NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 22 August
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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WELCOME TO VIP TRADE RACE NIGHT MOBILE PACE
$14,475, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R49, 1980m
For R40 to R49 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 |  | 0X4159 | Didjaseemiki | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Caught wide late in the piece last week. Opposite likely from draw. Has claims. |
| 2 |  | 214424 | Almighty Clever | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 200X16 | Irish Dream | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Fair 6th as favourite 08 Aug from inside draw. Best with a sit. Adds to puzzle. |
| 4 |  | 1138X8 | Crunch Time | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | More suitable field after failing to fire fresh 08 Aug. Should be improved. |
| 5 |  | 768721 | Sofia Rose | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Up in grade after using the lane to score at Ashburton. Combos in this field. |
| 6 |  | 944522 | Auntie Deb | 6 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Gritty 2nd here in mid-July & form has been franked. Add to combo bets. |
| 7 |  | 7X1125 | Cheer The Captain | 7 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Chased well 13 Aug trials. Looked good over winter. Capable of featuring. |
| 8 | | 215528 | Trump Card | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Covered a lot of extra ground 08 Aug as favourite. Wide draw but can atone. |
| 9 |  | 963565 | Matai Harry | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Midfield his lot recently albeit in stronger grades. Place best from draw. |
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| 10 | | 115528 | C C Arden | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gait not at its best on home turn last week. Traffic issues a concern. Place. |
| 11 |  | 169863 | Whyamihere | U1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Impressive 3rd last week from well back. Decent grade rise though. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (8), Cheer The Captain (7), Crunch Time (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Trump Card (1-55.0), Didjaseemiki (1-56.5), Auntie Deb (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Cheer The Captain - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 13/08/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.2, 800m: 55.8, 400m: 27.7, Margins: 1 1/4len, 3/4len, 3 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cheer The Captain (7): ACD-Off, Crunch Time (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
- Race Time:
VOLSTEAD NOW AT ALABAR TROT
$13,950, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R49, 2600m
For R43 to R49 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 082113 | One Mhor For Heather | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Game 3rd last start & is trotting as well as ever. Can step & play a key role. |
| 2 |  | 0X0004 | Four Wise Women | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got it together for best run in four starts back 08 Aug. Danger with manners. |
| 3 |  | 445637 | El Conqueror | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | OK 7th after late mistake 08 Aug. Midfield his lot recently though. First4s. |
| 4 |  | 863105 | Almighty | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Back on good behaviour last week & sharp late. May be over the odds again. |
| 5 |  | 245817 | Holly Highlander | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Had her chance when well backed last week. Back in grade though. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 722363 | The Royal Gamble | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tried hard as favourite last week. May appreciate easing in company. Threat. |
| 7 | | 752564 | Tu Tangata | 7 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Did enough work to have an excuse last week. Tricky to figure for now though. |
| 8 |  | 004100 | Royal Diedre | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Struggled to make an impact since comfy R35-40 win last month. Take on trust. |
| Best Bets: The Royal Gamble (6), Four Wise Women (2), One Mhor For Heather (1), Holly Highlander (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tu Tangata (2-04.3), Almighty (2-04.8), El Conqueror (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Four Wise Women to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
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- Race 3
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VIP ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 275222 | Melton Magnate | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Tidy 2nd from this draw 10 Aug & that winner has won again. Has claims. |
| 2 | | X76325 | Donttelltheboys | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Interrupted run here 18 Jul. Sprightly prior & slight freshen helps. Consider. |
| 3 |  | 223328 | Jukebox Gypsy | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Missed a placing last week but had no luck late. Should be thereabouts tonight. |
| 4 |  | 41380X | The Mantis | 4 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Winner of a quiet trial 16 Aug. Showed ability at times in summer. Smokey. |
| 5 |  | 716452 | Quicker Than Quick | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Chased a runaway winner last week. Draws in a touch closer. Stick with him. |
| 6 | | 225P15 | Carbon | 6 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Did his share of work here 08 Aug. Doesn't win out of turn but has place claims. |
| 7 |  | 080595 | Midnight Babe | 7 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Best run in a while with last week's 5th. Needs right run though. Top3/4. |
| 8 |  | 850476 | Troubleshooter | 8 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Midfield or worse recently in small fields. Another wide draw. Happy to watch. |
| 9 |  | 25550X | It's Tough | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Can't fault 2 trial wins ahead of this. This looks within range despite draw. |
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| 10 |  | 9846X9 | Clonakilty | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Too hard after working wide 01 Aug. Trials form had merit though. Each way. |
| 11 |  | 674125 | Mouton Cadet | 11 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Zippy 8YO who has finished off well since 25 Jul win. Adds to an open field. |
| 12 | | 222864 | Delightful Dreams | 12 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Far from disgraced in stronger fields than this. Just needs run through. Danger. |
| Best Bets: It's Tough (9), Quicker Than Quick (5), Jukebox Gypsy (3), Clonakilty (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Delightful Dreams (1-56.6), It's Tough (1-57.0), Midnight Babe (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: It's Tough - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 30/07/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.8, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 26.8, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1/2len, 10 len. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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VIP INSTALLED TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 7X8676 | Hoofn It | 1 | Ft | Steve Trotter | Looking a bit one-paced in four starts back. Steps OK but needs to lift. |
| 2 |  | 50X | Donna's Boy | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Chased bravely for 2nd in sole trial since joining beach stable. Keep onside. |
| 3 |  | 6X7384 | Bacardi Doll | 3 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Mixing her efforts in her starts this campaign. Can nab a placing with luck. |
| 4 | | X70X65 | Lady Lucinda | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Don't overplay recent 5th & 6th. Fitness on the way up though. Upset claims. |
| 5 |  | 354204 | Kowhai Sunburst | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest 4th here 08 Aug & more good than bad recently. Bright hope with manners. |
| 6 | | 697077 | Superfast Lady | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Lacking another gear in recent outings. Can't give away early metres either. |
| 7 |  | 35XPX | Starstruck | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Showed glimpses last spring. Big 10-length trial win 05 Aug. Will have admirers. |
| 8 |  | Mister | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 |  | P0X6 | Della's Fella | 9 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Comfortably held 08 Aug after tardy mobile manners. Trialled since. Odds. |
| 10 |  | 954973 | She's Got Sass | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 948949 | Which Way | 11 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Couple of 4ths her best returns down south. 2 trials for new stable. Odds. |
| 12 | | 40X522 | Something Else | 12 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Building nicely in three starts back & less than a length away 03 Aug. Top pick. |
| 13 |  | 422945 | Billy Kimber | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Threatened to win maidens prior to this. Has a few tricks but don't ignore. |
| 14 | | 0000 | Highly Rated | U2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Has the Audi formline after four starts & happy to steer away from him for now. |
| Best Bets: Starstruck (7), Donna's Boy (2), Kowhai Sunburst (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Starstruck - 1st of 6, Chertsey, 05/08/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-13.9, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 10 len, 10 len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Della's Fella (9): FD-Off, RD-On, Donna's Boy (2): HH-On, Starstruck (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 1) MOBILE PACE
$20,813, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3yo pacing fillies with winning stakes up to and including $40000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X61543 | Just Like Jagger | 1 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Giving a good account down south & lobs into barrier 1 here. Not the worst. |
| 2 | | 1X326X | Queen Tyron | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | 2nd & 4th at trials since taking on good autumn fields. Goes well fresh. Upset. |
| 3 | | 564767 | Vincent Reactress | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Freshened since midfield autumn/winter efforts. May need a few shortcuts. |
| 4 | | 713121 | Celestial Sea | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Dashed home for 13 Aug trial win since 20 Jun success here. Sure to have fans. |
| 5 | | 220111 | Christies Art | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Really found her feet in early winter. Sound 4th at 13 Aug trials. In the mix. |
| 6 |  | 45X111 | Duchess Of Kent | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Making a name for herself down south & won a trial up here too. Keep safe. |
| 7 | | 1188X2 | One For Jay | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Plenty to like about fresh 2nd 01 Aug in R50-57 field. Wide draw but has claims. |
| 8 |  | 11108X | Selsey Anne | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Form tailed off in autumn but excellent prior. Market may indicate chances. |
| 9 | | 1X140X | Gone Surfin | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | 2nd to #6 13 Aug trials in final hitout for this. Last seen in October. Roughie. |
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| 10 | | 23X311 | Caught The Eye | 10 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Brave victory against some nice types last week. Danger with any clear air. |
| Best Bets: Caught The Eye (10), Celestial Sea (4), Duchess Of Kent (6), Christies Art (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Caught The Eye (1-54.9), Gone Surfin (1-55.4), One For Jay (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Celestial Sea - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 13/08/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.2, 800m: 55.8, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 1/2len, 1 1/4len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Celestial Sea (4): SL-Off, Gone Surfin (9): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Duchess Of Kent to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 6
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OWNTHETHRILL.CO.NZ HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R66 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R50 to R66 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 331545 | Brett's Mate | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Last three starts better than they look on paper. Back to front line. Each way. |
| 2 |  | 521490 | Bullit Train | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Didn't fire off 10m mark 25 Jul. Doesn't win out of turn here either. First4s. |
| 3 |  | 445102 | Love Walked In | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | More good than bad recently & manners have come right too. Worth a look. |
| 4 | | 9126X9 | A Fine Patrick | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Forgettable return 23 May. Winner at last week's trials though. Win or bust. |
| 5 |  | 1100X3 | Kawhi | 1 | 10 | ||
| 6 |  | 770005 | Ti Amo Belle | 2 | 10 | Gavin Smith | Had her chance from the trail 08 Aug but in stronger grade. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 7 | | 854738 | Bounce N Beyond | 3 | 10 | John Dunn | Manners the issue last time. Drops back into intermediate grade. Has claims. |
| 8 | | 363347 | Paige | 4 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | 4-time winner here. Did it tough 25 Jul but fought on. In the mix with a trip. |
| 9 | | 52100X | Confessional | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Off the boil last spring but no doubting his class. Don't underestimate off 20m. |
| Best Bets: Confessional (9), Bounce N Beyond (7), Love Walked In (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-02.9), Confessional (2-03.0), A Fine Patrick (2-04.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: A Fine Patrick - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 13/08/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.8, 800m: 59.2, 400m: 30.0, Margins: 1/2len, 3 len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Paige (8): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: A Fine Patrick to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
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- Race 7
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VIP STRUCTURAL STEEL HANDICAP PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 860403 | Samvasa | 1 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Used inside draw for tidy 3rd last week. Lean stand start stats a worry. Odds. |
| 2 | | 7X1212 | Franco Ezra | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just missed out last week. On stand start debut but big hope with clean start. |
| 3 |  | 9X6133 | Coba Charged | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Slid under the radar for cheeky 3rds in last two outings. Can sit handy & repeat |
| 4 |  | 352659 | Sophia Bromac | 4 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Best form behind mobile but nice turn of form with right trip. Top 3/4 must. |
| 5 |  | 870531 | Arizonawildcat | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Had it his own way in front here 03 Aug. This looks harder though. Rough odds. |
| 6 | | 37X407 | Style Council | 1 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | Had a late shot at them 08 Aug behind #8 and others. Can fill a First4 spot. |
| 7 | | 037237 | Major Torque | 2 | 10 | Gemma Thornley(J) | Honest attempts in May/June. Has won before off a short spell. Don't dismiss. |
| 8 | | 223101 | Mystery Beach | 3 | 10 | Blair Orange | Manners back on point here 08 Aug. Slides back 10m, but worth considering. |
| 9 | | 35X180 | Warloch | 4 | 10 | ||
| 10 | | 487650 | Wuhan | U1 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Early work may have taken it out of him 08 Aug. Unruly & 10m makes this hard. |
| Best Bets: Franco Ezra (2), Mystery Beach (8), Major Torque (7), Coba Charged (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (2-01.3), Major Torque (2-02.3), Style Council (2-02.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Coba Charged (3): FD-Off, RD-On, Sophia Bromac (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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ALLIED SECURITY MAURICE HOLMES VASE (HANDICAP PACE) (Gr3)
$40,000, DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For all pacers. The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a start in the 2025 IRT NZ Trotting Cup, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 031313 | American Me | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Manners taking him a long way recently. Should settle handy again. Has claims. |
| 2 | | X33104 | Got You Covered | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Zippy 4th in Kurow Cup. Gets 10m closer here. Fair course/distance stats though. |
| 3 | | 208214 | Boudica | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Had some time off since great Country Cups 4th. Can offer cheek fresh-up. |
| 4 |  | 6410X2 | Franco Marek | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Just missed in the National. Lightning fast from a stand. Can step & go close. |
| 5 | | 056768 | Dalton Shard | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Caught the eye after early error in National. Can't afford slow start. Combos. |
| 6 | | 431404 | Who's Delight | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Plenty to like about National 4th. Race conditions help too. Over the odds? |
| 7 |  | 0X1472 | Franco Sinatra | U2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Strong Kurow Cup 2nd & key handicapping relief here. Each way hope again. |
| 8 |  | 41213X | Bazooka | U3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Strong last campaign. Slashing 5th 13 Aug trials. Stand start debut. Smokey. |
| 9 |  | 6526X6 | Mo'unga | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Strong late when resuming in the National. On his own on 10m mark. Danger. |
| Best Bets: Mo'unga (9), Franco Marek (4), Franco Sinatra (7), American Me (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-58.0), American Me (1-58.6), Boudica (1-58.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bazooka (8): RD-On, Mo'unga (9): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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VIP FRAMES & TRUSSES MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R65, 1980m
For R50 to R65 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 666408 | Stickifingers | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Finding things a bit tough at the moment. Inside draw the faint relief. Odds. |
| 2 |  | 522121 | Action Major | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Worked at both ends of the race to win 08 Aug. Up in grade again. Place claims. |
| 3 | | 736013 | Classie Linc | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Backed up 04 Jul with bold 3rd 25 Jul. Draws a little closer too. Combos option. |
| 4 | | 077X33 | Triple G | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Stout pair of 3rds since resuming & gate speed an obvious benefit. Each way. |
| 5 | | 201615 | Our Shangri Lana | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Tough ask from the carpark draw 15 Aug. More options here. Can bounce back. |
| 6 |  | 159X44 | Song Sung Blue | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Nothing wrong with his 4ths in both starts back. May land handier. Trifectas. |
| 7 |  | 471271 | Amass | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Took the short way home last week. Not hugely harder here. Can double up. |
| 8 | | 111715 | Miki Bennett | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Drops back from solid 5th in the National. Doesn't mind pouncing late. Threat. |
| 9 | | 1X7124 | Magician | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Giving things a decent shake since 04 Jul success. Adds to the puzzle again. |
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| 10 |  | 509X45 | Donmaro | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest attempts in two starts back. Loves this sprint trip though. Don't ignore. |
| Best Bets: Miki Bennett (8), Our Shangri Lana (5), Triple G (4), Magician (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Shangri Lana (1-54.3), Stickifingers (1-56.4), Action Major (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
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VIP TRADE BASIL DEAN FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE TROT)
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 796401 | It's So Easy | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Found more to score 01 Aug against promising types. Harder here. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 3345X4 | Maui | 2 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Tried hard when resuming at Oamaru. Fair mobile stats though. First4s best. |
| 3 | | 116X72 | Gold Bullion | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Back to his best when just missing here 08 Aug. Danger with draw on his side. |
| 4 |  | 121790 | Jimmy Carter | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Manners his downfall in last couple. Mobile may help but stats not the best. |
| 5 | | 2P1416 | Paris Prince | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Mid-race work may have told here 08 Aug. Yet to win from mobile too. Odds. |
| 6 | | 52X424 | Empire City | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Right in the fight behind stablemate in two winter runs. Sure to be prominent. |
| 7 | | 666X11 | Love N The Port | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Returned in top touch & has proved his adaptability. Stick with him on top. |
| 8 | | 46509X | Midnight Dash | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Autumn form not his best, lacking his usual dash. 3.5L 3rd at trials. Want odds. |
| 9 |  | 24104X | Muscle Mountain | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Classy trotter resuming. Superb fresh-up record too. An obvious contender. |
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| 10 | | 31322X | Mr Love | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Proved he was up with the top ones last campaign. Fresh record query? Place. |
| Best Bets: Love N The Port (7), Muscle Mountain (9), Empire City (6), Gold Bullion (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-53.2), Midnight Dash (1-57.9), Empire City (1-58.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Maui (2): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
VIP EXCAVATION & FOUNDATIONS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Candy Cane | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Unbeaten in both trials & beat Captain Cool in one of them. A clear threat. | |
| 2 | | Scrunch | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Chased #1 gamely in 30 Jul qualifier & closed late 13 Aug trials. Has claims. | |
| 3 |  | 45583X | Royal Belle | 3 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Not sighted since middling form in autumn. Yet to place fresh too. Stretched. |
| 4 | | 394X4 | Vin's Deal | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Didn't have all favours 15 Aug in first run since December. Worth considering. |
| 5 |  | Swift Major | 5 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Qualified in November & last seen at the workouts in Jan. Should need this. | |
| 6 | | 837X4 | Ready To Dream | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Handy 4th when resuming 08 Aug & gets ideal field to tackle here. Keep safe. |
| 7 | | 4063 | Didjamakeanimprint | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't give it up after working late 10 Aug. Unruly adds to test. Combos best. |
| Best Bets: Candy Cane (1), Ready To Dream (6), Scrunch (2), Vin's Deal (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Candy Cane - 1st of 4, NZ Metro, 30/07/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.0, 800m: 61.0, 400m: 29.5, Margins: 1/2 head, 2 1/4len, 8 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Royal Belle (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Action Major - Race 9
A Fine Patrick - Race 6
Almighty - Race 2
Almighty Clever - Race 1
Amass - Race 9
American Me - Race 8
Arizonawildcat - Race 7
Auntie Deb - Race 1
Bacardi Doll - Race 4
Bazooka - Race 8
Billy Kimber - Race 4
Boudica - Race 8
Bounce N Beyond - Race 6
Brett's Mate - Race 6
Bullit Train - Race 6
Candy Cane - Race 11
Carbon - Race 3
Caught The Eye - Race 5
C C Arden - Race 1
Celestial Sea - Race 5
Cheer The Captain - Race 1
Christies Art - Race 5
Classie Linc - Race 9
Clonakilty - Race 3
Coba Charged - Race 7
Confessional - Race 6
Crunch Time - Race 1
Dalton Shard - Race 8
Delightful Dreams - Race 3
Della's Fella - Race 4
Didjamakeanimprint - Race 11
Didjaseemiki - Race 1
Donmaro - Race 9
Donna's Boy - Race 4
Donttelltheboys - Race 3
Duchess Of Kent - Race 5
El Conqueror - Race 2
Empire City - Race 10
Four Wise Women - Race 2
Franco Ezra - Race 7
Franco Marek - Race 8
Franco Sinatra - Race 8
Gold Bullion - Race 10
Gone Surfin - Race 5
Got You Covered - Race 8
Highly Rated - Race 4
Holly Highlander - Race 2
Hoofn It - Race 4
Irish Dream - Race 1
It's So Easy - Race 10
It's Tough - Race 3
Jimmy Carter - Race 10
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 3
Just Like Jagger - Race 5
Kawhi - Race 6
Kowhai Sunburst - Race 4
Lady Lucinda - Race 4
Love N The Port - Race 10
Love Walked In - Race 6
Magician - Race 9
Major Torque - Race 7
Matai Harry - Race 1
Maui - Race 10
Melton Magnate - Race 3
Midnight Babe - Race 3
Midnight Dash - Race 10
Miki Bennett - Race 9
Mister - Race 4
Mo'unga - Race 8
Mouton Cadet - Race 3
Mr Love - Race 10
Muscle Mountain - Race 10
Mystery Beach - Race 7
One For Jay - Race 5
One Mhor For Heather - Race 2
Our Shangri Lana - Race 9
Paige - Race 6
Paris Prince - Race 10
Queen Tyron - Race 5
Quicker Than Quick - Race 3
Ready To Dream - Race 11
Royal Belle - Race 11
Royal Diedre - Race 2
Samvasa - Race 7
Scrunch - Race 11
Selsey Anne - Race 5
She's Got Sass - Race 4
Sofia Rose - Race 1
Something Else - Race 4
Song Sung Blue - Race 9
Sophia Bromac - Race 7
Starstruck - Race 4
Stickifingers - Race 9
Style Council - Race 7
Superfast Lady - Race 4
Swift Major - Race 11
The Mantis - Race 3
The Royal Gamble - Race 2
Ti Amo Belle - Race 6
Triple G - Race 9
Troubleshooter - Race 3
Trump Card - Race 1
Tu Tangata - Race 2
Vincent Reactress - Race 5
Vin's Deal - Race 11
Warloch - Race 7
Which Way - Race 4
Who's Delight - Race 8
Whyamihere - Race 1
Wuhan - Race 7