Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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STEW ASHWORTH - WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 2YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 853 | Rebel Castleton | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Found his first placing when last here and improving nicely. Include once again. | |
2 | 22927 | Hillbilly | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No luck 2 back then early break put paid to hopes, 20 Dec. A must for all bets. | |
3 | 7X7223 | Busy Canoodling | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Consistent in last 3 runs and needs covering on combination tickets tonight. | |
4 | Love Me Sharp | U2 | Ft | James Stormont | Debutant from the Rogerson barn. 2nd in 11 Dec trial will ensure some support. | ||
5 | 007748 | Fight For Freedom | 1 | 30 | Roydon Downey | Form-line doesn't read well but capable of playing a minor role with best effort | |
6 | 06X417 | Rewiri Hill | 2 | 30 | Greg Sugars | Too sharp for Pat Yates when last presented at this track. Luckless at Camb; E/W | |
7 | 321 | Pat Yates | 3 | 30 | Tony Cameron | Deserved her Camb. success and can overcome the handicap tonight. Must have. | |
8 | 735847 | Trifolium | U1 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Compounded after a tough trip at Camb, Xmas Eve. Stretched to feature in this. | |
Best Bets: Pat Yates (7), Rewiri Hill (6), Hillbilly (2), Rebel Castleton (1) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Pat Yates (2-06.1), Rewiri Hill (2-07.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Rebel Castleton (1): FD-Off, RD-On Legend |
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- Race 2
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50, 1700m
For R35 to R50 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 464383 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Jim Cole | Fought well from the pegs over mile, 20 Dec. Fringe first 4 hope from ace again. | |
2 | 443196 | Little Hoofananny | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Solid 6th from this alley here, 13 Dec. Would need to show more zip tonight. | |
3 | 704X21 | Colonel Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Dominant Camb. win a week ago after bold resumption. Can improve course record. | |
4 | 351242 | Always B Stunning | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Game efforts from 2nd row draws in recent weeks. Looks the one from front row. | |
5 | 506X18 | Lincoln La Moose | 5 | Ft | |||
6 | 1459 | Gotta Go Miki | 6 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Nice 5th here a month ago and beaten by draw, 13 Dec. Threat with the right trip | |
7 | 175450 | Mighty Flying Lou | 7 | Ft | |||
8 | 373089 | Frisco Bay | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Racing better than form reads but faces a tough task from widest alley tonight. | |
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9 | 350875 | Lewey Maguire | 9 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Couldn't take advantage of a soft trip at Camb. Will require plenty of luck here | |
Best Bets: Always B Stunning (4), Gotta Go Miki (6), Colonel Lincoln (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Always B Stunning (1-54.4), Lewey Maguire (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Colonel Lincoln (3): BL-On, Lewey Maguire (9): SL-On, Little Hoofananny (2): RD-Off Legend |
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- Race 3
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BRECKON FARMS JUVENILE CLASSIC MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 2YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 2200m
For 2yo pacers with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts, geldings) using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 42 | Abman | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Strong 2nd last week and debut run here had merit. In the minor's mix from ace. | |
2 | 250X4 | Roy Kent | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Close-up in 4th of 5 at Camb. Bold run is expected from a handier alley tonight. | |
3 | 2X21 | Greased Lightnin | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too slick winning here, 13 Dec. after bold resumption run. Looks hard to contain | |
4 | 324179 | Aventador | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Couldn't kick from a handy enough spot, 20 Dec. Unlucky prior; combo's value. | |
5 | 206092 | Lincoln Lou | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Best of Chase Me's rivals over the mile here from 2nd row. Luckless prior. Cover | |
6 | 221553 | Kevin Kline | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't take advantage of the ace at Camb, but good nonetheless. Minor's best. | |
7 | 1 | Cheer The Captain | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Strong debut victory at Camb. Tougher alley tonight but will have support again | |
8 | X37181 | Debbie Lincoln | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Made it 2 from her last 3 winning at Camb, Xmas Eve. Tri's/first 4's from marble | |
Best Bets: Greased Lightnin (3), Cheer The Captain (7), Roy Kent (2), Aventador (4) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Debbie Lincoln (1-59.1), Kevin Kline (2-00.5), Greased Lightnin (2-01.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Abman (1): RD-Off, Lincoln Lou (5): RD-Off, FD-On Legend |
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- Race 4
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ROGERS REUNION MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 2YO & OLDER R53 TO R64, 1700m
For R53 to R64 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 216713 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Backed up big win here with gritty 3rd, 20 Dec. Competitive with manners from 1. | |
2 | 694701 | Nelson's Boy | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Sustained a wide run to win here, 20 Dec. Mixes his form over trip but a danger. | |
3 | 862763 | Iron Brigade | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Added value to exotics with 3rd from the pegs, 20 Dec. Under-rated type; include | |
4 | X12257 | Blazing Louie | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Never close after easing back at Camb. from wide draw. Unplaced in 3 sprint runs | |
5 | 359572 | Hooray Henry | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Back in business with his mile 2nd to #8 11 days ago. Poised to go close again. | |
6 | 104761 | Magician | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Rallied strongly for Inv. win, 20 Dec. First look here but entitled to respect. | |
7 | 412676 | Invisible | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Never clear over 1609m, 20 Dec. Has the game to trouble this field despite draw. | |
8 | 842121 | Rough And Ready | 8 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Too big, too strong over the mile and can fight out the finish again from wide. | |
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9 | X32111 | Doo You Want Me | 9 | Ft | |||
10 | 616004 | Louezyana | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Fought well over the mile, 20 Dec. Drawn to get back and will require some luck. | |
Best Bets: Invisible (7), Hooray Henry (5), Rough And Ready (8), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Invisible (1-53.8), Rough And Ready (1-54.7), Nelson's Boy (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Blazing Louie (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Magician to Derek Balle at Pukekohe |
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- Race 5
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R64 DISCRHCP, 2700m
For up to & including R64 trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 625783 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Nice effort from wide alley and record good over this journey. Cover in minor's. | |
2 | 159054 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Steady 4th over sprint following a 5th over this trip, 6 Dec. Tri's and 1st 4's. | |
3 | 662844 | Jasinova | 3 | Ft | Luk Chin | Has featured in 1/3 of runs over this trip and form good enough to add to that. | |
4 | 621075 | Father Barry | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Didn't quit when 5th here from a horror run over mile. Danger with clean getaway | |
5 | 00P701 | Itaintnecessarilyso | U2 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Sharp from new quarters, 20 Dec. Entitled to support attempting to back that up. | |
6 | 469650 | Castana | 1 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Did it tough over 1609m here, 20 Dec. This suits better and he offers some value | |
7 | 203223 | Halberg | 2 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Continued strong form-line with bold 2nd over mile. Expected to feature tonight. | |
8 | 133361 | Belle Neige | 3 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Took advantage of early favours from 2nd row to score, 20 Dec. Well in the fight | |
9 | 944317 | Fearless | 4 | 10 | Blair Orange | Failed to feature from 2nd row over sprint following slick 2700m win. Rough hope | |
10 | 671000 | Voronov | 5 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | No joy since his 10th win back in early Nov. Hard to recommend in this line-up. | |
11 | 9X4128 | Con Grazia Love | 1 | 20 | Maurice McKendry | Had her chance when run down over 1609m but proven mare who can bounce back. | |
12 | 421642 | Magic Dash | 2 | 20 | Tony Herlihy | Just thwarted after nice run over mile. Can overcome back mark and go close here | |
Best Bets: Con Grazia Love (11), Magic Dash (12), Halberg (7), Belle Neige (8) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Fearless (2-02.8), Jasinova (2-03.1), Con Grazia Love (2-03.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Voronov (10): NW-Off, FD-Off, RD-On Legend |
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- Race 6
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MAGNESS BENROW SIRES STAKES FILLIES & MARES CLASSIC MOB PACE (Listed)
$50,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R85 MOBILE, 1700m
For up to & including R85 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Horses that have previously won a Group 1 race are ineligible. Horses that have previously won a race with an advertised stake of $100,000 and over are ineligible. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full race conditions. Stakes distribution to be determined by the number of starters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 68X642 | Onyx Shard | 1 | Ft | |||
2 | 354556 | Kourtney Kardash | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Had more to give over 1609m, 20 Dec. Never far away so cover in combo's again. | |
3 | 328264 | Akatea | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Fought well behind Dutchess Megxit and company, 20 Dec. Must include from draw. | |
4 | 4930X4 | Margherita | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Pass-mark in return to racing after 9 months absence. Improvement likely; 1st 4s | |
5 | 129179 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Fair in latest couple but looking to preserve a strong sprint record. Keep safe. | |
6 | 365126 | Dance Till Dawn | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Consistent mare who can work and stick on. She's one of many winning hopes here. | |
7 | 113244 | Mr Kaplan | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Completed first 4 in return to Alex Park, 13 Dec. Draw against and minor's best | |
8 | 834843 | Treacherous Gall | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Strong behind the champion mare, 13 Dec. Loves this trip & value despite alley. | |
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9 | 104574 | Seaclusion | 9 | Ft | James Stormont | Game 4th behind Jolimont over mile, 20 Dec. Draw no help tonight; first 4 fringe | |
Best Bets: Treacherous Gall (8), Dance Till Dawn (6), You Little Beauty (5), Akatea (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-53.9), Treacherous Gall (1-54.6), Seaclusion (1-55.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Seaclusion (9): BL-Off Legend |
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- Race 7
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PETER BRECKON MEMORIAL NATIONAL TROT FFA MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, FFA, 2700m
For all trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 139554 | Virginia Clowers | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Sound efforts over longer trips in recent attempts. Offers place value from ace. | |
2 | X52531 | One More Moment | 2 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Did best from the pegs to prevail, 13 Dec. Impeccable distance record; first 4's | |
3 | 633111 | Oscar Bonavena | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Held out Muscle Moutain in last 2 runs and another stirring battle should ensue. | |
4 | X45221 | Muscle Mountain | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Easy Inv. winner and looking to the tables on Oscar to claim another Group race. | |
5 | X33700 | Kyvalley Hotspur | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Trotted roughly at HQ in Spring. 3rd attempt on this track & recent w'out winner | |
6 | 181131 | Faith In Manchester | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Displaying plenty of toughness winning 4 of last 6. This a test but won't shirk. | |
7 | 225169 | American Muscle | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Outfinished after tough trip over mile, 20 Dec. Useful performer but stretched. | |
8 | 410746 | Dream Of You | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Didn't get all favours over sprint but faces stiff task from draw. Combo's spice | |
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9 | 355X90 | All Cashed Up(AUS) | 9 | Ft | |||
Best Bets: Oscar Bonavena (3), Muscle Mountain (4), Virginia Clowers (1), Faith In Manchester (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-58.8), Oscar Bonavena (2-00.5), One More Moment (2-02.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Kyvalley Hotspur (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Virginia Clowers to Arna Donnelly at Cambridge |
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- Race 8
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WOODLANDS STUD - TAB NORTHERN METRO FINAL MOBILE PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R65, 1700m
For R41 to R65 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Should a horse win both a heat run on December 13, 2024 and the final on Tues 31 December the win in the final will be penalty free. Eligible for nomination, horses who ran in the heats on 13 Dec, 2024.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 454388 | Mantra | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Battled away to finish 5.3L from Duchess Megxit, 20 Dec. Solid prior; place hope | |
2 | 251245 | Waltzing With Miki | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | Tidy efforts since easy win here, mid-Oct. Can boost exotics from handy alley. | |
3 | X12113 | Heaven High | 3 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Stable change since his 3rd here, 13 Dec furthering strong formline. Quins/tri's | |
4 | X31472 | Double Parked | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Gutsy 2nd here from wide alley, 13 Dec. Another win not far off and has claims. | |
5 | 474543 | Minjee | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Strong 3rd behind race rival 18 days ago here. Wider alley but cover in combo's. | |
6 | 328440 | Twista | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Whacked away from wide run over mile, 20 Dec. Nice runs prior and in minor's mix | |
7 | 051122 | Hezasweetie | 7 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Narrowly beaten in last couple and winning a brace. Major hope despite the alley | |
8 | 479961 | The Surfer | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Way too good for his Camb. rivals, Xmas Eve. Tough alley but must rate highly. | |
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9 | 355071 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Justified favourtism winning here, 13 Dec. Just 1 miss from 12 over trip. Threat | |
10 | 0P78X8 | Idolou | 10 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Never saw daylight resuming behind Fernetti. Throw into first 4's for some value | |
11 | 908816 | Fernetti | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Little offered at Camb. following gritty 1700m success here. Class horse in this | |
Best Bets: Hezasweetie (7), The Surfer (8), Ultimate Racy Girl (9), Twista (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Ultimate Racy Girl (1-54.2), Fernetti (1-55.1), Minjee (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Horse Movements: Fernetti to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe |
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- Race 9
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TRILLIAN TRUST AUCKLAND TROTTING CUP (STAND PACE) (Gr1)
$250,000, FFA, 3200m
For all pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 535619 | Miki Shan | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Didn't get a crack at rivals over mile following blow-out 2700m victory. Tested. | |
2 | 716131 | Jolimont | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Too tough taking mile here, 20 Dec. Twice a winner of 2700m and danger to faves. | |
3 | 535214 | Better Eclipse | 3 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Looking to repeat victory in this race back in May. Drawn to give a great sight. | |
4 | 143831 | Republican Party | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Too tough taking Inv. Cup. Twice-placed this trip but record here lean; 1st 4's. | |
5 | 318358 | Village Rebel | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Less than 4L from Jolimont after a check over mile. Needs luck for 3200m debut. | |
6 | 462112 | Sooner The Bettor | 6 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Hasn't won past 2200m but steps cleanly & can get handy. Minor claims. | |
7 | 211413 | Merlin | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Proven performer looking to add a 2-mile victory to impressive CV. Major player | |
8 | 532350 | Lady Of The Light | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Luckless from 2nd row over 1609m, 20 Dec. Tough mare and fringe first 4 hope. | |
9 | 5X3224 | Don't Stop Dreaming | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Denied late in NZ Cup adding to near misses this campaign. Awfully tough to beat | |
10 | 01P225 | The Big Lebowski | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | No danger with strong support at Camb. Can play minor role if caught in the mood | |
11 | 875062 | Dalton Shard | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Strong behind Republican Party at Inv. Placed over 2 mile but would need favours | |
12 | 406807 | Mach Shard | 12 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Made ground when 3.6L from Jolimont over mile. No form over this trip. Stretched | |
Best Bets: Don't Stop Dreaming (9), Better Eclipse (3), Merlin (7), Jolimont (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Better Eclipse (2-00.3), Village Rebel (2-11.7) [races greater or equal 2800m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Village Rebel (5): RD-On Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Better Eclipse to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura, Republican Party to Derek Balle at Pukekohe |
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- Race 10
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LONESTAR ALEX PARK - TAB NORTHERN METRO FINAL HCP TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R63 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2200m
For R42 to R63 trotters. Front: R42 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55. 20m: R56 to R63. Should a horse win both a heat run on Dec 13, 2024 and the final on Tues 31 December the win in the final will be penalty free. Eligible for nomination, horses who ran in the heats on 13 Dec, 2024.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 839215 | Eyre I Will | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Purposeful late over mile, 20 Dec. Clear prospect from his handy alley tonight. | |
2 | 422312 | Romeo Foxtrot | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Collared late attempting back-to-back Camb. wins. Chance to improve course stats | |
3 | 378059 | A Trophy Wife | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No gaps from 2nd row, 20 Dec. Proven here over this trip and offers real value. | |
4 | 784629 | Saninarmbro | 4 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Things didn't pan out for her over the sprint, 20 Dec. Chance on previous form. | |
5 | 512015 | Sunset Hill | 1 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Fought behind stablemate when 5th over this trip, 13 Dec. In the combo's mix. | |
6 | 60X514 | Kaipaki Jack | 2 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Stuck well prom the parked spot when last here. Game win prior and has claims. | |
7 | 221426 | Regal Girl | 1 | 20 | Tony Herlihy | No luck at Camb, Xmas Eve. Record here strong and she will carry strong support. | |
8 | 088810 | Taylad To Use | 2 | 20 | Greg Sugars | Not far off them finishing 10th over mile after winning over this trip. Consider | |
Best Bets: Regal Girl (7), Eyre I Will (1), Kaipaki Jack (6), A Trophy Wife (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Eyre I Will (2-01.8), Sunset Hill (2-03.5), Romeo Foxtrot (2-03.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] |