Ashburton Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 26 March
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
SIMS BAKERY MOBILE PACE
$10,038, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1700m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Only for horses whose sire stood for an advertised service fee of $5000 or less in the season of conception.
| 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 | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT
$10,350, WITH COND., 2400m
For 4 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| 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] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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McCORMACK DECORATING MOBILE PACE
$9475, 4YO & OLDER R37 TO R45, 2400m
For R37 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| 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 | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
ROSEBANK LIFE CARE (MARES) MOBILE PACE
$9125, 4YO & OLDER MARES R38 TO R50, 1700m
For up to & including R50 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| 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 | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
SCENIC HOTEL GROUP MOBILE PACE
$9650, WITH COND., 1700m
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.
| 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 | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
MATT SMITH CONSTRUCTION TROT
$9475, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2400m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.
| 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 | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
DIAMOND PAINTERS & DECORATORS MOBILE PACE
$9650, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R36, R37 WITH COND., 2400m
For R35 to R36 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R37 horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| 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 | |||||||
Runner Index
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