{"id":32117,"date":"2026-09-09T08:30:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T20:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32117"},"modified":"2026-09-09T10:09:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T22:09:20","slug":"cambridge-synthetic-tips-preview-wednesday-9-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/cambridge-synthetic-tips-preview-wednesday-9-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Synthetic Tips & Preview | Wednesday 9 September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mitch Davis has been through the form guide and speed maps and has provided his race analysis and betting strategy for each of the seven races at the Cambridge Synthetic meeting on Wednesday 9 September below:<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cambridge Synthetic Race 1<\/div>\n
8 Off The Scales<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Off The Scales (#8) is a locally trained 3yo gelding by Turn Me Loose, second-up off the back of a handy debut effort at this course and distance last month where he ran a brave race for 3rd. With little speed engaged on paper in this one, he should settle ahead of midfield with cover from his low draw under Joe Doyle. Looks hard to beat with natural improvement expected from his debut.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge Synthetic R1 – CAMBRIDGE EQUINE HOSPITAL MDN 1300<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Off The Scales (2)<\/span>
J: Joe Doyle<\/span> 56kg<\/span><\/div>
3<\/span>T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Showed promise on debut last start when beaten just 0.6 lengths into third over 1300m at this track. Comes into calculations again.<\/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: 09\/09\/2026 12:00:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Synthetic Race 2<\/div>\n
4 Confectionist<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Confectionist<\/span>\u00a0(#4) won by 1L here last start, coming from off the speed to swamp race rival Perfect Dividends. She looks well placed on the minimum again here carrying just 54kg, and with a similarly strong tempo expected here she should once more get to settle midfield off the speed. Michael McNab takes the reins again, and she can go back-to-back.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge Synthetic R2 – SADDLERY WAREHOUSE 1300<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Confectionist (3)<\/span>
J: Michael McNab<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
24171<\/span>T: Stephen Marsh<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.10<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Saluted by 1.0 lengths at this circuit last time out over 1300m, maintaining an unbeaten record here. Finds the ideal scenario and looks hard to beat again.<\/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: 09\/09\/2026 12:00:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Synthetic Race 3<\/div>\n
8 The Sweetest Song<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The Sweetest Song (#8) is a locally trained 3yo\u00a0<\/span>Ribchester<\/span>\u00a0filly on debut for Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray. She has\u00a0<\/span>trialled<\/span>\u00a0nicely ahead of her debut with a comfortable win in her latest hit-out here at this track. Only an even speed looks\u00a0<\/span>likely on<\/span>\u00a0paper, which should see her\u00a0<\/span>settle up<\/span>\u00a0on speed from her nice handy barrier. Bold debut showing expected.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge Synthetic R3 – TCL EARTHWORKS MDN 970<\/span> <\/div>
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8. The Sweetest Song (4)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 54kg<\/span><\/div>
<\/span>T: Shaune Ritchie & Colm Murray<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.30<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.09<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Three-year-old filly on debut. Has had three trials leading into this, scoring most recently at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m. Promising type who is expected to run a big race.<\/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: 09\/09\/2026 12:00:55 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Synthetic Race 4<\/div>\n
2 Pink Gin<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Pink Gin (#2) finished 2nd, beaten 0.3L, last start after getting a great run throughout but unable to reel in the winner off a moderate tempo. With a genuine speed expected to be on here, she should settle back in the field with\u00a0<\/span>cover<\/span>\u00a0from her middle draw. As the class mare of the\u00a0<\/span>race<\/span>\u00a0she has to carry some weight, which has been reduced to 57.5kg after Sam McNab’s claim.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019ll<\/span>\u00a0take some beating in this lineup if they run along at a genuine tempo as\u00a0<\/span>anticipated<\/span>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge Synthetic R4 – RACING @ TE RAPA 13 SEPTEMBER 970<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Pink Gin (4)<\/span>
J: Sam McNab<\/span> 57.5kg<\/span><\/div>
01122<\/span>T: Tony Pike<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Went down narrowly last start when well in commission, finishing second at this track over 970m, beaten only 0.3 lengths. Expected to be in the finish again.<\/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: 09\/09\/2026 12:00:56 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Synthetic Race 5<\/div>\n
4 Silkdegrees<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Silkdegrees<\/span>\u00a0(#4) finished 2nd, beaten 0.5L, last start, poking through to the inside of runners with a likely-looking bid but unable to get past the leader. With little speed expected again here, he should get across to settle ahead of midfield with\u00a0<\/span>cover<\/span>\u00a0from a nice low draw (if not leading). Looks well placed carrying just 51kg again here after Joe Nishizuka’s\u00a0<\/span>claim, and<\/span>\u00a0can go one better in what\u00a0<\/span>looks<\/span>\u00a0an even field of stayers on paper.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge Synthetic R5 – NZ HORSE AMBULANCE TRUST 2000<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Silkdegrees (2)<\/span>
J: Joe Nishizuka<\/span> 51kg<\/span><\/div>
34452<\/span>T: Phillip Stevens<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.85<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Fine effort last start when she finished a close second at this track over 2000m. Looks a key top 4 runner.<\/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: 09\/09\/2026 12:00:56 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Synthetic Race 6<\/div>\n
10 Havana Love<\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Havana Love (#10) is a 4yo mare by Alabama Express, first-up for Chad Ormsby this campaign.\u00a0<\/span>She\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0had the benefit of a trial to prepare her for this, where she was finding the line nicely without being asked for much of an effort. From the wide draw, and with little natural speed elsewhere in the field, with a positive rice she could well follow Force\u00a0<\/span>Of<\/span>\u00a0Law across into a handy spot early. Can run a big race first-up in\u00a0<\/span>what appears to be a<\/span>\u00a0very winnable maiden.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge Synthetic R6 – KENDAYLA PARK WATER WALKER MDN 1550<\/span> <\/div>
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10. Havana Love (7)<\/span>
J: Joe Doyle<\/span> 56.5kg<\/span><\/div>
653X<\/span>T: Chad Ormsby<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.22<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Returns from a lay-off. Placed in a recent Cambridge Synthetic trial. Opened last campaign with a sixth at Tauranga over 1300m. Can figure in the finish fresh up.<\/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: 09\/09\/2026 12:00:56 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Synthetic Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Think I Got Cha<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Think I Got Cha (#2) is locally trained by Karen Nicholson, coming here off a solid last start effort for 2nd, beaten 0.7L behind Perfect Dividends. He was seen making up good ground from the back of the field last\u00a0<\/span>start<\/span>\u00a0and I expect he may well settle back of midfield again in what looks a moderately run race. He\u00a0<\/span>possesses<\/span>\u00a0the turn of foot to have the measure of these late should that map eventuate.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge Synthetic R7 – CONGRATS WELL WRITTEN 2026 HORSE OF THE YEAR 1550<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Think I Got Cha (6)<\/span>
J: George Rooke<\/span> 55.5kg<\/span><\/div>
X6372<\/span>T: Karen Nicholson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.35<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Went down by just 0.7 lengths when second at this track over 1300m last time out. Shapes as one of the key chances.<\/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: 09\/09\/2026 12:00:57 PM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Randwick-Kensington Tips & Preview | Wednesday 9 September<\/h2>
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