Methven Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 22 March
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
ODD JOB JOHNNY MOBILE PACE
$11,193, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND., 2300m
For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R40 horses with winning stakes up to and including $7000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 972745 | Magical Max | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Solid Mot run after being run down, 15 Mar. 2 wins here and gate speed an assist |
| 2 |  | 199098 | Hey Tonight | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | No form since her last win here in Jan. Draws well again but needing more dash. |
| 3 |  | 006455 | Ivona Dadic | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 800040 | Hope For Love | 4 | Ft | Amanda Tomlinson | Luckless last week after encouraging Reef outing. Adds to the minors puzzle here |
| 5 |  | 714640 | Franco Humbie | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 520742 | Evidently | 6 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Returns after two tidy Coast attempts. Tricky alley to negotiate but has claims. |
| 7 |  | 010086 | Breeny's Conqueror | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Sound runs on the Coast and has featured here in the past. Marble no help though |
| 8 |  | 039756 | Hes Santas Excuse | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | OK from 2nd row last week but wil require favours from his wide alley in this. |
| 9 |  | 252477 | Times Like These | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Well beaten after working at Reef. Wpt run was solid but difficult task from 9. |
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| 10 | | 0312X | Carrera Bandido | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Barn change since run of form for Dalgety's. Unplaced in w'out but must respect. |
| 11 |  | 206538 | A Better Jackalack | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Decent enough on the Coast circuit but needing his best to feature from 2nd row. |
| 12 |  | 223729 | Foliejon Star | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Raced below expectation last week after strong run of form. Allow another chance |
| 13 |  | 749698 | Taumutu Lad | 13 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Worked overtime at Mot but overall form is just fair and favours required today. |
| 14 | | 008801 | Sofia Rose | 14 | Ft | ||
| 15 |  | 845522 | Radioactive Jaffa | 15 | Ft | Ricky May | Just peaked after looking like 7 days ago. Danger when saved for the last say. |
| 16 | | 347096 | Penny Weight | 16 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Couldn't quicken after the gap presented last week. Needing more from thie alley |
| Best Bets: Magical Max (1), Carrera Bandido (10), Hope For Love (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hey Tonight (1-59.3), Taumutu Lad (2-01.0), Carrera Bandido (2-01.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: A Better Jackalack (11): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
RYAL BUSH TRANSPORT ASHBURTON TROT
$12,210, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 670957 | Hoofn It | 1 | Ft | Steve Trotter | OK in last couple and with a clean beginning can stay handy. Fringe first 4 hope |
| 2 |  | 772065 | Chocolate Angus | 2 | Ft | Murray Alfeld | Ran on after being held up last week. Can threaten from on the pace today. |
| 3 | | 5X962 | Wot Up Tyron | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Run down a week ago in an improved showing. Sure to be competitive once again. |
| 4 |  | 83X366 | Sheep | 4 | Ft | Luke Whittaker | Rounded up after lead/trail at Add last week. Solid prior and has place claims. |
| 5 |  | 63X8 | Beyond Expectations | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 748848 | Which Way | 6 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Wilted after improving to parked at Add, 27 Feb. First 4 prospect with favours. |
| 7 |  | He Aint No Devil | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Brings nice trial/w'out form to today's debut and sure to carry healty support. | |
| 8 |  | 5X244 | Learning To Fly | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Sound brace of 4th's on the Coast earlier this month. Needed on multiple tickets |
| 9 |  | 280042 | Carmen Lucia | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Overcame early break to grab 2nd at Oam. Racing well enough to win with manners. |
| 10 |  | 452953 | B K Mumma Jamie | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Can fly the unruly tape and put herself into her races. Tris/first 4s once again |
| 11 |  | P72655 | Bullet | U3 | Ft | John Versteeg | Solid enough in latest Add assignments to warrant consideration back on grass. |
| 12 |  | 006059 | Imperial Knight | U4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | No dash at Wpt then broke when looking to chall 2 days later. Hard to recommend. |
| 13 |  | 884870 | Lorde Franco | U5 | Ft | John Morrison | Manners coninue to let her down and happy taking notes again from 2nd row. |
| 14 |  | 256004 | Neil William | U6 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Pass-mark at Add, 13 Mar. he can fill a drum with a safe getaway. Must include. |
| Best Bets: Wot Up Tyron (3), Chocolate Angus (2), He Aint No Devil (7), Neil William (14) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: He Aint No Devil - 1st of 3, M Cant TOA, 26/02/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-14.4, 800m: 60.4, 400m: 29.7, Margins: nose, 28 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: B K Mumma Jamie (10): P-Off, SL-On, Lorde Franco (13): HH-Off, P-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lorde Franco to John Morrison at Ashburton Raceway | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
ACL CONTRACTING MOBILE PACE
$11,580, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2300m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 957563 | Bella Ciao | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Battling away in her races and gets another opportunity from close draw. 1st 4s. |
| 2 |  | 4602 | Major Miss | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Had her chance in front at Reef but fought well. Mobile helps and clear threat. |
| 3 | | Selsey Mae | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Useful 2nd in w'out here, 14 Mar. Drawn well for debut and well in commission. | |
| 4 |  | 958524 | Icy Stars | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Just denied at Oam from the front then solid a week ago. In the combos equation. |
| 5 | | 7P6078 | The Seamstress | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Plugged past a few beaten runners at Mot. Handier alley but needing some luck. |
| 6 |  | 0X8302 | Kotare Rata | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Strong last week when closing hard. Clear danger if he can find a position early |
| 7 |  | 9 | Ultimate Dreamer | 7 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Contained on debut at Add, mid-week. Moderate trial runs and happy watching. |
| 8 |  | 2475X | Antisocial | 8 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Good completing last campaign here back in late Nov. Draw no help; market watch. |
| 9 |  | 008445 | Adelphi Storm | 9 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Solid of late without threatening to win. Likely to find things tough from wide. |
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| 10 |  | 404656 | Willy Away | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 623693 | Easy Art | 11 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Much improved Reef run after going off-stride at Wpt prior. Rough place prospect |
| 12 |  | 9760P0 | Sam Snead | 12 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Major Miss (2), Selsey Mae (3), Kotare Rata (6), Icy Stars (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bella Ciao (1): SL-On, Kotare Rata (6): BL-On, Ultimate Dreamer (7): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
DONAGHYS 150TH YEAR CELEBRATIONS PACE
$12,210, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Wishing For U | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Just fair in trials/w'out and tricky draw for debut but must respect from stable | |
| 2 | | Borion | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | W'out winner, 10 Feb and solid pair of trials since. Entitled to support 1st-up. | |
| 3 |  | X73007 | Delightingold | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Dropped out sharply in Add sprint, 23 Jan. Capable and market your best guide. |
| 4 |  | 053765 | Hughes Two Me | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Whacked away last week and thin record at this venue. Fringe first 4 player here |
| 5 | | 333755 | Blastfromthepast | 5 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Last run here back in mid-Dec was good & likely improver on mid-week 5th, Combos |
| 6 |  | Barracuda | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | 2nd in his last 4 public appearances and can compete on debut in this line-up. | |
| 7 |  | 07 | Harry's Gold | 7 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Had no luck last week after making an error here on debut. Combos spice today. |
| 8 | | 4 | There He Goes | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | More than useful debut last week after suffering an early check. Winning claims. |
| 9 |  | 9 | Quicker The Bettor | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Never close after a tardy beginning 7 days ago without support. Happy watching. |
| 10 |  | 860326 | Whatsupman | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Couldn't build on his Coast placings last week. Meets an even field here. Combos |
| 11 |  | 9 | Foreman Fox | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Broke on multiple occasions last week first-up. Requring better from this alley. |
| 12 |  | 038077 | Lay On Macduff | 12 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Just battling overall and from the 2nd row today will need plenty of favours. |
| 13 | | 7076 | Pick It Up | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Mixed efforts on the Coast and looks stretched again off the unruly today. |
| Best Bets: Borion (2), Wishing For U (1), Blastfromthepast (5), Harry's Gold (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Barracuda - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/02/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.7, 800m: 60.0, 400m: 30.2, Margins: head, 6 1/2len, 2 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Foreman Fox (11): BL-Off, Quicker The Bettor (9): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
BETAVET BUILDAGUT TROT
$11,193, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 WITH COND., 2400m
For R35 to R37 4yo-&-older trotters. Also R38 horses with winning stakes up to and including $19500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 080135 | Prince Teka | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Didn't shirk his task after being left parked last week. Likely leader; combos. |
| 2 |  | 081804 | Silvester | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Sound from the markers a week ago and can feature today with clean manners. |
| 3 |  | 160070 | Go Home Denise | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Continues to prove hard to follow. Has the ability to compete but needs A-game |
| 4 | | 198218 | Maroubra | 4 | Ft | Clint Ford | Broke when seeking a placing last week. Strong runs prior and well in commission |
| 5 | | 058326 | Joany Baby | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Waited for a gap at Mot and ran on nicely. Looks a decent quin/tri option today. |
| 6 |  | 978535 | Senior Constable Liz | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | OK last week without all favours. Improved mare who can spice up your exotics. |
| 7 |  | 023000 | Sods Law | 7 | Ft | James Geddes | Form has deserted him since his two placings in Jan, one of which was here. Risk |
| 8 | | 965490 | Baffled | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | 306200 | Noah Magnific | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Victorious mid-week after getting a nice trip in transit. Cover in exotics today |
| 10 | | 743222 | Holly Highlander | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Found one better again last week and must be rewarded soon. On top for us. |
| 11 |  | 042000 | Ginas Majesty | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | No form since his strong placing at Mot, 16 Feb. Nil record here; hard to have. |
| 12 | | 128768 | Transtasman Bubble | 12 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Seeking 4th cheque here and last runs have had merit. Can't be discounted today. |
| 13 | | P75898 | Steelintheheel | U1 | Ft | ||
| 14 |  | 737930 | Diamond Harbour | U2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Mixing her form but does have creditable course stats and needs consideration. |
| 15 |  | 0050X0 | Ruthless Emma | U3 | Ft | Anj Mugford | Never close after a slow start resuming last week. Happy taking notes again here |
| Best Bets: Holly Highlander (10), Maroubra (4), Joany Baby (5), Prince Teka (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Silvester (2-02.0), Prince Teka (2-02.3), Go Home Denise (2-06.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Go Home Denise (3): BL-On, Transtasman Bubble (12): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Joany Baby to Bruce Negus at Burnham | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD LITTLE GREEN JUG (MOBILE PACE)
$21,938, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 1609m
For 3yo pacers with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9180 | Buachaill Dana | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | P77514 | Reimburst | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Sound 4th following 1 Mar Inv success. Not without win hope from close marble. |
| 3 |  | 7128 | Mattie Nevin | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Did as well as she could able missing away at Reef. Strong at Wpt; mobile helps. |
| 4 | | 214X22 | Stumblin In | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Strong pair of 2nd's down South and looks an obvious quin option in small field. |
| 5 |  | 220X11 | Get Seaside Lucky | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Looking to stay unbeaten this campaign after slick wins at Add/Wint. On top here |
| 6 |  | 12006X | Lizzie Borden | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Last raced back in Nov hen solid 6th at HQ. Recent trial winner and key runner. |
| Best Bets: Get Seaside Lucky (5), Lizzie Borden (6), Stumblin In (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lizzie Borden (1-54.8), Get Seaside Lucky (1-56.5), Stumblin In (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lizzie Borden - 1st of 3, Ashburton, 10/03/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-05.3, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Stumblin In (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
G & R SEEDS (JUNIOR DRIVERS) PACE
$11,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 2400m
For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older pacers. Also 4 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime. This race is for Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 580443 | Blackjack | 1 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Usual tidy runs of late, adding another placing, Wed. On speed runner; combos. |
| 2 |  | 33251 | Elegant Delight | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Too sharp at Add last week and should have the measure of most here. Strong hope |
| 3 | | 596519 | Itz All Over Rover | 3 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Failed to back up Wpt run two days later. Rough hope of earning 1st cheque here. |
| 4 | | 882525 | Rapid Response | 4 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Reeled in at Reef following bold Rang showing. Has won here and can't be ignored |
| 5 | | 783747 | Carlin | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Couldn't quicken after working early last week. Better than that and place hope. |
| 6 | | 813246 | Normie Stead | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Ok without threatening a week ago but generally thereabouts and needed on combos |
| 7 |  | 238333 | Art Jordan | 7 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Bagged another 3rd with bold finish at Mot. Close to another win and quin must. |
| 8 |  | 394665 | Ocean Of Tears | 8 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Closed to within 2.1L of Mot winner and sure to be finding the line again. Place |
| 9 |  | 706997 | Nasana | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 | | 021700 | Betterwithbling | 10 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Good at Ash then too far back in last 2 starts. Won twice here; value runner. |
| 11 | | 466454 | Anytime At All | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Useful late from pegs last week and may need similar today. Throw into first 4s. |
| 12 |  | 244851 | Major Li | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Took advantage of cosy trip to score overdue win at Reef. Place here; in the mix |
| 13 | | 316087 | Real Velocity | 13 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Worked last week and weakened out. Needing favours from 2nd row but has ability. |
| Best Bets: Elegant Delight (2), Art Jordan (7), Betterwithbling (10), Carlin (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Carlin (2-03.9), Real Velocity (2-08.5), Rapid Response (2-09.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (10): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
STEVE PARKINSON - ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON TROT
$11,578, WITH COND., 2400m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 085737 | Castleisland | 1 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Couldn't quicken from nice spot last week. Likely pegs run today and can figure. |
| 2 | | 493323 | Macho Man | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Perennial place-getter who gets another chance here from handy draw. Quin cover. |
| 3 | | 680812 | Didn't Di | 3 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Massive mid-week after proving too smart at Reef. Looks the one to beat today. |
| 4 |  | 521476 | Heza Cool Dude | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Sound Crom attempts but yet to place on the grass and a few others look better. |
| 5 | | X5482X | Spanish Princess | 5 | Ft | Graeme Telfer | Spelled following Oam 2nd back in Oct. No form fresh so be guided by market here |
| 6 | | 1 | Blue Collar | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Debuted in great fashion scoring at Add, 27 Feb. Recent w'out win & major player |
| 7 | | 024009 | Moa Mojito | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Bobs up from time to time but lacked dash last week and improvement required. |
| 8 | | 005400 | Just Easy | 8 | Ft | James Geddes | Not competitive in last couple but placed in only other run here. Combos spice. |
| 9 |  | 8P108 | Royalglow | 9 | Ft | Jason Ford | Easy winner on the Rang grass, 6 Feb but well contained since. Rough place hope. |
| 10 | | 48X069 | Monsignor | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Failed to fire on the Coast and no form this time in. Can't be recommened today. |
| 11 | | P75898 | Steelintheheel | U1 | Ft | ||
| 12 |  | 910 | Hunter Hills | U2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gritty Crom victory 2nd up but got it all wrong last week. Take on trust in this |
| 13 |  | 540540 | A Reason To Fight | U3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Missed away last week afer pair of solid efforts. Tough off unruly; minors best. |
| 14 | | 340271 | Calmbeforethestorm | U4 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Put it all together to score handsomely 7 days ago. Must be included again today |
| 15 | | 02609P | Zhutee | U5 | Ft | Amanda Tomlinson | Mid-race effort put paid to Reef hopes after sitting parked prior. A-game needed |
| 16 |  | 106690 | Morrie Afton | U6 | Ft | John Morrison | No threat since breaking maidens & faces stiff task to land first course cheque. |
| Best Bets: Didn't Di (3), Blue Collar (6), Macho Man (2), Calmbeforethestorm (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: A Reason To Fight (2-08.6), Calmbeforethestorm (2-10.4), Zhutee (2-19.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Just Easy (8): ACD-Off, SL-On, Royalglow (9): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
LIQUORLAND TINWALD MOBILE PACE
$11,385, 4YO & OLDER R43 TO R45, R46 TO R49 WITH COND., 2300m
For R43 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R46 to R49 4 yrs & older horses if driven by a concession junior driver.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 607051 | Goodoldayz | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Now with Robbie Holmes after securing his 4th victory, 8 Mar. Place hope from 1. |
| 2 | | 614060 | Star On The Rocks | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Sure to use his gate speed but needing more at business end. Nil record here. |
| 3 |  | 1X3640 | Better Be Quick | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J,cl) | Outfinished from trail in recent Add attempt. 1st look here but placed on grass. |
| 4 | | 2220X8 | Riptide | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Luckless resuming at Rang. Sure to carry strong support from close marble today. |
| 5 | | 436712 | Destiny's Dream | 5 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J,cl) | Boosted exotics at Reef backinp up clinical Wpt win. Racing well and combos hope |
| 6 |  | 320121 | Typhoon Tere | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Furthered impressive form-line winning last week and no reason he can't go close |
| 7 |  | 058709 | Zoom X | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Out of form for a while but this is a little easier. Place roughie from alley. |
| 8 | | 417779 | Times Are A Changin | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Racing better than form-line suggests since 6 Feb win. Minors with decent trip. |
| 9 | | 778049 | Commander Joe | 9 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J,cl) | Drops back in grade after sound Add runs but draw won't help. First 4 fringes. |
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| 10 | | 267732 | Evangalist | 10 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J,cl) | Grabbed two placings at Crom, late Feb. Tricky alley for track debut; rough hope |
| 11 |  | 841332 | Patiro | 11 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J,cl) | Put in another strong shift recording an Add 2nd, 13 Mar. Likes it here; include |
| 12 |  | 723218 | Mighty Flying Lou | 12 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J,cl) | Found the grade too tough at Add recently. This suits better & in the combos mix |
| 13 |  | 112247 | Kowhai Star | 13 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J,cl) | Battled well in latest Add assignment. Beaut form prior and yet to miss on grass |
| 14 | | 32X113 | Take The Miki | U1 | Ft | Henry Sail(J,cl) | Gallant bid back on 29 Dec at Mot following dual wins. Can overcome the unruly. |
| Best Bets: Riptide (4), Typhoon Tere (6), Take The Miki (14), Patiro (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Evangalist (1-57.0), Take The Miki (1-57.8), Commander Joe (1-58.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
DONAGHYS 150TH YEAR CELEBRATIONS HANDICAP PACE
$12,938, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R60 SPECIAL, 2400m
For R40 to R60 4yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R60.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 442273 | Fitzthebill | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | In good touch and a safe beginner. Should give a good sight in 1st look at venue |
| 2 | | 527676 | Commander Ben | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Solid without threatening of late but stats are good and he's needed fo exotics. |
| 3 |  | 892794 | Buckskin | 2 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Closed with purpose 7 days ago. 4-time winner here and always a place prospect. |
| 4 | | 338922 | The Coalman | 3 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Terrific run to go close after missing away at Mot. Looks the one to beat today. |
| 5 | | 507848 | Tempo Warrior | 4 | 10 | Ricky May | Checked by stable-mate last week and ok after. Place hope with better fortune. |
| 6 | | 402333 | Mystery Beach | 5 | 10 | Blair Orange | Continued his run of minors with bold 3rd behind #9 at Mot. Competitive again. |
| 7 |  | 467871 | Pioneer | U1 | 10 | Leo O'Reilly | Up in grade following sharp win 7 days ago. Back to a stand today; 1st 4 fringes |
| 8 |  | 1X1514 | Spirit Downunder | 1 | 20 | Olivia Thornley | Outkicked at Add, 13 Mar following potent Reef finish. Will have his supporters. |
| 9 |  | 223411 | Lavra Rose | 2 | 20 | Sheree Tomlinson | Broke 6-month drought at Rang then doubled up last week. Major prospect again. |
| 10 | | 244237 | Iron Brigade | 3 | 20 | Tim Williams | Lands in the Mainland after comiling a strong Nth Island resume. Must consider. |
| 11 |  | 022668 | Tanzania | 4 | 20 | Gerard O'Reilly | Returns to a happy hunting ground after fair efforts. His A-game would threaten. |
| 12 | | 387642 | Lester | 5 | 20 | John Morrison | Strong after missing away at Add. Thin record here but capable of adding value. |
| 13 |  | 834325 | Audacity | 6 | 20 | Ross Cameron | Blew the standing start, 13 Feb. Prior form strong and another in the minors mix |
| 14 | | 558500 | Next Level | 7 | 20 | Kimberly Butt | Spelled after being devoid of luck at Mot, 29 Dec. Yet to pay a divvy from stand |
| Best Bets: The Coalman (4), Lavra Rose (9), Tanzania (11), Fitzthebill (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (2-01.6), The Coalman (2-01.9), Buckskin (2-02.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Iron Brigade (10): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
RAKAIA RAILWAY HOTEL HANDICAP TROT
$11,193, 4YO & OLDER R38 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2400m
For R38 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R38 to R40. 15m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 008076 | Silverlinings | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Sound, Wed, after being exposed off a tough trip, 25 Feb. More required to place |
| 2 | | 851636 | Sheza Trendy One | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Unplaced in only other attempt here but racing well and needed on combo tickets. |
| 3 | | 045400 | Kairaki Spur | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Nothing went right at Blen and winner at only previous attempt here. Keep safe. |
| 4 | | 204224 | Jasprit Trouble | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Continues to race with purpose and can grab another placing in open line-up here |
| 5 | | 155787 | Musclynn | 1 | 15 | Philippa Wakelin | Decent record a this venue and not far away in recent assignments. Combos must. |
| 6 |  | 528726 | The Royal Gamble | 2 | 15 | Sam Thornley | Run down over shorter journey at Mot last week. Likes the track and major player |
| 7 | | 4070P0 | Valyrian | 3 | 15 | Olivia Thornley | Good work late when 6.7L from Mot winer after early mistake. Blow-out prospect. |
| 8 | | 289535 | Royal Del | 4 | 15 | John Dunn | Fought well when close-up 5th a week ago. Track stats good and adds to puzzle. |
| 9 |  | 432152 | Bevron | 5 | 15 | Hayden Douglas(J) | Beaten by a smart trotter last week and could get under punter's guards again. |
| 10 |  | 636320 | Aveross Majesty | 6 | 15 | Sheree Tomlinson | Form good until last week's mistake with good support. Can't be dropped just yet |
| 11 | | 115149 | Buffy Northstains | 7 | 15 | Mia Holbrough(J) | Solid after getting the shuffle 7 days ago. Thin record here but in minors mix. |
| 12 | | 920176 | Cappaha | 8 | 15 | Robbie Holmes | Fair since winning at Mot in mid-Feb. Tough mark to overcome and happy risking. |
| 13 |  | 079740 | Our Pinocchio | U1 | 15 | Matthew Williamson | Broke in latest Oam outing following gutsy Crom 4th. Needing best from handicap. |
| Best Bets: The Royal Gamble (6), Musclynn (5), Royal Del (8), Bevron (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Pinocchio (2-01.7), Aveross Majesty (2-02.8), Buffy Northstains (2-03.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kairaki Spur (3): FD-Off, RD-On, Valyrian (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Aveross Majesty to Bruce Negus at Burnham | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
R AND R PRECISION SPREADING MOBILE PACE
$11,000, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R42, R43 WITH COND., 2300m
For R40 to R42 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R43 horses with winning stakes up to and including $13500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 6960X0 | Louis | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 440153 | Amici | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Strong placing last week and should remain handy from close alley. Quins/tris. |
| 3 | | 24D559 | Farewell Spit | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Worked overtime last week and paid the price. Tidy earlier and has place claims. |
| 4 | | 375213 | Logan Rock | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 365311 | Prosperity | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Different methods but same result in both Coast outings. Has plenty of upside. |
| 6 |  | 0X8081 | Flying For Me | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Stunned punters doing best late to score at Oam, 4 Mar. No grass form; risking. |
| 7 |  | 853614 | Rovert Decision | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Backed up game Oam success with 1L 4th last week. Can overcome the wide marble. |
| 8 | | 321687 | Not Over | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Solid last week from a decent trip in transit. Happy risking from wide draw herr |
| 9 |  | 527534 | Salute | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Two nice grass efforts down South this month but grabs visitor's draw. First 4s. |
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| 10 | | 517X07 | Lord Fantasy | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | No threat in either start this campaign and needing plenty of luck from 2nd row. |
| 11 |  | 014X39 | Katys Shadow | 11 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Tough run took its toll last week burning punters. Different set-up here; chance |
| 12 | | 605034 | Hi Hopes | 12 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Closed well after nice trip 7 days ago & bold mid-week. In the mix despite draw. |
| 13 |  | 632674 | Style Council | 13 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Found the line well after early check last week. Combos spice with two into it. |
| 14 | | 0PX712 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 14 | Ft | John Dunn | Held gamely to score at Rang and backed itup with bold Mot attempt. Must include |
| Best Bets: Prosperity (5), Amici (2), Rovert Decision (7), Katys Shadow (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Prosperity (2-00.3), Not Over (2-02.6), Style Council (2-03.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Flying For Me - 1st of 8, M Cant TOA, 17/03/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-04.2, 800m: 56.3, 400m: 27.2, Margins: 1/2len, neck, 1/2len. | |||||||
Runner Index
A Better Jackalack - Race 1
Adelphi Storm - Race 3
Amici - Race 12
Antisocial - Race 3
Anytime At All - Race 7
A Reason To Fight - Race 8
Art Jordan - Race 7
Audacity - Race 10
Aveross Majesty - Race 11
Baffled - Race 5
Barracuda - Race 4
Bella Ciao - Race 3
Better Be Quick - Race 9
Betterwithbling - Race 7
Bettor Go Vinnie - Race 12
Bevron - Race 11
Beyond Expectations - Race 2
B K Mumma Jamie - Race 2
Blackjack - Race 7
Blastfromthepast - Race 4
Blue Collar - Race 8
Borion - Race 4
Breeny's Conqueror - Race 1
Buachaill Dana - Race 6
Buckskin - Race 10
Buffy Northstains - Race 11
Bullet - Race 2
Calmbeforethestorm - Race 8
Cappaha - Race 11
Carlin - Race 7
Carmen Lucia - Race 2
Carrera Bandido - Race 1
Castleisland - Race 8
Chocolate Angus - Race 2
Commander Ben - Race 10
Commander Joe - Race 9
Delightingold - Race 4
Destiny's Dream - Race 9
Diamond Harbour - Race 5
Didn't Di - Race 8
Easy Art - Race 3
Elegant Delight - Race 7
Evangalist - Race 9
Evidently - Race 1
Farewell Spit - Race 12
Fitzthebill - Race 10
Flying For Me - Race 12
Foliejon Star - Race 1
Foreman Fox - Race 4
Franco Humbie - Race 1
Get Seaside Lucky - Race 6
Ginas Majesty - Race 5
Go Home Denise - Race 5
Goodoldayz - Race 9
Harry's Gold - Race 4
He Aint No Devil - Race 2
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 1
Hey Tonight - Race 1
Heza Cool Dude - Race 8
Hi Hopes - Race 12
Holly Highlander - Race 5
Hoofn It - Race 2
Hope For Love - Race 1
Hughes Two Me - Race 4
Hunter Hills - Race 8
Icy Stars - Race 3
Imperial Knight - Race 2
Iron Brigade - Race 10
Itz All Over Rover - Race 7
Ivona Dadic - Race 1
Jasprit Trouble - Race 11
Joany Baby - Race 5
Just Easy - Race 8
Kairaki Spur - Race 11
Katys Shadow - Race 12
Kotare Rata - Race 3
Kowhai Star - Race 9
Lavra Rose - Race 10
Lay On Macduff - Race 4
Learning To Fly - Race 2
Lester - Race 10
Lizzie Borden - Race 6
Logan Rock - Race 12
Lorde Franco - Race 2
Lord Fantasy - Race 12
Louis - Race 12
Macho Man - Race 8
Magical Max - Race 1
Major Li - Race 7
Major Miss - Race 3
Maroubra - Race 5
Mattie Nevin - Race 6
Mighty Flying Lou - Race 9
Moa Mojito - Race 8
Monsignor - Race 8
Morrie Afton - Race 8
Musclynn - Race 11
Mystery Beach - Race 10
Nasana - Race 7
Neil William - Race 2
Next Level - Race 10
Noah Magnific - Race 5
Normie Stead - Race 7
Not Over - Race 12
Ocean Of Tears - Race 7
Our Pinocchio - Race 11
Patiro - Race 9
Penny Weight - Race 1
Pick It Up - Race 4
Pioneer - Race 10
Prince Teka - Race 5
Prosperity - Race 12
Quicker The Bettor - Race 4
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 1
Rapid Response - Race 7
Real Velocity - Race 7
Reimburst - Race 6
Riptide - Race 9
Rovert Decision - Race 12
Royal Del - Race 11
Royalglow - Race 8
Ruthless Emma - Race 5
Salute - Race 12
Sam Snead - Race 3
Selsey Mae - Race 3
Senior Constable Liz - Race 5
Sheep - Race 2
Sheza Trendy One - Race 11
Silverlinings - Race 11
Silvester - Race 5
Sods Law - Race 5
Sofia Rose - Race 1
Spanish Princess - Race 8
Spirit Downunder - Race 10
Star On The Rocks - Race 9
Stumblin In - Race 6
Style Council - Race 12
Take The Miki - Race 9
Tanzania - Race 10
Taumutu Lad - Race 1
Tempo Warrior - Race 10
The Coalman - Race 10
There He Goes - Race 4
The Royal Gamble - Race 11
The Seamstress - Race 3
Times Are A Changin - Race 9
Times Like These - Race 1
Transtasman Bubble - Race 5
Typhoon Tere - Race 9
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 3
Valyrian - Race 11
Whatsupman - Race 4
Which Way - Race 2
Willy Away - Race 3
Wishing For U - Race 4
Wot Up Tyron - Race 2
Zhutee - Race 8
Zoom X - Race 9