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Meeting: 'PUNTERS PARADISE' RACE MEETING ('PUNTERS PARADISE' RACE MEETING)
Last updated 21/07/2025 at 17:36 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE

$15,056, WITH COND., 1980m

For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.

Participants for Race 1: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Burnham Girl3300X1Burnham Girl1FtSamantha OttleyTime in paddock served her well judging by brave win last week. Threat from #1.
2Berrettini6X1Berrettini2FtRobbie CloseEmerged smartly from the trail to win 04 Jul maiden. Steps up but can place.
3Hilarious Love1708Hilarious Love3FtBlair OrangeNot much has gone to plan since his maiden win. Battling 8th 06 Jun. Combos.
4Carrera Tranquilo080021Carrera Tranquilo4FtRicky MayComfortable maiden win in front 29 Jun. Finds a good field here though. Roughie.
5Whatz My Choice221464Whatz My Choice5FtJonny CoxGot clear late here 27 Jun & has a bit more ringcraft than some here. Each way.
6Donttelltheboys7X7632Donttelltheboys6FtOlivia Thornley(J)Improving with each run this time in & never gave up last week. Keep safe.
7Miki FlybyeX20223Miki Flybye7FtTim WilliamsGritty efforts behind Forever Dream in last two. Capable of overcoming wide draw
Best Bets: Burnham Girl (1),   Miki Flybye (7),   Whatz My Choice (5),   Donttelltheboys (6)
Best Mile Rates: Miki Flybye (1-57.3),   Hilarious Love (1-57.8),   Berrettini (1-59.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

XCM MOBILE TROT

$15,345, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, 1980m

For R40 to R46 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 2: XCM MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Viva La VidaX26188Viva La Vida1Ft  
2Monarch Prince242652Monarch Prince2FtRobbie CloseVery reliable through his winter campaign. Fair mobile stats, but has claims.
3Bonnie Bagrie431060Bonnie Bagrie3FtBlair OrangeEnigmatic mare up to her old tricks last week. Mobile a plus. Gold coin hope.
4AlmightyX96386Almighty4FtJonny CoxHasn't had clear shots in last two runs. Always shown some ability. Don't ignore
5Grettymac2P9383Grettymac5FtBen HopeWorked hard to hold 3rd off 10m two weeks ago. Worth a look from this draw.
6Our Evie Rae1X0905Our Evie Rae6FtTim WilliamsBest run by far this campaign when 5th last week. Needs to keep improving.
7Dark Ghana210527Dark Ghana7FtJohn MorrisonCaught the eye with his last 200m in two June runs. Can snare first mobile win.
8Brett's MateX34133Brett's Mate8FtKyle CameronFormline speaks for itself, and he can do work if required. Should be prominent.
9Florence The Machine820009Florence The Machine9FtMatthew WilliamsonRound in one piece 27 Jun but didn't fire late. Looking to others for now. Odds.
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10Major Doosie21X541Major Doosie10Ft  
Best Bets: Brett's Mate (8),   Dark Ghana (7),   Almighty (4),   Grettymac (5)
Best Mile Rates: Grettymac (2-02.2),   Monarch Prince (2-02.9),   Bonnie Bagrie (2-02.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Almighty (4): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

IT'S TIME TO BOOK WITH WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE

$15,440, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares.

Participants for Race 3: IT'S TIME TO BOOK WITH WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Summer Rose450Summer Rose1FtRoss HoughtonBlew apart early 04 Jul. Previous runs had merit. Include in all combinations.
2Keep Smiling4Keep Smiling2FtColin DeFilippiHauled in after leading on debut but didn't give up. Chance to use this draw.
3The Seamstress0X9The Seamstress3FtMia Holbrough(J)Got back and stayed back 11 Jul in first run for 7 months. May need this too.
4Bettor N Joy09Bettor N Joy4FtRobbie CloseYet to fire in two career starts. Back to mobile here, but needs to find plenty.
5Assisi Lover624664Assisi Lover5FtGavin SmithThereabouts in most of her starts & had work to do last week. Worth a look again
6Vesta2425X6Vesta6FtSheree TomlinsonStarved for room here on Sunday in first run since Feb. Don't underestimate.
7Arden Seascape232Arden Seascape7FtTim WilliamsRattling home in all three starts. Stable is kicking goals. Can win despite draw
8Kowhai StarKowhai Star8FtSamantha OttleyQualified last spring. Mixed draws & results in two trials ahead of this. Place.
9Connie Golightly069Connie Golightly9FtMatthew WilliamsonGait and gaps not quite there here 04 Jul. Still figuring out the racing game.
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10Longview Tui6567X5Longview Tui10FtBlair OrangeSolid 5th fresh-up under the belt last week. Draw adds to challenge. Top3/4.
Best Bets: Arden Seascape (7),   Keep Smiling (2),   Assisi Lover (5),   Vesta (6)
Star Trialist: Kowhai Star - 1st of 5, Chertsey, 19/11/24, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-03.0, 800m: 55.2, 400m: 27.2, Margins: 2 len, head, deadheat.
Gear Changes: Arden Seascape (7): BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

NORWOOD MACHINERY PACE

$14,320, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 4: NORWOOD MACHINERY PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1InterrorgatorX35768Interrorgator1Ft  
2Im All In00755Im All In2FtRoss HoughtonChased gamely on Sunday & is improving with each outing. Trifectas hope.
3Mystic Magic68XMystic Magic3FtTerry ChmielBig 2nd 08 Jul workouts ahead of stand start debut. Sure to be popular. On top.
4Willy Away33Willy Away4FtChris ButtHard to knock his two starts & he has plenty of zip. A key contender in this.
5Always B Hayley53X2Always B Hayley5FtSamantha OttleyGrabbed in the shadows on Sunday. Should get handy & play a key part.
6Edict9X4482Edict6FtJohn MorrisonWent close 06 Jul with the run to suit. A couple of sharp ones here. Can place.
7Riptide2Riptide7FtTim WilliamsStrong debut 04 Jul. Stepped safely 18 Jun trials. Adds to puzzle in good field.
Best Bets: Mystic Magic (3),   Riptide (7),   Always B Hayley (5),   Willy Away (4)
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

ROAD METALS MOBILE TROT

$16,888, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R60, 1980m

For R48 to R60 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 5: ROAD METALS MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Love Walked In531445Love Walked In1FtBen HopeChased gamely after tardy start 04 Jul. Drops back in grade though. Consider.
2The Royal Gamble623472The Royal Gamble2FtRicky MayThereabouts in recent runs. Yet to score a mobile win though. Combos best.
3Rachmaninov394864Rachmaninov3FtJohn MorrisonEarnest 4th in open-class grade 04 Jul. Needs right run though. First4s option.
4El ConquerorX64644El Conqueror4FtBlair OrangeA shade disappointing late here last week. Baiting the hook a lot. One more go?
5It's So EasyX12796It's So Easy5FtPeter DavisTried hard off 10m mark last Friday. Switch to mobile helps. Don't disregard.
6Cormoran Strike333923Cormoran Strike6FtRobbie CloseFormline is stacking up nicely & only caught by nice ones 04 Jul. In the mix.
7Master Class218754Master Class7FtKimberly ButtRecovered from a check for bold 4th 27 Jun. Has gate speed too. Each way.
8Ti Amo Belle077000Ti Amo Belle8Ft  
9Bounce N Beyond1X8547Bounce N Beyond9FtTim WilliamsBattling autumn/winter form up north since spring success. Market your guide.
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10Bullit Train745214Bullit Train10FtSamantha OttleyBacked up 27 Jun win here with sharp 4th down south. Testing draw. Combos.
11Dreams Pat1068X7Dreams PatU1FtRobbie HolmesMade up plenty 02 Jul trials after mid-race mistake 16 May. Want right odds.
Best Bets: Master Class (7),   El Conqueror (4),   Cormoran Strike (6),   Love Walked In (1)
Best Mile Rates: Bounce N Beyond (1-58.5),   Cormoran Strike (1-59.1),   It's So Easy (1-59.2)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Dreams Pat (11): P-Off, BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

CONCRETE BROTHERS MOBILE PACE

$15,923, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R44, 1980m

For R40 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. .

Participants for Race 6: CONCRETE BROTHERS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Jukebox Gypsy434422Jukebox Gypsy1FtGerard O'ReillyRight in the fight recently. Gets draw to suit & this grade suits too. Each way.
2Ohoka Cobra380213Ohoka Cobra2FtBlair OrangeSteady 3rd last Friday from the trail. Only one spot further out here. Keep safe
3Whyamihere2116Whyamihere3FtJim CurtinDrops back from fair 6th in stronger grade 27 Jun. Can get closer here from draw
4Rockingood154341Rockingood4FtRicky MayPlenty in store when leading & winning 04 Jul. Not hugely harder here. Consider.
5Motor Mouth937817Motor Mouth5FtRobbie CloseDidn't give up when getting back midfield 29 Jun. Add to First4 tickets in this.
6Almighty Clever721421Almighty Clever6FtGavin SmithIn a great run of form but steps up in grade tonight. Place with suitable tempo.
7Quicker Than Quick233571Quicker Than Quick7FtSamantha OttleyRattled home to win last Friday. Yields early position to others here. Combos.
8Elite Styx13X406Elite Styx8FtJohn MorrisonGood 4th when resuming 11 May but fair runs since. Looking for luck tonight.
9Don Juan160756Don Juan9FtTayla Duley(J)Got back from wide draw 11 Jul & tried hard late. May have to repeat tactics.
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10McKendrick4XP745McKendrick10FtRiley Harrison(J)Good efforts in two runs here since heading south. Draw may work out. Has claims
Best Bets: Jukebox Gypsy (1),   McKendrick (10),   Ohoka Cobra (2),   Rockingood (4)
Best Mile Rates: Motor Mouth (1-56.6),   Elite Styx (1-56.6),   Almighty Clever (1-57.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Elite Styx (8): SL-On, Ohoka Cobra (2): BL-Off, Whyamihere (3): BL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

RICOH CANTERBURY SILK ROAD WINTER SERIES FINAL (HCP TROT)

$34,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M R35 TO R67 SPECHCP, 2600m

For R35 to R67 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R50. 20m: R51 to R57. 30m: R58 to R65. 40m: R66 to R67.

Participants for Race 7: RICOH CANTERBURY SILK ROAD WINTER SERIES FINAL (HCP TROT)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Buffy Northstains332589Buffy Northstains1FtMia Holbrough(J)Form dipped slightly in last two. Doesn't win out of turn at this distance. Odds
2Harriet's Moment165D32Harriet's MomentU1FtRicky MayShowed she's one to follow with strong finishes in last two. Can step & threaten
3Millie Let Loose400X14Millie Let Loose110Gerard O'ReillyBacked up blowout win 29 Jun with earnest 4th last week. Add to First4 tickets.
4Holly Highlander635245Holly Highlander210Samantha OttleyLost no fans with brave 5th last Friday. 1-from-31 here though. Drought breaker?
5Four Wise Women970X00Four Wise Women310Tim WilliamsError last Friday but actually recovered OK. All eyes on the start. Win or bust.
6Princess Sadie29X112Princess Sadie410Matthew WilliamsonGrabbed by a quality mare 04 Jul after impressive southern wins. On top tonight.
7Aradne588310Aradne510Jessica Young-GrantChances gone with very tardy start 11 Jul. Can't afford a mistake in this. Odds.
8One Mhor For Heather450821One Mhor For Heather610Robbie HolmesKept on trucking in front last week. Finds a similar grade here. Trifectas hope.
9Waihemo Hannah222773Waihemo Hannah710Riley Harrison(J)Chased well behind #8 last week. Largely good this time in. Top 3/4 claims.
10Lottie's Moment177115Lottie's MomentU110John MorrisonPlenty to like about her 04 Jul 5th. Progressive mare who should be running on.
11Paige773633Paige130Sheree TomlinsonGood pair of 3rds in similar fields so far in July. Look for her late off 30m.
12I Dream Of Jeannie495551I Dream Of Jeannie140Blair OrangeEnded two-year win drought with 04 Jul success. 40m a test, but each way hope.
Best Bets: Princess Sadie (6),   Harriet's Moment (2),   I Dream Of Jeannie (12),   Lottie's Moment (10)
Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-02.9),   I Dream Of Jeannie (2-03.1),   Buffy Northstains (2-05.2)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Waihemo Hannah (9): BL-Off, SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

WDC COMING TO NZ THIS NOVEMBER WDC25.NZ MOBILE PACE

$16,234, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R65, 1980m

For R52 to R65 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 8: WDC COMING TO NZ THIS NOVEMBER WDC25.NZ MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Milou20634XMilou1FtRobbie CloseImproved in two June trials, since last racing in summer. Has won fresh. Combos.
2Got You Covered4470X3Got You Covered2FtMatthew WilliamsonTidy 3rd to get campaign going here last week. Options from the mobile. EW.
3Black Mach7978X8Black Mach3FtOlivia Thornley(J)Stood at the start last week so will appreciate mobile arm. Take on trust though
4Miki Knows352336Miki Knows4Ft  
5Slots184112Slots5FtTim WilliamsIn excellent form & small field provides plenty of options. Sure to be popular.
6Magician761X71Magician6FtBlair OrangePowered home to score 04 Jul. Drawn the outside here, but keep onside.
Best Bets: Slots (5),   Got You Covered (2),   Magician (6)
Best Mile Rates: Got You Covered (1-55.7),   Magician (1-56.6),   Slots (1-57.0)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Milou - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 18/06/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.0, 800m: 55.9, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 1 1/2len, 3/4len, 1 3/4len.
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

BOOK NOW FOR MID WINTER XMAS AT ADDINGTON 1 & 15 AUGUST PACE

$16,500, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50, 2600m

For R41 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 9: BOOK NOW FOR MID WINTER XMAS AT ADDINGTON 1 & 15 AUGUST PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Style Council93537XStyle Council1FtKyle CameronResumes after summer racing. Won 3-horse trial 02 Jul trials. Combos.
2The Coalman992614The Coalman2FtSamantha OttleyDid some donkey work mid-race last Friday. Loves a stand start. Key contender.
3Santanna Mach093126Santanna Mach3FtOlivia Thornley(J)Battled after getting shuffled back here 06 Jul. May settle handy again. First4s
4C C Arden595115C C Arden4FtTim WilliamsRecovered after mistake to land 5th here 04 Jul. Can win if he displays manners.
5Cheeky Red206X05Cheeky Red5FtTerry ChmielIn need of the run when 5th of 8 here 06 Jul. In a stronger grade here. Odds.
6Happy Harper546184Happy Harper6FtRobbie CloseSlow away from stand start 04 Jul. Still learning that start type. Combos best.
7RustenburgX87X93Rustenburg7FtRiley Harrison(J)Chased gamely with race pattern against him here 11 Jul. Danger with manners.
8Samvasa169786Samvasa8FtJim CurtinHad excuses here 27 Jun & drops back slightly in grade. May be over the odds.
9Mystery Beach045332Mystery Beach9FtBlair OrangeGrabbed by stablemate 06 Jul after stout effort. Early steps the key. EW.
10The Bettor Major564149The Bettor Major10FtMatthew WilliamsonMade a mess of mobile start 11 Jul. Made mistake in sole stand start. Rough odds
11Onwardsandupwards321339Onwardsandupwards11FtJonny CoxFair 9th here 29 Jun after getting back and wide. Seeking right run in this.
12Bautista144140BautistaU1FtRicky MayManners went amiss 06 Jun. Given slight freshen up since. Market your guide.
Best Bets: C C Arden (4),   The Coalman (2),   Rustenburg (7),   Mystery Beach (9)
Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (2-00.5),   Mystery Beach (2-01.4),   C C Arden (2-01.8)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Style Council - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 02/07/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.2, 800m: 60.4, 400m: 29.7, Margins: 2 1/4len.
Gear Changes: Rustenburg (7): SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$16,275, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R50, 1980m

For R45 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 10: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Done Rockn597809Done Rockn1FtJim CurtinDidn't help himself mid-race 27 Jun. Nice respite in draw here but needs to lift
2Toby Tom B032156Toby Tom B2FtOlivia Thornley(J)Largely solid efforts from handy draws recently. Same set-up here. In the mix.
3Kowhai Nugget223010Kowhai Nugget3FtGemma Thornley(J)Never happy in his gait last Friday. Comfy win prior down in the grades. Top3/4.
4Timbimboo952822Timbimboo4FtRobbie CloseUsed gate speed to go close here 04 Jul. Chance to repeat tactics. A key player.
5Wuhan0X4876Wuhan5FtKyle CameronFair when belatedly clear last Friday. Doesn't win out of turn either. First4s.
6Pioneer4P7763Pioneer6FtJohn MorrisonStout 3rd in a busy R47-50 affair here last Friday. May be running on late.
7Zarlini112444Zarlini7FtBen HopeHatrick of wins has been followed by useful efforts. Wide draw but keep safe.
8Music Mistress9X2153Music Mistress8Ft  
9Dancing Desire423582Dancing Desire9FtBlair OrangeHandy 2nd last Friday in similar grade. Big watch on her early. Adds to puzzle.
Best Bets: Zarlini (7),   Timbimboo (4),   Dancing Desire (9)
Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5),   Timbimboo (1-57.4),   Toby Tom B (1-57.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Runner Index
 
Almighty -  Race 2
Almighty Clever -  Race 6
Always B Hayley -  Race 4
Aradne -  Race 7
Arden Seascape -  Race 3
Assisi Lover -  Race 3
Bautista -  Race 9
Berrettini -  Race 1
Bettor N Joy -  Race 3
Black Mach -  Race 8
Bonnie Bagrie -  Race 2
Bounce N Beyond -  Race 5
Brett's Mate -  Race 2
Buffy Northstains -  Race 7
Bullit Train -  Race 5
Burnham Girl -  Race 1
Carrera Tranquilo -  Race 1
C C Arden -  Race 9
Cheeky Red -  Race 9
Connie Golightly -  Race 3
Cormoran Strike -  Race 5
Dancing Desire -  Race 10
Dark Ghana -  Race 2
Done Rockn -  Race 10
Don Juan -  Race 6
Donttelltheboys -  Race 1
Dreams Pat -  Race 5
Edict -  Race 4
El Conqueror -  Race 5
Elite Styx -  Race 6
Florence The Machine -  Race 2
Four Wise Women -  Race 7
Got You Covered -  Race 8
Grettymac -  Race 2
Happy Harper -  Race 9
Harriet's Moment -  Race 7
Hilarious Love -  Race 1
Holly Highlander -  Race 7
I Dream Of Jeannie -  Race 7
Im All In -  Race 4
Interrorgator -  Race 4
It's So Easy -  Race 5
Jukebox Gypsy -  Race 6
Keep Smiling -  Race 3
Kowhai Nugget -  Race 10
Kowhai Star -  Race 3
Longview Tui -  Race 3
Lottie's Moment -  Race 7
Love Walked In -  Race 5
Magician -  Race 8
Major Doosie -  Race 2
Master Class -  Race 5
McKendrick -  Race 6
Miki Flybye -  Race 1
Miki Knows -  Race 8
Millie Let Loose -  Race 7
Milou -  Race 8
Monarch Prince -  Race 2
Motor Mouth -  Race 6
Music Mistress -  Race 10
Mystery Beach -  Race 9
Mystic Magic -  Race 4
Ohoka Cobra -  Race 6
One Mhor For Heather -  Race 7
Onwardsandupwards -  Race 9
Our Evie Rae -  Race 2
Paige -  Race 7
Pioneer -  Race 10
Princess Sadie -  Race 7
Quicker Than Quick -  Race 6
Rachmaninov -  Race 5
Riptide -  Race 4
Rockingood -  Race 6
Rustenburg -  Race 9
Samvasa -  Race 9
Santanna Mach -  Race 9
Slots -  Race 8
Style Council -  Race 9
Summer Rose -  Race 3
The Bettor Major -  Race 9
The Coalman -  Race 9
The Royal Gamble -  Race 5
The Seamstress -  Race 3
Ti Amo Belle -  Race 5
Timbimboo -  Race 10
Toby Tom B -  Race 10
Vesta -  Race 3
Viva La Vida -  Race 2
Waihemo Hannah -  Race 7
Whatz My Choice -  Race 1
Whyamihere -  Race 6
Willy Away -  Race 4
Wuhan -  Race 10
Zarlini -  Race 10