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| 1 | 8345 | | | Yasmine Bromac | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fair Alexandra Park attempt after two good runs at this venue. Definite threat. |
| 2 | | | | Random Chance | 2 | Ft | | |
| 3 | 6 | | | Turbo | 3 | Ft | Robert Argue(J) | Sat parked and faded in Thames debut appearance. He'll be at generous money. |
| 4 | 8 | | | Jamie Fraser | 4 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Hard to recommend against some of these on debut run at Hawera. An outsider. |
| 5 | | | | Drizella | 5 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Well related trial winning Bettor's Delight first starter. Will have admirers. |
| 6 | X45330 | | | Toro Delago | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Freshened after not firing on Christmas Eve. Solid placings prior. Combos hope. |
| 7 | | | | Racketeers Boy | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Sound Rocknroll Hanover trialist debuting. Quinella, Trifecta & First4 prospect. |
| 8 | 275363 | | | Super Change | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | She produced a gritty placing off a similar draw a fortnight ago. Each way show. |
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| 9 | 2370X2 | | | Alta Mach | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Sure to garner healthy support tonight after her valiant fresh effort in defeat. |
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| Best Bets: | Alta Mach (9), Super Change (8), Drizella (5), Yasmine Bromac (1) | | Star Trialist: | Drizella - 1st of 5, WaikBoP, 06/12/17, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-50.7, 800m: 58.5, 400m: 29.2, Margins: 3/4len, 3 1/2len, neck. | | Gear Changes: | Jamie Fraser (4): BL-On
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| 1 | 70564P | | | Flash Boy | 1 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Broke at Thames. Bold 4th on this track 29Dec. Odds will be enticing from draw. |
| 2 | 2X8221 | | | Somewhereinbrooklyn | 2 | Ft | Mark Johnson(J) | Nice Waipa win after game Thames 2nd. 2nd to Positano this venue 5Jan. Each way. |
| 3 | 385252 | | | Jamieson Shard | 3 | Ft | Jack MacKinnon(J) | Tried hard when runner up to Somewhereinbrooklyn at Waipa. Don't discount. |
| 4 | 34234X | | | Ultimate Angel | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron(J) | Opened last campaign with a win at Cambridge Raceway. Certainly can repeat feat. |
| 5 | 586712 | | | Positano | 5 | Ft | Luke Whittaker(J) | Easy victory at this venue before his stout Waipa effort in defeat. Key runner. |
| 6 | 831465 | | | Kaitlyn | 6 | Ft | Tabatha Fensom(J) | Mixed results since audacious Christmas Eve win this track & trip. Keep safe. |
| 7 | 156364 | | | Stars Delight | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Sound runs last Friday at Auckland & then Saturday at Waipa. An upset chance. |
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| Best Bets: | Kaitlyn (6), Positano (5), Ultimate Angel (4), Somewhereinbrooklyn (2) | | Best Mile Rate: | Kaitlyn (2-00.3), Stars Delight (2-07.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 420316 | | | Trinity Bromac | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Sat parked & faded 12Jan. Won well 5Jan. Drawn well for this 1700m dash. Place. |
| 2 | 541688 | | | Stand Sure | 2 | Ft | Philip Butcher | Hard to have on his 18-0-0 stat over sprint distances. Odds will reflect that. |
| 3 | 645123 | | | Christanna | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Bold placings after her strong Christmas Eve success. Trifecta & First4 claims. |
| 4 | X04304 | | | New York Rain | 4 | Ft | | |
| 5 | X75122 | | | Matai Valour | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Game run in last weeks Auckland defeat. Quinella's, Trifecta's & First4's again. |
| 6 | 11X873 | | | Parker | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher(J) | Produced a sound placing a fortnight ago. Coming back into form. Don't dismiss. |
| 7 | 210347 | | | Drover's Eyre | 7 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Brings mixed form to this assignment & faces an awkward draw. A rough prospect. |
| 8 | 531101 | | | American Brave | 8 | Ft | Jack MacKinnon(J,cl) | Scintillating victory over tonight's trip 12Jan. A terrific chance to double up. |
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| Best Bets: | American Brave (8), Parker (6), Matai Valour (5), Trinity Bromac (1) | | Best Mile Rate: | American Brave (1-53.8), Parker (1-57.2), Stand Sure (2-01.4) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 916037 | | | Pretorius | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Mixed performances since his Manawatu victory. He'll be at lucrative money. |
| 2 | 827731 | | | Credit Master | 2 | Ft | Andrew Neal | Tenacious maiden success a fortnight ago. Will cope with grade rise. Win hope. |
| 3 | 522158 | | | Swinging | 3 | Ft | | |
| 4 | 4990X3 | | | Anse Vata | 4 | Ft | Brent Mangos | Rundown when third in Hawera resumption. Will strip fitter. Place & combos show. |
| 5 | 423446 | | | Burt Munro | 5 | Ft | Susan Branch | He's been thereabouts in last half a dozen starts. Cover on all combo tickets. |
| 6 | 072325 | | | Oto Invasion | 6 | Ft | | |
| 7 | 085166 | | | Majestic Stride | U1 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Galloped at Thames & Waipa after her bold Hawera win. To be taken on trust. |
| 8 | 6X0830 | | | Amanda's Spur | U2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Impeded in last weeks Auckland run. Game 3rd at this venue 5Jan. Can take this. |
| 9 | 06957X | | | Cool Son | U3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | He's been one of the stars in the Monte Trots over the last few months. Threat. |
| 10 | 326879 | | | Danke | 1 | 10 | Simon Lawson | Safely contained in latest assignments. Meets an even field tonight. For odds. |
| 11 | 78577X | | | Barefoot Barbie | 2 | 10 | Jim Cole | Produced many good efforts last term. Having first Cambridge start. Keep safe. |
| 12 | 084543 | | | Shay Scott | U1 | 10 | Nicky Chilcott | Brave Auckland placing last week. Big chance if he does everything right again. |
| 13 | 42PP2P | | | George | 1 | 20 | Todd Macfarlane | Forget last weeks Auckland episode (Tyre issue). Stout 2nd here 5Jan. Each way. |
| 14 | 363694 | | | Royal Willie | 1 | 30 | David Butcher | Drops in company tonight. Placed only once in a dozen Cambridge starts. Danger. |
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| Best Bets: | Shay Scott (12), Barefoot Barbie (11), Credit Master (2), George (13) | | Best Mile Rate: | George (2-04.8), Danke (2-05.7), Royal Willie (2-05.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Star Trialist: | Cool Son - 1st of 4, Auckland, 10/06/17, 2050m Stand , WnrsTime: 2-46.3, 800m: 60.3, 400m: 29.9, Margins: 28 len, 10 len, 169 len. | | Trainer Changes: | Cool Son from Tim Vince to Jim Cole | | Gear Changes: | Cool Son (9): P-Off, RD-Off, FD-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 596077 | | | Marquis Eyre | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Recent form recommendations off this draw aren't strong. Odds will reflect that. |
| 2 | 6X0080 | | | Artanne | 2 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Hard to have on form so far this campaign. An outside chance in betting markets. |
| 3 | 190463 | | | Willedu | 3 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Produced a solid Waipa placing last weekend. Can get some of this too. Each way. |
| 4 | 147657 | | | Sea Of Gold | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Didn't fire at Auckland last Friday. Fair run this track 12Jan. Cover in combos. |
| 5 | 641944 | | | Sheer Bliss | 5 | Ft | Brent Mangos | Ran home well in Hawera & Thames assignments. Quinella's, Trifecta's & First4's. |
| 6 | 582614 | | | Shadow Maker | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Made up many lengths in the home stretch 12Jan. Nice maiden win 29Dec. Rates. |
| 7 | 612042 | | | Gottabearose | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Caught late when runner up a fortnight ago. Should go one better this evening. |
| 8 | 2X6020 | | | Hezaluckygrinner | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Safely contained at Waipa. Solid in Thames defeat. Another to put in combo bets. |
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| Best Bets: | Gottabearose (7), Shadow Maker (6), Willedu (3), Sheer Bliss (5) | | Best Mile Rate: | Hezaluckygrinner (1-59.1), Sea Of Gold (1-59.8), Sheer Bliss (2-00.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Gear Changes: | Artanne (2): RD-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 86 | | | Erik | 1 | Ft | Brent Mangos | Beaten by wide draws to open career. Well worth a look from barrier one tonight. |
| 2 | 0 | | | Outlander | 2 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Didn't flatter in Hawera debut outing. He'll be at lucrative money this evening. |
| 3 | 860406 | | | Inforthefight | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | He's been mixing form but could play a part in this from a handy draw. Each way. |
| 4 | 0960 | | | Sarabi | 4 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Worked hard & faded at Waipa. Thames effort was alright. Odds will be generous. |
| 5 | 785 | | | Bye Bye Lucy | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Received every chance in Waipa assignment. She's a rough Trifecta & First4 hope. |
| 6 | 465344 | | | Bit Of A Tiger | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Finished purposefully in last Friday's Auckland appearance. Right in contention. |
| 7 | 950479 | | | Tonto | 7 | Ft | Matthew Pemberton | Safely held at Thames & Waipa after being unlucky on this track. Upset claims. |
| 8 | 9X9X65 | | | Lite Giovani | 8 | Ft | Mike Nicholas | Was less than a length from the winner at Thames. Fitter for 2 runs back. Place. |
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| 9 | 86X587 | | | Banner Of Art | 9 | Ft | Simon Lawson | Capable of a lot better than he's produced thus far this preparation. Danger. |
| 10 | 8 | | | Tycoon Tiger | 10 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Should've derived benefit from Auckland debut in a Young Guns Heat. Win chance. |
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| Best Bets: | Tycoon Tiger (10), Bit Of A Tiger (6), Erik (1), Inforthefight (3) | | Gear Changes: | Banner Of Art (9): BL-Off, SL-On, Bye Bye Lucy (5): FD-Off, RD-On, Outlander (2): P-On, BL-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 078P | | | Peggy Spur | 1 | Ft | Shane Butcher | Hard to recommend on career form to date. This isn't a strong field. Rough show. |
| 2 | 5X0 | | | Safrakova | 2 | Ft | Luk Chin | Galloped in her fresh assignment at Waipa. She's to be taken on trust tonight. |
| 3 | 34FXP | | | Just Anything | U1 | Ft | David McGowan | Broke in Christmas Eve resumption. Has won a workout since. Can't discount. |
| 4 | X2X864 | | | Star Of Olesya | U2 | Ft | Joshua Dickie | Her manners will be pivotal to success this evening. She is the horse to beat. |
| 5 | 064304 | | | Hot N Fast | 1 | 30 | Nicky Chilcott | Last two efforts at Cambridge Raceway have been creditable. Each way prospect. |
| 6 | 783X67 | | | This Sky Rox | 2 | 30 | Simon Lawson | Safely held in both outings this term. Odds will be generous as a consequence. |
| 7 | 0660X7 | | | Mr Natural | 3 | 30 | Andrew Sharpe | Failed to flatter fresh at Thames. Does have a good record this track. For odds. |
| 8 | 435940 | | | Te Kouka Breeze | U1 | 30 | Mike Nicholas | Didn't fire at Thames. Running on at Hawera. Place & combos hope in this field. |
| 9 | X9509X | | | Zimple | U2 | 30 | Lyn Neal | Back from maternity leave & finds herself in a moderate line up. Don't dismiss. |
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| Best Bets: | Star Of Olesya (4), Hot N Fast (5), Just Anything (3), Zimple (9) | | Best Mile Rate: | This Sky Rox (2-06.5), Mr Natural (2-09.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Star Trialist: | Just Anything - 1st of 5, Auckland, 21/11/17, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-30.4, 800m: 64.3, 400m: 31.2, Margins: 1 1/2len, 7 len, 1/2len. | | Gear Changes: | Mr Natural (7): RD-Off, BL-On, Safrakova (2): NW-On, FD-On
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| Book | Form | | | Name | Draw | Hdcp | Driver | Comment |
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| 1 | 050046 | | | Franco Caliph | 1 | Ft | | |
| 2 | 673099 | | | Chrissie Jet | 2 | Ft | Kevin Hall | Safely held in latest appearances. She'll be at lucrative money this evening. |
| 3 | 838968 | | | R Gee Three | 3 | Ft | Rodney Frampton | Worn down at Waipa. Did well after an early gallop at Thames. Rough place show. |
| 4 | 457900 | | | A Chance To Dream | 4 | Ft | Jeff Darby | Hard to recommend on recent form against some of these. An outside chance. |
| 5 | 256474 | | | Poppy Drayton | 5 | Ft | Steve Phillips | Found the line well in last weekends Waipa outing. Mixing form. Place & combos. |
| 6 | 455543 | | | Lynton Creek | 6 | Ft | Stephen Butcher | Game Waipa placing last Saturday after sound Auckland run the night before. E/W. |
| 7 | 498322 | | | Vanhalem | 7 | Ft | Craig Sharpe | Produced another bold performance in last weekends Waipa defeat. Major player. |
| 8 | 010223 | | | Scanreco Bay | 8 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Will be heavily supported despite the draw on his form in Amateur Driver events. |
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| Best Bets: | Vanhalem (7), Scanreco Bay (8), Lynton Creek (6), Poppy Drayton (5) | | Best Mile Rate: | R Gee Three (1-59.4), Scanreco Bay (1-59.8), Vanhalem (2-00.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | | Trainer Changes: | Franco Caliph from Dean Taylor to Tim Vince | | Gear Changes: | Poppy Drayton (5): P-Off, BL-On
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