Harness Analyst – Cambridge 8th October

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

Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with eleven races on the card. The racing starts at 4:25pm 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 8th October 2024

Best Bet:  R8   Captain Sampson

Best Value: R6  Regal Girl

Race 1

Trifolium (5) Freshened and hard to beat if she goes forward. Even field but good chance
Topaz Castleton (4) Ok run last start and mobile suits. One for longer odds in this field
So Mystifying (3) Makes mistakes but good when trotting. Mobile a big assist and needed 

Race 2

Desert Dawn (8) Consistent and weaker field here. Winning claims with a good run in transit
Midfrew Lucre (7) This looks an ideal race and he looks a good chance. Wide draw a concern
Sheza Mermaid (6) Up in grade but has the speed to be a top three threat in this. Go again

Race 3

Mary Magdalene (2) Racing well in similar fields. Should go close here with a good trip
Shonny Lou (4) Freshened and gets conditions to suit. Likely leader who can go close here
Million Dollar Chic (7) Freshened and wide draw the only concern. One for longer odds

Race 4

Vincents Girl (5) Has not had a lot of luck in her races. Has the ability to win with luck
Neymar (1) Drawn to be a major factor in the run. Can keep the run of form going here
Shirley Bassey (2) Up in grade but not the worst if she gets a good trip. Place claims

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Race 5

Beta Prepare (1) Great draw and has raced better fields. Might be too good for this lot
Brittania (8) No hope in a good fillies field last start. Wide draw but good enough to place
Always B Charlie (5) Getting fitter with racing and could surprise with a soft trip. Include

Race 6

Regal Girl (7) Racing well in better fields and looks a good bet in this. Winning claims
Ruby Ridge (5) Big improver who goes well on the track. Should be thereabouts in this
Rock On Jazz (6) Good win here when last on the track. Up in grade but can run a place

Race 7

Benjamin Button (4) This looks a drop in grade and he has won on the track. Include
Lord Delmar (2) Fitter for last start run in a better field. Should be hard to beat here.
Inlouof (1) Good draw and he will race handy to the speed. Top three chance again

Race 8

Captain Sampson (7) This looks a big drop in class from last start. Top selection in this
Cyren Shard (2) Goes well on the track and good draw helps. Top three claims at odds
Katies Princess (1) Good beginner and will lead or trail here. Place hopes look best

For complete race entries, click here.

by Harness Analyst