Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc
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- Race 1
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THE HICKEY FAMILY HANDICAP TROT
$10,500, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2500m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 688235 | Scoots | 1 | Ft | Allen Pyers | Mixed efforts on the grass circuit. Trifecta/First4 claims from the front tape. | |
| 2 | 746843 | Henrik Lundqvist | U1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Stuck to the task well for 2nd day Hawera placing. Long-time maiden. Roughie. | |
| 3 | 242270 | Mr Monty | 1 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Possesses decent stats on home track. Required for Quinella - First4 tickets. | |
| 4 | 462324 | Trippy Tyron | 2 | 30 | Leah Hibell(J) | Raced consistently well over recent grass track circuit. An each way prospect. | |
| 5 | X68659 | Strike It Lucky | 3 | 30 | Wilson House(J) | Will be on the radar of punters in Palmy debut in the "Bet On Red" colours. | |
| 6 | 207997 | King Of Diamonds | U1 | 30 | Michael Hay | Didn't fire out on the grass. Worth a look in return to the all weather surface. | |
| 7 | 516400 | All Muscled Up | U2 | 30 | Scott Dickson | Never a factor at Hawera. His best form has been on this track. Key player. | |
| Best Bets: Strike It Lucky (5), All Muscled Up (7), Trippy Tyron (4), King Of Diamonds (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: All Muscled Up (2-09.6), Mr Monty (2-10.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Muscled Up (7): BL-On, King Of Diamonds (6): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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MEL'S 70TH BIRTHDAY BASH THURSDAY MOBILE PACE
$10,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 686775 | D K Louie | 1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Drawing barrier 1 only increases chances of delivering a dividend bearing place. | |
| 2 | 27 | Ideal Crunch | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Beaten favourite both days at Hawera. Has to be given another chance. Top pick. | |
| 3 | 056977 | Ray Sauce | 3 | Ft | Geoff Martin | Hard to recommend on career form to date. He'll be at lucrative odds on that. | |
| 4 | 364932 | Frankie | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Produced two bold placings at Hawera. Has placed on this course. Big show. | |
| 5 | 6858 | Hawthornden Beach | 5 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Changed trainers. Comfortably contained so far in career. Rough prospect. | |
| 6 | 7540X6 | Moenui Miss | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Crosses the Cook Strait for the first time. Fair Addington resumption. Each way. | |
| 7 | 745464 | Whitebait Delight | 7 | Ft | Michael Hay | Didn't threaten off inside draw at Hawera. Dealt a tough draw here. Upset hope. | |
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| 8 | 59X89X | Bell Fire | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Resuming. Drawn to get an economical trip. Could bolster combination payouts. | |
| Best Bets: Ideal Crunch (2), Frankie (4), Moenui Miss (6), D K Louie (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bell Fire (8): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Hawthornden Beach (5): P-Off, Moenui Miss (6): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Moenui Miss to Stephen Doody at Palmerston North | |||||||
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- Race 3
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NEW TRACK HANDICAP TROT
$11,000, R35 TO R63 DISCRETIONARY, 2500m
For R35 to R63 trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 761444 | Eagle Hanover | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Adequate attempts since 6Jan Otaki success. Has won on this track. For odds. | |
| 2 | 409722 | Jaccka Baylis | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tried hard in defeat at Otaki 21Jan & Hawera 2Feb. Each way show to go 1 better. | |
| 3 | 354769 | Cosmic Angel | 3 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | She's only missed a place once in six starts in Palmy. Quinella - First4 must. | |
| 4 | 563450 | Kiss My Pixel | 4 | Ft | Geoff Martin | Blew the start 2nd day at Hawera. Okay run on the first day. Place Options. | |
| 5 | 1214P9 | Bevron | 1 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | He's had two starts at this venue for a win and a placing. Definite contender. | |
| 6 | 892847 | Quercus Rubra | U1 | 10 | Michael Hay | Twice a winner in Palmy. Form turnaround expected on all weather track return. | |
| 7 | 111845 | Sweet Olivia | U1 | 20 | Emily Johnson(J) | Surprisingly yet to register a placing on home track in 9 appearances. Danger. | |
| 8 | 592598 | Manchester In Time | 1 | 30 | Josh Dickie | Gallant Cambridge 2nd prior to not firing on grass tracks. Don't underestimate. | |
| Best Bets: Bevron (5), Quercus Rubra (6), Jaccka Baylis (2), Manchester In Time (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Manchester In Time (2-03.9), Sweet Olivia (2-05.4), Quercus Rubra (2-06.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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CLEARVIEW PROPERTY CARE MOBILE PACE
$10,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adjournment | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Bettor's Delight newcomer. Trial/workout form moderate. Draw helps. Combos. | ||
| 2 | 432232 | Jetasi | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Continued string of placings with bold run in defeat at Hawera. Win is imminent. | |
| 3 | 223233 | Tres Bonne Fille | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Finished Top3 in 8 of last 10 assignments. A must for one half of the Quinella. | |
| 4 | 454556 | Miss Woodville | 4 | Ft | Allen Pyers | Fair efforts in recent grass track starts. Has placed this track. Rough claims. | |
| 5 | X78865 | Innocent Man | 5 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Hawera performances had merit. Include in Trifecta's/First4's in Palmy debut. | |
| 6 | 424254 | Racie Dale | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Brings decent form from the Mainland. Should meet with healthy aupport. | |
| 7 | 5365 | Miki's Moment | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Worn down on first day at Hawera. Awkwardly drawn tonight. Outside chance. | |
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| 8 | 634388 | Bet On Polly | 8 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Back to Palmy where she's placed three times. Could spice-up combo dividends. | |
| 9 | 46 | Final Change | 9 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Well supported in both appearances at Cambridge to open career. Place Options. | |
| Best Bets: Racie Dale (6), Tres Bonne Fille (3), Jetasi (2), Final Change (9) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bet On Polly (8): SL-On, Miss Woodville (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Innocent Man to Scott Dickson at Hunterville | |||||||
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- Race 5
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HARRISONS CARPET MOBILE PACE
$13,500, R49 TO R61, 2000m
For R49 to R61 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season. Should the winner of this race be then rated above R65, it shall remain eligible for Day 2 of the meeting but shall be driven by a Concession Junior Driver.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 14932 | The Beach House | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Produced two bold Hawera placings. Ideally drawn for Palmy debut. Place Options. | |
| 2 | 159222 | The Next Best Thing | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Taken off the Unruly after a string of strong performances in defeat. Each way. | |
| 3 | 440212 | Beta Prepare | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Narrowly beaten at Cambridge 24Jan. Won well there 17Jan. Quinella's-First4's. | |
| 4 | 513973 | Cracker Rock | 4 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Running on in both Hawera starts. Possesses good course/distance stats. Threat. | |
| 5 | 59X444 | Rock Band | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Freshened since not firing at Cambridge on Christmas Eve. Odds will be tempting. | |
| 6 | 461157 | Gotta Elect Bill | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Won two Cups on grass circuit. Twice a winner this venue. Definite contender. | |
| 7 | 121860 | Rough And Ready | 7 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Placed in all but one start in Palmy including three wins. Well in commission. | |
| Best Bets: Rough And Ready (7), Gotta Elect Bill (6), The Next Best Thing (2), Beta Prepare (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-54.7), Gotta Elect Bill (1-56.3), Cracker Rock (1-58.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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VALENTINES DAY 14TH MOBILE PACE
$10,500, R40 TO R43, R44 WITH COND., 2000m
For R40 to R43 pacers. Also R44 horses with earnings up to and including $500 in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 961370 | Benjamin Button | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Well drawn for his return to Palmy. Warrants serious consideration on that. | |
| 2 | 434291 | Avenger | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Dug deepest to score at Blenheim. Past winner in Palmerston North. Key runner. | |
| 3 | PP5957 | Victor Bravo | 3 | Ft | Scott Dickson | Mixed efforts at Hawera. Good record this track & drops in grade. Each way show. | |
| 4 | 341275 | Narobi | 4 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Devoid of luck in 24Jan Cambridge run. Cover in Quinella/Trifecta/First4 bets. | |
| 5 | 8X7641 | Bugalugs | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Gutsy performance to secure 2nd victory on this track 10Dec. Upset hope again. | |
| 6 | 735631 | The Elite Athlete | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Capitalised on a sweet trip for 2Feb Hawera win. Comes into combos calculations. | |
| 7 | X61158 | Megyn Kelly | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Didn't flatter at Addington 24Jan. Makes Palmy debut this evening. Keep safe. | |
| 8 | 313699 | Play The Ace | U1 | Ft | Michael Hay | Comfortably contained at Hawera. Requires luck from Unruly draw. Outside chance. | |
| Best Bets: Avenger (2), Benjamin Button (1), Victor Bravo (3), Megyn Kelly (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Victor Bravo (1-57.2), Benjamin Button (1-57.5), Avenger (2-00.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Play The Ace (8): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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THE COBB MOBILE PACE
$11,500, R44 TO R48, 2000m
For R44 to R48 pacers. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 555234 | Lord Delmar | 1 | Ft | Michael Hay | Racing in a solid vein of form. Drawn to feature prominently tonight. | |
| 2 | 334146 | Cristiano Buccini | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 741210 | Tasi Ahnau | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Last start failure at Hawera was out of character. Having palmy debut. Danger. | |
| 4 | 146439 | Stealers Wheel | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Beaten by 2nd day draw at Hawera. Bold first day placing there. Rough claims. | |
| 5 | 857294 | Warloch | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Returns to one of his happy hunting grounds. Cover in Quinella - First4 bets. | |
| 6 | 472123 | Caulfield | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Strong grass track performances in last 4-starts. Adds to the puzzle. Can win. | |
| 7 | 226384 | Blue Chip Lou | 7 | Ft | Stephen Doody | Recorded all career placings on her home track. Odds will be generous from draw. | |
| Best Bets: Lord Delmar (1), Tasi Ahnau (3), Caulfield (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Warloch (1-55.3), Caulfield (1-56.3), Blue Chip Lou (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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CET MOBILE PACE
$10,000, R35 TO R39, 2000m
For R35 to R39 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 896720 | Didjashoutthebar | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Can take full advantage of being dealt a good draw for Palmy debut. Win hope. | |
| 2 | 231473 | Million Dollar Chic | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Fought on well for 21Jan Otaki 3rd. Prolific place getter on home track. E/W. | |
| 3 | 3523P6 | Jahi | 3 | Ft | Stephen Doody | Got things wrong at Hawera. Solid Otaki placings prior. Can bounce back. | |
| 4 | 879963 | Onetangi Girl | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Produced a game 2nd day Hawera 3rd. Yet to place on all weather track. Roughie. | |
| 5 | 810026 | Whosdreamingnow | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 665690 | Uncle Drew | 6 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Didn't threaten over grass track circuit. Twice a winner this track. Outsider. | |
| 7 | 527458 | Call Security | 7 | Ft | Michael Hay | Safely held day 2 Hawera. Alright day 1 run. Comes into combos calculations. | |
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| 8 | 870669 | Executive Banner | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Comes north to make Palmy debut from the House stable. Recipe for success. | |
| 9 | 278289 | Eddie Osei | 9 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Mixed form wildly on grass track circuit. Could add spice to combo dividends. | |
| Best Bets: Executive Banner (8), Didjashoutthebar (1), Million Dollar Chic (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Call Security (1-58.0), Eddie Osei (1-58.4), Jahi (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Whosdreamingnow (5): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||