CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY   18 Dec 2025
 
GOING: G

THANK YOU NIKITA OLD MOBILE PACE 2200m

Track: GOOD      

CAPTAIN KOBE (6) hasn't been far from the placegetters in higher-graded races in the last two outings at Manawatu and was an Addington winner last month. Placed in both attempts at this circuit and distance. Big chance. KATIES PRINCESS (2) has had seven weeks off since she was forced to work when parked last time but stuck on solidly. Had put together a long string of wins and placings at this venue prior. Should enjoy an economical run from this draw so has winning claims. CAULFIELD (4) is building in fitness and is working towards a win having improved to place here last time out. SHEZABETTORGIRL (3) draws lower than in the last-start fifth at Manawatu and was racing well prior so should be respected.
1 28467 PROVISEUR
CRAIG SHARPE
10YO  BAY  GELDING
C C Sharpe, Ms S M Hickey
Didn't do much last time out, 7th (Fr5) over 1700m at this track was 7th-15.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Midfrew Lucre (2:07.20) in 3yo+ on December 4 at $6.20. Before that 6th (Fr1) over 1700m at this track beaten 15 m by Blazing Louie (2:05.70) in 3yo+ on November 27 at $28.90. Prefer others.
Fr1
E R JOHNSON
Light Blue, Gold Braces & Sleeves, Light Blue Armbands (T)
2 22135 KATIES PRINCESS
NICKY CHILCOTT
6YO  BAY  MARE
Est A W Messenger, Mrs L J Messenger
Last start 5th (Fr4) over 1700m at this track was 2nd-1.5m 2WNC at the bell, beaten 7 m by Benjamin Button (2:03.40) on October 30 at $3.40. Before that, a solid effort when 3rd (Fr1) over 2200m at this track was 3rd-3.8m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 3 m by Upstage (2:46.40) on October 16 at $4.40. Big chance.
Fr2
N A CHILCOTT
Tangerine, White Star, Tangerine & White Striped Sleeves (T)
3 15235 SHEZABETTORGIRL
MICHAEL HOUSE
3YO  BAY  FILLY
Mentally Stable Limited, Malcolm Little, Havtime Breeding Limited
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 11 m by Spiritual Bliss (2:25.80) in 3yo+ on December 11 at $5.80. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr3) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 2 m by Dixieland Delight (2:29.80) in 3yo+ on December 9 at $3.20. Look for improvement on last start. One of the likely contenders.
Fr3
C J HACKETT
Red, Black Braces, White Collar & Sleeves, Red Cuffs (T)
4 x9553 CAULFIELD
DAVID BUTCHER
6YO  BAY  GELDING
Racer Pacer Again Syndicate, Racer Pacer Now Syndicate
Two back was well beaten into fifth behind Melton Mogul at this track over 2200m in a 4yo+ on November 27 at $7.20. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Margherita at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on December 4 at $5.60. Can make his presence felt.
Fr4
D J BUTCHER
RED, GOLD MALTESE CROSS
5 0x676 TASI AHNAU
STEVE GREEN
5YO  BAY  GELDING
P S Green
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Mandala (2:44.40) in 3yo+ on November 20 at $70.80. Before that 7th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 85 m by Muchacho (2:42.40) in 4yo+ on November 14 at $130.80. Will not find this easy. This looks far too tough.
Fr5
T A MACFARLANE
YELLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES, BLACK SLEEVES
6 61945 CAPTAIN KOBE
MICHAEL HOUSE
4YO  BAY  HORSE
J C International Ltd
Last start 5th (Fr3) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 5.5 m by Margherita (2:25.20) on December 11 at $4.10. Before that, 4th (Sr1) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 5.5 m by Rough And Ready (2:25.00) on December 9 at $5.50. Looks well placed.
Fr6
KATE COPPINS
Red, Black Braces, White Collar & Sleeves, Red Cuffs (T)
7 41863 NELSON'S BOY
FRED MITCHELL
9YO  BAY  GELDING
F Mitchell, Mrs P K Mitchell
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (FrU1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, at the bell was 2nd-2.5m 2WNC beaten 8 m by Double Parked (2:45.00) in 4yo+ on December 5 at $18.90. Good prospects.
FrU1
S W ABERNETHY
Dark Blue, Cream Shamrock & Armbands (T)