Trots OTX Cambridge - NZ

8-8 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 1700MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS F 2 Josh Dickie $24, btn 26.5m, wnr Little Lily , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old filly facing the starter for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr4) over 1700m at this track beaten 25 m by Little Lily (2:05.60) in 2yo F on December 24 at $23.80. Will find this tough.

2-3 Cambridge Raceway 05Nov25 2200SS Trail Andre Poutama btn 0.75m, wnr BUDDY GOOD , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old gelding (Always B Miki - Live Reactor) making his debut. Finished second in a trial on November 5 at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m. Has the right profile for a strong performance.

8-8 Cambridge Raceway 04Apr24 2200MS $11,625 NON-WINNERS 3U Peter Ferguson $14, btn 61.8m, wnr Bobby Boy , 1:58.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened final turn.

Resumes. At the latest first-up run 9th (Fr2) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 80 m by Smart And Mighty (2:45.30) in 3yo+ on March 1 2024 at $7.40. Likely to need the run.

4-7 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 1700MS $13,688 CG 2 Peter Ferguson $4, btn 7.3m, wnr Crippa Max , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered near the 1100m.

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 1700m at this track was 5th-12.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 7 m by Crippa Max (2:02.80) in 2yo CG on December 24 at $3.50. Before that, 5th (Fr1) over 1609m at Alexandra Park was 3rd-7.6m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 15 m by Cyclone Rebel (2:00.70) in 2yo on December 19 at $20.90. Has ability and can do much better.

7-7 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 1700MS $13,688 CG 2 Carter Dalgety $24, btn 15.4m, wnr Crippa Max , 1:56.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 1700m at this track was 7th-17.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 15 m by Crippa Max (2:02.80) in 2yo CG on December 24 at $23.60. Two runs back 10th (Fr7) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 50 m by Aunty Rose (2:42.40) in 2yo+ on December 12 at $12.70. Wait until the form picks up.

1-5 Pukekohe 23Dec25 2050SS Trail Logan Hollis won by 2nd LILITH , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding by Always B Miki out of Lucy Lynne having his first start. Won a trial on December 23 at Pukekohe over 2050m. Recent trial winner who is expected to measure up.

2-5 Pukekohe 23Dec25 2050SS Trail B M Wilkins btn 0.1m, wnr HEY MIKI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2000m at Manawatu, at the bell was leading 3.7m on the pegs beaten 5 m by Lincoln Maree (2:32.60) in 2yo+ on December 11 at $9.10. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2000m at Manawatu was 4th-6.7m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 11 m by Melton Enforcer (2:27.10) in 2yo+ on December 9 at $5.20. Can make amends.

8-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Todd Mitchell $10, btn 27.5m, wnr Silent Theory , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up final turn and until near the 50m.

Last start 8th (Sr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Silent Theory (2:42.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $10. Before that, 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-7.4m on the pegs beaten 5.5 m by Moenui Miss (2:45.10) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $3.70. Can do a lot better in this suitable contest.

5-8 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 1700MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS F 2 Crystal Hackett $7, btn 9.2m, wnr Little Lily , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly entering the first turn.

Last start 5th (Fr1) over 1700m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7.3m on the pegs beaten 9 m by Little Lily (2:05.60) in 2yo F on December 24 at $7.40. At her previous start 5th (Sr1) over 1700m at this track was 9th-19m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Katama (2:03.30) in 2yo on December 18 at $60.40. Watch for a spike in form.

3-5 Pukekohe 23Dec25 2050SS Trail James Stormont btn 0.6m, wnr HEY MIKI , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two-year-old filly by Art Major out of Class Above having her first start. Finished third in a trial on December 23 at Pukekohe over 2050m. Profiles well so expect a bold showing despite the draw.

5-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U Warren Rich $45, btn 17.3m, wnr Silent Theory , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Sr3) over 2200m at this track was 9th-12.3+m at the bell, beaten 17 m by Silent Theory (2:42.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $44.90. Two runs back 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 3rd-4m on the pegs beaten 6 m by Iron Heart (2:47.20) in 2yo+ on November 27 at $22.70. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

1-4 Cambridge Raceway 18Dec25 2200SS Trail Andre Poutama won by 2nd LAVENDER HAZE , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old filly by Sweet Lou out of Nice Vintage having her first start. Won a trial on December 18 at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m. Shaping up nicely.

4-10 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 2200MS $14,475 NON-WINNERS 3U James Stormont $4, btn 16.5m, wnr Silent Theory , 1:59.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Held up early final turn. Sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 1000m.

Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Silent Theory at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 24 at $3.70. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 2nd (Fr3) over 2200m at this track was 4th-11.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 1.4 m by Moenui Miss (2:45.10) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $2.40. Capable of playing a major role.

2-8 Cambridge Raceway 24Dec25 1700MS $13,950 NON-WINNERS F 2 M Ranger $24, btn 3.5m, wnr Little Lily , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over raced briefly and had to be steadied passing the 1100m.

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Katama at this track over 1700m in a 2yo on December 18 at $29.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing second behind Little Lily at this track over 1700m in a 2yo F on December 24 at $23.50. Expected to go well again.