Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc
Friday, 17 January
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
BLENHEIM TOYOTA PASSING LANE HANDICAP TROT
$12,000, NON-WINNERS & UP TO R37 WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2400m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: R35 to R37 horses with 1 win for lifetime with unplaced(5th or lower) in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Manakau Blaze | 1 | Ft | Barry Ford | Half-sister to Blink N Bones. Being 7, she's had plenty of time. May need this. | |
| 2 |  | 06X009 | Just Ricky | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Trial winner in slow time here 04 Jan after struggling on the Coast. Not for us. |
| 3 |  | X06752 | Brightman | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Dug in to hold 2nd at Timaru. Improved on the Coast. Combos claims. |
| 4 |  | P87008 | Bonjour Paris | 4 | Ft | Jason Thomas | 3rd in sole workout since battling in the spring. May be over the odds. |
| 5 |  | 833 | Rosary | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tried hard from well back on both days at Richmond. Danger with manners. |
| 6 |  | 64 | Go Home Denise | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Not bad when balancing up at Timaru. Getting better with racing. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 430545 | Inquizitive Man | 7 | Ft | Steady recently without threatening a win. Has manners. Combos hope. | |
| 8 |  | 74 | Volstone | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Recovered after error on Sunday & no doubting ability. Keep onside here. |
| 9 | | 0888 | Billy Kimber | U2 | Ft | Amanda Tomlinson | Hasn't got things right at the start so far. Trials form has been good. Place. |
| 10 |  | 9000X0 | Star Invasion | U3 | Ft | Well beaten at Timaru after slow beginning. Seeking big improvement. | |
| 11 |  | Dragonhill | U4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Qualified in June but not seen since plain spring trials. Prefer to watch today. | |
| 12 |  | 3D2797 | Heartbreak Hotel | U5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Heads back south after mixed North Island campaign. Capable of featuring. |
| 13 |  | X55057 | Bella Lindenny | 1 | 30 | Blair Orange | Fair 7th 10 Jan but form has stacked up out of that. Multiples from 30m. |
| 14 |  | 9X8955 | Reindeer Trouble | 2 | 30 | Jim Curtin | 5ths at Richmond, but was a long way off the winners. Needs to lift more. |
| 15 | | 808008 | Make My Day | U1 | 30 | Henry Sail(J) | 2nd to stablemate at trials 04 Jan since Coast struggles. Looking for luck. |
| Best Bets: Rosary (5), Volstone (8), Heartbreak Hotel (12), Go Home Denise (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Manakau Blaze - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 30/08/23, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-30.7, 800m: 61.5, 400m: 31.6, Margins: 6 1/2len, neck, 8 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Billy Kimber (9): ACD-Off, HH-On, P-On, BL-On, Heartbreak Hotel (12): P-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
GROVE TAVERN MOBILE PACE
$12,000, NON-WINNERS, 1850m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 60056 | Dixieland Delight | 1 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Bit more like it when 6th at Timaru. Slots into kinder draw. First4s spice. |
| 2 |  | 80X222 | Interrorgator | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Bold West Coast efforts without getting the gold. Consider again today. |
| 3 |  | 754880 | Freedoms Beauty | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Mixed efforts recently but does grab an inside draw. Long time maiden. Odds. |
| 4 |  | Breeny's Conqueror | 4 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Caught late in 07 Jan qualifier. Stable can produce them fresh. In the mix. | |
| 5 |  | 258X36 | Frankie | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tidy pair of results at Manawatu. Not sighted since. Could offer cheek. |
| 6 |  | Mariana Trench | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Qualified on grass 10 Nov. Smart workout win 11 Jan. Will have admirers. | |
| 7 |  | 902880 | Pacific Thunder | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Can produe a sprint on his day. Has placed here. First4s enhancer here. |
| 8 |  | 670X46 | Lucky Money | 8 | Ft | Don Morrison | Midfield efforts on the Coast. Trial winner since. Add to trifecta bets. |
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| 9 |  | 064844 | Rutherford | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did it tough at Reefton but 28 Dec 4th had merits. Tricky draw. Place best. |
| 10 | | 52 | Copenhagen Girl | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Quick improvement at Richmond & may get run through here. Each way. |
| 11 | | 090777 | Cosmic Star | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Lean career stats in 28 starts. Will be familar with track, but tough ask here. |
| 12 |  | 643009 | Sweet Glory | 12 | Ft | Battling efforts from kind draws & gets a draw downgrade here. Rough odds. | |
| Best Bets: Interrorgator (2), Copenhagen Girl (10), Mariana Trench (6), Breeny's Conqueror (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Breeny's Conqueror - 1st of 4, Mt Hutt, 21/12/24, 2300m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-07.9, 800m: 64.0, 400m: 33.3, Margins: nose, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lucky Money (8): RD-On, BL-On, Sweet Glory (12): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
EVENT RENT MARLBOROUGH MOBILE PACE
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1850m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3 | Nila Maree | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Half a length away from a win on debut at Timaru. Strips fitter. Contender. |
| 2 |  | 08965 | Floozy Suzy | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Did no work on either day at Richmond but struggled late. Hard to recommend. |
| 3 |  | 5 | Two Ticks | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Should derive benefit from debut 5th. Another helpful draw. Worth a look. |
| 4 |  | 5525 | Vesta | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Left alone by punters 29 Dec but worked home well. Should have fans here. |
| 5 |  | 0087 | Magistrate | 5 | Ft | Neil Burton | 3rd at Methven trials since being well beaten 17 Dec. Seeking more again. |
| 6 |  | 0X3722 | Shannon B | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Rough gait maybe cost her on Sunday. Wider draw but keep onside here. |
| 7 | | 824367 | Misty Blue | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | No fan of the stand start on Sunday. Goes well on her day though. Place. |
| 8 | | 80X357 | Dream Boyz | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Swallowed up after sitting parked at Reefton. Handy prior. Multiples must. |
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| 9 | | 504434 | Ambleside Drive | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Long-time maiden but tends to finish no worse than midfield. Repeat? |
| 10 | | 7X3 | Miki Skipper | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Should be sharper after chasing good time at Richmond. A key contender. |
| 11 | | 024 | Willow Valley | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Impressive in both Westport starts. Drops back to 2nd row but keep safe. |
| 12 |  | Carrera Tranquilo | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Placed in all four public starts, but all in small fields. First4 fringes here. | |
| Best Bets: Nila Maree (1), Miki Skipper (10), Shannon B (6), Vesta (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Misty Blue (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
OSGRO SEED SERVICES MOBILE PACE
$13,000, R35, R36 WITH COND., 1850m
For R35 pacers. Also R36 horses with winning stakes up to and including $6000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 043429 | Avenger | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | White flag went up a long way out at Reefton. Softer run likely. Combos. |
| 2 | | 809054 | Big Mama Morris | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Working her way back to form & slots into a useful alley. Multiples must. |
| 3 | | 6P0633 | Hope For Love | 3 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Chased gamely on both days at Richmond. Yet to place here, but can improve. |
| 4 |  | 453730 | Razors Edge | 4 | Ft | James Geddes | No luck at Reefton & good 3rd 28 Dec. Three-time winner here. Don't ignore. |
| 5 | | 668036 | Ann Sophie | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 556886 | Ivona Dadic | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Midfield finishes her lot recenttly & similar looks likely here. Rough claims. |
| 7 | | 000777 | Itz All Fired Up | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Not all favours at Timaru but form is middling in recent runs. Juicy odds. |
| 8 |  | 002806 | Sir Monty | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Bit in-and-out with his efforts recently. Moves to front row. First4 fringes. |
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| 9 |  | 629X80 | Apatchofgold | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Didn't enjoy wet track at Reefton. Fair resuming 8th 28 Dec. Blowout hope. |
| 10 | | 458660 | Ford Rule | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Couldn't go on after leading at Reefton on testing track. Awkward draw. Odds. |
| 11 | | 397407 | Itz Magical Meg | 11 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Placed here previously & tried hard at last outing 29 Dec. Cheeky place hope. |
| 12 |  | 000078 | Buddy Reign | 12 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Comfortably held in recent runs & drops back to 2nd row. Seeking more. |
| 13 | | 940685 | Melando Chief | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Best run in a while with earnest 5th on Sunday. Needs to keep stepping up. |
| 14 | | 964009 | Ideal Chevron | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Came to the end of it when 9th at Rangiora. 3rd at workouts since. Smokey. |
| Best Bets: Hope For Love (3), Razors Edge (4), Avenger (1), Itz Magical Meg (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Razors Edge (1-58.0), Apatchofgold (1-59.2), Melando Chief (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Apatchofgold (9): ACD-On, Ford Rule (10): BL-Off, SL-On, Itz Magical Meg (11): BL-On, Ivona Dadic (6): RD-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
ISABEL WINES TROT
$13,000, WITH COND., 2400m
For trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 240305 | Baffled | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Tough ask at Timaru. Mixing her runs prior but shap when right. Consider. |
| 2 | | 70X686 | Strike It Lucky | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fair efforts on Coast but fitness should be improving. Combos claims. |
| 3 |  | 0X9442 | High Noon | 3 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Winning drought stretched past a year but better at Reefton. In the mix. |
| 4 | | 1X6558 | Popnrock | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Form faded away between Richmond runs. Yet to place here. Rough odds. |
| 5 |  | 264223 | Solemn Son | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Big efforts on Coast circuit. Just needs to behave. Keep onside again. |
| 6 | | 43321 | Call Dudley | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Comfortable maiden win on day 2 at Richmond. Up in grade but can place here. |
| 7 | | 402722 | Zsazsa Binx | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Went close in stronger grades at Richmond. Likes the grass. Can win. |
| 8 |  | 41000 | Night Life | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No errors at Richmond 12 Jan but beaten a long way out. Seeking improvement. |
| 9 |  | X20381 | Almighty | 9 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Emerged late for Omakau win. No mug on grass either. Will have fans. |
| 10 | | 30X921 | Signal Hill | 10 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Nicely done at Reefton after sharp form lift at Westport. Top3/4 prospect. |
| 11 | | 680137 | Kerrally | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Felt effects of Westport runs when struggling at Reefton. Consider on home track |
| 12 |  | 828229 | Tinkerbelle | 12 | Ft | ||
| 13 | | X55057 | Bella Lindenny | 13 | Ft | Midfield efforts mainly over the summer. Has placed here. Could surprise. | |
| 14 |  | 51 | Geena's Gift | 14 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gets into this field nicely but draw isn't so ideal. May be running on late. |
| 15 | | 808008 | Make My Day | U1 | Ft | ||
| 16 |  | 433053 | Living The Moment | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | 3rd to Premium Player on Boxing Day. That form stacks up. Worth a look. |
| Best Bets: Zsazsa Binx (7), Geena's Gift (14), Living The Moment (16), Baffled (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Solemn Son (2-07.6), Call Dudley (2-09.0), Night Life (2-10.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kerrally - 1st of 2, Marlb OTB, 11/01/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-13.4, 800m: 61.6, Margins: 1 1/2len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
HAPPY 60TH BIRTHDAY MIKE RANGI MOBILE PACE
$13,000, R36 TO R40, R41 WITH COND., 1850m
For R36 to R40 pacers. Also R41 horses with winning stakes up to and including $13500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 086166 | Carrera Kahu | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Tried hard on both days at Richmond. Kinder draw & grade here. Upset. |
| 2 |  | 8X86X7 | Gem N Em | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had her chance from the trail at Motukarara. Stable on fire. First4s spice. |
| 3 |  | 877087 | Acento | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Fought until late at Rangiora. Goes well here though. Don't underestimate. |
| 4 |  | D45810 | Whosdreamingnow | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Didn't fire at Rangiora when gaining support. On course debut. Rough claims. |
| 5 | | 564559 | Courage Reactor | 5 | Ft | Placed in only attempt here. Recent form has been fair. Want right price. | |
| 6 |  | X57707 | Ha'penny | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Did it tough on the Coast. Trained here but need to improve on recent form. |
| 7 |  | X66757 | Sarasota Sunset | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Steady if unspectacular in Richmond runs. Past winner here though. Upset. |
| 8 | | 299551 | Judine | 8 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | Powerful win at Motukarara when out late. Grade no harder here. Each way. |
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| 9 | | 005390 | To Ri Ruby | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Early work may have told at Rangiora. Traffic the concern here. First4s. |
| 10 | | 19X054 | Samvasa | 10 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Form improved nicely on the Coast. May settle midfield. Gold coin option. |
| 11 | | X63816 | Hit The Lights | 11 | Ft | Didn't fire at Reefton after Westport win. Tricky draw here. Multiples. | |
| 12 |  | 805380 | Spirited Lou | 12 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Still seeking his first grass win but has placed here. Want right price today. |
| 13 |  | 556145 | Melton Magnate | 13 | Ft | Ricky May | Handled grade racing well since maiden win. Should be running on late. |
| 14 |  | 291309 | Lord Mudrick | 14 | Ft | Chris Butt | Short bid for success at Rangiora. Drops in grade but tougher draw. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Judine (8), Melton Magnate (13), Hit The Lights (11), Acento (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Judine (1-58.3), Ha'penny (1-58.8), Acento (1-59.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Whosdreamingnow (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
SPEIGHTS HANDICAP PACE
$13,000, R40 TO R54 SPECIAL, 2400m
For R40 to R54 pacers. Front: R40 to R50. 10m: R51 to R54.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 314481 | Teddy The Terror | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Comfortable win at Cromwell. Unlucky in sole stand start. Worth a look. |
| 2 | | 085900 | Mikra Wave | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Recent form has been challenging. Won from a stand but needs to lift here. |
| 3 |  | 1 | Francent | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Shrugged off day 1 late scratching for brave day 2 win at Westport. Place hope. |
| 4 | | 102047 | Santanna Mach | 4 | Ft | Interrupted run after error 12 Jan. Good 4th 10 Jan. Combos with manners. | |
| 5 | | 12X009 | Farewell Spit | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Space at a premium at Cromwell. Reverts to stand start here. Blowout hope. |
| 6 | | 343157 | Doctor Tim | 6 | Ft | First look here after 190 career starts. Drops in grade from Oamaru. Place. | |
| 7 | | 355X89 | Ballygar | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Stable change after two battling efforts this time in. May require this run. |
| 8 | | 635423 | Style Council | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Ran on well in both starts at Richmond. Great combos bait in this grade. |
| 9 |  | 526414 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Great efforts at Richmond & has proven adaptable. Look for her late as usual. |
| 10 |  | 980535 | Boudica | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Tired on Sunday but was taking on strong field. Plain stats here but keep safe. |
| 11 | | 732611 | Major Performer | 2 | 10 | In tip-top form & only a small jump in grade after Rangiora. Worth considering. | |
| 12 |  | 711112 | Ebury Street | 3 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Went close at Cromwell to maintain outstanding form. Stick with her again. |
| 13 | | 755324 | Tempo Warrior | 4 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Bold efforts on Central Otago circuit. 10m no major worry. A key contender. |
| 14 |  | 203161 | Blue Rock Dancer | 5 | 10 | Ben Hope | Dashed late for Reefton win but not served well by handicap here. Multiples. |
| Best Bets: Ebury Street (12), Tempo Warrior (13), Teddy The Terror (1), Major Performer (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (2-01.6), Major Performer (2-03.8), Blue Rock Dancer (2-03.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ballygar (7): RD-Off, FD-On, Mikra Wave (2): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
SEDDON SHIELDS SERIES HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2400m
For R50 & faster trotters. This is a qualifying race for the Bob Rochford Memorial Seddon District Trotters Series. The winner of this race will not be re-handicapped for the Marlborough Cup on Day 2 of this meeting.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 043211 | Nellie Doyle | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Came to it nicely with back-to-back Richmond wins. Harder here. Top3/4. |
| 2 | | 722587 | El Conqueror | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | No luck on Sunday & gets handicap relief here. Worth considering off front. |
| 3 | | 143666 | Tu Tangata | 3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Middling efforts since mid-December win. Better set-up here. Has claims. |
| 4 | | 089051 | Sods Law | 4 | Ft | James Geddes | Took shortcuts for Reefton win. Two-time winner here. First4s spice. |
| 5 |  | 127372 | Regal Sierra | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Behaved on Sunday & went close. Deeper field here. Place if she trots away. |
| 6 | | 8X00P0 | Who's Queen | U2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Slow away in first start for new trainer 01 Jan. Prefer to watch for clean round |
| 7 |  | 060532 | Mavis Jones | U3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Chased well at Reefton & confidence is building nicely. Not out of this either. |
| 8 |  | 185565 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | 2nd at the trials since folding up in front 13 Dec. Want right price here. |
| 9 |  | 67810P | Helloveamoment | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Early shower after mistake on Sunday. No kick on day 1 there either. Odds. |
| 10 | | 244117 | Masterly | 1 | 20 | Sheree Tomlinson | Copped a difficult trip at Reefton but was brilliant at Westport. Will have fans |
| 11 | | 012544 | Eurokash | 2 | 20 | Ricky May | Run didn't pan out at Reefton. Gave a good sight off 20m at Westport. Consider. |
| Best Bets: Eurokash (11), Tu Tangata (3), Masterly (10), Mavis Jones (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eurokash (2-01.1), Mavis Jones (2-03.2), Who's Queen (2-03.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cormoran Strike (8): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
WALLACE DIACK CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS MOBILE PACE
$13,000, R46 TO R54, WITH COND., 1850m
For R46 to R54 pacers. Also horses with 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 6X0870 | Midnight Babe | 1 | Ft | Tom Bamford(J) | Forgettable trip to Westport. Stable in form but needs that luck today. |
| 2 | | X31480 | Amazing Tom | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Testing trip on NZ Cup Day. Faded late in strong trial 07 Jan. Rough odds. |
| 3 | | 734313 | Masterlou | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Landed in some good form & chased well at Motukarara. Adds to puzzle. |
| 4 |  | X22378 | Stanley's Rule | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't fire up in either start at Richmond. Stoic West Coast efforts. First4s. |
| 5 | | 519X62 | Fusion Reactor | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Improving with racing, judging by slashing 29 Dec 2nd. Deeper grade. Upset. |
| 6 |  | 312135 | Fredastaire | 6 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Won't lose fans after honest Westport efforts. Can add another course placing. |
| 7 | | 418136 | Don Juan | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Had excuses at Reefton after strong Westport outings. Should be running on. |
| 8 | | 026084 | Miki's Courage | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Drops back from gritty 4th at Addington. Can overcome wide draw. Each way. |
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| 9 | | 6X7611 | Just Foxin | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Slight freshen-up since sharp consecutive wins. Draw the concern. Combos. |
| 10 | | 186243 | Tokyo Rose | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Caught late at Timaru after mid-race move. May get run through. Has claims. |
| 11 | | 0X0848 | Just Ask Paddy | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Back with Tony Thomas after battling December efforts. Seeking luck here. |
| 12 | | 1X9957 | Destiny Dance | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Three races in five days may have tested him on Coast. First4s preferred. |
| 13 |  | 15X21 | Radha | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Joined in for fun to win on Sunday. Long-striding, and should love this straight |
| Best Bets: Radha (13), Miki's Courage (8), Tokyo Rose (10), Masterlou (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Radha (1-55.3), Tokyo Rose (1-57.5), Fusion Reactor (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amazing Tom (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
DENNIS DENUTO 2025 MARLBOROUGH CUP PRELUDE (HCP PACE)
$15,000, R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2400m
For R55 & faster pacers. The winner of this race will not be re-handicapped for the Marlborough Cup on Day 2 of this meeting.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 680461 | Evangalist | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Set up perfectly for her at Reefton. First look here. First4s off front line. |
| 2 |  | 121154 | Sideshow Bruce | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Into the deep end at Richmond but tried hard. Loves the grass. Not the worst. |
| 3 |  | 844521 | Teds Legacy | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Paid the loyal followers at Reefton. Doesn't win out of turn though. Top3/4. |
| 4 | | 441412 | Dennis Denuto | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just went down at Reefton but may find this a bit deeper. Midfield finish likely |
| 5 | | 006334 | Homebush Lad | 1 | 10 | Ben Hope | Grass Cups specialist who was thereabouts on Coast. Has claims off 10m. |
| 6 | | 1X1146 | Wild Willow | 2 | 10 | Ricky May | Carved out impressive record & luckless at Motukarara. A key contender. |
| 7 | | 591113 | Piccadilly Pete | 3 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | In excellent form on The Coast. A few talented types in here but can place. |
| 8 | | X4190X | Double Time | 1 | 20 | Tim Williams | Couldn't maintain form in spring. Mixed hitouts ahead of this. Market watch. |
| 9 | | 055117 | Bryce's Meddle | 1 | 30 | Not much went to plan in Nelson Cup. Bold grass wins prior. Each way. | |
| 10 | | X757X6 | Who's Delight | U1 | 30 | John Dunn | Bypassed day 2 after fair 6th at Richmond. Better for that though. In the mix. |
| Best Bets: Wild Willow (6), Bryce's Meddle (9), Who's Delight (10), Piccadilly Pete (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bryce's Meddle (2-04.2), Double Time (2-06.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
PAK'N SAVE MARLBOROUGH MOBILE PACE
$13,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R45, WITH COND., 1850m
For R41 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Also horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 583500 | Flyaway | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Switches stables after battling late December runs. Want right price. |
| 2 | | X7X234 | Ask Me Lazarus | 2 | Ft | Enterprising efforts on Central Otago circuit. Gets into this well. Worth a look | |
| 3 | | 115965 | Amalfi | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | May find this easier after recent tougher assignments. Drawn to offer cheek. |
| 4 | | 5X51P4 | Scarlett's Legacy | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Joins Stapleton barn after gritty 4th in early Dec. Likely to have admirers. |
| 5 |  | 09750X | Sweet Dreams | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Tidy 2nd at trials since last being sighted in autumn/winter. Upset claims fresh |
| 6 | | 102256 | Gatecrasher | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Had his chance up the passin lane at Timaru. Yet to win on grass. Trifectas. |
| 7 | | 684138 | The Mantis | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Swallowed up after leading on Sunday. Maybe better following speed. First4s. |
| 8 | | 751458 | Delta Kilo | 8 | Ft | Mixed bag behind the mobile in last two outings. Wide draw a test. Passing. | |
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| 9 | | 0152P1 | Destiny's Dream | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Zoomed home to just score at Timaru. Tricky draw here, but can place. |
| 10 |  | 105341 | Patiro | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Got the job done after mid-race move at Timaru. Can play a part again. |
| 11 | | 004864 | Dance With The Boss | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Been a while betwen drinks. Fair to middling on the Coast. Rough claims. |
| 12 | | 14 | The Beach House | 12 | Ft | Inspiring win on debut but jumped up in grade at Reefton. Can bounce back. | |
| 13 | | 107938 | Colin McBride | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Proving tricky to follow since his September win. Blowout hope from draw. |
| 14 | | 251X6 | Renaldo | 14 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Should come on well from 18 Oct 6th. Has performed fresh. Not the worst. |
| Best Bets: Ask Me Lazarus (2), Amalfi (3), Patiro (10), The Beach House (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Dance With The Boss (1-57.0), Flyaway (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sweet Dreams (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
COME RACING AGAIN SUNDAY TROT
$13,000, R35 TO R50, 2400m
For R35 to R50 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 555187 | Opawa Peak | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Beaten by solid margins at Richmond. No easier here. Looking to others. |
| 2 | | 919039 | Racey Krusa | 2 | Ft | Contrasting runs a month apart at Motukarara. First look here. Juicy odds. | |
| 3 | | 5X070P | Didjabringthebubbles | 3 | Ft | Made mistake 07 Jan trials since mid-race error17 Dec. Happy to watch. | |
| 4 | | 939991 | MM Sunshine | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Arrested fom slide with powerful Rangiora win. Won twice here. Has claims. |
| 5 | | 009199 | What The Bell | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Tricky to follow but dangerous when he's right. Win or bust hope again. |
| 6 |  | 026850 | Take After Me | 6 | Ft | Won here three years ago, but not doing things well enough for now. Passing. | |
| 7 | | 954544 | Brian Beatt | 7 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Honest midfield efforts recently & lands into a similar ratings band. Combos. |
| 8 |  | 725133 | Bullit Train | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Continued good 2025 form with stoic Richmond efforts. Each way prospect. |
| 9 | | 997767 | Ginas Majesty | 9 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Struggled in recent grass assignments on the Coast. Needs confidence boost. |
| 10 | | 372398 | Blink N Bones | 10 | Ft | Barry Ford | Fair way off MM Sunshine at Rangiora. Yet to win on grass. First4 fringes. |
| 11 |  | 470000 | Special Effects | 11 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | No doubting his speed, but not at his best for now. Lean grass stats too. |
| 12 | | 257297 | Monarch Prince | 12 | Ft | Caught late when 3rd 07 Jan trials. Skinny grass stats, but could surprise. | |
| 13 | | 010554 | Torvi | 13 | Ft | Ben Hope | Worked home well in three December grass runs. Look for her late again. |
| 14 | | 157054 | Judy J | 14 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tried hard in both Richmond runs. Lightly tried on grass. May be over the odds. |
| 15 | | 40X989 | Ali Lindenny | 15 | Ft | Two-time winner here, but hasn't fired in three starts back. Want right price. | |
| 16 | | 9PX80X | High Intensity | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Now with Dunns. Flew late for 11 Jan workout win on grass. Market watch. |
| Best Bets: Bullit Train (8), Torvi (13), High Intensity (16), MM Sunshine (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Take After Me (2-02.7), What The Bell (2-05.3), Bullit Train (2-05.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Acento - Race 6
Ali Lindenny - Race 12
Almighty - Race 5
Amalfi - Race 11
Amazing Tom - Race 9
Ambleside Drive - Race 3
Ann Sophie - Race 4
Apatchofgold - Race 4
Ask Me Lazarus - Race 11
Avenger - Race 4
Baffled - Race 5
Ballygar - Race 7
Big Mama Morris - Race 4
Billy Kimber - Race 1
Blink N Bones - Race 12
Blue Rock Dancer - Race 7
Bonjour Paris - Race 1
Boudica - Race 7
Breeny's Conqueror - Race 2
Brian Beatt - Race 12
Brightman - Race 1
Bryce's Meddle - Race 10
Buddy Reign - Race 4
Bullit Train - Race 12
Call Dudley - Race 5
Carrera Kahu - Race 6
Carrera Tranquilo - Race 3
Colin McBride - Race 11
Copenhagen Girl - Race 2
Cormoran Strike - Race 8
Cosmic Star - Race 2
Courage Reactor - Race 6
Dance With The Boss - Race 11
Delta Kilo - Race 11
Dennis Denuto - Race 10
Destiny Dance - Race 9
Destiny's Dream - Race 11
Didjabringthebubbles - Race 12
Dixieland Delight - Race 2
Doctor Tim - Race 7
Don Juan - Race 9
Double Time - Race 10
Dragonhill - Race 1
Dream Boyz - Race 3
Ebury Street - Race 7
El Conqueror - Race 8
Eurokash - Race 8
Evangalist - Race 10
Farewell Spit - Race 7
Floozy Suzy - Race 3
Flyaway - Race 11
Ford Rule - Race 4
Francent - Race 7
Frankie - Race 2
Fredastaire - Race 9
Freedoms Beauty - Race 2
Fusion Reactor - Race 9
Gatecrasher - Race 11
Geena's Gift - Race 5
Gem N Em - Race 6
Ginas Majesty - Race 12
Go Home Denise - Race 1
Ha'penny - Race 6
Heartbreak Hotel - Race 1
Helloveamoment - Race 8
High Intensity - Race 12
High Noon - Race 5
Hit The Lights - Race 6
Homebush Lad - Race 10
Hope For Love - Race 4
Ideal Chevron - Race 4
Inquizitive Man - Race 1
Interrorgator - Race 2
Itz All Fired Up - Race 4
Itz Magical Meg - Race 4
Ivona Dadic - Race 4
Judine - Race 6
Judy J - Race 12
Just Ask Paddy - Race 9
Just Foxin - Race 9
Just Ricky - Race 1
Kerrally - Race 5
Living The Moment - Race 5
Lord Mudrick - Race 6
Lucky Money - Race 2
Magistrate - Race 3
Major Performer - Race 7
Manakau Blaze - Race 1
Mariana Trench - Race 2
Masterlou - Race 9
Masterly - Race 8
Mavis Jones - Race 8
Melando Chief - Race 4
Melton Magnate - Race 6
Midnight Babe - Race 9
Miki's Courage - Race 9
Miki Skipper - Race 3
Mikra Wave - Race 7
Misty Blue - Race 3
MM Sunshine - Race 12
Monarch Prince - Race 12
Nellie Doyle - Race 8
Night Life - Race 5
Nila Maree - Race 3
Opawa Peak - Race 12
Pacific Thunder - Race 2
Patiro - Race 11
Piccadilly Pete - Race 10
Popnrock - Race 5
Racey Krusa - Race 12
Radha - Race 9
Razors Edge - Race 4
Regal Sierra - Race 8
Reindeer Trouble - Race 1
Renaldo - Race 11
Rosary - Race 1
Rutherford - Race 2
Samvasa - Race 6
Santanna Mach - Race 7
Sarasota Sunset - Race 6
Scarlett's Legacy - Race 11
Shannon B - Race 3
Sideshow Bruce - Race 10
Signal Hill - Race 5
Sir Monty - Race 4
Sods Law - Race 8
Solemn Son - Race 5
Sophia Bromac - Race 7
Special Effects - Race 12
Spirited Lou - Race 6
Stanley's Rule - Race 9
Star Invasion - Race 1
Strike It Lucky - Race 5
Style Council - Race 7
Sweet Dreams - Race 11
Sweet Glory - Race 2
Take After Me - Race 12
Teddy The Terror - Race 7
Teds Legacy - Race 10
Tempo Warrior - Race 7
The Beach House - Race 11
The Mantis - Race 11
Tinkerbelle - Race 5
Tokyo Rose - Race 9
To Ri Ruby - Race 6
Torvi - Race 12
Tu Tangata - Race 8
Two Ticks - Race 3
Vesta - Race 3
Volstone - Race 1
What The Bell - Race 12
Who's Delight - Race 10
Whosdreamingnow - Race 6
Who's Queen - Race 8
Wild Willow - Race 10
Willow Valley - Race 3
Zsazsa Binx - Race 5