NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 032555 | Logan Rock | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Can't knock consistency & lacked space until late at Timaru. Trifectas prospect. | |
| 2 | 046084 | B B Crunch | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Steady 4th in similar company last week. Can employ gate speed again. Each way. | |
| 3 | 260X60 | Artful Bromac | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fair here through May in first two runs since the spring. Add to combo bets. | |
| 4 | 92X209 | Treasure Cove | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got it wrong when the lane appeared last week. Better than that. Can atone. | |
| 5 | X46147 | Seaside Brucie | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fair behind Forever Miki in late April, but that form looks good now. Danger. | |
| 6 | 443310 | Betterwithbling | 6 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Far from the worst 10th on Sunday. Popular 15 May winner. Always a hope. | |
| 7 | 50X451 | Deal Breaker | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Backed up two resuming runs with Timaru maiden success. Not out of this either. | |
| 8 | 090851 | Franco Chaplin | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Impressive move to score at Timaru. Draw no help in first go out of maidens. | |
| 9 | 394522 | Taumutu Lad | 9 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Drops back from stout 2nd behind Mostert last start. Can overcome wide draw. | |
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| 10 | 04331X | Franco Lomu | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Two nice autumn trials since improving late 2025 form. Chance with gaps. | |
| Best Bets: Seaside Brucie (5), Treasure Cove (4), Franco Lomu (10), Taumutu Lad (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seaside Brucie (1-57.3), Artful Bromac (1-58.4), Franco Lomu (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Franco Lomu - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 26/05/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.8, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 1 len, 2 1/4len, 1/2 head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (6): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 | Second Thoughts | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Chased smartly behind a nice one at Ashburton. Tricky inside draw, but can win. | |
| 2 | 65 | Danya | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Definite improvement in close-up May outings. Third-up tonight. Combos. | |
| 3 | 7X9983 | Brightman | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Not completely tractable at Timaru but fought on. Thin course stats though. | |
| 4 | 8776 | Addi's Angel | 4 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Midfield her lot in four career starts. Can settle handy, but require more late. | |
| 5 | 300087 | Imperial Knight | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Skinny returns in his 15 attempts. Not all favours at Ashburton. Rough odds. | |
| 6 | 44X922 | Regal Summit | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Good in last two runs & was unlucky first up in late April too. Each way. | |
| 7 | 489536 | Stuarts Buller Boy | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest performer but may yield late speed to others here. Top 3/4 best. | |
| 8 | 666397 | Sheep | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Steady 4th at trials since last racing in February. Market watch for new stable. | |
| 9 | Just For Today | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Won 3 of 6 public runs including tidy 20 May trial win. Respect stable on debut. | ||
| 10 | 0X9 | Sweet Caroline | 10 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | No good times for Caroline at Ashburton. Still learning. Take notes for now. | |
| 11 | 44X | Classic Skye | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | On a learning curve last year. Caught late in sole trial for this. Keep safe. | |
| 12 | 2 | Queensland Spirit | 12 | Ft | Ben Hope | Early work to lead almost paid off at Timaru. May repeat tactics. Win hope. | |
| 13 | 304023 | Neil William | U1 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Gate speed helped here 15 May. No mug from a stand start though. Combos. | |
| 14 | 74X | Honest Wal | U2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not bad in both trials since looking handy enough over summer. Upset hope. | |
| Best Bets: Second Thoughts (1), Queensland Spirit (12), Just For Today (9), Regal Summit (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Just For Today - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-32.1, 800m: 60.9, 400m: 30.5, Margins: 1 len, 3/4len, 2 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Classic Skye (11): FD-Off, RD-On, Sheep (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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WOODLANDS STUD - ALL STAR FIVE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culture Vulture | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Green but good to swoop for 26 May qualifying win. Chance from #1 on debut. | ||
| 2 | Kiwi Can Do | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Stuck on gamely for 3rd in 20 Mar qualifier. Likely to be better for the run. | ||
| 3 | 803 | Mikime | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Back on good behaviour at Timaru after Rangiora error. Want right price though. | |
| 4 | 5 | Crunchy Granola | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Didn't have any luck late at Timaru from wide draw. Sure to be popular here. | |
| 5 | 7635 | Franco Not Out | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | OK here when getting off the markers last week. Nice Rangiora 3rd. First4s. | |
| 6 | Suzy Franco | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Half-sister to Locharburn. Qualified in nice time & OK trial since. Has claims. | ||
| 7 | Livingthekiwidream | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Not bad from well back in 20 May qualifier. Work to do from draw. Top 3/4. | ||
| 8 | Ouramericangirl | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not far off #1 when qualifying last week. Should improve off this. First4s best. | ||
| 9 | Loving Wish | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Qualified at first try in January. One 26 May trial ahead of this. Don't ignore. | ||
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| 10 | 6272 | Bonjour Miki | 10 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Best of the rest behind Crunched last Friday. May follow one that suits. EW. | |
| 11 | 854X | Rise N Shine | 11 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | First race in 12.5 months. Led well for 26 May trial win. May be over the odds. | |
| 12 | 0X84 | Let It Rip | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Best run to date in short career with last week's 4th. Add to Same Race Multis. | |
| 13 | 80X56 | Olympian | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Did his share of work at Timaru. Not disgraced at Winton prior. Rough claims. | |
| Best Bets: Crunchy Granola (4), Bonjour Miki (10), Culture Vulture (1), Loving Wish (9) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rise N Shine - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 26/05/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.7, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 3/4len, head, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bonjour Miki (10): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Ouramericangirl to Robbie Holmes at Leithfield Beach | |||||||
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- Race 4
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 769X99 | Robo Trouble | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Comfortably held in two starts back. Lean mobile stats too. Happy to watch. | |
| 2 | X42246 | Ridge | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Found trouble mid-race at Ashburton. Near enough prior to that. Consider. | |
| 3 | 209937 | Aradne | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found 2nd wind at Winton but needed to. Yet to win from the mobile. Odds. | |
| 4 | 9X6600 | Brianna | 4 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | No luck at Ashburton but made an error at Timaru prior. Needs to find more. | |
| 5 | 370300 | Prince Teka | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Form has dropped away in late May & has better claims in stand starts. First4s. | |
| 6 | X88X74 | Major Cyclone | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Did well despite awkward inside draw last week. Bright hope behind the mobile. | |
| 7 | 2X5319 | Katelin | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 51PX | Mumsdawitch | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Good enough to win as a 2YO. Checked late 27 May trials. Don't disregard. | |
| 9 | 651364 | Maroubra | 9 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | Running on well in all 3 starts since maiden win. Has claims despite draw. | |
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| 10 | 2124X6 | Chocta | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Garnered some support last week. Draw not ideal, but add to Top 3 bets. | |
| 11 | X70100 | Terry Webster | 11 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Won his sole mobile start 08 April but failed to behave since. Take on trust. | |
| 12 | 0910 | Majestic Flyer | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Quiet outing last week after his maiden win. On mobile debut. Rough odds. | |
| 13 | 059857 | Noah Magnific | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Doesn't mind the mobile, but unruly adds to challenge over the sprint trip. | |
| Best Bets: Major Cyclone (6), Maroubra (9), Mumsdawitch (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chocta (1-59.1), Prince Teka (2-00.1), Noah Magnific (2-02.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Prince Teka (5): BL-On, Robo Trouble (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Aradne to Denis O'Connell at Waikouaiti | |||||||
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- Race 5
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PETER BAKEN RETIREMENT MOBILE PACE
$17,500, R46 TO R60, 1980m
For R46 to R60 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 | 42X403 | Beachbreak | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | More like it with gritty 3rd last week. Into harder grade but can lob a place. | |
| 2 | 057X90 | Berrettini | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Still finding his spot this time in. Best draw in this campaign. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 3 | X11743 | Justa Rippa | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Lost no admirers in last two runs against similar company. Draw gives options. | |
| 4 | 1X4170 | Crusher Lou | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Safely away from mobile at trials after 22 May error. Upset prospect tonight. | |
| 5 | 8X3164 | Trump Card | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Getting too far back to threaten in last two but gets a great alley here. Danger | |
| 6 | 141581 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Bombed Moonlite Blood late last week. Cops a wider draw here. Trifectas. | |
| 7 | 15P9X7 | Amaretto Franco | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Doing her best work late when resuming here 22 May. May be running on. | |
| 8 | 4X787X | Malakai | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Four-time winner through autumn 2025. Useful 26 May trial but may need this. | |
| 9 | 0X3163 | Radha | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Good 3rd here 22 May & has sheer speed when in the mood. Keep onside. | |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (5), Radha (9), Amaretto Franco (7), Justa Rippa (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-54.4), Amaretto Franco (1-54.7), Trump Card (1-55.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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MATT HARRISON CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R41 to R49 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 201863 | Royal Del | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Promoted to 3rd at Timaru. Going solid races through autumn. In the mix. | |
| 2 | 4730X7 | Swift Dream | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest 10yo who resumed tidily at Timaru. Yet to win here though. Top 3/4. | |
| 3 | 550210 | Cappaha | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Broke late after working hard at Timaru. Rangiora win down in grade. First4s. | |
| 4 | 556233 | Almighty | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | More reliable than many in this. Won once here in 21 goes, but can feature. | |
| 5 | 10P004 | Playoffs | U1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Round safely here 15 May which is a tick. Has some quirks. Win or bust. | |
| 6 | P21000 | Father Mike | U2 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Manners in short supply in last three starts. Prefer to wait for a clean round. | |
| 7 | 336137 | Time For Victory | U3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Shown no fear of new grade in last two runs since clearing maidens. Each way. | |
| 8 | 183110 | Royal Gypsy | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Fair 11th here last time but a massive drop in grade tonight. A major player. | |
| 9 | 21392X | Port Pegasus | 2 | 10 | John Morrison | Last raced in March 2025 and last seen publicly in September. Market watch. | |
| 10 | 961998 | Love Walked In | 3 | 10 | Ben Hope | Got it wrong on the home turn 17 May. Battling since late Jan win. Want odds. | |
| Best Bets: Royal Gypsy (8), Time For Victory (7), Almighty (4), Royal Del (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Del (2-03.2), Royal Gypsy (2-04.5), Almighty (2-04.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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TYRE GENERAL SILK ROAD FILLIES & MARES (HEAT 2) MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R50 MOBILE, 1980m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 333451 | Could Be Katy | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Good win from wide draw at Timaru. Stiff test out of maidens. Combos claims. | |
| 2 | 046084 | B B Crunch | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 752474 | Lilac Luxury | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Making ground nicely from wide draws in late May. Better alley. Trifectas. | |
| 4 | 19X375 | Molly Maeve Estelle | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Had more to give here 01 May. Can go well in a fresh state. Blowout claims. | |
| 5 | 45123X | Ultimate Seisation | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | 3rd in the Harness 5000 in Dec. Impressive late for 26 May trial win. Threat. | |
| 6 | 865197 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Couldn't go on after leading last week. May employ gate speed again. Place. | |
| 7 | 374609 | To Ri Ruby | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 053713 | Bettor Belle | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Chased hard behind B B King at Timaru. Stable is in great form. Each way player. | |
| 9 | 79X021 | Carrera Tranquilo | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Nice midweek win here 06 May. Goes OK after short spells. First4s preferred. | |
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| 10 | 229774 | Blazing Knuckles | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Handy behind runaway winner at Ashburton. Awkward alley but has claims. | |
| 11 | 11312 | Cinderella Franco | 11 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Powerful win here 10 Apr & good behind Dynasty since. Deserves top billing. | |
| 12 | 332344 | Elektra King | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Solid efforts since her win at Oamaru in March. Always good combos bait. | |
| 13 | 212P18 | Seeking Clarity | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Good recovery after mistake at Ashburton. Smart 22 May win here. Keep safe. | |
| 14 | 552018 | Better Be Quick | 14 | Ft | John Dunn | Honest enough at Rangiora but gets a nice drop in grade here. Top 3/4 hope. | |
| 15 | 222101 | Show Stopper | 15 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Southern Oaks winner resuming. Gets a big downtick in draws, but can figure. | |
| Best Bets: Cinderella Franco (11), Ultimate Seisation (5), Show Stopper (15), Seeking Clarity (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seeking Clarity (1-54.6), Bettor Belle (1-55.2), Elektra King (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ultimate Seisation - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 26/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-21.1, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 1/2 head, 3 1/4len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Show Stopper (15): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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CHECK OUT HARNESSLINK.COM HANDICAP TROT
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R50 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 484145 | Randel Huston P | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mixed bag here last start after slow beginning. Trifectas/First4s off the front. | |
| 2 | 96689X | Brett's Mate | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Solid performer through 2025. Caught late when 2nd at 26 May trials. Place. | |
| 3 | 864254 | Zoltan Boscik | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Switch to Butt stable after good autumn form. Goes well off short spell. Danger. | |
| 4 | 216670 | Vertigo | 4 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Well contained in strong mares' grade 22 May. Handicapped well. Upset. | |
| 5 | 693010 | Mavis Jones | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | On retreat a fair way out behind Eurostyle last time. Combos enhancer. | |
| 6 | 471969 | Rachmaninov | U2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Battled in last three runs since late March win. Needs to find more to feature. | |
| 7 | 385536 | Julie Jaccka | 1 | 10 | Tim Williams | Midfield finish in good mares' field 22 May. Past winner here. Chance off 10m. | |
| 8 | 152704 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 20 | John Morrison | Under urgings on the home bend here 22 May. Drops back another 10m. Odds. | |
| 9 | 5111X4 | Dash Dosh | U2 | 20 | John Dunn | Caught the eye when resuming here 22 May. Major threat with clean getaway. | |
| Best Bets: Dash Dosh (9), Zoltan Boscik (3), Julie Jaccka (7), Brett's Mate (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Zoltan Boscik (2-02.5), Brett's Mate (2-03.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Brett's Mate - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 26/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.4, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 29.1, Margins: neck, head, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Vertigo (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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BOOK NOW FOR PLUMBERS' NIGHT - 26 JUNE HANDICAP PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R55 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R55.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 2218PX | Coba Charged | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Caught late by a nice one 26 May trials. Did a great job last campaign. Place. | |
| 2 | 872216 | My Skatjie | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Not bad at all here 29 May in R35-45 campaign. Needs to step cleanly. First4s. | |
| 3 | 484931 | Normie Stead | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Found plenty to score at Timaru. Jumps up in grade. Can fill Top 3/4 spot. | |
| 4 | X76255 | Biggles | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 7132X3 | Scrunch | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Will only be fitter for fresh 3rd here 22 May. Stand start debut, but keep safe. | |
| 6 | X30282 | Caught The Eye | 1 | 10 | Tim Williams | Lost no fans working hard down south. Has won here from a stand. Each way. | |
| 7 | 197264 | Tempo Warrior | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Rugged and adaptable intermediate-grade pacer. Add to all combinations. | |
| 8 | 6X3051 | Joyride(AUS) | 3 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Peeled nicely for R35-45 win here last week. Up in grade, but keep onside. | |
| 9 | 993417 | Commander Ben | U1 | 10 | Hayden Douglas(J) | Fair at Ashburton following Timaru win. Work to do off 10m. Same Race Multis. | |
| 10 | 224194 | Mystery Beach | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Run down after leading at Ashburton. Drops back 20m but worth a look. | |
| Best Bets: Caught The Eye (6), Joyride(AUS) (8), Mystery Beach (10), Scrunch (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (1-59.8), Joyride(AUS) (2-00.8), Commander Ben (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Coba Charged - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 26/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-21.1, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 1/2 head, 3 1/4len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Coba Charged (1): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E R41 TO R43, 1980m
For R41 to R43 3yo-&-older pacing colts,geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85X224 | Irish Dream | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Not at his sharpest 22 May, but 2nds prior are a great pointer. Right in this. | |
| 2 | 46X880 | Dawn To Dark | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Still finding his feet this time in. Early position may be key. Gold coin hope. | |
| 3 | 408510 | Franco Humbie | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Outgunned here 22 May but should find this a touch easier. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 4 | 694056 | Commander Joe | 4 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Midfield efforts his lot recently. Knows his way around here. Trifectas best. | |
| 5 | 319X00 | Kirkman | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | 3.3L 3rd at the trials since struggling at Motukarara. Needs to improve. | |
| 6 | 223874 | Henry Winkler | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Arrested brief form slide with last week's 4th. This field suits. Has claims. | |
| 7 | 533419 | Flying Ace | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Fair behind Jumal in Group 1 22 May but big drop in class here. Clear top pick. | |
| 8 | 096652 | Quicker Than Quick | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Gritty bid at Ashburton doing plenty of work. Similar to do here. Trifectas. | |
| Best Bets: Flying Ace (7), Irish Dream (1), Henry Winkler (6), Quicker Than Quick (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Flying Ace (1-54.4), Dawn To Dark (1-55.2), Commander Joe (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||