NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Tuesday, 25 February

Meeting: TUESDAY AT THE TROTS RACE DAY (TUESDAY AT THE TROTS RACE DAY)

Last updated 24/02/2025 at 20:09 pm

For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 1: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	058688	Fast Ace	1	Ft	Dan Roberts	Did it tough outside the leader at Rangiora. Freshened. First4s from the ace.
2	007342	Gliding High	2	Ft	Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens	Good efforts on the grass recently & followed up with 22 Feb 2nd. Combos.
3	334180	Vrilo	3	Ft	Shannon Manawatu	Well beaten in junior drivers race 16 Feb. Back to all-weather. Rough claims.
4	786462	Santanna Mach	4	Ft	Michael House	Got clear quite late at Motukarara. As good as any in this field. Each way.
5	003001	Searing Light	5	Ft	Alan Edge	Rattled home for Motukarara win. 0-from-15 here though. Want right odds.
6	400976	He's Tough	6	Ft	Mike Maynard	Drops back from 6th here 14 Feb in stronger field. Worth considering here.
7	601008	Hit The Lights	7	Ft
8	670640	Foveaux Gambler	8	Ft	Colleen Negus	Worked home well enough at Roxburgh. Plain on Sat but not out of this.
9	121470	Krystal Delight	9	Ft	Cheree Wigg	Folded after leading in good grade 22 Feb. Wide draw, but can overcome that.
Best Bets: He's Tough (6), Santanna Mach (4), Krystal Delight (9), Foveaux Gambler (8)
Best Mile Rates: Krystal Delight (1-56.4), Santanna Mach (1-57.4), Fast Ace (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m]

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For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 2: LIVAMOL MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	533553	The Highlander	1	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Honest efforts recently & gets into a very suitable grade. A key contender.
2	57307X	Essence Of Easton	2	Ft	Ricky May	Last raced in June 2022. Tired late in sole trial 12 Feb. Surely will need this.
3	225870	Oneloveonelife	3	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Got back & stayed back from wide draw 16 Feb. More options in small field. EW.
4	895260	Terror Ma Sue	4	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Couldn't kick on in front in late December. Tired on Saturday. Combos hope.
5	362202	Ann Sophie	5	Ft
6	026259	King Arthur	6	Ft	Jessica Young-Grant	Didn't have all favours 14 Feb. Six-time winner here. Worth a closer look.
Best Bets: The Highlander (1), King Arthur (6), Oneloveonelife (3), Terror Ma Sue (4)
Best Mile Rates: King Arthur (1-58.7), Oneloveonelife (1-58.8), Essence Of Easton (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: King Arthur (6): SL-Off Legend

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Front: 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: R35 to R39 4 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime.

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Participants for Race 3: WOODLANDS STUD THANKS BUYERS HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1		Glenferrie Dash	1	Ft	John Morrison	Qualified at first try in early Oct. Distant at 21 Jan trials though. Upset hope
2	888505	Billy Kimber	U1	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Race form not matching his talent. 12 Feb trials 2nd hinted at more. Place.
3	37P00X	Kamilla	U2	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Well back in four trials since struggling with manners last campaign. Passing.
4	572000	Bella Lindenny	1	30	Blair Orange	Botched the start 16 Feb as form drops away. Yet to fire here. Rough hopes.
5	280476	Penelope Hall	2	30	John Versteeg	Usual honest effort when clear here on Thurday. Field suits. Not the worst.
6	700860	Koko Kaboom	3	30	Seth Hill(J)	Did his chips early at Motukarara. Changed stables since. Has claims.
7	837338	Meandad	4	30	Samantha Ottley	1Blew apart late at Oamaru but showing enough prior. Can rack up a score.
8	638648	Peaknmonkey	U1	30	Robbie Close	No space here 07 Feb but thereabouts in previous summer runs. Place.
9	821700	Kiss Me Kate	U2	30	Bronson Munro	Fresh and a little keen at Motukarara 16 Feb. Fair bunch here. In the mix.
Best Bets: Meandad (7), Koko Kaboom (6), Kiss Me Kate (9), Penelope Hall (5)
Best Mile Rates: Penelope Hall (2-05.3), Koko Kaboom (2-09.8), Bella Lindenny (2-14.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Kamilla (3): FD-Off, BL-Off, HH-On, P-On, RD-On Legend

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For R35 to R45 4 yrs & older pacers with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 4: ANZAC DAY - RACING & LEAGUE BOOK NOW MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	0X0X70	Miley Ace	1	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Hasn't shown her best in two 2025 starts. Fitness building but needs more.
2	710570	Kawactus	2	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Run worked out at Oamaru but didn't lift late. Won here in December. Roughie.
3	906970	Belmont Valor	3	Ft	Craig Thornley	No peace with sitting parked at Motukarara. Fair on Saturday. Combos hope.
4	795900	My Ten Guitars	4	Ft	Blair Orange	Battling in last two outings but decent draw upgrade here. Upset claims.
5	0X8793	Sweet Dreams	5	Ft	Robbie Close	Fair in first 3 runs this time in. Showed improvement on Saturday. Rough claims.
6	575070	He's A Bay	6	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Couldn't fire here last time despite finding the trail. First4s with right run.
7	906590	Onwardsandupwards	7	Ft	Jonny Cox	Drops back from tougher grade at Motukarara. Plain stats here. Multiples.
8	5008X8	Fourth Amendment	8	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Won't have lost many fans after stout 8th here 14 Feb. Can overcome draw.
9	995009	Knockshanbally	9	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	Didn't pan out for him at Motukarara. Draw is testing again. Take on trust.
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10	706709	The Bettor Major	10	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Too hard after botching start 14 Feb. Roving commission from 2nd row. EW.
Best Bets: Fourth Amendment (8), The Bettor Major (10), My Ten Guitars (4), Onwardsandupwards (7)
Best Mile Rates: Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Knockshanbally (1-59.1), Fourth Amendment (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m]

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For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters. Also R41 to R45 4 yrs & older horses with no earnings in the last 4 starts.

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Participants for Race 5: YABBY DAM FARMS TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	828229	Tinkerbelle	1	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Solid summer before battling at Ashburton. Lean stats here but consider.
2	622455	Crown The Moment	2	Ft	Henry Sail(J)	Trying hard when clear in last two. Goes well enough here. In the mix.
3	2P43P6	Miss Gracie	3	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Swallowed up after leading 14 Feb. Yet to fire often here though. Combos.
4	209352	Illegal Alien	4	Ft	Ben Hope	Just missed at Motukarara & has nabbed the occasional placing here. Repeat?
5	558700	Popnrock	5	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	No early luck at Rangiora but round safely at least. Another confidence run?
6	700609	Whispering Over	6	Ft	Blair Orange	Lacking another gear when needed over the summer. Down in grade. Combos.
7	565704	Navara	7	Ft	Jason Ford	Worked closer at Motukarara & has been round here plenty of times. Worth a look.
8	458849	Opawa Peak	8	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Had excuses here on Thursday. This is his kind of field too. Keep very safe.
9	050848	Noah Magnific	9	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Mixing her efforts in last two grass affairs. Early manners the key. First4s.
10	90XP00	Downtown Orlando	U1	Ft	Ray Jenkins	Made mistakes in all three starts back. Very difficult to recommend for now.
Best Bets: Crown The Moment (2), Opawa Peak (8), Tinkerbelle (1), Navara (7)
Best Mile Rates: Whispering Over (2-04.6), Miss Gracie (2-04.7), Illegal Alien (2-05.2) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Navara (7): BL-Off, SL-On Legend

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For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 6: BOOK NOW FOR TEAM TEAL FUNDRAISER 14TH MARCH MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	000X09	Louis	1	Ft	Ricky May	Battling efforts in two starts back on the grass. Market your best guide.
2	249506	Darby	2	Ft	Zara Power(J)	Worked closer as the outsider 16 Feb. Draw provides options. Has claims.
3	298948	Lets Get Tropical	3	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Didn't capitalise on run at Methven. Yet to fire here too. Take on trust.
4	3P5060	Changeforthebeta	4	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Just fair in three 2025 runs so far. Race conditions help. Combos claims.
5	907X91	Okiwi Bay	5	Ft
6	585304	Oakley Shard	6	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Couldn't kick on in front here 14 Feb. Saturday 4th had merit. Each way.
7	589540	Ester Lucy	7	Ft
8	237314	Franco Elvis	8	Ft	Ben Hope	Backed up Reefton maiden win with useful Ashburton 2nd. Danger despite draw.
9	726186	Taketheplunge	9	Ft	Blair Orange	Better at Motukarara. Has played the race conditions perfectly. Bright hope.
Best Bets: Taketheplunge (9), Franco Elvis (8), Oakley Shard (6), Darby (2)
Gear Changes: Changeforthebeta (4): RD-Off, BL-Off, ACD-Off, FD-On, Darby (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Louis (1): BL-On Legend

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For MR40 to MR45 4yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 7: STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK THANKS 2025 SALES BUYERS MOB PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	P80005	Rockcent	1	Ft	Carl Markham	Don't overplay her Methven 5th. Kinder draw here. Combos spice from #1.
2	357998	Dream Boyz	2	Ft	Blair Orange	Beaten by large margins in four runs since Westport 5th. Needs to lift.
3	056366	Dixieland Delight	3	Ft	Scott Iremonger(J)	4L 4th at trials since summer form dropped away. Can work closer here.
4	874000	Good Time Betty	4	Ft	Terry Chmiel	Best chance recently was 4th in same grade here 04 Dec. Top3/4 possible.
5	530366	Major Linc	5	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	OK 6th at Motukarara. Plain 6th on Saturday but Capable of playing a part.
6	080786	Midsummer Dreaming	6	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Fair efforts after early burn at Motukarara. Yet to place in 14 starts. First4s.
7	908489	Normie Stead	7	Ft	Mia Holbrough(J)	Stable change after majority of career here in Canterbury. Don't disregard.
8	859X00	D'Cash	U1	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Not on her best behaviour at Westport. Big watch on her behind the mobile.
Best Bets: Major Linc (5), Normie Stead (7), Dixieland Delight (3), Good Time Betty (4)
Gear Changes: D'Cash (8): ACD-Off, Dixieland Delight (3): RD-Off Legend

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For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R41 to R45 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $6600 for lifetime.

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Participants for Race 8: GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	06X09P	Wind In The Wire	1	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Botched the start at Reefton. Inside draw a query based on that. Rough odds.
2	080788	Interpol	2	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	Honest efforts recently but all-weather stats are very lean. Want right odds.
3	1050X9	Waterholes Road	3	Ft	Mia Holbrough(J)	Impressive maiden win here in August. Outgunned on Saturday but keep safe.
4	71007X	Holly K	4	Ft	Brent Borcoskie	Bested late in latest trial since last racing in November. Place hopes fresh.
5	756210	Red Wine Kisses	5	Ft	Jim Curtin	Forget about her Reefton run. Built nicely to maiden win prior. In the mix.
6	97804P	Eastwood Dream	6	Ft
7	X74409	Gem N Em	7	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Handy efforts at Waterlea but form has tailed off since. Respect trainer. EW.
8	360692	Ultimate Counsel	8	Ft	Nikita Burton(J)	Good manners took him close at Motukarara. Fair stats here. First4s.
9	680320	Moet Shard	9	Ft	Luke Whittaker	Plain at Motukarara but good in 2 runs prior. Stand start debut. Has claims.
10	7X0806	Super Fund	10	Ft	Robbie Close	Recovered OK after mistake at Motukarara. Won here in June. Upset hope.
Best Bets: Gem N Em (7), Moet Shard (9), Red Wine Kisses (5), Waterholes Road (3)
Best Mile Rates: Super Fund (2-03.5), Holly K (2-03.7), Red Wine Kisses (2-11.0) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Holly K (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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Ann Sophie - Race 2

Bella Lindenny - Race 3

Belmont Valor - Race 4

Billy Kimber - Race 3

Changeforthebeta - Race 6

Crown The Moment - Race 5

Darby - Race 6

D'Cash - Race 7

Dixieland Delight - Race 7

Downtown Orlando - Race 5

Dream Boyz - Race 7

Eastwood Dream - Race 8

Essence Of Easton - Race 2

Ester Lucy - Race 6

Fast Ace - Race 1

Fourth Amendment - Race 4

Foveaux Gambler - Race 1

Franco Elvis - Race 6

Gem N Em - Race 8

Glenferrie Dash - Race 3

Gliding High - Race 1

Good Time Betty - Race 7

He's A Bay - Race 4

He's Tough - Race 1

Hit The Lights - Race 1

Holly K - Race 8

Illegal Alien - Race 5

Interpol - Race 8

Kamilla - Race 3

Kawactus - Race 4

King Arthur - Race 2

Kiss Me Kate - Race 3

Knockshanbally - Race 4

Koko Kaboom - Race 3

Krystal Delight - Race 1

Lets Get Tropical - Race 6

Louis - Race 6

Major Linc - Race 7

Meandad - Race 3

Midsummer Dreaming - Race 7

Miley Ace - Race 4

Miss Gracie - Race 5

Moet Shard - Race 8

My Ten Guitars - Race 4

Navara - Race 5

Noah Magnific - Race 5

Normie Stead - Race 7

Oakley Shard - Race 6

Okiwi Bay - Race 6

Oneloveonelife - Race 2

Onwardsandupwards - Race 4

Opawa Peak - Race 5

Peaknmonkey - Race 3

Penelope Hall - Race 3

Popnrock - Race 5

Red Wine Kisses - Race 8

Rockcent - Race 7

Santanna Mach - Race 1

Searing Light - Race 1

Super Fund - Race 8

Sweet Dreams - Race 4

Taketheplunge - Race 6

Terror Ma Sue - Race 2

The Bettor Major - Race 4

The Highlander - Race 2

Tinkerbelle - Race 5

Ultimate Counsel - Race 8

Vrilo - Race 1

Waterholes Road - Race 8

Whispering Over - Race 5

Wind In The Wire - Race 8

Notifiable Gear Legend
FD	Fixed Deafeners
RD	Removeable Deafeners
BL	Blinds
SL	Sliding Blinds
HH	Half Hopples
FLP	Free Legged Pacer
P	Pacifier
NW	No Whip
CC	Cornell Collar
ACD	Anti Choke Device

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: TUESDAY AT THE TROTS RACE DAY (TUESDAY AT THE TROTS RACE DAY)

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE

$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

LIVAMOL MOBILE PACE

$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1980m

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WOODLANDS STUD THANKS BUYERS HANDICAP TROT

$8000, NON-WINNERS & UP TO R39 WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2600m

Front Line Limits in this race

ANZAC DAY - RACING & LEAGUE BOOK NOW MOBILE PACE

$8000, UP TO R45 WITH COND., 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

YABBY DAM FARMS TROT

$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, R41 TO R45 WITH COND., 2000m

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BOOK NOW FOR TEAM TEAL FUNDRAISER 14TH MARCH MOBILE PACE

$8000, WITH COND., 2600m

Preferential Barrier Draw

STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK THANKS 2025 SALES BUYERS MOB PACE

$8000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45 MOBILE, 1980m

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GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE

$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, R41 TO R45 WITH COND., 2000m

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