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Meeting: MID FEBRUARY RACE NIGHT (MID FEBRUARY RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 16/02/2024 at 18:05 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

TRACKSIDE DINING ON SALE NOW PACE

$13,688, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 1: TRACKSIDE DINING ON SALE NOW PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Moenui MissMoenui Miss1Ft  
2Pacific Thunder390270Pacific Thunder2FtSam Thornley(J)Carried support but disappointed last start. Fair prior & looking for his best.
3Masterlou0PMasterlou3FtTim WilliamsForget last start with fear issue. Two nice trials since & can compete.
4St John EightSt John Eight4FtGerard O'ReillyThree trials wins grab major attention. Nice manners too. Top pick.
5Whosdreamingnow458354Whosdreamingnow5FtRicky MayMore honest efforts recently. Into a suitable fields & must rate highly.
6Millwood Goddess783037Millwood Goddess6FtSeth Hill(J)Nice stand 2 starts back & back behind the tapes again. Trifectas/First4s.
7Spirited Lou302934Spirited Lou7FtKimberly ButtWorked hard & ran well in Methven 4th. Another honest effort expected. E/W.
8Pioneer5282PioneerU1FtJohn MorrisonManners back in check & ran well in Methven 2nd. A repeat has him right in this.
Best Bets: St John Eight (4),   Whosdreamingnow (5),   Spirited Lou (7),   Pioneer (8)
Star Trialist: St John Eight - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 08/02/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.9, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 1/2 head, 1 3/4len, 1 len.
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

2024 WOODLANDS YEARLINGS DRAFT TROT

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m

For 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 2: 2024 WOODLANDS YEARLINGS DRAFT TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1The Gardener's Pride934522The Gardener's Pride1FtSarah O'ReillyThriving on grass recently. Edging towards a win & strong hopes of getting it.
2Wudabubbit9Wudabubbit2FtSamantha OttleyFreshened since errors in her debut. No trials & market may be best guide.
3Father Time04356Father Time3FtGerard O'ReillyFreshened since top level tilts & nice trial to prepare. A major player.
4Edward HillEdward Hill4FtTim WilliamsNice manners & smart win in latest trial. Poised to take some catching.
5Signal Hill898256Signal Hill5FtRicky MayJust fair in his last couple of starts. Honest campaigner on the fringes here.
6Top Of The HillX62325Top Of The HillU1FtJonny CoxEarly error but ran ok in Methven 5th. Nice 2nd here prior. E/W threat.
7Moondance07208XMoondanceU2Ft  
8Dancing Glenis64646PDancing GlenisU3FtRobert AndersonCostly errors in recent outings. Must turn things around to have her shot.
Best Bets: Edward Hill (4),   Father Time (3),   Top Of The Hill (6)
Star Trialist: Father Time - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 08/02/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-31.0, 800m: 61.5, 400m: 29.6, Margins: 1 len, 4 1/4len, 13 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Wudabubbit (2): HH-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE

$18,000, R53 TO R60, 2600m

For R53 to R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 3: AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Warrior Chief0X1333Warrior Chief1FtDevon Dolan(J)Game from wider draws recently. Ace only boosts his claims. Bright hopes.
2Topaz851816Topaz2FtGerard O'ReillyHonest 6th in strong Methven field after Oamaru win. No reason she can't mix it.
3Dancing Desire000007Dancing Desire3FtSam Thornley(J)Little going her way but handy in her latest 7th. Don't rule out.
4Dance With The Boss197177Dance With The Boss4FtMatt PurvisFreshened & no trials since solid 7ths. Fitness queries put him on the fringes.
5Whatablaze116470Whatablaze5FtJohn HayStand error no help last start. Solid 7th here prior. Needs right trip.
6Lone Wolf319468Lone Wolf6FtSarah O'ReillyBack to mobile key after stand error & drops in grade. Strong winning threat.
7Jack Tar863651Jack Tar7FtBen HopeCharged late to score last time here. Not his pet distance but good respect.
8Evangalist981783Evangalist8FtTim WilliamsChasing handy types in recent outings. Into the right grade & big winning hopes.
9Commander Ben252115Commander Ben9FtSamantha OttleyStrong recent form on grass. Rugged type suited to this trip. E/W threat.
Best Bets: Lone Wolf (6),   Evangalist (8),   Jack Tar (7),   Warrior Chief (1)
Best Mile Rates: Lone Wolf (2-00.4),   Dancing Desire (2-01.7),   Dance With The Boss (2-02.7)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

FAHEY FENCE HIRE (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE TROT

$16,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 JUN.DRV, 1980m

For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older trotters. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.

Participants for Race 4: FAHEY FENCE HIRE (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Mainbocher725022Mainbocher1FtKorbyn Newman(J)Oh so close recently. Ace draw could be what he needs. Bright hopes.
2Clyde384328Clyde2FtOlivia Thornley(J)Sprint, mobile & draw suit his game. Overall form solid. Top 4 threat.
3Here Comes Jane930980Here Comes Jane3FtDevon Dolan(J)Brings a patchy formline to this. Looking for a good slice of luck to compete.
4Barrytown025224Barrytown4FtHenry Sail(J)Yet another honest effort in Methven 4th. Expect another. Top 4 contender.
5Jasprit Trouble132841Jasprit Trouble5FtRiley Harrison(J)Impressed in this grade in Methven win. Drawn to be in the frame again.
6Regal SierraXPX894Regal Sierra6FtSam Thornley(J)Form boost with her last start 4th here. Further improvement possible. Not worst
7Buffy Northstains576516Buffy Northstains7FtAlana Cameron(J)Solid 6th after her lower grade win at Oamaru. Competes with some luck.
8Wy FiX60600Wy Fi8FtSeth Hill(J)Disappointing in his recent outings. More required from this wide draw.
9Bonnie Bagrie101685Bonnie Bagrie9FtSam Payne(J)Taking on tougher grades recently. Soft pegs run could help her improve.
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10Bellerophonte274010Bellerophonte10FtKerryn Tomlinson(J)Mixing his efforts recently. Capable of mixing it if he brings his best game.
11Torvi421067Torvi11FtMia Holbrough(J)OK but a fair margin from them in recent starts. May need a few favours.
12Orlando Express6X3413Orlando Express12FtAndrew Drake(J)Great form shows he loves the mobile. Follows out roughie but must rate.
13Winning Bones462751Winning Bones13FtCharlotte Williamson(J)On speed & dug in in lower grade win here. Looking for the right run from #13.
14Miss Yo694014Miss YoU1FtWilson House(J)Took on a freak last start. Nice win in this grade prior. Deserves respect.
Best Bets: Orlando Express (12),   Mainbocher (1),   Miss Yo (14),   Clyde (2)
Best Mile Rates: Clyde (1-59.9),   Wy Fi (2-00.5),   Buffy Northstains (2-02.0)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Mainbocher (1): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

NZB STANDARDBRED SALES WEEK 2024 MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R50, 1980m

For up to & including R50 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 5: NZB STANDARDBRED SALES WEEK 2024 MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1What A Minx027525What A Minx1FtMatthew WilliamsonToo far off them but nice efforts recently. Ace draw a major plus. Rates highly.
2Anytime At All860901Anytime At All2FtSamantha OttleyWound up nicely to score at Rangiora. Took on top liners prior. Stick with.
3Hooroo801D22Hooroo3FtJonny CoxChasing smart stablemates in recent 2nds. Drawn to be right in it again.
4Sarasota SunsetX59531Sarasota Sunset4FtTrevor WalshSmart sprint to win in lower grades at Blenheim. Taking notes in this company.
5Philadelphia Filly399112Philadelphia Filly5FtAlana Cameron(J)In great touch on grass. Leaner stats on grit but must respect her form.
6Acento251432Acento6FtRobbie HolmesLoves to get on speed & keep trucking. Expecting another honest effort. Combos.
7Lilac Luxury148Lilac Luxury7FtSarah O'ReillyChasing smart ones since her maiden win. Has the game to mix it.
8Tremendous Sensation1Tremendous Sensation8FtSam Thornley(J)Worked early & ran well in her debut. Sharp step up but has upside. Consider.
9Princess Meritaten14X1Princess Meritaten9FtBob ButtA touch green but dominated Oamaru resumption. Only strips fitter & top pick.
Best Bets: Princess Meritaten (9),   What A Minx (1),   Hooroo (3),   Lilac Luxury (7)
Best Mile Rates: What A Minx (1-57.6),   Hooroo (1-58.3),   Tremendous Sensation (1-58.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

RENWICK FARMS 11 YEARLINGS 2024 SALE MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 6: RENWICK FARMS 11 YEARLINGS 2024 SALE MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Major Hipster26XMajor Hipster1FtRicky MaySlick finish in his latest trial. Given time & ready to show his talent.
2Bet On Polly4404Bet On Polly2FtKorbyn Newman(J)Honest again his her Methven 4th. Into a sweet draw. Combos potential.
3Melody Arden944327Melody Arden3FtSamantha OttleyJust fair in 7th here. Better on grass prior. Competes with her best.
4Wish Me Luck2X508XWish Me Luck4FtBob ButtSlick late in his latest trial. Huge break from racing but talented. Must rate.
5Where The Boys Are45Where The Boys Are5FtTim WilliamsSolid her last start & more merit in prior 4th. Tactical speed to get her shot.
6Dream Boyz5Dream Boyz6FtMatthew WilliamsonNice trials before OK debut 5th. Had good support. Don't drop yet.
7Shapely687946Shapely7FtSam Thornley(J)Running on in recent efforts here. Similar expected. On the fringes.
8Louretta3LourettaU1FtJonny CoxRisky early but ran well in her debut. Has the motor to take this with manners.
Best Bets: Major Hipster (1),   Louretta (8),   Wish Me Luck (4),   Where The Boys Are (5)
Star Trialist: Major Hipster - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 08/02/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.9, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 1/2 head, 1 3/4len, 1 len.
Gear Changes: Melody Arden (3): RD-On, Shapely (7): P-Off, Wish Me Luck (4): BL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

CHARLIE ANDERSON MEMORIAL FREE-FOR-ALL MOBILE PACE

$20,000, FFA, 1609m

For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 7: CHARLIE ANDERSON MEMORIAL FREE-FOR-ALL MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Celtic Spirit188561Celtic Spirit1FtRicky MayStart point, distance & gate speed made for him. Will take catching.
2Mighty Looee663359Mighty Looee2FtKorbyn Newman(J)Has his shot two starts back here. Needs to bring his best game to feature.
3The Falcon937X01The Falcon3FtGerard O'ReillyBack with a bang in his last start win here. Must be respected.
4Mossdale Ben464524Mossdale Ben4FtBen HopeHonest chase from tough marks on Blenheim circuit. Expecting a bold effort.
5Alta Meteor305112Alta Meteor5FtJonny CoxFreshened since excellent efforts & nice trial win. Must rate highly.
6Ohoka Connor711837Ohoka Connor6FtTim WilliamsTidy trial since shock last start defeat. Classy with his best game. Include.
Best Bets: The Falcon (3),   Celtic Spirit (1),   Alta Meteor (5),   Mossdale Ben (4)
Best Mile Rates: Mighty Looee (1-52.0),   Celtic Spirit (1-53.1),   Alta Meteor (1-55.0)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Alta Meteor - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 08/02/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.6, 800m: 56.1, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 1/2 neck, 2 1/4len.
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

BRECKON FARMS CHECK OUR 2024 DRAFT MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R52, 2600m

For R43 to R52 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 8: BRECKON FARMS CHECK OUR 2024 DRAFT MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Major Happy353155Major Happy1FtKorbyn Newman(J)Very honest in her recent outings & gets a major draw upgrade. Top 4.
2Just Follow Me186000Just Follow Me2FtSam Thornley(J)Ran last but close up in her latest start. Off the unruly & improvement possible
3Kink880621Kink3FtCraig ThornleyKept digging in to score at Addington. Up in class for this. On the fringes.
4Double Jeopardy21270XDouble Jeopardy4FtTim WilliamsKept running on in latest trial. Back from racing top liners. Big respect.
5Xlendi212X12Xlendi5FtBob ButtNabbed by a speedster in his latest 2nd. Fitter and ready to go one better.
6Ideal Delight011234Ideal Delight6FtGavin SmithAnother consistent effort in 4th here. Well capable of another top 4 effort.
7Divine Angel992451Divine Angel7FtRiley Harrison(J)Dug in to score at Rangiora from this draw. Deeper field but she's in the mix.
8Times Are A Changin306318Times Are A Changin8FtSamantha OttleySharply up in grade & ran fairly in Methven 8th. Looking for some luck.
Best Bets: Xlendi (5),   Double Jeopardy (4),   Ideal Delight (6),   Major Happy (1)
Best Mile Rates: Xlendi (2-01.5),   Major Happy (2-03.1),   Kink (2-05.4)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Major Happy (1): BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

FROCKS AT THE TROTS FINAL 15 MARCH HANDICAP TROT

$17,000, R40 TO R55 SPECIAL, 2600m

For R40 to R55 trotters. Front: R40 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55.

Participants for Race 9: FROCKS AT THE TROTS FINAL 15 MARCH HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Sinner Cool820600Sinner Cool1FtRobbie HolmesHasn't brought her A-game in her recent runs. Must bring it to compete here.
2Randel Huston P0X3022Randel Huston P2FtKimberly ButtClose up in lower grades recently. Front line advantage helps. In the mix.
3Mixed Faith436931Mixed Faith3FtBrad WilliamsonThoroughly deserved Oamaru win. Stays in similar grade & can give cheek again.
4Lookslikeatrixter219853Lookslikeatrixter4FtJustin SmithAnother honest effort in latest 3rd. Can land a handy spot. Place & combos.
5Who's Queen000315Who's QueenU1FtTim WilliamsHandy in lower grade 5th here. Takes on better types this time. Roughie.
6Paris Prince035485Paris PrinceU2FtJames StormontHonest enough in latest 5th here. Expecting similar & on the fringes.
7RuakakaX6X120Ruakaka110Bob ButtLooked likely until late break last time here. Great prior. Must go again.
8Krackaling370008Krackaling210Kerryn Tomlinson(J)Ran on in her 8th at Ascot. More talent that form suggests. Cheeky hopes.
9Aroha Kenny501822Aroha Kenny310Ricky MayOnly nabbed late in 2nd here last week. Big hopes of going one better.
10Hanover Da Moon156261Hanover Da Moon410Jonny CoxZipped late to score at Oamaru. Tougher here but he's honest. Top 4 threat.
11Styx Jewel51P11DStyx Jewel510Wilson House(J)In it for a long way chasing a star last week. Must rate highly.
12Sunny Louis223175Sunny Louis610John MorrisonRan on in Rangiora 5th. Honest type good enough if close enough.
13Dwindle Star311679Dwindle Star710Matthew WilliamsonForm has tapered recently. Needs to bring her best game to feature.
Best Bets: Aroha Kenny (9),   Styx Jewel (11),   Ruakaka (7),   Mixed Faith (3)
Best Mile Rates: Mixed Faith (2-01.6),   Dwindle Star (2-02.8),   Hanover Da Moon (2-04.4)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Ruakaka (7): HH-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$16,000, R35 TO R42, 2600m

For R35 to R42 pacers.

Participants for Race 10: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Milou063637Milou1FtKyle CameronOK in her latest 7th but better in prior 3rd over this trip. A serious threat.
2Krystal Delight207637Krystal Delight2FtBen HopeNot noted over longer trips but has won. Sure to race handy & give cheek.
3Ron McKinley5X0875Ron McKinley3FtSamantha OttleyWorked & did OK last start. Into a suitable grade again. Consider.
4Fernz Goldy4P3366Fernz Goldy4FtJohn MorrisonWorked & faded late last start. Better draw & can do better this time.
5Refine223008Refine5FtRicky MayMoved barns following fair effort. Gate speed may assist. Not worst.
6Big Mama Morris510860Big Mama Morris6FtSarah O'ReillyBest form absent from big mama's house recently. Needs to find.
7Michael Caine9X5435Michael Caine7FtMia Holbrough(J)Dug in for handy 5th last time here & better prior. Genuine threat.
8Absolute Dynamite136864Absolute Dynamite8FtTim WilliamsThrives over the longer trip & recent efforts show. Bright hopes.
9Sophia Bromac644404Sophia BromacU1FtLeo O'ReillyKept running on in her latest 4th. Smaller field to assist. E/W threat.
Best Bets: Milou (1),   Absolute Dynamite (8),   Michael Caine (7),   Fernz Goldy (4)
Best Mile Rates: Sophia Bromac (1-59.0),   Absolute Dynamite (2-00.4),   Ron McKinley (2-00.5)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Refine (5): ACD-On, Ron McKinley (3): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Runner Index
 
Absolute Dynamite -  Race 10
Acento -  Race 5
Alta Meteor -  Race 7
Anytime At All -  Race 5
Aroha Kenny -  Race 9
Barrytown -  Race 4
Bellerophonte -  Race 4
Bet On Polly -  Race 6
Big Mama Morris -  Race 10
Bonnie Bagrie -  Race 4
Buffy Northstains -  Race 4
Celtic Spirit -  Race 7
Clyde -  Race 4
Commander Ben -  Race 3
Dance With The Boss -  Race 3
Dancing Desire -  Race 3
Dancing Glenis -  Race 2
Divine Angel -  Race 8
Double Jeopardy -  Race 8
Dream Boyz -  Race 6
Dwindle Star -  Race 9
Edward Hill -  Race 2
Evangalist -  Race 3
Father Time -  Race 2
Fernz Goldy -  Race 10
Hanover Da Moon -  Race 9
Here Comes Jane -  Race 4
Hooroo -  Race 5
Ideal Delight -  Race 8
Jack Tar -  Race 3
Jasprit Trouble -  Race 4
Just Follow Me -  Race 8
Kink -  Race 8
Krackaling -  Race 9
Krystal Delight -  Race 10
Lilac Luxury -  Race 5
Lone Wolf -  Race 3
Lookslikeatrixter -  Race 9
Louretta -  Race 6
Mainbocher -  Race 4
Major Happy -  Race 8
Major Hipster -  Race 6
Masterlou -  Race 1
Melody Arden -  Race 6
Michael Caine -  Race 10
Mighty Looee -  Race 7
Millwood Goddess -  Race 1
Milou -  Race 10
Miss Yo -  Race 4
Mixed Faith -  Race 9
Moenui Miss -  Race 1
Moondance -  Race 2
Mossdale Ben -  Race 7
Ohoka Connor -  Race 7
Orlando Express -  Race 4
Pacific Thunder -  Race 1
Paris Prince -  Race 9
Philadelphia Filly -  Race 5
Pioneer -  Race 1
Princess Meritaten -  Race 5
Randel Huston P -  Race 9
Refine -  Race 10
Regal Sierra -  Race 4
Ron McKinley -  Race 10
Ruakaka -  Race 9
Sarasota Sunset -  Race 5
Shapely -  Race 6
Signal Hill -  Race 2
Sinner Cool -  Race 9
Sophia Bromac -  Race 10
Spirited Lou -  Race 1
St John Eight -  Race 1
Styx Jewel -  Race 9
Sunny Louis -  Race 9
The Falcon -  Race 7
The Gardener's Pride -  Race 2
Times Are A Changin -  Race 8
Topaz -  Race 3
Top Of The Hill -  Race 2
Torvi -  Race 4
Tremendous Sensation -  Race 5
Warrior Chief -  Race 3
Whatablaze -  Race 3
What A Minx -  Race 5
Where The Boys Are -  Race 6
Whosdreamingnow -  Race 1
Who's Queen -  Race 9
Winning Bones -  Race 4
Wish Me Luck -  Race 6
Wudabubbit -  Race 2
Wy Fi -  Race 4
Xlendi -  Race 8