Ashburton Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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CINDERELLA'S JANDALS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$11,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1700m
For pacing fillies & mares.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | Kairaki Vegas | 1 | Ft | Five hitouts ahead of debut. Bested late in 03 Jan trials. Consider from #1. | |||
2 | 8 | Two Jules | 2 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Battled away from inside draw on debut at Rangiora. First4 fringes again. | |
3 | 40394 | Beautiful Crazy | 3 | Ft | Stable near enough at the moment. Fair 4th at Rangiora. Trifecta option. | ||
4 | 95X338 | Partners In Wine | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Early work may have told at Ashburton. Kinder draw here. Upset claims. | |
5 | 526565 | Bettor Fear Me | 5 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Had her chance when well backed at Rangiora. Better than that. Place. | |
6 | 742230 | Jena | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tough ask from wide draw 29 Dec. 3rd here 22 Dec a better guide. EW. | |
7 | 570X78 | Tipstar | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Comfortably held in both starts back & draws wide here. Looking for luck. | |
8 | 2X3376 | Unico Tessa | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Shouldn't lose any fans from 29 Dec 6th. Tricky draw, but can overcome it. | |
9 | 3 | Seaside Fantasy | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Adverse swing in draws after tidy Rangiora debut. Big track suits. Has claims. | |
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10 | 07X030 | She's A Major Act | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Contrasting runs on the Coast but Reefton track maybe tested here. Combos. | |
11 | Disney Denario | 11 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Won her qualifier 18 Dec. Ran on late 03 Jan trials. May repeat that here. | ||
12 | X78740 | Good Time Betty | 12 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Gritty 4th 04 Dec her best go this time in. Goes well here. First4s spice. | |
13 | 0X0 | Luna Dolce | 13 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Got it wrong late here 22 Dec. Still getting her gait together. Take on trust. | |
Best Bets: Jena (6), Seaside Fantasy (9), Disney Denario (11), Unico Tessa (8) | |||||||
Star Trialist: Disney Denario - 1st of 5, NZ Metro, 18/12/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.1, 800m: 60.6, 400m: 31.8, Margins: 3/4len, 14 len, nose. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Beautiful Crazy (3): BL-On, Two Jules (2): BL-On Legend |
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- Race 2
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WATTSLEA FARMS PACE
$11,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 6827X | Beverley Courtney | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Saved up when 3rd at trials ahead of this. Big threat with early manners. | |
2 | 55X | Christian Bale | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Broke when taking the lane 18 Dec trials. Showed ability in winter. Each way. | |
3 | 55 | Moonshiner | 3 | Ft | John Hay | Very gritty shift at Timaru & will keep getting better with racing. A key player | |
4 | 5X4224 | Sans Repos | 4 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Made up ground at Timaru after no luck early. Will have admirers again. | |
5 | X09450 | Dance Monkey | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Did it tough early at Motukarara. Midfield her best so far. Seeking luck. | |
6 | 406656 | Royal Belle | 6 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Fair at Timaru but offered some cheek at Motukarara. Handy field. Roughie. | |
7 | 98X203 | Ultimatum | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Emerged late at Timaru after showing better manners. Combos enhancer. | |
8 | 96X555 | Howie Robyn | 8 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Still seeking a career placing but bubbling under recently. First4s spice. | |
9 | 90X8 | Chloe's Dash | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found a good spot at Timaru but battled after. Needs to find a few yards. | |
10 | X0X392 | Chal Vee Power | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Worked home nicely at Timaru. First few steps key from wide draw. Consider. | |
11 | 080 | Cheval Noir | U1 | Ft | Anj Mugford | Beaten by large margins in all three career starts. Not fancied for now. | |
12 | 0 | Smooth Scoob | U2 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Found nice trip at Motukarara on debut but no punch late. Needs to lift. | |
13 | P78700 | Taika | U3 | Ft | Gary Shand | Got back & stayed back before breaking at Timaru. Looking to others. | |
Best Bets: Beverley Courtney (1), Moonshiner (3), Christian Bale (2), Chal Vee Power (10) | |||||||
Gear Changes: Cheval Noir (11): FD-Off, RD-On, SL-On, Royal Belle (6): BL-On Legend |
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- Race 3
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TREKKING AFTER RACING MOBILE PACE
$11,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 1700m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 464X72 | Taketheplunge | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Both career placings up north came in this direction. Stable will have him ready | |
2 | 920029 | Revolution | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | No luck at all late at Motukarara. Gritty front-running 2nd here 22 Dec. EW. | |
3 | 04 | Rockingood | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Not far away at Motukarara after showing improvement from debut. Combos. | |
4 | 6 | Yaldhurst Folly | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Recovered from error for 6th on debut. Mobile will help. Not out of this. | |
5 | 006 | Courtney Force | 5 | Ft | Daniel Reardon | Best effort yet in short career with Orari 3rd. This is testing though. Odds. | |
6 | 687424 | Racie Dale | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Much more convincing recently & no gaps late at Timaru. May be over the odds. | |
7 | 045586 | Tuppence | 7 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Mixed bag in three starts on the Coast. Wider draw not ideal. First4 fringes. | |
8 | 9 | Varenna Franco | 8 | Ft | Eased from inside draw on debut. Cops an awkward draw here. Tough ask. | ||
9 | 040753 | The Mandalorian | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Used the short way home at Rangiora. Harder to get that here. Combos best. | |
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10 | 00X201 | Major Linc | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Bonus run in maidens after dead-heat at Timaru. Follows right one. Has claims. | |
11 | 0X0457 | State Trooper | 11 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Couldn't kick on after facing the breeze at Motukarara. Upset with right run. | |
Best Bets: Taketheplunge (1), Revolution (2), Yaldhurst Folly (4), Major Linc (10) | |||||||
Gear Changes: Taketheplunge (1): RD-Off, FD-On, The Mandalorian (9): BL-On Legend |
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- Race 4
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POPLAR FLAT FARM/RED PARK FARM FILLIES & MARES MOBILE TROT
$10,000, UP TO & INCLUDING R50 FILLIES & MARES, 1700m
For up to & including R50 trotting 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 | 648644 | Penelope Hall | 1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Fair efforts without threatening recently. Wide ratings band here. Rough odds. | |
2 | 159057 | Crazy N Love | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Felt the pinch after tough Rangiora run. Not at her best at the moment. First4s. | |
3 | 282822 | Tinkerbelle | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Contrasting but good 2nds in last two Otago runs. Obvious hope from draw. | |
4 | 180X20 | Love Walked In | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Got her gait wrong at Motukarara. 2nd here 22 Dec your guide. In the mix. | |
5 | 040770 | Bonnie Bagrie | 5 | Ft | |||
6 | 246244 | Jordan Anne | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Placed in both starts here & stoic efforts on holiday circuit. Place must. | |
7 | 032407 | T K Megastar | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Had every chance at Rangiora 01 Jan. Slides down in grade but needs to lift. | |
8 | 618444 | The Bloss | 8 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Formline tells the story recently. Best from stand starts but include in combos. | |
9 | 59PX80 | High Intensity | 9 | Ft | Now with Dunns after showing ability in 2023. Broke 03 Jan trials. Market watch. | ||
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10 | 004880 | Dasher | 10 | Ft | Murray Howard | Not a factor after botching score-up 06 Dec. Prefer to take notes for now. | |
11 | 325X10 | Lotus Franco | 11 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Copped a late check at Timaru. Stylish win at Rangiora prior. Can bounce back. | |
12 | 343623 | Martha Stuart | 12 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Showed welcome mobile start after gritty Coast outings. Look for her late. | |
Best Bets: Tinkerbelle (3), Lotus Franco (11), Martha Stuart (12), High Intensity (9) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Crazy N Love (1-59.3), Martha Stuart (1-59.6), T K Megastar (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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- Race 5
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SCENIC HOTELS JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 JUN.DRV, 1700m
For R40 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. 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.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 85476X | Arizonawildcat | 1 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Placed in both trials since midfield winter efforts. May be better for the run. | |
2 | 663624 | Kairaki Delight | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Out very late at Timaru after early work. Draw on his side. Has claims. | |
3 | 603157 | My Ten Guitars | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Not much space at Timaru but more options from this alley. Combos spice. | |
4 | 026024 | Melody Banner | 4 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Brave 2nd at Winton & should find this a bit easier. A leading contender here. | |
5 | 024102 | Shard De Arch | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Faded late in sole trial since largely good spring form. Place prospect. | |
6 | 002355 | Kowhai Nugget | 6 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Space came late at Rangiora but just OK after. Drawn outside key rivals. Place. | |
7 | X13932 | Bonnie's Girl | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Found the line well after getting this draw at Rangiora. Should be running on. | |
8 | 31 | Kasarani | 8 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Won for fun at Timaru from stand start. Up in grade, but capable of repeating. | |
9 | 850414 | Quinn | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Didn't toss it away at Timaru after getting caught wide. Multiples preferred. | |
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10 | 521265 | Katherine | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tough ask from draw at Timaru but fought gamely. Can lob Top3/4 spot. | |
Best Bets: Melody Banner (4), Kasarani (8), Bonnie's Girl (7), Kairaki Delight (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Katherine (1-54.1), Quinn (1-57.2), Kowhai Nugget (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Melody Banner (4): BL-On Legend |
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- Race 6
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MORRISON MITSUBISHI ASHBURTON MOBILE PACE
$10,000, WITH COND., 1700m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 223731 | Franco Elvis | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Swooped in style at Reefton for maiden win. Yet to fire from mobile. Combos. | |
2 | 926704 | Sidorova | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Worked home well at Roxburgh. Best draw since here 22 Dec. Multiples best. | |
3 | 972495 | Darby | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Honest 5th at Rangiora but in R35-38 grade & was supported. Each way hope. | |
4 | 000655 | Oakley Shard | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Well held at Roxburgh. Omakau was a better 5th. Include in First4 bets. | |
5 | 800680 | Baileys Bay | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Eased out at trials here 07 Jan since struggling recently. Hard to recommend. | |
6 | 480961 | Girlshavtime | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Overdue maiden win at Rangiora. Strikes some nice types here. Roughie. | |
7 | 65X019 | Rakero Lightning | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Didn't enjoy the track at Westport. Gritty maiden win 15 Dec. Give another go. | |
8 | 291690 | Belmont Valor | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Battling when he broke at Timaru. No love in the draws either. Not for us. | |
9 | 32514P | Didjaseemiki | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not a happy camper at Timaru. Solid form prior. Upset claims from wide draw. | |
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10 | 64X405 | Emma Swan | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Found line well at Timaru. Soft run likely from draw.Worth considering. | |
11 | 0X5132 | Flying For Me | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tough as teak when 2nd at Timaru. Same draw today. Stick with him here. | |
Best Bets: Rakero Lightning (7), Flying For Me (11), Emma Swan (10), Darby (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Flying For Me (1-56.3), Didjaseemiki (1-58.3), Sidorova (1-59.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Rakero Lightning (7): NW-Off Legend |
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- Race 7
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PHILLIPS FAMILY HANDICAP PACE
$10,000, R35 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2400m
For R35 to R50 pacers. Front: R35 to R39. 10m: R40 to R50.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 666227 | Fergalicious | 1 | Ft | Capable of winning, but all eyes on her on the start. #1 not ideal? Win or bust. | ||
2 | 762708 | Not Over | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Unlucky early at Timaru. Skinny stats here & stand start a query? Rough odds. | |
3 | 483063 | The Highlander | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Poked through late for 3rd at Timaru. Deeper field here. Combos claims. | |
4 | 547363 | Ultimate Counsel | 4 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Looked sharper at Timaru after mixed form on the Coast. Seeking right odds. | |
5 | 506555 | Keltic Tiger | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Mid-race move at Timaru & only yielded late. Has zip. Can step & feature. | |
6 | 393001 | Sargent Best | 1 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Swooped at Cromwell, but form had been variable prior. Place prospect. | |
7 | 190376 | Jose Quivera | 2 | 10 | Ross Cameron | Don't underestimate his 6th at Timaru. First look here, but could shock them. | |
8 | 361543 | Heaven | 3 | 10 | Gerard O'Reilly | Done little wrong since his 2nd career win. Should be prominent again. | |
9 | 506572 | Biggles | 4 | 10 | Ricky May | Worked back to form with Timaru 2nd. Slides back 10m but worth a look. | |
10 | 967X1 | Justa Terra | 5 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Impressive maiden win at Motukarara. Not well served by handicaps. Top3/4. | |
11 | 028572 | Warloch | 6 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Rattled home at Reefton. Won only start here, albeit in 2017. Not out of this. | |
12 | 000092 | Cheeky Red | 7 | 10 | Terry Chmiel | Chased gamely behind smart type at Timaru. 10m not ideal. First4s best. | |
13 | 52901P | Jack Tar | U1 | 10 | Ben Hope | Had an excuse at Westport. 10L 3rd to Kiss The Girls at trials since. Trifectas. | |
Best Bets: Keltic Tiger (5), Biggles (9), Warloch (11), Fergalicious (1) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Warloch (1-59.5), Heaven (2-04.7), Justa Terra (2-08.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] |
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- Race 8
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MIKE GREER HOMES MOBILE TROT
$10,000, UP TO & INCLUDING R50 COLTS,GELDINGS & ENTIRES, 1700m
For up to & including R50 trotting colts,geldings & entires. 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 | X95638 | Peaknmonkey | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Well beaten here 22 Dec & this field looks sharper. Big form lift needed. | |
2 | 238588 | Prince Ranier | 2 | Ft | Not rounding out his races in last two outings. Seeking improvement today. | ||
3 | 300622 | Crown The Moment | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Right in the fight in last two December outings. OK mobile stats. In the mix. | |
4 | 363410 | Gold Nugget | 4 | Ft | Jason Ford | Late error 29 Dec in first run out of maidens. Brief mobile record. First4s. | |
5 | 372342 | Barrytown | 5 | Ft | Yet to win here or from mobile but placing galore. Obvoous Top2/3 bait. | ||
6 | 020058 | Clyde | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Back to preferred mobile & should settle handier than Timaru. Place claims. | |
7 | 067910 | Markthewarrior | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Error at Omakau but proved mobile worth here 22 Dec. Stick with him here. | |
8 | 301435 | Rachmaninov | 8 | Ft | Asked for plenty at Rangiora. Slides down in grade though. Don't disregard. | ||
9 | 073812 | Oliver | 9 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Backed up Rangiora win with staunch 2nd at Motukarara. Look for him late. | |
Best Bets: Oliver (9), Markthewarrior (7), Crown The Moment (3), Rachmaninov (8) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Clyde (1-59.9), Rachmaninov (2-00.1), Peaknmonkey (2-02.1) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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- Race 9
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FIONA STUART MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, WITH COND., 1700m
For R35 to R45 pacers. Also horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 527280 | Hanoi Franco | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Back to mobile after slow start at Rangiora. First4s best from cushy draw. | |
2 | 699672 | Oneloveonelife | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Kept trying from ideal run at Timaru. Deeper grade, but include in trifectas. | |
3 | X90843 | Betterwithbling | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Fitness building well after five starts back. Draw in his favour. Place hope. | |
4 | 100786 | Krystal Delight | 4 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Not at her sharpest on the Coast. Tidy little record here. Gold coin hope. | |
5 | 0X3352 | Izacheapee | 5 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Done little wrong recently & showed gate speed at Timaru. Worth a look. | |
6 | 009036 | Fernz Goldy | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Not a mile away in last two runs. 5 placings here in 9 starts. First4s enhancer. | |
7 | X26145 | Ester Lucy | 7 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Enterprising efforts since 23 Oct maiden win. Wide draw, but has claims. | |
8 | 931820 | Lilac Luxury | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Misbehaved 30 Nov but showed clean set of hooves prior. Will have supporters. | |
9 | 4196X8 | She's A Jewel | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Honest 3rd behind nice mare 07 Jan trials here. Don't underestimate here. | |
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10 | 4X80X9 | Kirkman | 10 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | 4th at trials since tiring fresh-up at Addington. Combos from tricky draw. | |
11 | 343501 | Westar Molly | 11 | Ft | Ben Hope | Up in grade after slashing run to win at Rangiora. Look for her late again. | |
12 | 031055 | Vincent Reactress | 12 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Stoic pair of 5ths in last two outings. Should appreciate this ratings band. EW. | |
Best Bets: Izacheapee (5), She's A Jewel (9), Westar Molly (11), Vincent Reactress (12) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Krystal Delight (1-56.4), Westar Molly (1-57.6), Fernz Goldy (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] |