Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Tuesday, 4 March
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
NZMCA PARKING ON SITE TROT.
$8000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 79X006 | Anastasia Ashley | 1 | Ft | David Grundmann(J) | Safely contained in all appearances this preparation. Odds will reflect that. |
| 2 |  | 665522 | Light O Love | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Produced a good effort in defeat when last at Cambridge. Can go 1 better. |
| 3 |  | 409 | Im Superfast | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Didn't fire at Hawera. Debut on this track was okay after a gallop. Danger. |
| 4 |  | 854390 | Boss Jo | 4 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Galloped both days at Hawera. Close-up when 3rd at this venue prior. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 70X30 | Two Francs | U1 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Forget Hawera episode. Game placing this course fresh. Has to be considered. |
| 6 |  | 98P0 | KC's Princess | U2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | She's made errors in all starts to date. Upset show with a faultless display. |
| 7 |  | 8X9656 | Sunny Robinson | U3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Manners will play a key role in the outcome of her fortunes. Take on trust. |
| Best Bets: Light O Love (2), Two Francs (5), Boss Jo (4), Sunny Robinson (7) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Boss Jo (4): HH-Off, Im Superfast (3): FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
"THE NZB KIWI 8 MARCH 2025 at ELLERSLIE" MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50, 2200m
For up to & including R50 3yo-&-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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 275255 | Bet West | 1 | Ft | Bruce Hadley | Narrowly beaten when last at Cambridge. Quinella-First4 must include from 1. |
| 2 |  | 686435 | Jaccka Opa | 2 | Ft | Warren Rich | Last few performances have been solid. Can get a bigger slice of the pie here. |
| 3 | | 76X779 | Mr Wonderful | 3 | Ft | Frank Phelan | Early gallop no help 17Jan. Didn't get all favours in 9Jan assignment. For odds. |
| 4 |  | 215239 | Lukaku | 4 | Ft | Jeff Darby | He's found a good vein of form. Drawn to be prominent again. Well in the mix. |
| 5 |  | 777880 | Tugawar | 5 | Ft | James Brownlee | Should appreciate a drop in company today. Consider on an each way basis. |
| 6 | | 506163 | Midfrew Lucre | 6 | Ft | John Kriechbaumer | He has a strong record in Amateur Drivers races. Will meet with healthy support. |
| 7 |  | 618812 | Proviseur | 7 | Ft | Craig Sharpe | Bold efforts in trip to Palmy. Placed only 4 from 37 Cambridge starts. Danger. |
| 8 |  | 13561X | Desert Dawn | 8 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Tidy Auckland win prior to spell. Runner-up in sole preparatory workout. Place. |
| Best Bets: Jaccka Opa (2), Midfrew Lucre (6), Tugawar (5), Lukaku (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Proviseur (1-57.4), Tugawar (1-58.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
WEDNESDAY QUIZ NIGHT AT THE CLUBHOUSE HANDICAP TROT
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R43 to R54 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 723150 | Highview Rockn Roll | 1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Found some form on the grass circuit. 3rd when last at this venue 24Dec. Threat. |
| 2 |  | 004559 | Love On Line | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Left parked and weakened at Auckland 7Feb. Sound run this track 24Jan. Roughie. |
| 3 |  | X08715 | Caviar Noire | 3 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Touch unlucky Hawera 2nd day after gutsy win on day one. Odds will be appealing. |
| 4 | | 432413 | Skee Princess | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Stuck to the task well for 7Feb Auckland 3rd. Quinella's/Trifecta's/First4's. |
| 5 |  | 65X033 | Boss Kenny | U1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Game Auckland placing 21Feb in a far stronger line-up. Well in commission. |
| 6 |  | 550135 | Lovemeagain | 1 | 10 | ||
| 7 | | 650736 | Castana | 2 | 10 | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Mixed Hawera performances. He's a past winner this venue. Don't underestimate. |
| Best Bets: Boss Kenny (5), Castana (7), Skee Princess (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Castana (2-04.5), Love On Line (2-04.7), Boss Kenny (2-05.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
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 |  | Canadian Lass | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Trial winning daughter of Vincent ideally drawn for debut. Will have admirers. | |
| 2 |  | J J Morris | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 |  | 750X | Always B Mine | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Resuming after a couple of preparatory workouts. Needed for all combo tickets. |
| 4 | | 7X3467 | Ultimate Mach | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Comes north to a new stable. Placed in a workout 12Feb. Can't be discounted. |
| 5 |  | 25 | Rasmussin Effect | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Freshened after a fair effort 17Jan. Narrowly beaten on debut. Place options. |
| 6 | | 5X36 | Kowalski | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Faded late after sitting parked at Auckland 21Feb. Bold fresh 3rd there. Rates. |
| 7 |  | 707P43 | New York Hustler | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Produced a gritty placing on the grass at Hawera. Awkwardly drawn. Rough show. |
| 8 |  | 32 | Adjournment | 8 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Opened career at Palmy with two solid placings. Dealt a tough draw. Each way. |
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| 9 |  | 84637 | Stella Maris | 9 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Galloped early last start, forget. Bold placing prior. Trifecta/First4 claims. |
| 10 | | Ifindoubt | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Washington VC newcomer. Workout winner 20Feb. Needed for Quinella-First4 bets. | |
| 11 |  | Sly Bart | 11 | Ft | Stephen Argue | Captain Crunch first starter. Trial and workout form moderate. An outside hope. | |
| Best Bets: Kowalski (6), Canadian Lass (1), Adjournment (8), Ifindoubt (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Canadian Lass - 1st of 3, Auckland, 05/12/24, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.5, 800m: 59.7, 400m: 29.0, Margins: neck, 10 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rasmussin Effect (5): BL-Off, Ultimate Mach (4): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND METRO SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE TROT
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2200m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First four placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the final $35,000 to be run at the Auckland Trotting Club meeting of 21 March 2025. Should a horse win both a heat and the final the final will be penalty free. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from those horses who ran in a heat. Heat 2 of this series to be run at the Auckland Trotting Club meeting of 14 March 2025. Series conditions may be amended at the clubs discretion should this be required.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 84760P | Trifolium | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Manners will play a key role in the outcome of his fortunes. One for the brave. |
| 2 |  | 345054 | Kiss My Pixel | 2 | Ft | Geoff Martin | Wasn't too far from the action at Palmy 13Feb. Could spice-up combo dividends. |
| 3 |  | 188603 | President Flynntin | 3 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Fought on gamely for his 2Feb Hawera placing. Trifecta & First4 prospect again. |
| 4 | | 349078 | Emily Bay | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Freshened. She has won at Cambridge. Warrants serious consideration in this. |
| 5 |  | 287215 | Conrad H | 5 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Didn't threaten at Auckland 21Feb. Scored well at Hawera 2Feb. Key player. |
| 6 | | 442334 | Eagle Hanover | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | She's been racing consistently well. Required for Quinella/Trifecta/First4 bets. |
| 7 |  | 29905X | So Mystifying | 7 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Quite capable of giving some cheek in a fresh state today. Adds to the puzzle. |
| 8 |  | 023437 | Sassy Star | U1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Form line suggests confidence levels are on the up. Good each way prospect. |
| 9 |  | 30PX88 | Crazy | U2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Comfortably contained in both outings this campaign. To be taken on trust. |
| Best Bets: Conrad H (5), Emily Bay (4), Sassy Star (8), Eagle Hanover (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Eagle Hanover (2-00.8), Sassy Star (2-01.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Emily Bay (4): RD-Off, BL-On, So Mystifying (7): BL-On, Trifolium (1): P-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS METRO SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2200m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First four placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the final $35,000 to be run at the Auckland Trotting Club meeting of 21 March 2025. Should a horse win both a heat and the final the final will be penalty free. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from those horses who ran in a heat. Heat 2 of this series to be run at the Auckland Trotting Club meeting of 14 March 2025. Series conditions may be amended at the clubs discretion should this be required.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 848645 | Benson Dude | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Fair Palmy attempts. Barrier 1 is an assist tonight. Consider for combo tickets. |
| 2 |  | 703877 | Benjamin Button | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Hard to recommend against a few of these on current form. An outside chance. |
| 3 | | 881584 | Pass Code | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Found the line nicely for her 4th at Hawera 2Feb. Has Trifecta/First4 claims. |
| 4 | | 367632 | Ohoka Achilles | 4 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Valiant effort in last start Auckland defeat. Comes into combos calculations. |
| 5 |  | 543880 | Mantra | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Latest performances better than the form line reads. Don't let under your guard. |
| 6 |  | 332143 | Sea Of Love | 6 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Solid run at Auckland after nice maiden victory on this track. Place Options. |
| 7 | | 576476 | Lewey Maguire | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Backed & beaten in last two Auckland appearances. Allow another chance? |
| 8 |  | 6090X7 | Great White | 8 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Didn't fire in Auckland resumption. Sole success came at this venue. Don't drop. |
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| 9 |  | 225348 | Messenger Buoy | 9 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Boasts good statistics on home track. A must for Quinella/Trifecta/First4 bets. |
| 10 | | 5X2335 | Papenhuyzen | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 163432 | Potter | 11 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Caught in the shadows of the post 27Jan. Sound placing 17Jan. Each way show. |
| 12 | | 17PX75 | Auctioneer | U1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Adequate attempts off the Unruly draw to open this term. Odds will be generous. |
| Best Bets: Mantra (5), Potter (11), Great White (8), Lewey Maguire (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Ohoka Achilles (1-57.7), Benson Dude (1-58.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Auctioneer (12): P-Off, SL-On, Great White (8): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
GAVELHOUSE.COM MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R57, 1700m
For R44 to R57 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X25216 | Showtym Girl | 1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Didn't receive all favours at Auckland 21Feb. Won well this track 9Jan. Threat. |
| 2 |  | 321804 | Major Break | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 54215 | Reet Petite | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Capitulated in 27Jan appearance. She's been a workout winner since. Combos. |
| 4 | | 15 | Murtle The Turtle | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Freshened. 2nd behind Reet Petite in latest workout. Odds will be tempting. |
| 5 | | 271 | Ideal Crunch | 5 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Plenty to like about her Palmy maiden success. Can go on with it. Each way. |
| 6 | | X44434 | Rock Band | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Sound Palmy efforts 11Feb & 13Feb. Eases in company tonight. Major player. |
| 7 | | X86136 | Herb | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Sure to appreciate drop in company for this assignment. One of the main hopes. |
| 8 |  | 117X65 | Always Flyin | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Fitter for two runs back. Will meet with good support as the top rated horse. |
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| 9 | | 379281 | Medina Magic | 9 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Too good for 9Jan rivals, an Amateur Drivers race. This is harder. Rough claims. |
| Best Bets: Always Flyin (8), Herb (7), Rock Band (6), Ideal Crunch (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Herb (1-56.1), Medina Magic (1-57.6), Rock Band (1-59.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always Flyin (8): BL-On, Murtle The Turtle (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Adjournment - Race 4
Always B Mine - Race 4
Always Flyin - Race 7
Anastasia Ashley - Race 1
Auctioneer - Race 6
Benjamin Button - Race 6
Benson Dude - Race 6
Bet West - Race 2
Boss Jo - Race 1
Boss Kenny - Race 3
Canadian Lass - Race 4
Castana - Race 3
Caviar Noire - Race 3
Conrad H - Race 5
Crazy - Race 5
Desert Dawn - Race 2
Eagle Hanover - Race 5
Emily Bay - Race 5
Great White - Race 6
Herb - Race 7
Highview Rockn Roll - Race 3
Ideal Crunch - Race 7
Ifindoubt - Race 4
Im Superfast - Race 1
Jaccka Opa - Race 2
J J Morris - Race 4
KC's Princess - Race 1
Kiss My Pixel - Race 5
Kowalski - Race 4
Lewey Maguire - Race 6
Light O Love - Race 1
Lovemeagain - Race 3
Love On Line - Race 3
Lukaku - Race 2
Major Break - Race 7
Mantra - Race 6
Medina Magic - Race 7
Messenger Buoy - Race 6
Midfrew Lucre - Race 2
Mr Wonderful - Race 2
Murtle The Turtle - Race 7
New York Hustler - Race 4
Ohoka Achilles - Race 6
Papenhuyzen - Race 6
Pass Code - Race 6
Potter - Race 6
President Flynntin - Race 5
Proviseur - Race 2
Rasmussin Effect - Race 4
Reet Petite - Race 7
Rock Band - Race 7
Sassy Star - Race 5
Sea Of Love - Race 6
Showtym Girl - Race 7
Skee Princess - Race 3
Sly Bart - Race 4
So Mystifying - Race 5
Stella Maris - Race 4
Sunny Robinson - Race 1
Trifolium - Race 5
Tugawar - Race 2
Two Francs - Race 1
Ultimate Mach - Race 4