{"id":32419,"date":"2026-09-17T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=32419"},"modified":"2026-09-17T08:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T20:27:00","slug":"cambridge-harness-tips-preview-thursday-17-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/09\/cambridge-harness-tips-preview-thursday-17-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 17 September"},"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 seven races at the Cambridge Harness meeting on Thursday 17 September below: <\/p>\n\n\n

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Cambridge Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
2 Pyrenees <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Comes out of four very strong maiden fields up at Alexandra Park to open the career and while there have been mistakes in some of the runs from Pyrenees (2), the two fourths have had plenty of merit. This is a whole lot easier and if able to trot onto the speed early and stay down\u00a0<\/span>then<\/span>\u00a0should prove hard to catch.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-4-8-9-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R1 – HIRE A VENUE AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Pyrenees (2)<\/span>
J: Lyn Neal<\/span><\/span><\/div>
4948<\/span> T: Andrew & Lyn Neal<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.80<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.65<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Mixed Auckland efforts to open career. Keep safe in first start on home track.<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 09:39:03 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
1 Ohoka Achilles <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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More good than bad recently from the experienced\u00a0<\/span>Ohoka<\/span>\u00a0Achilles (1) and he finds the perfect kind of race for him tonight too. Loves to buzz out and be handy and\u00a0<\/span>shouldn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0get too much pressure so with\u00a0<\/span>own<\/span>\u00a0terms,\u00a0<\/span>might<\/span>\u00a0run them off their feet late.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 1-4-8-3-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R2 – HOARDING SIGNS AVAILABLE AT CAMBRIDGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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1. Ohoka Achilles (1)<\/span>
J: Owen Gillies<\/span><\/span><\/div>
89504<\/span> T: Owen Gillies<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Sound attempt 7-days ago off this draw. Sure to meet with good support in this.<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 09:40:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
9 Paradise Ali <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A good win on this track three starts back by Paradise Ali (9) and in behind some\u00a0<\/span>pretty sharp<\/span>\u00a0ones since then.\u00a0<\/span>Sliding back down in grade here and will find life a little easier.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>With good<\/span>\u00a0manners should be right in play late tonight.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 9-2-8-7-6<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R3 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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9. Paradise Ali (9)<\/span>
J: Josh Dickie<\/span><\/span><\/div>
93167<\/span> T: Derek & Neita Balle<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.75<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Adequate attempts since his 14Aug success. Can’t be discounted here.<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 09:40:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
4 Blacklaz <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Didn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0look at all comfortable last Friday night at Auckland did\u00a0<\/span>Blacklaz<\/span>\u00a0(4)<\/span>\u00a0but<\/span>\u00a0the money had\u00a0<\/span>come<\/span>\u00a0and plenty were involved, too many to drop on that one performance. Back going the other way around might\u00a0<\/span>help<\/span>\u00a0and this\u00a0<\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span>\u00a0a strong field so right in play.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-7-5-3-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R4 – YOUR XMAS FUNCTION @ CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Blacklaz (4)<\/span>
J: Scott Phelan<\/span><\/span><\/div>
134×8<\/span> T: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.90<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.25<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Made mistakes at Auckland in first northern start. Back to left-handed. 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: 17\/09\/2026 09:40:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
8 One More Moment <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A huge step back in company for former Gr.1 winning mare One More Moment (8) tonight and\u00a0<\/span>she\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0been\u00a0<\/span>very good<\/span>\u00a0in her last three or so runs and appears to be getting\u00a0<\/span>back to<\/span>\u00a0somewhere near her best.\u00a0<\/span>That\u2019s<\/span>\u00a0dangerous for rivals tonight with only\u00a0<\/span>a 15 handicap<\/span>\u00a0to deal with.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-9-7-2-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R5 – DAILY DOUBLE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. One More Moment (8)<\/span>
J: Mark Purdon<\/span><\/span><\/div>
04834<\/span> T: Zev Meredith<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.25<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.20<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Back in grade & only 15m behind look a good recipe for success. Top pick.<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 09:40:31 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
7 The Surfer <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Another on<\/span>\u00a0the decent\u00a0<\/span>step<\/span>\u00a0down in grade is The Surfer (7).\u00a0<\/span>He\u2019s been knocking around in some really good fields of late and running good races too without a whole lot of luck.<\/span>\u00a0Smaller\u00a0<\/span>field<\/span>\u00a0here\u00a0<\/span>suits<\/span>\u00a0and if he can get into a nice spot then should finish over the top of them.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-4-1-6-5<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R6 – NZMCA PARKING AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY HCP PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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7. The Surfer (7)<\/span>
J: Kate Coppins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
x7666<\/span> T: Arna Donnelly<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.60<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Strode home well at Auckland 28Aug. Win chance despite the 20m handicap.<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 09:40:32 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Lilith <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Expecting sharp improvement from Lilith (2) off the back of her first up run last time out. Was a tidy enough effort too in a much stronger field than she faces tonight. Good draw and the right driver\u00a0<\/span>makes<\/span>\u00a0her the best bet to finish the evening.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-6-3-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R7 – 19TH NOV TRADIES NIGHT @ CAMBRIDGE MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Lilith (2)<\/span>
J: Zachary Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
44×6<\/span> T: Derek & Neita Balle<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
5.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.30<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Sure to have taken benefit from a tidy Auckland resumption. Looks hard to beat.<\/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: 17\/09\/2026 09:40:31 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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