NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 328648 | Take After Me | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Run down a fair way out at Timaru. Tighter grade suits but want more late. | |
| 2 | X07271 | Switch On | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 326867 | Yosemite | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't have all favours as 21 Sep favourite. Finding the line well, so keep safe | |
| 4 | 245230 | Clovelly Hill | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Failed to fire despite good run 19 Sep. OK course/distance stats. Combos best. | |
| 5 | 451308 | Billy Kimber | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Manners his downfall in last two. Mobile a tick in his favour, so worth a look. | |
| 6 | 11794P | Sheila Laxon | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Forgettable Timaru trip. Big plus with return to the mobile. Sure to be popular. | |
| 7 | 203244 | Petite Trixton | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Emerged late for stout 4th 21 Sep. Honest mare in this grade, so has claims. | |
| 8 | 972559 | Lime In A Bottle | U1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Joins new stable & back to track & distance that provided a maiden win. Upset. | |
| 9 | 516664 | See No Evil | U2 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Sheila Laxon (6), Yosemite (3), Petite Trixton (7), Billy Kimber (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Take After Me (2-02.7), Lime In A Bottle (2-03.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sheila Laxon - 2nd of 7, Chertsey, 09/09/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-08.5, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 27.3, Margins: nose, 2 len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Petite Trixton (7): NW-Off, RD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Yosemite to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 2
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ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
$16,703, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 1980m
For R40 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 832413 | John Stewart | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Showed no fear of new grade with 19Sep 3rd. Slightly up in grade. Combos hope. | |
| 2 | 399374 | Samvasa | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Used inside runs for fair 4th last week. Similar company, so seeking more late. | |
| 3 | 556832 | McKendrick | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Grabbed by small margin at Timaru. Has gate speed to use. A key contender. | |
| 4 | 527933 | Quicker Than Quick | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Contrasting 3rds in last 2 runs but both had merit. Drawn to play a part again. | |
| 5 | 400569 | Gatecrasher | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 25X192 | Tact Teva | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gave a sight in front last week in good time. Similar set up here. Goes close. | |
| 7 | 11 | Lavra Rose | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Looked very sharp with unbeaten grass career so far. Deserves respect tonight. | |
| 8 | 1328X4 | Quinn | 8 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Couldn't kick late when resuming last week. Back in grade. Place hope. | |
| 9 | 1610X5 | Hi Hopes | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Didn't all go to plan when resuming at Oamaru. Draw adds to challenge. First4s. | |
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| 10 | 32268X | Ha'penny | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Zipped home for Waterlea trial win. Not raced since May. Market your guide. | |
| 11 | 190265 | Dawn To Dark | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Found trouble early last week but kept giving after. Can poke through & place. | |
| 12 | 577746 | Flying Bird | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Consistent mare who is usually running on. Slides down in grade a little. Combos | |
| Best Bets: Tact Teva (6), Lavra Rose (7), McKendrick (3), Quicker Than Quick (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hi Hopes (1-57.1), Quinn (1-57.2), Tact Teva (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ha'penny - 1st of 3, Marlb OTB, 20/09/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-07.3, 800m: 55.5, Margins: 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Flying Bird (12): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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XCM SPORT MOBILE TROT
$15,810, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50, 1980m
For R41 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 | |
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| 1 | 27730P | Waihemo Hannah | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Manners and stamina in short supply in last two. Thin mobile stats. Tough ask. | |
| 2 | 731600 | Bevron | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Fair 4th at the trials since Methven. Doesn't mind this distance. Rough claims. | |
| 3 | 7X3110 | Royal Gypsy | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Comfortable trial winner since taking on good mares 14 Sep. Keep onside. | |
| 4 | 4815X3 | Judy J | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Plenty to like about resuming 3rd last week. Good types in this. Combos best. | |
| 5 | 09X086 | Waterloo Station | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Best of his 3 starts back when 6th here 19 Sep. Needs to keep improving though. | |
| 6 | 830X11 | Dash Dosh | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Penny has well and truly dropped with her. Took care of #8 here 19 Sep. Threat. | |
| 7 | 112204 | Princess Sadie | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Put in a gritty bid in front at Oamaru. Solid mobile stats. Right in the fight. | |
| 8 | 253324 | Tu Tangata | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Rattled home as always last week. May get back again though. Place preferred. | |
| Best Bets: Princess Sadie (7), Dash Dosh (6), Royal Gypsy (3), Tu Tangata (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Judy J (2-00.5), Princess Sadie (2-01.8), Dash Dosh (2-01.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Royal Gypsy - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.5, 800m: 59.2, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 4 1/2len, 2 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Sadie (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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US CAPTAIN AT WAI EYRE FARM MOBILE PACE
$16,425, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R50, 1980m
For R47 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 21509X | Fredastaire | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | 2nd in a sprint home at the Waterlea trials. Solid field to strike fresh. Odds. | |
| 2 | 104705 | Ann Sophie | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Not disgraced behind boom pacer last week. 3 wins here at 1980m. Upset. | |
| 3 | 3X0244 | Miki's Courage | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't give up after working at Motukarara. Slots into a kinder draw. Each way. | |
| 4 | 38X813 | Crunch Time | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 467121 | Berrettini | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Forging a great record, topped by Harness 700 win 12 Sep. Can go on with it. | |
| 6 | X107X8 | Rock Or Bust | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Space at a premium late when resuming 19 Sep. Fitter for that. Don't ignore. | |
| 7 | 38179X | Social Distancing | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Consistent type who has gate speed too. Yet to fire fresh though. Top 3/4. | |
| 8 | 55X317 | Fusion Reactor | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Did his share of work at Wyndham in stronger grade. First4s from wide draw. | |
| 9 | 847933 | Kotare Kelso | 9 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Berrettini (5), Miki's Courage (3), Rock Or Bust (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Berrettini (1-56.2), Rock Or Bust (1-57.9), Fredastaire (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Social Distancing (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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THE FUTURE IS SWEET WITH SWEET LOU MOBILE PACE
$18,003, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R64, R65 TO R70 WITH COND., 1980m
For R53 to R64 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R65 to R70 3 yrs & older horses if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 2296X4 | Evangalist | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Handy 4th when resuming at Winton. Usually gives a sight here. Place best. | |
| 2 | X44365 | Song Sung Blue | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Thereabouts without cracking the win in 5 starts back. Draw helps. Combos. | |
| 3 | X68217 | Follow Your Dream | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Early error no help at Timaru. Won with gate speed 19 Sep but harder here. | |
| 4 | X33815 | Triple G | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Early work may have told here 19 Sep. Better alley to use. Place consideration. | |
| 5 | X07308 | Tempo Warrior | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Shuffled back at Timaru but lacked punch late. Combos hope with right trip. | |
| 6 | 151326 | Francent | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Race pattern didn't work out for her last week. More options here. Stick with. | |
| 7 | 213X95 | Bazooka | 7 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Not far away at trials since tough ask here 05 Sep. Ability takes him close. | |
| 8 | 15160X | Five Crowns | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J,cl) | Group winner returns from new stable. Good 2nd 25 Sep trials. A royal show. | |
| 9 | 8028X9 | Audacity | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Battled on return to racing with 26 Sep 9th. Similar may unfold again tonight. | |
| Best Bets: Five Crowns (8), Francent (6), Bazooka (7), Triple G (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Follow Your Dream (1-53.8), Francent (1-55.0), Bazooka (1-55.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bazooka (7): RD-On, Five Crowns (8): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WDC COMING TO NZ THIS NOVEMBER WDC25.NZ HANDICAP TROT
$21,050, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 7335X6 | Habibti Pat | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Talented filly. Barrier 1 on stand start debut not ideal. Danger with manners. | |
| 2 | 4X8486 | Mad Jack | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Middling form in four starts back. No Oscar here though. Rough claims. | |
| 3 | 79041X | Sunny Louis | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Honest campaigner resuming. 50% place record fresh-up. That'd be a good result. | |
| 4 | 12242X | Zoltan Boscik | 4 | Ft | Luke Whittaker | Skipped away for big 9L 25 Sep trial win. Progressive trotter. Not the worst. | |
| 5 | 546973 | Master Class | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Chased gamely in good intermediate grade 19 Sep. Can get handy & place. | |
| 6 | 0X3008 | Kawhi | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Set the tempo in front last week but lacked a kick. Seeking more tonight. | |
| 7 | 701332 | Freya | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Good 2nd to Father Time 19 Sep & that form's been franked. Stick with her. | |
| 8 | 9X9900 | Helloveamoment | U1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Beaten by solid margins in his four starts back. Hard to recommend off 10m. | |
| 9 | 382115 | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | 20 | Tim Williams | Gave a good account here last week off 20m. Same mark here. Each way contender. | |
| 10 | 00X1D0 | Confessional | 2 | 20 | Paul Nairn | Did it tough on the grass 21 Sep. Tricky to catch this time in, but has claims. | |
| 11 | X46503 | Maui | 3 | 20 | Lawrence McCormick | Sparkling 3rd last week off this handicap. Can fly the tapes too. Upset claims. | |
| 12 | 30X459 | Tyron Eros | U1 | 20 | John Dunn | Manners let him down last week. 12 Sep 5th a better guide. Look for him late. | |
| 13 | 416762 | Paris Prince | 1 | 30 | Sam Thornley(J) | Strong 2nd to a topliner at Motukarara. Back 30m but capable of winning. | |
| 14 | 387X80 | Mystic Max | 2 | 30 | Mark Purdon | Finding his feet this time in, particularly at the start. Upset with manners. | |
| 15 | 790500 | Jimmy Carter | U1 | 30 | John Morrison | Didn't have much luck 21 Sep but manners his downfall prior. First4s best. | |
| Best Bets: Bounce N Beyond (9), Paris Prince (13), Freya (7), Zoltan Boscik (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), Tyron Eros (2-02.4), Paris Prince (2-02.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Zoltan Boscik - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.6, 800m: 58.7, 400m: 29.2, Margins: 9 len, 1 1/2len, 1/2 neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mad Jack (2): SL-On, Sunny Louis (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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DUNSTAN SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO FILLIES (HEAT 3) MOB PACE
$30,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. As a previous heat winner in this series, Alecto, has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 47X5 | Mamas Crunch | 1 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Led throughout for 23 Sep trial win. Into the deep end here though. First4s. | |
| 2 | 2 | Wat Next | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Bold 2nd on debut after being held up. Drawn to be a key contender again. | |
| 3 | 323 | Larissa Lily | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Brave attempts in all three starts. Drawn inside key threats. Combos must. | |
| 4 | 55X45 | Jay Jay Denario | 4 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | OK when belatedly clear 19 Sep. Has early speed at times. Looking for luck. | |
| 5 | 331 | Cath | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Impressive win 19 Sep after gaps never came 05 Sep. Could give this a shake. | |
| 6 | 23 | All Of Me | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not far off in both career starts. Chance of pressing forward early. Top 3/4. | |
| 7 | 615 | Smackdown | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fair 3rd at trials since keeping punters on their toes in 3 starts. Trifectas. | |
| 8 | 5X3159 | Alecto | 8 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Did it tough in Group 1 19 Sep. Work to do from wide alley again. Place hope. | |
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| 9 | 2123X | Secret Wish | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Bold autumn efforts & trials form has built nicely. Traffic the worry. EW. | |
| 10 | 1112X | Ripples | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Won both her trials ahead of this & was great in the autumn. Right in this. | |
| 11 | 11X4 | Miki's Deal | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tired late when 4th here 05 Sep but had worked. Danger with her best form. | |
| 12 | 2112 | Lizzie Borden | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Very brave in the Group 1 up north. Not afraid of doing some work. Goes close. | |
| 13 | 2 | Indulge Me | 13 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Good 2nd to Lizzie Borden at Gore. 2nd row draw harder here. Rough odds. | |
| Best Bets: Lizzie Borden (12), Ripples (10), Wat Next (2), Secret Wish (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lizzie Borden (1-54.8), Miki's Deal (1-55.5), Alecto (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ripples - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-27.6, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1 len, 2 3/4len, 4 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Of Me (6): BL-Off, Larissa Lily (3): BL-Off, Ripples (10): BL-Off, Smackdown (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Wat Next to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 8
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WOODLANDS STUD SIRES STAKES SERIES 2YO C&G (HEAT 4) MOB PACE
$25,500, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. As a previous heat winner in this series, War Chief, has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 13X13 | Special Occasion | 1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Tried hard behind Jumal 19 Sep. Slots into a nice draw. Should have admirers. | |
| 2 | 21X1 | Incentivise | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Impressive winner at Oamaru. Ran a sizzling last 800m here in February. EW. | |
| 3 | 2103 | Move It Lou | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hauled in late at Alex Park last time. First time this way around. Place best. | |
| 4 | 33211X | Allamericanplayer | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Proved a talented colt in the autumn. One quiet northern workout. Can win. | |
| 5 | 1122X4 | Fugitive | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Chased gamely at Alex Park after tough run. Always popular. Go again. | |
| 6 | 1 | Eun Sogno | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Couldn't do more than what he did on debut. 2nd at trials since. Combos must. | |
| 7 | 41 | War Chief | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Stylish winner at Alex Park. Left-handed debut but has the game to measure up. | |
| Best Bets: Allamericanplayer (4), Special Occasion (1), War Chief (7), Fugitive (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Allamericanplayer (1-53.5), Incentivise (1-55.7), Fugitive (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fugitive (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Special Occasion to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Move It Lou to Jim Curtin at Templeton, War Chief to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
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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 | |
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| 1 | 49X112 | Forever Dream | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Fought on OK for 5th in sole trial ahead of this. Draw gives options. Place. | |
| 2 | 40X701 | Gone Surfin | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Used tactical speed to score 26 Sep. Showed ability last spring. Don't dismiss. | |
| 3 | 8X2531 | One For Jay | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Shrugged off wide draw for 19 Sep win. Another step up here. Combos claims. | |
| 4 | 722211 | Better Be Quick | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Contrasting styles to deliver back-to-back wins. This is a rich field. Place. | |
| 5 | 1116X3 | General Jen | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Plenty to like about her Oamaru 3rd & will only be fitter. Danger from draw. | |
| 6 | 201110 | Christies Art | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Good 2nd at trials since fading out here 22 Aug. May be better for this though. | |
| 7 | 311864 | Caught The Eye | 7 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Chased gamely behind Winelight at Oamaru. No luck 05 Sep. Could shock. | |
| 8 | 13125X | Beside Me | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Quality filly last time in. Beat a smart field 25 Sep trial. Chance despite draw | |
| 9 | 26X351 | Queen Tyron | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Dug in to score here 12 Sep. Has gate speed but may need it from #9. First4s. | |
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| 10 | 2214X2 | Arafura | 10 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Never gave up after leading at Oamaru. Just needs run through & she's in this. | |
| 11 | 12178 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Did it tough outside the leader at Oamaru. Back to favourite course. Trifectas. | |
| 12 | 312121 | Celestial Sea | 12 | Ft | Bob Butt | Hard to knock her efforts through the spring. 2nd row no help though. Roughie. | |
| Best Bets: General Jen (5), Beside Me (8), Arafura (10), Gone Surfin (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: General Jen (1-53.1), Caught The Eye (1-54.9), Gone Surfin (1-55.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Beside Me - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-26.8, 800m: 55.7, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 1/2 neck, 3/4len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettor Than Lizzy (11): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 3X5386 | Royal Belle | 1 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Usual earnest effort here 19 Sep. Should do minimal work again. First4s. | |
| 2 | 2 | Arinitti | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Very impressive on debut & big upgrade in draw. Should have the measure of most. | |
| 3 | 06X944 | Poison Ivy | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Improved efforts in three August runs. Has some gate speed. Top 3/4 claims. | |
| 4 | 363 | Do You Wanna Dance | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Action-packed run at Methven. Still learning, but can threaten #2 with manners. | |
| 5 | 620X77 | Beaudiene Always B | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 06908 | Connie Golightly | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Well beaten after sitting parked at Timaru. Not going well enough at present. | |
| 7 | 0X | Snaps | 7 | Ft | Luke Whittaker | Did plenty wrong on debut in May. 4th at 10 Sep trials was OK. Blowout hope. | |
| 8 | 0P2X4 | Swimming Poole | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Cheeky 4th when resuming here 19 Sep. Unruly OK in small field. Place. | |
| Best Bets: Arinitti (2), Do You Wanna Dance (4), Swimming Poole (8), Poison Ivy (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Arinitti (2): BL-Off, Do You Wanna Dance (4): FD-Off, RD-On, CC-On Legend | |||||||