{"id":31565,"date":"2026-08-21T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=31565"},"modified":"2026-08-20T15:37:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T03:37:07","slug":"cambridge-harness-tips-preview-friday-21-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/08\/cambridge-harness-tips-preview-friday-21-august\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Friday 21 August"},"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 21 August below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cambridge Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
7 Shesgold <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Another strong run from\u00a0<\/span>Shesgold<\/span>\u00a0(7) last week to continue the good return to the track. Should be reaching peak fitness now and\u00a0<\/span>wasn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0that far off Hill Billie Bundy last week and that little extra fitness should be enough to tip the scales in her favour.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-8-6-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R1 – CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY SILK RD F&M FINAL MBL TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Shesgold (7)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
67×32<\/span>T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Tried hard when runner-up last Friday. Big chance to go one better this evening.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:31 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
2 Sammy Lincoln <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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After a couple of head-scratchers, Sammy Lincoln (2) has\u00a0<\/span>definitely looked<\/span>\u00a0back on track in the last couple of runs and was super last week when running second. A repeat of that here, in this field, should be enough to have him winning tonight, finally.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-6-4-5-10<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R2 – LINCOLN FARMS HERE FOR THE HORSE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Sammy Lincoln (2)<\/span>
J: Andre Poutama<\/span><\/span><\/div>
96942<\/span>T: Ray Green & Nathan Delany<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.16<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Produced a bold performance in last Friday’s defeat. Drawn to go 1 better & can.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:31 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
12 Brother Johnson <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Probably just<\/span>\u00a0OK last week by his usual consistent standards, but Brother Johnson (12) continues to slide back in grade and gets in here incredibly well. The best thing in his favour is manners. That\u00a0<\/span>can\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0be said for\u00a0<\/span>the majority of<\/span>\u00a0rivals. So, he becomes a decent each way prospect.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 12-1-4-3-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R3 – NZHAT CELEBRATING 10 YRS 10 AMBULANCES HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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12. Brother Johnson (12)<\/span>
J: David Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
62476<\/span>T: David Butcher<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
7.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Battled away in last couple of assignments. Good 4th at Auckland 24Jul. Danger.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
6 Dino <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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One start to the races for Dino (6) for one victory and it was a good one too. Beat some\u00a0<\/span>pretty nice<\/span>\u00a0types and did it quite nicely. Given a bit of time since then but back to the trials and looked ready. Small field here suits and he deserves the short price-tag.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-2-3-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R4 – WOODLANDS STUD HERE FOR THE HORSE 2YO MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
Open<\/span> Race time: <\/span> <\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>
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6. Dino (6)<\/span>
J: Scott Phelan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
1<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.75<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.07<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Created a good impression with his 12Jun Auckland debut success. Key player.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
8 Shes All Legs <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A rare gallop when looking to find a sweet spot cost\u00a0<\/span>Shes<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>All<\/span>\u00a0Legs (8) last time out. Ended up out at the back of the field instead of on the speed and was no chance from there. Prior form had been great and while wins\u00a0<\/span>don\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0come often, this is the sort of race that they do appear in.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-6-3-2-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R5 – GOBBLE & GO SUPPORTING THE NZHAT HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Shes All Legs (8)<\/span>
J: Peter Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
13520<\/span>T: Peter & Vaughan Blanchard<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
6.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.05<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
An early error was costly last start. Solid performances prior. Can bounce back.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:33 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
2 No More Dreaming <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Probably the<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>best bred<\/span>\u00a0maiden in the country, No More Dreaming (2) has been good in two starts to the races this time in and with a workout win under the belt looks ready to finally strike. Lands a good draw to work from and if able to control things from the top then will be hard to stop.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-8-9-11-12<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R6 – DE MELLO COSTA & IVANOW FAMILY SUPPORTS NZHAT MOB PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. No More Dreaming (2)<\/span>
J: Harrison Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
7×35<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Freshened. Workout winner 11Aug home in 56.6 & 27.1. Should be winning.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:33 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Pebbles <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Another nicely bred maiden here in Pebbles (2) who steps out at the races for the first time.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been striding out at trials quite impressively and looks a\u00a0<\/span>pretty quick<\/span>\u00a0winner. Some nice types here, but from the good draw looks set to be on the speed and right in contention for\u00a0<\/span>a very long<\/span>\u00a0way.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-3-1-10-9<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R7 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES STAKES 2YOF HEAT 1 MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Pebbles (2)<\/span>
J: Scott Phelan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Always B Miki newcomer that’s won a couple of trials in good fashion. Each way.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:34 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 8<\/div>\n
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A\u00a0<\/span>really strong<\/span>\u00a0start to the racing career from War Party (5) and he should only keep getting better with races under the belt as well. Finds another winnable race here and from the handy enough draw would be expected to get forward at some point and control this. The one to beat.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-6-2-3-7<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R8 – TARDINA STUD HERE FOR THE HORSE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. War Party (5)<\/span>
J: Harrison Orange<\/span><\/span><\/div>
311<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Freshened. Really good Auckland successes 26Jun & 10Jul. Good each way hope.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:34 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 9<\/div>\n
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No shame in defeat last time out by Jeremiah (9) was\u00a0<\/span>really brave<\/span>\u00a0and only bettered by a pretty smart one. Another good chance here today for him\u00a0<\/span>though<\/span>\u00a0and if he catches the stand right then should get ahead of his biggest rival and be hard to hold out.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-10-8-1-4<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R9 – STHRN BRED STHRN REARED SUPPORTS NZHAT HCP PCE<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Jeremiah (9)<\/span>
J: Scott Phelan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
71×22<\/span>T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.50<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Gallant effort in 7Aug Auckland defeat. 2nd to American Me there fresh. Rates.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:35 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 10<\/div>\n
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Another super effort here last week from Very Majestic (9) and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0going to find the winners\u2019 circle again\u00a0<\/span>pretty quickly<\/span>\u00a0based off that. Tonight looks a great chance with no Paramount Spur and if she can fly the tapes and land handy enough to the speed then\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0be running home stronger than anything else.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-7-5-8-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R10 – DIAMOND RACING STABLES SUPPORTING NZHAT HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Very Majestic (9)<\/span>
J: Peter Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
24132<\/span>T: Robert & Jenna Dunn<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.80<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Produced another strong effort when runner-up 7-days ago. Quinella’s-First4’s.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:35 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Quite the impressive last start victory from B Envious (5) and it certainly signalled that there are better things to come still. Finds another winnable race with a handy enough draw and if able to find the front and control things then should take some running down.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-2-9-4-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R11 – NI TRAINERS & DRIVERS ASSOC SUPPORTING NZHAT MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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5. B Envious (5)<\/span>
J: James Stormont<\/span><\/span><\/div>
3×431<\/span>T: Derek & Neita Balle<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.70<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Built well to Auckland maiden win 24Jul. Will meet with healthy support on that.<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody> <\/table> <\/div>
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.tab.co.nz\/racing<\/span><\/a>. Data retrieved: 21\/08\/2026 09:53:36 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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