NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 12 July
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HILLCREST AGISTMENT MOBILE PACE
$10,615, R35 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 4 yrs & older pacers with winning stakes up to and including $12000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 043659 | Cheeky Red | 1 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | OK off tricky draws lately and can be competitive from the ace today. Must have. |
| 2 |  | 0X4803 | Gimmesomelovin | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Sound last week after unlucky run prior. Another nice alley puts him in the hunt |
| 3 |  | 052636 | Art Jordan | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Run down after working to the front, 3 Jul. Overall form tidy & he's a live hope |
| 4 |  | 008455 | Zeus | 4 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Useful runs of 2nd rows in recent weeks. Nice swing in draws; throw into combos. |
| 5 |  | 156080 | Dream Boyz | 5 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Couldn't stick last week and has offered little since his last win. Hard to have |
| 6 |  | 356746 | Rovert Decision | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Solid from pegs here, 21 June. Battles away and this is easier. Rough place hope |
| 7 |  | 50X333 | Touch N Go | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | 3 strong 3rd's this campaign, the latest from this draw. Needed on all tickets. |
| 8 |  | 0X5872 | Longview Tui | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hasn't had all favours since resuming and got close, 5 Jul. Include despite draw |
| 9 |  | 897424 | Miracle Memphis | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Continues to find the line well but faces another tricky draw here. Tris/1st 4s. |
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| 10 |  | 072007 | Captain Publisher | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Looked like a win was close when 2nd 4 starts back. Needing luck from marble. |
| Best Bets: Art Jordan (3), Touch N Go (7), Cheeky Red (1), Gimmesomelovin (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rovert Decision (1-58.2), Touch N Go (1-58.6), Dream Boyz (1-58.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cheeky Red (1): FD-Off, RD-On, Dream Boyz (5): RD-Off, SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL OWNERS MOBILE PACE
$10,423, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 768808 | Pick It Up | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | No kick after facing the breeze last week. Close draw a boost to minor chances. |
| 2 |  | 938604 | Delightingold | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Hit the line solidly 7 days ago and from close marble can't be ignored in combos |
| 3 |  | 838606 | The Seamstress | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Lacked dash from a good sit a week ago here. Needs to find quick improvement. |
| 4 | | 049287 | Sky News | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Gobbled up after working early to lead last week. Outside place claims in this. |
| 5 |  | 6P34 | Suzy Franco | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Good off 2nd row alley when last produced here. Major player on latest efforts. |
| 6 |  | 763574 | Ultimate Dreamer | 6 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Had to wait for a gap last week being finishing with purpose. Well in commission |
| 7 |  | 604732 | Scotlynn Fortress | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just denied last Sunday after closing fast. Looking for similar here; E/W bait. |
| 8 |  | X0076X | Christian Bale | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | No form in short campaign in early 2025. Taking notes fresh off the unruly. |
| 9 |  | 675PX0 | Beautiful Crazy | U2 | Ft | Ricky May | Pass-mark 1st-up, 28 June. Requiring a few favours off the unruly mark today. |
| Best Bets: Suzy Franco (5), Scotlynn Fortress (7), Ultimate Dreamer (6), Delightingold (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Christian Bale (8): FD-Off, RD-On, Suzy Franco (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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SETH 'MUSCLES' HILL TROT
$10,423, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 2000m
For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 195342 | Alotoftrouble | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Overcame tardy start to grab 2nd last week. Should go very close with manners. |
| 2 |  | 365845 | MM Sunshine | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Nice effort here, 21 June and solid backing up 5 days later. Needed in multiples |
| 3 |  | 964025 | Monarch Prince | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Battled away after being held up last week. Can ping the stand & in the equation |
| 4 | | 12500P | Huckleberry | 4 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Mid-race break proved terminal 7 days ago here. Hard to tip with any confidence. |
| 5 | | 092355 | Aradne | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Just fair, 3 Jul after some tidy efforts. Can bounce back and earn a cheque here |
| 6 | | 302864 | Go Home Denise | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Close-up but did have her chance last week. Best version would be competitive. |
| 7 |  | 455942 | Jordan Anne | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Denied by Ridge after finding the front, 5 July. Sure to get handy; clear chance |
| 8 |  | 470078 | Royal Diedre | 8 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Unable to stick last week but ok prior here. Looking to others on overall form. |
| 9 |  | 576070 | Switch On | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Blew the start behind the arm, 3 July. Not the worst if he can find his manners. |
| Best Bets: Alotoftrouble (1), Jordan Anne (7), MM Sunshine (2), Monarch Prince (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Monarch Prince (2-05.5), Aradne (2-06.7), Royal Diedre (2-07.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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ROBIN & JACKIE BUTT MOBILE PACE
$10,615, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 1980m
For R36 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 516800 | Major Li | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hasn't threatened since winning at Reef back in March. Others look better hopes. |
| 2 |  | 992504 | Jack's Eyre | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Less than 3L from Putere Boy last week and grabs another nice alley here. Cover. |
| 3 | | X2771X | Golden Line | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Hawera winner from House barn back in Feb. Has trialed and worth considering. |
| 4 | | 366152 | Bronski | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Went close at odds a week ago and should receive the right trip today. Must have |
| 5 | | 276681 | Fusion Reactor | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Comfortable winner 7 days ago and can hold his form in higher rating band. E/W. |
| 6 |  | 319025 | Normie Stead | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Strong from similar alley over this trip, 28 June. Tough type and in the contest |
| 7 | | 202138 | There He Goes | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Form was strong prior to Ash mistake, 10 May. Faces test from alley; minors best |
| 8 | | 510728 | Franco Humbie | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Mixing his form this campaign and again awkwardly drawn. Needing last say today. |
| 9 |  | X23510 | Tuppence | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Just fair up in grade following easy win, 21 Jun. Drawn to need a few favours. |
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| 10 |  | 9800X6 | Tallandfast | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | OK resumption after a decent stretch away from the track. First 4 fringes today. |
| Best Bets: Bronski (4), Fusion Reactor (5), Jack's Eyre (2), Normie Stead (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jack's Eyre (1-55.0), Fusion Reactor (1-58.4), Bronski (1-59.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Golden Line - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 01/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.7, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1 3/4len, head, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Major Li (1): SL-Off, There He Goes (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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WINKY CROSS DULCET TONES PACE
$11,370, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 06 | Delilah | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Battled away after being held up last week. Can boost exotics from a handy spot. |
| 2 | | 59 | Jennarus | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | Masindi | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Given plenty of time since first w'out back in early '24. Market your best guide | |
| 4 |  | 22 | Bettabe Lou | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Has found one a little better in each start & entitled to start at cramped odds. |
| 5 |  | Aardie's Mindful | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Debuts on the back of nice Ash trial win, 8 June. Entitled to full respect today | |
| 6 | | Emocean | 6 | Ft | Anthony Butt | 2nd of 3 in sole trial and if he can receive a nice sit can add value to combos. | |
| 7 |  | 352 | Culture Vulture | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Bold attempt here, 28 June. Should be thereabouts again. Exactas/quins/tris. |
| 8 | | 0X8475 | Let It Rip | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Ok after racing greenly in June attempts. Throw into thin end of first 4s today. |
| 9 | | Delightful Bess | 9 | Ft | |||
| 10 |  | Rising Bromac | 10 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Sharp up the lane passing #9 in recent trial. Looks ready for a bold debut today | |
| 11 |  | Getaway Car | 11 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | 2nd in most recent trial after coming South. Awkwardly drawn to her debut. | |
| Best Bets: Bettabe Lou (4), Rising Bromac (10), Culture Vulture (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rising Bromac - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 01/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.8, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1 len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Let It Rip (8): P-Off, RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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BRAXTON FARRIERS HANDICAP PACE
$10,423, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 865480 | Super Fund | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Failed to quicken off a 2nd row alley last week. Place roughie with clean start. |
| 2 |  | 819470 | Sans Repos | 2 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Contained after tardy beginning, 3 Jul. Must begin on terms to pay a divvy here. |
| 3 |  | 955328 | Country Gold | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Consistent gelding and usually safe out of the blocks. Needed for combo tickets. |
| 4 |  | 479807 | Ocean Of Tears | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Not a mile off Wishing For U when last here but would be doing well to feature. |
| 5 | | 43431X | Adamas | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Winner in last outing wearing N Williamson silkss back in Feb. Market best guide |
| 6 |  | 057601 | The Gangster | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 56676X | Terrormylove | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Performed solidly last campaign, often without luck. Has won here; value runner. |
| 8 |  | 994054 | The Bettor Major | 1 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Edging closer to a placing and can improve a thin stand record with similar here |
| 9 | | 761981 | Always B Hayley | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Took advantage of fast start to score from trail at big odds, 21 June. Keep safe |
| 10 |  | 168033 | My Skatjie | 3 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Bold attempts in stronger fields in recent weeks. Looks the one to beat in this. |
| Best Bets: My Skatjie (10), Terrormylove (7), Country Gold (3), The Bettor Major (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Country Gold (2-01.9), Sans Repos (2-02.6), My Skatjie (2-04.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: The Bettor Major (8): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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THANKS TO ALL OUR STAFF (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$11,000, 5YO & OLDER R40 TO R49 JUN.DRV, 2600m
For R40 to R49 5yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 465172 | Mouton Cadet | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Denied late in lower grade last week. Gate speed likely to be used again; 1st 4s |
| 2 |  | 419649 | Auntie Deb | 2 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Didn't see daylight when 2.7L from Lonnekers 7 days ago. In the minors mix today |
| 3 |  | 81X380 | Major Happy | 3 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Did it tough here, 26 June after encouraging start to new campaign. Combos spice |
| 4 | | 757122 | Tempo Warrior | 4 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Strong since dictacting terms here, 19 June. Sure to carry the hopes of plenty. |
| 5 | | 606050 | Black Mach | 5 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Fought well for his 5th last week. Botched stand on Friday. Mobile suits. Cover. |
| 6 | | 203620 | Bryce's Meddle | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Genuine type with nice distance stats. Back to front tape a boost; E/W bait here |
| 7 |  | 18640X | Heaven's Mark | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Back on a new campaign after showing potential winning 5 of 21. May need this. |
| 8 |  | 749546 | Commander Ben | 8 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Down in grade after fair 6th on Friday. No luck here week prior. Consider. |
| 9 |  | 4X3295 | Semba | 9 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Should find this much easier than recent assignments. Needed despite wide alley. |
| Best Bets: Tempo Warrior (4), Semba (9), Bryce's Meddle (6), Commander Ben (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-58.0), Black Mach (1-59.9), Major Happy (2-01.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Semba (9): BL-On, Tempo Warrior (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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THANKS TO DAVEY & CATH TROT
$12,000, WITH COND., 2000m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 96X304 | Mikko Koivu | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Reeled in over 2600m, 28 June. Capable of filling a dividend with a clean step. |
| 2 |  | 10738X | D J's Gamble | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Maiden winner at start 3 and resumes today after 6 months off. Pay to consider. |
| 3 |  | 660506 | Night Life | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Early mistakes have taken their toll recently. Throw into combos for some value. |
| 4 | | 07X879 | Lipstick | 4 | Ft | Peter Davis | Had support before early mistake, 14 June. OK since and could show up at odds. |
| 5 | | 844665 | KD Grins | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had her chance here, 28 June and just fair since. This distance suits; multiples |
| 6 |  | 233431 | Neil William | 6 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Broke through with an overdue win last week. Should have measure of most here. |
| 7 | | 36460X | Hadleymae | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Grabbed a sole placing before switching stables. Run down in recent trial. Odds. |
| 8 | | 3507X5 | Origin | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Sure to have gained plenty from her fresh-up run here. Shouldn't be far away. |
| 9 |  | 510083 | Chocolate Angus | 9 | Ft | Murray Alfeld | Boosted exotics with strong placing from pegs, 28 June. Tris/first 4s again here |
| 10 | | P5X702 | Chester Gold | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Gallant bid just denied 2 weeks ago. Similar effort makes him the one to beat. |
| Best Bets: Chester Gold (10), Neil William (6), Origin (8), KD Grins (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lipstick (2-07.2), D J's Gamble (2-10.6), KD Grins (2-13.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hadleymae (7): RD-Off, FD-On, Mikko Koivu (1): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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PETER LAGAN STANDARDBREDS MOBILE PACE
$11,000, R35 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 4 yrs & older pacers with winning stakes of $12001 or more for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 756047 | Lorton Vale | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Racing better than form-line reads and nice swing in draws today. Nice E/W hope. |
| 2 | | 084775 | Ultimate Perfection | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Fair to middling in recent attempts but aided by close draw today. Fringe 1st 4s |
| 3 |  | 087206 | Louis | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Did a decent job last week from hopeless spot. Adds to puzzle from close alley. |
| 4 | | 554703 | Logan Rock | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Went close from the trail a week ago and always a hope behind the gate. Minors. |
| 5 |  | 643204 | Lord Mudrick | 5 | Ft | Chris Butt | Had his chance last week but genuine hope with similar tactics over this sprint. |
| 6 | | 069693 | Courage Reactor | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Went close after being held up back on 17 May. Likes this journey & rough hope. |
| 7 |  | 006268 | Harry Belafonte | 7 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Another tricky alley since leaving the unruly. Has the game to threaten in this. |
| 8 | | 207090 | Motor Mouth | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Couldn't find the front last week and paid the price. Wide draw no great assist. |
| 9 | | 37X045 | Wavewatcher | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Has closed with purpose in last couple but lands a nasty marble again. First 4s. |
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| 10 | | 54500X | Gatecrasher | 10 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Recent trial winner and does have form in a fresh state. Threat if the gaps come |
| Best Bets: Harry Belafonte (7), Lorton Vale (1), Gatecrasher (10), Lord Mudrick (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Courage Reactor (1-55.6), Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Motor Mouth (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Gatecrasher - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 01/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.7, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1 3/4len, head, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ultimate Perfection (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aardie's Mindful - Race 5
Adamas - Race 6
Alotoftrouble - Race 3
Always B Hayley - Race 6
Aradne - Race 3
Art Jordan - Race 1
Auntie Deb - Race 7
Beautiful Crazy - Race 2
Bettabe Lou - Race 5
Black Mach - Race 7
Bronski - Race 4
Bryce's Meddle - Race 7
Captain Publisher - Race 1
Cheeky Red - Race 1
Chester Gold - Race 8
Chocolate Angus - Race 8
Christian Bale - Race 2
Commander Ben - Race 7
Country Gold - Race 6
Courage Reactor - Race 9
Culture Vulture - Race 5
Delightful Bess - Race 5
Delightingold - Race 2
Delilah - Race 5
D J's Gamble - Race 8
Dream Boyz - Race 1
Emocean - Race 5
Franco Humbie - Race 4
Fusion Reactor - Race 4
Gatecrasher - Race 9
Getaway Car - Race 5
Gimmesomelovin - Race 1
Go Home Denise - Race 3
Golden Line - Race 4
Hadleymae - Race 8
Harry Belafonte - Race 9
Heaven's Mark - Race 7
Huckleberry - Race 3
Jack's Eyre - Race 4
Jennarus - Race 5
Jordan Anne - Race 3
KD Grins - Race 8
Let It Rip - Race 5
Lipstick - Race 8
Logan Rock - Race 9
Longview Tui - Race 1
Lord Mudrick - Race 9
Lorton Vale - Race 9
Louis - Race 9
Major Happy - Race 7
Major Li - Race 4
Masindi - Race 5
Mikko Koivu - Race 8
Miracle Memphis - Race 1
MM Sunshine - Race 3
Monarch Prince - Race 3
Motor Mouth - Race 9
Mouton Cadet - Race 7
My Skatjie - Race 6
Neil William - Race 8
Night Life - Race 8
Normie Stead - Race 4
Ocean Of Tears - Race 6
Origin - Race 8
Pick It Up - Race 2
Rising Bromac - Race 5
Rovert Decision - Race 1
Royal Diedre - Race 3
Sans Repos - Race 6
Scotlynn Fortress - Race 2
Semba - Race 7
Sky News - Race 2
Super Fund - Race 6
Suzy Franco - Race 2
Switch On - Race 3
Tallandfast - Race 4
Tempo Warrior - Race 7
Terrormylove - Race 6
The Bettor Major - Race 6
The Gangster - Race 6
There He Goes - Race 4
The Seamstress - Race 2
Touch N Go - Race 1
Tuppence - Race 4
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 2
Ultimate Perfection - Race 9
Wavewatcher - Race 9
Zeus - Race 1