Cambridge Race 10 - CHRISTMAS EVE AT THE RACEWAY MBL PACE
LIQUEUR (3) faces the starter for the first time. By Lazarus and hails from the Veronica Bennellick stable. No excuses from this advantageous draw. Placed in a recent trial. Likely to attract plenty of interest from punters. MIDNIGHT BETTY (5) has been racing well of late. Finished third at her latest appearance over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 4 metres. Meets a similar line up and she can take this out. ALERT MAC D (1) didn't do a bad job when finishing fourth over 2200m at this track last time out. Worth an each-way ticket. BETTER BE SWEET (8) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up when resuming over 2200m at this track last time out.

Driver: Benjamin Butcher
Stats
Comments
Didn't get much luck in 4Nov appearance. Well in commission from ace draw.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 04/11/2026 | 12 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Benjamin Butcher | 2:01.30 | 6 |
| 5.4L | $22.70 |
| 6/7 | 23/10/2026 | 8 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Fast | Benjamin Butcher | 1:56.60 | 1 |
| 164.1L | $36.90 |
| 6/8 | 15/10/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Benjamin Butcher | 2:04.40 | 2 |
| 15.1L | $10.10 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | Camb | 1700m | Fast | Benjamin Butcher | 1:57.10 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $16.50 |
| 3/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Puke | 2050m | Fast | Benjamin Butcher | 0 |
| 0.95L | $0.00 |

Driver: David Butcher
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Has had a couple of preparatory runs. Odds will be generous tonight.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 29/10/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Camb | 2200m | Slushy | Andre Poutama | 0 |
| 3.9L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 07/11/2025 | 22 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $12,900.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $16.30 |
| 5/5 | 16/10/2025 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $7,020.00 | Camb | 1700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1:58.1 | 5 |
| 20.7L | $11.30 |
| 6/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1:56.9 | 3 |
| 11.0L | $43.50 |
| 2/3 | 25/09/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 16/09/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Puke | 2050m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/4 | 15/05/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michael Hay
Stats
Comments
Lazarus filly on debut. Runner-up in qualifier 9 days back. Combos/SRM claims.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 29/10/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Camb | 2200m | Slushy | Michael Hay | 0 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Fresh. Good run in defeat prior to spell. Tidy trial run 4Nov. Quinellas-First4s
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/11/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 0 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 14/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C&G MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Alicia Harrison | 2:00.80 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $12.30 |
| 4/8 | 07/05/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Alicia Harrison | 2:01.20 | 4 |
| 16.9L | $10.80 |
| 9/13 | 16/04/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $8,140.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Alicia Harrison | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 32.3L | $7.30 |
| 3/4 | 20/08/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Rang | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Sailesh Abernethy
Stats
Comments
Brings solid Auckland form to this assignment. 0-4 at Cambridge a worry. E/W.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/11/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Easy | Sailesh Abernethy | 1:59.10 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | AlxP | 1609m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1:56.60 | 4 |
| 11.0L | $4.20 |
| 2/10 | 02/10/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1:57.20 | 7 |
| 26.9L | $4.10 |
| 2/6 | 25/09/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2:02.30 | 1 |
| 0.5L | $9.20 |
| 9/10 | 11/09/2026 | 7 | 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE | $27,750.00 | AlxP | 1700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 1:55.90 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $100.10 |
| 2/12 | 04/09/2026 | 91 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Easy | Jacob Dunn | 2:01.40 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $13.40 |
| 1/6 | 25/08/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Puke | 2050m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 05/06/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | Camb | 2200m | Easy | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 | |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 2 |
| 7.8L | $27.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/05/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 8 |
| 21.8L | $21.10 | |
| 10/13 | 01/05/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $20,350.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Blair Orange | 2 |
| 37.7L | $20.60 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Did well off a similar draw 4Nov. Debut run had merit. Warrants consideration.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 04/11/2026 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:01.30 | 7 |
| 9.1L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/10/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 2:00.80 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $13.40 |
| 2/4 | 15/05/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Produced a bold placing 15 days back. Include among the leading candidates.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 29/10/2026 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,580.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:01.30 | 9 |
| 4.0L | $6.30 |
| 8/8 | 22/10/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:00.80 | 1 |
| 357.8L | $4.40 |
| 4/10 | 08/10/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | Camb | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:57.10 | 7 |
| 14.0L | $7.40 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | 13 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | Camb | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:56.90 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $4.80 |
| 8/8 | 11/09/2026 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | AlxP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:01.80 | 2 |
| 150.6L | $60.90 |
| 5/11 | 14/08/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 1:58.80 | 4 |
| 8.3L | $9.10 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2026 | 92 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 7 |
| 37.7L | $18.60 | |
| 2/11 | 30/04/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,790.00 | Mana | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 13 |
| 1.9L | $17.10 | |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2026 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $11,160.00 | Mana | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1 |
| 0.3L | $9.70 | |
| 3/3 | 09/04/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Mana | 2000m | Good | Andre Poutama | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 31/03/2026 | 2 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $10,808.00 | Mana | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 6 |
| 21.3L | $7.20 |

Driver: Todd Macfarlane
Stats
Comments
Finished purposefully when runner-up in 4Nov resumption. Adds to the puzzle.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 04/11/2026 | 202 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2200m | Fast | Jay Abernethy | 2:01.30 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $74.00 |
| 6/13 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $8,140.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1:59.4 | 12 |
| 20.7L | $77.60 |
| 7/10 | 06/04/2026 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,063.00 | Ruak | 2100m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 2:08.2 | 10 |
| 32.3L | $96.20 |
| 9/10 | 26/03/2026 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | Camb | 2200m | Slushy | Todd Macfarlane | 2:00.4 | 2 |
| 72.6L | $47.30 |
| 4/12 | 05/03/2026 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $8,000.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 2:00.2 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $68.90 |
| 6/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,440.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 2:00.1 | 3 |
| 37.7L | $23.90 |
| 2/4 | 22/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Puke | 2050m | Fast | Jeff Darby | 0 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 06/01/2026 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Puke | 2050m | Fast | Jeff Darby | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 18/12/2025 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Camb | 2200m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |