3-11 Manawatu 08Jan26 2000MS $8,843 NON-WINNERS 3U Michael Hay $26, btn 3.5m, wnr Big Gee , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early and middle stages.

Two back was fifth behind Always B Sweet at Tauherenikau over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 2 at $7. Then a handy effort when beaten by 3.5 m finishing third behind Big Gee at Manawatu over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 8 at $25.80. With even luck is a winning chance.

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 Cambridge Raceway beaten 30 m by Silent Theory (2:42.70) in 3yo+ on December 24 at $10. The run before 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway was 3rd-7.4m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 5.5 m by Moenui Miss (2:45.10) in 3yo+ on December 18 at $3.70. In the mix.

3-3 Cambridge Raceway 04Dec25 2200SS Trail Jay Abernethy btn 4.5m, wnr CRIPPA MAX , (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Four-year-old gelding (Sky Major - Pennys A Flyin) making his debut. Finished third in a trial on December 4 at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m. Will derive great benefit from this hitout.

7-11 Cambridge Raceway 18Dec25 1700MS $7,860 NON-WINNERS 2 Sailesh Abernethy $13, btn 15.4m, wnr Katama , 1:56.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced greenly shortly after the start having to be corrected.

Last start was seventh behind Katama at Cambridge Raceway over 1700m in a 2yo on December 18 at $12.60. Raced better the start before that with a game effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2000m at Manawatu was 3rd-5m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 4.5 m by Lincoln Maree (2:32.60) in 2yo+ on December 11 at $3.90. Ready to make amends.

9-9 Tauherenikau 02Jan26 2000MS $9,949 NON-WINNERS 3U Allen Pyers $9, btn 37.8m, wnr Always B Sweet , 2:07.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 9th (Fr4) over 2000m at Tauherenikau, beaten 40 m by Always B Sweet (2:38.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $8.60. Watch for sharp improvement.

3-9 Tauherenikau 02Jan26 2000MS $9,949 NON-WINNERS 3U B Taylor $15, btn 8.1m, wnr Always B Sweet , 2:07.1 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was ninth behind Silent Theory at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 24 at $12.80. Then a handy effort when beaten by 8 m finishing third behind Always B Sweet at Tauherenikau over 2000m in a 3yo+ on January 2 at $14.90. Heading the right way now.

10-11 Manawatu 08Jan26 2000MS $8,843 NON-WINNERS 3U E P Phelan $131, btn 90.2m, wnr Big Gee , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Back from position at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start and broke in consequence losing all chance.

Backing up quickly since being well beaten Manawatu over 2000m, 7 days ago before that 8th (Fr3) over 2000m at Tauherenikau, beaten 35 m by Always B Sweet (2:38.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $56.90. Hard to have on those efforts.

9-11 Cambridge Raceway 09Jan26 2200MS $12,281 NON-WINNERS 3U K A Coppins $122, btn 14.6m, wnr Hey Miki , 2:00.5 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 9th (Fr6) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 14 m by Hey Miki (2:44.80) in 3yo+ on January 9 at $121.90. Two runs back 11th (Sr3) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 30 m by Carolan Questro (2:47.10) in 3yo+ on January 4 at $44.10. Not keen on his chances in this field.

8-11 Manawatu 08Jan26 2000MS $8,843 NON-WINNERS 3U K A Coppins $30, btn 53.7m, wnr Big Gee , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Raced wide without cover from the 1400m. Weakened rounding the final turn.

Backing up quickly since being well beaten Manawatu over 2000m, 7 days ago before that 6th (Sr1) over 2000m at Tauherenikau, beaten 30 m by Always B Sweet (2:38.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $15.50. Unlikely to threaten in this tougher assignment.

12-12 Cambridge Raceway 04Jan26 2200MS $10,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Andre Poutama $12, btn 44.3m, wnr Carolan Questro , 2:02.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m.

Four-year-old mare lining up for the second time. At debut 12th (Sr4) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 45 m by Carolan Questro (2:47.10) in 3yo+ on January 4 at $11.90. Not keen on her chances in this field.

4-11 Manawatu 08Jan26 2000MS $8,843 NON-WINNERS 3U S P Doody $28, btn 4.9m, wnr Big Gee , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr2) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 5 m by Big Gee (2:29.20) in 3yo+ on January 8 at $27.70. Before that, 4th (Fr7) over 2000m at Tauherenikau, beaten 12 m by Always B Sweet (2:38.00) in 3yo+ on January 2 at $7.30. Worth including.

7-12 Reefton 30Dec25 2450MS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 2U Sam Thornley $62, btn 20.5m, wnr Mike's Eyre , 2:14.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced middle stages.

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2450m at Reefton, beaten 20 m by Mike's Eyre (3:24.70) in 2yo+ on December 30 at $61.60. The start before 7th (Sr2) over 2600m at Patterson Park, beaten 40 m by Jack's Eyre (3:32.40) in 3yo+ on December 28 at $35.30. Great chance to find winning form.

7-11 Manawatu 08Jan26 2000MS $8,843 NON-WINNERS 3U Andre Poutama $5, btn 35.9m, wnr Big Gee , 2:00.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened in the run home.

Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (U1) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 35 m by Big Gee (2:29.20) in 3yo+ on January 8 at $5.40. Better for that run and will make his presence felt.