Harness Analyst – Cambridge 21st August

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Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with 8 races on the card. The racing starts at 5:39pm 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 21st August 2025

Best Bet:  R4  Chapel Gate

Best Value:  R5  Joes Rock

Race 1

Johnny Who (5) Getting better with racing. Should run top three with manners. Top selection
Manchester In Time (6) Small field will help and should begin quickly. One paced but can run time
Ya Eejit Ya (7) Manners needed but has the speed to put away this field with the right trip. Include

Race 2

Chapel Gate (5) Good last start at Alexandra park and easier here. Stable respect and needed
Spirited Peggy (3) Has early speed to be one of the leaders and will be fitter. One for longer odds
Ifindoubt (4) Improver from her last start where she ran on and similar field. Top three chance here

Race 3

Mantra (5) Looked a run short last start and similar tactics possibly here. Better run expected
Katies Princess (3) Did too much work last start and a threat to the favourites with a better trip
Ohoka Achilles (6) Good effort last start and weaker field here. Can sneak into the top three

Race 4

Brookside Girl (6) Solid fifth last start and a winning chance again on this track. Include
Skys Legacy (5) Interesting driver change and should give a good account fresh. One for odds
Benjamin Button (10) Hard to catch but on his best form would be hard to beat here. Needed

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Race 5

Joes Rock (6) Battled on last start in a stronger field. Back to Cambridge will be hard to beat
Le Major (8) Freshened and well placed here. Hard to run down if he finds the front. Winning claims
Rough And Ready (7) Will be fitter after last start. Always a chance over the shorter trips. Include

Race 6

Onedarknight (1) Good in latest workout. Stable respect and hard to beat form the draw here
Cupids Arrow (4) Should get a soft run handy. Winning claims with a soft run in transit.
Bettor Be A Legend (6) Racing tougher fields and trained locally. Driver change. Needed

Race 7

Eagle Hanover (6) Reliable and a quick beginner. Looks hard to beat in this field. Top selection
Stash The Cash (2) Gets a head start on the better ones and hardly ever out of the placings.
Sonsofthemerch (7) Has no form but is speedy. Top three chance if he trots all the way here

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by Harness Analyst