NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 16 May
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
TAB 2ND & 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
$18,950, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R60, 1980m
For R51 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X10691 | Dawn To Dark | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Used passing lane to good effect last week. Steps up again. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 2 |  | 036527 | Hugo | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 198066 | Doctor Tim | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Worked home OK at decent odds last week. Best draw for a while. Roughie. |
| 4 |  | 967X22 | Trump Card | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Big sprint when belatedly clear last week. Drawn to take a power of beating. |
| 5 |  | 244310 | Dancing Desire | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got back & stayed back here 02 May. This is a shade easier. Combos claims. |
| 6 |  | 143118 | Destiny's Dream | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Couldn't go on after tough trip 02 May. In great touch prior. Not out of this. |
| 7 |  | 6221X3 | Amass | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Got going nicely late off 20m at Rangiora. Strips fitter. Strong quinella hope. |
| 8 |  | 477914 | Mr Cash Man | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tried hard in R48-60 company down south. Upset winner prior. Place hopes. |
| 9 |  | 122104 | Francent | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Back in the groove here 02 May. No favours in draw but has earned it. EW. |
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| 10 |  | 335261 | Munroe's Mate | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Used gate speed to score 09 May. Draw negates that here. Trifectas best. |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (4), Francent (9), Amass (7), Destiny's Dream (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-54.9), Trump Card (1-55.0), Dancing Desire (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Trump Card (4): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Francent to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
T K PLASTERING 2YO MOBILE PACE
$14,620, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 85 | Rise N Shine | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Varying fortunes in two races to date. Soft draw but seeking a few favours. |
| 2 |  | 43 | Buster Douglas | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 222 | Freeze Frame | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Professional efforts to date without winning. Minors may be his lot again here. |
| 4 |  | 1 | Rakero Maximus | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Very impressive on debut here 02 May. Can give #5 something to think about. |
| 5 | | 1211 | Fugitive | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Back south after proving too good at Alex Park. Should be going close again. |
| Best Bets: Fugitive (5), Rakero Maximus (4), Freeze Frame (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fugitive (1-55.7), Rakero Maximus (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
BAR STUDS HANDICAP TROT
$21,050, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R65 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R40 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57. 20m: R58 to R65.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 016124 | Swift Dream | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Unwinding nicely in last two runs here. Draw helps with early spot. Consider. |
| 2 | | 8X5683 | Dash Dosh | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Chased hard from well back last week. Starting to be more reliable. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 675756 | Aspirational Dream | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Well held after early error last week. Good on her day but take on trust early. |
| 4 |  | 283752 | Tu Tangata | 4 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Smart 2nd in the grades at Alex Park. 5th in Rowe Cup a good guide. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 3X6X78 | Time For Victory | U1 | Ft | Craig Ward | Never a happy camper here 02 May. This a dive into the deep end. Stretched. |
| 6 |  | 92798X | The Royal Gamble | 1 | 10 | Colin DeFilippi | Freshened since summer form faded. Sole trial 2nd ahead of this. Upset. |
| 7 |  | 332743 | Vertigo | 2 | 10 | Lawrence McCormick | Excellent efforts through autumn since win here in January. Place must. |
| 8 |  | 209921 | Dark Ghana | 3 | 10 | Gerard O'Reilly | Capped off return to form with last week's win. Steps up. Rough claims. |
| 9 |  | 519609 | Cormoran Strike | 4 | 10 | Robbie Close | Form hasn't held since his R47-55 win here in early April. Want right odds. |
| 10 |  | 053221 | Edward Longshanks | 5 | 10 | Tim Williams | Powered home to score here last week. Not the biggest jump. Threat off 10m. |
| 11 |  | 1010X | Countless Questions | U1 | 10 | Bronson Munro | Binary formline tells the story. Broke in sole trial 08 May. Win or bust. |
| 12 |  | 302035 | Mavis Jones | U2 | 10 | Ben Hope | Action-packed 5th last time. 3rd here in tougher company is key form. Each way. |
| 13 |  | 581065 | Domination's Call | 1 | 20 | Kerryn Tomlinson | Worked closer off 10m when 5th here last week. Should have admirers again. |
| 14 |  | 69X321 | Master Class | 2 | 20 | Kimberly Butt | Extremely brave win in R51-72 grade last week. Drops back 20m but can double up. |
| 15 |  | 9X0428 | Zoltan Boscik | 3 | 20 | Luke Whittaker | Just fair here when 8th in Listed company last week. Danger with his best game. |
| Best Bets: Tu Tangata (4), Master Class (14), Mavis Jones (12), Zoltan Boscik (15) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Domination's Call (2-02.0), Tu Tangata (2-04.3), Mavis Jones (2-04.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Royal Gamble - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 08/05/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.8, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 2 3/4len, 1 1/4len, 10 len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
GREG & LEIGH AYERS CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE (MOB PACE)
$31,050, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R51 MOBILE, 2600m
For R35 to R51 5yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 128471 | Judine | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Lands in stronger grade after great Ashburton win. Fair course stats. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 905322 | Lord Mudrick | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Near enough after using gate speed recently, but this looks tougher. Upset. |
| 3 |  | 9717P3 | Hey Tonight | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mid-race move almost worked at Ashburton. Kinder alley but seeking shortcuts. |
| 4 | | 574201 | Hes Santas Excuse | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got the job done in front last week down in the grades. Tougher here. First4s. |
| 5 |  | 625860 | Sweet Glory | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 065032 | Sargent Best | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Starting to get his authority back, albeit in R35-39 company. Don't disregard. |
| 7 |  | 507001 | Rapid Response | 7 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Kept on trucking in front here 02 May. Uses gate speed on occasion. Trifectas. |
| 8 |  | 756518 | Arizonawildcat | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Too hard after error from a stand 09 May. Mobile will assist. Place prospect. |
| 9 | | 637914 | Logan Rock | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Good outings in last two, but draw & grade rise makes this tough. Needs luck. |
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| 10 |  | 623298 | Normie Stead | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Out late at Ashburton but just fair when clear. Seeking improvement tonight. |
| 11 |  | 880218 | Evidently | 11 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Not the worst 8th here 21 Apr. Course stats are a concern though. Blowout. |
| 12 | | 647911 | Zarlini | 12 | Ft | Ben Hope | Gone back to back in early May. This race sets up perfectly. On top again. |
| 13 |  | 024153 | Spiritual Bliss | 13 | Ft | John Morrison | Grabbed after working to lead at Ashburton. Two-time winner here. Place best. |
| 14 |  | 238018 | Flying For Me | 14 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Couldn't kick on at Ashburton but didn't help his cause early. Combos claims. |
| 15 |  | 249224 | Radioactive Jaffa | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Keeps on dashing home without getting the top prize. Could offer cheek again. |
| Best Bets: Zarlini (12), Radioactive Jaffa (15), Sargent Best (6), Flying For Me (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Arizonawildcat (1-59.8), Hey Tonight (2-00.7), Flying For Me (2-01.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
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RICO LODGE UNCUT GEMS MARES' CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)
$47,500, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R85, 1980m
For up to & including R85 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 091052 | Okiwi Bay | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tidy 2nd last week, but this is a whole lot harder. Seeking shortcuts to feature |
| 2 | | 565513 | Sweet Tartan | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Can't fault her efforts down in the grades. Draw an assist. First4s preferred. |
| 3 |  | 1P3X10 | Playing With Stars | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Did it tough for last 600m last week. No respite in stronger field. Rough odds. |
| 4 | | 225001 | Topaz | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Capped off a great week for the trainer on Sunday. Stiff test tonight. Odds. |
| 5 |  | 418004 | Gem N Em | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Recovered for tidy 4th here last week. Rocks & diamonds in formline. First4s. |
| 6 |  | 445943 | Major Performer | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Finding the line with purpose in last two. Into the deep end here. Place best. |
| 7 |  | 313422 | Beach Day | 7 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Right in the fight recently & can work or swoop late. A key contender. |
| 8 |  | 281132 | Seaside Rose | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just missed in strong mares grade 02 May. Touch of class to her. Top pick. |
| 9 | | 717333 | Sweet Diamond | 9 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Wide draws haven't helped, but she's been honest regardless. Adds to the puzzle. |
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| 10 | | 025906 | Tokyo Rose | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Raced better than her price here 09 May. Sticky draw, but can run on late. |
| 11 |  | 860144 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Settled back into her usual groove on running on late. Add to all combo bets. |
| Best Bets: Seaside Rose (8), Beach Day (7), Sweet Diamond (9), Tokyo Rose (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seaside Rose (1-53.1), Sweet Diamond (1-53.5), Tokyo Rose (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Beach Day to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
SPORT NATION - NZ 2YO TROTTING STAKES (MOBILE TROT) (Gr3)
$45,625, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 11 | Duchess Maria | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Well-travelled but brilliant in two career starts. Deserved top pick once again. |
| 2 | | Dazzled | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Stout 2nd in her qualifier. Tough field to debut in, but can offer some cheek. | |
| 3 | | 2 | Flying Dreams | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Brave on debut here 15 Apr. Broke at 08 May trials though. Combos best. |
| 4 |  | Katelin | 4 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Game 2nd after leading in 08 May qualifier. No free pass on debut though. Place. | |
| 5 | | 2112 | Redpark Warrior | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Hauled in by #1 at Alex Park. Looked to be adaptable so far. Key threat to #1. |
| 6 | | 132 | Who's Ya Daddy | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Rolled home past #4 08 May trials since brave 2nd down south. Waiting to pounce. |
| 7 | | 31D | Brewster Baker | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Safely round at trials since late error at Ascot Park. Place hope with manners. |
| Best Bets: Duchess Maria (1), Redpark Warrior (5), Who's Ya Daddy (6), Dazzled (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Duchess Maria (2-02.2), Redpark Warrior (2-05.8), Brewster Baker (2-06.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Who's Ya Daddy - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 08/05/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-37.1, 800m: 60.5, 400m: 29.4, Margins: 1/2len, head, 3 3/4len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Duchess Maria to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
RICOH BIONIC CHANCE 2YO FILLIES BRACELET (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)
$63,875, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1 | Miki's Deal | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Rolled home in style on debut at Winton. Draw gives her a real hope. EW. |
| 2 |  | 454 | Mariners Rose | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Comfortably held in three career starts to date. Seeking all sorts of favours. |
| 3 |  | 6451 | Cool For Cats | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Great success at Alex Park 02 May. Back to left-handed course here. Place. |
| 4 | | Treacherous Me | 4 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Ran on late in 04 Apr qualifier. Won quiet trial since. Stable on fire. Combos. | |
| 5 | | 4173 | The Queens Gambit | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hauled in by #3 at Alex Park but gave a sight for a while. Adds to the puzzle. |
| 6 |  | 123 | Ideal Crown | 6 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Brave account against the boys at Ascot Park. Looks a promising filly. Consider. |
| 7 |  | 1112 | Ripples | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | Scotlynn Jenny | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | From a productive family. Close up 3rd in final trial for debut. First4s tonight | |
| Best Bets: The Queens Gambit (5), Cool For Cats (3), Ideal Crown (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miki's Deal (1-55.5), Cool For Cats (1-56.6), The Queens Gambit (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Treacherous Me - 1st of 3, Invcargill, 02/05/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-11.4, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 27.7, Margins: 1 len, 23 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Miki's Deal to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BETAVET UNCUT GEMS GELDINGS & ENTIRES CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)
$51,250, 4YO & OLDER G&E UP TO & INCLUDING R85, 1980m
For up to & including R85 4yo-&-older pacing geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 521219 | Double Jeopardy | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Game over after mistake last week. Return to mobile a big help. Can feature. |
| 2 | | 012521 | Cocktails And Caviar | 2 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Jumps in grade after strong effort in front 02 May. Place claims preferred. |
| 3 |  | 470749 | Commander Ben | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Tired at Rangiora after sitting parked. Pops up here occasionally. First4s. |
| 4 |  | 547719 | Sideshow Bruce | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Blotted the formline last week, but clearly has a motor. Don't dismiss this week |
| 5 | | 7X5104 | Hadron Collider | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Worked early here 25 Apr but could have shown more late. Give another go. |
| 6 | | 623270 | Double Time | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Didn't all go to plan last week but didn't find more late. Seeking extra here. |
| 7 |  | 281564 | Piccadilly Pete | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Earnest 4th here 19 Apr. Comes in slightly fresh tonight. Want right price. |
| 8 | | 724314 | Who's Delight | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Not far away when 4th here last week. 25 Apr win has been franked. Each way. |
| 9 | | 150567 | Dalton Shard | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | OK when clear late last week. No love in the draw this week though. First4s. |
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| 10 |  | 141616 | Betterthancash | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Race didn't pan out in Southern Country Cup. Excellent prior. Worth considering. |
| 11 |  | 218012 | Radha | 11 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Relative newcomer in this grade, but a pacer on the rise. Danger with any gaps. |
| 12 | | 121655 | Wish Me Luck | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Thereabouts in two April runs & may not end up in a bad spot. Place prospect. |
| 13 |  | 417522 | Wag Star | 13 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Found his zip again in last two starts & following speed may be his go. Threat. |
| 14 | | 77945X | Da Vinci | 14 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Two workouts in Southland since last racing in the summer. Upset hope fresh. |
| Best Bets: Double Jeopardy (1), Who's Delight (8), Radha (11), Betterthancash (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dalton Shard (1-52.4), Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Who's Delight (1-53.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Da Vinci (14): SL-Off, Dalton Shard (9): SL-Off, BL-On, Double Time (6): SL-Off, BL-On, Hadron Collider (5): SL-On, Sideshow Bruce (4): BL-Off, Wish Me Luck (12): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED UNCUT GEMS AGED TROTTERS CLASSIC (HCP TROT) (Listed)
$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R55 TO R89 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R55 to R89 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R55 to R62. 10m: R63 to R70. 20m: R71 to R79. 30m: R80 to R89.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 827544 | Roydon Muscle | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Gets handicapping relief here & not far away recently. Trifectas from #1. |
| 2 |  | 224561 | MM Sunshine | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 23X542 | Father Time | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Trial winner since being thereabouts this time in. Not the worst off front line. |
| 4 |  | 086077 | Ti Amo Belle | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Not helping her cause early at the moment. Needs to put it all together here. |
| 5 |  | 915P72 | Muscle Sass | 5 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Powerful 2nd here 02 May & gets 10m closer at the start. Worth a close look. |
| 6 |  | 641291 | Moses | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Trotting with great purpose at the moment. No reason he can't play a part again. |
| 7 |  | 1P9032 | The Present Maker | U1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Held his nerve to go close 02 May. Cross fingers at the start but don't ignore. |
| 8 | | 81068X | Dreams Pat | U2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Four trials down here since joining Holmes barn. May be in need of the run. |
| 9 | | 812153 | A Hill Two Menny | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Continues to keep being a factor wherever he lines up. Obvious combos bait. |
| 10 |  | 129D14 | Nellie Doyle | 2 | 10 | Blair Orange | Made up plenty after early check 02 May. Trialed since. Threat with her A game. |
| 11 |  | 410612 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 10 | ||
| 12 | | 00X101 | Eurostyle | 1 | 30 | Kimberly Butt | Very impressive sitting parked 25 Apr. 30m adds to challenge, but keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Nellie Doyle (10), Eurostyle (12), Moses (6), Muscle Sass (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eurostyle (2-02.1), A Hill Two Menny (2-02.9), Moses (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Father Time - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 08/05/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.8, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 2 3/4len, 1 1/4len, 10 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dreams Pat (8): P-On, Ti Amo Belle (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GARRARDS NZ SIRES' STAKES SERIES 3YO C&G FINAL (MOB PACE) (Gr1)
$184,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X10691 | Dawn To Dark | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 613329 | Renaldo | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Big draw upgrade after battling 9th last week. Can land closer. Combos spice. |
| 3 | | 3X3444 | Miki B | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Meritorious 4th from his draw last week. Options abound again. Trifectas hope. |
| 4 | | 431331 | Bettors Anvil | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gave a sight after finding lead 900m out last week. Steps up, but place must. |
| 5 | | 1X8655 | Artful Bromac | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Raced gamely against many of these last week. Front row draw helps. Top3/4. |
| 6 | | 522117 | Deadline | 6 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Didn't have all the space last week. Tidy wins down in grade prior. Roughie,. |
| 7 | | 223172 | Got The Chocolates | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Served it up to the fave last week & stuck on bravely. Draw makes him a threat. |
| 8 | | 651640 | American Blaze | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Left flat-footed last week & no love from the draw gods tonight. Stretched. |
| 9 | | X11830 | Strikem | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | OK 10th here in similar field last week. Cops another wide alley. First4s only. |
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| 10 |  | 311516 | Five Crowns | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Overraced at times last week. Great Southern Supremacy win. Combos claims. |
| 11 | | 6X1393 | Sacetas | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Hauled in after leading at Rangiora. Stronger bunch of 3YOs here. Midfield best. |
| 12 | | X14228 | Flashpoint | 12 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Couldn't repeat Supremacy heroics last week. Better for experience. Trifectas. |
| 13 | | 511163 | Malakai | 13 | Ft | Robbie Close | Chased well after good early position last week. Can do some work. Has claims. |
| 14 | | X31211 | Marketplace | 14 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Brilliant in both islands in last two outings. Classy customer despite the draw. |
| Best Bets: Marketplace (14), Got The Chocolates (7), Malakai (13), Bettors Anvil (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Got The Chocolates (1-51.7), Marketplace (1-53.1), Sacetas (1-54.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettors Anvil (4): SL-On, Five Crowns (10): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Flashpoint to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
ACTION POWER & WATER SPORTS MOBILE PACE
$19,650, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R49, 1980m
For R40 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 334793 | Toby Tom B | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tidy 3rd from this draw last week at a price. Tighter ratings band. In the mix. |
| 2 | | 935814 | Times Are A Changin | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Good efforts around the region recently. Yet to place in 15 starts here though. |
| 3 | | 050856 | Happy Harper | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | OK from stand start debut last week. Back to mobile & goes well here. Place. |
| 4 | | 418352 | Akatea | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Rattled home along the markers 02 May. Always a contender from this draw. |
| 5 | | 076933 | Social Distancing | 5 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Giving recent assignments a decent shake & capable of going forward early. EW. |
| 6 | | 624440 | Commander Joe | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't fire in similar grade last week. Better draw, but chasing combos crumbs. |
| 7 | | 51X | Miki Flybye | 7 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Looked sharp in Auckland in late 2024. Zippy 3rd 08 May trials. Can win fresh. |
| 8 |  | 893218 | Sweet Raine | 8 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Didn't go on after sitting parked last week. Draw is testing. Trifectas option. |
| 9 |  | 493515 | Pure Courage | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Stout efforts in midweek company recently. Stack of work to do from wide draw. |
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| 10 | | 151663 | Gatecrasher | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Didn't give up after being headed 27 Apr. Traffic queries, but don't disregard. |
| 11 |  | 327307 | Ocean Of Tears | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Not much luck late at Ashburton. Mixing her autumn form, but could surprise. |
| 12 |  | 10X230 | A Better Jackalack | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Miki Flybye (7), Akatea (4), Toby Tom B (1), Gatecrasher (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Sweet Raine (1-56.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miki Flybye (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
A Better Jackalack - Race 11
A Hill Two Menny - Race 9
Akatea - Race 11
Amass - Race 1
American Blaze - Race 10
Arizonawildcat - Race 4
Artful Bromac - Race 10
Aspirational Dream - Race 3
Beach Day - Race 5
Betterthancash - Race 8
Bettors Anvil - Race 10
Brewster Baker - Race 6
Buster Douglas - Race 2
Cocktails And Caviar - Race 8
Commander Ben - Race 8
Commander Joe - Race 11
Cool For Cats - Race 7
Cormoran Strike - Race 3
Countless Questions - Race 3
Dalton Shard - Race 8
Dancing Desire - Race 1
Dark Ghana - Race 3
Dash Dosh - Race 3
Da Vinci - Race 8
Dazzled - Race 6
Deadline - Race 10
Destiny's Dream - Race 1
Doctor Tim - Race 1
Domination's Call - Race 3
Double Jeopardy - Race 8
Double Time - Race 8
Dreams Pat - Race 9
Duchess Maria - Race 6
Edward Longshanks - Race 3
Eurostyle - Race 9
Evidently - Race 4
Father Time - Race 9
Five Crowns - Race 10
Flashpoint - Race 10
Flying Dreams - Race 6
Flying For Me - Race 4
Francent - Race 1
Franco Josiah - Race 9
Freeze Frame - Race 2
Fugitive - Race 2
Gatecrasher - Race 11
Gem N Em - Race 5
Got The Chocolates - Race 10
Hadron Collider - Race 8
Happy Harper - Race 11
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 4
Hey Tonight - Race 4
Hugo - Race 1
Ideal Crown - Race 7
Judine - Race 4
Katelin - Race 6
Logan Rock - Race 4
Lord Mudrick - Race 4
Major Performer - Race 5
Malakai - Race 10
Mariners Rose - Race 7
Marketplace - Race 10
Master Class - Race 3
Mavis Jones - Race 3
Miki B - Race 10
Miki Flybye - Race 11
Miki's Deal - Race 7
MM Sunshine - Race 9
Moses - Race 9
Mr Cash Man - Race 1
Munroe's Mate - Race 1
Muscle Sass - Race 9
Nellie Doyle - Race 9
Normie Stead - Race 4
Ocean Of Tears - Race 11
Okiwi Bay - Race 5
Piccadilly Pete - Race 8
Playing With Stars - Race 5
Pure Courage - Race 11
Radha - Race 8
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 4
Rakero Maximus - Race 2
Rapid Response - Race 4
Redpark Warrior - Race 6
Renaldo - Race 10
Ripples - Race 7
Rise N Shine - Race 2
Roydon Muscle - Race 9
Sacetas - Race 10
Sargent Best - Race 4
Scotlynn Jenny - Race 7
Seaside Rose - Race 5
Sideshow Bruce - Race 8
Social Distancing - Race 11
Sophia Bromac - Race 5
Spiritual Bliss - Race 4
Strikem - Race 10
Sweet Diamond - Race 5
Sweet Glory - Race 4
Sweet Raine - Race 11
Sweet Tartan - Race 5
Swift Dream - Race 3
The Present Maker - Race 9
The Queens Gambit - Race 7
The Royal Gamble - Race 3
Ti Amo Belle - Race 9
Time For Victory - Race 3
Times Are A Changin - Race 11
Toby Tom B - Race 11
Tokyo Rose - Race 5
Topaz - Race 5
Treacherous Me - Race 7
Trump Card - Race 1
Tu Tangata - Race 3
Vertigo - Race 3
Wag Star - Race 8
Who's Delight - Race 8
Who's Ya Daddy - Race 6
Wish Me Luck - Race 8
Zarlini - Race 4
Zoltan Boscik - Race 3