CAMBRIDGE   09 Sep 2026
 
GOING:

TCL EARTHWORKS 970m

Track: AW     True  

On The Fly should lead at a strong tempo. PETITE ROCHER (3) makes her season debut in a very modest maiden on a poly track for the first time, and from a good gate with Michael McNab in the saddle, she would want to go close to winning this. ZAC GARY (1) trekked South fresh up to finish third by less than a length at Awapuni-synthetic nearly 4 weeks ago, and from the pole position, she is the likely leader. Craig Grylls picks up the ride, and the pair should be very competitive. THE SWEETEST SONG (8) has been showing talent at the trials, winning her latest less than a month ago. She has picked out a nice race for her debut, and the market will be a strong guide. APOTHEOSIS (4) is a stablemate of the third pick who resumed with a fair seventh here 12 days ago. She carried plenty of market support that day, so stick with her. SUGGESTED PLAY: Petite Rocher is the one to beat.
1 7x0x2 ZAC GARY
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE
Second-up today. Last start 2nd in a small field at Awapuni Synthetic on August 13 over 1000m, 0.9 len behind Pinky Pie carrying 58.5kg at $6.20. At only start last preparation struggled in the run home; ran last of 11 at Matamata on March 22 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Typhoon Lucy with 58.5kg at $16.10. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
1
C J GRYLLS
LIGHT BLUE, WHITE CROSS LORRAINE, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
2 79475 MIVIRGO
SCOTT WENN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
S T WENN
Most recently did the work up front then tired 5th of 10 at this track on August 28 over 1300m, 5.5 len behind Ignore Me Not carrying 58.5kg at $35.90. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on August 19 over 1300m, 7 len behind Perfect Pour carrying 55.5kg at $11.90. Looking to others.
3
ASHLEE STRAWBRIDGE
BLUE,WHITE SEAMS,RED SLEEVES,WHITE HALVED, RED CAP
3 2268x PETITE ROCHER
MARK WALKER & SAM BERGERSON
4YO  BROWN  MARE 56.0KG
TE AKAU LITTLE ROCK RACING PARTNERSHIP (MGR: KARYN FENTON-ELLIS MNZM)
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at Matamata May 13 over 1200m, soft track; 8 len behind Electric Angel carrying 55.5kg at $5.90. On debut second of 14 at Wanganui January 10 over 1340m, a 0.1 lengths behind Think I Got Cha carrying 52kg at $4.80. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
5
M MCNAB
ORANGE, BLUE STARS, STRIPES SLEEVES
4 9x4x7 APOTHEOSIS
STEVEN RAMSAY & JULIA RITCHIE
4YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
SIR PETER VELA
Having second run back today. Last run 7th of 10 at this track on August 28 over 970m, 4 len behind Unique Valor carrying 56.5kg at $4.80. At only start last preparation 4th of 8 at Hawera on March 25 over 1200m, 4 len behind Marie Antoinette carrying 56kg at $7.70. Rates a top 4 hope here, and can do much better this time.
2
MASAHIRO HASHIZUME
Royal blue , white hoops, grey sleeves, royal blue & white quartered cap
5 CHARMA ROYALE
MARK IRWIN
4YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 56.0KG
D HEWITT, C HODDER, C & C HORN, A & M IRWIN, H JENNINGS, K LORTON, M PARBHU, R SIMPSON, D SPIERS & Y THOMPSON
Four-year-old mare making debut by Almanzor out of Caminadora. Was second in a Te Awamutu trial over 850m August 25. Looks set for a bold debut.
6
L H SATHERLEY
SCARLET & BLACK CHEQUERS, BLACK SLEEVES & SCARLET CAP
6 8x700 MIMOSO
RICK WELLS
5YO  BAY  MARE 56.0KG
MRS S A HEWLETT, J E MACKENZIE, A M TWEEDIE, A R, J T, L J & R T WELLS
Dual acceptor. Most recently ran last of 13 at Ruakaka on August 15 over 1200m, slow going 26 len behind Fraudster with 56.5kg at $114.70. The race before that ran second last of 14 at Ruakaka on July 18 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Pact with 56.5kg at $140.30. Better off looking at others.
7
BRIDGET GRYLLS
BLUE, RED BRACES, BLUE CAP, RED QUARTERS
7 5 ON THE FLY
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
G A ROGERSON MNZM
At debut, raced on the speed and boxed on steadily 5th of 10 at this track on August 28 over 970m, 3.5 len behind Unique Valor with 54.5kg at $13.80. Useful type who should prove hard to beat.
6
SAMANTHA COLLETT
RED, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, EMERALD GREEN ARMBANDS, RED CAP
8 THE SWEETEST SONG
SHAUNE RITCHIE & COLM MURRAY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
MR G W & MRS M W SIMON
Three-year-old filly (Ribchester - Sweet Inspiration). She has three recent trials prior to her debut today. Won her most recent trial at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m on August 18. Promising type who is expected to run a big race.
4
GEORGE ROOKE
PURPLE, PINK SLEEVES & CAP