NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$15,000, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 65X126 | Iron Heart | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Heads south after looking capable at times up north. Trifectas from the ace. | |
| 2 | 1X | Show Stopper | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Nice debut winner in winter. 2nd to Dalton Shard 06 Jan trials. Clear top pick. | |
| 3 | 575509 | Shadow Creek | 3 | Ft | Brent Weaver | Battling efforts from wide draws since Christmas. Seeking luck in this field. | |
| 4 | 341785 | Gotta Lather Up | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Getting better after 3 runs in new grade. Meets progressive types. Combos. | |
| 5 | 105242 | Scotlynn Crunch | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | More good than bad in 5 runs since maiden win. Place best from barrier 5. | |
| 6 | X54157 | Rockoutray | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Overdue maiden win 14 Dec. Fair efforts since that. Looking to others. | |
| 7 | 621 | Route Sixty Six | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Backed up Ascot Park 2nd with 29 Dec maiden win. May be over the odds. | |
| 8 | 1 | Mike's Eyre | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | Green, but class prevailed in debut win at Reefton. Quinellas & trifectas hope. | |
| Best Bets: Show Stopper (2), Route Sixty Six (7), Scotlynn Crunch (5), Mike's Eyre (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Show Stopper (1-58.3), Gotta Lather Up (1-59.3), Scotlynn Crunch (2-00.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Show Stopper - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 06/01/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.6, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 1 3/4len, 3/4len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gotta Lather Up (4): FD-Off, RD-On, Shadow Creek (3): SL-Off, Show Stopper (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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BRECKON FARMS - CHECK OUT OUR 2026 DRAFT MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 2 | He's My Creation | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did everything right on debut & dashed late. Capable of going one better. | |
| 2 | 4 | Lap It Up | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Handy 4th on debut & took care of #1 easily at 06 Jan trials. A key contender. | |
| 3 | 35 | Whata Castleton | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Done little wrong in two starts to date. Has trialled from the mobile. Combos. | |
| 4 | 003527 | Maroubra | 4 | Ft | Clint Ford | Found trouble 1000m out at Ashburton. Confidence boost needed. First4s. | |
| 5 | 325 | Neil William | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | 5L 3rd to #2 & #1 at 06 Jan trials. Seeking another gear but Top 3 option. | |
| 6 | 7 | Makani | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Well backed on debut at Ashburton but got it wrong early. Win or bust here. | |
| 7 | X67444 | Bullet | U1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Honest trio of 4ths in December/January. Tested from unruly in this field. | |
| Best Bets: Lap It Up (2), He's My Creation (1), Makani (6), Whata Castleton (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lap It Up - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 06/01/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.8, 800m: 60.3, 400m: 29.7, Margins: 3 len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Neil William (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BETAVET SUPPORTS THEIR YEARLING SALE PREPARERS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers. 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 | 705564 | Kushite Warrior | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Tidy 4th on New Year's Day. Still hunting first all-weather placing. Combos. | |
| 2 | 903005 | Touch N Go | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Mixed efforts in two 2026 outings. Another inside draw helps. Upset hope. | |
| 3 | 570686 | Trendy Van Gogh | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 045854 | Stubing | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Form building nicely & was sharp over the mile 11 Jan. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 5 | P080X0 | Eastwood Dream | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Comfortably held 13 Jan in first run for 10 months. Strips fitter but take notes | |
| 6 | 563673 | Gem N Em | 6 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Nice 3rd in mares' grade at Ashburton. Likes this track & distance. Has claims. | |
| 7 | 295977 | Didjaseemiki | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't fire up at Rangiora but in a wider ratings band. Trifectas prospect. | |
| 8 | 100432 | Burnham Girl | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 000368 | Sofia Rose | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Never saw clear air at Ashburton. Three-time winner here. Could surprise. | |
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| 10 | 127X | B B King | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Freshened after looking capable over winter/spring. No trials. Just needs a gap. | |
| 11 | 633329 | Jukebox Gypsy | 11 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Ever-present performer in this grade. Unlucky on Wednesday. Always a hope. | |
| 12 | 969054 | Gatecrasher | 12 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Finds another length when he lines up here. Run down at Ashburton. Combos. | |
| 13 | D20066 | Lily's A Star | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Hasn't been at her sharpest over the summer. Work to do from unruly spot. | |
| 14 | 390406 | By Chance | U2 | Ft | John Morrison | A real mixed bag through the summer. Unruly adds to challenge. Roughie. | |
| Best Bets: B B King (10), Jukebox Gypsy (11), Stubing (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Didjaseemiki (1-56.5), Sofia Rose (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gatecrasher (12): BL-Off, SL-On, Lily's A Star (13): P-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Trendy Van Gogh to Andrew Stuart at Loburn | |||||||
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TRACKSIDE DINING BACK FROM 27 FEB - BOOK NOW MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older trotters. 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 | 979X85 | Lavra Segil | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Tried hard after tough run at Ashburton. OK in sole mobile start. First4s hope. | |
| 2 | 006203 | Call Dudley | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Not bad when he was near the speed on the Coast. First start at HQ. Place. | |
| 3 | 467300 | Something Else | 3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Not happy at times on the Coast. 3 placings from 7 tries here. Don't ignore. | |
| 4 | 55X400 | Natives Inferno | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Manners a real issue in two summer starts. Mobile may assist. Rough odds. | |
| 5 | 21350X | Majic N The Port | 5 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Stable change after looking capable at times last year. Market your guide. | |
| 6 | 190D22 | Hoof It Hagrid | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | 2nd on both days at Richmond despite errors. Mobile big plus. On top. | |
| 7 | 533218 | Majestic Monkey | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Blew to bits behind the mobile in Harness 5000. Nice 12 Dec win here. Place. | |
| 8 | X60716 | Noah Magnific | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not bad at Timaru after upset win at Motukarara. Can go well here. Blowout. | |
| 9 | X7X081 | Tetrick(AUS) | U1 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Hoof It Hagrid (6), Something Else (3), Majic N The Port (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hoof It Hagrid (2-01.8), Noah Magnific (2-02.6), Majestic Monkey (2-03.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Majic N The Port (5): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK "JOIN OUR WINNING TRADITION" MOB PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50 MOBILE, 1980m
For R41 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. 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 | X9015P | Sweet Willow | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Great win from inside draw 29 Dec. Otago trip was mixed. First4s from the ace. | |
| 2 | 357035 | Hugo | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Useful when gaps came at Ashburton. Better alley here too. First4s enhancer. | |
| 3 | 144304 | Henry Winkler | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fair efforts on both days at Waterlea. Switches to mobile. Trifectas prospect. | |
| 4 | 9X0F21 | Jay R Tolkien | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Gate speed did the trick at Motukarara. Draw provides that option. Combos. | |
| 5 | 15927X | Carbon | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Comes in fresh after showing sparks over winter/spring. Will have admirers. | |
| 6 | 464101 | Woodlea Rocks | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Proved Harness 5000 win was no fluke when winning at Timaru. Has claims. | |
| 7 | 49X808 | Milou | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Good mare on her day & now at the beach with Bob Butt. Sure to have fans. | |
| 8 | 21101X | Better Be Quick | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Penny really dropped in the early spring. 2nd at 14 Jan workouts. Right in this. | |
| 9 | 071267 | Bettor Be Sharp | 9 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | No space late at Motukarara. Has won from average draws. Not out of this. | |
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| 10 | 392L11 | John Stewart | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Slides up in grade again after back-to-back wins. Awkward alley. Trifectas. | |
| 11 | 7X2131 | Treacherous Dreams | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | First 2nd row draw in his career, but looks a progressive type. Hard to beat. | |
| Best Bets: Treacherous Dreams (11), Better Be Quick (8), Carbon (5), Milou (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: John Stewart (1-55.0), Woodlea Rocks (1-56.6), Better Be Quick (1-58.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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NZB NATIONAL YEARLING SALE 16 & 18 FEB MOBILE TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. 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 | 540331 | Kingaroy | 1 | Ft | Jason Ford | Lightly tried 7YO who keeps delivering. Up in grade, but add to combo bets. | |
| 2 | 687501 | Clovelly Hill | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Unwound nicely off 20m at Timaru. Yet to win from 10 mobile starts. First4s. | |
| 3 | 585064 | Jordan Anne | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Very honest mare who often gets handy from the mobile. Great combos bait. | |
| 4 | 640233 | Crown The Moment | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Gritty efforts at Richmond. Usually thereabouts at this track. Place claims. | |
| 5 | 947X50 | T K Megastar | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Run down at 23 Dec trials since being outgunned 21 Nov. Take on trust. | |
| 6 | X98554 | One Mhor For Heather | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Improving efforts on southern circuit. 0-from-7 mobile stats a worry though. | |
| 7 | 739500 | Makaku | 7 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Good in two hitouts since heading south. Goes well left-handed. Each way. | |
| 8 | 007196 | Love Walked In | 8 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Not at her best since 29 Dec win. Gets into winnable grade though. Chance. | |
| 9 | 459101 | Wanna Play A Game | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Win-or-miss stats but Cromwell win showed her talents. Look for her late. | |
| 10 | 176448 | Tu Tangata | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Gait not quite at its best on the Coast circuit. Combos claims from unruly. | |
| Best Bets: Wanna Play A Game (9), Makaku (7), Love Walked In (8), Crown The Moment (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jordan Anne (1-58.1), T K Megastar (2-00.5), Love Walked In (2-01.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Makaku - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 06/01/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.5, 800m: 60.3, 400m: 29.9, Margins: 1 len, 1/2 neck, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jordan Anne (3): RD-On, Love Walked In (8): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TASMAN EMPRESS SERIES FINAL (MOB PACE)
$35,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R61 MOBILE, 1980m
For up to & including R61 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 315322 | Nothing But You | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Just caught on both days at Richmond after leading. Repeat tactics? Danger. | |
| 2 | 761218 | Candy Cane | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Had an excuse 11 Jan after powerful 09 Jan win. Chance to bounce back here. | |
| 3 | 736394 | Zarlini | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Round safely on day 2 at Richmond for honest 4th. Goes OK here. Top 3/4. | |
| 4 | 854074 | Queen Of Swords | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Bit more like her old self with Richmond 4th. Could surprise with her A game. | |
| 5 | 955223 | Debbie Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Very brave 3rd for new connections at Richmond. Won't shirk a fight here. | |
| 6 | 213912 | Misty Blue | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Backed up 16 Jan win with bold 2nd in Marlborough Cup. Adds to puzzle. | |
| Best Bets: Debbie Lincoln (5), Nothing But You (1), Misty Blue (6), Candy Cane (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Debbie Lincoln (1-53.5), Nothing But You (1-56.8), Queen Of Swords (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Debbie Lincoln (5): BL-Off, Queen Of Swords (4): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Debbie Lincoln to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BUY A WOODLANDS STAR 16 FEB 2026 HANDICAP TROT
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R70 SPECIAL, 2000m
For R51 to R70 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R59. 10m: R60 to R70.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 534442 | Vertigo | 1 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Never far away in her Otago assignments. More reliable than some. Trifectas. | |
| 2 | 610076 | Dreams Pat | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Improved across his two Otago starts. Talented but yet to fire in 9 goes here. | |
| 3 | 004396 | Sunny Louis | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Freshened since honest 6th here 12 Dec. Won 4 here, but a handy field tonight. | |
| 4 | 900745 | Roydon Muscle | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Steady attempts for new trainer at Richmond. Likely improver. Each way. | |
| 5 | 402424 | Ready Set Jet | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Put himself into the race early as usual at Richmond. Worth a close look. | |
| 6 | 723439 | Mavis Jones | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | No luck 11 Jan but put in a solid shift 09 Jan. Goes well enough here. Combos. | |
| 7 | X08836 | Brother Love | 7 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Mixed his efforts at Waterlea last weekend. Likes it here, but seeking luck. | |
| 8 | 207007 | Paris Prince | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Not sighted since solid 7th here on Cup Day. Not his pet distance. Roughie. | |
| 9 | 686X05 | Dream Of You | U1 | 10 | Craig Thornley | Well beaten at Omakau but was in a strong grade. On course debut. Place. | |
| Best Bets: Ready Set Jet (5), Roydon Muscle (4), Mavis Jones (6), Dream Of You (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Roydon Muscle (2-02.1), Brother Love (2-03.3), Paris Prince (2-06.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Vertigo (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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TOUCHDOWN RENTALS 'YOUR LOCAL KIWI CAR RENTAL' MOBILE PACE
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R65, 1980m
For R51 to R65 3yo-&-older pacers. 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 | 28291X | C C Arden | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Put aside after comfy 14 Sep win. Broke late 06 Jan trials but don't ignore. | |
| 2 | 923913 | Buckskin | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Solid form over the summer, but doesn't win out of turn here. Trifectas/First4s. | |
| 3 | 121270 | Moonlite Blood | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Never emerged at Cromwell. Loves it here though. Will have some fans. | |
| 4 | 205151 | Matai Harry | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Came out on top at Waterlea 16 Jan. Up in grade but in form. Multiples. | |
| 5 | 413170 | Commander Joe | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | All too hard after error 29 Dec. Good runs here in late 2025. Can offer cheek. | |
| 6 | 07X988 | Commander Ben | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | No space at Motukarara but contained in two runs prior. Want right price. | |
| 7 | 25X638 | Beside Me | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | 3rd at the trials since her NZ Oaks 8th. Talented mare who should go close. | |
| 8 | 355323 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 750302 | Bazooka | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Impressive late behind J T Boe down south. Has some tricks, but keep onside. | |
| 10 | 305834 | Audacity | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Racing well in the Country Cups grade over summer. Plain mobile stats. Place. | |
| Best Bets: Beside Me (7), Bazooka (9), Moonlite Blood (3), C C Arden (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beside Me (1-55.9), Bazooka (1-55.9), Commander Joe (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Audacity (10): BL-Off, Bazooka (9): RD-On, BL-On, C C Arden (1): CC-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Mhai Surfer Girl to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 225X | Captain Lawless | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Good in winter without clearing maidens. Stable change. Threat from #1. | |
| 2 | 6P0367 | Sweet Espresso | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Midfield efforts on both days at Waterlea. Combos crumbs from inside draw. | |
| 3 | 9X7300 | Delightingold | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Skinny returns since her Orari 3rd in early December. Improvement needed. | |
| 4 | 97X426 | Dancing N Heaven | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Caught the eye from a wide draw at Richmond 11 Jan. This barrier helps. EW. | |
| 5 | 2 | Cee Whata Mickee | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Mid-race work but still fought gamely on debut. Likely improver. Consider. | |
| 6 | 6X | Prophet | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Won 2 of 3 trials since debuting in Sapling Stakes. Can deliver for followers. | |
| 7 | Harry's Girl | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Showed promise at trials & workouts. Faces tidy field on debut though. Place. | ||
| 8 | 295000 | Ifyoucouldcwhatic | U1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Not helping his cause early on at times. Prefer to wait for a clean round. | |
| Best Bets: Prophet (6), Captain Lawless (1), Dancing N Heaven (4), Cee Whata Mickee (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Prophet - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 06/01/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.7, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 28.3, Margins: neck, 2 1/4len, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Captain Lawless (1): BL-Off, Delightingold (3): BL-Off, ACD-On, Prophet (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||