Trots OTX Alexandra Park - NZ

9-11 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $12,281 R35 TO R37 Crystal Hackett $40, btn 23.2m, wnr Dominus , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 9th (Fr8) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 23 m by Dominus (2:42.20) on December 24 at $39.80. The run previous 6th (Fr1) over 1700m at Cambridge Raceway was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Midfrew Lucre (2:07.20) in 3yo+ on December 4 at $16.10. Draws the pegs and can bounce back.

8-11 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $12,281 R35 TO R37 David Butcher $13, btn 16.5m, wnr Dominus , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was 5th-8m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 16 m by Dominus (2:42.20) on December 24 at $12.70. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 6th-7.8m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Run Mason Run (2:43.70) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $13.90. One to consider as his best is good enough.

3-11 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $12,281 R35 TO R37 Jacob J Dunn $5, btn 5.1m, wnr Dominus , 1:58.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced four wide with cover from the 600m.

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing third behind Gotta Go Miki at this track over 1609m in a 4yo+ on December 19 at $14.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Dominus at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m on December 24 at $5.30. Sure to feature.

7-8 Cambridge Raceway 18Dec25 2200MS $7,440 R35 TO R45 4U H J Orange $4, btn 37.0m, wnr Sea Of Love , 1:59.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Lay in during the score up and out of position at the candy pole. Lay in early and middle stages making contact with the sulky of an inside runner near the 1150m and raced roughly for several strides.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was leading by.4m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 35 m by Sea Of Love (2:43.60) in 4yo+ on December 18 at $4. The run previous 7th (Fr6) over 2000m at Manawatu was leading by.2m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 21 m by The Big Bang (2:27.80) in 3yo+ on December 11 at $7.40. Capable of a lot more.

3-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $14,475 R38 TO R41 2U Emily Johnson $49, btn 3.5m, wnr Tipstar , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced middle stages.

10-year-old gelding showed improvement last start. 3rd (Sr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 6th-7.7m on the pegs beaten 3.5 m by Tipstar (2:41.60) in 2yo+ on December 24 at $48.60. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Captain Kobe at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 18 at $21.20. Not keen this time.

10-13 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $15,263 R42 TO R50 3U M Ranger $32, btn 15.1m, wnr Shake A Leg , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.

Last start 10th (Sr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 7th-11.4m on the pegs beaten 15 m by Shake A Leg (2:40.80) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $31.70. Before that, a game effort when 2nd (Fr4) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 4th-5.2m 2WNC beaten 0.8 m by Captain Kobe (2:44.20) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $12.80. Rates highly and looks hard to beat on best form.

8-13 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $15,263 R42 TO R50 3U M W Mckendry Mnzm $53, btn 11.6m, wnr Shake A Leg , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was 10th-15.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 11 m by Shake A Leg (2:40.80) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $53.20. Two runs back 2nd (Fr7) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 3rd-3.7m 2WWC beaten 0.5 m by Sea Of Love (2:43.60) in 4yo+ on December 18 at $9.10. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

4-10 Manawatu 11Dec25 2000MS $11,580 R39 TO R47 3U K A Coppins $24, btn 10.8m, wnr Spiritual Bliss , 1:57.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Sr2) over 2000m at Manawatu was 7th-8.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 10 m by Spiritual Bliss (2:25.80) in 3yo+ on December 11 at $24. Two runs back 7th (Fr5) over 2000m at Manawatu was 7th-13.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 12 m by Dixieland Delight (2:29.80) in 3yo+ on December 9 at $4.50. Unlikely to threaten.

1-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Wilson House $7, won by 2nd Abman , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Racing consistently. Last start won by 2.75 m (Fr4) at Cambridge Raceway (2:42.70) beating Abman in 3yo+ on December 24 at $7.30 at the bell was 6th-12m 2WWC. Sure to be in the finish again.

11-13 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $15,263 R42 TO R50 3U Sailesh Abernethy $76, btn 15.9m, wnr Shake A Leg , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much at the last run, 11th (Fr2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was 6th-8m 2WWC beaten 15 m by Shake A Leg (2:40.80) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $75.70. Before that 6th (Fr5) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was 6th-9.1m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Captain Kobe (2:44.20) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $47. Others make more appeal.

9-13 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $15,263 R42 TO R50 3U Nicky Chilcott $68, btn 14.6m, wnr Shake A Leg , 1:57.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Sr3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was 8th-11.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 14 m by Shake A Leg (2:40.80) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $67.80. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 5th-8.7m on the pegs beaten 12 m by Double Parked (2:45.00) in 4yo+ on December 5 at $8.20. Hard to have.