Methven Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 5 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
TARA FAMILY TRUST MOBILE PACE
$12,063, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2300m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 080PX | Conquer Rock | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Racing out of Robbie Holmes stable now and has performed at trials. Watch market |
| 2 |  | 3680X6 | Melton Enforcer | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Failed to fire in Tim resumption. Improvement likely and lands a nice marble. |
| 3 |  | 37300X | Sam Snead | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No dash to end last campaign. Has had multiple w'outs and capable of figuring. |
| 4 |  | 42782P | Ultimate Perfection | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Botched the run-up at Tim following late-closing 2nd here. Looks a big chance. |
| 5 |  | 909440 | Icy Stars | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Distant Oam 4th preceded her Mot miss. Consider for first 4s in this line-up. |
| 6 |  | Antisocial | 6 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | 9yo making his debut today on the back of 27 Sept trial win here. Can't discount | |
| 7 |  | 8800 | Shades Of Robyn | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Beaten a long way out after being urged to the lead at Oam. Hard to recommend. |
| 8 |  | 27280X | Dream Boyz | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | First-up today from a wide alley. Had support over Autumn and could bob up fresh |
| 9 |  | 664654 | Assisi Lover | 9 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Strong at Mot from the same marble and that form looks good for this assignment. |
| 10 |  | 60X5 | Yaldhurst Folly | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Eyecatcher at Mot first-up after early mistake. Clear winning hope with manners. |
| Best Bets: Ultimate Perfection (4), Assisi Lover (9), Antisocial (6), Yaldhurst Folly (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Conquer Rock - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 08/07/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-05.4, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 3/4len, 1 1/4len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Conquer Rock (1): CC-Off, Dream Boyz (8): BL-On, Icy Stars (5): SL-On, Melton Enforcer (2): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Sam Snead (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
RAKAIA SEED CLEANING TROT
$12,938, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X00080 | Just Charlie | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 09 | El Gallo | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Manners lacking in both career starts in Sept with some support. Blow-out hope. |
| 3 |  | 320X42 | Macho Man | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Strong claim at Tim after finding a good spot with manners. Always in the convo. |
| 4 |  | 3297X | Castleisland | 4 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Placed in both her starts here last campaign. Needed on all combo bets for this. |
| 5 |  | 0 | Imperial Knight | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got it wrong with a fair amount of friends in his Oam debut. Would pay to cover. |
| 6 |  | 5X440X | Maroubra | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | XPX700 | Starstruck | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 694230 | Della's Fella | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Good form down south before an early mistake put paid to hopes at Tim. Roughie. |
| 9 |  | 060 | Morrie Afton | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Broke when looking to mount a claim at Mot. Consider for exotics in this line-up |
| 10 | | X90990 | Phantom Spur | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | Beyond Expectations | 11 | Ft | Justin Smith | From a nice family & multiple w'out winner who can start career in fine fashion. | |
| 12 |  | 9 | Feisty Pat | 12 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Broke after an early check first-up at Mot. Tricky draw and prefer to take notes |
| 13 |  | 373X30 | Natives Cullerdamoon | 13 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Couldn't back up her sound resumption here at the Mot. Consider for combos. |
| 14 |  | 6425 | Pontiff | 14 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Just denied at Mot but got things wrong last week at Tim. Contender on the grass |
| 15 | | 239004 | Something Else | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Had her chance when completing the first 4 at Tim. One of many minor contenders |
| 16 | | 7297X3 | B K Mumma Jamie | U2 | Ft | Ricky May | Went close in a fresh state, 21 Sept. Best beginning can earn 1st course placing |
| 17 | | 8X0 | Zhutee | U3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Supported on debut back in April but just fair. Manners lacking fresh. Risking. |
| 18 |  | 204086 | Kowhai Sunburst | U4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Driven to the lead at Tim and found wanting when tackled. Needs better in this. |
| 19 |  | The Gypsy King | U5 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Beyond Expectations (11), Pontiff (14), Macho Man (3), Castleisland (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Castleisland (4): P-Off, BL-On, ACD-On, Zhutee (17): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
'BOOK IN METHVEN' MOBILE PACE
$12,719, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND., 2300m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R40 horses with winning stakes up to and including $6600 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 470523 | Flyaway | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Almost landed a betting plunge at Mot before being run down mid-week. Multiples. |
| 2 |  | 381551 | Swift Guy | 2 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Took advantage of a swift beginning to win from the trail at Mot. Never far away |
| 3 | | 287432 | Motor Mouth | 3 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Tried hard once again at Mot & inching closer to his 11th win. Cover everywhere. |
| 4 | | 468X02 | Logan Rock | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got within 1/2L of Swift Guy, 21 Sept. Will have admirers from his handy alley. |
| 5 |  | 300X33 | Vincent Vega | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 075078 | Impressive Shard | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | OK in latest attempts without looking threatening. Tricky alley to use in this. |
| 7 |  | 652967 | Super Fund | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Did good work late when <3L from Tim winner. Exotics hope despite wide draw. |
| 8 |  | 335126 | Magical Max | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Whacked away after working hard last week. In good tough prior; multiples again. |
| 9 | | 140897 | Judine | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Closed off her race soundly at Mot and likely to be eased onto markers. Blow-out |
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| 10 |  | 7X885X | Nothing But You | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 00X770 | Carrera Kahu | 11 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Fair attempts from front-row draws at Mot and Ash. Requires a few favours today. |
| 12 | | 540680 | Hope For Love | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Failed to sight at Tim after getting back. Solid prior on the Mot grass. 1st 4s. |
| 13 |  | 360X25 | Acento | 13 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Has led and been run down in latest grass attempts. Change in tactics required. |
| 14 | | 468555 | Delightful Dreams | 14 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Form-line does him reflect recent racing and just denied as fave at Tim. include |
| 15 | | 08210 | Star On The Rocks | 15 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | No dash at Meth when up in grade following Ash success. Up against it from here. |
| Best Bets: Motor Mouth (3), Logan Rock (4), Swift Guy (2), Delightful Dreams (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Judine (1-58.9), Acento (1-59.1), Super Fund (2-01.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Motor Mouth (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Carrera Kahu to Chris McDowell at Leeston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
PAT & PAULINE O'REILLY MEMORIAL TROT
$12,500, WITH COND., 2400m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5160X0 | Moonlight Angel | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Couldn't stick at Tim first-up. Unplaced here and lean grass stats overall. Risk |
| 2 |  | 8877X2 | Val Thorens | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Gallant upset bid thwarted in fresh state at Mot after trucking South. Top pick. |
| 3 |  | 1022X | Kairaki Spur | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Created an impression on debut. 3 w'outs here and on the comeback trail. Exotics |
| 4 | | 106985 | Bonjour Paris | 4 | Ft | Jason Thomas | Freshened after useful 5th at Add back in July. Needing to improve grass record. |
| 5 |  | 8975X5 | Spanish Princess | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tidy resumption from cushy sit at Tim. Likely improver and needed on combos. |
| 6 | | 188700 | Viva La Vida | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Not close since taking his maiden convincingly back in June. A-game goes close. |
| 7 |  | 058508 | Go Home Denise | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Broke from a handy position at Add, 26 Sept. Improvement needed on current form. |
| 8 | | 234760 | Without Comparison | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | X0X530 | Pasternak | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Broke when tackled early at Tim following bold 3rd. Allow another chance today. |
| 10 |  | 429487 | Origin | 10 | Ft | Peter Davis | Rare mistake put paid to hopes at Add. Just 2nd grass attempt and needs favours. |
| 11 |  | 20009X | Fear And Faith | 11 | Ft | ||
| 12 | | 1646X3 | Royal Rock | 12 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Game resumption at Tim and with luck from 2nd row can loom large late today. |
| 13 |  | P6248X | Transtasman Bubble | 13 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Has placed in a fresh state and overall record decent enough. Draw makes it hard |
| 14 | | 2351X0 | Rosary | 14 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Didn't get all favours at Mot with little support. Would pay to cover in combos |
| Best Bets: Val Thorens (2), Royal Rock (12), Pasternak (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kairaki Spur (2-06.9), Moonlight Angel (2-09.2), Pasternak (2-10.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bonjour Paris (4): BL-Off, P-On, Go Home Denise (7): RD-Off, FD-On, Viva La Vida (6): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
STAPLES & KIDD PACE
$11,844, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | She's A Lady | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 |  | 3 | Foliejon Star | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Closed to within 2L of winner first-up at Tim. Drawn to be prominent once again. |
| 3 |  | 324332 | Longview Tui | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Bagged yet another minor last week and sure to give a strong sight again today. |
| 4 | | Cee Whatabet | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Contained in Sept trial and w'outs. Treat with respect from stable on debut here | |
| 5 |  | 0008X0 | Good Time Betty | 5 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Now with John Morrison and mifield in 27 Sept w'out here. Market watch today. |
| 6 |  | 7065X2 | Captain Publisher | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Fought strongly when headed at Mot. Likely to seek a forward position; multiples |
| 7 | | 345 | Swift Major | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Has performed with distinction in 3 race-day starts. 2nd here in w'out. Include. |
| 8 |  | 832343 | Pacific Thunder | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Extended consistent run with Mot placing. Always offers value to your multiples. |
| 9 | | 4657X9 | Big Gee | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Failed to quicken, 21 Sept first-up. Hard to recommend off the untuly in this. |
| 10 |  | 87990X | Rockcent | U2 | Ft | Ricky May | No form to finish last campaign and thin record on grass. Happy to watch for now |
| Best Bets: Foliejon Star (2), Longview Tui (3), Captain Publisher (6) | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
NUFARM MOBILE PACE
$12,281, WITH COND., 2300m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 297616 | Verducci | 1 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Sound from the pegs at Mot following potent win here. Place claims from the ace. |
| 2 | | X54454 | Always Bee Gee | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Just outside the placings once again when tidy 4th at Mot. Needed on combo bets. |
| 3 | | 2176 | Candy Cane | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Task too tough after missing away at Add. Can bounce back in grass debut today. |
| 4 |  | 546616 | Asian Joker | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Backed up his Wint win with useful late bid at Tim. Offers value back on grass. |
| 5 | | 7143 | Sweet Guiness | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Held up from the trail at Mot. Should dispute the finish from his front row draw |
| 6 |  | 414453 | Caloriefree | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 05P40X | A Better Jackalack | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Last campaign ended ingloriously as Add fave in June. W'out winner so keep safe. |
| 8 | | 105745 | Miracle Memphis | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't shirk after working hard at Add back in July. Grass winner & can go fresh |
| 9 |  | 233461 | Woodlea Rocks | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Deserved her Mot discuss after proving too tough. Another game effort required. |
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| 10 |  | 08607X | Kushite Warrior | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Upset winner here in 2nd start but little after. Prefer to watch from this alley |
| 11 |  | 222354 | Melton Magnate | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Charged when the gap came at Mot. In a rich vein of form and a major prospect. |
| 12 |  | 48624X | Festus Haggen | 12 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Proven on the grass and has placings in a fresh state. Required in exotics today |
| 13 |  | 41793P | Glitterati | 13 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Melton Magnate (11), Candy Cane (3), Sweet Guiness (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: A Better Jackalack (2-04.9), Always Bee Gee (2-06.0), Miracle Memphis (2-06.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
OSCAR BONAVENA STANDING AT STUD HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, R35 TO R50 COLTS,GELDINGS & ENTIRES SPECIAL, 2400m
For R35 to R50 trotting colts,geldings & entires. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. 20m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 286486 | Take After Me | 1 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Couldn't kick at Timaru & similar 03 Oct. Fringe1st4 hope back on green surface. |
| 2 | | 122X02 | Call Dudley | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Collared late at Tim and looking to add to 4 placings already on grass. Top pick |
| 3 | | 0910X6 | Silvester | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Pass-mark resuming at Tim but yet to feature on grass and minors appear best. |
| 4 |  | 26X904 | What The Bell | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Broke when challenging at Tim. Obvious hope if he can trot throughout in this. |
| 5 | | X89X86 | Jasprit Trouble | 2 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | OK in both outings this time in. Familiar with this track and can boost extocis. |
| 6 | | 060068 | Brian Beatt | 3 | 10 | Amanda Tomlinson | Not too bad in his latest grass attempts and twice a winner here. Don't discount |
| 7 |  | 9X3242 | Miles Away | 4 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Gallant 2nd at Tim and will appreciate return to grass. Danger at business end. |
| 8 |  | 849880 | Rachmaninov | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | More than useful record here but hasn't been showing enough to threaten today. |
| 9 | | 2222X9 | Barrytown | 1 | 20 | Tim Williams | Sure to be improved on Tim resumption. Nice record here and adds to minors mix. |
| 10 | | X58789 | Whats Wanted | 2 | 20 | Sheree Tomlinson | No dash at Oam after being freshened. Hard to see him posing any threat today. |
| 11 |  | 631060 | The Royal Gamble | 3 | 20 | Ricky May | Couldn't quicken up the Add lane last week. Stats here make us sit up; blow-out. |
| 12 | | 61242X | Swift Dream | 4 | 20 | Blair Orange | Consistent campaign ended in May with bold 2nd at HQ. Stiff task first-up today. |
| Best Bets: Call Dudley (2), Miles Away (7), What The Bell (4), Brian Beatt (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Silvester (2-02.0), Take After Me (2-02.7), Whats Wanted (2-04.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miles Away (7): SL-On, Whats Wanted (10): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
JA & G TRUDGEON PAINTERS & DECORATERS HANDICAP PACE
$12,938, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R64 SPECIAL, 2400m
For R40 to R64 pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R57. 30m: R58 to R64.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 378005 | Major Torque | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Nice Gore attempt & Oam run prior was adequate. Combos spice in 2nd grass effort |
| 2 | | X18007 | Warloch | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Hasn't offered a lot since winning in a fresh state. Fair grass record; outsider |
| 3 | | 211686 | Carlin | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Held up at a crucial stage last week. Gets his chance from good alley so include |
| 4 |  | 464004 | Gem N Em | 4 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Caught the eye at Tim and won here last year. Must consider off the front tape. |
| 5 | | 11466X | Shard De Arch | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Has compiled nice record and comes in fresh today on back of 2 w'outs. Multiples |
| 6 | | 1447X3 | Treasure Cove | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 419564 | The Coalman | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Found line with purpose at Tim. Enjoys this surface and one of many minor hopes. |
| 8 | | 205811 | Scarlett's Legacy | 2 | 10 | ||
| 9 | | 611317 | Gliding High | 3 | 10 | ||
| 10 | | 577X16 | Farewell Spit | 4 | 10 | Blair Orange | Sound enough at Mot following Meth resumption win to throw into combo tickets. |
| 11 | | 18480X | Gotta Elect Bill | 1 | 20 | Wilson House(J) | Campaign ended with health issue back in Apr. W'out 2nd and grass form useful. |
| 12 |  | 53009X | Buckskin | 2 | 20 | Sam Thornley(J) | Multiple winner here but yet to place first-up. Odds should reflect that today. |
| 13 | | 07710X | Misty Blue | U1 | 20 | Sheree Tomlinson | Mixed her form last campaign but did record a win here and can sprint. Blow-out. |
| 14 | | 2527PX | Lester | 1 | 30 | Kimberly Butt | Ended her last campaign with no manners at Mot. Will be at long odds 1st-up here |
| 15 |  | 2306X0 | Kiss The Girls | 2 | 30 | Olivia Thornley(J) | Luckless in Add resumption. Multiple placings fresh and enjoys grass. Keep safe. |
| 16 |  | 02380X | Tanzania | 3 | 30 | Gerard O'Reilly | Put in some strong efforts last campaign. Enviable record here and fresh. Rates. |
| 17 |  | 16468X | Blue Rock Dancer | 4 | 30 | Ben Hope | Nice trial at Rang and looking to extend decent course stats from a tough mark. |
| Best Bets: Tanzania (16), Carlin (3), Kiss The Girls (15) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Warloch (1-59.5), The Coalman (2-01.9), Buckskin (2-02.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Blue Rock Dancer - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.9, 800m: 57.4, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 1/2len, 1/2len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Shard De Arch (5): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
YABBY DAM FARMS FILLIES & MARES HCP TROT
$26,313, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Front: R35 to R45. 10m: R46 to R55. 20m: R56 to R65. 30m: R66 to R79. 40m: R80 to R99. 50m: R100 to R120.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 943507 | Spotlight | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Battled solidly at Mot. First look here but ok on grass so throw into exotics. |
| 2 | | 763510 | Musclynn | 2 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Wilted after facing the breeze, 21 Sept. Game winner here prior and major player |
| 3 | | 174038 | Aldebaran Crystal | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 321603 | Buffy Northstains | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Bold Tim placing and honest mare who rates a winning hope off the front today. |
| 5 | | 776597 | Holly Highlander | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Last couple of attempts have had merit and she is proven on grass. Combos spice. |
| 6 |  | 198280 | It's So Easy | 1 | 10 | Peter Davis | Both grass placings have come here but would need improvement on Add outings. |
| 7 |  | 49X324 | Torquay Street | 2 | 10 | John Morrison | Consistent since resuming and although just 2nd grass start can't be overlooked. |
| 8 | | 85168X | Illegal Alien | 3 | 10 | Henry Sail(J) | Unplaced in 17 Sept trial following a 4-month break. Performs fresh so consider. |
| 9 | | 730624 | Paige | 4 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Went close to getting the chocolates at Oam and solid since at Mot. First 4 hope |
| 10 | | 3506X0 | Mavis Jones | U1 | 10 | Ben Hope | OK resuming at Add, 26 Sept. Rough hope to maintain record at this venue today. |
| 11 | | 230X7P | High Intensity | U2 | 10 | Leo O'Reilly | Stable change since displaying no manners this time in. Pay to watch the market. |
| 12 |  | 553174 | Ti Amo Belle | 1 | 20 | Ricky May | Handy mare who's form has been ok since latest win. Seeking first grass cheque. |
| 13 | | X20007 | Rush | 2 | 20 | Samantha Ottley | Hasn't backed up her resuming 2nd at Wynd. Grass form solid but up against it. |
| 14 | | 410X09 | Practical Magic | 3 | 20 | Matthew Williamson | Luckless both times at Oam to kick-start new campaign. Won here last here; cover |
| 15 |  | 8232X5 | Walkinonsunshine | 4 | 20 | John Dunn | Made ground behind I Dream Of Jeannie at Oam. Has claims in 2nd grass attempt. |
| 16 | | 7265X0 | Muscle Sass | 5 | 20 | Kimberly Butt | Will have derived plenty from Add resumption, 19 Sept but yet to figure on grass |
| Best Bets: Musclynn (2), Buffy Northstains (4), Practical Magic (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mavis Jones (2-03.2), Walkinonsunshine (2-04.9), Paige (2-05.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: High Intensity (11): HH-On, Illegal Alien (8): BL-Off, Mavis Jones (10): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
ALABAR METHVEN CUP (HANDICAP PACE) (Gr3)
$40,000, R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 3000m
For R65 & faster pacers. This race will have a maximum back mark of 30 metres.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 78506X | Homebush Lad | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Facing the starter for the 142nd time today and happy to watch in a fresh state. |
| 2 | | 470824 | Got You Covered | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Solid outing at Tim following slick Add placing. Enjoys this trip & combos spice |
| 3 | | 684627 | Dalton Shard | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Strong in limited grass track racing and looks one of the best exacta options. |
| 4 |  | 235X58 | Wag Star | 4 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Gaining fitness and in his first grass attempt today needs covering in multiples |
| 5 | | 00X11X | She's Tough | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 030965 | Bryce's Meddle | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 048989 | Who's Delight | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Thin grass record but tough type who won't shirk over the longer trip. Combos. |
| 8 |  | 313383 | American Me | 1 | 10 | Ricky May | Victorious in this race in 2023 and is racing well enough to play another part. |
| 9 |  | 10X223 | Franco Marek | 2 | 10 | John Morrison | 5-time winner on the grass. Ultra-tough and could present a problem to the fave. |
| 10 |  | 3545X7 | Rakero Rocket | 3 | 10 | Gavin Smith | First attempt here but has won on the grass. Useful Add resumption; combos spice |
| 11 |  | 3X3151 | Akuta | 1 | 30 | ||
| Best Bets: Franco Marek (9), Dalton Shard (3), American Me (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: American Me (1-59.4), Wag Star (2-00.3), Homebush Lad (2-03.0) [races greater or equal 2800m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Akuta to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
METHVEN PANEL & PAINT MOBILE PACE
$12,500, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R44, 2300m
For R40 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 651321 | Patiro | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Took advantage of the lane to score easily at Mot. Favoured to repeat the dose. |
| 2 | | 02180X | Evidently | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Has bagged a few placings fresh and enjoys this surface. Place value from alley. |
| 3 | | 0X9783 | Beaudiene Quick Step | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Closed with purpose 4 days ago at Add. Can offer combos spice from close marble. |
| 4 | | 760085 | Troubleshooter | 4 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Less than 3L from winner at Add and record strong on grass. Cover in combos. |
| 5 |  | 421340 | Apatchofgold | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 262318 | Beachbreak | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 577X8P | Franco Sailor | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Got it wrong at Tim. From a tricky alley he will require a few favours in this. |
| 8 |  | 31X015 | Oneroa | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Caught the eye with nice 5th at Mot following game Ash success. Can't be ignored |
| 9 | | 835042 | Mouton Cadet | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tried hard from the markers when 4th at Mot. Nil record here and draw against. |
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| 10 |  | 46137X | Not Over | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Raced consistently last campaign and could get a soft trip in fresh state. 1st4s |
| 11 | | 086960 | Louis | 11 | Ft | ||
| 12 | | 3X903X | Chance On Me | 12 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Over a year away since 3rd here. Recent trial gets our attention; market watch. |
| 13 | | 679805 | Kowhai Nugget | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 | | 25X651 | Radioactive Jaffa | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Big effort to get over the top of Mot rivals, 21 Sept. Seeking similar in this. |
| Best Bets: Patiro (1), Troubleshooter (4), Radioactive Jaffa (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Patiro (2-01.2), Chance On Me (2-04.4), Evidently (2-05.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Runner Index
A Better Jackalack - Race 6
Acento - Race 3
Akuta - Race 10
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 9
Always Bee Gee - Race 6
American Me - Race 10
Antisocial - Race 1
Apatchofgold - Race 11
Asian Joker - Race 6
Assisi Lover - Race 1
Barrytown - Race 7
Beachbreak - Race 11
Beaudiene Quick Step - Race 11
Beyond Expectations - Race 2
Big Gee - Race 5
B K Mumma Jamie - Race 2
Blue Rock Dancer - Race 8
Bonjour Paris - Race 4
Brian Beatt - Race 7
Bryce's Meddle - Race 10
Buckskin - Race 8
Buffy Northstains - Race 9
Call Dudley - Race 7
Caloriefree - Race 6
Candy Cane - Race 6
Captain Publisher - Race 5
Carlin - Race 8
Carrera Kahu - Race 3
Castleisland - Race 2
Cee Whatabet - Race 5
Chance On Me - Race 11
Conquer Rock - Race 1
Dalton Shard - Race 10
Delightful Dreams - Race 3
Della's Fella - Race 2
Dream Boyz - Race 1
El Gallo - Race 2
Evidently - Race 11
Farewell Spit - Race 8
Fear And Faith - Race 4
Feisty Pat - Race 2
Festus Haggen - Race 6
Flyaway - Race 3
Foliejon Star - Race 5
Franco Marek - Race 10
Franco Sailor - Race 11
Gem N Em - Race 8
Gliding High - Race 8
Glitterati - Race 6
Go Home Denise - Race 4
Good Time Betty - Race 5
Gotta Elect Bill - Race 8
Got You Covered - Race 10
High Intensity - Race 9
Holly Highlander - Race 9
Homebush Lad - Race 10
Hope For Love - Race 3
Icy Stars - Race 1
Illegal Alien - Race 9
Imperial Knight - Race 2
Impressive Shard - Race 3
It's So Easy - Race 9
Jasprit Trouble - Race 7
Judine - Race 3
Just Charlie - Race 2
Kairaki Spur - Race 4
Kiss The Girls - Race 8
Kowhai Nugget - Race 11
Kowhai Sunburst - Race 2
Kushite Warrior - Race 6
Lester - Race 8
Logan Rock - Race 3
Longview Tui - Race 5
Louis - Race 11
Macho Man - Race 2
Magical Max - Race 3
Major Torque - Race 8
Maroubra - Race 2
Mavis Jones - Race 9
Melton Enforcer - Race 1
Melton Magnate - Race 6
Miles Away - Race 7
Miracle Memphis - Race 6
Misty Blue - Race 8
Moonlight Angel - Race 4
Morrie Afton - Race 2
Motor Mouth - Race 3
Mouton Cadet - Race 11
Muscle Sass - Race 9
Musclynn - Race 9
Natives Cullerdamoon - Race 2
Nothing But You - Race 3
Not Over - Race 11
Oneroa - Race 11
Origin - Race 4
Pacific Thunder - Race 5
Paige - Race 9
Pasternak - Race 4
Patiro - Race 11
Phantom Spur - Race 2
Pontiff - Race 2
Practical Magic - Race 9
Rachmaninov - Race 7
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 11
Rakero Rocket - Race 10
Rockcent - Race 5
Rosary - Race 4
Royal Rock - Race 4
Rush - Race 9
Sam Snead - Race 1
Scarlett's Legacy - Race 8
Shades Of Robyn - Race 1
Shard De Arch - Race 8
She's A Lady - Race 5
She's Tough - Race 10
Silvester - Race 7
Something Else - Race 2
Spanish Princess - Race 4
Spotlight - Race 9
Star On The Rocks - Race 3
Starstruck - Race 2
Super Fund - Race 3
Sweet Guiness - Race 6
Swift Dream - Race 7
Swift Guy - Race 3
Swift Major - Race 5
Take After Me - Race 7
Tanzania - Race 8
The Coalman - Race 8
The Gypsy King - Race 2
The Royal Gamble - Race 7
Ti Amo Belle - Race 9
Torquay Street - Race 9
Transtasman Bubble - Race 4
Treasure Cove - Race 8
Troubleshooter - Race 11
Ultimate Perfection - Race 1
Val Thorens - Race 4
Verducci - Race 6
Vincent Vega - Race 3
Viva La Vida - Race 4
Wag Star - Race 10
Walkinonsunshine - Race 9
Warloch - Race 8
Whats Wanted - Race 7
What The Bell - Race 7
Who's Delight - Race 10
Without Comparison - Race 4
Woodlea Rocks - Race 6
Yaldhurst Folly - Race 1
Zhutee - Race 2