Harness Analyst – Cambridge 24th August

Welcome to today’s segment from our harness racing analyst.

Providing you with free expert tips and selections for harness meetings run in New Zealand.

Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:40pm 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 24^th August 2023

Best Bet:  R1   Virginia Clowers

Best Value:  R6    Village Rebel

Race 1

Virginia Clowers (1) Better than the form suggests. Should go close with no mistakes
Hughie Wallace (3) Good beginner and consistent formline. Has to be respected here
Kiss My Pixel (7) Handy horse who heads forward early. Could stick on for top three finish

Race 2

Day Dreamz (4) Made a mistake on debut but big improver who can go much better here
Rozona Rose (1) Best draw she has had and look for a better run in this. Needed at longer odds
Illusive Sunshine (12) Racing well but tricky draw. Can run top three with a cart into the race

Race 3

Ohoka Achilles (1) Draw should suit and will get a good run in transit. Chance if the pace is on
Acushla Machree (3) Decent form and conditions suit. Drawn to be competitive in this field
Four Kisses (2) Looked good last campaign and change of trainer. Winning claims with luck

Race 4

KD Royalty (9) Has a big reputation. Hard to beat in this if she brings her a-game
Gaz Man (11) Tricky handicap but good enough to make his own luck. Top three chance
Jasinova (7) Usually holds her form and track stats good. Looks a good chance again here

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Race 5

Le Major (9) Tricky draw but should go close with any luck. Top selection here
Tomalou (10) Should get a good run through from the draw. Has the ability to place in this
Changealot (1) Tidy draw and workout form has been ok. Could surprise on debut

Race 6

Village Rebel (11) Freshened for this. Draw not great but has claims in what is an even field.
Sparkie (2) Plenty of ability and gate speed to lead over the shorter trip. Include here
Blazing Louie (10) Has been disappointing but better than that. Look for a big improvement

Race 7

Cyren Shard (7) Good second last start on the track. Nice each way chance with luck
D J Rock (1) Freshened for this and has been good at workouts. Can win first up this time in
Beaudiene Rocknroll (2) Tidy draw and stable always a place chance on this track. Include

Race 8

Cassius Clyde (7) Gets a bonus run in this grade after deadheat last start. Needed here
Aye Aye Captain (6) Unlucky on debut and might head forward early. Has to be respected
Sunshine Shelby (1) Getting fitter with racing and drawn well. Good place chance in this

Race 9

Make Things Happen (7) Good second fresh up and should go close with no mistakes. Needed
Mazeppa (6) Has raced well in stronger fields. Should run top three with any luck in running
Lady Larni  (2) Change of trainer and a top three chance based on her first start. Include

by Harness Analyst