NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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HERE FOR THE HORSE WINTER APPEAL MOBILE PACE
$14,475, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207474 | Zoom X | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Solid effort from middle of front row 26 Jul. Best draw in a while. Keep safe. | |
| 2 | 00X414 | Gatecrasher | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Handy from stand start at Ashburton. Winner here prior. Combos must from draw. | |
| 3 | 48061X | Playing With Stars | 3 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Capped off last campaign with big 04 Apr win. Goes quite well fresh. Blowout. | |
| 4 | 243633 | Miracle Memphis | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 9XP443 | Blaze Craze | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 415X79 | Rakero John | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fair efforts in both starts back, albeit from awkward alleys. Have another look. | |
| 7 | 02996X | Apatchofgold | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Experienced mare, having first run since March. Should be better for the run. | |
| 8 | X35366 | Melton Magnate | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Tried hard from similar marble last week. Stronger grade though. Combos. | |
| 9 | 621 | Tomogalak | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | First go out of maidens after gritty 07 Aug success. Can overcome this draw. | |
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| 10 | 440545 | Art Jordan | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Did his share of work 14 Aug. More good than bad prior. Same Race Multis. | |
| 11 | 462550 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Copped a tough trip 09 Aug. Plenty to like about winter runs otherwise. EW. | |
| 12 | 777X74 | Carolan Questro | 12 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Not disgraced after early speed in good field 17 Jul. Danger with last say. | |
| Best Bets: Tomogalak (9), Carolan Questro (12), Bettor Than Lizzy (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Zoom X (1-59.2), Apatchofgold (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Playing With Stars (3): CC-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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SECRET SANTA - BOOK NOW FOR YOUR XMAS PARTY HANDICAP TROT
$14,738, R35 TO R43 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R35 to R43 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 971302 | Sheep | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Good 2nd 09 Aug after a month away. Needs to step away, but has claims. | |
| 2 | 745231 | Terry Webster | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Nice job from the mobile last week. Not bombproof from the stand. Combos. | |
| 3 | 1X43X | Request | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Good enough to run 3rd in NZ Trotting Oaks. Won both winter trials. Key threat. | |
| 4 | 005583 | Paige | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Tidy return to form last week, albeit in a small field. Top 3/4 with her best. | |
| 5 | 472926 | Time For Victory | U1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | No sure thing from a stand, but has plenty of speed. Can surprise at odds. | |
| 6 | 245147 | Chester Gold | U2 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 678000 | Knowing Me | U3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Trialling well recently, but needs to replicate that on raceday. Take on trust. | |
| 8 | 091805 | Bullet | U4 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 062263 | Millie Let Loose | 1 | 10 | Leo O'Reilly | Consistent mare who tends to get away nicely. Add to all combos tickets. | |
| 10 | 3D3221 | Help Me | 2 | 10 | Ricky May | Built nicely to career win #2 on Sunday. Back on 10m mark, but can repeat. | |
| 11 | X11408 | The Will | 3 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Gait issues here 07 Aug but real headscratcher on Sunday. Watch market moves. | |
| 12 | 54010X | Kowhai Summit | 4 | 10 | Henry Sail(J) | Handy 3rd in sole trial since autumn campaign. Don't underestimate fresh-up. | |
| 13 | 71156X | Lottie's Moment | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Showed ability last winter, compiling a nice record. Look for her late off 10m. | |
| Best Bets: Request (3), Help Me (10), Lottie's Moment (13), Kowhai Summit (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-02.9), Help Me (2-04.8), Millie Let Loose (2-06.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Knowing Me - 1st of 5, Chertsey, 04/08/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-12.1, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 2 len, 3 len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Knowing Me (7): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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LET'S GET QUIZZICAL-CONTACT US FOR YOUR QUIZ NIGHT MOB PACE
$14,213, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 568644 | Captain Kiwi | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 22637 | Last Honours | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Quiet but tidy 5th at trials since battling 7th 24 Jul. Can show more tonight. | |
| 3 | 454252 | Bella Ciao | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Another earnest effort last Friday after employing gate speed. Combos must. | |
| 4 | 6 | Sidestepper | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Will appreciate mobile after working hard on debut. Trialled since. EW. | |
| 5 | 064 | Taumutu Major | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Good when belatedly clear 08 Aug. Learning with each start. Rough claims. | |
| 6 | Major Ollie | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | family has done a job & poked through nicely for 01 Jul qualifying win. Chance. | ||
| 7 | 422233 | Poseidon | 7 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Can't do much more than what he has recently. Adaptable type. Keep safe. | |
| 8 | 0X564 | Lilacs Locarno | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Chased well out wide last Friday. Cops a similarly wide alley. Place prospect. | |
| 9 | 5 | Rosa Shard | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Just OK on debut last Friday but will take plenty from it. Threat despite draw. | |
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| 10 | 9 | Courage Machete | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Green on debut at Ashburton & didn't fire up late. May need this too. | |
| Best Bets: Major Ollie (6), Rosa Shard (9), Poseidon (7), Last Honours (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Major Ollie - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 01/07/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.6, 800m: 57.4, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 1/2 neck, 2 3/4len, 3 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Last Honours (2): ACD-Off, CC-On, Poseidon (7): NW-Off, Sidestepper (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' HANDICAP TROT
$14,880, R46 TO R65 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R46 to R65 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 731674 | Four Wise Women | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Solid enough since her first HQ win in June. Has claims if she steps on terms. | |
| 2 | 534243 | One El | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Picked himself to grab 3rd last Friday. Wider ratings band but good combos bait. | |
| 3 | X23764 | Brett's Mate | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | 4 out of 5 good efforts this time in. In the market here 24 Jul. Keep onside. | |
| 4 | X74141 | Major Cyclone | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Nice wins down in the grades in June. Fair trial 11 Aug. Will have admirers. | |
| 5 | 396X95 | Premium Player | 1 | 10 | Gavin Smith | Yet to show his best here, but 14 Aug 5th had merit. Top 3/4 prospect. | |
| 6 | 211512 | The Royal Gamble | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Tried hard behind stablemate 14 Aug but is 10m better off here. Each way. | |
| 7 | 59X234 | Helloveamoment | U1 | 20 | John Dunn | Trotting with purpose in all 3 starts back. Drawn ahead of #8 here. Chance. | |
| 8 | 776421 | Paris Prince | 1 | 30 | Sam Thornley | Slips back in the handicaps after stout win in front last week. Can repeat dose. | |
| Best Bets: Paris Prince (8), The Royal Gamble (6), Helloveamoment (7), Four Wise Women (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paris Prince (2-02.4), Brett's Mate (2-03.9), One El (2-04.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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NZB - FOAL INSURANCE 2YO MOBILE PACE
$13,688, 2YO, WITH COND., 1980m
For 2yo pacing colts & geldings with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 2 | The Visionary | 1 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Will take plenty from going close on debut last week. Drawn to play a part. | |
| 2 | Our Hercules | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Qualified at latest attempt 11 Aug. Likely to improve with the outing. First4s. | ||
| 3 | Fantabulous | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Blasted over the last 200m for 05 Aug qualifying success. A major player. | ||
| 4 | Dollar Bill | 4 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Nice 1/2L winner in 29 Jul qualifier & made up plenty late 11 Aug trial. Danger. | ||
| 5 | Faith Not Fear | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Full brother to Captains Mistress & won 3 of 5 public runs. Right in this. | ||
| 6 | 8 | Akula | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Gets another wide draw after just an outing on debut 10 Jul. Tough ask. | |
| 7 | 2216X | Fanfare | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Two good 2nds at trials since doing a job in early 2026. Quinellas/trifectas. | |
| Best Bets: Faith Not Fear (5), Dollar Bill (4), Fantabulous (3), The Visionary (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fanfare (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Faith Not Fear - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 29/07/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.0, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 27.7, Margins: 5 len, nose, 8 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Akula (6): BL-On, Fanfare (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 1) MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3yo pacing fillies with winning stakes up to and including $40000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 26X | Jennifer Robyn | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Useful 2nd at trials, but taking on race winners tonight. First4s from the ace. | |
| 2 | 353321 | Nansana | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Very game effort to clear maidens last week. Steps up here. Same Race Multis. | |
| 3 | 13 | Cheer Up N Dance | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Had her chance on the markers down south. Still learning. Place claims. | |
| 4 | 33718X | Mattie Nevin | 4 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Nice zip to win 11 Aug trial here. Did a job last campaign. Combos best. | |
| 5 | 25246X | Queen Lizzy | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Took on the top 3YOs last campaign. Won both trials ahead of this. Each way. | |
| 6 | 671141 | Stranger Things | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Shrugged off sticky draw for Winton win 02 Aug. Filly on the up. Danger. | |
| 7 | 301371 | Song Of Seas | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Made ground late at 11 Aug trials here. Awkward alley, but consider. | |
| Best Bets: Stranger Things (6), Queen Lizzy (5), Song Of Seas (7), Cheer Up N Dance (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Stranger Things (1-56.7), Song Of Seas (1-56.9), Mattie Nevin (1-59.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mattie Nevin - 1st of 8, NZ Metro, 11/08/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.4, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 28.3, Margins: neck, 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jennifer Robyn (1): SL-On, Queen Lizzy (5): SL-Off, Song Of Seas (7): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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TYRE GENERAL BASIL DEAN FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE TROT)
$22,813, FFA, 1980m
For all 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 | 668806 | Rachmaninov | 1 | Ft | Trevor Grant | Swamped after setting things up last week. Tough ask here, even from the ace. | |
| 2 | 085323 | George Eliot | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Putting in solid efforts recently & mobile definitely suits too. Combos spice. | |
| 3 | P1817P | He Aint Fakin | 3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Safely around at trials since terminal error at Winton. Talented but risky. | |
| 4 | 803X84 | Moses | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Understandably tired here 07 Aug. Mobile stats leave us cold though. Roughie. | |
| 5 | 9185X1 | Bring On The Muscle | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Huge effort to score off 45m here 31 Jul. Will relish the mobile. Key contender. | |
| 6 | 63427X | Midnight Dash | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Back for another campaign & he usually measures up in this grade. Chance. | |
| 7 | 31241X | Mr Love | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Rowe Cup winner resuming, and loves the mobile. Should be popular fresh. | |
| Best Bets: Mr Love (7), Bring On The Muscle (5), He Aint Fakin (3), Midnight Dash (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bring On The Muscle (1-57.2), He Aint Fakin (1-57.7), Midnight Dash (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Midnight Dash - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 22/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.6, 800m: 59.3, 400m: 30.2, Margins: 1 3/4len, 1 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bring On The Muscle to Ken Barron at West Melton | |||||||
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- Race 8
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ALLIED SECURITY MAURICE HOLMES VASE (HANDICAP PACE) (Gr3)
$36,500, DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For all Pacers. This race has a maximum back mark of 10 metres. The winner of this race is guaranteed a start in the 2026 NZ Trotting Cup, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 874332 | Wild Willow | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Never gave up behind #3 here 07 Aug. A few more big players tonight though. | |
| 2 | 0X7218 | Renegade | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Can be a nervy watch early. Did plenty of work 07 Aug. Upset prospect. | |
| 3 | 443X41 | Bettors Anvil | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Delivered on his potential with National Hcp win. Combos claims off the front. | |
| 4 | 211041 | Dreams Are Free | 4 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Bold mid-race move to win Kurow Cup. Gets into this very well. Has claims. | |
| 5 | 24323X | Tact McLeod | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Very talented pacer resuming. 4 hitouts to prepare for this. Market your guide. | |
| 6 | 465154 | Mo'unga | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Bested late after leading for last lap 07 Aug. 10m more helpful. In the mix. | |
| 7 | 11122X | The Lazarus Effect | 2 | 10 | Bob Butt | Led nicely for 11 Aug trial ahead of resumption. Unbeaten fresh. Top pick. | |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (7), Dreams Are Free (4), Tact McLeod (5), Bettors Anvil (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-57.5), Renegade (1-59.3), Tact McLeod (1-59.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tact McLeod - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 07/05/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.8, 800m: 56.5, 400m: 28.0, Margins: neck, 8 1/2len, 21 1/2len. | |||||||
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- Race 9
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TOUCHDOWN CAR RENTALS RISING STARS FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
$28,950, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3yo pacing colts & geldings with up to 4 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 178X77 | Razor Horizon | 1 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Early burn may have told last week. May get covered up here. Top 3/4. | |
| 2 | X30X15 | Franco Ankara | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Flew along the markers last week. Similar set-up possible. Not out of this. | |
| 3 | X41433 | Nikolai Ray | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Looked really sharp this time in. Another inside draw here. Trifectas must. | |
| 4 | 113 | Partytime | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | X09X10 | Rakero Maximus | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Just fair behind Franco Lomu 31 Jul. Draw helps, but seeking improvement. | |
| 6 | 211764 | Tee Ball | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Shot through nicely late 14 Aug. Gate speed on offer again. Cheeky prospect. | |
| 7 | 735122 | St Paddy | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Chased hard behind #10 last Friday & front row gives more options. EW. | |
| 8 | 084388 | Stumblin In | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Doing his best work late last Friday. May have to wait for last say again here. | |
| 9 | 244X56 | Sunsoutgunsout | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Never gave up last week. First front-row draw this time in. Same Race Multis. | |
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| 10 | X115X1 | Ashley Frank | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mid-race move worked 14 Aug. Will require Orange magic from draw but keep safe. | |
| 11 | 081311 | Franco Lomu | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Come along in leaps & bounds this time in. Draw may work out OK. Bright hope. | |
| Best Bets: Franco Lomu (11), Ashley Frank (10), St Paddy (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: St Paddy (1-54.6), Sunsoutgunsout (1-55.8), Ashley Frank (1-56.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Stumblin In (8): BL-Off, Sunsoutgunsout (9): RD-Off, BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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THE SYNCROFLEX COMPLETE MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R60, 1980m
For R47 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 | |
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| 1 | X41708 | Crusher Lou | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Better at the trials since campaign started to fade away. First4s from #1. | |
| 2 | 3776X8 | Warrior Chief | 2 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Honest enough behind Franco Lomu 14 Aug but early speed is the query. | |
| 3 | 10X0X9 | Shard De Arch | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Didn't find extra when clear late at Ashburton. This is a harder grade too. Odds | |
| 4 | 933170 | Vincent Reactress | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Mixed efforts in two runs since R42-48 win here 24 Jul. Top 3/4 enhancer. | |
| 5 | 3X2212 | Nothing But You | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Good 2nd in junior drivers race 09 Aug. Drawn better than key rivals. Danger. | |
| 6 | 1630X2 | Eun Sogno | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Very brave here 07 Aug and will only kick on from that. Right in the fight. | |
| 7 | 205111 | Kotare Rimu | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Sprinted sharply for easy 17 Jul win. Slides up in grade, but worth following. | |
| 8 | X98567 | Double Time | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | One-paced when clear in National Hcp. Drops back a little tonight. Combos. | |
| 9 | X74122 | Amaretto Franco | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Impressive 2nd here 24 Jul. Has earned her wide draw. Capable of featuring. | |
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| 10 | 201152 | Bryce's Meddle | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 535391 | Beachbreak | 11 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 733966 | Lester | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Not bad behind #11 here two back. Better from a stand though. First4s. | |
| 13 | 3433P4 | Malakai | 13 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Caught the eye in gaps here 14 Aug. Usually thereabouts over 1980m. Consider. | |
| Best Bets: Eun Sogno (6), Kotare Rimu (7), Nothing But You (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-54.4), Amaretto Franco (1-54.7), Kotare Rimu (1-55.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Crusher Lou - 2nd of 8, NZ Metro, 11/08/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.4, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 28.3, Margins: neck, 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
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- Race 11
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R46, 1980m
For R42 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 406021 | Kowhai Star | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Powerful win at Ashburton & only a small rise in ratings band. Keep onside. | |
| 2 | 524810 | Bronski | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Couldn't follow up 02 Aug win when making mistake at Ashburton. Rough claims. | |
| 3 | X56X11 | Mynameisjack | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has returned as a quality 3-year-old & not a huge jump in class here. Each way. | |
| 4 | 08X69X | Selsey Anne | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Last raced 11 months ago. Nice 3rd 11 Aug trials & has won fresh. Smokey. | |
| 5 | 14658X | My Wingman | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Botched the start in sole trial since racing in the autumn. Should need this. | |
| 6 | 678085 | Commander Ben | 6 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Didn't race too tractably here 14 Aug. Midfield finishes prior. Needs to lift. | |
| 7 | 21X004 | Jesse Owens | 7 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Led up here 07 Aug but was harassed throughout. Should give this a shake. | |
| 8 | 866815 | Woodlea Rocks | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Raced better than her price at Ashburton. Wide draw no help though. Odds. | |
| 9 | 40X350 | Heaven's Mark | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Didn't enjoy stand start on Sunday. Gone back from wide draws recently. First4s. | |
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| 10 | 158044 | Classie Linc | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Doing her best work late here 14 Aug. Follows a useful one. Gold coin hope. | |
| 11 | 127133 | Fusion Reactor | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Contrasting but good 3rds since his win here 24 Jul. Racing well. Not the worst. | |
| 12 | 241X37 | Beaudiene Always B | 12 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Steady efforts in both runs back. Seeking gaps from 2nd row. Top 3/4 option. | |
| Best Bets: Jesse Owens (7), Mynameisjack (3), Kowhai Star (1), Fusion Reactor (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kowhai Star (1-53.9), Beaudiene Always B (1-55.0), Woodlea Rocks (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||