NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 26 July
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- Race 1
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BETAVET BUILDAGUT FOR HINDGUT SUPPORT MOBILE PACE
$9125, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 459655 | Monkee Major | 1 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Now with Negus stable after sound efforts of late. Definite place option off ace |
| 2 | | 517299 | Mouton Cadet | 2 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Disappointed 12 Jul but steady on Friday. Drawn nicely in return to the sprint. |
| 3 |  | 255131 | Putere Boy | 3 | Ft | Shannon Manawatu | Grabbed his 2nd win from last 3 with 5 July success. Can negotiate grade rise. |
| 4 |  | 692701 | Star On The Rocks | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 0X1274 | Loveyourmother | 5 | Ft | Alan Edge | Tried hard from pegs in similar set-up, 21 June. Unlucky prior and in commission |
| 6 |  | 046192 | Kotare Kelso | 6 | Ft | Michael House | Freshened after being caught late at Rang back in mid-May. Adds to form puzzle. |
| 7 |  | 605080 | Black Mach | 7 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Well beaten 7 days ago but run prior had merit. Draw may test but back in grade. |
| 8 |  | 963123 | Mr Cash Man | 8 | Ft | Neil Munro | Within 2L of winner at Inv after narrowly missing prior. Should attract admirers |
| Best Bets: Putere Boy (3), Loveyourmother (5), Monkee Major (1), Mr Cash Man (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Kotare Kelso (1-56.9), Black Mach (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mr Cash Man (8): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BETAVET REGUMARE HORMONE SUPPORT FILLIES & MARES MOB PACE
$14,475, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES MOBILE, 1980m
For pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 59 | Jennarus | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Encouraging debut at odds then contained from wide alley 2nd-up. Don't discount. |
| 2 |  | 688087 | Pick It Up | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Had her chance last week from the trail. Would need to show improvement today. |
| 3 |  | Hinemoana | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Back in recent trials but did land a 2nd back in April. Watch market moves today | |
| 4 |  | 6 | Masindi | 4 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Battled away from pegs a week ago and last in trial since. Happy taking notes. |
| 5 | | 2 | Dance Hall Girl | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Bright introduction last week with plenty of support. Big hope to go one better. |
| 6 |  | 065 | Delilah | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Solid in last couple and if she can lob a spot early could run into a placing. |
| 7 |  | 85 | Classy Cleopatra | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Fair in two starts to date and faces a tricky marble today. Fringe first 4 hope. |
| 8 |  | 342454 | Bella Ciao | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Continues to race well without her share of luck. Draw hurts but can't ignore. |
| 9 |  | 228 | Bettabe Lou | 9 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Costly again last week but had excuses. Won't be a maiden long but tricky alley. |
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| 10 |  | 5 | Delightful Bess | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fought on after working last week here. Needing gaps but in the exotics equation |
| Best Bets: Dance Hall Girl (5), Bettabe Lou (9), Jennarus (1), Bella Ciao (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Hinemoana - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 21/04/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.7, 800m: 61.8, 400m: 30.3, Margins: neck, 9 1/2len, 17 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Classy Cleopatra (7): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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BETAVET BETABREATHE FOR AIRWAY SUPPORT & RECOVERY TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3046X3 | Natives Cullerdamoon | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Resumed in good fashion a week ago and with manners from 1 can play a part. |
| 2 |  | 2 | Montara | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 6X | Still Hope | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Given time after debut last Dec. Nutted late in recent trial. Competitive today. |
| 4 | | 000878 | Imperial Knight | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Couldn't quicken from pegs when last here and overall form needs improving. |
| 5 |  | 886070 | Hoofn It | 5 | Ft | Steve Trotter | Has had a let-up since most recent failure. Likely to struggle once again here. |
| 6 |  | 575X35 | Speakeasy | 6 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Two tidy efforts to start new campaign. Likely to land handy and in the equation |
| 7 |  | Lady Toni | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Run down in15 July qualy, last 800m in 62s. Should benefit from today's debut. | |
| 8 |  | Evolution | 8 | Ft | Peter Davis | Has a w'out win behind her and purposeful late in recent trial. Can win first-up | |
| 9 |  | Zoom Harbour | 9 | Ft | |||
| 10 |  | 64 | Velocis | 10 | Ft | Chris Butt | Outkicked from the breeze, 28 June. Pass-mark on debut. Can improve further. |
| 11 |  | 0 | Aspiring Beauty | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Out of play here 1st-up, 10 July. Entitled to be at a long price again today. |
| 12 | | 74X08 | Honest Wal | U2 | Ft | Blair Orange | No manners in two starts this campaign but has had a few friends. First4 fringes |
| 13 | | 3797X6 | Paramount Picture | U3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Dropped out after tough trip as fave 16 days ago. Likely improver so keep safe. |
| 14 | | Franco Light | U4 | Ft | John Dunn | Showed speed to grab #3 late in 15 Jul trial. In the mix if he steps from unruly | |
| Best Bets: Evolution (8), Still Hope (3), Paramount Picture (13) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Franco Light - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 15/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.0, 800m: 59.9, 400m: 29.4, Margins: head, 1 1/4len, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aspiring Beauty (11): BL-Off, P-On, RD-On, Paramount Picture (13): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BETAVET ECHINACEA FOR IMMUNITY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 860643 | The Seamstress | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Pushed hard from trail going down narrowly last week. Drawn for similar; cover. |
| 2 |  | 408 | Justification | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Unable to stick a week ago but lands a decent alley here and debut run was sound |
| 3 |  | 6P3457 | Suzy Franco | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 9067X | Foreman Fox | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Failed to flatter in first campaign. 4th in recent trial and happy taking notes. |
| 5 | | 2538X5 | Kotare Argent | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Disappointed when having his chance in front 1st-up. Sure to strip fitter; E/W. |
| 6 |  | 742359 | Ultimatum | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't work into it after being eased off wide alley, 19 July. Place contender |
| 7 | | 928768 | Sky News | 7 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Looked to have more to offer 7 days ago here but wide alley no assist today. |
| 8 | | 75PX08 | Beautiful Crazy | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | OK in two starts this time in but faces a tough assignment from widest marble. |
| 9 |  | 0076X3 | Christian Bale | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Huge effort to finish 3rd,12 July after substantial time away from track. Rates. |
| 10 |  | 077P4X | El Draego | U2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Beaten fave at PN back in Feb. Can't ignore stable but faces a tough task here. |
| Best Bets: Christian Bale (9), Kotare Argent (5), The Seamstress (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Foreman Fox (4): BL-Off, Kotare Argent (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BETAVET PREPARE PEAK PERFORMANCE MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35, 2600m
For R35 3yo-&-older pacers. This race was selected on stake money earned in last four starts (lowest to highest).
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 908000 | Doctor Tim | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not competitive over this trip, 5 July from the trail. Major turnaround required |
| 2 |  | 477509 | Ultimate Perfection | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Well beaten last week adding to recent woes. Nil from 9 starts here worrying. |
| 3 | | 644307 | Enya Franco | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Solid mid-pack run 6 weeks ago and could sprint into a placing from a cosy trip. |
| 4 | | 480385 | Gimmesomelovin | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Found line well 9 days ago here. Bold showing wouldn't surprise from this alley. |
| 5 | | 560479 | Lorton Vale | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Plugged after being held up 2 weeks ago. Unlucky prior; offers combos spice here |
| 6 |  | 925046 | Jack's Eyre | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Sound enough in latest couple and has won over this trip. Combos include again. |
| 7 |  | 55X000 | King Arthur | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Less than 4L from last week's winner at big odds. Draw no help but not the worst |
| 8 | | 845564 | Zeus | 8 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Got close late last week in busy finish. Continues to garner support; must cover |
| 9 | | 872066 | Louis | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Decent run here, 5 July and not a long way off rivals a week later. Draw no help |
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| 10 |  | 0X3332 | Touch N Go | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 838690 | Shadow Creek | 11 | Ft | Brent Weaver | Contained since his 29 Apr placing here. Will need plenty of luck from 2nd row. |
| 12 |  | 626837 | Harry Belafonte | 12 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Stiff last week after closing fast a week prior. Big chance to get over the top. |
| 13 | | 4500X4 | Gatecrasher | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Luckless resuming 2 weeks ago. Extra distance won't hurt and can go close today. |
| 14 |  | 839603 | Fear Gogh | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Used draw and gate speed to advantage last week. This is a tougher set-up; 1st4s |
| 15 |  | 00X677 | Tallandfast | 15 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Devoid of luck this campaign and capable of boosting exotics despite the marble. |
| Best Bets: Harry Belafonte (12), Zeus (8), Gatecrasher (13), Gimmesomelovin (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-59.1), King Arthur (2-01.2), Gatecrasher (2-01.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gatecrasher (13): BL-Off, SL-On, Shadow Creek (11): BL-Off, RD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BETAVET PROTECT FOR JOINT SUPPORT MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R40, 1980m
For R38 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 699363 | Scarlett's Legacy | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Tried hard last week and similar run likely today. Pay to cover on all multiples |
| 2 | | 356541 | Larissa Beaudiene | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Smart winner, 10 July after building nicely. Tough to hold out from this marble. |
| 3 |  | 8X3186 | Franco Elvis | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Fought from a nice trip last week. Drawn to advantage again and in minors mix. |
| 4 | | 5X56X1 | Mynameisjack | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Slick resuming 16 days ago here. Looks set for a profitable campaign; clear hope |
| 5 | | 020747 | Zoom X | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | OK off rough alley last week. Will appreciate the drop in ratings & offers value |
| 6 |  | 406X19 | Woodlea Diamond | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | 1st-up winner and ok in tougher grade since. Needing favours from a wide alley. |
| 7 | | 350075 | Don Juan | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 676X99 | Terrormylove | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Has copped tough trips both starts this campaign and another likely today from 8 |
| 9 | | 335160 | Off The Edge | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Weakened after working overtime last week. Stretched to feature from wide alley. |
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| 10 | | 460874 | Shezabettorgirl | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Good work late at Ash back on 10 May. Could snare a divvy if late gaps appear. |
| 11 |  | 3431X3 | Adamas | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Bold resumption, 12 July behind My Skatjie. Likely improver; draw could work out |
| 12 |  | 5X1P | Rock N Roll Dude | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Off his game here 17 July after game 2600m victory. Must give another chance. |
| 13 |  | PX5874 | Coba Charged | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Luckless back in grade last week. Gets another opportunity here but off unruly. |
| Best Bets: Larissa Beaudiene (2), Mynameisjack (4), Adamas (11), Rock N Roll Dude (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-56.2), Shezabettorgirl (1-58.2), Larissa Beaudiene (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BETAVET ELECTROLIFT RECOVERY TROT
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 226337 | Kingaroy | 1 | Ft | Jason Ford | Continues to race well despite doing plenty of the donkey work. Quins/tris today |
| 2 | | 721883 | Buffy Northstains | 2 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Back to her solid best on Friday and this suits better. Needed in your combos. |
| 3 |  | 466526 | KD Grins | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Denied late 2 weeks ago here. Honest attempt on Friday. In the equation. |
| 4 | | 559424 | Jordan Anne | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Battled well after things didn't pan out for her, 12 July. Overdue winning turn. |
| 5 |  | 100837 | Chocolate Angus | 5 | Ft | Murray Alfeld | Checked when looking to improve last week following bold 3rd. Combos include. |
| 6 |  | X0873X | Royal Ahearn | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Now with Debbie Flint after grabbing a southern win last June. Watch the market. |
| 7 |  | 95X699 | Bizza To'o | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Has struggled this time in but capable of turning that around if caught in mood. |
| 8 |  | 477X75 | Solemn Son | 8 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Better 2nd up when 5.5L from Ridge last week. First 4s with further improvement. |
| 9 | | 235559 | Aradne | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Couldn't spark here, 12 July & similar on Friday. Best version required here. |
| 10 |  | 6X3046 | Mikko Koivu | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Run down, 28 June before breaking when handy 2 weeks later. Upset proposition. |
| 11 |  | 738X98 | D J's Gamble | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Manners lacking in both starts this campaign. Looks up against it from 2nd row. |
| 12 | | 070640 | Switch On | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | OK getting around in one piece last week. Tough ask on Friday. Multiples. |
| 13 |  | 781049 | Isobel | U2 | Ft | Ben Hope | OK after gallops in last two attempts. This is within range if she stays down. |
| Best Bets: Jordan Anne (4), Kingaroy (1), KD Grins (3), Buffy Northstains (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Isobel (2-04.6), Buffy Northstains (2-05.2), Jordan Anne (2-05.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chocolate Angus (5): FD-Off, RD-On, Kingaroy (1): BL-On, Mikko Koivu (10): RD-Off, FD-On, Royal Ahearn (6): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BETAVET THANKS CLIENTS & INDUSTRY MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R37 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R38 horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 81909X | Keltic Tiger | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | 1st-up after 4 1/2 months off scene. 3rd of 3 in 15 July trial. Watching today. |
| 2 | | 17X074 | Moonlite CC | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Bold run last week and lands the right marble again here. Shouldn't be far away. |
| 3 |  | 67X09X | Rakero Maximus | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Stable change after just 2 unsuccessful starts last campaign. Capable; must have |
| 4 | | 0X3332 | Touch N Go | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Yet to miss a placing in 4 starts this time in. Drawn to feature strongly again. |
| 5 | | 168008 | Major Li | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | No threat since picking up his maiden at Reefton. Requiring luck to change that. |
| 6 | | 441X65 | Mighty Flying Miki | 6 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Solid in both attempts this campaign. Can improve further and grab a cheque here |
| 7 |  | 519XP4 | Blaze Craze | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | 2.2L off Ringleader here, 10 July. Tricky alley to negotiate but combos include. |
| 8 |  | X61X90 | Spirit Of Spitfire | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Paced roughly last week and never a danger. OK resuming but faces tough test. |
| 9 | | 193770 | Penny Weight | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Last in recent trial and lacked a kick when last produced. Draw makes it tough. |
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| 10 | | 767774 | Delightful Dreams | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Run down after making a bid well out, 5 July. Must overcome likely traffic probs |
| 11 |  | 076X06 | Major Henry | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Fought well here, 7 June and has been a winner trialist since. Can boost exotics |
| 12 | | 7X0458 | Wavewatcher | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | OK without all favours in last couple. Will be seeking for the last say today. |
| Best Bets: Touch N Go (4), Moonlite CC (2), Rakero Maximus (3), Mighty Flying Miki (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Delightful Dreams (1-56.6), Keltic Tiger (1-57.1), Penny Weight (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Major Henry - 1st of 2, Nelson OTB, 19/07/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-00.3, 800m: 60.3, 400m: 30.6, Margins: 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Major Henry (11): BL-Off, Penny Weight (9): ACD-On, Wavewatcher (12): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Major Henry to Dean Taylor at Ladbrooks | |||||||
Runner Index
Adamas - Race 6
Aradne - Race 7
Aspiring Beauty - Race 3
Beautiful Crazy - Race 4
Bella Ciao - Race 2
Bettabe Lou - Race 2
Bizza To'o - Race 7
Black Mach - Race 1
Blaze Craze - Race 8
Buffy Northstains - Race 7
Chocolate Angus - Race 7
Christian Bale - Race 4
Classy Cleopatra - Race 2
Coba Charged - Race 6
Dance Hall Girl - Race 2
Delightful Bess - Race 2
Delightful Dreams - Race 8
Delilah - Race 2
D J's Gamble - Race 7
Doctor Tim - Race 5
Don Juan - Race 6
El Draego - Race 4
Enya Franco - Race 5
Evolution - Race 3
Fear Gogh - Race 5
Foreman Fox - Race 4
Franco Elvis - Race 6
Franco Light - Race 3
Gatecrasher - Race 5
Gimmesomelovin - Race 5
Harry Belafonte - Race 5
Hinemoana - Race 2
Honest Wal - Race 3
Hoofn It - Race 3
Imperial Knight - Race 3
Isobel - Race 7
Jack's Eyre - Race 5
Jennarus - Race 2
Jordan Anne - Race 7
Justification - Race 4
KD Grins - Race 7
Keltic Tiger - Race 8
Kingaroy - Race 7
King Arthur - Race 5
Kotare Argent - Race 4
Kotare Kelso - Race 1
Lady Toni - Race 3
Larissa Beaudiene - Race 6
Lorton Vale - Race 5
Louis - Race 5
Loveyourmother - Race 1
Major Henry - Race 8
Major Li - Race 8
Masindi - Race 2
Mighty Flying Miki - Race 8
Mikko Koivu - Race 7
Monkee Major - Race 1
Montara - Race 3
Moonlite CC - Race 8
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
Mr Cash Man - Race 1
Mynameisjack - Race 6
Natives Cullerdamoon - Race 3
Off The Edge - Race 6
Paramount Picture - Race 3
Penny Weight - Race 8
Pick It Up - Race 2
Putere Boy - Race 1
Rakero Maximus - Race 8
Rock N Roll Dude - Race 6
Royal Ahearn - Race 7
Scarlett's Legacy - Race 6
Shadow Creek - Race 5
Shezabettorgirl - Race 6
Sky News - Race 4
Solemn Son - Race 7
Speakeasy - Race 3
Spirit Of Spitfire - Race 8
Star On The Rocks - Race 1
Still Hope - Race 3
Suzy Franco - Race 4
Switch On - Race 7
Tallandfast - Race 5
Terrormylove - Race 6
The Seamstress - Race 4
Ultimate Perfection - Race 5
Ultimatum - Race 4
Velocis - Race 3
Wavewatcher - Race 8
Woodlea Diamond - Race 6
Zeus - Race 5
Zoom Harbour - Race 3
Zoom X - Race 6