Trots ATX Cambridge - NZ

4-9 Alexandra Park 31Dec25 2700MS $94,750 FFA 3U Carter Dalgety $69, btn 3.5m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr7) over 2700m at Alexandra Park was 7th-11.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3.5 m by Hillbilly Blues (3:24.90) in 3yo+ on December 31 at $69.20. At the run before 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 22 m by Ya Rite Darl (2:44.30) in 3yo+ FM on December 12 at $24.50. Strips fitter and may play a role in the finish.

1-8 Alexandra Park 31Dec25 2200SS $23,250 R49 TO R63 3U John R Dunn $3, won by 2nd Courmayeur , 2:03.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 6 m (10m 4) at Alexandra Park (2:48.60) beating Courmayeur in 3yo+ on December 31 at $3.10 at the bell was leading 3.9m on the pegs. Back in winning form and draws to make an impact again.

3-6 Manawatu 08Jan26 2500SS $8,055 R41 TO R70 Sailesh Abernethy btn 6.8m, wnr Koko Kaboom , 2:04.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Won by a 0.5 m (35m 1) at this track (2:47.50) beating Tinkerbelle in 3yo+ on December 18 at $4.80 at the bell was leading 3.6m on the pegs. Two runs back 2nd (30m 1) over 2500m at Manawatu was 5th-17.2m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 10 m by Johnny Who (3:10.10) on December 11 at $4.90.

1-9 Alexandra Park 31Dec25 2700MS $94,750 FFA 3U Tony Herlihy $3, won by 2nd Oscar Bonavena , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Brings the right form to the table. Won by 2.25 m (Fr1) at Alexandra Park (3:24.90) beating Oscar Bonavena in a G1 3yo+ on December 31 at $3.30 at the bell was 3rd-4m on the pegs. Two runs back won by 3 m as favourite (Fr3) at Alexandra Park (1:56.30) beating Belle Neige in 4yo+ on December 19 at $2.10 at the bell was 4th-4.9m on the pegs. In terrific form and can deliver again.

6-9 Alexandra Park 31Dec25 2700MS $94,750 FFA 3U Zachary Butcher $50, btn 39.4m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Didn't do much last start, 6th (Fr3) over 2700m at Alexandra Park beaten 40 m by Hillbilly Blues (3:24.90) in 3yo+ on December 31 at $49.70. Before that 5th (35m 1) over 2700m at this track, at the bell was leading 3.2m 2WNC beaten 4 m by Pantani (3:28.20) on December 24 at $5.90. Has the task ahead.

8-9 Alexandra Park 31Dec25 2700MS $94,750 FFA 3U Andre Poutama $32, btn 54.0m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Well beaten last start by Hillbilly Blues, who he meets again; when 55 metres eighth at Alexandra Park over 2700m in a 3yo+ race on December 31. Not keen.

3-9 Alexandra Park 31Dec25 2700MS $94,750 FFA 3U Crystal Hackett $10, btn 2.4m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide from the 600m.

Good performance when beaten by 3 m finishing second behind Hillbilly Blues at Alexandra Park over 1609m in a 4yo+ on December 19 at $3. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing third behind Hillbilly Blues at Alexandra Park over 2700m in a 3yo+ on December 31 at $9.80. Chance to break through.

2-11 Addington 21Nov25 2600MS $196,500 3 Zachary Butcher $3, btn 7.3m, wnr Habibti Pat , 1:59.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind Tracy The Jet at Addington over 1980m in a 3yo on November 14 at $5.10. Then a handy effort when beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Habibti Pat at Addington over 2600m in a 3yo on November 21 at $2.50. Racing well and shapes as one to consider.

2-9 Alexandra Park 31Dec25 2700MS $94,750 FFA 3U Mark Purdon $5, btn 2.2m, wnr Hillbilly Blues , 2:02.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into third behind Hillbilly Blues at Alexandra Park over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 12 at $3.30. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.25 m finishing second behind Hillbilly Blues at Alexandra Park over 2700m in a 3yo+ on December 31 at $4.50. Rates highly. Continues to perform well and could be ready for a return to the winners' list.