Cambridge Race 2 - HIRE A VENUE AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY TROT
IRON ROSE (2) Disappointing display when 11th last time at this venue. Is capable of a resurgence. Can go on with it. SHARP N SMOOTH (5) Tidy run when 2nd last start at this venue. Deserves consideration. REBEL CASTLETON (8) Narrowly beaten last start at Alexandra Park. Goes close. MECHANICA (6) Ran well when 3rd last run at Alexandra Park. Hard to knock and looks a nice each way proposition.

Driver: Crystal Hackett
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Comments
Gaining confidence with every appearance. Needed for Quinella-First4/SRM bets.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Bernie Hackett | 4 |
| 10.5L | $26.90 | |
| 4/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 2 |
| 51.1L | $60.00 | |
| 8/11 | 03/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 9 |
| 169.5L | $16.60 | |
| 2/4 | 06/03/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 03/03/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
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Comments
Dq'd after late gallop 17Jul. Gritty debut placing. One of the main chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 5 |
| - | $11.90 | |
| 3/11 | 03/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 9.4L | $45.80 | |
| 2/5 | 10/03/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Maurice McKendry
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Comments
Hard to recommend on latest form credentials. He'll be at lucrative odds.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 17/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Owen Gillies | 4 |
| 88.8L | $74.40 | |
| 5/11 | 03/07/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Owen Gillies | 2 |
| 67.2L | $72.70 | |
| 8/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Owen Gillies | 4 |
| 131.8L | $42.80 | |
| 7/12 | 05/06/2026 | 15 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Easy | Owen Gillies | 1 |
| 18.0L | $50.30 | |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2026 | 20 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Owen Gillies | 2 |
| 7.3L | $26.50 | |
| 10/10 | 01/05/2026 | 25 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $19,300.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 3 |
| 247.5L | $55.00 | |
| 10/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Taitlyn Hanara | 4 |
| 258.2L | $14.90 | |
| 2/3 | 17/03/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Todd Macfarlane | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/2 | 31/10/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | David McGowan | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Matthew White
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Comments
Early error didn't help carrying support on debut. Live hope with 100% manners.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | 3YO+ TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Matthew White | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Matthew White | 5 |
| 158.7L | $10.40 | |
| 2/2 | 10/07/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Matthew White | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 04/02/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Matthew White | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: James Stormont
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Comments
Produced a gallant performance in fresh defeat. Open to improvement. Each way.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/07/2026 | 245 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 1 |
| 21.0L | $7.60 | |
| 12/12 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 2 |
| 269.0L | $50.80 | |
| 4/6 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | James Stormont | 3 |
| 10.5L | $4.50 | |
| 7/7 | 24/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 3 |
| 166.8L | $12.40 | |
| 1/2 | 04/09/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | James Stormont | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Jay Abernethy
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Comments
Placed at Auckland last start but was beaten 37 lengths. Cover in combo bets.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 22/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT | $45,625.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 99.5L | $62.60 | |
| 8/10 | 15/05/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2 |
| 37.7L | $13.10 | |
| 4/10 | 07/05/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 7.5L | $11.30 | |
| 4/8 | 23/04/2026 | 17 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 2 |
| 16.1L | $4.60 | |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,063.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 4 |
| 26.9L | $18.20 | |
| 7/7 | 19/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 102.2L | $13.50 | |
| 7/9 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 DiscrHcp TROT | $11,370.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 19.4L | $9.50 | |
| 10/10 | 10/03/2026 | 12 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R41 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,615.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| - | $5.30 | |
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS & R37 to R39 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $9,845.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 | |
| 6/7 | 24/02/2026 | 12 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R38 to R41 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 121.0L | $10.70 |

Driver: David Butcher
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Comments
Failed to flatter in both assignments to date. To be taken on trust tonight.
Last Starts 2 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/3 | 28/07/2026 | - | 3YO+ TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Derek Balle | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 17/07/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2 |
| 134.5L | $56.00 | |
| 7/7 | 26/06/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 3 |
| 43.0L | $31.20 | |
| 2/2 | 12/05/2026 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Derek Balle | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Derek Balle | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Derek Balle | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Alicia Harrison
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Comments
Sound Auckland attempt last Friday. Brave 3rd there 10Jul. Will have admirers.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Alicia Harrison | 2 |
| 7.3L | $13.30 | |
| 3/12 | 10/07/2026 | 28 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Alicia Harrison | 2 |
| 32.3L | $36.80 | |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Alicia Harrison | 2 |
| 13.4L | $8.10 | |
| 12/12 | 05/06/2026 | 301 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Easy | Alicia Harrison | 1 |
| 333.6L | $13.60 | |
| 1/3 | 21/05/2026 | - | 3YO+ TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Alicia Harrison | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 08/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 1170.1L | $5.30 | |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2025 | 213 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 4 |
| 23.4L | $7.70 | |
| 8/8 | 31/12/2024 | 25 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 180.2L | $26.00 | |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 | |
| 5/11 | 22/11/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 9 |
| 11.8L | $34.00 | |
| 8/12 | 08/11/2024 | - | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |