Cambridge Race 1

MID WINTER CHRISTMAS AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY MOB PACE

Stake: $8,000

BETA PREPARE (4) is racing in a purple patch of form with back-to-back wins at this venue and distance. Dug deep to get the job done last time and starts from a similar barrier. Big chance to land the hat trick. SPIRIT OF WAIHEKE (6) produced another nice effort for fourth last start at this venue and distance having scored two wins and a second from her previous three outings. In form and has the ability to take this out. TWISTA (7) made an encouraging return after four months when he finished third here nine days ago. Draws a few spots wider but is open to improvement. RAGNAR LOTHBROK (1) added to a string of wins and placings when scoring last time at Manawatu. Chance again from the ace draw.

Distance: 2200m
Class: 3YO+ R49 to
Track: Good
Weather: -
Surface: All Weather

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Ragnar Lothbrok (Fr1) 12321
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)
Driver: Crystal Hackett (J)
Prize Money: $19,098
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

Nearing Another Win

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Sem's Delight

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Mrs M A Walker, Miss A M Donnelly, M Van Der Hoeven

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Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-2-2

Distance

6: 1-0-1

Trk/Dst

1: 1-0-0

Track

2: 1-0-0

Season

13: 2-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-1

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

13: 2-2-2

All-Weather

13: 2-2-2

Best Mile

2:00.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Recent efforts have been impressive. Last start won by 1.5 m as favourite (Fr2) at Manawatu (3:13.60) beating Call Security in 3yo+ on May 1 at $2.80. Another strong performance expected.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 11	1/5/25	Palmerston North	2500m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Crystal Hackett	3:13.60	2:04.6	0.0m	$2.90	2	3YO+ R41 to R42, R43 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,808	$6,050	1. Ragnar Lothbrok 2. Call Security 3. Captains Secret
2nd of 10	29/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Crystal Hackett	1:57.6	1:57.6	3.5m	$6.30	28	3YO+ R42 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,615	$1,705	1. Matai Harry 2. Ragnar Lothbrok 3. Captains Secret
3rd of 8	1/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Crystal Hackett	1:58.5	1:58.5	8.3m	$3.00	2	3YO+ R42 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,230	$1,045	1. Matai Lizzie 2. Captain Kobe 3. Ragnar Lothbrok
2nd of 8	30/3/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Crystal Hackett	2:05.4	2:05.4	0.8m	$2.40f	5	3YO+ R42 to R44, with cond. MOB. PACE	$10,695	$1,783	1. Kevin Kline 2. Ragnar Lothbrok 3. Bell Fire
1st of 8	25/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Crystal Hackett	2:45.20	2:00.8	0.0m	$2.20f	11	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$7,440	$4,400	1. Ragnar Lothbrok 2. Enzo 3. Stella Maris
8th of 11	14/3/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Crystal Hackett	1:59.3	1:59.3	14.0m	$9.00	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE	$14,738	$263	1. Turn O The Tide 2. Princess Gracy 3. Ultimate Mach

Im Not The Maid (Fr2) x4763
Trainer: Ray Green & Nathan Delany (Pukekohe)
Driver: Zachary Butcher
Prize Money: $14,775
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Bronze Lady

Dam's Sire: Lislea(USA)

Owners: Philadelphia Racing Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 2-2-2

Distance

12: 2-2-2

Trk/Dst

10: 2-2-2

Track

11: 2-2-2

Season

13: 2-2-2

1st Up

2: 0-1-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

13: 2-2-2

All-Weather

13: 2-2-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:59.50

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 12 m by Desert Dawn (2:44.80) in 3yo+ on May 6 at $21.10. Two runs back 6th (Fr7) over 2200m at Alexandra Park beaten 21 m by Carrera Hombre (2:44.30) in 3yo+ on April 19 at $13.20. Leaning to others.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	6/5/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Zachary Butcher	2:00.5	2:00.5	12.4m	$20	17	3YO+ R44 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,440	$760	1. Desert Dawn 2. Bettor Reaction 3. Im Not The Maid
6th of 6	19/4/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Harrison Orange	2:00.1	2:00.1	21.3m	$27	8	3YO+ R48 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,215	$298	1. Carrera Hombre 2. Princess Of Savoy 3. Double Parked
7th of 8	11/4/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Andre Poutama	1:56.1	1:56.1	29.6m	$41	17	3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. PACE	$15,810	$298	1. Runkle Crunch 2. Iron Brigade 3. Roy Kent
4th of 6	25/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Nathan Delany	1:59.5	1:59.5	16.4m	$36	154	R44 to R56 MOB. PACE	$7,160	$480	1. Spirit Of Waiheke 2. Matai Lizzie 3. Doctor Tim
154 Day Spell
8th of 8	22/10/24	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Monika Ranger	1:59.4	1:59.4	23.4m	$10	7	3YO+ R38 to R49, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,440	$140	1. C U There 2. Messenger Buoy 3. It's Nae Or Never
1st of 7	15/10/24	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Andre Poutama	2:43.50	1:59.5	0.0m	$8.20	7	3YO+, Up to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,300	$4,400	1. Im Not The Maid 2. Messenger Buoy 3. Barbarossa

Desert Dawn (Fr3) 28481
Trainer: Andre Poutama (Pukekohe)
Driver: Andre Poutama
Prize Money: $37,994
Win / Place: 16% / 35%

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Highview Tommy

Dam: Dawn Bromac

Dam's Sire: OK Bye

Owners: Mrs A L Poutama

Rating

Stats

Career

31: 5-3-3

Distance

22: 4-0-2

Trk/Dst

13: 3-0-2

Track

20: 3-2-3

Season

15: 5-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

31: 5-3-3

All-Weather

31: 5-3-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.70

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Last start won by 8 m (Fr1) at this track (2:44.80) beating Bettor Reaction in 3yo+ on May 6 at $12.60. Can play a role in the finish again.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	6/5/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Andre Poutama	2:44.80	2:00.5	0.0m	$14	14	3YO+ R44 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,440	$4,400	1. Desert Dawn 2. Bettor Reaction 3. Im Not The Maid
8th of 10	22/4/25	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Jacob Dunn	1:56.2	1:56.2	10.5m	$21	7	4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$7,720	$140	1. Benjamin Button 2. St John Eight 3. Change Tact
4th of 8	15/4/25	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Andre Poutama	1:56.4	1:56.4	5.9m	$30	11	R42 to R55 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$480	1. Herb 2. Joes Rock 3. Benson Dude
8th of 12	4/4/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Brittany Graham	1:57.3	1:57.3	16.7m	$37	10	4YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE INV.D	$25,000	$438	1. Ohoka Achilles 2. Iron Brigade 3. Always Flyin
2nd of 6	25/3/25	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Frank Phelan	1:57.3	1:57.3	3.2m	$6.50	21	R35 to R48 MOB. PACE	$7,160	$1,240	1. Proviseur 2. Desert Dawn 3. Midfrew Lucre
7th of 8	4/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Dan Roberts	2:01.5	2:01.5	43.0m	$3.80	123	3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$140	1. Lukaku 2. Bet West 3. Proviseur
123 Day Spell

Beta Prepare (Fr4) 75811
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)
Driver: David Butcher
Prize Money: $52,998
Win / Place: 15% / 46%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Running On Faith

Dam's Sire: Soky's Atom

Owners: Betavet Limited, G C Sweeney, Mrs B M Hulston, B A Hedger, N R Tilsley, Go Ranger Syndicate, Est G D De Silva, Marieke Spruijt, H O Collett, J E Boone

Rating

Stats

Career

32: 5-4-6

Distance

21: 4-3-5

Trk/Dst

14: 4-2-4

Track

15: 4-2-4

Season

19: 5-3-3

1st Up

3: 0-0-2

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

32: 5-4-6

All-Weather

32: 5-4-6

Slushy

1: 0-0-1

Best Mile

1:57.70

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Four-year-old gelding racing in fine form. Won his last two outings at this track both over 2200m. Last start won by a nose (Fr3) at this track (2:41.80) beating Twista in on May 6 at $5.60. Winning prospects again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
1st of 8	6/5/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	David Butcher	2:41.80	1:58.3	0.0m	$2.20	14	R49 to R53 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$2,820	1. Power N Glory, Beta Prepare 2. 3. Twista
1st of 8	22/4/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	David Butcher	2:40.90	1:57.7	0.0m	$5.30	16	3YO+ R42 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,440	$4,400	1. Beta Prepare 2. Showtym Girl 3. Proviseur
8th of 8	6/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	David Butcher	1:58.3	1:58.3	19.9m	$4.60f	5	3YO+ R46 to R49 MOB. PACE	$11,160	$210	1. Fredastaire 2. Ha'penny 3. Leo Lincoln
5th of 7	1/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Jay Abernethy	1:58.5	1:58.5	3.0m	$5.70	2	3YO+ R46 to R49 MOB. PACE	$10,038	$193	1. Doctor Tim 2. Kevin Kline 3. Ha'penny
7th of 8	30/3/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Jay Abernethy	2:00.5	2:00.5	9.1m	$4.30f	33	3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$10,695	$201	1. Stickifingers 2. The Night Fox 3. Lewey Maguire
33 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 9	25/2/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Jay Abernethy	1:59.1	1:59.1	9.7m	$3.80	2	R47 to R52 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$900	1. Lord Delmar 2. Proviseur 3. Avenger

Red Rackham (Fr5) 9p057
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)
Driver: Kate Coppins (J)
Prize Money: $48,448
Win / Place: 20% / 37%

Track Specialist

5 yo Brown Gelding

Sire: Vincent(AUS)

Dam: Zenterfold

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: K S Kearns

Rating

Stats

Career

29: 6-3-2

Distance

20: 3-2-1

Trk/Dst

9: 3-0-0

Track

14: 5-1-0

Season

17: 6-1-1

1st Up

4: 0-1-0

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

24: 6-3-2

Standing

5: 0-0-0

All-Weather

27: 6-3-2

Slushy

2: 0-1-0

Grass

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:55.19

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Didn't do much last start, 7th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track, beaten 7 m by Power N Glory (2:41.80) on May 6 at $29.60. Before that 5th (10m 3) over 2200m at this track beaten 9 m by You Little Beauty (2:49.50) on April 22 at $12.90. Might need more racing.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 8	6/5/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Kate Coppins	1:58.3	1:58.3	7.8m	$42	14	R49 to R53 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$140	1. Beta Prepare 2. 3. Twista
5th of 5	22/4/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m3	Kate Coppins	2:03.9	2:03.9	9.1m	$17	79	R45 to R59 DiscrHcp PACE	$7,020	$140	1. You Little Beauty 2. Always Flyin 3. Herb
79 Day Spell
14th of 14	2/2/25	Hawera	2100m	Standing	Grass	Fr1	Jay Abernethy	2:03.2	2:03.2	51.1m	$83	2	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,700	$350	1. Boudica 2. Seaside Rose 3. Herb
- of 12	31/1/25	Hawera	2100m	Standing	Grass	Fr4	Jay Abernethy	2:05.4	2:05.4	267.3m	$48	14	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$20,000	$350	1. Barbarossa 2. Louezyana 3. Boudica
9th of 9	17/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Sailesh Abernethy	1:58.1	1:58.1	22.3m	$40	8	3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$263	1. Doo You Want Me 2. Two Eye See 3. Joes Rock
6th of 8	9/1/25	WaikBoP	2700m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Zachary Butcher	2:02.8	2:02.8	6.5m	$26	16	R52 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250	$438	1. Miki Shan 2. The Surfer 3. Skipper

Spirit Of Waiheke (Fr6) 61214
Trainer: Matthew White (Clevedon)
Driver: Stephanie Burley (J)
Prize Money: $35,034
Win / Place: 21% / 42%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Major Spirit

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Owners: Woodlands Stud (Nz) Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 4-2-2

Distance

15: 4-2-1

Trk/Dst

11: 3-2-1

Track

13: 3-2-2

Season

10: 2-1-2

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

19: 4-2-2

All-Weather

19: 4-2-2

Best Mile

1:59.50

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 8 m by Ohoka Achilles (2:40.30) in 4yo+ on April 4 at $5.10. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr5) at this track (2:43.50) beating Matai Lizzie in on March 25 at $6. Capable of playing a major role.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 12	4/4/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Emily Johnson	1:57.3	1:57.3	8.1m	$5.10	10	4YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE INV.D	$25,000	$1,500	1. Ohoka Achilles 2. Iron Brigade 3. Always Flyin
1st of 6	25/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Stephanie Burley	2:43.50	1:59.5	0.0m	$6.00	7	R44 to R56 MOB. PACE	$7,160	$4,400	1. Spirit Of Waiheke 2. Matai Lizzie 3. Doctor Tim
2nd of 7	18/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Matthew White	1:58.7	1:58.7	1.3m	$2.20f	32	3YO+ R44 to R52 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$1,240	1. Sunset Strip 2. Spirit Of Waiheke 3. Stickifingers
32 Day Freshen-Up
1st of 8	14/2/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Matthew White	2:46.20	2:01.5	0.0m	$4.60	7	3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE	$13,950	$8,250	1. Spirit Of Waiheke 2. Kevin Kline 3. Sea Of Love
6th of 7	7/2/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Matthew White	1:59.7	1:59.7	7.0m	$24	11	3YO+ R46 to R51 MOB. PACE	$15,513	$298	1. Roy Kent 2. Infamee 3. Debbie Lincoln
3rd of 8	27/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Stephanie Burley	2:01.4	2:01.4	1.1m	$7.50	18	4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$9,300	$950	1. Sea Of Love 2. Potter 3. Spirit Of Waiheke

Twista (Fr7) 406x3
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Papakura)
Driver: Kristina Denifostova (J)
Prize Money: $71,648
Win / Place: 11% / 55%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Double Twist

Dam's Sire: Artsplace

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd, Twista Syndicate, Always 'B' Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

27: 3-7-5

Distance

9: 2-2-3

Trk/Dst

1: 0-0-1

Track

2: 0-1-1

Season

11: 0-2-2

1st Up

4: 0-0-2

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

26: 3-7-5

Standing

1: 0-0-0

All-Weather

26: 2-7-5

Slushy

2: 0-0-1

Grass

1: 1-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.65

Gear Changes

[Blinds]

Comments

Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 2.25 m third behind Power N Glory at this track over 2200m last start. Before that was beaten 4 metres sixth at Alexandra Park over 1700m in 3yo+ on December 31. Among the main chances again.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 8	6/5/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kristina Denifostova	1:58.3	1:58.3	2.2m	$10	126	R49 to R53 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$760	1. Beta Prepare 2. 3. Twista
126 Day Spell
6th of 10	31/12/24	Auckland	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Dickie	1:56.0	1:56.0	4.0m	$15	11	3YO+ R41 to R65 MOB. PACE	$33,775	$613	1. Minjee 2. Fernetti 3. Ultimate Racy Girl
10th of 12	20/12/24	Auckland	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Dickie	1:55.0	1:55.0	16.1m	$34	7	3YO MOB. PACE	$100,000	$2,500	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Jeremiah 3. Iron Brigade
4th of 11	13/12/24	Auckland	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Josh Dickie	1:55.1	1:55.1	3.2m	$9.10	63	3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE	$15,720	$960	1. Fernetti 2. Hezasweetie 3. Minjee
63 Day Spell
4th of 10	11/10/24	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr10	Josh Dickie	1:58.0	1:58.0	5.1m	$19	8	3YO R47 to R54 MOB. PACE	$24,125	$1,500	1. Renegade 2. Munroe's Mate 3. Frisco Bay
8th of 12	3/10/24	NZ Metro	1980m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Josh Dickie	1:57.9	1:57.9	14.5m	$5.40	20	3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE	$17,000	$298	1. Perun 2. Warloch 3. Wish Me Luck