Harness Analyst – Cambridge 17th July

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Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with 7 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:33pm 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 17^th July 2025

Best Bet:  R5  Herb

Best Value:  R7  Highview Rockn Roll 

Race 1

Run Forest Run (4) This looks easier than recent assignments. Can run top three with manners
Itmusclebelove (6) Up in grade but should handle it. Good winning claims and needed here
Mass Disruption (3) Southern form good and gets a head start on main rivals. Include in this

Race 2

Amaretto Delight (5) Looks stronger now and drawn to play a major part. In the mix here
Our Harmony (3) On debut but looks one of the better chances in this. Must have in this
Valerei (6) Improver from his last start but drawn wider. Top three chance again in this field

Race 3

Gotta Go Miki (6) Good second last start and only needs the right trip to play a part in this
Delightful Chic (7) Wide draw hurts but stable respect and change of driver. Hard to beat
Aquila (1) Good effort last start and can get a soft run from the ace. Solid place hope here

Race 4

Loteria (1) Inside draw but did run some good races last campaign. Leave out at your peril
Very Majestic (5) Has gate speed and due to get a win. Should give a good account here
Emily Bay (10) Goes ok the track and in good form. Mobile suits and should get a run through

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Race 5

Herb (8) Fought on last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this. Hard to beat with luck
Kings Watch (5) Out of form but at his best would go close. Good each way chance here
Desert Dawn (6) Will be fitter after last start third. Dangerous with a sit and one run at them

Race 6

Ohoka Achilles (6) Good against a similar field last start. Draw hurts but can still win this
Franco Miki (4) Has raced well in recent starts. Up in grade but very tough so should handle it.
Graphite (8) Wide draw and up in grade but winning form. Will need luck but capable enough

Race 7

Highview Rockn Roll  (5) Ok draw and has raced better fields. Small field suits and hard to beat
Barsukov (1) At his best would give this field a fright. Winning claims with manners. Include
President Flynntin (2) Top form and goes best with the pace on. Good chance here again

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst