{"id":33381,"date":"2026-10-22T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T19:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/?p=33381"},"modified":"2026-10-22T08:25:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T19:25:27","slug":"cambridge-harness-tips-preview-thursday-22-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tab.co.nz\/punters\/2026\/10\/cambridge-harness-tips-preview-thursday-22-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Harness Tips & Preview | Thursday 22 October"},"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 22 October below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Cambridge Harness Race 1<\/div>\n
4 Arose <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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There\u2019s<\/span> been enough in the form of Arose (4) of late to suggest that a win <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span> too far away. Meets a really <\/span>wide open<\/span> field here and <\/span>comes up with<\/span> a handy draw. Stable is low-flying too, so ticks more than just a couple of boxes. Looks a strong contender. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 4-1-5-3-2<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R1 – SKYLINE LOUNGE OPEN ALL RACE NIGHTS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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4. Arose (4)<\/span>
J: David Butcher<\/span><\/span><\/div>
52426<\/span> T: Arna Donnelly<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.00<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Given a freshen-up. Placed in 2 of her last 4 starts. Quinella-First4 prospect.<\/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: 22\/10\/2026 11:32:05 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 2<\/div>\n
5 Aldebaran D B <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The money has been on in all three starts back from a spell for Aldebaran D B (5) and while a win <\/span>hasn\u2019t<\/span> unfolded, <\/span>there\u2019s<\/span> been improvement in each performance. <\/span>Shouldn\u2019t<\/span> be too far off breaking through and really finds an ideal set up here tonight to make a strong play. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 5-6-10-3-8<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R2 – HIRE A VENUE AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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5. Aldebaran D B (5)<\/span>
J: Crystal Hackett<\/span><\/span><\/div>
0x834<\/span> T: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
3.40<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.45<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Bold performances as the favourite in last two assignments. Major player 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: 22\/10\/2026 11:32:05 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 3<\/div>\n
6 Franco Salah <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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A deserved short-priced favourite off the back of some <\/span>really good<\/span> runs up in Auckland, Franco Salah (6) should be quite tricky to defeat here. Can do a bit of <\/span>work, or<\/span> is just as dangerous coming off the speed as well. Looking for a big effort. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 6-3-2-4-5<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R3 – NZMCA PARKING AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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6. Franco Salah (6)<\/span>
J: Kate Coppins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
32532<\/span> T: Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
1.85<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.16<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Tried hard in Auckland defeat 2-weeks back. Knocking on the door for a win.<\/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: 22\/10\/2026 11:32:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 4<\/div>\n
7 Shes All Legs <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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The absolute model of consistency in recent months, <\/span>Shes<\/span> All Legs (7) is doing everything but win a race <\/span>at the moment<\/span>. Has been strong in better fields than this and if she could track the speed and find the right way into the race then <\/span>she\u2019d<\/span> be the horse to beat here. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 7-5-6-2-3<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R4 – BOOK YOUR XMAS FUNCTION AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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7. Shes All Legs (7)<\/span>
J: Peter Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
43543<\/span> T: Peter & Vaughan Blanchard<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
4.20<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.60<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Brings tidy Auckland form to this. Sure to make her presence felt. 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: 22\/10\/2026 11:32:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 5<\/div>\n
8 Village Rebel <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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He very clearly stands out here as the best credentialed horse, but Village Rebel (8) can be his own worst enemy at times. Grabbed a great trip last week at <\/span>Auckland, but<\/span> folded on the home bend. This is several levels below that in terms of class though so he can certainly bounce back. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-4-3-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R5 – DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Village Rebel (8)<\/span>
J: Sailesh Abernethy<\/span><\/span><\/div>
82527<\/span> T: Nicky Chilcott<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.10<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.18<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Runner-up this track, trip & rating band 1Oct. Will meet with heavy support.<\/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: 22\/10\/2026 11:32:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 6<\/div>\n
8 Hill Billie Bundy <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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As the winner of her last three runs, Hill Billie Bundy (8) looks <\/span>incredible<\/span> well in here off the 30m handicap. Trotting like a stag and beating better fields too. Some work to do but a quick beginning will have her right in the hunt from early on. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 8-7-6-1-2<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R6 – DAILY DOUBLE HCP TROT<\/span> <\/div>
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8. Hill Billie Bundy (8)<\/span>
J: Peter Ferguson<\/span><\/span><\/div>
23111<\/span> T: Peter & Vaughan Blanchard<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
2.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
1.28<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Freshened after completing a fantastic hat-trick. Recent workout winner. 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: 22\/10\/2026 11:32:06 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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Cambridge Harness Race 7<\/div>\n
2 Bugalugs <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \n <\/div> \n
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Nice draw upgrade after some near enough efforts of late from Bugalugs (2). Probably needs to punch out and get to the markers first and perhaps hand to the right one but with a sweet trip and cold shot at them at the top of the straight he can <\/span>definitely be<\/span> hard to beat in this. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>Selections: 2-6-4-5-1<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cambridge R7 – CAMBRIDGE REWARDS FINALS 29TH OCTOBER MBL PACE<\/span> <\/div>
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2. Bugalugs (2)<\/span>
J: Chris Webber<\/span><\/span><\/div>
75255<\/span> T: Chris Webber<\/span> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td>
9.50<\/span>WIN<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div>
2.40<\/span>PLACE<\/span><\/div> <\/a> <\/div> <\/div> <\/td> <\/tr>
Hasn’t been too far from the action this preparation. Needed for combo bets.<\/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: 22\/10\/2026 11:32:07 AM (Pacific\/Auckland) <\/div> <\/div> <\/section>
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