Harness Analyst – Cambridge 17th November

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Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with eight races on the card. The racing starts at 6:06pm and we highlight some specials and value runners we think can give you a run for your money on a good day of racing.

Cambridge selections 17th November 2023

Best Bet:  R2   Our Benson

Best Value:  R6   Acushla Machree

Race 1

Voronov (3) Racing well and track will suit. Can run top three again here in what is an open field
Romeo Foxtrot (1) Good track stats and drawn to follow the speed. One for longer odds here
True Story (11) Going well and manners the only concern here. Winning claims with luck

Race 2

Our Benson (7) Deserves to get a win and looks the best chance in this field. Top selection
Jahi (9) Has good ability and gets into a weaker field here. Not the worst and draw is ok
Fifth And Final (1) Trainer change and workout winner. Can improve quickly. Include

Race 3

Lenny Lincoln (3) Going well enough to be hard to beat in this. Drawn to lead. Include
Kings Watch (2) Trial winner who strikes a weaker field on debut. Top three claims
It’s Nae Or Never (1) Stable does well on the track with first starters. Chance from the draw

Race 4

Medina Magic (5) Good win fresh and can go on with it now. Winning claims again here
Sunshine Shelby (8) Wide draw but running well against stronger fields. Needed
Margherita (5) Running home late in a good field last start. Wide draw but include here

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Race 5

Sacred Mountain (11) Highest rated horse in this field. Tricky handicap but can overcome it.
Kiwitrix (3) Has the ability to be a big threat here if at his best. Distance will suit and can win
Itaintnecessarilyso (6) Manners will be key but has to be respected on his win two starts ago

Race 6

Acushla Machree (1) Drawn to be handy all the way here. Looks one of the better chances
Gandalf (5) Freshened and might head forward early. One for longer odds in this field. Include
Always B Stunning (9) Could be following the leader early and has a good sprint. Include

Race 7

Village Rebel (5) Hasn’t had all the luck in latest starts. Good chance if he can find the front
Brookies Jaffa (8) Disappointing last start but should improve. Handy stand start performer
Fernleigh Cash (9) Tricky handicap but better than most of these. Can go close to winning

Race 8

It Ain’t Me Babe (5) Up in grade but can go back to back with natural improvement. Needed
Noble Count (8) Solid track stats and due to get back in the placings. Winning claims here
Lord Popinjay (7) Good form and trialed up ok. Looks a good top three chance in this

by Harness Analyst