Horse Racing Tips: Cambridgeshire preview, predictions and best bets for Newmarket

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Racing fans are in for a treat this Saturday as Newmarket stages one of the most eagerly anticipated handicaps of the flat season — the bet365 Cambridgeshire, scheduled for 15:40 on the Rowley Mile. Although this year’s renewal sees a slightly smaller line-up than usual with 24 declared runners, there’s no lack of depth or intrigue in the field. The betting remains wide open, and as recent history has shown, surprises are far from rare in this contest. Read on to find the best tips and predictions in addition to the latest betting offers for the Cambridgeshire on Saturday September 27 at Newmarket (15:40).

Horse Racing betting tips: Cambridgeshire tips

Could a Returning Winner Take Advantage of a Reduced Field in the Cambridgeshire?

• Great Chieftain has won two of his three career starts at Newmarket, highlighting a clear preference for the Rowley Mile.
• He returns to the Cambridgeshire on the back of back-to-back wins in May, including a comfortable victory over course and distance.
• Drawn in stall 17, he’s positioned towards the stands’ side — the sector that has produced seven of the last nine winners on good ground.

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The typically large field has been trimmed back slightly this time around, making this the smallest Cambridgeshire since the early 2000s. However, that hasn’t dulled the competitiveness. Despite the condensed nature of the race, four of the last five winners have gone off at double-figure odds, with prices of 40-1 or greater not uncommon. That trend hints at how fiercely unpredictable this nine-furlong cavalry charge can be, and this year’s race is no exception.

Ground conditions are expected to be quicker than last year, with no rain falling in the days leading up to the meeting. That should suit plenty of the leading fancies, many of whom have shown their best form on good or firmer going. The draw, always a key factor in this contest, again looks to favour those racing towards the stands’ side, especially with a strong pace expected from high numbers early on.

Several runners bring in compelling recent form. Real Gain made a notable return to action with a solid third at Goodwood and could improve further second time out. Fort George, a progressive three-year-old, looks to be peaking at the right time and has the benefit of Oisin Murphy in the saddle once again. Meanwhile, Boiling Point carries top weight, a sign of his class, and remains unexposed over this distance.

Elsewhere, Westridge, Fifth Column, and Tribal Chief are all recent winners looking to follow up, while others like Cash, Greek Order, and Ebt’s Guard bring a blend of experience and consistency. But in a race where small margins make all the difference, course form, timing, and a well-judged ride could prove crucial.

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Best Bet for the bet365 Cambridgeshire at Newmarket 15:40: Great Chieftain to Win

At BettingTips4You, we don’t believe in flooding readers with countless selections. Instead, we provide one best bet per event — a strategy that allows us to focus on delivering quality over quantity. This approach also makes it easier for punters to follow and evaluate our tips with clarity and accountability. For the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket, the tip we’re most confident in is Great Chieftain to land the prize.

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Rationale:
Although Oliver Cole has previously enjoyed success in this very race, he was under no illusions about how difficult it is to repeat the feat. His view that this race is akin to a lottery reflects the sheer depth of the field. Still, Great Chieftain offers plenty of reasons to believe he can mount a strong challenge. The gelding already has a victory on the Rowley Mile under his belt and had a productive spring, notching back-to-back wins, including a dominant success here in May.

Following a break, he returned to action at Goodwood in August where he finished down the field. However, that effort can be forgiven — it was his first outing in nearly three months, and he may well have needed the run to sharpen him. Prior to that, his win at Haydock was authoritative, and the style of that performance indicated a horse still progressing, even if connections are unsure how much more improvement remains.

A return to Newmarket, a track he clearly handles well, could reignite his form. Importantly, Cole has expressed confidence in the horse’s condition, stating he’s “in great form” at home. His pedigree suggests that the extended nine-furlong trip won’t be an issue, and the fact he’s drawn in stall 17 gives him a favourable position towards the stand’s side, where recent winners have often emerged from.

He’s not favoured in the market, and that’s likely due to his Goodwood effort. But with fitness now on his side, previous course success, and tactical versatility, Great Chieftain looks capable of defying his odds and delivering a bold run. With Benoit De La Sayette in the saddle and little to lose, he may well be underestimated in what is, as ever, a wide-open heritage handicap.

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