NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
$18,000, R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 28/02/2025
Race 1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT $18,000, R40 TO R50, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 386483 | Peaknmonkey | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | No gaps in the home straight 07 Feb. Not bad on Tuesday either. First4s hope. |
2 | ![]() | 674058 | Here Comes Jane | 2 | Ft | Peter Davis | Faded last week & yet to show her best behind the mobile. Needs to lift. |
3 | ![]() | 683736 | Prince Teka | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Swallowed up after leading at Ashburton. Draws handily again. Not out of it. |
4 | ![]() | 827965 | Clyde | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Did it tough at Ashburton but chance to dart to the lead from here. Has claims. |
5 | ![]() | 80633X | A Hill Two Menny | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Returns after winter campaign. Game 2nd to top trotter 17 Feb trials. Smokey. |
6 | ![]() | 4X6042 | Dark Ghana | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Rattled home here 14 Feb. OK in sole mobile start pre-Xmas. A key contender. |
7 | ![]() | 0X3644 | Moses | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Worked hard last week but more options from front row of mobile. Consider. |
8 | ![]() | 050235 | Forgiveness | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Strong efforts in last 3 runs & this grade is no harder. Should be running on. |
9 | ![]() | 076812 | T K Megastar | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Strong chase at Ashburton after early gate speed. May repeat tactics. EW. |
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10 | ![]() | 485704 | KD Royalty | 10 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Round safely at Ashburton after error here 07 Feb. Combos from 2nd row. |
11 | ![]() | 494430 | Judy J | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Botched the start last week. Mobile more to her liking. Can fill a placing here. |
12 | ![]() | 613195 | Bluey | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Honest outing last week in similar company. Work to do from the draw. First4s. |
13 | ![]() | 086710 | Playoffs | U1 | Ft | Chris McDowell | Got it wrong at Ashburton after clearing maidens here prior. Take on trust. |
Best Bets: Forgiveness (8), Dark Ghana (6), T K Megastar (9), Moses (7) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Clyde (1-59.9), Prince Teka (2-00.1), Forgiveness (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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- Race 2
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 JUNIOR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 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.
Preferential Barrier Draw
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Race 2 FAHEY FENCE HIRE (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE $17,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 JUNIOR DRIVERS, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 262592 | King Arthur | 1 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Shuffled back after early speed 14 Feb. Should get a soft trip. First4s option. |
2 | ![]() | 361838 | Betterwithbling | 2 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Hasn't done too much wrong through the summer. Draw on his side. Combos. |
3 | ![]() | 093510 | Star Magic | 3 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | Went back from wider draw at Ashburton. This is a better set-up. In the mix. |
4 | ![]() | 907X91 | Okiwi Bay | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Upset winner at Ashburton despite 2nd row draw. Not hugely harder. First4s. |
5 | ![]() | 062654 | Major Henry | 5 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Drops back from honest 4th in harder grade last week. Drawn to be a threat. |
6 | ![]() | 596546 | Amalfi | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | First look here after midfield form over the summer. All-weather stats a worry. |
7 | ![]() | 338164 | Jay R Tolkien | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Quiet 5th at trials. Showed promise since his maiden win. Could offer cheek. |
8 | ![]() | 121513 | Hi Hopes | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Chased well at Motukarara & gets into this grade well. A major player tonight. |
9 | ![]() | 373241 | Topaz | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Won for fun at Ashburton but draw makes things harder. Don't ignore though. |
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10 | ![]() | 684686 | Taumutu Lad | 10 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | No peace here 20 Feb after sitting parked. Awkward alley too. Rough claims. |
11 | ![]() | 252836 | Toby Tom B | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got shuffled back at Motukarara but honest after. Can poke through. Multiples. |
12 | ![]() | 915962 | Zarlini | 12 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Working her way back to form since late November win. Add to trifectas. |
13 | ![]() | 465471 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Racing as well as ever & runs on regardless of starting from unruly. EW. |
Best Bets: Hi Hopes (8), Topaz (9), Major Henry (5), Sophia Bromac (13) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Topaz (1-56.6), Hi Hopes (1-57.1), Sophia Bromac (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Jay R Tolkien (7): SL-On, King Arthur (1): BL-On Legend |
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BOOK NOW FOR TEAM TEAL FUNDRAISER 14TH MARCH MOBILE TROT
$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
Front Line Limits in this race
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Race 3 BOOK NOW FOR TEAM TEAL FUNDRAISER 14TH MARCH MOBILE TROT $16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
Front Line Limit: 9 Maximum Starters: 14
Note: In Mobile Start races there is no movement from the second row to the front row.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 59X307 | The Merc | 1 | Ft | Kaleb Bublitz(J) | Close up 3rd at trials since mixed Central Otago form. Combos from the ace. |
2 | ![]() | Dynasty | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Last seen as a pacer in NZ Oaks in November. Tidy 13 Feb qualifier. Keep safe. | |
3 | ![]() | Navy Hill | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got going late behind #2 in 13 Feb qualifier. Mobile helps on debut. Each way. | |
4 | ![]() | X23302 | A Reason To Fight | 4 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Just caught at Motukarara. Botched his last mobile start 06 Dec. Upset claims. |
5 | ![]() | 752803 | Brightman | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Two placings in 2025 but battling efforts inbetween. Want right price here. |
6 | ![]() | 242902 | Waterloo Station | 6 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Chased strongly at Ashburton. Yet to place from a mobile but can improve that. |
7 | ![]() | 833423 | Rosary | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Eased out after getting mobile ticket 12 Feb trials. Stout efforts prior. Place. |
8 | ![]() | 409995 | She's Got Sass | 8 | Ft | ||
9 | ![]() | 68099X | Loveyou To Da Skye | U1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Won both his trials this time in. Did plenty wrong last winter. Market watch. |
Best Bets: Dynasty (2), Navy Hill (3), Waterloo Station (6), Rosary (7) | |||||||
Star Trialist: Loveyou To Da Skye - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 24/02/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.3, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 3 1/4len, 1 1/4len, 3 len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: The Merc (1): P-On Legend |
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD THANKS BUYERS MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R52, 1980m
For R49 to R52 3yo-&-older pacers.
Front Line Limits in this race
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Race 4 WOODLANDS STUD THANKS BUYERS MOBILE PACE $19,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R52, 1980m
Front Line Limit: 9 Maximum Starters: 14
Note: In Mobile Start races there is no movement from the second row to the front row.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 414597 | Commander Joe | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Fair from inside draw last week, but this grade is more suitable. Has claims. |
2 | ![]() | 023335 | Dave Duley | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Fought until late here 14 Feb behind Tokyo Rose, who's won since. Keep safe. |
3 | ![]() | 122333 | Bettor Be Sharp | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Continued his remarkably consistent form last week. Better draw. In the mix. |
4 | ![]() | 422441 | Sans Repos | 4 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Handy 3rd at trials since his maiden win 31 Jan. Useful grade though. Combos. |
5 | ![]() | 6859X7 | Ragazzo Major | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Close 2nd at trials after nothing went right fresh 06 Feb. Give another go. |
6 | ![]() | 2X1310 | Bad Habits | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't enjoy sitting parked here 14 Feb. Better than that. Don't drop yet. |
7 | ![]() | 44126 | American Blaze | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Handling new grade well since maiden win at Oamaru. Add to multiples. |
8 | ![]() | 871321 | Sofia Rose | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Backed up massive 2nd-equal 14 Feb with sharp win last week. Not the worst. |
9 | ![]() | 418568 | Stephs Boy | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Down on his best form. Has gate speed but more required at business end. |
Best Bets: Dave Duley (2), Ragazzo Major (5), Bad Habits (6), Bettor Be Sharp (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Stephs Boy (1-57.0), Dave Duley (1-57.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Ragazzo Major - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 24/02/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.1, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 28.1, Margins: neck, neck, 2 1/4len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Sans Repos (4): NW-On Legend |
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- Race 5
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BRECKON FARMS THANKS BUYERS MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R62, 1980m
For R53 to R62 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 28/02/2025
Race 5 BRECKON FARMS THANKS BUYERS MOBILE PACE $20,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R62, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 682301 | Doctor Tim | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Excellent at Ashburton. Big jump in grade but include in First4s from #1. |
2 | ![]() | 6X11 | Beside Me | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Utterly brilliant in two starts back. Stiffest test yet, but very hard to beat. |
3 | ![]() | 711486 | Follow Your Dream | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Honest attempts from harder draws than this recently. Combos must from #3. |
4 | ![]() | 900967 | Got You Covered | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Getting down in grade since open-class days. Freshened since Westport. Place. |
5 | ![]() | 101378 | Molly Belwin | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Fair efforts down south in last two in good grades. Seeking improvement here. |
6 | ![]() | 163288 | Sky Rocket | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Early mistakes in last 2 starts from both stand & mobile. Top3/4 with his best. |
7 | ![]() | 9X7979 | Black Mach | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Yet to recapture his great 2024 winter form. Looking for more late in the piece. |
8 | ![]() | 241116 | Wallflower | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Trial winner since fair 6th in sole 2025 start. Great prior. Will have fans. |
9 | ![]() | 153311 | Misty Blue | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Landed into a great groove of form. Draw is no help & grade is tough. First4s. |
Best Bets: Beside Me (2), Wallflower (8), Follow Your Dream (3), Sky Rocket (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Follow Your Dream (1-53.8), Doctor Tim (1-54.9), Wallflower (1-55.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Wallflower - 1st of 3, Ashburton, 12/02/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-10.4, 800m: 56.5, 400m: 27.2, Margins: nose, 10 len. |
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- Race 6
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LAMB & HAYWARD TROTTERS' CLASSIC HANDICAP TROT (Gr3)
$40,000, R66 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R66 & faster trotters.
Front Line Limits in this race
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 28/02/2025
Race 6 LAMB & HAYWARD TROTTERS' CLASSIC HANDICAP TROT (Gr3) $40,000, R66 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
Front Line Limit: 10 Second Line Limit: 6 Maximum Starters: 16
Note: In Standing Start races horses move forward from the second row to the front row following scratchings, but only until the right of re-entry time.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 666738 | Tu Tangata | 1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Got things wrong mid-race 07 Feb. Needs things to go his way to place. |
2 | ![]() | 174911 | Masterly | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Ended course hoodoo with back-to-back wins here. Can step & give this a shake. |
3 | ![]() | 185382 | Mystic Max | 1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Much more like his best when 2nd here 20 Feb. Moves 15m closer. Consider. |
4 | ![]() | 1X110X | Bet N Win | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Easy trial win since last being sighted in Dominion. Great fresh stats. Top pick |
5 | ![]() | 442321 | Midnight Dash | 2 | 20 | Ben Hope | Well-deserved win last week. Handicaps have worked out OK too. Place must. |
6 | ![]() | 374111 | One Over All | 1 | 30 | Gavin Smith | Trotting boldly for last three wins. Work to do off 30m but keep very safe. |
Best Bets: Bet N Win (4), One Over All (6), Mystic Max (3), Masterly (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Bet N Win (2-00.8), One Over All (2-01.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Bet N Win - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 17/02/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.5, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 27.3, Margins: 4 1/2len, 30 len, 25 len. |
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- Race 7
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PETER LAGAN STANDARDBRED FOR YOUR BLOODSTOCK NEEDS MOB PACE
$25,000, FFA MOBILE, 1980m
For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 28/02/2025
Race 7 PETER LAGAN STANDARDBRED FOR YOUR BLOODSTOCK NEEDS MOB PACE $25,000, FFA MOBILE, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 717193 | Cardi B | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Gave a sight in front at Ashburton. All 6 wins here are from the mobile. Place. |
2 | ![]() | X02441 | Next Level | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | 3rd at trials since nice win in front 31 Jan. This is more testing. Top3/4 hope. |
3 | ![]() | 321941 | Bazooka | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Stylish win after early work last week. Draws in a bit closer. Will have fans. |
4 | ![]() | 143733 | Built For Glory | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Should appreciate return to mobile. Very good on his day. Don't ignore. |
5 | ![]() | X64625 | Who's Delight | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Tried hard off decent handicaps through 2025. Mobile an assist. Has claims. |
6 | ![]() | 062456 | Dalton Shard | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Fair 6th here 14 Feb since busy Xmas/NY in both islands. Include in trifectas. |
7 | ![]() | 00799X | Beach Ball | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Won both Feb trials - including beating Bazooka, ahead of this. Keep safe fresh. |
Best Bets: Bazooka (3), Beach Ball (7), Who's Delight (5), Built For Glory (4) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Dalton Shard (1-52.4), Who's Delight (1-53.8), Beach Ball (1-54.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Beach Ball - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 24/02/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.3, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 3 len, 3 1/2len, 4 len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Bazooka (3): RD-Off, Beach Ball (7): RD-Off Legend |
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- Race 8
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CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE TROT
$20,000, R51 TO R65, 1980m
For R51 to R65 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc 28/02/2025
Race 8 CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE TROT $20,000, R51 TO R65, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 051009 | Sods Law | 1 | Ft | James Geddes | Had excuses early at Rangiora. Last win here was in 2021. Want right odds. |
2 | ![]() | 535318 | Rachmaninov | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Still seeking a win at HQ after 131 attempts. Draw helps, but First4s preferred. |
3 | ![]() | 637672 | Sunny Louis | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Rattled hom in R52-56 grade last week. Goes well enough from mobiles. Threat. |
4 | ![]() | 0XP012 | High Intensity | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Looked sharp since returning to Addington. Big threat in this grade from #4. |
5 | ![]() | D21176 | Knowing Me | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Under pressure when she broke 14 Feb. Unplaced in only mobile run. Odds. |
6 | ![]() | 971591 | Who's Queen | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Back on best behaviour at Ashburton. Mobile brings her into this. Each way. |
7 | ![]() | 174417 | High Step | 7 | Ft | ||
8 | ![]() | X69414 | Roydon Muscle | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Drops back from taking on open-class rivals last week. Wide draw. Place. |
9 | ![]() | 122132 | Regal Sierra | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Trotting very consistently, bar early error 07 Feb. A danger with her best here. |
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10 | ![]() | 8831P7 | Styx Jewel | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Mid-race lead bid didn't pay off 07 Feb. Drawn awkwardly too. First4s. |
11 | ![]() | 260416 | Mavis Jones | 11 | Ft | Ben Hope | Space at a premium late last week. Goes well here though. Combos spice. |
12 | ![]() | 053440 | Cormoran Strike | 12 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fair 10th here last week after a mistake. Lightly tried from mobile. Blowout. |
13 | ![]() | 119015 | Te Rapa | 13 | Ft | ||
Best Bets: High Intensity (4), Regal Sierra (9), Who's Queen (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Who's Queen (1-58.8), Rachmaninov (2-00.1), Styx Jewel (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: High Intensity (4): HH-Off Legend |
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- Race 9
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CONGRATS ANGUS GARRARD ULTIMATE DRIVER WINNER 2025 MOB PACE
$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
Front Line Limits in this race
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Race 9 CONGRATS ANGUS GARRARD ULTIMATE DRIVER WINNER 2025 MOB PACE $16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 1980m
Front Line Limit: 9 Maximum Starters: 14
Note: In Mobile Start races there is no movement from the second row to the front row.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 894648 | Two Jules | 1 | Ft | ||
2 | ![]() | 33352 | Nila Maree | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Big recovery from error 20 Feb. Mobile brings her into this. A key contender. |
3 | ![]() | 6X | Ohoka Cobra | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Brief campaign last September. Looked good in two trials. Should be prominent. |
4 | ![]() | 03762 | Kairaki Vegas | 4 | Ft | ||
5 | ![]() | 0X | Captain Commodore | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Two smart trials since struggling in sole October run. Nicely bred. In the mix. |
6 | ![]() | 74P775 | Loveyourmother | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Gait still a work in progress. Drawn wider tonight too. Seeking improvement. |
7 | ![]() | Arma Hunter | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Qualified at first try 05 Feb. Stout 3rd 13 Feb trials. Has claims on debut. | |
8 | ![]() | P243X | Thor | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Showed ability in late 2023. Two nice trials this time on. Can feature fresh. |
9 | ![]() | 3 | Passchendaele | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Chased gamely after early error on debut. Sticky draw here. Combos best. |
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10 | ![]() | 428039 | Lochdarragh | 10 | Ft | ||
11 | ![]() | 256242 | Vesta | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Stoic effort in front here 07 Feb. May get a run through here. Place option. |
12 | ![]() | X8X759 | Daisy Diana | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | In the back half of the field in three starts back. Work to do from this alley. |
Best Bets: Ohoka Cobra (3), Nila Maree (2), Arma Hunter (7), Thor (8) | |||||||
Star Trialist: Captain Commodore - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 24/02/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.9, 800m: 56.8, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 3/4len, head, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Daisy Diana (12): RD-Off, FD-On, Loveyourmother (6): NW-On, Ohoka Cobra (3): BL-On, Vesta (11): SL-Off, BL-On Legend |
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R48, 1980m
For R40 to R48 3yo-&-older pacers.
Front Line Limits in this race
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Race 10 GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE $18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R48, 1980m
Front Line Limit: 9 Maximum Starters: 14
Note: In Mobile Start races there is no movement from the second row to the front row.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 428686 | Franco Hoffman | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Earnest attempt at Ashburton. Draw has worked out better here. Combos. |
2 | ![]() | 14X285 | Hugo | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did it tough at Motukarara. Big motor & good here 24 Jan. Will have admirers. |
3 | ![]() | 22815X | Sweet Raine | 3 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Handy 3rd at trials since showing upside in spring. May be over the odds. |
4 | ![]() | 08127P | Don't Tell Jenny | 4 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Early shower after error at Ashburton. 2nd at trials since. Take on trust. |
5 | ![]() | 145232 | Melton Magnate | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Hard to knock recent outings since maiden win. Include in combos from draw. |
6 | ![]() | 741553 | Auntie Deb | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Useful 3rd at Ashburton from barrier 1. Wider draw here. Place prospect. |
7 | ![]() | 0X001 | Luna Dolce | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Comfortable maiden winner from the trail last week. Market your guide here. |
8 | ![]() | 808687 | Dancing Desire | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Out late behind Sofia Rose last week. Went back from this draw 07 Feb. First4s. |
9 | ![]() | 487036 | Just Ask Paddy | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Doing his best work late at Methven. Lands into outside draw again. Place. |
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10 | ![]() | 501574 | Westar Molly | 10 | Ft | Ben Hope | Didn't give up after tough run in R35-42 grade last time. Combos with gaps. |
11 | ![]() | 86541 | Crusher Lou | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Got the run to get the job done 14 Feb. First go out of maidens. Top3/4. |
12 | ![]() | 166702 | Just Foxin | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Powerful late at Ashburton. Requires the right tempo, but can bomb them. |
Best Bets: Hugo (2), Luna Dolce (7), Just Foxin (12), Just Ask Paddy (9) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Franco Hoffman (1-57.2), Auntie Deb (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Don't Tell Jenny - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 24/02/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.3, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 3 len, 3 1/2len, 4 len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Just Foxin (12): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton |
Notifiable Gear Legend | |
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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 |