CAMBRIDGE 17 Jun 2026
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DELZ ABEEL (3) missed a cheque for the first time in 6 starts on this track 2 weeks ago when finishing fourth and a length from the winner. A wide gate is no help, but he benefits from a 2kg claim, and he is expected to be hard to beat again. WHAT A YARN (2) made it 2 wins from 3 starts this prep with a gutsy win against most of these a fortnight ago, and despite a weight rise, he can repeat the dose, especially from a good draw. SPANISH LAD (1) gave in without a fight here last time out when backed in heavily to start as the favourite. He has won 2 of his 3 starts third up in the past, and he can make amends. Follow your money. LERADO (4) maintained his good poly track form with a pair of thirds here in his last couple of starts. George Rooke sticks with him from a better draw, and another honest effort is on the cards. BERTIE WOOSTER (7) stuck on gamely for fifth when fresh up, and he will continue as the season progresses. Each way value for us. SUGGESTED PLAY: Spanish Lad can win, and Bertie Wooster at each-way value.
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SPANISH LAD
JOHN BELL 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG E MARTIN Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up favourite; raced right near the speed and boxed on; won by a 0.5 len at this track May 20 over 1550m defeating Delz Abeel with 58kg at $6. Last start ran second last of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1550m, 10 len behind What A Yarn carrying 55.5kg at $3. Willing to forgive the last run; can atone. |
10 JACK TAPLIN |
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WHAT A YARN
CHRIS WOOD 6YO BAY GELDING 59.0KG D & S CRAWFORD, EST LATE S A CRAWFORD, R & C CRAWFORD, G BUHLER & L JONES Last start won by a nose at this track June 3 over 1550m defeating Vivace with 55kg at $12.70. The run before that sat behind the speed prior to fading 10th of 16 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1400m, on a slow track; 4.5 len behind Overdrawn carrying 56kg at $42.20. Hard to beat on that latest effort. |
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DELZ ABEEL
TONY PIKE 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 58.0KG B K DELL Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1550m, 1.0 len behind What A Yarn carrying 56kg at $3.20. Before that took up a position near the tail 2nd of 10 at this track on May 20 over 1550m, 0.5 len behind Spanish Lad carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. Not far away last time. Rates highly and expected to be in the finish. |
14 SAM MCNAB |
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LERADO
STEPHEN MARSH 6YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MS S E BOURKE, J F BRUFORD, G M DATSON, C J DOBBIE, M J FOX, J W GRACIE, P L SPARROW & WAIHI LIVESTOCK LTD Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1550m, 0.7 len behind What A Yarn with 54.5kg at $8.20. The race before that made some head-way from midfield; 3rd of 10 at this track on May 20 over 1550m, 2.5 len behind Spanish Lad with 58.5kg at $8.70. Leading prospect. |
6 GEORGE ROOKE |
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DOMAIN ACE
G A & D G ROGERSON & CLINT ISDALE 4YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG GA ROGERSON MNZM, M & M T BUTTERWORTH, CA LEISHMAN, L & B GURNEY Last start 4th of 8 at this track on June 3 over 1300m, 2 len behind Bannen carrying 54kg at $2.50. Before that 9th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1400m, slow going 5.5 len behind Chester Boy carrying 60kg at $2.50. Don't underestimate. |
1 A LAWSON-CARROLL |
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VIVACE
CATHERINE CAMERON 4YO BROWN GELDING 55.0KG MISS L WARD Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1550m, nose behind What A Yarn with 54kg at $13.70. Before that won by 2 len at this track May 20 over 1550m defeating El Speedy Man carrying 58.5kg at $18. Can figure in the outcome again. |
8 ETHAN JONES |
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BERTIE WOOSTER
CHRIS WOOD 5YO BROWN GELDING 54.0KG P G PROVERBS Second run back. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1550m, 1.5 len behind What A Yarn carrying 53kg at $26.90. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Te Aroha on December 7 over 1400m, 4 len behind Unwritten carrying 58.5kg at $5.70. Will come on from that run and is likely to feature. |
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MISTER MEANER
RALPH MANNING 5YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG S P DROMGOOL Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run sat on the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 12 at Hawera on May 17 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Bean A Pleasure carrying 59.5kg at $7.10. The race before that struggled in the run home; 9th of 15 at Ellerslie on April 27 over 1600m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Free Bird with 58kg at $15.40. Warrants consideration. |
9 JASMINE FAWCETT |
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SHE'LL BE RIGHT
LINDA LAING 5YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG LINDA LAING, LANCE & ANGE GUSSEY Returns from a 39-day let-up. Last start 6th of 11 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1400m, on rain affected going; 5.5 len behind Artamos carrying 56kg at $5.60. The start before that 8th of 15 at Te Rapa on May 2 over 1600m, slow going 3.5 len behind French Thinker with 56.5kg at $35.70. Rates highly and is among the chances. |
3 L H SATHERLEY |
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RED PEARL
DARRYN & BRIAR WEATHERLEY 3YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG B KENDALL & R A CARTER Last start 10th of 12 at Te Rapa on May 30 over 1200m, slow going 9 len behind Kia Kaha with 55.5kg at $16.20. The run before that from last on the turn 7th of 13 at Arawa Park on May 9 over 1215m, in the wet; 4 len behind Amazonia carrying 56.5kg at $25. Hard to have in this tough line-up. |
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LA PARISIENNE
SEAN CAMERON 5YO BAY MARE 54.0KG S CAMERON At the latest run 5th of 14 at New Plymouth Raceway on May 23 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Chester Boy carrying 54kg at $38.10. The race before that 4th of 7 at Waverley on May 9 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Did The Trick carrying 55kg at $18.70. Must lift to threaten in this field. |
11 AMBER RIDDELL |
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LADY MAK
PETER COUTTS 8YO BROWN MARE 54.0KG P A M COUTTS Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run eased back early on 5th of 9 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1400m, on a slow track; 2.5 len behind Berenhard with 54kg at $39.70. The race before that ran second last of 8 at Te Aroha on March 28 over 1400m, on heavy track; 7 len behind What A Yarn carrying 52kg at $35.90. Hard to have. |
4 HAYLEY HASSMAN |
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HE'S DIVINE
TARISSA MACDONALD 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG TARISSA MACDONALD, DAVID TANNER, JAN BENES, ROBYN MACDONALD, MARK WILSON & CARL PRESANT Dual acceptor. Last start won by a neck at Tauranga May 29 over 2100m defeating Erase carrying 58.5kg at $9.50. Before that 5th of 14 at Ellerslie on May 6 over 1500m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind Hell Island with 58.5kg at $21.80. Fitter and is a leading player. |
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LA QUERIDA
MARGARET FALCONER 8YO BAY MARE 54.0KG JULEEN & NEIL GUILFORD Dual acceptor. Third-up today. Resuming ran last of 16 at Ellerslie on May 16 over 1500m, on a slow track; 13 len behind Inside Out with 54kg at $50. Last start 7th of 11 at this track on June 3 over 1550m, 5.5 len behind What A Yarn carrying 53kg at $40.20. Must improve to play a role. |
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