4-6 Cambridge Raceway 24Jul25 2700MS $7,160 R35 TO R42 3U David Butcher $8, btn 17.3m, wnr Ohoka Achilles , 2:06.2 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Returns after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into fourth behind Ohoka Achilles at this track over 2700m in a 3yo+ on July 24 at $8.40. Keep safe fresh from the ace draw.

1-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 NON-WINNERS 3U Peter Ferguson $2, won by 2nd Loveable Rogue , 2:10.6 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Shifted out under pressure approaching the 100m presenting an inside run to a trailing runner.

Going well. Last start won by a neck as favourite (Fr1) at Taupo (2:22.10) beating Loveable Rogue in 3yo+ on January 26 at $1.80. Drawn favourably and could strike again.

4-8 Alexandra Park 30Jan26 2200MS $13,950 R35 TO R46 3U Benjamin Butcher $4, btn 4.1m, wnr Lincoln Wave , 2:03.0 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 4th (Fr4) over 2200m at Alexandra Park, beaten 4 m by Lincoln Wave (2:48.30) in 3yo+ on January 30 at $4.20. Before that, a good run when 2nd (Sr2) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 7 m by Million Dollar Chic (2:16.70) on January 26 at $6.90. A good draw may see him hard to beat.

6-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R38 TO R41 4U Alicia Harrison $7, btn 15.7m, wnr Dominus , 2:04.9 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start 6th (Sr1) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 15 m by Dominus (2:15.80) in 4yo+ on January 26 at $6.80. Before that, 4th (Sr4) over 2200m at this track beaten 17 m by Clouding Over (2:42.00) in 3yo+ on January 9 at $32.50. Deserves another chance.

4-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R38 TO R41 David Butcher $6, btn 7.8m, wnr Million Dollar Chic , 2:05.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Raced wide early.

Last start 4th (Sr4) over 1750m at Taupo beaten 7 m by Million Dollar Chic (2:16.70) on January 26 at $6.30. At the run before good run when 3rd (Fr4) over 2000m at Hawera beaten 14 m by The Night Agent (2:34.50) in 4yo+ on January 20 at $11.20. Racing consistently and a good showing is expected again.

3-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R42 TO R45 Benjamin Butcher $13, btn 5.1m, wnr Savarna , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Eight-year-old gelding showed improvement last time. 3rd (Fr4) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 5 m by Savarna (2:17.80) on January 26 at $12.70. The race before was not as impressive when well beaten into seventh behind Amaretto Delight at this track over 2200m on January 9 at $21.80.

7-7 Alexandra Park 23Jan26 1700MS $13,688 R40 TO R48 Nicky Chilcott $21, btn 27.5m, wnr Princess Of Savoy , 1:58.4 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Weakened late in the run home.

Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr5) over 1700m at Alexandra Park beaten 30 m by Princess Of Savoy (2:05.10) on January 23 at $20.50. Showed ability the run before when she posted a big 5.5 m win (Fr1) at this track (2:41.30) beating Messenger Buoy in on January 9 at $7.10. Capable of more than she has shown recently. Among the chances.

2-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R42 TO R45 David Butcher $9, btn 2.7m, wnr Savarna , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Obtained an inside run early in the home straight.

Improved last start with a solid effort when 2nd (Sr1) over 1750m at Taupo, beaten 2.75 m by Savarna (2:17.80) on January 26 at $9. Nice effort last time. Likely to be in the finish again.

8-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R42 TO R45 Andre Poutama $23, btn 316.4m, wnr Savarna , 2:06.7 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a) Broke shortly after the start losing ground before settling at the rear. Broke near the 1000m losing all chance.

Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr3) over 1750m at Taupo, well beaten by Savarna (2:17.80) on January 26 at $22.70. Before that 4th (Fr7) over 2200m at this track beaten 45 m by Shezabettorgirl (2:42.60) on January 4 at $10. Cannot enthuse.

1-10 Taupo 26Jan26 1750MS $12,500 R35 Andre Poutama $14, won by 2nd Commander Lincoln , 2:07.3 (n/a,n/a,n/a,n/a)

Last start won a big 5 m win (Fr3) at Taupo (2:18.50) beating Commander Lincoln in on January 26 at $14. Solid prospects.