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Meeting: MID AUGUST RACE NIGHT (MID AUGUST RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 15/08/2025 at 15:17 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

TAB 2ND & 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE

$15,500, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R45, 1980m

For R42 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 1: TAB 2ND & 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Rustenburg7X9383Rustenburg1FtGerard O'ReillyMore like it when leading up here 01 Aug. Can maintain that improvement.
2Samvasa786040Samvasa2FtColin DeFilippiGot shuffled back & did some work late last week. Needs to find more though.
3Mighty Flying Lou4347X3Mighty Flying Lou3FtRicky MayHandy when clear late here last week. Draw and grade in his favour. Each way.
4Midnight Babe008059Midnight Babe4FtDevon Dolan(J)Iffy at times from stand start recently so mobile helps. Seeking luck though.
5Don Juan756864Don Juan5FtTayla Duley(J)Didn't give it away 03 Aug. More progressive grade tonight though. Combos.
6Happy Harper618460Happy Harper6FtRobbie CloseJust a run when finding space 25 Jul. Marked drop in grade though. Smokey.
7Quicker Than Quick571645Quicker Than Quick7FtBlair OrangeNever gave it away last week against promising types. Can work closer again.
8Didjaseemiki40X415Didjaseemiki8FtSamantha OttleyBack to trials after tardy mobile starts recently. Has claims on best behaviour.
9Almighty Clever421442Almighty Clever9FtGavin SmithRacing in enterprising form. No help in the draws, but will get rolling late.
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10Apatchofgold642134Apatchofgold10FtJim CurtinWorked well in front 29 Jun in similar company. Place with soft run through.
Best Bets: Rustenburg (1),   Quicker Than Quick (7),   Mighty Flying Lou (3),   Didjaseemiki (8)
Best Mile Rates: Didjaseemiki (1-56.5),   Happy Harper (1-57.1),   Almighty Clever (1-57.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Didjaseemiki - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 07/08/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.0, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1/2len, 2 1/2len, 1/2 neck.
Gear Changes: Rustenburg (1): SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE

$14,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m

For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.

Participants for Race 2: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Larissa LilyLarissa Lily1FtTim WilliamsWent a slick time here in big 10-length trial win 30 July. Big threat on debut.
2Stumblin InStumblin In2FtBlair OrangeQualified in Feb & zoomed late for 7 Aug trial win. Well-related. Each way.
3Eun SognoEun Sogno3FtCarter Dalgety(J)Built nicely at the trials & out of a top race mare. Will have admirers.
4Seaside Brucie23Seaside Brucie4FtSamantha OttleyDoing his best work late in both career starts. Interesting draw. Combos.
5Flying HolmeFlying Holme5FtSam Thornley(J)Two tidy workouts before close 3rd in 05 Aug qualifier. Place contender.
6Patriarch3623Patriarch6Ft  
7Get Seaside LuckyGet Seaside Lucky7FtNikita Burton(J)Up and running at trials in Feb. Well back in fast 05 Aug trial though. First4s.
8Sunsoutgunsout2Sunsoutgunsout8Ft  
Best Bets: Larissa Lily (1),   Stumblin In (2),   Eun Sogno (3)
Star Trialist: Larissa Lily - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 30/07/25, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.9, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 10 len, 1 3/4len, 1/2len.
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

RICOH TROT

$15,000, WITH COND., 2000m

For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.

Participants for Race 3: RICOH TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1KD Grins428316KD Grins1FtRobbie CloseNot all favours here 01 Aug in first go in the grades. Top 3/4 from inside draw.
2Lipstick164Lipstick2FtPeter DavisFair 4th here 01 Aug but looked very sharp in two runs prior. Keep onside.
3Royal Grace02938XRoyal Grace3FtJonny CoxNot seen since February. Won fresh-up in November, but needs her best here.
4Kingaroy08271Kingaroy4FtJason FordPatience paid off with gritty maiden win 03 Aug. Worth a look in new grade.
5Origin223154Origin5FtJim CurtinVery solid this time in & chased well 03 Aug. This field gives her a real shot.
6Ruthless Emma332152Ruthless Emma6FtAnj MugfordHandling step up in grade well enough. Adds to chances in open field.
7Viva La VidaX26188Viva La Vida7FtBen HopeManners have let him down in last two. 06 Jun win showed his talent. Can win.
8Chester Gold26X174Chester Gold8Ft  
Best Bets: Viva La Vida (7),   Origin (5),   Lipstick (2)
Best Mile Rates: Lipstick (2-07.2),   Ruthless Emma (2-07.6),   KD Grins (2-13.0)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Viva La Vida (7): HH-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE

$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R50, 1980m

For R46 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 4: AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Stephs Boy126897Stephs Boy1FtSamantha OttleyDraw worked against him last week. Handy types here, but can place.
2Onwardsandupwards213399Onwardsandupwards2FtJonny CoxForm has tailed off a little through winter. Likely to need this outing too.
3Dave Duley9304X5Dave Duley3FtRiley Harrison(J)Big to familiar mobile racing after handy 5th last week. Worth a look from draw.
4Dancing Desire582384Dancing Desire4FtBlair OrangeHonest mare who's won 5 at this track/distance. Great combos bait again.
5Caught The Eye123X31Caught The Eye5FtTim WilliamsComfortable winner from a stand 01 Aug. Likes mobile even more. Top pick.
6Timbimboo282224Timbimboo6Ft  
7C C Arden511552C C Arden7FtTerry ChmielJust went down to #9 after working hard 01 Aug. Rock-hard fit. Each way.
8Kotare Kelso144847Kotare Kelso8FtGavin SmithEarly burn didn't pay off here 01 Aug. May press forward early. First4s.
9Joyride(AUS)45X221Joyride(AUS)9FtCarter Dalgety(J)Early work but got the job done 01 Aug. Has gate speed. Right in the fight.
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10Moonlite Blood349X11Moonlite Blood10FtRobbie CloseSaved up for last shot in both starts back & it's paid off. Similar tonight?
Best Bets: Caught The Eye (5),   Joyride(AUS) (9),   Moonlite Blood (10),   C C Arden (7)
Best Mile Rates: Caught The Eye (1-54.9),   Joyride(AUS) (1-55.4),   Dancing Desire (1-55.5)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Dave Duley (3): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

HERE FOR THE HORSE WINTER APPEAL TROT

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2000m

For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 5: HERE FOR THE HORSE WINTER APPEAL TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Aldebaran Crystal961717Aldebaran Crystal1FtBlair OrangeDid plenty of work last week, so pay to forgive. Same grade. Stick with her.
2Five Monkeys555775Five Monkeys2FtRobbie CloseRound in one piece 03 Aug after copping a check 06 Jul. Take on trust here.
3Royal Yankee21X0X3Royal Yankee3FtAlan BeecroftShould derive plenty from fresh-up 3rd 01 Aug. No harder here. Each way.
4Musclynn766627Musclynn4FtPhilippa WakelinHad no luck here 03 Aug. Course stats aren't compelling though. First4s.
5Buffy Northstains589332Buffy Northstains5FtMia Holbrough(J)Good effort when clear last week & has taken on stronger fields. Can win.
6Millie Let Loose0X1494Millie Let Loose6FtJohn MorrisonMore good than bad in four starts back. Back to preferred stand start. Place.
7Bonnie Bagrie060255Bonnie BagrieU1FtJonny CoxBetter behind mobile in last 3. Back to stand. Cross fingers at the start.
8Lotus Franco424040Lotus FrancoU2FtCraig ThornleyFlattered to deceive through early part of winter. Market your best guide here.
Best Bets: Buffy Northstains (5),   Royal Yankee (3),   Aldebaran Crystal (1),   Millie Let Loose (6)
Best Mile Rates: Bonnie Bagrie (2-04.6),   Five Monkeys (2-05.4),   Royal Yankee (2-06.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

IT'S TIME TO BOOK WITH WOODLANDS MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares.

Participants for Race 6: IT'S TIME TO BOOK WITH WOODLANDS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Vin's Deal394XVin's Deal1FtGavin SmithMade ground late in final 07 Aug trial. Good 3rd on debut 15 Dec. Combos.
2Ebony ArdenEbony Arden2FtTim WilliamsDashed away for 05 Aug trial win in a sprint home. Beautifully bred. Danger.
3Tipstar6287X5Tipstar3FtColin DeFilippiShowed glimpses over summer. Honest 5th on Sunday. Add to trifectas.
4Jinx JohnsonJinx Johnson4FtCraig ThornleyFour spaced out hitouts in last 12 months. May find this a bit rich fresh-up.
5Better Be QuickX35372Better Be Quick5FtRicky MaySlashing 2nd here 01 Aug. Deserves support in small field. Keep safe.
6Longview Tui7X5349Longview Tui6FtSam Thornley(J)Mixing her efforts in four starts back. Drawn outside key threat. Top 3/4 claims
7Maggie QMaggie Q7FtBlair OrangeWorked home well for 3rd in final trial ahead of debut. EW despite draw.
Best Bets: Ebony Arden (2),   Better Be Quick (5),   Maggie Q (7),   Vin's Deal (1)
Star Trialist: Maggie Q - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 27/11/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.9, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 29.4, Margins: neck, 7 len, 3/4len.
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

GEORGIA ANDERSON "HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY" MOBILE PACE

$16,500, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R57, 1980m

For R51 to R57 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 7: GEORGIA ANDERSON "HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY" MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Milou634X49Milou1Ft  
2Black MachX85679Black Mach2FtSam Thornley(J)Lacking punch at the business end in last few outings. Needs to lift here.
3Pioneer776310Pioneer3FtLeo O'ReillyNot the worst 11th ever here 25 Jul. Big upgrade in draw too. Blowout hope.
4Follow Your Dream29326XFollow Your Dream4FtRiley Harrison(J)Thereabouts in this grade in early 2025. Nice 2nd 07 Aug trials. Not the worst.
5Triple G6077X3Triple G5FtRicky MayEarly speed helped him grab 3rd fresh 01 Aug. Chance to repeat tactics. Threat.
6Cardi B3969X5Cardi B6FtRobbie CloseTough outing wjhen resuming here 25 Jul. Lobs into kinder grade. Has claims.
7Amass347127Amass7FtJohn MorrisonCovered lots of ground early 25 Jul, so forgive. Has gate speed. Each way.
8Song Sung Blue4159X4Song Sung Blue8FtSamantha OttleyFound the line nicely from wide draw 01 Aug. May get back again. Place best.
9Our Shangri Lana620161Our Shangri Lana9FtBen HopeSearing early speed from middle of row 01 Aug. Wider draw but can repeat.
Best Bets: Triple G (5),   Amass (7),   Our Shangri Lana (9),   Follow Your Dream (4)
Best Mile Rates: Follow Your Dream (1-53.8),   Our Shangri Lana (1-54.3),   Cardi B (1-55.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Follow Your Dream - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 07/08/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.0, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 27.1, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1 3/4len, 1/2 neck.
Gear Changes: Black Mach (2): SL-Off, BL-On, CC-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE NOW HANDICAP TROT

$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R57 SPECIAL, 2600m

For R45 to R57 trotters. Front: R45 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57.

Participants for Race 8: CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE NOW HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1The Royal Gamble472236The Royal Gamble1FtRicky MayRan slightly better than his price 08 Aug. Moves 20m closer. Trifectas enhancer.
2Almighty386310Almighty2FtJonny CoxNo hope after mistake last week. Dangerous with her own terms. Could surprise.
3El Conqueror445637El Conqueror3Ft  
4Major Doosie1X5411Major Doosie4FtKimberly ButtLanded into nice run of form & trotters can maintain that. Threat off front line
5Desbois030X69Desbois5FtGerard O'ReillyOn retreat a fair way out 11 Jul after tough run. Freshened. Happy to watch.
6Holly Highlander524581Holly Highlander6FtSam Thornley(J)Gate speed helped her deliver 01 Aug. Back to stand, but capable of featuring.
7Tu Tangata375256Tu Tangata7FtPaul NairnGot it wrong on final bend 23 May. Drops back in grade. Place hope fresh.
8Rachmaninov647849RachmaninovU1FtJohn MorrisonAll too hard after slow getaway off 20m 08 Aug. Needs right run. First4s best.
9Dreams Pat68X706Dreams PatU2FtRobbie HolmesBack on good behaviour at trials after triple error here 01 Aug. Take on trust.
10Love Walked In144510Love Walked In110Ben HopeFair 10th here 25 Jul but 18 Jul success showed her true worth. Each way off 10m
11Cormoran Strike923845Cormoran Strike210Robbie CloseCertainly become quite reliable. Adapatable type too. Adds to the puzzle.
Best Bets: Major Doosie (4),   Holly Highlander (6),   Love Walked In (10),   Cormoran Strike (11)
Best Mile Rates: Tu Tangata (2-04.3),   Almighty (2-04.8),   Major Doosie (2-05.0)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Dreams Pat - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 07/08/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.8, 800m: 58.7, 400m: 28.6, Margins: nose, unknown.
Gear Changes: Dreams Pat (9): BL-Off, Tu Tangata (7): NW-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

HORSES PERFORM BETTER ON BETAVET MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R40, 1980m

For R37 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 9: HORSES PERFORM BETTER ON BETAVET MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1McKendrickP74556McKendrick1Ft  
2Oneroa22531XOneroa2FtChris ButtBuilt nicely to maiden win last spring. Won both trials for new trainer. Danger.
3Berrettini6X1467Berrettini3FtRobbie CloseDoing his best work late after getting back last week. Can add to trifectas.
4Jukebox Gypsy422332Jukebox Gypsy4FtGerard O'ReillySolid as always last week behind smart filly. Can push forward again. Each way.
5Shadow Creek641305Shadow Creek5FtRobbie HolmesMade up a stack of ground 03 Aug. Ratings band helps, but place preferred.
6Blazing Knuckles248491Blazing Knuckles6FtSamantha OttleyUp in grade after pacing 1.57 mile in maiden win at Winton. Top 3/4 hope.
7Carrera Tranquilo002134Carrera Tranquilo7FtRicky MayHasn't looked out of place since maiden win. Combos spice from wide draw.
8Stubing621744Stubing8FtGavin SmithDigging in nicely in last two outings here. Draw adds to challenge. Has claims.
9Desert Dancer1Desert Dancer9FtBlair OrangeVery impressive maiden win 01 Aug. Can handle some work too. Don't ignore.
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10La Concha12X060La Concha10FtCarter Dalgety(J)Quiet 10th from this draw 27 Jul. Follows right one but need to see more late.
11Bautista140764Bautista11FtJohn MorrisonCheeky 4th here 08 Aug. Speed battle ahead of him may help. Place hopes.
12Harry Belafonte89X122Harry Belafonte12FtTim WilliamsCaught late on Sunday as he shows a new lease of life. Harder here. Trifectas.
13Whyamihere116986WhyamihereU1FtJim CurtinNo luck in the running here last week. Unruly makes this tough too. First4s.
Best Bets: Oneroa (2),   Jukebox Gypsy (4),   Desert Dancer (9)
Best Mile Rates: Bautista (1-55.2),   Blazing Knuckles (1-57.8),   Jukebox Gypsy (1-59.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Oneroa - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 07/08/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.0, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1/2len, 2 1/2len, 1/2 neck.
Gear Changes: Bautista (11): SL-On, Oneroa (2): BL-Off, SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$13,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m

For 4 yrs & older Non-Win pacers. Also 3yo Non-Win horses with 6 or more starts for lifetime.

Participants for Race 10: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Poison Ivy06X9Poison Ivy1FtOlivia Thornley(J)Very much in need of the run on Sunday. Draw a help, but looking for better.
2Major Touch5Major Touch2FtRobbie CloseFair 5th in Sunday's debut. Strips fitter for that. Quick back-up. Keep safe.
3Vesta5X6725Vesta3Ft  
4Fear Gogh222648Fear Gogh4FtBlair OrangeLong-time maiden but has placed 5 times here from 16 tries. Add to trifectas.
5Willy Away3369Willy Away5FtChris ButtNot much went his way here 03 Aug. First two runs showed promise. Consider.
6Blackjack653232Blackjack6FtSamantha OttleyKeeps finding one better, but lost no fans last Friday. Prominent hope here.
Best Bets: Blackjack (6),   Willy Away (5),   Major Touch (2)
Gear Changes: Poison Ivy (1): BL-Off    Legend
Runner Index
 
Aldebaran Crystal -  Race 5
Almighty -  Race 8
Almighty Clever -  Race 1
Amass -  Race 7
Apatchofgold -  Race 1
Bautista -  Race 9
Berrettini -  Race 9
Better Be Quick -  Race 6
Blackjack -  Race 10
Black Mach -  Race 7
Blazing Knuckles -  Race 9
Bonnie Bagrie -  Race 5
Buffy Northstains -  Race 5
Cardi B -  Race 7
Carrera Tranquilo -  Race 9
Caught The Eye -  Race 4
C C Arden -  Race 4
Chester Gold -  Race 3
Cormoran Strike -  Race 8
Dancing Desire -  Race 4
Dave Duley -  Race 4
Desbois -  Race 8
Desert Dancer -  Race 9
Didjaseemiki -  Race 1
Don Juan -  Race 1
Dreams Pat -  Race 8
Ebony Arden -  Race 6
El Conqueror -  Race 8
Eun Sogno -  Race 2
Fear Gogh -  Race 10
Five Monkeys -  Race 5
Flying Holme -  Race 2
Follow Your Dream -  Race 7
Get Seaside Lucky -  Race 2
Happy Harper -  Race 1
Harry Belafonte -  Race 9
Holly Highlander -  Race 8
Jinx Johnson -  Race 6
Joyride(AUS) -  Race 4
Jukebox Gypsy -  Race 9
KD Grins -  Race 3
Kingaroy -  Race 3
Kotare Kelso -  Race 4
La Concha -  Race 9
Larissa Lily -  Race 2
Lipstick -  Race 3
Longview Tui -  Race 6
Lotus Franco -  Race 5
Love Walked In -  Race 8
Maggie Q -  Race 6
Major Doosie -  Race 8
Major Touch -  Race 10
McKendrick -  Race 9
Midnight Babe -  Race 1
Mighty Flying Lou -  Race 1
Millie Let Loose -  Race 5
Milou -  Race 7
Moonlite Blood -  Race 4
Musclynn -  Race 5
Oneroa -  Race 9
Onwardsandupwards -  Race 4
Origin -  Race 3
Our Shangri Lana -  Race 7
Patriarch -  Race 2
Pioneer -  Race 7
Poison Ivy -  Race 10
Quicker Than Quick -  Race 1
Rachmaninov -  Race 8
Royal Grace -  Race 3
Royal Yankee -  Race 5
Rustenburg -  Race 1
Ruthless Emma -  Race 3
Samvasa -  Race 1
Seaside Brucie -  Race 2
Shadow Creek -  Race 9
Song Sung Blue -  Race 7
Stephs Boy -  Race 4
Stubing -  Race 9
Stumblin In -  Race 2
Sunsoutgunsout -  Race 2
The Royal Gamble -  Race 8
Timbimboo -  Race 4
Tipstar -  Race 6
Triple G -  Race 7
Tu Tangata -  Race 8
Vesta -  Race 10
Vin's Deal -  Race 6
Viva La Vida -  Race 3
Whyamihere -  Race 9
Willy Away -  Race 10