NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 6 July
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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WISH YOU WERE HERE JOE, SAM & MICKEY TROT
$11,370, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 600 | Six O'Clock Gerry | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Manners lacking again at Wynd & he's entitled to start at long odds in Add debut |
| 2 |  | 9227X8 | Hoofn It | 2 | Ft | Steve Trotter | Couldn't stick when resuming here last week. Should be improved; combos include. |
| 3 |  | Lipstick | 3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Debuts out of Margo Nyhan barn today. Needs covering on solid trial outings. | |
| 4 |  | 46D780 | Rondo Trouble | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Has been struggling of late and would need full manners and more zip to feature. |
| 5 |  | 3X7 | Romanos Empero | 5 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Blew to bits early resuming a week ago. Debut run had merit so pay to consider. |
| 6 |  | 7668X3 | Ruthless Emma | 6 | Ft | Anj Mugford | Stout first-up for new campaign a week ago. Likely to garner decent support here |
| 7 |  | 2 | Birdy | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Fought well when headed on debut and wouldn't need to improve to take this out. |
| 8 |  | 72X3 | Kowhai Sunburst | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Solid effort a week ago and will have derived plenty from that resumption. E/W. |
| 9 |  | X00X07 | All Conquered | U2 | Ft | John Morrison | Recent trial winner after putting on a display in the score-up resuming. Blowout |
| Best Bets: Birdy (7), Kowhai Sunburst (8), Ruthless Emma (6), Lipstick (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: All Conquered - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 25/06/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.0, 800m: 60.7, 400m: 30.3, Margins: 5 1/2len, 42 1/2len, unknown. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Conquered (9): RD-Off, BL-On, Romanos Empero (5): HH-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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WOULDN'T BE HERE WITHOUT TED & DI ENRIGHT PACE
$11,790, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0 | Sky Naturally | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Got it wrong on debut here, 22 June. Will need manners from the inside draw here |
| 2 |  | 69X448 | Edict | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Did some work at Rang, 4 May after starting campaign with brace of 4th's. Spice. |
| 3 |  | 0 | Bettor N Joy | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Well beaten after working to lead on debut. Would need to show decent progress. |
| 4 |  | Willy Away | 4 | Ft | Chris Butt | Fair to middling over many trials and w'outs. Be guided by market moves on debut | |
| 5 |  | 007 | Im All In | 5 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Has been unable to clear pockets in last couple of runs. Big hope with any luck. |
| 6 |  | 3099 | Icy Stars | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Hasn't been able to repeat her tidy debut performance. Threat with a clean start |
| 7 |  | 26X357 | Interrorgator | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Did a power of work and didn't shirk last week. He looks an obvious player today |
| 8 |  | 9 | Take A Chance On Me | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 9559X6 | Coba Charged | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Nice resumption here, 22 June and likely to carry support again. Must keep safe. |
| 10 |  | Glitterati | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Mixed bag in recent trials. Can't be ignored on race day despite tricky alley. | |
| 11 |  | 5 | Another Level | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Solid first-up run at Tim after improving wide well out. Needed on your exotics. |
| 12 |  | 7 | Asian Joker | 12 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Pass-mark debut here, 20 Mar from wide draw. Can push for a placing late today. |
| Best Bets: Interrorgator (7), Im All In (5), Icy Stars (6), Another Level (11) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Edict - 1st of 3, Chertsey, 24/06/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-07.8, 800m: 56.3, 400m: 26.9, Margins: nose, 8 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Another Level (11): FD-Off, RD-On, Icy Stars (6): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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CONGRATS HORNBY PANTHERS 15s! GRAND FINAL WINNERS TROT
$11,160, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 07009 | Monaro Medora | 1 | Ft | Michael Heenan | Hard to make a case for after 5 misses to start career. Taking notes once again. |
| 2 |  | 0 | Pat Benatar | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Heartbreaker for her small support group on debut when off-stride early. Risking |
| 3 |  | 284283 | KD Grins | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Bagged her 3rd placing in 8 attempts with 20 June 3rd. Clearly a live hope today |
| 4 |  | 6796X7 | Bacardi Doll | 4 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Rough resuming last week but sure to be better for the outing. Fringe 1st4 hope. |
| 5 |  | 08X006 | Royal House | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't quicken a week ago after clearing the markers. Looking to others today. |
| 6 | | Albertene | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | | 7X3522 | Origin | 7 | Ft | Peter Davis | Found one better again last week and what beats her today would take this out. |
| 8 |  | X36965 | Stuarts Buller Boy | 8 | Ft | Andrew Faulks | Whacked away again 7 days ago. Chances would depend on a few making mistakes. |
| 9 |  | 274229 | Billy Kimber | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Costly early for punters, 20 June. Close to a win prior and looks a major player |
| Best Bets: Origin (7), Billy Kimber (9), KD Grins (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Pat Benatar (2): RD-On, Stuarts Buller Boy (8): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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FULLER & HOLLANDS FAMILIES MOBILE PACE
$9650, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R36, R37 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R36 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R37 horses with winning stakes up to and including $7500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 288282 | Gimmesomelovin | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Went close last week and from a handier alley today looks hard to stop. On top. |
| 2 |  | 446790 | Sweet Dreams | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Finally lands a marble and racing without luck. Throw into all combinations here |
| 3 |  | 8X6084 | Sir Monty | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Fought solidly from the markers 7 days ago and seeking similar here. 1st4 fringe |
| 4 |  | 966548 | Wind In The Wire | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Nice 4th from a wide draw 2 back. Can boost exotics with the right trip in this. |
| 5 |  | 980362 | Stubing | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Had his chance when gathered in last week over 2500m, Must have over the 2000m. |
| 6 | | 123808 | Shapely | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't keep up at Tim and given a freshen-up. Be guided by market moves here |
| 7 |  | 170803 | Magical Max | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Added value to combos with his 3rd a week ago over this journey. Consider again. |
| 8 | | 703253 | Ivona Dadic | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Has had a few weeks off following nice run of form. Throw into the minors mix. |
| 9 |  | 70X043 | Hit The Beach | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Found the line well from the back last week. Can overcome draw to feature today |
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| 10 |  | 807786 | Normie Stead | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Fought on after racing handy a week ago. Should receive economical trip; minors. |
| Best Bets: Gimmesomelovin (1), Stubing (5), Sweet Dreams (2), Hit The Beach (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Shapely (2-00.5), Ivona Dadic (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Shapely (6): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SOUTHERN PORK MOBILE PACE
$10,038, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 6 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 94X238 | Beautiful Crazy | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Found the lead from 2nd row, 20 June, before being run down. Drawn to go close. |
| 2 |  | 787072 | Pacific Thunder | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Back in business when last here with bold 2nd. Can offer value from close alley. |
| 3 |  | 0X0964 | Shadow Creek | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Useful late dab after a soft trip on pegs, 29 June. Needed on your combo tickets |
| 4 | | 584352 | Fear Gogh | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Gritty 2nd after working wide 800m out last week. Won't offer that value again. |
| 5 |  | 946525 | Tuppence | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Just denied 2 back then tidy last week from similar alley. Required on all bets |
| 6 |  | 675639 | Easy Art | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Fair after being eased off a wide gate last week. Faces similar issues today. |
| 7 |  | 756X43 | Heaven Forbid | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Two strong runs to start new campaign indicates win is imminent. Nice E/W bet. |
| Best Bets: Beautiful Crazy (1), Fear Gogh (4), Heaven Forbid (7), Tuppence (5) | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Beautiful Crazy to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 6
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PHIL & CHRISTINE SMITH, 50+ STABLE WINS TROT
$9300, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R38, R39 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R38 3yo-&-older trotters. Also R39 horses with winning stakes up to and including $14000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 124265 | Monarch Prince | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Held up last week and closed well when clear. Should receive every opportunity. |
| 2 |  | 07600X | Schoemaker | 2 | Ft | Justin Smith | Given a break after 15 Dec miss at Rang but consider on recent trial victory. |
| 3 | | 84948X | Opawa Peak | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Last raced back at Reef, 9 Mar. Midfield trial position, 25 June. First 4 fringe |
| 4 | | 003359 | Take After Me | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Veteran who didn't get all favours from pegs last week. Capable of a minor role. |
| 5 |  | 465532 | Mode | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Closed late to almost get the chocolates a week ago. Looks a major player again. |
| 6 | | 175557 | Five Monkeys | 6 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Has been whacking away without threatening of late but this is within her reach. |
| 7 | | 698896 | Ginas Majesty | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Out of form for a while now but has had stable change so check out market moves. |
| 8 | | X98577 | Cappaha | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | 484848 | Here Comes Jane | 9 | Ft | Peter Davis | Solid 2 back behind Brett's Mate and faced breeze a week ago. Include in combos. |
| Best Bets: Monarch Prince (1), Mode (5), Schoemaker (2), Five Monkeys (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Take After Me (2-04.5), Five Monkeys (2-05.4), Monarch Prince (2-05.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Schoemaker - 1st of 3, Chertsey, 24/06/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-18.7, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 27.5, Margins: nose, 2 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ginas Majesty (7): RD-On, BL-On, Here Comes Jane (9): P-On, Schoemaker (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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ASPHALT CONTRACTORS HANDICAP PACE
$9300, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 539796 | Raknruin | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Showed gate speed to lead/trail for new stable, 22 June. Support likely from ace |
| 2 |  | 100X70 | Moose Morowski | 2 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Solid from the stand, 15 June then eased off wide draw since. Cover in exotics. |
| 3 |  | 404533 | Mystery Beach | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Run down after kicking for home last week. Strong chance with similar from stand |
| 4 | | 925171 | Gliding High | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Slick when unleashed last week here. No reason he can't make it 3 from 4 in this |
| 5 |  | 9206X0 | Cheeky Red | 1 | 10 | Terry Chmiel | Well beaten resuming here, 20 June. Would require massive improvement 2nd up. |
| 6 | | 209312 | Santanna Mach | 2 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Old campaigner racing with real purpose over past month. Another cheque likely. |
| 7 |  | 582796 | Gem N Em | 3 | 10 | Devon Dolan(J) | Ran on nicely once clear a week ago. Can threaten late with the right passage. |
| 8 | | 539926 | The Coalman | 4 | 10 | Ricky May | Didn't get all favours here, 27 June following bold 2nd. Clear winning prospect. |
| 9 |  | 389816 | Star Magic | 5 | 10 | ||
| Best Bets: Gliding High (4), Mystery Beach (3), The Coalman (8), Santanna Mach (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (2-00.5), Mystery Beach (2-01.4), Cheeky Red (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Moose Morowski (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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THANKS TO THE OWNERS & MANY HELPERS TROT
$9475, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R40, 2000m
For R39 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 47X282 | Petite Trixton | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Best of new stablemate's rivals, 22 June. Little more required to take this out. |
| 2 |  | 775800 | Royal Diedre | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Didn't get the rub of the green last week but overall form needs improvement. |
| 3 |  | 437317 | Diedre Franco | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Found line late a week ago. Not the quickest beginner but has a motor. Must have |
| 4 |  | 17X | Royal Gypsy | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Debut winner back in Dec & given time. Held gamely to win 25 Jun trial. In this. |
| 5 | | 755883 | Aradne | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Went close after showing manners last week. She's needed on all exotic tickets. |
| 6 | | 345176 | Musclynn | 6 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Battled away after doing some work last week. Can add value to combination bets. |
| 7 |  | 845234 | Granny Rose | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Fought hard when headed last week after leaving the gate fast. Place hope again. |
| 8 |  | X6P50X | Kenny's Charm | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Last raced in mid-Nov. Has featured in a fresh state & stable needs respecting. |
| 9 |  | 80X541 | Father Mike | U1 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Looks to have more wins coming after showing plenty of grit last week. Must have |
| Best Bets: Petite Trixton (1), Diedre Franco (3), Royal Gypsy (4), Father Mike (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Granny Rose (2-05.2), Musclynn (2-06.5), Royal Diedre (2-07.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Royal Gypsy - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 25/06/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.4, 800m: 58.9, 400m: 27.9, Margins: neck, 6 1/4len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aradne (5): SL-Off, Diedre Franco (3): BL-Off, Royal Gypsy (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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TENNANT ENGINEERING MOBILE PACE
$9300, 4YO & OLDER R37 TO R40, 1980m
For R37 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 6X6797 | Wolf Of Wall Street | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Couldn't capitalise on a decent trip at Tim. Freshened but improvement required |
| 2 | | 170375 | Waterholes Road | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Fought hard when 2.2L 5th last week. From handier alley he's a live winning hope |
| 3 | | 043100 | Didjashoutthebar | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Well beaten in both attempts since winning here, 14 May. Drawn favourably today |
| 4 |  | 601449 | Lily's A Star | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 572142 | Almighty Clever | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Went close from a handy spot, 22 June. Overall form terrific and on top for us. |
| 6 |  | 9080X7 | Goodoldayz | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Useful resumption after not getting all favours last week. Value runner 2nd up. |
| 7 | | 292158 | Lord Mudrick | 7 | Ft | Chris Butt | Fought 2 back but couldmn't stick after working mid-race since. Needs his A-game |
| 8 |  | X6000X | Ezra The Scribe | 8 | Ft | Peter Davis | 3rd in recent Ash trial after last racing on the Central circuit. Taking notes. |
| 9 |  | 651870 | Arizonawildcat | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | 6 weeks off the scene since a battling effort here. Capable if he can step quick |
| Best Bets: Almighty Clever (5), Waterholes Road (2), Goodoldayz (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Almighty Clever (1-57.9), Arizonawildcat (1-58.1), Wolf Of Wall Street (2-00.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ezra The Scribe (8): RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On, Goodoldayz (6): BL-On, Waterholes Road (2): SL-Off, BL-On, Wolf Of Wall Street (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Albertene - Race 3
All Conquered - Race 1
Almighty Clever - Race 9
Another Level - Race 2
Aradne - Race 8
Arizonawildcat - Race 9
Asian Joker - Race 2
Bacardi Doll - Race 3
Beautiful Crazy - Race 5
Bettor N Joy - Race 2
Billy Kimber - Race 3
Birdy - Race 1
Cappaha - Race 6
Cheeky Red - Race 7
Coba Charged - Race 2
Didjashoutthebar - Race 9
Diedre Franco - Race 8
Easy Art - Race 5
Edict - Race 2
Ezra The Scribe - Race 9
Father Mike - Race 8
Fear Gogh - Race 5
Five Monkeys - Race 6
Gem N Em - Race 7
Gimmesomelovin - Race 4
Ginas Majesty - Race 6
Gliding High - Race 7
Glitterati - Race 2
Goodoldayz - Race 9
Granny Rose - Race 8
Heaven Forbid - Race 5
Here Comes Jane - Race 6
Hit The Beach - Race 4
Hoofn It - Race 1
Icy Stars - Race 2
Im All In - Race 2
Interrorgator - Race 2
Ivona Dadic - Race 4
KD Grins - Race 3
Kenny's Charm - Race 8
Kowhai Sunburst - Race 1
Lily's A Star - Race 9
Lipstick - Race 1
Lord Mudrick - Race 9
Magical Max - Race 4
Mode - Race 6
Monarch Prince - Race 6
Monaro Medora - Race 3
Moose Morowski - Race 7
Musclynn - Race 8
Mystery Beach - Race 7
Normie Stead - Race 4
Opawa Peak - Race 6
Origin - Race 3
Pacific Thunder - Race 5
Pat Benatar - Race 3
Petite Trixton - Race 8
Raknruin - Race 7
Romanos Empero - Race 1
Rondo Trouble - Race 1
Royal Diedre - Race 8
Royal Gypsy - Race 8
Royal House - Race 3
Ruthless Emma - Race 1
Santanna Mach - Race 7
Schoemaker - Race 6
Shadow Creek - Race 5
Shapely - Race 4
Sir Monty - Race 4
Six O'Clock Gerry - Race 1
Sky Naturally - Race 2
Star Magic - Race 7
Stuarts Buller Boy - Race 3
Stubing - Race 4
Sweet Dreams - Race 4
Take A Chance On Me - Race 2
Take After Me - Race 6
The Coalman - Race 7
Tuppence - Race 5
Waterholes Road - Race 9
Willy Away - Race 2
Wind In The Wire - Race 4
Wolf Of Wall Street - Race 9