NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 8 May
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$17,338, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R65, 1980m
For R47 to R65 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 218X94 | Tact Teva | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Battled away from wide draw 24 Apr. More testing grade, but can place from #1. |
| 2 |  | 341X11 | Justa Rippa | 2 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Returned in great touch after 9 months away. Toughest challenge to date. Combos. |
| 3 |  | X12011 | Sacetas | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Smashed his rivals back down in R45-49 grade two weeks ago. Can go 3 straight. |
| 4 |  | 017484 | Next Level | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Chased gamely last week after finding more cover. Top 3/4 contender in this. |
| 5 | | 130112 | Take The Miki | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Just caught by a smart one last week after strong form prior. Can bounce back. |
| 6 |  | 096898 | Amass | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Racing down on his best form. Has gate speed, but not recently. First4s best. |
| 7 | | X08743 | Wild Willow | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Hauled in over the closing furlong last week. Look for him early. Each way. |
| Best Bets: Sacetas (3), Take The Miki (5), Wild Willow (7), Tact Teva (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sacetas (1-54.3), Amass (1-54.5), Take The Miki (1-56.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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PLUMBERS NIGHT 26 JUNE. BOOK NOW!! HANDICAP TROT
$17,685, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 947199 | Arden Solitaire | 1 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Comfortably contained since his win here 15 Apr. Needs best to feature here. |
| 2 |  | 06442P | Valyrian | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Got it wrong behind the mobile 29 Apr. All eyes on him early, but don't dismiss. |
| 3 |  | 957845 | A Reason To Fight | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Largely midfield efforts since his November maiden win. First4s spice with luck. |
| 4 |  | 660680 | Onnahill | 4 | Ft | Peter Davis | Manners have deserted her recently. Stronger grade than Rangiora. Take notes. |
| 5 |  | 623556 | Almighty | 1 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Lands into a winnable race after chasing gamely in recent runs. Each way hope. |
| 6 |  | 545490 | One Mhor For Heather | 2 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Steady 3rd at trials since summer form dropped away. May need this though. |
| 7 |  | 963112 | Huckleberry | 3 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Stays in similar grade after 26 Apr win, albeit back 10m. Can maintain his form. |
| 8 | | 400516 | Kairaki Spur | 4 | 10 | Ricky May | Two mistakes at Methven, but Timaru win has been franked since. Has claims. |
| 9 |  | 590050 | Son E | 5 | 10 | ||
| 10 |  | 180651 | Maroubra | 6 | 10 | Kerryn Tomlinson | Did the donkey work 22 Apr but kept finding. Back 10m but not the worst. |
| 11 |  | X83364 | Millie Let Loose | 7 | 10 | John Morrison | Slides down into much easier grade after good 4th last week. Sure to be a threat |
| 12 |  | 841831 | Royal Gypsy | 8 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Stacked them up for easy R40-45 win on Sunday. Danger despite 10m impost. |
| Best Bets: Millie Let Loose (11), Almighty (5), Huckleberry (7), Kairaki Spur (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Gypsy (2-04.5), Almighty (2-04.8), One Mhor For Heather (2-05.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: A Reason To Fight (3): RD-Off, FD-On, SL-On, Kairaki Spur (8): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MAY 2YO STAKES (MOBILE PACE)
$10,880, 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 |  | Maddisons Speedy | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Qualified 14 Apr before swooping for 21 Apr trial win. Upset prospect from #1. | |
| 2 | | 3 | Metro Boy | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did his share of work on debut 17 Apr. Better for that outing. Top 3 option. |
| 3 |  | 257242 | Layton David | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Heads back south after meritorious runs up north. Looks very tractable. Danger. |
| 4 | | 213 | Travel Agent | 4 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Layton David (3), Metro Boy (2), Maddisons Speedy (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Maddisons Speedy - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 21/04/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.9, 800m: 60.6, 400m: 30.9, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1/2len, 6 1/2len. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
$15,810, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41, 1980m
For R35 to R41 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3X1626 | Jay Jay Denario | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Solid efforts since clearing maidens at Ascot Park. Has claims from the ace. |
| 2 |  | X2260X | Artful Bromac | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Comes in fresh after brief but mixed spring runs. Should require tonight's run. |
| 3 |  | 750745 | Major Performer | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Mixing his late-race efforts recently. Fair stats from the mobile. Combos best. |
| 4 | | 433231 | Franco Lennon | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Well-earned maiden win at Rangiora. Looks like he can step up. Each way. |
| 5 | | 14 | Lady Tyron | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Impressive 19 Apr debut win & lost no fans at Rangiora. A key contender. |
| 6 |  | 926194 | Classie Linc | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 36785X | Irish Dream | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Shot through for easy 28 Apr trial win. Unbeaten when fresh-up. Keep safe. |
| 8 |  | 8X301 | Song Of Seas | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Very stylish maiden win last week. Interesting field to strike but worth a look. |
| 9 |  | 7X0058 | Trail Boss | U2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Raced without luck last week. No easy task from the unruly though. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Lady Tyron (5), Irish Dream (7), Franco Lennon (4), Song Of Seas (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Trail Boss (1-55.3), Irish Dream (1-56.9), Artful Bromac (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Irish Dream - 1st of 8, M Cant TOA, 28/04/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-00.5, 800m: 56.9, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 3 1/2len, 3 1/2len, 1/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 5
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NZB WEANLING SALE 20 MAY GAVELHOUSE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2 | Jennifer Robyn | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Bold debut when clear and has early tactical speed. Major player from #1. |
| 2 |  | 405343 | Harry's Girl | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Keeps finding a couple better, but she's a professional filly. Always a hope. |
| 3 |  | 52X522 | Bettor Dreams | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Given a good sight this time in. Inside runners may dictate chances. Combos. |
| 4 |  | Atula | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Out of a full sister to Akuta. Stout efforts in 2 autumn trials. Will have fans. | |
| 5 | | 3334 | Could Be Katy | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Unlucky here last week. Looked very good in all 4 starts. Worth another go. |
| 6 | | 6X9X5 | Conan | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Plenty to like about his resuming 5th. Fitness will be sharper. Top 3/4 option. |
| 7 |  | 4X20 | Tee Ball | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Put on an act on Sunday after just missing here 24 Apr. Market watch again. |
| 8 |  | 07472P | Harry's Gold | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 30 | Tsitsipas | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 |  | Hikaraki | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Won 2 of 3 public runs. 2nd row tricky on debut. Trifectas with a run through. | |
| 11 |  | 5 | Mishy | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Dug in gamely on debut last week. May find a good spot from this draw. EW. |
| 12 | | 0X | Let It Rip | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | 2nd in both trials since battling on debut in December. Seeking shortcuts. |
| Best Bets: Jennifer Robyn (1), Tee Ball (7), Could Be Katy (5), Atula (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Hikaraki - 1st of 4, M Cant TOA, 28/04/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-02.9, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 28.0, Margins: nose, 2 len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Harry's Gold (8): FD-On, Let It Rip (12): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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ADDINGTON RACEWAY & ANZCO SUPPORTS WESTPAC CHOPPER HCP PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R60 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R45 to R60 pacers. Front: R45 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55. 20m: R56 to R60.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 532472 | Bryce's Meddle | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Last won in Dec 2024 but went very close last week. Contender from front line. |
| 2 |  | 078537 | Lonnekers | 2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Flat tyre put paid to any chances at Rangiora. Possesses a sharp sprint. Upset. |
| 3 | | 197264 | Tempo Warrior | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 336224 | Mystery Beach | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 406488 | Teds Legacy | 5 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Contrasting 8ths in last two weeks. Creeps 10m closer than last week. First4s. |
| 6 | | 8142X4 | Beachbreak | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Very unlucky at Ascot Park when resuming. On stand start debut but consider. |
| 7 |  | 051056 | Bettor Be Sharp | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Warmed up late last week after error. Can't afford a slow start here. Roughie. |
| 8 |  | X944X7 | Biggles | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Fair 7th when returning last week. Moves to front row, but seeking some luck. |
| 9 | | 422273 | Lester | 1 | 10 | John Morrison | Cheeky 3rd here last week. Coming up to 2 years since a win, but has claims. |
| 10 | | 326313 | The Coalman | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Beat a similar field 19 Apr & good up in grade at Rangiora. Worth a look. |
| 11 |  | 846524 | Shepherds Delight | 3 | 10 | Craig Ferguson | Starting to find his feet in his last two assignments. Can spice up trifectas. |
| 12 |  | 250841 | Moonlite Blood | 4 | 10 | Robbie Close | Back 10m after stepping, leading & winning 24 Apr. Can sit-sprint too. Danger. |
| 13 |  | 680541 | Tanzania | 1 | 20 | Ricky May | Ended winning drought with sizzling win last week. Same handicap. Each way. |
| 14 | | 371342 | Iron Brigade | 2 | 20 | Anthony Butt | Chased sharply at Rangiora. Yet to win at this distance, but can change that. |
| 15 | | 514025 | Spirit Downunder | 3 | 20 | Olivia Thornley | Too far back to threaten at Rangiora. Work to do off 20m, but don't rule out. |
| Best Bets: Moonlite Blood (12), Beachbreak (6), Iron Brigade (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Coalman (2-00.1), Bettor Be Sharp (2-00.7), Lonnekers (2-00.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Shepherds Delight to Stephen Boyd at Aylesbury | |||||||
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- Race 7
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WOODLANDS STUD WEANLING SALE OPEN DAY 9 MAY HCP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R70 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R46 to R70 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 09X688 | Paige | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Last week's 8th looked more like her old self. Include in First4s from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 721450 | Miles Away | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | 1.5L 2nd at the trials since fair 10th off 20m in April. Looking for some luck. |
| 3 |  | 795275 | Cormoran Strike | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Space came quite late for him last week. 10m better off here. Consider. |
| 4 | | 004201 | Royal Del | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Found the lead & kept trucking on Sunday. Jumps in grade though. Trifectas. |
| 5 |  | 746599 | Styrax | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Contrasting 9ths in past fortnight. Finds a tighter grade tonight. Blowout. |
| 6 |  | 2112X1 | Donna's Boy | 1 | 10 | Anthony Butt | Powerful win here last time & will only come on from that. A leading hope. |
| 7 |  | 112102 | Prestigious | 2 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Back on track with Diamonds Day 2nd. Gets head start on some here. EW. |
| 8 |  | 547196 | Rachmaninov | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Hauled in by his rivals on the bend last week. First4 option with right run. |
| 9 | | 423292 | Freya | U1 | 20 | Gemma Thornley | Good 2nd in stronger grade 01 May but yet to win in 15 tries at this trip. Place |
| 10 |  | 196707 | Father Time | 1 | 30 | Tim Williams | Struggling to rediscover his 2025 form. Work to do off 30m too. Rough odds. |
| 11 |  | 3368X7 | Maui | 2 | 30 | David McCormick | In need of the run here last week. Moves up to 30m mark. Upset claims. |
| Best Bets: Donna's Boy (6), Prestigious (7), Cormoran Strike (3), Freya (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Prestigious (2-02.2), Father Time (2-02.2), Paige (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miles Away (2): SL-Off, BL-On, Prestigious (7): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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COMMODORE HOTEL SUPERSTARS CHAMPIONSHIP (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, FFA, 2600m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2221X1 | Marketplace | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Explosive win last time & back to the mobile he knows well. Tough to bowl. |
| 2 | | 312193 | Franco Sinatra | 2 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Moves back to beloved mobile so may spear forward from draw. Market watch. |
| 3 | | 3050X4 | Mo'unga | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Honest attempt here behind Marketplace last time. Strips fitter. Trifectas. |
| 4 | | 073542 | American Me | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Best of the rest behind Marketplace 24 Apr. This looks stronger though. First4s. |
| 5 | | X827X1 | Sideshow Bruce | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Continued his rise through the grades with comfy 24 Apr win. Quinellas must. |
| 6 | | 111211 | It's Tough | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Made every post a winner over summer & autumn. Strong bunch here. Place. |
| 7 | | 967X72 | Bar Louie | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 252222 | Harrison John | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Formline tells the story, so can't knock his consistency. Tricky alley to use. |
| Best Bets: Marketplace (1), Sideshow Bruce (5), It's Tough (6), Mo'unga (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Marketplace (1-56.1), Franco Sinatra (1-57.0), It's Tough (1-57.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Sinatra (2): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On, Mo'unga (3): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R46, 1980m
For R42 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 222041 | Monkee Major | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Comfortable midweek win here last time. Moves up in grade. Same Race Multis. |
| 2 | | 406X30 | Joyride(AUS) | 2 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Had an excuse for conspicuous 10 Apr failure. Much better than that. Can win. |
| 3 | | 432118 | Jukebox Gypsy | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Gaps in short supply last week. Always great combos bait, so keep onside again. |
| 4 |  | X12412 | Captain Cool | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | In impressive touch this time in. Can employ gate speed. A leading hope. |
| 5 |  | 1031X4 | Crusher Lou | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Nothing wrong with his 4th last week. Draws more handily too. Top 3/4 option. |
| 6 |  | 000374 | To Ri Ruby | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Form starting to shape up again. Slight downgrade here too. Upset prospect. |
| 7 | | 931229 | Blazing Knuckles | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Didn't go to plan here 24 Apr, but looked sharp here 17 Apr. Not the worst. |
| 8 |  | 56X413 | The Bettor Major | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | 3rd to Sacetas last time after midweek win 15 Apr. Trifectas from wide draw. |
| 9 | | 469632 | Captain Kobe | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Solid placings at Manawatu since 17 Apr 6th here. First4s best from this alley. |
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| 10 | | 127332 | Elektra King | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gritty 2nd at Ascot Park to cap off brief southern trip. Danger with last say. |
| Best Bets: Captain Cool (4), Joyride(AUS) (2), Elektra King (10), Blazing Knuckles (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Joyride(AUS) (1-55.4), Elektra King (1-55.7), Captain Kobe (1-56.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Almighty - Race 2
Amass - Race 1
American Me - Race 8
Arden Solitaire - Race 2
A Reason To Fight - Race 2
Artful Bromac - Race 4
Atula - Race 5
Bar Louie - Race 8
Beachbreak - Race 6
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 6
Bettor Dreams - Race 5
Biggles - Race 6
Blazing Knuckles - Race 9
Bryce's Meddle - Race 6
Captain Cool - Race 9
Captain Kobe - Race 9
Classie Linc - Race 4
Conan - Race 5
Cormoran Strike - Race 7
Could Be Katy - Race 5
Crusher Lou - Race 9
Donna's Boy - Race 7
Elektra King - Race 9
Father Time - Race 7
Franco Lennon - Race 4
Franco Sinatra - Race 8
Freya - Race 7
Harrison John - Race 8
Harry's Girl - Race 5
Harry's Gold - Race 5
Hikaraki - Race 5
Huckleberry - Race 2
Irish Dream - Race 4
Iron Brigade - Race 6
It's Tough - Race 8
Jay Jay Denario - Race 4
Jennifer Robyn - Race 5
Joyride(AUS) - Race 9
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 9
Justa Rippa - Race 1
Kairaki Spur - Race 2
Lady Tyron - Race 4
Layton David - Race 3
Lester - Race 6
Let It Rip - Race 5
Lonnekers - Race 6
Maddisons Speedy - Race 3
Major Performer - Race 4
Marketplace - Race 8
Maroubra - Race 2
Maui - Race 7
Metro Boy - Race 3
Miles Away - Race 7
Millie Let Loose - Race 2
Mishy - Race 5
Monkee Major - Race 9
Moonlite Blood - Race 6
Mo'unga - Race 8
Mystery Beach - Race 6
Next Level - Race 1
One Mhor For Heather - Race 2
Onnahill - Race 2
Paige - Race 7
Prestigious - Race 7
Rachmaninov - Race 7
Royal Del - Race 7
Royal Gypsy - Race 2
Sacetas - Race 1
Shepherds Delight - Race 6
Sideshow Bruce - Race 8
Son E - Race 2
Song Of Seas - Race 4
Spirit Downunder - Race 6
Styrax - Race 7
Tact Teva - Race 1
Take The Miki - Race 1
Tanzania - Race 6
Teds Legacy - Race 6
Tee Ball - Race 5
Tempo Warrior - Race 6
The Bettor Major - Race 9
The Coalman - Race 6
To Ri Ruby - Race 9
Trail Boss - Race 4
Travel Agent - Race 3
Tsitsipas - Race 5
Valyrian - Race 2
Wild Willow - Race 1