Harness Analyst – Cambridge 14th August free tips

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 11 races on the card. The racing starts at 4:52pm 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 14th August 2026

Harness analyst best tips:

Best Bet: R3 The Miki Taker

Best Value: R4 Brienne

Race 1

Twist And Tango (6)
Continues to race consistently and produced another solid effort at Auckland last week. Looks the one to beat.

Captain Moonlight (4)
Freshened since his latest run and won a recent workout. Drawn to make his presence felt.

The Last Yarn (7)
Didn’t get much luck last start after a strong second here previously. Definite top three chance.

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Race 2

Tatanka (9)
Made an error last start after winning impressively here previously.  Big chance if he brings his manners.

Muscle Memory (1)
Won a recent trial on the track. Gets a big head start on the main dangers and must be respected.

Sharpe Stride (2)
Returns from a spell and manners will be crucial. Capable of featuring if she gets everything right.

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Race 3

The Miki Taker (7)
Ok when placed here last start and finds another suitable maiden field. Looks a strong winning chance.

Ravens Shadow (5)
Went very close here a fortnight ago and meets similar opposition. Has to be included again.

I’m True Enough (3)
Fresh after placing in a recent workout and gets a handy draw. Can sneak into the top three.

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Race 4

Brienne (5)
Strong course and distance credentials. Looks particularly well placed to run top three here.

Paradise Ali (4)
Gets another workable draw and better last start. Strong each way chance with complete manners.

Eagle Hanover (7)
Recent form has been mixed and the draw makes things harder. Capable of improving at longer odds.

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Race 5

Evernden (2)
Strong effort in defeat here last start and gets an excellent draw. Looks one of the major chances.

Taylor Made (10)
Was running on here last start. Tricky draw but should be finishing on strongly again.

Princess Kreka (3)
Resumes after showing promise before her spell and has had a workout to prepare. Stable rates highly

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Race 6

Paramount Spur (6)
Strong third at Auckland last week after running second here previously. Looks very well placed despite draw.

Scoots (4)
Gritty second here last start and is capable when things go his way. Worth including in the combinations.

Ya Eejit Ya (8)
Hasn’t raced to ability recently but genuine winning chance if he trots throughout. Worth including

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Race 7

Hill Billie Bundy (10)
Comes off a strong win under similar conditions and should attract plenty of support. Hard to beat again.

Emily Bay (6)
Better than her latest result suggests and was brave in defeat at Auckland previously. Has each-way claims.

Kawarau Lil (5)
Won well at Auckland two starts earlier but no go last start. Capable of bouncing back.

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Race 8

War Chief (5)
Rated by the stable and there is no reason he can’t win again. Looks very hard to roll here. Needed

Yankee Flybye (7)
Good win last start and this field not much stronger. Draw is tougher but must be respected.

Waltzing With Miki (2)
Only fair in recent starts but better draw gives him a chance to improve. One to boost up the multiples

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Race 9

Louezyana (9)
Should receive an economical trip from the second row and will finish well here. Top chance.

Colonel Lincoln (2)
Has been breaking but drawn well and has won twice on this track. One for longer odds in this.

The Jolly Roger (11)
Won strongly here last start and is clearly in good form. Tougher draw but still capable of featuring.

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Race 10

Missy Lincoln (2)
Produced a smart front running victory fresh and gets another excellent draw. Strong winning chance.

Takethat (1)
Unbeaten pacer resuming from the perfect draw after winning nicely on debut. Has to be respected.

Sammy Lincoln (9)
Ok effort at Auckland last week and was a beaten favourite here previously. Place chance with the right trip.

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Race 11

Miki’s Moment (5)
Has had little luck from the draws recently and went close here three starts ago. Gets his chance in this company.

Says Who (7)
Has been racing consistently and knows how to win. One of the stronger chances despite the outside draw.

Commander Lincoln (4)
Lands a useful draw and this looks ideal for him. Definite place chance in this lineup.

 

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by Harness Analyst