NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 14 August
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- Race 1
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OKTOBERFEST 2 OCT - BEERS, BETS & BRATS BOOK NOW MOB TROT
$14,000, R35 TO R40 MOBILE, 1980m
For R35 to R40 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 873X39 | Royal Ahearn | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Lacked another gear at Ashburton. Better here in July, Combos from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 674523 | Terry Webster | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Another bold effort on Sunday & is really building a nice formline. Has claims. |
| 3 |  | X55270 | Origin | 3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Tardy getaway on Sunday. Won her maiden from the mobile. Cheeky hope. |
| 4 |  | 342925 | Alotoftrouble | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 903037 | Snooowgood | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 431356 | Neil William | 6 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Tricky to follow, but running on well late on Sunday. Mobile an assist. Chance. |
| 7 | | 000558 | Paige | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Handicaps against her in 2 August runs. Just fair from mobile 24 Jul. Place. |
| 8 |  | 409180 | Bullet | U1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Battling efforts in 2 stand start runs since mobile success. Top 3/4 option. |
| Best Bets: Terry Webster (2), Neil William (6), Paige (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (1-58.3), Origin (2-03.1), Bullet (2-03.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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CONCRETE BROTHERS MOBILE PACE
$14,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m
For pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 245425 | Bella Ciao | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Keeps hitting the line well, but still hunting that maiden win. Place must again |
| 2 |  | Rosa Shard | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Qualified at first try last year & went by her rivals 29 July trials. On top. | |
| 3 |  | 33 | Hinemoana | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | Victory March | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | In the back half of her 3 trials. 04 Aug trials 4th suggests she may need this. | |
| 5 |  | Zip Ya Lip | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 |  | 857253 | Miss Woodville | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Another gritty effort at Ashburton. Maiden win elusive after 63 starts. First4s. |
| 7 |  | 635332 | Nansana | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Racing much better than her price in two July outings. Should be running on. |
| 8 |  | 22845 | Bettabe Lou | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Steady effort from midfield here 31 Jul. Drawn awkwardly too. Top 3/4. |
| 9 |  | 506X97 | Take A Chance On Me | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Comfortably contained in two starts back. Lot of work to do from barrier 9. |
| 10 |  | 0985 | Ellie Rose | U1 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Much better at Ashburton when starting from unruly. Add to combo tickets. |
| Best Bets: Rosa Shard (2), Nansana (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rosa Shard - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 29/07/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.4, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 2 len, 3/4len, 3 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Nansana (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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HARNESSLINK MOBILE TROT
$14,000, R41 TO R50, 1980m
For R41 to R50 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 303116 | Ridge | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Yet to register a mobile win, but gets a good set-up here. Each way player. |
| 2 |  | 23X515 | Hoof It Hagrid | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Race pattern against him last Friday & mobile brings him into play. Big threat. |
| 3 |  | 103710 | Waihemo Hannah | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Tried hard off the 10m mark last Friday. Can run a bolter in this grade. Place. |
| 4 |  | 666880 | Rachmaninov | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not at his sharpest recently. Won 3 from 117 from the mobile. Top 3/4. |
| 5 |  | 14348X | B D Hall | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Always shown ability. Trial win 05 Aug has been franked. A key contender. |
| 6 |  | 853424 | One El | 6 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Brief let-up since last racing 17 Jul. Honest performer from mobile. Trifectas. |
| 7 |  | 8308X6 | Brother Love | 7 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Tiring when he broke last Friday. Drops back in grade. Could surprise. |
| Best Bets: Hoof It Hagrid (2), B D Hall (5), Ridge (1), Brother Love (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rachmaninov (2-00.1), Hoof It Hagrid (2-01.8), Waihemo Hannah (2-02.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: B D Hall - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 05/08/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime:, 800m: 60.2, 400m: 29.6, Margins: 1 1/2len, 1 1/2len, 1/2 head. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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HERE FOR THE HORSE WINTER APPEAL MOBILE PACE
$12,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 JUN.DRV, 2600m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 85492P | Remission | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 556482 | Zeus | 2 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Bold 2nd here 31 Jul & meets a similar calibre of rival again. Stick with him. |
| 3 |  | 169087 | Royal Belle | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Stable change after setting things up in front 07 June. Market may give a guide. |
| 4 |  | 644054 | Art Jordan | 4 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Going honest races through the winter. Drawn handily enough again. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 285764 | Country Gold | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Hauled in after setting the tempo 31 Jul. May go forward again. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 206606 | Louis | 6 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Mixing his runs, but good from the back row here 02 Aug. Could surprise. |
| 7 | | 5X3536 | Melton Magnate | 7 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Doesn't go many bad races & will find this easier than 31 Jul. Worth a look. |
| 8 |  | 800000 | Melton Enforcer | 8 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Battling through the autumn & winter. No favours in the draws here either. |
| 9 |  | 677945 | Tallandfast | 9 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Space never came for her 07 Aug. May have to find luck, but don't drop yet. |
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| 10 | | 443072 | Enya Franco | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Plenty to like about 26 Jul 2nd. Sweating on gaps tonight, but can feature. |
| Best Bets: Country Gold (5), Zeus (2), Enya Franco (10), Melton Magnate (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Country Gold (2-01.3), Louis (2-02.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Country Gold (5): BL-Off, SL-On, Royal Belle (3): SL-On, Zeus (2): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SECURE YOUR SPECTATORS QUIZ NIGHT TROT
$16,000, R51 TO R59, 2000m
For R51 to R59 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2X6867 | Port Pegasus | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Whacked away in off 10m in lower grade last week. Can lead & fill Top 3/4 spot. |
| 2 | | 2396X9 | Premium Player | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Never fired up here 31 Jul. Gets handicap relief here, but needs to find more. |
| 3 |  | 077642 | Paris Prince | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Hauled in by his stable mate last Friday. Likes racing near speed. Key player. |
| 4 | | 008532 | George Eliot | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Rattled home after getting well back 31 Jul. Gets in on even terms. Each way. |
| 5 | | 721151 | The Royal Gamble | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Manners and well rated runs paying off recently. Capable of repeating again. |
| 6 |  | 0X4470 | Tyron Eros | U1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Travelling fairly when he broke 31 Jul. Needs to keep it together in straight. |
| 7 |  | 059X23 | Helloveamoment | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Hard to knock his efforts since resuming. Edges closer at the start. Consider. |
| Best Bets: The Royal Gamble (5), Helloveamoment (7), Paris Prince (3), George Eliot (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Helloveamoment (2-05.4), The Royal Gamble (2-06.4), Paris Prince (2-06.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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HORSES PERFORM BETTER ON BETAVET MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R60, 1980m
For R48 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X08131 | Franco Lomu | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Delivered on promise with 31 Jul victory. Draw makes him a major player again. |
| 2 |  | 649417 | Auntie Deb | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Nice when clear late at Ashburton. Good 24 Jul win, but meets a smart field. |
| 3 | | 93776X | Warrior Chief | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tidy 3rd in sole trial ahead of this. Has won fresh. Trifectas/First4s tonight. |
| 4 |  | 080149 | Black Mach | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Got back and stayed back last Friday. This is no easier either. First4s fringes. |
| 5 | | 3134X0 | John Stewart | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Made a meal of the stand start last Friday. Prefers mobile but take on trust. |
| 6 |  | 251223 | Song Sung Blue | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Dug in bravely when pressure came on 31 Jul. Gate speed to use. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 53433P | Malakai | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Own worst enemy in last week's National Hcp. Back to mobile. Keep onside. |
| 8 | | 2111X4 | Always A Porsche | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Revved up his big engine late when resuming 31 Jul. Danger with last say. |
| 9 | | 641215 | Trump Card | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid 5th from a wide draw 31 Jul. Cops a wider marble here. In the mix. |
| Best Bets: Franco Lomu (1), Always A Porsche (8), Trump Card (9), Song Sung Blue (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-54.4), John Stewart (1-55.0), Always A Porsche (1-55.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
$14,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER C,G&E, 1980m
For pacing colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Smoother The Bettor | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Qualified last year & good from the back in sole 2026 trial. Rough claims. | |
| 2 |  | Itz Kurtus Maximus | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Only nabbed late in his 05 Aug qualifier. Inexperienced, but don't dismiss. | |
| 3 |  | Aardie's Ideal | 3 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Qualified at first try & was a very close 4th in latest trial. Should be popular | |
| 4 | | 327X37 | Flying Holme | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't find more from the trail 31 Jul. Draws in a little closer. Top 3/4. |
| 5 |  | 472PP5 | Harry's Gold | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 0X56 | Lilacs Locarno | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Showing a little pep late in two runs back. Trifectas prospects look best. |
| 7 | | The Visionary | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Six trials to prepare for debut & only caught late 05 Aug trials. A key hope. | |
| 8 | | 4X723 | Chilli Gold | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Shown plenty of ticker in last two starts. Handed an awkward draw. Each way. |
| Best Bets: The Visionary (7), Aardie's Ideal (3), Chilli Gold (8), Itz Kurtus Maximus (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Itz Kurtus Maximus - 2nd of 6, NZ Metro, 05/08/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.1, 800m: 58.5, 400m: 29.1, Margins: head, 2 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BREED WITH WOODLANDS 2026-27 MOBILE PACE
$14,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R40, 1980m
For R37 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 21 | Easton Doll | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Smart effort in front to win 17 Jun maiden. Good draw for new grade. Chance. |
| 2 | | 852814 | Whyamihere | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Huge win here 17 Jul & lost no admirers 24 Jul in stronger grade. Upset claims. |
| 3 | | X60515 | Artful Bromac | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Grabbed in last 100m in similar ratings band 31 Jul. This looks harder. Top 3/4. |
| 4 | | 1022X | Princess Renee | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | 3 quiet trials since looking very capable over summer. Keep very safe here. |
| 5 | | 3PX1 | Asymmetric Return | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | 31 Jul win shows she's matured nicely after autumn campaign. Can double up. |
| 6 |  | 513122 | Putere Boy | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 229205 | Taumutu Lad | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 2317X7 | Unico Realta | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Barely saw a gap when resuming here 31 Jul. Well worth another go tonight. |
| 9 | | 655521 | Monkee Major | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Comfortable win from wide draw on Sunday. Tougher rivals here. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Asymmetric Return (5), Princess Renee (4), Unico Realta (8), Easton Doll (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Monkee Major (1-56.5), Artful Bromac (1-57.9), Princess Renee (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Princess Renee - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 17/06/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.4, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1 1/2len, neck, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Renee (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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TOUCHDOWN CAR RENTALS RISING STARS SERIES (HEAT 2) 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: Wins numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1 | Bord De La Mer | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Impressive win on debut despite early work. No reason he can't compete again. |
| 2 | | 4X4143 | Nikolai Ray | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Time has been his friend judging by solid winter form. Add to combo bets. |
| 3 | | 6X30X1 | Franco Ankara | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Dug in to win 31 Jul but they didn't break any records. Can offer some cheek. |
| 4 |  | 5X5018 | Lookin Snazzy | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Had his chance along the lane here 07 Aug. Needs to find a length or two. |
| 5 | | 4496X8 | B J Hunnicutt | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Not much went right when resuming last Friday. Tough grade too. Rough odds. |
| 6 | | 7178X7 | Razor Horizon | 6 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Nice 05 Aug trial win after fair NZ debut 26 Jun. Likely to attract the cash. |
| 7 |  | 221176 | Tee Ball | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not disgraced in two runs since consecutive wins. Add to Same Race Multis. |
| 8 |  | X09X10 | Rakero Maximus | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 5X115X | Ashley Frank | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Asked for little when 2nd at 29 Jul trials. Colt with some upside. Can feature. |
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| 10 | | 108438 | Stumblin In | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Caught out by closing sectionals last week. May follow right one. Consider. |
| 11 |  | 773512 | St Paddy | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gave plenty after finding the lead in Rising Stars Heat 1. Place with similar. |
| 12 |  | 1244X5 | Sunsoutgunsout | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Will surely strip fitter for useful 5th here 31 Jul. Has claims from 2nd row. |
| Best Bets: Razor Horizon (6), Ashley Frank (9), Bord De La Mer (1), Stumblin In (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: St Paddy (1-54.6), Sunsoutgunsout (1-55.8), Stumblin In (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Razor Horizon - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 05/08/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.9, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 3/4len, 1 3/4len, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$14,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R47, 1980m
For R41 to R47 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 363944 | Bettor Belle | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tried hard after leading & trailing 17 Jul. Yet to win in 11 tries here. Combos. |
| 2 | | 9X6745 | Rockingood | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Swallowed up when leading here 31 Jul. Option to press forward again. Chance. |
| 3 | | 006200 | Showcase | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't find more when asked here 17 Jul. Hasn't fired over 1980m either. |
| 4 | | 467808 | Commander Ben | 4 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Hasn't produced his best in last two outings. Unlucky here 17 Jul. Rough odds. |
| 5 | | 789468 | Commander Joe | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Never saw the markers in tough run on Sunday. Top 3/4 with better luck. |
| 6 |  | 224312 | Irish Dream | 6 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Followed up nice R40-44 win with smart 2nd in good grade 24 Jul. Each way. |
| 7 | | 1X0020 | Transonic | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 115804 | Classie Linc | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | More like it at Ashburton on Sunday after being outgunned 24 Jul. Place hope. |
| 9 |  | 707194 | Lonnekers | 9 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Made up several lengths here last Friday. May bomb them with last dab here. |
| Best Bets: Irish Dream (6), Lonnekers (9), Rockingood (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettor Belle (1-55.2), Irish Dream (1-55.3), Commander Joe (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Aardie's Ideal - Race 7
Alotoftrouble - Race 1
Always A Porsche - Race 6
Artful Bromac - Race 8
Art Jordan - Race 4
Ashley Frank - Race 9
Asymmetric Return - Race 8
Auntie Deb - Race 6
B D Hall - Race 3
Bella Ciao - Race 2
Bettabe Lou - Race 2
Bettor Belle - Race 10
B J Hunnicutt - Race 9
Black Mach - Race 6
Bord De La Mer - Race 9
Brother Love - Race 3
Bullet - Race 1
Chilli Gold - Race 7
Classie Linc - Race 10
Commander Ben - Race 10
Commander Joe - Race 10
Country Gold - Race 4
Easton Doll - Race 8
Ellie Rose - Race 2
Enya Franco - Race 4
Flying Holme - Race 7
Franco Ankara - Race 9
Franco Lomu - Race 6
George Eliot - Race 5
Harry's Gold - Race 7
Helloveamoment - Race 5
Hinemoana - Race 2
Hoof It Hagrid - Race 3
Irish Dream - Race 10
Itz Kurtus Maximus - Race 7
John Stewart - Race 6
Lilacs Locarno - Race 7
Lonnekers - Race 10
Lookin Snazzy - Race 9
Louis - Race 4
Malakai - Race 6
Melton Enforcer - Race 4
Melton Magnate - Race 4
Miss Woodville - Race 2
Monkee Major - Race 8
Nansana - Race 2
Neil William - Race 1
Nikolai Ray - Race 9
One El - Race 3
Origin - Race 1
Paige - Race 1
Paris Prince - Race 5
Port Pegasus - Race 5
Premium Player - Race 5
Princess Renee - Race 8
Putere Boy - Race 8
Rachmaninov - Race 3
Rakero Maximus - Race 9
Razor Horizon - Race 9
Remission - Race 4
Ridge - Race 3
Rockingood - Race 10
Rosa Shard - Race 2
Royal Ahearn - Race 1
Royal Belle - Race 4
Showcase - Race 10
Smoother The Bettor - Race 7
Snooowgood - Race 1
Song Sung Blue - Race 6
St Paddy - Race 9
Stumblin In - Race 9
Sunsoutgunsout - Race 9
Take A Chance On Me - Race 2
Tallandfast - Race 4
Taumutu Lad - Race 8
Tee Ball - Race 9
Terry Webster - Race 1
The Royal Gamble - Race 5
The Visionary - Race 7
Transonic - Race 10
Trump Card - Race 6
Tyron Eros - Race 5
Unico Realta - Race 8
Victory March - Race 2
Waihemo Hannah - Race 3
Warrior Chief - Race 6
Whyamihere - Race 8
Zeus - Race 4
Zip Ya Lip - Race 2