Cambridge Race 8 - GAVELHOUSE.COM NORTH ISLAND 2026 SILK ROAD FINAL MOB PACE
RIDE THE WAVES (6) Bold effort to win last time around here. Has hit top form this preparation with 2 wins from 2 starts. One of the major players. FLY HIGH (5) Claimed a tight victory last run here. Keeping a perfect win record the last 2 runs. Has to be strongly considered. PRINCESS OF SAVOY (9) Finished 3rd last time at the track and has drawn the rails. Key player. TWIST AND TANGO (2) Ran 2nd last run at the track. Harrison Orange and Scott Phelan & Barry Purdon show promise as a combination. In a purple patch of form this campaign. Honest enough to be an each way player.

Driver: Tony Cameron
Stats
Comments
Safely held since maiden victory. Ace draw is an assist. Odds will be generous.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Tony Cameron | 3 |
| 25.0L | $7.30 | |
| 7/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE | $33,163.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 5 |
| 21.0L | $58.80 | |
| 8/13 | 22/05/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 1 |
| 10.8L | $50.10 | |
| 1/9 | 14/05/2026 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 4 |
| 10.0L | $3.60 | |
| 7/13 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $20,350.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 4 |
| 32.3L | $66.80 | |
| 10/13 | 24/04/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $20,350.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 6 |
| 14.0L | $33.70 | |
| 3/13 | 16/04/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $8,140.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 15.6L | $5.40 | |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 6.7L | $38.00 | |
| 3/10 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 11.6L | $16.00 | |
| 3/9 | 19/03/2026 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 4.8L | $42.80 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Strong performances when runner-up in last four appearances. Major player.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Scott Phelan | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.60 | |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | 22 | 3YO+ R36 to R41 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 | |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 5 |
| 1.1L | $1.40 | |
| 2/7 | 23/04/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 | |
| 11/11 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 306.7L | $10.70 | |
| 6/11 | 02/04/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 11 |
| 7.3L | $19.40 | |
| 1/9 | 19/03/2026 | 160 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 | |
| 5/6 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 6 |
| 10.8L | $4.60 | |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $104,500.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Scott Phelan | 4 |
| 32.3L | $15.70 | |
| 4/13 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $30,000.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Scott Phelan | 12 |
| 8.9L | $9.20 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Finished stoutly for her placing 14 days ago. Place & combinations claims again.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 | |
| 5/13 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 4 |
| 7.8L | $35.40 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 23.7L | $7.00 | |
| 8/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ Up to & including R43 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 10 |
| 16.1L | $14.00 | |
| 1/8 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 9 |
| 1.3L | $10.30 | |
| 2/10 | 06/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 6 |
| - | $6.20 | |
| 4/10 | 27/03/2026 | 47 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 4 |
| 11.3L | $5.30 | |
| 2/8 | 08/02/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Wairio | 1609m | Good | Ellie Barron | 4 |
| 10.2L | $7.20 | |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Invcargill | 2200m | Good | Ellie Barron | 6 |
| 4.8L | $16.00 | |
| 5/8 | 15/01/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 1700m | Good | Ellie Barron | 6 |
| 8.3L | $12.10 |

Driver: David Butcher
Stats
Comments
Found the line nicely 2 weeks back. Drawn to be prominent tonight. Win chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | David Butcher | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.10 | |
| 11/13 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 6 |
| 29.6L | $22.00 | |
| 1/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $19,300.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 | |
| 12/13 | 24/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $20,350.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | John Dunn | 9 |
| 21.8L | $6.80 | |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/4 | 08/05/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Determined successes in last two outings. Each way show to complete hat-trick.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Crystal Hackett | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 | |
| 1/8 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 | |
| 9/12 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $184,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 12 |
| 35.0L | $82.00 | |
| 2/13 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $20,350.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 3 |
| 2.7L | $2.40 | |
| 4/12 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $48,750.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 5 |
| 9.7L | $18.90 | |
| 1/6 | 31/03/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 20/03/2026 | 280 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $150,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 4 |
| 1353.1L | $43.30 | |
| 2/7 | 10/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 13/06/2025 | - | with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,163.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.70 | |
| 2/3 | 20/05/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Anthony Butt
Stats
Comments
Remained unbeaten with a comfy win 5Jun. Tougher draw tonight. Danger.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 35 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R49 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Anthony Butt | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 | |
| 1/13 | 01/05/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $20,350.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tim Williams | 1 |
| 2.7L | $4.40 | |
| 1/2 | 24/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Maurice McKendry
Stats
Comments
Hasn't had much luck with draws this term & that continues here. Outside hope.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 6 |
| 14.5L | $129.90 | |
| 8/8 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R49 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Maurice McKendry | 7 |
| 19.6L | $70.40 | |
| 4/8 | 29/05/2026 | 42 | 3YO+ R42 to R47 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 5 |
| 13.7L | $9.90 | |
| 8/8 | 17/04/2026 | 224 | 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 6 |
| 11.8L | $16.20 | |
| 8/13 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $30,000.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 10 |
| 29.6L | $17.60 | |
| 10/13 | 29/08/2025 | 161 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $30,000.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 4 |
| 29.6L | $13.10 | |
| 1/4 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $20,438.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 4 |
| 1.9L | $2.25 | |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $13,163.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.88 | |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.80 | |
| 2/5 | 16/01/2025 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Nathan Delany | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Benjamin Butcher
Stats
Comments
Hard to recommend from this draw on recent form credentials. An outsider.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R49 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | David Butcher | 6 |
| 10.2L | $21.20 | |
| 7/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ Mares R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| 15.6L | $14.10 | |
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jade Wakeling | 8 |
| 26.9L | $16.70 | |
| 8/11 | 01/05/2026 | 140 | 3YO+ R44 to R60 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | John Dunn | 5 |
| 19.9L | $8.70 | |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | R49 to R63 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 25.6L | $8.10 | |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 | |
| 2/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 7 |
| 1.6L | $3.40 | |
| 4/8 | 14/11/2025 | 9 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $15,810.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 7 |
| 4.8L | $10.80 | |
| 4/7 | 05/11/2025 | 12 | Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 2.2L | $7.00 | |
| 2/9 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 6 |
| 1.1L | $4.70 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Produced a bold placing in 5Jun resumption. A must for Quinella-First4/SRM bets.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 05/06/2026 | 126 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R49 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Crystal Hackett | 8 |
| 4.3L | $5.70 | |
| 7/9 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE | $33,163.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 8 |
| 18.6L | $3.40 | |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | R40 to R48 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Matthew White | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 | |
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Tony Herlihy | 10 |
| 22.9L | $6.50 | |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 3 |
| 0.5L | $1.40 | |
| 1/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | 2YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 5 |
| 8.3L | $2.00 | |
| 9/11 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE | $34,388.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Matthew White | 1 |
| 217.9L | $3.80 | |
| 4/10 | 21/11/2025 | 161 | 3YO+ R35 to R40, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Matthew White | 6 |
| 8.6L | $1.90 | |
| 8/11 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R37 to R56 MOB. PACE | $33,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 6 |
| 13.7L | $2.50 | |
| 9/9 | 06/06/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Tony Herlihy | 6 |
| 250.2L | $2.00 |

Driver: Tony Herlihy
Stats
Comments
Tried hard in defeat a fortnight ago. Draw could work out okay. Adds to puzzle.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 05/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R40 to R49 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Easy | Tony Herlihy | 9 |
| 3.8L | $2.40 | |
| 5/7 | 22/05/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ Mares R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $36,500.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2 |
| 9.4L | $24.20 | |
| 8/8 | 08/05/2026 | 168 | 4YO+ Mares FFA MOB. PACE | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luke McCarthy | 7 |
| 56.5L | $33.40 | |
| 11/14 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $232,875.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Terry Chmiel | 9 |
| 40.4L | $137.50 | |
| 13/13 | 11/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $192,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 8 |
| 53.8L | $102.90 | |
| 8/11 | 27/10/2025 | 31 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $28,500.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 9 |
| 16.1L | $40.00 | |
| 9/10 | 26/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $27,750.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Todd Macfarlane | 11 |
| 15.6L | $7.60 | |
| 1/9 | 12/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $27,000.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 4 |
| 14.3L | $11.60 | |
| 4/6 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | 2YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 6.2L | $12.00 | |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R45, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 7 |
| 4.3L | $5.20 |