NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 19 July
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- Race 1
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NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK MOBILE TROT
$12,090, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 2yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | X05033 | Dazzled | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Started to get it together and looks the main danger to fave on recent attempts. |
| 2 |  | 999537 | Kracka Karma | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Stable change since her 7th in the South. Capable of rounding out tris/First 4s. |
| 3 |  | X3046X | Natives Cullerdamoon | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | 4 starts last campaign were solid overall. 2nd in recent trial; combos prospect. |
| 4 |  | 322X2 | Lexicon | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Run down as fave 1st-up here, 3 July. Likely improvement makes her the one today |
| 5 |  | 360554 | Stuarts Buller Boy | 5 | Ft | Andrew Faulks | Fought well from the trail to complete 1st4 9 days ago. Needing similar trip. |
| 6 |  | 6460X0 | Hadleymae | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Blew to bits early in a fresh state a week ago. Keep safe with continued support |
| 7 |  | Condor(AUS) | 7 | Ft | David White | Has split last two trials with stable-mate & should give a good account 1st-up. | |
| 8 |  | 640409 | Bullet | U1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Still struggling to begin on terms & sure to settle well off pace. 1st4 blowout. |
| Best Bets: Lexicon (4), Dazzled (1), Natives Cullerdamoon (3), Condor(AUS) (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kracka Karma - 1st of 2, NZ Metro, 12/07/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.2, 800m: 61.3, 400m: 31.6, Margins: 95 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bullet (8): P-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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ERNIES HAY & FENCING CONTRACTORS IN SHANNON MOBILE PACE
$10,175, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 062683 | Harry Belafonte | 1 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Closed with real purpose last week after being eased off wide draw. Bright hope. |
| 2 |  | 883960 | Fear Gogh | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Failed to stick after getting taken on in front, 2 July. Exotics spice from draw |
| 3 |  | 569270 | Star On The Rocks | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | No danger in tougher grade when last here. Another combos hope from the alley. |
| 4 |  | 696935 | Courage Reactor | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Did a decent job from wider draw last week after narrowly missing at Rang. Top 4 |
| 5 |  | 455X00 | King Arthur | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Tough trip took its toll, 5 July after ok resumption. Happy looking to others. |
| 6 |  | 567467 | Rovert Decision | 6 | Ft | Craig Ward | Battled away after being late to clear pocket a week ago. Stretched from marble. |
| 7 | | 070902 | Motor Mouth | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Much better from handy spot last week. Has the motor to push forward. Include. |
| 8 |  | 59X906 | Here Comes Marty | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Solid here, 26 June from 2nd row. Looking for change of luck but draw no assist. |
| 9 |  | 925046 | Jack's Eyre | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 | | 474X78 | The Beach House | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Sound since returning and if can find late gaps can add value to multiples today |
| 11 | | 777038 | Goorambat Art | 11 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Run down after being driven positively, 28 June. Run through likely; don't drop. |
| 12 |  | 084556 | Zeus | 12 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Didn't quit after working last week. Form-line tidy & with luck can fill a drum. |
| 13 |  | 160070 | Belmont Valor | 13 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Couldn't muster from a wide trip a fortnight ago. Needing luck but not the worst |
| 14 |  | 689X07 | Troubleshooter | 14 | Ft | Ricky May | Had support 2nd-up and still gaining fitness but up against it from 2nd row draw |
| Best Bets: Harry Belafonte (1), The Beach House (10), Motor Mouth (7), Courage Reactor (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Courage Reactor (1-55.6), Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Goorambat Art (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fear Gogh (2): BL-Off, RD-On, SL-On, Motor Mouth (7): BL-Off, Zeus (12): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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THANKS RANGIORA EQUINE SERVICES MOBILE PACE
$9475, 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 |  | 492876 | Sky News | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Plugged away after looking flat a long way out last week. Drawn to get favours. |
| 2 | | 386064 | The Seamstress | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Pushed hard from the pegs 7 days ago. Place hopes from likely close spot again. |
| 3 | | 572857 | Miss Woodville | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Freshened following solid 17 May attempt. Combos spice from close marble today. |
| 4 |  | 72538X | Kotare Argent | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Off the scene for a year but showed enough in 5 starts to consider. Market watch |
| 5 |  | 635742 | Ultimate Dreamer | 5 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Tough effort ultimately came up short last week. An obvious contender again here |
| 6 |  | 245263 | Better Man | 6 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Fought over longer trip, 5 July. Showed gate speed prior and consistent overall. |
| 7 |  | 568 | Captain Kiwi | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Had his chance when last here. Will need to show improvement from wider alley. |
| 8 |  | 6P345 | Suzy Franco | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Reeled in after pushing to lead last week. Looked close to a win prior; required |
| 9 |  | 474235 | Ultimatum | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Usual honest effort again, 5 July. Marble no help but required in combos again. |
| Best Bets: Ultimate Dreamer (5), Suzy Franco (8), Better Man (6), Miss Woodville (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kotare Argent (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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LOBURN SAWMILL FOR ALL YOUR FIREWOOD & TIMBER NEEDS PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 8PX587 | Coba Charged | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Worked overtime after missing away, 3 July. Big respect back in ratings today. |
| 2 |  | X69936 | Scarlett's Legacy | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Solid in latest attempts here and with usual manners can certainly place in this |
| 3 |  | 235100 | Tuppence | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | No dash since leaving maiden ranks. First stand attempt and needing improvement. |
| 4 | | 4X61X9 | Spirit Of Spitfire | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Battled away resuming here, 10 July. Sure to have derived plenty; must include. |
| 5 |  | 546054 | Archer | 5 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Mixing his stand manners lately but his best could earn his 3rd placing at venue |
| 6 |  | 48X318 | Franco Elvis | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Slick winning here, 28 June and luckless next-up. Might be over the odds in this |
| 7 |  | 1 | Aardie's Mindful | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Driven to perfection to win debut last week. Meets some hardened types here; E/W |
| 8 |  | 553285 | Country Gold | 8 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Continues to race well and looks an obvious prospect to fill a minor spot again. |
| 9 | | 562149 | Willy Away | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 |  | 695487 | Brandi Snapp | 10 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Didn't get all favours here, 3 July. Tough mare but would need to begin quickly. |
| 11 | | 654806 | Super Fund | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Luckless after tardy beginning a week ago. This is easier & offers combos value. |
| 12 |  | 194708 | Sans Repos | 12 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Pushed back last week and ran on when clear. Rough hope with the right trip here |
| 13 |  | 65385X | A Better Jackalack | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Latest racing was on the Meth grass back in March. OK fresh but record thin here |
| Best Bets: Coba Charged (1), Aardie's Mindful (7), Spirit Of Spitfire (4), Country Gold (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aardie's Mindful (2-02.0), Archer (2-02.5), Super Fund (2-03.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Brandi Snapp (10): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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THANKS DOUG & MY LOYAL OWNERS & SUPPORTERS MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Wins using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 217X07 | Moonlite CC | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Outfinished from the breeze, 28 June. Can hold a forward spot and in minors mix. |
| 2 |  | 800X67 | Tallandfast | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Devoid of luck so far this campaign. Still seeking first placing on this surface |
| 3 |  | 16X30 | Our Harmony | 3 | Ft | David White | Left parked out from wide draw, 10 July. Bold resumption a better guide; include |
| 4 |  | 073902 | Sugar Babe | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Game recent 2nd here and should dispute the finish from a handy enough marble. |
| 5 |  | 045965 | Monkee Major | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Tidy 5th when last here. Winner here in April and not the worst combos option. |
| 6 | | X58721 | Longview Tui | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too sharp late last week and this isn't a mile harder. Another cheque beckons. |
| 7 |  | 798074 | Ocean Of Tears | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Stuck on after lead/trail scenario last week. Tricky draw to negotiate; First 4s |
| 8 | | 317580 | Baltic Star | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Unable to escape the rear here, 28 June. Plenty of improvement required in this. |
| 9 |  | 785492 | Remission | 9 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Very strong races in last two outings, thanks to gate speed. Can feature. |
| Best Bets: Sugar Babe (4), Our Harmony (3), Longview Tui (6), Moonlite CC (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Remission (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Monkee Major (5): SL-On, Moonlite CC (1): SL-On, Ocean Of Tears (7): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Monkee Major to Bruce Negus at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 6
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THANKS TO MY HARD WORKING STAFF & FARRIERS HCP TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R44 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R35 to R44 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 15m: R41 to R44.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 0738X9 | D J's Gamble | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Broke when handy resuming last week. Competitive if she can bring A-game today. |
| 2 |  | 722633 | Kingaroy | 2 | Ft | Jason Ford | Put in another good shift with game 3rd, 5 July. Win hope if rivals make errors. |
| 3 | | 00X318 | Val Thorens | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Couldn't back up his bold 14 June success here 2 weeks later. Clear win prospect |
| 4 |  | 780010 | The River Boy | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Justified favouritism here 7 June then contained up in grade. Consider off front |
| 5 |  | 7477X7 | Solemn Son | 5 | Ft | Ian Cameron | No dash resuming here 2 weeks back. Would be doing well to feature in this field |
| 6 |  | 532860 | Florence The Machine | U1 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 9PX903 | Snooowgood | U2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Has shown ability in short career and no reason she can't back up 5 July placing |
| 8 |  | 760706 | Switch On | U3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Plugged closer for his 6th last week and overall form not inspiring for today. |
| 9 | | 463031 | Ridge | U4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Finally landed her 2nd win finishing too fast for 5 July rivals. Don't discount. |
| 10 |  | 364006 | Millie Let Loose | 1 | 15 | John Morrison | Ran on when the gap came last week. Stats offer hope and she can boost exotics. |
| 11 | | 40D0X0 | Amendment | 2 | 15 | Bob Butt | Had support 1st-up here when making a bad early error. Will have admirers again. |
| 12 |  | 93D9X3 | Grettymac | 3 | 15 | Gavin Smith | Gritty placing resuming at Rang, 3 May. Doesn't mind it here so must throw in. |
| 13 |  | 882210 | Waihemo Hannah | 4 | 15 | Riley Harrison(J) | Winner this trip, 21 June but always back from handicap since. 1st4 fringes here |
| 14 |  | 95X060 | Joca's Hill | U1 | 15 | ||
| Best Bets: Val Thorens (3), Kingaroy (2), Snooowgood (7), Grettymac (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The River Boy (2-05.0), Grettymac (2-05.5), Millie Let Loose (2-06.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kingaroy (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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THANKS BROOKE FOR ANDREW STUART RACING SOCIAL MEDIA MOB PACE
$10,000, 4YO+ G&E R36 TO R40, R41 TO R44 WITH COND. MOB., 1980m
For R36 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing geldings & entires. Also R41 to R44 4 yrs & older horses with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 3 starts. 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 | | 002883 | Carrera Bandido | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Boosted exotics with bold placing, 5 July. Don't discount from the ace in this. |
| 2 |  | 085427 | Ar Gee Rulz | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Things didn't pan out 2 weeks ago here following good lead-up form. Must include |
| 3 | | 021389 | There He Goes | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 2771X5 | Golden Line | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Caught the eye 1st-up 7 days ago and sure to be improved. Threat from close draw |
| 5 | | 6676X9 | Terrormylove | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | No luck in fresh state a week ago. This is easier so consider for combo tickets. |
| 6 |  | 533516 | Off The Edge | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Found the line well off tough marble at odds, 21 June. Not the worst 1st4 option |
| 7 | | 766812 | Fusion Reactor | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Strong again despite grade rise, 12 July. Must include despite tricky alley here |
| 8 | | 547031 | Logan Rock | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Got the last say a week ago here. Needing a few favours up in ratings today. |
| 9 | | 88679X | Choco Lou | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Resumes out of new quarters today from a horror marble. Happy taking notes. |
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| 10 | | 635007 | Don Juan | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Just fair after receiving a soft trip, 21 June. Rough place hope if gaps present |
| 11 | | 125240 | Lasa | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Off-stride when looking to mount a claim, 5 July. Unruly a burden but good prior |
| Best Bets: Golden Line (4), Fusion Reactor (7), Ar Gee Rulz (2), Lasa (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-56.2), Fusion Reactor (1-58.4), Terrormylove (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Choco Lou (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aardie's Mindful - Race 4
A Better Jackalack - Race 4
Amendment - Race 6
Archer - Race 4
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 7
Baltic Star - Race 5
Belmont Valor - Race 2
Better Man - Race 3
Brandi Snapp - Race 4
Bullet - Race 1
Captain Kiwi - Race 3
Carrera Bandido - Race 7
Choco Lou - Race 7
Coba Charged - Race 4
Condor(AUS) - Race 1
Country Gold - Race 4
Courage Reactor - Race 2
Dazzled - Race 1
D J's Gamble - Race 6
Don Juan - Race 7
Fear Gogh - Race 2
Florence The Machine - Race 6
Franco Elvis - Race 4
Fusion Reactor - Race 7
Golden Line - Race 7
Goorambat Art - Race 2
Grettymac - Race 6
Hadleymae - Race 1
Harry Belafonte - Race 2
Here Comes Marty - Race 2
Jack's Eyre - Race 2
Joca's Hill - Race 6
Kingaroy - Race 6
King Arthur - Race 2
Kotare Argent - Race 3
Kracka Karma - Race 1
Lasa - Race 7
Lexicon - Race 1
Logan Rock - Race 7
Longview Tui - Race 5
Millie Let Loose - Race 6
Miss Woodville - Race 3
Monkee Major - Race 5
Moonlite CC - Race 5
Motor Mouth - Race 2
Natives Cullerdamoon - Race 1
Ocean Of Tears - Race 5
Off The Edge - Race 7
Our Harmony - Race 5
Remission - Race 5
Ridge - Race 6
Rovert Decision - Race 2
Sans Repos - Race 4
Scarlett's Legacy - Race 4
Sky News - Race 3
Snooowgood - Race 6
Solemn Son - Race 6
Spirit Of Spitfire - Race 4
Star On The Rocks - Race 2
Stuarts Buller Boy - Race 1
Sugar Babe - Race 5
Super Fund - Race 4
Suzy Franco - Race 3
Switch On - Race 6
Tallandfast - Race 5
Terrormylove - Race 7
The Beach House - Race 2
There He Goes - Race 7
The River Boy - Race 6
The Seamstress - Race 3
Troubleshooter - Race 2
Tuppence - Race 4
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 3
Ultimatum - Race 3
Val Thorens - Race 6
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Willy Away - Race 4
Zeus - Race 2