Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Thursday, 25 April
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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MID WINTER CHRISTMAS TICKETS ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R45 WITH COND. AMATEUR DRIVERS, 2200m
For R35 to R45 pacers with no wins in the last 5 starts. This race is for Amateur Drivers only.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 837547 | Call Security | 1 | Ft | Frank Phelan | Ace draw and the services of Frank Phelan are big pluses. Right in contention. |
| 2 |  | 7X5777 | Cotton Socks | 2 | Ft | Phillip Clabby | She's been safely held so far this campaign. Better draw tonight. Rough claims. |
| 3 |  | 00542X | Major Achievement | 3 | Ft | Mathew Salaivao | Resuming. Unplaced in a couple of recent workouts. Can't be discounted in this. |
| 4 |  | 564535 | Lukaku | 4 | Ft | Jeff Darby | Didn't threaten last time. Sound placing in an Amateur's race 21Mar. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 462258 | Jaccka Cooper | 5 | Ft | Michelle Northcott | Last two appearances in Amateur Driver races have yielded a win & a 2nd. E/W. |
| 6 |  | 903809 | Beach Party | 6 | Ft | Craig Sharpe | Changed stables. Placed in an Amateur's event 4-starts ago. An upset hope. |
| 7 |  | 553386 | Riverboy Ben | 7 | Ft | James Brownlee | Safely contained since his consecutive placings. Outside hope from this draw. |
| 8 | | 908845 | Louie V Tonne | 8 | Ft | Warren Rich | Latest efforts have been much improved. Can bolster Quinella- First4 dividends. |
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| 9 |  | 566280 | Commander Lincoln | 9 | Ft | Andrew Sharpe | Solid performance when 2nd in an Amateur Drivers race 21Mar. Keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Call Security (1), Major Achievement (3), Jaccka Cooper (5), Lukaku (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cotton Socks (1-58.1), Jaccka Cooper (1-58.2), Commander Lincoln (1-59.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Beach Party (6): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION TROT
$10,500, R35 TO R44, 2700m
For R35 to R44 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 716730 | Taylad To Use | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Got things wrong last week at Auckland. Solid 3rd this track prior. Combos show. |
| 2 |  | 3787X5 | Boss Kenny | 2 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Late error didn't help in Auckland resumption. Has Quinella-First4 claims. |
| 3 |  | 386220 | Mazeppa | 3 | Ft | Luk Chin | Runner-up in his last two Cambridge assignments. Consider on an each way basis. |
| 4 |  | 169X33 | Aradne | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | She's opened this preparation with two good placings. Sure to have admirers. |
| 5 |  | 804398 | Sonsofthemerch | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Manners will play a key role in the outcome of his fortunes. Take on trust. |
| 6 |  | 464632 | President Flynntin | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Produced a couple of gritty placings at Palmy. Required for Trifecta's/First4's. |
| 7 |  | 668P28 | Cool Phelan | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | In a new stable. Mixing form wildly. Bold run in defeat 25Feb. Rough prospect. |
| 8 |  | 434295 | Eagle Hanover | 8 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Adequate attempt a fortnight ago. Worth a look in the place options tonight. |
| 9 |  | 352256 | Storms Acoming | 9 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Didn't fire in last outing at Palmy. She'll be at generous odds on that. |
| 10 |  | X7D221 | Kaipaki Jack | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Trotted away for an emphatic victory 12Apr. No reason why he can't repeat feat. |
| 11 |  | 590900 | Sassy Star | U1 | Ft | Matthew White | Comes north to a new trainer. Has had a couple of workouts. Upset chance. |
| 12 |  | 242342 | Keep It Klassy | U2 | Ft | David Butcher | Best of the rest behind Kaipaki Jack two weeks ago. Racing well. Big threat. |
| 13 |  | 344510 | Itbetterbenow | U3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Manners let him down 21Mar. Scored nicely 25Feb. Cover in all combination bets. |
| Best Bets: Kaipaki Jack (10), Aradne (4), Keep It Klassy (12), Mazeppa (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Boss Kenny (2-03.7), Sonsofthemerch (2-07.4), Sassy Star (2-07.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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WATCHU SECURITY MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R54 JUN.DRV, 1700m
For up to & including R54 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 849090 | Constance Claire | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 66X221 | Bobby Boy | 2 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Built well to his maiden success. Will garner healthy support from this draw. |
| 3 |  | 16323X | Gladys Greenland | 3 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Useful mare making a return to racing. Drawn to be prominent. Key player. |
| 4 |  | X01867 | The Mighty Sully | 4 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Ease in grade could be beneficial this evening. Top-rated horse here. Danger. |
| 5 |  | 456256 | Eastwood Dream | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 76X497 | Claude | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Failed to flatter so far this term and dealt a sticky draw. Rough prospect. |
| 7 |  | 007479 | Proviseur | 7 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Hard to recommend from this draw on current form credentials. An outsider. |
| 8 |  | 773947 | Benjamin Button | 8 | Ft | David Grundmann(J) | Devoid of luck last week at Auckland. Knockout hope with an ounce of luck. |
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| 9 |  | 422824 | Bettor Grunter | 9 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Game performance off a 2nd row draw 4Apr. Needed for Quinella-First4 bets. |
| Best Bets: Gladys Greenland (3), Bobby Boy (2), The Mighty Sully (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gladys Greenland (1-55.4), Bettor Grunter (1-57.2), Benjamin Button (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bobby Boy (2): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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GAVELHOUSE.COM TROT
$10,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 56 | And Remember Me | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Made mistakes late in both appearances to date. Cover in Trifecta/First4 bets. |
| 2 |  | 449 | Grace N Elegance | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Late error costly last Friday at Auckland. Gritty 4th this venue 4Apr. Threat. |
| 3 |  | Ferdinand | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Well related son of What The Hill on debut. Recent workout winner. Key runner. | |
| 4 | | 4 | Happy Hill | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Produced a sound debut performance last Friday at Auckland. Well in the mix. |
| 5 |  | 836770 | Topaz Castleton | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | X29992 | Barsukov | 6 | Ft | Luk Chin | Gallant effort in last Friday's Auckland defeat. Each way show to go one better. |
| 7 |  | 4X3843 | Aldebaran Crystal | U1 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Found the line purposefully to place at Auckland last week. Quinella's-First4's. |
| 8 | | 66X906 | Pretty Petite | U2 | Ft | Derek Balle | She's been safely contained this preparation. Her odds will reflect that. |
| 9 | | 09776X | Boss Jo | U3 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Comes north to a new stable. Placed in a couple of workouts. Combos prospect. |
| Best Bets: Happy Hill (4), Ferdinand (3), Barsukov (6), Aldebaran Crystal (7) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Boss Jo (9): P-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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MCMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE
$10,500, 3YO & OLDER, UP TO R36 WITH COND., 2200m
For pacers with 1 win for lifetime. Also R35 to R36.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 736126 | Cracker Rock | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | He's been racing well off Unruly draws. Ideally drawn tonight. Each way show. |
| 2 |  | 526818 | Smart And Mighty | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Changed trainers. Battled away last start. Determined win 1Mar. Danger. |
| 3 |  | 840605 | Mydadtheterror | 3 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Made a good fist of his first northern start at Auckland on Friday. Win chance. |
| 4 |  | 941330 | Shez The One | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | An early gallop didn't help last time. Solid efforts prior. Quinella's-First4's. |
| 5 |  | 255590 | Whitfield | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Safely held off comparable draws in latest assignments. He's an outside hope. |
| 6 |  | X00X9X | El Questro | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Resuming. Runner-up in a recent workout. Consider for combination tickets. |
| 7 | | 587636 | Onyx Shard | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Both career placings have come on this track. Awkwardly drawn. Place options. |
| 8 |  | 381269 | Pandora | 8 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Beaten by this draw a fortnight ago. Needs some luck to figure in the finish. |
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| 9 |  | X52628 | Watch Your Back | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Didn't fire two weeks back. Gutsy 2nd 4Apr. Drawn to track the pegs. Keep safe. |
| 10 | | 463640 | Stealers Wheel | 10 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | He was safely held in 4Apr outing. Mixed runs prior. He'll be at generous odds. |
| 11 | | 174 | Mantra | 11 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Good efforts at Auckland to open career. Can make Cambridge debut a winning one. |
| 12 | | 586550 | Luka Doncic | 12 | Ft | ||
| 13 | | 331678 | Carolina Moon | 13 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Couldn't make an impression off a similar draw to this 12Apr. Rough prospect. |
| 14 | | 636976 | Tugawar | 14 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Rundown at Auckland last week. Gets a horror draw here. Odds will reflect that. |
| Best Bets: Mydadtheterror (3), Mantra (11), Cracker Rock (1), Watch Your Back (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Onyx Shard (1-58.4), Whitfield (1-58.8), El Questro (1-58.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mydadtheterror (3): BL-On, Watch Your Back (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WOODLANDS STUD WEANLING DRAFT 2024 MOBILE PACE
$10,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 2200m
For pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 607656 | Dreams Are Bettor | 1 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Fair attempts in latest outings. Ace draw is an assist. Odds will be appealing. |
| 2 | | 325464 | Million Dollar Chic | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Finished boldly when 4th at Palmy 28Mar. Has Quinella/Trifecta/First4 claims. |
| 3 | | 242225 | Narobi | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | She's been the runner-up in four of last six starts. An each way prospect. |
| 4 |  | 046055 | Change Tact | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Last two efforts have had merit. Drawn to be prominent. Warrants consideration. |
| 5 |  | 425233 | Sheza Mermaid | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Strong Palmy placings after a game run in defeat on this track. Major player. |
| 6 |  | 468260 | Bev The Goat | 6 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Made an early error a fortnight ago. Faces a tricky draw tonight. Rough hope. |
| 7 |  | 666334 | Magie Do | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Produced three sound performances in a row at Palmy. Combinations runner. |
| 8 | | 5848 | Gwendoline Mary | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Safely held in 4Apr assignment. Dealt a wide draw. She'll be at lucrative money. |
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| 9 | | 656 | Spirit Of Waiheke | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Freshened. Has shown ability in her three starts to date. Don't underestimate. |
| 10 |  | 905554 | Miss Woodville | U1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Last few performances have been improved. Her odds will be generous. |
| Best Bets: Spirit Of Waiheke (9), Sheza Mermaid (5), Change Tact (4), Narobi (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bev The Goat (6): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS HANDICAP TROT
$12,500, R45 TO R64 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R45 to R64 trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 648464 | Sweet Olivia | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Produced a sound effort last Friday at Auckland. Place & combos prospect. |
| 2 | | 43359X | Five O'Clock Gerry | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Operates well in a fresh state. Having first start at Cambridge. Keep safe. |
| 3 | | 256189 | Aldebaran Pippi | U1 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Didn't fire last Friday at Auckland. Unlucky at this venue 4Apr. Knockout hope. |
| 4 |  | 239150 | Luby Lill | U2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | An early indiscretion didn't help last time. Beaten favourite 22Mar. Danger. |
| 5 |  | 266474 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 10 | David Butcher | Wasn't too far from the action a fortnight ago. Consider on an each way basis. |
| 6 |  | 29X867 | Presidential Jewel | 2 | 10 | ||
| 7 | | 915445 | Ruby Ridge | U1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Found the line in good fashion last start. Include among the better chances. |
| 8 | | 965502 | Jasinova | U2 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Tried hard when runner-up last Friday at Auckland. Can make presence felt here. |
| 9 | | 722551 | Winners Time | U3 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Strong on-speed victory 2-weeks ago. Definite threat despite 10m handicap. |
| 10 | | 021800 | Highview Rockn Roll | 1 | 20 | Jay Abernethy | Early mistakes haven't helped in latest appearances. Odds will be lucrative. |
| 11 | | 146015 | Del Shannon | U1 | 30 | Nicky Chilcott | Gritty run at Palmy 28Mar after a big win there 26Mar. Adds to a complex puzzle. |
| Best Bets: Jasinova (8), Ruby Ridge (7), Romeo Foxtrot (5), Five O'Clock Gerry (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ruby Ridge (2-02.9), Jasinova (2-03.1), Aldebaran Pippi (2-04.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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NZB AIRFREIGHT MOBILE PACE
$12,500, UP TO & INCLUDING R56, 2200m
For up to & including R56 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 586550 | Luka Doncic | 1 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Drawing barrier one only increases chances of running a dividend bearing place. |
| 2 | | 223786 | Baileys Pitch | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Beaten by 2nd row draws in last couple of starts. Combos runner from this draw. |
| 3 | | 751P7X | Neymar | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Resuming. Has more tricks to his game than his namesake. An upset chance. |
| 4 |  | 817990 | Ticking Over | 4 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Hasn't flattered at Palmy since his knockout success on this track. Rough hope. |
| 5 |  | 466310 | Bugalugs | 5 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Weakened after sitting parked 4Apr. Scored handsomely 7Mar. Place options. |
| 6 | | 568655 | My Copy | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Will appreciate escaping Auckland company & has decent stats this venue. Rates. |
| 7 |  | 711483 | Potter | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Solid effort off a similar draw for his placing a couple of weeks ago. Big show. |
| 8 | | 121453 | Sharkies Girl | 8 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Worn down when placed 12Apr. Faces a difficult draw tonight. Each way claims. |
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| 9 | | 456256 | Eastwood Dream | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Safely held a fortnight ago. Previous two starts had merit. Trifecta's/First4's. |
| 10 | | 55114X | Cristiano Buccini | 10 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Resumes for a new trainer. Quite capable of giving some cheek in a fresh state. |
| 11 | | 603418 | Victor Bravo | 11 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | No luck at Palmy 28Mar. Courageous win there 26Mar. Quinella's-First4's. |
| 12 | | 692167 | Clear Left | 12 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Early gallop put paid to chance last start. Horror draw this evening. Roughie. |
| Best Bets: My Copy (6), Potter (7), Sharkies Girl (8), Eastwood Dream (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: My Copy (1-57.3), Sharkies Girl (1-58.5), Bugalugs (1-59.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cristiano Buccini (10): SL-Off, Neymar (3): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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OFF THE TRACK FOOD AND BEV MOBILE PACE
$10,500, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 33067 | Tuareg | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Didn't threaten a fortnight ago. Tidy effort off this draw 4Apr. Each way show. |
| 2 | | Taketheplunge | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Trial winning son of Downbytheseaside debuting from a good draw. Place options. | |
| 3 | | 0X2529 | Lincoln Cove | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Another late mistake was expensive 12Apr. Narrowly beaten 4Apr. Can win. |
| 4 | | 826276 | T Bone Walker | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Rundown in his last three appearances. He is needed for combination tickets. |
| 5 | | 6 | Doo You Want Me | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Early error no help on debut. Does have potential. Allow another chance. |
| 6 | | 704377 | Bigger The Bettor | 6 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Hasn't threatened in last two starts. Placed off an inside draw 21Mar. Roughie. |
| 7 | | 32 | Inlouof | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Opened his career with two strong placings. Sure to have plenty of admirers. |
| Best Bets: Doo You Want Me (5), Lincoln Cove (3), Inlouof (7), Tuareg (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Taketheplunge - 1st of 4, Auckland, 11/04/24, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-43.3, 800m: 62.4, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 1 1/2len, 8 len, 7 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lincoln Cove (3): P-Off, FD-Off, BL-On, T Bone Walker (4): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 4
Aldebaran Pippi - Race 7
And Remember Me - Race 4
Aradne - Race 2
Baileys Pitch - Race 8
Barsukov - Race 4
Beach Party - Race 1
Benjamin Button - Race 3
Bettor Grunter - Race 3
Bev The Goat - Race 6
Bigger The Bettor - Race 9
Bobby Boy - Race 3
Boss Jo - Race 4
Boss Kenny - Race 2
Bugalugs - Race 8
Call Security - Race 1
Carolina Moon - Race 5
Change Tact - Race 6
Claude - Race 3
Clear Left - Race 8
Commander Lincoln - Race 1
Constance Claire - Race 3
Cool Phelan - Race 2
Cotton Socks - Race 1
Cracker Rock - Race 5
Cristiano Buccini - Race 8
Del Shannon - Race 7
Doo You Want Me - Race 9
Dreams Are Bettor - Race 6
Eagle Hanover - Race 2
El Questro - Race 5
Ferdinand - Race 4
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 7
Gladys Greenland - Race 3
Grace N Elegance - Race 4
Gwendoline Mary - Race 6
Happy Hill - Race 4
Highview Rockn Roll - Race 7
Inlouof - Race 9
Itbetterbenow - Race 2
Jaccka Cooper - Race 1
Jasinova - Race 7
Kaipaki Jack - Race 2
Keep It Klassy - Race 2
Lincoln Cove - Race 9
Louie V Tonne - Race 1
Luby Lill - Race 7
Lukaku - Race 1
Magie Do - Race 6
Major Achievement - Race 1
Mantra - Race 5
Mazeppa - Race 2
Million Dollar Chic - Race 6
Miss Woodville - Race 6
My Copy - Race 8
Mydadtheterror - Race 5
Narobi - Race 6
Neymar - Race 8
Onyx Shard - Race 5
Pandora - Race 5
Potter - Race 8
President Flynntin - Race 2
Presidential Jewel - Race 7
Pretty Petite - Race 4
Proviseur - Race 3
Riverboy Ben - Race 1
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 7
Ruby Ridge - Race 7
Sassy Star - Race 2
Sharkies Girl - Race 8
Sheza Mermaid - Race 6
Shez The One - Race 5
Smart And Mighty - Race 5
Sonsofthemerch - Race 2
Spirit Of Waiheke - Race 6
Stealers Wheel - Race 5
Storms Acoming - Race 2
Sweet Olivia - Race 7
Taketheplunge - Race 9
Taylad To Use - Race 2
T Bone Walker - Race 9
The Mighty Sully - Race 3
Ticking Over - Race 8
Topaz Castleton - Race 4
Tuareg - Race 9
Tugawar - Race 5
Victor Bravo - Race 8
Watch Your Back - Race 5
Whitfield - Race 5
Winners Time - Race 7