NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 14 May
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- Race 1
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LADIES NIGHT 13 JUNE- BOOK NOW (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 Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 867299 | He's A Bay | 1 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Not at his sharpest in last two. Kind draw here, so add into First 4 wagers. |
| 2 |  | 970601 | Lily's A Star | 2 | Ft | Warren Frost | Used gate speed to score here last week. Similar set up. Stick with her. |
| 3 |  | 309065 | Kowhai Nugget | 3 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Interrupted run at Rangiora, but gets a decent drop in class here. Key threat. |
| 4 |  | 623820 | Foveaux Gambler | 4 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Late error put paid to last week's chances. Back in grade & can bounce back. |
| 5 |  | 8XP076 | Vinrules | 5 | Ft | Neil Munro | Did it tough sitting parked 30 Apr. Slim pickings this time in. Rough odds. |
| 6 | | 3X5855 | Off The Edge | 6 | Ft | Alan Edge | Got back here 30 Apr but 09 Apr 5th your best guide recently. Not the worst. |
| 7 |  | 005207 | Destiny Dance | 7 | Ft | Michael House | Fair effort in quickly-run R40-50 affair last week. May be over the odds. Combos |
| Best Bets: Kowhai Nugget (3), Lily's A Star (2), Foveaux Gambler (4), Destiny Dance (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-56.2), Kowhai Nugget (1-57.6), Foveaux Gambler (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Off The Edge (6): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Destiny Dance to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 2
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UNHINGED RACING SYNDICATE MOBILE TROT
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 445X04 | Sheep | 1 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Improved between two grass starts in April. Showed glimpses last term. Place. |
| 2 |  | 807700 | Bonjour Paris | 2 | Ft | Jason Thomas | Stylish win 05 May trials to polish off prep for this. Can improve his stats. |
| 3 |  | X755X2 | Tioga Pass | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has come back a stronger horse based on Ashburton 2nd. Combos claims. |
| 4 |  | 44634 | Mass Disruption | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 558X | Viva La Vida | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Mixed efforts behind top 2YOs last campaign. Thereabouts at trials. Danger. |
| 6 |  | 35X | Starstruck | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Won both her trials since losing no admirers in two spring starts. Keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Starstruck (6), Viva La Vida (5), Bonjour Paris (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Bonjour Paris - 1st of 6, Chertsey, 05/04/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-13.7, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 16 1/2len, 1 len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Starstruck (6): BL-Off, Viva La Vida (5): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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JOIN NOW CANTERBURY OWNERS ASSOCIATION PACE
$8000, WITH COND., 2000m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 184976 | Kasarani | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had her chance here 02 May. Race conditions & stand start suit though. On top. |
| 2 |  | 634862 | Festus Haggen | 2 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Not a mile away in most starts since leaving maidens. Strong claims in this. |
| 3 |  | 3865X1 | Partners In Wine | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Rattled home for maiden win 30 Apr. Suitable grade to land in. Multiples. |
| 4 |  | 923245 | Super Fund | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | In and around it recently. Looks best with some cover. Add to trifecta bets. |
| 5 |  | 598474 | Ultimate Counsel | 5 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Mainly midfield finishes recently. Stand start specialist but combo crumbs here. |
| 6 |  | 957670 | Melando Chief | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Kasarani (1), Festus Haggen (2), Super Fund (4), Partners In Wine (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Super Fund (2-03.5), Festus Haggen (2-05.0), Partners In Wine (2-07.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Melando Chief to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||
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- Race 4
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AOTEA ELECTRIC MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45, 1980m
For MR40 to MR45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 982728 | Dream Boyz | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Felt the pinch when leading up last week. Similar grade but better draw. EW. |
| 2 |  | X47449 | Verducci | 2 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | No excuses off a sweet trip at Rangiora. Skinny starts here too. First4s best. |
| 3 |  | 704684 | Viscount Banner | 3 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Still hunting a placing after 25 starts but not bad here last week. Rough claims |
| 4 |  | 8X8576 | Speed Writer | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Mixing her efforts a little in four starts back. Has gate speed. Stick with her. |
| 5 |  | 695772 | Melton Enforcer | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Caught the eye with bold 2nd last week & no harder here. Top pick tonight. |
| 6 |  | 389966 | La Bamba | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Entitled to tire on day 2 at Manawatu. On course debut tonight. Top 3/4 claims. |
| 7 | | 752503 | D'Cash | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Snared her second course placing here last week. Moves to front row. Combos. |
| 8 |  | X32435 | Art Jordan | 8 | Ft | Alan Russell | Done little wrong in 5 starts back this term. Wide draw but can overcome it. |
| 9 |  | 5867X9 | Tuppence | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | In need of her resuming run at Ashburton. Testing draw tonight. Tough ask. |
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| 10 | | 228P9X | Fear Gogh | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Forgettable trip to the Coast at Xmas. Not far off them prior though. Upset. |
| 11 |  | 8000X7 | Pacific Thunder | 11 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Can produce a solid sprint, as seen here 30 Apr. Can mix efforts. Combos spice. |
| 12 |  | 584789 | Bettor Fear Me | 12 | Ft | Robbie Close | May appreciate mobile after tardy stand starts recently. Look for her late. |
| 13 |  | 703970 | Ultimate Perfection | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Trial winner since heading north to new stable. May be bubbling under here. |
| Best Bets: Melton Enforcer (5), Speed Writer (4), Dream Boyz (1), Bettor Fear Me (12) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ultimate Perfection - 1st of 5, Ashburton, 05/05/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-04.1, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 27.9, Margins: neck, 1 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dream Boyz (1): SL-Off, Fear Gogh (10): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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NORWOOD MACHINERY MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 450066 | Terror Ma Sue | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Honest 6th here last week & will find this grade to her liking. Place hopes. |
| 2 | | 677X49 | Kalatra | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not at her happiest last week, but 30 Apr 4th a better guide. Should have fans. |
| 3 |  | 06008X | Sir Monty | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Freshened since battling over the summer. Tends to need a run or two. Stretched. |
| 4 |  | 347065 | Vrilo | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Less than 3 lengths away 15 Apr & will find this much easier. Worth a close look |
| 5 |  | 953043 | Didjashoutthebar | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never gave it away after working to lead 04 May. A leading threat with similar. |
| 6 |  | 265930 | Betterwithbling | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Comfortably held after tough run last week. Front row draw helps. Place must. |
| 7 | | 558964 | Santanna Mach | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | 7-time winner here & 30 Apr 4th suggests he's working back to form. Each way. |
| 8 | | 469665 | Wind In The Wire | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Steady midfield efforts recently. Kinder grade but wide draw. Top 3/4 option. |
| Best Bets: Didjashoutthebar (5), Kalatra (2), Vrilo (4), Santanna Mach (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (1-57.4), Betterwithbling (2-00.0), Didjashoutthebar (2-00.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Sir Monty to David Thompson at Kaiapoi | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BOOK NOW FOR PLUMBERS' NIGHT 27 JUNE TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters. 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 |  | 573021 | Monarch Prince | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Good win here last week & gets the same set-up here. Can double up. |
| 2 |  | 534712 | Waihemo Hannah | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Backed up 30 Apr win with slashing 2nd last week. Can maintain her form. |
| 3 | | 485738 | Meandad | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Trying hard in this kind of grade recently. Early position the key. Combos. |
| 4 | | 885468 | Top Of The Hill | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Well back when he broke at Ascot. Skinny course stats a concern. Rough odds. |
| 5 | | 74X985 | Cappaha | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Didn't give it away until late here last week. Doesn't win out of turn. Combos. |
| 6 |  | 3423P4 | Diedre Franco | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Gait not perfect but still worked home well last week. Has claims with manners. |
| 7 | | 716886 | Mode | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Worked home well enough on the inside at Rangiora. Add to minor prizes. |
| 8 |  | 001060 | Kiss Me Kate | U1 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Had an excuse last start & also 09 Apr. Risky prospect but could surprise. |
| Best Bets: Monarch Prince (1), Waihemo Hannah (2), Diedre Franco (6), Meandad (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Monarch Prince (2-05.5), Waihemo Hannah (2-07.3), Meandad (2-08.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 837032 | Ivona Dadic | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Run down late at Rangiora & went close from inside draw 30 Apr. Goes close. |
| 2 | | 600635 | Ester Lucy | 2 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Sole win came here & has been edging closer nicely in last 2 runs here. Place. |
| 3 | | 860049 | Lets Get Tropical | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Well beaten here 30 Apr, but gets nice draw relief here. Seeking right price. |
| 4 |  | 205564 | Sweet Dreams | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Showed zip here last time & no luck at Rangiora prior. Should give this a shake. |
| 5 | | 838732 | Franco Elvis | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Working towards another run & plenty to like about last two outings. Danger. |
| 6 |  | 050097 | She's A Jewel | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tired after leading up in similar company last week. Gate speed again? Place. |
| 7 | | 684123 | Shapely | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Handled life out of maidens superbly so far. Wide alley but can play a part. |
| 8 |  | 283701 | Gimmesomelovin | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Surged late for maiden win last week. Testing draw today. Top 3/4 prospect. |
| Best Bets: Ivona Dadic (1), Franco Elvis (5), Sweet Dreams (4), Shapely (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Ivona Dadic (2-00.5), Shapely (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: She's A Jewel to Brad Mowbray at Leeston | |||||||
Runner Index
Art Jordan - Race 4
Betterwithbling - Race 5
Bettor Fear Me - Race 4
Bonjour Paris - Race 2
Cappaha - Race 6
D'Cash - Race 4
Destiny Dance - Race 1
Didjashoutthebar - Race 5
Diedre Franco - Race 6
Dream Boyz - Race 4
Ester Lucy - Race 7
Fear Gogh - Race 4
Festus Haggen - Race 3
Foveaux Gambler - Race 1
Franco Elvis - Race 7
Gimmesomelovin - Race 7
He's A Bay - Race 1
Ivona Dadic - Race 7
Kalatra - Race 5
Kasarani - Race 3
Kiss Me Kate - Race 6
Kowhai Nugget - Race 1
La Bamba - Race 4
Lets Get Tropical - Race 7
Lily's A Star - Race 1
Mass Disruption - Race 2
Meandad - Race 6
Melando Chief - Race 3
Melton Enforcer - Race 4
Mode - Race 6
Monarch Prince - Race 6
Off The Edge - Race 1
Pacific Thunder - Race 4
Partners In Wine - Race 3
Santanna Mach - Race 5
Shapely - Race 7
Sheep - Race 2
She's A Jewel - Race 7
Sir Monty - Race 5
Speed Writer - Race 4
Starstruck - Race 2
Super Fund - Race 3
Sweet Dreams - Race 7
Terror Ma Sue - Race 5
Tioga Pass - Race 2
Top Of The Hill - Race 6
Tuppence - Race 4
Ultimate Counsel - Race 3
Ultimate Perfection - Race 4
Verducci - Race 4
Vinrules - Race 1
Viscount Banner - Race 4
Viva La Vida - Race 2
Vrilo - Race 5
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Wind In The Wire - Race 5