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Big Friday night for Arna Donnelly

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Race 5 @ 6.45pm - #4 The Surfer, #11 Mako & #13 Little SpikeOur first runner The Surfer wasn't far off them against a great line up of three year olds. The draw is on his side, so if he lands handy to the pace he can run a cheeky race.It was a super effort from Mako a fortnight ago. A lot depends on where he ends up in the running, but with any sort of luck he's a real live chance.Little Spike hit the line super once he found clear air. Like his stablemate, we'r...

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Race 3 @ 6.48pm - #3 Rough And ReadyI thought he stuck on bravely after a tough trip last week. From his handy draw he looks a lovely each way chance.Race 7 @ 8.36pm - #1 Red Rackham & #5 Bad MedicineOn paper it's a step up in grade for Red Rackham, however he does have the draw in his favour. All things being equal, I'm sure he'll run a tidy race.Unfortunately the race didn't get off the ground at Cambridge for Bad Medicine. He's still racing well without the rub of the ...

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Race 2 @ 5.16pm - #7 Beta PrepareHe stuck on gamely first up after sitting parked on a hot pace. He'd have to be a nice each way chance again.Race 3 @ 5.44pm - #3 Ragnar LothbrokA handy draw and escaping Auckland company is a bonus. Sectionals in all his races have been very good. I expect him to be right amongst it....

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Race 2 @ 6.27pm - #6 Rough And ReadyHe slides into this race well.  On paper he looks a lovely each way chance....

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Just the two runners lining up on our home track tonight.Race 5 @ 6.13pm - #1 Beta PrepareHe's back on a new campaign and has definitely come back stronger.  From the ace draw, he looms large.Race 8 @ 7.35pm - #8 Cracker RockCracker Rock is racing super and even from his unruly draw looks a handy place chance.Cheers...

"Red" keeps racking them up at Cambridge

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Race 2 @ 6.35pm - #8 Chase MeHis first up effort was super, but he does have a horror draw.  With any sort of luck I'd like to think he's a top three player.Race 5 @ 7.50pm - #4 The Surfer, #5 Mako & #8 Little SpikeOur first runner is The Surfer.  In hindsight, I think we should have gone back first up as he ended up doing too much work.  His work since has been very good so stick with him.Mako was super in the Northern Stakes and I see no reason he can't c...

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Race 2 @ 4.57pm - #1 Cheer Me OnIt was another brave effort last week.  She's going to track the marker line and hopefully land handy to the pace.  She'd have to be a tidy top three chance.Race 8 @ 7.36pm - #7 Red Rackham, #8 Bad Medicine & #9 Rough And ReadyRed Rackham has put together an impressive form line.  A wide draw over the sprint trip makes it a tough ask.  With any sort of luck, I still expect him to give a handy account of himself.Bad Medicine&n...

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Race 1 @ 5.32pm #2 Keep It KlassyI'm sure she will have only improved from her first up effort.  The mobile and sprint trip will suit her down to the ground.  On exposed form she looks one of the key runners.Race 2 @ 6.02pm - #9 Chase MeI've been happy with all his trials but the draw makes it tricky.  With any sort of luck he'll run a very handy race....

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Race 6 @ 6.51pm - #3 Major Major & #5 Cheer Me OnWe start with Major Major who found the line nicely last week.  From his handy draw he looks a good each way chance.Cheer Me On is racing well and I'm very happy with the way she's trained on.  Like her stablemate, she looks one of the leading hopes.Race 7 @ 7.16pm - #9 Cracker RockIt was a good effort last start off a fast mile rate.  It'll be hard from the unruly, but if he gets the right run into...

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Race 4 @ 6.22pm - #4 Keep It KlassyShe makes a return to the racetrack following a freshen up.  Her work has been very good, so I'd like to think she's a tidy top three chance.Race 5 @ 6.51pm - #4 Major MajorHe's escaping Auckland company after some handy runs.  On exposed form he looks a key player....

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Race 2 @ 6.08pm - #5 Skys LegacyIt was another tidy effort last start.  With any sort of luck I think he'll run a cheeky race at good odds.Race 5 @ 7.38pm - #2 Mako & #6 Bad MedicineMako hasn't raced for a month so will definitely benefit from the outing.  Having said that, I think he's a lovely top three chance.Unfortunately Bad Medicine missed a start at Cambridge on Tuesday hence the reason he's racing tonight.  While he may be a bit outclassed on p...

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Race 6 @ 6.57pm - #10 Cheer Me OnIt was a tidy effort last week when running third.  While she'll need luck from the second row, I'd like to think she's a top four chance.Race 8 @ 7.47pm - #7 Red RackhamHe went super last week on a hot pace.  A couple of scratchings inside him will help the cause.  He looks a leading contender....

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Race 2 @ 6.27pm - #12 Rough And ReadyOur warhorse is coming off the back of a very convincing win.  It's a tricky draw over the sprint trip, but being a 15 race winner he gets in well.  A lot points to him being a strong each way chance.Race 4 @ 7.30pm - #2 Major MajorHe's racing well so it's nice to see him get a crack at the final.  While it's a very handy field, he has the draw in his favour.  I'm sure he'll run another solid race.Race 6 @ 8.2...

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Race 3 @ 6.17pm - #3 Carolina Moon & #5 Cheer Me OnCarolina Moon is having her first start back for sometime.  She has a good draw, but looks an outside chance.Cheer Me On sustained a flat tyre in the run home last week which may have cost her third.  She's one to cover in place multiples.Race 4 @ 6.47pm - #4 Cracker Rock & #6 Red RackhamOur first runner Cracker Rock comes in off the back of a tidy win.  On exposed form he looks a top three ho...

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Race 2 # 5.47pm - #3 Major MajorHe continues to do his best work late and his closing sectionals confirm this.  I'd like to see him handy to the pace so he gets his chance.  Stay loyal.Race 3 @ 6.24pm - #1 Skys Legacy & #5 Ragnar LothbrokIt's the perfect draw for Skys Legacy.  His first up effort was full of merit, and I'm sure he will have derived plenty of benefit.  I expect him to run a tidy race again.It was a non-event for Ragnar Lothbrok first up...

Our Warhorse is back in the game

It was a sense of relief for trainer Arna Donnelly when Rough And Ready took out the feature pace at Cambridge last night.After winning 13 races out of the Donnelly barn, Rough And Ready couldn't hide from the open class performers any longer.  In consultation with his owners Robert and Sharyn Symon, a decision was made to send him to Australia.  Unfortunately things didn't pan out as expected.  After 1 win from 15 starts, both Donnelly and the Symon's thought it was time to reass...

Arna Donnelly - mid-year report

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Race 3 @ 5.52pm - #5 Cheer Me OnShe gets into this race nicely and I'm sure the 2700 metres will really suit her.  On paper you'd have to say she's a handy each way chance.Race 4 @ 6.21pm - #5 Rough And Ready & #6 Bad MedicineI thought Rough And Ready stuck to his guns last week after a tough trip in transit.  He looks a leading hope.Our second runner Bad Medicine continued his great run of form.  Like his stablemate, he looks one of the top ...

Orphaned at birth. Gangrene. Nothing’s stopping Red Rackham

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Race 2 @ 6.19pm - #6 Major MajorHe made up plenty of ground last start and his sectionals were very good.  He meets an even field off a wide barrier, but with any sort of luck he shouldn't be too far away....

Kate Coppins' first win - "the best feeling"

21 August 2024 , NewsBy Brigette SolomonIt was a very memorable night for junior driver Kate Coppins when she scored her first driving win at Cambridge Raceway last night.The 19-year-old from Morrinsville has had her junior drivers licence for just three weeks, with her victory with President Flynntin coming at just her fourth drive. Making the win that extra bit special, was that President Flynntin is trained and owned by Coppins' grand-mother, Jill Coppins.“I grew up racing at Kidz Kart...

Donnelly with good chances at Cambridge today

20 August 2024 , Punters InfoBy Brigette SolomonTuesday racing returns to Cambridge today and local trainer Arna Donnelly lines up four horses, who all look to be promising chances.“They’re all racing well and look well suited in tonight’s fields” says Donnelly.Donnelly’s first starters for the night are Rough And Ready (5) and Bad Medicine (6) in Race 4, the Garrards Horse And Hound Handicap Pace over 2200 metres.“Rough And Ready’s first up run was good, he ran some nice sect...