NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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HRS CONSTRUCTION (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 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 | 577666 | Hes Santas Excuse | 1 | Ft | Warren Frost | Battled from this draw at Oamaru in same grade. Trifectas/First4s from #1. | |
| 2 | 574520 | Playing With Stars | 2 | Ft | Sheldon Murtha | Had every chance as favourite at Oamaru. May find this easier. Don't drop yet. | |
| 3 | 045934 | Foveaux Gambler | 3 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Formline back on track with two Oamaru runs. Always an option in this grade. | |
| 4 | 006617 | Lily's A Star | 4 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Harder task last week after 23 Jan success. Moves off unruly. Place. claims. | |
| 5 | 906092 | Warloch | 5 | Ft | Michael House | Short let-up since solid 2nd in amateurs at Roxburgh. Worth a closer look. | |
| 6 | 086748 | Courtney Rose | 6 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Hauled in a fair way out at Ashburton. Won in amateurs 03 Dec. Upset hope. | |
| 7 | 328163 | Dover Terrace | 7 | Ft | Neil Munro | Rounded out 2025 with strong 3rd at Motukarara. Should have supporters again. | |
| 8 | 670088 | Just Ask Paddy | 8 | Ft | Alan Edge | Whacked away at Waterlea on both days. Fair returns here too. Combos crumbs. | |
| 9 | 108940 | Mouton Cadet | 9 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Shown speed at times, but struggled in R41-49 grade at Oamaru. Rough odds. | |
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| 10 | 117284 | Patiro | 10 | Ft | Adam White | Ticked over with a trial win since Motukarara 4th. Just needs gaps to threaten. | |
| 11 | 0X0749 | Taumutu Lad | 11 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Mixed his efforts in four starts since October 2025. Want right price today. | |
| Best Bets: Dover Terrace (7), Patiro (10), Foveaux Gambler (3), Playing With Stars (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Courtney Rose (1-54.7), Warloch (1-55.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Patiro - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 28/01/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.2, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 3/4len, 18 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Foveaux Gambler (3): RD-Off, SL-Off, BL-On, Patiro (10): BL-Off, Playing With Stars (2): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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RICOH MOBILE TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R54, 1980m
For R43 to R54 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 | 90D221 | Hoof It Hagrid | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Enjoyed the mobile start last week. Up in grade but can handle that. EW. | |
| 2 | 030528 | The Royal Gamble | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | OK at Oamaru & gave a sight at Ashburton. This looks a bit deeper. First4s. | |
| 3 | 058X64 | Valyrian | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Building nicely in two starts back.at Blenheim. Yet to fire here but can place. | |
| 4 | 1210 | Tribbiani | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Good 3rd at trials since terminal error 29 Dec. Mobile a big plus. Has claims. | |
| 5 | 312862 | Nubliah Chamay | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Good mare near the speed but that's often from a stand. Combos from mobile. | |
| 6 | 803130 | Pyramid Rose | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Compounded after setting terms at Oamaru. Watch her early behind the gate. | |
| 7 | 122132 | One Over Da Line | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Only nutted on the line last week. No fears of the mobile. A leading contender. | |
| 8 | 003584 | Randel Huston P | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Around safely at Cromwell after old bad habits at Omakau. Capable but risky. | |
| 9 | 039422 | Freya | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Chased hard in Listed company at Ashburton. Goes well here. Keep safe. | |
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| 10 | 852728 | Royal Del | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Eight-time winner here & didn't have all favours 30 Jan. Place with soft trip. | |
| 11 | 644865 | Tu Tangata | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Running on as always last week, but doesn't win out of turn. Top 3/4 hope. | |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (7), Hoof It Hagrid (1), Freya (9), Tribbiani (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Freya (2-00.5), Hoof It Hagrid (2-01.8), Royal Del (2-01.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Nubliah Chamay (5): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BETAVET SUPPORTS THEIR YEARLING SALE PREPARERS MOBILE PACE
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 597774 | Didjaseemiki | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Nice enough 4th last week. Same draw but slides up in grade. Trifectas. | |
| 2 | 352338 | Ha'penny | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Form tapered off on 2nd day at Waterlea. Yet to fire in 7 starts here. First4s. | |
| 3 | 570790 | Ocean Of Tears | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Not the worst 10th last week after getting shuffled back. Blowout prospect. | |
| 4 | 052421 | Scotlynn Crunch | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Very gritty win in 1-win grade 23 Jan. Sprint distance suits too. Worth a look. | |
| 5 | 740434 | Don't Tell Jenny | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest attempts recently & slots into suitable mares' grade. Don't ignore. | |
| 6 | 639456 | Zarlini | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Poked through nicely for 1.9L 6th last Friday. Moves to front row. In the mix. | |
| 7 | 540744 | Queen Of Swords | 7 | Ft | Gavin Smith | More like her old self in last two runs & Debbie Lincoln form stacks up. Smokey. | |
| 8 | 685267 | Evangalist | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Short-course specialist but a shade disappointing at Waterlea. Market watch. | |
| 9 | 1101X3 | Better Be Quick | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Made up plenty of metres when resuming 23 Jan. Tough draw but keep safe. | |
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| 10 | 410140 | Woodlea Rocks | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tried hard in R42-50 grade here last week. Traffic issues the main concern. | |
| 11 | 648549 | Sarasota Sunset | 11 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Got back & stayed back on day 2 at Blenheim. Seeking form turnaround. | |
| Best Bets: Better Be Quick (9), Scotlynn Crunch (4), Zarlini (6), Queen Of Swords (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sarasota Sunset (1-54.9), Evangalist (1-56.4), Didjaseemiki (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Don't Tell Jenny (5): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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AVON CITY FORD MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R42, 1980m
For R35 to R42 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 | 730027 | Something Else | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Good late after early error last week. 2nd from mobile 23 Jan. Combos claims. | |
| 2 | 1350X7 | Majic N The Port | 2 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Well contained after getting back for new stable 23 Jan. Seeking improvement. | |
| 3 | 5X4004 | Natives Inferno | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Still seeking his first Addington win after 24 starts. OK 4th 23 Jan. Trifectas. | |
| 4 | 864585 | Buffy Northstains | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Saluted the judge six times here & game chase at Oamaru. Mobile helps. EW. | |
| 5 | 875018 | Clovelly Hill | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Back down in grade after fair 8th 23 Jan. Middling mobile stats. Rough hopes. | |
| 6 | 113P83 | He Aint Fakin | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Big recovery after switching gaits mid-race last week. Top pick with his A game. | |
| 7 | 290612 | Harriet's Moment | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Rattled home at Ascot Park & gets into a winnable grade. Strong hand for stable. | |
| 8 | 625655 | Torquay Street | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Midfield efforts recently on southern circuit. Lean mobile stats though. Combos. | |
| 9 | 18X090 | Kowhai Summit | 9 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Never emerged at Oamaru in two recent outings. Big improvement needed. | |
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| 10 | 21 | He's My Creation | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | More in store based on his stylish win here 23 Jan. Danger with any gaps. | |
| 11 | 090924 | Royal Gypsy | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Only clear late last week but kicked on well. May be bubbling under tonight. | |
| 12 | 860140 | Arden Solitaire | U1 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Mixed efforts since his maiden win at Roxburgh. Prefer to wait for clear round. | |
| 13 | 86X155 | Loveyou To Da Skye | U2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Found trouble on day 2 at Richmond. Has won here. Trifectas option here. | |
| Best Bets: He Aint Fakin (6), He's My Creation (10), Harriet's Moment (7), Buffy Northstains (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Buffy Northstains (2-00.7), He Aint Fakin (2-01.0), He's My Creation (2-02.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kowhai Summit (9): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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NZB 2026 NATIONAL YEARLING SALE 16TH & 18TH FEB 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 | 309570 | Iamthecaptainnow | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Unlucky at Oamaru but didn't fire up here last Friday. First4s from the ace. | |
| 2 | 223523 | Major Moonshine | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Caught the eye on both days at Waterlea. Placed in only start here. Consider. | |
| 3 | 607345 | Eyes Of An Angel | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Looked adaptable in her last two starts. Gets another useful draw. Upset. | |
| 4 | 4X32 | Typhoon Tere | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Shrugged off five-year absence with smart Waterlea outings. Right in this. | |
| 5 | X9P057 | Tidy Kiwi | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Starting to look a bit more like it at Cromwell and Waterlea. Add to multiples. | |
| 6 | X99506 | Take A Chance On Me | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 3 | Elegant Delight | 7 | Ft | David White | Held up until late on debut last week. Gate speed not in doubt. Can go close. | |
| 8 | 7X4264 | Dancing N Heaven | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 6X2 | Prophet | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Grabbed late here 23 Jan & that winner has gone on with it. Threat despite draw. | |
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| 10 | P | Reimburst | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Cleaned up by a rival at the start at Motukarara. Place if he finds some space. | |
| 11 | 54 | Harry's Girl | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Done little wrong in two career starts. Back to 2nd row. Good combos bait. | |
| 12 | 64 | Shards Lyric | U1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Will have taken plenty from Richmond trip. Awkward draw but can place. | |
| Best Bets: Elegant Delight (7), Prophet (9), Typhoon Tere (4), Major Moonshine (2) | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||
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- Race 6
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COMMODORE HOTEL HANDICAP PACE
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 013X90 | Keeping It Kiwi | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Beaten a fair way out here 12 Dec. Freshened, but happy to watch for now. | |
| 2 | 616667 | Seaside Pond | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Didn't have all favours last week. Stand start is his go though. Upset claims. | |
| 3 | 304021 | Henry Winkler | 1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Scored at odds here last week & gets a bonus run in this grade. Consider. | |
| 4 | 7X4047 | Mystery Beach | 2 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Drops back from Waikouaiti Cup 7th on Sunday. Much easier here. Contender. | |
| 5 | 201133 | Lonnekers | 3 | 10 | Ross Cameron | Big effort from off the speed last week. Doesn't mind some work. In the mix. | |
| 6 | 086531 | Peraki Seelster | 4 | 10 | Tim Williams | Impressive win at Ashburton but doesn't win out of turn here. Combos best. | |
| 7 | 852124 | The Coalman | 5 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Stout 4th last week after getting a bit far back. 10m no worries. Worth a look. | |
| 8 | 116220 | Flying Bird | 6 | 10 | |||
| Best Bets: Mystery Beach (4), Lonnekers (5), The Coalman (7), Henry Winkler (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (1-59.8), The Coalman (2-02.7), Peraki Seelster (2-03.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BOLTY'S CLEARING SALE 21ST FEB MOBILE PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R60, 2600m
For R51 to R60 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 | 515168 | Matai Harry | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Steady efforts here since his Waterlea victory. Top 3/4 hope along the markers. | |
| 2 | 317077 | Commander Joe | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Doing his best work late here 30 Jan. Seeking first 2600m here. Combos claims. | |
| 3 | 782821 | Classie Linc | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Backed up 21 Jan 2nd with sharp win on Sunday. Longer trip suits. Place. | |
| 4 | 53478D | Song Sung Blue | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Sharp here last week before disqualification. No Double Jeopardy here. EW. | |
| 5 | 601716 | Munroe's Mate | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Had his chance after finding the trial last week. Can place with more late here. | |
| 6 | 410264 | Taketheplunge | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Nothing wrong with his 4th last week from tricky draw. Better alley. Danger. | |
| 7 | 1X5850 | Deceptive Lee | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Never a hope after Waikouaiti Cup error. Due a confidence boost. Roughie. | |
| 8 | 014311 | Gone Surfin | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Impressive wins in very quick miles at Richmond. Deserves top billing again. | |
| 9 | 02215P | Amaretto Franco | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Hasn't gone to plan in two runs since Harness 5000 win. Danger behind mobile. | |
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| 10 | 9X8081 | Milou | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Zipped up the trail to score here 23 Jan. This looks stronger. First4s option. | |
| Best Bets: Gone Surfin (8), Taketheplunge (6), Amaretto Franco (9), Song Sung Blue (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Deceptive Lee (1-59.6), Taketheplunge (2-00.5), Classie Linc (2-01.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Milou (10): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BRECKON FARMS - CHECK OUT OUR 2026 DRAFT HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 757723 | Helloveamoment | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Getting his confidence back & chased well here last week. Up in grade. Place. | |
| 2 | 074515 | Roydon Muscle | 1 | 10 | Bob Butt | Recovered well for 5th last week. Good win prior. Handy types here. Combos. | |
| 3 | 551124 | Moses | 2 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Discovered his mojo in January. Steady at Oamaru but can offer cheek late. | |
| 4 | 001507 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Failed to feature on either day at Waterlea. Needs to find a few lengths here. | |
| 5 | 700747 | Paris Prince | 1 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Tired after sitting parked for last lap on Friday. 20m adds to test. Roughie. | |
| 6 | 158121 | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | 30 | John Dunn | Great win on Cup Day & swooped past them at 28 Jan trials. On top tonight. | |
| 7 | 1X0208 | Eurostyle | 1 | 40 | Kimberly Butt | Threw in some rough steps last week. Better for the run. Each way off 40m. | |
| Best Bets: Bounce N Beyond (6), Eurostyle (7), Moses (3), Roydon Muscle (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Eurostyle (2-00.7), Paris Prince (2-02.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Bounce N Beyond - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 28/01/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.1, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 29.7, Margins: 2 len, 1/2len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 9
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BUY A WOODLANDS STAR 16 FEB 2026 MOBILE PACE
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, R51 WITH COND., 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R51 horses with winning stakes up to and including $42900 for lifetime. 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 | 634144 | B J Hunnicutt | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did it tough outside the leader last week. Looked sharp at Waterlea. First4s. | |
| 2 | 570356 | Hugo | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Space at a premium in last 3 starts but good late. Could surprise at odds. | |
| 3 | 505968 | Fredastaire | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Yet to show his best here in 7 starts & well held in two 2026 starts. Odds. | |
| 4 | 234125 | Clonakilty | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Tried hard behind Transonic down south. Capable. Can improve course stats. | |
| 5 | 337436 | Destiny's Dream | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Honest attempts in her five starts this year. Has gate speed. Combos hope. | |
| 6 | 121838 | Candy Cane | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Lacked gaps here last week & good 3rd to nice mare 23 Jan. A leading prospect. | |
| 7 | 445530 | I'm Rockin | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Never happy on day 2 at Blenheim, but day 1 3rd was tidy. Don't disregard. | |
| 8 | 515823 | Captain Kobe | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Great 3rd in good company last week. Wide draw, but racing in good form. | |
| 9 | 0X7600 | Warrior Chief | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Early work may have undone him last Friday. Gritty at his best. Smokey. | |
| Best Bets: Candy Cane (6), Captain Kobe (8), Clonakilty (4), I'm Rockin (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Warrior Chief (1-58.3), Destiny's Dream (1-59.1), I'm Rockin (1-59.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Warrior Chief (9): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS 2YO MOBILE PACE
$12,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | Validation | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Full brother did well as a 2YO. Looked good in both trial wins. Danger. | ||
| 2 | Fanfare | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Half-bro to West Australian star. Won all 4 trials. His best takes him close. | ||
| 3 | Roger That | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tidy 3rd 28 Jan trials after outgunning stablemates in qualifier. Quinellas. | ||
| 4 | Aardie's A Star | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Fought gamely behind stablemate #1 at Friday's trials. May be better for this. | ||
| Best Bets: Fanfare (2), Validation (1), Roger That (3), Aardie's A Star (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Aardie's A Star - 1st of 2, Chertsey, 20/01/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-05.5, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 27.9, Margins: head. | |||||||