NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 5 July
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- Race 1
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SOUTHERN PORK NZ AMATEUR DRIVER CHAMPS (HEAT 3) MOB PACE
$12,063, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. MOBILE INV.DRV, 1980m
For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R40 horses with winning stakes up to and including $18500 for lifetime. This race is for Invited Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 7576X9 | Waterholes Road | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 555470 | Logan Rock | 2 | Ft | Adam White | Finds a nice alley to work from here and can show up late from a handy position. |
| 3 |  | 90X480 | Gimmesomelovin | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 299250 | Jack's Eyre | 4 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | No threat from a wide trip over last week's sprint. Combos must from the marble. |
| 5 |  | 408542 | Ar Gee Rulz | 5 | Ft | Frank Phelan | Just denied 7 days ago from a sweet trip. Grabs another opportunity here; cover. |
| 6 |  | 19800X | Tallandfast | 6 | Ft | Kevin Hall | Lost form towards end of last campaign following maiden win. Taking notes today. |
| 7 |  | 004596 | Monkee Major | 7 | Ft | Michael House | Solid from 2nd row 7 days ago and hasn't had a lot go right lately. 1st4 fringes |
| 8 | | 346517 | Mouton Cadet | 8 | Ft | John Kriechbaumer | Sound after being held up in the rear last week. Wide draw to use; place roughie |
| 9 |  | 59X709 | Bettor Off | 9 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Had support from the ace last week but failed to fire. Marble no assist today. |
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| 10 |  | 312524 | Lasa | 10 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Terrific after making a meal of the score-up last week. Tough with any gaps here |
| 11 |  | 625513 | Putere Boy | 11 | Ft | Andrew Sharpe | Went close to landing a double when last here. Looks a major player again today. |
| 12 |  | 848X31 | Franco Elvis | 12 | Ft | James Brownlee | Delivered from the pegs a week ago after bold resumption. Must be included again |
| Best Bets: Lasa (10), Putere Boy (11), Franco Elvis (12), Ar Gee Rulz (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Jack's Eyre (1-55.0), Bettor Off (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Monkee Major to Bruce Negus at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 2
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PINT & PONY DESERVE A POD PLEASE PACE
$11,370, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2 | Bettabe Lou | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Couldn't quite carry her army of supporters through on debut. Double-up today. |
| 2 |  | 0 | Delilah | 2 | Ft | Luke Whittaker | OK from back first-up last week at odds. Throw onto your trifecta/1st4 tickets. |
| 3 |  | Silent Witness | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | No further back than 2nd in 6 trials/w'outs. Odds sure to reflect that today. EW | |
| 4 |  | 98 | Dreamy Alby | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Made ground last week after a mistake on debut. One of many First 4 options here |
| 5 |  | 06 | Librici | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | No luck in two starts to date. With clean beginning he can offer plenty of cheek |
| 6 |  | 247423 | Ultimatum | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Fast beginner who is sure to be on speed thru'out. Can't be left out of combos. |
| 7 | | Northview Beachboy | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Debutant who has shown enough in public outings to consider a minors option here | |
| 8 |  | 5X99X4 | Rosario | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Sound resumption 7 days ago and should be improved. 1st4 hope in useful line-up. |
| 9 |  | 793860 | Delightingold | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Never threatened after missing away last week. Needing best to play a minor part |
| Best Bets: Bettabe Lou (1), Silent Witness (3), Ultimatum (6), Librici (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Silent Witness - 1st of 6, M Cant TOA, 23/06/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-05.8, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 3 len, 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Delightingold (9): SL-On, Rosario (8): P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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TENNENT ENGINEERING NZ AMATEUR DRIVER CHAMPS (HT 4) MOB PACE
$12,500, 4YO+ R40 TO R45, R46 TO R49 WITH COND. MOB. INV.D, 1980m
For R40 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R46 to R49 5 yrs & older horses with no wins in the last 4 starts. This race is for Invited Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 245106 | Style Council | 1 | Ft | John Kriechbaumer | Fought well from 2nd row when last here. Luckless prior and can boost exotics. |
| 2 |  | 399405 | The Bettor Major | 2 | Ft | Colleen Negus | 2.2L from Quinn, 21 June from wider alley. Needed on combos from close marble. |
| 3 |  | 341964 | Auntie Deb | 3 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Racing well and should receive every opportunity here. Consider for multiples. |
| 4 |  | 006836 | Kowhai Nugget | 4 | Ft | Andrew Sharpe | Tough bid 2 back and fought gamely, 21 June. Won't shirk any work required today |
| 5 |  | 805316 | Dawn To Dark | 5 | Ft | James Brownlee | Gritty effort to score 2 weeks ago and tidy since. One of many winning prospects |
| 6 |  | 443707 | Queen Of Swords | 6 | Ft | Adam White | Sound in tight quarters racing in better company, 19 June. Can't be overlooked. |
| 7 | | 743608 | Justa Rippa | 7 | Ft | Kevin Hall | Plugged closer from the rear last week. Tricky alley to work from; needing luck. |
| 8 | | X40353 | Beachbreak | 8 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Had his chance finishing 3rd here, 19 June. This easier but drawn wide as result |
| 9 |  | 853707 | Lonnekers | 9 | Ft | Michael House | Useful 4.3L 7th at Rang back in mid-May. Could upset with his A-game; keep safe |
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| 10 |  | 635257 | Tabasco | 10 | Ft | Frank Phelan | Freshened after being taken on in front at Wint, 3 May. Can grab 5th cheque here |
| Best Bets: Dawn To Dark (5), Kowhai Nugget (4), The Bettor Major (2), Style Council (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dawn To Dark (1-55.2), Tabasco (1-56.4), Auntie Deb (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ENOS & SPINNER ENJOY GOLF, A DRINK & A PUNT TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 2600m
For R35 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 747007 | Royal Diedre | 1 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Not a mile off them when last here. Overall form fair and needs her best effort. |
| 2 |  | 966050 | Night Life | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Encouraging runs prior to her mistake last Sun. Pay to keep safe building multis |
| 3 |  | 345594 | Jordan Anne | 3 | Ft | Charlotte Williamson | Battling OK in recent starts and should find this easier. Major hope on speed. |
| 4 |  | 77477X | Solemn Son | 4 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Form was sound enough last campaign to warrant consideration first-up in this. |
| 5 |  | 680807 | Onnahill | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Did a power of work last week without quitting totally. Offers combos value here |
| 6 |  | 330286 | Go Home Denise | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Mid-race break hampered hopes a week ago. Her best would push hard in this. |
| 7 |  | 372263 | Kingaroy | 7 | Ft | Jason Ford | Bold placing 2 weeks back and never runs a bad race. Needed on all tickets today |
| 8 |  | 400479 | Moa Mojito | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Proving hard to follow and would need her best beginning to have any hope here. |
| 9 |  | 984466 | KD Grins | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had her chance behind Flying Dreams last week but this is easier. Combos cover. |
| 10 |  | 246303 | Ridge | U1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Useful after being held up, 28 June. Can go close with quick step off the unruly |
| Best Bets: Ridge (10), Jordan Anne (3), Kingaroy (7), Night Life (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jordan Anne (2-05.3), Royal Diedre (2-07.9), Ridge (2-08.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Night Life (2): FD-On, Ridge (10): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TED & DI ENRIGHT MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 2600m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 090800 | Doctor Tim | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Whacked away without threatening last week. Ace an aid here; First 4 fringes. |
| 2 |  | 064320 | Lord Mudrick | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Back to the front line key today after return to form of late. Will give a sight |
| 3 | | 90X480 | Gimmesomelovin | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | OK without favours in last couple. Live hope from his handy marble today; value. |
| 4 | | 90X587 | Longview Tui | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Found line with purpose 7 days ago and form solid this campaign. Major prospect. |
| 5 | | 327668 | Fusion Reactor | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tidy last week after being pushed wide a long way out. Will carry support again. |
| 6 | | 7576X9 | Waterholes Road | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Looked short of a run when resuming here, 21 June. Drawn to need favours today. |
| 7 |  | 408720 | Louis | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Nice 2nd here, 7 June and wide trip in run since. Fringe First 4s from this draw |
| 8 | | 0474X7 | The Beach House | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Did a good job fresh, 7 June. Requring favours from wide but consider for combos |
| 9 | | 5455X0 | King Arthur | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Luckless resuming a week ago but lands a rough marble today. Looking for luck. |
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| 10 | | 160070 | Belmont Valor | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 | | 008477 | Ultimate Perfection | 11 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | OK in recent Winton mile. First crack at 2600m here and no form on track. Risk. |
| 12 |  | 683869 | Shadow Creek | 12 | Ft | ||
| 13 |  | 504365 | Cheeky Red | 13 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Racing solidly from tricky alleys. Grabs another here but can sneak into 1st 4s |
| 14 |  | 007200 | Captain Publisher | 14 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Shuffled after working from wide draw last week. Rough hope with a tow into this |
| Best Bets: Lord Mudrick (2), Gimmesomelovin (3), Longview Tui (4), Fusion Reactor (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-59.1), King Arthur (2-01.2), Lord Mudrick (2-02.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cheeky Red (13): RD-Off, FD-On, Fusion Reactor (5): SL-On, King Arthur (9): BL-Off, Louis (7): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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YOU CAN'T TAKE THE BLAKETOWN OUT OF THE BOY MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 0 | Ellie Rose | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Made a meal of her debut last week with little support. Place roughie off the 1. |
| 2 |  | 530878 | Major Miss | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Couldn't wrestle the lead, 21 June and paid the price. Draw helps place chances. |
| 3 |  | 860473 | Scotlynn Fortress | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Racing without luck lately despite drawing the ace. Always a combos option. |
| 4 | | 483860 | The Seamstress | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Failed to quicken from the trail last week and would need plenty of improverment |
| 5 | | 405760 | The Gangster | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Never a hope from the rear 7 days ago. Not too bad prior and outside 1st4 chance |
| 6 |  | 476357 | Ultimate Dreamer | 6 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Run down here, 21 June and solid after working since. Should race handy; cover. |
| 7 |  | 524526 | Better Man | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | No peace in front last week. In good touch and very competitive despite marble. |
| 8 | | 076880 | Pick It Up | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Midfield trial since breaking at Methven in April. Looks up against it from here |
| 9 | | 604928 | Sky News | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Had every chance when beaten 5.5L, 21 June. Fair last week and needing more. |
| 10 | | 72X600 | Sadie | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Has shown ability at times and this field would hold no fears if caught in mood. |
| Best Bets: Better Man (7), Scotlynn Fortress (3), Major Miss (2), Ultimate Dreamer (6) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ellie Rose (1): BL-Off, Pick It Up (8): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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COASTER ADMIRES THE GREAT VOLUNTEERS OF RDA TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 2600m
For R36 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 160956 | Kairaki Spur | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Caught the eye 2 back here and 19 June run had merit. Clear hope with clean step |
| 2 | | 196402 | Monarch Prince | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Coming off a strong 2nd here, 21 June. Should race handy and prove competitive. |
| 3 |  | 654180 | Lindy's Rocket | 3 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Wilted out after early work to lead, 7 June. Not his best distance and stretched |
| 4 |  | 112500 | Huckleberry | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Manners have deserted him after a bright Autumn. Can grab first course cheque. |
| 5 |  | P19534 | Alotoftrouble | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Nothing wrong with her latest efforts and she could give them plenty to catch. |
| 6 | | X86097 | Hail Mary | U1 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 057096 | Son E | U2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Closed to within 3L of Waihemo Hannah a fortnight ago. Needed on combo tickets. |
| 8 | | 907810 | Isobel | U3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Broke up in grade following maiden win here. Last in recent trial. Market watch. |
| 9 | | 19PX90 | Snooowgood | U4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | No joy this campaign, both runs being here. Capable of better and this easier. |
| 10 |  | 506581 | Diedre Franco | U5 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Kairaki Spur (1), Monarch Prince (2), Alotoftrouble (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Isobel (2-04.6), Snooowgood (2-07.3), Monarch Prince (2-08.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Isobel (8): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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THANKS TO ALL OWNERS & MANY HELPERS MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 2600m
For R36 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 341879 | Franco Tim | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Couldn't spark from the trail from this draw last week. Lower rating band hellps |
| 2 | | 436615 | Bronski | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Solid effort a week ago following lower-grade success. Combos from close marble. |
| 3 | | 800288 | Carrera Bandido | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Fair since his Tim 2nd. Front row draw helps but yet to fill a placing at venue. |
| 4 | | 876777 | Delightful Dreams | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Continues to race better than form-line suggests. He's needed on your multiples. |
| 5 | | 656214 | Willy Away | 5 | Ft | Chris Butt | In great touch since switching barns and he should be considered for all combos. |
| 6 |  | 23X859 | Ultimate Seisation | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Devoid of luck here, 21 Jun after close 2nd-up attempt. Has claims off front row |
| 7 |  | 760088 | Lord Fantasy | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | No dash at Gore after racing keenly here. Has been a winner here but stretched. |
| 8 |  | 767349 | Flo Motion | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Has plenty of speed off the arm and sure to use it again here. Rough place hope. |
| 9 | | 627480 | Miki's Courage | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Just fair in tougher company last week. Bright hope despite the wide alley today |
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| 10 | | 963892 | Salute | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Ran home nicely to land 2nd at Gore. Luckless here prior; can salute with gaps. |
| 11 | | 41P007 | Heaven Forbid | 11 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Contained since potent sprint to score here in Apr. Best version can go close. |
| 12 | | 515608 | Dream Boyz | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Fair to middling since grabbing his maiden at PN. Hard to recommend from 2nd row |
| 13 | | 986548 | Super Fund | 13 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Just plugged 2 weeks ago here after close Ash attempt. Favours needed from alley |
| Best Bets: Miki's Courage (9), Salute (10), Delightful Dreams (4), Willy Away (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miki's Courage (1-59.8), Salute (2-03.3), Heaven Forbid (2-06.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Carrera Bandido (3): RD-Off, SL-Off, Dream Boyz (12): SL-On, Lord Fantasy (7): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Alotoftrouble - Race 7
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 1
Auntie Deb - Race 3
Beachbreak - Race 3
Belmont Valor - Race 5
Bettabe Lou - Race 2
Better Man - Race 6
Bettor Off - Race 1
Bronski - Race 8
Captain Publisher - Race 5
Carrera Bandido - Race 8
Cheeky Red - Race 5
Dawn To Dark - Race 3
Delightful Dreams - Race 8
Delightingold - Race 2
Delilah - Race 2
Diedre Franco - Race 7
Doctor Tim - Race 5
Dream Boyz - Race 8
Dreamy Alby - Race 2
Ellie Rose - Race 6
Flo Motion - Race 8
Franco Elvis - Race 1
Franco Tim - Race 8
Fusion Reactor - Race 5
Go Home Denise - Race 4
Hail Mary - Race 7
Heaven Forbid - Race 8
Huckleberry - Race 7
Isobel - Race 7
Jack's Eyre - Race 1
Jordan Anne - Race 4
Justa Rippa - Race 3
Kairaki Spur - Race 7
KD Grins - Race 4
Kingaroy - Race 4
King Arthur - Race 5
Kowhai Nugget - Race 3
Lasa - Race 1
Librici - Race 2
Lindy's Rocket - Race 7
Logan Rock - Race 1
Longview Tui - Race 5
Lonnekers - Race 3
Lord Fantasy - Race 8
Lord Mudrick - Race 5
Louis - Race 5
Major Miss - Race 6
Miki's Courage - Race 8
Moa Mojito - Race 4
Monarch Prince - Race 7
Monkee Major - Race 1
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
Night Life - Race 4
Northview Beachboy - Race 2
Onnahill - Race 4
Pick It Up - Race 6
Putere Boy - Race 1
Queen Of Swords - Race 3
Ridge - Race 4
Rosario - Race 2
Royal Diedre - Race 4
Sadie - Race 6
Salute - Race 8
Scotlynn Fortress - Race 6
Shadow Creek - Race 5
Silent Witness - Race 2
Sky News - Race 6
Snooowgood - Race 7
Solemn Son - Race 4
Son E - Race 7
Style Council - Race 3
Super Fund - Race 8
Tabasco - Race 3
Tallandfast - Race 1
The Beach House - Race 5
The Bettor Major - Race 3
The Gangster - Race 6
The Seamstress - Race 6
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 6
Ultimate Perfection - Race 5
Ultimate Seisation - Race 8
Ultimatum - Race 2
Willy Away - Race 8