NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 5 April
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
GARRARDS SIRES' STAKES 3YO C & G (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE
$20,625, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 85X112 | Song Sung Blue | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Strong efforts down south over summer. Two good trials since. Combos. |
| 2 |  | 111240 | Chase A Dream | 2 | Ft | Natalie Rasmussen | No luck in the Derby & track didn't suit prior. Brilliant at his best. Top pick. |
| 3 |  | 120 | Donttelltheboys | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Checked twice last week from wide draw. Impressive in first two starts. Place. |
| 4 |  | 1X3 | Sweethomealabama | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Resumed well last week after sole 2YO winning run in July. Quinellas option. |
| 5 |  | 564X12 | Harrison John | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Classy winner on debut. Went close down south since. Key threat to #2. |
| 6 | | 0 | Always A Porsche | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | At the back when he broke on debut. Small field, but needs to show more. |
| Best Bets: Chase A Dream (2), Harrison John (5), Sweethomealabama (4), Donttelltheboys (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chase A Dream (1-55.4), Song Sung Blue (1-59.1), Sweethomealabama (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
BETAVET RACING REWARDS SHOWCASE TROT
$32,100, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R47, 2600m
For R35 to R47 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 811780 | Clyde | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Not a factor after breaking last week. Form dropped away in March. Combos. |
| 2 |  | 342032 | What The Bell | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 334695 | Shandon Bells | 3 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Kept giving out wide last week. May land a little close here. Rough claims. |
| 4 | | 341403 | Jordan Anne | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tidy 3rd down south. Scored a couple of placings here before. First4s. |
| 5 |  | 501400 | Who's Queen | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Manners issues popped up again in last two runs. Capable but risky. Odds. |
| 6 |  | 155674 | George Eliot | 6 | Ft | Trevor Grant | Unwound nicely late at Motukarara. Handy when sprinting off a sit. Consider. |
| 7 |  | 562518 | Ginas Majesty | 7 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Not the worst 8th in the world on Monday & top win here 20Mar. Combos. |
| 8 |  | 424234 | Barrytown | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Racing as consistently as any in here. 66% place record here. Adds to puzzle. |
| 9 |  | 274435 | Musclynn | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Never saw daylight late at Motukarara. Won here last April. Not out of this. |
| 10 |  | 909841 | Lovey Dovey Nova | 10 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Held them off in front here 27 Mar. Deeper field here. Include in First4s. |
| 11 |  | 257552 | Brother Love | 11 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Just caught at Motukarara when win looked likely. Danger with similar trip. |
| 12 |  | 752913 | Take After Me | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | The old campaigner is back in form. Knows this place like his backyard. EW. |
| 13 | | 002755 | A Late Late Pressy | 13 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Bubbling under a little with handy last two runs. Hasn't fired here though. |
| 14 |  | 031999 | Lookslikeatrixter | 14 | Ft | Justin Smith | Comfortably held in three runs since late February win here. Take notes. |
| 15 |  | 710990 | Westar Milly | 15 | Ft | ||
| 16 |  | 721734 | Brianna | 16 | Ft | David McCormick | A model of consistency recently, even with early mistakes. Combos consideration. |
| 17 |  | 545427 | Buffy Northstains | 17 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Not much space at Oamaru & had been giving good accounts prior. Place. |
| 18 |  | 22P215 | Randel Huston P | U1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Manners undid him late here 15 Mar. Win hope if he trots the trip - but will he? |
| Best Bets: Randel Huston P (18), Brother Love (11), George Eliot (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Clyde (2-04.8), Randel Huston P (2-04.9), Musclynn (2-05.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
HECTORS GIN BY AKAROA CRAFT RACING REWARDS MOBILE PACE
$31,050, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R44, 2600m
For R41 to R44 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 219707 | Kawatiri Creek | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Space at a premium last week. More options from barrier 1. Not the worst. |
| 2 |  | 543432 | Eddie Osei | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Past winner here & brings consistent CD form to this. Include in First4 bets. |
| 3 | | 510500 | Star Magic | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Broke when space got tight last week. Went back from this draw 22Mar. Odds. |
| 4 |  | 928010 | Hes Fast And Furious | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Did well in gaps on Monday. Stronger field today, so place should reflect that. |
| 5 |  | 673146 | Judgement Bay | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Found the line with merit last week. Similar company here. Blowout hope. |
| 6 | | 160036 | Sweet Spirit | 6 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Mixed her two Manawatu runs. Yet to show her best here too. Rough odds. |
| 7 |  | 550440 | Midfrew Lucre | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Flattering to deceive & drifted out in the market 30 Mar. Give one more go. |
| 8 |  | 603689 | Jaccka Opa | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Better runs in last two than the placings suggest. Danger with better trip. |
| 9 |  | 634421 | Style Council | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Topped off form with last week's win here. Not too much harder. Each way. |
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| 10 |  | 155225 | Major Happy | 10 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Close-up 5th at Motukarara & hitting the line better than most here. Chance. |
| 11 | | 479337 | Scarlett's Legacy | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Steady enough in junior drivers' race on Monday. Seeking run through. First4s. |
| 12 |  | 013275 | Arden's Pursuit | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Held up at key times here 22 Mar. Will attract support again. Right in this. |
| 13 | | 326241 | Morere | 13 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Plenty in reserve when winning at Manawatu. First look here. Market watch. |
| 14 | | 861316 | The Finisher | 14 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Not bad when space arrived at Motukarara. Work to do from this draw though. |
| Best Bets: Arden's Pursuit (12), Major Happy (10), Jaccka Opa (8), Style Council (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jaccka Opa (2-00.3), Hes Fast And Furious (2-00.6), Eddie Osei (2-00.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Style Council (9): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS WINNING WEANLINGS MOBILE PACE
$24,125, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 1980m
For up to & including R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 236298 | Still Rockin | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Blew apart in front at Oamaru. Unplaced in only run here. Want right odds. |
| 2 |  | 521X20 | Wotsonyamind | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did it tough here 30 Mar from wide draw. Should get softer run. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 188340 | He's Tough | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 410333 | Jimmyray | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Good honest efforts through March. Adaptable type, who can fill a placing. |
| 5 |  | 423031 | Tide And Time | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Took the short way home for 22 Mar win. May use gate speed. Each way. |
| 6 | | 275463 | Deceptive Lee | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Trial winner since mainly solid runs down south. Can add something to combos. |
| 7 | | 62P010 | Helium | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Standing start undid him last week. Will love the mobile. Can bounce back. |
| 8 | | 137536 | Celtic Spirit | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | Drops back from a stronger grade & has sizzling gate speed. Key player. |
| 9 | | 099512 | Who's Delight | 9 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Energies have been well focused recently. Big motor. Look for him late. |
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| 10 |  | 423891 | Watermelon Sugar | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Deeper field than what he faced for 30 Mar win. Sticky draw here. Combos. |
| 11 |  | 672114 | Point Break | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Lost few admirers with unlucky 4th to #10 last week. Worth a look despite draw. |
| Best Bets: Celtic Spirit (8), Who's Delight (9), Helium (7), Point Break (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Celtic Spirit (1-53.1), Tide And Time (1-54.3), Helium (1-55.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Deceptive Lee - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 26/03/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.4, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.3, Margins: head, nose, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Deceptive Lee (6): BL-Off, SL-On, Jimmyray (4): SL-On, Watermelon Sugar (10): SL-Off, Wotsonyamind (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
CURIOUS GARDEN GIN RACING REWARDS MOBILE PACE
$31,050, 4YO & OLDER R45 TO R50, 2600m
For R45 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 010733 | Glengarry Moonlight | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Bit more like it in last two runs. Chance to settle handy early. First4s. |
| 2 | | 554160 | Wolf Of Wall Street | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't lift in similar grade here 30 Mar. Draws in a little closer. Combos. |
| 3 | | 866660 | Fourth Amendment | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | One-paced in recent assignments. Kind draw, but needs to show more. |
| 4 |  | 160070 | Motor Mouth | 4 | Ft | Joseph Gray | Still seeking first win on the track at attempt #27. Hard to choose for now. |
| 5 |  | 534116 | Igetakickoutofyou | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Caught the eye late at Motukarara. Can mix up his early speed. Gold coin hope. |
| 6 |  | 133037 | Kaysans Rock | 6 | Ft | Natalie Rasmussen | Did it tough after mid-race move last week. Draw more suitable. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 611439 | Nyla | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Forgive her run here last week. Has gate speed to use. Can offer cheek at odds. |
| 8 |  | 698630 | Topaz | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Two-time winner here & wasn't a mile off last week. Can bump up First4s. |
| 9 | | 242345 | Franco Hoffman | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Thereabouts in last two Manawatu runs. Has performed here prior. Combos. |
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| 10 |  | 566115 | Raging Whitebait | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | In solid form through the autumn. Awkward draw but capable of overcoming. EW. |
| 11 |  | 175871 | Sarasota Sunset | 11 | Ft | Trevor Walsh | Got the job done in front 27 Mar. Grade rise & draw against her. Take notes. |
| 12 |  | 522233 | Bobbies Rock | 12 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Hard to knock his recent efforts. Adaptable regardless of draw. Has claims. |
| 13 |  | 523425 | Bettor Be Sharp | 13 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | As reliable as ever recently & went close from similar draw last week. Threat. |
| 14 | | 454101 | The Real McCoy | 14 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Paid the believers when well backed last week. Draw no help but can place. |
| Best Bets: Bettor Be Sharp (13), Kaysans Rock (6), Raging Whitebait (10), The Real McCoy (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Hoffman (2-00.6), Raging Whitebait (2-02.8), Sarasota Sunset (2-05.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fourth Amendment (3): SL-Off, BL-On, Kaysans Rock (6): SL-On, Motor Mouth (4): SL-On, The Real McCoy (14): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Nyla to Brad Mowbray at Leeston, Sarasota Sunset to Jim Curtin at Templeton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
TK PLASTERING MOBILE TROT
$23,250, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R70, 1980m
For R51 to R70 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 342032 | What The Bell | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 710990 | Westar Milly | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Round safely on Monday but lacked space late. Yet to win from mobile. Odds. |
| 3 | | 880X11 | Bounce N Beyond | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 388129 | Aldebaran Floss | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Swallowed up when leading 22Mar. Likely to press forward again. Place. |
| 5 |  | 41X040 | Martha Stuart | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Mobile should suit after botching the start 22 Mar. Needs to lift though. Odds. |
| 6 | | 1D21X | Tyron Eros | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | 2nd in two trials ahead of this after winning Group 1 in December. Can win. |
| 7 |  | 450X58 | Franco Josiah | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Mixed efforts in two runs back. Tends to go well here. Rough prospect. |
| 8 | | 754660 | Andy Hall | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Down on his best form, but mobile start gets him back on even terms. First4s. |
| 9 |  | 336115 | Sally Lindenny | 9 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Brings handy southern form up to Addington. Wide draw but can place. |
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| 10 |  | 332502 | Tu Tangata | 10 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Rattled home well from midfield 30 Mar. Should be stalking them late. |
| Best Bets: Tyron Eros (6), Tu Tangata (10), Sally Lindenny (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-58.4), Andy Hall (1-58.4), Aldebaran Floss (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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CANTERBURY STANDARDBRED BREEDERS STAKES (MOBILE PACE)
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R80, 1980m
For up to & including R80 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 763840 | Krystal Delight | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 3452X2 | Amore Infida | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Warmed up nicely for resuming 2nd 27 Mar. Testing grade, but combos hope. |
| 3 | | 681907 | Szybka Lane | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Pushed back at Oamaru but offered little late. Big task ahead of her here. |
| 4 | | 475260 | She's Tough | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Fair way off the winner last week. Course stats leave us cold too. Passing. |
| 5 |  | X12221 | Princess Meritaten | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Formline tells the story & very impressive 22 Mar win. Worth considering. |
| 6 | | 221861 | Insarchatwist | 6 | Ft | Kirstin Green | 7-year-old racing as well as ever. Dipping her hooves in the deep end. First4s. |
| 7 | | 064139 | Dance Till Dawn | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Entitled to tire after tough trip 30 Mar. Has measured up in this grade. EW. |
| 8 | | 232217 | Mr Kaplan | 8 | Ft | Natalie Rasmussen | Headscratching effort 30 Mar. Outstanding prior. Capable of bouncing back. |
| 9 |  | 313547 | Kahlua Flybye | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Back to her best at trials after Wyndham failure. Wide draw but a key player. |
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| 10 |  | 3X5742 | Glorys Delight | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Good 2nd here 22 Mar but gate speed negated by tonight's draw. Place hope. |
| 11 | | 678185 | Play Philly | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | OK in two runs down south since Rangiora win. First4s with right trip. |
| Best Bets: Kahlua Flybye (9), Mr Kaplan (8), Princess Meritaten (5), Dance Till Dawn (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kahlua Flybye (1-53.3), Glorys Delight (1-55.0), Insarchatwist (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kahlua Flybye - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 26/03/24, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-05.2, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 28.4, Margins: nose, neck, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amore Infida (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Kahlua Flybye (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
COCA-COLA SUPERSTARS CHAMPIONSHIP (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, FFA, 2600m
For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 534365 | The Falcon | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Gave his all when looming wide 30 Mar. Similar field. Can nab Top3/4 spot. |
| 2 | | 611309 | Here's Herbie | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Just a run here 30 Mar after settling near the back. Seeking a few more lengths. |
| 3 | | 966110 | Mighty Looee | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Tough ask 30 Mar but gate speed the key in prior two wins. Not out of this. |
| 4 |  | 144122 | Franco Marek | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Sharp when the gaps came here 30 Mar. Known for grass exploits but can place. |
| 5 | | 431403 | American Me | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | 22Mar 3rd hinted at a return to form. Draw provides options. In the mix. |
| 6 | | 112221 | Alta Meteor | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Powered home from midfield to score last week. Capable of repeating the dose. |
| 7 |  | 331353 | Beach Ball | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Another with improving form & gate speed on offer. Will be a factor again. |
| 8 | | 837114 | Ohoka Connor | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Rattled home here 30 Mar & will only be fitter for it. Right in the fight. |
| 9 | | 644711 | Allamericanlover | 9 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Brilliant mare who's trialled since her Group 1 win. Should be fighting fit. |
| Best Bets: Ohoka Connor (8), Allamericanlover (9), Beach Ball (7), Alta Meteor (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mighty Looee (1-57.7), Allamericanlover (1-58.1), American Me (1-58.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Allamericanlover - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 21/03/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.7, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 3/4len, nose, 1/2 neck. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
BEVERAGE BROTHERS RACING REWARDS MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 4YO & OLDER R51 TO R69, 2600m
For R51 to R69 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 814137 | What A Minx | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Got close despite getting well back 30 Mar. Stronger field. First4s fringes. |
| 2 | | 170124 | Superstar Legend | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mixed results up north at Manawatu. Strong bunch here. Needs to lift. |
| 3 |  | 332123 | Warrior Chief | 3 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Handling everything thrown at him. Much better draw today. Keep onside. |
| 4 | | 212716 | Avenger | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | First look here after largely good efforts on CD circuit. Seeking right price. |
| 5 | | 131051 | Lewey Maguire | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Used gate speed to top effect 30 Mar. Up in grade, but can nab a placing. |
| 6 | | 651385 | Jack Tar | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Starved of room here 30 Mar & done little wrong since Feb win. Don't ignore. |
| 7 |  | 135641 | Cardi B | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Dug in to win at Motukarara. Jumps up in grade here. Combos preferred. |
| 8 | | X12112 | Xlendi | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Continued his fine record with big 2nd last week. A leading prospect here. |
| 9 | | 121982 | Dalton Shard | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Stoic effort off 20m last week. Wide draw, but classy enough to overcome. |
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| 10 | | 157658 | Commander Ben | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Still waiting for the run that didn't come last week. Each way from sticky draw. |
| 11 | | 243111 | Smart I Am | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Bossed his rivals through the grass circuit. Stiffer test today but can place. |
| 12 | | 357186 | Chris Kyle | 12 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Whacked away here 22 Mar from a kind draw. Requires improvement here. |
| 13 | | 224133 | Warloch | 13 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Solid placings at Manawatu in late March. Draw does him no favours tonight. |
| 14 | | 911756 | Tempo Warrior | 14 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | OK efforts from front row in similar company recently. First4s from this draw. |
| Best Bets: Xlendi (8), Dalton Shard (9), Warrior Chief (3), Jack Tar (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-59.1), Dalton Shard (1-59.4), Xlendi (2-01.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
GARRARDS RACING REWARDS HANDICAP TROT
$30,000, 4YO & OLDER R48 TO R70 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R48 to R70 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R48 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57. 20m: R58 to R70.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 735687 | Royal Del | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Battled away here last week. Not rounding out his races as well as some. |
| 2 | | 175983 | Sunny Louis | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Nice enough when space came here 22 Mar. Deeper grade. Combos best. |
| 3 | | 177607 | Winning Bones | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not at his best in last few starts. Can't afford tardy getaway in this. Odds. |
| 4 |  | 410321 | Jasprit Trouble | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Impressive despite early error on Monday. Seeking first course placing tonight. |
| 5 |  | 011138 | Sods Law | 1 | 10 | James Geddes | Form just starting to dip, but will find this easier than 30 Mar. Place claims. |
| 6 |  | 153117 | Night Watch | 2 | 10 | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | May find this a touch easier than 28 Mar assignment. EW claims with right run. |
| 7 |  | 219700 | Idle Stuartia | 3 | 10 | Blair Orange | Struggling to threaten at the business end recently. Prefer to watch for now. |
| 8 |  | 511435 | Lil Miss Muscles | 4 | 10 | Bob Butt | Doing everything right recently & can get into good position early. In the mix. |
| 9 | | 449316 | Paige | 5 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Fair 6th at Oamaru following Motukarara win. Win or bust course stats. First4s. |
| 10 |  | 212511 | Our Pegasus Pearl | 6 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Comfortable Manawatu wins. Racing as well as ever. Include in combo bets. |
| 11 | | 41X040 | Martha Stuart | 7 | 10 | ||
| 12 |  | 423251 | Blithe | 8 | 10 | John Dunn | Brings smart southern form to this. Big step up from 28 Mar field. Combos. |
| 13 | | 222233 | Boyz Invasion | U1 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | As reliable as ever through summer & early autumn. Upset claims here. |
| 14 |  | 103000 | Grettymac | U2 | 10 | Robert Anderson | Bit more like it here last week. Still learning, but she has ability. Gold coin. |
| 15 |  | 444114 | Helloveamoment | 1 | 20 | Samantha Ottley | Chased well behind Aroha Kenny last week. 20m no dramas. Each way play. |
| 16 |  | 223221 | Aroha Kenny | 2 | 20 | Ricky May | Well-deserved win last week & does everything right. Capable of doubling up. |
| 17 | | 819111 | Fiery Bandito | U1 | 20 | Kirstin Green | Classy customer down south. Only 10m further back than Wyndham. Top pick. |
| Best Bets: Fiery Bandito (17), Helloveamoment (15), Night Watch (6), Aroha Kenny (16) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aroha Kenny (2-03.4), Night Watch (2-03.9), Royal Del (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Royal Del (1): SL-On, Sunny Louis (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS RACING REWARDS MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 232215 | Fergalicious | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Nice when belatedly clear here 30 Mar. No harder tonight. Key contender. |
| 2 | | 330226 | Santanna Mach | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Enjoyed being handy to the speed 26 Mar. 5-time winner here. Combos. |
| 3 | | 483497 | Quicksmart | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Joins House team for this assignment. Recent efforts mixed. Want right odds. |
| 4 | | 366784 | Amelia Rose | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Bit more sprightly at Manawau 26 Mar. Will find a few quite sharp in this. |
| 5 | | 302495 | Foveaux Gambler | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Not quite at his best recently. Fair course stats, but can nab a placing. |
| 6 | | 098027 | Philadelphia Filly | 6 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Made up ground late here 27 Mar. Lands into same ratings band. Each way. |
| 7 | | 712492 | Don Juan | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Finding the line well recently & more capable than some here. Strong claims. |
| 8 | | 130451 | Flyaway | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Powerful win at Motukarara from off the speed. Repeat tactics? Consider. |
| 9 |  | 189854 | Betterwithbling | 9 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Loves this type of grade & can shrug off bad draws. A combos must in this. |
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| 10 |  | 934103 | Spirited Lou | 10 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Zipped home out wide here 27 Mar. Seeking gaps from draw. First4s. |
| 11 | | 282326 | Ruby's A Delight | 11 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Peaked on her run at Motukarara. 13 placings here in 55 tries. Can make it 14. |
| 12 |  | 300224 | Dulcinea | 12 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Can't knock her runs in recent weeks. Work to do from draw, but can figure. |
| 13 | | 711678 | Judine | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Did some work on Monday but battled late. Can atone with right run. |
| 14 | | 217P68 | The Bettor Major | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Fair efforts from the unruly recently. Similar likely to unfold here. Odds. |
| Best Bets: Don Juan (7), Fergalicious (1), Judine (13), Philadelphia Filly (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (2-00.5), Ruby's A Delight (2-00.5), Spirited Lou (2-03.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (9): FD-Off, RD-On, Fergalicious (1): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
A Late Late Pressy - Race 2
Aldebaran Floss - Race 6
Allamericanlover - Race 8
Alta Meteor - Race 8
Always A Porsche - Race 1
Amelia Rose - Race 11
American Me - Race 8
Amore Infida - Race 7
Andy Hall - Race 6
Arden's Pursuit - Race 3
Aroha Kenny - Race 10
Avenger - Race 9
Barrytown - Race 2
Beach Ball - Race 8
Betterwithbling - Race 11
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 5
Blithe - Race 10
Bobbies Rock - Race 5
Bounce N Beyond - Race 6
Boyz Invasion - Race 10
Brianna - Race 2
Brother Love - Race 2
Buffy Northstains - Race 2
Cardi B - Race 9
Celtic Spirit - Race 4
Chase A Dream - Race 1
Chris Kyle - Race 9
Clyde - Race 2
Commander Ben - Race 9
Dalton Shard - Race 9
Dance Till Dawn - Race 7
Deceptive Lee - Race 4
Don Juan - Race 11
Donttelltheboys - Race 1
Dulcinea - Race 11
Eddie Osei - Race 3
Fergalicious - Race 11
Fiery Bandito - Race 10
Flyaway - Race 11
Fourth Amendment - Race 5
Foveaux Gambler - Race 11
Franco Hoffman - Race 5
Franco Josiah - Race 6
Franco Marek - Race 8
George Eliot - Race 2
Ginas Majesty - Race 2
Glengarry Moonlight - Race 5
Glorys Delight - Race 7
Grettymac - Race 10
Harrison John - Race 1
Helium - Race 4
Helloveamoment - Race 10
Here's Herbie - Race 8
Hes Fast And Furious - Race 3
He's Tough - Race 4
Idle Stuartia - Race 10
Igetakickoutofyou - Race 5
Insarchatwist - Race 7
Jaccka Opa - Race 3
Jack Tar - Race 9
Jasprit Trouble - Race 10
Jimmyray - Race 4
Jordan Anne - Race 2
Judgement Bay - Race 3
Judine - Race 11
Kahlua Flybye - Race 7
Kawatiri Creek - Race 3
Kaysans Rock - Race 5
Krystal Delight - Race 7
Lewey Maguire - Race 9
Lil Miss Muscles - Race 10
Lookslikeatrixter - Race 2
Lovey Dovey Nova - Race 2
Major Happy - Race 3
Midfrew Lucre - Race 3
Mighty Looee - Race 8
Morere - Race 3
Motor Mouth - Race 5
Mr Kaplan - Race 7
Musclynn - Race 2
Night Watch - Race 10
Nyla - Race 5
Ohoka Connor - Race 8
Our Pegasus Pearl - Race 10
Paige - Race 10
Philadelphia Filly - Race 11
Play Philly - Race 7
Point Break - Race 4
Princess Meritaten - Race 7
Quicksmart - Race 11
Raging Whitebait - Race 5
Randel Huston P - Race 2
Royal Del - Race 10
Ruby's A Delight - Race 11
Sally Lindenny - Race 6
Santanna Mach - Race 11
Sarasota Sunset - Race 5
Scarlett's Legacy - Race 3
Shandon Bells - Race 2
She's Tough - Race 7
Smart I Am - Race 9
Sods Law - Race 10
Song Sung Blue - Race 1
Spirited Lou - Race 11
Star Magic - Race 3
Still Rockin - Race 4
Style Council - Race 3
Sunny Louis - Race 10
Superstar Legend - Race 9
Sweethomealabama - Race 1
Sweet Spirit - Race 3
Szybka Lane - Race 7
Take After Me - Race 2
Tempo Warrior - Race 9
The Bettor Major - Race 11
The Falcon - Race 8
The Finisher - Race 3
The Real McCoy - Race 5
Tide And Time - Race 4
Topaz - Race 5
Tu Tangata - Race 6
Tyron Eros - Race 6
Warloch - Race 9
Warrior Chief - Race 9
Watermelon Sugar - Race 4
What A Minx - Race 9
Who's Delight - Race 4
Who's Queen - Race 2
Winning Bones - Race 10
Wolf Of Wall Street - Race 5
Wotsonyamind - Race 4
Xlendi - Race 9