Cambridge Race 5 - GAVELHOUSE.COM HANDICAP TROT
NIAMH (4) Disappointing display when 5th last start around here. Giving another go here. Classy enough for this field and is one of the major players. TINKERBELLE (5) Finished 4th last time around here. Should bounce back but dropping in distance. Expect to go close. SKEE PRINCESS (3) Fought on well to win a tight contest last start at the track but will be down in distance. Displaying improvement over the past few runs. Could go well. PAT YATES (1) First run back from a break. Below par when 9th last time at this venue but drawn well. Among better hopes.

Driver: Kate Coppins
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Comments
Changed stables. Hasn't been the most reliable Trotter. Take on trust.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | R35 to R39 TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 4 |
| 320.1L | $8.30 | |
| 9/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | R37 to R41, R42 with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 3 |
| 99.5L | $17.60 | |
| 6/14 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R38 to R45 TROT | $12,938.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 9 |
| 40.4L | $46.70 | |
| 12/12 | 18/01/2026 | 25 | R39 to R45 TROT | $12,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 6 |
| 446.5L | $9.10 | |
| 10/14 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 3 |
| 43.0L | $13.80 | |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 | |
| 6/9 | 04/12/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 2 |
| 80.7L | $4.00 | |
| 9/10 | 28/11/2025 | 299 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 1 |
| 113.0L | $25.30 | |
| 7/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R43, R47 to R48 with cond. TROT | $11,299.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Tony Cameron | 10 |
| 26.9L | $5.00 | |
| 8/10 | 31/01/2025 | 31 | Up to & including R43, R48 to R51 with cond. TROT | $11,098.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Tony Cameron | 5 |
| 83.4L | $3.60 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Returns to Cambridge where he's compiled decent statistics. Well in the mix.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | R36 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 4 |
| 21.0L | $22.10 | |
| 5/9 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 6 |
| 22.9L | $15.60 | |
| 3/10 | 06/04/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 TROT | $12,063.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 4 |
| 1.6L | $5.10 | |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 6 |
| 12.9L | $5.50 | |
| 2/15 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 7.3L | $6.60 | |
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 72 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 6 |
| 10.5L | $11.30 | |
| 6/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R41 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 4 |
| 40.4L | $11.90 | |
| 1/12 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. TROT | $50,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 4 |
| 1.1L | $16.50 | |
| 5/14 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 12.4L | $26.20 | |
| 2/12 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J | $12,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 5 |
| 8.9L | $8.00 |

Driver: Brooke Wilkins
Stats
Comments
Proved too good for 23Apr rivals after a bold run in defeat 16Apr. Keep safe.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.80 | |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | R35 with cond. TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 1.3L | $7.40 | |
| 5/9 | 06/04/2026 | 11 | R36 with cond. TROT | $11,844.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Tim Hall | 5 |
| 37.7L | $58.50 | |
| 7/10 | 26/03/2026 | 41 | 3YO+ R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Slushy | Tim Hall | 2 |
| 86.1L | $129.40 | |
| 8/10 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 145.3L | $39.60 | |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 5 | R35 to R39 TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Tim Hall | 5 |
| 43.0L | $45.50 | |
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 10 | R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 3 |
| 204.4L | $23.80 | |
| 7/9 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Tim Hall | 1 |
| 29.6L | $46.40 | |
| 7/9 | 18/01/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,844.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Tim Hall | 1 |
| 61.9L | $37.50 | |
| 7/9 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $9,949.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Tim Hall | 1 |
| 32.3L | $46.30 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Didn't fire when well supported fresh. Will strip fitter here. Can make amends.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 16/04/2026 | 202 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 45.7L | $5.00 | |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 4.6L | $6.40 | |
| 3/11 | 12/09/2025 | 15 | 3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. TROT | $16,703.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 10 |
| 10.8L | $35.20 | |
| 3/11 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 3 |
| 8.6L | $13.70 | |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2025 | 6 | R43 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 4 |
| 6.2L | $4.50 | |
| 3/10 | 08/08/2025 | 22 | R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2 |
| 9.7L | $17.00 | |
| 7/10 | 17/07/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Todd Mitchell | 4 |
| 64.6L | $21.80 | |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 2.2L | $6.00 | |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2025 | 74 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2 |
| 12.1L | $5.90 | |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2025 | 7 | Up to R41 with cond. TROT | $12,063.00 | Cheviot | 2000m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 23.1L | $10.00 |

Driver: Ollie Gregory
Stats
Comments
Significant drop in grade tonight could see her saluting the Judge. Key player.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/04/2026 | 17 | R40 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Ollie Gregory | 1 |
| 7.3L | $13.50 | |
| 7/11 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Ollie Gregory | 4 |
| 91.5L | $23.90 | |
| 6/11 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Ollie Gregory | 8 |
| 35.0L | $28.20 | |
| 5/10 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Slushy | Ollie Gregory | 1 |
| 35.0L | $6.90 | |
| 1/8 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Ollie Gregory | 7 |
| 1.3L | $17.70 | |
| 6/8 | 05/03/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R36 to R48 MOB. TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Ollie Gregory | 7 |
| 9.1L | $9.30 | |
| 4/10 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 21.5L | $4.10 | |
| 1/8 | 10/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R39 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,230.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 3.2L | $5.10 | |
| 3/10 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | R40 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 2.7L | $6.20 | |
| 5/10 | 26/01/2026 | 6 | R42 to R45, R46 with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2 |
| 26.6L | $8.20 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Blew the start in Auckland resumption. Each way hope with a faultless display.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 01/05/2026 | 91 | R36 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 169.5L | $27.90 | |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 4 | R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.70 | |
| 7/8 | 26/01/2026 | 17 | R35 with cond. TROT | $12,063.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 69.9L | $9.40 | |
| 4/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $11,625.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 32.3L | $8.80 | |
| 6/7 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R40 TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 40.4L | $21.60 | |
| 3/13 | 24/12/2025 | 20 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT | $12,719.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 9 |
| 12.6L | $45.80 | |
| 8/9 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | John Robinson | 6 |
| 161.4L | $23.50 | |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.70 | |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 266.3L | $11.30 | |
| 2/3 | 30/10/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/3 | 11/09/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 04/09/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Emily Johnson
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Comments
Milestone 200th start for her this evening. Recent form just fair. Upset claims.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 01/05/2026 | 8 | R36 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2 |
| 23.4L | $21.20 | |
| 6/7 | 23/04/2026 | 7 | R40 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Luk Chin | 2 |
| 11.8L | $8.80 | |
| 4/7 | 16/04/2026 | 20 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Luk Chin | 1 |
| 13.2L | $5.70 | |
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | R41 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 1 |
| 153.3L | $41.00 | |
| 13/15 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 1 |
| 56.5L | $18.80 | |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | 5YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 | |
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | R42 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 1 |
| 32.3L | $10.70 | |
| 0/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | R44 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| - | $8.10 | |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | 4YO+ R38 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT JUN.D | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 | |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2026 | 3 | R42 to R45, R46 with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Emily Johnson | 3 |
| 13.7L | $4.80 |

Driver: Maurice McKendry
Stats
Comments
An early error was costly in last weeks Auckland resumption. Don't disregard.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 01/05/2026 | 162 | 3YO+ R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tim Williams | 3 |
| 169.5L | $14.90 | |
| 5/6 | 20/11/2025 | 20 | R42 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 32.3L | $5.60 | |
| 9/9 | 31/10/2025 | 56 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 2 |
| 137.2L | $31.80 | |
| 7/7 | 05/09/2025 | 294 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 185.6L | $13.80 | |
| 12/13 | 15/11/2024 | 17 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Maurice McKendry | 2 |
| 80.7L | $13.00 | |
| 7/8 | 29/10/2024 | 35 | R49 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 43.0L | $3.60 | |
| 9/10 | 24/09/2024 | 7 | R41 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 172.2L | $3.50 | |
| 2/6 | 17/09/2024 | 123 | R42 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 3.2L | $2.45 | |
| 7/7 | 17/05/2024 | 35 | 3YO+ Up to & including R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $22,813.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 473.4L | $3.90 | |
| 14/14 | 12/04/2024 | 8 | R43 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT | $41,400.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 150.6L | $2.70 |