{"id":27575,"date":"2026-04-02T08:10:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=27575"},"modified":"2026-04-02T08:23:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T19:23:45","slug":"cambridge-harness-tips-preview-thursday-2-april","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/04\/cambridge-harness-tips-preview-thursday-2-april\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 2 April"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday 2 April.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cambridge Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
12 Buddy Good <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a horse on the up Buddy Good (12) and while he was run down at Auckland last week, expect him to strip a lot fitter and ready to rock and roll tonight. Will have to be good from the draw but\u00a0<\/span>is capable of making<\/span>\u00a0his own luck and monstering this field inside the final lap.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-8-6-13-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R1 – HIRE A VENUE AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Buddy Good (4)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
6312<\/span>T: Arna Donnelly<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:32:51 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Apollo Eleven <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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One of three first starts that make up the field here, Apollo Eleven (1) has looked more than handy in public runs and while nothing is certain with baby trotters, seems to have manners. A run on the markers could be worth a few lengths here and enough to get the job done.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-2-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R2 – NZMCA PARKING ON SITE 2YO MOBILE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Apollo Eleven (1)<\/span>
J: Peter Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Dylan & Jo Ferguson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.45<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Cambridge Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
8 Francent <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A sharp trial last week\u00a0<\/span>indicated<\/span>\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span>Francent<\/span>\u00a0(8) might be getting somewhere back to her\u00a0<\/span>best<\/span>\u00a0but\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0need to be here from the draw over the mile. Has gate speed though so\u00a0<\/span>wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be surprised to see her try and head forward.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0the class horse of the race and can win it.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-5-2-3-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R3 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS WAIKATO BREEDERS STKS MBL PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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3rd<\/span><\/div>
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8. Francent (8)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11882<\/span>T: Mark Jones<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.14<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:32:52 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
11 Save A Prayer <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A big watch on Save\u00a0<\/span>A<\/span>\u00a0Prayer (11) here tonight in a fresh state. A very raw two-year-old last season who always looked like time was going to be a friend. Has had some of that and might be ready to knuckle down and be a racehorse. Best would be too good for this field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-1-6-10-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R4 – NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS TICKETS ON SALE MOBILE TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Save A Prayer (3)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1d65x<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.55<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:32:53 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
5 Iron Mike Tyson <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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He\u00a0<\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0like something on that stable bend at Auckland, but boy Iron Mike Tyson (5) can run. A few tricks yes, but natural ability is in abundance and back to Cambridge here he gets a chance to show it once more. Can make his own luck and beat this field.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-3-4-11-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R5 – GREGORY EQUINE MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Iron Mike Tyson (5)<\/span>
J: Matthew White<\/span><\/span><\/div>
82115<\/span>T: Matthew White<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Cambridge Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
11 Little Spike <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Some super work of late in red hot fields by Little Spike (11) and he gets some great handicapping relief here in a lower grade. 25m handicap to deal with, but he can be quick away and settle in front of a few runners here. Hard to beat with his high speed if close enough.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 11-10-3-1-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R6 – BETAVET BAY OF PLENTY COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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11. Little Spike (11)<\/span>
J: Tony Herlihy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
74546<\/span>T: Arna Donnelly<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Cambridge Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
7 Gus <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The Cup Week king, Gus (7) returns to NZ shores here and will be out to keep his winning streak here\u00a0<\/span>in tact<\/span>. Work to do from the outside of the front line but if he finds a good spot outside the leader at any stage then expect him to monster this field and win nicely.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-2-6-5-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R7 – WAIKATO TROTTERS FLYING MILE MOBILE TROT (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Gus (7)<\/span>
J: Pete McMullen<\/span><\/span><\/div>
11114<\/span>T: Chantal Turpin<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.35<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Cambridge Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
6 The Janitor <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Fresh off a brilliant second to Leap\u00a0<\/span>To<\/span>\u00a0Fame in the Miracle Mile, The Janitor (6) gets his chance to make a winning start to this NZ campaign. Might have to make his own luck at some stage, but no issues there and with questions over some of the Kiwi stars,\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a big hope.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-5-7-2-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R8 – WAIKATO PACERS FLYING MILE MOBILE PACE (G2)<\/span> <\/div>
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6. The Janitor (6)<\/span>
J: Pete McMullen<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23×12<\/span>T: Chantal Turpin<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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1 Hillbillly <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Jump and run tactics seem the ideal plans for Hillbilly (1) here. Brilliant win last time out and\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0getting\u00a0<\/span>better and better<\/span>\u00a0each time he steps out. Ability to go well beyond this grade has never been in doubt and looks a big chance tonight\u00a0<\/span>as long as<\/span>\u00a0the manners come.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-5-6-8-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R9 – GAVELHOUSE.COM BAY OF PLENTY CUP HANDICAP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Hillbilly (1)<\/span>
J: Emily Johnson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
62271<\/span>T: Sean McCaffrey<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Cambridge Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
2 Sammy Lincoln <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0got a bag of tricks even Houdini would be proud\u00a0<\/span>of<\/span>\u00a0but Sammy Lincoln (2) also\u00a0<\/span>possesses<\/span>\u00a0a rather large motor too. A good draw tonight brings him right into place and\u00a0<\/span>as long as<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0no bad luck of misfortune then he should leave the maiden grade here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-8-1-5-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R10 – DRAX PROJECT AT NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Sammy Lincoln (2)<\/span>
J: Harrison Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3d32<\/span>T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.65<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.07<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
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Talented three-year-old War Cry (3) was only ever going to be better off for the first up run last time out in rich company. Given a few weeks in between runs and finds a much easier assignment here tonight. Good draw to use so should punch forward and control this and looks hard to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-2-4-9-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R11 – JOIN US MARQUEE NIGHT OF CHAMPS MOBILE PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. War Cry (3)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
239×4<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 23\/07\/2026 11:32:59 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Thursday 2 April. Cambridge Harness Race 1 12 Buddy Good He\u2019s\u00a0a horse on the up Buddy Good (12) and while he was run down at Auckland last week, expect him to strip a lot fitter and ready to rock and roll tonight. Will have to be good from the draw but\u00a0is capable of making\u00a0his own luck and monstering this field inside the final lap.\u00a0Selections: 12-8-6-13-7\u00a0 Cambridge R1 Open Race time:  12. Buddy Good (4) J: Tony Herlihy 6312T: Arna Donnelly 6.50WIN 2.20PLACE Solid Auckland effort when runner-up 6-days…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":15765,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[17,37],"tags":[674],"hub_post_cat":[],"class_list":["post-27575","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-harness-racing","category-harness-racing-tips","tag-harness-tips"],"acf":{"md_tip_date":"","md_tip_date_end":"","md_market_url":"","tip_date":"02\/04\/2026","event_country":"New Zealand","race_card_tips":[{"author_id":"29","race_id":"f07f4224-4563-47f8-8706-eb9c524c72f0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"a65e7308-67a0-47a6-b71b-93918f8109f7"}],"summary":"He\u2019s a horse on the up Buddy Good (12) and while he was run down at Auckland last week, expect him to strip a lot fitter and ready to rock and roll tonight. Will have to be good from the draw but is capable of making his own luck and monstering this field inside the final lap. Selections: 12-8-6-13-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"58fd2299-df7b-402c-9833-175592d4add0","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"cf59ddb9-1fb7-46ed-98d0-cdf967ac02e4"}],"summary":"One of three first starts that make up the field here, Apollo Eleven (1) has looked more than handy in public runs and while nothing is certain with baby trotters, seems to have manners. A run on the markers could be worth a few lengths here and enough to get the job done. Selections: 1-2-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"649d4d26-1641-477a-9411-fd40470fb05c","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"d0883706-dbf0-4c81-89d2-c489410bc3f3"}],"summary":"A sharp trial last week indicated that Francent (8) might be getting somewhere back to her best but she\u2019ll need to be here from the draw over the mile. Has gate speed though so wouldn\u2019t be surprised to see her try and head forward. She\u2019s the class horse of the race and can win it. Selections: 8-5-2-3-1"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"4e29efd1-2b0a-4845-8b88-5dc82f2458c6","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"233e2c64-251d-42f0-9c07-f2a19f85283d"}],"summary":"A big watch on Save A Prayer (11) here tonight in a fresh state. A very raw two-year-old last season who always looked like time was going to be a friend. Has had some of that and might be ready to knuckle down and be a racehorse. Best would be too good for this field. Selections: 11-1-6-10-5"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"04b143ab-33d2-49f2-934e-73f8d0639646","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"ebc85703-b51a-4beb-9839-310f1a3bfb54"}],"summary":"He doesn\u2019t like something on that stable bend at Auckland, but boy Iron Mike Tyson (5) can run. A few tricks yes, but natural ability is in abundance and back to Cambridge here he gets a chance to show it once more. Can make his own luck and beat this field. Selections: 5-3-4-11-9"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"5bc18254-e380-4453-836d-c16bfd0e74b9","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"1e0ec44a-1def-4421-b1bc-c92fc8bd5242"}],"summary":"Some super work of late in red hot fields by Little Spike (11) and he gets some great handicapping relief here in a lower grade. 25m handicap to deal with, but he can be quick away and settle in front of a few runners here. Hard to beat with his high speed if close enough. Selections: 11-10-3-1-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"d3f485ef-f197-436c-8361-dde0fab0244f","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"16623d00-fb9b-4ebc-83d5-00217efb4d22"}],"summary":"The Cup Week king, Gus (7) returns to NZ shores here and will be out to keep his winning streak here in tact. Work to do from the outside of the front line but if he finds a good spot outside the leader at any stage then expect him to monster this field and win nicely. Selections: 7-2-6-5-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"a5a8cd9c-52b3-473b-9b2b-68b9a22bc169","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0e281755-0e58-49c0-9f81-b58632e7b98b"}],"summary":"Fresh off a brilliant second to Leap To Fame in the Miracle Mile, The Janitor (6) gets his chance to make a winning start to this NZ campaign. Might have to make his own luck at some stage, but no issues there and with questions over some of the Kiwi stars, he\u2019s a big hope. Selections: 6-5-7-2-3"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"55a40bb6-8e37-468b-949e-1f66b34e056e","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"0aede3e5-fe57-4461-8e58-bbebf02b5b5f"}],"summary":"Jump and run tactics seem the ideal plans for Hillbilly (1) here. Brilliant win last time out and he\u2019s getting better and better each time he steps out. Ability to go well beyond this grade has never been in doubt and looks a big chance tonight as long as the manners come. Selections: 1-5-6-8-4"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"1b4a83dd-aba0-4f78-8935-d8a5b3cabfc2","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"77909587-7ec4-4307-9d51-188ef12bcaeb"}],"summary":"He\u2019s got a bag of tricks even Houdini would be proud of but Sammy Lincoln (2) also possesses a rather large motor too. A good draw tonight brings him right into place and as long as there\u2019s no bad luck of misfortune then he should leave the maiden grade here. Selections: 2-8-1-5-7"}]},{"author_id":"29","race_id":"fa61b687-ca07-4bac-9f07-242c67bfc039","racing_tip":[{"entrants":[{"entrant_id":"85ac0d24-aef2-47e1-aa7e-0f9aee569051"}],"summary":"Talented three-year-old War Cry (3) was only ever going to be better off for the first up run last time out in rich company. Given a few weeks in between runs and finds a much easier assignment here tonight. 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