NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Saturday, 19 April
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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TAB 'SECOND OR THIRD BONUS CASH BACK' MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R49, 1980m
For R43 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5X4893 | Sweet Raine | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Never gave it away last week despite tough run. Can run a bolter from #1. |
| 2 |  | 755232 | Franco Humbie | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Good efforts in the regions & lobs into a handy draw. Not out of this either. |
| 3 |  | 226668 | The Next Best Thing | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Got back from similar draw at Methven. Unplaced in sole run here. Rough odds. |
| 4 | | 090618 | Georgie Zukov | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Tardy getaway no help at Methven. Smattering of placings here. First4s best. |
| 5 |  | X81442 | Watching Brief | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | More upside than some here & strong 2nd here 04 Apr. A key contender. |
| 6 |  | 31849 | Kasarani | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Out late at Methven but battled after. Can bounce back with even luck. |
| 7 |  | 16463 | Elusive Dreams | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Tidy 3rd in good 3YO fillies field last week. Sure to be popular based on that. |
| 8 |  | 109644 | Major Performer | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Earnest 4ths in last two outings. Went back from this draw 06 Apr. Combos. |
| 9 |  | 974624 | Commander Joe | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Chased gamely here last week. Work to do from wide draw, but can place. |
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| 10 |  | 5X3273 | Ocean Of Tears | 10 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Powered home for 3rd at Methven. Draw presents some challenges. EW. |
| 11 |  | 89X050 | Happy Harper | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Flat tyre here last week but battled regardless. Seeking decent improvement. |
| 12 |  | 293662 | Jack Tar | 12 | Ft | Ben Hope | Rattled home here 06 Apr & is a four-time winner on this track. Multiples must. |
| 13 |  | 503352 | Munroe's Mate | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 |  | 432321 | Rockingood | 14 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Elusive Dreams (7), Watching Brief (5), Ocean Of Tears (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jack Tar (1-55.0), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Happy Harper (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Humbie (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BRECKON FARMS EASTER 2YO STAKES (MOBILE PACE)
$17,550, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2 | Freeze Frame | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Used trail to grab 2nd at Wyndham. Better fo that raceday run. Will have fans. |
| 2 |  | Mariners Rose | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Qualified in Jan. Fought until late when 3rd 10 Apr trials. Combos claims. | |
| 3 |  | 3 | Rosario | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Worked hard late but didn't give up 06 Apr. Raceday experience helps. Consider. |
| 4 |  | 1 | Blacklaz | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Peeled nicely for 06 Apr win over #3 and others. Will only strip fitter. On top. |
| 5 |  | 1 | Jumal | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Trial winner since scoring here 21 Mar. Early position the key. In the mix. |
| Best Bets: Blacklaz (4), Jumal (5), Freeze Frame (1), Rosario (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Blacklaz (1-58.9), Jumal (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Jumal - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 10/04/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-27.8, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 3/4len, 2 1/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 3
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AVON CITY FORD 'RACING REWARDS' MOBILE PACE
$30,525, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R44, 2600m
For R35 to R44 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 860265 | Betterwithbling | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Didn't give up when working hard at Methven. Honest campaigner. Top3/4 claims. |
| 2 |  | 955128 | Judine | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 194832 | Apatchofgold | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Just missed here 09 Apr in similar ratings band. In a good vein of form. Threat. |
| 4 |  | 824284 | Megyn Kelly | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Lost no fans with handy 4th here 09 Apr. Draws in a little closer. Place hope. |
| 5 |  | 192091 | Okiwi Bay | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Bonus run in this grade after 09 Apr win. Similar draw. Not the worst again. |
| 6 |  | P71452 | Topaz | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Took on deeper field here 11 Apr & went closer. Sure to be running on today. |
| 7 |  | 572833 | Nyla | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Continues her busy summer autumn & racing as well as ever. Multiples must. |
| 8 |  | 321157 | Farewell Spit | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't fire here 06 Apr but drops down in grade a little. Market your guide. |
| 9 |  | 218420 | Franco Tim | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Didn't have all favours here 11 Apr. Has gate speed. May be over the odds. |
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| 10 | | 390124 | Matai Harry | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Three sharp runs in Manawatu since battling in mid-March. Combos claims. |
| 11 |  | 092211 | Louis | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Brave efforts in front in last two wins. Tougher to find lead here. Place hope. |
| 12 | | 173100 | Penny Weight | 12 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Tough runs in last two since Reefton win in early March. Looking to others. |
| 13 | | 239871 | Timbimboo | 13 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Rolled home stylishly here 09 Apr. May need similar passage here. First4s. |
| 14 |  | 222860 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Had excuse last week. Form has dipped, but always a threat with right tempo. |
| Best Bets: Topaz (6), Apatchofgold (3), Sophia Bromac (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sophia Bromac (1-59.0), Topaz (1-59.8), Louis (2-02.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Timbimboo (13): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Nyla to Brad Mowbray at Leeston | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ROAD METALS 'RACING REWARDS' TROT
$31,575, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R47, R48 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R47 4yo-&-older trotters. Also R48 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $21000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 131085 | Brianna | 1 | Ft | David McCormick | Don't overplay her distant 5th here 09 Apr. Better than that though. Smokey. |
| 2 | | 225395 | Bevron | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Fair efforts since smart 3rd at Motukarara. Past winner here. Rough claims. |
| 3 |  | 231577 | Tinkerbelle | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Tough ask off 50m mark at Manawatu. Yet to fire here. Market your best guide. |
| 4 |  | 740033 | Take After Me | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Still going strong deep into the 400-plud starts. Can land handy. Top3/4. |
| 5 |  | 109340 | Lotus Franco | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Rule a line through Methven after manners failure. 4th here 06 Apr had merit. EW |
| 6 |  | 042209 | Dark Ghana | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 812994 | T K Megastar | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 149532 | Brian Beatt | 8 | Ft | Amanda Tomlinson | Trotting as best as he has for a while. Can hold his form again. Worth a look. |
| 9 |  | 034588 | Brother Love | 9 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Formline on a slow decline & hasn't offered much late in last two. First4s best. |
| 10 |  | 346712 | Barrytown | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Backed up Timaru win with R40-49 2nd here 11 Apr. Stick with him here. |
| 11 |  | 713685 | Buffy Northstains | 11 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Finished off well here 11 Apr & always a contender in this grade. Keep safe. |
| 12 | | 125158 | Jaccka Baylis | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Didn't have all the luck here 11 Apr. Past winner here too. Will have admirers. |
| 13 | | 723111 | Koko Kaboom | 13 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Shrugged off error for stylish Manawatu win 08 Apr. Well placed again. Consider. |
| 14 |  | 318770 | Jordan Anne | 14 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Did it tough outside the leader last week. Still hunting a win here. Place best. |
| 15 |  | 138243 | Speeding Spirit | 15 | Ft | Ricky May | Solid 3rd at Methven but draw makes it harder to get handy. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 16 |  | 717143 | Ah Dinnae Ken | U1 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Thereabouts in similar grades down south. On course debut. Adds to puzzle. |
| 17 | | 329034 | Judy J | U2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Mid-race move worked well enough 11 Apr. May need to do similar. Combos. |
| 18 |  | 565050 | Switch On | U3 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Jaccka Baylis (12), Barrytown (10), Lotus Franco (5), Ah Dinnae Ken (16) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Buffy Northstains (2-05.2), Jordan Anne (2-05.3), Koko Kaboom (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jordan Anne (14): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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ANZAC DAY - RACING & LEAGUE AT ADDINGTON MOBILE PACE
$20,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 62 | Assisi Lover | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Kept coming despite tough run at Methven. Good from this draw 04 April. EW. |
| 2 |  | 6X367 | Ohoka Cobra | 2 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Got back here 11 Apr but found line OK. Gate speed here 28 Feb. Place hopes. |
| 3 | | 30X838 | Mystery Beach | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Ran on well from average draw here 11 Apr. Nice marble today. Not out of this. |
| 4 |  | 2522 | Deadline | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Positioned up well for good 2nd last week. Should settle handy & play a part. |
| 5 | | 9765X | Poseidon | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Mixed his efforts over the spring. Caught the eye 10 Apr trials. Blowout claims. |
| 6 | | 39 | Crystal | 6 | Ft | Chris Butt | Struggled with the second of two runs in March. Freshened. Give another go. |
| 7 |  | Iamthecaptainnow | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Got her ticket in December. Hasn't shown a stack in recent trials. Take notes. | |
| 8 | | 44X | Blazing Knuckles | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Tidy in both April trials. Showed promise last winter too. Worth considering. |
| 9 | | 402 | Whatz My Choice | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Brave 2nd here 06 Apr & you can forgive 28 Mar 10th. Should have supporters. |
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| 10 |  | 13X | Bettor Off | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Scored a dead-heat win in the spring. Green when 5th at 10 Apr trials. Chance. |
| 11 |  | 638455 | Royal Belle | 11 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Honest midfield efforts & has shown a lick of speed at times. Top3/4 enhancer. |
| 12 |  | 524236 | Nila Maree | 12 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | No luck here last week but finished off well. Maiden win isn't far away either. |
| Best Bets: Whatz My Choice (9), Deadline (4), Blazing Knuckles (8), Assisi Lover (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettor Off (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Blazing Knuckles - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 01/04/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.8, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 27.7, Margins: nose, neck, 2 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettor Off (10): FD-Off, RD-On, Ohoka Cobra (2): SL-On, Poseidon (5): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. HANDICAP TROT
$23,250, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 020519 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fair after error last week. Good on his day but tricky to find those. First4s. |
| 2 | | 564106 | Franco Josiah | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Bit more like it last week despite having to work. May settle handy. Combos. |
| 3 | | 185444 | One El | 1 | 10 | Colin DeFilippi | Run down late here 06 Apr. Deeper field here but no handicap relief. First4s. |
| 4 |  | 023X54 | Father Time | 2 | 10 | Tim Williams | Nothing wrong with his 4th last week & may be able to dictate more. Threat. |
| 5 |  | 02X915 | Muscle Sass | 3 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Worked home smartly here 06 Apr. Intermediate grade win 28 Mar. Place hope. |
| 6 |  | 148275 | Roydon Muscle | 4 | 10 | Ricky May | Not far off them in strong field last week. Back 10m, but can play a part. |
| 7 |  | 03237X | I Dream Of Jeannie | 1 | 25 | Sam Thornley(J) | Quality mare resuming. Has performed fresh. Can fly 25m mark & be a chance. |
| 8 | | 314053 | Maui | U1 | 25 | David McCormick | Chased well here 04 Apr & has won off decent marks before. Adds to the puzzle. |
| Best Bets: Father Time (4), Roydon Muscle (6), Maui (8), I Dream Of Jeannie (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), I Dream Of Jeannie (2-03.1), Roydon Muscle (2-03.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cormoran Strike (1): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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WOODLANDS STUD 'RACING REWARDS' MOBILE PACE
$31,050, 4YO & OLDER R48 TO R52, R53 WITH COND., 2600m
For R48 to R52 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R53 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $16500 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 222141 | Shannon B | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Found her feet in 2025. This grade looks useful, but she can nab a placing. |
| 2 | | 032116 | Samvasa | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Very unlucky here 11 Apr when looking for 3-straight. Add to First4 tickets. |
| 3 | | 560930 | Dave Duley | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Battled at Methven but did some work early. Sound course stats. Multiples. |
| 4 |  | 226351 | Deceptive Lee | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Relished his trip to Wyndham 30 Mar. Just a small grade rise. Don't disregard. |
| 5 | | 324344 | The Beach House | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | First look here after being thereabouts through the summer. Cheeky prospect. |
| 6 |  | 514668 | Auntie Deb | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Hasn't rounded out his races in two April outings. Seeking improvement. First4s. |
| 7 | | 224317 | Terrormylove | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Not the worst 7th in the world 11 Apr in same grade. Look for him late at odds. |
| 8 | | 252311 | Follow Me Fantasy | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Double success at Manawatu but faces another grade hike here. Rough claims. |
| 9 | | 515036 | Hugo | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Not all went to plan last week. Can sustain a long sprint though. Upset hope. |
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| 10 | | 001516 | Gatecrasher | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hauled in after leading at Methven. Draw swing makes it tricky here. First4s. |
| 11 | | 221213 | Captain Kobe | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Made hay on his North Island sojourn recently. Seeking run through. Has claims. |
| 12 | | 054710 | Jazzy Styx | 12 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Found it a bit harder after up in grade 11 Apr after 26 Mar win. Top3/4 option. |
| 13 |  | 131024 | Troubleshooter | 13 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Sharp at Methven when getting clear late. Won here in February. Could shock. |
| 14 | | 173771 | Tact Teena | 14 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Comfortable win at Methven but gets a tough switch in draws here. Place. |
| Best Bets: Deceptive Lee (4), Captain Kobe (11), Tact Teena (14), The Beach House (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (2-01.6), Deceptive Lee (2-01.7), Follow Me Fantasy (2-02.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gatecrasher (10): BL-Off, SL-On, Hugo (9): P-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
PLUMBERS NIGHT JUNE 27 2025 BOOK NOW! HANDICAP PACE
$23,250, 3YO & OLDER R70 TO R100 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R70 to R100 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R70 to R80. 10m: R81 to R100.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 335840 | Built For Glory | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Slow away off 30m 06 Apr. Inside draw may not suit in stand start. Combos best. |
| 2 | | 274206 | Homebush Lad | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Thereabouts at times on grass over summer. Course stats leave us cold though. |
| 3 | | 262122 | Xlendi | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Recovered from error for big 2nd here 06 Apr. Danger with a clean getaway. |
| 4 | | 451623 | Double Time | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Lost no admirers behind Renegade in last two outings. Gets to front line. Place. |
| 5 |  | 828156 | Piccadilly Pete | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got clear late here 11 Apr. Has shown his stand start prowess. Not out of this. |
| 6 |  | 7733X1 | Harrison John | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | On stand start debut after scoring over a mile 04 Apr. Should be a contender. |
| 7 | | 456150 | Dalton Shard | 1 | 10 | Gavin Smith | First start back south after unsuccessful northern trip. First4s option in this. |
| 8 |  | X65432 | Beach Ball | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Set up a strong mile rate 11 Apr. Big question about stand start. Win or bust. |
| Best Bets: Xlendi (3), Harrison John (6), Beach Ball (8), Piccadilly Pete (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dalton Shard (2-00.1), Beach Ball (2-00.7), Double Time (2-01.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
RICOH 'RACING REWARDS' MOBILE PACE
$31,050, 4YO & OLDER R45 TO R47, 2600m
For R45 to R47 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 022467 | Seaside Pond | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Honest attempts in summer/autumn. Lightly tried from mobile. Combos hope. |
| 2 | | 021130 | Ann Sophie | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | No space when needed last week. Two-time winner here. First4s enhancer. |
| 3 |  | 556085 | Country Gold | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Ran on late at Methven. Lightly tried from mobile in 2025. Want right price. |
| 4 | | 219609 | Sofia Rose | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Not bad from well back here 11 Apr. Three-time winnere here. Blowout option. |
| 5 |  | 834336 | Just Ask Paddy | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Tried hard at Methven as fave in similar grade. Fair all-weather stats. Each way |
| 6 | | 563455 | Avenger | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Cheeky when space appeared at Methven. Similar ratings band. Upset claims. |
| 7 |  | 792244 | Dancing Desire | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Fought gamely from wide draw 11 Apr. Likely to press forward. A key player. |
| 8 | | 761431 | Destiny's Dream | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Bonus run in this grade after Methven win. Same barrier draw. Same result? |
| 9 |  | 428161 | Hi Hopes | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Race panned out perfectly for 11 Apr win. Slides up in grade. Trifectas prospect |
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| 10 | | 217889 | Tasi Ahnau | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Early work at Motukarara but lacked spark late. Draw makes this awkward too. |
| 11 | | 181076 | Social Distancing | 11 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Grabbed in the straight after leading 06 Apr. 2nd row negates gate speed. Odds. |
| 12 | | 456453 | Goorambat Art | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Rattled home at Manawatu 08 Apr. Grade is more testing here. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 13 |  | 144180 | Gem N Em | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not a factor at Methven & no punch at Timaru either. Work to do from draw. |
| 14 | | 125176 | Matai Lizzie | 14 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Forgettable last meeting at Manawatu. On course debut here. Want right price. |
| Best Bets: Destiny's Dream (8), Dancing Desire (7), Just Ask Paddy (5), Seaside Pond (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Destiny's Dream (2-00.6), Country Gold (2-01.3), Dancing Desire (2-01.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gem N Em (13): BL-On, Just Ask Paddy (5): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND 'RACING REWARDS' MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 4YO & OLDER R53 TO R67, 2600m
For R35 to R44 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 211P60 | Classie Linc | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Off the boil in last three, but no denying her speed when she's happy. First4s. |
| 2 | | 622932 | Follow Your Dream | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Kept on trucking for 2nd 11 Apr. Stronger grade here, but add to trifectas. |
| 3 |  | 196443 | Biggles | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 463519 | Doctor Tim | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Covered a stack of ground last week. Draws slightly closer here. Rough claims. |
| 5 |  | 063212 | Shakira | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Went close last week when unleashing late. Should be running on again. |
| 6 | | 342082 | Boudica | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 211221 | Francent | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Overcame wide draw last week. Made every post a winner this campaign. Threat. |
| 8 | | 210259 | Tokyo Rose | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Drops back from taking on Vessem last week. Wider draw, but worth considering. |
| 9 | | 001648 | Tempo Warrior | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Dug in for the fight last week after getting held up. Tricky draw. Multiples. |
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| 10 |  | 112180 | Light Me Up | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Didn't have all favours at Methven but was slow away. Traffic concerns. Roughie. |
| 11 | | 312075 | Kourtney Kardash | 11 | Ft | Bob Butt | Form has tailed off a little since handy start to 2025. Mobile helps. Upset. |
| 12 | | 734114 | Stickifingers | 12 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Ran on nicely here last week. Lands in a wider grade here though. Tasty odds. |
| 13 |  | 212180 | Radha | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tough ask after error here 06 Apr. Mobile brings him into this. Each way. |
| 14 | | 186191 | Taketheplunge | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Massive late to score here 06 Apr. Decent hike in grade but not out of this. |
| Best Bets: Francent (7), Radha (13), Shakira (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-58.0), Doctor Tim (1-59.1), Taketheplunge (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Francent to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
HECTOR'S PREMIUM NZ GIN 'RACING REWARDS' HCP TROT
$30,000, 4YO & OLDER R48 TO R70 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R48 to R70 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R48 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57. 20m: R58 to R70.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 966224 | MM Sunshine | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Grabbed late when sent out at big odds 11 Apr. Deeper grade. First4s option. |
| 2 |  | 277161 | Dem Bones Dem Bones | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 576836 | Royal Del | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | OK when clear here last week. Tends to find a handy spot. Each way contender. |
| 4 | | X41812 | A Hill Two Menny | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Trotting as well as ever with two April assignments. Back 10m but keep onside. |
| 5 |  | 222282 | Practical Magic | 2 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Thereabouts in most efforts since Omakau success. 50% place stats here. Repeat? |
| 6 |  | 445641 | Moses | 3 | 10 | Gerard O'Reilly | Rattled home to score at big odds last week. Into deep end here. Place hope. |
| 7 | | 333186 | Bullit Train | 4 | 10 | Ricky May | Freshened since summer form peaked late. Yet to win here. Market watch. |
| 8 |  | 525332 | Vertigo | 5 | 10 | Lawrence McCormick | Barely putting a hoof wrong recently. Has experience in similar grade. Consider. |
| 9 |  | 21117P | Silverlinings | U1 | 10 | Gavin Smith | Behaved badly early here last week. Can't afford to miss a beat at the start. |
| 10 | | 164302 | Mavis Jones | U2 | 10 | Ben Hope | Trial winner since chasing home Regal Sierra 21 Mar. No reason she can't feature |
| 11 | | 157495 | Who's Queen | U3 | 10 | ||
| 12 |  | 404017 | Forgiveness | U4 | 10 | ||
| 13 |  | 1P1P90 | The Present Maker | U5 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Stepped OK last week before early break. Dangerous if he trots. A big if though. |
| 14 | | 564106 | Franco Josiah | U6 | 10 | ||
| 15 |  | 570418 | Rachmaninov | U7 | 10 | John Morrison | OK here 11 Apr since his 06 Apr win. Plenty of ground to cover from this spot. |
| 16 | | 123112 | Paris Prince | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Eased out of 10 Apr trial since excellent early 2025 form. Can overcome 20m. |
| 17 |  | 000510 | Helloveamoment | U1 | 20 | Samantha Ottley | Too hard after early error last week. Drops back another 10m. Upset claims. |
| Best Bets: A Hill Two Menny (4), The Present Maker (13), Vertigo (8), Paris Prince (16) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paris Prince (2-02.4), Royal Del (2-03.9), The Present Maker (2-04.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mavis Jones - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 10/04/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.6, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 28.8, Margins: 2 1/2len, 2 1/2len, 1/2 head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Royal Del (3): SL-Off, BL-On, Silverlinings (9): BL-On, Vertigo (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXI MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R70, 1980m
For R54 to R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1X0125 | Cocktails And Caviar | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Swallowed up after leading as favourite last week. Better for that. Has claims. |
| 2 |  | 0X113 | Captain Commodore | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Worked to a good spot at Wyndham & handy after. Can give the faves a fright. |
| 3 | | 115477 | Sideshow Bruce | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Good trials with Bob Butt after climbing through grades in summer. Market watch. |
| 4 | | 0X0321 | I'm Rockin | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Stylish win here 28 Mar in R49-52 grade. Steps up here. Add to trifecta bets. |
| 5 |  | 1812X8 | Warrior Chief | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Draw made it tough when resuming last week. Much better alley. Can fight here. |
| 6 |  | 016172 | Shepherds Delight | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Good 2nd in small field at Winton. Mobile stats leave us cold though. First4s. |
| 7 | | 7X1311 | Five Crowns | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Continues to move up in grade but is earning his way there. Strong claims again. |
| 8 | | 111658 | Treacherous Baby | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Two-time trial winner including holding off #3 ahead of resuming. Key player. |
| 9 | | 267X51 | Hadron Collider | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Gate speed from wide draw 04 Apr. Another step up here, but can maintain form. |
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| 10 | | 910X79 | Spirit Of Anarchy | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Hasn't returned with same verve as before. Tricky draw to contend with. First4s. |
| 11 | | 17111 | Selsey Anne | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Keeps on handling everything she's taken on. May get run through. Each way. |
| 12 | | 10X507 | Miki Knows | 12 | Ft | ||
| 13 | | 907710 | Misty Blue | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Five Crowns (7), Treacherous Baby (8), Captain Commodore (2), Hadron Collider (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Treacherous Baby (1-55.7), Warrior Chief (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Treacherous Baby - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 10/04/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.5, 800m: 55.9, 400m: 26.8, Margins: head, 3 len, 6 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cocktails And Caviar (1): BL-On, Sideshow Bruce (3): RD-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Ah Dinnae Ken - Race 4
A Hill Two Menny - Race 11
Ann Sophie - Race 9
Apatchofgold - Race 3
Assisi Lover - Race 5
Auntie Deb - Race 7
Avenger - Race 9
Barrytown - Race 4
Beach Ball - Race 8
Betterwithbling - Race 3
Bettor Off - Race 5
Bevron - Race 4
Biggles - Race 10
Blacklaz - Race 2
Blazing Knuckles - Race 5
Boudica - Race 10
Brian Beatt - Race 4
Brianna - Race 4
Brother Love - Race 4
Buffy Northstains - Race 4
Built For Glory - Race 8
Bullit Train - Race 11
Captain Commodore - Race 12
Captain Kobe - Race 7
Classie Linc - Race 10
Cocktails And Caviar - Race 12
Commander Joe - Race 1
Cormoran Strike - Race 6
Country Gold - Race 9
Crystal - Race 5
Dalton Shard - Race 8
Dancing Desire - Race 9
Dark Ghana - Race 4
Dave Duley - Race 7
Deadline - Race 5
Deceptive Lee - Race 7
Dem Bones Dem Bones - Race 11
Destiny's Dream - Race 9
Doctor Tim - Race 10
Double Time - Race 8
Elusive Dreams - Race 1
Farewell Spit - Race 3
Father Time - Race 6
Five Crowns - Race 12
Follow Me Fantasy - Race 7
Follow Your Dream - Race 10
Forgiveness - Race 11
Francent - Race 10
Franco Humbie - Race 1
Franco Tim - Race 3
Freeze Frame - Race 2
Gatecrasher - Race 7
Gem N Em - Race 9
Georgie Zukov - Race 1
Goorambat Art - Race 9
Hadron Collider - Race 12
Happy Harper - Race 1
Harrison John - Race 8
Helloveamoment - Race 11
Hi Hopes - Race 9
Homebush Lad - Race 8
Hugo - Race 7
Iamthecaptainnow - Race 5
I Dream Of Jeannie - Race 6
I'm Rockin - Race 12
Jaccka Baylis - Race 4
Jack Tar - Race 1
Jazzy Styx - Race 7
Jordan Anne - Race 4
Judine - Race 3
Judy J - Race 4
Jumal - Race 2
Just Ask Paddy - Race 9
Kasarani - Race 1
Koko Kaboom - Race 4
Kourtney Kardash - Race 10
Light Me Up - Race 10
Lotus Franco - Race 4
Louis - Race 3
Major Performer - Race 1
Mariners Rose - Race 2
Matai Harry - Race 3
Matai Lizzie - Race 9
Maui - Race 6
Mavis Jones - Race 11
Megyn Kelly - Race 3
Miki Knows - Race 12
Misty Blue - Race 12
MM Sunshine - Race 11
Moses - Race 11
Munroe's Mate - Race 1
Muscle Sass - Race 6
Mystery Beach - Race 5
Nila Maree - Race 5
Nyla - Race 3
Ocean Of Tears - Race 1
Ohoka Cobra - Race 5
Okiwi Bay - Race 3
One El - Race 6
Paris Prince - Race 11
Penny Weight - Race 3
Piccadilly Pete - Race 8
Poseidon - Race 5
Practical Magic - Race 11
Rachmaninov - Race 11
Radha - Race 10
Rockingood - Race 1
Rosario - Race 2
Royal Belle - Race 5
Royal Del - Race 11
Roydon Muscle - Race 6
Samvasa - Race 7
Seaside Pond - Race 9
Selsey Anne - Race 12
Shakira - Race 10
Shannon B - Race 7
Shepherds Delight - Race 12
Sideshow Bruce - Race 12
Silverlinings - Race 11
Social Distancing - Race 9
Sofia Rose - Race 9
Sophia Bromac - Race 3
Speeding Spirit - Race 4
Spirit Of Anarchy - Race 12
Stickifingers - Race 10
Sweet Raine - Race 1
Switch On - Race 4
Tact Teena - Race 7
Take After Me - Race 4
Taketheplunge - Race 10
Tasi Ahnau - Race 9
Tempo Warrior - Race 10
Terrormylove - Race 7
The Beach House - Race 7
The Next Best Thing - Race 1
The Present Maker - Race 11
Timbimboo - Race 3
Tinkerbelle - Race 4
T K Megastar - Race 4
Tokyo Rose - Race 10
Topaz - Race 3
Treacherous Baby - Race 12
Troubleshooter - Race 7
Vertigo - Race 11
Warrior Chief - Race 12
Watching Brief - Race 1
Whatz My Choice - Race 5
Who's Queen - Race 11
Xlendi - Race 8