Harness Analyst – Cambridge 24th December

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Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with ten races on the card . The racing starts at 1:00pm 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 24th December 2024

Best Bet:  R1   Pat Yates

Best Value:  R6   Kevin Kline

Race 1

Pat Yates (3) In good form and trainer does well on the track. Should run top three in this field
Chemical Dreams (11) Better run last start in a stronger field. Chance of going back to back
Ivanka (2) Getting better with racing and a threat to these if she does things right. Needed

Race 2

Messenger Buoy (5) Nice win here last week and this field not much stronger. Top selection here
Colonel Lincoln (6) From a strike rate stable and will be fitter. Win chance with a nice trip. Include
Cyren Shard (3) Improver from her last start and drawn well. Stable respect and track stats good

Race 3

Roy Kent (4) Has trialed ok and small field helps. Previous runs against nice fields and hard to beat
Cheer The Captain (3) Stable respect and has trialed ok. Can go close on debut well with a good trip
Abman (5) Good finish at Alexandra Park last start. Good chance here with any improvement

Race 4

Showtym Girl (5) Solid form and a winning chance again from the draw. One of the better chances
Lou Will (9) Has speed and should get a soft pegs run. Likely to give a good account here. Needed
Spirited Peggy (1) Has the form on board to be a threat to the favourites if she does things right. 

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Race 5

Onyx Shard (2) Fought on last start and drawn to stay handy to the speed here. Top selection in this
Neymar (3) Manners the key but has ability. In the mix with no mistakes in the running. Win or bust
Eyes To Heaven (7) Will be fitter after last start. Good form and sure to be in the mix again here

Race 6

Kevin Kline (1) Not far away from similar draws last couple and hard to beat in this. Has to be included
Caulfield (3) Good track and mobile stats. Winning claims with a better run in transit. In the mix here
Potter (6) Likely leader with his good gate speed and should stick on ok here. Good place chance in this

Race 7

The Surfer (7) Draw hurts but has raced better fields. Can run a tidy race in this with luck. Include
Double Jeopardy (6) Better than the form suggests. Will be fitter for this and can go an improved race
Lincoln La Moose (2) Nice draw and likely to go forward here. Upset claims with a trailing run in transit

Race 8

Romeo Foxtrot (3) Good draw and has a good motor. Likely to race handy and can stick on for a top three
Regal Girl (6) Has been racing better fields and should go forward early. Winning claims with a soft trip
Lord Popinjay (9) In good form and will be running on late in this field. Top three chance again in this

Race 9

Fernetti (5) Better run last start and stand suits. One paced but can win if he gets to the front at some stage
Rock Band (1) Decent draw but stand the only worry here. Top three claims with manners and luck in transit
Little Spike (8) Easy win last start. Will continue to improve and win hope again here. Goes well the track

Race 10

Dreams Pat (10) Has raced better fields and a good winner here in November. Hard to beat with manners
Yurok  (8) Out of form but goes ok on the track. Could surprise here at longer odds with a good run in transit
Barsukov (6) Track suits and can do some work mid race. One of the better chances in this field. Needed

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by Harness Analyst