NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 31 July
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
$11,844, 3YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 204730 | Lord Mudrick | 1 | Ft | Chris Butt | Didn't fire from inside draw last week. More suitable grade here. Combos. | |
| 2 | 636440 | Art Jordan | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Couldn't kick on from similar last Friday. Solid form prior though. Has claims. | |
| 3 | 455648 | Zeus | 3 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Working home well enough from wide draw 26 Jul. Should keep improving. | |
| 4 | 803856 | Gimmesomelovin | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Midfield efforts recently, but lacked luck on Sunday. Don't underestimate. | |
| 5 | 674672 | Rovert Decision | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Smart 2nd at big odds 19 Jul & meets same ratings band here. Upset claims. | |
| 6 | 386907 | Shadow Creek | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Unlucky on Sunday but had been mixing his form before that. Top 3/4 best. | |
| 7 | 268373 | Harry Belafonte | 7 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Less than a length away from 2nd row draw on Sunday. A leading contender. | |
| 8 | 328576 | Country Gold | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Kept giving despite looking flat last Friday. Drops back a little. In the mix. | |
| 9 | 742436 | Miracle Memphis | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Backed up 12 Jul 3rd with useful 6th two weeks ago. Stable firing. Each way. | |
| Best Bets: Harry Belafonte (7), Zeus (3), Miracle Memphis (9), Art Jordan (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rovert Decision (1-58.2), Gimmesomelovin (2-00.6), Lord Mudrick (2-01.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Harry Belafonte (7): RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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BOOK NOW FOR MID WINTER XMAS 7 & 14 AUGUST MOBILE TROT
$14,213, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 322X22 | Lexicon | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Found one better in each of her 2 starts back. Should lead & go close again. | |
| 2 | 3435X6 | Kings Choice | 2 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Better at the trials since struggling as fave 19 Jun. Threat with his A game. | |
| 3 | 0 | Stromboli | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Gained support on debut but did plenty wrong. Switches to mobile. Top 3/4. | |
| 4 | 2 | Montara | 4 | Ft | David White | Recovered for big 2nd on debut & should relish the mobile arm. Keep safe. | |
| 5 | 4 | Wendy Moon | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Honest enough on debut without threatening. Combos claims with similar. | |
| 6 | 046X30 | Natives Cullerdamoon | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Forgettable last week, but good 3rd from the mobile 19 Jul. Trifectas/First4s. | |
| 7 | 050338 | Dazzled | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Mid-race mistake here 19 Jul. Good on her day, but win-or-bust hope for now. | |
| 8 | 995377 | Kracka Karma | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Couldn't get round in one piece 19 Jul. Others bring stronger credentials. | |
| 9 | Jacks Point | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Qualified in late 2024. Improving 3rd 19 Jul trials. Same Race Multis option. | ||
| 10 | 860708 | Hoofn It | U1 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Lexicon (1), Kings Choice (2), Montara (4), Dazzled (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Jacks Point - 1st of 2, NZ Metro, 18/12/24, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.1, 800m: 61.8, 400m: 31.6, Margins: 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kings Choice (2): BL-On, Kracka Karma (8): FD-Off, Lexicon (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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ALDEBARAN ZEUS STANDING AT ALDEBARAN PARK "BOOK NOW" TROT
$15,720, R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38X981 | D J's Gamble | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Loomed nicely for Sunday's win. Bonus run in same grade. Capable of repeating. | |
| 2 | 879104 | Lipstick | 2 | Ft | Peter Davis | Early work here last Friday. Forgive 17 Jul outing. Worth considering again. | |
| 3 | 637975 | Royal Del | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Midfield his lot recently. Slots into a more suitable grade. Combos claims. | |
| 4 | 5X6992 | Bizza To'o | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Recovered from slow start for 2nd on Sunday. Can offer cheek with similar. | |
| 5 | 77X750 | Solemn Son | 5 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Tired after finding the lead late 26 Jul. Seeking another length or two for now. | |
| 6 | 221037 | Waihemo Hannah | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Did it tough last Friday but many of her wins are in this ratings band. EW. | |
| 7 | 506807 | Night Life | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Bit better last Friday with early manners. Need to see a repeat of that here. | |
| 8 | 07X552 | Origin | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Grabbed her first placing since October with 17 Jul 2nd. Combos enhancer. | |
| 9 | 594243 | Jordan Anne | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Consistent as any & tends to do things right. Danger if she lands handy. | |
| 10 | 706406 | Switch On | U1 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Showed improvement with Sunday's 6th & finds similar ratings band. Place. | |
| 11 | 702451 | Chester Gold | U2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Capitalised on strong tempo for Friday's win. Look for him late. Keep safe. | |
| Best Bets: Chester Gold (11), Jordan Anne (9), Lipstick (2), D J's Gamble (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Del (2-04.3), Lipstick (2-05.3), Waihemo Hannah (2-05.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Jordan Anne to Brad Mowbray at Leeston | |||||||
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- Race 4
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CONGRATS TO MEMBERS WINNER "JOHN BLATCHFORD" MOB PACE
$14,213, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 1980m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0X5 | Lilacs Locarno | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Will improve from last Friday's 5th & gets a much kinder draw. Combos from #1. | |
| 2 | 564222 | Poseidon | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Shown a liking for sitting quiet & pouncing late. Can employ those tactics. EW. | |
| 3 | 2284 | Bettabe Lou | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Chased well from wide draw on Sunday. Showed gate speed on debut. Chance. | |
| 4 | 063533 | Nansana | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Useful recently & was just over a length away 17 Jul. Drawn to play a part. | |
| 5 | 98 | Kiwi Can Do | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Good from well back at 22 Jul trials in good time. Upset hope with similar. | |
| 6 | 22538X | Suspicious Captain | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Placed in both trials in handy time this time in. Sure to have many admirers. | |
| 7 | 06 | Livingthekiwidream | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Nice trial win in front 22 Jul. Learning curve for him in June. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 8 | 6327X3 | Flying Holme | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Stoic 3rd when resuming last Friday. Wide draw again, but worth a look. | |
| 9 | 36X30X | Franco Ankara | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Showed ability as a 2YO without scoring maiden win. Gets his chance tonight. | |
| Best Bets: Franco Ankara (9), Poseidon (2), Suspicious Captain (6), Flying Holme (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Livingthekiwidream - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 22/07/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.0, 800m: 56.9, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 1 1/2len, nose, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Ankara (9): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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'BET ON A BETTER FUTURE' RED NOSE DAY FUNDRAISER PACE
$14,738, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 344 | Blu Diamond | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Looked useful in 3 career starts. Early steps the key, but a major player. | |
| 2 | Sidestepper | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Green but dashed late for 2nd in 15 Jul qualifier. Danger with best manners. | ||
| 3 | 9X | Candy Crunch | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Struggled on debut in April. More convincing in recent trials. Top 3/4 best. | |
| 4 | 35248 | Culture Vulture | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just a fair outing here 17 Jul but form prior was more convincing. Combos must. | |
| 5 | 3PX | Asymmetric Return | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Stepped & led for last 2000m in 22 Jul trial win. Should be ready to strike. | |
| 6 | 390235 | Eastwood Commander | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Space at a premium 03 Jul & tend to step away from a stand. Place prospect. | |
| 7 | X84753 | Let It Rip | 7 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Tried hard in front 12 Jul for first career placing. Can spice up exotics. | |
| 8 | 3 | Hinemoana | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Good debut 3rd. Hasn't flown the tapes at trials, but safely away. Top 3/4. | |
| 9 | 424542 | Bella Ciao | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Long-time maiden but she's going as well as ever. Adaptable. Each way. | |
| 10 | 9X4334 | Rosario | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Caught the eye here last Friday. Has placed in sole stand start. Can figure. | |
| 11 | 348X | Liberty Girl | 11 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Brief country racing campaign over summer. Handy 2nd 21 Jul trials. Smokey. | |
| Best Bets: Asymmetric Return (5), Rosario (10), Blu Diamond (1), Sidestepper (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Asymmetric Return - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 22/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.5, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 2 len, 1/2len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Asymmetric Return (5): BL-Off, Let It Rip (7): FD-Off, BL-Off, RD-On, SL-On, Liberty Girl (11): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
HAGLEY WINDOWS & DOORS MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER, R36 TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R36 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers. Also R36 to R40 3yo fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 021X | Ma Belle Amie Franco | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 12317X | Unico Realta | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Good enough to win twice in March. 2nd in two trials for new trainers. Each way. | |
| 3 | 55X353 | Melton Magnate | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Solid efforts in all three winter runs. Drawn to play a part again. Trifectas. | |
| 4 | 76X060 | Major Henry | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Battled away in three runs this time in. Needs to find several lengths. | |
| 5 | 1022X | Princess Renee | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 0X6051 | Artful Bromac | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Moves out of R35 grade after 03 Jul win. May stay out of early speed. First4s. | |
| 7 | 7X0743 | Moonlite CC | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Impressive in last two July runs. Cops a wider alley here, but can place. | |
| 8 | 63103X | Crackle N Crunch | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Ran on from well back 21 Jul trials in final hitout. Upset prospect from draw. | |
| 9 | 10045X | Smoking Ashes | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Huge late to score 22 Jul trials and may adopt similar from this marble. Danger. | |
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| 10 | 916552 | Heaven | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Another solid effort when 2nd last Friday. Down in grade, so don't disregard. | |
| Best Bets: Smoking Ashes (9), Unico Realta (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Heaven (1-57.2), Artful Bromac (1-57.9), Smoking Ashes (1-58.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Smoking Ashes - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 22/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.1, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 1 len, 1/2 neck, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Major Henry to Dean Taylor at Ladbrooks | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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HRS CONSTRUCTION MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R44, 1980m
For R41 to R44 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 172793 | Mr President | 1 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | On course debut after 3rd in Southern Winter Rewards. May be over the odds. | |
| 2 | 548170 | Molly Maeve Estelle | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Mixed returns from 2nd row draws since 28 Jun success. Better alley. Combos. | |
| 3 | 1X3806 | Major Happy | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Mixing her efforts this time in. May find this easier than 12 Jul. Top 3/4. | |
| 4 | 16X301 | Our Harmony | 4 | Ft | David White | Overcame tight spot on home bend for 19 Jul win. Drawn to play her part. | |
| 5 | 19X674 | Rockingood | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Nice trial win in good field since southern sojourn. Adds to the puzzle here. | |
| 6 | 122539 | Tempo Warrior | 6 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Didn't have all favours last week, but OK after. Well back in grade. Consider. | |
| 7 | 044060 | Kowhai Star | 7 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Not a factor after poor manners last Friday. Seeking improvement for now. | |
| 8 | 703505 | Berrettini | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Bit more like it last week, even with an interrupted run. Rough claims with luck | |
| 9 | 991865 | Share A Dream | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Nothing wrong with his 5th from this draw 17 Jul. May be running on again. | |
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| 10 | 681271 | Fusion Reactor | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Put in a very strong shift for last Friday's win. Awkward draw here. First4s. | |
| 11 | 223X22 | Nothing But You | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Beaten by a combined 0.9L in both runs back. Can get run through & go close. | |
| Best Bets: Nothing But You (11), Rockingood (5), Our Harmony (4), Tempo Warrior (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Happy (1-55.1), Share A Dream (1-56.1), Berrettini (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rockingood - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 22/07/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.9, 800m: 56.1, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 1/2len, 1 len, 1/2len. | |||||||
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- Race 8
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TOUCHDOWN CAR RENTALS RISING STARS SERIES (HEAT 1) MOB PACE
$15,000, WITH COND. MOBILE, 1980m
For 3yo pacing colts & geldings with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7X0512 | Mickey Holler | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Very gritty 2nd 10 Jul after similar effort to win 26 Jun. Kinder draw. EW. | |
| 2 | 364X41 | Nikolai Ray | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Comfortable win in front here 17 Jul. Returned well as a 3YO. Combos must. | |
| 3 | 11 | Partytime | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Backed up June wins with easy 15 Jul trial win. Sure to be very popular. | |
| 4 | 1X0813 | Franco Lomu | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Good 3rd in strong field last time & has another handy draw. Has claims. | |
| 5 | 7X09X1 | Rakero Maximus | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Emerged stylishly for Sunday's win. May find this a little stronger. Trifectas. | |
| 6 | X77351 | St Paddy | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Did the job after finding the trail 17 Jul. Key threats drawn inside him. Place. | |
| 7 | 022117 | Tee Ball | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steady 7th after his back-to-back wins. Had a short let-up. Could surprise. | |
| 8 | 2113X2 | Cee Whata Mickee | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Brave 2nd when resuming last week. May have to repeat tactics, but keep safe. | |
| 9 | 510843 | Stumblin In | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Good 3rd behind a Group 1 winner 31 May. Freshened. Not out of this. | |
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| 10 | 11244X | Sunsoutgunsout | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | First run since early April. May be sweating on a run, but worth considering. | |
| Best Bets: Partytime (3), Cee Whata Mickee (8), Stumblin In (9), Mickey Holler (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: St Paddy (1-54.6), Sunsoutgunsout (1-55.8), Stumblin In (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Partytime - 1st of 3, N Otago HR, 15/07/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.3, 800m: 56.3, Margins: 2 len, 1 len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
GALLAGHER INSURANCE HANDICAP TROT
$18,000, R46 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R46 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 249421 | Almighty | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Kept on trucking to score last Friday. Jumps into a stronger grade. Combos must. | |
| 2 | 040218 | One Mhor For Heather | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | OK after slow getaway 17 Jul. 03 Jul showed her true worth. Top 3/4 spice. | |
| 3 | 392X68 | Port Pegasus | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Fair in both June runs after last racing in March 2025. May need this too. | |
| 4 | 47X196 | Midnight Diamond | 1 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 900853 | George Eliot | 2 | 10 | Robbie Close | Made ground nicely last Friday after getting well back. Add to combos bets. | |
| 6 | 42396X | Premium Player | 1 | 20 | Gavin Smith | Grass track specialist. Brings lean course stats to this. Prefer to watch. | |
| 7 | 580776 | Paris Prince | 2 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Over a year since he last won. Slow away here last Friday. Take on trust. | |
| 8 | 83X231 | Major Doosie | 3 | 20 | Sarah O'Reilly | Overcame 10m handicap for last Friday's win. Back to 20m mark, but consider. | |
| 9 | 90X447 | Tyron Eros | U1 | 20 | Gerard O'Reilly | Running on well when he broke 10 Jul. Needs to trot the trip. Top 3/4. | |
| 10 | 41803X | Moses | 1 | 30 | Leo O'Reilly | Tidy late for 6th in sole trial ahead of this. Goes well fresh. Upset claims. | |
| 11 | 19185X | Bring On The Muscle | U1 | 45 | Matthew Williamson | Talented on his day. 50% place record here & goes well fresh. Each way off 45m. | |
| Best Bets: Major Doosie (8), Almighty (1), Bring On The Muscle (11), One Mhor For Heather (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paris Prince (2-02.4), Tyron Eros (2-02.4), Moses (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bring On The Muscle to Ken Barron at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
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PENINSULA BEACHFRONT RESORT, MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 4YO & OLDER R55 TO R63, 1980m
For R55 to R63 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42111X | Always A Porsche | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Comfy 15 Jul trial win & has looked great in short career. Chance from #1. | |
| 2 | X25343 | Malakai | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Stoic efforts in five starts back without finding a win. Add to combo bets. | |
| 3 | 541P57 | Tanzania | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Mixing his efforts since 01 May win. Long time since he won at a sprint trip. | |
| 4 | 66X985 | Double Time | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steadily improved in three runs back, but no relief in sight here. Odds. | |
| 5 | 898525 | Amass | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 7X1X91 | Rakamurph | 6 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Back at HQ for first time since late 2022. Good 12 Jul win. Market your guide. | |
| 7 | 164121 | Trump Card | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Ticking over at the trials since impressive 03 Jul success. Can repeat the dose. | |
| 8 | 02990X | Slots | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | 3rd in sole trial since form dropped away in autumn. Tends to need a run or two. | |
| 9 | X6381X | Beside Me | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Two trials ahead of resuming. Loves this track & distance. Can overcome draw. | |
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| 10 | X74122 | Amaretto Franco | 10 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Trump Card (7), Beside Me (9), Always A Porsche (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-54.4), Always A Porsche (1-55.0), Trump Card (1-55.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Always A Porsche - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 15/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.6, 800m: 56.5, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1/2len, 4 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Beside Me (9): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER R46 TO R54, 1980m
For R46 to R54 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107894 | Commander Joe | 1 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Honest enough behind runaway winner last week. Kind draw here. Combos. | |
| 2 | 126700 | Rack'em Up | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Freshened since form faded away in May. Plain course stats. Want odds. | |
| 3 | 11X002 | Transonic | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just missed here 17 Jul & should get a crack at the lead tonight. Top pick. | |
| 4 | 8640X3 | Heaven's Mark | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Plenty to like about fresh 3rd 12 Jul. Draws in a little closer too. In the mix. | |
| 5 | 669331 | Vincent Reactress | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Powered home for 24 Jul victory. Slides up in grade, but racing well. EW. | |
| 6 | 050801 | Black Mach | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Ended 2-year winning drought with Sunday's win. Harder tonight. First4s. | |
| 7 | 625122 | Song Sung Blue | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Followed up 01 Jun win with two sharp 2nds since. Should be running on. | |
| 8 | 404773 | Next Level | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Nothing wrong with last week's 3rd. Drawn wide tonight though. Trifectas. | |
| 9 | 117X16 | Utah Jazz | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Hauled in after early gate speed 12 Jul. Talented mare though. Keep onside. | |
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| 10 | 51300X | Forever Dream | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Two trials for this, including close 2nd 22 Jul. Goes well fresh. Has claims. | |
| Best Bets: Transonic (3), Utah Jazz (9), Forever Dream (10), Heaven's Mark (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Utah Jazz (1-55.5), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Next Level (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Forever Dream - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 22/07/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.9, 800m: 56.1, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 1/2len, 1 len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rack'em Up (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Almighty - Race 9
Always A Porsche - Race 10
Amaretto Franco - Race 10
Amass - Race 10
Artful Bromac - Race 6
Art Jordan - Race 1
Asymmetric Return - Race 5
Bella Ciao - Race 5
Berrettini - Race 7
Beside Me - Race 10
Bettabe Lou - Race 4
Bizza To'o - Race 3
Black Mach - Race 11
Blu Diamond - Race 5
Bring On The Muscle - Race 9
Candy Crunch - Race 5
Cee Whata Mickee - Race 8
Chester Gold - Race 3
Commander Joe - Race 11
Country Gold - Race 1
Crackle N Crunch - Race 6
Culture Vulture - Race 5
Dazzled - Race 2
D J's Gamble - Race 3
Double Time - Race 10
Eastwood Commander - Race 5
Flying Holme - Race 4
Forever Dream - Race 11
Franco Ankara - Race 4
Franco Lomu - Race 8
Fusion Reactor - Race 7
George Eliot - Race 9
Gimmesomelovin - Race 1
Harry Belafonte - Race 1
Heaven - Race 6
Heaven's Mark - Race 11
Hinemoana - Race 5
Hoofn It - Race 2
Jacks Point - Race 2
Jordan Anne - Race 3
Kings Choice - Race 2
Kiwi Can Do - Race 4
Kowhai Star - Race 7
Kracka Karma - Race 2
Let It Rip - Race 5
Lexicon - Race 2
Liberty Girl - Race 5
Lilacs Locarno - Race 4
Lipstick - Race 3
Livingthekiwidream - Race 4
Lord Mudrick - Race 1
Ma Belle Amie Franco - Race 6
Major Doosie - Race 9
Major Happy - Race 7
Major Henry - Race 6
Malakai - Race 10
Melton Magnate - Race 6
Mickey Holler - Race 8
Midnight Diamond - Race 9
Miracle Memphis - Race 1
Molly Maeve Estelle - Race 7
Montara - Race 2
Moonlite CC - Race 6
Moses - Race 9
Mr President - Race 7
Nansana - Race 4
Natives Cullerdamoon - Race 2
Next Level - Race 11
Night Life - Race 3
Nikolai Ray - Race 8
Nothing But You - Race 7
One Mhor For Heather - Race 9
Origin - Race 3
Our Harmony - Race 7
Paris Prince - Race 9
Partytime - Race 8
Port Pegasus - Race 9
Poseidon - Race 4
Premium Player - Race 9
Princess Renee - Race 6
Rack'em Up - Race 11
Rakamurph - Race 10
Rakero Maximus - Race 8
Rockingood - Race 7
Rosario - Race 5
Rovert Decision - Race 1
Royal Del - Race 3
Shadow Creek - Race 1
Share A Dream - Race 7
Sidestepper - Race 5
Slots - Race 10
Smoking Ashes - Race 6
Solemn Son - Race 3
Song Sung Blue - Race 11
St Paddy - Race 8
Stromboli - Race 2
Stumblin In - Race 8
Sunsoutgunsout - Race 8
Suspicious Captain - Race 4
Switch On - Race 3
Tanzania - Race 10
Tee Ball - Race 8
Tempo Warrior - Race 7
Transonic - Race 11
Trump Card - Race 10
Tyron Eros - Race 9
Unico Realta - Race 6
Utah Jazz - Race 11
Vincent Reactress - Race 11
Waihemo Hannah - Race 3
Wendy Moon - Race 2
Zeus - Race 1