CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

CHRISTMAS AT THE RACEWAY TICKETS ON SALE HANDICAP TROT 2200m

Track: GOOD      

ITMUSCLEBELOVE (6) was without a win before she improved last start to score by 2.25 metres over 2200m at Alexandra Park two weeks ago. Beautifully placed and is sure to prove tough to beat again. RUN FOREST RUN (4) turned in an out-of-character effort last time out when 16 metres away in sixth over 2200m at this track. Form prior to that had been solid. Meets a similar line up and he can make amends. MASS DISRUPTION (3) last appeared when fourth over 2600m at Rangiora 12 weeks ago. Look out for any positive market movement. ROYAL SECRET (1) finished 20 metres back in sixth over 2200m at this course recently at his first race start. Strips fitter and can improve sharply from the coveted pegs draw.
1 6 ROYAL SECRET
DAVID & CLARE MCGOWAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING
P D Williams, D W McGowan
Three-year-old gelding facing the starter for the second time. At debut 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 20 m by Niamh (2:54.40) in 3yo+ on July 3 at $7. Watch for sharp improvement.
Fr1
T A MACFARLANE
Light Blue, Navy Blue Sash, White Sleeves & Navy Blue Armbands (T)
2 53343 SCOOTS
ALLEN PYERS
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Katch22 Harness Racing Stables Limited
Two back was beaten by 10 m finishing fourth behind Kumanovo at this track over 2200m on June 19 at $16.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 4.5 m finishing third behind Niamh at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on July 3 at $21.80. In the mix.
Fr2
A J PYERS
BROWN, GOLD SASH, GOLD BAND, GOLD SLEEVES (T)
3 4634x MASS DISRUPTION
JASON TEAZ
4YO  BAY  GELDING
G R Bradley, M S Bradley, B Gibson, Ms C Skeggs, A K Burns, J Bryant
First up. At the last run he finished 4th (Fr8) over 2600m at Rangiora, beaten 14 m by Just Easy (3:27.00) in 3yo+ on April 27 at $8.60. Will be hard to beat despite the layoff.
Fr3
M A TEAZ
red, gold double band, blue sleeve
4 49246 RUN FOREST RUN
ANDREW & LYN NEAL
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING
Mrs L M Neal
Last start 6th (FrU1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 16 m by Father Barry (2:49.10) in 4yo+ on July 3 at $29.20. Before that, 4th (FrU1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 13 m by Keep It Klassy (0.) on June 24 at $8.20. Can make amends.
30m 1
L M NEAL
BLACK, YELLOW FOUR DIAMONDS, YELLOW BAND, CUFFS
5 6977x COSMIC ANGEL
LEAH HIBELL
7YO  BAY  MARE
Miss L Hibell, S G Dickson
Resuming after five months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when seventh behind Strike It Lucky at Manawatu over 2500m on February 13 at $18.10. Solid top-three prospects while fresh.
30m 2
L HIBELL
green, black braces, yoke, green three neck stars, white sleeves, black double armband, green cuff
6 0x281 ITMUSCLEBELOVE
RON RICHARDSON
4YO  BAY  MARE
Ms H E Richardson, Mrs E N Richardson, M K Hasler, A Leander, N King, M Wade, R J Hoyes, P J Clarke, S Hollinshead, J Collett
Last start won by 2.25 m (Fr2) at Alexandra Park (2:57.90) beating Im A Rockstar in 3yo+ on July 4 at $4.60. Great chance to make it two in a row.
30m 3
P C FERGUSON
light Blue, Red Striped Sleeves
7 58879 CHESINOV
LUK CHIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING
Dr L S Chin, C Williams, Mrs R B Chin
Didn't do much at the last run, 9th (30m 3) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Niamh (2:54.40) in 3yo+ on July 3 at $46.60. Before that 7th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Keep It Klassy (0.) on June 24 at $38.20. This will be too tough.
30m 4
L S CHIN
Gold, Brown stripes Sleeves
8 92645 BAFFLED
DYLAN & JO FERGUSON
4YO  BAY  MARE
Mrs J E Ferguson
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 45 m by Boss Jo (2:46.60) in 4yo+ M on July 10 at $36. At the start before 4th (30m U2) over 2200m at this track beaten 4.5 m by Niamh (2:54.40) in 3yo+ on July 3 at $8.60. Maybe a place.
30m U1
D P FERGUSON
GOLD, BLACK CROSSED SASH
9 0598x SONSOFTHEMERCH
TIM HALL
8YO  BAY  GELDING
T D Hall, Ms R Pattison
Resuming after a layoff of six-and-a-half months. Well beaten at the end of his last preparation at this course and distance when eighth unwanted in the market behind Kawarau Lil. Will be better for the hit-out.
30m U2
Z E BUTCHER
WHITE,DARK GREEN NECKLACE,WHITE SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS
10 200x8 HAYLEY MHOR
GRAEME ROGERSON
5YO  BAY  MARE
Mrs D M Stewart, R I J Stewart
Began her campaign last start running 8th (30m U4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park well beaten by Manchester's Moment (2:53.30) in 3yo+ on July 11 at $53.50. This looks a far sterner task.

J P STORMONT
GOLD, CERISE SASH , BLUE SLEEVES