NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 1 May
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
SHARP GLASS IS HIRING HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E R40 & FASTER DISCRHCP, 2600m
For R40 & faster 3yo-&-older trotting colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 041X32 | Axel Rose | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't give up down south. Toughest test to date but has claims off the front. |
| 2 |  | 379527 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Has been mixing his runs recently. Edges slightly closer at the start. Top 3/4. |
| 3 |  | 351142 | Luvavici | 2 | 10 | Stacy Whatuira | Bold 2nd last week and holding his gait together nicely. Each way off 10m. |
| 4 |  | 886425 | Zoltan Boscik | 1 | 20 | Luke Whittaker | Looked more convincing in last few. Still hunting a win this time in. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 354719 | Rachmaninov | U1 | 20 | John Morrison | Comfortably held here last time & cops 20m again. First4s preferred in this. |
| 6 |  | 011371 | Makaku | U1 | 30 | Ben Hope | Showed adaptability with passing lane win last week. Back to 30m, but keep safe. |
| 7 |  | X05500 | Dream Of You | 1 | 40 | Robbie Holmes | Failing to trot the trip at the moment. Need a big leap of faith & 40m no help. |
| 8 |  | 43368X | Maui | 2 | 40 | David McCormick | First public outing since summer runs in Central Otago. Better for this. Combos. |
| 9 |  | 411142 | One Over Da Line | 3 | 40 | Riley Harrison(J) | Caught late in a very strong field 17 Apr. 40m the query but has great manners. |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (9), Luvavici (3), Makaku (6), Zoltan Boscik (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Zoltan Boscik (2-02.5), One Over Da Line (2-02.7), Cormoran Strike (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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PRIORITY PROJECTS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 333 | Could Be Katy | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Beaten by less than a length in each of her 3 starts. Drawn to be a key player. |
| 2 |  | Fay Courtney | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Backed up 11 Mar qualifier with good 2nd 21 Apr trials. Respect on debut. | |
| 3 |  | Mishy | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Won 2 of 3 public runs, including smart 15 Apr qualifying win. Right in this. | |
| 4 |  | 006640 | Rockabilly Reign | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Didn't threaten after early work at Rangiora. Better with cover. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 5 |  | Jennifer Robyn | 5 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Qualified in October. Very easy trial win 14 Apr. Should have supporters here. | |
| 6 |  | 440534 | Harry's Girl | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Still hunting her maiden win, but putting in solid shifts. Worth another look. |
| 7 |  | 8X30 | Song Of Seas | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | OK distant 3rd when resuming before botching Rangiora start. Place best. |
| Best Bets: Mishy (3), Could Be Katy (1), Fay Courtney (2), Jennifer Robyn (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mishy - 1st of 4, NZ Metro, 15/04/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.4, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 2 len, 1 3/4len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Could Be Katy (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Rockabilly Reign to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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TWO LEOS SOLUTIONS LTD MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R44, R45 WITH COND., 2600m
For R40 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R45 horses with 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 0105 | Wishing For U | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Fought well until mid-race work told at Rangiora. Better draw here. Each way. |
| 2 |  | 453353 | Route Sixty Six | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Placed in 3 of 7 looks here, including his last start. Combos in harder grade. |
| 3 | | 465484 | Normie Stead | 3 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Steady appearances since his February win. Small field an assist. Place. |
| 4 |  | 156534 | Heaven | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Finding the line with interest in his five starts since 18 Mar win. Keep safe. |
| 5 |  | 219X37 | Molly Maeve Estelle | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Doing best work late last week. May be closer on the home turn. Has claims. |
| 6 |  | 520216 | Jay R Tolkien | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Recovered from mistake for 6th here last week. Lean course returns though. |
| 7 | | 231714 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Backed up Methven win with good 3rd in this grade last week. Can go 2 better. |
| 8 |  | 41031X | Crusher Lou | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Built over 4 trials to win 21 Apr trial after a year away. Add to trifectas. |
| 9 |  | 37X005 | Trail Boss | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Game bid for 5th off the unruly last week. Same situation here. Rough claims. |
| Best Bets: Wishing For U (1), Bettor Go Vinnie (7), Heaven (4), Molly Maeve Estelle (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Heaven (1-59.9), Crusher Lou (2-01.0), Normie Stead (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Crusher Lou - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 21/04/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.5, 800m: 59.4, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 3 1/4len, 1/2 head, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Wishing For U (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
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THE TODAY HOMES MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Rakero Maddie | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Qualified at first attempt. Caught late when 2nd 21 Apr trials. Market watch. | |
| 2 |  | Nella Keenan | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Chased hard when 4th in 15 Apr qualifier. Handy draw on debut. In the mix. | |
| 3 | | Loveatfirstlight | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | | Wicked Deal | 4 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Out of a very productive family. Honest 3rd in her 15 Apr qualifier. Combos. | |
| 5 |  | 5 | Rosetta Road | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Steady enough when 5th on debut in Group race 19 Apr. Same Race Multis option. |
| 6 | | Ashes Of Midnight | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Held off some of these for comfy 15 Apr qualifying win. Can win despite draw. | |
| 7 |  | 2 | Wat Fun | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Lots to like about debut 2nd in Leonard Stakes. Threat with natural improvement. |
| 8 | | 114 | Gottagoodfeeling | 8 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Wat Fun (7), Ashes Of Midnight (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ashes Of Midnight - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 15/04/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.1, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 2 len, 1 len, 3/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
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CANTERBURY STANDARDBRED BREEDERS STAKES (MOBILE PACE)
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 1980m
For up to & including R70 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 857X36 | Betterthanbabe | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | OK 6th from a wide draw 10 Apr. Big step up in grade here though. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 1131 | Cinderella Franco | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Thrashed a handy grade field here 10 Apr. Tough test, but deserves support. |
| 3 |  | 122462 | Ebony Arden | 3 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Did well behind a rising talent last week. Goes well here too. Keep onside. |
| 4 |  | 31621X | Christies Art | 4 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Winner of 5 races through 2025. Trialled well ahead of this. Not the worst. |
| 5 |  | 013414 | Diamonds Are Forever | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Found the Cheviot Cup a bit hard last start. Doing well in this grade. Danger. |
| 6 | | 516640 | Dynasty | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Back pacing after 19 Apr trotting win. No doubting her fitness. Right in this. |
| Best Bets: Diamonds Are Forever (5), Dynasty (6), Cinderella Franco (2), Christies Art (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ebony Arden (1-54.2), Dynasty (1-54.3), Cinderella Franco (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dynasty (6): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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NICK & TINA - RAINE & HORNE REAL ESTATE HANDICAP PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R59 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R59 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R55. 30m: R56 to R59.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1X1210 | Arma Hunter | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Back down in grade after distant 12th 04 Apr. Stand start debut but can feature. |
| 2 |  | 540648 | Teds Legacy | 1 | 10 | Jim Curtin | Under urgings by the home turn last week. Seeking improvement on current form. |
| 3 |  | 654269 | Commander Ben | 2 | 10 | Hayden Douglas(J) | Just battled since his Motukarara 2nd. Hasn't won for a while. Top 3/4 hopes. |
| 4 |  | 505105 | Bettor Be Sharp | 3 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Solid along the markers last week but strikes stronger field here. Combos. |
| 5 | | X11415 | Crimson Tide | 4 | 10 | Anthony Butt | Impressive record in short career & is 3 from 3 from a stand. Right in this. |
| 6 |  | 019726 | Tempo Warrior | 5 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Good reliable type in this grade. Drops back from tough ask 26 Apr. Trifectas. |
| 7 | | 353247 | Bryce's Meddle | 6 | 10 | Robbie Close | Didn't have much luck last week. Long time between drinks though. Place. |
| 8 |  | 3X944X | Biggles | 7 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Stand start fan having first start since December. Likely to improve off this. |
| 9 |  | 642227 | Lester | 1 | 20 | John Morrison | Another with a winning drought, but he's been going cracking races. Each way. |
| 10 |  | 668054 | Tanzania | 2 | 20 | Ricky May | Tried hard in intermediate grade 19 Apr. 20m no help, but has some claims. |
| Best Bets: Crimson Tide (5), Arma Hunter (1), Lester (9), Tanzania (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettor Be Sharp (2-00.7), Teds Legacy (2-01.6), Commander Ben (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
'ABOUT NOW' COLIN HAIR MEMORIAL FILLIES & MARES (HCP TROT)
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M R45 & FASTER DISCRHCP, 2600m
For R45 & faster 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0700X0 | Lil Whip | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Early mistake took her out of play 17 Apr. Inside draw may be awkward. Odds. |
| 2 |  | 209X68 | Paige | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Fair efforts in two starts back. Gets handicapping relief here. Top 4 option. |
| 3 |  | 492643 | Wanna Play A Game | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Putting in solid efforts & gets head start on key rivals here. Combos must. |
| 4 |  | 3X8336 | Millie Let Loose | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Didn't have all favours last week. Sneaks closer early too. First4s enhancer. |
| 5 |  | 2X3200 | Birdy | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Hasn't held form with two battling efforts in mid-late April. Want right odds. |
| 6 |  | 574659 | Styrax | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Did it tough outside the leader last week. Good on her day but take on trust. |
| 7 | | X54190 | George Eliot | 1 | 10 | ||
| 8 |  | 342329 | Freya | U1 | 10 | Ben Hope | Not the worst 9th here 17 Apr. Yet to win from 14 stand starts though. Combos. |
| 9 | | 1422X7 | Princess Sadie | 1 | 20 | Matthew Williamson | Not at her sharpest last time in a strong field. Strips fitter. A major player. |
| 10 | | 683036 | Rata | 2 | 20 | ||
| 11 |  | 111363 | Rock Lobster | U1 | 20 | Riley Harrison(J) | Lost no fans with her bold 3rd last week. Trotting as well as any here. Danger. |
| 12 |  | 872415 | Nellie Doyle | 1 | 30 | Tim Trathen | Didn't give up 17 Apr. Quick beginner - a big help off 30m. Each way contender. |
| 13 |  | 212274 | Eurostyle | 1 | 45 | Kimberly Butt | Kept coming for good 4th off 45m last week. Powerful mare. Can threaten. |
| Best Bets: Rock Lobster (11), Princess Sadie (9), Eurostyle (13), Nellie Doyle (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eurostyle (2-00.7), Nellie Doyle (2-02.6), Paige (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Sadie (9): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Styrax to Jonny Cox at Leeston, Rata to Jonny Cox at Leeston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
KAI CO - GOOD FOOD. PRICED FAIR. MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E R49 TO R62, 2600m
For R49 to R62 3yo-&-older pacing colts,geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 649377 | Warrior Chief | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Had his chance along the inside last week. Tighter grade, but need to see more. |
| 2 |  | 585059 | Deceptive Lee | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Down on his best in a quality field last week. Kind draw. First4s crumbs best. |
| 3 | | 001748 | Next Level | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Raced without luck 10 Apr then did it tough 24 Apr. Combos with right trip. |
| 4 | | 113011 | Take The Miki | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Simply too strong here 17 Apr. Moves up in grade, but can keep it rolling. |
| 5 |  | 844186 | Taketheplunge | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fair effort since his 04 Apr success here. No Sideshow Bruce here though. EW. |
| 6 | | 5X0874 | Wild Willow | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Confidence building after four starts back. Draws in one spot closer. Place hope |
| 7 |  | 109689 | Amass | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Not a factor after working overtime 27 Mar. Early speed possible. Rough claims. |
| 8 |  | 3600X3 | Radha | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Massive 3rd fresh-up last week. Possesses a powerful sprint. Look for him late. |
| Best Bets: Take The Miki (4), Radha (8), Taketheplunge (5), Wild Willow (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Warrior Chief (1-58.3), Radha (1-59.3), Deceptive Lee (1-59.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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MAG & TURBO TYRE & SERVICE CENTRE MOBILE PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R47, 2600m
For R45 to R47 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 543211 | Jukebox Gypsy | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Back up in grade after successive wins. Harder here but always a place chance. |
| 2 |  | 180942 | Mighty Flying Lou | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Bait back on the hook with smart 2nd at Motukarara. Combos from barrier 2. |
| 3 |  | 100037 | To Ri Ruby | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Just fair course stats, but putting in honest shifts in last 2 runs here. Odds. |
| 4 | | 807146 | My Wingman | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Chased gamely behind runaway winner last week. Draw to use. Each way. |
| 5 | | 515075 | Quinn | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Never gave up last week after landing midfield. No Sacetas here. In the mix. |
| 6 | | 614962 | Zarlini | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Best of the rest behind Sacetas last week. Wider draw though. Place prospect. |
| 7 |  | 210X09 | Quicker Than Quick | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Still finding feet after 2 starts back. Better from stand than mobile. First4s. |
| 8 | | 2878X3 | Trump Card | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Rattled home behind Take The Miki 17 Apr. That measures well here. On top. |
| 9 |  | 871088 | Pioneer | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Got back & stayed back 24 Apr from barrier 7. Even tougher from this alley. |
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| 10 | | 530626 | Commander Joe | 10 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Honest performer at this track. Can sprint when the mood strikes. Top 3/4. |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (8), My Wingman (4), Quinn (5), Jukebox Gypsy (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: My Wingman (1-59.0), Zarlini (1-59.1), Jukebox Gypsy (1-59.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Zarlini (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Amass - Race 8
Arma Hunter - Race 6
Ashes Of Midnight - Race 4
Axel Rose - Race 1
Betterthanbabe - Race 5
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 6
Bettor Go Vinnie - Race 3
Biggles - Race 6
Birdy - Race 7
Bryce's Meddle - Race 6
Christies Art - Race 5
Cinderella Franco - Race 5
Commander Ben - Race 6
Commander Joe - Race 9
Cormoran Strike - Race 1
Could Be Katy - Race 2
Crimson Tide - Race 6
Crusher Lou - Race 3
Deceptive Lee - Race 8
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 5
Dream Of You - Race 1
Dynasty - Race 5
Ebony Arden - Race 5
Eurostyle - Race 7
Fay Courtney - Race 2
Freya - Race 7
George Eliot - Race 7
Gottagoodfeeling - Race 4
Harry's Girl - Race 2
Heaven - Race 3
Jay R Tolkien - Race 3
Jennifer Robyn - Race 2
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 9
Lester - Race 6
Lil Whip - Race 7
Loveatfirstlight - Race 4
Luvavici - Race 1
Makaku - Race 1
Maui - Race 1
Mighty Flying Lou - Race 9
Millie Let Loose - Race 7
Mishy - Race 2
Molly Maeve Estelle - Race 3
My Wingman - Race 9
Nella Keenan - Race 4
Nellie Doyle - Race 7
Next Level - Race 8
Normie Stead - Race 3
One Over Da Line - Race 1
Paige - Race 7
Pioneer - Race 9
Princess Sadie - Race 7
Quicker Than Quick - Race 9
Quinn - Race 9
Rachmaninov - Race 1
Radha - Race 8
Rakero Maddie - Race 4
Rata - Race 7
Rockabilly Reign - Race 2
Rock Lobster - Race 7
Rosetta Road - Race 4
Route Sixty Six - Race 3
Song Of Seas - Race 2
Styrax - Race 7
Take The Miki - Race 8
Taketheplunge - Race 8
Tanzania - Race 6
Teds Legacy - Race 6
Tempo Warrior - Race 6
To Ri Ruby - Race 9
Trail Boss - Race 3
Trump Card - Race 9
Wanna Play A Game - Race 7
Warrior Chief - Race 8
Wat Fun - Race 4
Wicked Deal - Race 4
Wild Willow - Race 8
Wishing For U - Race 3
Zarlini - Race 9
Zoltan Boscik - Race 1