Harness Analyst – Cambridge 18th May

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Harness racing hits Cambridge again today with nine races on the card. The racing starts at 5:28pm 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 18^th May 2023

Best Bet:  R3  Ideal Dream

Best Value:  R4   Baz

Race 1

Heza Player (1) Big upgrade in draws and strike rate driver booked. Rates highly in this
Ally Mae (9) Freshened and should get a cosy pegs run. Will be running on. Include
I’llavabubbles (3) Has bee racing better fields and likely to go forward early. Winning claims

 

Race 2

Ultimate Moment (2) Drawn to dominate and looks hard to run down based on recent runs.
Wish For Fish (6) Has raced well on the track and freshened for this. Can run top three with luck
Cyclone Kadabramelia (4) Better last start and will be improved. Good top three chance

 

Race 3

Ideal Dream (10) In great form and drawn to get a run through early. Well placed here
Denny (12) Stable in good form and good win last start. Can handle the rise in grade
Bugalugs (6) He has been unlucky on a number of occasions. Chance here at longer odds

 

Race 4

Baz (2) Getting back from bad draws but looks much better suited here. Should give a sight
Luka Doncic (1) He might get a soft run on the pegs and is a big top three chance from the draw
Bell Fire (9) Drawn for a cosy run on the pegs behind the stablemate Could surprise

 

Race 5

American Rocker (3) Racing well at trials and stable does well with debut runners. Big chance
Spirited Peggy (1) Likely to get a soft run on the pegs. Has to rate highly from the draw
Robin Hood (5) Ok last start and will be improved. One for longer odds in this lineup

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Race 6

Presidential Jewel (9) Good run last start in a stronger field. Top selection in this race
Thank You (2) Unlucky last start and good draw. Can run top three with manners
My Royal Roxy (1) Drawn well and shorter distance suits. Can run top three here

 

Race 7

Sparkie (2) Beat a weaker field here last start but looks the early leader. Winning chance again
Loutenant (7) Fast beginner who is a chance if can find the front. Include at longer odds
Mahia Dreamin (9) Fence draw and will be running on late. Needs luck but can win

 

Race 8

The Notorious R B G (3) Drawn wide but might race close to the speed here. Can win
Treacherous Reign (5) Better last start and will near the front early. Winning  claims
Lord Logan (2) Workouts have been good. Needs a soft trip here but not the worst

 

Race 9

Wishing Star (6) Better last start and can go on with it in this field. Good winning chance
Trifolium (3) Manners can be a bit iffy but has ability. Place chance with no mistakes
Kiss My Pixel (2) Drawn the front and only needs manners to be a threat. Winning claims

 

by Harness Analyst