NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Tuesday, 15 April
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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LIVAMOL AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$7300, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 362972 | Gliding High | 1 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Good behind Treasure Cove down south & this feels within his range. Keep safe. |
| 2 | | 007863 | Waterholes Road | 2 | Ft | Neil Munro | Useful along the lane last week. Couldn't find the pegs at Timaru though. Place. |
| 3 |  | 464814 | Almighty Clever | 3 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Had his chance at Rangiora but did well enough. Adds to handy inside runners. EW |
| 4 |  | 667142 | Enya Franco | 4 | Ft | Michael House | Rattled home well in mares' grade last week. May adopt similar tactics. Danger. |
| 5 |  | 861007 | Archie | 5 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Tardy from stand start at Rangiora. Mobile helps, but combos preferred in this. |
| 6 | | 660462 | Foveaux Gambler | 6 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Veteran of this field but can't knock his 2nd last week. Can add spice to combos |
| 7 |  | 478XP0 | Vinrules | 7 | Ft | Alan Edge | Too tough for him in R45-50 grade 06 Apr. Easier grade, but needs to lift. |
| Best Bets: Enya Franco (4), Gliding High (1), Almighty Clever (3), Waterholes Road (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Almighty Clever (1-57.9), Foveaux Gambler (1-58.8), Waterholes Road (2-01.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 9, 16 & 23 MAY MOBILE PACE
$7720, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45, 1980m
For MR40 to MR45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0X9684 | Shapely | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Chasing maiden win for a while. Building nicely after 4 starts back. Place hope. |
| 2 |  | 670X32 | Art Jordan | 2 | Ft | Alan Russell | Returned to racing in fine fettle & zippy when saved for one run. Threat. |
| 3 |  | X77046 | Viscount Banner | 3 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Hauled in a fair way out here last week. Chance to lead again. Top3/4 best. |
| 4 |  | 004752 | D'Cash | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Lost no fans with brave 2nd last week. Similar set-up here too. Not the worst. |
| 5 |  | 053880 | Racingmissgracie | 5 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Form has dropped away since stout efforts on the Coast. Want right price here. |
| 6 | | 799827 | Dream Boyz | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't rally here 19 May. Slight freshen-up since. Could be over the odds. |
| 7 |  | 223328 | Gimmesomelovin | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Finding the line sharply in autumn. May settle midfield from draw but consider. |
| 8 |  | 887670 | Floozy Suzy | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Beaten a long way out here last week. Add in the wide draw & she looks tested. |
| 9 |  | 65688X | Rockin Roman | 9 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Handy in sole trial for this since last being sighted in the winter. First4s. |
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| 10 |  | 78X695 | Melton Enforcer | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mid-race move last week but bested late. Roving commssion from 2nd row. EW. |
| Best Bets: Art Jordan (2), Melton Enforcer (10), Gimmesomelovin (7), D'Cash (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rockin Roman - 2nd of 7, Chertsey, 05/04/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-07.7, 800m: 56.9, 400m: 26.7, Margins: neck, neck, 5 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Melton Enforcer (10): ACD-On, Racingmissgracie (5): SL-On, Rockin Roman (9): SL-Off, BL-On, ACD-On, Shapely (1): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Racingmissgracie to Jim Curtin at Templeton, Floozy Suzy to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||
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- Race 3
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MATT POULTNEY "THE LEGEND" 2YO MOBILE TROT
$10,740, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Sensitive To A Smile | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Chases gamely in her qualifier last week. Better for this debut but has claims. | |
| 2 |  | Wot Up Tyron | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | OK when 4th in last week's qualifier. A likely improver from this. Trifectas. | |
| 3 | | Petite Amour | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Held together nicely for 10 Apr qualifying win. Has gate speed. A key contender. | |
| 4 | | 3 | Brewster Baker | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Got some things wrong on debut but snared a 3rd. Can land a place 2nd-up. |
| 5 | | Flying Dreams | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Chased #3 well in her 10 Apr qualifier. Adds to strong Dunn hand. In the mix. | |
| 6 |  | 1 | Who's Ya Daddy | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Did things right for debut win here 21 Mar. Race experience a big plus. Each way |
| Best Bets: Petite Amour (3), Who's Ya Daddy (6), Flying Dreams (5), Sensitive To A Smile (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Who's Ya Daddy (2-07.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Petite Amour - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 10/04/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.3, 800m: 59.7, 400m: 29.5, Margins: neck, 5 3/4len, neck. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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SAVE THE DATE - FRIDAY 13 JUNE "LADIES NIGHT 2025" MOB PACE
$8280, WITH COND. MOBILE, 2600m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with up to 1 win for lifetime with winning stakes up to and including $6600 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 079622 | Robyns Art | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | In good form without nailing career victory #2. Draw a big plus. Has claims. |
| 2 |  | 900260 | Buddy Reign | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Freshened since handy efforts on the Coast. 4 placings from 10 here. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 887384 | Fast Ace | 3 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Understandably tired after tough run last week. Race conditions help. Place. |
| 4 |  | 978457 | Chal Vee Power | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Lightly tried compared to some here & had no luck last week. Worth a close look. |
| 5 |  | 869837 | Ivona Dadic | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Well back at Timaru but passed a few. Draws a few spots closer. Add to combos. |
| 6 | | P77946 | Wind In The Wire | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Fair efforts without threatening recently. Yet to perform here too. First4s best |
| 7 |  | 314583 | Franco Elvis | 7 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Thereabouts in most runs since his maiden win. Wide draw but look for him late. |
| 8 |  | 393093 | Lord Fantasy | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found the line well last week. Work to do from wide alley. Place preferred. |
| 9 |  | 708 | Carrera Tranquilo | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Racing out of her grade & well contained by rivals recently. Hard to recommend. |
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| 10 |  | 745519 | The Mandalorian | 10 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Battled in first run out of maidens at Rangiora. May do minimal work. Top3/4. |
| 11 | | 894860 | Lets Get Tropical | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Couldn't muster more when asked here last week. Needs to gain a few lengths. |
| 12 |  | X95304 | Hoo Haa | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Worked home nicely on the pegs last week. Her best looks enough here. Each way. |
| 13 |  | 243050 | She's A Jewel | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Mixing her efforts since winning last winter. Needs right circumstances. Place. |
| 14 |  | 09X201 | Bronski | U1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Impressive winning his maiden from off the speed last week. Stick with him. |
| Best Bets: Hoo Haa (12), Chal Vee Power (4), Bronski (14), Franco Elvis (7) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: The Mandalorian (10): SL-On, Wind In The Wire (6): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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NORWOOD MACHINERY MOBILE PACE
$7720, UP TO R45 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R45 4 yrs & older pacers with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 5 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 740079 | Girlshavtime | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Forgive Rangiora run after getting held up. Needs confidence boost though. Odds. |
| 2 |  | 445770 | Oakley Shard | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Never saw clear air here last week. OK on her day, but want some tasty odds. |
| 3 | | 800860 | Melando Chief | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Got back & stayed back at Reefton. Pretty skinny stats here too. First4s best. |
| 4 |  | 058905 | Lord Mudrick | 4 | Ft | Chris Butt | Doing his best work late last week. Can mix his efforts but don't disregard here |
| 5 | | 46X669 | Stubing | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Fair efforts from inside draws recently. Plain course stats but can improve. |
| 6 |  | 159689 | The Highlander | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Didn't fire up from this draw last week. Unlucky at Timaru. Has won here. Place. |
| 7 |  | 800904 | Spirited Lou | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Worked home well at Methven in first sign of form for a while. Rough claims. |
| 8 |  | 27P579 | Don't Tell Jenny | 8 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Lead bid didn't pay off last week. Good on her day though. Worth a look. |
| 9 |  | 564787 | Don Juan | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Quiet 5th at trials since middling form in early 2025. Suitable grade. Consider. |
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| 10 |  | 006970 | Lily's A Star | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Had the run here 09 Apr but didn't fire late. Looking for better today. |
| Best Bets: Don Juan (9), Don't Tell Jenny (8), Stubing (5), Lord Mudrick (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Don Juan (1-58.8), Don't Tell Jenny (1-59.1), Melando Chief (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Girlshavtime (1): ACD-Off, BL-On, Spirited Lou (7): SL-Off, Stubing (5): SL-On, ACD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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ANZAC DAY RACING & LEAGUE AT ADDIINGTON PACE
$8000, UP TO R45 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers. Also 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $4400 for lifetime. Also R41 to R45 4 yrs & older horses with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 5 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 070867 | He's A Bay | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Good manners on show last week but struggled late. Past winner here. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 008928 | Bromac Times | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tired at Reefton, but understandably so. Skinny course stats. Rough odds. |
| 3 | | 342418 | Ambleside Drive | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Tough trip in first run out of maidens last week. Better for that. Multiples. |
| 4 |  | 834706 | Vrilo | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Two-time winner here, but recent form middling at best. Combos crumbs. |
| 5 |  | 225598 | Ultimate Counsel | 5 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Form has peaked, but had excuse here last week. Add to your First4 tickets. |
| 6 | | 717455 | Santanna Mach | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Space at a premium last week. Wins every 10th or so start here. Maybe tonight? |
| 7 | | 540860 | Ester Lucy | 7 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Varying efforts and luck in autumn efforts to date. Want right price to dive in. |
| 8 |  | 555974 | Heaven | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Customary zip returned last week after short break. Could be running on. |
| 9 | | 215443 | Normie Stead | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Near enough since his mid-March win on the grass. Should be playing a part. |
| 10 | | 060383 | Changeforthebeta | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | 6th at the trials since handy 3rd from soft run here 19 Mar. Combos spice. |
| 11 |  | 59X591 | Magical Max | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Classy maiden win at Timaru. Close watch at the start but can feature tonight. |
| 12 | | 705501 | Belmont Valor | U2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Rattled home for last week's success. Small rise in class. Add to trifectas. |
| Best Bets: Normie Stead (9), Magical Max (11), Santanna Mach (6), Heaven (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: He's A Bay (2-03.9), Santanna Mach (2-04.7), Ultimate Counsel (2-14.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Changeforthebeta (10): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS AT ADDINGTON ON SALE NOW MOBILE TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 656070 | Clyde | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 970557 | Monarch Prince | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got shuffled about at Timaru. Led from a mobile here 19 Mar. Bubbling under. |
| 3 | | 877485 | Meandad | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not bad here last week when getting clear late. This field seems a good fit. EW. |
| 4 |  | 74X853 | Waihemo Hannah | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Moves off the unruly after a stout 3rd last week. Worth adding to trifectas. |
| 5 |  | 5X0025 | Natives Inferno | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Yet to win here, but has more straight-out speed than some in this. Has claims. |
| 6 |  | 8374X0 | Without Comparison | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Some support on her when she battled fresh at Motukarara. Should strip fitter. |
| 7 |  | 085220 | Transtasman Bubble | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Had a fair excuse at Rangiora when well supported. Can improve her mobile stats. |
| 8 | | 977716 | Mode | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | 1-length 2nd at trials since making error at Rangiora. Can bounce back & place. |
| 9 | | 483890 | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Incident-packed trip here 04 Apr. Needs to keep his gait together late. Odds. |
| Best Bets: Transtasman Bubble (7), Meandad (3), Natives Inferno (5), Without Comparison (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Peaknmonkey (2-02.1), Monarch Prince (2-02.9), Transtasman Bubble (2-07.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mode - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 10/04/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.5, 800m: 61.4, 400m: 30.3, Margins: 1 len, 8 len, 10 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Clyde (1): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES (HEAT 2) MOBILE PACE
$12,500, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m
For R35 to R39 5yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 667807 | He's Tough | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Led from wide draw last week but struggled late. Better alley & can go closer. |
| 2 | | 094606 | Sargent Best | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Campaign back on track last week after failing here 28 Mar. Upset with right run |
| 3 |  | 900638 | Touch N Go | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Found R35-45 grade a bit rich last week. Another useful inside draw. Top 3/4. |
| 4 | | 747059 | Westar Molly | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Earnest enough when clear here 04 Apr & drops down a whole grade. Will have fans |
| 5 | | 574953 | Didjashoutthebar | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Earplugs stayed in last week with no luck as favourite. Should be popular again. |
| 6 |  | 100923 | Star Magic | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Found his mojo again. Mid-race move almost worked last week. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 454024 | Spiritual Bliss | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Been a while since she saluted, but recent form is encouraging. Trifectas hope. |
| 8 |  | 015607 | My Ten Guitars | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Ok at the back here last week. Draw may dictate approach again. Minor prizes. |
| 9 |  | 513238 | Flying For Me | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | 2.8-length 3rd at trials since being well beaten here in January Could surprise. |
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| 10 | | 773753 | Hit The Lights | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Steady work at Manawatu. Traffic concerns from this draw. Seeking luck. |
| 11 | | 030450 | Terror Ma Sue | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Never really featured here last week. Not rounding out her races for now. Odds. |
| 12 | | 488263 | Searing Light | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Worked home well at a big price last week. Should gain more support here. Place. |
| 13 | | 923783 | King Arthur | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 |  | 90X249 | Radioactive Jaffa | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Mixing his efforts from the unruly since resuming. Dangerous on his day. Smokey. |
| Best Bets: Didjashoutthebar (5), Westar Molly (4), Star Magic (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Flying For Me (1-56.3), Westar Molly (1-57.6), My Ten Guitars (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: He's Tough (1): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Almighty Clever - Race 1
Ambleside Drive - Race 6
Archie - Race 1
Art Jordan - Race 2
Belmont Valor - Race 6
Brewster Baker - Race 3
Bromac Times - Race 6
Bronski - Race 4
Buddy Reign - Race 4
Carrera Tranquilo - Race 4
Chal Vee Power - Race 4
Changeforthebeta - Race 6
Clyde - Race 7
D'Cash - Race 2
Didjashoutthebar - Race 8
Don Juan - Race 5
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 5
Dream Boyz - Race 2
Enya Franco - Race 1
Ester Lucy - Race 6
Fast Ace - Race 4
Floozy Suzy - Race 2
Flying Dreams - Race 3
Flying For Me - Race 8
Foveaux Gambler - Race 1
Franco Elvis - Race 4
Gimmesomelovin - Race 2
Girlshavtime - Race 5
Gliding High - Race 1
Heaven - Race 6
He's A Bay - Race 6
He's Tough - Race 8
Hit The Lights - Race 8
Hoo Haa - Race 4
Ivona Dadic - Race 4
King Arthur - Race 8
Lets Get Tropical - Race 4
Lily's A Star - Race 5
Lord Fantasy - Race 4
Lord Mudrick - Race 5
Magical Max - Race 6
Meandad - Race 7
Melando Chief - Race 5
Melton Enforcer - Race 2
Mode - Race 7
Monarch Prince - Race 7
My Ten Guitars - Race 8
Natives Inferno - Race 7
Normie Stead - Race 6
Oakley Shard - Race 5
Peaknmonkey - Race 7
Petite Amour - Race 3
Racingmissgracie - Race 2
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 8
Robyns Art - Race 4
Rockin Roman - Race 2
Santanna Mach - Race 6
Sargent Best - Race 8
Searing Light - Race 8
Sensitive To A Smile - Race 3
Shapely - Race 2
She's A Jewel - Race 4
Spirited Lou - Race 5
Spiritual Bliss - Race 8
Star Magic - Race 8
Stubing - Race 5
Terror Ma Sue - Race 8
The Highlander - Race 5
The Mandalorian - Race 4
Touch N Go - Race 8
Transtasman Bubble - Race 7
Ultimate Counsel - Race 6
Vinrules - Race 1
Viscount Banner - Race 2
Vrilo - Race 6
Waihemo Hannah - Race 7
Waterholes Road - Race 1
Westar Molly - Race 8
Who's Ya Daddy - Race 3
Wind In The Wire - Race 4
Without Comparison - Race 7
Wot Up Tyron - Race 3