NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Thursday, 19 February
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 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 |  | 027074 | Something Else | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | More convincing last week, but still needs an extra gear late. First4s fringes. |
| 2 |  | 518540 | A Reason To Fight | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Hasn't fired from mobile, but errors in last two stand starts too. Rough odds. |
| 3 |  | 12 | Father Ned | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Ticked over at the workouts since impressive brief Dec/Jan campaign. Danger. |
| 4 |  | 212 | He's My Creation | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | 2nd to He Aint Fakin last time & gets a great draw upgrade. Right in the fight. |
| 5 |  | 233977 | Crown The Moment | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Midfield efforts off 10m mark recently. Even terms from mobile helps. Place. |
| 6 |  | 8X0903 | Kowhai Summit | 6 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Never gave up after tough run here 05 Feb. Best over the short trips. Combos. |
| 7 |  | D22140 | Hoof It Hagrid | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Never quite on his game here last time. Solid form prior & can bounce back. |
| 8 |  | 121026 | Tribbiani | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got too far back here last Friday. 2nd here 05 Feb your guide. Each way. |
| 9 | | 31D5X | Brewster Baker | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Form faded after solid start last year. Two trials ahead of this. Market watch. |
| 10 |  | P04172 | Aspirational Dream | U2 | Ft | John Morrison | Coming back into form & led up nicely at Rangiora. Tricky draw but consider. |
| 11 | | 486555 | Tu Tangata | U3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Running on as always here last week. No doubting late zip. Top 3/4s preferred. |
| 12 |  | 313000 | Pyramid Rose | U4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Errors from both stand start & mobile in last two starts. Hard to recommend. |
| Best Bets: Tribbiani (8), He's My Creation (4), Father Ned (3), Hoof It Hagrid (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Hoof It Hagrid (2-01.8), Pyramid Rose (2-02.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Father Ned (3): FD-Off, RD-On, He's My Creation (4): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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BRECKON FARMS 'THANKS BUYERS FROM THE SALES' MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 JUN.DRV, 2600m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 8400PX | Bettor Go Vinnie | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | New stable since spring campaign faded. Good from last 11 Feb trials. Consider. |
| 2 |  | 329233 | Jukebox Gypsy | 2 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Racked up 18th career placing last Sunday. Draw makes her great place bait. |
| 3 |  | X04447 | Whyamihere | 3 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Freshened since steady efforts on the Coast. Draw helps but may need this. |
| 4 |  | 520327 | Playing With Stars | 4 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | White flag went up a long way out last Friday. Better with cover. Can atone. |
| 5 |  | 166323 | Art Jordan | 5 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Showing plenty of ability in five starts since maiden win. Worth a close look. |
| 6 | | 18 | Divine Mercy | 6 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Hauled in on Sunday but did some early work. Chance to bounce back here. |
| 7 | | 1 | Down A Hundy | 7 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Powerful win on debut, although in fair time. Smart 11 Feb trial. Keep safe. |
| 8 | | 91X | Arma Hunter | 8 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Loomed for 2nd in final trial ahead of this. 21 Mar win has been franked. Chance |
| 9 |  | 079039 | Ocean Of Tears | 9 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Space disappeared late last Friday & drops back markedly in grade. Has claims. |
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| 10 |  | 035654 | Hugo | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Found the line nicely last Friday from same draw. May be stalking them late. |
| Best Bets: Down A Hundy (7), Arma Hunter (8), Ocean Of Tears (9), Art Jordan (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Playing With Stars (2-01.4), Down A Hundy (2-05.0), Hugo (2-05.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Arma Hunter - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 11/02/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.8, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 29.4, Margins: neck, 1 3/4len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Arma Hunter (8): P-Off, Bettor Go Vinnie (1): BL-Off, Divine Mercy (6): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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BOLTY'S CLEARING SALE 21st FEBRUARY MOBILE TROT
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R60, 1980m
For R46 to R60 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 |  | 600079 | Our Pinocchio | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not at his best since a late October 3rd. Mobile offers slim hopes. Stretched. |
| 2 | | 719619 | Love Walked In | 2 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Had to work too hard 30 Jan. Loves a sit-sprint scenario. Worth considering. |
| 3 | | 213235 | One Over Da Line | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Tidy when clear late last Friday. Form was excellent prior. Stick with him again |
| 4 |  | 242492 | Ready Set Jet | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Powerful late for 2nd at Rangiora. Brief but solid mobile starts. Each way. |
| 5 | | 486577 | One El | 5 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Caught the eye out wide last week & gets in on even terms here. Upset hope. |
| 6 |  | 217540 | Rachmaninov | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Got well back last Friday but finished off with merit. Combos bait from mobile. |
| 7 | | 281X54 | George Eliot | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Round in one piece & showed her dash last week. May be over the odds tonight. |
| 8 | | 133910 | Wilma's Boy | 8 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Struggling when he broke last week. Gait not perfect but talent takes him close. |
| 9 | | 394221 | Freya | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Used her gate speed from this draw to win 05 Feb. May repeat tactics. Consider. |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (3), Wilma's Boy (8), Freya (9), Ready Set Jet (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rachmaninov (2-00.1), George Eliot (2-00.1), Wilma's Boy (2-00.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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WOODLANDS STUD 'THANKS BUYERS FOR THEIR SUPPORT' MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R47 MOBILE, 1980m
For R37 to R47 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 |  | 785633 | Gotta Lather Up | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Used inside draws for pair of 3rds in recent outings. Same set-up. Place. |
| 2 |  | 412586 | Clonakilty | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Didn't have all favours 13 Feb. Needed the 05 Feb run. Each way down in grade. |
| 3 |  | 394223 | Lavra Rose | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | X67531 | Rack'em Up | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Returned for 11 Feb trial win. Built nicely to 11 Jan maiden win. Can repeat. |
| 5 |  | 233113 | Ukraine | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Lost no fans with 3rd off 10m last week. Draw brings him into this. Danger. |
| 6 |  | 106140 | Star On The Rocks | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Comfortably held here last week. Slides down a rating band but needs luck. |
| 7 |  | 7821P1 | Sonofamistery | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Won for fun over the sprint trip at Omakau. Trial winner since. Top pick. |
| 8 | | 343461 | Topaz | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Placed superbly here after winning in R42-55 grade at Rangiora. Combos must. |
| Best Bets: Sonofamistery (7), Ukraine (5), Rack'em Up (4), Clonakilty (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sonofamistery (1-55.3), Topaz (1-56.6), Ukraine (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sonofamistery - 1st of 3, NZ Metro, 04/02/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-23.7, 800m: 56.2, 400m: 28.3, Margins: nose, 4 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gotta Lather Up (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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KENTUCKIANA OPEN DAY THIS SATURDAY 21st FEB MOBILE PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R60, 1980m
For R49 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 |  | 26321X | Spirit Downunder | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Freshened since great Cup Day win. No trials since but can take down this field. |
| 2 |  | 516868 | Matai Harry | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Battled away from inside draw last week. Struggling to regain Waterlea form. |
| 3 | | 126793 | Bettor Be Sharp | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Proved as honest as always with last week's 3rd. Better draw too. Place hope. |
| 4 |  | 723758 | Teds Legacy | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Consistent Country Cups type back in intermediate grade. Worth considering. |
| 5 | | 320666 | Bryce's Meddle | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Hasn't won since December 2024 but can throw in a good race. Combos spice. |
| 6 |  | 017164 | Munroe's Mate | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Gate speed always an option for him. Steady late 05 Feb. Top 3/4 prospect. |
| 7 |  | 988527 | Commander Ben | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | OK behind J T Boe at Methven when gaining support. This could be more his go. |
| 8 |  | 102641 | Taketheplunge | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Early work paid off when winning here 05 Feb. Bonus run in grade. Key runner. |
| Best Bets: Spirit Downunder (1), Taketheplunge (8), Commander Ben (7), Teds Legacy (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Teds Legacy (1-56.7), Taketheplunge (1-56.7), Spirit Downunder (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Commander Ben (7): SL-On, Spirit Downunder (1): SL-Off, Teds Legacy (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK 'THANKS BUYERS' 2YO MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Woodlea CC | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Kept coming to win 2-horse qualifier 10 Feb. Soft draw on debut. The 3rd choice. | |
| 2 |  | 4 | Aardie's A Star | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | Tour Party | 3 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Qualified well in mid-Jan & almost won final trial ahead of this. Bright hope. | |
| 4 | | On Ya Bike | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Qualified between #5 & #3 at 13 Jan trials. Staunch 04 Feb trial win. Chance. | |
| 5 | | 1 | Roger That | 5 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Tour Party (3), On Ya Bike (4), Woodlea CC (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Woodlea CC - 1st of 2, Chertsey, 10/02/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-08.5, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 1 len. | |||||||
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SHARES AVAILABLE WITH KENTUCKIANA YEARLINGS 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 | | 43220X | Get Seaside Lucky | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Good in spring until tough 10 Oct assignment. Bold 3rd 11 Feb trials. Danger. |
| 2 | | 6X | Samtana | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Appears to have matured since solo 2YO start last winter. Look for him late. |
| 3 |  | Ra Shard | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Improved in 2026 trials since qualifying last May. Big 10 Feb trial win. Chance. | |
| 4 |  | Unico Realta | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Two workouts in 2024 autumn then zipped late 04 Feb trials. Upset claims. | |
| 5 |  | 33 | Elegant Delight | 5 | Ft | David White | Building her experience nicely & has gate speed to employ. Adds to puzzle. |
| 6 |  | X42645 | Dancing N Heaven | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Not bad from midfield spot here last week. Drawn outside key threats. Combos. |
| 7 |  | 5426 | Harry's Girl | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Hauled in after leading last week. Draw gods not so kind here. Trifectas. |
| 8 | | 644595 | Bella Ciao | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Made use of inside draw 06 Feb but found it harder from this alley. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Get Seaside Lucky (1), Elegant Delight (5), Samtana (2), Ra Shard (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ra Shard - 1st of 6, Chertsey, 10/02/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-03.0, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 4 len, 1/2len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Samtana (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Living On A Prayer | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Beat home Who's Ya Daddy in 2025 qualifier. Solid 2nd 11 Feb trials. Keep safe. | |
| 2 |  | 42 | Lap It Up | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Getting better with each outing & only caught late 23 Jan. Right in this. |
| 3 |  | 44883X | Sheep | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Saved best for last in 11-start 2025 campaign. May need this but can place. |
| 4 |  | 5X | Learning To Fly | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Two public runs since battling in September debut. Prefer others for now. |
| 5 |  | 04850 | Kayleebelle | 5 | Ft | Ray Jenkins | Had an early excuse at Rangiora. First look behind the mobile. Needs to lift. |
| 6 |  | 7P7488 | Which Way | 6 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | First go behind the mobile for a while. OK at Motukarara. Want right odds. |
| 7 |  | 443P72 | Bullet | U1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Never gave up on Sunday & should welcome return to mobile. Combos claims. |
| Best Bets: Lap It Up (2), Living On A Prayer (1), Bullet (7), Sheep (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Living On A Prayer - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 06/03/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.5, 800m: 61.7, 400m: 31.5, Margins: 1/2 head, 2 len, 7 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lap It Up (2): FD-Off, RD-On, Learning To Fly (4): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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GOLD BAND TAXIS (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 |  | 969494 | Motor Mouth | 1 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Big and bold late at Motukarara. Doesn't win out of turn here, but worth a look. |
| 2 |  | 441608 | Fox Terror | 2 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Manners not at their best on Sunday. May welcome move to amateurs. Roughie. |
| 3 |  | X86954 | Off The Edge | 3 | Ft | Alan Edge | Continues to improve in this campaign & no stranger to amateurs. Each way. |
| 4 | | 661747 | Lily's A Star | 4 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Tried hard after going back here last week. Should find this easier. Keep safe. |
| 5 | | 060922 | Warloch | 5 | Ft | Michael House | Very brave 2nd here 05 Feb in stronger company. Adds to an open field. |
| 6 | | 979560 | Hi Hopes | 6 | Ft | Sheldon Murtha | Struggled from 2nd row at Methven. Down on her best form. Combos hope. |
| 7 |  | 700885 | Just Ask Paddy | 7 | Ft | Neil Munro | Bit more like it with 05 Feb 5th from wide draw. Can fill a placing with luck. |
| 8 | | 404342 | Don't Tell Jenny | 8 | Ft | Adam White | Just missed 05 Feb behind Scotlynn Crunch, who won again last week. Threat. |
| 9 | | 894099 | Mouton Cadet | 9 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Not rounding out his races that well at the moment. Looking for luck from #9. |
| Best Bets: Don't Tell Jenny (8), Lily's A Star (4), Warloch (5), Off The Edge (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Warloch (1-55.3), Off The Edge (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton | |||||||
Runner Index
Aardie's A Star - Race 6
A Reason To Fight - Race 1
Arma Hunter - Race 2
Art Jordan - Race 2
Aspirational Dream - Race 1
Bella Ciao - Race 7
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 5
Bettor Go Vinnie - Race 2
Brewster Baker - Race 1
Bryce's Meddle - Race 5
Bullet - Race 8
Clonakilty - Race 4
Commander Ben - Race 5
Crown The Moment - Race 1
Dancing N Heaven - Race 7
Divine Mercy - Race 2
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 9
Down A Hundy - Race 2
Elegant Delight - Race 7
Father Ned - Race 1
Fox Terror - Race 9
Freya - Race 3
George Eliot - Race 3
Get Seaside Lucky - Race 7
Gotta Lather Up - Race 4
Harry's Girl - Race 7
He's My Creation - Race 1
Hi Hopes - Race 9
Hoof It Hagrid - Race 1
Hugo - Race 2
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 2
Just Ask Paddy - Race 9
Kayleebelle - Race 8
Kowhai Summit - Race 1
Lap It Up - Race 8
Lavra Rose - Race 4
Learning To Fly - Race 8
Lily's A Star - Race 9
Living On A Prayer - Race 8
Love Walked In - Race 3
Matai Harry - Race 5
Motor Mouth - Race 9
Mouton Cadet - Race 9
Munroe's Mate - Race 5
Ocean Of Tears - Race 2
Off The Edge - Race 9
One El - Race 3
One Over Da Line - Race 3
On Ya Bike - Race 6
Our Pinocchio - Race 3
Playing With Stars - Race 2
Pyramid Rose - Race 1
Rachmaninov - Race 3
Rack'em Up - Race 4
Ra Shard - Race 7
Ready Set Jet - Race 3
Roger That - Race 6
Samtana - Race 7
Sheep - Race 8
Something Else - Race 1
Sonofamistery - Race 4
Spirit Downunder - Race 5
Star On The Rocks - Race 4
Taketheplunge - Race 5
Teds Legacy - Race 5
Topaz - Race 4
Tour Party - Race 6
Tribbiani - Race 1
Tu Tangata - Race 1
Ukraine - Race 4
Unico Realta - Race 7
Warloch - Race 9
Which Way - Race 8
Whyamihere - Race 2
Wilma's Boy - Race 3
Woodlea CC - Race 6