8-12 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $50,000 R38 TO R73 3 Benjamin Butcher $39, btn 22.1m, wnr Tyson , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr4) over 1609m at this track beaten 22 m by Tyson (1:56.60) in 3yo on December 19 at $39. At the start before 4th (Fr8) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 4th-5.4m 2WWC beaten 15 m by Princess Of Savoy (2:44.60) in 2yo+ on December 12 at $3.80. Draws the pegs so expect a better effort.

5-8 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $45,000 R35 TO R42 4U John R Dunn $2, btn 19.2m, wnr Gotta Go Miki , 1:58.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Checked by a breaking runner near the 400m losing ground.

Last start was well beaten into fifth behind Gotta Go Miki at this track over 1609m in a 4yo+ on December 19 at $1.90. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track was 4th-9.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Arden's Memory (2:39.00) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $9.50. Big chance on his best form.

4-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $14,475 R38 TO R41 2U Sailesh Abernethy $16, btn 11.1m, wnr Tipstar , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was 2nd-1.6m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Tipstar (2:41.60) in 2yo+ on December 24 at $15.90. Two runs back 7th (Fr6) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Mick Konstantin (2:41.00) in 3yo+ on October 17 at $12. Not keen on his chances in this line-up.

1-11 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $12,281 R35 TO R37 H J Orange $4, won by 2nd Commander Lincoln , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start won by 2.25 m (Sr5) at Cambridge Raceway (2:42.20) beating Commander Lincoln in on December 24 at $4.20 at the bell was leading.1m on the pegs. Should be there at the business end.

12-12 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $50,000 R38 TO R73 3 Logan Hollis $26, btn 481.4m, wnr Tyson , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke passing the 1400m checking a trailing runner and lost all chance.

Last start 12th (Fr1) over 1609m at this track well beaten by Tyson (1:56.60) in 3yo on December 19 at $26. Two runs back posted a big 4 m win (Fr6) at this track (2:42.40) beating Just Us Two in 2yo+ on December 12 at $3.40 at the bell was leading 2m on the pegs. Not keen on her chances in this field.

4-7 Alexandra Park 12Dec25 2200MS $13,688 R43 TO R48 2U Crystal Hackett $12, btn 5.1m, wnr Always B Misty , 1:58.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced for a distance passing the 1100m and then hampered when there was a slight easing of the pace near the 900m and continued to over-race.

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track was 4th-4.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 5 m by Always B Misty (2:42.00) in 2yo+ on December 12 at $12.40. Two runs back 3rd (Fr4) over 1700m at this track, at the bell was leading 3.7m on the pegs beaten 3 m by The Night Agent (2:04.20) in 2yo+ on December 5 at $6.70. Needs to lift.

5-11 Alexandra Park 25Jul25 2200MS $34,388 R45 TO R60 3U Tony Herlihy $3, btn 17.0m, wnr Leo Lincoln , 1:56.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted out marginally near the 100m briefly locking wheels with an outside runner.

Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fifth behind Leo Lincoln at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on July 25 at $3.40. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.

3-12 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $50,000 R38 TO R73 3 Zachary Butcher $12, btn 1.4m, wnr Tyson , 1:56.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start solid effort when 3rd (Fr5) over 1609m at this track, beaten 1.4 m by Tyson (1:56.60) in 3yo on December 19 at $11.80. Two runs back won by 2.5 m (Fr3) at this track (2:04.20) beating American Falcon in 2yo+ on December 5 at $3.90 at the bell was 4th-10.9m 2WWC. Hard to beat.

3-8 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 1700MS $13,950 R50 3U Wilson House $25, btn 7.8m, wnr Spiritual Bliss , 1:55.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 1700m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 5th-9m 2WWC beaten 7 m by Spiritual Bliss (2:01.80) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $24.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was 7th-12.7m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Captain Kobe (2:44.20) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $7.60. Not keen.

3-13 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $15,263 R42 TO R50 3U Carter Dalgety $9, btn 5.1m, wnr Shake A Leg , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 6 m finishing fourth behind Style Council at Motukarara Raceway over 2170m in a 3yo+ on November 23 at $5.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Shake A Leg at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 24 at $9.40. Sure to be thereabouts.

5-13 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $15,263 R42 TO R50 3U Jacob J Dunn $2, btn 10.8m, wnr Shake A Leg , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Failed to impress last start; 5th (Sr4) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 9th-15.3m 2WWC beaten 10 m by Shake A Leg (2:40.80) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $1.80. Showed ability the run before when he won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:03.00) beating Melody Banner in 4yo+ on November 21 at $2.60 at the bell was 5th-7.8m 2WWC. Capable of playing a major role.

3-7 Cambridge Raceway 18Dec25 2200MS $7,300 R40 TO R50 3U Sailesh Abernethy $8, btn 3.0m, wnr Captain Kobe , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in at various stages then lay in again and contacted a track marker passing the 250m.

Two back was beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Double Parked at this track over 2200m in a 4yo+ on December 5 at $18.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing third behind Captain Kobe at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 18 at $7.80. Solid claims.

6-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Sailesh Abernethy $11, btn 36.2m, wnr Brass Razoo , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (FrU1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 35 m by Brass Razoo (2:51.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $11.30. Two runs back 6th (FrU3) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was leading 1m on the pegs beaten 12 m by I'll Call You (2:54.70) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $15.60. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

2-10 Alexandra Park 05Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U M W Mckendry Mnzm $10, btn 3.2m, wnr I'll Call You , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track was 9th-27m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3 m by I'll Call You (2:54.70) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $10.40. Solid top-three prospects.

2-4 Pukekohe 06Nov25 2500SS Trail David Mcgowan btn 0.3m, wnr DONEGAL HILL , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Lather Up out of Miss Lara on debut. Finished second in a trial on November 6 at Pukekohe over 2500m. Hard to beat.

2-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U H J Orange $11, btn 0.5m, wnr Brass Razoo , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 2nd (Fr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was leading 4.4m on the pegs beaten 0.5 m by Brass Razoo (2:51.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $10.60. Two runs back 4th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track was 3rd-4.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 7 m by I'll Call You (2:54.70) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $3.90. Will find this tough.

1-4 Pukekohe 16Dec25 2500SS Trail Tony Herlihy won by 2nd B D CASTLETON , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding (Creatine - Muscle Factor) making his debut. Won a trial on December 16 at Pukekohe over 2500m. Expected to go well on the back of a top trial.

2-4 Pukekohe 16Dec25 2500SS Trail Tony Cameron btn 0.5m, wnr MUSCLE MEMORY , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Volstead out of Juneamy Castleton having his first start. Showed ability when second at Pukekohe in a trial on December 16 over 2500m. This run will do him the world of good.

3-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U M W Mckendry Mnzm $2, btn 2.2m, wnr Brass Razoo , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Home Grown Girl at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on November 21 at $1.40. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing third behind Brass Razoo at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 24 at $2.30. Rates highly. Bursting to win one and gets her chance.

10-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Carter Dalgety $6, btn 343.2m, wnr Brass Razoo , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke at the start losing all chance.

Last start 10th (FrU2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, well beaten by Brass Razoo (2:51.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $5.80. Before that, 5th (FrU5) over 2200m at this track was 8th-26.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by I'll Call You (2:54.70) in 3yo+ on December 5 at $15.10. Capable of a lot more.

10-10 Alexandra Park 05Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U David Mcgowan $6, btn 120.2m, wnr I'll Call You , 2:07.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke passing the 200m.

Last start was well beaten into tenth behind I'll Call You at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 5 at $5.90. Performed better the start before with a game effort when 2nd (FrU4) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 5th-12.2m on the pegs beaten 2.25 m by Home Grown Girl (2:51.60) in 3yo+ on November 21 at $17.70. Will be right in the thick of things.

9-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200SS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Crystal Hackett $10, btn 338.0m, wnr Brass Razoo , 2:05.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.

Last start 9th (FrU3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway well beaten by Brass Razoo (2:51.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $10. Two runs back 2nd (FrU3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 6th-22.4m on the pegs beaten 3 m by Patricia Ruby (2:56.10) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $3.30. Not keen this time.