NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50, 2600m
For R41 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 322113 | Macho Man | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Settled into a great groove and gets same set-up as Rangiora. Danger tonight. | |
| 2 | X68828 | Paige | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Too far back to threaten last week. Good in stronger grade 08 May. Not the worst | |
| 3 | 952755 | Cormoran Strike | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Drops back in grade after midfield efforts against good types. Combos must. | |
| 4 | 313252 | Didn't Di | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Rattled home when clear last week. Getting to grips nicely with this grade. EW. | |
| 5 | 417213 | Jaccka Ace | 5 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Went close in R35-52 company on Sunday. Racing in fine fettle. Has claims. | |
| 6 | 355623 | Almighty | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Tried hard until the closing stages last week. As honest as any here. Consider. | |
| 7 | 3P2100 | Father Mike | 7 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Safely around at the trials since form dropped away in summer. Rough odds. | |
| 8 | 51185X | Look To Da Stars | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Broke late in his sole northern workout since late 2025. Threat at his best. | |
| 9 | 838612 | The Royal Gamble | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Powerful at Rangiora in same ratings band. Holding his form nicely. Cheeky bid. | |
| 10 | 1X3221 | Axel Rose | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Held on after setting the tempo last week. Trotter on the way up. Keep safe. | |
| 11 | 887678 | Knowing Me | U1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Big 2nd after leading up 12 May trial. Struggled for summer form. May need this, | |
| Best Bets: Axel Rose (10), Jaccka Ace (5), Didn't Di (4), Look To Da Stars (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-02.9), Axel Rose (2-03.2), Cormoran Strike (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Knowing Me - 2nd of 7, Chertsey, 12/05/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-13.1, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 27.0, Margins: nose, 5 len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Father Mike (7): BL-Off, Knowing Me (11): RD-Off, FD-On, Look To Da Stars (8): BL-On, Macho Man (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Look To Da Stars to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
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- Race 2
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WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R40, R41 WITH COND., 1980m
For R37 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R41 horses with winning stakes up to and including $13000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 851560 | Dream Boyz | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Couldn't find extra at Rangiora on Sunday. Another inside draw. Needs to lift. | |
| 2 | 602365 | Happy Harriet | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fought on bravely at Ashburton. Yet to place here but can edge closer in this. | |
| 3 | 2260X6 | Artful Bromac | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not bad when resuming 08 May. Scores an inside draw again. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 4 | 601882 | Eyes Of An Angel | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Early tactical speed helped from this draw at Ashburton. May be over the odds. | |
| 5 | 834252 | Style Council | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Consistent campaigner who just missed here 13 May. Adds to an open field. | |
| 6 | 695283 | Lily's A Star | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Bounced back to form last time. Four-time winner here. Could stun at odds. | |
| 7 | 633945 | Taumutu Lad | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Very impressive out wide last Friday & this is no harder. Look for him late. | |
| 8 | 220410 | Monkee Major | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Comfortably held in stronger field 08 May. Wide alley, but can bounce back. | |
| 9 | 287524 | Lilac Luxury | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fitness has continued to improve in 4 autumn starts. Combos from this alley. | |
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| 10 | 653431 | Heaven | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found the front & kept trucking 13 May. Sticky 2nd row draw though. Trifectas. | |
| 11 | 357216 | Hugo | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Not disgraced in Canterbury Plains final. May get run through. Genuine claims. | |
| 12 | 424315 | Radioactive Jaffa | 12 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Made up plenty out wide in feature race last week. Should be running on again. | |
| 13 | 900789 | Remission | 13 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Had excuses here last week. Prior form had been tricky to follow. Roughie. | |
| 14 | X30137 | Song Of Seas | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Chasing OK off the unruly since her maiden win three-back. Place fringes here. | |
| Best Bets: Taumutu Lad (7), Hugo (11), Radioactive Jaffa (12), Style Council (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eyes Of An Angel (1-56.1), Artful Bromac (1-58.4), Dream Boyz (1-58.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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COCA-COLA HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E R51 & FASTER DISCRHCP, 2600m
For R51 & faster 3yo-&-older trotting colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 848414 | Randel Huston P | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Steady 4th at trials since his summer campaign. Should be better for this run. | |
| 2 | 117418 | Tetrick(AUS) | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Early errors reappeared here last week. Clearly has a motor though. Can atone. | |
| 3 | 01P11P | He Aint Fakin | U2 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Rocks and diamonds formline. Gets 30m closer here. Chance with manners. | |
| 4 | 788580 | Paris Prince | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Round safely last Friday & does creep 20m closer. Top 3/4 prospect preferred. | |
| 5 | 715270 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Spacing out his runs in last couple of months. Can step on his day. Combos. | |
| 6 | 114212 | One Over Da Line | 1 | 20 | John Dunn | Another stoic effort last week. Can chew up the 20m handicap quickly. Threat. | |
| 7 | 216123 | Fiery Bandito | U1 | 35 | Kirstin Green | Maintained his strong form with gritty 3rd last week. Should be in the fight. | |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (6), Fiery Bandito (7), Tetrick(AUS) (2), He Aint Fakin (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Tetrick(AUS) (2-02.3), Paris Prince (2-02.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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THREE CODES SYNDICATION OPPORTUNITIES MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R60, 1980m
For R48 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 | 171415 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Good effort off 2nd row last week. Slightly deeper field, but can place from #1. | |
| 2 | 794442 | Just Like Jagger | 2 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Only grabbed late in quality mares' field last week. Drawn to be a contender. | |
| 3 | 31X417 | Crusher Lou | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Dragged back by tiring rival last week, but just OK after. Top 3/4 prospect. | |
| 4 | 241221 | Captain Cool | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Keeps on measuring up & worked overtime last week. Worth sticking with him. | |
| 5 | 800105 | Still Rockin | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Fair efforts since his April success at Winton. Has won here, but requires luck. | |
| 6 | 362241 | Mystery Beach | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Rewarded for consistency with Rangiora win. Bonus run in this grade. Trifectas. | |
| 7 | 314351 | Always Be Batman | 7 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Heads back to HQ in form & has gate speed to call on. Not out of this either. | |
| 8 | 00X316 | Radha | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not his best outing last week but drops back noticeably in grade. Can win. | |
| 9 | 968985 | Amass | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Bit more like his old self with 08 May 5th. Work to do from outside draw though. | |
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| 10 | 084184 | Moonlite Blood | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Made up plenty late behind #4 last week. Genuine threat with any gaps. | |
| 11 | 216213 | Blaze Lightening | 11 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Barely put a hoof wrong in 2026. Did a stack of work on Sunday. Each way. | |
| 12 | 78X316 | Trump Card | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too hard after getting a long way back last week. Worthy of following in again. | |
| 13 | 1621X5 | Christies Art | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | In need of the run when resuming in good grade 01 May. Place best from draw. | |
| 14 | 215P9X | Amaretto Franco | 14 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Freshened since mixing her efforts over summer. Market your best guide. | |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (12), Captain Cool (4), Radha (8), Moonlite Blood (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Amass (1-54.5), Amaretto Franco (1-54.7), Trump Card (1-55.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amaretto Franco (14): SL-Off, Bettor Go Vinnie (1): SL-On, Mystery Beach (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SYNCROFLEX EXPRESS NZ 2YO TROTTING STAKES (MOBILE TROT) (Gr3)
$50,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | Dynamite Hill | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Had his chance on debut from the trail. Requires a few lengths to feature. | |
| 2 | 435 | Jet Stream | 2 | Ft | Alan Clark | Comfortably held in 3 career starts. May be going forward early. First4s. | |
| 3 | 2253 | T K Supersonic | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Much more like it when nabbing Group 1 3rd 08 May. Can fill a placing again. | |
| 4 | 2 | La Venture | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Shrugged off early work for 2nd on debut 13 May. Likely improver. Each way. | |
| 5 | 324 | Donovan | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Shown gate speed in all 3 starts, so expect again here. Just needs more late. | |
| 6 | 234 | Ellie Diamond | 6 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Did well from the trail at Alex Park in Group 1. Not here to make up numbers. | |
| 7 | 41 | Master McGoogan | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got going 500m out to score here 13 May. Winning form a big plus. Chance. | |
| 8 | 13 | Macy Royale | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Made up ground late behind #7 last time. Beat #5 here 10 Apr. Same Race Multis. | |
| Best Bets: Master McGoogan (7), La Venture (4), Ellie Diamond (6), Donovan (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Master McGoogan (2-04.9), Macy Royale (2-06.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Donovan (5): FD-Off, BL-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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AVON CITY FORD NZ WELCOME STAKES (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$100,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | Maddisons Speedy | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Just missed in a three-way fight 08 May. Big leap in class here. Combos. | |
| 2 | 111 | Roger That | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Won Group 1 26 Apr & gets the better draw again. Great 12 May trial. On top. | |
| 3 | 213 | Travel Agent | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Huge recovery for 3rd in southern Group 1. Still learning, but can threaten. | |
| 4 | A Mako Man | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Very close 2nd 07 May trials but it was largely a sprint home. First4s on debut. | ||
| 5 | 112 | Chiggsy | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did everything but win in Ascot Park Group 1. Sharp trial since. Can go close. | |
| 6 | 32 | Metro Boy | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Natural improvement was obvious with 08 May 2nd here. Add to combo bets. | |
| 7 | Not Guilty | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Fought to win 07 May trial after leading up. Deep end on debut, but consider. | ||
| 8 | Captain Tui | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Won all three public runs but cops a tough draw for his debut. Trifectas. | ||
| Best Bets: Roger That (2), Chiggsy (5), Travel Agent (3), Not Guilty (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chiggsy (1-54.7), Roger That (1-55.0), Travel Agent (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Not Guilty - 1st of 8, Chertsey, 12/05/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-04.8, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 27.0, Margins: nose, 1/2len, nose. | |||||||
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- Race 7
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YABBY DAM FARMS HEATHER WILLIAMS MEMORIAL (MOBILE TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0X1101 | Dynasty | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Continues dual-gait role, after pacing win 01 May. Moves off unruly. Chance. | |
| 2 | 481011 | Silverlinings | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Got the job done after leading at Rangiora. Big step up in class here. First4s. | |
| 3 | 418311 | Royal Gypsy | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Continued her fine 2026 form with 08 May success. Yet to win from mobile though. | |
| 4 | 769301 | Mavis Jones | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Peeled late for Sunday's win. Doesn't win out of turn, but can fill Top 3 spot. | |
| 5 | 221667 | Vertigo | 5 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | 5L 3rd at trials since last racing in Feb. Has won off short spell before. Odds. | |
| 6 | 202845 | Practical Magic | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Recovered OK after mobile mistake 07 May. 2 placings from 11 goes here. Top 3. | |
| 7 | 22X737 | Princess Sadie | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not at her sharpest 15 May, but will welcome return to mobiles. A key hope. | |
| 8 | 684634 | Hidden Talent | 8 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Tried hard through the autumn. Overdue some luck & mobile an assist. EW. | |
| 9 | 122747 | Eurostyle | 9 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Winner at trials since digging in gamely here 01 May. Loves the mobile. Can win. | |
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| 10 | 338553 | Julie Jaccka | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Joins Telfer barn after good Winton 3rd. Has performed here. In the mix. | |
| 11 | 232923 | Freya | 11 | Ft | Ben Hope | Genuine mare who puts in solid shifts. Winner of 6 from mobiles. Combos. | |
| 12 | 811186 | Ah Dinnae Ken | 12 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Botched the mobile start at Winton, but scored here in March. Market watch. | |
| 13 | 25111X | Dash Dosh | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | NZ Oaks winner resuming. Quiet runs at trials/workouts. Don't underestimate. | |
| 14 | 241565 | Nellie Doyle | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Earnest bid off 20m here last week. Lean mobile stats so far though. Place. | |
| Best Bets: Eurostyle (9), Dynasty (1), Princess Sadie (7), Dash Dosh (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ah Dinnae Ken (1-58.5), Dynasty (1-58.7), Eurostyle (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Eurostyle - 1st of 2, Chertsey, 12/05/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-06.2, 800m: 58.5, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Freya (11): P-Off, BL-On, Nellie Doyle (14): SL-On, Vertigo (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GARRARDS NZ SIRES' STAKES SERIES 3YO C&G FINAL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X53341 | Flying Ace | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Running on when promoted to Ashburton win. Good Top 3/4 bait from #1. | |
| 2 | 111224 | Get Seaside Lucky | 2 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Didn't have all favours last week. Another good alley. Same Race Multi option. | |
| 3 | 111311 | Jumal | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Kept on coming to score after inch-perfect drive last week. Drawn to dominate. | |
| 4 | 1X7 | St Paddy | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Swallowed up after leading at Rangiora. Would need to improve off that run. | |
| 5 | 131493 | Sonofamistery | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Much more like it with last week's 3rd. Similar alley, so can run a placing. | |
| 6 | 794509 | Freeze Frame | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Honest last week. Not as going as well as 2025 but can add some combos spice. | |
| 7 | 4X1417 | Mystery Creek | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Bested late after leading last week. May employ gate speed again. Place. | |
| 8 | 1X112 | Forever Miki | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Won many fans with his very brave 2nd last week. Wide draw, but can feature. | |
| 9 | 0X3235 | Special Occasion | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Space didn't emerge last week. Switch in draw, but that might pan out. EW. | |
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| 10 | 00X126 | Bruciebytheseaside | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steady enough here last week, but likely to get back from this draw. Odds. | |
| 11 | 8X6620 | Kotare Rimu | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Relegated from Ashburton win & OK here last week. Looking for luck tonight. | |
| 12 | 741277 | Cyclone Rebel | 12 | Ft | |||
| 13 | 245108 | Stumblin In | 13 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | A little better here last week but this look a big test from outside of 2nd row. | |
| Best Bets: Jumal (3), Forever Miki (8), Special Occasion (9), Get Seaside Lucky (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Freeze Frame (1-53.2), Flying Ace (1-54.4), St Paddy (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jumal (3): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Special Occasion to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
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- Race 9
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HYDROFLOW NZ COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (HCP PACE) (Listed)
$100,000, R50 TO R120 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 3200m
For R50 to R120 pacers. Front: R50 to R65. 10m: R66 to R75. 20m: R76 to R85. 30m: R86 to R99. 40m: R100 to R120.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 461806 | Beta Prepare | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fair efforts since BOP Cup win in early April. First4s preferred off the front. | |
| 2 | 950086 | Hacksaw Ridge | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Errors in his last 3 starts, but good late at Ascot Park. Needs best manners. | |
| 3 | 235851 | Rough And Ready | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Continued his love affair with Manawatu 30 Apr. Harder here, but can surprise. | |
| 4 | 134211 | Iron Brigade | 1 | 10 | Tim Williams | Horse on the way up judging by last week's win. Can step & play a major part. | |
| 5 | 215335 | Always Dreaming | 2 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Didn't help his cause early in last two. Fair returns here. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 6 | 0X5457 | Da Vinci | 3 | 10 | Mark Hurrell | Not a mile away in four starts back but last won in 2024. Combos crumbs. | |
| 7 | 011114 | Bruntwood Brigade | 4 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Won 8 in 2026 & gets into this race well enough. Sure to have supporters. | |
| 8 | 80X211 | Dreams Are Free | 1 | 20 | Nathan Williamson | Mojo well and truly returned in April. Slips back to 20m mark, but keep safe. | |
| 9 | 213423 | Wag Star | 2 | 20 | Craig Ferguson | Three-time winner here & chased #8 well at Ascot Park. Add to trifectas. | |
| 10 | 211079 | The Big Lebowski | 3 | 20 | Blair Orange | Struggling to recapture Waikouaiti Cup-winning form. Work to do off 20m. | |
| 11 | 735427 | American Me | 4 | 20 | Sarah O'Reilly | Wily old campaigner who drops back from taking on Marketplace. First4s. | |
| 12 | 117745 | Smoke On The Water | 1 | 30 | Robbie Close | Trial winner off 30m since being outgunned in early April. Trifectas off 30m. | |
| 13 | 112112 | It's Tough | 2 | 30 | John Dunn | Caught the eye behind Marketplace 08 May. 30m no worries. Can out-tough them. | |
| 14 | 121933 | Franco Sinatra | 3 | 30 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Good 3rd to Marketplace 08 May. 19 Apr 3rd a good guide to this. In the mix. | |
| Best Bets: It's Tough (13), Dreams Are Free (8), Bruntwood Brigade (7), Iron Brigade (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: American Me (1-59.4), Wag Star (2-00.3), Franco Sinatra (2-00.6) [races greater or equal 2800m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Smoke On The Water - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 07/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.3, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 3/4len, 31 3/4len, unknown. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always Dreaming (5): BL-Off, SL-On, Da Vinci (6): SL-On, ACD-On, Franco Sinatra (14): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Wag Star (9): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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MOORE WALKER DAVEY SEARELLS MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R47, 1980m
For R41 to R47 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 785X22 | Irish Dream | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Zoomed home when clear late 15 May. Up in grade, but worth a close look. | |
| 2 | X61221 | Mostert | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Moves into new grade after gritty 15 May win. Draw on his side. Consider. | |
| 3 | 640851 | Franco Humbie | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Made use of economical trip at Rangiora. This looks more testing. Odds. | |
| 4 | 208217 | Country Gold | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Consistent performer who got clear late at Ashburton. Yet to win at 1980m though | |
| 5 | X5212P | Seeking Clarity | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Bad check when travelling well at Ascot Park. Placed in only start here. EW. | |
| 6 | 626940 | Commander Joe | 6 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Held up for a furlong or more last week. Lobs into a kinder ratings band. Upset. | |
| 7 | 003746 | To Ri Ruby | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Middling efforts since her Methven win in January. Seeking right run to feature. | |
| 8 | 142X40 | Beachbreak | 8 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Botched his stand start debut 08 May. Back to mobile here, so don't drop yet. | |
| 9 | 18X942 | Tact Teva | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Solid efforts behind Sacetas in last two. Awkward draw, but worth a close look. | |
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| 10 | 17132X | Scrunch | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Comfortable trial win 13 May to prep for this. Sticky draw, but can win. | |
| 11 | 714658 | My Wingman | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Had to wait for a gap here last week. Often races better than his price. Combos. | |
| 12 | 522X28 | The Queens Gambit | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Early burn didn't pay off in Southern Oaks. Yet to win here but can offer cheek. | |
| 13 | 000223 | Henry Winkler | 13 | Ft | David Butcher | Continued strong run of form last week. Draw downgrade here. Top 3/4. | |
| 14 | 312297 | Blazing Knuckles | 14 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No luck here 24 Apr & did well enough late 08 May. First4s from 2nd row. | |
| Best Bets: Scrunch (10), Irish Dream (1), Beachbreak (8), Seeking Clarity (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seeking Clarity (1-54.6), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Scrunch (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Scrunch - 1st of 3, NZ Metro, 13/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.3, 800m: 59.8, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 1 1/2len, 16 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Tact Teva (9): BL-On, The Queens Gambit (12): SL-Off, BL-On, To Ri Ruby (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||