NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 7 May
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$7580, WITH COND., 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime. Also 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $4400 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 045006 | Terror Ma Sue | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Solid without doing any work when last here. Consider for combos from ace again. |
| 2 |  | 5677X4 | Kalatra | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Resumed with bold run,30 Apr. Sure to carry strong support again and looks hard. |
| 3 |  | 320556 | Sweet Dreams | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Luckless of late and from a slightly handier alley offers real value for quins. |
| 4 |  | 583873 | Franco Elvis | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Just denied after getting a cushy pegs run last week. Needed in multiples again. |
| 5 |  | 305009 | She's A Jewel | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Ran on soundly from the back at Inv, 24 Apr. Rough place hope in 3rd crack here. |
| 6 |  | 968412 | Shapely | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Almost went back to back attempting to follow up slick 15 Apr win. Tricky marble |
| 7 |  | 100036 | Stunna | 7 | Ft | Peter Davis | Run down from a closer draw when last here. Form good enough with the right trip |
| 8 |  | 992324 | Super Fund | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Racing soundly but will need to work from the wide alley and requiring favours. |
| 9 |  | 6X3897 | Shake A Leg | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Resumed with bold placing and hasn't had all favours since. Respect despite draw |
| Best Bets: Kalatra (2), Sweet Dreams (3), Franco Elvis (4), Shake A Leg (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Stunna (1-59.5), Shapely (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Shake A Leg (9): RD-Off, CC-Off, She's A Jewel (5): BL-Off, SL-On, Sweet Dreams (3): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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SHARE THE DREAM WITH WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
$7160, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 860063 | Ester Lucy | 1 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Stuck to guns a week ago after tough trip. Bold showing from ace wouldn't shock. |
| 2 | | 530408 | Hoo Haa | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Battled away at Rang, 27 Apr after looking unlucky here. Big hope from this spot |
| 3 |  | 697060 | Lily's A Star | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Chances ended early here on Anzac Day. No gaps prior and can spice up exotics. |
| 4 |  | 209105 | Okiwi Bay | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tidy Inv outing since her miss here and can't be ignored when building combos. |
| 5 | | 418971 | Ambleside Drive | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Stalled her rivals last week over shorter journey. May attempt to push forward. |
| 6 |  | 856551 | Sweet Tartan | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Relished the conditions to win untested last week. Bright hope in an open affair |
| Best Bets: Hoo Haa (2), Sweet Tartan (6), Ester Lucy (1), Lily's A Star (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ester Lucy (2-04.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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ADDINGTON TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 9, 16 & 23 MAY TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, R41 TO R45 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters. Also R41 to R45 4 yrs & older horses with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 4 starts. Also 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $4400 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 93423P | Diedre Franco | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Got it all wrong last week after some strong efforts prior. Danger if she steps. |
| 2 |  | 444864 | The Bloss | 2 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Couldn't offer at business end over 2600m here. Reliable and can give a sight. |
| 3 |  | 395931 | Big Al | 3 | Ft | Steve Clarke | Broke through last week after some tidy attempts. Up in grade but combos option. |
| 4 |  | 473055 | Racey Krusa | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Didn't get things his own way last week. Generally safe so throw into first 4s. |
| 5 |  | 557302 | Monarch Prince | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just thwarted a week ago after an economical trip. Threat if she can cross early |
| 6 |  | 374X98 | Cappaha | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Manners have been lacking in two starts back. Prefer to watch until that changes |
| 7 |  | 420800 | Lavra Segil | 7 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | Denied room on Sun when 4.3L from Rang winner. Luckless prior; value runner. |
| 8 |  | 853471 | Waihemo Hannah | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got it done last week at odds after being hampered in previous run here. Include |
| 9 |  | 748573 | Meandad | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Grabbed a placing last week with another solid effort. Fringe first 4 hope again |
| 10 |  | 700106 | Kiss Me Kate | U1 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Not close since her win here back in Feb. Will require favours from unruly again |
| 11 |  | 70X064 | Bonnie Bagrie | U2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Ran on to complete first 4 a week ago. Similar display can fill a minor placing. |
| Best Bets: Diedre Franco (1), Lavra Segil (7), Waihemo Hannah (8), Monarch Prince (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bonnie Bagrie (2-04.6), Waihemo Hannah (2-07.3), The Bloss (2-07.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kiss Me Kate (10): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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LADIES' NIGHT 13 JUNE 'BOOK NOW' (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOB PACE
$8000, 5YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 MOBILE JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R40 to R50 5yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 972120 | Gliding High | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Got too far back, Fri. Clearly lowest graded horse here but ace should assist. |
| 2 | | 648374 | Gladys Greenland | 2 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Sound over this trip, 25 Apr. Sure to use her gate speed to be prominent early. |
| 3 |  | 433653 | Just Ask Paddy | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Closed his race off strongly again snaring 3rd here last week. Quins & tris must |
| 4 | | 987101 | Timbimboo | 4 | Ft | Mikayla Lewis(J) | Tenacious Rang win and likely to press forward again. Cover on all tickets here. |
| 5 |  | 000520 | Destiny Dance | 5 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Gutsy run narrowly denied 2 back then beaten by draw, 25 Apr. Combos value. |
| 6 |  | 11P3X1 | Playing With Stars | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Clinical resumption win at Rang. Tougher marble here but will be fitter. On top. |
| 7 |  | 647871 | Don Juan | 7 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Justified support proving too smart here, 15 Apr. No reason he can't repeat dose |
| 8 | | 462382 | Foveaux Gambler | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Overcame a check to grab 2nd last week. Wider alley today; first 4 fringes. |
| 9 | | 366233 | Jack Tar | 9 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Never shirked on Fri. chasing a smart type. Can never be left out of multiples. |
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| 10 |  | 549351 | Pure Courage | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never in doubt after forging to the lead last week. Place hope with late gaps. |
| 11 | | 107693 | Social Distancing | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Fought hard when eyed on Fri to boost exotics. Drawn to get a nice trip through. |
| 12 |  | 6D77X5 | Miki Bennett | 12 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Eyecatcher resuming at Rang, 27 Apr behind #6. Good enough to threaten today. |
| Best Bets: Playing With Stars (6), Don Juan (7), Just Ask Paddy (3), Jack Tar (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jack Tar (1-55.0), Gladys Greenland (1-55.4), Timbimboo (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton, Destiny Dance to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 5
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CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES (HEAT 9) 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 560705 | My Ten Guitars | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | 3L from winner after working the last lap here, 30 Apr. Draw offers hope; cover. |
| 2 | | 507001 | Rapid Response | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 946966 | Wind In The Wire | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Looked to have more to give a week ago and can spice up combos from handy alley. |
| 4 | | 564791 | Zarlini | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 807639 | He's Tough | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Bold 3rd here, 21 Apr then had no fight when headed over 2600m at Rang. Roughie. |
| 6 | | 705942 | Westar Molly | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Strong from the trail last week and drawn close enough today to play minor role. |
| 7 | | 557420 | Hes Santas Excuse | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Whacked away when last here following strong 2nd over longer trip. First 4 hope. |
| 8 |  | 263948 | Searing Light | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Never saw daylight at Rang, Sun. Will need help from wide but racing kindly. |
| 9 |  | 063833 | Touch N Go | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Bagged another 3rd, 27 Apr with late close. Similar required from outside of arm |
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| 10 |  | 009238 | Star Magic | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did it tough in latest run here after two placings. Stable change; must include. |
| 11 |  | 770724 | Motor Mouth | 11 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Sound 4th last week after leading out and trailing from wide previously. Combos. |
| 12 |  | 026593 | Betterwithbling | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Fought hard for his placing last Fri here with support. 2nd row makes it tough. |
| 13 |  | 093440 | Ideal Chevron | U1 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Paced roughly and broke at Gore, 16 Feb. Has trailed since so combos prospect. |
| 14 |  | X24922 | Radioactive Jaffa | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Arrived too late again at Rang but in this form should grab one at short notice. |
| Best Bets: Radioactive Jaffa (14), Star Magic (10), Motor Mouth (11), Westar Molly (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Hes Santas Excuse (1-57.5), Westar Molly (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Westar Molly (6): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45, 1980m
For MR40 to MR45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 655789 | The Town Of Light | 1 | Ft | Steve Clarke | Better last week without looking as threat. More required but ace draw an assist |
| 2 | | 688X66 | Rockin Roman | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | X8X857 | Speed Writer | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Good run in the slush here, 21 Apr but did little at Rang since. Take on trust. |
| 4 |  | 0X3243 | Art Jordan | 4 | Ft | Alan Russell | Continued strong form-line with last week's placing. E/W all day from handy draw |
| 5 |  | 836390 | Midsummer Dreaming | 5 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | No joy at Rang in recent weeks following her Mot placing. Others preferred. |
| 6 | | 770468 | Viscount Banner | 6 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Fought on in tight quarters here, 15 Apr. Throw into first 4s for some value. |
| 7 | | 998272 | Dream Boyz | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Nabbed late after working 3 weeks ago. Clear winning hope in this line-up today. |
| 8 | | X69577 | Melton Enforcer | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Pass-mark 7 days ago here. Has had support this campaign so consider for combos. |
| 9 |  | 328370 | Gimmesomelovin | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | No threat from his Rang marble and requires favours in likely similar scenario. |
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| 10 | | 475250 | D'Cash | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Just battled last week in the slush. Form prior was sound and she is needed here |
| Best Bets: Art Jordan (4), Dream Boyz (7), D'Cash (10) | |||||||
Runner Index
Ambleside Drive - Race 2
Art Jordan - Race 6
Betterwithbling - Race 5
Big Al - Race 3
Bonnie Bagrie - Race 3
Cappaha - Race 3
D'Cash - Race 6
Destiny Dance - Race 4
Diedre Franco - Race 3
Don Juan - Race 4
Dream Boyz - Race 6
Ester Lucy - Race 2
Foveaux Gambler - Race 4
Franco Elvis - Race 1
Gimmesomelovin - Race 6
Gladys Greenland - Race 4
Gliding High - Race 4
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 5
He's Tough - Race 5
Hoo Haa - Race 2
Ideal Chevron - Race 5
Jack Tar - Race 4
Just Ask Paddy - Race 4
Kalatra - Race 1
Kiss Me Kate - Race 3
Lavra Segil - Race 3
Lily's A Star - Race 2
Meandad - Race 3
Melton Enforcer - Race 6
Midsummer Dreaming - Race 6
Miki Bennett - Race 4
Monarch Prince - Race 3
Motor Mouth - Race 5
My Ten Guitars - Race 5
Okiwi Bay - Race 2
Playing With Stars - Race 4
Pure Courage - Race 4
Racey Krusa - Race 3
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 5
Rapid Response - Race 5
Rockin Roman - Race 6
Searing Light - Race 5
Shake A Leg - Race 1
Shapely - Race 1
She's A Jewel - Race 1
Social Distancing - Race 4
Speed Writer - Race 6
Star Magic - Race 5
Stunna - Race 1
Super Fund - Race 1
Sweet Dreams - Race 1
Sweet Tartan - Race 2
Terror Ma Sue - Race 1
The Bloss - Race 3
The Town Of Light - Race 6
Timbimboo - Race 4
Touch N Go - Race 5
Viscount Banner - Race 6
Waihemo Hannah - Race 3
Westar Molly - Race 5
Wind In The Wire - Race 5
Zarlini - Race 5