NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 30 January
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
XCM SPORTS TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R45, 2600m
For R41 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 153396 | Lookslikeatrixter | 1 | Ft | Justin Smith | Midfield finish off 10m at Ashburton. Form has tapered a little. Top 3/4 claims. |
| 2 |  | 058X64 | Valyrian | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Handy efforts on both days at Waterlea. Trip away would have helped. Threat. |
| 3 |  | 21P041 | Aspirational Dream | 3 | Ft | Stays in same grade after Roxburgh victory. Can contend for early lead. Each way | |
| 4 |  | 764486 | Tu Tangata | 4 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Ran on late here 23 Jan, but he tends to do that when it's all over. Place best. |
| 5 |  | 985545 | One Mhor For Heather | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Only 3.2 lengths away after sitting parked last week. Worth a look in this field |
| 6 |  | X29462 | B D Hall | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Quick improvement on Central Otago circuit. Should carry support in this. |
| 7 | | 47X507 | T K Megastar | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Run down after setting the tempo last week. Fitness slowly building. Odds. |
| 8 |  | 395000 | Makaku | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Manner issues continued when she debuted for stable last week. Take on trust. |
| 9 |  | 831257 | Rock Lobster | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Doing her best work late on both days at Waterlea. Going well prior. Consider. |
| Best Bets: Valyrian (2), B D Hall (6), Rock Lobster (9), Aspirational Dream (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tu Tangata (2-04.3), Lookslikeatrixter (2-05.1), One Mhor For Heather (2-05.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: T K Megastar (7): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
PETER LAGAN ST'BREDS FOR YOUR YEARLING SALES NEEDS MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES MOBILE, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X06583 | Summer Rose | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Solid front-running 3rd at Ashburton. Mobile a definite assist again. In the mix |
| 2 |  | 00X43 | Ombre Shard | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Lost no admirers after gritty Oamaru 2nd. Gets another useful draw. Has claims. |
| 3 |  | 930957 | Iamthecaptainnow | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Never got clear at Oamaru & starting to look more likely. May be over the odds. |
| 4 |  | Volare | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Well-related filly who qualified at first attempt. Drawn to threaten on debut. | |
| 5 |  | 345 | Happy Harriet | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Back at the trials since fair Oamaru 5th. Still figuring it all out. Top 3/4. |
| 6 |  | Elegant Delight | 6 | Ft | David White | Dashed away for 5L win 20 Jan trials. Mum had some speed. Keep very safe. | |
| 7 |  | 60734 | Eyes Of An Angel | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Did a fair bit of work at Oamaru so forgive. Ashburton 3rd had merit. Place. |
| 8 |  | 5 | Harry's Girl | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | In need of the run on debut from similarly wide draw. First4s with shortcuts. |
| 9 |  | 762524 | Miss Woodville | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Long-time maiden who has been putting in some good shifts. Trifectas best. |
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| 10 |  | P03678 | Sweet Espresso | 10 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Got it wrong in the score-up last week. 2nd row may help, but take on trust. |
| Best Bets: Volare (4), Elegant Delight (6), Ombre Shard (2), Summer Rose (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Elegant Delight - 1st of 5, Chertsey, 20/01/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-15.3, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 26.7, Margins: 5 len, head, 4 len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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TYRE GENERAL TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 332185 | Majestic Monkey | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had to do the donkey work last week but round safely at least. Blowout hope. |
| 2 |  | 79X856 | Lavra Segil | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Too hard after error behind mobile 23 Jan. Good at Ashburton. Combos spice. |
| 3 | | 673002 | Something Else | 3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Earnest 2nd last week after getting dream trip. Place hope if she steps on terms |
| 4 | | X66613 | Nobilo | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Solid efforts in last two runs in the regions. Drawn inside key threats. EW. |
| 5 |  | 709092 | Royal Gypsy | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Run worked out well enough for Oamaru 2nd. Similar company here. Trifectas. |
| 6 |  | 086014 | Arden Solitaire | 6 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Not bad at Oamaru after upset Roxburgh success. May be at a tasty price again. |
| 7 |  | 453231 | Petite Trixton | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Stays in this grade after Oamaru victory. Has held her form well too. Chance. |
| 8 |  | 113P8 | He Aint Fakin | 8 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Manners have gone west in last two, but no doubting his talent. Stick with him. |
| 9 |  | 403314 | Kingaroy | 9 | Ft | Jason Ford | Started 2026 with a hiss and a roar. Drops back in grade from last week. Danger. |
| 10 |  | 321493 | Macho Man | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Had his chance from the trail at Rangiora. Work to do early. Combos best. |
| 11 |  | X7X081 | Tetrick(AUS) | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Put it together for Oamaru win. This is a handy bunch of trotters but keep safe. |
| 12 |  | 458410 | Switch On | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Forgettable outing at Ashburton 25 Jan. Good on his day but take on trust. |
| 13 |  | 800804 | Aldebaran Redwood | U3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Boosted First4s at Ashburton when running on well. This looks more testing. |
| Best Bets: He Aint Fakin (8), Kingaroy (9), Nobilo (4), Tetrick(AUS) (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Gypsy (2-04.5), Tetrick(AUS) (2-04.5), Petite Trixton (2-05.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
2026 NATIONAL YEARLING SALE 16TH & 18TH FEB MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 959777 | Didjaseemiki | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Only clear very late here last week. Draw provides opportunity. Combos from #1. |
| 2 |  | 636733 | Gem N Em | 2 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Used gate speed to go close here 23 Jan. Will be in the early action. Smokey. |
| 3 | | 847416 | Art Jordan | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Space disappeared last on Sunday. Overdue maiden win 18 Jan. First4s spice. |
| 4 |  | 691700 | My Wingman | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Errors from the stand in last two, so will welcome mobile. Looking for better. |
| 5 |  | 333292 | Jukebox Gypsy | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Rattled home as she often does when 2nd last week. Sure to be chasing late again |
| 6 |  | 004232 | Ar Gee Rulz | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Finding the line with purpose in last 3 outings. Tricky alley. Trifectas claims. |
| 7 |  | 690545 | Gatecrasher | 7 | Ft | Covered ground early last week but kept trying. Moves to front row. Place. | |
| 8 |  | 4X2331 | Ukraine | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Took care of R35-50 grade at Oamaru. Clearly no harder here either. Top pick. |
| 9 | | 9015P0 | Sweet Willow | U1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Down in grade after a forlorn chase last week. All eyes on the score-up. Odds. |
| 10 |  | 200661 | Lily's A Star | U2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Shrugged off unruly to score at big odds 23 Jan. Should gain more fans. |
| Best Bets: Ukraine (8), Jukebox Gypsy (5), Lily's A Star (10), Gatecrasher (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Didjaseemiki (1-56.5), Gem N Em (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ukraine (8): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
ALDEBARAN PARK HANDICAP TROT
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R46 to R65 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R46 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57. 20m: R58 to R65.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 212213 | One Over Da Line | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Continued his fine summer form up at Richmond. Handicaps suit too. Threat. |
| 2 | | 591012 | Wanna Play A Game | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold 2nd here last week & loves the step up to 2600m tonight. Right in this. |
| 3 | | 071961 | Love Walked In | 3 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Impressive late over 1980m last Friday. Distance a query but will have admirers. |
| 4 | | 7X7664 | MM Sunshine | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Creeping closer in 4 starts back. May be hunting the lead early. Top 3/4 option. |
| 5 | | 234397 | Mavis Jones | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not much has gone her way in last two outings. Win or bust prospect tonight. |
| 6 | | 785272 | Royal Del | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Nice 2nd at odds at Oamaru but up against a stronger bunch here. First4s. |
| 7 | | 043963 | Sunny Louis | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Kept trying behind runaway winner last Friday. Back 10m, but worth considering. |
| 8 |  | 075772 | Helloveamoment | 2 | 10 | Robbie Close | Overdue return to form with Reefton 2nd. Fair course stats though. Rough odds. |
| 9 | | X61339 | Wilma's Boy | U1 | 10 | Bob Butt | Never that happy on the Coast circuit. Winner of 3 from 6 here. Keep onside. |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (1), Wanna Play A Game (2), Wilma's Boy (9), Love Walked In (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Del (2-03.9), Wilma's Boy (2-04.1), Mavis Jones (2-04.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK JOIN OUR WINNING TRADITION MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND. MOBILE, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 5X1262 | Iron Heart | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Dug in bravely on course debut last week. Should be popular in same grade here. |
| 2 | | 807221 | Midnight Sophia | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Built nicely to maiden success at Oamaru. Gate speed in her arsenal. Place. |
| 3 | | 1X3 | Show Stopper | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Green but good last week in first run since June. Strips fitter. A key threat. |
| 4 |  | 417856 | Gotta Lather Up | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steady 6th against some of these last week. Drawn outside key threats. Odds. |
| 5 | | 6214 | Route Sixty Six | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not far off them last week last Friday. Gets a little closer early on. Trifectas |
| 6 |  | 763414 | B J Hunnicutt | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Very fruitful trip to Waterlea. Unlucky 6th in sole run here in Nov. Smokey. |
| 7 |  | 21 | Cee Whata Mickee | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Took care of maidens in short order last week. Draw is tricky, but has claims. |
| 8 |  | 393041 | Swimming Poole | U1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Very gritty when beating fair maiden field in December. This looks harder. |
| Best Bets: Iron Heart (1), Show Stopper (3), Cee Whata Mickee (7), Midnight Sophia (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Show Stopper (1-58.3), Swimming Poole (1-58.6), Midnight Sophia (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Show Stopper (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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CHECK OUT WOODLANDS STUD'S 2026 YEARLING DRAFT MOB PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R67 MOBILE, 1980m
For R51 to R67 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 451582 | Captain Kobe | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Thereabouts during his recent runs up north. This is more testing than Manawatu. |
| 2 |  | 553478 | Song Sung Blue | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Had excuse for late error at Cromwell. Bubbling under prior. Upset hope. |
| 3 | | 40X760 | Warrior Chief | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Back to his favourite track. Will welcome return to mobile. Not out of this. |
| 4 | | 051516 | Matai Harry | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Tried hard behind quality mare last week. Slots into similar draw. Place hope. |
| 5 |  | 131707 | Commander Joe | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Early work may have told late last Friday. May duck for cover early. Rough odds. |
| 6 |  | 860171 | Munroe's Mate | 6 | Ft | Dashed clear after doing work at Oamaru. Slides up in grade. Trifectas/First4s. | |
| 7 | | 317480 | Gotta Elect Bill | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Starved for room late at Alex Park. Very lean course stats are a concern though. |
| 8 |  | 503024 | Bazooka | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Late-race move didn't work last week. No Beside Me tonight. Key contender. |
| 9 | | 416441 | Double Jeopardy | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Swooped stylishly to win Roxburgh Cup. Great track/distance stats. Threat. |
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| 10 |  | 042387 | Lester | 10 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Didn't have all the luck in Marlborough Cup. Awkward draw but can place. |
| 11 |  | 212702 | Moonlite Blood | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Chased gamely behind Beside Me last week. 2nd row draw but worth a look. |
| 12 |  | 341026 | Taketheplunge | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Freshened since mixing his late 2025 form. Talented type though. Consider. |
| Best Bets: Double Jeopardy (9), Bazooka (8), Moonlite Blood (11), Taketheplunge (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bazooka (1-55.9), Warrior Chief (1-56.1), Commander Joe (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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BRECKON FARMS CHECK OUT OUR 2026 DRAFT MOBILE PACE
$20,000, COLTS,GELDINGS & ENTIRES FFA, 1980m
For all pacing colts,geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 937679 | Who's Delight | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got squeezed up on 2nd day at Richmond. Seeking form turnaround though. |
| 2 |  | 252642 | Hadron Collider | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Kept on fighting in slick mile at Richmond. Drawn inside key threats. Chance. |
| 3 | | 075238 | Franco Sinatra | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Well contained off 30m at Cromwell. Loves it here though. Will have fans. |
| 4 | | 908533 | Vessem | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Hasn't won since May but handy 3rd over a mile at Richmond. Combos must. |
| 5 | | 040314 | Pinseeker | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Very busy but profitable early January. Loves a sprint trip. A major player. |
| 6 | | 9X9846 | Chase A Dream | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Had excuses for battling 6th in Summer Cup. Brilliant on his day. Keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Pinseeker (5), Chase A Dream (6), Hadron Collider (2), Vessem (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chase A Dream (1-51.4), Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Who's Delight (1-53.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
CONTINENTAL SUMMER TROTTING FFA (MOBILE TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA, 1980m
For all trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 007451 | Roydon Muscle | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Paid the believers in 3rd start for new stable last week. Harder here. Combos. |
| 2 | | 86X055 | Dream Of You | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Comfortably held by #1 last week. Hasn't won a mobile since Feb 2022. Odds. |
| 3 | | 070074 | Paris Prince | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Form slowly improving but taking on some open-class types here. Stretched. |
| 4 |  | 161241 | Nellie Doyle | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tremendous through the summer. Lightly tried behind mobile, but consider. |
| 5 | | 116819 | Father Time | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Freshened since Dominion 9th in November. Two Jan workouts. Don't ignore. |
| 6 | | 044013 | Empire City | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Backed up Group 1 at Ascot Park with grass track 3rd on Sunday. Trifectas best. |
| 7 |  | 11X020 | Eurostyle | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Put aside after tiring on Cup Day. Winner of 5 from 7 from the mobile. Place. |
| 8 | | 375731 | Midnight Dash | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Much-deserved Group win at Omakau. Drawn inside stablemate. Danger. |
| 9 |  | 118242 | Muscle Mountain | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Three-time winner of this race. Goes well off a short spell. Top pick tonight. |
| Best Bets: Muscle Mountain (9), Midnight Dash (8), Nellie Doyle (4), Eurostyle (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-53.2), Midnight Dash (1-57.9), Empire City (1-58.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Eurostyle - 1st of 3, Chertsey, 20/01/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-11.3, 800m: 56.5, 400m: 27.3, Margins: 14 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Muscle Mountain (9): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 153222 | Nothing But You | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Given a sight near the speed recently. This field is a bit deeper. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 2 | | X11589 | Winelight | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Smart age-grade filly stepping out as a 4YO. 20 Jan trial winner. Market watch. |
| 3 |  | 011313 | Tosana | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Found rich vein of form in late 2025. Into the big time here. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 4 | | 565168 | Diamonds Are Forever | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Winner of 8 up north, including 5 this way round. First4 booster from draw. |
| 5 |  | 552231 | Debbie Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Gate speed a big asset in 23 Jan win. Should push forward again. Has claims. |
| 6 |  | 221023 | Ultimate Cullect | 6 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Measured up with brave Harness 5000 2nd. Having first run here. Roughie. |
| 7 | | 5X6381 | Beside Me | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Plenty in reserve when winning last week. Loves it here & worth a closer look. |
| 8 | | X31660 | General Jen | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Form dipped in the big 3YO features late last year. May be better for the run. |
| 9 |  | 621111 | Francent | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Dream run continued up north. Very smart 20 Jan trial win. Has top billing. |
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| 10 | | 347776 | Akatea | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tough draw on New Year's Eve. Midfield her lot recently. Want right price. |
| 11 |  | 355323 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 11 | Ft | Matthew White | Good enough to run 2nd to Sooner The Bettor two-back. Add to trifecta tickets. |
| 12 |  | 123011 | Duchess Of Kent | 12 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Carved out a smart record & running the times to match too. Don't disregard. |
| 13 | | 855166 | Dynasty | 13 | Ft | Bob Butt | Steady efforts at Richmond since Harness 5000 win. Seeking shortcuts from draw. |
| 14 | | 352119 | Esmeralda | 14 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Unlucky in Queen of Hearts. Caught late by Francent 20 Jan trials. Each way. |
| Best Bets: Francent (9), Beside Me (7), Esmeralda (14), Duchess Of Kent (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: General Jen (1-53.1), Debbie Lincoln (1-53.5), Tosana (1-53.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Francent - 1st of 4, Chertsey, 20/01/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-58.7, 800m: 55.2, 400m: 26.7, Margins: 3/4len, 1 3/4len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Debbie Lincoln (5): BL-On, Mhai Surfer Girl (11): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Debbie Lincoln to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton, Mhai Surfer Girl to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Duchess Of Kent to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
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ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R50, 1980m
For R42 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 561666 | Seaside Pond | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Trio of 6ths to kick off 2026. Meets some up-and-comers here. Top 3 from #1. |
| 2 |  | 430402 | Henry Winkler | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | No luck here last week but more spark on Sunday. Can edge closer from draw. |
| 3 |  | 657079 | Ocean Of Tears | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Saves her best for this track. Bold 2nd 20 Jan trials. Gold coin option in this. |
| 4 | | 17X081 | Nickel And Dime | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Nifty moves mid-race got the job done at Waterlea. This is a decent step up. |
| 5 | | X21315 | Treacherous Dreams | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Entitled to tire here last week. Big draw upgrade & has gate speed. Threat. |
| 6 | | 5487X0 | Cheer The Captain | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Disappointed in first grass start 16 Jan. Better than that. Give another go. |
| 7 | | 5X1011 | Havtimewillfly | 7 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Started 3YO season in same winning style as 2YO campaign. A key player. |
| 8 |  | 116220 | Flying Bird | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Forgettable day 2 at Waterlea but going well prior. Draw not ideal. Trifectas. |
| 9 | | 185212 | The Coalman | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Very strong on both days at Richmond. Yet to win in 36 mobile starts. Place. |
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| 10 |  | 641014 | Woodlea Rocks | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Gate speed negated by 2nd row draw tonight. Traffic the concern here. |
| 11 | | 612183 | Candy Cane | 11 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Never gave up in stronger grade last week. May get a run through. Worth a look. |
| 12 | | 363945 | Zarlini | 12 | Ft | Ben Hope | Midfield her lot recently & 2nd row adds to her challenge. First4 prospect. |
| 13 |  | 220113 | Lonnekers | 13 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Didn't give up after doing work off 20m at Oamaru. Combos best from #13. |
| Best Bets: Treacherous Dreams (5), Cheer The Captain (6), Havtimewillfly (7), Candy Cane (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Flying Bird (1-56.5), Woodlea Rocks (1-56.6), Havtimewillfly (1-58.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Henry Winkler (2): BL-Off, Ocean Of Tears (3): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 8X3324 | Major Li | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Keeps finding a couple better. On mobile debut - could be the boost he needs. |
| 2 | | 3X09 | Hawk Touie Louie | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | A tough watch for favourite punters at Richmond. Right in this from the mobile. |
| 3 |  | 657X44 | Willy Away | 3 | Ft | Chris Butt | Grabs some crumbs every so often. Early error 18 Jan though. Top 3/4. |
| 4 | | 8252 | Stumpy Blackler | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Dug in bravely after working on day 2 at Richmond. Should have admirers. |
| 5 |  | 9X9950 | Take A Chance On Me | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | 11 Jan 5th a rare bright spot so far this time in. Hard to recommend for now. |
| 6 |  | P | Reimburst | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Attracted support on debut but had no luck at all early. Can make amends here. |
| 7 |  | 950006 | Ifyoucouldcwhatic | U1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Hung in there to record a 6th last week, but still needs to lift to feature. |
| Best Bets: Stumpy Blackler (4), Hawk Touie Louie (2), Reimburst (6), Major Li (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Reimburst - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 23/12/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.3, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 1/2 head, 1 1/4len, 3 1/4len. | |||||||
Runner Index
Akatea - Race 10
Aldebaran Redwood - Race 3
Arden Solitaire - Race 3
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 4
Art Jordan - Race 4
Aspirational Dream - Race 1
Bazooka - Race 7
B D Hall - Race 1
Beside Me - Race 10
B J Hunnicutt - Race 6
Candy Cane - Race 11
Captain Kobe - Race 7
Cee Whata Mickee - Race 6
Chase A Dream - Race 8
Cheer The Captain - Race 11
Commander Joe - Race 7
Debbie Lincoln - Race 10
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 10
Didjaseemiki - Race 4
Double Jeopardy - Race 7
Dream Of You - Race 9
Duchess Of Kent - Race 10
Dynasty - Race 10
Elegant Delight - Race 2
Empire City - Race 9
Esmeralda - Race 10
Eurostyle - Race 9
Eyes Of An Angel - Race 2
Father Time - Race 9
Flying Bird - Race 11
Francent - Race 10
Franco Sinatra - Race 8
Gatecrasher - Race 4
Gem N Em - Race 4
General Jen - Race 10
Gotta Elect Bill - Race 7
Gotta Lather Up - Race 6
Hadron Collider - Race 8
Happy Harriet - Race 2
Harry's Girl - Race 2
Havtimewillfly - Race 11
Hawk Touie Louie - Race 12
He Aint Fakin - Race 3
Helloveamoment - Race 5
Henry Winkler - Race 11
Iamthecaptainnow - Race 2
Ifyoucouldcwhatic - Race 12
Iron Heart - Race 6
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 4
Kingaroy - Race 3
Lavra Segil - Race 3
Lester - Race 7
Lily's A Star - Race 4
Lonnekers - Race 11
Lookslikeatrixter - Race 1
Love Walked In - Race 5
Macho Man - Race 3
Majestic Monkey - Race 3
Major Li - Race 12
Makaku - Race 1
Matai Harry - Race 7
Mavis Jones - Race 5
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 10
Midnight Dash - Race 9
Midnight Sophia - Race 6
Miss Woodville - Race 2
MM Sunshine - Race 5
Moonlite Blood - Race 7
Munroe's Mate - Race 7
Muscle Mountain - Race 9
My Wingman - Race 4
Nellie Doyle - Race 9
Nickel And Dime - Race 11
Nobilo - Race 3
Nothing But You - Race 10
Ocean Of Tears - Race 11
Ombre Shard - Race 2
One Mhor For Heather - Race 1
One Over Da Line - Race 5
Paris Prince - Race 9
Petite Trixton - Race 3
Pinseeker - Race 8
Reimburst - Race 12
Rock Lobster - Race 1
Route Sixty Six - Race 6
Royal Del - Race 5
Royal Gypsy - Race 3
Roydon Muscle - Race 9
Seaside Pond - Race 11
Show Stopper - Race 6
Something Else - Race 3
Song Sung Blue - Race 7
Stumpy Blackler - Race 12
Summer Rose - Race 2
Sunny Louis - Race 5
Sweet Espresso - Race 2
Sweet Willow - Race 4
Swimming Poole - Race 6
Switch On - Race 3
Take A Chance On Me - Race 12
Taketheplunge - Race 7
Tetrick(AUS) - Race 3
The Coalman - Race 11
T K Megastar - Race 1
Tosana - Race 10
Treacherous Dreams - Race 11
Tu Tangata - Race 1
Ukraine - Race 4
Ultimate Cullect - Race 10
Valyrian - Race 1
Vessem - Race 8
Volare - Race 2
Wanna Play A Game - Race 5
Warrior Chief - Race 7
Who's Delight - Race 8
Willy Away - Race 12
Wilma's Boy - Race 5
Winelight - Race 10
Woodlea Rocks - Race 11
Zarlini - Race 11