Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New Zealand · Wednesday 9 September 2026
Our top pick won 2 of 7 races at Cambridge Synthetic. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Clear form standout. Repeatedly runs to the line at Cambridge Synthetic 1300m, finishing second by a nose twice recently. Light weight, proven synthetic record and consistency make her the most likely winner in a volatile maiden.
Strong second pick on pure form. Has thrived since switching to the synthetic, leading and placing in successive Cambridge maidens including a solid 1300m second. On-pace map and track affinity give her a genuine winning chance if she controls early.
Promising 3yo who ran a big race on debut, finishing third at this track and trip from barrier one. Draws equally well today and should improve with the experience. Map and age profile suit, though one-run form keeps him behind the more consistent exposed runners for pure winning chance.
Solid value angle. Returned with a strong second over 970m here 11 days ago and now steps to a suitable 1300m second-up. Each-way overlay in a race where exposed form horses can dominate.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Bramito | 1 | M J Mc Nab | P S Richards | 56kg | $4.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | Off The Scales | 2 | Joe Doyle | S Ritchie & C Murray | 56kg | $4.30 |
| 3rd | 10 | Itchy Heart | 8 | J J Fawcett | G J Old | 56kg | $3.80 |
| 4th | 3 | Play | 5 | C J Grylls | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 58.5kg | $23.20 |
| 5th | 6 | Lovegrove | 3 | S T Collett | S R Autridge | 56.5kg | $18.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Compulsory | 4 | Kyle Wilson-Taylor | Tim & Margaret Carter | 58.5kg | $11.70 |
| 7th | 11 | In The Vineyard | 7 | G Rooke | A W Pike | 54kg | $6.60 |
| 8th | 4 | Honeydaze | 6 | M Cameron | F & L Cornege | 56.5kg | $10.80 |
| 9th | 2 | Cav's Boy | 10 | Sienna Brown | J Hatton | 55.5kg | $69.60 |
| Scr | 5 | Indian Falls | 11 | L H Satherley | K W Hawtin | 56.5kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Mimoso | 9 | R T Wells | 56.5kg |
Confectionist is the clear form horse after winning the BM80 over this track and trip last start, defeating Perfect Dividends. Unbeaten in two synthetic runs at Cambridge 1300m, she drops in grade with a featherweight and maps perfectly to settle on-pace. McNab stays aboard for the progressive mare.
Perfect Dividends is a proven Cambridge Synthetic specialist with an excellent 3-1-1 from 6 and 2-1-0 at the trip. Barrier 1 lets him control from the front in a race that favours leaders. Recent form is rock-solid including wins at the level, though the 61kg and last-start defeat to Confectionist are concerns. Clear second-best winning chance.
Oban is a genuine Cambridge Synthetic 1300m specialist with a strong 2-5-4 record from 14 starts at the track and trip. He has been placing consistently in similar or higher grades and maps to settle on-pace. While the win rate is modest, his reliability and suitability make him the best of the rest for a place or each-way chance in a moderate tempo race.
A dual synthetic winner who is second-up after a quiet first-up effort over the shorter trip. While lacking Cambridge form and coming from a wide gate, the light weight and proven ability on the surface give him upside if he improves as expected. Clear overlay for each-way or exotic inclusion in an open BM74.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Confectionist | 4 | M J Mc Nab | S B Marsh | 54kg | $2.30 |
| 2nd | 1 | Perfect Dividends | 1 | Ashlee Strawbridge | J & R Vance | 61kg | $3.20 |
| 3rd | 5 | Esperanza | 3 | B E Grylls | S Ritchie & C Murray | 54kg | $4.00 |
| 4th | 7 | Shamwari | 5 | Joe Doyle | M G Forbes | 54kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Oban | 6 | Ethan Jones | Ms K D Nicholson | 55kg | $12.50 |
| 6th | 2 | Revo | 7 | E H Nicholas | Peter Fitzgerald | 55.5kg | $34.40 |
| Scr | 6 | Deep Pursuit | 2 | Sam McNab | A W Pike | 52kg |
Zac Gary produced the strongest recent form when leading throughout and finishing a close second on synthetic at Awapuni. Draws barrier 1 at Cambridge where maidens heavily favour on-pace runners from inside gates. Second-up and ready with Craig Grylls for a stable that knows him.
Last two runs were plain. Still a major threat if ready and maps well, yet pure form ranks her behind the proven recent synthetic performer. Each-way covers the risks in a volatile maiden.
On The Fly ran a promising debut when settling handy and finishing fifth at this track and trip only 11 days ago. Carries just 54kg and is open to natural improvement second-up. Maps to be competitive again in a race lacking depth.
Apotheosis was slowly away from a wide gate last start at this track and distance but now maps far better from barrier 2 for the same stable as Zac Gary. Second-up and open to improvement. Solid value each-way play.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 8 | The Sweetest Song | 4 | G Rooke | S Ritchie & C Murray | 54kg | $2.20 |
| 2nd | 4 | Apotheosis | 2 | M Hashizume | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 56.5kg | $8.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Petite Rocher | 5 | M J Mc Nab | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 56.5kg | $4.20 |
| 4th | 2 | Mivirgo | 3 | Ashlee Strawbridge | S T Wenn | 56.5kg | $39.30 |
| 5th | 1 | Zac Gary | 1 | C J Grylls | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 58.5kg | $3.20 |
| 6th | 7 | On The Fly | 7 | S T Collett | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 54.5kg | $21.60 |
| 7th | 6 | Mimoso | 8 | B E Grylls | R T Wells | 56.5kg | $170.30 |
| Scr | 5 | Charma Royale | 6 | L H Satherley | Mark Irwin | 56.5kg |
Pink Gin is the clear form horse. Synthetic specialist with proven tactical versatility and fitness. Map allows a midfield trail into the short straight.
The Perfect One brings proven course-and-distance credentials including a BM72 victory from last and a competitive fourth last start. Inside draw helps overcome backmarker map.
Fat Albert maps perfectly as an on-pace type in a race without a clear leader. Consistent local synthetic performer with a recent win and placing at the trip. Joe Doyle booking and course familiarity give it a genuine each-way chance if it controls or sits handy under moderate tempo.
Prior first-up win and sole Cambridge Synthetic start a victory at this trip provide the upside.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | The Perfect One | 2 | J J Fawcett | G J Old | 60kg | $5.10 |
| 2nd | 4 | Paravane | 8 | Cooper Stumbles | Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson | 54kg | $4.70 |
| 3rd | 2 | Pink Gin | 5 | Sam McNab | A W Pike | 57.5kg | $2.30 |
| 4th | 7 | Shavasana | 3 | Tom Wigram | S Ramsay & J Ritchie | 51.5kg | $18.40 |
| 5th | 3 | Perfect Habit | 4 | G Rooke | M G Forbes | 59kg | $7.70 |
| 6th | 6 | Fat Albert | 7 | Joe Doyle | F & L Cornege | 56kg | $11.30 |
| 7th | 5 | Feel The Stag | 6 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 54.5kg | $11.80 |
| Scr | 8 | King's Mount | 1 | A J Smith | 54kg |
Keeper's Heart brings superior class from Irish Group/Listed campaigns and drops sharply into BM71. Second-up record is excellent and the 2000m trip plus synthetic surface align with his best form. Last start was a short-trip first-up pipe-opener; expect marked improvement. Barrier 4 and slow projected tempo allow a handy settle.
Silkdegrees just missed in identical conditions last start, finishing strongly from midfield. Slow tempo should allow a perfect trail. Main danger if Keeper's Heart underperforms, though low overall win strike keeps her just behind on pure winning chance.
Wry Smile is a Cambridge Synthetic 2000m specialist with nine starts for two seconds and five thirds. Barrier 1 and 53kg are major assets in a slow-tempo race. Class rise and chronic win-shyness cap upside, yet the map and track record make him a reliable each-way/place threat behind the top two.
Tarzador has genuine Cambridge Synthetic credentials and can take advantage of the leaderless map. Recent leads have ended in fades, yet the slow tempo and 54kg give her another chance to control.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Tarzador | 6 | Joe Doyle | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 54kg | $9.40 |
| 2nd | 6 | Wry Smile | 1 | Hayley Hassman | Samantha Logan | 53kg | $3.80 |
| 3rd | 8 | Arkadus | 8 | Ashlee Strawbridge | Mrs R Masters | 54kg | $17.60 |
| 4th | 3 | Arjay's Flight | 5 | E H Nicholas | S C Phelan | 54.5kg | $2.20 |
| 5th | 4 | Silkdegrees | 2 | J Nishizuka | P A Stevens | 51kg | $5.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Keeper's Heart | 4 | S T Collett | J C Collett | 60kg | $9.60 |
| 7th | 9 | Awaken | 3 | Jack Taplin | B K Pinny | 54.5kg | $21.70 |
| Scr | 2 | Croix De Guerre | 10 | J W Benner | 58kg | ||
| Scr | 7 | Eagle Rock | 9 | L H Satherley | Ms K A Little | 54kg | |
| Scr | 10 | Westend Girl | 7 | C R Barnes | D R Wiles | 54kg |
Most reliable form horse. Three straight Cambridge Synthetic thirds, last start beaten a nose after leading at the 400m. Race-fit, McNab stays, and on-pace profile matches the strong leaders bias in maidens here. Winless record is a concern but current trajectory and surface affinity make him the clearest winning chance ahead of less-exposed or first-up types.
Strong each-way/place contender. Improved sharply to finish 2nd over this 1550m Synthetic last start and maps well from barrier 3 with a big weight pull. Reliable threat if Force Of Law fails to break through.
Solid place chance and each-way appeal. Jumped from 8th to a clear 3rd over this course and distance 11 days ago. Lightly raced improver who maps well and can capitalise if the more exposed maidens again find one too good. Fits the recent-form priority for low-grade maidens.
Clear value overlay. Has already finished 2nd and 3rd over this exact Cambridge Synthetic 1550m and holds a solid surface record.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 10 | Havana Love | 9 | Joe Doyle | C K Ormsby | 56.5kg | $3.50 |
| 2nd | 1 | Force Of Law | 8 | M J Mc Nab | Ms P Gerard | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 3rd | 3 | Rocky Balboa | 1 | G Rooke | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 4th | 2 | Jasper | 10 | Tom Wigram | T R Hina | 55.5kg | $34.30 |
| 5th | 5 | Up In Lights | 2 | J J Fawcett | G J Old | 58.5kg | $3.70 |
| 6th | 8 | Dare You | 12 | M Hashizume | S N Rees | 56.5kg | $24.20 |
| 7th | 11 | Westend Girl | 6 | C R Barnes | D R Wiles | 56.5kg | $46.20 |
| 8th | 9 | Treasure Hunt | 3 | Rihaan Goyaram | Ms S P Mynott | 54.5kg | $13.70 |
| 9th | 7 | Shelford | 7 | L H Satherley | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 58.5kg | $63.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Steel Warrior | 5 | S T Collett | D R Wiles | 58.5kg | |
| Scr | 6 | Play | 11 | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 58.5kg | ||
| Scr | 12 | Ice Lass | 4 | Hyeontaek Oh | P Devcich | 52.5kg |
Clear form horse. Multiple strong runs at this exact track and trip including a BM73 win and recent BM87 third. Drops in grade, draws inside, and remains the most reliable winner profile despite compressed weights.
Progressive mare who won well at the track and trip 11 days ago. Class rise is the query but the win was authoritative and weight relief helps. Strong each-way threat if she continues upward.
Maps midfield which is workable in a slow race. Low overall win rate caps upside for the win but place claims are genuine.
Reliable Cambridge Synthetic performer with multiple placings and wins at the venue. Recent fourth in BM80 and prior second at 1550m show she belongs.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Lerado | 1 | Jack Taplin | S B Marsh | 58kg | $3.10 |
| 2nd | 9 | Highly Anticipated | 9 | Rihaan Goyaram | S L Cameron | 52kg | $14.40 |
| 3rd | 4 | Omalish | 4 | Joe Doyle | S B Marsh | 54kg | $8.40 |
| 4th | 10 | Orange River | 5 | Krishi Ramdhun | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 52kg | $24.90 |
| 5th | 5 | Cheap Sav | 3 | Hyeontaek Oh | Tarissa Macdonald | 50kg | $9.00 |
| 6th | 8 | History Maker | 8 | Ethan Jones | P Adlington | 54kg | $38.50 |
| 7th | 2 | Think I Got Cha | 7 | G Rooke | Ms K D Nicholson | 55.5kg | $2.30 |
| 8th | 7 | Savsumfun | 10 | J J Fawcett | G A & D G Rogerson & Clint Isdale | 54kg | $17.50 |
| 9th | 6 | Just A Drop | 2 | E H Nicholas | Peter Fitzgerald | 54kg | $42.90 |
| Scr | 3 | Legacy | 6 | J W Benner | 54kg |
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