Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Thursday, 17 July
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- Race 1
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CHRISTMAS AT THE RACEWAY TICKETS ON SALE HANDICAP TROT
$7580, 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & UP TO R39 WITH COND. SPECHCP, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime. Also R35 to R39 horses with no wins in the last 10 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 6 | Royal Secret | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Made an early error on debut carrying a modicum of support. Don't disregard. |
| 2 |  | 553343 | Scoots | 2 | Ft | Allen Pyers | Stuck to the task well when placed a fortnight ago. A must for combination bets. |
| 3 |  | 44634 | Mass Disruption | 3 | Ft | Megan Teaz | Up from the mainland to a new stable. Brings sound form north. Each way show. |
| 4 |  | 549246 | Run Forest Run | 1 | 30 | Lyn Neal | Sure to appreciate a drop in company for this assignment. Well in the mix. |
| 5 |  | 76977X | Cosmic Angel | 2 | 30 | Leah Hibell(J) | Now trained locally. Winner of a recent workout. Quinella/Trifecta/First4 hope. |
| 6 |  | 80X281 | Itmusclebelove | 3 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Secured his maiden success in good fashion at Auckland. Can double-up. |
| 7 |  | 958879 | Chesinov | 4 | 30 | Luk Chin | Current form credentials make him hard to recommend. Odds will reflect that. |
| 8 |  | 692645 | Baffled | U1 | 30 | Dylan Ferguson | Safely contained last Thursday. Gritty effort 3Jul. Mixing form. Rough prospect. |
| 9 |  | 00598X | Sonsofthemerch | U2 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Resuming. Manners will play a key role in the outcome of fortunes. An outsider. |
| 10 |  | 1200X8 | Hayley Mhor | U3 | 30 | ||
| Best Bets: Run Forest Run (4), Itmusclebelove (6), Mass Disruption (3), Cosmic Angel (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Run Forest Run (2-05.0), Sonsofthemerch (2-05.4), Cosmic Angel (2-07.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mass Disruption (3): SL-Off, Sonsofthemerch (9): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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MVS EQUINE HOSPITAL MOBILE PACE
$7440, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9576X5 | Shontelle | 1 | Ft | Wayne Fausett | Safely held in last Thursday's resumption. Much better draw tonight. Rough hope. |
| 2 |  | 824527 | Kowalski | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Devoid of luck 7-days ago. Tried hard when runner-up 3Jul. Quinella's-First4's. |
| 3 |  | Our Harmony | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Trial winning daughter of Bettor's Delight on debut. Good each way claims. | |
| 4 |  | Brookies Princess | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Well related Shadow Play newcomer. Trial/workout form moderate. Outside chance. | |
| 5 |  | 22 | Amaretto Delight | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Will meet with heavy support after two strong runs in defeat to open career. |
| 6 |  | 72572 | Valerei | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Given every opportunity when a beaten favourite last week. Place Options. |
| 7 |  | 56 | Ace Dancer | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Hasn't threatened off inside draws to start his career. Odds will be appealing. |
| 8 |  | 487 | S S Guppy | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 | | 854394 | Miss Woodville | 9 | Ft | Allen Pyers | Battled away when 4th a fortnight ago. Drawn to get an economical run. Roughie. |
| Best Bets: Amaretto Delight (5), Our Harmony (3), Kowalski (2), Valerei (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Our Harmony - 1st of 5, Auckland, 08/07/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.2, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 2 len, 4 1/2len, 6 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Shontelle (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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ADVANTAGE TYRES MOBILE PACE
$7300, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R39 TO R45, 1700m
For R39 to R45 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 512655 | Aquila | 1 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Sound recent Auckland performances since placings on this track. Each way show. |
| 2 |  | 856850 | Murtle The Turtle | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | No luck at Auckland last Friday. Best form has been at Cambridge. Upset claims. |
| 3 |  | 066372 | Savarna | 3 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Finished boldly in defeat a couple of weeks ago. Quinella-First4 prospect again. |
| 4 | | 654413 | Masie Flak | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Backed up determined win 3Jul with a solid placing last week. Combos runner. |
| 5 |  | 335831 | Always B An Angel | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Paced away for an easy maiden victory 3Jul. Definite threat despite grade rise. |
| 6 |  | 6X8362 | Gotta Go Miki | 6 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Found the line purposefully when runner up 2-weeks ago. Right in contention. |
| 7 | | 275182 | Delightful Chic | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Ran home well in last Thursday's defeat. Clear top rated horse here. Big chance. |
| Best Bets: Gotta Go Miki (6), Delightful Chic (7), Aquila (1), Savarna (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Delightful Chic (2-01.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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HOLMES & CO FAMILY SILK RD NORTHERN MARES HT2 MOB TROT
$9650, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45 MOBILE, 1700m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotting mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer full series conditions. Please Note: PBD Ratings & Winning Stakes for Heat 1 & Final. Heat 2 will be a PBD on Winning Stakes. Mares that win a Heat & a Final in this series will receive a Rating Penalty Free win in the Final.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 7149X6 | Loteria | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Early error no help when well supported fresh at Auckland last week. Can atone. |
| 2 |  | X71516 | Kumanovo | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Blew the score-up last Thursday. Clinical victory 19Jun. Cover on combo tickets. |
| 3 | | 997234 | Elizabeth Hill | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 073661 | Niamh | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Only took two starts in the north to break through. Consider in Place Options. |
| 5 |  | 120562 | Very Majestic | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Produced a strong performance when runner-up last week. Can go 1 better. |
| 6 |  | 323353 | Eagle Hanover | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Beaten 10-lengths when placed last week. Has Trifecta & First4 claims again. |
| 7 | | 866748 | Bangkok Betty | 7 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Safely contained in latest assignments and dealt a tough draw. Outside chance. |
| 8 |  | 613578 | Sassy Star | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Freshened. Has had a recent workout. Faces a difficult draw. Rough prospect. |
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| 9 | | 907PX9 | The Moonstone | 9 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Has ability. First start on home track could see a form turnaround. Keep safe. |
| 10 | | 746613 | Emily Bay | 10 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Brave effort in Auckland defeat 27Jun. Scored well this venue 12Jun. Threat. |
| 11 |  | 528574 | Majestic Bundy | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Late scratched last week. Mixing form wildly. Comes into combos calculations. |
| Best Bets: The Moonstone (9), Loteria (1), Very Majestic (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bangkok Betty (1-59.6), The Moonstone (2-02.2), Sassy Star (2-05.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: The Moonstone (9): HH-Off, ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE PACE
$7300, R42 TO R57, 2200m
For R42 to R57 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 484264 | Midfrew Lucre | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Ran home well in last Thursday's appearance. Place prospect from barrier 1. |
| 2 |  | 166837 | Jaccka Opa | 2 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Didn't fire last week. Unlucky when placed 3Jul. He'll be at generous odds. |
| 3 | | 765443 | It's Nae Or Never | 3 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Produced a gritty effort to place 7-days ago. Needed for Trifecta/First4 bets. |
| 4 | | 370608 | Always B Charlie | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 411X77 | Kings Watch | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Fitter for two starts back. Won 2 of 3 starts at Cambridge. Warrants respect. |
| 6 |  | 168343 | Desert Dawn | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Solid 3rd off an inside draw in last Thursday's outing. Odds will be appealing. |
| 7 |  | 371245 | Proviseur | 7 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Doing his best work late in the piece 7-days back. Worth a nibble each way. |
| 8 |  | 137532 | Herb | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tried hard in last week's defeat. Tick a lot a boxes here. Well in commission. |
| Best Bets: Kings Watch (5), Herb (8), Proviseur (7), It's Nae Or Never (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kings Watch (1-56.7), Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Proviseur (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Desert Dawn (6): SL-Off, Herb (8): RD-Off, FD-On, Kings Watch (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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ACCOUNTED 4 TAX TIME MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2200m
For R35 to R40 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 37146 | Flying Dragon | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Safely held after 19Jun maiden victory. Ace draw an assist tonight. Upset hope. |
| 2 |  | 252246 | Benson Dude | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Weakened after being left parked in last Thursday's outing. Rough prospect. |
| 3 |  | 46868X | Baileys Pitch | 3 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Resuming and now trained locally. Recent workout winner. Quinella-First4 show. |
| 4 | | 433531 | Franco Miki | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Built nicely to his maiden success 7-days ago. Each way chance to double-up. |
| 5 | | 08X559 | Tugawar | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Had every opportunity last Friday at Auckland. He'll be at lucrative odds. |
| 6 | | 556312 | Ohoka Achilles | 6 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Solid effort in last Thursday's defeat. Sharp win 3Jul. One of the main chances. |
| 7 | | X78797 | Maria Kirilenko | 7 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Hard to recommend on form credentials so far this term. Odds will reflect that. |
| 8 | | 1 | Graphite | 8 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Plenty to like about debut success. Awkwardly drawn but can remain unbeaten. |
| Best Bets: Graphite (8), Ohoka Achilles (6), Franco Miki (4), Baileys Pitch (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ohoka Achilles (1-57.3), Baileys Pitch (1-57.9), Maria Kirilenko (1-58.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Benson Dude (2): BL-Off, Graphite (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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TFS HORSE TRANSPORT HANDICAP TROT
$8000, R35 TO R72 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R35 to R72 trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 427469 | Barsukov | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Early mistake didn't help 29May. Out to 2700m could help tonight. Each way show. |
| 2 | | 138332 | President Flynntin | 2 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Tried hard when runner-up 7-days ago. A must for Quinella/Trifecta/First4 bets. |
| 3 |  | 010785 | Rewiri Hill | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Hasn't threatened after early May success. Capable of better. Knockout hope. |
| 4 |  | 188X67 | Kawarau Lil | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 24431D | Highview Rockn Roll | 1 | 20 | Emily Johnson(J) | Broke late last week. Comfortable win this course/distance 3Jul. Key runner. |
| 6 |  | X13566 | Iron Love | 1 | 55 | ||
| Best Bets: Highview Rockn Roll (5), Barsukov (1), President Flynntin (2), Rewiri Hill (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Highview Rockn Roll (2-04.7), Barsukov (2-05.4), President Flynntin (2-09.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Ace Dancer - Race 2
Always B An Angel - Race 3
Always B Charlie - Race 5
Amaretto Delight - Race 2
Aquila - Race 3
Baffled - Race 1
Baileys Pitch - Race 6
Bangkok Betty - Race 4
Barsukov - Race 7
Benson Dude - Race 6
Brookies Princess - Race 2
Chesinov - Race 1
Cosmic Angel - Race 1
Delightful Chic - Race 3
Desert Dawn - Race 5
Eagle Hanover - Race 4
Elizabeth Hill - Race 4
Emily Bay - Race 4
Flying Dragon - Race 6
Franco Miki - Race 6
Gotta Go Miki - Race 3
Graphite - Race 6
Hayley Mhor - Race 1
Herb - Race 5
Highview Rockn Roll - Race 7
Iron Love - Race 7
Itmusclebelove - Race 1
It's Nae Or Never - Race 5
Jaccka Opa - Race 5
Kawarau Lil - Race 7
Kings Watch - Race 5
Kowalski - Race 2
Kumanovo - Race 4
Loteria - Race 4
Majestic Bundy - Race 4
Maria Kirilenko - Race 6
Masie Flak - Race 3
Mass Disruption - Race 1
Midfrew Lucre - Race 5
Miss Woodville - Race 2
Murtle The Turtle - Race 3
Niamh - Race 4
Ohoka Achilles - Race 6
Our Harmony - Race 2
President Flynntin - Race 7
Proviseur - Race 5
Rewiri Hill - Race 7
Royal Secret - Race 1
Run Forest Run - Race 1
Sassy Star - Race 4
Savarna - Race 3
Scoots - Race 1
Shontelle - Race 2
Sonsofthemerch - Race 1
S S Guppy - Race 2
The Moonstone - Race 4
Tugawar - Race 6
Valerei - Race 2
Very Majestic - Race 4