NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R49, 2600m
For R39 to R49 3yo-&-older trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 085262 | Sonoma Tyron | 1 | Ft | |||
2 | 376341 | Jordan Anne | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Memorable win for her part-owner & driver last week. Include in place bets. | |
3 | 894660 | Regal Sierra | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Manners & luck in short supply here 29 Feb. Overdue some luck. Rough claims. | |
4 | 432811 | Clyde | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Hit a purple patch of form & can translate mobile efforts to stand start. EW. | |
5 | 224242 | Barrytown | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Very brave at Oamaru after sitting parked. 60% place record here. Has claims. | |
6 | 672155 | George Eliot | 6 | Ft | Trevor Grant | Stout efforts since her 01 Jan maiden win. Freshened since. Combos claims. | |
7 | 853031 | Lookslikeatrixter | 7 | Ft | Justin Smith | Only a small jump in grade since rattling home 29 Feb. May be over the odds. | |
8 | 244153 | Night Watch | 8 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Hasn't missed a trick since late January win. Can vastly improve track stats. | |
9 | 467280 | Son Of Patrick | U1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Broke 1000m out at Methven. His ceiling is higher than most but take on trust. | |
10 | 315014 | Who's Queen | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Gobbled up late after leading at Oamaru. Gets into this well. Keep onside. | |
11 | X90461 | Downtown Orlando | U3 | Ft | Ray Jenkins | Rediscovered his ability to sprint at Rangiora. Has placed here. First4s best. | |
12 | 022P21 | Randel Huston P | U4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Stayed down and trotting, and won at Oamaru. Can double up with manners. | |
Best Bets: Randel Huston P (12), Night Watch (8), Clyde (4), Barrytown (5) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Son Of Patrick (2-03.4), Clyde (2-04.8), Randel Huston P (2-04.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] |
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TRACKSIDE DINING ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 57564X | Harrison John | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Thereabouts in first campaign & took on good ones. Smart trial wins. Danger. | |
2 | 2 | Buddha | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Got his mobile ticket 05 Mar trials since complicated 2nd 03 Mar. Goes close. | |
3 | 6X8 | Franco Elvis | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Had his chance when resuming at Oamaru. Drawn outside key players. Combos. | |
4 | Double Quick | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Improved in two 2024 trials ahead of this. Will have admirers on debut. | ||
5 | 3 | Shannon B | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Did nothing wrong on debut from a similar draw. Harder here. Multiples. | |
6 | 375324 | Millwood Goddess | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Keeps finding a couple of better but near enough recently. Combos claims. | |
7 | 343228 | Remission | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Broke at Oamaru but battled when clear. Solid prior but tough bunch here. | |
8 | Action Major | 8 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Two wins & two 3rds in his public appearances. Big qualifying win. Threat. | ||
9 | 9 | Just Foxin | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Trial winner after debut went pearshaped 24 Feb. Mobile a big help. Consider. | |
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10 | Belmont Revolution | 10 | Ft | Brian Zampese | Looked capable enough at trials this time in. Strong field though. First4s. | ||
11 | 946522 | Shapely | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Giving a good account of herself recently. May get run through. Upset claims. | |
12 | 47322 | Ultimate Seisation | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Gritty efforts from contrasting draws in February. Ringcraft helps. Has claims. | |
Best Bets: Harrison John (1), Buddha (2), Ultimate Seisation (12), Action Major (8) | |||||||
Star Trialist: Belmont Revolution - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 25/01/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.1, 800m: 61.2, 400m: 30.5, Margins: 1/2 head, distance. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Shapely (11): SL-On Legend |
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- Race 3
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TEAM TEAL FROCKS AT THE TROTS (FINAL) TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R57, 2600m
For R51 to R57 3yo-&-older trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 395114 | Lil Miss Muscles | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Fair when clear at Ashburton. Good win at Rangiora but handy bunch here. Place. | |
2 | 325490 | Missalyssa | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Form has dropped away over summer. Gets in well on handicaps. Not the worst. | |
3 | 822223 | Aroha Kenny | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Another game placing with Ascot Park 3rd. Can land handy & play a part. | |
4 | 367286 | Pyramid Mystic | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Looking a bit one-paced recently. Trotting the trip but needs to show more late. | |
5 | 231759 | Sunny Louis | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Mixed efforts off the 10m mark here recently. Front line helps. Combos claims. | |
6 | 1P950X | Mighty Logan | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Switches stables. Caught by Muscle Mountain 05 Mar trials. Keep very close. | |
7 | 001040 | Vertigo | 7 | Ft | David McCormick | Mixing her performances since Methven win. Suitable grade. First4s option. | |
8 | 577879 | Prince Teka | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Early break when vying for lead at Reefton. Not trotting as well as he can. | |
9 | 369311 | Mixed Faith | 9 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Got the job done in front here 16 Feb. Not hugely harder here. Each way. | |
10 | 485318 | Paris Prince | U1 | Ft | James Stormont | Under pressure late here 29 Feb but drops well back in class. Can bounce back. | |
11 | 439103 | Grettymac | U2 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Inexperienced but she showed a big motor here 29 Feb. Look for her late. | |
Best Bets: Mighty Logan (6), Mixed Faith (9), Paris Prince (10), Grettymac (11) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Mixed Faith (2-01.6), Missalyssa (2-02.8), Pyramid Mystic (2-04.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Mighty Logan - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 28/02/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.6, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 2 3/4len, 5 len, 10 1/4len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Lil Miss Muscles (1): FD-Off, RD-On, Mighty Logan (6): RD-Off, P-On, FD-On Legend |
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- Race 4
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AIRPARK CANTERBURY SUPPORTING TEAM TEAL FASHION MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R70, 1980m
For R54 to R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 270X31 | Double Jeopardy | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Dug in to score in 1.56 mile rate 29 Feb. Ace draw helps in this grade. Chance. | |
2 | 468657 | Lone Wolf | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Never got going after settling back at Oamaru. Better draw. Multiples. | |
3 | 234238 | Watermelon Sugar | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Did it tough here 29 Feb & goes better with some cover. Combos consideration. | |
4 | 636513 | Jack Tar | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Chased well here 16 Feb in R53-60 field. Draw gives him options. In the mix. | |
5 | 211576 | Commander Ben | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Doing his best work late 29 Feb. Doesn't win out of turn at Addington. Place. | |
6 | 170310 | Manjimup | 6 | Ft | Ross Cameron | OK 10th in the Ashburton Cup. Good win at Rangiora but stiffer test in this. | |
7 | 705304 | Hey Bartender | 7 | Ft | James Stormont | Hauled in late in the Ashburton Cup. Overdue some luck since coming south. EW. | |
8 | 261602 | Triple G | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Carved out a good record & brave 2nd here 29 Feb. Can overcome wide draw. | |
9 | 561375 | Celtic Spirit | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Has sizzling gate speed, but wide barrier is a test. Good enough if near enough. | |
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10 | 140995 | Who's Delight | 10 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Got going late here 28 Feb. Quirky type but danger with the right run through. | |
11 | 04562P | Helium | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Botched the stand start at Reefton. Bold efforts prior. Worth considering. | |
12 | 211514 | Built For Glory | 12 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Just six career starts but handling most things thrown at him. Keep safe again. | |
Best Bets: Celtic Spirit (9), Triple G (8), Built For Glory (12), Double Jeopardy (1) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Celtic Spirit (1-53.1), Jack Tar (1-55.0), Built For Glory (1-55.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Built For Glory (12): BL-On Legend |
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- Race 5
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HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R53, 1980m
For R44 to R53 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 559510 | Star Magic | 1 | Ft | |||
2 | 083902 | Straight Flush | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Gritty 2nd from wide draw 29 Feb. Cops a stronger field here. Juicy odds wanted. | |
3 | 231603 | Jaccka Opa | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Shrugged off Westport failure with nice Reefton 3rd. Goes well here. Combos. | |
4 | 381310 | Lewey Maguire | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Botched his stand start debut at Rangiora. Super prior. Worth considering. | |
5 | 26X31 | Major Hipster | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Comfortable maiden win 22 Feb. Has gate speed to use. Not the worst. | |
6 | 484230 | Tide And Time | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Tough time of it in front here 22 Feb. Drops back in grade. Adds to the puzzle. | |
7 | 14157X | Our Shangri Lana | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Group 1 winner & only caught by top types 28 Feb trial. Will have admirers. | |
8 | 133321 | Warrior Chief | 8 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Well-deserved win in R48-55 company at Oamaru. Bonus run in grade. EW. | |
9 | 515660 | Stephs Boy | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Form is fair to middling recently & the outside draw only makes this harder. | |
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10 | 2142X0 | Jovial Jay | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No luck when resuming here 22 Feb. Sound late 05 Mar trials. Rough claims. | |
11 | 12X15 | Rakero Rocket | 11 | Ft | Tom Bamford(J) | Cromwell trip played dividends. Sweating on a run through here. Place hope. | |
12 | 266523 | Bettor Be Sharp | 12 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Very consistent type who can handle most draws. Obvious Top3/4 prospect. | |
13 | 717758 | Dance With The Boss | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Did his fair share of work at Rangiora. Form isn't as compelling as some here. | |
14 | 776431 | Toby Tom B | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid win in R37-45 company here last time. Tougher job from this alley. | |
Best Bets: Our Shangri Lana (7), Tide And Time (6), Lewey Maguire (4), Warrior Chief (8) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Tide And Time (1-54.3), Warrior Chief (1-56.1), Stephs Boy (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Jovial Jay (10): FD-Off, RD-On, Our Shangri Lana (7): BL-Off, Tide And Time (6): SL-Off Legend |
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- Race 6
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REMEMBERING AMERICAN IDEAL MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 1980m
For up to & including R70 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 14X122 | Princess Meritaten | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Returned in fine fettle & tactical options from inside draws. Worth a 2nd look. | |
2 | 007465 | Dancing Desire | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Working her way back to form but meets quality fillies & mares here. Odds. | |
3 | 691939 | Classie Linc | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Honest efforts since unlucky 9th in Group 1 here. Include in combination bets. | |
4 | 492322 | Mr Kaplan | 4 | Ft | Natalie Rasmussen | Huge 2nd here in NZ Breeders. 4 wins from 31 belies her ability. Tough to beat. | |
5 | 333X57 | Glorys Delight | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fair without really threatening in two starts back. Seeking improvement tonight. | |
6 | 780641 | Dance Till Dawn | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Enjoyed racing back in the grades since mares' features. Obvious contender here. | |
7 | 084021 | Sweet Diamond | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Kept digging to win after leading at Ascot Park. On the way up. Keep onside. | |
Best Bets: Mr Kaplan (4), Sweet Diamond (7), Dance Till Dawn (6), Princess Meritaten (1) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Sweet Diamond (1-53.8), Glorys Delight (1-55.0), Dancing Desire (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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- Race 7
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LAMB & HAYWARD TROTTERS CLASSIC (HANDICAP TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R70 & faster trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 13843X | High Energy | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Sharp in two trials since very good 3-year-old season. Big ask here. Combos. | |
2 | 211213 | Maui | U1 | Ft | David McCormick | Enjoyed an excellent summer but takes on the top guns here. First4s option. | |
3 | 1484P2 | Mystic Max | 1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Much more like it with brave 2nd here 29 Feb. Can't afford a mistake tonight. | |
4 | 8757X3 | Midnight Dash | 1 | 20 | Ricky May | 2023 form tailed off but resumed well 29 Feb. Can run on late into Top3 spot. | |
5 | 111111 | Oscar Bonavena | 1 | 30 | Natalie Rasmussen | Nothing short of brilliant since Dominion win. Can go seven straight tonight. | |
6 | 2121PX | Muscle Mountain | U1 | 30 | Ben Hope | Shrugged off Dominion failure with easy trials win. Goes super fresh. Threat. | |
Best Bets: Oscar Bonavena (5), Muscle Mountain (6), High Energy (1), Midnight Dash (4) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-59.3), Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Oscar Bonavena (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Muscle Mountain - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 08/11/23, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.6, 800m: 59.9, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 5 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Muscle Mountain (6): SL-Off Legend |
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- Race 8
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THE TYRE GENERAL HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R70 & faster pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | X00870 | Wheels Of Fortune | 1 | Ft | Stephen McNally | First start off the front in a handicap pace since Feb 2023. Don't underestimate | |
2 | 422119 | Smoke On The Water | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Another who will relish moving off the handicaps. Can offer cheek off front. | |
3 | 168107 | Jimmy James Maguire | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Handy when clear here 29 Feb & drawn inside main rivals. May be over the odds. | |
4 | 452445 | Mossdale Ben | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Just a shade down on his best form but 16 Feb 4th here had merit. Combos. | |
5 | 572116 | Heisenberg | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Steady enough here last time. Maybe a level below the very best. Combos tonight. | |
6 | 335966 | Mighty Looee | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Quest for a return to form continues. Not the cleanest from a stand. First4s. | |
7 | X01534 | The Falcon | U2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Showed plenty of ticker last time. May have to do some work again. Upset. | |
8 | 934314 | American Me | 1 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Freshened since Central Otago sojourn. Goes well after a short break. EW. | |
9 | 031121 | Franco Indie | 2 | 10 | Natalie Rasmussen | Well and truly regained his form of old. Work to do from 10m but can win. | |
10 | 331441 | Franco Marek | 3 | 10 | John Morrison | Strong outings in Country Cups. Not well served by handicaps here. Rough claims. | |
Best Bets: Franco Indie (9), American Me (8), The Falcon (7), Jimmy James Maguire (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Mighty Looee (1-57.7), Mossdale Ben (1-58.8), American Me (1-58.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Franco Indie - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 28/02/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.5, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 27.6, Margins: neck, 1 len, 1 1/4len. |
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- Race 9
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 1980m
For up to & including R70 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 672155 | George Eliot | 1 | Ft | |||
2 | 913881 | Aldebaran Floss | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Loved the mobile again at Ashburton. Step up again, but can lead & threaten. | |
3 | 1065X0 | Galleons Ambassador | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Got it wrong late at Ashburton. Trialled since but may find this field testing. | |
4 | 0P8711 | Feel The Moment | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Landed in a rich vein of form. Jumps up in grade here. Combos contender. | |
5 | 261721 | Hanover Da Moon | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Reliable old campaigner & nice win at Oamaru. Yet to win from a mobile though. | |
6 | 544458 | Domination's Call | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Grinding efforts on southern circuit. Tighter ratings band but take on trust. | |
7 | 38450X | Franco Josiah | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Three 2024 hitouts since last racing in April 2023. Likes it here. Upset. | |
8 | 201031 | Eurostyle | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Had no right to win 29 Feb but kept on fighting. Loves the mobile. Top pick. | |
9 | 310754 | Andy Hall | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Whacked away behind quality trotter 22 Feb. Wide alley no help. Place best. | |
Best Bets: Eurostyle (8), Aldebaran Floss (2), Andy Hall (9), Feel The Moment (4) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-58.4), Andy Hall (1-58.4), Aldebaran Floss (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Franco Josiah - 1st of 4, M Cant TOA, 05/03/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-09.6, 800m: 58.9, 400m: 28.5, Margins: head, 3/4len, distance. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Domination's Call (6): BL-On, Feel The Moment (4): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On Legend |
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- Race 10
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DAVE FERRIMAN THANKS FOR 45 YEARS OF SERVICE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R54, 2000m
For up to & including R54 3yo-&-older pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 435005 | Boudica | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Not disgraced in mares' features & tried hard at Reefton. Big threat in this. | |
2 | 0P21 | Masterlou | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Used the passing lane for maiden win 24 Feb. Handles stand starts. Threat. | |
3 | X61671 | Peraki Reactor | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Won two of of his five starts since resuming. Query on stand start? Combos. | |
4 | 450X41 | Blazing Reactor | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Comfortable maiden win 03 Mar & looks sharper this time in. Place prospect. | |
5 | 1521X | Wotsonyamind | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Looked good back in 2022. Nice late when 4th 28 Feb trial. Market your guide. | |
6 | 41X64 | Chase The Stars | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Steady improvement in two February runs. Won stand start in May. Consider. | |
7 | 691013 | Audacity | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Backed up Rangiora win with slashing 3rd equal 24 Feb. Don't disregard. | |
8 | 21330 | Kaysans Rock | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not much went his way here 29 Feb. Yet to miss a Top3 spot from the stand. EW. | |
9 | 999051 | God Of Thunder | U3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Rocked them at big odds at Rangiora. Bit iffy from a stand. Seeking shortcuts. | |
Best Bets: Boudica (1), Kaysans Rock (8), Audacity (7), Chase The Stars (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Kaysans Rock (2-01.2), Audacity (2-08.0), Boudica (2-09.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Wotsonyamind (5): BL-Off Legend |
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- Race 11
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R43, R44 WITH COND., 1980m
For R39 to R43 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R44 horses with winning stakes up to and including $13500 for lifetime.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 148189 | Betterwithbling | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | "Honest" features prominently in recent runs. Draw not suited for him. Combos. | |
2 | 915095 | Rocknroll Diva | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Got going late at Oamaru after waiting for space. Four-time winner here. Place. | |
3 | 029341 | Spirited Lou | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Won his maiden at start #20 16 Feb. May need a run or two in grade racing. | |
4 | 415504 | Midfrew Lucre | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Solid enough from 2nd row draw at Rangiora. Drops back in grade. Keep safe. | |
5 | 424554 | Wolf Of Wall Street | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Flatters to deceive at times but tends to be running on. Include in combo bets. | |
6 | 010803 | Lord Mudrick | 6 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Took the short way home for 3rd here 29 Feb. Needs similar run for any hope. | |
7 | 102160 | Sweet Spirit | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Got held up for a distance at Ashburton. More options from draw. First4s spice. | |
8 | 67X461 | Touch N Go | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Found plenty to win her maiden here 29 Feb. Awkward alley but has claims. | |
9 | 565981 | Barnstormer | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Truly barnstorming in runaway Rangiora win. May press forward early. Upset. | |
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10 | 0X9603 | Sky Vale | 10 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Gaps in short supply until late at Rangiora. Can finish closer with more luck. | |
11 | 052428 | Sargent Best | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Now with Matthew Williamson after tempting punters for a while. Combos hope. | |
12 | 901639 | Anytime At All | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Middling one-win mare who did it tough at Rangiora. Looking for luck for now. | |
13 | 170132 | Arden's Pursuit | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Strong two-day form at Cromwell. 2nd-row draw a challenge, but will have fans. | |
14 | 469217 | The Bettor Major | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | OK 7th at Oamaru in first run out of maidens. Chasing crumbs from this draw. | |
Best Bets: Midfrew Lucre (4), Arden's Pursuit (13), Touch N Go (8), Rocknroll Diva (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Sky Vale (1-55.8), Barnstormer (1-58.2), Touch N Go (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Midfrew Lucre (4): SL-Off, BL-On, Sargent Best (11): BL-Off, SL-On Legend |