Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Friday, 28 March

Meeting: Waikato Flying Miles (WAIKATO FLYING MILES)

Last updated 26/03/2025 at 17:36 pm

For 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 1: betcha TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	8	Memories	1	Ft	Taitlyn Hanara(J)	Mistakes let him down in Auckland debut. Manners will be key. Rough claims.
2	D6	Whats Up The Hill	2	Ft	Peter Ferguson	Mixed his gait in both appearances to date. Still learning his craft. Danger.
3	434X22	Stash The Cash	3	Ft	Nicky Chilcott	Local that should give another good account of himself. Each way prospect.
4	635343	Monaro Meg	4	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Hasn't been too far from the action since move north. Quinella's-First4's.
5	9	Terabyte	5	Ft	Tony Herlihy	Blew the start in Auckland debut carrying a modicum of support. Can make amends.
6		Jumping Jake Flash	6	Ft	Rhys Fensom	En Solitaire first starter. Trial/workout form moderate. Odds will be appealing.
7	03	I'll Call You	7	Ft	David McGowan	Finished boldly to secure 18Mar placing. Consider in the Place Options again.
8	X8426X	Final Approach	8	Ft	Todd Mitchell	Resuming. Sure to be on the radar of punters after a tidy recent workout win.
9	5X376X	Sharp Image	9	Ft	James Stormont	Placed in a fresh state last campaign. 3rd in sole preparatory workout. Combos.
10		Nod Anda Wink	U1	Ft	Bernie Hackett	Well related Father Patrick newcomer. Runner-up in latest trial. Keep safe.
11	70X303	Two Francs	U2	Ft	Lyn Neal	Gutsy placing after an early error 4Mar. 2nd in a workout since. Place & combos.
Best Bets: Terabyte (5), Final Approach (8), Stash The Cash (3), Whats Up The Hill (2)
Gear Changes: Final Approach (8): RD-Off, FD-On, Monaro Meg (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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For R35 to R51 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 2: BARRIER REVEAL FOR NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 1ST APRIL MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	353260	Clouding Over	1	Ft	Jim Cole	No luck off this draw at Auckland 14Mar. Fair attempt 24Jan. An outside chance.
2	774595	Benjamin Button	2	Ft		Running on in last Friday's Auckland outing. Could spice-up combo dividends.
3	632273	Ohoka Achilles	3	Ft	Monika Ranger(J)	Produced a gritty placing in a slickly run race 18Mar. Combinations runner.
4	0X1553	Change Tact	4	Ft	Matthew White	Caught the eye with her late burst when placed 10-days ago. Place Options.
5	165X30	Mike Ross	5	Ft	Peter Ferguson	Safely held in last weeks Harness Million Final. Game fresh Palmy placing. E/W.
6	325546	Demon Blue	6	Ft	Mark Purdon	Should have the class edge over most of these. Will meet with strong support.
7	176521	Diamonds Are Forever	7	Ft	Todd Mitchell	Clinical Auckland win, beating Demon Blue off a low draw 14Mar. Key player.
8	470157	Nelson's Boy	8	Ft	Crystal Hackett(J)	Top rated horse in this line-up but 11-0 course stat is concerning. Danger.
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9	X01679	Anna	9	Ft
Best Bets: Demon Blue (6), Diamonds Are Forever (7), Mike Ross (5), Nelson's Boy (8)
Best Mile Rates: Diamonds Are Forever (1-56.2), Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Benjamin Button (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m]

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For trotters with 1 win for lifetime. Also R35 to R45.

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Participants for Race 3: KAYLEE BELL FEATURES ON NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	52331X	Santapazienza	1	Ft	Harrison Orange(J)	Resuming from a good draw. He's had one preparatory workout. Each way show.
2	476448	Helsingor	2	Ft	Sailesh Abernethy	Failed to make an impression in 18Mar assignment. He'll be at generous odds.
3	721553	Conrad H	3	Ft	Neita Balle(J)	Found the line purposefully when placed 10-days ago. Quinella-First4 claims.
4	2853X1	Illicit Love	4	Ft	Crystal Hackett(J)	Plenty to like about his effort to score fresh last week at Auckland. Rates.
5	025120	Hayley Mhor	5	Ft	James Stormont	Mid-race error put paid to last start hopes. Prior form solid. Can bounce back.
6	446473	Barsukov	6	Ft	Luk Chin	Stuck to the task well for last Friday's Auckland placing. Place & combos again.
7	05X373	So Mystifying	7	Ft	Emily Johnson(J)	Produced a gritty Palmy placing after an early error 13Mar. Trifecta's/First4's.
8	334264	Eagle Hanover	8	Ft	Jay Abernethy	Worn down at Auckland last week. Runner-up when last at Cambridge. For odds.
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9	451394	Rewiri Hill	9	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Late gallops no help in last two Auckland outings. Threat with 100% manners.
10	43833P	Run Forest Run	10	Ft	Lyn Neal	Possesses good stats in mobile start races. Worth a nibble in the Place Options.
11	437455	Sassy Star	11	Ft	Matthew White	Sound Auckland performances recently. Faces an awkward draw. Combos hope.
12	715555	Caviar Noire	12	Ft	Monika Ranger(J)	Will require a few things to go her way to figure in the finish from this draw.
Best Bets: Illicit Love (4), Santapazienza (1), Rewiri Hill (9), Conrad H (3)
Best Mile Rates: Eagle Hanover (2-00.8), Sassy Star (2-01.5), Barsukov (2-03.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Eagle Hanover (8): SL-Off, Sassy Star (11): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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For 3yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 4: HOSPICE WAIKATO MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	665368	Tuareg	1	Ft
2	46X969	Hearts N Aces	2	Ft	Benjamin Butcher	Safely held off wide draws to open this term. Draw upgrade tonight. For odds.
3	7	New Kid In Town	3	Ft	Sheryl Wigg	Didn't get much luck from a wide draw in Auckland debut. Major player here.
4	2X8435	I Can Too	4	Ft	David Butcher	He's produced sound Auckland performances in latest starts. Quinella's-First4's.
5	7X4	Always B An Angel	5	Ft	Andre Poutama	Doing her best work late in the piece in 18Mar resumption. Only fitter. Roughie.
6	62	Sweet Mia	6	Ft	Harrison Orange(J)	Finished stoutly when beaten a slender margin 10-days ago. Upset prospect.
7		Chanel Noire	7	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Captain Crunch newcomer. Will have plenty of admirers on trial/workout form.
8	532X	Tytate	8	Ft	Matthew White	Resuming from a tough draw. Nice workout win 18Mar. Consider in Place Options.
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9		Princess Of Savoy	9	Ft	Tony Herlihy	Well related trial winning daughter of Captain Crunch on debut. Each way show.
10	7X57	Secret Bid	10	Ft	Taitlyn Hanara(J)	Safely contained in both appearances this campaign. Outside chance from draw.
11	443X6	Skys Legacy	11	Ft	Bob Butt	Fair fresh effort at Auckland a fortnight ago. Combos runner back on home track.
12		Dreams Of Eric	12	Ft	Nathan Delany(J)	Vincent debutant. 2nd to Debrief in 20Mar trial. He'll be at generous odds.
13	04567X	Debrief	13	Ft	Josh Dickie	Fresh. Good recent trial win home in 57.2 & 27.8. Cover in Trifecta/First4 bets.
Best Bets: New Kid In Town (3), Chanel Noire (7), Princess Of Savoy (9), Tytate (8)
Star Trialist: Tytate - 1st of 4, WaikBoP, 18/03/25, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-48.6, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 1 len, 6 3/4len.
Gear Changes: Debrief (13): BL-On, Secret Bid (10): SL-On Legend

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For R45 & faster trotters. A Northern Regional Trotters Cup Qualifier. Refer series conditions with this programme.

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Participants for Race 5: MVS WAIKATO COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	526315	Jasinova	1	Ft	Luk Chin	Worn down at Auckland last week. Scored well there 14Mar. Will have supporters.
2	073621	Castana	2	Ft	Taitlyn Hanara(J)	Secured a confidence building success 10-days ago. Threat from the front tape.
3	X51476	Kaipaki Jack	3	Ft	Peter Ferguson	Didn't threaten in last week's Auckland assignment. He'll be at lucrative odds.
4	418617	Sans Au Revoir	4	Ft	Harrison Orange(J)	She's been mixing form wildly. Does have a good Cambridge record. Combos.
5	74707X	Courmayeur	1	10	Crystal Hackett(J)	Resuming. She's had one preparatory workout. Markets will be best guide.
6	232454	Taylad To Use	2	10	Todd Macfarlane	Game Auckland run last Friday. Adds to a very complex puzzle. Knockout show.
7	966222	Voronov	3	10	David Butcher	Tried hard when runner-up to Jasinova at Auckland 2-weeks ago. Place Options.
8	1118X	Ya Eejit Ya	4	10	Emily Johnson(J)	Fresh. Placed in both preparatory workouts. Speedy 3yo. Don't underestimate.
9	211124	Romeo Foxtrot	5	10	Tony Herlihy	Compounded in a quality line up at Auckland 14Mar. Big threat in this grade.
10	377135	High Energy	1	20	Zachary Butcher	Fair Auckland attempt 7Mar. Bold placing there 28Feb. Cover in combo tickets.
11	316726	Faith In Manchester	U1	20	Todd Mitchell	Brings mixed Auckland form to this. Past Waikato Breeders winner. Can win.
12	134934	Matty A	1	30	Andre Poutama	Freshened. Good workout winner 20Mar. Well in commission despite 30m handicap.
13	642147	American Muscle	2	30	Tony Cameron	Forget 14Mar Auckland episode. Bold 4th there 7Mar. Won Northern Breeders. E/W.
Best Bets: Matty A (12), Romeo Foxtrot (9), American Muscle (13), Faith In Manchester (11)
Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Faith In Manchester (2-01.4), Matty A (2-02.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Matty A (12): BL-Off Legend

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For R50 & faster pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. This race is also a Northern Regional Pacers Cup Qualifier.

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Participants for Race 6: BETAVET BAY OF PLENTY COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	7X6526	Always Flyin	1	Ft	James Stormont	Best form this term was a 2nd on this track 4Mar. Up in company. Rough claims.
2	611823	Barbarossa	2	Ft	Benjamin Butcher	Produced a couple of game Auckland placings. Can cause an upset from front tape.
3	334516	Iron Brigade	3	Ft	Josh Dickie	Safely held at Auckland 7Mar. Brave victory there 28Feb. Rough show this grade.
4	443418	Rock Band	1	10	Tim Williams	Didn't fire at Palmy 13Mar. Won well this track 4Mar. He'll be at generous odds.
5	317737	Claude	2	10	Todd Mitchell	Early gallop no help in 21Feb Auckland outing. Sound 3rd there 7Feb. Roughie.
6	961422	The Surfer	3	10	Bob Butt	Gallant performance in 14Mar Auckland defeat. 2nd in Waikato Summer Cup. E/W.
7	917934	You Little Beauty	4	10	David Butcher	Freshened. Runner-up in a recent workout. Could bolster Trifecta/First4 divvies.
8	213129	Colonel Lincoln	5	10
9	313420	Boudica	6	10	Andre Poutama	Will find this easier than City Of Auckland FFA. Warrants serious consideration.
10	X52138	Two Eye See	7	10	Logan Hollis	Safely contained Auckland 14Mar. Back to favourite track. Quinella's-First4's.
11	031440	Mhai Surfer Girl	U1	10	Matthew White	Freshened after Hawera trip. Has the game to make presence felt in this. Combos.
12	601816	Rough And Ready	U1	20	Crystal Hackett(J)	Rocks or diamonds recently. Always a big threat in this company. Keep safe.
13	1P2577	Invisible	U2	20	Zachary Butcher	Unlucky in City Of Auckland FFA last Friday. Should meet with good support.
Best Bets: Invisible (13), Boudica (9), The Surfer (6), Two Eye See (10)
Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-59.2), Always Flyin (2-01.6), Claude (2-02.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Mhai Surfer Girl (11): RD-On Legend
Horse Movements: Boudica to Adrienne Matthews at Waiuku

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For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 7: GARRARDS WAIKATO PACERS FLYING MILE MOB PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	341412	Frisco Bay	1	Ft	Peter Ferguson	In good touch & gets a favourable draw to run a dividend bearing place at odds.
2	230368	Sooner The Bettor	2	Ft	Scott Phelan	Beaten by 2nd row draw at Auckland last week. 2nd this race last year. Each way.
3	411433	Little Spike	3	Ft	Crystal Hackett(J)	He's produced two very good placings in last couple of starts. Knockout hope.
4	551321	Pinseeker	4	Ft	Jonny Cox	Emphatic Addington Autumn FFA win a fortnight ago. Cover in combo bets.
5	117212	Rakero Rocket	5	Ft	Gavin Smith	Smart southerner. Game 2nd to Pinseeker at Addington 14Mar. Place Options.
6	230X89	Chase A Dream	6	Ft	Mark Purdon	Had every chance last week at Auckland. Dealt an awkward draw. Has claims.
7	542X72	Ohoka Connor	7	Ft	Tim Williams	Valiant effort when runner-up off a similar draw at Auckland 7Mar. Outside show.
8	616162	Mo'unga	8	Ft	Bob Butt	Strong effort in City Of Auckland FFA defeat last Friday. Rates despite draw.
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9	121114	Duchess Megxit	9	Ft	Tony Herlihy	Quality mare that's been dealt a tricky inside 2nd row draw. Threat with luck.
10	363374	Kango	10	Ft	David Butcher	Worn down last week at Auckland. 2nd row draw makes things difficult. Combos.
11	413226	Merlin	11	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Freshened. Workout win 20Mar home in 55.3 & 26.7. Last year's winner. Big show.
Best Bets: Merlin (11), Sooner The Bettor (2), Mo'unga (8), Little Spike (3)
Best Mile Rates: Merlin (1-52.1), Sooner The Bettor (1-53.5), Rakero Rocket (1-53.7) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Chase A Dream (6): BL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Pinseeker to Andrew & Lyn Neal at Cambridge, Rakero Rocket to Matthew White at Clevedon, Mo'unga to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe

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For all trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 8: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS WAIKATO TROTTERS FLYING MILE MOB TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	314146	One More Moment	1	Ft	Josh Dickie	Got things wrong at Auckland 14Mar. Queen Of Diamonds winner. Outside chance.
2	022131	Kyvalley Hotspur	2	Ft	Crystal Hackett(J)	Slick victory over Oscar Bonavena at Auckland 2-weeks back. Quinella's-First4's.
3	111211	Not As Promised	3	Ft	Nathan Dawson	Star Queensland square-gaiter. Has an appetite for success. Each way chance.
4	110X11	Bet N Win	4	Ft	Bob Butt	Arguably has now taken up the mantle as New Zealand's best trotter. Top pick.
5	361192	Oscar Bonavena	5	Ft	Mark Purdon	Tried hard when 2nd at Auckland 14Mar. Short course specialist. Key player.
Best Bets: Bet N Win (4), Oscar Bonavena (5), Not As Promised (3), Kyvalley Hotspur (2)
Best Mile Rates: Oscar Bonavena (1-55.2), Bet N Win (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m]
Horse Movements: Not As Promised to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura, Bet N Win to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura

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For 3 yrs & older 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) using the track grid. All 3yo & older pacers who were Non-Winners as at 1 November 2024 and who have not more than 2 wins for lifetime up to and including 21 March 2025.

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Participants for Race 9: BUY TICKETS NOW FOR NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	61	Canadian Lass	1	Ft	Bob Butt	Determined maiden victory 10-days ago. Draws well for this. Trifecta's/First4's.
2	1	Mediator	2	Ft	Matthew White	Created a good impression with 7Mar Auckland debut success. Can remain unbeaten.
3	239179	Lukaku	3	Ft	Todd Macfarlane	Safely held at Auckland after Amateur Driver's win on this track. An outsider.
4	331771	Sunset Strip	4	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Showed plenty of courage to score 18Mar. Has Quinella/Trifecta/First4 claims.
5	121	Words	5	Ft	Andre Poutama	Dipped under 2:40 when successful 10-days back. Sure to be competitive again.
6	X42121	Roy Kent	6	Ft	Tony Herlihy	Brings strong Auckland form down Highway 1 for this. Looks very hard to beat.
Best Bets: Roy Kent (6), Words (5), Mediator (2), Sunset Strip (4)
Best Mile Rates: Words (1-56.9), Sunset Strip (1-58.7), Roy Kent (1-59.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m]

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Always B An Angel - Race 4

Always Flyin - Race 6

American Muscle - Race 5

Anna - Race 2

Barbarossa - Race 6

Barsukov - Race 3

Benjamin Button - Race 2

Bet N Win - Race 8

Boudica - Race 6

Canadian Lass - Race 9

Castana - Race 5

Caviar Noire - Race 3

Chanel Noire - Race 4

Change Tact - Race 2

Chase A Dream - Race 7

Claude - Race 6

Clouding Over - Race 2

Colonel Lincoln - Race 6

Conrad H - Race 3

Courmayeur - Race 5

Debrief - Race 4

Demon Blue - Race 2

Diamonds Are Forever - Race 2

Dreams Of Eric - Race 4

Duchess Megxit - Race 7

Eagle Hanover - Race 3

Faith In Manchester - Race 5

Final Approach - Race 1

Frisco Bay - Race 7

Hayley Mhor - Race 3

Hearts N Aces - Race 4

Helsingor - Race 3

High Energy - Race 5

I Can Too - Race 4

I'll Call You - Race 1

Illicit Love - Race 3

Invisible - Race 6

Iron Brigade - Race 6

Jasinova - Race 5

Jumping Jake Flash - Race 1

Kaipaki Jack - Race 5

Kango - Race 7

Kyvalley Hotspur - Race 8

Little Spike - Race 7

Lukaku - Race 9

Matty A - Race 5

Mediator - Race 9

Memories - Race 1

Merlin - Race 7

Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 6

Mike Ross - Race 2

Monaro Meg - Race 1

Mo'unga - Race 7

Nelson's Boy - Race 2

New Kid In Town - Race 4

Nod Anda Wink - Race 1

Not As Promised - Race 8

Ohoka Achilles - Race 2

Ohoka Connor - Race 7

One More Moment - Race 8

Oscar Bonavena - Race 8

Pinseeker - Race 7

Princess Of Savoy - Race 4

Rakero Rocket - Race 7

Rewiri Hill - Race 3

Rock Band - Race 6

Romeo Foxtrot - Race 5

Rough And Ready - Race 6

Roy Kent - Race 9

Run Forest Run - Race 3

Sans Au Revoir - Race 5

Santapazienza - Race 3

Sassy Star - Race 3

Secret Bid - Race 4

Sharp Image - Race 1

Skys Legacy - Race 4

So Mystifying - Race 3

Sooner The Bettor - Race 7

Stash The Cash - Race 1

Sunset Strip - Race 9

Sweet Mia - Race 4

Taylad To Use - Race 5

Terabyte - Race 1

The Surfer - Race 6

Tuareg - Race 4

Two Eye See - Race 6

Two Francs - Race 1

Tytate - Race 4

Voronov - Race 5

Whats Up The Hill - Race 1

Words - Race 9

Ya Eejit Ya - Race 5

You Little Beauty - Race 6

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

Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Meeting: Waikato Flying Miles (WAIKATO FLYING MILES)

betcha TROT

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m

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BARRIER REVEAL FOR NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 1ST APRIL MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R51, 2200m

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KAYLEE BELL FEATURES ON NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS MOBILE TROT

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, UP TO R45 WITH COND., 2200m

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HOSPICE WAIKATO MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m

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MVS WAIKATO COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP TROT

$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m

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BETAVET BAY OF PLENTY COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP PACE

$25,000, R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m

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GARRARDS WAIKATO PACERS FLYING MILE MOB PACE (Gr2)

$60,000, FFA MOBILE, 1609m

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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS WAIKATO TROTTERS FLYING MILE MOB TROT (Gr2)

$60,000, FFA MOBILE, 1609m

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BUY TICKETS NOW FOR NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS MOBILE PACE

$25,000, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 2200m

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