Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
RESONATE HEALTH MOBILE PACE
$11,098, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 495304 | Didjashoutthebar | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tidy after being held up, 15 Apr. Stiff in prior run too and draw an assist. E/W | |
| 2 | 603601 | Buddy Reign | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Nice effort in the wet to win on Wed. Has gate speed when asked and in the mix. | |
| 3 | 099576 | Melando Chief | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Steady efforts of late and would require more zip to figure prominently today. | |
| 4 | 945755 | The Highlander | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 673032 | Anytime At All | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Crunched late by lane runner 7 days ago here. Has claims despite a wider alley. | |
| 6 | 869358 | Times Are A Changin | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Charged late at Meth then didn't clear a pocket, 21 Apr. Can spice up exotics. | |
| 7 | 512223 | Quicker Than Quick | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 589717 | Hey Tonight | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Got within 4L of winner from the back here following Add success. Draw a curse. | |
| 9 | 481444 | Almighty Clever | 9 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Continues to race well without paying a divvy. Will need luck from draw; 1st 4s. | |
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| 10 | 090478 | Spirited Lou | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Battling away without looking likely in recent attempts. Seeking late gaps. | |
| 11 | 983703 | Ivona Dadic | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Bold 3rd from the pegs 4 days ago at HQ. Can offer value again on exotic tickets | |
| 12 | 558964 | Santanna Mach | 12 | Ft | |||
| 13 | 427403 | Patiro | 13 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Just denied a week ago here with strong support & looking to bomb them again. | |
| Best Bets: Patiro (13), Didjashoutthebar (1), Anytime At All (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Almighty Clever (1-57.9), Melando Chief (1-59.2), Patiro (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Spirited Lou (10): FD-Off, RD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Buddy Reign to Kyle Cameron at Fernside, Melando Chief to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||
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- Race 2
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KEITH WOOLLEY FENCING HANDICAP PACE
$10,695, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R57 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R57 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R39. 10m: R40 to R50. 20m: R51 to R57.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 974378 | Heaven | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Contained after a break, Wed. Overall form solid and can sneak a place with best | |
| 2 | 046985 | Stormy Vista | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Ultimately outkicked 9 days ago after working. Offers value with change of luck | |
| 3 | 608546 | Country Gold | 2 | 10 | John Dunn | Closed stoutly, 19 Apr and sound enough after break since to require on combos. | |
| 4 | 964459 | Major Performer | 3 | 10 | Gerard O'Reilly | Latest runs have had merit and with a better trip in transit she can fill a drum | |
| 5 | 122 | Mick Almighty | 4 | 10 | |||
| 6 | 786351 | Waterholes Road | 5 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Sprinted best on the lane to upset rivals last week. This is harder; minors best | |
| 7 | 246705 | Seaside Pond | 6 | 10 | |||
| 8 | 723511 | Major Hipster | 1 | 20 | Seth Hill(J) | Has proved superior from the front in last couple a chance to land his hat-trick | |
| 9 | 26221X | Amass | 2 | 20 | John Morrison | Now with Johnny Morrison. Stylish last start winner down south and has trialed. | |
| 10 | 321010 | Blue Rock Dancer | 3 | 20 | Ben Hope | Nice win when last here but just fair since at Meth. Outside place hope today. | |
| Best Bets: Major Hipster (8), Amass (9), Country Gold (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Country Gold (2-02.3), Blue Rock Dancer (2-04.2), Heaven (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Major Performer (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
- Race Time:
ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION SERIES (HEAT 3) TROT
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashanova | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Won a trial here on 17 Apr then solid in slush since. Expect a bold debut today. | ||
| 2 | 244074 | A Reason To Fight | 2 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Battled away after a nice trip in transit at Meth. Place roughie with similar. | |
| 3 | 092 | KD Grins | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Tried hard when 2nd at Add, 21 Apr. With manners again she grab another cheque. | |
| 4 | 97X | Jupiter Jewel | 4 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Spelled after unplaced 2 runs last Spring. held in recent trials. Taking notes. | |
| 5 | 8 | Zhutee | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 53 | Majic N The Port | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Manners landed her a placing 7 days ago and could do so again in larger field. | |
| 7 | 44634 | Mass Disruption | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 7365X4 | Maroubra | 8 | Ft | Clint Ford | Resumed soundly last week and will strip fitter. Cover on all combo tickets. | |
| 9 | 0X9 | Stormbreaker | 9 | Ft | |||
| 10 | 5389X6 | Muscle Dash | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | OK without all favours a week ago here. Consider if he gains a start in this. | |
| 11 | 67X085 | Son E | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Battled well before breaking late last week. Rough place hope if reinstated. | |
| 12 | 636729 | B K Mumma Jamie | U2 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Strong effort at Add prior to last week's gallop. Can fill a placing with A-game | |
| 13 | 445X04 | Sheep | U3 | Ft | |||
| 14 | 2P9242 | Billy Kimber | U4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Best of Just Easy's rivals a week ago here. Can clear maidens here at start 14. | |
| 15 | 09X00X | All Conquered | U5 | Ft | John Morrison | Yet to feature prominently on race-day. Midfield trial results for new stable. | |
| 16 | 85 | Bullet | U6 | Ft | |||
| 17 | 8 | Amendment | U7 | Ft | |||
| 18 | 03225 | What The Dragon | U8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Run of minor placings ended with 21 Add 5th. Threat if he can find handy spot. | |
| Best Bets: Billy Kimber (14), Kashanova (1), Maroubra (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kashanova - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 17/04/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-31.7, 800m: 60.6, 400m: 29.2, Margins: 3/4len, 2 1/2len, 3 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Conquered (15): BL-On, B K Mumma Jamie (12): P-On, Jupiter Jewel (4): P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Maroubra (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Majic N The Port to Jonny Cox at Leeston | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WEST BELT MOTORS MOBILE PACE
$10,695, 4YO & OLDER R42 TO R45, WITH COND., 2000m
For R42 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Also 4 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 363791 | Logan Rock | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Justified favourtism with professional win at Add, 21 Apr. Drawn to be prominent | |
| 2 | 230906 | Kowhai Nugget | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Luckless in recent attempts and gets a chance to turn that around from the draw. | |
| 3 | 142267 | Enya Franco | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 960986 | Sofia Rose | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fought well without clearing a pocket last week. Throw into combos for spice. | |
| 5 | 398710 | Timbimboo | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Too sharp 2 back at Add and undone by tough trip 10 days later. Fringe first 4s. | |
| 6 | 569X24 | Tremendous Sensation | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 528190 | Dr Gachet | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Checked when improving wide last wee. Drawn to need favours in the running. | |
| 8 | 557730 | Kotare Kelso | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Recently stabled with Matt Purvis on the beach. Tidy Reef run; market your guide | |
| 9 | 3555X1 | Carbon | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Resumed emphatically with easy Add win. Major player again despite the marble. | |
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| 10 | 40X708 | Allbetsroff | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 99026X | Wolf Of Wall Street | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Last raced at Kaik. and now with Warren Stapleton. 2nd in March trial. First 4's | |
| Best Bets: Carbon (9), Logan Rock (1), Kowhai Nugget (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kotare Kelso (1-56.9), Timbimboo (1-57.4), Kowhai Nugget (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Wolf Of Wall Street - 2nd of 9, N Cnty TOA, 06/03/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.7, 800m: 59.9, 400m: 30.2, Margins: neck, 1 len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Wolf Of Wall Street (11): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION SERIES (HEAT 3) MOBILE PACE
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banksy | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Some nice trial results in readiness for today's debut from the ace. Must cover. | ||
| 2 | 207374 | Kairaki Vegas | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Grabbed a nice trip despite breaking at Add and fought well. Minors hope again. | |
| 3 | 905900 | Cruise Denario | 3 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Lands a draw here but would still need to show improvement on recent efforts. | |
| 4 | 669X44 | Edict | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Two good runs since resuming and from the front here can spice up exotics. | |
| 5 | Justa Rippa | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Bold trial showings over 2nd half of April will ensure strong support for debut. | ||
| 6 | 13X0 | Bettor Off | 6 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Manners lacking in 19 Apr Add resumption. Showed promise late last year. Minors. | |
| 7 | 224523 | She's A Major Act | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Used her gate speed to bag another placing a week ago. Sure to race handy again. | |
| 8 | 7X | Street Fighter | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | 5th behind #5 in 23 Apr trial. Had support in Oct debut but draw hurts today. | |
| 9 | 55X | Easy Art | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Best of Just Rippa's trial rivals but faces a tough task from his outside marble | |
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| 10 | 96X404 | Tallandfast | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Solid here from back row completing the first 4. Luck needed from marble again. | |
| 11 | 4X2222 | Elektra King | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Continues to find one better this campaign and surely must grab one soon. Today? | |
| 12 | 44X92 | Blazing Knuckles | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold 2nd 7 days ago here showing plenty of tenacity. Threat with a two into it. | |
| 13 | 30 | Shadow Of The Moon | 13 | Ft | |||
| 14 | D83639 | Midsummer Dreaming | 14 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Back after an early check a week ago here. Tidy from ace prior but needing luck. | |
| Best Bets: Elektra King (11), Justa Rippa (5), Edict (4), Banksy (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettor Off (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Easy Art - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 17/04/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.8, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 29.3, Margins: 1/2len, 3 1/2len, 3 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Street Fighter (8): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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THE TYRE GENERAL HANDICAP TROT
$11,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R39. 10m: R40 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 770506 | Silvester | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Broke when looking threatening at Tim. Trialed since. Take on trust today. | |
| 2 | 953263 | Brian Beatt | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Would have gone very close to winning with a gap last week. Major hope in this. | |
| 3 | 241632 | Crown The Moment | 1 | 10 | |||
| 4 | 186P07 | Bullit Train | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | OK after being held up at Add, 25 Apr. Fringe first 4 prospect with his best. | |
| 5 | 297904 | Sunny Louis | 3 | 10 | Ricky May | Outkicked after coming off the pegs last week. More required to fill a drum here | |
| 6 | 619857 | Prince Teka | 4 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | Has had his chance in front lately and not showing enough when it counts. Risk. | |
| 7 | 641P78 | Dragonhill | 5 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | No form since breaking maidens at Mot. Fist look here and happy taking notes. | |
| 8 | 382430 | Speeding Spirit | 6 | 10 | John Morrison | Blotted nice form-line with a break at Add, 19 Apr. Needed on all combo tickets. | |
| 9 | 100X6 | Hoof It Hagrid | 7 | 10 | John Dunn | Solid resumption, 21 Apr and should have derived plenty from that. In minors mix | |
| 10 | 550491 | Five Monkeys | 8 | 10 | Robbie Close | Staved rivals off winning from the front, 9 Apr. Can be competitive off the 10m | |
| 11 | 190074 | Loveyou To Da Skye | U1 | 10 | Gavin Smith | Did a good job to finish 4th last week and looks one of the leading hopes today. | |
| Best Bets: Brian Beatt (2), Loveyou To Da Skye (11), Hoof It Hagrid (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Prince Teka (2-04.8), Sunny Louis (2-05.7), Brian Beatt (2-06.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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ANNE THOMPSON GRADUATION SERIES (HEAT 4) MOBILE PACE
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7X4744 | Verducci | 1 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Closed late for 4th at Add, and can remain prominent from the ace. Quins/tris. | |
| 2 | 456 | Beaudiene Always B | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | X36723 | Ohoka Cobra | 3 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Had his chance last week with perfect scenario from 2nd row. In the mix again. | |
| 4 | 3 | Scotlynn Crunch | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Bold debut at HQ followed by tidy 3rd in trial here. Include on combo tickets. | |
| 5 | 5 | Slyx | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Eyecatcher 7 days ago on debut here from 2nd row. Entitled to strong support. | |
| 6 | 2809X7 | Celestial Sea | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Plugged past beaten runners from tricky alley resuming here. Can fill a placing. | |
| 7 | 457 | Sovereign Lou | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Charged late 2 starts back over this trip & no luck on Anzac Day. Combos must. | |
| 8 | 332837 | Gimmesomelovin | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Couldn't quicken, 21 Apr after consistent prior form. Fringe first 4s from draw. | |
| 9 | 080 | Midnight Sophia | 9 | Ft | |||
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| 10 | 5 | Rena | 10 | Ft | Ben Hope | Midfield trial preceded fair debut, 25 Apr. Will need luck from inside 2nd row. | |
| 11 | 033730 | Sam Snead | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Placings have been good and off-stride at Add, 21 Apr. Needs his best to place. | |
| 12 | 5X9403 | Carlin | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Held up from the trail at Add. and closed hard. Will need a run through early. | |
| 13 | Bea Farber | 13 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Safely held in w'outs and trials. Requires plenty of favours from 2nd row today | ||
| 14 | 3X7702 | Christies Art | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Game run as fave at Inv, 24 Apr. Trialed nicely here, 10 Apr. Can't be ignored. | |
| Best Bets: Slyx (5), Verducci (1), Sovereign Lou (7), Christies Art (14) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Celestial Sea (6): SL-On, Ohoka Cobra (3): SL-Off, BL-On, Slyx (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Slyx to Brendon Hill at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 8
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KOTARE DOWNS RANGIORA 3YO STAKES (MOBILE PACE)
$25,000, WITH COND., 2000m
For 3yo pacers with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 170 | Hilarious Love | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 892109 | Times Like These | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Off the pace since winning on the grass. Others look better options in htis. | |
| 3 | 7X41 | Spirit Downunder | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Wouldn't be denied last week showing plenty of spirit. Must be respected again. | |
| 4 | 2X1 | Rack'em Up | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Slick finish to record 2600m win 7 days ago. No reason he can't rack up another. | |
| 5 | 16X139 | Sacetas | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Outfinished at Add, 25 Apr. Game at Meth prior and required on exotic tickets. | |
| 6 | 331144 | Treasure Cove | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Solid since winning 2 on the bounce. Can't be left out of calculations today. | |
| 7 | 31X326 | Queen Tyron | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 046133 | Renaldo | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Nice brace of 3rd's since winning at Add. Used to the wide draw and can feature. | |
| 9 | 126516 | American Blaze | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | All-way-win Meth win prior to sound Add 6th. Tough marble to utilise here. | |
| Best Bets: Rack'em Up (4), Spirit Downunder (3), Renaldo (8), Treasure Cove (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sacetas (1-54.3), American Blaze (1-57.6), Renaldo (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sacetas (5): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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AUTO SELF SERVE WAIMAK JUNCTION & GREYWACKE RD MOBILE TROT
$11,500, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R50, 2000m
For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 642080 | Lavra Segil | 1 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | Form has tapered off in recent starts and will need favours in addition to ace. | |
| 2 | 500227 | Aldebaran Crystal | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Has proved costly of late but drawn to dominate and sure to carry heavy support. | |
| 3 | 644345 | Musclynn | 3 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Racing with purpose and can grab another cheque from handy alley on current form | |
| 4 | P00060 | Spanish Princess | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Contained after a break at Add, 11 Apr. Trial winner since; offers place spice. | |
| 5 | 771688 | Mode | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No danger after missing away over 2000m at Add. Mobile may help; blow-out | |
| 6 | 934004 | Lotus Franco | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Closed fast over longer trip on Anzac Day. Will be looking for the last say; E/W | |
| 7 | 541309 | Pyramid Rose | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Made a meal of the start at Inv, 27 Apr after copping tough trip at Meth. 1st 4s | |
| 8 | 771617 | Dem Bones Dem Bones | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Failed to stick a week ago here. She will require luck from her wide alley today | |
| 9 | 117P88 | Silverlinings | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Impressive trio of wins over Feb/March but little shown since. Take on trust. | |
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| 10 | 14P705 | Love Walked In | 10 | Ft | Ben Hope | Made some ground a week ago. Capable of better but will need some late gaps. | |
| 11 | 315770 | Tinkerbelle | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Broke back at HQ, 19 Apr after missing out in latest 3 PN runs. Happy risking. | |
| 12 | 685930 | Buffy Northstains | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Sound enough finishing 3rd last week after a nice trip in transit. Tough marble. | |
| 13 | 018X56 | Dash Dosh | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Did a decent job after slow start, 25 Apr. Can get a decent slice of this today. | |
| 14 | 001877 | One Mhor For Heather | U2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Luckless since 22 Jan win in the south. Can snare a placing at nice value today | |
| Best Bets: Aldebaran Crystal (2), Lotus Franco (6), Dash Dosh (13), Musclynn (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dem Bones Dem Bones (1-58.1), Lotus Franco (1-58.8), Silverlinings (2-00.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Spanish Princess - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 22/04/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-17.5, 800m: 60.3, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 2 len, 1 1/2len, 2 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Silverlinings (9): BL-On, Spanish Princess (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE HEAT 8 (MOBILE PACE)
$12,500, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 2000m
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 | 208880 | Hope For Love | 1 | Ft | Amanda Tomlinson | Didn't see any daylight in the straight here last week. Consider for place value | |
| 2 | 007900 | Girlshavtime | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 460650 | Sargent Best | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Unable to hold a midfield position into the turn 7 days ago. Give another chance | |
| 4 | 045095 | Krystal Delight | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Got handy enough last week but couldn't sustain bid. Fringe first 4s with best. | |
| 5 | 256479 | Zarlini | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Has had little go her way in recent starts and can prevail today at a nice price | |
| 6 | 406258 | Sweet Glory | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Faced the breeze for a decent stretch last week and wilted out. Minors look best | |
| 7 | 890532 | Lord Mudrick | 7 | Ft | Chris Butt | Run down over longer journey 7 days ago here. Racing well and in the equation. | |
| 8 | 551970 | The Mandalorian | 8 | Ft | Brent Weaver | OK two back at Add then no danger from rough alley 6 days later. Looks stretched | |
| 9 | 551284 | Judine | 9 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | Continues to find the line strongly from hopeless positions. Look for her late. | |
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| 10 | 826394 | Searing Light | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Closed stoutly from the trail after searing to the lead at Add. Draw is no help. | |
| 11 | 854674 | Not Over | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Battled solidly after having his chance last week. Tougher marble to overcome. | |
| 12 | 509439 | Courage Reactor | 12 | Ft | |||
| 13 | 436232 | Normie Stead | 13 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Model of consistency and must be included on all tickets after his strong 3rd. | |
| 14 | 622200 | Robyns Art | U1 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Zarlini (5), Judine (9), Normie Stead (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Krystal Delight (1-56.4), Judine (1-58.3), Not Over (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sargent Best (3): ACD-On, The Mandalorian (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Sargent Best to Jonny Cox at Leeston | |||||||