CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY   18 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

THANK YOU MARCELLE TE HUIA TROT 2200m

Track: GOOD      

PAT YATES (4) has made mistakes in both starts this time in so manners are a concern but she'll be better for the outings. Her lone career win came when third-up at this circuit and distance so she may be ready to strike if she gets it right. ROYAL SECRET (7) resumes after showing some ability at the maiden campaign, highlighted by a win at this circuit and distance. May have developed further with maturity so look for a strong fresh performance. PLAY FAST AND LOOSE (5) is back from a seven-week let-up and if she performs up to her maiden win at this circuit and distance earlier in the campaign she can measure right up. SO MYSTIFYING (8) is good enough to play a role if on her best behaviour.
1 45255 HELSINGOR
STEVE GREEN
8YO  BAY  GELDING
Mrs S L England, P S Green
Last start 5th (Fr2) over 2700m at this track beaten 25 m by Itmusclebelove (3:36.50) on November 20 at $12.80. Two runs back 5th (20m 3) over 2200m at this track, beaten 30 m by Hill Billie Bundy (2:51.60) in 3yo+ on November 14 at $16.90. Prefer others.
Fr1
T A MACFARLANE
GOLD, RED CROSSED SASHES & BLACK SLEEVES (T)
2 57465 KISS MY PIXEL
GEOFF MARTIN
5YO  BROWN  MARE
Mrs A F Martin
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, at the bell was 4th-7m 2WWC beaten 18 m by Grace N Elegance (2:52.20) in 3yo+ on December 4 at $50.80. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 23 m by Emily Bay (2:44.90) in 4yo+ on November 27 at $78.90. Needs to lift.
Fr2
G A MARTIN
Brown, White Braces , Sleeves (T)
3 68x53 SHARP IMAGE
GRAEME ROGERSON
3YO  BAY  COLT
G A Rogerson, L Te Keeti, Butterworth Racing Syndicate, Rod-Mar Syndicate, Michelle, Gary & Bailey Syndicate, P C Trevenen, L S Klock, C A Leishman
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Veronica Jane at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on November 27 at $40.40. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Grace N Elegance at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 4 at $34.90. Nice effort last time. Heading the right way and is a player.
Fr3
J P STORMONT
RED, NAVY BLUE SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN ARMBANDS
4 87x96 PAT YATES
TONY HERLIHY
4YO  BAY  MARE
Miss A P Herlihy, L J Goldsmith, Mrs S Herlihy, Miss G G Bakker
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track was leading by 3.2m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 80 m by Grace N Elegance (2:52.20) in 3yo+ on December 4 at $3.60. The run previous 9th (Fr1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, well beaten by Look To Da Stars (2:45.50) in 3yo+ on November 28 at $23.40. Won her only previous third up attempt so could be ready to peak.
Fr4
T A CAMERON
BLACK, WHITE STAR, SEAMS
5 41476 PLAY FAST AND LOOSE
NICKY CHILCOTT
4YO  BAY  MARE
Taylor Street Racing Syndicate, Miss M Coppins, Mrs F D Kemsley, D Thomas, Players Syndicate, Up The Creek Syndicate
Capable of better than we have seen lately. Last start 6th (Fr5) over 2700m at this track was 6th-15.3m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 19 m by Emily Bay (3:32.90) on October 30 at $10.60. The run prior 7th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 23 m by Ordained (2:53.70) in 3yo+ on October 23 at $5.10. Finds the right race this time.
Fr5
N A CHILCOTT
Tangerine, White Star, Tangerine & White Striped Sleeves (T)
6 75463 TRIFOLIUM
ANDREW & LYN NEAL
8YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING
Mrs L M Neal
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 5 m third behind Itmusclebelove at this track over 2700m last start. Before that was beaten 3 metres sixth again at this track over 2200m in 3yo+ on November 14. Among the chances.
FrU1
T W MITCHELL
BLACK, YELLOW FOUR DIAMONDS, YELLOW BAND, CUFFS
7 6137x ROYAL SECRET
DAVID & CLARE MCGOWAN
3YO  BAY  GELDING
P D Williams, D W McGowan
First up. At the last run he 7th (30m U1) over 2200m at this track, well beaten by Scoots (2:52.20) in 3yo+ on July 31 at $3.40. Likely to play a major role.
FrU2
D W MCGOWAN
Light Blue, Navy Blue Sash, White Sleeves & Navy Blue Armbands (T)
8 22755 SO MYSTIFYING
SEAN MCCAFFREY
5YO  BAY  MARE
D R Lauren, Dr P J Gerard, S L McCaffrey
Last start 5th (30m U1) over 2500m at Manawatu, beaten 17 m by Scoots (3:16.00) in 2yo+ on December 11 at $5.10. At the run before 5th (30m U1) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 50 m by All Muscled Up (2:34.00) in 2yo+ on December 9 at $3.20. Expecting a return to form.
FrU3
E R JOHNSON
GREEN, GOLD YOKE, GOLD BRACES & CUFFS (T)