Cambridge Race 2 - BARRIER DRAW FOR NIGHT OF CHAMPS 01/04 MOBILE PACE
DEMON BLUE (6) will enjoy a big drop in class after finishing midfield to boom three-year-old Marketplace in the Harness Million 3CG Final last start. Good effort when close-up at Alexandra Park two back. He looks nicely placed in this line-up. NELSON'S BOY (8) draws wide and was down the track last time but came from the back row when he scored three back at Alexandra Park. His best form sees him measure right up. DIAMONDS ARE FOREVER (7) beat DEMON BLUE home in a last-start win at Alexandra Park. Draws wider but must be respected. CHANGE TACT (4) does his best work at this circuit and distance including a last-start placing and a win to kick off this campaign. Go well.

Driver: Jim Cole
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th (Fr1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 24 m by Runkle Crunch (2:41.20) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $66.50. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 7 m by Two Eye See (2:40.70) in 3yo+ on January 24 at $78. Prefer others.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 14/03/2025 | 49 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $16,280.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jim Cole | 1 |
| 9L | $21.30 | |
6/12 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R64 MOB. PACE | $35,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jim Cole | 1 |
| 2.9L | $63.40 | |
2/9 | 17/01/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $9,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Leah Hibell | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.70 | |
3/11 | 03/01/2025 | 3 | R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jim Cole | 1 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 | |
5/7 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Jim Cole | 1 |
| 10L | $17.20 | |
3/12 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 3L | $6.60 | |
8/11 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R56 MOB. PACE | $34,388.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jim Cole | 1 |
| 7.1L | $26.50 | |
3/8 | 22/11/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE | $14,880.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Jim Cole | 1 |
| 1.2L | $15.90 | |
4/9 | 15/11/2024 | 7 | R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $9,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Slushy | Bruce Hadley | 6 |
| 1.4L | $6.70 | |
6/6 | 08/11/2024 | 7 | 2YO+ R35 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Jim Cole | 1 |
| 2.9L | $20.60 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last start, 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 15 m by Runkle Crunch (2:40.90) in 3yo+ on March 21 at $58.10. Before that 9th (Sr1) over 2500m at Manawatu beaten 30 m by Follow Me Fantasy (3:09.80) on March 13 at $6.40. This looks a tough test.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 21/03/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R53 MOB. PACE | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1 |
| 5.6L | $50.70 | |
9/10 | 13/03/2025 | 2 | R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $11,098.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 8 |
| 11L | $6.30 | |
5/9 | 11/03/2025 | 7 | R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 2.3L | $9.10 | |
4/11 | 04/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 7.1L | $22.40 | |
7/8 | 25/02/2025 | 2 | R35 to R38 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | David Grundmann | 3 |
| 11L | $14.70 | |
7/8 | 23/02/2025 | 10 | R38 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 7 |
| 5.1L | $19.20 | |
8/8 | 13/02/2025 | 2 | R40 to R43 MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 6 |
| 9.6L | $0.00 | |
3/8 | 11/02/2025 | 9 | R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Jay Abernethy | 1 |
| 3.9L | $5.80 | |
13/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,903.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 11 |
| 9L | $11.90 | |
7/12 | 31/01/2025 | 10 | R39 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 6 |
| 3.9L | $7.50 |

Driver: Monika Ranger
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 4.5 m by Words (2:39.90) in 4yo+ on March 18 at $18.60. Solid prospects.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/7 | 18/03/2025 | 4 | 4YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 2 |
| 1.6L | $12.00 | |
7/7 | 14/03/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R40 to R56, R57 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Owen Gillies | 1 |
| 77L | $32.70 | |
2/11 | 04/03/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Owen Gillies | 4 |
| 5.1L | $12.20 | |
2/7 | 14/02/2025 | 12 | R35 to R39, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.30 | |
3/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,903.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Owen Gillies | 9 |
| 2.3L | $18.90 | |
6/12 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | R39 to R44 MOB. PACE | $11,500.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Owen Gillies | 5 |
| 3.1L | $32.90 | |
7/9 | 17/01/2025 | 8 | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Owen Gillies | 8 |
| 9L | $56.80 | |
6/12 | 09/01/2025 | 16 | R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 9 |
| 5.6L | $35.10 | |
3/7 | 24/12/2024 | 474 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $9,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 4 |
| 4.7L | $15.50 | |
8/11 | 07/09/2023 | 7 | 3YO+ R43 to R57, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,281.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Fergus Schumacher | 1 |
| 5.7L | $27.30 |

Driver: Matthew White
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, beaten 2 m by Matai Lizzie (2:43.90) on March 18 at $3.80. One of the key runners.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 18/03/2025 | 32 | R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Matthew White | 7 |
| 0.7L | $4.80 | |
5/6 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Matthew White | 1 |
| 3.3L | $27.40 | |
5/8 | 07/02/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Matthew White | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.70 | |
1/6 | 24/01/2025 | 189 | R36 to R43 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Matthew White | 1 |
| 0.0L | $1.70 | |
11/12 | 19/07/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R46, R47 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Andre Poutama | 10 |
| 21L | $9.50 | |
2/10 | 05/07/2024 | 22 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $9,650.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 6 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 | |
9/10 | 13/06/2024 | 13 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R56 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 9.6L | $16.30 | |
5/8 | 31/05/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $9,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 9 |
| 5.8L | $5.40 | |
7/11 | 24/05/2024 | 7 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Andre Poutama | 5 |
| 14L | $38.60 | |
7/8 | 17/05/2024 | 14 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $128,800.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 8 |
| 7.9L | $67.90 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Last start 12th (Sr1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 60 m by Marketplace (2:39.80) in 3yo CG on March 21 at $85.20. At his previous start game effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 2000m at Manawatu beaten 11 m by Final Change (2:27.10) in 3yo+ on March 11 at $2.40. Has claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/12 | 21/03/2025 | 10 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $200,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 9 |
| 23L | $45.00 | |
3/9 | 11/03/2025 | 123 | 3YO+ R43 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 6 |
| 4.1L | $2.30 | |
5/6 | 08/11/2024 | 14 | 2YO+ R35 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 2.8L | $23.40 | |
6/8 | 25/10/2024 | 10 | 2YO+ Up to & including R46, R48 to R49 with cond. MOB. ... | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 2 |
| 7.8L | $13.40 | |
1/6 | 15/10/2024 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 2 |
| 0.0L | $15.30 | |
8/9 | 04/10/2024 | 154 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 10 |
| 6.5L | $43.30 | |
7/10 | 03/05/2024 | 7 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $106,150.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 7.1L | $29.30 | |
7/10 | 26/04/2024 | 22 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $19,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2 |
| 8.4L | $21.00 | |
3/6 | 04/04/2024 | 13 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $11,188.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 3.8L | $15.90 | |
5/12 | 22/03/2024 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $20,000.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 4 |
| 2.8L | $27.90 |

Driver: Mark Purdon
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 40 m by Marketplace (2:39.80) in 3yo CG on March 21 at $55.80. Before that, 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 2 m by Diamonds Are Forever (2:38.90) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $1.60. Strong contender.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $200,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 12 |
| 15L | $40.50 | |
4/7 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R56, R57 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 5 |
| 0.7L | $1.50 | |
5/8 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 5 |
| 3.9L | $3.30 | |
5/7 | 21/02/2025 | 84 | 3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 7 |
| 6.7L | $1.40 | |
6/7 | 12/02/2025 | - | R35 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Ashburton | 2400m | Good | Nathan Purdon | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/6 | 29/11/2024 | 17 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $100,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 7 |
| 1.1L | $10.30 | |
3/11 | 12/11/2024 | 15 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $184,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 4 |
| 1.2L | $13.60 | |
2/8 | 28/10/2024 | 17 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $26,250.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Blair Orange | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 | |
4/13 | 11/10/2024 | 14 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $200,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 11 |
| 4.5L | $11.50 | |
1/10 | 27/09/2024 | 12 | 2YO, with cond. MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 8 |
| 0.0L | $7.50 | |
7/8 | 15/09/2024 | 135 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 7 |
| 6.1L | $13.40 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr2) at Alexandra Park (2:38.90) beating The Jolly Roger in 3yo+ on March 14 at $14.90. Can maintain the solid form.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 14/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R56, R57 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 0.0L | $13.40 | |
2/13 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R48, with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 12 |
| 6.1L | $32.70 | |
5/7 | 21/02/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R54, with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 4.2L | $23.40 | |
6/14 | 02/02/2025 | 9 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,700.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 6 |
| 3.9L | $32.20 | |
7/12 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R64 MOB. PACE | $35,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 3 |
| 3.5L | $39.20 | |
1/9 | 17/01/2025 | 14 | R35 to R41 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 5 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 | |
4/11 | 03/01/2025 | 14 | R35 to R42 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 10 |
| 3.9L | $3.40 | |
5/12 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 4 |
| 3.9L | $4.70 | |
6/9 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE | $37,900.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 7L | $23.70 | |
3/9 | 29/11/2024 | 14 | 2YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 9 |
| 1.3L | $11.80 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up beaten 20 m seventh behind Always B You at Alexandra Park in a 3yo+ on March 21. Open to sharp improvement.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 21/03/2025 | 80 | 3YO+ R52 to R65 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 7.5L | $26.70 | |
5/8 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | 2YO+ R53 to R64 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 2.3L | $14.50 | |
1/12 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 11 |
| 0.0L | $6.20 | |
10/10 | 06/12/2024 | 63 | 2YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 10 |
| 49L | $14.30 | |
7/10 | 04/10/2024 | 21 | 2YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 7 |
| 6.1L | $17.50 | |
4/5 | 13/09/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R51 MOB. PACE | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 7 |
| 2.7L | $5.50 | |
9/12 | 06/09/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE | $35,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 9.3L | $30.40 | |
6/10 | 23/08/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 2.4L | $3.40 | |
5/9 | 16/08/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R42 to R51 MOB. PACE | $15,160.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 7.9L | $8.50 | |
6/6 | 09/08/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R52 to R69 MOB. PACE | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 13L | $15.90 |