Cambridge Race 5 - DAILY DOUBLE HCP TROT
VERY MAJESTIC (9) Fought on gamely when winning last run at this venue and form has been improving over recent runs. In strong racing shape this campaign. One of the major hopes. NIAMH (2) Nice run when 2nd last run at the track but will be facing a significant drop in distance. Getting better in recent performances. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. THE MERC (7) Strong performance to win last time at the track but down in trip. Can get the job done. ONE MORE MOMENT (8) Ran 4th last start at Alexandra Park. One to watch and an each way chance.

Driver: Emily Johnson
Stats
Comments
Late break was costly last week. Threat with a faultless display. For the brave.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 3 |
| 40.4L | $3.10 | |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 3 |
| 7.8L | $3.60 | |
| 5/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | James Stormont | 2 |
| 15.1L | $25.90 | |
| 8/11 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 59.2L | $11.70 | |
| 6/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | R42 to R45 TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 7 |
| 226.0L | $30.60 | |
| 8/9 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 5 |
| 104.9L | $22.00 | |
| 14/14 | 10/07/2026 | 71 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 3 |
| 465.4L | $61.20 | |
| 3/9 | 30/04/2026 | 2 | R43 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 17.2L | $19.20 | |
| 9/9 | 28/04/2026 | 12 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| 99.5L | $11.20 | |
| 2/7 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.50 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Caught right on the post 7-days ago. Game placing 21Aug. Quinella's-First4's.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.40 | |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 1 |
| 4.0L | $34.10 | |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R38 to R48 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 7 |
| 43.0L | $12.70 | |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2 |
| 29.6L | $25.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 5 |
| 2.4L | $35.40 | |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | R38 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 12.9L | $5.90 | |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 8.1L | $7.40 | |
| 5/8 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | R38 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 4 |
| 17.2L | $7.70 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Geoff Martin
Stats
Comments
Alright run when last at Cambridge 21Aug. Has the ability to cause an upset.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $30,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 129.1L | $17.10 | |
| 5/11 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, Up to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 26.9L | $14.30 | |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 7.3L | $50.90 | |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 25.0L | $25.50 | |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 29.6L | $18.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2 |
| 207.1L | $6.10 | |
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 228 | 3YO+, R44 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 80.7L | $10.50 | |
| 8/12 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $40,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Robbie Holmes | 7 |
| 53.8L | $149.40 | |
| 4/7 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $15,513.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Robbie Holmes | 4 |
| 29.6L | $68.50 | |
| 14/16 | 10/10/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT | $26,750.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Blair Orange | 6 |
| 78.0L | $11.10 |

Driver: James Stormont
Stats
Comments
Ran home well when not too far from the action last week. For longer odds.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | James Stormont | 2 |
| 4.0L | $25.60 | |
| 11/11 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, Up to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | James Stormont | 2 |
| 207.1L | $19.30 | |
| 10/10 | 14/08/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ F&M R38 to R48 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | James Stormont | 9 |
| 312.0L | $9.00 | |
| 3/11 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+, Up to R45 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $9,825.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | James Stormont | 1 |
| 6.5L | $7.20 | |
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | 148 | R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 4 |
| 19.9L | $35.80 | |
| 9/9 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | R36 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | James Stormont | 1 |
| 131.8L | $5.70 | |
| 0/9 | 23/01/2026 | 19 | R41 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | James Stormont | 2 |
| - | $20.60 | |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | R43 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,949.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | James Stormont | 2 |
| 8.3L | $7.80 | |
| 2/13 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | James Stormont | 3 |
| 2.2L | $129.50 | |
| 9/11 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | James Stormont | 1 |
| 14.3L | $23.20 |

Driver: Owen Gillies
Stats
Comments
Fresh. Scored well back in mid-April prior to spell beating Luca. Place options.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Owen Gillies | 1 |
| 0.3L | $10.40 | |
| 6/10 | 06/04/2026 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 TROT | $12,063.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Owen Gillies | 2 |
| 26.6L | $50.50 | |
| 9/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Owen Gillies | 1 |
| 86.1L | $36.80 | |
| 15/15 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 4 |
| 134.5L | $107.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | 5YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2 |
| 15.3L | $15.40 | |
| 7/9 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | R42 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 4 |
| 67.2L | $27.90 | |
| 1/9 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | R35 to R39 TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 4.8L | $8.10 | |
| 8/8 | 26/01/2026 | 265 | R35 with cond. TROT | $12,063.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 4 |
| 80.7L | $10.40 | |
| 4/9 | 06/05/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, R35 with cond. TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Owen Gillies | 3 |
| 10.8L | $30.30 | |
| 6/11 | 22/04/2025 | 25 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Owen Gillies | 1 |
| 32.3L | $20.60 |

Driver: Dylan Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Good confidence boosting win last week. Comes into combination calculations.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | R35 to R36 TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.30 | |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 1 |
| 104.9L | $35.20 | |
| 4/11 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 29.6L | $11.80 | |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 1 |
| 411.6L | $9.80 | |
| 9/12 | 03/07/2026 | 47 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 5 |
| 16.4L | $3.60 | |
| 6/13 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 6.2L | $8.20 | |
| 3/7 | 10/05/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $10,038.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 2 |
| 11.3L | $5.10 | |
| 2/9 | 29/04/2026 | 10 | 5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 2.4L | $4.80 | |
| 13/14 | 19/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $12,938.00 | Cheviot | 1980m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 40.4L | $3.80 | |
| 1/9 | 08/04/2026 | 14 | 5YO+ R35 TROT | $7,580.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 5 |
| 10.2L | $1.40 |

Driver: Mark Purdon
Stats
Comments
Back in grade & only 15m behind look a good recipe for success. Top pick.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 9 |
| 20.4L | $9.90 | |
| 3/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Easy | Mark Purdon | 2 |
| 7.5L | $31.80 | |
| 8/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $13,020.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1 |
| 134.5L | $11.30 | |
| 4/9 | 24/07/2026 | 84 | Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 9.7L | $27.50 | |
| 10/11 | 01/05/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 2 |
| 121.0L | $24.80 | |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 67.2L | $6.80 | |
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 29.6L | $15.60 | |
| 10/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | R45 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 96.8L | $33.20 | |
| 10/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 1 |
| 107.6L | $52.90 | |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 35 | R48 & faster F&M TROT | $35,800.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 164.1L | $16.50 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Bold win off 30m 21Aug. Racing in a great vein of form. Well in commission.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 1.1L | $3.40 | |
| 2/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 2.7L | $4.80 | |
| 3/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 11.0L | $7.80 | |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.40 | |
| 4/9 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | R44 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 20.2L | $11.30 | |
| 2/10 | 05/06/2026 | 22 | R43 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.30 | |
| 3/11 | 14/05/2026 | 14 | R37 to R67 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 9.7L | $4.00 | |
| 8/9 | 30/04/2026 | 2 | R43 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 102.2L | $3.20 | |
| 2/9 | 28/04/2026 | 18 | R44 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 6.7L | $3.00 | |
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | 8 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 15.3L | $17.20 |