Cambridge Race 5 - CAMBRIDGE REWARDS FINAL NO.2 HCP TROT
KENNY HILL (4) put the writing on the wall with back-to-back placings before he showed plenty of fight to score at the most recent appearance here. Meets some better types this time but he is going well enough to step up. THE MERC (5) had no luck last start so that result can be overlooked. The form prior to that had been strong, winning two of his previous four outings here. Deserves another chance. PARADISE ALI (7) came from this mark for a win at this circuit and distance last month and is on the radar after her last-start fourth over a longer trip. WYNBERG JANIE (2) must be respected after finding winning form here a fortnight ago.

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Best form since arriving north has come at this venue. One for longer odds.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:58.40 | 6 |
| 25.8L | $19.20 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2026 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:06.70 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $8.60 |
| 9/14 | 09/10/2026 | 15 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 2:04.70 | 1 |
| 48.4L | $37.60 |
| 1/11 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, R35 with cond. TROT | $7,860.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:06.70 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.10 |
| 9/10 | 17/09/2026 | 6 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 2:04.70 | 1 |
| 13.2L | $29.50 |
| 8/10 | 11/09/2026 | 82 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 2:04.40 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $26.70 |
| 8/10 | 21/06/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | Add | 1980m | Slushy | Wilson House | 4 |
| 43.0L | $19.80 | |
| 5/10 | 07/06/2026 | 25 | 4YO+ R35 to R36 TROT | $9,650.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 1 |
| 16.1L | $12.30 | |
| 6/8 | 13/05/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $7,440.00 | Add | 2600m | Good | Wilson House | 6 |
| 15.6L | $6.40 | |
| 5/10 | 06/05/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 TROT | $7,720.00 | Add | 2000m | Fast | Wilson House | 11 |
| 14.3L | $19.70 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Fended off all challenges well to score 15Oct. Tougher assignment. Upset claims.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2:06.70 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $8.60 |
| 9/9 | 08/10/2026 | 13 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:03.80 | 3 |
| 86.1L | $23.70 |
| 7/10 | 25/09/2026 | 8 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 TROT | $14,475.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 2:04.10 | 5 |
| 67.2L | $9.40 |
| 10/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:04.70 | 3 |
| 45.7L | $3.60 |
| 4/10 | 10/09/2026 | 13 | R35 to R36 TROT | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:07.00 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $4.50 |
| 8/12 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | Up to R39 with cond. TROT | $15,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Easy | Andre Poutama | 2:05.90 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R37 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | Camb | 1700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 9 |
| 12.9L | $9.60 | |
| 6/11 | 07/08/2026 | 35 | 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. TROT INV J | $19,650.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Carter Dalgety | 8 |
| 12.9L | $34.60 | |
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R37 to R43 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | Camb | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 35.0L | $8.10 | |
| 5/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 8 |
| 7.8L | $11.50 |

Driver: Bernie Hackett
Stats
Comments
Trotted away for an emphatic victory last week. No reason why he can't repeat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:05.20 | 1 |
| 21.5L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:05.30 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
| 3/11 | 24/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, R35 with cond. TROT | $7,860.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:06.70 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.70 |
| 8/11 | 10/09/2026 | 629 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,860.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:05.40 | 1 |
| 83.4L | $3.40 |
| 12/12 | 20/12/2024 | 42 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Easy | Bernie Hackett | 1:58.5 | 9 |
| 201.8L | $67.30 |
| 9/12 | 08/11/2024 | 7 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Good | Bernie Hackett | 2:03.3 | 7 |
| 21.8L | $27.60 |
| 10/11 | 01/11/2024 | 112 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,720.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Good | Bernie Hackett | 3 |
| 199.1L | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 12/07/2024 | 15 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 8 |
| 3.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 27/06/2024 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 1 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Built nicely to last Thursday's success. Required for Quinella-First4/SRM bets.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | R35 to R38 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:06.70 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Ollie Gregory | 2:03.80 | 4 |
| 8.1L | $11.90 |
| 2/10 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 2:03.60 | 3 |
| 6.7L | $10.50 |
| 6/10 | 11/09/2026 | 21 | 2YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:04.40 | 7 |
| 21.0L | $47.40 |
| 8/9 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | 4YO+ R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,475.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:05.20 | 2 |
| 8.1L | $4.20 |
| 8/14 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ SpecHcp TROT | $25,875.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:03.00 | 1 |
| 22.9L | $11.60 |
| 5/8 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 78.0L | $16.00 | |
| 1/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | Up to R44 with cond. MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 8 |
| 1.9L | $4.30 | |
| 4/10 | 26/06/2026 | 14 | 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 7 |
| 7.5L | $6.80 | |
| 8/12 | 12/06/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, Up to R39 with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 7 |
| 11.3L | $6.00 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Devoid of luck last week, forgive. Clinical win 1Oct. Right in contention.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 22/10/2026 | 21 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 2:06.40 | 1 |
| 19.9L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2026 | 7 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:06.00 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:05.30 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 2:04.80 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $7.60 |
| 1/10 | 10/09/2026 | 27 | R35 to R36 TROT | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:07.00 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.30 |
| 9/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 2:03.40 | 1 |
| 104.9L | $35.20 |
| 4/11 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Camb | 2700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 29.6L | $11.80 | |
| 8/8 | 24/07/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R41 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 1 |
| 411.6L | $9.80 | |
| 9/12 | 03/07/2026 | 47 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 5 |
| 16.4L | $3.60 | |
| 6/13 | 17/05/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R38 to R40 TROT | $11,193.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 3 |
| 6.2L | $8.20 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Early error didn't help last Thursday. Fair attempt 8Oct. Place prospect.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:06.40 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $10.60 |
| 4/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:03.80 | 8 |
| 19.1L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/10/2026 | 90 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:06.00 | 2 |
| 35.0L | $13.70 |
| 10/12 | 03/07/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:05.90 | 2 |
| 18.0L | $11.10 |
| 1/7 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,688.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:05.10 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 |
| 3/12 | 05/06/2026 | 51 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Easy | Andre Poutama | 2:05.70 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $5.10 |
| 1/9 | 15/04/2026 | 52 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $11,370.00 | Add | 1980m | Fast | Brad Williamson | 3 |
| 3.2L | $3.50 | |
| 5/9 | 22/02/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS TROT | $11,370.00 | Crom | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 2 |
| 64.6L | $6.10 | |
| 7/11 | 20/02/2026 | 5 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,790.00 | Crom | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 2 |
| 37.7L | $7.60 | |
| 4/13 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $12,210.00 | Gore | 1800m | Good | Phil Williamson | 5 |
| 6.7L | $4.40 |

Driver: Josh Dickie
Stats
Comments
Produced a game performance last week. Consider on an each way basis.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:06.40 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $24.70 |
| 6/9 | 08/10/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:03.80 | 7 |
| 29.6L | $6.30 |
| 2/7 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:06.00 | 1 |
| 4.8L | $10.90 |
| 1/10 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R35 to R38, R40 with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:04.70 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $7.10 |
| 7/9 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 2:05.20 | 1 |
| 10.0L | $18.60 |
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. TROT | $28,425.00 | Camb | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:58.80 | 5 |
| 18.8L | $9.70 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R35 to R37 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | Camb | 1700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.10 | |
| 3/11 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Camb | 2700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 22.1L | $9.10 | |
| 9/10 | 10/07/2026 | 14 | Up to R44 with cond. MOB. TROT | $9,650.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 5 |
| 107.6L | $6.40 | |
| 7/7 | 26/06/2026 | 56 | 3YO+ R36 to R42 MOB. TROT | $13,688.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 1 |
| 150.6L | $12.70 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Safely held off this handicap since 17Sep win. She'll be at generous odds.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 15/10/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2:06.70 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $7.30 |
| 6/7 | 01/10/2026 | 14 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:06.00 | 1 |
| 51.1L | $10.90 |
| 1/8 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:04.80 | 2 |
| 2.2L | $5.80 |
| 2/9 | 10/09/2026 | 20 | R38 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2:05.20 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $21.40 |
| 3/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:01.10 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $34.10 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R38 to R48 MOB. TROT | $14,475.00 | Camb | 1700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 1:58.90 | 7 |
| 43.0L | $12.70 |
| 6/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Camb | 2700m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 2 |
| 29.6L | $25.00 | |
| 1/9 | 17/07/2026 | 28 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 5 |
| 2.4L | $35.40 | |
| 6/8 | 19/06/2026 | 14 | R38 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 12.9L | $5.90 | |
| 6/12 | 05/06/2026 | 29 | R35 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $10,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Slushy | Todd Mitchell | 1 |
| 8.1L | $7.40 |

Driver: Emily Johnson
Stats
Comments
Capitalised on a perfect trip to score 7 days ago. Back in form. Danger.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 22/10/2026 | 28 | R39 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2700m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:06.40 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $18.20 |
| 7/8 | 24/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:05.30 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $19.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/09/2026 | 13 | R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Geoff Martin | 2:04.80 | 3 |
| 51.1L | $27.90 |
| 10/12 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $30,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Easy | Emily Johnson | 2:03.70 | 4 |
| 129.1L | $17.10 |
| 5/11 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+, Up to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Easy | Emily Johnson | 2:03.90 | 4 |
| 26.9L | $14.30 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:01.10 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $50.90 |
| 7/10 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 25.0L | $25.50 | |
| 7/9 | 31/07/2026 | 14 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Camb | 2700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 29.6L | $18.00 | |
| 9/9 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2 |
| 207.1L | $6.10 | |
| 9/10 | 12/06/2026 | 228 | 3YO+, R44 to R50 SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 4 |
| 80.7L | $10.50 |