NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 22 June
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
THE LION FOUNDATION PACE
$11,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9435 | Ultura | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Solid enough in 4 career starts and with a clean beginning can play a minor role |
| 2 |  | Take A Chance On Me | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Hasn't show up too much at trials/w'outs. Happy taking notes for today's debut. | |
| 3 |  | X9559X | Coba Charged | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Spelled after 4 outings last campaign ending in Dec. Rough hope after trial 3rd. |
| 4 |  | 304 | Justa Rippa | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Two nice efforts either side of Grad final. Obvoius hope to break maidens today. |
| 5 |  | Moonlite CC | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Best of 3 appearances has been a 3rd in 29 May w'out. Market guide on debut here | |
| 6 |  | 8 | Stylish Lustre | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Pushed back after going forward early 1st-up, 13 June. Consider for combo bets. |
| 7 |  | 27X467 | Blastfromthepast | 7 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Sound at Rang prior to Timaru miss. Looks one of a few exotics hopes; keep safe. |
| 8 |  | 242423 | Swift Guy | 8 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Yet another minor when run down again last week. Deserves a winning turn today. |
| 9 |  | Sky Naturally | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | 3 w'out placings before Rang trial, 21 May. Wide draw won't hurt so must include | |
| 10 |  | 09X49 | Archer | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | X78707 | Pacific Thunder | 11 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Hasn't shown enough dash to feature this campaign and faces tricky alley today. |
| 12 |  | Jack's Eyre | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Showed manners and fitness to win 21 May trial. Support likely despite the alley | |
| 13 |  | 00 | Im All In | 13 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Never saw daylight at Ash from the markers. Will require favours but place spice |
| Best Bets: Justa Rippa (4), Swift Guy (8), Sky Naturally (9), Jack's Eyre (12) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Coba Charged (3): RD-Off, FD-On, Stylish Lustre (6): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
MAIN STREET SPORTS BAR, RANGIORA MOBILE TROT
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, R41 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters. Also R41 5 yrs & older mares with 1 win for lifetime with unplaced(5th or lower) in the last 5 starts if driven by a concession junior driver.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X90696 | Midnight Diamond | 1 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Has her chance 2 weeks ago here when outkicked from the trail. Requires more zip |
| 2 |  | 262347 | Without Comparison | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Back to the mobile today and lands a plum alley to work from. Well in commission |
| 3 |  | 001069 | Bonjour Paris | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 022796 | Aldebaran Crystal | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Doing little wrong and gets her chance in this line-up. Half the quinella today. |
| 5 |  | 864655 | Mode | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Stuck bravely when 1.3L 5th a week ago. Thin record this course and over journey |
| 6 |  | 890147 | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Couldn't quicken after being forced wide, 6 June. Good prior; in the equation. |
| 7 |  | 74X097 | Lime In A Bottle | U2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Hasn't been close in 3 starts this campaign and would need to show improvement. |
| Best Bets: Aldebaran Crystal (4), Without Comparison (2), Peaknmonkey (6), Mode (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Peaknmonkey (2-02.1), Lime In A Bottle (2-03.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Midnight Diamond (1): P-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
THE FITZ 2 SPORTS BAR, WALTHAM MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, R41 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R41 4 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 996651 | La Bamba | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 008X60 | Sir Monty | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | OK resumption but well short 2nd up at Ash. Handy marble to work from; 1st4 hope |
| 3 |  | 052903 | Okiwi Bay | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tenacious effort to secure 3rd here, 13 June. Should be prominent from this draw |
| 4 |  | 783454 | King Arthur | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Mastered late here, 13 June and stuck prior after also being headed. Consistent. |
| 5 |  | 501076 | Belmont Valor | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Broke when mounting a bid, 8 June. Tricky alley but better than recent. Blow-out |
| 6 | | 201605 | Bronski | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Mixed efforts of late but off the unruly today and can fill a drum with his best |
| 7 |  | 3470X0 | Hit The Beach | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Less than 6L from winner first-up for new campaign. Draw doesn't help chances. |
| 8 | | 096564 | The Bettor Major | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Sound after racing midfield, 13 June. Poor swing in draws for this; needs luck. |
| 9 | | 053979 | Raknruin | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Now with J Morrison after notching 4 southern wins. Seeking first course placing |
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| 10 |  | 351703 | Waterholes Road | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Fought hard without all favours last week. Should receive cushy trip; keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Okiwi Bay (3), King Arthur (4), Bronski (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Raknruin (1-57.1), King Arthur (1-58.7), Okiwi Bay (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Raknruin (9): P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
CHATS BAR & CAFE, NEW BRIGHTON TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 347X28 | Petite Trixton | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Tidy efforts in both starts this campaign. Nice E/W bet with her usual manners. |
| 2 |  | 36X633 | Lookslikeatrixter | 2 | Ft | Justin Smith | Improving with each run this time in. Can grab first win over the sprint journey |
| 3 | | 917555 | Five Monkeys | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | OK over this trip, 13 June adding another 5th to form-line. Fringe first 4 hope. |
| 4 |  | 624510 | The Merc | 4 | Ft | Kaleb Bublitz(J) | Easy Winton win preceded poor manners here, 13 June. Consider for your combos. |
| 5 |  | 074848 | Here Comes Jane | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Untimely break ended hopes last week after close-up 4th. In the minors equation. |
| 6 | | 021242 | Monarch Prince | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Denied in the shadows last week and another win is imminent. Include on all bets |
| 7 |  | 998452 | Granny Rose | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Began fast to lead/trail here, 8 June. Similar early speed pivotal to his hopes. |
| 8 |  | 353X34 | Brett's Mate | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Things didn't pan out as fave a week ago and should reward the faithful today. |
| Best Bets: Brett's Mate (8), Monarch Prince (6), Petite Trixton (1), Lookslikeatrixter (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Brett's Mate (2-04.7), Granny Rose (2-05.2), Five Monkeys (2-05.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Here Comes Jane (5): P-Off, BL-On, Petite Trixton (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
THE BROOK BAR & EATERY, RANGIORA MOBILE PACE
$10,000, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 614045 | Mystery Beach | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Outfinished into 5th after looming here, 23 May. Drawn to get every chance; E/W. |
| 2 |  | 784344 | Jukebox Gypsy | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Continues to race well and looks likely to add another placing today from marble |
| 3 |  | 576189 | Speed Writer | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 243440 | The Beach House | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never got warm when last here after run of PN minors. Allow another chance today |
| 5 |  | 7570X6 | A Dancing Rocka | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Pass-mark fresh off a wide alley last week. Closer in today and needs including. |
| 6 |  | 757013 | Beverley Courtney | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Big late run to bag 3rd last week. Mobile today a plus and she looks very hard. |
| 7 | | 112882 | Gimmesomelovin | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Took advantage of a nice trip a week ago. Tougher alley here but can't discount. |
| 8 |  | 564467 | Sweet Dreams | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Useful off 2nd row when last presented. Due a change of luck but drawn poorly. |
| 9 |  | 3761X0 | Brandi Snapp | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Never a threat in fresh state here, 8 June. Hard to enthuse about from this draw |
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| 10 | | 971468 | She's A Jewel | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Couldn't land a punch from the trail here, 13 June. Place roughie from cosy trip |
| 11 | | 790750 | Impressive Shard | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Produced an eyecatcher at Ash but nothing offered over 2600m here since. Blowout |
| Best Bets: Beverley Courtney (6), Mystery Beach (1), Jukebox Gypsy (2), A Dancing Rocka (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Jukebox Gypsy (1-59.1), Gimmesomelovin (2-00.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: A Dancing Rocka (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
THE YALDHURST HOTEL SILK ROAD WINTER SERIES FINAL (MOB TROT)
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R56 MOBILE, 1980m
For R35 to R56 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 |  | 069343 | Bodacious | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Solid again, 13 Jun earning 1st placing here. Just 2nd mobile start; 1st4 fringe |
| 2 | | 437558 | Aradne | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Failed to quicken last week after closing late here prior. Would need her A-game |
| 3 |  | 70X032 | Yosemite | 3 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Bold runs to place early this month. From the handy alley she will need covering |
| 4 | | 930033 | Buffy Northstains | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Sound with a brace of 3rd's in last two weeks here. Place hope again from marble |
| 5 |  | 519435 | Spotlight | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Decent effort from 2nd row a week ago. Shouldn't be far away today; multiples. |
| 6 |  | 214222 | Waihemo Hannah | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Found one better again last week but lost no friends. Terrific place bait again. |
| 7 | | 055314 | Love Walked In | 7 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Too sharp winning at Tim then tidy behind #8 since. Will be looking for last say |
| 8 | | 531771 | Lottie's Moment | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Back to her best with strong win over #6, 8 June. Sure to go close with simliar. |
| 9 | | 701701 | Freya | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Left rivals lamenting last week after improving wide to sit parked. Rates highly |
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| 10 |  | 567617 | Aspirational Dream | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't back up 8 June winning effort after working to front last week. Risking |
| 11 |  | 0P2250 | Majesdix | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got it wrong prior the start 7 days ago. In good touch prior but will need luck. |
| 12 |  | 042404 | Lotus Franco | 12 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Tidy enough from a pegs run last week. This sets up differently & she looks held |
| 13 |  | 274463 | Holly Highlander | 13 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Run down by a rampant Lottie's moment, 8 June. Place hope off a decent clip here |
| 14 | | 957706 | Who's Queen | 14 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Battled away solidly after missing the start last week. Could spice up first 4s. |
| Best Bets: Freya (9), Lottie's Moment (8), Waihemo Hannah (6), Love Walked In (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Lotus Franco (1-58.8), Who's Queen (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Majesdix (11): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
LESLEY MCKENZIE MEMORIAL PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 820305 | Foveaux Gambler | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Found the parked spot early from 2nd row last week. Back to stand here will help |
| 2 | | 393379 | He's Tough | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Unable to clear a pocket here, 13 June. Overall form worthy of total inclusion. |
| 3 | | 298077 | Normie Stead | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Hasn't shown much zip of late but he will race handy so gets another chance here |
| 4 |  | 669803 | Stubing | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Nice 3rd behind Almighty Clever last week here in return to form. Could kick on. |
| 5 | | 226707 | Enya Franco | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Form has tapered off since mid-April. Capable of better; consider for multiples. |
| 6 |  | 457214 | Almighty Clever | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Game effort to win here, 13 June & fought hard 2 days later. 1st standing start. |
| 7 |  | 97X060 | Dance Monkey | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Solid from the trail at Ash but found wanting here a week later. Hard to tip out |
| 8 |  | 917754 | Mandala | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Closed to within 1.1L of winner last week. Stand not her friend so cross fingers |
| 9 | | 469378 | Motor Mouth | U2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Racing better than form-line would indicate and with clean start can play a part |
| Best Bets: Almighty Clever (6), He's Tough (2), Foveaux Gambler (1), Normie Stead (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Foveaux Gambler (2-02.8), Stubing (2-04.4), Motor Mouth (2-08.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
KLARISSE SAGUN-RAY WHITE LICENCED REAL ESTATE AGENT MOB PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R45 MOBILE, 1980m
For R41 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 238981 | Star Magic | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Rewarded the faithful with authoritative win here, 8 June. Respect up in grade. |
| 2 |  | 246421 | Apatchofgold | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Earned her success last week coming again late. Up in ratings so minors best. |
| 3 |  | 00X801 | Betterthandiva | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Got it done after showing gate speed to get the right trip, 8 June. This tougher |
| 4 |  | 229215 | Lord Mudrick | 4 | Ft | Chris Butt | Clinical Ash win prior to a tidy 5th here from 2nd row. Likely to use gate speed |
| 5 | | 637640 | Gatecrasher | 5 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Contained from a wide alley, 13 June. Outside place prospect from a middle alley |
| 6 | | 211300 | Ann Sophie | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Caught wide a wee way out here, 19 Apr. Had an excuse prior and may offer value. |
| 7 |  | 108687 | Playing With Stars | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | No joy 2 back here and battled soundly for 7th last week. Will need luck from 7. |
| 8 |  | 716075 | Don Juan | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 731000 | Penny Weight | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Has trialed since being checked out of it here, 19 Apr but draw a major concern. |
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| 10 |  | 718859 | Shake A Leg | 10 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Hasn't had much luck since winning here, 7 May. Watch out it the gaps come today |
| 11 | | 750756 | Mouton Cadet | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Battling away without threatening in recent attempts and looks held from 2nd row |
| 12 |  | X2305P | A Better Jackalack | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Blew to bits early with strong support last week. Manners would make him a hope. |
| 13 |  | 801886 | Flying For Me | U2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Battled closer at Timaru, 25 May. Faces stiff task from the unruly once again. |
| Best Bets: Shake A Leg (10), Ann Sophie (6), Lord Mudrick (4), Star Magic (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Flying For Me (1-56.3), Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Betterthandiva (1-56.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Flying For Me (13): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On, Gatecrasher (5): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
A Better Jackalack - Race 8
A Dancing Rocka - Race 5
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 2
Almighty Clever - Race 7
Ann Sophie - Race 8
Apatchofgold - Race 8
Aradne - Race 6
Archer - Race 1
Aspirational Dream - Race 6
Belmont Valor - Race 3
Betterthandiva - Race 8
Beverley Courtney - Race 5
Blastfromthepast - Race 1
Bodacious - Race 6
Bonjour Paris - Race 2
Brandi Snapp - Race 5
Brett's Mate - Race 4
Bronski - Race 3
Buffy Northstains - Race 6
Coba Charged - Race 1
Dance Monkey - Race 7
Don Juan - Race 8
Enya Franco - Race 7
Five Monkeys - Race 4
Flying For Me - Race 8
Foveaux Gambler - Race 7
Freya - Race 6
Gatecrasher - Race 8
Gimmesomelovin - Race 5
Granny Rose - Race 4
Here Comes Jane - Race 4
He's Tough - Race 7
Hit The Beach - Race 3
Holly Highlander - Race 6
Im All In - Race 1
Impressive Shard - Race 5
Jack's Eyre - Race 1
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 5
Justa Rippa - Race 1
King Arthur - Race 3
La Bamba - Race 3
Lime In A Bottle - Race 2
Lookslikeatrixter - Race 4
Lord Mudrick - Race 8
Lottie's Moment - Race 6
Lotus Franco - Race 6
Love Walked In - Race 6
Majesdix - Race 6
Mandala - Race 7
Midnight Diamond - Race 2
Mode - Race 2
Monarch Prince - Race 4
Moonlite CC - Race 1
Motor Mouth - Race 7
Mouton Cadet - Race 8
Mystery Beach - Race 5
Normie Stead - Race 7
Okiwi Bay - Race 3
Pacific Thunder - Race 1
Peaknmonkey - Race 2
Penny Weight - Race 8
Petite Trixton - Race 4
Playing With Stars - Race 8
Raknruin - Race 3
Shake A Leg - Race 8
She's A Jewel - Race 5
Sir Monty - Race 3
Sky Naturally - Race 1
Speed Writer - Race 5
Spotlight - Race 6
Star Magic - Race 8
Stubing - Race 7
Stylish Lustre - Race 1
Sweet Dreams - Race 5
Swift Guy - Race 1
Take A Chance On Me - Race 1
The Beach House - Race 5
The Bettor Major - Race 3
The Merc - Race 4
Ultura - Race 1
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Waterholes Road - Race 3
Who's Queen - Race 6
Without Comparison - Race 2
Yosemite - Race 6