NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 9 August
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R47, 2600m
For R35 to R47 3yo-&-older trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 901X6 | Real Moonshine | 1 | Ft | |||
2 | 810609 | Special Effects | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Ability not in question but manners are. Can win, but can do things wrong too. | |
3 | 293227 | Paris Prince | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Recovered OK last Friday. Hard to knock runs prior. Genuine prospect. | |
4 | 50617 | Oliver | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Never quite happy in his gait last week. Gritty maiden win prior. Combos. | |
5 | 1P9804 | Here Comes Jane | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Solid effort in slightly stronger company last Friday. May be over the odds. | |
6 | 583062 | It's So Easy | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Just missed after leading last week. All eyes on her early. Worth considering. | |
7 | 6097X8 | Wudabubbit | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Proving enigmatic at trials & here last week. Capable but take on trust in this. | |
8 | 175565 | Imperial Command | U2 | Ft | Alan Clark | Tough run sitting parked last week. More reliable than a few here. Multiples. | |
Best Bets: Paris Prince (3), It's So Easy (6), Wudabubbit (7) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Here Comes Jane (2-04.6), Paris Prince (2-04.8), It's So Easy (2-05.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] |
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- Race 2
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ADDINGTON CUP WEEK PACKAGES ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 0X4752 | Franco Elvis | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Almost cleared maidens last week. Capable of improving on mobile stats here. | |
2 | 043488 | Verducci | 2 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Contrasting 8ths here in May prior to a break. Not sighted since. Rough odds. | |
3 | 888X45 | Shapely | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Earnest attempts in two starts back. Midfield spot likely from draw. Combos. | |
4 | 34X4 | Jay Pee Shenay | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Overcame gear issues for tidy 4th here 26 Jul. Likely improver. Worth a look. | |
5 | 4647X6 | Art Jordan | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Just fair here last week but will strip fitter. Likely to have admirers in this. | |
6 | 83X65 | Salute | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Steering issues late here last week. Wider draw, but can lob a placing. | |
7 | 7X5353 | Melton Magnate | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Looking more likely this time in. Early gate speed the query. Each way claims. | |
8 | 09 | D'Cash | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Safely round 19Jul after mistake on debut, but plenty required to feature here. | |
9 | 4 | Franco Sheriff | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Handy 4th on debut 28 Jul. Switches to mobile here. Not out of this contest. | |
Best Bets: Franco Elvis (1), Art Jordan (5), Melton Magnate (7), Franco Sheriff (9) | |||||||
Gear Changes: Art Jordan (5): SL-On, Jay Pee Shenay (4): SL-Off, BL-On, Melton Magnate (7): SL-Off, BL-On Legend |
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- Race 3
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AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R43, 1980m
For R35 to R43 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 | X00966 | King Arthur | 1 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Made ground late on Sunday. Nice upgrade in draws here. Cheeky prospect. | |
2 | 960426 | Jaccka Opa | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Nice when belatedly clear on Friday. Two-time winner here. Genuine claims. | |
3 | 021036 | Patiro | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | No luck here 26 Jul. Much better draw today. Don't underestimate. Combos. | |
4 | 4841X5 | Rosie Richter | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Had her chance on Sunday but will improve from that. Worth another go. | |
5 | 202531 | Lady Vincent | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Did it tough but was too good on Sunday. Adaptable mare. Not the worst. | |
6 | 351709 | Santanna Mach | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Grand campaigner who won here four back. Needs right circumstances though. | |
7 | 256066 | Eastwood Dream | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Back south after northern campaign. Honest 4th 29 Jul trials. Top3/4 hope. | |
8 | 07705P | The Craic | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Got it wrong behind the tapes on Sunday. Back to mobile here. Upset claims. | |
9 | 519961 | Lord Mudrick | 9 | Ft | Chris Butt | Got the run to suit in R35-40 company 26 Jul. Tough draw tonight. First4s. | |
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10 | 526003 | Ocean Breeze | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Professional 3rd here last week. Draw adds to her challenges, but don't ignore. | |
11 | 221006 | Westar Molly | 11 | Ft | Ben Hope | Form has dropped away since her early July win. Combos with improvement. | |
12 | 122021 | Haley Robyn | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Took care of a similar ratings band at Winton. Confidence is up. Danger. | |
13 | 925228 | Zia Bromac | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't go on with it in front 21 Jul. Tricky draw here. Place hope with luck. | |
Best Bets: Jaccka Opa (2), Haley Robyn (12), Rosie Richter (4), Ocean Breeze (10) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (1-57.4), Westar Molly (1-57.6), Haley Robyn (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Eastwood Dream (7): BL-Off, SL-On, The Craic (8): SL-On Legend |
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- Race 4
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AIRPARK CANTERBURY PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R59, 2000m
For R51 to R59 3yo-&-older pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 642396 | Bryce's Meddle | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Got going late last Friday & gets great upgrade in draws on last two starts. EW. | |
2 | 158X27 | Cardi B | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Best draw since resuming in July. Options abound from this alley. Consider. | |
3 | 10009X | Winnyzback | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Faded late to 4th 29 Jul trials. Has won fresh before, but may need this outing. | |
4 | 91969X | Katherine | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Returns after last racing in March 2023. Has placed fresh. First4s best here. | |
5 | X89921 | Kowhai Nugget | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Very brave win here 26 Jul. Obvious jump in grade, but should play a part. | |
6 | 514167 | Beaudiene Quick Step | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Steady efforts since his 21 Jul win in moderate company. Rough odds. | |
7 | 901442 | Shepherds Delight | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Quiet 6th 29 Jul trials since going well through May & June. Has claims. | |
8 | 632730 | Kiwi Hero | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Bad luck came in twos for him 26 Jul. Doesn't mind a fight. Can bounce back. | |
9 | 84614P | Pure Courage | 9 | Ft | Andrew Drake(J) | Beaten a long way out here in R46-66 company. Draw makes this quite hard. | |
Best Bets: Bryce's Meddle (1), Kowhai Nugget (5), Cardi B (2), Kiwi Hero (8) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Kiwi Hero (1-59.4), Winnyzback (2-01.3), Katherine (2-01.4) [races less or equal 2000m] |
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- Race 5
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THE TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R57, 1980m
For R51 to R57 3yo-&-older pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 6570X0 | Lone Wolf | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Forgettable outing here last Friday when resuming. Place from the ace draw. | |
2 | 04X121 | Amaretto Franco | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Returned in tremendous form & slots into another helpful alley. Keep safe. | |
3 | 112732 | Ragazzo Major | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Downed by his stablemate last week. Can slot into nice trip here. In the mix. | |
4 | 270331 | Franco Hoffman | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Won the hard way last Friday. Noticeable jump in grade here. First4s best. | |
5 | 533536 | Warloch | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Useful effort from the 2nd row 26 Jul. More options from front row. Combos. | |
6 | 38X854 | Evangalist | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Chased well behind Fernetti last Friday. Slightly easier grade here. Upset. | |
7 | X452X2 | It's Tough | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Did it tough 26 Jul but still went close. More upside than some here. Danger. | |
8 | 31170X | Just Ask Paddy | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Great from mobile over summer - stands, not so much. 4th 29 Jul trials. Blowout. | |
9 | 6X211 | Lakelsa | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Looked a mare with promise since resuming. Wide draw again, but keep onside. | |
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10 | 3858X4 | Jack Tar | 10 | Ft | Ben Hope | Four-time winner here. Draw no great help tonight. First4 fringes with luck. | |
11 | 469421 | Glengarry Moonlight | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Peny has dropped through July. Gate speed negated by draw. Multiples. | |
Best Bets: It's Tough (7), Just Ask Paddy (8), Amaretto Franco (2), Ragazzo Major (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Jack Tar (1-55.0), Warloch (1-55.3), Glengarry Moonlight (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Just Ask Paddy (8): RD-Off, FD-On Legend |
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- Race 6
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BETAVET TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R54, 2600m
For R49 to R54 3yo-&-older trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 034223 | Galleons Ambassador | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Didn't toss it away after working hard 26 Jul. Decent drop in grade. Goes close. | |
2 | 108005 | Sunny Louis | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Much more like it last week after battling July efforts. Include in combos. | |
3 | 406441 | MM Sunshine | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Did the job in front on Sunday but faces a grade rise here. Rough claims. | |
4 | X51756 | Mavis Jones | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Midfield efforts since upset win in early July. Zippy on her day. Upset. | |
5 | X73098 | Kink | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Battling efforts since 3rd four starts back. Seeking improvement to feature. | |
6 | 453623 | Paige | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Had to go against usual style last Friday but went close. Genuine contender. | |
7 | 7X2600 | KD Royalty | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Broke in her last two starts. Harder grade than last Friday. Take on trust. | |
8 | 471021 | Father Time | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Comfortable winner in front 19 Jul. Back to stand start. Each way claims. | |
9 | 043087 | Ruakaka | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Trials form replicated with real mixed-bag 7th last Friday. Market your guide. | |
Best Bets: Galleons Ambassador (1), Father Time (8), Paige (6), Ruakaka (9) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-04.8), Kink (2-05.4), Galleons Ambassador (2-05.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Kink (5): HH-Off, Sunny Louis (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend |
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- Race 7
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GARRARDS NATIONAL HANDICAP PACE
$25,000, R60 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R60 & faster pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 245410 | Tempo Warrior | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Covered plenty of ground last Friday. Sharp stand start record. Combos. | |
2 | 076553 | Buckskin | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Not the best course stats here, but was tremendous last week. Gold coin hope. | |
3 | 312612 | Commander Ben | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got into the fight with #4 in Winter Rewards final & went close. Stick with him. | |
4 | 271411 | Black Mach | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Incredibly brave to win Winter Rewards. Racing in career-best form. Each way. | |
5 | 135126 | Jimmyray | 2 | 10 | |||
6 | 70X531 | Franco Sinatra | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Won his stand start debut 28 Jun. Same handicap as that today. In the mix. | |
7 | 982217 | Smoke On The Water | 2 | 20 | John Dunn | Won both July trials since 7th in Country Cups final. Combos off 20m mark. | |
Best Bets: Commander Ben (3), Franco Sinatra (6), Black Mach (4) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Franco Sinatra (2-01.6), Smoke On The Water (2-01.7), Commander Ben (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Smoke On The Water - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 17/07/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-19.6, 800m: 56.0, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 1/2len, 3 1/4len, 11 1/2len. |
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- Race 8
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TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 30TH AUGUST HANDICAP TROT
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster trotters.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 525188 | Royal Del | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Mid-race work 26 Jul but lacked punch late. Front row helps but First4s best. | |
2 | X46773 | Greenbank Don | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Earnest effort at odds 12 Jul. Chance to find the markers again. Roughie. | |
3 | 5X1231 | Freya | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Fresh-faced compared to some here but has talent. Should be prominent. | |
4 | 617141 | Sonoma Tyron | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Great trip in transit to score 26 Jul. Head start on key rivals here. Each way. | |
5 | 144131 | Ti Amo Belle | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Bold 2nd to #7 at trials since R55-75 win here 21 Jun. Place from 20m mark. | |
6 | X11167 | Tectonic | U1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Round safely 28 Jun after mistake the week prior. Upset claims from this mark. | |
7 | 13536X | Aardiebythehill | 1 | 35 | John Dunn | Classy trotter resuming. Trial winner here 29 Jul. Winning claims fresh-up. | |
8 | X51311 | Mr Love | 2 | 35 | Ben Hope | One of the winter stand-outs. Not served well by handicap, but worth a look. | |
Best Bets: Aardiebythehill (7), Freya (3), Mr Love (8), Sonoma Tyron (4) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Mr Love (2-01.6), Aardiebythehill (2-02.7), Greenbank Don (2-03.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Aardiebythehill - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 29/07/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.9, 800m: 61.5, 400m: 29.5, Margins: 1/2 head, 4 len, 3 len. |
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- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R50, 1980m
For R44 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 5X6X41 | Betterthancash | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Knocked off nice maiden field last week. Moves into new grade but has claims. | |
2 | 271194 | Sky Rocket | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Raced too keenly 26 Jul. Has gate speed at times. Keep onside from this draw. | |
3 | 4263X4 | Givemewhatineed | 3 | Ft | |||
4 | X07767 | Palatable | 4 | Ft | |||
5 | 4380P2 | Miki Bennett | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Back on best behaviour with smart 2nd last Friday. Chance with similar manners. | |
6 | 240476 | Fitzthebill | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Midfield efforts his lot recently. Mobile stats are just fair. Want right odds. | |
7 | 167P30 | Eddie Osei | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Well beaten 26 Jul but gait was far from perfect. Tighter grade. Combos. | |
8 | 068434 | Piccadilly Pete | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Confidence building again through the winter. Tricky draw. Place preferred. | |
9 | 1 | Vinrules | 9 | Ft | |||
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10 | 408031 | Mouton Cadet | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Delivered on raw ability with Sunday victory. May follow right one. Cheeky hope. | |
11 | 471265 | Commander Joe | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Done little wrong in 16-start career. May get a run through here. Each way. | |
Best Bets: Miki Bennett (5), Betterthancash (1), Commander Joe (11), Sky Rocket (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Eddie Osei (1-58.4), Fitzthebill (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Betterthancash (1): BL-Off Legend |
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- Race 10
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WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. 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 | 043647 | Major Performer | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Gaps in short supply in last three starts. Surely due some luck. Keep onside. | |
2 | 904188 | Darby | 2 | Ft | |||
3 | 801644 | Hoo Haa | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Handling new grade just fine after 30 Jun maiden win. Obvious place bait. | |
4 | 061249 | Sally's Pearl | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Not the worst 9th in the world on Sunday. Sharper lot here. Top3/4 claims. | |
5 | X22174 | Tact Teena | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Chased gamely 28 Jul behind promising type. Still learning but has claims. | |
6 | 972852 | Black Pearl | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Brave 2nd in front on Sunday & moves in one slot closer. Stick with her. | |
7 | 3138 | Happy Harper | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Showed zip in first run out of maidens 12 Jul. Would prefer some cover. EW. | |
8 | 794783 | What A Minx | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Handy 3rd in Winter Rewards final & drops back in class here. Worth a look. | |
9 | 20X26X | Melody Banner | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Moved 600m out to score at 29 Jul trials. Tough draw fresh-up but consider. | |
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10 | 9X4748 | Poetry In Motion | 10 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Didn't have much luck on Sunday, so forgive. 2nd row draw. Want right odds. | |
Best Bets: Black Pearl (6), What A Minx (8), Melody Banner (9), Major Performer (1) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Black Pearl (1-55.7), Happy Harper (1-57.1), Poetry In Motion (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Melody Banner - 1st of 8, NZ Metro, 29/07/24, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.5, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 28.0, Margins: nose, 1 3/4len, 4 1/2len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Hoo Haa (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend |
Runner Index
Aardiebythehill - Race 8
Amaretto Franco - Race 5
Art Jordan - Race 2
Beaudiene Quick Step - Race 4
Betterthancash - Race 9
Black Mach - Race 7
Black Pearl - Race 10
Bryce's Meddle - Race 4
Buckskin - Race 7
Cardi B - Race 4
Commander Ben - Race 7
Commander Joe - Race 9
Darby - Race 10
D'Cash - Race 2
Eastwood Dream - Race 3
Eddie Osei - Race 9
Evangalist - Race 5
Father Time - Race 6
Fitzthebill - Race 9
Franco Elvis - Race 2
Franco Hoffman - Race 5
Franco Sheriff - Race 2
Franco Sinatra - Race 7
Freya - Race 8
Galleons Ambassador - Race 6
Givemewhatineed - Race 9
Glengarry Moonlight - Race 5
Greenbank Don - Race 8
Haley Robyn - Race 3
Happy Harper - Race 10
Here Comes Jane - Race 1
Hoo Haa - Race 10
Imperial Command - Race 1
It's So Easy - Race 1
It's Tough - Race 5
Jaccka Opa - Race 3
Jack Tar - Race 5
Jay Pee Shenay - Race 2
Jimmyray - Race 7
Just Ask Paddy - Race 5
Katherine - Race 4
KD Royalty - Race 6
King Arthur - Race 3
Kink - Race 6
Kiwi Hero - Race 4
Kowhai Nugget - Race 4
Lady Vincent - Race 3
Lakelsa - Race 5
Lone Wolf - Race 5
Lord Mudrick - Race 3
Major Performer - Race 10
Mavis Jones - Race 6
Melody Banner - Race 10
Melton Magnate - Race 2
Miki Bennett - Race 9
MM Sunshine - Race 6
Mouton Cadet - Race 9
Mr Love - Race 8
Ocean Breeze - Race 3
Oliver - Race 1
Paige - Race 6
Palatable - Race 9
Paris Prince - Race 1
Patiro - Race 3
Piccadilly Pete - Race 9
Poetry In Motion - Race 10
Pure Courage - Race 4
Ragazzo Major - Race 5
Real Moonshine - Race 1
Rosie Richter - Race 3
Royal Del - Race 8
Ruakaka - Race 6
Sally's Pearl - Race 10
Salute - Race 2
Santanna Mach - Race 3
Shapely - Race 2
Shepherds Delight - Race 4
Sky Rocket - Race 9
Smoke On The Water - Race 7
Sonoma Tyron - Race 8
Special Effects - Race 1
Sunny Louis - Race 6
Tact Teena - Race 10
Tectonic - Race 8
Tempo Warrior - Race 7
The Craic - Race 3
Ti Amo Belle - Race 8
Verducci - Race 2
Vinrules - Race 9
Warloch - Race 5
Westar Molly - Race 3
What A Minx - Race 10
Winnyzback - Race 4
Wudabubbit - Race 1
Zia Bromac - Race 3