NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 4 April

Meeting: RACING AT SUNDOWN MEETING (RACING AT SUNDOWN MEETING)

Last updated 04/04/2025 at 21:25 pm

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

Participants for Race 1: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	451X29	Freya	1	Ft	Blair Orange	Recovered OK after error last week. Reverts to the mobile. Combos claims.
2	516000	Helloveamoment	2	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Got it wrong at the start in last 3 stand starts, so mobile helps. Rough hopes.
3	122X08	Ti Amo Belle	3	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Will only improve from fresh 8th last week & was held up late. Upset prospect.
4	331405	Maui	4	Ft	David McCormick	Lacked extra at the business end last week. Better stats from a stand. Place.
5	795X63	Mr Love	5	Ft	Ricky May	Rattled home last week & gets back to even marks here. A key contender.
6	10X20X	Sunnys Sister	6	Ft	John Dunn	Stylish late to win 25 Mar trial. Gone well fresh in the past. Worthy top pick.
Best Bets: Sunnys Sister (6), Mr Love (5), Maui (4), Freya (1)
Best Mile Rates: Ti Amo Belle (1-59.2), Maui (1-59.3), Mr Love (1-59.4) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Sunnys Sister - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 25/03/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.1, 800m: 59.3, 400m: 29.5, Margins: neck, 4 3/4len, 1/2 neck.
Gear Changes: Ti Amo Belle (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend

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Participants for Race 2: BOOK NOW FOR ANZAC DAY LEAGUE & RACING MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	27512X	Delightful Dreams	1	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Solid efforts through the spring. Peaked late when 4th 06 Mar trials. First4s.
2	305146	Auntie Deb	2	Ft	Blair Orange	Win or bust record here. Had his chance last week in similar grade. Roughie.
3	131X3	Queen Tyron	3	Ft	John Dunn	Chased hard last week when seeking space. A promising filly. Right in this.
4	335609	Dave Duley	4	Ft
5	7589X0	Happy Harper	5	Ft	Robbie Close	Did it very tough here 21 Mar & into a stronger grade here. Looking for luck.
6	800X51	Malakai	6	Ft	Mikayla Lewis(J)	Stripped fitter last week & got the job done. Up in grade, but can hold form.
7	904615	My Friend Louie	7	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Little peace in front here 21 Mar. Slight grade drop too. May be over the odds.
8	600461	Renaldo	8	Ft	Ricky May	Recovered from early bump for easy 21 Mar win. Wide draw a test. Each way.
9	061737	Tact Teena	9	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Only yielded late last week after working hard. Work to do from draw. Place.
Best Bets: Queen Tyron (3), Malakai (6), Renaldo (8), My Friend Louie (7)
Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-56.5), Delightful Dreams (1-56.6), Auntie Deb (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m]

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Participants for Race 3: DUBAI DIAMOND TRADERS MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1		Bullet	1	Ft	John Versteeg	Battled in two March trials since qualifying last year. Likely to need the run.
2	3X2	Tyrons Strapping Lad	2	Ft	John Dunn	Found the line powerfully last week. Has plenty of upside. Can go close.
3	302440	A Reason To Fight	3	Ft	Stephen McNally	Didn't enjoy stand start 16 Mar but mobile stats aren't flash. Combos preferred.
4		Majic N The Port	4	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Half-sister to Group 1 talent. Not seen since May 2024 qualifier. Market watch.
5	00X959	Kamilla	5	Ft	Ricky May	Two mistakes from 3 starts this time in. Manners the question mark. Odds.
6	052P92	Billy Kimber	6	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Showed his true worth with hard-closing 2nd on Sunday. Mobile helps. EW.
7	7X	Hadleymae	7	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Not seen since being well beaten on debut in October. Take on trust today.
8	099957	She's Got Sass	8	Ft	Scott Iremonger(J)	Early mistake at Rangiora but was left alone by punters. Prefer to watch for now
9	323X5	Lottie's Moment	9	Ft	John Morrison	Caught the eye late at Oamaru despite error. Wide draw but cheeky hopes.
10	36	Paramount Picture	U1	Ft	Blair Orange	Moves to unruly after testing punters recently. Danger if she trots the trip.
Best Bets: Tyrons Strapping Lad (2), Paramount Picture (10), Billy Kimber (6), Lottie's Moment (9)
Star Trialist: Bullet - 2nd of 6, Chertsey, 30/04/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-14.6, 800m: 61.0, 400m: 29.4, Margins: 1 1/2len, 13 1/2len, 2 len.
Gear Changes: Hadleymae (7): P-Off, BL-Off, NW-On, Kamilla (5): HH-Off, Lottie's Moment (9): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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For R54 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 4: HAPPY BIRTHDAY LATHER UP MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	486229	Follow Your Dream	1	Ft	John Dunn	Copped a tough trip here 21 Mar. Gets draw relief tonight. Stick with her.
2	102112	Francent	2	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Continued her impressive brief career with strong 2nd last week. A bright hope.
3	341964	Biggles	3	Ft	Ricky May	Warmed up late last week & gets into a tighter grade. May be handier. Place.
4	0P1121	Light Me Up	4	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Overcame 2nd row for R45-50 win at Oamaru. New test here but can compete.
5	378366	Molly Belwin	5	Ft	Terry Chmiel	Took on nice mares' fields in last two. Unlucky here 28 Mar. Not the worst.
6	345447	Mr Cash Man	6	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Space at a premium at Wyndham on Sunday. Pats winner here. Upset claims.
7	8267X5	Hadron Collider	7	Ft	Blair Orange	Drops back from a promising grade here 21 Mar. Fitter for that too. Danger.
8	49211P	Classie Linc	U1	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Ended sharp form with naughty behaviour last week. Capable with manners.
Best Bets: Hadron Collider (7), Francent (2), Light Me Up (4), Molly Belwin (5)
Best Mile Rates: Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Follow Your Dream (1-53.8), Light Me Up (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m]
Horse Movements: Francent to Mark Jones at Burnham

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For R35 to R46 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 5: XCM SPORT MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	648389	Peaknmonkey	1	Ft	Robbie Close	Did his chips on the turn 19 Mar. Sole win was from mobile but want juicy odds.
2	043004	Massive Merc	2	Ft	Alan Clark	Couldn't kick after leading 28 Mar, so don't overplay the 4th. Needs more late.
3	06P000	Spanish Princess	3	Ft	Graeme Telfer	Slow starts aren't helping her recently. Yet to place from mobile too. Odds.
4	4475X3	Paramount Lady	4	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Run down late 19 Mar, but did a heap of work. Sure to have admirers again.
5	303290	Judy J	5	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Mixing her form. Better from mobile & strong 2nd here 14 Mar. Combos must.
6	569542	Markthewarrior	6	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Strong bids recently & is continuing to enjoy these mobile starts. In the mix.
7	234671	Barrytown	7	Ft
8	031310	Brianna	8	Ft	David McCormick	Forgettable outing after error 28 Mar. Excellent efforts prior. Can bounce back.
9	0282X3	Frazzled	9	Ft	John Dunn	Gait not perfect 28 Mar when resuming but still dug in bravely. Goes close.
10	84018X	Dash Dosh	U1	Ft	Ricky May	Showed promise last campaign. Midfield or worse in three trials though. Roughie.
11	504040	Forgiveness	U2	Ft	Paul Nairn	Broke when looking a chance up the passing lane last week. One last chance.
Best Bets: Frazzled (9), Paramount Lady (4), Forgiveness (11), Brianna (8)
Best Mile Rates: Judy J (2-00.5), Forgiveness (2-00.5), Dash Dosh (2-01.9) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Dash Dosh (10): BL-On Legend

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Participants for Race 6: TRADE ME PROPERTY MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	2	Arthur Shelby	1	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	Went close on debut & did more work than is likely here. Keep very safe.
2	04323	Rockingood	2	Ft	Ricky May	Thereabouts in his last four starts & lobs into a great barrier. Has claims.
3		Son Of Doc	3	Ft	Blair Orange	Held on after looming wide for 25 Mar qualifying win. Combos hope on debut.
4	272352	Mighty Miki	4	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Chased hard when pushed wide late at Wyndham. Add to quinellas & trifectas.
5		Beaudiene Always B	5	Ft	John Dunn	Qualified in November & three autumn hitouts to prepare for this. First4s.
6	2030X8	Mystery Beach	6	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Forget about 28 Mar 8th after being wiped out early. Capable in 2024. EW.
7		Delight With Me	7	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Fair in two workouts since qualifying last winter. Likely to be better for this.
8	808033	Sam Snead	U1	Ft	John Morrison	Dug in for a gritty 3rd at Ashburton. Work to do from unruly again. Combos.
Best Bets: Arthur Shelby (1), Rockingood (2), Mystery Beach (6), Mighty Miki (4)
Star Trialist: Son Of Doc - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 25/03/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.7, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 29.4, Margins: nose, 3/4len, neck.
Gear Changes: Mighty Miki (4): SL-Off Legend

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Participants for Race 7: STEVIE & MAREE THANK THEIR CLIENTS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	210X50	Miki Knows	1	Ft	Robbie Close	Errors in both starts back, so mobile will be a help here. Tough grade though.
2	17733X	Harrison John	2	Ft	Blair Orange	Resuming after running 3rd in the Derby last start. Will have many fans here.
3	391001	Tempo Warrior	3	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Found enough to score after leading last week. Another step up. Multiples best.
4	625472	Who's Delight	4	Ft	Ricky May	Bold 2nd here 21 Mar & very talented on his day. Worth adding to the puzzle.
5	33X633	Macandrew Aviator	5	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Improving with each of his 3 starts back. Will relish even start here. Upset.
6	99X654	Beach Ball	6	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Still hunting his best form this time in. Great chance to regain his bounce here
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7	055400	Bryce's Meddle	7	Ft	John Dunn	Got back & stayed back off 30m recently. Been a while since a mobile success.
Best Bets: Harrison John (2), Beach Ball (6), Who's Delight (4), Macandrew Aviator (5)
Best Mile Rates: Who's Delight (1-53.8), Beach Ball (1-54.0), Harrison John (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Harrison John - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 20/03/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.9, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 28.6, Margins: head, neck.
Gear Changes: Macandrew Aviator (5): SL-On, Miki Knows (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend

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For R47 to R55 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 8: TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 9TH, 16TH & 23RD MAY MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	364456	Moses	1	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Didn't find extra after leading here 14 Mar. Grade jump too. Combos from #1.
2	211251	Jaccka Baylis	2	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Placed nicely when scoring here on course debut 19 Mar. Place hope in this grade
3	017874	Majesdix	3	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Thereabouts in last couple of outings. Has gate speed when needed. Roughie.
4	902211	Waterloo Station	4	Ft	Paul Nairn	Took a while to find his groove, but now chasing 3 straight. Keep onside again.
5	440205	Cormoran Strike	5	Ft	Robbie Close	Gate speed on show from this draw 21 Mar. Useful on his day. Place hope.
6	002111	Silverlinings	6	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Trotting as well as ever & worth sticking with a mare in form. Each way option.
7	152533	Vertigo	7	Ft	Lawrence McCormick	Hasn't been far away through 2025 so far. Handling most grade too. Contender.
8	171574	Who's Queen	8	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Rattled home at Oamaru & mobile trot set-up suits here. Adds to puzzle.
9	P1	Dynasty	U1	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Swiftly adjusted to trotting, but moves out of maidens here. Top3/4 hope.
10	386632	Tu Tangata	U2	Ft	Stacy Whatuira	Been taking on stronger fields than this. Shouldn't get too far back. Danger.
Best Bets: Tu Tangata (10), Waterloo Station (4), Who's Queen (8), Vertigo (7)
Best Mile Rates: Who's Queen (1-58.8), Jaccka Baylis (1-59.9), Vertigo (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Cormoran Strike (5): SL-Off, BL-On Legend

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For 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares.

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Participants for Race 9: BETAVET FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1		Assisi Lover	1	Ft	John Dunn	Plenty of trials & workouts before debut. Smartly bred. Worth considering.
2	96X	Tallandfast	2	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Two workouts to prepare for this after battling in the spring. Want right odds.
3	648647	Two Jules	3	Ft
4	762073	Kairaki Vegas	4	Ft	Ricky May	Honest attempt up the passing lane on Sunday. Has gate speed. Each way.
5	6X	Kushite Warrior	5	Ft	John Morrison	Steadily improved in three 2025 trials. OK 6th in sole winter run. First4s.
6	335242	Nila Maree	6	Ft	Blair Orange	Keeps finding one or two better, but is an adaptable mare. Stick with her.
7	6624X2	Elektra King	7	Ft	Terry Chmiel	Caught the eye at Motukarara in first run since Nov. Should be running on again.
8	263845	Royal Belle	8	Ft	Kerry Hadfield	Steady attempts in 12 career starts to date. Yet to place in 5 mobile starts.
9	7000X	Impressive Shard	9	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Struggled in late 2024, but gritty 2nd 25 Mar trials gives hope. Blowout chance.
10	596886	Daisy Diana	U1	Ft
Best Bets: Nila Maree (6), Elektra King (7), Assisi Lover (1), Kairaki Vegas (4)
Star Trialist: Assisi Lover - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 25/03/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.4, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.3, Margins: nose, neck, 1 1/4len.
Gear Changes: Impressive Shard (9): FD-Off, RD-On, ACD-On, Kairaki Vegas (4): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On Legend

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For R40 to R48 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R49 horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 10: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	574705	Westar Molly	1	Ft	Ricky May	Fair here 19 Mar & didn't make use of this draw 14 Mar. Combos preferred.
2	836133	Toby Tom B	2	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Earnest type who can put himself into the race. Draw makes him a key player.
3	3339X1	Strikem	3	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Delivered on previous campaign's promise with 28 Mar win. Capable of repeating.
4	9X8144	Watching Brief	4	Ft	John Morrison	Will lose no fans after her gritty 4th in this grade last week. Worth a look.
5	317X88	Nothing But You	5	Ft	Blair Orange	Still to find her feet this time in. May find this grade more suitable. Place.
6	56X1	Dawn To Dark	6	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Stylish win at Rangiora despite a wide draw. New grade, but not out of this.
7	4501X	Artful Bromac	7	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Not the worst 7th at 06 Mar trials. Useful spring campaign. Roughie.
8	25221	Miracle Memphis	8	Ft	Robbie Close	Built nicely to maiden win at Motukarara. Still learning but give a strong look.
9	135X32	Ocean Of Tears	9	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Can't knock her tenacity this time in. Adaptable regardless of start type. EW.
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10	157	Chocolate Crunch	10	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Still figuring it out since her maiden win. Traffic concerns here. Top3/4.
11	174648	Gladys Greenland	11	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Felt the pinch after doing work at Rangiora. Market your best guide tonight.
12	712228	Sophia Bromac	U1	Ft	John Dunn	Not at her sharpest here 21 Mar but loves it when the tempo is on. Keep safe.
Best Bets: Strikem (3), Ocean Of Tears (9), Toby Tom B (2), Watching Brief (4)
Best Mile Rates: Gladys Greenland (1-55.4), Westar Molly (1-57.6), Toby Tom B (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Sophia Bromac (12): SL-Off, BL-On Legend

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A Reason To Fight - Race 3

Artful Bromac - Race 10

Arthur Shelby - Race 6

Assisi Lover - Race 9

Auntie Deb - Race 2

Barrytown - Race 5

Beach Ball - Race 7

Beaudiene Always B - Race 6

Biggles - Race 4

Billy Kimber - Race 3

Brianna - Race 5

Bryce's Meddle - Race 7

Bullet - Race 3

Chocolate Crunch - Race 10

Classie Linc - Race 4

Cormoran Strike - Race 8

Daisy Diana - Race 9

Dash Dosh - Race 5

Dave Duley - Race 2

Dawn To Dark - Race 10

Delightful Dreams - Race 2

Delight With Me - Race 6

Dynasty - Race 8

Elektra King - Race 9

Follow Your Dream - Race 4

Forgiveness - Race 5

Francent - Race 4

Frazzled - Race 5

Freya - Race 1

Gladys Greenland - Race 10

Hadleymae - Race 3

Hadron Collider - Race 4

Happy Harper - Race 2

Harrison John - Race 7

Helloveamoment - Race 1

Impressive Shard - Race 9

Jaccka Baylis - Race 8

Judy J - Race 5

Kairaki Vegas - Race 9

Kamilla - Race 3

Kushite Warrior - Race 9

Light Me Up - Race 4

Lottie's Moment - Race 3

Macandrew Aviator - Race 7

Majesdix - Race 8

Majic N The Port - Race 3

Malakai - Race 2

Markthewarrior - Race 5

Massive Merc - Race 5

Maui - Race 1

Mighty Miki - Race 6

Miki Knows - Race 7

Miracle Memphis - Race 10

Molly Belwin - Race 4

Moses - Race 8

Mr Cash Man - Race 4

Mr Love - Race 1

My Friend Louie - Race 2

Mystery Beach - Race 6

Nila Maree - Race 9

Nothing But You - Race 10

Ocean Of Tears - Race 10

Paramount Lady - Race 5

Paramount Picture - Race 3

Peaknmonkey - Race 5

Queen Tyron - Race 2

Renaldo - Race 2

Rockingood - Race 6

Royal Belle - Race 9

Sam Snead - Race 6

She's Got Sass - Race 3

Silverlinings - Race 8

Son Of Doc - Race 6

Sophia Bromac - Race 10

Spanish Princess - Race 5

Strikem - Race 10

Sunnys Sister - Race 1

Tact Teena - Race 2

Tallandfast - Race 9

Tempo Warrior - Race 7

Ti Amo Belle - Race 1

Toby Tom B - Race 10

Tu Tangata - Race 8

Two Jules - Race 9

Tyrons Strapping Lad - Race 3

Vertigo - Race 8

Watching Brief - Race 10

Waterloo Station - Race 8

Westar Molly - Race 10

Who's Delight - Race 7

Who's Queen - Race 8

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

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Meeting: RACING AT SUNDOWN MEETING (RACING AT SUNDOWN MEETING)

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT

$17,900, FFA, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

BOOK NOW FOR ANZAC DAY LEAGUE & RACING MOBILE PACE

$16,740, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R53, R54 WITH COND., 1980m

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DUBAI DIAMOND TRADERS MOBILE TROT

$15,440, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY LATHER UP MOBILE PACE

$17,670, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R60, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

XCM SPORT MOBILE TROT

$16,405, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R46, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

TRADE ME PROPERTY MOBILE PACE

$14,880, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

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STEVIE & MAREE THANK THEIR CLIENTS MOBILE PACE

$18,950, FFA, 1609m

Preferential Barrier Draw

TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 9TH, 16TH & 23RD MAY MOBILE TROT

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R55, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

BETAVET FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE

$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m

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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R48, R49 WITH COND., 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw