Slot holders confirmed for Cambridge’s big night

[Wandering Eyes]

It’s two months to Cambridge’s Night of Champions – and already the night is shaping up as a trans-Tasman classic.

The slot holders for both the $1m Race by betcha and the $600,000 TAB Trot on Friday, April 4 were released last night.  

While the final make up of the races will depend on form and availability the two races will feature the best pacers and trotters from Australasia.

The Race is likely to feature the likes of Leap To Fame, Merlin and Republican Party while Inter Dominion champion The Locomotive, Muscle Mountain and Oscar Bonavena are all set to be among the starters for the Trot.

2025 will be the fourth edition of The Race, with the previous winners being Merlin, Copy That and Self Assured while last year’s TAB Trot was taken out by all conquering Australian Just Believe.

The TAB Trot slot holders and possible horses :   

Barron Bloodstock/ Oraka Farms – Queen Elida
Breckon Racing Syndicate/ Richard Cole/ Odds On Syndicate – Bet N Win
Rampant Pty Ltd – The Locomotive
Aldebaran Park – 
Cullen Breeding – Muscle Mountain
All Stars Racing/ Chris Ryder – Oscar Bonavena
Harras Des Trotteurs –
Club Innovation Slot –

The Race by betcha field slot holders and possible horses :

Duchess Megxit Racing – Duchess Megxit
Montana Park Pty Ltd – Merlin
Stonewall Stud Ltd –
Rakero Racing – Rakero Rocket
Republican Party Syndicate – Republican Party
Dennis & Mark Dunford –
Solid Earth Pty Ltd – Leap to Fame
Matthews Family Racing – Catch A Wave
All Stars Racing/ Chris Ryder –
Club Innovation Slot –

Leap To Fame set to race in NZ

By Adam Hamilton

After two aborted trips last year, Leap To Fame owner Kevin Seymour has made a defining statement by buying his own slot in the $1m Race.

“I’ve said all along we’re very keen to race him in NZ and now’s the time,” Seymour said.

“We thought very seriously about the Cambridge race last year and we were obviously booked to go to the NZ Cup before his setback.

“It’s a missing piece. It’s something we want and really need to do with him.

“We’re in no rush to retire him, but he’s six now and this could be his last full season of racing. He’s right in his prime and it’s a great race for him.”

It would also add significantly to Leap To Fame’s stallion value if he could an NZ major to the 11 Group 1 races he has so far won in Australia.

“Having been to NZ Cup Week and seen the passion the New Zealanders have for harness racing and great horses, we’re excited at the prospect of showing them our champion in the flesh.

“He’s given Kay (Seymour’s wife) and the most amazing ride. He’s the horse we’ve waited 50 years in this great game to find.”

Any enquiries to dave@cambridgeraceway.co.nz, or by calling  Dave on 027 202 7778.

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