NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$15,056, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 3300X1 | Burnham Girl | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Time in paddock served her well judging by brave win last week. Threat from #1. | |
| 2 | 6X1 | Berrettini | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Emerged smartly from the trail to win 04 Jul maiden. Steps up but can place. | |
| 3 | 1708 | Hilarious Love | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not much has gone to plan since his maiden win. Battling 8th 06 Jun. Combos. | |
| 4 | 080021 | Carrera Tranquilo | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Comfortable maiden win in front 29 Jun. Finds a good field here though. Roughie. | |
| 5 | 221464 | Whatz My Choice | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Got clear late here 27 Jun & has a bit more ringcraft than some here. Each way. | |
| 6 | 7X7632 | Donttelltheboys | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Improving with each run this time in & never gave up last week. Keep safe. | |
| 7 | X20223 | Miki Flybye | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gritty 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] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X26188 | Viva La Vida | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 242652 | Monarch Prince | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Very reliable through his winter campaign. Fair mobile stats, but has claims. | |
| 3 | 431060 | Bonnie Bagrie | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Enigmatic mare up to her old tricks last week. Mobile a plus. Gold coin hope. | |
| 4 | X96386 | Almighty | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Hasn't had clear shots in last two runs. Always shown some ability. Don't ignore | |
| 5 | 2P9383 | Grettymac | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Worked hard to hold 3rd off 10m two weeks ago. Worth a look from this draw. | |
| 6 | 1X0905 | Our Evie Rae | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Best run by far this campaign when 5th last week. Needs to keep improving. | |
| 7 | 210527 | Dark Ghana | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Caught the eye with his last 200m in two June runs. Can snare first mobile win. | |
| 8 | X34133 | Brett's Mate | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Formline speaks for itself, and he can do work if required. Should be prominent. | |
| 9 | 820009 | Florence The Machine | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Round in one piece 27 Jun but didn't fire late. Looking to others for now. Odds. | |
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| 10 | 21X541 | Major Doosie | 10 | Ft | |||
| 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 | |||||||
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- Race 3
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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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 450 | Summer Rose | 1 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Blew apart early 04 Jul. Previous runs had merit. Include in all combinations. | |
| 2 | 4 | Keep Smiling | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Hauled in after leading on debut but didn't give up. Chance to use this draw. | |
| 3 | 0X9 | The Seamstress | 3 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Got back and stayed back 11 Jul in first run for 7 months. May need this too. | |
| 4 | 09 | Bettor N Joy | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Yet to fire in two career starts. Back to mobile here, but needs to find plenty. | |
| 5 | 624664 | Assisi Lover | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Thereabouts in most of her starts & had work to do last week. Worth a look again | |
| 6 | 2425X6 | Vesta | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Starved for room here on Sunday in first run since Feb. Don't underestimate. | |
| 7 | 232 | Arden Seascape | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Rattling home in all three starts. Stable is kicking goals. Can win despite draw | |
| 8 | Kowhai Star | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Qualified last spring. Mixed draws & results in two trials ahead of this. Place. | ||
| 9 | 069 | Connie Golightly | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gait and gaps not quite there here 04 Jul. Still figuring out the racing game. | |
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| 10 | 6567X5 | Longview Tui | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid 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 | |||||||
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- Race 4
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NORWOOD MACHINERY PACE
$14,320, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X35768 | Interrorgator | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 00755 | Im All In | 2 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Chased gamely on Sunday & is improving with each outing. Trifectas hope. | |
| 3 | 68X | Mystic Magic | 3 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Big 2nd 08 Jul workouts ahead of stand start debut. Sure to be popular. On top. | |
| 4 | 33 | Willy Away | 4 | Ft | Chris Butt | Hard to knock his two starts & he has plenty of zip. A key contender in this. | |
| 5 | 53X2 | Always B Hayley | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Grabbed in the shadows on Sunday. Should get handy & play a key part. | |
| 6 | 9X4482 | Edict | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Went close 06 Jul with the run to suit. A couple of sharp ones here. Can place. | |
| 7 | 2 | Riptide | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Strong 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) | |||||||
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- Race 5
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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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 531445 | Love Walked In | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Chased gamely after tardy start 04 Jul. Drops back in grade though. Consider. | |
| 2 | 623472 | The Royal Gamble | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Thereabouts in recent runs. Yet to score a mobile win though. Combos best. | |
| 3 | 394864 | Rachmaninov | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Earnest 4th in open-class grade 04 Jul. Needs right run though. First4s option. | |
| 4 | X64644 | El Conqueror | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | A shade disappointing late here last week. Baiting the hook a lot. One more go? | |
| 5 | X12796 | It's So Easy | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Tried hard off 10m mark last Friday. Switch to mobile helps. Don't disregard. | |
| 6 | 333923 | Cormoran Strike | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Formline is stacking up nicely & only caught by nice ones 04 Jul. In the mix. | |
| 7 | 218754 | Master Class | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Recovered from a check for bold 4th 27 Jun. Has gate speed too. Each way. | |
| 8 | 077000 | Ti Amo Belle | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 1X8547 | Bounce N Beyond | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Battling autumn/winter form up north since spring success. Market your guide. | |
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| 10 | 745214 | Bullit Train | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Backed up 27 Jun win here with sharp 4th down south. Testing draw. Combos. | |
| 11 | 1068X7 | Dreams Pat | U1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Made 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 | |||||||
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- Race 6
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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. .
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 434422 | Jukebox Gypsy | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Right in the fight recently. Gets draw to suit & this grade suits too. Each way. | |
| 2 | 380213 | Ohoka Cobra | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Steady 3rd last Friday from the trail. Only one spot further out here. Keep safe | |
| 3 | 2116 | Whyamihere | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Drops back from fair 6th in stronger grade 27 Jun. Can get closer here from draw | |
| 4 | 154341 | Rockingood | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Plenty in store when leading & winning 04 Jul. Not hugely harder here. Consider. | |
| 5 | 937817 | Motor Mouth | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't give up when getting back midfield 29 Jun. Add to First4 tickets in this. | |
| 6 | 721421 | Almighty Clever | 6 | Ft | Gavin Smith | In a great run of form but steps up in grade tonight. Place with suitable tempo. | |
| 7 | 233571 | Quicker Than Quick | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Rattled home to win last Friday. Yields early position to others here. Combos. | |
| 8 | 13X406 | Elite Styx | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Good 4th when resuming 11 May but fair runs since. Looking for luck tonight. | |
| 9 | 160756 | Don Juan | 9 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Got back from wide draw 11 Jul & tried hard late. May have to repeat tactics. | |
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| 10 | 4XP745 | McKendrick | 10 | Ft | Riley 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 | |||||||
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- Race 7
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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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 332589 | Buffy Northstains | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Form dipped slightly in last two. Doesn't win out of turn at this distance. Odds | |
| 2 | 165D32 | Harriet's Moment | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Showed she's one to follow with strong finishes in last two. Can step & threaten | |
| 3 | 400X14 | Millie Let Loose | 1 | 10 | Gerard O'Reilly | Backed up blowout win 29 Jun with earnest 4th last week. Add to First4 tickets. | |
| 4 | 635245 | Holly Highlander | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Lost no fans with brave 5th last Friday. 1-from-31 here though. Drought breaker? | |
| 5 | 970X00 | Four Wise Women | 3 | 10 | Tim Williams | Error last Friday but actually recovered OK. All eyes on the start. Win or bust. | |
| 6 | 29X112 | Princess Sadie | 4 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Grabbed by a quality mare 04 Jul after impressive southern wins. On top tonight. | |
| 7 | 588310 | Aradne | 5 | 10 | Jessica Young-Grant | Chances gone with very tardy start 11 Jul. Can't afford a mistake in this. Odds. | |
| 8 | 450821 | One Mhor For Heather | 6 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Kept on trucking in front last week. Finds a similar grade here. Trifectas hope. | |
| 9 | 222773 | Waihemo Hannah | 7 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Chased well behind #8 last week. Largely good this time in. Top 3/4 claims. | |
| 10 | 177115 | Lottie's Moment | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Plenty to like about her 04 Jul 5th. Progressive mare who should be running on. | |
| 11 | 773633 | Paige | 1 | 30 | Sheree Tomlinson | Good pair of 3rds in similar fields so far in July. Look for her late off 30m. | |
| 12 | 495551 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 1 | 40 | Blair Orange | Ended 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 | |||||||
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- Race 8
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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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 20634X | Milou | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Improved in two June trials, since last racing in summer. Has won fresh. Combos. | |
| 2 | 4470X3 | Got You Covered | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tidy 3rd to get campaign going here last week. Options from the mobile. EW. | |
| 3 | 7978X8 | Black Mach | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Stood at the start last week so will appreciate mobile arm. Take on trust though | |
| 4 | 352336 | Miki Knows | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 184112 | Slots | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | In excellent form & small field provides plenty of options. Sure to be popular. | |
| 6 | 761X71 | Magician | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Powered 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. | |||||||
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- Race 9
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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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 93537X | Style Council | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Resumes after summer racing. Won 3-horse trial 02 Jul trials. Combos. | |
| 2 | 992614 | The Coalman | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Did some donkey work mid-race last Friday. Loves a stand start. Key contender. | |
| 3 | 093126 | Santanna Mach | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Battled after getting shuffled back here 06 Jul. May settle handy again. First4s | |
| 4 | 595115 | C C Arden | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Recovered after mistake to land 5th here 04 Jul. Can win if he displays manners. | |
| 5 | 206X05 | Cheeky Red | 5 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | In need of the run when 5th of 8 here 06 Jul. In a stronger grade here. Odds. | |
| 6 | 546184 | Happy Harper | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Slow away from stand start 04 Jul. Still learning that start type. Combos best. | |
| 7 | X87X93 | Rustenburg | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Chased gamely with race pattern against him here 11 Jul. Danger with manners. | |
| 8 | 169786 | Samvasa | 8 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Had excuses here 27 Jun & drops back slightly in grade. May be over the odds. | |
| 9 | 045332 | Mystery Beach | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Grabbed by stablemate 06 Jul after stout effort. Early steps the key. EW. | |
| 10 | 564149 | The Bettor Major | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Made a mess of mobile start 11 Jul. Made mistake in sole stand start. Rough odds | |
| 11 | 321339 | Onwardsandupwards | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Fair 9th here 29 Jun after getting back and wide. Seeking right run in this. | |
| 12 | 144140 | Bautista | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Manners 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 | |||||||
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- Race 10
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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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 597809 | Done Rockn | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Didn't help himself mid-race 27 Jun. Nice respite in draw here but needs to lift | |
| 2 | 032156 | Toby Tom B | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Largely solid efforts from handy draws recently. Same set-up here. In the mix. | |
| 3 | 223010 | Kowhai Nugget | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Never happy in his gait last Friday. Comfy win prior down in the grades. Top3/4. | |
| 4 | 952822 | Timbimboo | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Used gate speed to go close here 04 Jul. Chance to repeat tactics. A key player. | |
| 5 | 0X4876 | Wuhan | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Fair when belatedly clear last Friday. Doesn't win out of turn either. First4s. | |
| 6 | 4P7763 | Pioneer | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Stout 3rd in a busy R47-50 affair here last Friday. May be running on late. | |
| 7 | 112444 | Zarlini | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Hatrick of wins has been followed by useful efforts. Wide draw but keep safe. | |
| 8 | 9X2153 | Music Mistress | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 423582 | Dancing Desire | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Handy 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] | |||||||