{"id":31139,"date":"2026-07-31T09:20:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31139"},"modified":"2026-07-31T09:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T21:37:12","slug":"cambridge-harness-tips-preview-friday-31-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/07\/cambridge-harness-tips-preview-friday-31-july\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 31 July"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Matt Markham has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the 11 races at the Cambridge Harness meeting on Friday 31 July below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cambridge Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
2 Billy The Kid <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Not much of a chance for Billy The Kid (2) last time out from a horror barrier draw but grabs a massive upswing here in marbles and can make the most of it. Overall form has been good in this kind of grade and with a bit of luck early should be right there at the finish.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-7-6-9-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R1 – SKYLINE LOUNGE N.I. WINTER REWARDS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Billy The Kid (2)<\/span>
J: Sailesh Abernethy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
27537<\/span>T: Jeremy Young<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
8.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.60<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 05:47:50 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
5 Sharp N Smooth <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Super fresh up effort here a fortnight ago from Sharp N Smooth (5) when beaten only by the talented Tatanka. That was the first run since November, so plenty of improvement to be found. With that tonight and good manners once again, she should really be winning this.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-8-2-4-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R2 – HIRE A VENUE AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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1st<\/span><\/div>
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5. Sharp N Smooth (5)<\/span>
J: James Stormont<\/span><\/span><\/div>
740×2<\/span>T: Graeme Rogerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.70<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 06:22:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
2 Lucky As <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The strong form lines surrounding Lucky As (2) should really stack up here tonight. Has been super in some strong fields over the last six weeks and while beaten last week, was far from disgraced. Should lead and prove\u00a0<\/span>pretty hard<\/span>\u00a0to hold out.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-9-1-3-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R3 – HOARDING SIGNS AVAIL @ CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Lucky As (2)<\/span>
J: Tony Cameron<\/span><\/span><\/div>
43224<\/span>T: Tony Herlihy<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.95<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 06:52:34 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
12 Elizabeth Hill <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Very good<\/span>\u00a0through the Silk Road series, Elizabeth Hill (12) will be looking to build on that confidence here. Big field to negotiate around but good enough to do when suits and if\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0close enough to the speed turning for home then\u00a0<\/span>they\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0know\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0there.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-13-14-2-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R4 – TFS HORSE TRANSPORT N.I. WINTER REWARDS HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Elizabeth Hill (12)<\/span>
J: Maurice McKendry<\/span><\/span><\/div>
26023<\/span>T: Steve & Amanda Telfer<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.20<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 07:24:51 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
6 Sammy Lincoln <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Sixth behind War Chief last week at Auckland and that was the first run for Sammy Lincoln (6) in two months so there\u2019s room for improvement there. Drops back in grade here and if able to find the front and control things at some point then should be a little too good.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-10-9-11-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R5 – YOUR EOY FUNCTION @ CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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9th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Sammy Lincoln (6)<\/span>
J: Andre Poutama<\/span><\/span><\/div>
41496<\/span>T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.18<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 07:45:32 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
1 Imposing Sea <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A very telling performance to win here a fortnight ago by Imposing Sea (1). Simply dominated his rivals. Steps up in grade a little here, but\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0a class factor that should carry a long way and with a run on the markers throughout looks hard to stop again.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-9-2-6-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R6 – BETAVET ECHINACEA+ RMM MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2nd<\/span><\/div>
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1. Imposing Sea (1)<\/span>
J: Benjamin Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x5751<\/span>T: Benjamin Butcher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.09<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 08:20:48 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
6 Shez Bella <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Tidy effort first up from a long spell by Shez Bella (6) last week behind\u00a0<\/span>Youneverknow<\/span>. Should trim up off that and with a good beginning here can get into a handy enough position to strike from.\u00a0<\/span>Perhaps one<\/span>\u00a0more run might be needed but good enough to be a player here.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-5-8-4-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R7 – GAVELHOUSE.COM HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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4th<\/span><\/div>
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6. Shez Bella (6)<\/span>
J: James Stormont<\/span><\/span><\/div>
450×5<\/span>T: Graeme Rogerson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 08:58:35 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
3 Another Collect <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Brave win last time down in grade from Another Collect (3) after sitting parked for a long time. Confidence builder that one and\u00a0<\/span>almost lands<\/span>\u00a0as the horse to beat here by default. Good draw to work from and on the speed looks key. Gets a great chance.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 3-1-6-10-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R8 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS N.I. WINTER REWARDS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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3. Another Collect (3)<\/span>
J: Brooke Wilkins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
33081<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.65<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 09:26:41 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
2 Leo Lincoln <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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The best of the chasing bunch behind American Me last week at Auckland, Leo Lincoln (2) grabs some nice relief here. Goes well here and brings\u00a0<\/span>pretty good<\/span>\u00a0stand manners so should land in the right kind of spot. Lovely each way price on offer for a very realistic winning chance.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-6-1-4-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R9 – DAILY DOUBLE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Leo Lincoln (2)<\/span>
J: Peter Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
07862<\/span>T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
2.05<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 10:37:08 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Plenty of ability in the tank for Ferdinand (14) and slowly but surely the brain is catching up to everything else. Big win two starts back and while\u00a0<\/span>there\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0some work to do here from the draw if the manners are there then\u00a0<\/span>he\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0right in contention.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 14-12-10-9-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R10 – NZMCA PARKING @ CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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14. Ferdinand (14)<\/span>
J: Todd Mitchell<\/span><\/span><\/div>
8×317<\/span>T: Todd Mitchell<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.95<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 11:03:21 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Not a lot of exposed form to get excited about here, but The Miki Taker (4) has the best of it and looks a good strong winning chance. Draws inside some key rivals too so with the right kind of trip looks a decent bet to end the night\u2019s racing.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-5-6-7-8<\/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 Miki Taker (4)<\/span>
J: Emily Johnson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
70444<\/span>T: Sean McCaffrey<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/div>
1.45<\/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: 31\/07\/2026 11:03:21 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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