NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 2 October
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- Race 1
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WELCOME TO VIP TRADE RACE NIGHT MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 77X722 | Brewster Baker | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Building towards another win & has lacked gaps in last two. Big threat from #1. |
| 2 |  | 0X9685 | Kowhai Summit | 2 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Better here last week in softer assignment than 18 Sep. Combos from this draw. |
| 3 |  | 178X | I'm Connected | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Tidy 3rd at workouts to wrap up prep for return. Won from mobile on debut. EW. |
| 4 |  | X98120 | D J's Gamble | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | All too hard after sitting parked at Timaru. Handy form prior. Top 3/4 option. |
| 5 |  | 521287 | Chocta | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Drops back from taking on Request & will relish return to mobile. In the mix. |
| 6 |  | 3231 | Evolution | 6 | Ft | Peter Davis | Topped off smart maiden form with 11 Sep success. Should handle step up too. |
| 7 |  | 99X894 | Royal Rock | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Doing his best work late at Timaru. Placed in only mobile start. Trifectas must. |
| 8 | | 513143 | Majestic Monkey | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | 3rd to Request looks good in this. Draw the main sticking point. Place option. |
| 9 |  | 05X981 | Zhutee | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Showed her best behind the mobile last week. Draw no help here. First4s. |
| 10 |  | 389X63 | Della's Fella | U1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Steady job in front here last week. Follows the right one. First4s look best. |
| 11 |  | 2P9X26 | Aspirational Dream | U2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Couldn't lift when needed last week as favourite. Give another chance third-up. |
| 12 |  | X47329 | Tu Tangata | U3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Getting well down in the grades but he's still got his tricks. Win-or-bust hope. |
| Best Bets: Brewster Baker (1), I'm Connected (3), Chocta (5), Evolution (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Chocta (1-59.1), Tu Tangata (2-00.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: I'm Connected - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 09/09/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.8, 800m: 59.4, 400m: 30.0, Margins: 2 1/2len, 3/4len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: I'm Connected (3): BL-Off, Kowhai Summit (2): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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VIP INSTALLED MOBILE PACE
$16,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Penny Rose | 1 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | In the back half of the field in her four public runs to date. May need this. | |
| 2 |  | 3X0 | Woodlea CC | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Comfortably contained when resuming here 18 Sep. Still finding her feet. |
| 3 |  | 6 | Crunchy Bar | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Not bad from a wider draw on debut last week. A likely improver tonight. |
| 4 |  | Tuapeka Lucie | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Won 3 workouts & was good late for 3rd in her 19 Aug qualifier. Key contender. | |
| 5 |  | Bigandquick | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Nice 9 Sept trial winner in good time to tighten for this. Worth a look on debut | |
| 6 |  | 339 | Victory March | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 7X5 | Hikaraki | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Honest enough here 18 Sep from the same draw. Can fill a minor placing. |
| 8 |  | Bella Mae | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Won 3 of 4 public runs & zipped through late for 22 Sep trial win. keep safe. | |
| 9 |  | Beast Mode | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Caught late for 2nd in brisk 26 Sep workout. Deserves respect on trip north. | |
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| 10 |  | 64 | Always A Playa | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Very unlucky here last week. Draw may not be a help here either, but consider. |
| 11 |  | 54X | Mishy | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not bad in her initial autumn campaign. 2 public runs since. Upset claims. |
| 12 | | 377676 | Suzanne | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Up from the south. Breeding hasn't shone through yet but watch the market. |
| Best Bets: Tuapeka Lucie (4), Beast Mode (9), Always A Playa (10), Bigandquick (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Bigandquick - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 09/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.8, 800m: 58.7, 400m: 29.8, Margins: 2 len, 1 len, 11 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hikaraki (7): BL-Off, Mishy (11): RD-On, Suzanne (12): NW-Off, Woodlea CC (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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VIP DESIGN TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50, 2000m
For R41 to R50 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3X1221 | Request | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Keeps working through the grades in style. Up to front row here. Can repeat. |
| 2 |  | 302415 | Sheep | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Steady enough at Oamaru in wider ratings band. Include in all combos bets. |
| 3 |  | 719569 | MM Sunshine | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Early error at Orari. Form had been mixed prior though. Rough prospect. |
| 4 | | 111XD | Imperious Girl | 4 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Big recovery here 18 Sep before disqualification. Clear threat if she behaves. |
| 5 |  | 061460 | Paige | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Struggled at Timaru in more moderate company. Seeking form turnaround here. |
| 6 | | 838055 | Royal Gypsy | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Last couple of runs tell the story. Front row will help. Same Race Multis option |
| 7 |  | 4X3404 | Have A Little Faith | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Caught the eye when 4th in stronger grade last week. Has claims with her best. |
| 8 |  | X1270X | Who's Ya Daddy | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Taken on quality 2 & 3YO fields. Very sharp 17 Sep trial win. Worth a look. |
| 9 |  | 752137 | Swift Dream | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Wily 10YO who was just fair at Oamaru. Yet to win in 10 starts here. Combos. |
| 10 | | X84666 | Atlantic City | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not the worst when dashing home late last week. Don't underestimate here. |
| 11 | | 879972 | Wilma's Boy | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Gait continues to be a close watch late, but has a big motor. Can play a part. |
| 12 |  | 154241 | Hoof It Hagrid | U2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Showed another string to his bow with 18 Sep win from off pace. Place prospect. |
| 13 |  | 1191PX | Lauzelle | U3 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Tidy enough in two spring trials. Showed plenty in early 2026. Could surprise. |
| 14 | | DX9511 | Makani | U4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Took down Mumsdawitch at Oamaru & that form's been franked. Look for him late. |
| Best Bets: Request (1), Imperious Girl (4), Who's Ya Daddy (8), Have A Little Faith (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hoof It Hagrid (2-02.0), Makani (2-02.1), Paige (2-03.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Who's Ya Daddy - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 17/09/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.8, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 29.4, Margins: head, 2 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hoof It Hagrid (12): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On, Lauzelle (13): FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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VIP PASSIVE FIRE MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R70, 2600m
For R50 to R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 3500P1 | Heaven's Mark | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Big jump up in class after Orari success. Draw an assist. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 2 |  | 624X73 | Ebony Arden | 2 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Very impressive out wide here 18 Sep. Slots into a nice alley. Place claims. |
| 3 | | 516X23 | Always Be Batman | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Done little wrong in two spring starts. Past winner here. Same Race Multis. |
| 4 |  | 5211X1 | Treacherous Dreams | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Shrugged off fresh-up status for 11 Sep success. Steps up again. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 1867X4 | Taketheplunge | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did the donkey work in front here 18 Sep. More suitable grade here. Combos. |
| 6 |  | 2548X6 | Bazooka | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Tried hard wen resuming behind #7 last week. Strips fitter, but Top 3/4 best. |
| 7 |  | 1X2281 | Borrisokane | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Won stylishly after landing in similar grade 25 Sep. No reason he can't repeat. |
| 8 |  | 21143X | Iron Brigade | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Pair of handy 2nds in both public runs since May. Should improve off this. |
| Best Bets: Borrisokane (7), Treacherous Dreams (4), Iron Brigade (8), Ebony Arden (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Borrisokane (1-57.4), Iron Brigade (2-00.4), Taketheplunge (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Iron Brigade (8): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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VIP FRAMES & TRUSSES HANDICAP TROT
$19,000, R51 & FASTER C,G&E DISCRHCP, 2600m
For R51 & faster trotting colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 23X316 | Luvavici | 1 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Not at his sharpest last week. Up in grade, but can run along a bit. Combos. |
| 2 |  | 846845 | Moses | 1 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Midfield his lot recently & hasn't won here since 2025. Looking for luck. |
| 3 |  | 231318 | Major Doosie | 2 | 10 | ||
| 4 |  | 021PX2 | Prestigious | 3 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Plenty to like about his fresh 2nd 18 Sep. Nice types in here, but can threaten. |
| 5 | | 642187 | Paris Prince | 4 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Not helping his cause early behind the tapes. Handicap adds to his challenges. |
| 6 |  | 046087 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Back at the trials since struggling at the business end in August. Prefer others |
| 7 | | 541216 | Zoltan Boscik | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Below his best two weeks ago, but follow his form prior. Adds to the puzzle. |
| 8 |  | X77X65 | Maui | 2 | 20 | Lawrence McCormick | Poked through with purpose last week at huge odds. Same Race Multis claims. |
| 9 | | 123X30 | One Over Da Line | 1 | 30 | John Dunn | Tough ask outside the leader last week. Don't drop just yet though. Each way. |
| 10 | | 770X56 | Bounce N Beyond | 2 | 30 | Tim Williams | Didn't have all favours last week. 30m is against him, but can play a part. |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (9), Prestigious (4), Zoltan Boscik (7), Bounce N Beyond (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Prestigious (2-02.2), Paris Prince (2-02.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Josiah (6): BL-On, Moses (2): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Moses to Sarah O'Reilly at Ashburton Raceway | |||||||
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- Race 6
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VIP TRADE MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R49, 2600m
For R42 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 | | 532348 | Commander Ben | 1 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Into good spot 18 Sep but couldn't capitalise. Kind draw. Trifecta/First4s. |
| 2 |  | 764323 | Tee Ball | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Still hunting a mobile win, but can't knock his consistency. Worth considering. |
| 3 | | 421516 | Suspicious Captain | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Drops back from strong 3YO race 11 Sep. Gritty Ashburton win. Keep safe. |
| 4 | | 31132X | Franco Lennon | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Excellent through the autumn. Led to win 24 Sep workout. Not the worst fresh. |
| 5 |  | 21212 | Easton Doll | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Never gave up in front last week from the ace. Has gate speed, so don't ignore. |
| 6 |  | 417709 | Auntie Deb | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Form has flattened since his July success. Back to preferred mobile. First4s. |
| 7 | | 50X315 | Cheer The Captain | 7 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Nothing wrong with his 5th here from wide draw last week. Will have admirers. |
| 8 |  | 5X1462 | Ashley Frank | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Back to his best with his 2nd here 18 Sep. Awkward draw, but can overcome. |
| 9 | | 11X337 | Captain Tyron | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Did well despite covering ground last week. No Jumal here. Can bounce back. |
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| 10 | | 1X3761 | Beaudiene Always B | 10 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Up in grade after his 11 Sep success. Draw conditions not in his favour. Odds. |
| 11 | | 397065 | Quinn | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Caught the eye with flashing 5th last week. Needs luck from draw. Blowout. |
| Best Bets: Ashley Frank (8), Captain Tyron (9), Easton Doll (5), Franco Lennon (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ashley Frank (1-59.7), Commander Ben (2-02.0), Tee Ball (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Franco Lennon - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 17/09/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.3, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1 3/4len, 3/4len, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ashley Frank (8): BL-Off, SL-On, Beaudiene Always B (10): SL-On, Captain Tyron (9): SL-On, Easton Doll (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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DUNSTAN SIRES' STAKES 2YO FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 3) MOB PACE
$30,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. As a previous heat winner, Daisy Bay, has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier Draw (Sequentially) for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 21X1 | I'm The Boss | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Nervy watch to score in small field 04 Sep. Will only be sharper. Key threat. |
| 2 | | 213X1 | Wat Fun | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Employed gate speed for 18 Sep win & gets better alley. Gives stable strong hand |
| 3 |  | 2130X | Eternal Perfection | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Smart time to win workout for new trainer since heading south. Market watch. |
| 4 | | 13934X | Validation | 4 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Chased stablemate well at workouts since steady autumn campaign. Smokey. |
| 5 |  | 2X | Jorja | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Good enough for 2nd in Group race in May. Split her stablemates at workouts. EW. |
| 6 |  | 16X245 | Lady Di | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Tried hard in frantic heat at Alex Park. Placed in sole left-handed start. Top3. |
| 7 | | 819X6 | Beware The Storm | 7 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Doing her best work late up north. Beat Nella Keenan in May. Combos must. |
| 8 | | 339 | Victory March | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Caught wide here 18 Sep. Drawn not on her side if she gets a start either. |
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| 9 |  | 174X7 | Devil Woman | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 | | 355X4 | Ashes Of Midnight | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Quite unlucky behind Wat Fun last time. Follows that horse here. Consider. |
| 11 | | 221X3 | Nella Keenan | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Rattled home through the middle 2 weeks ago. Strips fitter. Danger with gaps. |
| 12 |  | 556710 | Rosetta Road | 12 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Only clear late here 18 Sep but battled after. Looking for luck from draw. |
| 13 | | 27X2 | Suva Baby | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Will have many admirers after massive 2nd 18 Sep. May have last say tonight. |
| 14 | | 11X418 | Daisy Bay | 14 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Wat Fun (2), I'm The Boss (1), Suva Baby (13), Nella Keenan (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nella Keenan (1-52.5), Beware The Storm (1-58.6), Wat Fun (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jorja (5): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lady Di to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa, Beware The Storm to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 8
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WOODLANDS STUD SIRES STAKES SERIES (HEAT 4) MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 8565 | Akula | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Honest attempt from this draw 18 Sep. Same set-up. Similar result likely. |
| 2 |  | 76 | Our Hercules | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Just fair in his two career starts. Went back from this draw 21 Aug. Odds. |
| 3 |  | 122X42 | Chiggsy | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Set a good tempo here 18 Sep & draw has worked out again. Right in this. |
| 4 | | 111X21 | Tour Party | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Won comfortably at Oamaru after colours were lowered here 04 Sep. Top pick. |
| 5 |  | 22 | Scoundrel | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Done it tough in both starts, but has been very gritty. Quinellas & trifectas. |
| 6 | | 324X3 | Patriot | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Still hunting a maiden win but he's been putting in solid shifts. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 7 | | 21 | Fundraiser | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Not pressed when 6.8L 3rd at 08 Sep trials. Drawn outside key threats. First4s. |
| 8 | | 454 | Dollar Bill | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Handy efforts behind Faith Not Fear in all three starts. Add to combos tickets. |
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| 9 | | 2682 | The Visionary | 9 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Game effort behind stablemate at Oamaru. Traffic issues possible. Trifectas. |
| 10 | | 122X62 | Coal Fire | 10 | Ft | Mark Purdon | On southern debut after improving in two Sept runs. Awkward draw but keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Tour Party (4), Chiggsy (3), Scoundrel (5), Coal Fire (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chiggsy (1-54.7), Tour Party (1-56.1), Coal Fire (2-01.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fundraiser (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Coal Fire to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 9
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NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 6) MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X23271 | Luxmi | 1 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Earned a crack at this heat with Winton win. Into the deep end. Top 3/4 claims. |
| 2 | | 04X388 | Alecto | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 2944X3 | Lizzie Borden | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Extremely gritty 3rd last week in first run since April. Each way player. |
| 4 | | 10107X | Show Stopper | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Southern Oaks winner in April, but recent trials suggest she may need this. |
| 5 |  | X03415 | Pickettywitch | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Used kind run to hold 5th at Oamaru. This looks considerably harder. Odds. |
| 6 |  | 332260 | Lous Pinup Girl | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Cleaned up by a rival mid-race 04 Sep. May find this field a little too rich. |
| 7 |  | 521122 | Indulge Me | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Yet to miss a placing in 3 starts here & is as consistent as they come. Chance. |
| 8 | | 1111X2 | Cherish Me | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Looked as quality as always when resuming last week. Should be very popular. |
| 9 | | 1213X2 | Cath | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Cath fans would have been pleased with her fresh 2nd. Consider despite draw. |
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| 10 |  | 371132 | Song Of Seas | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | One of the finds of the winter/spring. Very good 2nd 11 Sep. Upset hope. |
| 11 |  | 8169X0 | Havtimewillfly | 11 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Couldn't go on after lead bid was thwarted at Oamaru. Looking for luck here. |
| 12 | | 1356X3 | Miki's Deal | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Sprightly 3rd at Oamaru after hugging the markers. Awkward alley. Combos. |
| 13 | | 2P330X | All Of Me | 13 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Improving trials/workouts to prepare for this. May need luck from draw though. |
| Best Bets: Cherish Me (8), Cath (9), Lizzie Borden (3), Indulge Me (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Havtimewillfly (1-52.8), Miki's Deal (1-53.5), Cherish Me (1-53.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Of Me (13): BL-Off, Cath (9): BL-On, Cherish Me (8): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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VIP STRUCTURAL STEEL MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 2600m
For R36 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 757243 | Unico Realta | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Steady efforts in 6 starts this campaign. Big draw upgrade. Worth a good look. |
| 2 |  | 467547 | Whyamihere | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Got going late here 18 Sep. Query over his 2600m record though. Gold coin hope. |
| 3 | | 14X646 | Hi Hopes | 3 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Not too much wrong with her three starts back. Draw an assist. Cheeky hope. |
| 4 |  | 3X3395 | Crackle N Crunch | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Racing honestly in most of his 4 starts back. Capable of scoring a minor prize. |
| 5 | | 6X7407 | Apatchofgold | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | 4th here in late August her high point this time in. Can sneak a Top 3/4 spot. |
| 6 | | 8X7790 | Razor Horizon | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | No qualms on gate speed, but hasn't found enough late in the piece. Go again. |
| 7 | | 143362 | Nikolai Ray | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Plenty of purpose in his 2nd here last week & meets same ratings band. Chance. |
| 8 | | 637431 | Last Honours | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Timed his run perfectly to score here 18 Sep. Stable is going well. Place. |
| 9 | | 1 | Donna's Crunch | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Won a frantic race on debut. Won't mind getting back if needed. Keep safe. |
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| 10 |  | 233165 | Poseidon | 10 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Done OK since clearing maidens. May get a soft run through here. First4s. |
| 11 |  | 482X56 | Chaldon | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gate speed on show in both starts back. That's negated here but don't drop. |
| Best Bets: Nikolai Ray (7), Donna's Crunch (9), Unico Realta (1), Razor Horizon (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nikolai Ray (2-01.7), Apatchofgold (2-03.0), Hi Hopes (2-11.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Crackle N Crunch (4): SL-On, Donna's Crunch (9): BL-Off, SL-On, Unico Realta (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akula - Race 8
Alecto - Race 9
All Of Me - Race 9
Always A Playa - Race 2
Always Be Batman - Race 4
Apatchofgold - Race 10
Ashes Of Midnight - Race 7
Ashley Frank - Race 6
Aspirational Dream - Race 1
Atlantic City - Race 3
Auntie Deb - Race 6
Bazooka - Race 4
Beast Mode - Race 2
Beaudiene Always B - Race 6
Bella Mae - Race 2
Beware The Storm - Race 7
Bigandquick - Race 2
Borrisokane - Race 4
Bounce N Beyond - Race 5
Brewster Baker - Race 1
Captain Tyron - Race 6
Cath - Race 9
Chaldon - Race 10
Cheer The Captain - Race 6
Cherish Me - Race 9
Chiggsy - Race 8
Chocta - Race 1
Coal Fire - Race 8
Commander Ben - Race 6
Crackle N Crunch - Race 10
Crunchy Bar - Race 2
Daisy Bay - Race 7
Della's Fella - Race 1
Devil Woman - Race 7
D J's Gamble - Race 1
Dollar Bill - Race 8
Donna's Crunch - Race 10
Easton Doll - Race 6
Ebony Arden - Race 4
Eternal Perfection - Race 7
Evolution - Race 1
Franco Josiah - Race 5
Franco Lennon - Race 6
Fundraiser - Race 8
Have A Little Faith - Race 3
Havtimewillfly - Race 9
Heaven's Mark - Race 4
Hi Hopes - Race 10
Hikaraki - Race 2
Hoof It Hagrid - Race 3
I'm Connected - Race 1
Imperious Girl - Race 3
I'm The Boss - Race 7
Indulge Me - Race 9
Iron Brigade - Race 4
Jorja - Race 7
Kowhai Summit - Race 1
Lady Di - Race 7
Last Honours - Race 10
Lauzelle - Race 3
Lizzie Borden - Race 9
Lous Pinup Girl - Race 9
Luvavici - Race 5
Luxmi - Race 9
Majestic Monkey - Race 1
Major Doosie - Race 5
Makani - Race 3
Maui - Race 5
Miki's Deal - Race 9
Mishy - Race 2
MM Sunshine - Race 3
Moses - Race 5
Nella Keenan - Race 7
Nikolai Ray - Race 10
One Over Da Line - Race 5
Our Hercules - Race 8
Paige - Race 3
Paris Prince - Race 5
Patriot - Race 8
Penny Rose - Race 2
Pickettywitch - Race 9
Poseidon - Race 10
Prestigious - Race 5
Quinn - Race 6
Razor Horizon - Race 10
Request - Race 3
Rosetta Road - Race 7
Royal Gypsy - Race 3
Royal Rock - Race 1
Scoundrel - Race 8
Sheep - Race 3
Show Stopper - Race 9
Song Of Seas - Race 9
Suspicious Captain - Race 6
Suva Baby - Race 7
Suzanne - Race 2
Swift Dream - Race 3
Taketheplunge - Race 4
Tee Ball - Race 6
The Visionary - Race 8
Tour Party - Race 8
Treacherous Dreams - Race 4
Tuapeka Lucie - Race 2
Tu Tangata - Race 1
Unico Realta - Race 10
Validation - Race 7
Wat Fun - Race 7
Who's Ya Daddy - Race 3
Whyamihere - Race 10
Wilma's Boy - Race 3
Woodlea CC - Race 2
Zhutee - Race 1
Zoltan Boscik - Race 5