Trots OTX Cambridge - NZ

7-10 Alexandra Park 21Mar25 2200MS $33,775 R35 TO R53 3U Mark Purdon $4, btn 43.7m, wnr Eyre I Will , 2:01.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke entering the first turn losing ground before settling at the rear.

Last start 7th (Fr6) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 45 m by Eyre I Will (2:46.60) in 3yo+ on March 21 at $3.50. The run previous 6th (Sr4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 6 m by Miss Bebe (2:46.10) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $3. Among the chances from this draw.

7-10 Alexandra Park 21Feb25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL Benjamin Butcher $29, btn 65.3m, wnr Travelin Soldier , 2:05.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke near the 450m losing its chance.

Well-beaten 42 days ago at Alexandra Park over 2200m, and two back 4th (30m 2) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 23 m by Travelin Soldier (2:55.70) in 3yo+ on February 7 at $4.60. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

3-7 Cambridge Raceway 25Mar25 2200MS $7,300 R45 TO R54 M Ranger $19, btn 11.9m, wnr Mazeppa , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 11 m by Mazeppa (2:48.10) on March 25 at $18.50. Two runs back 8th (Fr8) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 18 m by Miss Bebe (2:46.10) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $20.20. Place best.

7-12 Cambridge Raceway 28Mar25 2200MS $15,000 UP TO R45 WITH COND. 3U H J Orange $15, btn 38.3m, wnr Illicit Love , 2:02.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up by a weakening runner final turn.

Comes here second-up after a week. Lacklustre first-up performance when 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 40 m by Illicit Love (2:46.90) in 3yo+ on March 28 at $15.40. May need more racing.

3-6 Cambridge Raceway 15Nov24 2200MS $13,425 2 Peter Ferguson $5, btn 6.2m, wnr Pretty In Pink , 2:01.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 2nd (FrU2) over 2200m at this track beaten a neck by Quercus Rubra (2:52.50) in 2yo+ on October 15 at $5. Market watch.

1-7 Cambridge Raceway 25Mar25 2200MS $7,300 R45 TO R54 Crystal Hackett $2, won by 2nd Ruby Ridge , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Shifted out on straightening for the run home when Driver C Hackett activated the deafeners but was immediately corrected.

Seven-year-old gelding racing in fine form. Won his last two outings here. Last start won by 7 m as favourite (Fr7) at this track (2:48.10) beating Ruby Ridge in on March 25 at $1.50. Can win again.

2-7 Cambridge Raceway 25Mar25 2200MS $7,300 R45 TO R54 Peter Ferguson $6, btn 7.0m, wnr Mazeppa , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was second behind Mazeppa at this track over 2700m on March 18 at $4.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Mazeppa at this track over 2200m on March 25 at $5.80. Form sound and certainly one of the contenders.

11-13 Cambridge Raceway 28Mar25 2200SS $20,350 R45 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U David Butcher $10, btn 27.8m, wnr Courmayeur , 2:01.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early final turn. Contacting track markers prior to the entrance to the passing lane. Raced over further track markers passing the 100m after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of Kaipaki Jack.

Last start 11th (10m 3) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Courmayeur (2:46.30) in 3yo+ on March 28 at $9.90. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (20m 1) over 2700m at Alexandra Park, beaten 1.1 m by Jasinova (3:27.50) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $9.50. Worth another chance.

4-7 Cambridge Raceway 25Mar25 2200MS $7,300 R45 TO R54 Tony Cameron $6, btn 16.7m, wnr Mazeppa , 2:02.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track, beaten 16 m by Mazeppa (2:48.10) on March 25 at $6. At her previous start 6th (15m 2) over 2200m at this track beaten 17 m by Castana (2:52.10) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $3.80. Deserves another chance.

7-7 Alexandra Park 21Mar25 2200SS $22,813 R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY 3U Tony Herlihy $5, btn 410.4m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) swung sideways at the start contacting the sulky of Hillbilly Blues then broke losing all chance.

Last start bombed the start and was well beaten into seventh behind Hillbilly Blues at Alexandra Park over 2200m in a 3yo+ on March 21 at $4.80. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 2nd (10m 2) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 2.25 m by Walkinonsunshine (2:50.80) in 3yo+ on March 7 at $2.62. Player with manners.