NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 9 April
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$7440, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a 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 |  | 500786 | Waterholes Road | 1 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Run down on the Tim grass, 2 Apr. Just fair prior but the ace helps place hopes. |
| 2 |  | 707050 | Miley Ace | 2 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Has been off the pace of late and even from a friendlier draw looks stretched. |
| 3 |  | 592378 | King Arthur | 3 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Made ground from the back at Ash after failing as fave here. Looks a bright hope |
| 4 |  | 974533 | Zia Bromac | 4 | Ft | Shannon Manawatu | Distant 3rd's in recent attempts but that form stacks up in this field. Include. |
| 5 |  | 034732 | Onwardsandupwards | 5 | Ft | Alan Edge | Kept coming at Rang, 30 Mar following nice 3rd here. On cusp of a winning turn. |
| 6 | | 166046 | Foveaux Gambler | 6 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Solid without looking a threat in last couple and more required from a this draw |
| 7 |  | 6866P7 | Franco Hoffman | 7 | Ft | Michael House | Outkicked from a handy spot at Tim. Better than form-line reads; first 4 fringes |
| 8 | | 553X58 | Off The Edge | 8 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Solid resumption here but just plugged a week later. Requires luck from alley. |
| Best Bets: King Arthur (3), Onwardsandupwards (5), Zia Bromac (4), Waterholes Road (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-59.8), Zia Bromac (2-00.0), Franco Hoffman (2-00.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miley Ace (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Off The Edge (8): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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GARRARDS TROT
$7300, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 5yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 004705 | Superfast Gorsey | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Broke when tackled at Ash, and failed to stick from parked prior. Requires more. |
| 2 |  | 487748 | Meandad | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Just battled in the run home at Tim. Good Rang. run prior and in the minor's mix |
| 3 |  | 769889 | Ginas Majesty | 3 | Ft | Ian Cameron | No closer than 8th in his last 4 outings and it's hard to see him featuring here |
| 4 |  | 055049 | Five Monkeys | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fought well from a pegs run here, 19 Mar, but did little at Ash. Place look best |
| 5 |  | 674003 | Take After Me | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Grabbed yet another cheque with his Ash placing. Cover in tri's and first 4's. |
| 6 |  | D37500 | Aldebaran Crystal | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Well beaten as fave at Wint then plugged at Wynd. Would threaten with her A-game |
| 7 |  | 380086 | High Noon | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Solid after an early break at Rang, 30 Mar. Rates as a minors hope in this field |
| 8 |  | 102521 | Randel Huston P | U2 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Aldebaran Crystal (6), High Noon (7), Take After Me (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Take After Me (2-04.5), Meandad (2-08.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: High Noon (7): SL-Off, HH-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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ALLIED SECURITY MOBILE PACE
$7580, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 5 yrs & older pacers with earnings up to and including $1000 in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 057495 | Didjashoutthebar | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Closed with purpose on the grass at Tim last week. Can offer plenty from the ace |
| 2 |  | 905890 | Lord Mudrick | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Dropped out badly after a tough trip here, 19 Mar. Trialed since but not liked. |
| 3 |  | 688738 | Fast Ace | 3 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Ran on into 3rd when last here without looking a winner. Fair at Rang. First 4's |
| 4 |  | 970550 | Belmont Valor | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Never saw daylight at Tim and appeared to have more to give. Clear prospect. |
| 5 |  | 209069 | Millwood Goddess | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Not a mile away in last couple and with luck from the marble is dangerous here. |
| 6 |  | 315968 | The Highlander | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Failed to clear a pocket on the grass at Tim. OK prior from death seat. Include. |
| 7 | | 147707 | Motor Mouth | 7 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Showed speed to lead and trail at Ash. Wider draw to work from here. Roughie. |
| 8 |  | 9P7794 | Wind In The Wire | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Battled away from the pegs at Ash after just plugging here. Hard to recommend. |
| 9 |  | 766780 | He's Tough | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Pushed to the front at Rang. and paid the price. Looks held from the widest draw |
| Best Bets: Didjashoutthebar (1), Belmont Valor (4), The Highlander (6), Millwood Goddess (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Millwood Goddess (1-57.9), Fast Ace (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTS MARES MOBILE PACE
$7720, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45, WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Also Mares with winning stakes up to and including $6000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 083470 | Vrilo | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Disappointed on the grass last week after being run down here. Draw will assist. |
| 2 |  | 100697 | Lily's A Star | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | OK from the markers at Ash when aided by the ace draw. Outside place prospect. |
| 3 | | 148826 | Searing Light | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Found the trail from this draw when last here. No dash at Rang. since. Blow-out. |
| 4 | | 919209 | Okiwi Bay | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Battled away at Ash after missing out on the grass prior. Place claims today. |
| 5 |  | 998565 | Sweet Tartan | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Stiff when 2.2L from winner here, 20 Feb. Back in 25 Mar trial. Market watch. |
| 6 |  | 582428 | Megyn Kelly | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got back from wide draw 2nd day at PN then broke. Bold 2nd prior. Nil stats here |
| 7 |  | 199010 | Rakero Lightning | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Gritty from the front here 2 back before missing away at Rang. Danger with best. |
| 8 | | 266714 | Enya Franco | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Run down into 4th a week ago but nice lower-grade success prior. Draw does hurt |
| 9 |  | 127P57 | Don't Tell Jenny | 9 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Found the front from closer marble here, 28 Feb. No zip next up; watching today. |
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| 10 |  | 001560 | My Ten Guitars | 10 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Fought well in tight quarters at Ash. Run prior here was solid; chance with luck |
| Best Bets: Rakero Lightning (7), My Ten Guitars (10), Okiwi Bay (4), Sweet Tartan (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: My Ten Guitars (1-58.3), Don't Tell Jenny (1-59.1), Searing Light (2-00.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Don't Tell Jenny (9): P-Off, Rakero Lightning (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 9TH, 16TH & 23RD MAY MOBILE PACE
$8280, WITH COND., 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 346X66 | Stubing | 1 | Ft | Zara Power(J) | Tidy resumption then went close at Ash from this alley. Needed on all tickets. |
| 2 |  | 410003 | Stunna | 2 | Ft | Peter Davis | Tried hard when 3rd here, 19 Mar. Drawn to make her presence felt and in the mix |
| 3 |  | 624305 | She's A Jewel | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Consistent North Otago mare having her first look here. Include on your combo's. |
| 4 | | 722214 | Shannon B | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Caught the eye at Tim after clearing pocket late. Form-line makes good viewing. |
| 5 | | 044577 | Oakley Shard | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Battling away without posing a threat lately and will need a few favours today. |
| 6 |  | 0X9530 | Hoo Haa | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold 3rd here, 19 Mar then contained at Rang. Rivals are better drawn in this. |
| 7 |  | 897845 | Chal Vee Power | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Last two runs have been full of merit. Offers value to exotic's despite marble. |
| 8 | | 603045 | Terror Ma Sue | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Sound efforts of late but will need to work from a wide draw today; looks held. |
| 9 | | 989486 | Lets Get Tropical | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Weakened from the pegs when last here and faces stiff task from his wide alley |
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| 10 |  | 639923 | Super Fund | 10 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Decent run at Rang after being held up. Can play a minor role with late gaps. |
| 11 |  | 939309 | Lord Fantasy | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Useful 4.6L 9th at Tim. Didn't quit prior from tough trip. Consider for 1st 4's |
| 12 |  | 954086 | Ester Lucy | 12 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Made ground into 6th at Ash after being luckless here. Blow-out place prospect. |
| 13 |  | 634241 | Ambleside Drive | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Broke through here, 19 Mar after making the front. Will have here support again. |
| 14 |  | 793205 | Sweet Dreams | 14 | Ft | Robbie Close | Couldn't quite sustain her bid at Ash from the trail. Tough swing in draws today |
| Best Bets: Shannon B (4), Stubing (1), Stunna (2), She's A Jewel (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Hoo Haa (1-59.2), Stunna (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hoo Haa (6): RD-Off, Lord Fantasy (11): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
HYDROFLOW TROT
$7160, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotting mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 211185 | Illegal Alien | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 127716 | Dem Bones Dem Bones | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Did little at Tim after winning here over this journey. Allow another chance. |
| 3 | | 977716 | Mode | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 844486 | The Bloss | 4 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Safe beginner who is generally on the speed. Needs more at business end to win. |
| 5 |  | 313108 | Brianna | 5 | Ft | David McCormick | Off her game here, 28 Mar but form-line prior was super. Big hope with manners. |
| 6 | | 909934 | Diedre Franco | U1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Closed boldly here, 19 Mar and tidy enough since to make her top pick for this. |
| 7 |  | 574X85 | Waihemo Hannah | U2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Made ground nicely into 5th at Ash in 2nd run back. Cover on your exotic tickets |
| 8 |  | 170010 | Kiss Me Kate | U3 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Clinical from the front to win here, 25 Feb. Manners lacking since. In the hunt. |
| Best Bets: Diedre Franco (6), Brianna (5), Waihemo Hannah (7), Dem Bones Dem Bones (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Bloss (2-01.5), Dem Bones Dem Bones (2-05.2), Waihemo Hannah (2-07.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Diedre Franco (6): FD-Off, RD-On, Kiss Me Kate (8): SL-On, The Bloss (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BOOK NOW FOR ANZAC DAY RACING & LEAGUE MOBILE PACE
$7300, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45, 1980m
For MR40 to MR45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 30X968 | Shapely | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Broke when starved of room when last here. Place hope from new quarters today. |
| 2 | | 0X7704 | Viscount Banner | 2 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Fought solidly when 3.8L from winner after a cosy trip, 19 Mar. In minor's mix. |
| 3 |  | 759340 | Dover Terrace | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 508876 | Floozy Suzy | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Battled away at Reef but lacked dash on Tim grass a week ago. Hard to recommend. |
| 5 | | X00475 | D'Cash | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | OK after sitting parked here, 19 Mar. Off the unruly so may look to hike forward |
| 6 |  | 778X69 | Melton Enforcer | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | No success with support when driven on the speed this campaign. Must consider. |
| 7 | | 080337 | Sam Snead | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Back to back 3rd's prior to Fri's miss. Capable of clearing maidens with A-game. |
| 8 | | 009X20 | Bronski | U2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Bold 2nd fresh-up here then botched the run-up at Tim. Best version goes close. |
| Best Bets: Bronski (8), Sam Snead (7), Melton Enforcer (6), D'Cash (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Shapely (1): RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Floozy Suzy to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, R41 TO R45 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R41 to R45 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $6000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 271745 | Santanna Mach | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Solid enough since winning and as a reliable beginner needs throwing into combos |
| 2 | | 419483 | Apatchofgold | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Good Tim run and has been a winner here twice. Should be competitive once again. |
| 3 |  | 922559 | Ultimate Counsel | 3 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Swamped at Tim after a win looked close at hand. Breakthrough can come today. |
| 4 | | 123987 | Timbimboo | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Closed with purpose as fave at Tim. This is well within his reach so go again. |
| 5 | | 009460 | Sargent Best | 5 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Couldn't replicate tidy Oam run her dropping out badly. Happy taking notes today |
| 6 |  | 755597 | Heaven | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | No luck in last couple and can offer some value to combination's with right trip |
| 7 | | 507086 | He's A Bay | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Showed gate speed to lead when last here but found wanting. Hard to tip out. |
| 8 |  | 510092 | Star Magic | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Bold run with strong support at Ash. Looks an obvious winning hope again here. |
| Best Bets: Timbimboo (4), Ultimate Counsel (3), Star Magic (8), Apatchofgold (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: He's A Bay (2-03.9), Star Magic (2-04.1), Santanna Mach (2-04.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Heaven (6): BL-Off, Timbimboo (4): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 2
Ambleside Drive - Race 5
Apatchofgold - Race 8
Belmont Valor - Race 3
Brianna - Race 6
Bronski - Race 7
Chal Vee Power - Race 5
D'Cash - Race 7
Dem Bones Dem Bones - Race 6
Didjashoutthebar - Race 3
Diedre Franco - Race 6
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 4
Dover Terrace - Race 7
Enya Franco - Race 4
Ester Lucy - Race 5
Fast Ace - Race 3
Five Monkeys - Race 2
Floozy Suzy - Race 7
Foveaux Gambler - Race 1
Franco Hoffman - Race 1
Ginas Majesty - Race 2
Heaven - Race 8
He's A Bay - Race 8
He's Tough - Race 3
High Noon - Race 2
Hoo Haa - Race 5
Illegal Alien - Race 6
King Arthur - Race 1
Kiss Me Kate - Race 6
Lets Get Tropical - Race 5
Lily's A Star - Race 4
Lord Fantasy - Race 5
Lord Mudrick - Race 3
Meandad - Race 2
Megyn Kelly - Race 4
Melton Enforcer - Race 7
Miley Ace - Race 1
Millwood Goddess - Race 3
Mode - Race 6
Motor Mouth - Race 3
My Ten Guitars - Race 4
Oakley Shard - Race 5
Off The Edge - Race 1
Okiwi Bay - Race 4
Onwardsandupwards - Race 1
Rakero Lightning - Race 4
Randel Huston P - Race 2
Sam Snead - Race 7
Santanna Mach - Race 8
Sargent Best - Race 8
Searing Light - Race 4
Shannon B - Race 5
Shapely - Race 7
She's A Jewel - Race 5
Star Magic - Race 8
Stubing - Race 5
Stunna - Race 5
Superfast Gorsey - Race 2
Super Fund - Race 5
Sweet Dreams - Race 5
Sweet Tartan - Race 4
Take After Me - Race 2
Terror Ma Sue - Race 5
The Bloss - Race 6
The Highlander - Race 3
Timbimboo - Race 8
Ultimate Counsel - Race 8
Viscount Banner - Race 7
Vrilo - Race 4
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Waterholes Road - Race 1
Wind In The Wire - Race 3
Zia Bromac - Race 1