1-10 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $47,500 R55 TO R85 4U Tony Herlihy $2, won by 2nd Belle Neige , 1:56.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding is racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track. Last start won by 3 m as favourite (Fr3) at this track (1:56.30) beating Belle Neige in 4yo+ on December 19 at $2.10. Has a nice draw and expected to figure prominently.

2-12 Alexandra Park 12Dec25 2200SS $30,000 R50 3U John R Dunn $2, btn 13.5m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Beaten favourite last start when second at this track on December 12. Won the start prior at Mt Harding on November 30. In fine form. Should be in the finish.

5-13 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2700SS $20,350 R45 Andre Poutama $6, btn 4.1m, wnr Pantani , 2:04.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 5th (35m 1) over 2700m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was leading 3.2m 2WNC beaten 4 m by Pantani (3:28.20) on December 24 at $5.90. Before that 12th (10m 1) over 2200m at this track, well beaten by Hillbilly Blues (2:48.30) in 3yo+ on December 12 at $12.10. Wait until the form picks up.

2-10 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $47,500 R55 TO R85 4U Crystal Hackett $3, btn 3.0m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 1:56.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early and middle stages.

Solid performance when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Ya Rite Darl at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ FM on December 12 at $2.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Hillbilly Blues at this track over 1609m in a 4yo+ on December 19 at $3. Likely to be in the finish.

1-7 Manawatu 11Dec25 2500SS $10,950 R42 Andre Poutama $2, won by 2nd Manchester In Time , 2:02.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Has won at his last two outings. Last start posted a big 10 m win (40m U1) at Manawatu (3:10.10) beating Manchester In Time in on December 11 at $2.30 at the bell was 6th-21.2m on the pegs. Hard to leave out on current form. Rates highly and can continue the winning form.

7-10 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $47,500 R55 TO R85 4U Tony Cameron $14, btn 46.7m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 1:56.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early and middle stages before being restrained to the rear.

Well beaten last start by Hillbilly Blues, who she meets again; when 45 metres seventh at this track over 1609m in a 4yo+ race on December 19. Not keen this time.

7-13 Alexandra Park 12Dec25 2200MS $101,750 FFA FM 3U Samantha Ottley $25, btn 22.4m, wnr Ya Rite Darl , 2:00.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke early in the score up but in position at the start.

Began her campaign last start running 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 22 m by Ya Rite Darl (2:44.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 12 at $24.50. Facing a tough assignment this time around.

3-12 Alexandra Park 12Dec25 2200SS $30,000 R50 3U Andre Poutama $3, btn 20.8m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 2:03.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke briefly at the start losing ground.

Solid performance when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Gus at Addington over 1980m on November 14 at $11.90. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Hillbilly Blues at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 12 at $3.30. Gets his chance.

1-10 Alexandra Park 19Dec25 1609MS $47,500 R35 TO R76 3 John R Dunn $3, won by 2nd Crackerjack , 2:02.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 2 m (U1) at this track (2:02.80) beating Crackerjack in 3yo on December 19 at $3.10. Hard to leave out on current form. Can go on with it.