Cambridge Race 4

DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE PACE

Stake: $8,000

IRISH WHISPERS (5) made a nice return at his latest appearance three weeks ago, finishing 9 metres away in second over 2200m at this track. Won't find this any harder and he can take it to the next level. DREAMS OF ERIC (6) made it two wins from his last six runs three weeks ago, getting home by 3.5 metres over 2200m here. Meets a comparable field so he can certainly make it two on the bounce. ALWAYS B CHARLIE (8) resumes. Last appeared when a modest eighth over 1700m at this circuit three-and-a-half months ago. Keep safe while fresh. JACCKA OPA (1) showed pleasing improvement last time out when third over 2200m at this venue. Include from the coveted pegs draw. Something for the Multiples: TUGAWAR (2)

Distance: 2200m
Class: 3YO+ R39 to
Track: Good
Weather: fine
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Marc Cookson Selects: 5. Irish Whispers, 8. Always B Charlie, 1. Jaccka Opa

Aaron White. Selects: 5. Irish Whispers, 7. Vincents Girl, 2. Tugawar, 9. Nelson's Boy

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Jaccka Opa (Fr1) 68373
Trainer: Jill Coppins (Morrinsville)
Driver: Kate Coppins (J)
Prize Money: $87,779
Win / Place: 8.86% / 31%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: A Rocknroll Dance

Dam: Odette Jaccka

Dam's Sire: Washington VC

Owners: Mrs J I Coppins

Rating

Stats

Career

79: 7-8-10

Distance

21: 1-1-1

Trk/Dst

12: 0-1-1

Track

17: 1-1-3

Season

27: 2-1-6

1st Up

6: 0-1-0

2nd Up

5: 0-1-0

3rd Up

5: 1-0-0

Mobile

71: 5-7-8

Standing

8: 2-1-2

All-Weather

70: 5-6-8

Slushy

5: 1-0-1

Grass

9: 2-2-2

Best Mile

1:59.37

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Sliding Blinds]

Comments

Two back was seventh behind Dreams Of Eric at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on July 10 at $12.60. Then a handy effort when beaten by 5 m finishing third behind Kings Watch at this track over 2200m on July 17 at $42.20. Sure to be thereabouts.

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 7	17/7/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Kate Coppins	1:59.9	1:59.9	1.90L	$16	7	R42 to R57 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$760	1. Kings Watch 2. Desert Dawn 3. Jaccka Opa
7th of 7	10/7/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kate Coppins	1:58.3	1:58.3	11.00L	$11	7	3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$140	1. Dreams Of Eric 2. Ohoka Achilles 3. Eyes To Heaven
3rd of 9	3/7/25	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Kate Coppins	1:56.5	1:56.5	2.01L	$16	14	R35 to R39 MOB. PACE	$7,580	$760	1. Ohoka Achilles 2. Savarna 3. Jaccka Opa
8th of 9	19/6/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Kate Coppins	2:00.8	2:00.8	5.80L	$16	14	R35 to R44 MOB. PACE	$7,580	$140	1. Dixieland Delight 2. Benson Dude 3. The Night Fox
6th of 7	5/6/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Kate Coppins	2:00.5	2:00.5	1.30L	$15	6	3YO+, R37 to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE	$7,300	$140	1. Alwaysbesecret 2. Benson Dude 3. Dreams Of Eric
6th of 7	30/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Kate Coppins	1:58.3	1:58.3	8.40L	$12	8	4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$13,688	$263	1. Iron Brigade 2. Courtney Rose 3. Nelson's Boy

Tugawar (Fr2) x5593
Trainer: Ival Brownlee (Pokeno)
Driver: Matthew White
Prize Money: $53,996
Win / Place: 6.78% / 18%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Live Or Die

Dam: Shezaclassact

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Owners: J Brownlee, Mrs L E Brownlee

Rating

Stats

Career

59: 4-3-4

Distance

48: 2-3-2

Trk/Dst

19: 1-3-2

Track

22: 1-3-4

Season

18: 1-0-2

1st Up

9: 0-0-0

2nd Up

8: 1-0-0

3rd Up

6: 0-2-0

Mobile

59: 4-3-4

All-Weather

59: 4-3-4

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:56.20

Comments

Nine-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 7 m by Graphite (2:47.40) in 3yo+ on July 17 at $12.30. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into ninth behind Hawkeye Pierce at Alexandra Park over 2200m in a 2yo+ on July 11 at $44.20. This looks a far sterner test.

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	17/7/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Andre Poutama	2:02.4	2:02.4	2.79L	$12	6	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$760	1. Graphite 2. Ohoka Achilles 3. Tugawar
9th of 13	11/7/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Matthew White	2:00.0	2:00.0	6.91L	$71	17	2YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE	$17,298	$298	1. Hawkeye Pierce 2. Beachbreak 3. I Can Too
5th of 7	24/6/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Andre Poutama	2:02.1	2:02.1	3.38L	$34	12	R37 to R46 MOB. PACE	$7,300	$140	1. Change Tact 2. Benson Dude 3. I Can Too
5th of 6	12/6/25	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Andre Poutama	1:57.0	1:57.0	4.20L	$24	100	R35 to R43 MOB. PACE	$7,160	$140	1. Heaven High 2. Run Mason Run 3. I Can Too
100 Day Spell
8th of 8	4/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	James Brownlee	2:01.5	2:01.5	34.01L	$11	4	3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$140	1. Lukaku 2. Bet West 3. Proviseur
12th of 13	28/2/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Andre Poutama	1:57.6	1:57.6	24.01L	$75	70	3YO+ Up to & including R48, with cond. MOB. PACE	$15,263	$263	1. Without You 2. Diamonds Are Forever 3. In The Summertime
70 Day Spell

Irish Whispers (Fr5) 428x2
Trainer: Peter Brown (Ohaupo)
Driver: Zachary Butcher
Prize Money: $30,628
Win / Place: 16% / 38%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Tuapeka Christa

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: Mrs R I Brown, P G Brown

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 3-4-0

Distance

16: 3-3-0

Trk/Dst

14: 3-3-0

Track

16: 3-4-0

Season

6: 0-2-0

1st Up

5: 1-1-0

2nd Up

3: 2-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

18: 3-4-0

All-Weather

18: 3-4-0

Best Mile

1:57.10

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Having his second run back from a spell. Solid effort when 2nd (Fr6) over 2200m at this track, beaten 9 m by Change Tact (2:41.80) in 3yo+ on July 10 at $8.20. Key player who has seen early market support. Z.Butcher/Irish Whispers combination is 2 starts for 2 seconds. Looks Hard to beat.

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
2nd of 8	10/7/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Zachary Butcher	1:58.3	1:58.3	3.61L	$8.30	164	3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$1,240	1. Change Tact 2. Irish Whispers 3. Masie Flak
164 Day Spell
8th of 8	27/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Fergus Schumacher	2:01.4	2:01.4	3.72L	$2.50f	3	4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$9,300	$175	1. Sea Of Love 2. Potter 3. Spirit Of Waiheke
2nd of 5	24/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Zachary Butcher	1:59.3	1:59.3	0.11L	$2.20f	7	R44 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE	$13,163	$2,325	1. Barbarossa 2. Irish Whispers 3. Dominus
4th of 9	17/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Fergus Schumacher	1:58.7	1:58.7	2.49L	$3.90	14	4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$9,475	$600	1. Beta Prepare 2. Clouding Over 3. Potter
8th of 9	3/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Harrison Orange	1:59.0	1:59.0	4.61L	$10	15	R44 to R54 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$263	1. Matai Phil 2. Beta Prepare 3. Double Jeopardy
4th of 6	19/12/24	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	David Butcher	2:00.8	2:00.8	7.10L	$3.50f	175	3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE	$8,950	$600	1. Always B Charlie 2. Colonel Lincoln 3. Potter
175 Day Spell

Vincents Girl (Fr7) 3275x
Trainer: Nicky Chilcott (Cambridge Raceway)
Driver: Nicky Chilcott
Prize Money: $28,729
Win / Place: 12% / 28%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Vincent(AUS)

Dam: Princess Kate

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Owners: Est A W Messenger, Mrs L J Messenger

Rating

Stats

Career

25: 3-2-2

Distance

14: 3-1-0

Trk/Dst

14: 3-1-0

Track

19: 3-1-1

Season

11: 2-1-1

1st Up

3: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

25: 3-2-2

All-Weather

19: 3-1-1

Slushy

3: 0-0-1

Grass

6: 0-1-1

Best Mile

2:00.31

Gear Changes

Blinds OFF [Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Returns from the paddock. Her previous first-up run was successful when she won by a neck as favourite (Fr5) at this track (2:45.60) beating Shirley Bassey in on October 8 at $2.50. Wait and see how she returns.

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
5th of 13	2/2/25	Hawera	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr2	Leah Hibell	2:03.2	2:03.2	12.01L	$37	2	3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE	$12,719	$219	1. Kourtney Kardash 2. The Next Best Thing 3. Cracker Rock
7th of 9	31/1/25	Hawera	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Sr9	Leah Hibell	2:04.9	2:04.9	6.39L	$30	10	4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$10,896	$201	1. Kourtney Kardash 2. Caulfield 3. The Beach House
2nd of 7	21/1/25	Kapiti Cst	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr3	Leah Hibell	2:01.5	2:01.5	4.31L	$13	2	R42 to R46 MOB. PACE	$10,494	$1,783	1. Kourtney Kardash 2. Vincents Girl 3. Benjamin Button
3rd of 9	19/1/25	Kapiti Cst	2000m	Mobile	Grass	Fr2	Jay Abernethy	2:04.6	2:04.6	4.61L	$19	16	R46 to R53 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$1,425	1. Gotta Elect Bill 2. Lord Delmar 3. Vincents Girl
8th of 8	3/1/25	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Sailesh Abernethy	1:57.6	1:57.6	8.81L	$52	10	Up to & including R59 F&M MOB. PACE	$13,950	$263	1. Mhai Surfer Girl 2. Seaside Rose 3. Joes Rock
1st of 7	24/12/24	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Sailesh Abernethy	2:45.2	2:00.8	0.82L	$26	5	3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE	$13,688	$8,250	1. Vincents Girl 2. Onyx Shard 3. Commander Lincoln

Always B Charlie (Fr8) 0608x
Trainer: Jason Teaz (Ohaupo)
Driver: Peter Ferguson
Prize Money: $17,773
Win / Place: 11% / 23%

6 yo Bay Horse

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Charleston Belle

Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Owners: W N Hickey

Rating

Stats

Career

17: 2-1-1

Distance

16: 2-1-1

Trk/Dst

11: 2-1-1

Track

12: 2-1-1

Season

14: 2-1-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

17: 2-1-1

All-Weather

17: 2-1-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Returns after three-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when eighth behind Herb at this track over 1700m on April 15 at $5. Sure to play a major role while fresh.

Expected Settling Position: Off 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
8th of 8	15/4/25	WaikBoP	1700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Peter Ferguson	1:56.4	1:56.4	6.39L	$4.60	11	R42 to R55 MOB. PACE	$7,440	$140	1. Herb 2. Joes Rock 3. Benson Dude
10th of 12	4/4/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Riley Harrison	1:57.3	1:57.3	7.40L	$27	14	4YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE INV.D	$25,000	$438	1. Ohoka Achilles 2. Iron Brigade 3. Always Flyin
6th of 10	21/3/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Andre Poutama	1:57.6	1:57.6	7.58L	$70	7	3YO+ R35 to R53 MOB. PACE	$33,775	$613	1. Runkle Crunch 2. Carrera Hombre 3. Akatea
11th of 13	14/3/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Andre Poutama	1:57.8	1:57.8	14.01L	$67	14	3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE	$16,280	$280	1. Runkle Crunch 2. Carrera Hombre 3. Colin McBride
7th of 7	28/2/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Zachary Butcher	2:01.1	2:01.1	5.32L	$18	42	3YO+ R49 to R59 MOB. PACE	$15,513	$298	1. Iron Brigade 2. 3. Matai Phil
42 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 9	17/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Fergus Schumacher	2:01.8	2:01.8	2.30L	$14	14	3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE	$14,213	$1,425	1. Heaven High 2. Aye Aye Captain 3. Always B Charlie

Nelson's Boy (FrU1) 77306
Trainer: Fred Mitchell (Hawera)
Driver: Jay Abernethy
Prize Money: $175,804
Win / Place: 10% / 28%

9 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Washington VC

Dam: Pennys A Flyin

Dam's Sire: Sands A Flyin

Owners: F Mitchell, Mrs P K Mitchell

Rating

Stats

Career

83: 9-7-8

Distance

63: 5-6-6

Trk/Dst

10: 0-0-0

Track

12: 0-0-0

Season

18: 1-0-1

1st Up

6: 0-1-1

2nd Up

6: 1-0-0

3rd Up

6: 0-0-2

Mobile

78: 9-7-7

Standing

5: 0-0-1

All-Weather

79: 9-7-6

Slushy

5: 0-0-0

Grass

4: 0-0-2

Best Mile

1:55.50

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 6th (FrU1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 18 m by Turn O The Tide (2:44.90) in 3yo+ on June 27 at $22.10. At the run before 10th (U1) over 2200m at Alexandra Park well beaten by Clouding Over (2:42.70) in 3yo+ on June 20 at $14.40. Best form puts him right in this.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

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
6th of 8	27/6/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Sailesh Abernethy	2:00.6	2:00.6	6.80L	$20	7	3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE	$15,810	$298	1. Turn O The Tide 2. Captains Secret 3. Tyson
10th of 10	20/6/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	1	Sailesh Abernethy	1:59.0	1:59.0	62.01L	$17	21	3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE	$16,405	$298	1. Clouding Over 2. Turn O The Tide 3. Franco Salah
3rd of 7	30/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Crystal Hackett	1:58.3	1:58.3	3.01L	$9.60	7	4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D	$13,688	$1,425	1. Iron Brigade 2. Courtney Rose 3. Nelson's Boy
7th of 8	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Crystal Hackett	2:00.3	2:00.3	6.39L	$26	22	3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE	$18,600	$350	1. Double Parked 2. South Side Story 3. Benjamin Button
7th of 9	1/5/25	Palmerston North	2500m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Sailesh Abernethy	2:04.6	2:04.6	17.99L	$18	2	R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,688	$438	1. Leo Lincoln 2. Rough And Ready 3. Stealers Wheel
6th of 10	29/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Sailesh Abernethy	2:00.4	2:00.4	5.80L	$15	18	R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$19,300	$350	1. Leo Lincoln 2. Rough And Ready 3. Stealers Wheel