Trots ATX Cambridge - NZ

7-7 Cambridge Raceway 04Dec25 1700MS $7,300 R35 TO R45 3U Craig Sharpe $6, btn 8.6m, wnr Midfrew Lucre , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr5) over 1700m at this track was 7th-15.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Midfrew Lucre (2:07.20) in 3yo+ on December 4 at $6.20. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 1700m at this track beaten 15 m by Blazing Louie (2:05.70) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $28.90. Prefer others.

5-7 Cambridge Raceway 30Oct25 1700MS $7,300 R38 TO R42 Nicky Chilcott $3, btn 7.8m, wnr Benjamin Button , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1700m at this track was 2nd-1.5m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Benjamin Button (2:03.40) on October 30 at $3.40. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m at this track was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3 m by Upstage (2:46.40) on October 16 at $4.40. Big chance.

5-10 Manawatu 11Dec25 2000MS $11,580 R39 TO R47 3U Jacob J Dunn $6, btn 11.6m, wnr Spiritual Bliss , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 11 m by Spiritual Bliss (2:25.80) in 3yo+ on December 11 at $5.80. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 2 m by Dixieland Delight (2:29.80) in 3yo+ on December 9 at $3.20. Look for improvement on last start. One of the likely contenders.

3-7 Cambridge Raceway 04Dec25 2200MS $7,300 R37 TO R44 3U David Butcher $6, btn 14.3m, wnr Margherita , 2:00.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Melton Mogul at this track over 2200m in a 4yo+ on November 27 at $7.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Margherita at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 4 at $5.60. Can make his presence felt.

6-7 Cambridge Raceway 20Nov25 2200MS $7,300 R35 TO R44 3U B J Hadley $71, btn 115.6m, wnr Mandala , 2:00.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened approaching the 400m.

Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Mandala (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $70.80. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 85 m by Muchacho (2:42.40) in 4yo+ on November 14 at $130.80. Will not find this easy. This looks far too tough.

5-9 Manawatu 11Dec25 2000MS $13,265 R49 TO R60 Wilson House $4, btn 5.4m, wnr Margherita , 1:56.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 5.5 m by Margherita (2:25.20) on December 11 at $4.10. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 5.5 m by Rough And Ready (2:25.00) on December 9 at $5.50. Looks well placed.

3-6 Alexandra Park 05Dec25 2200MS $13,425 R50 4U Crystal Hackett $19, btn 8.4m, wnr Double Parked , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (FrU1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, at the bell was 2nd-2.5m 2WNC beaten 8 m by Double Parked (2:45.00) in 4yo+ on December 5 at $18.90. Good prospects.