NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 19 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' MOBILE PACE
$17,000, R40 TO R55 MARES, 1980m
For R40 to R55 pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 81777 | Stylish Lustre | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Had her chance after finding the trail 29 Aug. Takes on good mares. Rough odds. |
| 2 |  | 476008 | Troubleshooter | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Not rounding out her races as well as others recently. Seeking improvement. |
| 3 |  | 449146 | Lily's A Star | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Lacked luck at Oamaru in R43-50 company. Handy at Ashburton prior. First4s. |
| 4 |  | 384489 | Dancing Desire | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Not much went to plan last week, but was tidy late. Better draw. Upset. |
| 5 |  | 001047 | Ann Sophie | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fair effort after early trouble at Methven. Draw assists, but needs to lift. |
| 6 |  | 26X682 | Follow Your Dream | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Drops back from game 2nd in R51-59 grade 05 Sep. Drawn inside rivals. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 013223 | Classie Linc | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Sharp 3rd in strong mares' grade last week. Racing as well as any. Chance. |
| 8 |  | 08X049 | Tokyo Rose | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Luck deserted her 12 Sep & drops back in grade. May be over the odds. |
| 9 |  | 9X5293 | Cardi B | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Thereabouts in most starts this term. Has great gate speed. Adds to the puzzle. |
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| 10 |  | 087808 | Ebury Street | 10 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Lacking punch at the business end at the moment. May get shuffled back too. |
| Best Bets: Follow Your Dream (6), Tokyo Rose (8), Cardi B (9), Classie Linc (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Follow Your Dream (1-53.8), Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Cardi B (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
GET BEHIND THE BLUE DRIVE MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R49, 2600m
For R43 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 057774 | Flying Bird | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Stable change after cheeky 4th last week. Similar grade here. Not out of this. |
| 2 |  | 226260 | Auntie Deb | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Battling efforts in last two, but lands into much kinder draw here. Combos. |
| 3 | | 4X5577 | Dave Duley | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Early work at Methven but entitled to show more late. Give one more chance. |
| 4 |  | 11447X | Treasure Cove | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Made nice ground 10 Sep trial in first run since May. Can improve course stats. |
| 5 |  | 399653 | Onwardsandupwards | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Caught the eye out wide last week. Switches to mobile, but can fill a placing. |
| 6 | | 659542 | Matai Harry | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never gave up at Oamaru in similar grade. No C C Arden here. In the mix. |
| 7 |  | 053115 | Arizonawildcat | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Tried hard here a fortnight ago. Draw may decide early position. Trifectas. |
| 8 |  | 88X253 | One For Jay | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Strong efforts behind talented fillies recently. Deserves top billing tonight. |
| Best Bets: One For Jay (8), Treasure Cove (4), Dave Duley (3), Matai Harry (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Arizonawildcat (1-59.8), Matai Harry (2-01.8), Onwardsandupwards (2-02.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
IRT SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO TROTTERS PRELUDE (MOB TROT)
$25,000, 2YO MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Learning To Fly | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Won her qualifier, but still learning based on two trials since. Place claims. | |
| 2 |  | 43 | Regal Summit | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't kick on 29 Aug. Getting round safely at least. Should be fitter. |
| 3 |  | 1X | Becky's Girl | 3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Held off her rivals nicely on debut 13 Jun. Not seen since, but will be ready. |
| 4 |  | 1322X | Who's Ya Daddy | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Genuine contender last campaign & easy 03 Sep trial win. Adds to puzzle. |
| 5 |  | 18X41 | Kyvalley Ray | U2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Won 2 of his 4 Aussie starts & back to his country of birth. A key player. |
| Best Bets: Becky's Girl (3), Who's Ya Daddy (4), Kyvalley Ray (5), Regal Summit (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Becky's Girl (2-06.3), Who's Ya Daddy (2-07.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Who's Ya Daddy - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 03/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.0, 800m: 61.2, 400m: 30.2, Margins: 5 1/2len, 45 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Kyvalley Ray to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
LAZARUS STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R42, 2600m
For R38 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 256100 | Smoking Ashes | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Proving a head-scratcher since his Rangiora win. Capable. One more chance. |
| 2 |  | 328227 | Jukebox Gypsy | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Race didn't pan out last week but she's been outstanding prior. Stick with her. |
| 3 |  | 36X146 | Hi Life | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Powered home when clear last week. Nicer alley to work with. Each way. |
| 4 | | 087X04 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Chased well at Methven but had the run to suit. May press forward again. Chance. |
| 5 | | X7080X | Allbetsroff | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Held up at key time in 10 Sep trial ahead of resumption. Could surprise at odds. |
| 6 |  | 83241 | John Stewart | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Cleared maidens when rattling home last week. Can't fault form. Combos hope. |
| 7 | | 476529 | Super Fund | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Tough ask at Methven after facing the breeze. Middling draw. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 8 | | 864685 | Delightful Dreams | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Good on his day, but had work to do at Methven. Don't ignore in this grade. |
| 9 | | 640056 | Gatecrasher | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't give up in stronger grade last week. Cops the wide draw though. Place. |
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| 10 |  | 372221 | Better Be Quick | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Shrugged off bridesmaid status with 05 Sep win. Danger with gaps late. |
| Best Bets: Jukebox Gypsy (2), Better Be Quick (10), Hi Life (3), Bettor Go Vinnie (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (2-01.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
- Race Time:
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE
$15,000, WITH COND., 1980m
For 2yo pacing fillies with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 6 | Lous Pinup Girl | 1 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Fair on debut 31 Aug after winning trial in moderate time. Combos from #1. |
| 2 |  | 55X4 | Jay Jay Denario | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not far off Smackdown at Ashburton & draws in a lot closer. Worth a look. |
| 3 | | 6X | Toffee Potts | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 2 | Indulge Me | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 33 | Cath | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Plenty of excuses here 05 Sept and had more to give. Should have fans. |
| 6 |  | Wat Next | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Half-sister to an Oaks winner. Nice 2nd in her sole trial. Right in the fight. | |
| 7 | | 400 | Atomic | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 32 | Larissa Lily | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Has looked adaptable in brief career. Tricky draw, but worth considering. |
| Best Bets: Wat Next (6), Jay Jay Denario (2), Cath (5) | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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MACCA LODGE NZ SIRES STAKES 3YO CLASSIQUE (MOB TROT) (Gr2)
$60,000, 3YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 3-year-old trotting fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 362X3 | Paramount Picture | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Hauled in at Ashburton after leading. Broke 10 Sep trials. Seeking improvement. |
| 2 | | P0212 | Snooowgood | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Adjusted quickly to racing in winter. Big 13L trial winner 03 Sep. Has claims. |
| 3 | | 12 | Rangitata | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Grabbed after working hard here 05 Sep. On mobile debut. Strong prospect. |
| 4 | | 05X311 | Miss Melanie | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Figured it all out this time in & good mobile practice 08 Aug. Top 3/4 claims. |
| 5 | | 6X0127 | Atlantic City | 5 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Taking on older rivals recently, so forgive 7th 05 Sep. Adds to good field. |
| 6 | | 1424X3 | Ya Rite Darl | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Strong 3rd up in the grades here 05 Sep. Smart in the autumn. Danger. |
| 7 |  | X7335X | Habibti Pat | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Slightly off the boil in autumn. Good trial win 10 Sept though. A key contender. |
| Best Bets: Ya Rite Darl (6), Rangitata (3), Habibti Pat (7), Atlantic City (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ya Rite Darl (1-59.3), Habibti Pat (2-01.5), Atlantic City (2-01.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Habibti Pat - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 10/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.6, 800m: 58.7, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 2 len, 16 len, 5 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Paramount Picture (1): FD-Off, BL-Off, HH-On, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
LAMB & HAYWARD MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R60, 2600m
For R50 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 0X107X | Rock Or Bust | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Can live up to his name, but has won 3. Steady 3rd 10 Sep trials. Upset claims. |
| 2 | | 614195 | The Coalman | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Only got clear late last week & lands a handy draw again. Don't underestimate. |
| 3 | | 65404X | Fitzthebill | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Not seen since largely solid form in autumn. Has placed fresh. Combos crumbs. |
| 4 |  | 11X607 | Deceptive Lee | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Not far off them in late August. Lands in a tighter grade. Not the worst hope. |
| 5 | | 158X66 | Bettor Be Sharp | 5 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Shortage of space last week after he needed the run 29 Aug. Under the radar. |
| 6 | | 233694 | Miki Knows | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Good confidence-builder last week after 05 Sep failure. Can keep improving. |
| 7 |  | 02306X | Kiss The Girls | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Handy veteran returning. Good 2nd 10 Sep trials but course stats are lean. Odds. |
| 8 | | 03078X | Winnyzback | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Took on good fields through the autumn. Has won fresh but may need this. |
| 9 | | 7X3381 | Triple G | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Used gate speed to score 05 Sep. Bonus run in grade. Danger despite draw. |
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| 10 |  | 0537X7 | Light Me Up | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Barely saw clear air last week. Cops the same draw, but should find gaps. EW. |
| 11 |  | 104708 | Got You Covered | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Honest campaigner but midfield's been his lot recently. Similar expected. |
| Best Bets: Triple G (9), The Coalman (2), Miki Knows (6), Light Me Up (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Deceptive Lee (1-59.6), Kiss The Girls (2-00.2), Got You Covered (2-00.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD 2YO SIRES STAKES SERIES (HEAT 2) MOB PACE
$30,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 241X6 | Sonofamistery | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 221 | Stumblin In | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Delivered on promise with comfy 05 Sep success. Clear quinella/trifecta option. |
| 3 |  | 13 | Zeus Lightning | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Shouldn't lose many fans after brave 3rd 29 Aug. Sure to have admirers again. |
| 4 | | 12 | B B King | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Chased well on his sojourn south 04 Sep. Impressive 08 Aug win. Place option. |
| 5 | | 474 | Franco Lennon | 5 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Better here 05 Sep after mixed efforts in August. In the deep end. First4s. |
| 6 | | 13X1 | Special Occasion | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Plenty of grit to win sitting parked 22 Aug up north. Trial winner since. Threat |
| 7 | | 64X | Nikolai Ray | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Just fair in two trials since middling early 2025 form. This looks to test him. |
| 8 |  | 111X1 | Jumal | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Gate speed on show with easy win 29 Aug. Draw may not stop him. Top pick. |
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| 9 |  | 321 | Kotare Rimu | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Built nicely to 25 Jul success. Trial winner since & soft trip likely. Combos. |
| Best Bets: Jumal (8), Special Occasion (6), Zeus Lightning (3), Stumblin In (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Stumblin In (1-56.8), Zeus Lightning (1-57.0), Special Occasion (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Special Occasion - 1st of 4, Chertsey, 09/09/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-06.3, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 2 len, 2 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Special Occasion to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R63, 1980m
For R53 to R63 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 666154 | Ya Eejit Ya | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Joins Hope barn after showing talent up north. Loves the mobile. Keep safe. |
| 2 |  | 454216 | Brett's Mate | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Doesn't put in many bad efforts. Fair mobile stats, but drawn to be a factor. |
| 3 |  | 019828 | It's So Easy | 3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Finds a length behind the mobile. Tired over 2600m last week. Combos over 1980m. |
| 4 |  | 6547X7 | Nazareth | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Earnest attempt when resuming 05 Sep. Confidence slowly returning. Rough odds. |
| 5 | | 6000X1 | Styx Jewel | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Impressive Wyndham in a R51-70 grade. Mobile & course stats suit. Each way. |
| 6 | | 170133 | Freya | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Found nice patch of June form. Worked home well 10 Sep trials. In the mix. |
| 7 |  | 444X84 | Mad Jack | 7 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Did plenty of work 12 Sep & lands into a suitable grade. Should have admirers. |
| 8 | | 398X20 | Rush | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Comfortably held in strong mares' grade on Sunday. Lean mobile stats. Place. |
| 9 |  | 0612X9 | Franco Josiah | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Entitled to tire when resuming at Oamaru. Has gate speed but tough from #9. |
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| 10 | | P7265X | Muscle Sass | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Won both her public runs ahead of resuming. Tricky draw, but don't dismiss. |
| 11 |  | 845197 | Cormoran Strike | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just peaked on his form with last two outings. Kinder grade though. Worth a look |
| 12 |  | 754697 | Master Class | 12 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Just fair through the winter, but another who will relish this grade. Upset. |
| 13 |  | 42540X | Father Time | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Swooped 500m out for big 10 Sep trial win. Lean fresh stats but can threaten,. |
| 14 |  | 005531 | Ti Amo Belle | 14 | Ft | Ricky May | Enjoying a renaissance, capped off by 05 Sep win. Seeking last shot at them. |
| Best Bets: Mad Jack (7), Ya Eejit Ya (1), Muscle Sass (10), Father Time (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-58.4), Cormoran Strike (1-59.1), It's So Easy (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Muscle Sass - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 26/08/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-37.3, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 2 3/4len, 1/2len, 6 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Freya (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE NOW HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1111X2 | Arthur Shelby | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Bold 2nd when resuming 05 Sep. Bright future. Stand start debut though. EW. |
| 2 | | 40X073 | Tempo Warrior | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Honest campaigner up and down the grades. Best with some cover. First4s. |
| 3 | | 570309 | Bryce's Meddle | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Mixing his efforts in three winter runs. Moves to front line here. Rough odds. |
| 4 |  | 906254 | Woodbine Rocks | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 214679 | Boudica | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Comfortably held in Hannon Memorial. Just OK here too 29 Aug. Combos best. |
| 6 | | 111120 | Akatea | 1 | 10 | Tim Williams | Tired here 29 Aug but had worked hard. Only her 2nd stand start but keep safe. |
| 7 | | 170X85 | Dance Till Dawn | 2 | 10 | John Dunn | Reliable mare who was good late here last week. Will have plenty of followers. |
| 8 |  | 8120X4 | Here's Herbie | 3 | 10 | Jim Curtin | Cheeky 4th when resuming two weeks ago. Loves a stand start. Has claims. |
| 9 | | 10421X | Hadron Collider | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Safely away in both stand start trials. Shown plenty of talent. Keep onside. |
| 10 | | 90X057 | Treacherous Gall | 2 | 20 | Craig Ferguson | Midfield efforts in two mares' sprints recently. Broke in Kurow Cup. Win or bust |
| 11 | | 111712 | Rubira | 1 | 30 | Bob Butt | On stand start debut but has looked sensible and sharp in career. Can win. |
| 12 |  | 73545X | Rakero Rocket | 2 | 30 | Gavin Smith | Goes well fresh & has won off handicaps before. 30m a test but adds to puzzle. |
| 13 | | 131338 | American Me | 3 | 30 | Ricky May | Drops back from top grade, but cops 30m in the process. Trifectas/First4s here. |
| Best Bets: Rubira (11), Arthur Shelby (1), Rakero Rocket (12), Hadron Collider (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dance Till Dawn (1-58.6), American Me (1-58.6), Boudica (1-58.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rakero Rocket - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 26/08/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-15.7, 800m: 56.4, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 1/2 head, 3 len, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Treacherous Gall (10): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Boudica to John Morrison at Ashburton Raceway, Rubira to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R50, 1980m
For R37 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 00X072 | Switch On | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Bit more like it at Oamaru. 0-from-8 here, and similar from mobile. Take notes. |
| 2 |  | 938X66 | Royal Grace | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Two 6ths fair return for two starts back. Sole win was in a mobile. Upset. |
| 3 |  | X24523 | Clovelly Hill | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Strong efforts in 5 starts back without nabbing a win. Drawn to play a part. |
| 4 | | 0219X | Odina | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Spaced out trials in 2025 since showing promise last spring. Capable but risky. |
| 5 | | 933216 | Buffy Northstains | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Steady last week after getting shuffled back. Good combos bait from mobile. |
| 6 |  | 478498 | Rachmaninov | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Brief let-up since mixing his efforts in winter. May need this fitness run. |
| 7 | | 009X08 | Waterloo Station | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Not much has gone to plan in 2 starts back. Mobile may help. Don't drop yet. |
| 8 | | X54116 | Major Doosie | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Swallowed up 15 Aug but in stronger grade. Mobile a big plus. A key contender. |
| 9 | | 451027 | Love Walked In | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Did plenty of donkey work here 22 Aug in strong grade. Gate speed query? Place. |
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| 10 | | 817765 | Holly Highlander | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Don't overstate her last two runs. May find traffic here too. Want right price. |
| 11 | | 6830X1 | Dash Dosh | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Downed a promising 3-year-old last time. Nervy watch, but can trot. Keep safe. |
| 12 |  | 9226X9 | What The Bell | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Definitely in need of the run last week. Yet to win in 14 mobile stats. First4s. |
| 13 | | 171740 | Aldebaran Crystal | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Chased gamely after missing start 29 Aug. Has some tricks but could threaten. |
| 14 | | 642533 | Tu Tangata | U2 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Finding the line smartly recently. 2nd row draw no help, but genuine claims. |
| Best Bets: Major Doosie (8), Tu Tangata (14), Dash Dosh (11), Clovelly Hill (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rachmaninov (2-00.1), Buffy Northstains (2-00.7), Love Walked In (2-01.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Odina - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 23/04/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-34.6, 800m: 60.6, 400m: 29.6, Margins: 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aldebaran Crystal (13): BL-Off, Switch On (1): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5536 | Major Touch | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Faded late from wide draw at Methven. Should do no work early. Combos. |
| 2 |  | 83X538 | Royal Belle | 2 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Fair here 05 Sep, but can pop up at times & run top 3. That's her ceiling again. |
| 3 | | 4X4422 | Vin's Deal | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Left alone by punters 12 Sep but chased hard. Inside draw again. In the mix. |
| 4 | | 493243 | Longview Tui | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Checked early 12 Sep but chased hard. Always thereabouts. Maybe tonight? |
| 5 | | 5620X7 | Beaudiene Always B | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Handy enough when clear late last week. Strips fitter for that. Worth a look. |
| 6 |  | 5X22X0 | Katys Shadow | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | At her best in autumn. Switches stables after battling 25 Jul 10th. Market watch |
| 7 |  | 34 | Swift Major | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Contrasting runs in 2 career starts, but both useful. Should be running on. |
| 8 |  | Franco Logan | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Qualified in Feb. Faded late in final trial ahead of debut. Taking notes here. | |
| 9 | | X0323X | Street Fighter | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Near enough in May/June. Held on for 10 Sep trial win. Chance despite draw. |
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| 10 |  | 648255 | Fear Gogh | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Still hunting maiden win after 36 starts. Should do minimal work. First4s. |
| 11 |  | 0P2X | Swimming Poole | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Four public runs since July after brief late 2024 campaign. Should need this. |
| Best Bets: Street Fighter (9), Beaudiene Always B (5), Vin's Deal (3), Swift Major (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Street Fighter - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 10/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.0, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 28.2, Margins: neck, 2 1/4len, 7 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Street Fighter (9): SL-Off, BL-On, ACD-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akatea - Race 10
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 11
Allbetsroff - Race 4
American Me - Race 10
Ann Sophie - Race 1
Arizonawildcat - Race 2
Arthur Shelby - Race 10
Atlantic City - Race 6
Atomic - Race 5
Auntie Deb - Race 2
B B King - Race 8
Beaudiene Always B - Race 12
Becky's Girl - Race 3
Better Be Quick - Race 4
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 7
Bettor Go Vinnie - Race 4
Boudica - Race 10
Brett's Mate - Race 9
Bryce's Meddle - Race 10
Buffy Northstains - Race 11
Cardi B - Race 1
Cath - Race 5
Classie Linc - Race 1
Clovelly Hill - Race 11
Cormoran Strike - Race 9
Dance Till Dawn - Race 10
Dancing Desire - Race 1
Dash Dosh - Race 11
Dave Duley - Race 2
Deceptive Lee - Race 7
Delightful Dreams - Race 4
Ebury Street - Race 1
Father Time - Race 9
Fear Gogh - Race 12
Fitzthebill - Race 7
Flying Bird - Race 2
Follow Your Dream - Race 1
Franco Josiah - Race 9
Franco Lennon - Race 8
Franco Logan - Race 12
Freya - Race 9
Gatecrasher - Race 4
Got You Covered - Race 7
Habibti Pat - Race 6
Hadron Collider - Race 10
Here's Herbie - Race 10
Hi Life - Race 4
Holly Highlander - Race 11
Indulge Me - Race 5
It's So Easy - Race 9
Jay Jay Denario - Race 5
John Stewart - Race 4
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 4
Jumal - Race 8
Katys Shadow - Race 12
Kiss The Girls - Race 7
Kotare Rimu - Race 8
Kyvalley Ray - Race 3
Larissa Lily - Race 5
Learning To Fly - Race 3
Light Me Up - Race 7
Lily's A Star - Race 1
Longview Tui - Race 12
Lous Pinup Girl - Race 5
Love Walked In - Race 11
Mad Jack - Race 9
Major Doosie - Race 11
Major Touch - Race 12
Master Class - Race 9
Matai Harry - Race 2
Miki Knows - Race 7
Miss Melanie - Race 6
Muscle Sass - Race 9
Nazareth - Race 9
Nikolai Ray - Race 8
Odina - Race 11
One For Jay - Race 2
Onwardsandupwards - Race 2
Paramount Picture - Race 6
Rachmaninov - Race 11
Rakero Rocket - Race 10
Rangitata - Race 6
Regal Summit - Race 3
Rock Or Bust - Race 7
Royal Belle - Race 12
Royal Grace - Race 11
Rubira - Race 10
Rush - Race 9
Smoking Ashes - Race 4
Snooowgood - Race 6
Sonofamistery - Race 8
Special Occasion - Race 8
Street Fighter - Race 12
Stumblin In - Race 8
Stylish Lustre - Race 1
Styx Jewel - Race 9
Super Fund - Race 4
Swift Major - Race 12
Swimming Poole - Race 12
Switch On - Race 11
Tempo Warrior - Race 10
The Coalman - Race 7
Ti Amo Belle - Race 9
Toffee Potts - Race 5
Tokyo Rose - Race 1
Treacherous Gall - Race 10
Treasure Cove - Race 2
Triple G - Race 7
Troubleshooter - Race 1
Tu Tangata - Race 11
Vin's Deal - Race 12
Waterloo Station - Race 11
Wat Next - Race 5
What The Bell - Race 11
Who's Ya Daddy - Race 3
Winnyzback - Race 7
Woodbine Rocks - Race 10
Ya Eejit Ya - Race 9
Ya Rite Darl - Race 6
Zeus Lightning - Race 8