NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 6 May
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- Race 1
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PLUMBERS NIGHT 26 JUNE. BOOK NOW!!! TROT
$8000, R36 TO R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For R36 to R40 5 yrs & older trotters with no wins in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 02589X | Brianna | 1 | Ft | David McCormick | Last raced at Crom back in Jan when well beaten. Last in recent trial. Watching. |
| 2 |  | 120354 | Natives Inferno | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Tidy in last couple of attempts and he looks an obvious hope in small field here |
| 3 |  | 70X007 | Royal Diedre | 3 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Couldn't stick from the breeze here, 29 Apr. Would need to improve to feature. |
| 4 |  | 020842 | What The Bell | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold attempt, Sun after tidy Rang run earlier. Breakthrough likely in this field |
| 5 |  | 638386 | The Royal Gamble | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Strong Rang 3 days ago after lacklustre run here. Obvious hope in this line-up. |
| 6 |  | 010083 | Bonnie Bagrie | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Distant but encouraging 3rd last week. Back to a stand today and an early risk. |
| Best Bets: What The Bell (4), Natives Inferno (2), The Royal Gamble (5), Bonnie Bagrie (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Royal Gamble (2-05.0), Brianna (2-06.6), Natives Inferno (2-07.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Royal Diedre (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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CHECK OUT BRECKON FARMS WEANLINGS AT NZB.COM MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 521072 | Girl's Night Out | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Strong attempt from this alley a week ago. Should be very competitive again here |
| 2 |  | 579X02 | Carrera Tranquilo | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Just denied 7 days ago after leading from wider alley. Can improve a spot & win. |
| 3 |  | 215079 | Midnight Sophia | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Copped a tough trip at Oam, 4 Mar after losing his gait here prior. Tris/1st 4s. |
| 4 |  | 698X89 | Ann Sophie | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Fair to middling in two starts back this campaign. Capable of play a major role. |
| 5 | | 140100 | Ask Me Lazarus | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | No dash since her latest win but this field is within her reach from a good trip |
| 6 |  | 466775 | Sofia Rose | 6 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Sound run when 4.2L 5th a week ago here. Looks one of the obvious chances today. |
| 7 |  | 965236 | Red Wine Kisses | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Unable to stick on after working overtime last week. Strong prior and can atone. |
| Best Bets: Carrera Tranquilo (2), Red Wine Kisses (7), Girl's Night Out (1), Sofia Rose (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sofia Rose (1-57.6), Carrera Tranquilo (1-58.4), Ann Sophie (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ask Me Lazarus (5): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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NZB WEANLING SALE 20 MAY ON GAVELHOUSE TROT
$10,000, NON-WINNERS, 2600m
For 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 4906 | Tamsin Trouble | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Battled closer at Mot after missing away. Manners key to hope but don't discount |
| 2 |  | 35467X | Brightman | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Looked ready to resume with 2nd at 28 Apr trial. Danger with right trip fresh. |
| 3 |  | 578860 | Hoofn It | 3 | Ft | Steve Trotter | Hasn't shown enough this campaign to be required on combination tickets here. |
| 4 |  | 73047X | Geraldine Clowers | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Off the scene since last Aug but has trialed. Pay to watch market moves in this. |
| 5 |  | 046855 | Mount Thomas | 5 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Fair to middling in recent runs but could sneak into the top 4 with little more. |
| 6 |  | 903000 | Imperial Knight | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Broke disputing lead on Sunday adding to run of misses since his maiden. Roughie |
| 7 |  | X74895 | Stuarts Buller Boy | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Left posted here 3 weeks ago and wilted out. Had support at Tim so stick with. |
| 8 | | 05X6X | Miss Maddie Maxie | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Just one start last campaign when trotting rough. Sure to have admirers first-up |
| 9 | | 2250P6 | Rependant | U2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Did well at Rang closing to within 2.4L of winner. Form stacks up in this field. |
| 10 |  | 043040 | Neil William | U3 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Mixing his form and never ran on, 26 Rang. Best version would go very close here |
| Best Bets: Rependant (9), Neil William (10), Brightman (2), Tamsin Trouble (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Geraldine Clowers (4): SL-On, Neil William (10): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ALABAR (NZ) LTD SELLING WEANLINGS 20 MAY 2026 MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER GELDINGS & ENTIRES R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 741284 | Ar Gee Rulz | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Solid if unspectacular at Rang following sound Add attempt. Draw a plus; include |
| 2 | | 955721 | Sweet Willow | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Game holding out Critical Image at PN. This is harder but draw boosts chances. |
| 3 |  | 66190X | Cullens Beach | 3 | Ft | Scott Lethaby | Ended campaign with torrid run at Wsp, 28 Dec. Respect from alley in fresh state |
| 4 |  | 6007X7 | La Concha | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Disappointed resuming with strong support. Closer marble and can't be risked. |
| 5 |  | 242142 | Jack's Eyre | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 434654 | Blackjack | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Battling away without much reward of late. Tricky alley and first 4s look best. |
| 7 |  | X00064 | Louis | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Found line well a week ago and once again must do it from wide draw. Multiples. |
| 8 |  | 744164 | The Town Of Light | 8 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Two tidy runs since breaking maidens. Rough draw to overcome; combos include. |
| 9 |  | 598X21 | Belmont Valor | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Improved from his resumption 2nd to score bravely at Rang. Must be included. |
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| 10 |  | 38P603 | Logan Rock | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Close late at Rang afer making a mess of stand a week earlier. Strong win chance |
| 11 | | 188986 | Super Fund | 11 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Didn't get all favours on Sun after copping the breeze prior. Chance with a trip |
| 12 |  | 62100X | Captain Publisher | 12 | Ft | Sam Thornley | No form to end last campaign and 6th in recent Ash trial. Capable if ready to go |
| 13 |  | 753474 | Salute | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Solid Tim attempt and winner of 28 Apr trial at Oam. Cover despite his marble. |
| Best Bets: Logan Rock (10), Ar Gee Rulz (1), Sweet Willow (2), La Concha (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Willow (1-57.8), Salute (1-58.9), Super Fund (1-59.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Salute - 1st of 3, N Otago HR, 28/04/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.8, 800m: 57.7, Margins: neck, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ar Gee Rulz (1): SL-On, Salute (13): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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WOODLANDS STUD WEANLING SALE OPEN DAY 9 MAY MOBILE PACE
$8000, R36 TO R45 WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R36 to R45 5 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 458342 | Style Council | 1 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Bold attempt after receiving a cosy trip, 19 Apr. Drawn for similar; live player |
| 2 |  | 166952 | Lily's A Star | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Caught late here last week. Should be competitive again from her close alley. |
| 3 | | 87X465 | Auntie Deb | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Battling efforts to start new campaign and would need to show more to feature. |
| 4 | | 7X0795 | Lord Fantasy | 4 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Sound from the trail at Tim before his Oam trial. Needing favours to go close. |
| 5 |  | 168000 | Henry Winkler | 5 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Hasn't troubled the judge since saluting here back in Jan. Must bring his A-game |
| 6 |  | 809427 | Mighty Flying Lou | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Took advantage of the pegs to close hard for 2nd at Mot. Fave prior; quins/tris. |
| 7 |  | 150752 | Quinn | 7 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Going well in final stages on Friday. Cheeky First 4 hope with nice tow into it. |
| 8 | | 306269 | Commander Joe | 8 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Strong behind Prosperity when last produced here & unlucky Friday. Looks the one |
| Best Bets: Commander Joe (8), Style Council (1), Mighty Flying Lou (6), Lily's A Star (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Auntie Deb (1-56.8), Quinn (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lord Fantasy (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BUY A WOODLANDS STAR 20 MAY 2026 TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 2000m
For R35 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 478X69 | KD Grins | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't get all favours fresh but lacked zip 9 days later here. Rough place hope. |
| 2 |  | 695654 | Lindy's Rocket | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Had her chance in front here, 10 Apr. Solid performer and definite minors chance |
| 3 |  | 200370 | Prince Teka | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Swallowed up over longer Rang jouirney. Must respect from draw over the sprint. |
| 4 |  | 067076 | Ruthless Emma | 4 | Ft | Anj Mugford | No luck in recent races and with a clean beginning could land the major prize. |
| 5 |  | 0X769X | Robo Trouble | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | No placings in 3-start campaign which ended at Orari. Nice trial; watch market. |
| 6 |  | 760598 | Noah Magnific | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 94986X | Alotoftrouble | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Ended campaign with moderate Blen efforts. Happy taking notes in fresh state. |
| 8 |  | 400905 | Just Easy | 8 | Ft | James Geddes | Gave some cheek in front last week hinting of better things to come. Keep safe. |
| 9 |  | 768554 | Transtasman Bubble | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Racing soundly without filling a drum. This looks within her range & has claims. |
| 10 | | 072937 | Baffled | 10 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Luckless as fave last week and punters will go again after bold Mot 3rd prior. |
| 11 | | 093408 | Mode | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Had her chance last week but could only sprint for a short time. Looks stretched |
| Best Bets: Ruthless Emma (4), Baffled (10), Prince Teka (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ruthless Emma (2-06.2), Transtasman Bubble (2-07.5), Baffled (2-08.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Just Easy (8): ACD-On, Prince Teka (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES (HEAT 9) MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 5YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 5yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 950086 | Carrera Kahu | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Fair after not getting things her way last week. Tihn course/dist stats; roughie |
| 2 | | 778069 | Didjashoutthebar | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 6679X0 | Verducci | 3 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Likely improver on resumption here and shorter trip should assist. 1st4 fringes. |
| 4 | | 086765 | Hes Santas Excuse | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Run down a week ago and sure to press forward over shorter trip. Could surprise. |
| 5 | | 200X84 | Bronski | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Just denied in blanket finish at Rang 2nd-up. Sure to give another good account. |
| 6 | | 054075 | Lorton Vale | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Narrow margin from winner, 26 Apr despite missing top 4. Minors best from alley. |
| 7 | | 005929 | Motor Mouth | 7 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Strong finish at Mot but found wanting last week over 2600m. Tough ask from draw |
| 8 |  | 087363 | Cheeky Red | 8 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Bagged another placing with bold run a week ago. Throw into combos despite alley |
| 9 | | 736443 | Enya Franco | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Racing with purpose but will be tested by the wide marble and requring luck. |
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| 10 |  | 864326 | Art Jordan | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Never a factor last week off horror alley. Needing luck but in strong form prior |
| 11 |  | 224243 | Radioactive Jaffa | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Usual late charge came up short, 19 Apr. Must get one soon and on top for us. |
| Best Bets: Radioactive Jaffa (11), Bronski (5), Art Jordan (10), Hes Santas Excuse (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Lorton Vale (1-56.9), Hes Santas Excuse (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Motor Mouth (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Carrera Kahu to Chris McDowell at Leeston | |||||||
Runner Index
Alotoftrouble - Race 6
Ann Sophie - Race 2
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 4
Art Jordan - Race 7
Ask Me Lazarus - Race 2
Auntie Deb - Race 5
Baffled - Race 6
Belmont Valor - Race 4
Blackjack - Race 4
Bonnie Bagrie - Race 1
Brianna - Race 1
Brightman - Race 3
Bronski - Race 7
Captain Publisher - Race 4
Carrera Kahu - Race 7
Carrera Tranquilo - Race 2
Cheeky Red - Race 7
Commander Joe - Race 5
Cullens Beach - Race 4
Didjashoutthebar - Race 7
Enya Franco - Race 7
Geraldine Clowers - Race 3
Girl's Night Out - Race 2
Henry Winkler - Race 5
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 7
Hoofn It - Race 3
Imperial Knight - Race 3
Jack's Eyre - Race 4
Just Easy - Race 6
KD Grins - Race 6
La Concha - Race 4
Lily's A Star - Race 5
Lindy's Rocket - Race 6
Logan Rock - Race 4
Lord Fantasy - Race 5
Lorton Vale - Race 7
Louis - Race 4
Midnight Sophia - Race 2
Mighty Flying Lou - Race 5
Miss Maddie Maxie - Race 3
Mode - Race 6
Motor Mouth - Race 7
Mount Thomas - Race 3
Natives Inferno - Race 1
Neil William - Race 3
Noah Magnific - Race 6
Prince Teka - Race 6
Quinn - Race 5
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 7
Red Wine Kisses - Race 2
Rependant - Race 3
Robo Trouble - Race 6
Royal Diedre - Race 1
Ruthless Emma - Race 6
Salute - Race 4
Sofia Rose - Race 2
Stuarts Buller Boy - Race 3
Style Council - Race 5
Super Fund - Race 4
Sweet Willow - Race 4
Tamsin Trouble - Race 3
The Royal Gamble - Race 1
The Town Of Light - Race 4
Transtasman Bubble - Race 6
Verducci - Race 7
What The Bell - Race 1