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Meeting: MID-SEPTEMBER RACE NIGHT (MID-SEPTEMBER RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 11/09/2025 at 15:24 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R42, 1980m

For R35 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 1: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Bronski965380Bronski1FtCraig ThornleyTough ask at Ashburton after losing touch early. Unlucky prior. Rough claims.
2Belmont Valor415802Belmont Valor2FtGemma Thornley(J)Raced much better than his price at Ashburton. 3-time winner here. Can surprise.
3Shezabettorgirl0510X0Shezabettorgirl3FtWilson House(J)Definitely in need of the run at Ashburton. Better draw here. Combos prospect.
4Jukebox Gypsy332822Jukebox Gypsy4FtGerard O'ReillyWent down by a tiny margin at Ashburton. In sprightly form. Stick with her.
5McKendrick745568McKendrick5FtJohn DunnMidfield efforts his lot during winter. May find this grade to his liking here.
6Hi Life336X14Hi Life6FtRiley Harrison(J)Had excuses at Ashburton but was good regardless. This alley helps. Chance.
7Zoom X4721X3Zoom X7FtSamantha OttleyPlenty to like about his fresh 3rd at Ashburton. Has gate speed. Will have fans.
8Didjaseemiki415954Didjaseemiki8FtRobbie CloseCheeky 4th in stronger grade last week. Trickier draw here though. Place hope.
9Louis708696Louis9FtAlana Cameron(J)Tried hard from 2nd row at Methven. No luck in the draws. Top 3/4 with luck.
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10Ultimate SeisationX6X123Ultimate Seisation10FtRicky MayRight in the fight in all three starts back. Draw the main worry but keep safe.
11Radioactive Jaffa2425X6Radioactive JaffaU1FtJohn MorrisonNice pipe-opener when 6th at Methven. Will improve off that. Not out of this.
Best Bets: Zoom X (7),   Jukebox Gypsy (4),   Hi Life (6),   Ultimate Seisation (10)
Best Mile Rates: Didjaseemiki (1-56.5),   Jukebox Gypsy (1-59.1),   Belmont Valor (1-59.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

CAPTAIN CRUNCH AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R50, 1980m

For R43 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 2: CAPTAIN CRUNCH AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Ask Me Lazarus7X0307Ask Me Lazarus1FtOlivia Thornley(J)Did her share of work at Ashburton. Best draw for a while. Upset prospect.
2Flying Bird305777Flying Bird2FtMatthew WilliamsonTrio of 7ths sums up recent efforts. Has gate speed but want more from her late.
3Gatecrasher764005Gatecrasher3FtSamantha OttleyJust a run at Rangiora after short spell. More options from barrier #3. Place.
4Mouton Cadet125835Mouton Cadet4FtJonny CoxSpeedy veteran who is dangerous with right trip. Look for him late again.
5Queen Tyron326X35Queen Tyron5FtBlair OrangeTired last week after being harassed. Great 3rd fresh prior. Can bounce back.
6Goorambat Art235213Goorambat Art6FtWilson House(J)Put in good shifts down south in similar grades. May be over the odds here.
7Taketheplunge14423XTaketheplunge7FtDevon Dolan(J)Made ground late in strong trial 03 Sep. Can improve on his fresh-up record.
8Joyride(AUS)5X2213Joyride(AUS)8FtCarter Dalgety(J)Grabbed late in harder grade here 15 Aug. Gate speed a big plus. Each way.
9Queen Of Swords13X9X2Queen Of Swords9FtJohn DunnPlenty to like about Ashburton 2nd after a year away. Should have admirers.
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10Dancing Desire238448Dancing Desire10FtSam Thornley(J)Early burn didn't pay off last week. Draw dictates her options a little. Combos.
11Franco EzraX12124Franco Ezra11FtTim WilliamsFair as favourite 22 Aug but made a mistake early. Back to mobile. Consider.
12Auntie Deb522626Auntie Deb12FtSheree TomlinsonTried hard after sitting parked 05 Sep. Meets a deeper field here. Trifectas.
Best Bets: Queen Tyron (5),   Taketheplunge (7),   Joyride(AUS) (8),   Queen Of Swords (9)
Best Mile Rates: Joyride(AUS) (1-55.4),   Dancing Desire (1-55.5),   Gatecrasher (1-56.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Gatecrasher (3): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Flying Bird to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

RICOH HANDICAP TROT

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 3: RICOH HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Buffy Northstains893321Buffy Northstains1FtMia Holbrough(J)Up in grade after proving brave here 15 Aug. Generally safe from a stand. Place.
2Ruthless Emma152144Ruthless Emma2FtAnj MugfordLoomed as a threat at Methven. Handling every assignment well. Could surprise.
3Sandfly BayX99100Sandfly Bay110Sheree TomlinsonManners not on song recently. Dangerous when she behaves but take on trust.
4Edward Longshanks143628Edward Longshanks210Tim WilliamsDid it tough outside the leader 07 Aug. 10m closer tonight. Stick with him.
5Torquay Street149X32Torquay Street310Nathan WilliamsonBuilding nicely in last 2 starts & this is a drop back. Gives stable strong hand
6Tarragindi1X2121Tarragindi410Matthew WilliamsonWon with plenty in hand at Gore. Same handicap here. Should go very close.
7What The Bell99226XWhat The Bell510Samantha OttleyCapable but tricky. One grass workout ahead of this. Likely to need the run.
8Tu Tangata564253Tu Tangata610Paul NairnCustomary sprint late last week. Still not bombproof but add to combo bets.
9El Conqueror637678El Conqueror710  
10Waterloo Station1009X0Waterloo Station810Bob ButtNo hope after misbehaving last week. Needs a clean round before getting the nod.
11A Fine Patrick126X98A Fine PatrickU110John DunnIn a good spot when he broke 22 Aug. Talented, but risky too. Win or bust.
Best Bets: Tarragindi (6),   Torquay Street (5),   Tu Tangata (8),   Edward Longshanks (4)
Best Mile Rates: Tu Tangata (2-04.3),   Waterloo Station (2-04.3),   A Fine Patrick (2-04.5)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Waterloo Station (10): RD-On, What The Bell (7): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

BETAVET PREPARE & HERBIZOLE HANDICAP PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m

For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.

Participants for Race 4: BETAVET PREPARE & HERBIZOLE HANDICAP PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Sophia Bromac265956Sophia Bromac1Ft  
2Style Council407654Style Council2FtKyle CameronNear enough in last two starts. Doesn't win out of turn but can offer cheek.
3Mystic MagicX21231Mystic Magic3FtTerry ChmielDid it easily in front at Ashburton. Another step up, but right in the fight.
4Onwardsandupwards339965Onwardsandupwards4FtJonny CoxEarnest outings recently without threatening. Midfield finish likely again.
5Major Happy333113Major Happy5FtBob ButtSettled into a great vein of form. Harder than last two, but add to combos.
6Riptide21313Riptide6FtTim WilliamsKept on trucking for 3rd 29 Aug. Won his only stand start. Right in this.
7Carlin642116Carlin7FtSheree TomlinsonMade it harder with early error 31 Aug. Proven his worth prior. Place claims.
8Gliding High546113Gliding High8FtMia Holbrough(J)Winning run ended with Methven 3rd, but didn't have all the luck. In the mix.
9Dawn To Dark691902Dawn To Dark9FtSamantha OttleyVery brave 2nd to #3 at Ashburton. Reliable from a stand start. Has claims.
10Wuhan765076WuhanU1FtMatthew WilliamsonFair 6th at Methven after getting back. Similar may unfold here. Rough odds.
11Warloch35X180Warloch110Wilson House(J)Well beaten after tough run 08 Aug. Seeking shortcuts to get close late.
12Mystery Beach310120Mystery Beach210Blair OrangeNo luck after early dash here 29 Aug. Loves stand starts though. Each way.
13Miki's Courage433X02Miki's Courage310John DunnJust caught by in-form rival 29 Aug. Back 10m here, but look for him late.
Best Bets: Riptide (6),   Miki's Courage (13),   Mystic Magic (3),   Mystery Beach (12)
Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (2-01.3),   Warloch (2-02.4),   Style Council (2-02.5)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

CHRIS "GROCER" GRIFFIN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE

$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R64, 1980m

For R51 to R64 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 5: CHRIS "GROCER" GRIFFIN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1The Coalman261419The Coalman1FtRicky MayNot bad after getting back 25 Jul. 6 weeks between runs. Combos from the ace.
2Rustenburg938311Rustenburg2FtJohn DunnSettled nicely into his work. Dangerous when left alone in front. Keep safe.
3Bettor Be Sharp3158X6Bettor Be Sharp3FtGerard O'ReillyCame to the end of it 29 Aug in first run since March. Can sneak into Top 3/4.
4Miki Knows523369Miki Knows4FtBlair OrangeFailed to fire and some gear may not have suited him. Give another chance.
5Tokyo Rose608X04Tokyo Rose5FtSamantha OttleyQuick improvement in a week, with tidy 4th 05 Sep. Trifectas with right trip.
6Got You Covered310470Got You Covered6FtMatthew WilliamsonDid it very tough 29 Aug. Taken on stronger fields, but needs confidence boost.
7Bettors Anvil13313XBettors Anvil7FtTim WilliamsCheeky 6th at 03 Sep trials. 3rd in the Sires Stakes final in May. Keep onside.
8Tempo Warrior540X07Tempo Warrior8FtWilson House(J)Steady efforts in both starts back. Wide draw no help though. Tough ask.
9Francent451513Francent9FtOlivia Thornley(J)Freshened since solid autumn/winter efforts. Good enough to feature despite draw
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10Light Me Up80537XLight Me Up10FtRobbie CloseBeat Wish Me Luck in last of 3 trials since autumn runs. Include in combos.
Best Bets: Rustenburg (2),   Bettors Anvil (7),   Francent (9),   Miki Knows (4)
Best Mile Rates: Bettors Anvil (1-54.8),   Francent (1-55.0),   Got You Covered (1-55.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Light Me Up - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 03/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.6, 800m: 56.9, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 1/2len, 1 len, 3/4len.
Gear Changes: Bettors Anvil (7): SL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

WOODLANDS STUD SIRES' STAKES HARNESS 7000 (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)

$50,000, 3YO, 1980m

 

For 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 6: WOODLANDS STUD SIRES' STAKES HARNESS 7000 (MOBILE PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Scrunch12Scrunch1FtRiley Harrison(J)Game bid behind stablemate 05 Sep. Still learning but can place from the ace.
2Captain Cool53X10Captain Cool2FtJonny CoxDidn't fire up in R38-45 company 29 Aug. Better draw, but seeking improvement.
3Irish Dream0X1636Irish Dream3FtGerard O'ReillyCopped a late check here 05 Sep. Cheeky 3rd to #10 here 22 Aug. Roughie.
4Tact Teva1225X1Tact Teva4FtTim WilliamsReturned in style here 29 Aug. Plenty in reserve there too. In the mix.
5Berrettini146712Berrettini5FtRobbie CloseContinues to surprise and impress in mid-late August. Combos enhancer.
6Spirit Downunder4117X4Spirit Downunder6FtRicky MayBig and bold 4th here 29 Aug behind Tact Teva. Tricky draw but could stun them.
7She's Crunchy1111She's Crunchy7FtNathan WilliamsonThree stylish wins down south since debut win here in June. Deserved top pick.
8Malakai6374X7Malakai8FtJohn DunnTried hard in his first run in 3 months. Draw makes this hard. Top 3/4 claims.
9Midnight Miki442X13Midnight Miki9FtBlair OrangeGritty 3rd in strong 3YO field last week. Work to do here, but can play a part.
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10Crunch Time138X81Crunch Time10FtBob ButtOvercame mid-race shuffle for 22 Aug win. Stalking commission from 2nd row.
Best Bets: She's Crunchy (7),   Midnight Miki (9),   Tact Teva (4),   Crunch Time (10)
Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-54.4),   Midnight Miki (1-55.9),   Crunch Time (1-56.8)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Captain Cool (2): BL-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Midnight Miki to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND HANDICAP TROT

$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 7: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Mad Jack1444X8Mad Jack1FtPaul NairnNot much went to plan last week when well backed. Deeper field. Place best.
2Cormoran Strike384519Cormoran Strike2FtRobbie CloseNot the worst 9th in the world 29 Aug. Good through the winter. Trifectas.
3It's So Easy401982It's So Easy3FtPeter DavisGrabbed in the shadows of the post last week. May fight for a long way here.
4Brett's Mate545421Brett's Mate4FtKyle CameronSteps up in grade after staunch win last week. Consistent type. First4 hopes.
5Ti Amo Belle005531Ti Amo Belle110  
6Bounce N Beyond473821Bounce N Beyond210Tim WilliamsBack to his slashing best with 29 Aug success. Alway had ability. Stick with him
7Helloveamoment5109X9HelloveamomentU110Samantha OttleyCuddled up on the markers last week, but offered little late. Happy to watch.
8Gold Bullion6X7284Gold Bullion120Bob ButtDoing his best work late 29 Aug. Moves 15m closer too. Should be running on.
9Tyron Eros1830X4Tyron ErosU120Blair OrangeCaught the eye when resuming last week. Strips fitter. Sure to have fans.
10Mighty Logan6X217XMighty Logan135John DunnGroup 1 winner resuming. Beat #8 in 30 Jul trial & goes well fresh. Each way.
Best Bets: Tyron Eros (9),   Bounce N Beyond (6),   Gold Bullion (8),   Mighty Logan (10)
Best Mile Rates: Mighty Logan (2-02.2),   Tyron Eros (2-02.4),   Bounce N Beyond (2-03.5)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Mighty Logan - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 30/07/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.4, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1/2 head, 7 1/2len, neck.
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

WOODLANDS SECOND 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.

Participants for Race 8: WOODLANDS SECOND MARES' SPRING SPRINT (MOBILE PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Classie Linc601322Classie Linc1FtSheree TomlinsonGreat 2nd in this grade 29 Aug. Race conditions give her the ace again. Combos.
2Dynasty321421Dynasty2FtBob ButtTidy last 200m 03 Sep trials. Carving out a nice record. Quinellas/trifectas.
3Wallflower11669XWallflower3FtCarter Dalgety(J)Form faded out in early 2025. Midfield in 3 trials this time in. First4s best.
4Seaside Rose11322XSeaside Rose4FtTim Williams2nd oin a similar grade here in May. Good 3rd in sole recent trial. Place hope.
5Akatea111120Akatea5Ft  
6Dance Till Dawn4170X8Dance Till Dawn6FtJohn DunnDidn't lose any fans with 29 Aug 8th. Very adaptable mare. Don't underestimate.
7Lakelsa142X83Lakelsa7FtRobbie CloseSlashing 3rd when belatedly clear 29 Aug. Her best takes her very close in this.
8Treacherous Baby364211Treacherous Baby8FtMark PurdonHer mojo is well and truly back. Beat the boys 05 Sep. Adds to the puzzle.
9Treacherous Gall190X05Treacherous Gall9FtBlair OrangeConfidence-boosting 5th here 29 Aug. Awkward draw, but worth considering.
Best Bets: Lakelsa (7),   Treacherous Baby (8),   Dance Till Dawn (6)
Best Mile Rates: Seaside Rose (1-53.1),   Treacherous Gall (1-54.6),   Treacherous Baby (1-55.0)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Horse Movements: Treacherous Baby to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS 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.

Participants for Race 9: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Longview Tui349324Longview Tui1FtSam Thornley(J)Thereabouts recently from a variety of draws. Gets the ace again. Place claims.
2Crystal303235Crystal2FtBob ButtBaited the hook plenty of times for punters. Unlucky 20 Jun 5th. Stick with her.
3Vin's Deal94X442Vin's Deal3FtGavin SmithHad the run to suit at Ashburton, but good regardless. Worth a look again.
4Sweet Espresso8342P2Sweet Espresso4FtRobbie CloseHad an excuse here 29 Aug & showed her worth last week. Adds to the puzzle.
5Miki Skipper23X753Miki Skipper5FtJohn DunnBuilding nicely in three starts back. Likes to be near the speed. Can go close.
6Beaudiene Always B45620XBeaudiene Always B6FtCarter Dalgety(J)Has improved a little, judging by recent trials. Want right price here though.
7Swift Major3Swift Major7FtGerard O'ReillyImpressive 3rd on debut & that form seems to have franked. Keep onside.
8John Stewart8324John Stewart8FtRicky MayEarnest attempts in all four starts. May settle worse than midfield though.
Best Bets: Crystal (2),   Miki Skipper (5),   Swift Major (7),   Sweet Espresso (4)
Star Trialist: Beaudiene Always B - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 03/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.9, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1/2len, 7 1/2len.
Runner Index
 
A Fine Patrick -  Race 3
Akatea -  Race 8
Ask Me Lazarus -  Race 2
Auntie Deb -  Race 2
Beaudiene Always B -  Race 9
Belmont Valor -  Race 1
Berrettini -  Race 6
Bettor Be Sharp -  Race 5
Bettors Anvil -  Race 5
Bounce N Beyond -  Race 7
Brett's Mate -  Race 7
Bronski -  Race 1
Buffy Northstains -  Race 3
Captain Cool -  Race 6
Carlin -  Race 4
Classie Linc -  Race 8
Cormoran Strike -  Race 7
Crunch Time -  Race 6
Crystal -  Race 9
Dance Till Dawn -  Race 8
Dancing Desire -  Race 2
Dawn To Dark -  Race 4
Didjaseemiki -  Race 1
Dynasty -  Race 8
Edward Longshanks -  Race 3
El Conqueror -  Race 3
Flying Bird -  Race 2
Francent -  Race 5
Franco Ezra -  Race 2
Gatecrasher -  Race 2
Gliding High -  Race 4
Gold Bullion -  Race 7
Goorambat Art -  Race 2
Got You Covered -  Race 5
Helloveamoment -  Race 7
Hi Life -  Race 1
Irish Dream -  Race 6
It's So Easy -  Race 7
John Stewart -  Race 9
Joyride(AUS) -  Race 2
Jukebox Gypsy -  Race 1
Lakelsa -  Race 8
Light Me Up -  Race 5
Longview Tui -  Race 9
Louis -  Race 1
Mad Jack -  Race 7
Major Happy -  Race 4
Malakai -  Race 6
McKendrick -  Race 1
Midnight Miki -  Race 6
Mighty Logan -  Race 7
Miki Knows -  Race 5
Miki's Courage -  Race 4
Miki Skipper -  Race 9
Mouton Cadet -  Race 2
Mystery Beach -  Race 4
Mystic Magic -  Race 4
Onwardsandupwards -  Race 4
Queen Of Swords -  Race 2
Queen Tyron -  Race 2
Radioactive Jaffa -  Race 1
Riptide -  Race 4
Rustenburg -  Race 5
Ruthless Emma -  Race 3
Sandfly Bay -  Race 3
Scrunch -  Race 6
Seaside Rose -  Race 8
She's Crunchy -  Race 6
Shezabettorgirl -  Race 1
Sophia Bromac -  Race 4
Spirit Downunder -  Race 6
Style Council -  Race 4
Sweet Espresso -  Race 9
Swift Major -  Race 9
Tact Teva -  Race 6
Taketheplunge -  Race 2
Tarragindi -  Race 3
Tempo Warrior -  Race 5
The Coalman -  Race 5
Ti Amo Belle -  Race 7
Tokyo Rose -  Race 5
Torquay Street -  Race 3
Treacherous Baby -  Race 8
Treacherous Gall -  Race 8
Tu Tangata -  Race 3
Tyron Eros -  Race 7
Ultimate Seisation -  Race 1
Vin's Deal -  Race 9
Wallflower -  Race 8
Warloch -  Race 4
Waterloo Station -  Race 3
What The Bell -  Race 3
Wuhan -  Race 4
Zoom X -  Race 1