CAMBRIDGE   17 Jun 2026
 
GOING:

MANNING INVESTMENTS 970m

Track: SYNTHETIC     True  

Good early pressure anticipated with a large number of unraced runners. TOSS (7) won a recent trial very easily, and should be suited by 970m on debut in a thin field. If she copes with the poly track, then she should be very competitive. Use the market as the best guide. IN THE VINEYARD (10) was thereabouts in all 4 starts during her initial prep earlier in the year, and she resumes from a spell with only 53.5kg to carry. Hard to beat from a good gate. EBONY GEM (6) has needed time to mature, and her trial form on this track has been very good compared to her race-day efforts on the turf. The pole position makes her one of the hardest to hold out here. AWAKEN (2) has changed stables since his last run at Pukekohe in early April, and a poly track may suit him. He benefits from a 4kg claim, and he is not the worst in this field. MIVIRGO (1) will have no fitness concerns third up, and his best form has been around this circuit. Include in all top 4 combos. SUGGESTED PLAY: Mivirgo each way.
1 70x85 MIVIRGO
SCOTT WENN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S T WENN
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 8th of 10 at this track on May 20 over 970m, 8 len behind Angels Brew with 57.5kg at $31.20. Second-up 5th of 7 at this track on June 3 over 970m, 7 len behind Estilo carrying 56.5kg at $30.80. Among the chances.
9
RIHAAN GOYARAM
BLUE,WHITE SEAMS,RED SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, RED CAP
2 09x AWAKEN
BRENT PINNY
3YO  BROWN  GELDING 58.0KG
SAHANAWAZ HASHIM, WAQAR KHAN, NAFISH ALAM & SHAHRUKH SHAIKH
Resuming after a 11 weeks break. Finished off last campaign second last of 10 at Pukekohe April 1 over 1400m, in the wet; 13 len behind Winwood carrying 58kg at $8.50. On debut second last of 12 at Pukekohe February 25 over 1200m, soft track; 9 len behind Le Jacques Cartier with 57.5kg at $16.90. Well held in each run so far but could be a big improver.
3
HYEONTAEK OH
WHITE, DARK BLUE, DARK GREEN, RED LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHTNING BOLT, WHITE CAP
3 2438x IMPRESSIVE BELLE
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
B R HUTTON
Resuming. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Waverley October 20 2024 over 1200m, soft track; 5 len behind The Big Picture carrying 53.5kg at $12.50. On debut sixth of 14 at Matamata April 19 2024 over 1400m, soft track; 3.5 len behind Chante Moi carrying 57kg at $10. Expecting a strong run fresh.
6
GEORGE ROOKE
RED,NAVY SLEEVES,GREEN ARMBANDS
4 77572 SMASHING SISTER
SEAN CAMERON
6YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
T O HARRISON & S L CAMERON
Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on June 3 over 970m, 0.8 len behind Estilo with 53.5kg at $7.30. The race before that faded in the straight 7th of 13 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1300m, slow going 4.5 len behind Aurora Belle with 56.5kg at $53. Thereabouts last time out. Knocking on the door and is among the top-three contenders.
7
AMBER RIDDELL
EMERALD GREEN, RED HORSESHOES, SLEEVES & CAP
5 08230 STRANGER TIMES
SHAUN & EMMA CLOTWORTHY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
TERRY LINES, JANE LINES, CONNOR LINES, S CLOTWORTHY, M GORDON, D CLARK, W HARNETT
At the latest run raced behind the speed prior to fading ran second last of 13 at Te Rapa on May 24 over 1300m, slow going 10 len behind Aurora Belle carrying 56.5kg at $14.60. The race before that 3rd of 11 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1200m, on a slow track; 1.5 len behind Magic Dreams carrying 54.5kg at $16.60. Rates well and is worth including in the multiples.
8
A LAWSON-CARROLL
WHITE, RED DYNAMIC SYNDICATIONS LOGO, WHITE SLEEVES, RED HOOPS,RED CAP, WHITE STRIPES
6 x735x EBONY GEM
MARK FORBES
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
WE JEFFRIES LTD
Resuming today after a break of five-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Tauherenikau January 2 over 1000m, soft track; 4 len behind Quello Dolce carrying 56.5kg at $8.40. Previously first up; seventh of 12 at New Plymouth Raceway November 5 over 1200m, 6 len behind Ashoka carrying 56.5kg at $14.70. Looks forward enough after a recent trial win. Expecting her to hit the ground running this campaign.
1
JACK TAPLIN
Cambridge blue, cambridge blue sleeves with tangerine stars, cambridge blue cap with tangerine stars
7 TOSS
DEBBIE SWEENEY
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 56.0KG
NZ THOROUGHBRED HOLDINGS LTD
Filly by Swiss Ace on debut. Won a Te Awamutu trial over 850m on May 26. Expected to run well despite a tricky barrier.
10
ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
BLUE, WHITE CROSSED SASHES, ARMBANDS
8 CLICQUOT GIRL
PAM GERARD
3YO  BROWN  FILLY 56.0KG
BALLYMORE RACING NZ LTD
Filly by Savabeel making her first appearance. Trialled on November 25 at Taupo over 900m and finished fifth. Has the pedigree so well worth keeping safe first time out.
4
HAYLEY HASSMAN
LIGHT BLUE, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CAP
9 COOL CARAT
ALLAN WRIGHT
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
A W WRIGHT & T W WRIGHT
First starter by Staphanos out of Cool Duchess. Has a total of three trials leading in today's debut. Looks tested this line-up.
5
ETHAN JONES
ORANGE, GREEN BAND, BLACK ARMBANDS, CAP
10 3234x IN THE VINEYARD
TONY PIKE
2YO  BAY  FILLY 53.0KG
PIKE RACING LTD
Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Matamata 2yo Mdn-Sw March 11 over 1200m, soft track; 5.5 len behind Seize The Day with 55.5kg at $9.70. On debut third in a small field at Te Aroha January 3 over 1000m, in the wet; 4.5 len behind State The Obvious carrying 55.5kg at $8.30. Shapes up nicely.
2
JASMINE FAWCETT
WHITE, BLACK STRIPES, GREEN ARMBANDS,CAP