NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 18 March
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- Race 1
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SYNCROFLEX SUPERIOR EQUINE & CANINE SUPPLEMENTS MOBILE PACE
$7300, 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: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 586524 | Jack's Eyre | 1 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Strong from the trail on Rang grass and stuck well, Sun. Threat from the inside |
| 2 |  | 852941 | Didjashoutthebar | 2 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Took advantage of a nice trip in transit to score at Meth. Stable change. Cover. |
| 3 | | 981085 | Quinn | 3 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Tidy of late and from a closer alley can land 3rd placing here. Combos include. |
| 4 |  | 695473 | Off The Edge | 4 | Ft | Alan Edge | Bold attempt when last here from a cushy pegs sit. Throw into your 1st 4s today. |
| 5 | | 948648 | Mouton Cadet | 5 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Didn't get favours, Sun after another sound run, 4 Mar. Useful stats here; 1st4s |
| 6 |  | 586501 | Don Juan | 6 | Ft | Neil Munro | Showed too much lick for his rivals here, 25 Feb. Higher grade but right in this |
| 7 |  | 092221 | Warloch | 7 | Ft | Michael House | Built nicely to his 25 Feb success here showing tenacity. Won't die wondering. |
| Best Bets: Don Juan (6), Warloch (7), Jack's Eyre (1), Didjashoutthebar (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Warloch (1-55.3), Off The Edge (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Didjashoutthebar (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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SYNCROFLEX HA COMPLETE TROT
$7580, WITH COND., 2000m
For 4 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime with 6 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 068081 | Didn't Di | 1 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Too smart at Reef after errors proved costly 2 days earlier. Danger with manners |
| 2 |  | 50005D | Della's Fella | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 400809 | Arden Solitaire | 3 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Added another miss to form-line at Rang, 1 Mar. Sretched to earn 1st cheque here |
| 4 |  | 075689 | Schoemaker | 4 | Ft | Justin Smith | Mistakes have proved costly in recent attempts. 4 placings here and offers value |
| 5 |  | 971799 | There You Go | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Broke when poised at Ash back in mid-Jan. Capable of competing in this line-up. |
| 6 |  | X86089 | Huckleberry | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Good w'outs prior to joining Michael Palermo's barn. Check market moves today. |
| 7 |  | 669877 | Big Al | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Maiden winner here last Apr but has done little since. Manners likely help here. |
| 8 |  | 590869 | Lindy's Rocket | 8 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Well beaten at Wpt and has trialed since here landing 2nd. Consider for minors. |
| 9 |  | P35857 | Kowhai Sunburst | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Went close 1st day Blen before making an error 2 days later. Respect stable here |
| 10 |  | 5P7589 | Steelintheheel | U2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Moved stables since mixerd Coast efforts. Needing faovurs off the unruly today. |
| Best Bets: Didn't Di (1), There You Go (5), Schoemaker (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Schoemaker (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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SYNCRO-GASTRO PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 0X9020 | Delight With Me | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | No hope at Rang after copping early check following bold 2nd here. Has claims. |
| 2 |  | 440465 | Willy Away | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Sound Coast attempts and all placings have come here. Needed on combo tickets. |
| 3 |  | Captain Kiwi | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | | 098384 | Sky News | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tidy at Oam and her only placing was at this venue. Include in tris and first 4s |
| 5 |  | 29P0 | Enoka | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Started encouragingly with 2nd on debut but has had issues since. Can take this. |
| 6 |  | 850744 | The Town Of Light | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Stuck well both days on the Coast despite working. Nil record here; blowout hope |
| 7 |  | 595756 | Bella Ciao | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Sound without threatening at both Rang and Mot. Adds to the place puzzle here. |
| 8 |  | X73007 | Delightingold | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | X33375 | Blastfromthepast | 9 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Strong once clear at Meth back in Dec. Looks one of the brighter hopes in this. |
| 10 | | 298323 | Ultimatum | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Continues to race strongly adding two more placings on the Coast. Obvious player |
| 11 |  | 09760P | Sam Snead | U1 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Twice-placed here and Rang run was good back in Dec. Broke, Sun. Take on trust. |
| 12 |  | Ultimate Dreamer | U2 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Last in latest w'out here and overall prep has just been fair. Watching on debut | |
| 13 |  | 08086P | Taika | U3 | Ft | Gary Shand | Lost his gait at Reef after an early mishap at Wpt prior. Requiring favours here |
| Best Bets: Enoka (5), Blastfromthepast (9), Delight With Me (1), Willy Away (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sam Snead (11): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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SYNCROCALM EXTRA MOBILE PACE
$8000, 5YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R35, 1980m
For up to & including R35 5yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 699774 | The Highlander | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tenacious effort at Oam, 4 Mar. All wins have been behind the mobile. Draw helps |
| 2 | | 900008 | Lord Mudrick | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Has plenty of gate speed but struggling to run out his races. Hard to recommend. |
| 3 | | 694067 | Enya Franco | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | No joy in recent PN sojourn. Record good here and she can zip home with a cover. |
| 4 |  | 600645 | Ivona Dadic | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Enjoys racing here and both Blen runs had merit. One of many winning options. |
| 5 | | 242457 | Miss Woodville | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Placed in only other attempt here but just fair on Sun. Has exotic claims today. |
| 6 |  | 000880 | Sofia Rose | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Never saw daylight at Oamaru then worked too hard at Add. Capable in this field. |
| 7 |  | 232867 | Ar Gee Rulz | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Form has tapered off since run of minor placings. Respect in this grade; combos. |
| 8 | | 400000 | Artmore | 8 | Ft | Gary Shand | Never a threat on the Coast and from this marble looks safely held once again. |
| 9 | | 276480 | Playing With Stars | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Copped a tough trip, Sun but racing well enough prior to suggest she can figure. |
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| 10 | | 078000 | Sweet Glory | 10 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Battled closer after early check at Rang then worked hard at Mot. Needing luck. |
| Best Bets: Enya Franco (3), Ivona Dadic (4), The Highlander (1), Playing With Stars (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sofia Rose (1-57.6), Artmore (1-58.7), The Highlander (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miss Woodville (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SYNCROFLEX DUAL HA MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 865568 | Fox Terror | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid at Wpt but couldn't back that up 2 days later. Fringe 1st 4s from the ace. |
| 2 | | 537521 | Logan Rock | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just denied at Reef then too sharp at Mot when the gap came. Rates if starting. |
| 3 | | 662217 | Heaven | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | OK up in grade following 25 Feb win here. Must be included in all bets from draw |
| 4 |  | 047340 | Woodlea Diamond | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Worked from a wide alley at Rang and weakened. Likely to go forward & live hope. |
| 5 | | 188260 | Lorton Vale | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Had to wait for a gap both days on the Coast. Just one miss here & offers value. |
| 6 |  | 610588 | My Ten Guitars | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Unlucky when last here. No dash at Rang and got back, Sun. Rough place chance. |
| 7 | | 05080X | Kowhai Nugget | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Now iwith the Hopes after struggling in back end of last campaign. Tough; cover. |
| 8 | | 211780 | Big Gee | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Returns here after seeing plenty of the country to date this year. Draw no help. |
| 9 | | 522900 | Kotare Kelso | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Draws and manners have proved hurdles in recent attempts. Requiring luck today. |
| 10 | | 5P0583 | Sweet Willow | U1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Nice 3rd on day 2 at PN, 12 Feb. Rough place hope off the unruly mark again here |
| Best Bets: Logan Rock (2), Lorton Vale (5), Heaven (3), Woodlea Diamond (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: My Ten Guitars (2-01.1), Kowhai Nugget (2-02.9), Heaven (2-04.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Heaven (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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SYNCROFLEX REGULATE (CONCESSION JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 to 2 wins for lifetime if driven by a concession junior driver. This race is for Concession Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 570612 | Iamthecaptainnow | 1 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J,cl) | More than paid for his Palmy trip and can grab his 1st placing here from the ace |
| 2 |  | 718X56 | Monkee Major | 2 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J,cl) | Backed up tidy 04 Mar resuming 5th with Friday's 6th. Drawn well. Must include. |
| 3 |  | 404447 | Emma Swan | 3 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Useful 25 Feb 4th here then honest 7th on Friday. Closer alley the key; E/W. |
| 4 |  | 858357 | Shadow Creek | 4 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J,cl) | Tidy attempts on both surfaces lately. Can add value to combos behind the mobile |
| 5 |  | 341588 | Melton Enforcer | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 5123 | Unico Realta | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J,cl) | Two strong attempts on the Coast following 2nd-up win at Rang. Major contender. |
| 7 | | 19 | Down A Hundy | 7 | Ft | Henry Sail(J,cl) | Looked above-average winning on debut here back in Dec. Looks the one to beat. |
| Best Bets: Down A Hundy (7), Emma Swan (3), Unico Realta (6), Iamthecaptainnow (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Monkee Major (2-00.5), Shadow Creek (2-02.0), Iamthecaptainnow (2-03.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Monkee Major (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Shadow Creek (4): NW-Off, Unico Realta (6): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Shadow Creek to Peter & Mitchell Robertson at Irwell | |||||||
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- Race 7
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SYNCROFLEX EXPRESS MOBILE TROT
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 5 yrs & older trotters with no wins in the last 3 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 630620 | Noah Magnific | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Game 2nd here, 25 Feb and solid at Reef since. Mobile helps & must be considered |
| 2 | | 550580 | Jaccka Baylis | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't race up to expectation at PN & no dash, Sun. Has won here but needs best. |
| 3 | | 397796 | Crown The Moment | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Proven performer at this track and luckless lately. Live hope from close marble. |
| 4 |  | 860555 | Diedre Franco | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 314504 | Kingaroy | 5 | Ft | Jason Ford | Gap didn't come early enough when last here. Racing well enough to show up today |
| 6 | | 66304X | Bangkok Betty | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Joins new quarters after solid record up North. Last in recent trial; Blair up. |
| 7 | | 620656 | Mode | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Enjoys the sprint trip here but a smother may not come easy from wide marble. |
| 8 | | 496549 | Baffled | 8 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | OK since coming South but must negotiate a tricky alley today. First 4 fringes. |
| 9 |  | 236X09 | The Merc | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Costly at Oam when missing away and didn't get all favours, Sun. Hard to topple. |
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| 10 |  | 490303 | Natives Inferno | 10 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Nice effort here, 25 Feb and again on Sun at Mot. Can figure with best manners. |
| 11 | | 000807 | Silverlinings | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Fair to midding in latest outings and from the 2nd row looks up against it again |
| 12 |  | 879774 | Solemn Son | 12 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Stuck well at Reef got his 4th. Thin record here and over trip. Hard to tip out. |
| 13 |  | 708099 | Bluey | 13 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Made a early blue when last here extending run of outs. Hard to like from alley. |
| 14 |  | 3095X5 | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Resumed solidly here but from the unruly over this trip will need plenty of luck |
| 15 |  | 603007 | Switch On | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Rough at Reef but ran on ok. Needing best but capable of placing with his A-game |
| 16 |  | 17272P | Aspirational Dream | U3 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: The Merc (9), Crown The Moment (3), Kingaroy (5), Noah Magnific (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bangkok Betty (1-59.6), Jaccka Baylis (1-59.9), Silverlinings (2-00.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Baffled (8): SL-Off, Bangkok Betty (6): SL-On, Noah Magnific (1): SL-On, Solemn Son (12): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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SYNCROFLEX SUPERIOR EQUINE & CANINE SUPPLEMENTS PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 8X9971 | Changeforthebeta | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Dominated from the front to score here, 25 Feb. Can repeat the dose from the ace |
| 2 |  | 990P05 | Jake | 2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Better in his latest run and gets a chance from a close alley here. Combos cover |
| 3 | | 560503 | Hi Hopes | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Strong from handy spot at Mot. Nice course/dist stats and looked an obvious hope |
| 4 |  | 935310 | Country Gold | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Staunch at Wpt and ok 2 days later. Useful record here; chance with clear start. |
| 5 |  | 470699 | Nasana | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Broke at start of Rang 1 Mar run. Yet to fill a placing here but not the worst. |
| 6 | | 858044 | Blackjack | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tidy grass attempts over past month. Good beginner and always a combos hope. |
| 7 | | 219900 | Hez A Loch | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | No threat since winning at Meth and requires improvement on his Coast attempts. |
| 8 |  | 1547X2 | Archer | 8 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Stout resumption from the trail here, 25 Feb. Should get handy again; in the mix |
| 9 | | 610X00 | Louie Vista | 9 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | No dash since resuming but past winner here and could boost exotics with A-game. |
| 10 | | 425473 | Goorambat Art | 10 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Just thwarted as fave at PN, 26 Feb. Nil record here a concern; first 4 fringes. |
| 11 | | X0370X | General Rebeck | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Grabbed a placing from just 4 starts last campaign. Watch market moves today. |
| 12 | | 176644 | Santanna Mach | 12 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Contines to race with purpose and seeking 9th win here in 91st attempt. Combos. |
| 13 | | 102620 | Interrorgator | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mixing his form and would need best beginning from 2nd row to feature today. |
| Best Bets: Changeforthebeta (1), Hi Hopes (3), Country Gold (4), Archer (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hi Hopes (2-02.4), Archer (2-02.5), Changeforthebeta (2-02.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: General Rebeck (11): RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Archer - Race 8
Arden Solitaire - Race 2
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 4
Artmore - Race 4
Aspirational Dream - Race 7
Baffled - Race 7
Bangkok Betty - Race 7
Bella Ciao - Race 3
Big Al - Race 2
Big Gee - Race 5
Blackjack - Race 8
Blastfromthepast - Race 3
Bluey - Race 7
Captain Kiwi - Race 3
Changeforthebeta - Race 8
Country Gold - Race 8
Crown The Moment - Race 7
Delightingold - Race 3
Delight With Me - Race 3
Della's Fella - Race 2
Didjashoutthebar - Race 1
Didn't Di - Race 2
Diedre Franco - Race 7
Don Juan - Race 1
Down A Hundy - Race 6
Emma Swan - Race 6
Enoka - Race 3
Enya Franco - Race 4
Fox Terror - Race 5
General Rebeck - Race 8
Goorambat Art - Race 8
Heaven - Race 5
Hez A Loch - Race 8
Hi Hopes - Race 8
Huckleberry - Race 2
Iamthecaptainnow - Race 6
Interrorgator - Race 8
Ivona Dadic - Race 4
Jaccka Baylis - Race 7
Jack's Eyre - Race 1
Jake - Race 8
Kingaroy - Race 7
Kotare Kelso - Race 5
Kowhai Nugget - Race 5
Kowhai Sunburst - Race 2
Lindy's Rocket - Race 2
Logan Rock - Race 5
Lord Mudrick - Race 4
Lorton Vale - Race 5
Louie Vista - Race 8
Melton Enforcer - Race 6
Miss Woodville - Race 4
Mode - Race 7
Monkee Major - Race 6
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
My Ten Guitars - Race 5
Nasana - Race 8
Natives Inferno - Race 7
Noah Magnific - Race 7
Off The Edge - Race 1
Peaknmonkey - Race 7
Playing With Stars - Race 4
Quinn - Race 1
Sam Snead - Race 3
Santanna Mach - Race 8
Schoemaker - Race 2
Shadow Creek - Race 6
Silverlinings - Race 7
Sky News - Race 3
Sofia Rose - Race 4
Solemn Son - Race 7
Steelintheheel - Race 2
Sweet Glory - Race 4
Sweet Willow - Race 5
Switch On - Race 7
Taika - Race 3
The Highlander - Race 4
The Merc - Race 7
There You Go - Race 2
The Town Of Light - Race 3
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 3
Ultimatum - Race 3
Unico Realta - Race 6
Warloch - Race 1
Willy Away - Race 3
Woodlea Diamond - Race 5