Cambridge Race 5 - GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND HANDICAP PACE
SUGAR RAY LINCOLN (4) resumes after finishing ninth at his latest appearance at Alexandra Park on December 19. This should be an easier assignment so he is sure to prove tough to beat. BETA PREPARE (7) ran fourth last start at Alexandra Park over 2200m, beaten 12 metres. Expect him to be prominent. CHANGE TACT (1) is right in the mix after finishing runner-up for the second time in a row last start, beaten a neck at this track. Ideally placed to go one better. ROUGH AND READY (9) is a chance after finishing in the money for the second time in a row last start, beaten 6 metres into third at Manawatu.

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Beaten a slender margin last week. Big threat from the front tape tonight.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1:58.2 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R42 to R49, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Matthew White | 1:56.7 | 3 |
| 29.6L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 27/02/2026 | 15 | R43 to R53 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Matthew White | 2:00.6 | 2 |
| 18.8L | $17.70 |
| 7/7 | 12/02/2026 | 2 | R43 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 12.6L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 10/02/2026 | 103 | R42 to R55 MOB. PACE | $10,038.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:00.3 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R43 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Matthew White | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Matthew White | 6 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 | |
| 1/5 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Easy | Matthew White | 3 |
| 8.6L | $4.00 | |
| 5/7 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Stephanie Burley | 7 |
| 22.6L | $3.10 | |
| 6/7 | 19/09/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Stephanie Burley | 5 |
| 6.2L | $6.50 |

Driver: Emily Johnson
Stats
Comments
He's been mixing form wildly. Odds will be generous in this line up.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 19/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1:58.2 | 7 |
| 22.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/03/2026 | 13 | 3YO+ R42 to R49, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1:56.7 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $14.50 |
| 7/7 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | 3YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 78.0L | $45.50 |
| 3/5 | 04/02/2026 | 26 | R47 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $20.50 |
| 10/10 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | R41 to R49 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1:57.9 | 8 |
| 61.9L | $25.80 |
| 1/9 | 04/01/2026 | 4 | R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Craig Sharpe | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Emily Johnson | 5 |
| 3.0L | $20.90 | |
| 3/10 | 24/12/2025 | 6 | 2YO+ R38 to R41 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 9 |
| 3.5L | $89.50 | |
| 7/7 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 10.8L | $21.10 | |
| 7/7 | 04/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Craig Sharpe | 5 |
| 8.6L | $6.10 |

Driver: Owen Gillies
Stats
Comments
Current form credentials make him hard to recommend. An outside chance.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 20/03/2026 | 28 | 3YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 53.8L | $36.80 |
| 6/7 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | 3YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:58.8 | 4 |
| 59.2L | $18.50 |
| 5/5 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | R47 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $6.60 |
| 10/10 | 26/01/2026 | 80 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Monika Ranger | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 710.2L | $17.40 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 1:58.4 | 6 |
| 2.4L | $3.30 |
| 4/9 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:57.6 | 8 |
| 12.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/10/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 7 |
| 9.7L | $2.90 | |
| 1/7 | 25/09/2025 | 6 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 8 |
| 19.9L | $3.30 | |
| 4/7 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 7 |
| 2.4L | $3.70 | |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 4 |
| 7.0L | $4.20 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Resuming. 2nd in a recent workout. First stand start. Can win Cambridge debut.
Last Starts 96 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO R38 to R73 MOB. PACE | $50,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:56.6 | 8 |
| 29.6L | $70.60 |
| 5/5 | 12/12/2025 | 35 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $21,938.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $25.80 |
| 4/7 | 07/11/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R54 to R69 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $8.20 |
| 3/6 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/5 | 03/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R54 to R63 MOB. PACE | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1:57.9 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.70 |
| 3/9 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.10 | |
| 3/8 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R59 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 | |
| 1/6 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | 2YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.30 | |
| 5/8 | 22/08/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 5.6L | $7.70 |

Driver: Benjamin Butcher
Stats
Comments
Phenomenal victories in last two Cambridge outings. Must be respected.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 20/03/2026 | 15 | R52 to R70 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Benjamin Butcher | 1:57.0 | 4 |
| 25.0L | $9.10 |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R42 to R49, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Benjamin Butcher | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 29.6L | $5.10 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Benjamin Butcher | 1:58.9 | 5 |
| 12.9L | $7.40 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | 9 | 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Benjamin Butcher | 1:59.7 | 9 |
| 9.4L | $23.10 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 9 | R35 to R44 MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Jeff Darby | 2:00.0 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2026 | 17 | R42 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1750m | Good | Benjamin Butcher | 2:06.7 | 4 |
| 5.1L | $9.50 |
| 7/10 | 09/01/2026 | 16 | R41 to R49 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 5 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 | |
| 6/13 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Brooke Wilkins | 8 |
| 11.0L | $63.20 | |
| 8/9 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE | $46,250.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | David Butcher | 5 |
| 13.7L | $46.00 | |
| 7/7 | 12/12/2025 | 22 | 2YO+ R43 to R48 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 8 |
| 8.1L | $47.60 |

Driver: Alicia Harrison
Stats
Comments
He's been racing well enough to make presence felt tonight. One for odds.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 13/02/2026 | 18 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $11.60 |
| 4/10 | 26/01/2026 | 17 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 22.1L | $18.90 |
| 4/9 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $9.20 |
| 3/8 | 04/01/2026 | 31 | R46 to R53 MOB. PACE | $9,765.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 6.2L | $5.60 |
| 1/6 | 04/12/2025 | 29 | 3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 1:57.6 | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/10 | 05/11/2025 | 27 | 4YO+ R43 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:56.5 | 8 |
| 15.1L | $15.60 |
| 3/5 | 09/10/2025 | 14 | R41 to R50 MOB. PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Easy | Todd Mitchell | 4 |
| 9.4L | $1.60 | |
| 3/7 | 25/09/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R52, R55 to R57 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 4 |
| 4.3L | $1.80 | |
| 8/10 | 12/09/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 10 |
| 18.0L | $57.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 8 |
| 80.7L | $19.10 |

Driver: Jacob Dunn
Stats
Comments
Solid Auckland performances in last two appearances. Well in commission.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ Up to & including R62 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:57.9 | 6 |
| 12.1L | $25.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/02/2026 | 38 | R54 to R65 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 3.8L | $8.80 |
| 5/6 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Dead | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:07.1 | 2 |
| 14.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/01/2026 | 25 | R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:06.6 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $14.70 |
| 10/10 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $3.80 |
| 4/8 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE | $45,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1:55.0 | 4 |
| 7.3L | $45.80 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Samantha Ottley | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.10 | |
| 2/6 | 27/11/2025 | 41 | 3YO+ R42 to R54 MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 7 |
| 2.2L | $2.90 | |
| 4/6 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 3 |
| 7.3L | $9.90 | |
| 5/5 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R54 to R63 MOB. PACE | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 2.4L | $4.00 |

Driver: David Butcher
Stats
Comments
Hasn't threatened in latest Auckland assignments. Back to home track. Each way.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | R52 to R70 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 1:57.0 | 7 |
| 24.5L | $27.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | R54 to R65 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 1:58.8 | 7 |
| 15.6L | $22.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/02/2026 | 14 | R53 & faster MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1:55.6 | 10 |
| 48.4L | $78.90 |
| 5/6 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | R49 to R66 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | David Butcher | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $10.40 |
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | 52 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 59.2L | $20.80 |
| 5/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R58 to R74 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 7 |
| 11.6L | $8.10 | |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R54 to R69 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 | |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 to R69 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 | |
| 1/5 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R53 to R64 MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Good Palmy placings 10Mar & 12Mar. A must for Quinella-First4/SRM players.
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 | 12/03/2026 | 2 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,250.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.00 |
| 2/5 | 10/03/2026 | 34 | 3YO+ R45 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $9,653.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:01.0 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2026 | 15 | R47 to R65 DiscrHcp PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 1:59.5 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Dead | Kate Coppins | 2:07.1 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 18/01/2026 | 25 | R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Kate Coppins | 2:06.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.60 |
| 1/10 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | David Butcher | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $11.70 |
| 6/9 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | R49 to R60, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,265.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 7 |
| 5.9L | $5.40 | |
| 1/8 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | R48 to R59 MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 10 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 | |
| 1/5 | 20/11/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE | $7,020.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 5 |
| 10.8L | $3.60 | |
| 5/8 | 30/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R43 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Kate Coppins | 8 |
| 5.1L | $8.50 |