Cambridge Race 8 - THANK YOU MICHELLE THOMSON TROT
PATRICIA RUBY (4) has been freshened since she was pulled up last time but was kept up to the mark with a trial win. Had looked close to a win when recording back-to-back placings at Alexandra Park prior. Has strong claims with manners. ROYAL PETITE (5) has done all of her racing in stronger company at Alexandra Park so might find this race more to her liking. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY (6) is a five-year-old gelding by Creatine on debut. Looks to have some ability based on a recent trial win. Any push in betting will add to the confidence. SOUTH SYDNEY (2) draws lower than she has in her last two outings and had kicked off her campaign with back-to-back placings, one here and the other at Alexandra Park.

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Didn't threaten in 27Nov resumption. Will strip fitter. Odds will be generous.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/11/2025 | 181 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:07.0 | 1 |
| 23.1L | $28.60 |
| 4/5 | 20/11/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 0 |
| 15.55L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 30/05/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:05.5 | 6 |
| 137.2L | $47.90 |
| 6/9 | 22/05/2025 | 16 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:06.9 | 3 |
| 22.6L | $20.20 |
| 3/7 | 06/05/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:04.2 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $21.60 |
| 11/11 | 22/04/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:07.0 | 3 |
| 384.7L | $46.20 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2025 | 21 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:07.2 | 2 |
| 53.8L | $37.40 |
| 4/7 | 25/03/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2 |
| 26.9L | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 18/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 8 |
| 35.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 27/02/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/1 | 27/01/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/3 | 24/01/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Safely held in last couple of assignments. Good placings prior. Can bounce back.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 2:07.8 | 5 |
| 45.7L | $12.60 |
| 7/12 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 2:05.5 | 4 |
| 35.0L | $5.40 |
| 3/8 | 07/11/2025 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 2:04.9 | 4 |
| 20.4L | $6.70 |
| 2/6 | 30/10/2025 | 144 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 2:07.9 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 16/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 02/07/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 08/06/2025 | 162 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,420.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Easy | Ben Hope | 2:07.4 | 2 |
| 78.0L | $13.80 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Henry Sail | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 28/05/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Henry Sail | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 21/05/2025 | - | R39 & faster FFA TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Henry Sail | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/12 | 28/12/2024 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $12,000.00 | Westport | 2600m | Dead | Ben Hope | 2:12.7 | 10 |
| 78.0L | $11.50 |
| 7/13 | 26/12/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Westport | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 3 |
| 78.0L | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 18/12/2024 | - | R40 & faster TROT | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 27/11/2024 | - | R40 & faster SpecHcp TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/2 | 21/11/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2600m | Good | Ben Hope | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Warren Rich
Stats
Comments
Failed to flatter in last few outings. She'll be at lucrative odds on that.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Warren Rich | 2:07.0 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $25.10 |
| 11/12 | 14/11/2025 | 15 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Warren Rich | 2:05.5 | 2 |
| 91.5L | $131.30 |
| 5/6 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Warren Rich | 2:07.9 | 1 |
| 20.7L | $5.40 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Warren Rich | 2:07.0 | 1 |
| 26.9L | $52.30 |
| 5/8 | 02/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Warren Rich | 2:05.3 | 1 |
| 22.3L | $77.60 |
| 6/6 | 25/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Warren Rich | 2:08.0 | 1 |
| 23.7L | $36.50 |
| 4/6 | 11/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Warren Rich | 1 |
| 29.6L | $41.00 | |
| 4/6 | 04/09/2025 | 121 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Warren Rich | 1 |
| 29.6L | $32.20 | |
| 7/7 | 06/05/2025 | 63 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Warren Rich | 1 |
| 223.3L | $54.00 | |
| 7/7 | 04/03/2025 | 30 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 2 |
| 239.4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wallis
Stats
Comments
Freshened. Scored well in a recent trial. Should garner heavy support in this.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 09/12/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Michelle Wallis | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 0/8 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2:04.9 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/7 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Michelle Wallis | 2:07.4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $6.10 |
| 3/10 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Michelle Wallis | 2:09.3 | 2 |
| 4.3L | $29.30 |
| 7/8 | 26/09/2025 | 402 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:09.7 | 3 |
| 147.9L | $2.80 |
| 2/4 | 19/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Michelle Wallis | 0 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 09/09/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 20/08/2024 | 122 | No NR | $10,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 2:03.1 | 1 |
| 28.3L | $61.00 |
| 10/11 | 20/04/2024 | 10 | $75,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | A M Ashwood | 2:04.4 | 3 |
| 182.9L | $34.00 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Worked hard & weakened at Auckland 5Dec. Worth a look in first Cambridge start.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 05/12/2025 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:07.8 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $12.60 |
| 5/8 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Bernie Hackett | 2:04.9 | 1 |
| 61.9L | $14.50 |
| 6/7 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:07.4 | 2 |
| 110.3L | $5.10 |
| 7/10 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:09.3 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $5.10 |
| 2/8 | 26/09/2025 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:09.7 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.10 |
| 1/4 | 19/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 29/08/2025 | 175 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:09.6 | 5 |
| 51.1L | $3.80 |
| 2/4 | 20/08/2025 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 4 |
| 185.6L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 80.7L | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 4 |
| 201.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2025 | - | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 26.9L | $0.00 |

Driver: Dylan Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Trial winning son of Creatine on debut. Consider him on an each way basis.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/3 | 27/11/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 99/3 | 30/10/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 0 |
| 99L | $0.00 |