NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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STEVO'S 75 AND STILL FLYING MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R45, 1980m
For R38 to R45 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 | 0X1277 | Burnham Girl | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not at her sharpest since 18 Jul 2nd here. Drawn to play more of a part. | |
| 2 | 5X183 | Sugar Babe | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Worked home when clear late 01 Aug & inside draw provides options. Consider. | |
| 3 | 763254 | Donttelltheboys | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Raced better than his price last time & has similar set-up tonight. Don't ignore | |
| 4 | 8177 | Stylish Lustre | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Finding her feet in both runs out of maidens. Seeking improvement tonight. | |
| 5 | 1225X | Tact Teva | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Ran 2nd to Marketplace in early October. No trials, but should have admirers. | |
| 6 | 228646 | Delightful Dreams | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not much went her way here 22 Aug but has been racing well. Trifectas hope. | |
| 7 | 2131 | Riptide | 7 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Forging a nice record & bonus run in this grade after Oamaru win. Top pick. | |
| 8 | X4117X | Spirit Downunder | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Comes in fresh after looking capable in autumn. Sticky draw but could upset. | |
| 9 | 1401X2 | Delightful Peg | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Used gate speed from this draw at Oamaru to go close. Will require similar. | |
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| 10 | X14671 | Berrettini | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Showed plenty of ticker for 15 Aug win. Harder here & draw may not assist. | |
| 11 | 53X1 | Captain Cool | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Carved out solid mile rate for Oamaru win. Up in grade, but could place. | |
| 12 | 604039 | Samvasa | 12 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Beaten a fair way out last week after working hard. Looking for luck from draw. | |
| Best Bets: Riptide (7), Tact Teva (5), Sugar Babe (2), Donttelltheboys (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Delightful Dreams (1-56.6), Delightful Peg (1-56.7), Spirit Downunder (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Tact Teva (5): CC-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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JOHN JONES STEEL MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older 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 | 662763 | Musclynn | 1 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Built nicely to Sunday's 3rd. Just fair course stats but can sneak Top3/4. | |
| 2 | 1643 | Lipstick | 2 | Ft | Peter Davis | Looked handy in brief career. Mobile practice worked at the trials. Each way. | |
| 3 | 231542 | Origin | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Gave plenty of cheek in front 15 Aug. July win was from the mobile. Smokey. | |
| 4 | 041008 | Royal Diedre | 4 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Form has flattened since her easy 15 Jul victory. Better than that. Rough claims | |
| 5 | 831006 | Aradne | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Hinted at a return to form with Rangiora 6th. Trip in transit is make or break. | |
| 6 | 321060 | Brian Beatt | 6 | Ft | Amanda Tomlinson | May appreciate mobile after error here 20 Jun. Want right price tonight though. | |
| 7 | 149433 | Millie Let Loose | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Trotting as well as ever at the moment. 4th in her sole mobile. Right in this. | |
| 8 | 2411 | Birdy | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Earned her wide draw, but she's trotting like a toff. Chance despite barrier #8. | |
| 9 | 7X7316 | Bevron | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Was in at the deep end at Oamaru. Good mobile win prior. Blowout hope. | |
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| 10 | 661235 | Jordan Anne | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Consistent mare only slightly undone by the draw here. Can fill Top3 spot though | |
| 11 | 30X751 | Tactical Bid | 11 | Ft | Bob Butt | Big recovery to win at Rangiora on Sunday. Has tricks but has a motor too. | |
| 12 | 345512 | Granny Rose | 12 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Gave a good sight at Rangiora. Drops back to 2nd row, but add to trifectas. | |
| 13 | 617174 | Aldebaran Crystal | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Well supported in two runs since 20 Jul success. Will have admirers again. | |
| 14 | 737689 | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Mobile racing hasn't produced results since mid-June. Prefer to watch here. | |
| Best Bets: Birdy (8), Tactical Bid (11), Aldebaran Crystal (13), Millie Let Loose (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Peaknmonkey (2-02.1), Bevron (2-02.9), Origin (2-03.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Brian Beatt (6): BL-Off, Jordan Anne (10): RD-Off, BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Granny Rose to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 3
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MAIA HEALTH FOUNDATION MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R50, 1980m
For R46 to R50 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 | 445226 | Auntie Deb | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Very smart last Friday and gets a great upgrade in draws. Place prospect. | |
| 2 | 304X55 | Dave Duley | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Had his chance from the trail here 15 Aug. Can land handy again. Combos best. | |
| 3 | 155287 | Trump Card | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Went back from wide draw last Friday & too hard after. Stick with him here. | |
| 4 | 635659 | Matai Harry | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Draw dictated his options last week. Honest attempts prior. First4s with gaps. | |
| 5 | X93831 | Rustenburg | 5 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Cut the ribbons loose for easy 15 Aug win. Up in grade, but capable of repeating | |
| 6 | X61911 | Heaven's Mark | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Placed perfectly for her two wins in August. Another step up here but can place. | |
| 7 | 231012 | Mystery Beach | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Usual solid effort last week. Yet to win in 12 mobile starts though. Place hopes | |
| 8 | 221216 | Action Major | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Early burn maybe took its toll late last week. Gate speed an asset. Each way. | |
| 9 | 823844 | Dancing Desire | 9 | Ft | |||
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| 10 | 664080 | Stickifingers | 10 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Soft runs on the markers haven't helped recently. Needs to find more late. | |
| 11 | 49P012 | The Bettor Major | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Chased gamely behind #6 at Oamaru. Could settle closer here. Has claims. | |
| Best Bets: Rustenburg (5), Trump Card (3), Action Major (8), The Bettor Major (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Trump Card (1-55.0), Stickifingers (1-56.4), Action Major (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Trump Card (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ARK FINANCIAL GROUP 2YO MOBILE TROT
$14,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | Ellagator Al | 1 | Ft | ||||
| 2 | Landman | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Backed up 2nd to #1 02 Jul trials with nice 16 Jul trial win. Capable enough. | ||
| 3 | Miss Moneypenny | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Yet to taste defeat in two trials. Sister to Eurostyle & Eurokash. Keep safe. | ||
| 4 | 4 | Regal Summit | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Tired late in 13 Jun debut but not far away. Improving trials since. Place. | |
| 5 | Tatanka | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Hauled in #4 comfortably to win his 20 Aug qualifier. Can win on debut. | ||
| Best Bets: Tatanka (5), Miss Moneypenny (3), Landman (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Landman - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 16/07/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.8, 800m: 60.9, 400m: 30.7, Margins: 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Regal Summit (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TABAK BUSINESS SALES & VIVACE 2YO MOBILE PACE
$14,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 4 | Franco Lennon | 1 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Still learning but nothing wrong with his debut 4th. Talented bunch here. Odds. | |
| 2 | 5 | Get Seaside Lucky | 2 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | OK 5th on debut 15 Aug. Inside draw an assist, but may find this testing. | |
| 3 | 45X | Kensington Mike | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Battled in two March starts. Mixed bag at recent trials. Want right odds. | |
| 4 | 2 | Stumblin In | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Caught on the line here 15 Aug. Looks a very sharp customer though. Danger. | |
| 5 | 1 | Zeus Lightning | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Zipped late for 3rd in sole trial since classy 01 Aug victory. Will have fans. | |
| 6 | 241X | Sonofamistery | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Impressive win in the Kindergarten in March. 13 Aug trial form stacks up. EW. | |
| 7 | 111X | Jumal | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Picked up where he left off in autumn with easy 20 Aug trial win. Tough to bowl. | |
| Best Bets: Jumal (7), Zeus Lightning (5), Stumblin In (4), Sonofamistery (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sonofamistery (1-55.3), Zeus Lightning (1-57.0), Jumal (1-58.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Jumal - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/08/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.3, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 6 3/4len, 3 1/4len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kensington Mike (3): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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OLI & MIRIAM HICKMAN & CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL PARISH HCP PACE
$16,000, R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R51 & faster pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 33158X | Bettor Be Sharp | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Stoic 2nd at trials since good early 2025 form. Tends to need a run or two. | |
| 2 | 8433X0 | Miki's Courage | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Pay to forgive unlucky 10th in Kurow Cup. Nice set-up here. Stick with him. | |
| 3 | X70878 | Ebury Street | 3 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Faded into 7th 20 Aug trials since struggling through winter. Hard to have. | |
| 4 | 49X112 | Moonlite Blood | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Continued smart form with close 2nd 25 Aug. No fear of stand starts. Each way. | |
| 5 | 190625 | Woodbine Rocks | 5 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Another one devoid of luck in Kurow Cup. Likes it here. Adds to tricky field. | |
| 6 | 9326X6 | Follow Your Dream | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Better for her OK 6th of 8 here 15 Aug. On stand start debut. First4s best. | |
| 7 | 511X60 | Deceptive Lee | 7 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Flat tyre was no help in the Kurow Cup. Still building fitness. Juicy odds. | |
| 8 | 294307 | Shepherds Delight | 1 | 10 | John Morrison | Not far away in Kurow Cup. Same 10m handicap here. Blowout prospect. | |
| 9 | 331047 | Got You Covered | 2 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Drops back from Maurice Holmes Vase. Needs right run, but can place. | |
| 10 | 170060 | Next Level | 3 | 10 | Jonny Cox | OK in the Kurow Cup, but lacking the spart through mid-2025. Passing. | |
| 11 | 90608X | Tokyo Rose | 4 | 10 | Blair Orange | 4th in sole trial ahead of resuming. Doesn't mind stand start. Could surprise. | |
| 12 | 80540X | Tempo Warrior | 5 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | All-round performer who has won six here. May need run under the belt. | |
| 13 | 057030 | Bryce's Meddle | 6 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Handy enough 3rd here 25 Jul but didn't fire in Kurow Cup. Seeking shortcuts. | |
| Best Bets: Miki's Courage (2), Moonlite Blood (4), Woodbine Rocks (5), Got You Covered (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Got You Covered (2-00.3), Deceptive Lee (2-01.7), Miki's Courage (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Bettor Be Sharp - 2nd of 11, N Cnty TOA, 20/08/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-21.4, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 28.2, Margins: neck, 4 3/4len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettor Be Sharp (1): SL-Off, Bryce's Meddle (13): SL-On, Moonlite Blood (4): SL-Off, Tokyo Rose (11): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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LLOYD & JANE HICKMAN & CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL PARISH MOB PACE
$18,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R80 MOBILE, 1980m
For up to & including R80 4yo-&-older pacing 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 | 360132 | Classie Linc | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Found her mojo in July/August but up against the good mares here. First4s. | |
| 2 | 969X52 | Cardi B | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Speedy mare who will hunt the lead early. Stronger field, but add to trifectas. | |
| 3 | 82443X | Amaretto Franco | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Ran on well in sole trial since last racing in Jan. Good fresh. Rough claims. | |
| 4 | 016151 | Our Shangri Lana | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Showed versality with swooping win last week. Steps up again but can place. | |
| 5 | 082146 | Boudica | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Honest attempt last week in first run since May. Better from stand start though. | |
| 6 | 211112 | Akatea | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Climbed quickly through the grades. Head-scratching trial 20 Aug. Market watch. | |
| 7 | 04170X | Dance Till Dawn | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Adaptable mare who has won twice fresh. Two trials ahead of resuming. Combos. | |
| 8 | 724131 | Always B You | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | In top form through early winter. Yet to win at this trip but worth considering. | |
| 9 | 3190X0 | Treacherous Gall | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Not far away after tough ask off 30m in Kurow Cup. Fitter for that. Keep safe. | |
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| 10 | 1142X8 | Lakelsa | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Starved for room late in Kurow Cup. Roving commission from 2nd row. Top pick. | |
| Best Bets: Lakelsa (10), Always B You (8), Treacherous Gall (9), Our Shangri Lana (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Shangri Lana (1-54.3), Treacherous Gall (1-54.6), Lakelsa (1-55.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Akatea - 1st of 4, Chertsey, 05/08/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-06.0, 800m: 56.3, 400m: 26.8, Margins: nose, head, 1 len. | |||||||
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- Race 8
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THERMO KING HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R46 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 315454 | Brett's Mate | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Good job in the intermediate grade recently. Handy field. Top 3/4 prospect. | |
| 2 | 458177 | Holly Highlander | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Space at a premium last week. Had her chance 15 Aug though. Combos best. | |
| 3 | 456376 | El Conqueror | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't go on after leading in lower grade 22 Aug. Needs to find a few lengths. | |
| 4 | 48X991 | Sandfly Bay | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Took care of R42-45 field at Rangiora. This is her stiffest test to date. Odds. | |
| 5 | 214906 | Bullit Train | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Hasn't shown his customary sprint since 4th down south. Seeking improvement. | |
| 6 | 525642 | Tu Tangata | 6 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Went close despite error last week. Up in grade, but can give this a real shake. | |
| 7 | 633473 | Paige | 1 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Earnest 3rd in R50-66 grade last week & is thereabouts most weeks. Place hope. | |
| 8 | 964019 | It's So Easy | 2 | 10 | Peter Davis | Outgunned in open-class grade last week. 01 Aug win showed her worth. First4s. | |
| 9 | 700055 | Ti Amo Belle | 3 | 10 | Tim Williams | Starting to regain her confidence & doing her best work late last week. Blowout. | |
| 10 | 223631 | The Royal Gamble | 4 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Big win after making a mistake last week. Drops back 10m but each way claims. | |
| 11 | 238451 | Cormoran Strike | 5 | 10 | Robbie Close | Consistent enough recently. Handicap not ideal for him, but don't disregard. | |
| 12 | 547382 | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | 20 | John Dunn | Grabbed in last furlong by talented type last week. Major player with manners. | |
| 13 | 16X728 | Gold Bullion | 1 | 35 | Bob Butt | Tired after working hard last week. 35m a test but his best takes him close. | |
| Best Bets: Gold Bullion (13), Bounce N Beyond (12), Tu Tangata (6), The Royal Gamble (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-02.9), Gold Bullion (2-03.5), Tu Tangata (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: El Conqueror (3): FD-Off, RD-On, Ti Amo Belle (9): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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THE FRIENDS OF THE JOHN PAUL II CENTRE FOR LIFE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 534932 | Longview Tui | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Always thereabouts but gets her best draw since July. Worth a cheeky look. | |
| 2 | 4X8342 | Sweet Espresso | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Building well after 4 starts this time in. Seeking cover from inside draw. Place | |
| 3 | 6 | Jinx Johnson | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Better for her debut here 16 Aug but will need to be. Top3/4 with improvement. | |
| 4 | 2 | Candy Cane | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Green but almost scored on debut last week. Should be grabbing the treats here. | |
| 5 | 5583X5 | Royal Belle | 5 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Lean returns in 16 career starts. OK fresh-up 5th last week. Looking for more. | |
| 6 | 7754 | Asian Joker | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Incremental improvement in brief career. May have to ease back. Combos. | |
| 7 | 353722 | Better Be Quick | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just missed behind well-bred type 15 Aug. Wider draw, but can go close. | |
| 8 | 0466 | Riley John | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 4423X7 | Miki Skipper | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Did plenty of work when resuming at Oamaru. Awkward alley but keep safe. | |
| Best Bets: Candy Cane (4), Better Be Quick (7), Miki Skipper (9), Longview Tui (1) | |||||||