Cambridge Race 4 - DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS HCP TROT
NIAMH (6) Solid win last time at this venue and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Will be competitive. PARADISE ALI (4) Finished on top last time here. One of the major players. WHAT'S THE WHISPER (5) Average performance when 10th last start at this track. Putting up notable efforts this preparation. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. ONE MORE MOMENT (8) Finished 5th last run at the track. Has the potential to improve sharply. Can win.

Driver: David Butcher
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Comments
Safely contained last Thursday. Game 4th 17Sep. Scored well 10Sep. For odds.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Ollie Gregory | 7 |
| 26.9L | $25.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2 |
| 7.3L | $4.80 | |
| 1/11 | 10/09/2026 | 6 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.90 | |
| 2/11 | 04/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | David Butcher | 1 |
| 7.8L | $28.20 | |
| 5/12 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 3 |
| 26.9L | $7.90 | |
| 6/9 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 1 |
| 17.5L | $18.30 | |
| 7/14 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 2 |
| 19.1L | $25.20 | |
| 4/11 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+, Up to R45 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $9,825.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 2 |
| 10.8L | $15.20 | |
| 2/8 | 17/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | David Butcher | 3 |
| 0.3L | $26.20 | |
| 6/12 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 1 |
| 53.8L | $63.60 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
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Comments
Finished boldly in last Thursday's defeat. Confidence levels growing. Threat.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 | |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 2 |
| 5.4L | $7.60 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Josh Dickie
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Comments
Plenty to like about his win 7 days ago. Can cope with grade rise. Adds to mix.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 2.7L | $7.10 | |
| 7/9 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 10.0L | $18.60 | |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. TROT | $28,425.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 5 |
| 18.8L | $9.70 | |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R37 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 | |
| 3/11 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 22.1L | $9.10 | |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | Up to R44 with cond. MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 5 |
| 107.6L | $6.40 | |
| 7/7 | 26/06/2026 | 56 | 3YO+ R36 to R42 MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 1 |
| 150.6L | $12.70 | |
| 0/11 | 01/05/2026 | 14 | R36 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| - | $16.00 | |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 8 |
| 142.6L | $5.20 | |
| 4/10 | 06/04/2026 | 4 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 TROT | $12,063.00 | Auckland | 2100m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 2.2L | $6.30 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
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Comments
Freshened. Produced some strong performances last campaign. Quinellas-First4s.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 18.0L | $11.10 | |
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,688.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 | |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 51 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Easy | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 2.7L | $5.10 | |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | 52 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.50 | |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $11,370.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 2 |
| 64.6L | $6.10 | |
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Wyndham | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 2 |
| 37.7L | $7.60 | |
| 4/13 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 5 |
| 6.7L | $4.40 | |
| 7/15 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,788.00 | Wairio | 2400m | Good | Phil Williamson | 1 |
| 40.4L | $7.10 | |
| 3/10 | 25/01/2026 | 4 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,580.00 | Rivertn TC | 2000m | Dead | Phil Williamson | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.60 | |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $9,300.00 | Oamaru | 2600m | Good | Phil Williamson | 1 |
| 11.6L | $3.30 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
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Comments
Tenacious victory 14 days ago after being narrowly beaten 10Sep. Major player.
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 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.80 | |
| 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 |

Driver: Bernie Hackett
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Comments
Has more tricks than a magician, could pull an ace from up the sleeve tonight.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R49 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 1 |
| 83.4L | $22.30 | |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Matthew White | 7 |
| 131.8L | $5.90 | |
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Easy | Matthew White | 1 |
| 51.1L | $7.90 | |
| 2/9 | 31/07/2026 | 168 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Matthew White | 2 |
| 2.7L | $3.20 | |
| 4/7 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R51 & faster MOB. TROT | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 26.9L | $4.50 | |
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 37 | R54 to R84 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1 |
| 32.3L | $2.10 | |
| 1/13 | 24/12/2025 | 68 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Mark Purdon | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.30 | |
| 5/6 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | David Butcher | 1 |
| 142.6L | $2.50 | |
| 6/10 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R72 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 1 |
| 12.4L | $8.20 | |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 2 |
| 25.6L | $3.90 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
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Comments
Didn't get all favours 17Sep. 2700m helps negate tonight's handicap. Each way.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.60 | |
| 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 |