NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 4 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
CADUCEUS CLUB 2YO FILLIES SERIES CLASSIC PRELUDE (MOB PACE)
$21,900, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Loveatfirstlight | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Qualified in April & near enough in two August trials. Worth a look on debut. | |
| 2 |  | Lean On Me | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Impressive 05 Aug trial win & close-up trials 5th since. Respect on breeding. | |
| 3 |  | 21X | I'm The Boss | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Group 3 winner in the autumn. Placed in both winter trials. Top pick. |
| Best Bets: I'm The Boss (3), Loveatfirstlight (1), Lean On Me (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: I'm The Boss (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lean On Me - 1st of 4, NZ Metro, 05/08/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.1, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 1 3/4len, head, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
HILLSIDE ITM / ITM CANTERBURY FRAME & TRUSS TROT
$15,720, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R45, 2000m
For R41 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 655212 | Chocta | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Brief let-up since solid July form. Pretty sensible so barrier 1 is OK. Each way |
| 2 |  | 740241 | Sheila Laxon | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Never flinched after facing the breeze at Rangiora. Slides up in grade. Place. |
| 3 | | 025189 | Monarch Prince | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Under pressure when he broke here 02 Aug. Prefer to see a clear round. |
| 4 | | 0609X3 | Petite Trixton | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Will only be sharper for handy 3rd last week. Stronger field but could surprise. |
| 5 |  | 975015 | Royal Del | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Backed up 07 Aug win here with 16 Aug 5th in nice field. Worth a close look. |
| 6 |  | 371055 | Waihemo Hannah | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Briefly threatened on the turn here last week. Honest mare. Top 3/4 claims. |
| 7 |  | 1X43X1 | Request | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did the job in front here 21 Aug. Steps up, but has plenty of ability. Chance. |
| 8 |  | X68676 | Port Pegasus | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Midfield his lot in his four starts back. Kinder grade than 14 Aug. First4s best |
| 9 |  | 226381 | Millie Let Loose | 9 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Took care of similar ratings band at Ashburton. Always good combos bait. |
| 10 |  | D32212 | Help Me | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Settled into a nice rhythm recently. Good behind Request 21 Aug. In the mix. |
| 11 |  | 2253X4 | Tu Tangata | 11 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Rattled home along the markers 28 Aug. Taken on harder field. Consider. |
| 12 |  | 1156X5 | Lottie's Moment | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Request (7), Chocta (1), Royal Del (5), Tu Tangata (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tu Tangata (2-03.1), Sheila Laxon (2-04.2), Royal Del (2-04.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
DARFIELD ITM MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Donna's Crunch | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Got her qualifying ticket in April. Running on stoutly 26 Aug workouts. Upset. | |
| 2 |  | 2 | Major Lazarus | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Will take plenty from his gritty 2nd on debut. Draws in much closer. Danger. |
| 3 |  | Shez Assured | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Given time after qualifying in Sept 2025. Tidy 3rd 15 July trials. Market watch. | |
| 4 | | 58 | Rosa Shard | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hasn't quite found her best on raceday in two starts. Don't drop just yet though |
| 5 |  | 64 | Itz Kurtus Maximus | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Definitely improvement between his two August starts. Can offer some cheek. |
| 6 |  | Always A Playa | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Qualified at first try 11 Aug & useful 3rd at trials a week later. Not the worst | |
| 7 |  | 7 | Major Ollie | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Just an outing when he ran 7th here on debut 21 Aug. Sticky draw. Combos. |
| 8 |  | 542522 | Bella Ciao | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Honest as always when going close here 21 Aug. Great place prospect again. |
| 9 |  | 226374 | Last Honours | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Only got room late here 21 Aug, but better for the outing. Same Race Multis. |
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| 10 |  | 8X32 | Too Sweet For Me | 10 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Put in a brave shift last Friday. Adaptable, but draw not ideal. Top 3/4. |
| 11 |  | Aardie's Memphis | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Full brother to Delightful Memphis. Looked promising at trials. Each way. | |
| 12 |  | Zip Ya Lip | 12 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Steady diet of trials/workouts since last October. Awkward alley on debut. | |
| Best Bets: Aardie's Memphis (11), Major Lazarus (2), Shez Assured (3), Rosa Shard (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Aardie's Memphis - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 19/08/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.1, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1/2len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rosa Shard (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
GERALDINE ITM / BASHERS ITM TROT
$15,720, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 0X5131 | Majestic Monkey | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has found his mojo this time in & gets bonus run in this grade. Can repeat. |
| 2 |  | 4771X0 | He Aint No Devil | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Forgettable resumption at Ashburton. Safely around at trials since. Roughie. |
| 3 |  | 91280X | Senior Constable Liz | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Two trials since mixed returns over the autumn. Likely to require the run. |
| 4 | | 21 | Marikit | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Stylish trial win since impressive June efforts. Should be ready to strike. |
| 5 | | 267313 | KD Grins | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Only yielded late at Ashburton in stronger company. Not out of this either. |
| 6 |  | 1X0X88 | Monaro Dean | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fair without threatening in two runs back. Odds likely to reflect his chances. |
| 7 |  | 541807 | Lindy's Rocket | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Didn't fire in June/July after putting in solid autumn runs. First4s best. |
| 8 |  | 527195 | MM Sunshine | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Honest mare who wasn't far away at Ashburton. Adds to the puzzle again. |
| 9 |  | 271 | Montara | 9 | Ft | David White | Delivered on promise with 07 Aug maiden win. Worth a look in new grade. |
| 10 | | 434481 | Tessamae | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 822X03 | Majestic Me | U1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Made up several lengths at Oamaru & looks to have some upside. Has claims. |
| 12 |  | 5X077X | Brewster Baker | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Looked capable but green up north. Bold 3rd 25 Aug trials. Keep onside. |
| Best Bets: Marikit (4), Montara (9), Brewster Baker (12), Majestic Me (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Senior Constable Liz (2-02.5), Majestic Monkey (2-03.9), Lindy's Rocket (2-04.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Marikit - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 25/08/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.9, 800m: 60.3, 400m: 28.8, Margins: neck, 2 len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Marikit (4): FD-Off, RD-On, Senior Constable Liz (3): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
McVICAR'S ITM MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 09162X | Hawk Touie Louie | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Eventually found his feet last campaign. Two runs to prep for this. Each way. |
| 2 | | 127458 | Longview Tui | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Midfield in last few, but started off her campaign well. Add to combo tickets. |
| 3 |  | 908711 | Royal Belle | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Loving her new quarters & drawn to settle handily again. Has claims here. |
| 4 |  | 229205 | Taumutu Lad | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Best draw since his 2nd here in late May. Well overdue some luck. Smokey. |
| 5 |  | 353665 | Melton Magnate | 5 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Handy dash along the markers 21 Aug. Going better than formline suggests. |
| 6 |  | 434155 | Ocean Of Tears | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Honest attempts since her Ashburton win. Prefer from a stand. Top 3/4. |
| 7 |  | 281467 | Whyamihere | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Getting back in recent assignments. Can produce big efforts. Blowout hope. |
| 8 |  | 103X33 | Crackle N Crunch | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Hard to knock his two contrasting 3rds since resuming. Always a contender. |
| 9 |  | 433226 | Lous Pinup Girl | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Putting in solid shifts since her March maiden win. Good trial 25 Aug. Chance. |
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| 10 | | 505779 | Berrettini | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 | | 051293 | Mickey Holler | 11 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Taken on some ncie 3YOs recently. Seeking run through, but stick with him. |
| 12 | | 7X3718 | Flying Holme | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Raced very greenly last week. Might need to track into it here. Trifectas. |
| 13 |  | 62120 | Tomogalak | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | No hope after mid-race mistake last week. Better than that. Can bounce back. |
| Best Bets: Mickey Holler (11), Hawk Touie Louie (1), Crackle N Crunch (8), Tomogalak (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Flying Holme (1-57.8), Whyamihere (1-58.8), Longview Tui (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lous Pinup Girl - 2nd of 6, NZ Metro, 25/08/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-19.7, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 3/4len, 1/2len, 13 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hawk Touie Louie (1): BL-Off, SL-On, Lous Pinup Girl (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
HAMPTONS ITM / WESTLAKE ITM HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R60, R61 TO R65 WITH COND. SPECHCP, 2600m
For R46 to R60 trotters. Front: R46 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55. 20m: R56 to R60. 30m: R61 to R65 if driven by a concession junior driver.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 342436 | One El | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Not his best day out here 21 Aug. Racing very solidly prior. Combos must. |
| 2 |  | 0X7521 | Swift Dream | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Beat a sharp field at Oamaru & gets into this very well. Capable of repeating. |
| 3 |  | 4348X2 | B D Hall | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 942176 | Almighty | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Just fair here last week, but stand starts are right up her alley. Keep safe. |
| 5 | | 1423X3 | Luvavici | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 96X957 | Premium Player | 1 | 10 | Gavin Smith | Did his share of work 21 Aug. Has very lean returns at HQ though. First4s. |
| 7 | | 1115X8 | Kawatiri Trev | 2 | 10 | ||
| 8 | | 741411 | Major Cyclone | 3 | 10 | ||
| 9 |  | 12111X | What The Dragon | 4 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | Compiled outstanding record in mid-2025. Good 19 Aug trial win. Consider. |
| 10 | | 115124 | The Royal Gamble | 1 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Tried hard behind #8 here 21 Aug. Some handy types in front of him. Combos. |
| 11 |  | 447075 | Tyron Eros | U1 | 20 | Gerard O'Reilly | Bit more like his old self last week. Can be hit or miss from the stand. First4s |
| 12 |  | 9X2345 | Helloveamoment | U2 | 20 | John Dunn | Near enough in 4 starts back. Unruly & 20m mark adds to challenge though. |
| 13 | | 03X846 | Moses | 1 | 30 | Darnika Williams(J,cl) | Not rounding out his races in three starts back. Work to do off 30m mark. |
| Best Mile Rates: Tyron Eros (2-02.4), Moses (2-03.0), Swift Dream (2-03.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: What The Dragon - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 19/08/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.1, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 29.5, Margins: 3 len, 2 1/2len, 10 len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
KAIAPOI ITM / ASHBURTON ITM MOBILE PACE
$18,000, R47 TO R65, R66 TO R70 WITH COND., 1980m
For R47 to R65 pacers. Also R66 to R70 4 yrs & older horses if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 331707 | Vincent Reactress | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | No zip up the lane here 21 Aug. Going well through July. First4s from #1. |
| 2 |  | X22123 | Nothing But You | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Right in the fight in all 3 starts back. Best draw for quite a while. Key player |
| 3 | | 524623 | Semba | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Hasn't won in 2026 but can't knock his recent efforts. Obvious combos bait. |
| 4 | | 732085 | Next Level | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Caught the eye late here last week. Honest performer in this grade. Top 3/4. |
| 5 | | 01118X | Sacetas | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Fought back for 26 Aug workout win in 2nd outing for new trainer. Market watch. |
| 6 |  | 25731X | Spirit Downunder | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Past winner after a spell & took down a nice field 31 May. Can feature fresh. |
| 7 | | 2990X8 | Slots | 7 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Had to do it tough when resuming here 31 Jul. Goes well at 1980. Consider. |
| 8 |  | 11315X | Haley Jaccka | 8 | Ft | Daniel Anderson(J,cl) | Freshened since classy autumn form. Won her only start here. Keep onside. |
| Best Bets: Nothing But You (2), Spirit Downunder (6), Haley Jaccka (8), Slots (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Haley Jaccka (1-52.9), Sacetas (1-54.3), Semba (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Haley Jaccka to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
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- Race 8
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ITM ORDEAL TROTTING CUP (HCP TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For all Trotters This race has a maximum back mark of 10 metres. The winner of this race is guaranteed a start in the 2026 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 44770X | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 42140X | Resolve | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 51651X | Walkinonsunshine | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Two good fitness runs at trials/workouts. Further the better for her. Smokey. |
| 4 | | 764218 | Paris Prince | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Good win here 14 Aug but comfortably held last time out. Looking for more. |
| 5 | | X23131 | Major Doosie | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Toughest test to date but he's earned his way in here. Add to combo bets. |
| 6 |  | 853234 | George Eliot | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Lost no fans after early work in the Basil Dean. Can spice up exotic tickets. |
| 7 | | 11981X | Habibti Pat | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Brilliant mare as shown in the 2025 Derby. Won her only stand start. Chance. |
| 8 | | 3427X2 | Midnight Dash | 1 | 10 | Ricky May | No surprise to see him rattling home in the Basil Dean. Always a Top 2-4 hope. |
| 9 |  | 27471X | Eurostyle | 2 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Classy trial win since her Group 3 win here in May. Adds to a quality field. |
| 10 | | 64125X | Mighty Logan | 3 | 10 | John Dunn | Terrific performer fresh & is a genuine open-class talent. Each way player. |
| 11 | | 1241X5 | Mr Love | 4 | 10 | Ben Hope | Race didn't pan out for him here 21 Aug. Better for that run. Stick with him. |
| 12 |  | 185X11 | Bring On The Muscle | U1 | 10 | ||
| Best Bets: Habibti Pat (7), Mr Love (11), Mighty Logan (10), Eurostyle (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Eurostyle (2-00.7), Mr Love (2-01.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Habibti Pat - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 15/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.3, 800m: 61.1, 400m: 30.2, Margins: 2 1/4len, 21 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Habibti Pat (7): P-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bring On The Muscle to Ken Barron at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
AVON CITY FORD NEW BRIGHTON CUP (STAND PACE) (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA, 2600m
For all pacers. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1122X1 | The Lazarus Effect | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Very impressive here 21 Aug in first run since May. Repeat is very likely. |
| 2 |  | 3111X2 | Borrisokane | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Caught the eye in the Kurow Cup & gets 20m closer here. Top 3/4 option. |
| 3 |  | 4323X6 | Tact McLeod | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Should be fitter after his first race in 17 months last time. Upset claims. |
| 4 | | 193321 | Franco Sinatra | 4 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Joined in late off 30m for 25 Aug trial win. Taking on the big guns. Combos. |
| 5 | | 651542 | Mo'unga | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Customary zip late when 2nd to #1 in Maurice Holmes Vase. Quinellas must. |
| 6 | | X72183 | Renegade | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Showed he can handle this grade with brave 3rd in the Vase. Place prospect. |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (1), Mo'unga (5), Renegade (6), Tact McLeod (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: Franco Sinatra - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 25/08/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-19.7, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 3/4len, 1/2len, 13 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: The Lazarus Effect (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
RANGIORA ITM MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 85 | Akula | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Getting better with racing, but takes on some very good types here. First4s. |
| 2 | | 3 | Fantabulous | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Nothing wrong with his debut 3rd here. This is a step up though. Top 3/4. |
| 3 | | 4 | Dollar Bill | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Early speed on show here 21 Aug but was swallowed up late. Rough hopes. |
| 4 | | 26 | The Visionary | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Covered up until late last time. Worked hard a week prior. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 5 | | 2216X2 | Fanfare | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Good in the autumn & got going late here 21 Aug. Add to trifecta tickets. |
| 6 | | 1 | Faith Not Fear | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Lived up to his breeding in the last 200m 21 Aug. New kid in town. EW. |
| 7 | | 2131X | Travel Agent | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Group 1 winner resuming. Broke late 25 Aug trial, but can offer cheek fresh. |
| 8 | | 1111X | Tour Party | 8 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Kept setting new standards with each start in autumn. Trial winner. On top. |
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| 9 | | 1122X | Chiggsy | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hugely impressive last season taking on #7 & 9. Tricky draw, but consider. |
| Best Bets: Tour Party (8), Faith Not Fear (6), Chiggsy (9), Travel Agent (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chiggsy (1-54.7), Travel Agent (1-55.7), Tour Party (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tour Party - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 25/08/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-26.0, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 1/2len, 10 len, 9 1/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
IAN DOBSON MEMORIAL 'JOHNNY GLOBE' 3YO CLASSIC (MOB PACE)
$25,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 30X151 | Franco Ankara | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Very game Rising Stars win & gets draw advantage on key rivals. Danger. |
| 2 | | 1123X4 | Spicey Lou | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Chased well when resuming here 28 Aug. Won 2nd-up here in March. Combos. |
| 3 | | 8X311X | Brilliant Chase | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Placed well in brief autumn campaign. Stout 3rd 19 Aug trials. In the mix. |
| 4 |  | 115X14 | Ashley Frank | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found a 2nd wind when asked in the Rising Stars. Worthy of consideration. |
| 5 | | 450961 | Freeze Frame | 5 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Excellent record fresh & comfortable 25 Aug trial win. Could surprise. |
| 6 | | 051114 | Kotare Rimu | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Followed up trio of wins with strong 4th last time. Same Race Multis hope. |
| 7 | | 813112 | Franco Lomu | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 630X21 | Eun Sogno | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Getting stronger with every start & can run some time if needed. A key player. |
| Best Bets: Eun Sogno (8), Franco Ankara (1), Ashley Frank (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Freeze Frame (1-53.2), Kotare Rimu (1-55.6), Eun Sogno (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Freeze Frame - 1st of 7, NZ Metro, 25/08/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-26.5, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 5 1/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
PROBUILD ITM MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 1980m
For R40 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 21 | Dance Hall Girl | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 144X | Volare | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | OK in two runs since debut win. Found line well 19 Aug trials. Trifectas/First4s |
| 3 |  | 665247 | Quicker Than Quick | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Distant 5th at trials since last racing in June. Tends to need a run or two. |
| 4 | | 0950X3 | Cheer The Captain | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Fought on well from the trail at Oamaru. Likely gate speed again. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 808532 | Commander Ben | 5 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Ran much better than his price last week. Slides back in grade. In the mix. |
| 6 | | 38X511 | Kotare Argent | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Nice wins from the trail since return, although no records broken. Combos. |
| 7 | | 170805 | Crusher Lou | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Won in this type of grade in May. Nervy watch early, but could stun them. |
| 8 |  | X69X28 | Selsey Anne | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Found trouble at times at Ashburton. Quick mare who likes it here. Has claims. |
| 9 | | X3500P | Heaven's Mark | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 | | 31314X | Marble Arch | 10 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Good enough for 4th in a Group 2 in April. Great 25 Aug trial. Can win fresh. |
| 11 | | 271334 | Fusion Reactor | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Barely put a hoof wrong recently. Can work hard if need be. Top 3/4 must. |
| Best Bets: Marble Arch (10), Cheer The Captain (4), Commander Ben (5), Selsey Anne (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Marble Arch (1-54.1), Selsey Anne (1-56.7), Commander Ben (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Marble Arch - 2nd of 7, NZ Metro, 25/08/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-26.5, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 5 1/4len. | |||||||
Runner Index
Aardie's Memphis - Race 3
Akula - Race 10
Almighty - Race 6
Always A Playa - Race 3
Ashley Frank - Race 11
B D Hall - Race 6
Bella Ciao - Race 3
Berrettini - Race 5
Borrisokane - Race 9
Bounce N Beyond - Race 8
Brewster Baker - Race 4
Brilliant Chase - Race 11
Bring On The Muscle - Race 8
Cheer The Captain - Race 12
Chiggsy - Race 10
Chocta - Race 2
Commander Ben - Race 12
Crackle N Crunch - Race 5
Crusher Lou - Race 12
Dance Hall Girl - Race 12
Dollar Bill - Race 10
Donna's Crunch - Race 3
Eun Sogno - Race 11
Eurostyle - Race 8
Faith Not Fear - Race 10
Fanfare - Race 10
Fantabulous - Race 10
Flying Holme - Race 5
Franco Ankara - Race 11
Franco Lomu - Race 11
Franco Sinatra - Race 9
Freeze Frame - Race 11
Fusion Reactor - Race 12
George Eliot - Race 8
Habibti Pat - Race 8
Haley Jaccka - Race 7
Hawk Touie Louie - Race 5
He Aint No Devil - Race 4
Heaven's Mark - Race 12
Helloveamoment - Race 6
Help Me - Race 2
I'm The Boss - Race 1
Itz Kurtus Maximus - Race 3
Kawatiri Trev - Race 6
KD Grins - Race 4
Kotare Argent - Race 12
Kotare Rimu - Race 11
Last Honours - Race 3
Lean On Me - Race 1
Lindy's Rocket - Race 4
Longview Tui - Race 5
Lottie's Moment - Race 2
Lous Pinup Girl - Race 5
Loveatfirstlight - Race 1
Luvavici - Race 6
Majestic Me - Race 4
Majestic Monkey - Race 4
Major Cyclone - Race 6
Major Doosie - Race 8
Major Lazarus - Race 3
Major Ollie - Race 3
Marble Arch - Race 12
Marikit - Race 4
Melton Magnate - Race 5
Mickey Holler - Race 5
Midnight Dash - Race 8
Mighty Logan - Race 8
Millie Let Loose - Race 2
MM Sunshine - Race 4
Monarch Prince - Race 2
Monaro Dean - Race 4
Montara - Race 4
Moses - Race 6
Mo'unga - Race 9
Mr Love - Race 8
Next Level - Race 7
Nothing But You - Race 7
Ocean Of Tears - Race 5
One El - Race 6
Paris Prince - Race 8
Petite Trixton - Race 2
Port Pegasus - Race 2
Premium Player - Race 6
Quicker Than Quick - Race 12
Renegade - Race 9
Request - Race 2
Resolve - Race 8
Rosa Shard - Race 3
Royal Belle - Race 5
Royal Del - Race 2
Sacetas - Race 7
Selsey Anne - Race 12
Semba - Race 7
Senior Constable Liz - Race 4
Sheila Laxon - Race 2
Shez Assured - Race 3
Slots - Race 7
Spicey Lou - Race 11
Spirit Downunder - Race 7
Swift Dream - Race 6
Tact McLeod - Race 9
Taumutu Lad - Race 5
Tessamae - Race 4
The Lazarus Effect - Race 9
The Royal Gamble - Race 6
The Visionary - Race 10
Tomogalak - Race 5
Too Sweet For Me - Race 3
Tour Party - Race 10
Travel Agent - Race 10
Tu Tangata - Race 2
Tyron Eros - Race 6
Vincent Reactress - Race 7
Volare - Race 12
Waihemo Hannah - Race 2
Walkinonsunshine - Race 8
What The Dragon - Race 6
Whyamihere - Race 5
Zip Ya Lip - Race 3