Banks Peninsula Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 20 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
THE FAMOUS GROUSE TROT
$11,370, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1950m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 429X02 | Second Thoughts | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Sound from cosy Oam trip after making errors fresh on a wet Meth track. Consider |
| 2 |  | 689 | Jacks Point | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Lacked manners at Ash and would need to show improvement on his 3 career runs. |
| 3 |  | 6X3054 | Natives Cullerdamoon | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 322X | Aldebaran Lobell | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | 3 placings from 3 starts last campaign. Placed in recent trial and looks likely. |
| 5 |  | Brenda's Jewel | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Brings moderate trial form to her debut but stable must be fully respected today | |
| 6 |  | 654500 | Tamsin Trouble | 6 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Given time after breaking in front early at Add, 10 Jul. Fringe first 4 prospect |
| 7 |  | 425 | The Royal Metro | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | Deltoro | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Mixed prep has included a trial win back in May. Would pay to include in exotics | |
| 9 |  | 09 | Stromboli | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 |  | Motukarara Muzz | 10 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Midfield in majority of trials to prep for today's debut. Watch the market moves | |
| 11 |  | PX5066 | Rocky In Paradise | U1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Never featured at Oam following early mistake on Meth grass. Hard to recommend. |
| 12 |  | 585942 | Georgia Trouble | U2 | Ft | Ricky May | Bold late to nab 2nd at Meth. Usually thereabouts and adds to the minors puzzle. |
| Best Bets: Aldebaran Lobell (4), Georgia Trouble (12), Second Thoughts (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Deltoro - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 07/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-31.3, 800m: 61.3, 400m: 30.5, Margins: 1/2len, 2 1/2len, 9 1/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
GAVELHOUSE MOBILE PACE
$11,790, NON-WINNERS, 1850m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime. Also Non-Win 3YO horses with 5 or more starts for lifetime, unplaced (5th or lower) in the last 2 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 920076 | Dragon Ball | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Battled closer on the pegs at Oam, 13 Sept. Place hope if he remains handy today |
| 2 |  | Rogue Wave | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | 2nd's in both w'out and trial back in Autumn. Capable of making waves from draw. | |
| 3 |  | 35652X | Adelphi Storm | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Closed out last campaign with strong 2nd. Trial winner, 8 Sept encouraging. E/W. |
| 4 |  | 8X9258 | Liberty Girl | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Broke on testing Mt Harding track adding to recent woes. Capable but needs best. |
| 5 |  | 57 | Always Thinking | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 72PP50 | Harry's Gold | 6 | Ft | Ross Cameron | No hope at Meth after being shuffled. Run at HQ prior was sound. Tris/first 4s. |
| 7 |  | 6746X0 | Whatsupman | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Attacked in front resuming, 6 Sept. Tough alley to use; place hope with favours. |
| 8 |  | 4524X4 | Peraki Lad | 8 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Stuck gamely after working overtime at Meth. Likely improver and bright chance. |
| 9 |  | 9 | B K Sky | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | No support on debut when struggling at Oam. Hard to see featuring from marble. |
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| 10 |  | 972652 | Carrera Bravo | 10 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Less than 2L from Meth winner after being eased. Can feature if the gaps appear. |
| 11 |  | 00579X | Special Edition | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Staunch in recent trial from new quarters. Can boost exotics with a run through. |
| 12 |  | 425229 | Bella Ciao | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Handy performer who has gone close on a few occasions. Threat despite 2nd row. |
| Best Bets: Peraki Lad (8), Adelphi Storm (3), Rogue Wave (2), Bella Ciao (12) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Special Edition - 1st of 8, Ashburton, 08/09/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-08.1, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 27.8, Margins: head, 1 1/2len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bella Ciao (12): BL-Off, Special Edition (11): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
ILLINGWORTH FAMILY TROT
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1950m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | D | Moeraki | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Costly for punters when breaking in front at Ash 1st-up. Can atone with manners. |
| 2 |  | X35563 | Speakeasy | 2 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Sound attempts this campaign and useful recent trial since. Well in commission. |
| 3 | | 25632X | Mithali | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Spelled after Coast circuit netted a brace of placings. Major player if forward. |
| 4 |  | Enchanted Star | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Battling away at recent trials and likely to need her 1st-up run. Happy risking. | |
| 5 |  | 23725X | Propellor | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Resumes today following midfield trial. Showed enough last campaign to throw in. |
| 6 |  | Eddie The Eagle | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Narrow winner of latest trials and that will ensure strong debut for his debut. | |
| 7 |  | 5407X3 | Lap It Up | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Bold resumption on wet Meth track, 6 Sept. Major player with natural improvement |
| 8 |  | Valletta | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Had the measure of 2 rivals winning qualy, 8 Sept. Combos hope 1st-up from wide. | |
| 9 |  | 0008 | Seeking Love | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Mistakes have hampered his progress in short career to date. Capable of better. |
| 10 |  | P00 | Zoe Harbour | U1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Unable to get around in one piece since qualifying. Taking notes off unruly here |
| 11 |  | Alleyesonme | U2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Dashed home late to score in 8 Sept Ash trial. Some hope with manners off unruly | |
| 12 | | 835389 | Dazzled | U3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Carried support at Meth but couldn't sustain run. Broke at Add. Don't discouint. |
| Best Bets: Eddie The Eagle (6), Lap It Up (7), Moeraki (1), Speakeasy (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Eddie The Eagle - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 09/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.3, 800m: 60.5, 400m: 29.9, Margins: neck, 1 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Zoe Harbour (10): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Propellor to Sarah O'Reilly at Ashburton Raceway | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
TIMARU MOTORS MOBILE PACE
$10,230, WITH COND., 1850m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 334218 | Rosario | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Took full use of a cushy sit to end run of minors at Ash and solid since. Danger |
| 2 |  | 21780X | Premier Arden | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Returns on the back of a 2nd at Rang trials. Drawn to feature prominently fresh. |
| 3 |  | 47707X | Times Like These | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Majority of placings have been on grass but yet to feature fresh. Happy watching |
| 4 |  | 769104 | Valerei | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Stuck to task on trying Meth track and can grab another grass track placing here |
| 5 |  | 96X893 | B J Hunnicutt | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Bold run at Ash and maiden win was on the grass surfaced. Needed on all tickets. |
| 6 | | 86X190 | Bruno Brigade | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Hasn't been able to replicate Camb resumption win and grass debut here. Roughie. |
| 7 |  | 4434X7 | Spirit Of Tupelo | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 223316 | Poseidon | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | OK, 28 Aug following gritty maiden success. Draw a test today; minors look best. |
| 9 | | 6314 | Sidestepper | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Backed up a strong Add win with 1.8L 4th, 11 Sept. Has the game to overcome draw |
| Best Bets: Premier Arden (2), Rosario (1), Sidestepper (9), B J Hunnicutt (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sidestepper (1-59.2), Poseidon (2-00.2), Premier Arden (2-06.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Premier Arden - 2nd of 10, N Cnty TOA, 09/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.6, 800m: 55.9, 400m: 28.6, Margins: neck, 3 1/2len, 3 3/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
THE GOLDEN MILE MOTELS & TAVERN PACE
$12,420, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1950m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 0 | Bold Excuse | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Made a mess of her debut on wet Meth track. Needs to negotiate inside here. Risk |
| 2 |  | Royal Raider | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not sighted in trials or w'out. Will be better for the experience; taking notes. | |
| 3 |  | 26X7 | Jennifer Robyn | 3 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Just battled resuming at HQ, 21 Aug but trial win since will attract followers. |
| 4 | | Crunchie | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Has shown up over a solid prep and trainer knows this course well. Must include. | |
| 5 | | 79 | Tattooed Lady | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Pay to forget her Meth effort after a more than useful debut. Value runner today |
| 6 | | Heat Wave | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | W'out winner in late Aug and nice 2nd in recent trial. Sure to have good support | |
| 7 |  | 070503 | Baby Come Back | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Boosted exotics with her Add placing, 21 June. Luckless prior and in minors mix. |
| 8 |  | 6X9789 | Take A Chance On Me | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Well beaten at Add before a forgettable Meth experience. Needs to show more. |
| 9 | | 70 | Major Ollie | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Little dash without support, 4 Sept. Debut ok and outside first 4 prospect today |
| 10 | | 674523 | Olympian | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Fought hard to record 1st grass placing at Meth. A leading hope in open line-up. |
| 11 |  | 400X08 | Atomic | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | No form this time in, both with support on the grass surface. Can't be dismissed |
| 12 | | 74 | Smoother The Bettor | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Better 2nd-up run when 4th in the Meth wet. Drawn to need favours today. |
| 13 |  | 9X0047 | Candy Crunch | 13 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Nice Ash attempt and plugged away at Meth since. Requires luck from 2nd row. |
| 14 |  | 6 | St Elmo's Fire | 14 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Pass-mark on debut after missing away. Quick improvement required to feature. |
| Best Bets: Olympian (10), Tattooed Lady (5), Crunchie (4), Jennifer Robyn (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Jennifer Robyn - 1st of 6, Ashburton, 08/09/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-09.0, 800m: 56.0, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 3/4len, 5 len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jennifer Robyn (3): SL-Off, Take A Chance On Me (8): BL-On, Tattooed Lady (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
JOHN DUNN & TIM WILLIAMS MOBILE PACE
$10,615, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R40 JUN.DRV, 1850m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing mares. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 457096 | Tallandfast | 1 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Ran on from rear, mid-week after not handling Methven conditions. Blow-out. |
| 2 | | 33257X | Anytime At All | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Proven performer on the grass and has won fresh-up. Needed on combo ticktets. |
| 3 | | 709480 | Penny Weight | 3 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Failed to run on at Meth. Winner here back in Dec and can spice up your exotics |
| 4 | | 342043 | Moonlite CC | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Looking to remain unbeaten here after Dec '25 success. Game at Add & major hope. |
| 5 | | 775X03 | Silent Theory | 5 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Tried hard for Meth placing improving sharply on resumption. Consider for combos |
| 6 |  | 610702 | Jimandal | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Almost caused a major boil-over at Meth. Repeat effort puts her right in this. |
| 7 |  | 451080 | Midnight Sophia | 7 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | No form to speak of since winning from trail at Add, 7 June. Hard to recommend. |
| 8 |  | 96X740 | Apatchofgold | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Knows her way around a grass track but requiring favours from wide marble today. |
| 9 | | 8506X6 | Flyaway | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Has compiled a handy grass record and pass-mark fresh, Wed. Fringe 1st 4s. |
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| 10 | | 5492P1 | Remission | 10 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Bounced back nicely from Add issue to score at Ash. Can grab first grass cheque. |
| Best Bets: Moonlite CC (4), Jimandal (6), Anytime At All (2), Penny Weight (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Remission (1-56.6), Penny Weight (1-57.2), Flyaway (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
THE PINT & PONY SPORTS BAR TROT
$11,578, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND., 2500m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older trotters. Also R40 fillies with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 863217 | Buffy Northstains | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Superior at Meth and didn't get all favours last week. Genuine and has claims. |
| 2 | | X0X880 | Monaro Dean | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No manners, 4 Sept after sound Rang attempt. Won on grass at Wpt. First 4 fringe |
| 3 |  | 685820 | Holly Highlander | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Win here back in '24 was one of 8 on surface. Can bounce back from Oam mistake. |
| 4 | | 271956 | MM Sunshine | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Close-up at Ash and solid since. Safe beginner and needed for tris/first 4s here |
| 5 | | 6576X8 | Jasprit Trouble | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Well back resuming on testing Meth surface. Capable on grass and in minors mix. |
| 6 |  | 500P75 | Huckleberry | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Weakened from Meth breeze after making an error at Add. Needs his best today. |
| 7 |  | 067000 | Pat Benatar | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Stable change since a run of outs. 3rd of 4 in recent w'out and on grass debut. |
| 8 |  | 06741 | Aspiring Beauty | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Too sharp after clearing trail at Meth. In the equation again with similar start |
| 9 | | 047993 | Moa Mojito | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Back in business with her Meth placing. Has placed here and can spice up combos. |
| 10 | | 45219X | Which Way | 10 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Grabbed her maiden at start 29 before struggling up in grade. W'out 2nd, roughie |
| 11 | | P958X3 | Valyrian | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Bold resumption at Ash & probably should have grabbed a win last campaign. Rates |
| 12 | | 666X64 | Morrie Afton | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | Two decent attempts this campaign and can feature today without traffic issues. |
| 13 | | 293976 | Diamond Harbour | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Had her chance at Meth after missing away at Rang prior. Proving hard to follow. |
| 14 | | 3008X2 | Highly Rated | U2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Enjoyed the Meth conditions to run a bold 2nd resuming. Can't be ignored on that |
| 15 | | X80X87 | Regal Spirit | U3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Broke when appearing to battle 1st-up in the wet then well beaten, Wed. Risking. |
| Best Bets: Valyrian (11), Aspiring Beauty (8), Holly Highlander (3), Buffy Northstains (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Buffy Northstains (2-05.2), MM Sunshine (2-05.9), Jasprit Trouble (2-07.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Monaro Dean (2): BL-On, Morrie Afton (12): SL-On, Pat Benatar (7): FD-Off, SL-Off, RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
BROSNAN TRANSPORT LTD MOBILE PACE
$11,385, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1850m
For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 902005 | Motor Mouth | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Solid from 2nd row at Meth and likely leader from the ace here. Must cover today |
| 2 |  | 7914X6 | Hi Hopes | 2 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Last raced on Mot grass back in Apr. Solid in fresh state, Wed. Drawn to compete |
| 3 | | 063906 | Troubleshooter | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Worked early at Meth fave and pay to forgive that run. In the mix off nice alley |
| 4 |  | 467270 | Rovert Decision | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Hasn't had all favours lately but thin grass record and others look better hopes |
| 5 | | 728300 | Franco Humbie | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Did as well as he could at Ash with interrupted run. Combos hope with right trip |
| 6 |  | 867224 | Franco Elvis | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Adept on grass and in the right form to secure a 2nd cheque at this venue. Rates |
| 7 |  | 007X09 | Swift Guy | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | No form this campaign but Meth run can be ignored. Has placed here; 1st4 fringes |
| 8 | | X20648 | Smoking Ashes | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Proved costly breaking when trailing at Meth. Support likely in 3rd grass start. |
| 9 | | 085170 | Franco Chaplin | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Landed with tough marble to break a long drought on this surface. Hard to have. |
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| 10 |  | 709904 | The Highlander | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tidy Meth attempt off wide marble. Follows the right horse and can boost exotics |
| 11 | | 660683 | Louis | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fought on for his Meth 3rd but needing more off 2nd row here. Thin end of 1st 4s |
| 12 | | 50740X | Interpol | 12 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Rear in recent trial after last racing in Feb. Hard to see figuring off the draw |
| 13 | | 50050X | Chance On Me | 13 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Twice a winner on the grass & has performed fresh. Blowout place prospect. |
| 14 |  | X75724 | Unico Realta | 14 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | No hope from rear over Meth mile. Can grab the last say with a tow into this. |
| Best Bets: Franco Elvis (6), Unico Realta (14), Motor Mouth (1), Hi Hopes (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Hi Hopes (1-57.1), Troubleshooter (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Chance On Me - 1st of 5, Ashburton, 08/09/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-06.9, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 27.6, Margins: neck, 2 len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Louis (11): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
BODYGUARD HEALTH HANDICAP PACE
$12,630, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2500m
For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. 20m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X68070 | Miki Brown | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Early mistake terminal at Oam. Can boost combos with repeat of Ash attempt prior |
| 2 |  | 21X312 | Ma Belle Amie Franco | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Looked a good thing beaten at Add, 11 Sept. Should be disputing the finish today |
| 3 | | 00558X | Festus Haggen | 3 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Tidy grass performer and looked ready finishing 2nd at recent trial. Place hope. |
| 4 | | 378614 | Hoppy's Smile | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Too sharp for Rang rivals before a solid Meth outing. Include on combo tickets. |
| 5 | | 3451X5 | Could Be Katy | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Ok without all favours 1st-up at Meth. Should be tighter for that and major hope |
| 6 | | 654150 | Larissa Beaudiene | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Nice trial following Add miss in better company. Another in the minors equation. |
| 7 | | 682260 | Commander Joe | 1 | 10 | Hayden Douglas(J) | Just a solitary grass track placing and needing more zip than in recent attempts |
| 8 |  | 9498X4 | Buckskin | 2 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Experience campaigner on the grass and his 4th at Meth had merit. Outside chance |
| 9 | | X62841 | Choco Lou | 3 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Furthered a strong grass record with Meth success. Combos hope but must step. |
| 10 | | 176432 | Tee Ball | 4 | 10 | Robbie Close | Just thwarted at Add and has the quality to push hard today. Needed everywhere. |
| 11 | | 098X00 | Destiny's Dream | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Forget her Meth run after a fair resumption. Proven on surface but up against it |
| 12 | | 38318X | Topaz | 1 | 20 | Has been successful here in the past but likely to need this. Taking notes today | |
| 13 |  | 51X005 | Kiwi Hero | 2 | 20 | Robbie Holmes | Improvers run at Meth but yet to place on the grass. Task looks tough from here |
| 14 | | 831X09 | Samvasa | 3 | 20 | Jim Curtin | No joy yet this campaign. All 6 wins have come on surface but needs to show more |
| 15 |  | 494177 | Auntie Deb | 4 | 20 | Blair Orange | Rare grass track attempt today after solid attempts since winning. Place bolter. |
| 16 |  | 76X817 | Mighty Flying Lou | U1 | 20 | Ricky May | Tidy grass stats but yet to feature over this journey. Needs a nice tow into it. |
| Best Bets: Ma Belle Amie Franco (2), Tee Ball (10), Could Be Katy (5), Larissa Beaudiene (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kiwi Hero (2-01.5), Topaz (2-02.4), Choco Lou (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Festus Haggen - 1st of 6, M Cant TOA, 18/08/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-08.8, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 28.4, Margins: head, neck, 5 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Larissa Beaudiene (6): BL-Off, Samvasa (14): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
TACTICAL APPROACH STANDING AT ALABAR HANDICAP TROT
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2500m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R40. 10m: R41 to R45. 20m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2X2214 | Lexicon | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Collared late at Ash following easy Add maiden win. Placed on grass; looks hard. |
| 2 | | 180321 | Val Thorens | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Trotting consistently now and can offer plenty again despite the rise in ratings |
| 3 |  | 1046X8 | Sheza Trendy One | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not a mile off them at Ash 1st-up and can improve with that. Cover on combo bets |
| 4 | | 245147 | Chester Gold | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Didn't quit after covering plenty of ground at Ash. A must for all top 2-4 bets. |
| 5 | | 36221X | Barrytown | 1 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Ended last campaign victorious on home track. Can add to a nice record at venue. |
| 6 |  | 251894 | Monarch Prince | 2 | 10 | Robbie Close | Sound from pegs, 4 Sept after a rare mistake prior. Usually thereabouts; 1st 4s. |
| 7 | | 402415 | Sheila Laxon | 3 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Tidy up in grade following game Rang win. Thin grass record a concern for this. |
| 8 | | 609X36 | Petite Trixton | 4 | 10 | ||
| 9 | | 263819 | Millie Let Loose | 5 | 10 | John Morrison | Grabbed overdue win at Ash then wilted from wide 5 days later. Thin grass stats. |
| 10 | | 0194X4 | Johnny Trotter | 6 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Raced greenly on trying track 1st-up. Won on grass in May. Big respect in this. |
| 11 |  | 167070 | Mister | 7 | 10 | Hayden Douglas(J) | Contained since front-running win at Wynd back in March. Enjoys grass; consider. |
| 12 | | 308X67 | Brother Love | 1 | 20 | John Dunn | Capable on this surface but would need to show more than in campaign to date. |
| 13 | | X95776 | Premium Player | 2 | 20 | Gavin Smith | 6-time winner on the grass and has placed here. Tricky mark but not the worst. |
| Best Bets: Lexicon (1), Val Thorens (2), Johnny Trotter (10), Chester Gold (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Brother Love (2-04.3), Sheila Laxon (2-05.4), Chester Gold (2-05.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
B.P.T.C. THANKS GERALDINE TROTTING CLUB MOBILE PACE
$12,210, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 1850m
For R40 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1200X5 | Jazzys Upstart | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Well short of the mark resuming at Gore. Lean grass stats but ace draw an assist |
| 2 | | 446307 | I'm Rockin | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mixed results on the surface but generally thereabouts and place hope from handy |
| 3 |  | 226441 | Carrera Bandido | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Got terms to score at Meth. This is tougher but he can figure again from marble. |
| 4 | | 620070 | Showcase | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | No luck in recent racing and attempting to remain unbeaten on grass. Keep safe. |
| 5 | | 836089 | Kowhai Nugget | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Lacked the zip to capitalise on soft Oam run. Hard to recommend on current form |
| 6 |  | 10100X | Nickel And Dime | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Back on a new campaign after proving hit and miss in early '26. Capable on grass |
| 7 | | 76X809 | Warrior Chief | 7 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Yet to fire this time in but did show signs of improvement, 28 Aug. 1st4 fringes |
| 8 |  | X3500P | Heaven's Mark | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Race over before it started at Ash. Has won on the grass but hard to tip her out |
| 9 | | 8X5119 | Kotare Argent | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Wilted out attempting hat-trick at Add, 4 Sept. Would require A-game from alley. |
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| 10 |  | 11844X | Jukebox Gypsy | 10 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Nice performer on grass but yet to figure in a fresh state. Requiring luck here. |
| 11 | | X03051 | Donttelltheboys | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Too tough from the front at Meth. This is a step up but bold run wouldn't shock. |
| 12 |  | 74609X | To Ri Ruby | 12 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Useful record on this surface and winner here last Dec & fresh stats offer hope. |
| 13 | | 9790X0 | The Night Agent | 13 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Costly in tough conditions at Meth. Has the game to put away this field. On top. |
| Best Bets: The Night Agent (13), Donttelltheboys (11), Showcase (4), To Ri Ruby (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jazzys Upstart (1-55.2), Warrior Chief (1-56.1), Heaven's Mark (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Heaven's Mark (8): SL-Off, I'm Rockin (2): SL-On, Jazzys Upstart (1): SL-Off, Kotare Argent (9): BL-On, Showcase (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Adelphi Storm - Race 2
Aldebaran Lobell - Race 1
Alleyesonme - Race 3
Always Thinking - Race 2
Anytime At All - Race 6
Apatchofgold - Race 6
Aspiring Beauty - Race 7
Atomic - Race 5
Auntie Deb - Race 9
Baby Come Back - Race 5
Barrytown - Race 10
Bella Ciao - Race 2
B J Hunnicutt - Race 4
B K Sky - Race 2
Bold Excuse - Race 5
Brenda's Jewel - Race 1
Brother Love - Race 10
Bruno Brigade - Race 4
Buckskin - Race 9
Buffy Northstains - Race 7
Candy Crunch - Race 5
Carrera Bandido - Race 11
Carrera Bravo - Race 2
Chance On Me - Race 8
Chester Gold - Race 10
Choco Lou - Race 9
Commander Joe - Race 9
Could Be Katy - Race 9
Crunchie - Race 5
Dazzled - Race 3
Deltoro - Race 1
Destiny's Dream - Race 9
Diamond Harbour - Race 7
Donttelltheboys - Race 11
Dragon Ball - Race 2
Eddie The Eagle - Race 3
Enchanted Star - Race 3
Festus Haggen - Race 9
Flyaway - Race 6
Franco Chaplin - Race 8
Franco Elvis - Race 8
Franco Humbie - Race 8
Georgia Trouble - Race 1
Harry's Gold - Race 2
Heat Wave - Race 5
Heaven's Mark - Race 11
Highly Rated - Race 7
Hi Hopes - Race 8
Holly Highlander - Race 7
Hoppy's Smile - Race 9
Huckleberry - Race 7
I'm Rockin - Race 11
Interpol - Race 8
Jacks Point - Race 1
Jasprit Trouble - Race 7
Jazzys Upstart - Race 11
Jennifer Robyn - Race 5
Jimandal - Race 6
Johnny Trotter - Race 10
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 11
Kiwi Hero - Race 9
Kotare Argent - Race 11
Kowhai Nugget - Race 11
Lap It Up - Race 3
Larissa Beaudiene - Race 9
Lexicon - Race 10
Liberty Girl - Race 2
Louis - Race 8
Ma Belle Amie Franco - Race 9
Major Ollie - Race 5
Midnight Sophia - Race 6
Mighty Flying Lou - Race 9
Miki Brown - Race 9
Millie Let Loose - Race 10
Mister - Race 10
Mithali - Race 3
MM Sunshine - Race 7
Moa Mojito - Race 7
Moeraki - Race 3
Monarch Prince - Race 10
Monaro Dean - Race 7
Moonlite CC - Race 6
Morrie Afton - Race 7
Motor Mouth - Race 8
Motukarara Muzz - Race 1
Natives Cullerdamoon - Race 1
Nickel And Dime - Race 11
Olympian - Race 5
Pat Benatar - Race 7
Penny Weight - Race 6
Peraki Lad - Race 2
Petite Trixton - Race 10
Poseidon - Race 4
Premier Arden - Race 4
Premium Player - Race 10
Propellor - Race 3
Regal Spirit - Race 7
Remission - Race 6
Rocky In Paradise - Race 1
Rogue Wave - Race 2
Rosario - Race 4
Rovert Decision - Race 8
Royal Raider - Race 5
Samvasa - Race 9
Second Thoughts - Race 1
Seeking Love - Race 3
Sheila Laxon - Race 10
Sheza Trendy One - Race 10
Showcase - Race 11
Sidestepper - Race 4
Silent Theory - Race 6
Smoking Ashes - Race 8
Smoother The Bettor - Race 5
Speakeasy - Race 3
Special Edition - Race 2
Spirit Of Tupelo - Race 4
St Elmo's Fire - Race 5
Stromboli - Race 1
Swift Guy - Race 8
Take A Chance On Me - Race 5
Tallandfast - Race 6
Tamsin Trouble - Race 1
Tattooed Lady - Race 5
Tee Ball - Race 9
The Highlander - Race 8
The Night Agent - Race 11
The Royal Metro - Race 1
Times Like These - Race 4
Topaz - Race 9
To Ri Ruby - Race 11
Troubleshooter - Race 8
Unico Realta - Race 8
Valerei - Race 4
Valletta - Race 3
Val Thorens - Race 10
Valyrian - Race 7
Warrior Chief - Race 11
Whatsupman - Race 2
Which Way - Race 7
Zoe Harbour - Race 3