NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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THE PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOBILE PACE
$14,600, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime. 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 | 986332 | Melton Magnate | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Thereabouts in recent outings. Few up-and-comers here though. Combos. | |
| 2 | 4937X7 | Donttelltheboys | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Got back but ran on well enough late when resuming last week. Worth a look. | |
| 3 | 252210 | Miracle Memphis | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not sighted since fair 10th over this trip 04 Apr after maiden win. May need it. | |
| 4 | 7251 | Banksy | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Race panned out perfectly at Timaru. Looked capable in prior runs. Consider. | |
| 5 | 321543 | Rockingood | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Gate speed on show last week & chased well. Capable of giving this a shake. | |
| 6 | X2349X | Forever Dream | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not far away from Captains Mistress on Show Day. Won 10 Jun trial. Can win. | |
| 7 | 51X202 | Miki Flybye | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Chased stablemate well last week. Unruly no worries in small field. Danger. | |
| Best Bets: Miki Flybye (7), Forever Dream (6), Banksy (4), Rockingood (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miki Flybye (1-57.3), Rockingood (1-58.5), Forever Dream (1-59.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Forever Dream - 1st of 4, Ashburton, 10/06/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-05.9, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 27.5, Margins: head, 1 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Forever Dream (6): BL-Off, Rockingood (5): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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TAB 2ND & 3RD BONUS CASH BACK 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 | Delightingold | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Half-sister to Spellbound. Ran home nicely for 3rd 10 Jun trials. Keep safe. | ||
| 2 | 6246 | Assisi Lover | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fair late April efforts back on all-weather. Showed grit at Methven. Has claims. | |
| 3 | Summer Rose | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | From a nice family. 3rd to Show Stopper in her qualifier. Will have fans on that | ||
| 4 | 8 | Wyda Wake | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Honest attempt from the back when debuting on this month. May be tested. | |
| 5 | 90 | Honour Bright Note | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | X94652 | Tuppence | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | Asian Joker | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | First sighted publicly in late 2022. Qualified in May. Better for this outing. | ||
| 8 | 26343X | Better Be Quick | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Home in 56.8secs to win 04 Jun trial. Right in the fight in the spring. Each way | |
| 9 | 0 | Lexington Queen | 9 | Ft | |||
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| 10 | 930323 | Crystal | 10 | Ft | Chris Butt | Keeps finding a couple of better, but showed purpose 06 June. Just needs gaps. | |
| 11 | 5X | Sugar Babe | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Four 2025 trials since OK Apr 2024 debut. Nice zip for 10 Jun trial win. Chance. | |
| 12 | 70800 | Carrera Tranquilo | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Won a trial on Saturday but don't overplay that. Needs to find several lengths. | |
| 13 | Connie Golightly | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Qualified last July. Caught late by Sugar Babe 10 Jun trials. Add to combos. | ||
| 14 | 490X | Baltimore Again | 14 | Ft | Robbie Close | Joins Stuart stable after form faded in brief spring campaign. Market watch. | |
| 15 | 394X23 | Beautiful Crazy | 15 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Good efforts from contrasting draws in two runs back. Can run a cheeky race. | |
| 16 | 40 | Delighted | 16 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Sugar Babe (11), Better Be Quick (8), Crystal (10), Summer Rose (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sugar Babe - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 17/02/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.0, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 30.2, Margins: head, neck, 12 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Assisi Lover (2): SL-Off, BL-On, Carrera Tranquilo (12): BL-On, Sugar Babe (11): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Beautiful Crazy to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 227422 | Billy Kimber | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Building towards maiden win & much more reliable this time in. In the mix. | |
| 2 | 057X35 | Origin | 2 | Ft | Peter Davis | Two sterling efforts this time in. More rounded in her racing manners. EW. | |
| 3 | Remember Bev | 3 | Ft | ||||
| 4 | Unico Tedacious | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Improved in all 3 trials & fought back well for qualifying win. Not the worst. | ||
| 5 | 79X3 | Geraldine Clowers | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tried hard behind runaway winner here 06 Jun. Likely improver. Place must. | |
| 6 | 0X8X58 | There You Go | 6 | Ft | Justin Smith | Fair outings in two starts back since last racing in Feb 2023. Should need this. | |
| 7 | Pat Benatar | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Mixed efforts at trials. Faded to 4th 05 May trials. Best shot may not be today. | ||
| 8 | 90X369 | Stuarts Buller Boy | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just OK in two runs since stout 3rd here fresh 30 May. Take on trust tonight. | |
| 9 | 928428 | KD Grins | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Swallowed up after leading 08 Jun. Tends to step but need more at business end. | |
| 10 | 4 | Alice In Dreamland | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Plenty to like about debut 4th 08 Jun. Early steps the key. Blowout hope. | |
| 11 | 8 | Amendment | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Smart trial win since joining Butt barn. Better for 21 Apr debut failure. EW. | |
| Best Bets: Amendment (11), Origin (2), Billy Kimber (1), Geraldine Clowers (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Amendment - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 28/05/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.7, 800m: 63.6, 400m: 31.1, Margins: 3/4len, 1 len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amendment (11): BL-Off, Stuarts Buller Boy (8): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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2025 NZB WEANLING SALE - 26 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 3 yrs & older Non-Winner pacing colts,geldings & entires. Also Non-Winner 3 yrs & older fillies & mares with no earnings for lifetime with 1 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 8X | So True | 1 | Ft | Scott Lethaby | Five spaced out trials since last racing in Dec 2023. Should be better for this. | |
| 2 | 83 | John Stewart | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Missed a run last week, but 3rd at Ashburton has been franked since. Consider. | |
| 3 | 723802 | Ohoka Cobra | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Kept on trucking after working wide last week. Big draw upgrade. Danger. | |
| 4 | 0 | Lexington Queen | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Covered plenty of ground on debut but faded badly. Treat with caution. Combos. | |
| 5 | 34X | Here Comes Marty | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Freshened since looking likely in summer. Sure to have admirers in resuming run. | |
| 6 | 72 | Kotare Argent | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Grabbed in last 100m after gritty 2nd here 06 Jun. Likely improver. Keep safe. | |
| 7 | Higgy | 7 | Ft | ||||
| 8 | 0 | Sir Alfred | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | 5 lengths away in 4th at trials since struggling on debut. Take on trust tonight | |
| 9 | 67 | Smoking Ashes | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | A touch one-paced in two career starts. Draw offer little respite. First4s hope. | |
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| 10 | X04454 | Crackle N Crunch | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Looked capable in last four starts. Draw isn't ideal but can sneak a placing. | |
| 11 | 90 | Honour Bright Note | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Well held at Waterlea trials since failing to fire on debut. Looking to others. | |
| Best Bets: Ohoka Cobra (3), Kotare Argent (6), John Stewart (2), Here Comes Marty (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Honour Bright Note (11): SL-On, ACD-On, Kotare Argent (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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MID-WINTER XMAS AT ADDINGTON - BOOK NOW HANDICAP TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 331177 | Paige | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Just OK in two outings since smart 02 May victory here. Combos chance from front | |
| 2 | 291346 | Moses | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Barely puts in a bad run & gets head start on key threats here. EW claims. | |
| 3 | 322143 | Edward Longshanks | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Good effort up the trail 13 Jun. Starting to prove very reliable. In the mix. | |
| 4 | X32187 | Master Class | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Early error & work may have told 30 May. Started campaign well. Place hope. | |
| 5 | 908X12 | It's So Easy | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Resumed in fine fettle, with Ashburton win & sharp 2nd here. Combos spice. | |
| 6 | 281224 | Zoltan Boscik | 1 | 10 | Luke Whittaker | Entitled to tire last week after erasing handicap quickly. Danger with a trip. | |
| 7 | 735312 | Jimmy Carter | U1 | 20 | John Morrison | Dug in for the fight last week off 20m. Fewer rivals to work around here. Chance | |
| Best Bets: Zoltan Boscik (6), Jimmy Carter (7), Edward Longshanks (3), Moses (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), Zoltan Boscik (2-02.5), Paige (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: It's So Easy (5): P-On Legend | |||||||
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND HANDICAP PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R57 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R57 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R50. 15m: R51 to R57.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 10X705 | Vermeer Lustre | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Slowly improving in 3 starts back. Error at the start on Sunday though. Odds. | |
| 2 | 443345 | Stealers Wheel | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Working home nicely through the autumn. Race sets up OK here too. Each way. | |
| 3 | X13222 | Carbon | 3 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Hardly missed a trick since clearing maidens at start of campaign. Stick with. | |
| 4 | 2X8669 | Delightful Dreams | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Got back & stayed back 06 Jun. Unlucky 6th here 30 May. Rough combo claims. | |
| 5 | 943372 | Major Performer | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Emerged late for 2nd 08 Jun. All four wins came from a stand. Keep close watch. | |
| 6 | 009251 | Gliding High | 6 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Handy efforts in Amateur Champs. This field's a little deeper though. Top3/4. | |
| 7 | 825951 | C C Arden | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Scored in style here 23 May in R40-47 company. Stand start debut but can win. | |
| 8 | 09206X | Cheeky Red | 8 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Resumes with 1 trial under the belt since mixed summer form. First4s preferred. | |
| 9 | 351593 | Pure Courage | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Went close here on Sunday. No fears of the stand start. Clear place prospect. | |
| 10 | 020573 | Classie Linc | U2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Creeping her way back to form. Stoic effort in front on Sunday. Combos must. | |
| 11 | X45978 | Done Rockn | U3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Trial for new, in-form trainer after mixed autumn outings. Want right odds. | |
| 12 | 2318X7 | Ebury Street | 1 | 15 | Sam Thornley(J) | Didn't help herself in stronger grade last week. 15m not ideal but don't ignore. | |
| 13 | 146732 | Mr Cash Man | 2 | 15 | Matthew Williamson | Good runs in stronger grades down south. Can improve his fair stand start stats. | |
| Best Bets: C C Arden (7), Mr Cash Man (13), Carbon (3), Stealers Wheel (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cheeky Red (2-02.9), Pure Courage (2-03.7), Mr Cash Man (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Done Rockn - 1st of 2, M Cant TOA, 22/04/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-16.5, 800m: 59.7, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Carbon (3): BL-Off, RD-On, Cheeky Red (8): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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WOODLANDS WINNING WEANLINGS 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 | 2885X6 | Sky Rocket | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Back to mobile after tardy start last Friday. Has gate speed. Could surprise. | |
| 2 | 7X2215 | Trump Card | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Didn't have all favours 30 May, but excellent in 3 runs prior. Should have fans. | |
| 3 | 101646 | Blue Rock Dancer | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Couldn't fire here 06 Jun & doesn't always show early speed. First4s best. | |
| 4 | 743523 | Miki Knows | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Gave a good sight in front last week. Chance to dash early from mobile. EW. | |
| 5 | 17X11 | Cheer The Captain | 5 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Impressive in two starts back from variable draws. Another step up. Place. | |
| 6 | 04761X | Magician | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mid-race move to win 10 Jun trial. Shown plenty of upside in 17 starts. Threat. | |
| 7 | 937532 | Spirit Of Anarchy | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Usual gate speed on display through recent starts. Likely similar. Multiples. | |
| 8 | 045151 | Francent | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 352111 | Akatea | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not bombproof but had too many guns in front 06 Jun. Tricky draw. Has claims. | |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (2), Akatea (9), Magician (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Trump Card (1-55.0), Spirit Of Anarchy (1-56.3), Akatea (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Magician - 1st of 7, Ashburton, 10/06/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-10.4, 800m: 58.7, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 3/4len, 1/2len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Spirit Of Anarchy (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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YABBY DAM FARMS AT NZB WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE HANDICAP TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R51 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R40 to R51 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 632106 | Brian Beatt | 1 | Ft | Amanda Tomlinson | Earnest attempt in similar company last week. Cheeky Top3/4 claims from #1. | |
| 2 | 31400X | Denver | 2 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Two trials for new trainer at beach. Showed ability early on. Could surprise. | |
| 3 | 219680 | Randel Huston P | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Old habits have reappeared recently. No doubting his motor, but take on trust. | |
| 4 | 0080X9 | Special Effects | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Round in one piece, albeit carefully last week. Likely to be at juicy odds again | |
| 5 | 1060X0 | Rock Lobster | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Copped an early check last week, so forgive her. Could steal a placing at odds. | |
| 6 | X06431 | Bonnie Bagrie | U2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Held her nerve nicely for 08 Jun win. Dangerous on her day. Place claims. | |
| 7 | X54X58 | Whats Wanted | 1 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Trying hard in both starts back. Edging closer in the markets too. Combos claims | |
| 8 | 107X96 | Almighty | 2 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | More reliable 08 Jun after early mistake fresh 30 May. Want right price here. | |
| 9 | 8X9623 | The Royal Gamble | 3 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Doesn't win out of turn, but gave a good sight in front last week. Each way. | |
| 10 | 01X090 | Our Evie Rae | 4 | 10 | |||
| 11 | 1166X0 | Atlantic City | 5 | 10 | Ricky May | 4th to subsequent race winner 10 Jun trials. Talented filly. Can play a part. | |
| 12 | 074745 | Bullit Train | 6 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Had his chance at Timaru. Skinny course stats a concern, but give another go. | |
| 13 | 809394 | Rachmaninov | U1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Added spice to First4s last week with stout 4th. Top 6 would be a good result. | |
| Best Bets: Atlantic City (11), The Royal Gamble (9), Bullit Train (12), Whats Wanted (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Randel Huston P (2-04.9), Special Effects (2-05.9), Rachmaninov (2-06.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Denver (2): FD-Off, BL-Off, RD-On, Whats Wanted (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R55, 2600m
For R40 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 | 867106 | Heaven | 1 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Not bad when belatedly clear last week. Stronger grade here though. Odds. | |
| 2 | 74212X | La Concha | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Good in two trials, since running strong races in late 2024. Drawn to fire. | |
| 3 | X29325 | Action Major | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | In for the fight in last three starts this time in. Draw on his side again. EW. | |
| 4 | 211697 | Samvasa | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Can't knock the trip in transit last week but lacked punch late. Seeking more. | |
| 5 | 626X13 | Captain Christian | 5 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Backed up maiden win with gritty 3rd 06 Jun. Moves to front row. Consider. | |
| 6 | X71312 | Celestial Sea | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Caught in the shadows 06 Jun & that form should be franked. Hard to beat. | |
| 7 | 1144P7 | Pioneer | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Asked for little at 10 Jun trial since autumn form dropped away. Could shock. | |
| 8 | 611869 | Matai Harry | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't go all his way last week, but no extra late. Tough ask from wide draw. | |
| 9 | 679X21 | Music Mistress | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Unleashed in style 23 May. Bonus run in grade. Chance to overcome draw. | |
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| 10 | 000X48 | Wuhan | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 682294 | Auntie Deb | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Didn't give up after working into it late on Sunday. Stronger grade. First4s. | |
| Best Bets: Celestial Sea (6), Music Mistress (9), La Concha (2), Captain Christian (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Music Mistress (1-59.7), Action Major (1-59.8), Matai Harry (2-01.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: La Concha (2): SL-On Legend | |||||||