelin Soldier (3) Trainer/driver respect and has been freshened. Big watch on the tote
Race 2
Irish Whispers (4) Never had much luck last couple and better than the form. One for odds
Clouding Over (1) Form is good and ace draw helps. Should give a good sight again here
Lincoln La Moose (5) Stronger this time in but hard to catch. Winning claims with luck
Race 3
Lovemeagain (7) Not far away last few and driver change for this. Expecting an improved run
Jasinova (1) Ok last start and a good chance if she can dominate from the front. Needed
Barsukov (4) Front row draw will help and goes ok on the track. Chance here at nice odds
Race 4
Rasmussin Effect (4) Good second here last start. Top three hope with a similar effort in this
Final Change (3) Stable respect and has won at trials. Win hope and needed in combinations
Reet Petite (1) Not far away the last few starts and should be thereabouts again from the draw
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Race 5
Always B Stunning (8) Classy mare who is in great form. Wide draw but top selection in this
Heaven High (1) Draw a help and track stats great. Good each way chance with a soft trail
Tyson (3) Will be fitter after last start third in a stronger field. Easier here and winning claims
Race 6
Belle Neige (6) Back to back wins at Auckland running fast times. Hard to beat with a good trip
One More Moment (5) Latest runs have been ok in stronger fields. Winning claims with luck
Sans Au Revoir (1) Will get a good run on the pegs from the draw. Not the worst at longer odds
Race 7
Blazing Louie (1) Ace draw will help and can do some work mid race. Should be in the finish
Minjee (3) Upset winner last start and might go forward. Winning claims with cover in the run
Doo You Want Me (9) Draw might work out well and conditions suit. Has a big reputation
Race 8
Diamonds Are Forever (5) High speed and goes best in front. Can give a sight if she goes forward
Onyx Shard (3) Back in good form and ok track stats. Winning claims in this with a soft trip
Little Hoofananny (4) Racing stronger fields recently. Top three chance with luck in the running
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