NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 30 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD - BREED TO SUCCEED TROT
$8000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 046 | Lady Toni | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Now at the House barn after 3 unplaced runs. Likely to have plenty of support. |
| 2 |  | 85569X | Mount Thomas | 2 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Last raced back in May. Midfield w'out, 24 Sept and looks a place hope in this. |
| 3 |  | 355635 | Speakeasy | 3 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Nice effort after being on the pegs at Orari. Sound Ash attempt prior; win hope. |
| 4 |  | 545003 | Tamsin Trouble | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Fought well from pegs to secure her first placing, 20 Sept. Will appeal to many. |
| 5 |  | Midnight Moses | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Plenty of ground work done prior to today's debut. Can start career positively. | |
| 6 |  | 6 | Deltoro | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Broke when looking to challenge at Orari 1st-up. Needs manners but must have. |
| 7 |  | En Range | 7 | Ft | Brian Zampese | Comes off his best trial run, a 2nd on 22 Sept. A bold debut looks on the cards. | |
| Best Bets: Speakeasy (3), Deltoro (6), En Range (7), Midnight Moses (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: En Range - 2nd of 9, Chertsey, 22/09/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-09.6, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 29.8, Margins: 3 len, 2 len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lady Toni (1): RD-On, Mount Thomas (2): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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BETTOR'S DELIGHT - STILL THE BENCHMARK MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Altair | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has performed admirably in recent trials/w'out. Ace on debut a bonus. Must have. | |
| 2 | | That Parable | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | 3rd of 5 in recent trial finding the line nicely. Must be included in all combos | |
| 3 |  | 5X | Captain Tui | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Didn't get all favours when debuting back in May. Close draw to work from; cover |
| 4 |  | 5X | Waterfall Bay | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Given time after racing greenly back in Apr. Trial winner who looks well placed. |
| 5 |  | 60X | Wicked Deal | 5 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Never likely in either May attempt. Will find this easier so consider for minors |
| 6 |  | 38X7 | Maddisons Speedy | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Improved on his 11 Sept showing with trial success. Capable of overcoming draw. |
| 7 |  | Bay Breeze | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Has looked useful in recent trials and despite the alley can't be ignored today. | |
| 8 | | 95 | Foundyou | 8 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Waterfall Bay (4), Altair (1), That Parable (2), Captain Tui (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Bay Breeze - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 28/04/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-05.0, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 27.1, Margins: 1 len, 1 len, 11 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Maddisons Speedy (6): BL-Off, Waterfall Bay (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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DOWNBYTHESEASIDE - SUCCESS IS RISING MOBILE PACE
$8000, R36 TO R40 WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R36 to R40 5 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts driven by a concession junior driver. This race is for Concession Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 996662 | Tempo Warrior | 1 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J,cl) | Run down on Sun after usual nice stand beginning. Well in commission off the ace |
| 2 |  | 597593 | Ultimate Seisation | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J,cl) | Sound attempt last week when returning to the placings. 1st fringes hope today. |
| 3 |  | 312253 | Putere Boy | 3 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J,cl) | Gallant bid from wide alley 7 days ago. Looks ready to win again from close draw |
| 4 |  | 900X33 | Erratic | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J,cl) | Two strong attempts to start current campaign. Needed on all tickets again today |
| 5 |  | X00007 | King Arthur | 5 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Battled away when 5.8L from last week's winner. Stretched from wider marble here |
| 6 |  | 319362 | Major Performer | 6 | Ft | Andrew Fitzgerald(J,cl) | Bold effort after receiving every opportunity last week. Chance with similar run |
| 7 |  | 302022 | Mouton Cadet | 7 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J,cl) | Run down in last two from better marble. Sure to press forward again; in the mix |
| 8 | | 086024 | Baltic Star | 8 | Ft | Henry Sail(J,cl) | Whacked away after looking beaten at the turn, 23 Sept. Draw no help in this. |
| 9 | | 677746 | Delightful Dreams | 9 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J,cl) | Tidy from awkward alley, 26 July. Will require favours today but not the worst. |
| Best Bets: Putere Boy (3), Erratic (4), Tempo Warrior (1), Major Performer (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Delightful Dreams (1-56.6), Tempo Warrior (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Delightful Dreams (9): BL-Off, Erratic (4): SL-On, King Arthur (5): BL-Off, Ultimate Seisation (2): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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LATHER UP - MAKING EVERY CHANCE COUNT MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 723665 | The Seamstress | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Outfinished last week after doing it tough parked. Drawn to push hard today. |
| 2 |  | 90X | Opnzbar | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Ended campaign 10 months ago when well beaten. Happy taking notes 1st-up here. |
| 3 | | 67X705 | Foreman Fox | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Reeled in after pressing to the front 2 weeks back. Likely leader here; exotics. |
| 4 |  | 7X | Calypso | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Well beaten when here almost a year ago. Trial run was promising. Market watch. |
| 5 |  | 686448 | Captain Kiwi | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Couldn't quicken a fortnight ago after brace of useful 4th's. Pay to keep safe. |
| 6 |  | 7 | Rogue Wave | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Couldn't sustain a run in Orari debut. Should be better for that but draw a test |
| 7 |  | 57 | Always Thinking | 7 | Ft | James Dunn | No joy in either career run. Racing out of new stable today & must be considered |
| 8 |  | 5652X6 | Adelphi Storm | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 96677 | Courage Machete | 9 | Ft | Chris McDowell | Pass-mark 2 back on the wet but showed little at Add, 16 Sept. Hard to recommend |
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| 10 | | 364642 | Miss Woodville | 10 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Denied after holding the front from 1 last week. Tough mare not helped by alley. |
| 11 |  | 46X097 | Whatsupman | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Battled away without favours last week. Could add spice to combos with favours. |
| 12 |  | 524X44 | Peraki Lad | 12 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | No knock on either run this time in. Draw a test but unlikely to die wondering. |
| 13 |  | X00000 | Heavens Are Heaving | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | No dash at Rang preceded battling Gore run. Hard to have off the unruly again. |
| Best Bets: Peraki Lad (12), The Seamstress (1), Foreman Fox (3), Whatsupman (11) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Calypso (4): P-On, BL-On, Foreman Fox (3): BL-On, Heavens Are Heaving (13): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SWEET LOU - THE SIRE OF SUCCESS CANTY PLAINS (HT 1) MOB PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 MOBILE, 1980m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers. This race was selected on Winning stakes (lowest to highest).
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 066493 | Here Comes Marty | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Nice effort 2 weeks ago here from 2nd row. Drawn to be competitive here; E/W. |
| 2 | | 895724 | The Beach House | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Closed with purpose completing 1st4 7 days ago. Strong hope from handy alley. |
| 3 | | 436330 | Miracle Memphis | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Messed up a tidy form-line galloping at Meth. That best forgotten and has claims |
| 4 | | 497X62 | Lets Get Tropical | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Bold attempt last week after usual resumption. Needed on all tickets from alley. |
| 5 |  | 458755 | Longview Tui | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Worked hard from wide last week with support. Looking to chase them down late. |
| 6 | | 206480 | Smoking Ashes | 6 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Backed and beaten in recent starts but has had excuses. Win wouldn't surprise. |
| 7 |  | 95060X | Chal Vee Power | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Trialed here, 25 Aug after a decent let-up. Happy taking notes from wide marble. |
| 8 | | 072398 | Enya Franco | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 648225 | Zeus | 9 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Tidy Rang run after bold 2nd's. Draw no help but racing well enough to feature. |
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| 10 | | 780007 | Stubing | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Luckless here, 16 Sept but will require some fortune off his tricky alley today. |
| 11 | | 479063 | Lorton Vale | 11 | Ft | ||
| 12 |  | 680700 | Miki Brown | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Got it wrong at Oam before showing little on the grass. This easier; place spice |
| 13 |  | 848847 | Belmont Valor | 13 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | OK last week after working mid-race. Rough marble to use & needs a tow into it. |
| 14 | | 366524 | Melton Magnate | 14 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Furthered decent form-line with his 18 Sept 4th. 1st4's from his 2nd row marble. |
| 15 | | 688X45 | Fox Terror | 15 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Ran home with purpose last week. Trip suits but yet to feature here & draw hurts |
| 16 |  | 6X0789 | Hez A Loch | U1 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Couldn't stick after being put into last week's race. Looks up against it again. |
| Best Bets: The Beach House (2), Here Comes Marty (1), Lets Get Tropical (4), Longview Tui (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Here Comes Marty (1-58.8), Smoking Ashes (1-58.9), Stubing (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chal Vee Power (7): BL-On, The Beach House (2): ACD-Off, Zeus (9): RD-Off, BL-Off, ACD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
AMERICAN IDEAL - A LASTING LEGACY PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 TO R39 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R37 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R38 to R39 4 yrs & older horses with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 3 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 218X04 | Sweet Willow | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Gave a strong sight 7 days ago after running along in front. Threat if he steps. |
| 2 |  | 436595 | Cheeky Red | 2 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Sound in last outing back in July. Midfield trial and likely improver from this |
| 3 |  | 57480X | Sofia Rose | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Spelled after being backed and beaten in late May. Market your best guide 1st-up |
| 4 |  | 669X77 | Blastfromthepast | 4 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Tidy last week after clearing markers. Can earn a placing from a handy spot here |
| 5 | | 214909 | Willy Away | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Broke when looking to take lane last week. Consider for thin end of 1st 4s today |
| 6 | | 7X3823 | Rapid Response | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Overcame tardy start for another placing, 23 Sept. Should compete strongly again |
| 7 |  | 47576X | Allets | 7 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | 10 months away after some solid attempts in better company up North. Must have. |
| 8 |  | 510800 | Midnight Sophia | 8 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Dropped out sharply after facing Orari breeze. No form since winning; risking. |
| 9 |  | 1060X8 | Betterwithbling | U1 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Resumed OK last week. Still building fitness and lean record from stand. Roughie |
| Best Bets: Rapid Response (6), Allets (7), Sweet Willow (1), Blastfromthepast (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rapid Response (2-04.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Allets (7): SL-Off, Cheeky Red (2): RD-Off, Sofia Rose (3): BL-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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SPEEDING SPUR - DELIVERS VALUE CANTY PLAINS (HT 1) MOB TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 MOBILE, 1980m
For R35 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 7685X5 | Baffled | 1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Copped a check last week in fresh state. Thin mobile record; rough 1st4 prospect |
| 2 |  | 328602 | Florence The Machine | 2 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Closed late after being held up a week ago. Looks prime to go one better today. |
| 3 |  | 456088 | A Reason To Fight | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 32654X | Clovelly Hill | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Ultra-consistent last campaign and has placed fresh. He's required in exotics. |
| 5 | | 202496 | Aradne | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Failed to run on after being hampered last week. Hard to follow; A-game needed. |
| 6 |  | 9000X4 | Brian Beatt | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | More than useful a week ago after long break. Looks a good top 2-4 prospect here |
| 7 |  | 73X742 | Schoemaker | 7 | Ft | Justin Smith | Improving each run this campaign. Likely to get back but throw into your combos. |
| 8 | | 807977 | Lindy's Rocket | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Checked from trail last week but had his chance after. Stretched from wide alley |
| 9 |  | 180580 | Bullet | U1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Out of the money since breaking maiden's. Capable but favours needed off unruly. |
| Best Bets: Florence The Machine (2), Brian Beatt (6), Schoemaker (7), Clovelly Hill (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bullet (2-03.5), Florence The Machine (2-04.0), Brian Beatt (2-04.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Brian Beatt (6): BL-On, Schoemaker (7): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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WOODLANDS STUD - YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 400X76 | Foveaux Gambler | 1 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Broke resuming here before a fair 6th last week. Draw a plus; 1st4 consideration |
| 2 |  | 506X66 | Flyaway | 2 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Can improve sharply on her 6th's spaced over 5 days. Danger over trip from draw. |
| 3 | | 886831 | Sky News | 3 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Canny drive delivered the chocolates last week. Minors best up in grade today. |
| 4 | | 209662 | Foliejon Star | 4 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Game attempt back on 23 Aug. Will take plenty of beating from closer marble here |
| 5 |  | 170551 | Justification | 5 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Overcame a flat tyre to score last week in gutsy fashion. Can grab another one. |
| 6 | | 006031 | Matai Harry | 6 | Ft | Alan Edge | Dictated terms when winning last week. This tougher and wider draw to utitlise. |
| 7 | | 163630 | Dawn To Dark | 7 | Ft | Adam White | Gritty 3rd when last here and luckless since at Ash. Needed on all tickets today |
| 8 |  | 420981 | The Bettor Major | 8 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Resolute scoring at big odds, 13 Sept. Some hope if caught in similar mood today |
| Best Bets: Foliejon Star (4), Justification (5), Dawn To Dark (7), Flyaway (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dawn To Dark (1-55.2), Flyaway (1-57.2), Matai Harry (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Adelphi Storm - Race 4
Allets - Race 6
Altair - Race 2
Always Thinking - Race 4
Aradne - Race 7
A Reason To Fight - Race 7
Baffled - Race 7
Baltic Star - Race 3
Bay Breeze - Race 2
Belmont Valor - Race 5
Betterwithbling - Race 6
Blastfromthepast - Race 6
Brian Beatt - Race 7
Bullet - Race 7
Calypso - Race 4
Captain Kiwi - Race 4
Captain Tui - Race 2
Chal Vee Power - Race 5
Cheeky Red - Race 6
Clovelly Hill - Race 7
Courage Machete - Race 4
Dawn To Dark - Race 8
Delightful Dreams - Race 3
Deltoro - Race 1
En Range - Race 1
Enya Franco - Race 5
Erratic - Race 3
Florence The Machine - Race 7
Flyaway - Race 8
Foliejon Star - Race 8
Foreman Fox - Race 4
Foundyou - Race 2
Foveaux Gambler - Race 8
Fox Terror - Race 5
Heavens Are Heaving - Race 4
Here Comes Marty - Race 5
Hez A Loch - Race 5
Justification - Race 8
King Arthur - Race 3
Lady Toni - Race 1
Lets Get Tropical - Race 5
Lindy's Rocket - Race 7
Longview Tui - Race 5
Lorton Vale - Race 5
Maddisons Speedy - Race 2
Major Performer - Race 3
Matai Harry - Race 8
Melton Magnate - Race 5
Midnight Moses - Race 1
Midnight Sophia - Race 6
Miki Brown - Race 5
Miracle Memphis - Race 5
Miss Woodville - Race 4
Mount Thomas - Race 1
Mouton Cadet - Race 3
Opnzbar - Race 4
Peraki Lad - Race 4
Putere Boy - Race 3
Rapid Response - Race 6
Rogue Wave - Race 4
Schoemaker - Race 7
Sky News - Race 8
Smoking Ashes - Race 5
Sofia Rose - Race 6
Speakeasy - Race 1
Stubing - Race 5
Sweet Willow - Race 6
Tamsin Trouble - Race 1
Tempo Warrior - Race 3
That Parable - Race 2
The Beach House - Race 5
The Bettor Major - Race 8
The Seamstress - Race 4
Ultimate Seisation - Race 3
Waterfall Bay - Race 2
Whatsupman - Race 4
Wicked Deal - Race 2
Willy Away - Race 6
Zeus - Race 5