NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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OKTOBERFEST 2 OCT-BEERS BETS & BRATS BOOK NOW HCP TROT
$15,160, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R35 to R49 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 12 | Brooks Spirit | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Very brave in first go out of maidens 23 Aug. Harder field here but has claims. | |
| 2 | 253X47 | Tu Tangata | 2 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Zipped along the markers last Friday. Always running on, so add to combos. | |
| 3 | X077X7 | Brewster Baker | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Better for his outing here last week. All eyes on him early. Same Race Multis. | |
| 4 | X51542 | Hoof It Hagrid | U1 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Bold showing in front 28 Aug. No doubting his consistency. Each way hope. | |
| 5 | 424362 | One El | 1 | 20 | Jim Curtin | Drops down in grade after gritty 2nd last time. Back 20m, but can feature. | |
| 6 | 1423X3 | Luvavici | 2 | 20 | Stacy Whatuira | Not far off in a mobile trot here 28 Aug. Loves a stand start. A key threat. | |
| 7 | 21136X | Macho Man | 3 | 20 | Tim Williams | Close-up 2nd at trials to prepare for this. Tends to need a run though. First4s. | |
| 8 | 376434 | Brett's Mate | 4 | 20 | Kyle Cameron | Another honest outing when 4th here 28 Aug. Last won in October. Combos. | |
| 9 | 311613 | Ridge | U1 | 20 | Sarah O'Reilly | Backed up R41-50 win here 14 Aug with a tidy 3rd down south. Trifectas best. | |
| Best Bets: Luvavici (6), Hoof It Hagrid (4), Brooks Spirit (1), One El (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Brett's Mate (2-03.9), One El (2-04.2), Tu Tangata (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Macho Man - 2nd of 9, NZ Metro, 25/08/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.7, 800m: 60.0, 400m: 29.7, Margins: 1/2 head, 2 len, 4 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Brooks Spirit (1): P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Macho Man (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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LAZARUS STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM 'BOOK NOW' MOBILE PACE
$15,440, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 070848 | Belmont Valor | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Tough draw at Rangiora 23 Aug but had his chance at Ashburton. Rough odds. | |
| 2 | 814675 | Whyamihere | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Tried hard last week. Doesn't mind a tough trip so could stun at a nice price. | |
| 3 | 505779 | Berrettini | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Continues to slide down the ratings bands. This is his kind of field. Each way. | |
| 4 | 051549 | Artful Bromac | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too far back at Ashburton. Early position is key, but give another go here. | |
| 5 | 9162X0 | Hawk Touie Louie | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Skittled half his rivals mid-race last week. Has ability, but market your guide. | |
| 6 | 434204 | Moonlite CC | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Never gave it away at Ashburton in handy mares' field. Worth sticking with. | |
| 7 | 550459 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Good mare on her day. Race not run to suit at Ashburton. Can feature here. | |
| 8 | 292054 | Taumutu Lad | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Steady in this grade last week. Wide draws have been tricky, but consider. | |
| 9 | 996X74 | Apatchofgold | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Building in fitness after two starts back. Not well suited by this alley though. | |
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| 10 | 322147 | Touch N Go | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Not far off from sticky draws since her 02 Aug win here. Top 3/4 prospect. | |
| Best Bets: Moonlite CC (6), Bettor Than Lizzy (7), Berrettini (3), Taumutu Lad (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Berrettini (1-56.2), Artful Bromac (1-57.9), Touch N Go (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Artful Bromac (4): SL-On, Hawk Touie Louie (5): SL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE TROT
$14,738, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 922222 | Regal Summit | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Continues to run good maiden races & can set terms from mobile. Go again. | |
| 2 | 9 | Radiant | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Stable change since fading in front on debut in June. May require this run. | |
| 3 | 4X | Miss Moneypenny | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Smart 2nd 25 Aug trials behind subsequent winner. Can play a part fresh. | |
| 4 | Shamara | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Qualified at first try in early August. Trial winner 02 Sep. Rough claims. | ||
| 5 | 64434 | Velocis | 5 | Ft | Chris Butt | Held 4th nicely in handy maiden trot field 28 Aug. Same draw here. Combos. | |
| 6 | P0 | Zoe Harbour | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Failed to trot the trip from both the stand and mobile. Happy to watch for now. | |
| 7 | 323 | Evolution | 7 | Ft | Peter Davis | Lost no fans in three career starts. Capable of doing some work. Each way. | |
| 8 | Miss Grace Kelly | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Only caught late in second of her two trials. Could have admirers on debut. | ||
| 9 | Unstoppable | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Half sister to Masterly. Covered up nicely in 19 Aug qualifier. Don't dismiss. | ||
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| 10 | 383538 | Dazzled | 10 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Not at her best on wet Methven track on Sunday. May follow right one. Place. | |
| 11 | 000 | Seeking Love | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Manners haven't matched up to his ability for now. Can win, but cross fingers. | |
| Best Bets: Regal Summit (1), Evolution (7), Miss Moneypenny (3), Miss Grace Kelly (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Shamara - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 02/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.5, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1 1/2len, neck, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miss Moneypenny (3): BL-Off, Zoe Harbour (6): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BETAVET BETABREATHE FOR AIRWAY SUPPORT & RECOVERY MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS MOBILE, 1980m
For 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 | 5 | Zip Ya Lip | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Lacked some luck on debut & gets a big upgrade in draw. May be over the odds. | |
| 2 | 284540 | Bettabe Lou | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Didn't handle stand start at Methven, so will welcome mobile arm. Consider. | |
| 3 | Scoundrel | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Half-brother to Beach Ball & good winning his last two trials. A big threat. | ||
| 4 | 069 | Livingthekiwidream | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Freshened since hard day at the office 31 Jul. Seeking improvement to feature. | |
| 5 | 08 | Aphibarnrat | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steady 3rd at the trials since learning curve at the races in June. First4s. | |
| 6 | Toms Jet | 6 | Ft | David White | Showed some dash in 25 Aug qualifier here. Better for this, but don't ignore. | ||
| 7 | 32 | Aardie's Ideal | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Used gate speed in both career starts. Third time could be a charm. On top. | |
| 8 | 350 | Delightful Galleon | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | Well beaten on wet Methven track. Placed on debut. Top 3/4 prospect here. | |
| 9 | Sweet Romance | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Struggled late in both hitouts this time in. Hard pressed from this draw. | ||
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| 10 | Avalon | 10 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Hauled in over final furlong in last two trials. Market your guide on debut. | ||
| 11 | 38X | Maddisons Speedy | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Steady 3rd in sole trial since taking on Group 1 in May. Add to combo tickets. | |
| 12 | 0X5649 | Lilacs Locarno | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | Racing without a heap of luck in four starts back. Combos spice with gaps. | |
| Best Bets: Aardie's Ideal (7), Scoundrel (3), Bettabe Lou (2), Toms Jet (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Scoundrel - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 02/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.0, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 27.7, Margins: 1/2len, 1/2len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aardie's Ideal (7): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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RICOH MOBILE TROT
$14,475, 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 | Mr Mercedes | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Smartly bred & good late into 3rd in 02 Sep qualifier. Not the worst on debut. | ||
| 2 | 3248X | Donovan | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Quiet 5th and 4th at trials. Showed ability through the autumn. Same Race Multis | |
| 3 | 22X2 | La Venture | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Chased well here 28 Aug & will only strip fitter. Will have supporters again. | |
| 4 | Star In The Storm | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Placed in all three 2026 trials. Useful late in 25 Aug heat. Upset prospect. | ||
| 5 | 36X | I'm Annie | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Trialled well down here after manners issues in the autumn. Don't dismiss. | |
| 6 | Cornelius Clowers | 6 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Trialled soundly in autumn before qualifying in fair time 26 Aug. Top 3/4. | ||
| 7 | 1 | Eyes Wide Open | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Took down his rivals easily here 28 Aug. Every chance he can repeat the dose. | |
| 8 | 411X | Master McGoogan | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Group 3 winner here in May. Stout 2nd in sole trial ahead of this. Each way. | |
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| 9 | 830065 | Jet Stream | 9 | Ft | Alan Clark | Fair at Winton but has battled here at HQ. Seeking a few lengths tonight. | |
| 10 | 7 | Tania Hest | 10 | Ft | Andrew Faulks | Early error on debut 28 Aug & has some chasing to do here. Needs to lift. | |
| Best Bets: Eyes Wide Open (7), La Venture (3), Master McGoogan (8), Mr Mercedes (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eyes Wide Open (2-02.6), Master McGoogan (2-03.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Cornelius Clowers - 1st of 2, N Otago HR, 26/08/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-41.0, 800m: 62.2, 400m: 30.2, Margins: neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Donovan (2): BL-On, Eyes Wide Open (7): BL-On, Master McGoogan (8): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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KIDNEY KIDS CHARITY RACENIGHT 25 SEPT 'BOOK NOW' HCP PACE
$16,405, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R55 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R40 to R55 pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R55.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 8061X1 | Playing With Stars | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Very stylish return here 21 Aug. Broke in last stand start in March. Combos. | |
| 2 | 085323 | Commander Ben | 2 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Adaptable 6-year-old, although early error here 28 Aug. Capable of placing. | |
| 3 | 117643 | Tee Ball | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Taken on sharp 3YO fields recently. No fear of stand starts. A key contender. | |
| 4 | 773193 | Major Performer | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Handy 3rd at Ashburton down in grade. Four-time winner here. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 5 | 044972 | Classie Linc | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Bold 2nd on heavy Methven track. Gets head start on some here. Combos claims. | |
| 6 | 011520 | Bryce's Meddle | 1 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Not much went to plan 28 Aug but solid enough late. Deserves another look. | |
| 7 | 224X70 | Gotta Elect Bill | 2 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Comfortably contained in two starts back. Very thin stand start returns. Odds. | |
| 8 | 34X020 | John Stewart | U1 | 10 | |||
| 9 | 856784 | Double Time | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Raced above expectations off this mark here 28 Aug. Can spice up trifectas again | |
| 10 | 743111 | Coba Charged | 2 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Stepped like a star recently to eradicate handicaps. Key player with even luck. | |
| 11 | 11X439 | Always A Porsche | U1 | 20 | John Dunn | Had to work hard outside #10 here 28 Aug. No doubting talent. Can atone. | |
| Best Bets: Always A Porsche (11), Tee Ball (3), Coba Charged (10), Bryce's Meddle (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Double Time (2-01.1), Coba Charged (2-01.1), Commander Ben (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always A Porsche (11): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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ALLIED SECURITY - NZ'S SECURITY EXPERTS MOBILE TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & 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 | 9P05X9 | Zhutee | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Failed to feature at Methven after mistake. Mobile may help. Rough odds. | |
| 2 | 134052 | Rangitata | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Caught by a very nice type at Winton. Yet to win here but will have supporters. | |
| 3 | 086321 | Buffy Northstains | 3 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Stacked them up at Methven in R35-38 company. Always great combos bait. | |
| 4 | 2632X1 | Suttle | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Found the lead & never relented 28 Aug. A promising filly. Right in the fight. | |
| 5 | 710553 | Waihemo Hannah | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 222425 | Harriet's Moment | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Honest mare with 44% place record here. Down in grade from Winton. Each way. | |
| 7 | 411 | Just For Today | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Nabbed her stablemate at Rangiora. Another step up here. Place claims. | |
| 8 | X43X12 | Request | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Impeccable manners this time in. Early speed the query from draw, but consider. | |
| 9 | 211 | Marikit | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Easy win 04 Sep. Won a mobile trial here 25 Aug. Can't rule out a Nairn runner. | |
| Best Bets: Suttle (4), Marikit (9), Request (8), Rangitata (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Harriet's Moment (2-00.3), Buffy Northstains (2-00.7), Suttle (2-01.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK MARES' SPRING SPRINT MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R80, 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 | 8957X2 | Winelight | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 24624X | Ebony Arden | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Consistent mare & lead most of the way for 02 Aug trial win. Could surprise. | |
| 3 | 221231 | Nothing But You | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Relished the better draw here 04 Sep & gets similar set-up. A key contender. | |
| 4 | 21242X | Arafura | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | NZ Oaks winner & was right in the mix over summer. Big watch on her fresh-up. | |
| 5 | 412254 | Amaretto Franco | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Hauled in late after leading 28 Aug. Adaptable mare. Same Race Multis option. | |
| 6 | 52121X | Chicago Sky | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Very impressive win here in May. Strong 2nd at workouts since. Not the worst. | |
| 7 | 381X13 | Beside Me | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Didn't pan out early for her 28 Aug but did well after. Can get back on track. | |
| 8 | 1315X6 | Haley Jaccka | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Went back from this draw 04 Sep. Plenty of speed inside her. Top 3/4 option. | |
| Best Bets: Beside Me (7), Arafura (4), Nothing But You (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Haley Jaccka (1-52.9), Ebony Arden (1-54.2), Arafura (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Arafura - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 02/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.5, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 27.7, Margins: 1/2 neck, 1 len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chicago Sky (6): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Haley Jaccka to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
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- Race 9
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WOODLANDS STUD SIRES' STAKES FOUNDATIONS MOBILE PACE (Listed)
$50,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. This race is for 3YO Pacers whose sire's Service Fee was advertised at $7,000 or less. 3YO Pacers that have won a Group 1 race, or that have lifetime Stakes of $100,000 or more are ineligible for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 332260 | Lous Pinup Girl | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | X373X2 | Giorgio Denario | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Just missed here 28 Aug when resuming. This is harder, but can nab a placing. | |
| 3 | 3PX112 | Asymmetric Return | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Really come to it this time in. Likely to be prominent early. Adds to the puzzle | |
| 4 | X42151 | Suspicious Captain | 4 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Time has been his friend judging by winter success. Strong field here. Trifectas | |
| 5 | 2111X3 | Captain Tyron | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Made up many lengths when resuming here 28 Aug. Better draw. On top. | |
| 6 | 0X1513 | Franco Ankara | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Great Rising Stars win 21 Aug & rattled home last week. Main threat to #5. | |
| 7 | 137113 | Song Of Seas | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Grabbed at Ashburton but had done plenty of work. Racings smartly. Chance. | |
| Best Bets: Captain Tyron (5), Franco Ankara (6), Asymmetric Return (3), Song Of Seas (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Captain Tyron (1-52.7), Giorgio Denario (1-56.7), Song Of Seas (1-56.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 10
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TYRE GENERAL HANDICAP TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R73 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R50 to R73 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 1115X8 | Kawatiri Trev | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Forgettable return 28 Aug. Great stand start stats. Good field here. Place. | |
| 2 | 6X9577 | Premium Player | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Hasn't found extra when asked in recent outings here. Seeking improvement. | |
| 3 | X2322X | Petite Amour | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Top job in Group racing last campaign without winning. Great combos bait. | |
| 4 | 3X8468 | Moses | 1 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Didn't help his cause early last week. Gets 20m closer at the start. First4s. | |
| 5 | 2111X1 | What The Dragon | 2 | 10 | |||
| 6 | 44770X | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | 25 | Tim Williams | Strong 2nd at trials behind top mare. Has won fresh. Worth a good look. | |
| 7 | 42123X | One Over Da Line | 2 | 25 | Riley Harrison(J) | Did a heck of a job last campaign. May need the run, but don't disregard fresh. | |
| 8 | P01806 | Confessional | 3 | 25 | Alan Clark | Forlorn chase off 45m down south. Work to do again off this mark. Odds. | |
| Best Bets: Bounce N Beyond (6), One Over Da Line (7), Petite Amour (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Confessional (2-02.4), Bounce N Beyond (2-02.5), One Over Da Line (2-02.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: One Over Da Line - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 02/09/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.0, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 27.8, Margins: nose, 1 3/4len, head. | |||||||
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- Race 11
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PASCOES THE JEWELLERS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R41, 1980m
For R40 to R41 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 021X31 | Ma Belle Amie Franco | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Kept on coming for her Ashburton win. This kind of grade suits. Can repeat. | |
| 2 | 657152 | Mighty Flying Miki | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Best draw in a while & good late here last time. Same Race Multis prospect. | |
| 3 | 41X376 | Beaudiene Always B | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Good 3rd from this draw 3-back. Not all favours 21 Aug. Worth a gold coin or two | |
| 4 | 652477 | Quicker Than Quick | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Got back from a similar draw last Friday. Form has flattened a little. First4s. | |
| 5 | 071642 | Shadow Creek | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Solid 2nd at Ashburton, although this field's a little stronger. Seeking luck. | |
| 6 | 433421 | Rosario | 6 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Classy maiden win at Ashburton. Should handle this grade well. Combos must. | |
| 7 | X00453 | Jesse Owens | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 1482X | Chaldon | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Short but good late 2025 campaign. Chased a nice one 02 Sep trials. Consider. | |
| 9 | 631 | Sidestepper | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Early work paid off well 28 Aug. Still learning but a genuine chance once again. | |
| Best Bets: Sidestepper (9), Ma Belle Amie Franco (1), Chaldon (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beaudiene Always B (1-55.0), Ma Belle Amie Franco (1-55.3), Mighty Flying Miki (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Chaldon - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 02/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.2, 800m: 56.4, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 1 len, 3/4len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chaldon (8): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 12
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R64, 1980m
For R44 to R64 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 | 69X285 | Selsey Anne | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Loomed here 04 Sep. Ace draw helps but this is a deep grade. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 2 | 481081 | Bronski | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Powered home for his R37-41 win two weeks ago. Big step up here. First4s. | |
| 3 | 658X16 | My Wingman | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Upset win 21 Aug but lost no admirers a week later. Combos enhancer again. | |
| 4 | 602171 | Kowhai Star | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 15211X | Treacherous Dreams | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Carved out smart summer record. Nice 3rd 02 Sep trials. Will have fans. | |
| 6 | 433P42 | Malakai | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Good job behind Eun Sogno 21 Aug & that form stacks up. Look for him late. | |
| 7 | 121551 | Trump Card | 7 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Too good in front 28 Aug. Small field will help him early. Hard to beat tonight. | |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (7), Malakai (6), Treacherous Dreams (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-54.4), Trump Card (1-55.0), Selsey Anne (1-56.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||