Cambridge Trackwork Report – 20 October 2026

New Zealand Cup early favourite The Precursor impressed at Cambridge this morning as he continues his season preparations. Working on the front plough, the James and Wellwood-trained runner cruised home in 40.3 for his final 600m and is set to line up at Ellerslie this weekend.

Other members of the James and Wellwood team preparing for weekend assignments included December, who races in the open 1200m at Ellerslie and stopped the clock in 39.4, while Excite (R65 1600m) ran home in 41.1. La Prima Dama (R75 1400m) completed her work in 40.7, with Cosmic Dream (R65 1200m) returning 39.9 and Young Jackson (R65 1600m) working home in 42.1. Last-start runner-up Elegante finished in 40.1 as she prepares for Saturday’s maiden 1400m, while Hastobeawinner also impressed, striding home in 40.1 ahead of his weekends race.

Also galloping from the stable were Spellbound, who returned 40.6, Incandescent (40.6), Bellafiore (40.3) and Zivou, who completed his work in 40.7.

Shaune Ritchie and Colm Murray sent out promising St Mark’s Basilica colt Top Marks, who finished a brave second in his only start to date, he prepares to race this weekend working alongside trial-winning three-year-old Going Public. The pair matched strides throughout, recording 39.6 for their final 600m.

Andrew Forsman’s team included The Weekend and Furston, who worked together to return 40.6, while Accentuate completed his work in 40.7.

Stephen Marsh had a busy morning, with multiple Group One winner El Vencedor looking full of running as he stopped the clock in 39.9 as he prepares for Saturdays open 1600. Fellow Group One performer Tardelli also impressed, returning 39.7, while Zoustar gelding I’m All In completed his work in 40.4. Group Two-winning son of El Roca Swiss Prince worked home in 41.5, and Circus Trix, runner-up at his latest start, looked in good order with 40.3.

Last-start winning three-year-old filly, So Fear was sharp, stopping the clock in 39.8, with To Cap It All returning 40.6. Hidden Achievement (Race 8 Ellerslie) also caught the eye, working home in 39.8, while Vet Services East Coast Challenge Final winner Navy Dreams completed his work in 42.6.

Last-start winner Shambo Jack teamed up with stablemate Raymond, with the pair returning 40.2. Electric Angel, another recent winner, came home in 40.5, while Moretothinkabout cruised through her work in 44.6. Ocean Rules (Race 5 Ellerslie) completed her gallop in 41.5, with Fatal Affair returning 40.7, Hello Angel (Race 3 Ellerslie) 40.3 and The Trendsetter (Race 5 Ellerslie) 40.5. Noversatin joined Trick King (Race 3 Ellerslie), with the pair working home together in 40.2.

Tony Pike’s in-form team also produced some encouraging performances. Astoria Brooke looked in super order, returning a smart 39.1 as she prepares for the Group Three Thompson Handicap at Trentham on Sunday, while Slipper Island and Truly Devine matched strides to record 38.9. Grocer’s Girl looked good, completing her final 600m in 39.7.

Liechtenstein and The Sancy worked together to return 40.9, while Justice For All came home in 39.8. Intan partnered Quantum Elixr, with the pair recording 39.6, and Arthur completed his work in 41.0. Del Inquent returned 41.4, with Song Of Valour clocking 43.7.

Trial-winning El Roca three-year-old Rubidium cruised home in 41.4, while Mayday finished in 41.2. Taka Star teamed up with Youmeandtuscany, with the pair completing their work in 42.9.