NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 28 July
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- Race 1
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BETAVET PREPARE (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$9125, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 004080 | Mouton Cadet | 1 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Change of trainer since last seen at the races. Upset material with all favours. |
| 2 |  | 7790X0 | Hes Santas Excuse | 2 | Ft | Warren Frost | No chance fresh up after early error. Maybe in need of this run also. For odds. |
| 3 |  | 444316 | Vrilo | 3 | Ft | Shannon Manawatu | Only steady 21Jul but this much more to her liking. Genuine contender here. |
| 4 |  | 169X47 | Poetry In Motion | 4 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Not that far off them 19Jul & fitness peaking. Draw advantage over key rivals. |
| 5 |  | 081493 | Knockshanbally | 5 | Ft | Neil Munro | Tidy effort in similar grade 14Jul. Subsequent trial winner. Right in contention |
| 6 |  | 700097 | Motor Mouth | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 721425 | Off The Edge | 7 | Ft | Alan Edge | Looks to be enjoying his winter racing. Gives stable strong hand. Bright hopes |
| 8 |  | 088P70 | Prides Contessa | U1 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Never played a role last start. Wide draw adds to her task. Happy to take notes. |
| Best Bets: Poetry In Motion (4), Vrilo (3), Knockshanbally (5), Off The Edge (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-56.2), Poetry In Motion (1-57.4), Hes Santas Excuse (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Knockshanbally - 1st of 4, M Cant TOA, 23/07/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-14.6, 800m: 58.5, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 1 len, 3/4len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hes Santas Excuse (2): RD-On, BL-On, Mouton Cadet (1): FD-Off, RD-On, Off The Edge (7): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BETAVET ALLER-GEN TROT
$9765, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 076740 | Bullit Train | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Gave plenty of cheek 21Jul. Plain on Friday though. Capable but risky type. |
| 2 |  | 190020 | Rush | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Late error was costly last start. 09Jun placing full of merit. Pay to keep safe. |
| 3 |  | 052262 | DD's Super Stuart | 3 | Ft | Carl Markham | Racing with plenty of purpose & more consistent this time in. Stick with Stuart. |
| 4 | | 864735 | Brian Beatt | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Reliable type racing in good form. Can lead them along & give a sight. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 63PX09 | Maxwell Edison | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Manners the issue since returning this prep. Can turn it around fast. Want odds. |
| 6 |  | X36000 | Racey Krusa | 6 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | On retreat a long way out last start after sitting parked. Threat with soft run. |
| 7 |  | D44983 | Cappaha | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Much more like what he's capable of with 21Jul place. Threat with repeat effort. |
| 8 |  | 673455 | Beyond The Horizon | 8 | Ft | Justin Smith | Looks to be enjoying his racing of late. Strong tempo would suit. In the mix. |
| Best Bets: DD's Super Stuart (3), Cappaha (7), Beyond The Horizon (8), Brian Beatt (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beyond The Horizon (2-04.2), DD's Super Stuart (2-04.8), Rush (2-05.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Maxwell Edison (5): FD-Off, RD-On, Rush (2): HH-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bullit Train to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BETAVET ECHINACEA MOBILE PACE
$10,133, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR46, 1980m
For MR40 to MR46 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5867X3 | Terror Ma Sue | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Caught the eye with stylish finish when fresh-up 21Jul. Big draw upgrade. E/W. |
| 2 | | X09095 | The Golden Skipper | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Improved effort last start from 2nd row draw. Could be over the odds today. Top5 |
| 3 |  | 9880X0 | Hanoi Franco | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Lost the compass when mounting her claim 21Jul. Will be fitter for it. Consider. |
| 4 | | 053043 | Wishful Thinking | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Promising type returning from slight freshen-up. Will win a maiden. Worth a look |
| 5 |  | 890X0 | Huzuni | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Placed in recent trial after error when resuming 29Jun. Seeking improvement here |
| 6 |  | 676080 | Pacific Thunder | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Looked to have his chance 21Jul. Pops on occasions. Want right odds today. |
| 7 |  | 920990 | Good Time Betty | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Looks to be struggling in her recent racing. Has showed ability at times. Bolter |
| 8 |  | 544724 | Whosdreamingnow | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Plenty of merit in 14Jul placing. No harder here. Entitled to strong support. |
| 9 |  | 035470 | Girlshavtime | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Slightly disappointing 21Jul. Better than that. Cover in Trifectas/First4s today |
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| 10 |  | 348702 | Ambleside Drive | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Almost got her deserved maiden win in narrow defeat 21Jul. May follow right one. |
| Best Bets: Terror Ma Sue (1), Wishful Thinking (4), Ambleside Drive (10), Whosdreamingnow (8) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hanoi Franco (3): RD-Off, FD-On, Huzuni (5): SL-On, Whosdreamingnow (8): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BETAVET HEMOHAULT MOBILE TROT
$10,500, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50, 1980m
For R35 to R50 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 |  | 301755 | Imperial Command | 1 | Ft | Alan Clark | Usually driven like he's been stolen. Has ability & draw suits. Don't dismiss. |
| 2 | | X41667 | Crown The Moment | 2 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Fair on Friday. Midfield in strong affair 19Jul. Gets in well. Worth a look. |
| 3 |  | 652932 | Paris Prince | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Looks to be closing in another victory. Bound to have admirers. Each way. |
| 4 |  | 653606 | The Bloss | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Pass mark last week in stronger race. Can give cheek if left alone. Tris/First4s |
| 5 |  | 237X07 | The Fox | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Still looks to be regaining fitness levels. Has raced better fields. Could shock |
| 6 | | 576297 | Buffy Northstains | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Will appreciate the drop in class today. Respect as a 10-win horse. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 10X807 | Moondance | U1 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 1007XP | Beat The Covid | U2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Proved a handful when fresh-up 19Jul. No doubting ability. Allow another chance. |
| Best Bets: Paris Prince (3), Buffy Northstains (6), Crown The Moment (2), The Bloss (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Buffy Northstains (2-00.7), The Fox (2-01.2), Imperial Command (2-03.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Beat The Covid - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 10/07/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.0, 800m: 62.3, 400m: 30.0, Margins: 7 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Crown The Moment (2): SL-On, The Bloss (4): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BETAVET REGUMARE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M R35 TO R45, WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Also 3 yrs & older fillies & mares with 1 win for lifetime. 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 |  | 3900X6 | Baltimore Jill | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Tidy effort in fresh state from same draw 21Jul. Ability to place at odds here. |
| 2 |  | X06987 | Sports Babe | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't receive all favours 21Jul. Has struggled since resuming. Take on trust. |
| 3 | | 7000X3 | Flo Motion | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Nice effort to place when resuming 21Jul. Has draw advantage on key rivals. Top5 |
| 4 |  | 7007X2 | Moet Shard | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Another who caught the eye when resuming 21Jul. Can repeat with similar effort. |
| 5 |  | 050X55 | Rollwithit | 5 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Fitness peaking after two honest race-day showings. Pay to stick with. Each way. |
| 6 | | X80521 | Ivona Dadic | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Showed a nice turn of foot to clear maidens last week. Don't treat lightly here. |
| 7 | | 107 | Autumn Belle | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 6X21 | Lakelsa | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Proved a class above rivals with comfortable maiden win. Can double up here. E/W |
| 9 | | 313 | Happy Harper | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Plenty to like in all 3 race day appearances. Looks to have a future. Stick with |
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| 10 | | 0X2217 | Tact Teena | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Looked to have her chance 14jun. Soft run on offer. Combos enhancer with favours |
| 11 |  | 36374X | Milou | 11 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Comes in fresh here. Placed in recent trial. Keep an eye on market best chance. |
| Best Bets: Happy Harper (9), Lakelsa (8), Rollwithit (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sports Babe (1-59.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Milou - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 17/07/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.7, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 3/4len, nose, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sports Babe (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BETAVET HERBAZOLE FILLIES & MARES TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R45, WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Also 3 yrs & older fillies & mares with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 742X89 | Quik Sharnie | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Still building up fitness levels judging by latest outing. Only for the brave. |
| 2 | | 400809 | Living The Moment | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 70X032 | Paramount Lady | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Form & fitness heading in right direction. No Father Time here. Bright hopes. |
| 4 |  | 901X | Real Moonshine | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Resuming today. Given quiet midweek trial to prepare. Upset material fresh-up. |
| 5 | | 60X295 | Royal Diedre | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Going slightly better than first glance of form suggests. Blair booked. Each way |
| 6 |  | 608959 | Quercus Rubra | U1 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 026097 | Wudabubbit | U2 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 803557 | Waihemo Hannah | U3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Form-line has just fallen away since showing more promise lately. Gold coin hope |
| 9 | | 6811D3 | Dancing Glenis | U4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Solid 3rd on Friday. Put in plenty of false steps 19Jul. Nice wins prior. Place. |
| Best Bets: Paramount Lady (3), Royal Diedre (5), Dancing Glenis (9), Real Moonshine (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dancing Glenis (2-05.1), Quik Sharnie (2-06.4), Waihemo Hannah (2-07.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Quercus Rubra to Anne-Marie & Jack Best at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BETAVET BUILDABONE & PROTECT PACE
$11,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 322025 | Lady Vincent | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Looked to have her chance 14Jul. Strong form prior. Allow another chance. |
| 2 |  | 5570X | Take The Deal | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Change of trainer since last raced. Not seen publicly since Oct. Market watch. |
| 3 | | 0 | Turbo Flo | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | No turbo on show in debut performance. Will take benefit from racing. Risking. |
| 4 |  | Comic Lustre | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | On debut and did place behind the 10 in most recent trial. Pay to keep on-side. | |
| 5 |  | 090X | Sweetazz | 5 | Ft | Brian Zampese | Resuming for new trainer here. Has looked reliable at trials. Could surprise. |
| 6 | | 5 | Christian Bale | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Gave some cheek before fading late on debut. Better for it. Has claims today. |
| 7 |  | 0 | Memphis Blaster | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Gave a sight before being carted back 21Jul. Drop at your own peril here. |
| 8 | | 4850 | Dance Monkey | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 22676X | Festus Haggen | 9 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Not seen publicly since Jan. 5x placed 2nd in career makes him a serious threat. |
| 10 | | 6 | Holly K | 10 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Would have taken benefit from debut. Strong trial form. Don't drop just yet. |
| 11 |  | 579526 | Major Henry | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Change of trainer. Soft trip on offer from draw. One for longer odds today. |
| 12 | | Franco Sheriff | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | On debut and winner of latest trials make us take notice. Well worth a look here | |
| 13 |  | 0005X | Chedar | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Resuming. Not seen publicly since Nov trial. Leading driver booked. Watch tote. |
| 14 |  | 74 | Greets | 14 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Would have gained a few more supporters from professional 4th 14Jul. Place hope. |
| 15 |  | 9X6568 | Rockin Roman | 15 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Gave a sight when leading 21Jul. Maybe seeking different tactics from this draw. |
| Best Bets: Festus Haggen (9), Lady Vincent (1), Franco Sheriff (12), Memphis Blaster (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Franco Sheriff - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 17/07/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.4, 800m: 60.4, 400m: 30.1, Margins: 1 1/4len, 41 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chedar (13): SL-On, Greets (14): SL-On, Rockin Roman (15): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Memphis Blaster to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BETAVET THANKS THEIR STAFF & CLIENTS MOBILE PACE
$10,500, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 087845 | Bono Brown | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Showing a little more promise of late. Nice swing in draws. Can spice up exotics |
| 2 |  | 5780X4 | U R The One | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Will only strip fitter after tidy fresh-up 4th. Not to be taken lightly here. EW |
| 3 | | 900070 | Ford Rule | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Given freshen up since failing to make an impression for some time. Roughie. |
| 4 |  | 061780 | Sir Monty | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Versatile type that mixes efforts. Too far back 26 Jul. Want right price though. |
| 5 |  | 035565 | Avenger | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mid-field finishes his lot lately. Slides a couple of spots closer. Place hopes. |
| 6 |  | X75571 | Big Mama Morris | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Too big & too strong when the gaps came 21Jul. Can repeat with similar run. |
| 7 |  | 116P0X | Igetakickoutofyou | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 084677 | Gotta Elect Bill | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Racing a touch down on best. Stable kicking goals. Not the worst in open affair. |
| 9 |  | X65815 | Captain Kobe | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Backed up stylish debut win with creditable effort 21Jun. Don't treat lightly. |
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| 10 | | X83718 | The Night Fox | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 301595 | Spirited Lou | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Just battling away from handier draws than he lands today. Upset material here. |
| 12 | | 671350 | Star Magic | 12 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Didn't appreciate the tough run 14Jul. Strong form prior. May seek last say. |
| Best Bets: Captain Kobe (9), Big Mama Morris (6), U R The One (2), Avenger (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gotta Elect Bill (1-56.3), U R The One (1-57.5), Captain Kobe (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ford Rule (3): BL-Off, SL-On, Gotta Elect Bill (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Ambleside Drive - Race 3
Autumn Belle - Race 5
Avenger - Race 8
Baltimore Jill - Race 5
Beat The Covid - Race 4
Beyond The Horizon - Race 2
Big Mama Morris - Race 8
Bono Brown - Race 8
Brian Beatt - Race 2
Buffy Northstains - Race 4
Bullit Train - Race 2
Cappaha - Race 2
Captain Kobe - Race 8
Chedar - Race 7
Christian Bale - Race 7
Comic Lustre - Race 7
Crown The Moment - Race 4
Dance Monkey - Race 7
Dancing Glenis - Race 6
DD's Super Stuart - Race 2
Festus Haggen - Race 7
Flo Motion - Race 5
Ford Rule - Race 8
Franco Sheriff - Race 7
Girlshavtime - Race 3
Good Time Betty - Race 3
Gotta Elect Bill - Race 8
Greets - Race 7
Hanoi Franco - Race 3
Happy Harper - Race 5
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 1
Holly K - Race 7
Huzuni - Race 3
Igetakickoutofyou - Race 8
Imperial Command - Race 4
Ivona Dadic - Race 5
Knockshanbally - Race 1
Lady Vincent - Race 7
Lakelsa - Race 5
Living The Moment - Race 6
Major Henry - Race 7
Maxwell Edison - Race 2
Memphis Blaster - Race 7
Milou - Race 5
Moet Shard - Race 5
Moondance - Race 4
Motor Mouth - Race 1
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
Off The Edge - Race 1
Pacific Thunder - Race 3
Paramount Lady - Race 6
Paris Prince - Race 4
Poetry In Motion - Race 1
Prides Contessa - Race 1
Quercus Rubra - Race 6
Quik Sharnie - Race 6
Racey Krusa - Race 2
Real Moonshine - Race 6
Rockin Roman - Race 7
Rollwithit - Race 5
Royal Diedre - Race 6
Rush - Race 2
Sir Monty - Race 8
Spirited Lou - Race 8
Sports Babe - Race 5
Star Magic - Race 8
Sweetazz - Race 7
Tact Teena - Race 5
Take The Deal - Race 7
Terror Ma Sue - Race 3
The Bloss - Race 4
The Fox - Race 4
The Golden Skipper - Race 3
The Night Fox - Race 8
Turbo Flo - Race 7
U R The One - Race 8
Vrilo - Race 1
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Whosdreamingnow - Race 3
Wishful Thinking - Race 3
Wudabubbit - Race 6