Cambridge (G) Race 8

VETORA CAMBRIDGE SPRINT PBD

Prize Money: $4,273

RAY THE DOYEN (3) boasts a strong record this journey with 12 wins and four minors from 17 tries. Scored by 2.5 lengths last time (21.06) in a Class 5 over 375m at this track. Very talented young dog who is the one to beat. FIRE WARNING (4) has a strong winning strike-rate over this track and trip with two wins and a placing from four tries. Placed last time (17.60) at Wanganui in a Class 5 FIN, finishing second and beaten 2.25 lengths. Enjoys racing at this venue and is among the main chances. BIG TIME TACTICS (6) is a quick beginner who bombed the start last time and missed the frame, finishing seventh (18.02) in a Class 5 FIN at Wanganui. Was fast away and placed (18.02) at Wanganui the start prior. Has a good record at this journey. Expected to feature in the finish. SWEET BONANZA (7) hit the frame here last start so don't underestimate. Has been sent out favourite last two race-day runs.

Distance: 375m
Class: C5
Track: Good
Weather: Drizzle
Surface: All Weather

Chef's Mate (2) 21178
Trainer: W & T Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $30,986
Win / Place: 15% / 48%

3 yo Blue B

Sire: Benali

Dam: Sassy Lil Lassy

Rating

Stats

Career

76: 12-15-10

Track

66: 11-12-6

Trk/Dst

64: 11-12-6

Distance

64: 11-12-6

Season

21: 4-5-5

Country

76: 12-15-10

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	8
STARTS	4	13	14	16	12	14	3
1st	0	2	4	4	2	0	0
2nd	1	2	3	5	1	3	0
3rd	1	1	0	4	2	1	1

Comments

Needs to do more than recent efforts, the latest a eighth over 375m at this track. Hard to entertain this time.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
8th of 8	11/12/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.89	61.7 km/h	9.90L	$34	0:21.20	21.1	C5f	$4,650	-	14	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Satan's Song 3. Boston Junior
7th of 7	27/11/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.86	61.8 km/h	6.30L	$71	0:21.42	21.19	C5	$3,860	-	7	1. Opawa Danny 2. Boston Junior 3. Ray The Doyen
1st of 6	20/11/25	Cambridge	375m	5	0:21.21	63.6 km/h	6.10L	$6.50	0:21.21	20.93	C4	$3,070	$1,842	7	1. Chef's Mate 2. Big Time Tractor 3. Opawa Bait
1st of 7	13/11/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.47	62.9 km/h	1.60L	$4.70	0:21.47	21.16	C3	$2,810	$1,684	3	1. Chef's Mate 2. Papa Kiwi 3. Go Bella
2nd of 7	10/11/25	Hatrick Straight	313m	4	0:17.66	63.8 km/h	5.40L	$10	0:17.28	17.25	C2	$2,980	$745	4	1. Blitz Attack 2. Chef's Mate 3. Diamond Frankie
1st of 7	6/11/25	Cambridge	375m	4	0:21.47	62.9 km/h	5.60L	$3.20	0:21.47	21.03	C2	$2,630	$1,578	7	1. Chef's Mate 2. Blondes Have Fun 3. Opawa Freya

Ray The Doyen (3) 53111
Trainer: N P Green (Pokeno)
Prize Money: $24,864
Win / Place: 66% / 88%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

2 yo Black D

Sire: Bernardo

Dam: Victoria Lu

100

Rating

Stats

Career

18: 12-1-3

Track

17: 12-1-3

Trk/Dst

17: 12-1-3

Distance

17: 12-1-3

Season

17: 12-1-2

Country

18: 12-1-3

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
12	0	0	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5
STARTS	1	6	7	2	2
1st	1	5	5	1	0
2nd	0	0	0	1	0
3rd	0	1	1	0	1

Comments

Has won three in a row. Good effort to score just six days ago over 375m at this track by 2.5 lengths in a Class 5. The one to beat.

Expected Early Speed:Front Runner

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
1st of 7	18/12/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.06	64.1 km/h	2.40L	$1.20	0:21.06	21.06	C5	$4,120	$2,473	7	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Simek 3. Opawa Jimmy
1st of 8	11/12/25	Cambridge	375m	1	0:21.20	63.7 km/h	4.40L	$1.40	0:21.20	21.1	C5f	$4,650	$2,789	7	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Satan's Song 3. Boston Junior
1st of 7	4/12/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.20	63.7 km/h	2.60L	$1.30	0:21.20	21.2	C5	$3,860	$2,315	7	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Go Reuben 3. Hanzo River
3rd of 7	27/11/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.58	62.6 km/h	2.30L	$1.00	0:21.42	21.19	C5	$3,860	$578	14	1. Opawa Danny 2. Boston Junior 3. Ray The Doyen
5th of 7	13/11/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.56	62.6 km/h	5.70L	$1.60	0:21.16	21.16	C5	$3,860	$91	7	1. Opawa Danny 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Bay Flyer
1st of 6	6/11/25	Cambridge	375m	3	0:21.03	64.2 km/h	7.00L	$1.30	0:21.03	21.03	C4/5	$3,860	$2,315	7	1. Ray The Doyen 2. Kiwi Sea 3. Go Reuben

Fire Warning (4) 11622
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $24,145
Win / Place: 47% / 86%

Track Specialist

Track / Distance Specialist

Box Specialist

3 yo Brindle D

Sire: Superior Panama

Dam: Big Time Lantao

Rating

Stats

Career

23: 11-5-4

Track

4: 2-1-0

Trk/Dst

4: 2-1-0

Distance

9: 5-2-0

Season

18: 10-4-1

Country

22: 11-4-4

1st Up

1: 0-0-1

2nd Up

1: 0-0-1

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
11	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5
STARTS	6	5	5	7
1st	3	4	3	1
2nd	1	0	1	3
3rd	1	1	1	1

Comments

Was among the placegetters latest at Wanganui when a 2.25 lengths second but did clock a fast 17.60 over the 305m trip. Can continue the solid form.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 7	19/12/25	Hatrick	305m	5	0:17.60	62.4 km/h	2.30L	$6.80	0:17.44	17.43	C5f	$8,770	$2,192	7	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Fire Warning 3. Fergie's Girl
2nd of 7	12/12/25	Hatrick	305m	5	0:17.70	62.0 km/h	3.60L	$3.90	0:17.45	17.36	C5q	$4,120	$1,030	14	1. Claws In Sparky 2. Fire Warning 3. Rosapenna
6th of 6	28/11/25	Hatrick	305m	5	0:18.09	60.7 km/h	6.90L	$2.80	0:17.61	17.45	C5	$3,860	$91	7	1. Shades Of Space 2. Fergie's Girl 3. Big Time Tactics
1st of 7	21/11/25	Hatrick	305m	4	0:17.68	62.1 km/h	2.00L	$4.70	0:17.68	17.61	C5	$3,860	$2,315	7	1. Fire Warning 2. Shades Of Space 3. Fergie's Girl
1st of 6	14/11/25	Hatrick	305m	2	0:17.70	62.0 km/h	0.70L	$4.80	0:17.70	17.62	C5	$3,860	$2,315	22	1. Fire Warning 2. Big Time Tactics 3. Need A Favour
6th of 7	23/10/25	Cambridge	375m	2	0:21.94	61.5 km/h	8.70L	$7.30	0:21.33	21.33	C4/5	$3,860	$91	9	1. Boston Junior 2. Opawa Danny 3. Ray The Doyen

Big Time Tactics (6) 33127
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $87,298
Win / Place: 21% / 65%

5 yo Black B

Sire: Aston Dee Bee

Dam: Bigtime Talker

Rating

Stats

Career

89: 19-22-17

Track

12: 3-3-1

Trk/Dst

7: 2-1-0

Distance

22: 5-6-2

Season

22: 2-6-6

Country

88: 19-22-17

1st Up

4: 2-0-1

2nd Up

4: 1-2-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
9	5	5	0	0

Box History	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	5	6	7	13	10	15	15	18
1st	2	1	4	1	1	5	2	3
2nd	1	2	1	3	4	2	6	3
3rd	1	1	1	4	2	2	3	3

Comments

Missed the frame last start when seventh and beaten 8 lengths at Wanganui. Form solid prior to that including a win at Manawatu three back. Has ability and can feature in the finish.

Expected Early Speed:Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
7th of 7	19/12/25	Hatrick	305m	7	0:18.02	60.9 km/h	8.30L	$9.70	0:17.44	17.43	C5f	$8,770	$136	7	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Fire Warning 3. Fergie's Girl
2nd of 7	12/12/25	Hatrick	305m	8	0:17.56	62.5 km/h	2.80L	$4.60	0:17.36	17.36	C5q	$4,120	$1,030	3	1. Mojito Dreams 2. Big Time Tactics 3. Laddu Rose
1st of 5	9/12/25	Manawatu	375m	8	0:21.14	63.9 km/h	0.40L	$14	0:21.14	21.14	C4/5	$4,120	$2,473	4	1. Big Time Tactics 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. My Anxiety
3rd of 7	5/12/25	Manawatu	375m	8	0:21.33	63.3 km/h	2.00L	$12	0:21.19	21.19	C5	$3,860	$578	7	1. Hendrix Ruler 2. King Harvest 3. Big Time Tactics
3rd of 6	28/11/25	Hatrick	305m	8	0:17.86	61.5 km/h	3.60L	$7.20	0:17.61	17.45	C5	$3,860	$578	7	1. Shades Of Space 2. Fergie's Girl 3. Big Time Tactics
4th of 7	21/11/25	Hatrick	305m	6	0:18.02	60.9 km/h	4.80L	$9.20	0:17.68	17.61	C5	$3,860	$227	3	1. Fire Warning 2. Shades Of Space 3. Fergie's Girl

Sweet Bonanza (7) 32172
Trainer: C D Steele (Te Awamutu)
Prize Money: $28,286
Win / Place: 39% / 64%

2 yo Black D

Sire: Buddy Boom

Dam: Opawa Lucy

Rating

Stats

Career

28: 11-3-4

Track

25: 10-3-4

Trk/Dst

17: 7-1-3

Distance

18: 7-1-3

Season

18: 5-2-3

Country

28: 11-3-4

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
8	3	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	4	2	3	3	6	8	2
1st	1	1	1	2	2	3	1
2nd	0	1	0	0	2	0	0
3rd	0	0	1	0	1	2	0

Comments

Placed last time (25.97) at this track in a R/A, finishing second and beaten 1.5 lengths. Has three wins and two placings from eight starts from the draw. Key chance on best figures.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
2nd of 4	11/12/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:25.97	63.4 km/h	1.60L	$2.90	0:25.86	25.79	R/A	$6,490	$1,622	7	1. Blitz Attack 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Lighting Space
7th of 7	4/12/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.39	62.3 km/h	8.40L	$2.80	0:25.80	25.8	C4/5	$5,530	-	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Bay Flyer 3. Ain't It Fun
1st of 8	27/11/25	Cambridge	457m	8	0:25.83	63.7 km/h	2.40L	$9.10	0:25.83	25.83	C5	$5,530	$3,315	7	1. Sweet Bonanza 2. Opawa Sooty 3. Our Erin
2nd of 5	20/11/25	Cambridge	457m	6	0:26.11	63.0 km/h	2.80L	$4.50	0:25.91	25.81	C5	$5,530	$1,381	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Sweet Bonanza 3. Old School
3rd of 7	13/11/25	Cambridge	457m	7	0:26.39	62.3 km/h	3.60L	$3.50	0:26.14	26.04	C5	$5,530	$828	7	1. Boom Dynamite 2. Opawa Tails 3. Sweet Bonanza
5th of 7	6/11/25	Cambridge	457m	2	0:26.34	62.5 km/h	10.60L	$4.80	0:25.60	25.6	C5	$5,530	$91	7	1. Opawa Sooty 2. Our Erin 3. Boom Dynamite

Big Time Aly (8) 67123
Trainer: Lisa Cole (Palmerston North)
Prize Money: $42,100
Win / Place: 20% / 56%

4 yo Brindle B

Sire: Fernando Bale

Dam: Jilliby Litsa

Rating

Stats

Career

73: 15-16-10

Track

10: 2-3-1

Trk/Dst

10: 2-3-1

Distance

43: 13-10-5

Season

18: 4-4-3

Country

73: 15-16-10

1st Up

1: 1-0-0

2nd Up

1: 1-0-0

Winning Distances
<400	400+	500+	600+	700+
15	0	0	0	0

Box History	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
STARTS	3	1	5	8	11	20	25
1st	2	0	1	2	2	5	3
2nd	1	0	1	1	4	4	5
3rd	0	0	1	1	1	3	4

Comments

Has hit the frame the last two starts, the latest at double figure odds when third (21.17) over 375m at Manawatu. Drawn wide. Happy to risk in this.

Expected Early Speed:Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Box	Ran	Avg. Speed	Margin	SP	Win Time	BON	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Days	Result
3rd of 5	18/11/25	Manawatu	375m	8	0:21.17	63.8 km/h	0.70L	$11	0:21.12	21.1	C5	$3,860	$578	5	1. King Harvest 2. Hendrix Ruler 3. Big Time Aly
2nd of 7	13/11/25	Cambridge	375m	7	0:21.53	62.7 km/h	2.10L	$3.10	0:21.38	21.16	C4	$3,070	$767	6	1. Big Time Hank 2. Big Time Aly 3. Opawa Trevor
1st of 5	7/11/25	Manawatu	375m	7	0:21.33	63.3 km/h	1.30L	$3.60	0:21.33	21.3	C4	$3,070	$1,842	7	1. Big Time Aly 2. Big Time Axel 3. Tira Miss You
7th of 7	31/10/25	Hatrick	305m	8	0:18.22	60.3 km/h	8.70L	$12	0:17.61	17.61	C4/5	$3,860	-	3	1. Shades Of Space 2. Big Time Lime 3. Big Time Tactics
6th of 7	28/10/25	Manawatu	375m	7	0:21.64	62.4 km/h	4.70L	$11	0:21.31	21.31	C5	$3,860	$91	4	1. King Harvest 2. Priority 3. Big Time Tactics
5th of 6	24/10/25	Hatrick	305m	8	0:18.03	60.9 km/h	6.60L	$7.60	0:17.57	17.48	C5	$3,860	$91	7	1. Big Time Lime 2. Big Time Axel 3. Big Time Tactics