NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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FAHEY GROUP THREE-YEAR-OLD MOBILE PACE
$15,810, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3yo pacers with 1 to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 718000 | Sargent Henry | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Battling with step up from maidens. Best draw since maiden win though. Odds. | |
| 2 | 127X8 | B B King | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not at his best here 23 Jan but had excuses. Draw a big help. Can bounce back. | |
| 3 | 1X32 | Show Stopper | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Beaten by a combined 1L in two starts back. Gate speed likely. Danger. | |
| 4 | 3X091 | Hawk Touie Louie | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Still learning, but had plenty in reserve last week. Steps up but can place. | |
| 5 | 1 | Volare | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Took care of fillies & mares field on debut. Has upside but trifectas best here. | |
| 6 | 213152 | Treacherous Dreams | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Grabbed late after showing gate speed last time. Genuine contender in this. | |
| 7 | 272811 | Shanky's Shot | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Looked very handy in the regions with back-to-back wins. Tougher here. Place. | |
| 8 | 211 | Cee Whata Mickee | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Took care of #3 and others two weeks ago. Green but plenty of ability. Threat. | |
| Best Bets: Cee Whata Mickee (8), Show Stopper (3), B B King (2), Treacherous Dreams (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Shanky's Shot (1-55.5), Cee Whata Mickee (1-57.7), B B King (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: B B King - 1st of 8, NZ Metro, 04/02/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.3, 800m: 58.9, 400m: 28.9, Margins: neck, 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: B B King (2): RD-Off, Hawk Touie Louie (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Sargent Henry to Dean Taylor at Ladbrooks | |||||||
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- Race 2
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2026 NATIONAL YEARLING SALE 16th & 18th FEBRUARY HCP TROT
$17,893, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 601400 | Arden Solitaire | 1 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Form has tailed off in last two outings here. Needs to make a clean getaway. | |
| 2 | 251854 | A Reason To Fight | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Not a mile away in three grass runs since maiden win. Freshened. First4s. | |
| 3 | 002707 | Something Else | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Honest attempts since 2nd here 23 Jan. Shorter sprint than some here. Combos. | |
| 4 | 7X081D | Tetrick(AUS) | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Massive here 30 Jan before disqualification. Clearly has the motor. Goes close. | |
| 5 | 023397 | Crown The Moment | 1 | 10 | Henry Sail(J) | Fair 7th at Rangiora but will find this easier. Needs to find a spot early. EW. | |
| 6 | 92124P | Whispering Over | 2 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Rogue effort at Oamaru but pretty convincing over summer prior. Upset. | |
| 7 | 12102 | Tribbiani | 3 | 10 | Tim Williams | Rattled home here last week & has no fear of stand starts. Top billing today. | |
| 8 | 7X5076 | T K Megastar | 4 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | OK when clear here 30 Jan. Usually a safe beginning. Add to trifecta bets. | |
| 9 | 969473 | Swift Dream | 5 | 10 | Blair Orange | Tidy enough on the grass in last two. Fair returns here, but not out of this. | |
| 10 | 3P3P21 | Father Mike | 6 | 10 | Lawrence McCormick | Easy winner on the grass at Rangiora & went close in good grade 25 Jan. Threat. | |
| 11 | 128626 | Nubliah Chamay | 7 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Generally a good beginner, even off 10m. Should get handy. Combos enhancer. | |
| 12 | 448655 | Tu Tangata | 8 | 10 | Paul Nairn | Continues to run on from well back, but mid-race position the key. Combos. | |
| 13 | 0D2214 | Hoof It Hagrid | U1 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Tried hard behind Freya last time. All eyes on him on the start, but keep safe. | |
| 14 | 950003 | Makaku | U2 | 10 | Ben Hope | Dug in bravely here 30 Jan. Settling into his Canterbury work well. Smokey. | |
| 15 | 13P831 | He Aint Fakin | U3 | 10 | Brad Williamson | Back to his best last week. Needs to step away cleanly, but win hope if he does. | |
| Best Bets: Tribbiani (7), He Aint Fakin (15), Hoof It Hagrid (13), Tetrick(AUS) (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tu Tangata (2-04.3), Tetrick(AUS) (2-04.5), Nubliah Chamay (2-05.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BRECKON FARMS - CHECK OUT OUR 2026 DRAFT MOBILE PACE
$17,370, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R49, 1980m
For R41 to R49 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 707903 | Ocean Of Tears | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Handy when belatedly clear last week. Useful inside draw again. Has claims. | |
| 2 | 341258 | Clonakilty | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Battled after leading then trailing last week. Better for the run. Place. | |
| 3 | 218383 | Candy Cane | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Grabbed in the closing stages last week. Should be prominent early. Each way. | |
| 4 | 740666 | Fusion Reactor | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Honest efforts at Manawatu and Reefton. May find this a bit richer. First4s. | |
| 5 | 487X09 | Cheer The Captain | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Mid-race move didn't pay off last time. Usually likes this distance. Keep safe. | |
| 6 | 990467 | Pioneer | 6 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Mainly midfield recently & largely thin returns here since July win. Take notes. | |
| 7 | 524211 | Scotlynn Crunch | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Bonus run in this grade after last week's comfy win. Can go close again. | |
| 8 | 101X36 | Better Be Quick | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Did more than her share of work last week. Wide draw again but consider. | |
| 9 | 712679 | Bettor Be Sharp | 9 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Had excuse at Motukarara but in need of the run here 23 Jan. Trifectas. | |
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| 10 | 407444 | Queen Of Swords | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 210614 | Star On The Rocks | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Luck not on his side at Oamaru. Switches back to mobile. First4s enhancer. | |
| Best Bets: Scotlynn Crunch (7), Candy Cane (3), Better Be Quick (8), Cheer The Captain (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Star On The Rocks (1-57.1), Better Be Quick (1-58.2), Bettor Be Sharp (1-58.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE HANDICAP PACE
$15,513, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 526193 | Miki Brown | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Passed a couple late 04 Feb trials. Strong 3rd at Ashburton. In the mix. | |
| 2 | 452032 | Playing With Stars | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Campaign back on track with last two runs. Tougher grade but can place. | |
| 3 | 166675 | Seaside Pond | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Steady enough last week & gets into this nicely. May be over the odds. | |
| 4 | 234221 | Foliejon Star | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Won with some to spare at Methven on Sunday. First look here. Combos. | |
| 5 | 232195 | Stormy Vista | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Caught the eye at Rangiora & experienced in stand starts. Worth a look. | |
| 6 | 5927X7 | Carbon | 2 | 10 | |||
| 7 | X23311 | Ukraine | 3 | 10 | Seth Hill(J) | Home in 55.8secs to win at Oamaru & backed that up 30 Jan. Stick with him. | |
| 8 | 780738 | Style Council | U1 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | Fair 8th in this grade off 10m at Rangiora. Same set-up here. Rough odds. | |
| Best Bets: Ukraine (7), Stormy Vista (5), Miki Brown (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Style Council (2-01.1), Ukraine (2-01.8), Seaside Pond (2-05.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BUY A WOODLANDS STAR 16th FEB MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 4YO & OLDER R50 TO R65, 1980m
For R50 to R65 4yo-&-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 | 151686 | Matai Harry | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Whacked away from this draw last week. No easier tonight. Needs to lift. | |
| 2 | 170778 | Commander Joe | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Didn't give up after getting well back 05 Feb. May get a spot closer. First4s. | |
| 3 | 116220 | Flying Bird | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Entitled to tire on day 2 at Waterlea. Goes well enough here. Cheeky claims. | |
| 4 | 521243 | The Coalman | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | A model of consistency recently. Slides back up in grade but not out of this. | |
| 5 | 828210 | Classie Linc | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got back from inside draw last week. Can sprint when in the mood. Roughie. | |
| 6 | 127025 | Moonlite Blood | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Thereabouts in last two runs here. Draw provides options. Keep onside. | |
| 7 | X80817 | Milou | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Didn't have all favours last week. Has early speed if need. Don't disregard. | |
| 8 | X76001 | Warrior Chief | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Rattled home last week & has shown ability to work if need. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 9 | 2PX000 | Slots | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Hasn't found his groove this time, but mobile start helps. Don't disregard. | |
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| 10 | 032066 | Bryce's Meddle | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Honest attempts in Country Cups grades recently. Awkward draw. Combos. | |
| 11 | 3478D3 | Song Sung Blue | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Very gritty 3rd last week & not a hugely different grade here. Has claims. | |
| Best Bets: Moonlite Blood (6), Song Sung Blue (11), Warrior Chief (8), The Coalman (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Warrior Chief (1-56.1), Flying Bird (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK 'JOIN OUR WINNING TRADITION' PACE
$20,000, COLTS,GELDINGS & ENTIRES FFA, 2000m
For all pacing colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 752383 | Franco Sinatra | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hugged the markers for tidy 3rd 30 Jan. May opt for similar tactics. Place. | |
| 2 | 403141 | Pinseeker | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Kept on trucking in front here 30 Jan. Usually good from a stand. Bright hope. | |
| 3 | 583432 | Audacity | 3 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Putting in smart shifts recently & can settle handy early. Not out of this. | |
| 4 | 164411 | Double Jeopardy | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Shrugged off wide draw for 30 Jan win & Roxburgh form is franked. Danger. | |
| 5 | 526422 | Hadron Collider | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Been a while since he saluted, but can't fault consistency. Quinella prospect. | |
| 6 | 853344 | Vessem | 6 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Pinseeker (2), Double Jeopardy (4), Hadron Collider (5), Audacity (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Audacity (2-00.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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LAMB & HAYWARD TROTTERS' CLASSIC (HANDICAP TROT). (Gr3)
$40,000, R61 TO R120 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R61 to R120 trotters. Front: R61 to R70. 10m: R71 to R80. 20m: R81 to R100. 30m: R101 to R120.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 007476 | Paris Prince | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Midfield finishes recently and this looks no easier either. Looking for luck. | |
| 2 | 745151 | Roydon Muscle | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 0281X5 | George Eliot | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Late error at Rangiora but will improve off that outing. Could spice up First4s. | |
| 4 | 612413 | Nellie Doyle | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Handled her first go in the big time well enough 30 Jan. Can step & run tonight. | |
| 5 | 581215 | Bounce N Beyond | 2 | 10 | John Dunn | Solid effort off 30m last week & gets 20m closer early on. Capable of placing. | |
| 6 | 168196 | Father Time | 3 | 10 | Tim Williams | Strips fitter after fresh 6th two weeks ago. Group winner previously. Each way. | |
| 7 | 440132 | Empire City | 4 | 10 | Brad Williamson | Ascot Park win seems to have revived her campaign. Combos from 10m mark. | |
| 8 | 332921 | Mr Love | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Took down Muscle Mountain at Ascot Park. That form clearly measures up. | |
| 9 | 757314 | Midnight Dash | 2 | 20 | Gemma Thornley(J) | Stoic 4th last time & Omakau win showed his class. Always a Top 2/3 hope. | |
| 10 | 11400P | Love N The Port | 3 | 20 | Seth Hill(J) | New trainer after spring form slipped away. No public runs since. Market watch. | |
| 11 | X02082 | Eurostyle | 4 | 20 | Kimberly Butt | Much more like it last week & moves up 20m at the start. Genuine claims. | |
| Best Bets: Mr Love (8), Eurostyle (11), Father Time (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Love N The Port (2-00.6), Eurostyle (2-00.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Love N The Port - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 11/02/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-32.2, 800m: 59.9, 400m: 29.3, Margins: 2 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bounce N Beyond (5): FD-Off, RD-On, Love N The Port (10): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE (54th) NZ BREEDERS STAKES (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$100,000, FILLIES & MARES FFA, 2600m
For all pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 828210 | Classie Linc | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 1X4754 | Beach Day | 2 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Shown no fears of this track before & will relish return to mobile. Upset hope. | |
| 3 | 115895 | Winelight | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Got a second wind here 30 Jan after a shuffle up. Drawn to be a factor again. | |
| 4 | 211118 | Francent | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Did it tough here 30 Jan, but proved to be NZ's top mare prior. Top billing. | |
| 5 | 316601 | General Jen | 5 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Blair Orange special got the gold 30 Jan. Look for her late with right run. | |
| 6 | 384136 | Seaside Rose | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Early effort may have told at Rangiora. Nice mare, but this is a very big ask. | |
| 7 | 522312 | Debbie Lincoln | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Caught on the line 30 Jan but gave a great sight. Likely to go forward. Consider | |
| 8 | 651680 | Diamonds Are Forever | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | No luck when hunting gaps 30 Jan. Better for the look at the course. First4s. | |
| 9 | 521190 | Esmeralda | 9 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Luck has evaded her in last two. Hard to knock efforts prior. Place prospect. | |
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| 10 | 553230 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 10 | Ft | Matthew White | Covered plenty of ground 30 Jan. Bold Alex Park efforts, but draw the worry. | |
| 11 | 912601 | Misty Blue | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Continuing her great summer form with Amberley Cup win. First4 fringes. | |
| 12 | X80817 | Milou | 12 | Ft | |||
| 13 | 210237 | Ultimate Cullect | 13 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Far from disgraced 30 Jan after getting shuffled back. May be over the odds. | |
| 14 | 212124 | Arafura | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Two trials since unlucky Queen Of Hearts 4th. Possesses a lethal sprint. Danger. | |
| 15 | 551664 | Dynasty | 15 | Ft | Bob Butt | Plenty to like about her 4th 30 Jan. Another tough draw tonight. Top 3/4 hope. | |
| 16 | 222324 | Ruby Roe | 16 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Hasn't won since March but she's been incredibly consistent. EW despite draw. | |
| Best Bets: Francent (4), Arafura (14), Debbie Lincoln (7), General Jen (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Arafura (1-56.7), Seaside Rose (1-58.3), Esmeralda (1-58.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mhai Surfer Girl (10): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Debbie Lincoln to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton, Mhai Surfer Girl to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Ultimate Cullect to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
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- Race 9
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS HANDICAP TROT
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R60 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R46 to R60 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R46 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55. 20m: R56 to R60.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101254 | Wanna Play A Game | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Nice 4th in similar grade at Rangiora. Holding her form well. Don't dismiss. | |
| 2 | 221323 | One Over Da Line | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Hardly missed a trick in 2026 & good from a stand start too. Right in this. | |
| 3 | 601109 | Dark Ghana | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Interrupted run at Rangiora. Sharp January form, but needs to trot the trip. | |
| 4 | 294621 | B D Hall | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Held off #8 here 30 Jan & that form has been franked. Each way in new grade. | |
| 5 | 323645 | Bullit Train | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Doesn't win out of turn here. Tried hard over summer. Add to First4 tickets. | |
| 6 | 76644P | MM Sunshine | 6 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Early shower after botching the start at Rangiora. Win or bust prospect. | |
| 7 | 343976 | Mavis Jones | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 125721 | Rock Lobster | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | 2nd here 30 Jan her best run at this track. Nice Rangiora win. Stick with her. | |
| 9 | 031300 | Pyramid Rose | U2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Dip in form since tidy summer holiday form. Needs to bring all her manners. | |
| 10 | 007666 | Dreams Pat | 1 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Yet to score a placing here in 10 starts. Broke late 04 Feb trials. Rough odds. | |
| 11 | 442216 | Vertigo | 2 | 10 | Lawrence McCormick | Race tempo against her at Rangiora, but Ashburton win a better guide. Place. | |
| 12 | 883683 | Brother Love | 3 | 10 | Gavin Smith | Useful 3rd in small Oamaru field. 10m adds to test, but has won 4 here. Upset. | |
| 13 | 348657 | One El | 4 | 10 | Colin DeFilippi | Battled away off handicaps on West Coast circuit. Looking to others off 10m. | |
| 14 | 221754 | Rachmaninov | U1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Mid-race move at Rangiora & hung on well for 4th. Always worth a Top 4 play. | |
| 15 | 577233 | Helloveamoment | 1 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Starting to hold his form again. 20m not ideal but can fill a trifecta spot. | |
| 16 | 613391 | Wilma's Boy | U1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Gait still not perfect, but flew late for 30 Jan win. May repeat those tactics. | |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (2), B D Hall (4), Wilma's Boy (16), Wanna Play A Game (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dreams Pat (2-02.9), Wilma's Boy (2-04.1), One El (2-04.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dark Ghana (3): HH-On, One Over Da Line (2): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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CHECK OUT RENWICK FARMS 2026 DRAFT MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER R37 TO R40, 1980m
For R37 to R40 4yo-&-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 | 550985 | Shadow Creek | 1 | Ft | Brent Weaver | Picked himself up for Methven 5th after issue here 23 Jan. Seeking shortcuts. | |
| 2 | 178563 | Gotta Lather Up | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Hasn't looked out of place since clearing maidens. Draw on his side. Consider. | |
| 3 | 311P8P | Okiwi Bay | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Back looking sharp at 30 Jan trial since tough Richmond trip. Gold coin option. | |
| 4 | 219662 | Heaven | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Did his share of work at Rangiora but dug in well. Can improve course stats. | |
| 5 | 072215 | Midnight Sophia | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Copped some handy types here 30 Jan in first go out of maidens. Trifecta must. | |
| 6 | 14X7 | Desert Dancer | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Will no doubt improve after 01 Jan 7th. Fought well 04 Feb trials. Big threat. | |
| 7 | 066174 | Lily's A Star | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Don't underplay her handy 4th after an error last week. Worth a closer look. | |
| 8 | 920013 | Baltic Star | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Handled step up in grade with sharp grass 3rd 06 Feb. Wide alley again. Place. | |
| 9 | X07496 | Taumutu Lad | 9 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Getting back in recent assignments. May be similar from sticky draw. Odds. | |
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| 10 | 703565 | Hugo | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Dropping back in grade after solid efforts here over summer. Look for him late. | |
| Best Bets: Desert Dancer (6), Hugo (10), Lily's A Star (7), Gotta Lather Up (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hugo (1-59.0), Lily's A Star (1-59.1), Okiwi Bay (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 11
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 542 | Harry's Girl | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Creeping closer towards a maiden win & best draw in short career. Threat. | |
| 2 | 8X | Brilliant Chase | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Didn't fire in sole spring start. Two smart trial wins this time in. Goes close. | |
| 3 | 47466X | Franco Lennon | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Looked a little green in his 2YO career. Won tight 04 Feb trial. Has claims. | |
| 4 | P7 | Reimburst | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Round in one piece here 05 Feb after debut went awry. Trifectas preferred. | |
| 5 | Valorous | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Half-sister to Winelight & won qualifier in good time 04 Feb. A key contender. | ||
| 6 | 243323 | Scotlynn Fortress | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Continued run of placings despite 2nd row draws in last two. Place prospect. | |
| 7 | 2X | Sunsoutgunsout | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Went close in August debut. Close 4th 04 Feb trials but may need this. Place. | |
| 8 | 7X4264 | Dancing N Heaven | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Did his share of work here 23 Jan. Key rivals are drawn inside. Top 3/4 hope. | |
| 9 | 073454 | Eyes Of An Angel | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Trying hard in recent runs here but not served well by the draw. Rough odds. | |
| Best Bets: Brilliant Chase (2), Valorous (5), Harry's Girl (1), Franco Lennon (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Valorous - 1st of 5, NZ Metro, 04/02/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-27.1, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 29.9, Margins: 2 3/4len, 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sunsoutgunsout (7): RD-On Legend | |||||||