Cambridge Synthetic Race 3 - TCL EARTHWORKS 970
PETITE ROCHER (3) makes her season debut in a very modest maiden on a poly track for the first time, and from a good gate with Michael McNab in the saddle, she would want to go close to winning this. ZAC GARY (1) trekked South fresh up to finish third by less than a length at Awapuni-synthetic nearly 4 weeks ago, and from the pole position, she is the likely leader. Craig Grylls picks up the ride, and the pair should be very competitive. THE SWEETEST SONG (8) has been showing talent at the trials, winning her latest less than a month ago. She has picked out a nice race for her debut, and the market will be a strong guide. APOTHEOSIS (4) is a stablemate of the third pick who resumed with a fair seventh here 12 days ago. She carried plenty of market support that day, so stick with her.

Jockey: Craig Grylls
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Encouraging first-up run when runner-up at Awapuni Synthetic over 1000m on August 13. Fitter for that run and will be tough to beat.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 13/08/2026 | 144 | MDN | $14,167.00 | ASYN | 1000m | Synthetic | Jonathan Riddell | 58.5kg | 0:58.69 | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $6.20 |
| 11/11 | 22/03/2026 | 72 | MDN | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1400m | Soft 5 | Erin Leighton | 58.5kg | 1:24.35 | - | 1 |
| 8.64L | $16.10 |
| 7/9 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | OTAK | 1200m | Good 4 | Liam Kauri | 56.5kg | 1:10.70 | - | 9 |
| 6.36L | $16.80 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TEAW | 1150m | Good 3 | George Rooke | 1:08.75 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 1:10.94 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 11/02/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Soft 5 | Rory Hutchings | 1:05.41 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 6 | Rory Hutchings | 1:05.48 | - | 6 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 23/10/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TE A | 1100m | Good 4 | Jasmine Fawcett | 1:04.60 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 01/10/2024 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 6 | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:51.23 | - | 3 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ashlee Strawbridge
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been out of the money recently including last start when fifth over 1300m at this track a week-and-a-half ago, beaten 5.5 lengths. Looking to others.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 9 | MDN | $15,417.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Joe Doyle | 58.5kg | 1:15.78 | - | 10 |
| 5.58L | $35.90 |
| 7/9 | 19/08/2026 | 12 | MDN | $14,167.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Ashlee Strawbridge | 55.5kg | 1:18.42 | - | 6 |
| 7.62L | $11.90 |
| 4/8 | 07/08/2026 | 9 | MDN | $14,167.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Ashlee Strawbridge | 55.5kg | 1:18.02 | - | 4 |
| 3.73L | $40.70 |
| 9/9 | 29/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Ashlee Strawbridge | 55.5kg | 0:55.05 | - | 4 |
| 9.01L | $6.30 |
| 7/8 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | MAAT | $22,541.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Rihaan Goyaram | 55kg | 0:55.47 | - | 4 |
| 5.82L | $36.80 |
| 4/9 | 09/07/2026 | 22 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Ashlee Strawbridge | 55.5kg | 0:56.21 | - | 4 |
| 4.37L | $17.90 |
| 3/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 0:55.35 | - | 9 |
| 2.98L | $50.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 0:55.69 | - | 7 |
| 7.38L | $30.80 |
| 8/10 | 20/05/2026 | 214 | MDN 2YO&UP | $13,934.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Amber Riddell | 57.5kg | 0:55.68 | - | 3 |
| 8.74L | $31.20 |
| 12/14 | 18/10/2025 | 24 | MDN | $26,316.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 1:10.66 | - | 3 |
| 9.70L | $61.20 |
| 7/10 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | MDN | $16,667.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 1:17.35 | - | 10 |
| 13.20L | $15.30 |
| 5/10 | 10/09/2025 | 12 | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 0:55.46 | - | 2 |
| 4.80L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2025 | 9 | Rating 66 Benchmark* | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Elen Nicholas | 53.5kg | 0:55.63 | - | 2 |
| 3.50L | $29.30 |
| 7/9 | 20/08/2025 | 12 | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Amber Riddell | 56.5kg | 0:57.24 | - | 4 |
| 4.20L | $16.60 |
| 5/7 | 08/08/2025 | 9 | Rating 67 Benchmark* | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Amber Riddell | 52kg | 0:55.35 | - | 5 |
| 3.40L | $18.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/07/2025 | 7 | MDN 2YO&UP | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Elen Nicholas | 57.5kg | 0:55.20 | - | 2 |
| 4.30L | $20.10 |
| 11/11 | 23/07/2025 | 13 | MAAT | $0.00 | CSYN | 1550m | Synthetic | Craig Grylls | 57kg | 1:32.57 | - | 11 |
| 21.90L | $20.70 |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2025 | 15 | MDN 2YO&UP | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Yuga Okubo | 54.5kg | 0:56.04 | - | 9 |
| 3.40L | $14.20 |
| 8/10 | 25/06/2025 | 7 | MDN 2YO&UP | $0.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Heavy 10 | Rihaan Goyaram | 56.5kg | 1:32.45 | - | 6 |
| 11.10L | $19.20 |
| 8/12 | 18/06/2025 | 14 | Rating 60 HCP | $0.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Kate Hercock | 56kg | 1:16.05 | - | 4 |
| 7.30L | $21.10 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2025 | 14 | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Rihaan Goyaram | 55.5kg | 1:19.01 | - | 9 |
| 0.20L | $22.10 |
| 6/10 | 21/05/2025 | 53 | MDN 2YO&UP | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58.5kg | 0:55.72 | - | 4 |
| 7.60L | $19.90 |
| 7/9 | 29/03/2025 | 15 | MDN | $0.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 4 | Ashvin Goindasamy | 58.5kg | 1:08.09 | - | 5 |
| 8.50L | $56.00 |
| 10/10 | 14/03/2025 | 16 | Rating 60 HCP | $0.00 | PUKE | 1400m | Soft 5 | Joe Nishizuka | 52.5kg | 1:24.94 | - | 7 |
| 8.80L | $39.70 |
| 3/7 | 26/02/2025 | 12 | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 1400m | Good 4 | Joe Nishizuka | 55.5kg | 1:27.03 | - | 2 |
| 1.30L | $40.70 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2025 | 18 | MDN | $0.00 | NPLY | 1600m | Good 4 | Ngakau Hailey | 57kg | 1:36.33 | - | 8 |
| 15.50L | $67.50 |
| 10/12 | 27/01/2025 | 76 | MDN | $0.00 | TAUR | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jasmine Fawcett | 58.5kg | 1:12.67 | - | 5 |
| 9.90L | $35.10 |
| 6/6 | 14/01/2025 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | MATA | 1000m | Good 3 | Lynsey Satherley | 0:58.41 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 03/12/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | PUKE | 1100m | Soft 5 | Kevin Stott | 1:07.03 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 18/11/2024 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Kevin Stott | 0:50.35 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/14 | 12/11/2024 | 249 | MDN | $0.00 | TE A | 1100m | Good 4 | Sam Spratt | 58.5kg | 1:03.73 | - | 9 |
| 19.50L | $19.70 |
| 4/11 | 08/03/2024 | 37 | MDN | $0.00 | TAUP | 1200m | Soft 5 | Tayla Mitchell | 56kg | 1:12.63 | - | 8 |
| 6.30L | $10.90 |
| 9/10 | 31/01/2024 | 26 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 1200m | Good 3 | Sam Spratt | 57.5kg | 1:12.53 | - | 9 |
| 6.20L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/01/2024 | 142 | MDN | $0.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Good 3 | Warren Kennedy | 57kg | 1:11.05 | - | 3 |
| 2.10L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2023 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Sam Spratt | 0:46.32 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 16/08/2023 | 14 | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 1300m | Synthetic | Warren Kennedy | 57.5kg | 1:17.91 | - | 5 |
| 2.30L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 02/08/2023 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Michael McNab | 56kg | 0:57.17 | - | 6 |
| 2.70L | $2.00 |
| 2/8 | 11/07/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:53.87 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 06/06/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:54.19 | - | 3 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 11/05/2023 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Jasmine Fawcett | 0:45.86 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Michael McNab
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a break. Fitter for a recent trial at Te Awamutu. Opened last campaign with a second at Wanganui over 1340m. Anticipating her to hit the ground running this campaign.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 25/08/2026 | - | MDN 4YO&UP | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Heavy 8 | Michael McNab | 0:53.53 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 13/05/2026 | 21 | MDN 3YO | $13,934.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 7 | Michael McNab | 55.5kg | 1:12.20 | - | 10 |
| 8.70L | $5.90 |
| 6/8 | 22/04/2026 | 31 | MDN 2YO&UP | $14,167.00 | ROTO | 1230m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 56kg | 1:18.02 | - | 4 |
| 5.99L | $3.70 |
| 2/10 | 22/03/2026 | 16 | MDN | $15,546.00 | MATA | 1200m | Soft 5 | Hayley Hassman | 54kg | 1:11.19 | - | 6 |
| 3.97L | $3.30 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | MDN | $15,546.00 | TE A | 1150m | Soft 5 | Hayley Hassman | 54kg | 1:08.35 | - | 4 |
| 0.05L | $5.10 |
| 7/14 | 30/01/2026 | 20 | MDN | $21,552.00 | TE R | 1400m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 55kg | 1:22.96 | - | 1 |
| 8.01L | $2.30 |
| 2/14 | 10/01/2026 | - | MDN | $21,552.00 | WGUI | 1340m | Good 4 | Hayley Hassman | 52kg | 1:20.11 | - | 12 |
| 0.05L | $4.80 |
| 1/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | AVON | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 1:06.40 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 26/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Soft 5 | Opie Bosson | 00:52.12 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 12/08/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Opie Bosson | 0:47.18 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Craig Grylls | 0:48.00 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 01/04/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 1100m | Good 4 | Craig Grylls | 1:07.11 | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 05/03/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TAUP | 900m | Soft 7 | Craig Grylls | 0:54.88 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2024 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | MATA | 800m | Heavy 10 | Ryan Elliot | 0:50.38 | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Masa Hashizume
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed over 970m at this track last start and finished 4 lengths away in seventh. Rates a top 4 hope here, and can do much better this time.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 28/08/2026 | 156 | MDN | $15,417.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Masa Hashizume | 56.5kg | 0:55.59 | - | 10 |
| 3.93L | $4.80 |
| 3/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Masa Hashizume | 0:55.23 | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 25/03/2026 | 139 | MDN | $21,008.00 | HAWE | 1200m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 56kg | 1:11.58 | - | 7 |
| 4.03L | $7.70 |
| 3/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Good 4 | Masa Hashizume | 0:46.71 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $0.00 | |
| 9/14 | 06/11/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $16,228.00 | AVON | 1200m | Good 4 | Samantha Collett | 55.5kg | 1:10.83 | - | 9 |
| 5.10L | $14.80 |
| 3/6 | 16/10/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 0:55.99 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 | |
| 5/6 | 23/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | TE R | 900m | Heavy 10 | Sam Weatherley | 0:58.29 | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 11/09/2025 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Samantha Collett | 00:46.59 | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 16/05/2025 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Ashvin Goindasamy | 0:46.82 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Bridget Grylls
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Dual acceptor. Back sharply in trip last time and didn't feature when 13th over 1200m at Ruakaka. Better off looking at others.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MDN | $16,667.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 6 | Bridget Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:11.85 | - | 12 |
| 26.54L | $114.70 |
| 13/14 | 18/07/2026 | 7 | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,393.00 | RUAK | 1400m | Good 4 | Munna Alam | 56.5kg | 1:25.02 | - | 13 |
| 4.34L | $140.30 |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | 206 | MDN 2YO&UP | $16,393.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:11.97 | - | 7 |
| 10.93L | $78.70 |
| 8/8 | 17/12/2025 | 88 | Rating 60 HCP | $16,228.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 5 | Lynsey Satherley | 54kg | 1:10.37 | - | 3 |
| 32.30L | $50.70 |
| 9/12 | 20/09/2025 | 17 | MDN | $27,027.00 | ELLS | 1200m | Soft 5 | Bridget Grylls | 56.5kg | 1:12.13 | - | 4 |
| 5.30L | $55.70 |
| 9/11 | 03/09/2025 | 18 | MDN | $0.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Lynsey Satherley | 56.5kg | 1:13.63 | - | 10 |
| 3.40L | $51.60 |
| 9/12 | 16/08/2025 | 140 | MDN | $18,349.00 | RUAK | 1200m | Soft 7 | Jack Taplin | 53.5kg | 1:14.04 | - | 10 |
| 8.90L | $114.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | TE A | 1150m | Good 4 | Joe Nishizuka | 53kg | 1:08.09 | - | 2 |
| 24.20L | $29.90 |
| 4/7 | 11/03/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 0:48.59 | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 11/11/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | RUAK | 750m | Soft 5 | Warren Kennedy | 00:43.91 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Samantha Collett
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Didn't do a bad job last start when fifth on debut over 970m at this track. Useful type who should prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | - | MDN | $15,417.00 | CSYN | 970m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 54.5kg | 0:55.59 | - | 9 |
| 3.41L | $13.80 |
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | MDN | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Samantha Collett | 0:48.10 | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 11/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | AVON | 800m | Heavy 10 | Matt Cartwright | 0:47.99 | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 26/05/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | TEAW | 850m | Good 4 | Matt Cartwright | 0:51.90 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 14/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 800m | Synthetic | Craig Grylls | 0:46.94 | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: George Rooke
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old filly on debut. Has had three trials leading into this, scoring most recently at Cambridge Synthetic over 950m. Promising type who is expected to run a big race.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | MDN 3YO | $0.00 | CSYN | 950m | Synthetic | George Rooke | 0:56.10 | - | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 21/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | AVON | 1000m | Heavy 10 | George Rooke | 1:03.73 | - | 4 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 07/04/2026 | - | 2YO | $0.00 | ELLS | 800m | Soft 5 | George Rooke | 0:47.60 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |