NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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NZB NZ YEARLING SALES 15TH & 18TH FEB 2025 MOBILE TROT
$18,000, R49 TO R57, 1980m
For R49 to R57 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 | 123327 | Aspirational Dream | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Solid on the Central Otago circuit. Great efforts prior. Place claims from #1. | |
2 | 072353 | One El | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | In the fight on most days on the Coast. Good place stats from a mobile. Combos. | |
3 | 144948 | KD Royalty | 3 | Ft | Back to mobile after stand start wasn't ideal through December. Upset hope. | ||
4 | 179279 | The Royal Gamble | 4 | Ft | Slight break since error at Rangiora 01 Jan. Seeking first mobile win though. | ||
5 | 00P097 | Who's Queen | 5 | Ft | Still prone to mistakes but flew late on Sunday. Mobile brings her into this. | ||
6 | 509651 | Vertigo | 6 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Got the job done nicely at Cromwell. Won in similar grade here in August. EW. | |
7 | 310616 | Sunny Louis | 7 | Ft | Tough ask for last 800m at Rangiora. Big fan of the mobile. In the mix. | ||
8 | 916982 | Royal Del | 8 | Ft | Powerful 2nd at Rangiora 01 Jan & that form was franked on Sunday. Combos. | ||
Best Bets: Sunny Louis (7), Vertigo (6), Who's Queen (5), Aspirational Dream (1) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Sunny Louis (2-01.2), KD Royalty (2-01.7) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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LIVAMOL FOR YEARLING SALES PREPARATION NEEDS MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R55, 1980m
For R48 to R55 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 | 7721X | Midnight Miki | 1 | Ft | Freshened since gritty 11 Oct win in good time. Handy 4th at trials. Bright hope | ||
2 | 67499X | Major Hipster | 2 | Ft | Held off good trials field 15 Jan. Form dropped away in winter. Place claims. | ||
3 | 568111 | Bettor Be Sharp | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | In brilliant form, regardless of draw. Meets some up and comers. Combos must. | |
4 | 90400P | Pure Courage | 4 | Ft | Hasn't threatened since early December 4th here. Seeking improvement. | ||
5 | 249418 | Stephs Boy | 5 | Ft | Always thereabouts in this grade. Gate speed on offer. Include in combos. | ||
6 | 106023 | Dave Duley | 6 | Ft | Chased hard on both days at Richmond. Drawn wider, but each way option. | ||
7 | 31X334 | Always B You | 7 | Ft | Brave without winning on both days at Richmond. Fair stats here. Consider. | ||
Best Bets: Midnight Miki (1), Dave Duley (6), Always B You (7), Major Hipster (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Midnight Miki (1-56.0), Stephs Boy (1-57.0), Dave Duley (1-57.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Major Hipster - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 15/01/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.9, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 3/4len, head, neck. |
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RENWICK FARMS YEARLINGS SELLING CHCH 18TH FEB HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | X08174 | High Step | 1 | Ft | Handy through the spring once she found her feet. Clear contender from front. | ||
2 | 047121 | Holly Highlander | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Barely put a hoof wrong through December. Up in grade here. Trifectas. | |
3 | 75D211 | Knowing Me | 3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Showed she's more than just a leader with day 2 Richmond win. Has claims. | |
4 | 321124 | Nellie Doyle | 4 | Ft | Got into trouble late on Sunday but had been impressive prior. Combos hope. | ||
5 | 737212 | Regal Sierra | U1 | Ft | Starting to trot with confidence & similar rivals here. Comes into consideration | ||
6 | 532816 | Rush | 1 | 10 | Broke late in Group 3 company last week. 10m no worries here. Can atone. | ||
7 | 810P81 | Helloveamoment | 2 | 10 | Rattled home to score late on Sunday. Same hanidcap. Could surprise. | ||
Best Bets: High Step (1), Regal Sierra (5), Rush (6), Knowing Me (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Rush (2-03.5), Helloveamoment (2-06.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] |
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TENNENT ENGINEERING 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 | 3796X | The Highwayman | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Improving trials since last racing in July. Draw on his side. Not the worst. | |
2 | 043 | Rockingood | 2 | Ft | Good 3rd from similar draw at Ashburton. Getting better with racing. Each way. | ||
3 | 422303 | Jena | 3 | Ft | Didn't give it away after tough trip at Ashburton. Drawn to be a factor again. | ||
4 | 407534 | The Mandalorian | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Tried hard at Ashburton from wide draw. Yet to place in 9 starts here though. | |
5 | 7X0305 | She's A Major Act | 5 | Ft | Space at a premium late at Ashburton. Hasn't fired here. First4s preferred. | ||
6 | 64X726 | Taketheplunge | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Huge recovery after error at start at Ashburton. Class runner with manners. | |
7 | 0 | Kairaki Vegas | 7 | Ft | Found it all a bit overwhelming on debut 14 Jan. May need this too. Roughie. | ||
8 | 5X3386 | Partners In Wine | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Last two runs at Ashburton have had merit. No luck in the draws. First4s. | |
9 | Captainess | 9 | Ft | Qualified in July. Impressive late 07 Jan trials. Testing draw but keep safe. | |||
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10 | 4874 | Nickel And Dime | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Taken a few starts to figure it out but nice 4th 29 Dec. Blowout prospect. | |
11 | 70X782 | Tipstar | 11 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Secured first career placing with brave Ashburton 2nd. May be over the odds. | |
Best Bets: Taketheplunge (6), Captainess (9), Jena (3), Rockingood (2) | |||||||
Star Trialist: Captainess - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 07/01/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-03.4, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 1 len, 3 1/2len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Jena (3): SL-On, Partners In Wine (8): BL-Off, SL-On, The Highwayman (1): BL-Off Legend |
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WOODLANDS 2025 YEARLING DRAFT (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER, WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 90X003 | Searing Light | 1 | Ft | Gate speed on show from this draw at Roxburgh. Include in combos from #1. | ||
2 | X03078 | Sofia Rose | 2 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Error in stand start trial since 22 Dec 8th. May find some sharp here. First4s. | |
3 | 5P93P5 | Changeforthebeta | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Mixed efforts on the Coast & made a mistake behind mobile 28 Dec. Roughie. | |
4 | 916906 | Belmont Valor | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Ran better than his price at Ashburton. Draws in closer, but needs right trip. | |
5 | 614589 | Ester Lucy | 5 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | Just fair in three January efforts. Maiden win was here. Take on trust tonight. | |
6 | 241022 | Shard De Arch | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Looked at home in this grade since her 25 Oct win here. A key contender. | |
7 | 6X1468 | Taumutu Lad | 7 | Ft | Earl work may have told at Timaru. Plenty to like prior. Keep onside in this. | ||
8 | 4332X1 | Bad Habits | 8 | Ft | Powerful maiden win when resuming 29 Dec. Capable of stepping up. EW. | ||
9 | 14X | Hugo | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Massive Oamaru win on debut. Quiet in two January trials. Not the worst. | |
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10 | 573381 | Jay R Tolkien | 10 | Ft | Faded after leading for last lap 15 Jan trials. Traffic the query here. Odds. | ||
11 | 830199 | Sweet Tartan | 11 | Ft | Not at her best on the Central Otago circuit. Seeking some favours here. | ||
12 | 09X212 | Light Me Up | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Cleared maidens then backed up with brave 2nd last weekend. Stick with him. | |
Best Bets: Bad Habits (8), Shard De Arch (6), Light Me Up (12), Taumutu Lad (7) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Light Me Up (1-56.8), Sofia Rose (1-58.3), Shard De Arch (1-58.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Changeforthebeta (3): SL-Off, BL-On, ACD-On, Searing Light (1): ACD-On, Sofia Rose (2): RD-Off, FD-On Legend |
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a 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 | 809617 | Girlshavtime | 1 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Not the worst 7th at Ashburton after overdue maiden win prior. First4s from #1. | |
2 | 007861 | Krystal Delight | 2 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Did the job nicely in front at Ashburton. Gets into this well. Can double up. | |
3 | 313230 | Topaz | 3 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Too hard after early mistake at Timaru. Excellent outings prior. Can bounce back | |
4 | 0X6115 | Megyn Kelly | 4 | Ft | Well-travelled in latest campaign, but doing a good job. Worth consideration. | ||
5 | 023555 | Kowhai Nugget | 5 | Ft | Sheldon Murtha | Drops back from stronger fields where he's been thereabouts. Adds to puzzle. | |
6 | 675390 | Onwardsandupwards | 6 | Ft | Alan Edge | Impressive 3rd here early December but struggling since. Combos claims. | |
7 | 757099 | Knockshanbally | 7 | Ft | Neil Munro | Won in this grade in the winter, but not showing enough recently. Odds. | |
8 | 212653 | Katherine | 8 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Good mare on her day & has options despite the wide draw. Keep onside. | |
Best Bets: Topaz (3), Katherine (8), Kowhai Nugget (5), Krystal Delight (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Katherine (1-54.1), Krystal Delight (1-56.4), Topaz (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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GARRARDS 'PREMIER MARES' CHAMPIONSHIP MOBILE PACE (Gr2)
$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacing 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 | 174370 | Shakira | 1 | Ft | Showed zip prior to battling in final spring runs. Tidy trials 2nd. First4s. | ||
2 | 460180 | Dancing Desire | 2 | Ft | Slight spell since getting things wrong here 29 Nov. May find this tough. | ||
3 | 094971 | Cardi B | 3 | Ft | Dead-heated for the win 13 Dec in intermediate grade. Add to trifectas/First4s. | ||
4 | 553311 | Lakelsa | 4 | Ft | Nice Show Day 3rd & back-to-back winner since. Will have her admirers. | ||
5 | 651264 | Dance Till Dawn | 5 | Ft | Tried hard in the top grade up north since Show Day win. Loves this distance. | ||
6 | 311116 | Treacherous Baby | 6 | Ft | Ran on late at trials since fair NZ Oaks 6th. Goes well at this trip. Keep safe. | ||
7 | X29853 | All You Need Is Me | 7 | Ft | Ran on from last in 15 Jan trial. Brave 3rd in the Oaks. Don't underestimate. | ||
8 | 121512 | Princess Meritaten | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold efforts at Alex Park & gate speed was a key weapon. Right in the fight. | |
9 | 348431 | Treacherous Gall | 9 | Ft | Returned to NZ racing in fine fettle. Draw makes this harder but can place. | ||
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10 | 132442 | Mr Kaplan | 10 | Ft | Caught late by #9 on New Year's Eve. Draw the main query, but worth a look. | ||
11 | 312443 | Ruby Roe | 11 | Ft | Always tends to run on so this draw isn't insurmountable. Look for her late. | ||
Best Bets: Princess Meritaten (8), Treacherous Baby (6), Treacherous Gall (9), Dance Till Dawn (5) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Princess Meritaten (1-53.4), Treacherous Gall (1-54.6), Ruby Roe (1-54.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Shakira - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 15/01/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.0, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 27.3, Margins: neck, neck, nose. |
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE TROT
$16,000, R35 TO R47, 1980m
For R35 to R47 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 | 956386 | Peaknmonkey | 1 | Ft | Lacked spaced late at Ashburton. May get back on the markers again. Roughie | ||
2 | 486445 | Penelope Hall | 2 | Ft | John Versteeg | Landed into her usual midfield finishes recently. Top 6, but Top 4 with luck. | |
3 | 590572 | Crazy N Love | 3 | Ft | Just missed at Ashburton & won't find this much harder. Worth considering. | ||
4 | 80X207 | Love Walked In | 4 | Ft | Running on fairly when she broke at Ashburton. Mistakes are a worry. Odds. | ||
5 | 436233 | Martha Stuart | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Strong 3rd at Ashburton & mobile start continues to suit her. A key player. | |
6 | 014353 | Rachmaninov | 6 | Ft | Hasn't won here in 129 starts, but he can put in some good shifts. Combos claims | ||
7 | X80XP0 | High Intensity | 7 | Ft | Forgettable trip to Blenheim & will relish the mobile start. Give another chance | ||
8 | 004880 | Dasher | 8 | Ft | Brief let-up since botching score-up here 06 Dec. Prefer to take notes for now. | ||
9 | 919922 | What The Bell | 9 | Ft | Blenheim trip showcased his speed & his tricks. Danger if he trots the trip. | ||
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10 | X17402 | Royal Grace | 10 | Ft | Powerful dash in gaps at Rangiora. Draw offers no favours but look for her late. | ||
11 | 200582 | Clyde | 11 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Used favoured gate speed for Ashburton 2nd. Trickier here. Multiples best. | |
Best Bets: High Intensity (7), Martha Stuart (5), What The Bell (9), Royal Grace (10) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Crazy N Love (1-59.3), Martha Stuart (1-59.6), Clyde (1-59.9) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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BRECKON FARMS CHECK OUT OUR 2025 DRAFT MOBILE PACE
$20,000, R60 TO R75, R76 TO R85 WITH COND., 1980m
For R60 to R75 pacers. Also R76 to R85 if driven by a concession junior driver. 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 | 413219 | Bazooka | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Too much to do in the Derby. Much kinder barrier draw here. Can bounce back. | |
2 | 682116 | Sky Rocket | 2 | Ft | No luck early in strong field on day 2 at Richmond. Nice win prior. Combos. | ||
3 | 992690 | Here's Herbie | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Not at his best on the grass circuit in last two. Seeking improvement. Odds. | |
4 | 532412 | Tempo Warrior | 4 | Ft | Handling everything thrown at him. Adaptable type too. Place contender. | ||
5 | X23211 | Wish Me Luck | 5 | Ft | Solid 4th in sole trial since Kaikoura win. Pacer on the rise. A key player. | ||
6 | 300921 | We Walk By Faith | 6 | Ft | Nice 2nd 15 Jan trials since his Derby win in December. Right in the fight. | ||
7 | X30143 | Built For Glory | 7 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J,cl) | Earnest attempts on both days at Richmond. Drawn outside key rivals. Place. | |
Best Bets: We Walk By Faith (6), Wish Me Luck (5), Bazooka (1), Built For Glory (7) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Here's Herbie (1-55.0), Built For Glory (1-55.2), Wish Me Luck (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: We Walk By Faith - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 15/01/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.9, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 3/4len, head, neck. | |||||||
Gear Changes: We Walk By Faith (6): BL-Off, Wish Me Luck (5): SL-Off Legend |
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HAPPY 50TH JJ MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, 1980m
For R40 to R46 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 | X51323 | Flying For Me | 1 | Ft | Run down late at Ashburton but had done some work. Combos from the ace. | ||
2 | 252121 | Hi Hopes | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Patience has paid off with impressive summer form. Up in grade but can place. | |
3 | 435015 | Westar Molly | 3 | Ft | Started 2025 in solid form & has options from this draw. Adds to the puzzle. | ||
4 | 310554 | Vincent Reactress | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Thereabouts in Canterbury since maiden win at Manawatu. Multiples must. | |
5 | 4X4052 | Emma Swan | 5 | Ft | Tends to get back but has shown dash late. Small field helps. Keep onside. | ||
6 | 636241 | Kairaki Delight | 6 | Ft | Got into right spot early for Ashburton win. No harder here. Each way claims. | ||
7 | 2514P1 | Didjaseemiki | 7 | Ft | Overcame Timaru issue to win at Ashburton. Gets into this well. In the mix. | ||
8 | 4X8971 | Elite Styx | 8 | Ft | Kept on trucking to just score at Timaru. Slightly stronger field. Multiples. | ||
Best Bets: Kairaki Delight (6), Didjaseemiki (7), Emma Swan (5), Hi Hopes (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Kairaki Delight (1-54.8), Flying For Me (1-56.3), Didjaseemiki (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Emma Swan (5): SL-On Legend |