Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Wednesday, 26 March

Meeting: MARCH MIDWEEK MEETING (Day 1)

Last updated 26/03/2025 at 23:10 pm

For 3yo-&-older pacers. Only for horses whose sire stood for an advertised service fee of $5000 or less in the season of conception.

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Participants for Race 1: SIMS BAKERY MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	5840	Girl's Night Out	1	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Two trials since early error put paid to Oamaru chances. First4s from the ace.
2	000560	Rockcent	2	Ft	Nikita Burton(J)	Mid-race effort made things too tough at Oamaru. Seeking more improvement.
3	7528	Dr Gachet	3	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Starved for space at Rangiora & was gritty as anything at Ashburton. Goes close.
4	67	Sky News	4	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Contrasting draws in two starts, but similar outcomes. Can nab a placing.
5	079	Baileys Pleasure	5	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Still figuring out the racing game but business end still catching her out. Odds
6	066	Fox Terror	6	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Improving with racing. Another one seeking more zip late. Multiples best.
7	580803	Sam Snead	U1	Ft	John Morrison	Nice when belatedly clear late week. Has more upside than some here. Each way.
Best Bets: Dr Gachet (3), Sam Snead (7), Sky News (4), Fox Terror (6)
Gear Changes: Fox Terror (6): SL-Off Legend

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For 4 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.

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Participants for Race 2: MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	605504	Five Monkeys	1	Ft	Robbie Close	Rangiora blip in formline rectified with tidy Addington 4th. Each way claims.
2	1X	Wanna Play A Game	2	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Won on debut over Nellie Doyle 07 Dec & boy, does that form stack up. Top pick.
3	007638	Popnrock	3	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Midfield efforts his lot, other than Reefton 3rd. Can land handy. Top3/4 best.
4	460354	Diamond Harbour	4	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Nice finish for 4th at Motukarara & has a sprint on her day. May offer value.
5	0201X0	Valyrian	5	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Bypassed last Friday after fair resuming run 14 Mar. Worthy of consideration.
6	853319	Spotlight	6	Ft	Tim Williams	Capable of better than Motukarara 9th. Yet to fire on all-weather. Multiples.
7	087705	Silvester	7	Ft	John Morrison	Placed in his only look here. Fair since clearing maidens though. First4s fringe
8	100X	Hoof It Hagrid	8	Ft
9	086072	Koko Kaboom	9	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Clear late when grabbing 2nd at Addington last week. Capable of placing here.
10	106P00	Spanish Princess	10	Ft	Graeme Telfer	Not much has gone to plan since maiden win in January. Want right price.
11	X17540	Bodacious	11	Ft	Ricky May	Didn't go to plan at Motukarara but had been edging closer prior. Combos.
12	109096	Gold Nugget	12	Ft	Jason Ford	Errors in all five starts since his maiden win. Big leap of faith once again.
13	100	Niamh	13	Ft	Blair Orange	Still finding feet in this grade after 11 Dec maiden win. Combos/First4s best.
14	050641	Dragonhill	U1	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Professional effort to score at Motukarara. Work to do from unruly in big field.
15	5574X8	Waihemo Hannah	U2	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Took a while to find her feet last week. Similar may unfold here. Odds.
Best Bets: Wanna Play A Game (2), Valyrian (5), Five Monkeys (1), Koko Kaboom (9)
Best Mile Rates: Five Monkeys (2-06.5), Dragonhill (2-09.1), Popnrock (2-11.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m]

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For R37 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 3: McCORMACK DECORATING MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	351009	Star Magic	1	Ft	John Dunn	Tough trip at Addington & faded out. Yet to fire in 7 attempts here. Rough odds.
2	X91920	Okiwi Bay	2	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Draw made it a tricky ask at Motukarara. Good from handy draws prior. Place.
3	590015	My Ten Guitars	3	Ft	Blair Orange	OK at Addington last week, but showed true value with 25 Feb win. Each way.
4	614770	Motor Mouth	4	Ft	Scott Iremonger(J)	Past winner here, but form has dropped off since Orari win. Upset claims.
5	770547	Jazzy Styx	5	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Mixing her efforts recently. Yet to show her best here, but not out of this.
6	521239	Timbimboo	6	Ft	Robbie Close	Continuing steady diet of racing. Not all favours 14 Mar. Add to trifectas.
7	000038	Mikra Wave	7	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Honest attempts in two starts since summer campaign. Seeking luck from draw.
8	627088	Not Over	8	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Not sighted since mid-Jan here when starved for room.. Blowout hope fresh.
9	2090X2	Radioactive Jaffa	U1	Ft	Ricky May	Rattled home at Addington in first run since Nov. His best takes him close.
Best Bets: Radioactive Jaffa (9), My Ten Guitars (3), Okiwi Bay (2), Not Over (8)
Best Mile Rates: Okiwi Bay (1-59.2), My Ten Guitars (1-59.7), Jazzy Styx (2-00.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Mikra Wave (7): SL-On Legend

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For up to & including R50 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 4: ROSEBANK LIFE CARE (MARES) MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	310069	Lily's A Star	1	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Good from an inside draw two-back. Up against higher-rated mares. First4s.
2	879320	Sweet Dreams	2	Ft	Robbie Close	Had a decent excuse at Addington. Improving form prior. Keep onside.
3	241P71	Topaz	3	Ft	Blair Orange	Knocked off useful mare last week with a sustained bid. Long straight helps. EW.
4	7X53X8	Jukebox Gypsy	4	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Will only be better for her tidy 8th at Motukarara. Should have admirers.
5	220211	Ann Sophie	5	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Backed up Manawatu form with easy R35-45 win 19 Mar. Place prospect.
6	38175	A Girl Named Vinny	6	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Handy effort in R40-55 grade at Motukarara. Has some upside. Worth a look.
7	261109	Major Performer	7	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Not bad when 4th at trials. Form dropped away in Jan but don't disregard.
Best Bets: Jukebox Gypsy (4), Topaz (3), A Girl Named Vinny (6), Sweet Dreams (2)
Best Mile Rates: Topaz (1-56.6), Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Ann Sophie (1-59.0) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Lily's A Star (1): SL-Off, ACD-Off, BL-On, Major Performer (7): SL-Off, BL-On, Topaz (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend

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For 3 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 5: SCENIC HOTEL GROUP MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	260304	Terror Ma Sue	1	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Found the line well last week. Lean course stats here though. Combos fringes.
2	304457	Oakley Shard	2	Ft	John Dunn	Earnest attempts from tricky draws in March so far. May be over the odds.
3	484540	Spiritual Bliss	3	Ft	John Morrison	Mid-race shuffle up 16 Mar no help. 50% place stats here. Can replicate that.
4	720574	Didjashoutthebar	4	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Nothing wrong with his 4th last week. Best with some cover. Rough claims.
5	X95007	Waterholes Road	5	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Enjoyed being back on the all-weather last week. Tough to figure out. Blowout.
6	023036	Logan Rock	6	Ft	Robbie Close	More reliable type than some here. Did some work 19 Mar. Can work closer.
7	895408	Ester Lucy	7	Ft	Ross Houghton	Unlucky in the straight last week. Yet to place in a mobile though. First4s.
8	065964	Red Wine Kisses	8	Ft	Jim Curtin	Chased gamely last week & has looked likely on occasions. Worth a look.
9	82616X	Sacetas	9	Ft	Ricky May	Showed fleet of foot as 2YO & tried hard at Group 1 level. Can fire fresh-up.
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10	09P779	Wind In The Wire	10	Ft	Chris McDowell	Did plenty of work last week. Roving commission needed from 2nd row. Odds.
Best Bets: Sacetas (9), Logan Rock (6), Red Wine Kisses (8), Spiritual Bliss (3)
Best Mile Rates: Sacetas (1-58.1), Spiritual Bliss (1-58.8), Didjashoutthebar (2-00.4) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Sacetas (9): P-On, Spiritual Bliss (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend

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For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.

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Participants for Race 6: MATT SMITH CONSTRUCTION TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	100470	Superfast Gorsey	1	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Couldn't go on from parked spot 16 Mar. Very skinny all-weather stats. Stretched
2	672226	Prince Teka	2	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Run down at Motukarara in similar grade. Slight errors creeping in but keep safe
3	907000	Just Charlie	3	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Maiden taking on race-winners and manners still a problem. Not for us.
4	667400	Take After Me	4	Ft	John Morrison	Hasn't kicked on in last two outings. Can go well here though. Upset claims.
5	880870	Velocity Jet	5	Ft
6	580748	Here Comes Jane	6	Ft	Peter Davis	Reefton 4th a recent high point. Mid-race break 21 Mar a worry. Combos.
7	5540P0	Phantom Spur	7	Ft	Lionel Dobbs	Round safely at least at Oamaru but yet fill a placing in 13 career starts. Odds
8	XP0080	Downtown Orlando	8	Ft	Ray Jenkins	Made an error in all five starts this campaign. Take on trust for now.
9	001025	Randel Huston P	U1	Ft	Blair Orange	Broke late 19 Mar when hauled in. More talented than most here. Key contender.
10	0PP986	Dancing Glenis	U2	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Did it tough last week outside the leader. All eyes on her early. Place best.
Best Bets: Randel Huston P (9), Prince Teka (2), Dancing Glenis (10), Here Comes Jane (6)
Best Mile Rates: Prince Teka (2-02.3), Take After Me (2-02.7), Randel Huston P (2-05.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Just Charlie (3): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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For R35 to R36 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R37 horses with 1 win for lifetime.

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Participants for Race 7: DIAMOND PAINTERS & DECORATORS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	0346X6	Stubing	1	Ft	Zara Power(J)	Tidy fresh 6th last week & will strip fitter for that. Not the worst from #1.
2	000557	Hes Santas Excuse	2	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Midfield finishes through February but course stats leave us cold. Multiples.
3	899006	Touch N Go	3	Ft	Tim Williams	Got back & passed a few late last week. Has placed here. Combos claims.
4	782667	Enya Franco	4	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Well-travelled but honest wherever she goes. This kind of field suits. Each way.
5	183860	Betterwithbling	5	Ft	Hayden Douglas(J)	Drops back from R40-46 company last time. Puts in honest shifts. Has claims.
6	246015	Rapid Response	6	Ft	Robbie Close	Useful form on the Coast & drops into a very suitable grade. Adds to puzzle.
7	259237	King Arthur	7	Ft	Jessica Young-Grant	Battled after suitable run 19 Mar when supported. Give one more chance. Place.
8	X65545	Arizonawildcat	8	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Draws wider today after gate speed from #1 last time. Add to trifecta tickets.
9	720906	Millwood Goddess	9	Ft	John Dunn	On course debut here. Brief stats over this distance. Multiples from this draw.
10	415860	Woodlea Diamond	U1	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Had an excuse at Motukarara. Will need to chase from unruly. First4s best.
Best Bets: Stubing (1), Enya Franco (4), Betterwithbling (5), Rapid Response (6)
Best Mile Rates: Enya Franco (1-59.6), Betterwithbling (1-59.8), Arizonawildcat (2-03.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (5): FD-Off, RD-On, King Arthur (7): BL-Off, Woodlea Diamond (10): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On Legend

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A Girl Named Vinny - Race 4

Ann Sophie - Race 4

Arizonawildcat - Race 7

Baileys Pleasure - Race 1

Betterwithbling - Race 7

Bodacious - Race 2

Dancing Glenis - Race 6

Diamond Harbour - Race 2

Didjashoutthebar - Race 5

Downtown Orlando - Race 6

Dragonhill - Race 2

Dr Gachet - Race 1

Enya Franco - Race 7

Ester Lucy - Race 5

Five Monkeys - Race 2

Fox Terror - Race 1

Girl's Night Out - Race 1

Gold Nugget - Race 2

Here Comes Jane - Race 6

Hes Santas Excuse - Race 7

Hoof It Hagrid - Race 2

Jazzy Styx - Race 3

Jukebox Gypsy - Race 4

Just Charlie - Race 6

King Arthur - Race 7

Koko Kaboom - Race 2

Lily's A Star - Race 4

Logan Rock - Race 5

Major Performer - Race 4

Mikra Wave - Race 3

Millwood Goddess - Race 7

Motor Mouth - Race 3

My Ten Guitars - Race 3

Niamh - Race 2

Not Over - Race 3

Oakley Shard - Race 5

Okiwi Bay - Race 3

Phantom Spur - Race 6

Popnrock - Race 2

Prince Teka - Race 6

Radioactive Jaffa - Race 3

Randel Huston P - Race 6

Rapid Response - Race 7

Red Wine Kisses - Race 5

Rockcent - Race 1

Sacetas - Race 5

Sam Snead - Race 1

Silvester - Race 2

Sky News - Race 1

Spanish Princess - Race 2

Spiritual Bliss - Race 5

Spotlight - Race 2

Star Magic - Race 3

Stubing - Race 7

Superfast Gorsey - Race 6

Sweet Dreams - Race 4

Take After Me - Race 6

Terror Ma Sue - Race 5

Timbimboo - Race 3

Topaz - Race 4

Touch N Go - Race 7

Valyrian - Race 2

Velocity Jet - Race 6

Waihemo Hannah - Race 2

Wanna Play A Game - Race 2

Waterholes Road - Race 5

Wind In The Wire - Race 5

Woodlea Diamond - Race 7

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

Ashburton Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: MARCH MIDWEEK MEETING (Day 1)

SIMS BAKERY MOBILE PACE

$10,038, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1700m

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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT

$10,350, WITH COND., 2400m

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McCORMACK DECORATING MOBILE PACE

$9475, 4YO & OLDER R37 TO R45, 2400m

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ROSEBANK LIFE CARE (MARES) MOBILE PACE

$9125, 4YO & OLDER MARES R38 TO R50, 1700m

Preferential Barrier Draw

SCENIC HOTEL GROUP MOBILE PACE

$9650, WITH COND., 1700m

Preferential Barrier Draw

MATT SMITH CONSTRUCTION TROT

$9475, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2400m

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DIAMOND PAINTERS & DECORATORS MOBILE PACE

$9650, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R36, R37 WITH COND., 2400m

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