NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 13 May
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- Race 1
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HORSEPITALITY LIMITED (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 150795 | Midnight Sophia | 1 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Did a good job from the markers last week. Similar likely from the ace in this. |
| 2 |  | 346544 | Blackjack | 2 | Ft | Adam White | Useful completing the first 4 a week ago. Always a decent place hope; draw helps |
| 3 |  | 330533 | Off The Edge | 3 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Had his chance when last here but ran on solidly. Racing kindly and in the mix. |
| 4 |  | 790496 | Mouton Cadet | 4 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Worked from a wider marble, 17 Apr. Form OK but would need more zip to take this |
| 5 |  | 74509X | Miracle Memphis | 5 | Ft | Michael House | Last in 21 Apr trial following battling Oam effort. Keep an eye on market moves. |
| 6 |  | X07957 | Lord Fantasy | 6 | Ft | Sheldon Murtha | Couldn't land a punch from the trail 7 days ago and looks held from wide marble. |
| 7 |  | 388P71 | Flo Motion | 7 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Too sharp after securing the trail, 29 Apr. This is a little harder; minors best |
| 8 |  | 485383 | Topaz | 8 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Grabbed another placing in this grade with 3May placing. Chance from right trip. |
| 9 | | 8880X1 | Loveyourmother | 9 | Ft | Alan Edge | Gritty effort to win this grade, 29 Apr. Can double-up today despite tough alley |
| Best Bets: Loveyourmother (9), Off The Edge (3), Blackjack (2), Midnight Sophia (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Off The Edge (1-56.2), Topaz (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Off The Edge (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Mouton Cadet to Denis O'Connell at Waikouaiti | |||||||
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- Race 2
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TROUBLE LODGE TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 2600m
For R35 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 78X698 | KD Grins | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Showed little after waiting for a run last week here. Requring favours to figure |
| 2 |  | 685542 | Transtasman Bubble | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Bold 2nd last week after a nice trip in transit. Another chance to break through |
| 3 |  | 486237 | Kingaroy | 3 | Ft | Jason Ford | Less than 4L from Johnny Trotter, 3 May. That reads well for this assignment; EW |
| 4 |  | 670767 | Ruthless Emma | 4 | Ft | Anj Mugford | No luck of late and she carried good support a week ago. Must respect again here |
| 5 |  | 729376 | Baffled | 5 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Outfinished after serving it up to leader 7 days ago. A must for combos today. |
| 6 | | 934085 | Mode | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Whacked away for midfield position last week and needing more dash to show up. |
| 7 |  | 4986XP | Alotoftrouble | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Got it all wrong early in a fresh state, 6 May. Happy taking notes again in this |
| 8 |  | 995088 | Bluey | U1 | Ft | Laura McKay | Hasn't featured of late and chances look bleak unless he can improve his starts. |
| Best Bets: Transtasman Bubble (2), Kingaroy (3), Ruthless Emma (4), Baffled (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kingaroy (2-09.7), Transtasman Bubble (2-13.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kingaroy (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Transtasman Bubble to Jim Curtin at Templeton | |||||||
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XAVIER / SACRED HEART CLASS OF 73/74 MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 238828 | Scotlynn Fortress | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Got too far back at Rang following game Mot attempt. Ace a boost here; E/W hope |
| 2 |  | 723479 | Delightingold | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Couldn't quicken at Rang after being run down on the grass. Draw an assist today |
| 3 |  | 6X75 | Better Man | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Still gaining fitness and should show improvement 3rd up here. Combos booster. |
| 4 |  | 23427X | Tuppence | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 946640 | The Gangster | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Well off the speed in 3 May Rang effort. Battling efforts prior; fringe first 4s |
| 6 |  | 085246 | Enoka | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Unlucky twice before racing greenly when last here. Major player with his A-game |
| 7 |  | 700523 | Ultimate Dreamer | 7 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Chased best from the trail 2 weeks ago here and can fly the gate. Tris/first 4s. |
| 8 | | 555483 | The Seamstress | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Run down after being driven positively 2 weeks ago. Tough ask from the marble. |
| 9 | | 074604 | Sky News | 9 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Stuck to task well, 29 Apr and will need to work again from this alley. Risking. |
| 10 | | 832324 | Ultimatum | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Landed another minor prize at Tim, 1 Apr and overdue a win. Cover despite unruly |
| Best Bets: Enoka (6), Scotlynn Fortress (1), Ultimatum (10), Delightingold (2) | |||||||
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- Race 4
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FOLLOW ANDREW STUART HARNESS RACING ON FACEBOOK TROT
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 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 |  | 208422 | What The Bell | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold placing when trailing on dawdling speed last week. Gets a real opportunity. |
| 2 | | 092099 | Aradne | 2 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | No dash since a mid-week 2nd here, 8 Apr. Rough place hope with her best work. |
| 3 |  | 870846 | Musclynn | 3 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Cut breeze for majority of Rang outing, 3 May Tidy prior and can't be discounted |
| 4 |  | 932200 | Waihemo Hannah | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Wilted after working for last lap here, 24 Apr. Needs to rediscover Mar/Apr form |
| 5 | | 079684 | Oliver | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Has been contained this campaign and a major turnaround is required to figure. |
| 6 |  | 0X0074 | Royal Diedre | 6 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Did a good job on a slow pace last week adding value to exotics. Could surprise. |
| 7 |  | 547464 | Florence The Machine | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Found 4th albeit over 9L from winner, 29 Apr. Manners key to her hopes again. |
| 8 | | 100835 | Bonnie Bagrie | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Began ok then off-stride last week. Risky proposition but capable of featuring. |
| Best Bets: What The Bell (1), Musclynn (3), Waihemo Hannah (4), Royal Diedre (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bonnie Bagrie (2-04.6), What The Bell (2-04.8), Waihemo Hannah (2-05.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Florence The Machine (7): SL-On, Musclynn (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Aradne to Denis O'Connell at Waikouaiti | |||||||
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PAUL WILKINS TURNING 70 MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 5 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. 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 |  | 652363 | Red Wine Kisses | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Closed late grabbing 3rd last week. Nice swing in draws and needed on all bets. |
| 2 |  | 644747 | Ester Lucy | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Fair to middling in April PN sojourn. Needing more to secure another course win. |
| 3 |  | 667757 | Sofia Rose | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Wilted after a horro trip 7 days ago here. Form solid prior; threat from alley. |
| 4 | | 000640 | Louis | 4 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Effort told after a tough trip a week ago here. Good a week earlier; 1st 4 hope. |
| 5 |  | 565343 | Heaven | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Gallant in defeat, 1 May and should go very close to saluting today. Top pick. |
| 6 |  | 583425 | Style Council | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Bold attempts from closer marbles in latest course outings. Combos include today |
| 7 | | 386932 | Fusion Reactor | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Just denied at Rang after leading from the ace. In the form to pay another div. |
| 8 | | 669528 | Lily's A Star | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Run down in last two attempts here. Wider draw no help today; in minors mix. |
| 9 | | 98X892 | Ann Sophie | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Back in the money with last week's 2nd. This field has more depth; first 4s. |
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| 10 | | 534749 | Salute | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't get all favours a week ago here and could get a cushy sit today. Throw in |
| 11 | | 8P6032 | Logan Rock | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Strong a week ago and he looks the main danger to the form runners off the front |
| Best Bets: Heaven (5), Red Wine Kisses (1), Logan Rock (11), Style Council (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sofia Rose (1-57.6), Fusion Reactor (1-58.4), Ann Sophie (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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BOND RACING / THE SOUTHERN CONNECTION 2YO MOBILE TROT
$12,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 32 | Donovan | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Run down after copping some heat, 10 Apr. Has the draw to use here; clear threat |
| 2 |  | Dynamite Hill | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Debuts here after a brace of 2nd's in recent trials. Required on combo tickets. | |
| 3 |  | La Venture | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Trial winner, 7 May will ensure plenty of support for her debut today. Must have | |
| 4 |  | 4 | Master McGoogan | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Manners lacking first-up here, 10 Apr. Can't be discounted; watch the market. |
| 5 |  | 43 | Jet Stream | 5 | Ft | Alan Clark | Had his chance when receiving a soft trip from close alley. 10 Apr. Needs more. |
| 6 |  | 1 | Macy Royale | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Showed plenty of zip to score on debut, 10 Apr. Looks hard to contain once again |
| Best Bets: Macy Royale (6), La Venture (3), Donovan (1), Dynamite Hill (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Macy Royale (2-06.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: La Venture - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 07/05/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.0, 800m: 61.0, 400m: 30.4, Margins: neck, 23 1/2len. | |||||||
Runner Index
Alotoftrouble - Race 2
Ann Sophie - Race 5
Aradne - Race 4
Baffled - Race 2
Better Man - Race 3
Blackjack - Race 1
Bluey - Race 2
Bonnie Bagrie - Race 4
Delightingold - Race 3
Donovan - Race 6
Dynamite Hill - Race 6
Enoka - Race 3
Ester Lucy - Race 5
Flo Motion - Race 1
Florence The Machine - Race 4
Fusion Reactor - Race 5
Heaven - Race 5
Jet Stream - Race 6
KD Grins - Race 2
Kingaroy - Race 2
La Venture - Race 6
Lily's A Star - Race 5
Logan Rock - Race 5
Lord Fantasy - Race 1
Louis - Race 5
Loveyourmother - Race 1
Macy Royale - Race 6
Master McGoogan - Race 6
Midnight Sophia - Race 1
Miracle Memphis - Race 1
Mode - Race 2
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
Musclynn - Race 4
Off The Edge - Race 1
Oliver - Race 4
Red Wine Kisses - Race 5
Royal Diedre - Race 4
Ruthless Emma - Race 2
Salute - Race 5
Scotlynn Fortress - Race 3
Sky News - Race 3
Sofia Rose - Race 5
Style Council - Race 5
The Gangster - Race 3
The Seamstress - Race 3
Topaz - Race 1
Transtasman Bubble - Race 2
Tuppence - Race 3
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 3
Ultimatum - Race 3
Waihemo Hannah - Race 4
What The Bell - Race 4