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Race 5 @ 5.24pm - #8 MakakuHe got it wrong early last week but trotted super after. Hopefully a minor gear alteration sees a change of fortune....

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Race 2 @ 6.26pm - #4 Beta PrepareHe's racing in a great vein of form. While Auckland company may be a step up, he still warrants inclusion in all combinations.Race 4 @ 7.18pm - #4 Final ChangeIt's a hard act when you're a lightly raced 3 year old having to race seasoned campaigners. Hopefully a small field means he can navigate his first standing start safely. With a cosy trip he can finish amongst them....

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Race 2 @ 6.03pm - #8 Red RackhamOnce again he never managed to get a cheap sectional last week. We'll be looking for a soft trip, which hopefully means we see him running on.Race 5 @ 7.18pm - #5 Makaku & #6 Keep It KlassyMakaku makes his debut from our barn and I can't fault him since he arrived. He's still learning his trade so I'd like to see him get around safely and hit the line strong.It's a drop in grade for our second runner Keep It Klassy.  On paper she ...

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Race 8 @ 8.01pm - #3 Beta Prepare & #4 Red RackhamIt's a small but very handy field starting with Beta Prepare. He's racing super so once again looks a nice each way chance.Our second runner Red Rackham didn't get an easy sectional when leading last start. I'm happy with his work and believe he warrants consideration. Stick with him....

Donnelly has big team in at Cambridge tonight

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Race 1 @ 5.14pm - #1 Ragnar Lothbrok, #4 Beta Prepare & #5 Red RackhamWe have a strong hand to open the night and I fancy the chances of all three runners.Ragnar Lothbrok comes in off the back of a good win at Manawatu. From the draw he won't have to do much extra. He looks a handy chance.You can't take anything away from Beta Prepare. Given it was a dead heat last start he gets to race in the same grade. He'd have to be a leading contender.I was happy with the way R...

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Race 1 @ 4.39pm - #3 Beta Prepare & #7 Red RackhamFrom the draw I think Beta Prepare is over the odds. His last start win points to him being a good each way chance.Red Rackham is second up and I expect him to show improvement. The draw makes it tricky but hopefully we see him finishing the race off....

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Race 2 @ 5.28pm - #4 Joes RockA bit of tightening saw her have an uncharacteristic gallop last week. It's a very handy field, but I do think the mile will suit. Keep her safe.Race 9 @ 8.55pm - #5 JolimontI was really happy with the way he got home in the Messenger and his closing sectionals confirmed my thoughts. If he can navigate the stand safely, he'll run a tidy race.Race 11 @ 9.59pm - #5 Little Spike & #6 The SurferLittle Spike had to do it the hard way last week but...

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Race 1 @ 4.10pm - #5 Ragnar LothbrokHe has a great record on the course. The draw is a bit tricky, but on paper he still looks a handy each way chance.Race 4 @ 5.39pm - #9 Rough And Ready A 20 metre handicap over a sprint is a tough ask. Having said that, he loves going to Manawatu and taking home the Cups. I'm sure he'll be right amongst it.Race 8 @ 7.33pm - #2 Skys LegacyHe was off colour following his last start but is back on track now. It's a small field and he has ...

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Race 1 @ 4.10pm - #5 Ragnar LothbrokHe has a great record on the course. The draw is a bit tricky, but on paper he still looks a handy each way chance.Race 4 @ 5.39pm - #9 Rough And Ready A 20 metre handicap over a sprint is a tough ask. Having said that, he loves going to Manawatu and taking home the Cups. I'm sure he'll be right amongst it.Race 8 @ 7.33pm - #2 Skys LegacyHe was off colour following his last start but is back on track now. It's a small field and he has ...

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Race 1 @ 5.14pm - #3 Joes Rock & #8 The SurferOur first runner Joes Rock has the draw in her favour. If she hits the line like she did last start she'll be right amongst.The Surfer has the outside barrier to overcome so will have to do a bit of work at some point. On exposed form he looks one of the key runners.Race 9 @ 9.21pm - #4 Little Spike & #5 JolimontLittle Spike wasn't disgraced in the Taylor Mile. It's a great line up, but with a cosy trip I'd ...

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Race 2 @ 6.18pm - #1 QuicksilvaHe would have gained plenty from his first race day outing. It'll be tough against one win trotters, but if he gets around safely I'll be very happy....

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Race 7 @ 7.21pm - #8 Joes RockThe outside marble over a sprint trip looks tough. Having said that, she has the best mile rate in the field. If she's saved for a sit, I'm sure we'll see her getting home late....

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Race 8 @ 8.24pm - #1 Jolimont & #4 Little SpikeI'm very happy with the way Jolimont has been working. He's come up with the plum draw, and over a mile we need to take advantage of it. I'm expecting a forward showing.Little Spike doesn't deserve to be the rank outsider. He's a speed horse so I believe a quick mile will suit. Look for him to be getting home late.Race 9 @ 8.52pm - #3 QuicksilvaHe's making his debut for his big group of owners. Being a baby trotter our m...

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Race 6 @ 5.33pm - #2 Beta PrepareHe was good last start without a lot of luck. It's a very even field but from his handy draw he looks a top four chance....

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Race 8 @ 8.19pm - #9 The Surfer & #10 Rough And ReadyThe Surfer was very good last start and meets a similar line up with the exception of We Walk By Faith. He gets a 15 metre head start so let's hope that makes the difference. On paper he's a nice each way chance.Nothing went the way of Rough And Ready last week so we'll be looking for luck. Fingers crossed he gets a drag into it and we see him finishing the race off....

Lexi and her "spicy pony"

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Race 4 @ 5.44pm - #5 Final Change, #6 Le Major & #8 Joes RockI thought Final Change hit the line well when he ended up less than 2.5 lengths off them at the finish. It's another tricky draw but he's one for value.I was initially disappointed with Le Major, but maybe he's not a horse who can sit parked. We'll drive him for one run tomorrow and see what transpires.Joes Rock is still looking for clear air and unfortunately she's drawn the same alley tomorrow. It all hin...

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Race 4 @ 6.43pm - #11 Skys LegacyI was very happy with his first start back last week. He has a second row draw and a big field to overcome, but I wouldn't count him out. He's well over the odds.Race 6 @ 7.37pm - #6 The Surfer & #12 Rough And ReadyThe Surfer was very good a fortnight ago and gets in well. He looks one of the leading contenders.Rough And Ready is racing great. While it'll be hard off 20 metres over the sprint, I'm sure he'll go an honest race.Race 7 @...

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Race 3 @ 5.49pm - #1 Ragnar LothbrokEscaping Auckland company and a good draw, gives him his chance to shine.Race 5 @ 6.44pm - #9 Cheer Me OnShe's definitely racing below her best. We'll be looking for all the shortcuts and an improved showing....

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Race 4 @ 7.00pm - #4 Le MajorI was disappointed with his run a fortnight ago however, he still cut out a very good last 800. It's a handy field but with his best form he's a top three hope.Race 7 @ 8.29pm - #2 Little Spike, #4 Kango & #7 JolimontLittle Spike was super stepping up to open company last week. He's drawn to get a nice trip, so I'd expect him to run a tidy race.Kango had a tough trip first up but still stuck on bravely. I think he's well over the odds at $9.00...

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Race 2 @ 6.03pm - #5 Ragnar Lothbrok & #9 Skys LegacyWe start with Ragnar Lothbrok whose sectionals were very good last week. Again, it's a niggly draw so we'll have to see what happens early. With luck, he can feature. Our second runner Skys Legacy is fresh on a new campaign. He's had two quiet workouts and progressed nicely with each. Hopefully he finds some luck from one on the second row.Race 4 @ 7.02pm - #2 Joes Rock & #3 The SurferJoes Rock h...

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Race 5 @ 6.50pm - #9 Rough And ReadyHe'd have to be crowned the King of Manawatu now. While he goes back another 10 metres, the extra distance will help. Tactics will play a part but once again he won't let us down.Race 7 @ 7.39pm - #4 Final ChangeHe's really come into his own with a few trips away. He was super the first night, and there's no reason he can't offer a bold showing again....

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Race 4 @ 5.43pm - #2 Final ChangeHe's racing great, and has a strong record at Manawatu. From his handy draw he looks a cracking each way chance.Race 5 @ 6.10pm - #9 Rough And ReadyHis Manawatu stats tell the story - 11 starts for 4 wins and 6 placings. It'll be hard off 20 metres over the sprint trip, but I'm sure he'll be there when it counts....

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Race 2 @ 6.09pm - #6 Ragnar LothbrokHis first start back in a while was very pleasing. He comes in a few spots after a couple of scratchings which will help. He looks a handy each way chance.Race 5 @ 7.38pm - #5 Le MajorHe hit the line super a fortnight ago and his sectionals backed that up. It's a terrific field, but he's as good as I've had him in a long time. Cover him in your quinella/trifecta....