NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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TAB 2ND AND 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R56 TO R70, 1980m
For R56 to R70 3yo-&-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 | 21X383 | Amass | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | More good than bad in 3 starts back. Return to mobile suits. Combos claims. | |
| 2 | 11X1 | The Lazarus Effect | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Brutally efficient at Winton. Genuine talent, who can book ticket to Oz tonight. | |
| 3 | 5X8184 | Slots | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Made up plenty from tough spot at Winton. Drawn handily. Trifectas hope. | |
| 4 | 32885X | Sky Rocket | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 010164 | Blue Rock Dancer | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Honest attempt here 30 May. May yield early position. Seeking shortcuts. | |
| 6 | 793753 | Spirit Of Anarchy | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Went close behind useful type here 23 May. May use gate speed again. Place. | |
| 7 | 517X73 | Wild Willow | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Chased well in same company here last week. May repeat those tactics tonight. | |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (2), Spirit Of Anarchy (6), Slots (3), Wild Willow (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Spirit Of Anarchy (1-56.3), The Lazarus Effect (1-57.9), Wild Willow (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Wild Willow (7): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR LADIES NIGHT 13 JUNE MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 8 | Amendment | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 333320 | Macho Man | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 73457X | Ridge | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | 4-1/2 lengths away at trials since midfield efforts last spring. May need this. | |
| 4 | 558X26 | Viva La Vida | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Didn't have all favours at Timaru. Bit to like about fresh 2nd 14 May. Each way. | |
| 5 | 746303 | A Reason To Fight | 5 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Cheeky 3rd at decent odds at Ashburton. Yet to place from the mobile though. | |
| 6 | 6X7803 | Time For Victory | 6 | Ft | Craig Ward | Made up plenty at Timaru. Placings can be a little spaced out though. First4s. | |
| 7 | 242274 | Billy Kimber | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Starting to be reliable & showed no fears at Ashburton. Combos enhancer. | |
| 8 | 79X | Geraldine Clowers | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got going late for 5th in sole trial this time in. Could be running on at odds. | |
| 9 | 9X00X0 | All Conquered | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Won a two-horse trial since mid-race error at Rangiora. Seeking shortcuts. | |
| Best Bets: Viva La Vida (4), Billy Kimber (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: All Conquered - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 28/05/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.4, 800m: 60.0, 400m: 30.0 | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Conquered (9): BL-Off, Geraldine Clowers (8): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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2025 NZB STANDARDBRED WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 3463 | Scotlynn Crunch | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Grabbed in the straight after leading from this draw last week. Has claims again | |
| 2 | 6302 | Bella Ciao | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Hasn't had all the luck in 4 starts, but has shown ability. Great draw. Threat. | |
| 3 | 770220 | Christies Art | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Covered plenty of ground at Rangiora. Strong off unruly mark prior. Multiples. | |
| 4 | 393032 | Crystal | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Zipped home along the inner at Timaru & gets draw upgrade here. Each way. | |
| 5 | 8 | Molly Maeve Estelle | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Did it tough sitting parked on debut when support. Combos with some cover here. | |
| 6 | 67X946 | Tuppence | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Honest 6th at Ashburton & looks a touch sharper this time in. First4s spice. | |
| 7 | Carrera Vamos | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Qualified in March 2024. Nice 3rd in final trial ahead of this. Place prospect. | ||
| 8 | X92484 | Blazing Knuckles | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Mixing her efforts this time in. Wider draw isn't ideal. Prefer in combinations. | |
| 9 | Wyda Wake | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | OK 7th from well back at 28 May trial since qualifying. Tough draw on debut. | ||
| 10 | 6X69X9 | Captain Joan | U1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Gait wasn't perfect 14 Mar when resuming. Stable change since. First4 fringes. | |
| Best Bets: Bella Ciao (2), Scotlynn Crunch (1), Crystal (4), Carrera Vamos (7) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Molly Maeve Estelle (5): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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PLUMBERS NIGHT - BOOK NOW 27 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 95X | Ultimate Guinness | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | 2nd in both hitouts ahead of resuming. Fair efforts last spring. Rough claims. | |
| 2 | Scotlynn Fortress | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Qualified 2 years ago. Battling pair of 7ths in both May trials. Take on trust. | ||
| 3 | 6 | Smoking Ashes | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Got things wrong early on debut last week. Stick with, based on trials form. | |
| 4 | 7X032 | Street Fighter | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Building nicely as his campaign starts to warm up. Danger regardless of trip. | |
| 5 | 70 | Captain Publisher | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Locked wheels late here last week. Not much has worked out so far. Odds. | |
| 6 | 7 | Kotare Argent | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fair 7th on debut after early check. Small field will help. Combos hopes. | |
| 7 | One Eye Bandit | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Won all three May outings, including two trials. Oodles of speed. Top pick. | ||
| Best Bets: One Eye Bandit (7), Street Fighter (4), Smoking Ashes (3), Kotare Argent (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: One Eye Bandit - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 21/05/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.4, 800m: 56.5, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 4 1/4len, 1 1/4len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Smoking Ashes (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50, 1980m
For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. 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 | 757567 | Aspirational Dream | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Couldn't kick on last time. Down in grade & may settle handy from draw. Place. | |
| 2 | 965194 | Spotlight | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Hasn't placed in two mobile starts but not far off on Sunday. Don't disregard. | |
| 3 | 1230X8 | Major Cyclone | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Never comfortable when resuming here last week. Stick with him. Each way. | |
| 4 | 22321X | Major Doosie | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Built nicely to maiden win in late 2024. Trials haven't been bad. Cheeky hope. | |
| 5 | 163231 | Crown The Moment | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Scored in R35-42 grade at Timaru. Touch harder here, but add to combos. | |
| 6 | 360104 | Royal Del | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Chased well last week in similar grade. Two wins from a mobile. Place claims. | |
| 7 | 992105 | Dark Ghana | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Interrupted run here last week but kept trying. Slides back in grade. Keep safe. | |
| 8 | 389014 | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Very impressive here 15 Apr. Stout 4th at Rangiora since. Upset from unruly. | |
| Best Bets: Major Cyclone (3), Dark Ghana (7), Spotlight (2), Major Doosie (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Royal Del (2-01.8), Peaknmonkey (2-02.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aspirational Dream (1): ACD-Off, SL-On, Royal Del (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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THE EDR EQUINE EXCELLENCE EXTRAVAGANAZA MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R55, 1980m
For R49 to R55 3yo-&-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 | 520717 | Destiny Dance | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Found things a bit harder in this grade 30 May after 14 May win. Combos from #1. | |
| 2 | 466822 | Auntie Deb | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Slight freshen-up since smart 2nds in late April. Capable with right run. | |
| 3 | 066408 | Doctor Tim | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Well back in last two runs here in late May. Hard to see him edging closer. | |
| 4 | 9X7131 | Celestial Sea | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Found her feet impressively recently. Jumps a touch in grade, but can repeat. | |
| 5 | 693381 | Social Distancing | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Kept on trucking in front at Timaru but steep grade rise today. Combos best. | |
| 6 | 311879 | Destiny's Dream | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 022135 | Tact Teena | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Chased well after early error last week. Another who'll welcome mobile. Threat. | |
| 8 | 17X1 | Cheer The Captain | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Comfy win at Timaru as breeding continues to shine through. A key player again. | |
| 9 | 411497 | Stickifingers | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Beaten a long way out in stronger grade 25 Apr. Chasing crumbs from draw. | |
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| 10 | 302281 | Kotare Kelso | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Sharp win last week, but will notice the quality rivals tonight. First4s best. | |
| Best Bets: Celestial Sea (4), Cheer The Captain (8), Tact Teena (7), Auntie Deb (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-54.9), Stickifingers (1-56.4), Tact Teena (1-56.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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WOODLANDS WINNING WEANLINGS "SILK ROAD" MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 1980m
For up to & including R70 4yo-&-older pacing mares. 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 | 86182X | Our Shangri Lana | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Talented mare resuming since Dec. Last-to-first 28 May trial win. Bright hope. | |
| 2 | P60205 | Classie Linc | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Middling efforts since last winning in March. Good mares' field here. First4s. | |
| 3 | 431034 | Dancing Desire | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Gritty until being hauled in late here 23 May. Draws in handier. Combos. | |
| 4 | 30X321 | Dynasty | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Beat a quality mare here 02 May. Has gate speed to use too. In the mix. | |
| 5 | 835211 | Akatea | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Backed up 16 May win with comfy success 23 May. Place best up in grade. | |
| 6 | 123131 | Esmarelda | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Shown ability both on and off the speed recently. Should have admirers again. | |
| 7 | 210451 | Francent | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Brave 1.55 mile win at Winton from similarly-wide draw. Could offer cheek. | |
| Best Bets: Our Shangri Lana (1), Dynasty (4), Francent (7), Esmarelda (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Shangri Lana (1-54.3), Francent (1-55.0), Dancing Desire (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Our Shangri Lana - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 28/05/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.3, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 29.2, Margins: 3/4len, 3/4len, 1 len. | |||||||
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YABBY DAM FARMS AT NZB WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE MOBILE TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R65, 1980m
For R51 to R65 3yo-&-older trotters. 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 | 40X54X | Whats Wanted | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Beat Princess Sadie 27 May in sole trial ahead of this. Combos from the ace. | |
| 2 | 758X64 | El Conqueror | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mid-race work here 30 May. Fair mobile stats too. Prefer for Top3/4 claims. | |
| 3 | 868093 | Rachmaninov | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Arrested form slide with cheeky 3rd here 30 May. Harder tonight. Odds. | |
| 4 | 580140 | Jaccka Baylis | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Botched the start last week. Won from a mobile here in March. Blowout hope. | |
| 5 | 609633 | Cormoran Strike | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Holding his form with two solid 3rds here in late May. Can feature with similar. | |
| 6 | 1405X1 | Wilma's Boy | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Too powerful after mid-race move last week. Up in grade, but can double up. | |
| 7 | 412913 | Moses | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Barely putting a hoof wrong recently & drops back from taking on Eurostyle. EW. | |
| 8 | 123311 | Paige | 8 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | In brilliant touch through autumn. Doesn't fire after short spells though. Place | |
| 9 | X54254 | Father Time | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Only out very late in good company 23 May. Wide draw but can overcome. | |
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| 10 | 0908X1 | It's So Easy | 10 | Ft | Peter Davis | Ended 10-month winning drought with Ashburton win. Stronger field. First4s. | |
| Best Bets: Wilma's Boy (6), Moses (7), Father Time (9), Cormoran Strike (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (1-58.3), Cormoran Strike (1-59.1), It's So Easy (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Whats Wanted - 1st of 7, M Cant TOA, 27/05/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-11.6, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 28.0, Margins: neck, 1/2len, neck. | |||||||
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- Race 9
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MID WINTER CHRISTMAS AVAILABLE NOW AT ADDINGTON.CO.NZ PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2000m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 238203 | Foveaux Gambler | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Returns to stand start after mixed midweek May efforts. Combos preferred. | |
| 2 | 103723 | Major Torque | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Right in the fight recently & tends to step away safely. Should have supporters. | |
| 3 | 601998 | Jose Quivera | 3 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Had his chance in R45-55 company last week. Slight grade drop. Take on trust. | |
| 4 | 351180 | Major Hipster | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Felt the pinch after tough run here 23 May. Loves a stand start. Could surprise. | |
| 5 | 863517 | Waterholes Road | 5 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Didn't help cause early at Rangiora. Might pay to watch him early again. Odds. | |
| 6 | 744334 | Stealers Wheel | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Thereabouts in both islands recently. Unlucky here last week. Don't dismiss. | |
| 7 | 101952 | Timbimboo | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Swooped & almost held on last week. Autumn form had merit. Upset claims. | |
| 8 | 245521 | Super Fund | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 214414 | Bautista | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Space at a premium here 23 May in same ratings band. Danger with any gaps. | |
| 10 | 670704 | Flying Bird | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Caught the eye here 30 May. Placed in only stand start. Cheeky combos claims. | |
| 11 | 634539 | The Coalman | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Couldn't find extra after getting back 23 May. Early position the key. Place. | |
| 12 | 148592 | Mythical | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Building steadily towards another run. 2nd to #8 at Timaru. Look for her late. | |
| 13 | 027221 | Whatz My Choice | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Very brave when scoring his maiden win last week. Capable of repeating too. | |
| 14 | 307324 | Ocean Of Tears | 14 | Ft | John Morrison | Not far off them recently, but last won in July 2024. Add to multiples bets. | |
| 15 | 212009 | Gliding High | 15 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got back & stayed back from outsiders' draw at Ashburton. Needs to improve. | |
| Best Bets: Mythical (12), Whatz My Choice (13), Bautista (9), Major Torque (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Hipster (2-01.3), The Coalman (2-01.6), Timbimboo (2-02.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Flying Bird (10): SL-Off, BL-On, Major Hipster (4): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R48, 1980m
For R40 to R48 3yo-&-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 | 873237 | Franco Elvis | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Faded out after lead bid didn't work on Sunday. Drops into nice draw. Combos. | |
| 2 | 479303 | Toby Tom B | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Good when clear late last week. Lands in similar field and draw. Trifectas hope. | |
| 3 | 367507 | Mouton Cadet | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Speedy when things go his way. Mobile/course/distance stats aren't bad. Upset. | |
| 4 | 713X40 | Elite Styx | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Space came very late here 23 May. Better draw here. Don't underestimate. | |
| 5 | 062486 | Terrormylove | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Tried hard after early work last week. Slots into middling front-row spot. Odds. | |
| 6 | 233247 | Jack Tar | 6 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | All four wins at this track have been over this distance. Should be running on. | |
| 7 | 170 | Hilarious Love | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | 2nd at trials behind smart mare since tough day out 25 Apr. Can bounce back. | |
| 8 | 2X159 | Rack'em Up | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | No extra when asked from tough draw at Rangiora. Wide alley again. Rough claims. | |
| 9 | 12X866 | Delightful Dreams | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Back to preferred mobile after being unlucky in stand debut 30 May. Combos. | |
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| 10 | 2626X1 | Captain Christian | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Earplugs stayed in for easy maiden win 18 May. Stable on fire. Danger with gaps. | |
| Best Bets: Captain Christian (10), Hilarious Love (7), Jack Tar (6), Elite Styx (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jack Tar (1-55.0), Elite Styx (1-56.6), Delightful Dreams (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Elvis (1): RD-Off, BL-Off, P-On, FD-On, Rack'em Up (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||