NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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AOTEA ELECTRIC MOBILE TROT
$8000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37878X | Miss Maddie Maxie | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Trailed up at Rang, 17 Sept after last racing back in June. Claims off the ace. | |
| 2 | 6 | Midnight Moses | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Mid-race gallop of debut put paid to hopes last week. Fringe 1st4s with manners. | |
| 3 | 6898 | Jacks Point | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Continues to get things wrong but mobile may aid here. Consider in this line-up. | |
| 4 | Shompanya | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Galloped in last trial after a strong prep prior. Looks competitive on his debut | ||
| 5 | P0700 | Evangalist | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Struggling to get her head around the trotting game. Capable if trots the trip. | |
| 6 | 03376X | Mysaria | 6 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Ended last campaign solidly back in Apr. 7th in recent trial. Market watch today | |
| 7 | 5569X4 | Mount Thomas | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Stuck on last week to complete first 4. Gets another opportunity to grab cheque. | |
| 8 | 556353 | Speakeasy | 8 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Raced erratically a week ago but still managed 3rd. Clear hope despite wide draw | |
| Best Bets: Speakeasy (8), Shompanya (4), Miss Maddie Maxie (1), Mount Thomas (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Shompanya - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 29/10/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-51.6, 800m: 63.9, 400m: 29.7, Margins: neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jacks Point (3): HH-On, Speakeasy (8): RD-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wednesday Night Chat | 1 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Mixed prep prior to today's debut. Has the breeding and draw a peach; must have. | ||
| 2 | 90X4 | Opnzbar | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 488723 | Beautiful Crazy | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Back to a nice alley after competing strongly over 2nd half of Sept. Major hope. | |
| 4 | 047559 | Candy Crunch | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Battling away without looking a winner in recent attempts. Fringes of first 4s. | |
| 5 | Boatmans Call | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Green when leading recent trial before weakening. Happy taking notes from debut. | ||
| 6 | 236656 | The Seamstress | 6 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Held up badly last week from the inside alley. Can feature in a minor capacity. | |
| 7 | 776761 | Suzanne | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 646422 | Miss Woodville | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Had her chance last week but racing in good heart and draw won't bother. Quins. | |
| 9 | Always A Diva | 9 | Ft | ||||
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| 10 | Ben From Accounts | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Home in 57.4 to take 29 Sept trial. Requiring daylight but sure to have support. | ||
| 11 | 857635 | Ellie Rose | 11 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | OK at Oam after overcoming check to play on Meth grass. Throw into multiples. | |
| Best Bets: Beautiful Crazy (3), Miss Woodville (8), Wednesday Night Chat (1), Ben From Accounts (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ben From Accounts - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 29/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.0, 800m: 57.4, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1/2len, 1 1/2len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 3
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RIOCH CANTERBURY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HT 3) MOBILE PACE
$10,000, R35 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 4 yrs & older pacers with winning stakes up to and including $21000 for lifetime. The full Conditions of this Series can be viewed online on the HRNZ Website in the Racing Schedules & Conditions Section. The Final of this Series will be a Mobile 2400m event for a Stake of $25,000 to be held at the Ashburton Trotting Club Meeting at Ashburton Raceway on the 26 October 2026.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 064800 | Smoking Ashes | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Ran on after waiting for daylight last week. Must allow another chance from ace. | |
| 2 | 587554 | Longview Tui | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Closer draw again this week after running on strongly 7 days ago. Quins & tris. | |
| 3 | 363305 | Miracle Memphis | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Closed with purpose after clearing a pocket late, 30 Sept. Drawn well again; E/W | |
| 4 | 482250 | Zeus | 4 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Beaten by a wide alley last week and gets a chance to atone here. Combos include | |
| 5 | 5060X0 | Chal Vee Power | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Plugged away resuming a week ago here. Has gate speed but taking notes today. | |
| 6 | 459746 | Art Jordan | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Useful 4th off a tricky marble, 23 Sept and solid again, Sun. Not the worst here | |
| 7 | 97X627 | Lets Get Tropical | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Decent run last week after being denied lead early. Minors consideration from 7. | |
| 8 | 790630 | Lorton Vale | 8 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Fought well from markers when last here but showed little, Sun. Difficult alley. | |
| 9 | 957242 | The Beach House | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Pushed hard 7 days ago from a closer alley. Sure to be running on but needs luck | |
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| 10 | 800079 | Stubing | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steady effort from pegs last week and similar set-up here. Can boost combos here | |
| 11 | 88X458 | Fox Terror | 11 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | OK without showing enough zip to feature, 30 Sept. Hard-pressed off 2nd row draw | |
| 12 | X07890 | Hez A Loch | U1 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Not a bad effort after copping a check 7 days ago. Tough to feature off unruly. | |
| Best Bets: Smoking Ashes (1), Miracle Memphis (3), Longview Tui (2), Zeus (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lorton Vale (1-56.9), Smoking Ashes (1-58.9), Stubing (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Stubing (10): SL-Off, ACD-Off, Zeus (4): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BOOK NOW YOUR CHRISTMAS FUNCTION AT ADDINGTON TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 2000m
For R36 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D1 | Moeraki | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Too smart for Orari rivals despite missing away. Major player if he can step. | |
| 2 | X80440 | Senior Constable Liz | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Two tidy efforts here in recent weeks before fair Meth attempt. Rough place hope | |
| 3 | 71997X | Arden Solitaire | 3 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Twice a winner here without any other placings. Mixed trials; watch market moves | |
| 4 | 40930X | Bodacious | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Midfield trial run since last campaign ended in Feb. Should find a place on-pace | |
| 5 | 082539 | Tinkerbelle | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Left facing the breeze 2 weeks ago here. Needs to put it all together to feature | |
| 6 | X87X57 | Lookslikeatrixter | 6 | Ft | Justin Smith | OK resumption and didn't get all favours 2nd-up. Outside minors hope in this. | |
| 7 | 342925 | Alotoftrouble | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Now with Warren Stapelton after some nice runs here. Threat from a forward spot. | |
| 8 | 344316 | Kingaroy | 8 | Ft | Jason Ford | Tidy 6th at Tim up in grade following win here. Consistent and needed on combos. | |
| 9 | 241595 | Sheila Laxon | 9 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Looked more comfortable on the Tim grit finding line well. Throw into exotics. | |
| 10 | X96981 | See No Evil | U1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Gave his rivals a thumping here, 23 Sept. Has the game to back that up; on top. | |
| 11 | 7X9976 | Annrose | U2 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: See No Evil (10), Moeraki (1), Kingaroy (8), Alotoftrouble (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Senior Constable Liz (2-02.5), Tinkerbelle (2-04.2), Sheila Laxon (2-04.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Arden Solitaire - 2nd of 8, Chertsey, 22/09/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-11.4, 800m: 58.9, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1 1/4len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lookslikeatrixter (6): BL-Off, Moeraki (1): HH-On, Tinkerbelle (5): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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US CAPTAIN STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacing mares driven by a concession junior driver. This race is for Concession Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 420435 | Moonlite CC | 1 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Battled away after being used early at Orari. Previous runs strong; E/W off ace. | |
| 2 | 860247 | Baltic Star | 2 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J,cl) | Hampered making a run last week. Form overall solid and closer draw aids. Combos | |
| 3 | 993638 | Scarlett's Legacy | 3 | Ft | Andrew Fitzgerald(J,cl) | Stable change since finishing an unlucky 8th here. May offer spice to exotics. | |
| 4 | 571 | Always Thinking | 4 | Ft | Tom Bamford(J,cl) | Won with authority last week after luckless runs to start career. Minors chance. | |
| 5 | 588681 | Hungry Bronnie | 5 | Ft | Henry Sail(J,cl) | Money landed at Tim with dominant front-running display. Consider up in ratings. | |
| 6 | 549701 | Party Up Denario | 6 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J,cl) | Won with plenty in hand 2 weeks ago here. 1st 4s up in grade from wider marble. | |
| 7 | 38X123 | Amazing Captain | 7 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J,cl) | Makes her course debut today after bright start to new campaign up North. Cover. | |
| 8 | 7576X1 | Allets | 8 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J,cl) | A class above winning last week and despite the alley will be at cramped odds. | |
| 9 | 492P18 | Remission | 9 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J,cl) | Broke when back at Orari following clinical Ash success. Hard to have from alley | |
| Best Bets: Allets (8), Amazing Captain (7), Moonlite CC (1), Scarlett's Legacy (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Allets (1-56.1), Remission (1-56.6), Amazing Captain (1-57.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Always Thinking to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 6
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CONCRETE BROTHERS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R39, 1980m
For R36 to R39 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18X045 | Sweet Willow | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Back to a mobile today after making good ground last week. One of many chances. | |
| 2 | 108007 | Midnight Sophia | 2 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Did it tough at Orari before a sound attempt here. Needs best to utilise alley. | |
| 3 | 80X984 | Major Boy | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Close-up in last two runs and in course debut could offer spice to your exotics. | |
| 4 | 900X33 | Erratic | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | More than useful start to new campaign and kinder draw to use here. Must include | |
| 5 | 701457 | Terrormylove | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Worked after leaving the pegs at Tim. Fair at Meth but this easier. 1st4 fringes | |
| 6 | 732107 | Scotlynn Fortress | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fair to middling since breaking through here. Favours required from tricky alley | |
| 7 | 296530 | Mr Cash Man | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Covered plenty of territory in Gore miss. Races well here but marble a concern. | |
| 8 | 356X06 | Iamthecaptainnow | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has failed to fire in both starts back and happy risking off the wide draw here | |
| 9 | 7X7435 | Carolan Questro | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Not far away in recent racing but must needing favours to overcome her marble. | |
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| 10 | 264410 | Carrera Bandido | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | No dash at Orari following deserved Meth success. Rough place hope if gaps come. | |
| 11 | 629X70 | Abitibi | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Broke twice, Sun. Caught the eye making up plenty here prior. Cross your fingers | |
| Best Bets: Erratic (4), Abitibi (11), Sweet Willow (1), Major Boy (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Willow (1-57.8), Terrormylove (1-58.8), Midnight Sophia (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Abitibi (11): BL-Off, P-On, Erratic (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BETAVET CANTERBURY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HT 4) MOBILE PACE
$10,000, R35 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 4 yrs & older pacers with winning stakes of $21700 or more for lifetime. The full Conditions of this Series can be viewed online on the HRNZ Website in the Racing Schedules & Conditions Section. The Final of this Series will be a Mobile 2400m event for a Stake of $25,000 to be held at the Ashburton Trotting Club Meeting at Ashburton Raceway on the 26 October 2026.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 000076 | King Arthur | 1 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | OK from pegs in recent Add assignments and drawn for similar today. 1st4 fringes | |
| 2 | 559852 | Courage Reactor | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Chased bravely but in vain here 2 weeks ago. Clear hope from a favourable alley. | |
| 3 | 536731 | Ward Lamon | 3 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Got the run and the chocolates, 23 Sept for new barn. Can double-up from draw. | |
| 4 | 60970X | Haley Robyn | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Unraced since Jan and 4th in recent trial. Thin record here and happy watching. | |
| 5 | 202282 | Mouton Cadet | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Strong attempt at Meth and overall form makes him a live winning hope today. | |
| 6 | 00X765 | Foveaux Gambler | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Didn't quit when headed 7 days ago but from a wider marble will require luck. | |
| 7 | 730808 | Lord Mudrick | 7 | Ft | Chris Butt | Well beaten in recent racing and hard to recommend from his wide alley in this. | |
| 8 | 753008 | Don Juan | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Disappointed in last attempt here. Would need quick improvement from this draw. | |
| 9 | 045953 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Went under narrowly as Wint fave, 17 Sept. Likely to have the measure of most. | |
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| 10 | 586367 | Okiwi Bay | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Form has slipped after some sound Aug efforts. Needing luck from inside 2nd row. | |
| 11 | 7480X8 | Sofia Rose | 11 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Broke resuming last week and should get an early drag through. Can offer spice. | |
| 12 | 060X89 | Betterwithbling | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Plugged away on markers last week after missing away. Draw makes it tough here. | |
| Best Bets: Ward Lamon (3), Mouton Cadet (5), Bettor Than Lizzy (9), Courage Reactor (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Courage Reactor (1-55.6), Sofia Rose (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (12): FD-Off, Bettor Than Lizzy (9): SL-Off, BL-On, Don Juan (8): BL-Off, ACD-On, King Arthur (1): BL-On, Okiwi Bay (10): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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TYRE GENERAL CANTERBURY PLAINS SERIES (HT 2) MOBILE TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 4yo-&-older trotters. This Race will be selected on Winning Stakes (lowest to highest). The full Conditions of this Series can be viewed online on the HRNZ Website in the Racing Schedules & Conditions Section. The Final of this Series will be a Mobile 1980m event for a Stake of $25,000, to be held at the NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Meeting at Addington Raceway on the 23 October 2026.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 079774 | Lindy's Rocket | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Run down in last two after showing early speed. Likely leader again; 1st fringe | |
| 2 | 685X56 | Baffled | 2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Just fair last week after receiving a soft run. Course/mobile stats are a worry. | |
| 3 | 3X7423 | Schoemaker | 3 | Ft | Justin Smith | No knock on any of his 3 runs this campaign. Can offer value to multiples again. | |
| 4 | 54256X | Transtasman Bubble | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Lean record here but solid performer last campaign and place hope with favours. | |
| 5 | 547036 | Royalglow | 5 | Ft | Jason Ford | Headed a long way out at Tim after strong attempt here. Allow another chance. | |
| 6 | 286025 | Florence The Machine | 6 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Made ground 7 days ago after botching the score-up. Likely winner with manners. | |
| 7 | 2654X2 | Clovelly Hill | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Resumed strongly from handier alley last week. Sure to figure in the finish here | |
| 8 | 000538 | Dont Look Kobe | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Change of Williamson stable and was a w'out winner, 27 Sept. Watch the market. | |
| 9 | 56088X | A Reason To Fight | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Last raced back in June. Has a 1st-up placing but drawn to need plenty of luck. | |
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| 10 | 807988 | Night Life | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Manners continue to hamper her chances. Tricky alley to contend with; risking. | |
| 11 | 58X340 | Valyrian | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Got things wrong at Tim. Mobile should assist but stats say otherwise. Keep safe | |
| 12 | 008935 | Loveyou To Da Skye | U1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Useful late at Oam after making ground here, 3 July. Blow-out hope off unruly. | |
| Best Bets: Florence The Machine (6), Valyrian (11), Schoemaker (3), Clovelly Hill (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Loveyou To Da Skye (2-03.2), Florence The Machine (2-04.0), Lindy's Rocket (2-04.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Night Life - 1st of 1, N Cnty TOA, 29/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.7, 800m: 58.5, 400m: 29.5 | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Florence The Machine (6): BL-On, Night Life (10): FD-On, Transtasman Bubble (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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"KEEPING THEM CLOSE" QUIZ NIGHT 30 OCTOBER HANDICAP PACE
$8000, UP TO R44 WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2600m
Front: R35 to R39 5 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. 10m: R40 to R44 5 yrs & older horses with no wins in the last 4 starts. This Race will be selected on Ratings (lowest to highest).
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 149094 | Willy Away | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Less than 3L from last week's runaway winner and with clean manners can feature. | |
| 2 | 122535 | Putere Boy | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did a good job to finish as close as he did last week. Should atone from marble. | |
| 3 | 060880 | Major Henry | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Latest miss was at Ash but did get trapped wide. First 4 fringe in today's field | |
| 4 | 642645 | Shadow Creek | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Failed to stick after facing breeze last week. Good prior and in the minors mix. | |
| 5 | 365956 | Cheeky Red | 5 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | OK after galloping away 7 days ago. Capable of figuring if she brings her A-game | |
| 6 | 753839 | Miki's Courage | 1 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Outfinished from the trail, 18 Sept. This is considerably easier; quins & tris. | |
| 7 | 193623 | Major Performer | 2 | 10 | Robbie Close | Ran another bold race last week from similar alley. Needed on all combo tickets. | |
| 8 | 06669X | Outback Man | 3 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Now with Robbie Holmes after a series of misses in the South. Watch the market. | |
| Best Bets: Putere Boy (2), Miki's Courage (6), Major Performer (7), Shadow Creek (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Henry (2-02.0), Cheeky Red (2-02.9), Miki's Courage (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Major Henry (3): SL-Off, RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Major Henry to Dean Taylor at Ladbrooks | |||||||