{"id":30798,"date":"2026-07-17T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=30798"},"modified":"2026-07-17T10:45:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T22:45:43","slug":"cambridge-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/cambridge-harness-tips-preview-friday-17-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 17 July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham gives his best in all races at Cambridge Harness on Friday 17 July.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cambridge Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
10 Another Collect <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nice wee slide back in grade here for Another Collect (10) compared to some of the recent assignments and looks\u00a0<\/span>pretty well<\/span>\u00a0placed. A little luck needed early from the barrier now with a scratching to the inside, but clear air at the right time and should be too good for this field.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 10-8-1-7-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R1 – HARNESS EDUCATION & HEALTH TRUST JR DRIVERS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Another Collect (2)<\/span>
<\/span>63308<\/span><\/div>
J: Brooke Wilkins<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:13 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
9 Tatanka <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Really good effort first up in the north from Tatanka (9) here last time. Will pick up a maiden\u00a0<\/span>pretty quickly<\/span>\u00a0on that given the winner looks a\u00a0<\/span>pretty smart<\/span>\u00a0one. Manners were good that night and a repeat here will be enough to see a victory unfold.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-5-7-1-11<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R2 – SKYLINE LOUNGE OPEN FOR FNL GREYHOUNDS 30\/07 TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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9. Tatanka (9)<\/span>
<\/span>2×2<\/span><\/div>
J: Andre Poutama<\/span>T: Scott Dickson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.16<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:14 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Evernden <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A nice return to form last time here from\u00a0<\/span>Evernden<\/span>\u00a0(2) when finishing second behind the capable On\u00a0<\/span>The<\/span>\u00a0Mark. Finds a similar kind of set up here tonight and with a bit of luck early and a nice trip in transit, should be having the final say here and saluting.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-3-1-9-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R3 – HIRE A VENUE @ CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY NON-WIN MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Evernden (2)<\/span>
<\/span>59972<\/span><\/div>
J: Logan Hollis<\/span>T: Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:15 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
9 Patrick Mahomes <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The reliability of Patrick Mahomes (9) tips the scales firmly in his favour tonight. Bit of work to do early to get into the right kind of spot, but a couple of scratchings limit the task. Going well and with his usual good manners should be right there fighting out the finish.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-10-5-3-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R4 – TFS HORSE TRANSPORT SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Patrick Mahomes (9)<\/span>
<\/span>32123<\/span><\/div>
J: Peter Ferguson<\/span>T: Peter & Vaughan Blanchard<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.28<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:16 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
4 Bettor Be Special <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Some\u00a0<\/span>really nice<\/span>\u00a0runs from Bettor Be Special (4) lately without a whole lot of luck and\u00a0<\/span>largely in<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0fields. Has gate speed and will look to use it tonight and if able to find the markers and get the right kind of trip would be\u00a0<\/span>very hard<\/span>\u00a0to beat in this.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-6-9-3-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R5 – NZMCA PARKING AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Bettor Be Special (4)<\/span>
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J: Josh Dickie<\/span>T: Derek & Neita Balle<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:16 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
5 Whatever It Takes <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Two\u00a0<\/span>really good<\/span>\u00a0runs from Whatever It Takes (5) since resuming from a spell and should\u00a0<\/span>really only<\/span>\u00a0be reaching full peak fitness now. Has always been a capable trotter and the\u00a0<\/span>manner in which<\/span>\u00a0this campaign has started suggests we might be ready to finally see it in action. No doubt victory can unfold here.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-8-6-4-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R6 – DAILY DOUBLE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Whatever It Takes (5)<\/span>
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J: Maurice McKendry<\/span>T: Jeremy Young<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.30<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:17 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
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With a beautiful trip last time out, Olympic Ko (3) was always going to be hard to beat and made the most of the opportunity too. Can go on with,\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a fair motor there. Should get into a nice spot from the draw tonight and with a bit of luck at the right time can sneak through and win again at\u00a0<\/span>a nice price<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-6-2-12-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R7 – HOARDING SIGNS AVAILABLE @ CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Olympic Ko (3)<\/span>
<\/span>66×21<\/span><\/div>
J: Sailesh Abernethy<\/span>T: Peter & Vaughan Blanchard<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.80<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:18 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
12 Mad Mary <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nice return to winning form here two weeks ago from Mad Mary (12) and she did it with a bit of authority too.\u00a0<\/span>Wouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be surprised to see her repeat the effort tonight either, even from a trickier set up early. Stable\/driver are flying and pays to follow them everywhere.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-8-5-11-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R8 – GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND SILK RD F&M FINAL MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Mad Mary (4)<\/span>
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J: Crystal Hackett<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.35<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:19 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
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A big winner two starts back, Kings Watch (6) was effectively taken out of play last time out by the barrier draw. In here a bit better and might look to take bad luck out of the equation and get onto the speed.\u00a0<\/span>Very hard<\/span>\u00a0to run down when in front with own terms at a huge price.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-1-8-3-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R9 – STALLION EXPO 25TH JULY AT BRECKON FARMS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Kings Watch (6)<\/span>
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J: Todd Mitchell<\/span>T: Todd Mitchell<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
21.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
3.90<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:20 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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An encouraging return to the races from Paramount Spur (1) up at Auckland and it came in\u00a0<\/span>a pretty good<\/span>\u00a0field too. Should find this a little easier and gets a chance to jump and run here and put a bit of pressure on some key rivals off back marks. Much better chance than the price reflects.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-8-9-10-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R10 – SKYLINE LOUNGE OPEN ALL RACE NIGHTS HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Paramount Spur (1)<\/span>
<\/span>610×4<\/span><\/div>
J: Josh Dickie<\/span>T: John Dickie<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.50<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:21 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Desperately unlucky when last produced here a fortnight ago, The Last Yarn (4) had plenty to offer, but nowhere to go for the entirety of the straight. Can turn that around here though from a good draw and with a clean shot at them is a big chance of victory.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-8-5-2-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R11 – 2026 – 2027 RACING SEASON DATES OUT NOW MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. The Last Yarn (4)<\/span>
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J: Andre Poutama<\/span>T: Arna Donnelly<\/span><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.40<\/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: 16\/10\/2026 08:24:22 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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