NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
$16,108, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R37 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R38 horses with 1 win for lifetime. 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 | 00509X | Impressive Shard | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Produced some big runs at time but struggled last campaign. Likely to need this. | |
| 2 | 105675 | Wishing For U | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Marked improvement between Rangiora & Timaru. Good draw to use. Each way. | |
| 3 | 765209 | Hes Santas Excuse | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Did it tough throughout here 15 May. Been a year since he won. Top3/4 fringes. | |
| 4 | 104608 | B B Crunch | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had every chance here two weeks ago. Racing below her best, but stick with her. | |
| 5 | 074577 | Major Performer | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Honest 7th here 15 May but gets into a much easier grade today. Has claims. | |
| 6 | 018820 | Eyes Of An Angel | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 541P00 | Heaven Forbid | 7 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Better here 15 May after struggling at Rangiora. Work to do from wide alley. | |
| 8 | 581690 | Royal Belle | 8 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Still figuring things out since she left maidens. Kinder grade but First4s best. | |
| 9 | 335323 | Route Sixty Six | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Gritty efforts through the autumn without much luck. Danger despite the draw. | |
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| 10 | 46X635 | Larissa Beaudiene | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Quiet 6th at trials since chasing Forever Miki here 24 May. Chance with gaps. | |
| Best Bets: Larissa Beaudiene (10), Route Sixty Six (9), B B Crunch (4), Wishing For U (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hes Santas Excuse (1-57.5), Heaven Forbid (1-59.5), Major Performer (1-59.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Impressive Shard (1): CC-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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COLIN STEELE MEMORIAL TROT
$17,893, WITH COND., 2000m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0X88X7 | Major Cyclone | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Nothing wrong with his fresh 7th at Rangiora. Showed talents as a 3YO. Threat. | |
| 2 | 2124X | Chocta | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Resumes after useful 2YO campaign. Stand start a query, but danger with manners. | |
| 3 | X06900 | Monsignor | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Battling 5th at the trials since not threatening over autumn. Happy to watch. | |
| 4 | 206510 | Chocolate Angus | 4 | Ft | Murray Alfeld | Noticed the rise in grade at Motukarara. Distant 4th at trials since. First4s. | |
| 5 | 61353D | Help Me | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Manners let him down after bold 4th at Timaru. No questioning his motor. EW. | |
| 6 | 12X | Amistozo | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Excellent in brief summer campaign & sharp 14 Apr trial win. A key contender. | |
| 7 | 172343 | Calmbeforethestorm | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Chased hard in R38-40 company & wide start point might suit. Not out of this. | |
| 8 | 054748 | Just Easy | 8 | Ft | James Geddes | Midfield efforts her lot through the autumn. Lean course returns too. Odds. | |
| 9 | 22X531 | Katelin | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Beat some race winners when winning her maiden at Rangiora. Worth a look. | |
| 10 | 091 | Majestic Flyer | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Jumps out of maidens after ideal trip at Timaru. Add to combos for this. | |
| 11 | 64307X | Lipstick | 11 | Ft | Peter Davis | Two trials since last racing in September 2025. Has won fresh but harder here. | |
| 12 | 23108 | Champers Pat | 12 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Fair efforts since winning her maiden 3 stars back. Looking for extra here. | |
| 13 | 32X1 | Dornish Hill | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Shrugged off wide draw for great 15 May win. First stand start, but keep onside. | |
| 14 | 562600 | Lavra Segil | U1 | Ft | |||
| 15 | X33613 | Time For Victory | U2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Bold 3rd behind Katelin at Rangiora. Looks like a progressive type. Top 3/4. | |
| 16 | 0X7010 | Terry Webster | U3 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Didn't fire a shot here last month. Switches to Negus barn. Seeking shortcuts. | |
| Best Bets: Major Cyclone (1), Dornish Hill (13), Amistozo (6), Chocta (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Cyclone (2-04.1), Monsignor (2-07.1), Lipstick (2-07.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Amistozo - 1st of 11, Ashburton, 14/04/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-12.2, 800m: 58.5, 400m: 27.3, Margins: 3/4len, 1 len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amistozo (6): BL-Off, Major Cyclone (1): BL-On, Terry Webster (16): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PACE
$13,950, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | Jimandal | 1 | Ft | James Geddes | Six public runs over 15 months ahead of debut. Nice 2nd 20 May trials. Place. | ||
| 2 | 07472P | Harry's Gold | 2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Won 20 May trial but still not perfect from stand. Win or bust type in this. | |
| 3 | 496500 | Social Experiment | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not at her sharpest in last two, but has shown zip. Stand start debut. Upset. | |
| 4 | 88772X | Sadie | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Not sighted since going close at Ashburton in late Jan. Can nab a placing. | |
| 5 | 4X2022 | Tee Ball | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Another brave effort when 2nd at Timaru. Should be going close to a win. | |
| 6 | 9 | Neverlooktwice | 6 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Went round for practice after mistake on debut. Still on a learning curve. | |
| 7 | 264X56 | Poseidon | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Mixed bag in two runs back this campaign. Has placed from a stand. Top 3/4. | |
| 8 | 563234 | Bella Ciao | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Not doing too much wrong. Draw no big issue in small field. A key player. | |
| Best Bets: Tee Ball (5), Bella Ciao (8), Harry's Gold (2), Sadie (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Jimandal - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.9, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 29.3, Margins: head, 1 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bella Ciao (8): BL-Off, Harry's Gold (2): RD-On, Neverlooktwice (6): BL-Off, SL-On, Poseidon (7): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On, Social Experiment (3): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Poseidon to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 4
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EXPERIENCE THE THRILL AT ADDINGTON HANDICAP TROT
$18,630, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 065136 | Maroubra | 1 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | Plenty to like about both runs since Motukarara win. Chance to go close here. | |
| 2 | 69X780 | The River Boy | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Contrasting May runs at Rangiora. All comes down to the start. Will have fans. | |
| 3 | 707673 | Ruthless Emma | 3 | Ft | Anj Mugford | Seems to like it here and found the line well 13 May. A trifectas enhancer. | |
| 4 | 544293 | Diamond Harbour | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Putting in honest shifts through the autumn. Yet to place here though. First4s. | |
| 5 | X00X29 | Manakau Blaze | 5 | Ft | Barry Ford | Gave a sight fresh in late April but didn't fire up last start. Requires luck. | |
| 6 | 713538 | Sheila Laxon | 6 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Disappointed after getting handy at Timaru. OK starts here. Give another chance. | |
| 7 | 132524 | Didn't Di | 1 | 10 | Tayla Duley(J) | Showing a clean set of hooves recently & drops back in grade. A major threat. | |
| 8 | 684291 | Oliver | 2 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Built on some steady form to win at Timaru. Has won here. Trifectas preferred. | |
| 9 | 900505 | Son E | 3 | 10 | Sam Thornley | More to give when held up at Timaru. Still finding his feet in 2 starts here. | |
| 10 | 450472 | Miles Away | 4 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Found the line with purpose at Timaru. Yet to show his best at HQ. First4s. | |
| 11 | 051609 | Kairaki Spur | 5 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Was doing well until late error on Sunday. Needs to trot the trip. Place hope. | |
| 12 | 154446 | Holly Highlander | 6 | 10 | Ricky May | Brings up the century of starts tonight. Racing in solid form too. Can surprise. | |
| 13 | 386122 | The Royal Gamble | 7 | 10 | Blair Orange | Grabbed by an up-and-comer last week & should relish drop in grade. Each way. | |
| 14 | 1185X7 | Look To Da Stars | 8 | 10 | John Dunn | Disappointed after finding the lead last week. Very good on his day. Go again. | |
| 15 | P53100 | Wot Up Tyron | 9 | 10 | |||
| Best Bets: Didn't Di (7), The Royal Gamble (13), Maroubra (1), Look To Da Stars (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miles Away (2-03.6), The River Boy (2-05.0), The Royal Gamble (2-05.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kairaki Spur (11): HH-On, Manakau Blaze (5): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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WOODLANDS STUD - THE GENETICS OF GREATNESS MOBILE PACE
$13,688, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 06 | Nansana | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Trial winner in tidy time 20 May after brief spell. Place claims from the ace. | |
| 2 | 763 | Franco Not Out | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Steadily improving with each outing & draws handily here. Can offer cheek. | |
| 3 | 0X8 | Let It Rip | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | OK here in early May when resuming. Decent upgrade in draw. Top 3/4 claims. | |
| 4 | 005234 | Ultimate Dreamer | 4 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Solid effort in front 13 May & has shown adaptability too. Each way claims. | |
| 5 | 627 | Bonjour Miki | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | No luck at Timaru & showed his ability with Rangiora 2nd. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 6 | 44X22 | Crunched | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Good pair of 2nds behind Cherish Me in May. Big chance to go one better. | |
| 7 | 053433 | Harry's Girl | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Back to her usual consistent form from mid-April onwards. Same Race Multis. | |
| Best Bets: Crunched (6), Bonjour Miki (5), Harry's Girl (7), Ultimate Dreamer (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Nansana - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/05/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.2, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 1 3/4len, 2 3/4len, 1/2len. | |||||||
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- Race 6
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SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS HANDICAP PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 465303 | Auntie Deb | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Good enough after working at Timaru. Should get nice run in transit. Place. | |
| 2 | 792X20 | Treasure Cove | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Jekyll & Hyde in two starts back. Clearly capable of winning, but needs to step. | |
| 3 | 570262 | Miki's Courage | 1 | 10 | Ricky May | Handy 2nd in better field at Timaru. Can handle stand starts. Keep safe. | |
| 4 | 343X2X | Carrera Hombre | 2 | 10 | Bob Butt | Tidy in 2 trials for new trainer since heading south. Sure to have admirers. | |
| 5 | 06X305 | Joyride(AUS) | 3 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not at her sharpest in last two outings. Best takes her close - can she produce? | |
| 6 | 12381X | Major Happy | 4 | 10 | John Dunn | First public outing since Timaru. Tends to need a run or two though. First4s. | |
| 7 | 087221 | My Skatjie | 5 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | In career-best form & gets bonus run in same ratings band. Trifectas must. | |
| 8 | 027512 | Foliejon Star | 6 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Seems to have found a good groove. Went close in R41-55 grade at Timaru. EW. | |
| 9 | 082179 | Country Gold | 7 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Crept past a few late here last week. Less than ideal set-up for him here. Odds. | |
| Best Bets: Carrera Hombre (4), Treasure Cove (2), Joyride(AUS) (5), Miki's Courage (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Country Gold (2-01.9), Miki's Courage (2-03.0), Major Happy (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Carrera Hombre - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 20/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-21.8, 800m: 57.4, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 3/4len, 2 1/2len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Carrera Hombre (4): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 4YO & OLDER R47 TO R65, 1980m
For R47 to R65 4yo-&-older pacers. 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 | 1X1174 | Justa Rippa | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Getting to grips with this grade in last two starts. Draw provides help. Combos. | |
| 2 | 714158 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Not much went his way here last week. Should get some cover. Rough claims. | |
| 3 | 56797X | Black Mach | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Faded to 8th in sole public outing since last August. Better for tonight's run. | |
| 4 | 841845 | Moonlite Blood | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Doing his best work late here last week & gets into this field nicely. Threat. | |
| 5 | 748440 | Next Level | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Had excuses at Timaru. Gaps have been at a premium recently. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 6 | 621X50 | Christies Art | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Put a line through last week's run. Still finding her mojo this time in. Place. | |
| 7 | 00012X | Rock Or Bust | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 89309X | Miki Bennett | 8 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Comes in fresh after taking on Country Cups races. Capable of resuming in style. | |
| Best Bets: Miki Bennett (8), Moonlite Blood (4), Christies Art (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettor Go Vinnie (1-56.2), Moonlite Blood (1-56.6), Next Level (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Black Mach (3): CC-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, 1980m
For R40 to R46 4yo-&-older pacers. 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 | 9X0461 | Verducci | 1 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Rattled home for his Rangiora success. Up in grade, so place claims are best. | |
| 2 | 339452 | Taumutu Lad | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Finding the line with merit through May & draw is right on his side. Has claims. | |
| 3 | 612212 | Mostert | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hauled in late last week, but racing in brilliant fashion. Drawn to go close. | |
| 4 | 022387 | Henry Winkler | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fair in a busy weekend of racing last weekend. 3rd here 15 May was good. Odds. | |
| 5 | 269405 | Commander Joe | 5 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Middling efforts recently although he lacked luck 15 May. Want right odds. | |
| 6 | X86519 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Comfortably held here 15 May but in much stronger grade. Each way contender. | |
| 7 | 6X4139 | The Bettor Major | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tried hard here last time & racing pretty handily this time in. Same Race Multis | |
| 8 | 142X40 | Beachbreak | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Will welcome mobile after botching start 08 May. Capable of bouncing back. | |
| 9 | 211006 | Kowhai Nugget | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Good recovery for 6th at Timaru off 10m. Work to do from draw though. First4s. | |
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| 10 | 4X7625 | Biggles | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Form is continuing to sharpen after four starts back. Look for him late. Place. | |
| Best Bets: Mostert (3), Beachbreak (8), Bettor Than Lizzy (6), Taumutu Lad (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Mostert (1-57.6), Kowhai Nugget (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettor Than Lizzy (6): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R40, 1980m
For R38 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. 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 | 078356 | Star On The Rocks | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Did plenty of work here 15 May. May try and hold the lead from #1. Combos. | |
| 2 | 342524 | Style Council | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | As good as always last Friday. Should settle handy and fight for Top 3 or 4. | |
| 3 | 020178 | Stubing | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Lacked space here 15 May & gets a big lift in the draws. May be over the odds. | |
| 4 | 534319 | Heaven | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Unlucky here last week, but ran on well late. Does well here. In the mix. | |
| 5 | 007896 | Remission | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Bit more like her best with last week's 6th. Yet to win at 1980m though. First4s | |
| 6 | 447619 | Always B Hayley | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 572163 | Hugo | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Prefers the sprint trip and did a solid job last Friday. Not out of this either. | |
| 8 | 353153 | Always Bee Gee | 8 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Honest 3rd in Canty Plains Final. Draws a little wider, but can fill a placing. | |
| 9 | 875247 | Lilac Luxury | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Made up ground here last week from same draw. May have to repeat tactics. | |
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| 10 | 1X7 | St Paddy | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Couldn't go on after leading 03 May. Draw the main query, but can win. | |
| 11 | 54076X | Major Henry | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | One quiet trial for new trainer since last racing in March 2025. May need this. | |
| 12 | 919334 | Lous Pinup Girl | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Near enough recently from a variety of runs. Looking for last shot at them here. | |
| 13 | 14X5 | Helius | 13 | Ft | Bob Butt | Steady 4th in sole trial for the Butt stable. Awkward draw but watch market. | |
| Best Bets: St Paddy (10), Lous Pinup Girl (12), Helius (13), Hugo (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: St Paddy (1-54.6), Star On The Rocks (1-57.1), Helius (1-58.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Major Henry (11): BL-On Legend | |||||||