Trots OTX Cambridge - NZ

5-6 Cambridge Raceway 19Feb26 2200MS $7,160 R39 TO R44 3U Andre Poutama $23, btn 32.7m, wnr Barbarossa , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Paced roughly rounding the first bend when taking evasive action to avoid a breaking runner.

Won three starts back at Taupo over 1750m on January 26. Last start 5th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 35 m by Barbarossa (2:42.60) in 3yo+ on February 19 at $22.70. May feature from the ace draw.

3-6 Cambridge Raceway 19Feb26 2200MS $7,160 R39 TO R44 3U Peter Ferguson $4, btn 13.2m, wnr Barbarossa , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Bettor Reaction at Alexandra Park over 2200m in a 3yo+ on February 13 at $6.60. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Barbarossa at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on February 19 at $4.20. Leading player aided by a good draw.

5-6 Alexandra Park 27Feb26 2200MS $13,425 R43 TO R53 Matthew White $20, btn 18.9m, wnr Ultimate Racy Girl , 2:00.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 18 m by Ultimate Racy Girl (2:45.00) on February 27 at $19.80. Before that, 7th (Fr4) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 12 m by Melton Mogul (2:30.20) on February 12 at $2.60. Draws for a good showing.

7-7 Alexandra Park 20Feb26 2200MS $13,688 R44 TO R49 3U Emily Johnson $105, btn 78.6m, wnr Johnny Lincoln , 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Over-raced early and middle stages. Weakened final bend.

Last start 7th (Fr7) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 80 m by Johnny Lincoln (2:42.50) in 3yo+ on February 20 at $104.60. At the start before solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Village Rebel (2:43.40) on February 4 at $12.90. Among the exotic chances.

1-6 Cambridge Raceway 19Feb26 2200MS $7,160 R39 TO R44 3U Benjamin Butcher $10, won by 2nd Soul Artist , 1:58.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Had to be steadied near the 1800m when Sweet Vintage shifted down onto the marker line.

Hard to fault of late. Last start won a big 13 m win (Fr5) at this track (2:42.60) beating Soul Artist in 3yo+ on February 19 at $10. Can measure up again.

8-8 Alexandra Park 27Feb26 2200MS $15,810 R54 TO R65 Peter Ferguson $45, btn 49.7m, wnr Doo You Want Me , 1:58.8 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened rounding the final turn.

Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 8th (Fr2) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 50 m by Doo You Want Me (2:42.50) on February 27 at $44.80. The start before 8th (Fr3) over 1609m at Alexandra Park beaten 45 m by Sooner The Bettor (1:55.60) on February 20 at $44. Better placed and is among the major players.