Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 16 October

Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 16 October

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday, 16 October. 

Cambridge Harness Race 1
6 Whats Up The Hill

One for the brave. There’s a scenario here when 6 Whats Up The Hill does everything right and doesn’t look back. Unfortunately there’s the side that gets it all wrong and doesn’t take part too. Banking on the manners being here and if they are, he comes the best of the day.  
Selections: 6-2-8-7-4 

Cambridge R1 – WEDNESDAY QUIZ NIGHT AT THE CLUBHOUSE HCP TROT
Final Race time: 
7th
6. Whats Up The Hill (6)
J: Peter Ferguson
99×87T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany
4.00WIN
1.55PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 03/08/2026 12:35:07 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cambridge Harness Race 2
6 Dixieland Delight
Tip of The Day

No doubt that 6 Dixieland Delight is one of the drop back horses of the night here. Has spent the past few months chasing some really smart ones and should relish on the opportunity presented. Has gate speed, but doesn’t need to lead to win. Can come from off a good tempo and be equally as dangerous. Nice chance to get back in the winners’ circle. 
Selections: 6-7-5-1-2 

Cambridge R2 – XMAS PACKAGES NOW AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MBL PACE
Final Race time: 
2nd
6. Dixieland Delight (6)
J: Craig Sharpe
34633T: Scott Dickson
2.50WIN
1.16PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 03/08/2026 12:35:08 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cambridge Harness Race 3
4 Just Us Two

Always respect for a Purdon Racing 2YO and while 4 Just Us Two didn’t show his best at Auckland on debut expect some sharp improvement from him here tonight. Small field is a help and gives plenty of options early but based on some good trials and workouts looks to be a race he should be able to control.
Selections: 4-3-5-1-2

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Final Race time: 
2nd
4. Just Us Two (4)
J: Andre Poutama
6×5T: Mark & Nathan Purdon
3.40WIN
1.24PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 03/08/2026 12:35:09 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cambridge Harness Race 4
10 Kiss And Run

Hot stepper off the tapes, 10 Kiss And Run slides in here pretty nicely having been in some good fields up the road at Auckland lately. Handicaps aren’t too much of a concern because when he begins it’s like a rocket so should eat up the handicap. If able to find a nice spot quickly then becomes one of the leading contenders and quite hard to beat. 
Selections: 10-7-8-6-9 

Cambridge R4 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND HANDICAP TROT
Final Race time: 
10th
10. Kiss And Run (0)
J: Jacob Dunn
43374T: Dylan & Jo Ferguson
3.30WIN
1.45PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 03/08/2026 12:35:09 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cambridge Harness Race 5
1 Barbarossa

Not a lot went right last week for 1 Barbarossa after a strong effort for second and steps out against largely the same field too. Having the ace draw is a huge plus and if Benjamin can hold up enough to lead them. Shouldn’t be too far off them, though no matter what happens and has speed and toughness to boost him along and make him hard to beat tonight.
Selections: 1-6-9-3-7

Cambridge R5 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS HANDICAP PACE
Final Race time: 
5th
1. Barbarossa (1)
J: Benjamin Butcher
33414T: Benjamin Butcher
12.00WIN
2.70PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 03/08/2026 12:35:10 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cambridge Harness Race 6
8 Melton Moguk
Each Way

Impressive victory from 8 Melton Moguk to land some rather large plunges a couple of weeks ago. And won with a bit in store to suggest that it won’t be the only victory. Cops another wide draw here, but the field doesn’t look all that much stronger and if able to sit off the speed and wind into late another victory would come as no surprise. Just needs that little bit of luck.
Selections: 8-1-2-4-6

Cambridge R6 – GAVELHOUSE.COM MOBILE PACE
Final Race time: 
4th
8. Melton Mogul (8)
J: Andre Poutama
60×81T: Scott Dickson
8.50WIN
2.10PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 03/08/2026 12:35:11 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cambridge Harness Race 7
3 Upstage

Stonewall Stud unleash 3 Upstage here from a freshen up and find the perfect race to get the new campaign underway. They’re forming quite the alliance with Jacob Dunn too. Not a deep field, and not a large field and after taking on some pretty smart challenges last campaign should find this right up the alley.
Selections: 3-1-5-2-4

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Final Race time: 
1st
3. Upstage (3)
J: Jacob Dunn
3580xT: Steve & Amanda Telfer
2.00WIN
1.09PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 03/08/2026 12:35:11 AM (Pacific/Auckland)
Cambridge Harness Race 8
1 Pirayas

In a maiden field without a lot of form and without a lot of manners, 1 Pirayas certainly stands out. Has enough ability to win a few races and at times has shown that and gone close. Won’t get many better opportunities than this one tonight though. Just needs to get it right from the inside barrier and if that unfolds then should be well in play throughout.
Selections: 1-5-6-4-3

Cambridge R8 – HIRE A VENUE AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY TROT
Final Race time: 
2nd
1. Pirayas (1)
J: Todd Macfarlane
33637T: David & Clare McGowan
2.50WIN
1.06PLACE
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz/racing. Data retrieved: 03/08/2026 12:35:12 AM (Pacific/Auckland)