NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 1 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
AJ WATSON AMATEUR DRIVERS 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 Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X03070 | Ask Me Lazarus | 1 | Ft | Michael House | OK at Ash before battling here extending run of course misses. Draw will help. |
| 2 |  | 583504 | Mouton Cadet | 2 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Mid-race break when last here costly and good since at Mot. One of many chances. |
| 3 |  | 442459 | Almighty Clever | 3 | Ft | Adam White | Failed to threaten over Meth mile after early check. Tidy prior and well-placed. |
| 4 |  | 491467 | Lily's A Star | 4 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Sound since winning without all favours. Can get a decent slice from a nice trip |
| 5 |  | 101620 | He's Tough | 5 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Never close at Mot after a slow getaway. Likely to use gate speed and in the mix |
| 6 |  | 01F333 | Loveyourmother | 6 | Ft | Alan Edge | Game at Oam and racing with purpose. Should be disputing the finish again today. |
| 7 |  | 6534X0 | Just Ask Paddy | 7 | Ft | Neil Munro | No dash in a fresh state at Mot. Must overcome wide barrier but likely improver. |
| Best Bets: Loveyourmother (6), Almighty Clever (3), Lily's A Star (4), Mouton Cadet (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: He's Tough (1-56.0), Almighty Clever (1-57.9), Mouton Cadet (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Just Ask Paddy (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
WEST MELTON BP SUPPORTS CSBA & BREEDERS TROT
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9X597 | Bojack Horseman | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got it wrong from the pegs at Tim 3 days ago. Draw problematic; happy to risk. |
| 2 |  | 50765X | Brightman | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Off the scene since April but has trialed recently. Sure to improve on this run. |
| 3 |  | 0 | Speakeasy | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Broke at the Mot crossing on debut after being checked. Throw into your exotics. |
| 4 |  | 738446 | Bacardi Doll | 4 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Short of her best in recent attempts. Safe from the tapes; cover on combo bets. |
| 5 |  | 434745 | Muscle Dash | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Puts himself into his races with manners and usually thereabouts. Quins/tris. |
| 6 |  | 8 | Alotoftrouble | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Never showed up first-up at Meth following trial win. Allow another chance today |
| 7 |  | 0X | A Quiet Girl | U1 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Stood on the mark in Apr debut. W;out winner recently so watch market moves. |
| 8 |  | 76 | Mister | U2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Has beaten a few stragglers home in two career starts. Meets the right field. |
| 9 |  | 7 | Wicked Annabella | U3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Let punters down at Wint back in Aug on debut. Rang trial winner, 25 Sept. Rates |
| Best Bets: Wicked Annabella (9), Alotoftrouble (6), Muscle Dash (5), Bacardi Doll (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Wicked Annabella - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-37.5, 800m: 61.6, 400m: 30.0, Margins: 2 3/4len, head. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
EQUINE PEMF THERAPY MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 3 yrs & older Non-Win pacers with 6 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0323X9 | Street Fighter | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Had support in Add resumption and will have derived plenty. Danger from the ace. |
| 2 |  | X66X23 | Rockin Roman | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Two bold placings this time in and should be earning another cheque from alley. |
| 3 | | 390X80 | She's A Major Act | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Disappointed first-up as fave at Meth. Looking to improve record on this course. |
| 4 |  | X44228 | Vin's Deal | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Went close here, 12 Sept and lost her spot next-up. Bold showing wouldn't shock. |
| 5 |  | 357565 | Beautiful Crazy | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 525448 | Tuppence | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Luckless at Mot in a fresh state after close-up 4th when last here in July. E/W |
| 7 | | 482552 | Fear Gogh | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Strong here, 19 Sept from 2nd row alley. Consistent mare and must be included. |
| 8 | | 936550 | Willy Away | 8 | Ft | Chris Butt | Whacked away at Mot after sound Meth outing. Requires luck from wide marble. |
| 9 |  | 040773 | Tallandfast | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Closed late finding 3rd at Mot. No placings here and drawn to need some favours. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 |  | 032358 | Crystal | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Solid here after a freshen-up and 5 placings from 9 makes good reading. Include. |
| Best Bets: Street Fighter (1), Tuppence (6), Rockin Roman (2), Crystal (10) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Street Fighter (1): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
CAPTAINTREACHEROUS - THE MORNING STAR FILLY MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R36, 1980m
For R35 to R36 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 439X50 | Courage Reactor | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Pass-mark 1st up at Meth then copped a tough trip at Mot. Nice driver/draw combo |
| 2 |  | 248365 | My Ten Guitars | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Lands a suitable alley today following a tidy Ash run and a trial. Must consider |
| 3 | | X47052 | Flyaway | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Went close with inspired support at Mot. Thin record here but gets her chance. |
| 4 | | 7472X5 | Lorton Vale | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fought well after receiving every opportunity resuming at Ash. Major contender. |
| 5 | | 0X4360 | Robyns Art | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Didn't quit despite a tough trip at Wint. Unlucky prior and support likely again |
| 6 |  | 984079 | Chal Vee Power | 6 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Battling away without threatening this campaign. Does possess gate speed; spice. |
| 7 |  | 03042X | Betterwithbling | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Last campaign ended with bold 2nd here in mid-June. Chance in fresh state today. |
| Best Bets: Flyaway (3), Lorton Vale (4), Robyns Art (5), Courage Reactor (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lorton Vale (1-56.9), Flyaway (1-57.2), My Ten Guitars (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (7): BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
BREED-RACE-WIN-REPEAT MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R43 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R43 5 yrs & older pacers with no winning stakes in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 602650 | Ambleside Drive | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Got too far back at the Mot after close 5th at Rang. Likes it here and ace helps |
| 2 | | 404040 | Stubing | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 070X00 | Reggie Golightly | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | A little better 2nd-up at Rang but much more improvement required to figure here |
| 4 | | 828040 | Lord Mudrick | 4 | Ft | Chris Butt | Little dash at Mot but will appreciate the return to HQ. Gate speed will assist. |
| 5 |  | 213457 | Carrera Tranquilo | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Found line with purpose at Rang, 24 Aug and has trialed since. In the equation. |
| 6 | | 05260X | Emma Swan | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Back on a new campaign after has a trial under her belt. Market your best guide. |
| 7 |  | 067980 | Kowhai Nugget | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Couldn't quicken at Mot from the back. Needs to improve on overall form today. |
| 8 | | 50X978 | Beaudiene Quick Step | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Contained from back on the markers, 21 Sept. Looks stretched from wide alley. |
| 9 | | 076549 | Style Council | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | OK without favours when last here but seeking a tow into it from widest marble. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 | | 864843 | Don Juan | 10 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Racing well and with any gaps from the 2nd row can break through in this line-up |
| Best Bets: Don Juan (10), Carrera Tranquilo (5), Lord Mudrick (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kowhai Nugget (1-57.6), Don Juan (1-58.8), Beaudiene Quick Step (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Emma Swan (6): SL-Off, Reggie Golightly (3): FD-Off, RD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
HAPPY B'DAY PETE DAVIS-THE WEEDS STILL FLOURISHING MOB TROT
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND. MOBILE, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older trotters with 10 or more starts for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0439X6 | Navara | 1 | Ft | Jason Ford | Did a good job resuming at Meth. Has been a winner here and strong hope today. |
| 2 |  | 000X90 | Steelintheheel | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Mixed her gait at Ash and contained in recent trial since. Happy taking notes. |
| 3 | | 680490 | Mode | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Solid course/distance stats and she is required on all tickets in small field. |
| 4 | | 2778X2 | Paramount Lady | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 0X0727 | Switch On | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold Oam placing and decent enough since here to register as a winning prospect. |
| 6 |  | 0X0696 | Bluey | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 5960X7 | Solemn Son | 7 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Rough in his gait first-up here in July. Looking to boost lean course stats. |
| 8 |  | 376890 | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not close since his 3rd back in June. First 4 fringes off the unruly mark again. |
| 9 |  | 330735 | Diedre Franco | U2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Looked to have more to give at Mot when closing with purpose. Best wins this. |
| Best Bets: Diedre Franco (9), Switch On (5), Navara (1), Mode (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Peaknmonkey (2-02.1), Mode (2-03.3), Solemn Son (2-09.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Navara (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
NEW ZEALAND HORSE AMBULANCE TRUST PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 837714 | Jake | 1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Backed up gritty Meth win with strong Mot showing. Looks hard with clean start. |
| 2 |  | 421X90 | Ar Gee Rulz | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Couldn't quicken in two grass attempts since resuming. First look here; blow-out |
| 3 | | 048100 | Didjashoutthebar | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Unable to kick on since his win here in early Aug. Drawn to advantage; combos. |
| 4 | | 20100X | Hes Santas Excuse | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 632487 | Santanna Mach | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tries his heart out and from a near-enough trip could sneak another placing here |
| 6 |  | 433521 | Sweet Dreams | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Clear-cut winner at Ash after building nicely. She looks capable of doubling-up. |
| 7 | | 751678 | Enya Franco | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Racing better since her win here than form-line indicates. Cover in your exotics |
| 8 |  | 6X7058 | Archie | 8 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Closeup when 5th at Meth and tired after working hard at Mot since. Place spice. |
| 9 |  | 041793 | Glitterati | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Charged late when a gap presented at Mot. Should be earning her 1st cheque here. |
| 10 | | 875006 | Playing With Stars | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Useful Mot effort at good odds. Tidy record this track and adds to minors mix. |
| 11 | | 31X | Bettor Way | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Given time following Oam win back in Oct. Trialed at Rang in July. Must include. |
| 12 | | 7080X0 | Allbetsroff | 12 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Jake (1), Glitterati (9), Sweet Dreams (6), Bettor Way (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (2-00.5), Archie (2-00.7), Jake (2-03.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ar Gee Rulz (2): BL-Off, Bettor Way (11): BL-Off, Glitterati (9): RD-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Allbetsroff - Race 7
Almighty Clever - Race 1
Alotoftrouble - Race 2
Ambleside Drive - Race 5
A Quiet Girl - Race 2
Archie - Race 7
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 7
Ask Me Lazarus - Race 1
Bacardi Doll - Race 2
Beaudiene Quick Step - Race 5
Beautiful Crazy - Race 3
Betterwithbling - Race 4
Bettor Way - Race 7
Bluey - Race 6
Bojack Horseman - Race 2
Brightman - Race 2
Carrera Tranquilo - Race 5
Chal Vee Power - Race 4
Courage Reactor - Race 4
Crystal - Race 3
Didjashoutthebar - Race 7
Diedre Franco - Race 6
Don Juan - Race 5
Emma Swan - Race 5
Enya Franco - Race 7
Fear Gogh - Race 3
Flyaway - Race 4
Glitterati - Race 7
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 7
He's Tough - Race 1
Jake - Race 7
Just Ask Paddy - Race 1
Kowhai Nugget - Race 5
Lily's A Star - Race 1
Lord Mudrick - Race 5
Lorton Vale - Race 4
Loveyourmother - Race 1
Mister - Race 2
Mode - Race 6
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
Muscle Dash - Race 2
My Ten Guitars - Race 4
Navara - Race 6
Paramount Lady - Race 6
Peaknmonkey - Race 6
Playing With Stars - Race 7
Reggie Golightly - Race 5
Robyns Art - Race 4
Rockin Roman - Race 3
Santanna Mach - Race 7
She's A Major Act - Race 3
Solemn Son - Race 6
Speakeasy - Race 2
Steelintheheel - Race 6
Street Fighter - Race 3
Stubing - Race 5
Style Council - Race 5
Sweet Dreams - Race 7
Switch On - Race 6
Tallandfast - Race 3
Tuppence - Race 3
Vin's Deal - Race 3
Wicked Annabella - Race 2
Willy Away - Race 3