NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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GARRARDS MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R52, 2600m
For R49 to R52 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 318 | Kasarani | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Handy trial win since showing ability over the summer. Don't ignore from #1. | |
| 2 | 91 | Arma Hunter | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | X55354 | Peraki Seelster | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Tried hard from the stand start on the Coast. Mobile record handy. Multiples. | |
| 4 | 2213X | Miki B | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Sharp campaign in the spring. Ran on nicely 20 Mar trials behind #1. Threat. | |
| 5 | 610X9P | Itz Flash Harry | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 443132 | Quinn | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Finding line nicely since Wyndham win last month. Should be running on again. | |
| 7 | 037601 | Jose Quivera | 7 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Gritty effort to score at Motukarara. Slides up in grade though. First4s. | |
| 8 | 530514 | Auntie Deb | 8 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Raced better than his price last week. Good win prior. May be over the odds. | |
| 9 | X8598X | Major Torque | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Two trials since last racing in May. 3rd to Harrison John 20 Mar trials. Blowout | |
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| 10 | 80X032 | I'm Rockin | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Got clear late here 21Mar. Tricky draw but can be dashing home late. Combos. | |
| 11 | 475033 | Munroe's Mate | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Nice pair of 3rds from the unruly recently. Similar set-up here. Trifectas. | |
| Best Bets: Miki B (4), Kasarani (1), Quinn (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Torque (1-58.8), Peraki Seelster (2-03.1), Kasarani (2-04.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kasarani - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/03/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.9, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 28.1, Margins: head, 3/4len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miki B (4): BL-Off, Peraki Seelster (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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IRT NZ SIRES' STAKES SERIES 3YO PRELUDE (MOBILE TROT)
$25,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3X | Tyrons Strapping Lad | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Solid 3rd in sole 2YO run. Improved in two trials this time in. Key contender. | |
| 2 | 3 | Paramount Picture | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Made up plenty of ground on debut. Just needs to get away on terms. Top pick. | |
| 3 | 290221 | Waterloo Station | 3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Built steadily to maiden win at Reefton. Has ringcraft, but Top3/4 his go here. | |
| 4 | 904300 | Massive Merc | 4 | Ft | Alan Clark | Got the stand start wrong recently so mobile will help. First4s option tonight. | |
| 5 | 30282X | Frazzled | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Powerful late to win 20 Mar trial. Looked very capable in the spring. Keep safe. | |
| 6 | 64360X | Queen Kizen | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Freshened since struggling in top grade on Show Day. Add to trifecta bets. | |
| Best Bets: Paramount Picture (2), Frazzled (5), Tyrons Strapping Lad (1), Waterloo Station (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Frazzled (2-03.1), Massive Merc (2-05.7), Queen Kizen (2-05.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Frazzled - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 20/03/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.8, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 30.1, Margins: 1 len, 1 1/4len, 1/2 neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Frazzled (5): P-On, Tyrons Strapping Lad (1): P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R66, 2600m
For R54 to R66 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 285150 | Hugo | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Ability is there, but the manners don't always co-operate. Win or bust option. | |
| 2 | 097229 | Evangalist | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Swallowed up after leading at Motukarara & moves up in grade here. Roughie. | |
| 3 | 571144 | Pioneer | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Followed up consecutive wins with useful 4ths since. Stronger grade. Combos. | |
| 4 | 11X01 | Cocktails And Caviar | 4 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Gate speed helped deliver the win at Wyndham. Repeat on offer here? Each way. | |
| 5 | 134196 | Biggles | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Not disgraced here last week & draws in a few spots closer. Top3/4 contender. | |
| 6 | 439100 | Tempo Warrior | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Drops back from Country Cups grade & very consistent from the mobile. Danger. | |
| 7 | 212102 | Tokyo Rose | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Got within half a length of Ruby Roe at Wyndham. That franks well. Right in this | |
| 8 | 61910X | Spirit Of Anarchy | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Resumes after last racing on Cup Day. Nice 13 Mar trial win off 30m. Consider. | |
| Best Bets: Tokyo Rose (7), Spirit Of Anarchy (8), Cocktails And Caviar (4), Tempo Warrior (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-59.1), Pioneer (2-01.9), Biggles (2-02.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Spirit Of Anarchy - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 13/03/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.4, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 28.9, Margins: neck, 1 1/4len, 12 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hugo (1): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BRECKON FARMS TWO-YEAR-OLD FILLIES MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 43 | B B Crunch | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Gets barrier 1 for 3rd start in a row. Looked an honest filly. Trifectas/First4s | |
| 2 | 2 | Bettor Belle | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tidy 2nd in Group 3 on debut down south. Can dictate terms here. Danger. | |
| 3 | Cool For Cats | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Qualified at first try 24 Feb. Stout 2nd 13 Mar trials too. Will have some fans. | ||
| 4 | 2 | Secret Wish | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Plenty to like about her debut 2nd. Has gate speed in the arsenal. Each way. | |
| 5 | Lets N Joy | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Closed late for 3rd in final trial ahead of debut. Better for this. Trifectas. | ||
| 6 | Jay Jay Denario | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Looked sharp in her 3 public outings. Draw makes things interesting. Has claims. | ||
| 7 | 4 | Mamas Crunch | 7 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Couldn't find more after working early at Ascot Park. Seeking improvement. | |
| 8 | Queen Lizzy | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Smartly-bred filly & won her 26 Feb qualifier gamely. Not out of this either. | ||
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| 9 | The Queens Gambit | 9 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Zipped through for 20 Mar trial win. 2nd row tricky on debut. Multiples. | ||
| Best Bets: Bettor Belle (2), Secret Wish (4), Jay Jay Denario (6), Cool For Cats (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Queen Lizzy - 1st of 6, Chertsey, 26/02/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-05.1, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 26.8, Margins: nose, 3 len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettor Belle (2): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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THE SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS HANDICAP TROT
$18,500, R40 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R65 trotters. Front: R40 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57. 20m: R58 to R65.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | P03131 | Brianna | 1 | Ft | David McCormick | Back up in grade after scoring at Oamaru. Yet to win here though. First4s. | |
| 2 | 838713 | Buffy Northstains | 2 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | A grand mare who tends to hold her form well. Place must off the front line. | |
| 3 | 350404 | Forgiveness | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Worked hard here 14 Mar & only yielded late. Likes it here too. Place option. | |
| 4 | 000541 | Pyramid Rose | U2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Did it comfortably in front at Winton. Past winner here too. Not the worst. | |
| 5 | 430329 | Judy J | U3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Did her chips at the start 21 Mar. Drops back in grade. Could offer cheek. | |
| 6 | 6451X2 | Freya | 1 | 10 | Ben Hope | Tidy 2nd in similar company 21 Mar. Brief stand start stats though. Upset. | |
| 7 | 738663 | Tu Tangata | 2 | 10 | Paul Nairn | Got home well enough last week. Slides down the grades too. Worth a look. | |
| 8 | 483576 | Royal Del | 3 | 10 | Blair Orange | Raced better than his price here last week. Six-time winner here. Combos claims. | |
| 9 | 0451P1 | The Present Maker | 4 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Best version of himself on show last week. Cross fingers, but could repeat. | |
| 10 | 1602X9 | Muscle Sass | 5 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | In need of the run here 14 Mar. 10m adds to challenge. Top3/4 prospect. | |
| 11 | 016211 | Kawhi | 1 | 20 | Robbie Close | Absolutely loving life. Drops back to 20m mark, but stick with a trotter in form | |
| 12 | 11023X | Father Time | 2 | 20 | John Dunn | Two good trials ahead of resumption. Stand start holds no fears. A key threat. | |
| 13 | 941482 | Roydon Muscle | 3 | 20 | Ricky May | Nice 2nd at a tasty price 14 Mar. Not served well by handicaps here. Roughie. | |
| 14 | 461854 | One El | 4 | 20 | Jim Curtin | Gave leader no peace here last week & fought well. Could give this a shake too. | |
| 15 | 119015 | Te Rapa | U1 | 20 | Gerard O'Reilly | Fair 5th here in early Feb but that was against the top trotters. Place from 20m | |
| Best Bets: Father Time (12), The Present Maker (9), Kawhi (11), Tu Tangata (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Te Rapa (2-02.9), Roydon Muscle (2-03.2), Royal Del (2-03.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Father Time - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 20/03/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.9, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 29.6, Margins: 4 1/2len, 2 3/4len, 4 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Judy J (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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NZB STANDARDBRED HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R70 & faster pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X94516 | Double Time | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Earnest attempt behind Pinseeker last week. Add to trifectas from front line. | |
| 2 | 6102X3 | Renegade | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Strong 3rd here 14 Mar. Small field helps on stand start debut. Keep safe. | |
| 3 | 799X65 | Beach Ball | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | OK in two 2025 starts. Not bombproof from a stand but can play a part. | |
| 4 | 242041 | Vessem | 2 | 10 | Blair Orange | Showed another string to his bow with last week's win. Can go on with it. | |
| 5 | 516X54 | Smoke On The Water | 3 | 10 | |||
| Best Bets: Vessem (4), Renegade (2), Beach Ball (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beach Ball (2-00.7), Double Time (2-01.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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THE PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT, MOOLOOLABA HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R66 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R66 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 012311 | Paris Prince | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Up into open-class after back-to-back wins. Can step & snare a placing. | |
| 2 | 151600 | Helloveamoment | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Proving a tough watch at the start at the moment. Prefer to wait for clear round | |
| 3 | 3122X0 | Ti Amo Belle | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Well back when she broke here 14 Mar. On the front line but up in grade. Odds. | |
| 4 | 28163D | Rush | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Got it wrong late here 14Feb in intermediate grade. Upset claims with manners. | |
| 5 | 634176 | Eurokash | 1 | 10 | John Dunn | Confidence boosting 6th 21 Mar after mixed Cromwell runs. Each way off 10m. | |
| 6 | 10300X | Eurostyle | 2 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Comfortable trial win 20 Mar. Loves it here & goes well fresh. Not out of this. | |
| 7 | 533140 | Maui | U1 | 10 | David McCormick | Folded up after early speed 14 Mar. Can fly the tapes at times. Top3/4 hope. | |
| 8 | 538238 | Mystic Max | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Form is a bit variable but his best has him in this. Handles the stand start too | |
| 9 | 0795X6 | Mr Love | 2 | 20 | Ricky May | Nothing wrong with his fresh 6th here 14 Mar. Capable of overcoming 20m mark. | |
| 10 | 232144 | Midnight Dash | 1 | 30 | Ben Hope | Stoic 4ths behind Bet & Win recently. 30m no great concern. In the mix. | |
| Best Bets: Midnight Dash (10), Eurostyle (6), Mr Love (9), Mystic Max (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Mr Love (2-01.6), Eurokash (2-01.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Eurostyle - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 20/03/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.9, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 29.6, Margins: 4 1/2len, 2 3/4len, 4 3/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 8
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WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R45 TO R60, 1980m
For R45 to R60 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 650X31 | Justyouwait | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gritty win after working to the lead here 14Mar. Drawn to be a player again. | |
| 2 | 687922 | Dancing Desire | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Run down after mid-race move last week. Back in form though. Combos claims. | |
| 3 | 317X8 | Nothing But You | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did a few things wrong when resuming 14 Mar. Has ability. Adds to puzzle. | |
| 4 | 040632 | Shakira | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Lightning mid-race speed almost worked last week. Has to be respected again. | |
| 5 | 006173 | Tact Teena | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Handy enough 3rd last week in R51-56 grade. OK course/distance stats. Combos. | |
| 6 | 547211 | Echappe | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Keeps jumping in grade with winning streak. This is harder though. First4s. | |
| 7 | 10211 | Francent | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Very impressive sitting parked at Westport. First all-weather run. Keep safe. | |
| 8 | 137836 | Molly Belwin | 8 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Steady 6th at Wyndham. 28 Feb 3rd to Beside Me reads well. Don't dismiss. | |
| 9 | 193396 | Cardi B | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Drops back from taking on top-line pacers. Tricky draw here. Trifectas. | |
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| 10 | 131X | Queen Tyron | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Placed in both trials since last racing in May. Market your best guide here. | |
| 11 | 449211 | Classie Linc | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Mopped up her rivals in last two outings. This may be more testing. Multiples. | |
| Best Bets: Shakira (4), Justyouwait (1), Molly Belwin (8), Francent (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Cardi B (1-55.7), Tact Teena (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Francent (7): P-On, Justyouwait (1): BL-On, Nothing But You (3): BL-On, Queen Tyron (10): BL-Off, SL-On, Shakira (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS PACE
$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 25 | Deadline | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Only got clear late last week. On stand start debut. Each way with manners. | |
| 2 | Shadow Of The Moon | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Rattled home in final trial ahead of his debut. Can play a part if he steps. | ||
| 3 | 626384 | Royal Belle | 3 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | OK 4th here last time. Midfield finishes in her formline & similar likely here. | |
| 4 | 384X0X | Swift Guy | 4 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Off the scene since late 2022 when showing some ability. May need this run. | |
| 5 | 63339X | Strikem | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Two good trials since taking on top 2YOs on Cup Day. Don't underestimate. | |
| 6 | X2030X | Mystery Beach | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Meritorious trials since also featuring in Cup Week. Market your best guide. | |
| 7 | 4 | Whatz My Choice | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Should kick on from his honest 4th on debut down south. Add to trifectas. | |
| 8 | 55X | Carlin | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Two 2YO runs in the early spring. First go behind the tapes. Rough claims. | |
| 9 | 464864 | Two Jules | 9 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Steady efforts without threatening over summer/autumn. Seeking luck. | |
| 10 | Sovereign Lou | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Built steadily to tonight's debut with 20 Mar trial win. First4s preferred. | ||
| Best Bets: Strikem (5), Shadow Of The Moon (2), Deadline (1), Mystery Beach (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Shadow Of The Moon - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 13/03/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.0, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 2 1/4len, head, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Swift Guy (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R48, 2600m
For R40 to R48 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 804P08 | Eastwood Dream | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | No luck here 19 Mar but racing slightly out of his grade here. Combos crumbs. | |
| 2 | 523234 | Melton Magnate | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Doesn't win out of turn but can't fault his consistency. Trifectas must again. | |
| 3 | 500946 | Sargent Best | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Made up plenty at Oamaru. Tosses in some good runs here. Blowout hope. | |
| 4 | X800X5 | Malakai | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't quite go to plan last week but gets a much better draw. Tough to bowl. | |
| 5 | 042184 | Franco Tim | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Waited for a run last week but ran on well enough. Add to trifecta bets. | |
| 6 | 468681 | Taumutu Lad | 6 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Got the job done in one-win grade last week. Can press forward & place. | |
| 7 | 29X814 | Watching Brief | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Rattled home here 14 Mar from well back. Deserving of a watching brief here. | |
| 8 | 8553X5 | Off The Edge | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Useful 5th when resuming last week & drops in grade too. Don't disregard. | |
| 9 | 0936X5 | The Coalman | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Early error 16 Mar. Back to the mobile here but cops a wide draw. Multiples. | |
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| 10 | 310750 | Bad Habits | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Never saw clear air last week. Traffic a concern again but each way with gaps. | |
| 11 | 712228 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 0210X2 | A Better Jackalack | U2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Chased well in R45-50 grade at Oamaru. Can push through & play a part. | |
| Best Bets: Malakai (4), Watching Brief (7), Bad Habits (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-59.8), Watching Brief (2-00.0), Sargent Best (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||