Nelson Harness Racing Club Inc
Sunday, 12 January
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
NELSON OTB PACE
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1609m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0896 | Floozy Suzy | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Found little when asked on Friday. Many lengths required to make up. |
| 2 |  | 0X3523 | Racingmissgracie | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Been a maiden for a while, but solid outings recently. A chance once again. |
| 3 |  | 2 | Miracle Memphis | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Recovered from early error for smart 2nd on day 1. Should keep improving. |
| 4 |  | 882436 | Misty Blue | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Did it tough outside the leader on Friday. Honest with right run. Place. |
| 5 |  | 5 | Copenhagen Girl | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Better for debut 5th. Wider draw may help with manners. A key player. |
| 6 |  | 707234 | Stunna | 6 | Ft | Peter Davis | Certainly more convincing in recent outings. Should settle handy. Consider. |
| 7 |  | 957 | Adelphi Storm | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Sat outside the leader on day 1. Battled on the Coast. Needs to lift. |
| 8 |  | 904638 | Major Moneymaker | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | No respite when sitting parked on Friday. Showed glimpses on Coast. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Copenhagen Girl (5), Miracle Memphis (3), Racingmissgracie (2), Stunna (6) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Adelphi Storm (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
NELSON BAYS SUPER LIQUOR HANDICAP TROT
$12,500, NON-WINNERS & R35 SPECIAL, 2400m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: R35.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 7 | Volstone | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Botched the start on debut. Draw may not suit, but threat if he trots. |
| 2 |  | 4332 | Call Dudley | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Had his chance on Friday but is improving his reliability. Stick with him. |
| 3 |  | 0964 | Lover Boy | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Best run in brief career with 4th on day 1. Needs to find a few lengths though. |
| 4 | | 83 | Rosary | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Shrugged off debut failure with cheeky 3rd on Friday. Danger in shallow field. |
| 5 | | 088 | Billy Kimber | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Hasn't brought trials form to raceday yet. Can trot, but cross fingers at start. |
| 6 |  | 008086 | Playoffs | U2 | Ft | Chris McDowell | Making plenty of mistakes for now. Struggling to get out of pool play. |
| 7 |  | 08730D | Natives Blazin Son | U3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Tiring and broke on day 1. No stars here though. Can sneak into top 3. |
| 8 |  | 79X895 | Reindeer Trouble | 1 | 30 | Trevor Walsh | Sole race winner, but has 30m handicap as a result. Place best today. |
| Best Bets: Call Dudley (2), Rosary (4), Volstone (1), Reindeer Trouble (8) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lover Boy (3): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
BROWN & ASSOCIATES / ANCHOR RESTAURANT & BAR MOBILE PACE
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1609m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2409X2 | Light Me Up | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Loomed and ran on for 2nd on Friday. Sharper for that. Big hope from #1. |
| 2 | | 00X372 | Shannon B | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Made up many lengths on the markers on day 1. Can kick on. Each way claims. |
| 3 |  | 5 | Captain Cool | 3 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Early mistake no help on Friday. Had his chance after. In the mix though. |
| 4 |  | 2033 | Lasa | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Did plenty wrong but fought well on day 1. Likely to find the lead. Consider. |
| 5 |  | 7437X5 | Mandala | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Near enough when she locked wheels on Friday. Strips fitter. Multiples. |
| 6 |  | 008644 | Itsallaboutthemoney | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | OK 4th here on day 1, but Ashburton 4th hints at ability. Not out of this. |
| 7 |  | 07 | Art's Mischief | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Got back & stayed back on Friday & cops a more testing draw here. Odds. |
| 8 |  | 4 | American Blaze | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Got into sticky spot late on day 1 when locking wheels. Place from this alley. |
| 9 |  | 66 | Pushtheskyaway | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fair efforts for 6th in both career starts. Work to do from this barrier too. |
| Best Bets: Light Me Up (1), Lasa (4), Shannon B (2), Captain Cool (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Shannon B (2): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
DAVID & JAN BIRDLING SPORTS TRUST PACE
$13,500, R35 TO R50, 1609m
For R35 to R50 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 373291 | Seaside Pond | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Didn't use too much energy in maiden win. Can land handy & repeat result. |
| 2 |  | 517705 | Country Gold | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Warmed up out wide on day 1. First few steps are key. Quinellas/trifectas must. |
| 3 |  | 563542 | Style Council | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Loomed large out wide on Friday. Should settle closer early. Each way. |
| 4 |  | 810204 | Santanna Mach | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Came to the end of it when 4th on day 1. Race-fit though. Top3/4. |
| 5 | | 7X8057 | He's A Bay | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Had his chance in front on Friday. Hope to see more late here. First4s. |
| 6 | | 002733 | Moonlite Blood | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Worked into some nice form & emerged late here on day 1. Look for him late. |
| 7 |  | 077680 | Shepherds Delight | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Disappointed at Motukarara but drops noticeably in grade. Worth considering. |
| Best Bets: Seaside Pond (1), Shepherds Delight (7), Style Council (3), Moonlite Blood (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Style Council (2-03.5), He's A Bay (2-03.9), Moonlite Blood (2-04.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Moonlite Blood (6): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
TAYLORS CONTRACTING MOBILE PACE
$12,500, R35 TO R39, 1609m
For R35 to R39 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 907105 | Kawactus | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had excuses on the turn on Friday but just OK after. Give another go from #1. |
| 2 | | 8X2989 | Lets Get Tropical | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | No issue with run in transit on day 1. Expected more late. Looking for luck. |
| 3 | | 090074 | Bono Brown | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Welcome return to form with handy 4th on Friday. May start shorter today. |
| 4 | | 525212 | Hi Hopes | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Lost few fans with gritty 2nd on day 1. Reefton win displayed class. Win hope. |
| 5 |  | 851937 | Millwood Goddess | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Gaps not there until late on Friday. Drops back in grade too. Has claims. |
| 6 |  | X00007 | Buddy Reign | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Comfortably held in all five assignments this time in. Happy to take notes. |
| 7 | | X94068 | Melando Chief | 7 | Ft | Trevor Walsh | Not at his sharpest here on day 1. Mixing efforts in this campaign. Odds. |
| 8 | | 56P063 | Hope For Love | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Waited for space out wide on Friday but good after. Should be running on. |
| 9 | | 007286 | Social Distancing | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Swallowed up after leading on day 1. May hunt lead again. Can edge closer. |
| Best Bets: Hi Hopes (4), Hope For Love (8), Millwood Goddess (5), Social Distancing (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Millwood Goddess (1-57.9), Hi Hopes (1-58.9), Melando Chief (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
DEXTER DUNN TROT
$13,000, R38 TO R46, WITH COND., 2400m
For R38 to R46 trotters. Also horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 340272 | Zsazsa Binx | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Used the passing lane for game 2nd on Friday. Similar set-up possible. Place. |
| 2 |  | 04321 | Nellie Doyle | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did the job stylishly in front on day 1. Looks progressive. Worth considering. |
| 3 | | 955518 | Opawa Peak | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Fair 8th here on Friday after Reefton win. Better draw here though. Combos. |
| 4 | | 096740 | Here Comes Jane | 4 | Ft | Peter Davis | Too hard after early work & late break on day 1. Reefton 4th your guide. EW. |
| 5 | | 495454 | Brian Beatt | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Not far off them at long odds on Friday. Yet to place here in 3 goes. First4s. |
| 6 |  | 472513 | Bullit Train | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Swooped 400m out on Friday but peaked late. Capable with a similar trip. |
| 7 |  | 200099 | Our Pegasus Pearl | 7 | Ft | Don Morrison | Got off the markers at right time on day 1 but offered little. Rough odds. |
| 8 | | 31X655 | Popnrock | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Held his spot well when 5th on Friday. Round safely at least. Upset prospect. |
| 9 |  | 4100 | Night Life | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Not a factor on day 1 due to bad manners. Seeking improvement today. |
| 10 |  | 364X00 | Aldebaran Crystal | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Errors in both starts back. Waiting for penny to drop this time in. Win or bust. |
| 11 |  | 482876 | The River Boy | U2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Ran near enough on Friday without threatening. Combos from the unruly. |
| 12 |  | 5091X0 | Randel Huston P | U3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Errors at both ends of day 1's assignment. Talented, but risky. Has claims. |
| Best Bets: Bullit Train (6), Nellie Doyle (2), Randel Huston P (12), Here Comes Jane (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Randel Huston P (2-05.4), Bullit Train (2-05.7), Aldebaran Crystal (2-07.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Randel Huston P (12): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
NBS MOBILE PACE
$13,500, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R55, 1609m
For R45 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 211596 | Amalfi | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Hunting return to pre-Christmas form. May settle midfield. Top3/4 best. |
| 2 |  | 0X2237 | Stanley's Rule | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Not at his best on Friday. Nabs an inside draw again. Seeking more here. |
| 3 | | 800215 | What A Minx | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Chased well on day 1 & may poke forward early here. Adds to the puzzle. |
| 4 | | 498071 | Follow Your Dream | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Up in grade after impressive R40-45 win on Friday. Place in new grade. |
| 5 | | 510602 | Dave Duley | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Didn't have all favours on day 1 but was clearly best of the rest. Key threat. |
| 6 | | 1X1984 | Clonakilty | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Shade disappointing in front on Friday. No doubting class though. Keep onside. |
| 7 | | 34X211 | Caught The Eye | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Earplugs stayed in for easy Rangiora win. Steps up here but she can win. |
| 8 | | 631X33 | Always B You | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't toss it away after tough run on day 1. Should make her presence felt. |
| Best Bets: Caught The Eye (7), Clonakilty (6), Dave Duley (5), Always B You (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Caught The Eye (1-54.9), Dave Duley (1-57.3), Always B You (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES NELSON CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)
$20,000, FFA, 1609m
For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 098053 | Boudica | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tidy when gaps came on Friday. Just fair stats over the sprint trip. First4s. |
| 2 | | 12115 | Sideshow Bruce | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Recovered after error on day 1. Looked a cut above on the Coast. Place claims. |
| 3 |  | 868211 | Sky Rocket | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Used his gate speed to lead then trail on Friday. Similar set-up. Smokey. |
| 4 |  | 202621 | Xlendi | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Stood up and was counted on Friday. First go over the mile, but keep safe. |
| 5 | | 311172 | Rakero Rocket | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Not at absolute best on day 1 but class took him close. Clearly the one to beat. |
| 6 | | 6X3014 | Built For Glory | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Kept chasing despite mistake on Friday. Back on even terms here. Chance. |
| Best Bets: Rakero Rocket (5), Built For Glory (6), Xlendi (4), Sky Rocket (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rakero Rocket (1-55.0), Built For Glory (1-55.2), Boudica (1-55.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
MIKE AUSTIN MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R47 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2400m
For R47 & faster trotters. This race is part of the Seddon Districts Bob Rochford Memorial Trotting Series.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 175D21 | Knowing Me | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Got the job done in front on Friday. Moves up in grade. Gold coin option. |
| 2 | | 10X804 | The Present Maker | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Don't underplay his late dash on day 1. Talented on his day. Smokey. |
| 3 | | 000919 | What The Bell | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Got right run on Friday but lacked punch late. Circumstances need to suit. |
| 4 | | 147000 | Special Effects | 4 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Spent force when he broke on day 1. Enigmatic trotter. Blowout hope. |
| 5 | | 615705 | Judy J | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tried hard when clear on Friday. Has won over similar distance. Combos spice. |
| 6 |  | 068903 | Brother Love | U1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Found the line well enough on day 1. May start at shorter price. Multiples. |
| 7 |  | P45392 | Grettymac | U2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Early manners set her up for nice 2nd on Friday. Should have more admirers. |
| 8 |  | P67810 | Helloveamoment | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Not a factor off 20m on day 1. Moves 10m closer here. First4s prospect. |
| 9 | | 572258 | El Conqueror | 2 | 10 | Blair Orange | Didn't really fire on Friday when well backed. Loves the trip though. Each way. |
| 10 | | 414366 | Tu Tangata | 3 | 10 | Paul Nairn | Got it badly wrong in the straight on day 1. 10m closer today. Stick with him. |
| 11 |  | X81531 | Ready Set Jet | U1 | 10 | Bob Butt | Far too good when leading on Friday. Drops back 10m but can double up. |
| 12 |  | 712737 | Regal Sierra | U2 | 10 | John Dunn | Manners making things tough for her for now. Can trot & win, but can break too. |
| Best Bets: Ready Set Jet (11), El Conqueror (9), Tu Tangata (10), Grettymac (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ready Set Jet (2-03.0), Regal Sierra (2-04.3), The Present Maker (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
MAJESTIC HORSE TRANSPORT MOBILE PACE
$13,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R44, WITH COND., 1609m
For R41 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers. Also horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 568413 | The Mantis | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tracked home well enough for 3rd on Friday. Drawn to do similar. Has claims. |
| 2 |  | 9X6675 | Sarasota Sunset | 2 | Ft | Trevor Walsh | Early work, then cuddled up on day 1. Seeking more at business end though. |
| 3 | | 026024 | Melody Banner | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not quite happy on Friday & was hauled in late. Give another chance. Keep safe. |
| 4 | | 221826 | Bondi Lustre | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did it tough on day 1 but only faded late. May find this more suitable. EW. |
| 5 |  | 15X2 | Radha | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Impressive grit for 2nd on Friday. Draws in closer. A leading contender. |
| 6 | | 031 | Carrera Bandido | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Delivered on promise with maiden win on day 1. Can go on with it. |
| 7 | | 508616 | Carrera Kahu | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Fair 6th on Friday but drawn outside the leading rivals here. First4s best. |
| 8 |  | 152641 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Strolled home on day 1 when pouncing on the turn. Up in grade. Combos must. |
| Best Bets: Radha (5), Carrera Bandido (6), Melody Banner (3), Bondi Lustre (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bondi Lustre (1-54.9), Sophia Bromac (1-57.8), Melody Banner (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bondi Lustre (4): BL-Off, Melody Banner (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Adelphi Storm - Race 1
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 6
Always B You - Race 7
Amalfi - Race 7
American Blaze - Race 3
Art's Mischief - Race 3
Billy Kimber - Race 2
Bondi Lustre - Race 10
Bono Brown - Race 5
Boudica - Race 8
Brian Beatt - Race 6
Brother Love - Race 9
Buddy Reign - Race 5
Built For Glory - Race 8
Bullit Train - Race 6
Call Dudley - Race 2
Captain Cool - Race 3
Carrera Bandido - Race 10
Carrera Kahu - Race 10
Caught The Eye - Race 7
Clonakilty - Race 7
Copenhagen Girl - Race 1
Country Gold - Race 4
Dave Duley - Race 7
El Conqueror - Race 9
Floozy Suzy - Race 1
Follow Your Dream - Race 7
Grettymac - Race 9
Helloveamoment - Race 9
Here Comes Jane - Race 6
He's A Bay - Race 4
Hi Hopes - Race 5
Hope For Love - Race 5
Itsallaboutthemoney - Race 3
Judy J - Race 9
Kawactus - Race 5
Knowing Me - Race 9
Lasa - Race 3
Lets Get Tropical - Race 5
Light Me Up - Race 3
Lover Boy - Race 2
Major Moneymaker - Race 1
Mandala - Race 3
Melando Chief - Race 5
Melody Banner - Race 10
Millwood Goddess - Race 5
Miracle Memphis - Race 1
Misty Blue - Race 1
Moonlite Blood - Race 4
Natives Blazin Son - Race 2
Nellie Doyle - Race 6
Night Life - Race 6
Opawa Peak - Race 6
Our Pegasus Pearl - Race 6
Playoffs - Race 2
Popnrock - Race 6
Pushtheskyaway - Race 3
Racingmissgracie - Race 1
Radha - Race 10
Rakero Rocket - Race 8
Randel Huston P - Race 6
Ready Set Jet - Race 9
Regal Sierra - Race 9
Reindeer Trouble - Race 2
Rosary - Race 2
Santanna Mach - Race 4
Sarasota Sunset - Race 10
Seaside Pond - Race 4
Shannon B - Race 3
Shepherds Delight - Race 4
Sideshow Bruce - Race 8
Sky Rocket - Race 8
Social Distancing - Race 5
Sophia Bromac - Race 10
Special Effects - Race 9
Stanley's Rule - Race 7
Stunna - Race 1
Style Council - Race 4
The Mantis - Race 10
The Present Maker - Race 9
The River Boy - Race 6
Tu Tangata - Race 9
Volstone - Race 2
What A Minx - Race 7
What The Bell - Race 9
Xlendi - Race 8
Zsazsa Binx - Race 6