Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Thursday, 19 February
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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DRAX PROJECT AT NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 258X27 | Valerei | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Safely held off a wide draw 4Feb. Game Taupo 2nd. Quinella-First4 show from 1. |
| 2 |  | 7X60 | Blinx | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Worked hard & faded last time. Fair fresh Taupo attempt. Odds will be appealing. |
| 3 |  | 834 | Smooth Imari | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Backed up gritty Taupo 3rd with a sound 4th this track 4Feb. Place/SRM options. |
| 4 |  | X58446 | Ocean Belle | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | X006X6 | Lincoln Linda | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Didn't threaten last week at Auckland. Must be kept safe in her Cambridge debut. |
| 6 |  | 38 | Colonel | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Forgive 4Feb assignment off an awkward draw. Taupo debut 3rd was good. For odds. |
| 7 |  | 5X3 | Mara | 7 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Strode home purposefully when placed in resumption. Only fitter. Big chance. |
| 8 |  | 277624 | Abman | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Solid efforts off inside draws last two appearances. Cover in combination bets. |
| Best Bets: Lincoln Linda (5), Mara (7), Valerei (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Smooth Imari (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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GAVELHOUSE.COM HANDICAP TROT
$8000, R36 TO R47 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R36 to R47 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 974354 | Brother Johnson | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Didn't get all favours last time. Needed for all combo bets from the front tape. |
| 2 |  | 154720 | Grace N Elegance | 1 | 10 | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Galloped at Auckland 6Feb. Solid run in defeat this venue 4Feb. Can't discount. |
| 3 |  | 807985 | Veronica Jane | 2 | 10 | John Robinson | Comfortably contained in last week's trip to Palmy. She'll be at lucrative odds. |
| 4 | | 702177 | Play Fast And Loose | U1 | 10 | Andre Poutama | She's been mixing her form. Operates well on home track. Worth a nibble tonight. |
| 5 |  | 270374 | Busy Canoodling | U2 | 10 | Benjamin Butcher | Did well at Taupo after an early error. Consider on an each way basis in this. |
| 6 | | 554188 | So Mystifying | U3 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Broke at Taupo. Safely held in better graded Trot 9Jan. Good win 4 Jan. Danger. |
| 7 |  | 646964 | Rewiri Hill | U4 | 10 | Monika Ranger(J) | Wasn't too far from the action in 4Feb assignment. Quinella's-First4's/SRM's. |
| 8 |  | 45924P | Hayley Mhor | 1 | 25 | James Stormont | Forget 23Jan Auckland episode. Strong 2nd behind Pantani 3-starts back. Rates. |
| 9 |  | 120500 | Son Of Patrick | U1 | 25 | Harrison Orange(J) | Back to happy hunting ground should see him well found in all betting markets. |
| Best Bets: Son Of Patrick (9), Hayley Mhor (8), Busy Canoodling (5), Rewiri Hill (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Son Of Patrick (2-03.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS TICKETS ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 28567X | Rhinestone | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Resuming. 2nd to Lincoln Wave (2 wins since) in 13Jan Trial. Keep safe from 1. |
| 2 |  | 8 | Midfrew Lando | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Unlucky in Auckland debut after a good trial success. One of the main hopes. |
| 3 |  | Better Be Sweet | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Sweet Lou newcomer. 2nd to Midfrew Lando in qualifier. Rough place/SRM claims. | |
| 4 | | 49 | The Miki Taker | 4 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Failed to flatter 4Feb after a stout Taupo debut run. He'll be at generous odds. |
| 5 | | 8555 | True Colours | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Worn down in last start assignment. Devoid of luck at Taupo. An upset chance. |
| 6 | | King Tide | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Nice trial winning son of Downbytheseaside on debut. Sure to have admirers. | |
| 7 |  | 9X | Butler | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Resuming for a new trainer. 2nd to King Tide in latest trial. Combos runner. |
| 8 |  | 424626 | Loveable Rogue | 8 | Ft | James Stormont | Long-standing maiden that's been mixing form. Dealt a tough draw. Place options. |
| Best Bets: Midfrew Lando (2), King Tide (6), Loveable Rogue (8), Rhinestone (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: King Tide - 1st of 4, WaikBoP, 04/02/26, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-47.7, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 29.9, Margins: nose, 1 3/4len, 6 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Butler (7): RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R44, 2200m
For R39 to R44 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 3144X7 | Franco Miki | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Should've derived benefit from 4Feb resumption. Place/Combos/SRM show from 1. |
| 2 |  | 51 | Soul Artist | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | Created a BIG impression with her maiden victory. Looks very hard to beat again. |
| 3 | | 473462 | Katies Princess | 3 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Gallant performance when runner-up to Lincoln Lover 4Feb. Quinella's First4's. |
| 4 | | 01819 | Sweet Vintage | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Rocks or diamonds so far in career. Galloped mid-race last time. Outside chance. |
| 5 | | 867334 | Barbarossa | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Produced a sound Auckland 4th last Friday. Required for all combination bets. |
| 6 | | 422115 | Lincoln Lover | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Unlucky at Auckland 6-days ago. Good wins at Taupo & this venue prior. Each way. |
| Best Bets: Soul Artist (2), Lincoln Lover (6), Katies Princess (3), Barbarossa (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Soul Artist (1-58.5), Katies Princess (1-58.7), Barbarossa (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
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BETA VET MOBILE PACE
$8000, R35, 2200m
For R35 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 622143 | Sea Of Love | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Racing well enough to take full advantage of barrier 1 tonight. Key player. |
| 2 | | 477444 | I Can Too | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Produced a gritty 4th at Auckland 6-days ago. Drawn to be prominent again. E/W. |
| 3 | | 770X98 | Desistella | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Hasn't flattered in both runs this preparation. She'll be at lucrative odds. |
| 4 |  | 320485 | Billy The Kid | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Returns to Cambridge Raceway where he possesses decent stats. Well in the mix. |
| 5 |  | 9X5795 | Spirited Lou | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Didn't threaten carrying a modicum of support 4Feb. Has Place/SRM claims here. |
| 6 | | 107069 | Enzo | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Manners continue to impede on his potential. He's to be taken on trust. |
| Best Bets: Sea Of Love (1), Billy The Kid (4), I Can Too (2), Enzo (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sea Of Love (1-59.6), Desistella (1-59.7), Billy The Kid (2-00.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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HIRE A VENUE AT CAMBRIDGE RACEWAY AMATEUR DRIVERS MBL PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39 MOBILE AMATEUR DRIVERS, 2200m
For R35 to R39 pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 7087X7 | Hilarious Love | 1 | Ft | Peter Young | Galloped in fresh outing at Taupo. Barrier 1 an advantage tonight. For odds. |
| 2 | | 569657 | Lukaku | 2 | Ft | Jeff Darby | Thereabouts without threatening in latest starts. Could bolster combo dividends. |
| 3 | | 775X85 | Says Who | 3 | Ft | Kevin Hall | Alright attempt in 4Feb assignment. Consider on an each way basis this evening. |
| 4 |  | 068732 | Benson Dude | 4 | Ft | John Kriechbaumer | Produced two solid Palmy placings last week. Quinella-First4/SRM claims again. |
| 5 | | 125458 | Lincoln Maree | 5 | Ft | Frank Phelan | Racing well enough to give these a shake. Include among the better prospects. |
| 6 |  | 326922 | Commander Lincoln | 6 | Ft | Andrew Sharpe | Runner-up in 3 of his last 5 starts. Sure to meet with good support on that. |
| 7 |  | 747188 | Moenui Miss | 7 | Ft | Craig Sharpe | Safely held since her maiden success. Needs luck to figure in finish from draw. |
| Best Bets: Commander Lincoln (6), Lincoln Maree (5), Says Who (3), Benson Dude (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benson Dude (1-58.3), Commander Lincoln (1-59.3), Says Who (2-00.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lukaku (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Abman - Race 1
Barbarossa - Race 4
Benson Dude - Race 6
Better Be Sweet - Race 3
Billy The Kid - Race 5
Blinx - Race 1
Brother Johnson - Race 2
Busy Canoodling - Race 2
Butler - Race 3
Colonel - Race 1
Commander Lincoln - Race 6
Desistella - Race 5
Enzo - Race 5
Franco Miki - Race 4
Grace N Elegance - Race 2
Hayley Mhor - Race 2
Hilarious Love - Race 6
I Can Too - Race 5
Katies Princess - Race 4
King Tide - Race 3
Lincoln Linda - Race 1
Lincoln Lover - Race 4
Lincoln Maree - Race 6
Loveable Rogue - Race 3
Lukaku - Race 6
Mara - Race 1
Midfrew Lando - Race 3
Moenui Miss - Race 6
Ocean Belle - Race 1
Play Fast And Loose - Race 2
Rewiri Hill - Race 2
Rhinestone - Race 3
Says Who - Race 6
Sea Of Love - Race 5
Smooth Imari - Race 1
So Mystifying - Race 2
Son Of Patrick - Race 2
Soul Artist - Race 4
Spirited Lou - Race 5
Sweet Vintage - Race 4
The Miki Taker - Race 3
True Colours - Race 3
Valerei - Race 1
Veronica Jane - Race 2