Northern Southland Trotting Club Inc
Thursday, 9 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
ROBERT WILSON RACING STABLES HANDICAP TROT
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS & R35 WITH COND. SPECHCP, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. Also R35 horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 077605 | Superfast Lady | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Worked & did OK in southern debut. Capable of mixing it with more luck. |
| 2 |  | 2 | Glendhu Mischief | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Unwound nicely in his debut 2nd. Hard to hold out with similar effort. |
| 3 |  | 786559 | Sebastian Stark | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Manners have been an issue in recent times. Must trot to make his mark. |
| 4 |  | 9X3644 | Sonny Jim | 4 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Great manners putting him the frame recently. Place & combos again. |
| 5 |  | 544250 | Majestic Challen | U1 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Best forget her last start. Saves her best for this track. E/W threat. |
| 6 |  | 89626 | My Bonnie Lass | U2 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Blew the start again last time after nice 2nd. Risky but must rate highly. |
| 7 |  | 7X6438 | Garonne | U3 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Slow start costly last start after steady 3rd. On the fringes here. |
| 8 |  | 573967 | Popnrock | 1 | 30 | Rory McIlwrick | Steady work in harder grades recently. Gets a real shot at boosting his form. |
| Best Bets: Glendhu Mischief (2), Popnrock (8), Majestic Challen (5), My Bonnie Lass (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Popnrock (2-11.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: My Bonnie Lass (6): P-Off, Sebastian Stark (3): P-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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REGENT CAR COURT MOBILE PACE
$10,000, R35, 2200m
For R35 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 058858 | Superfast | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Steady Winton 8th off this draw. Capable of better & can compete well. |
| 2 |  | 570746 | Nyla | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Down on her best efforts recently. No excuses from this draw. Include again. |
| 3 |  | 673037 | Haley Robyn | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Too far back but ran OK last start. Into a sweet draw & deserves respect. |
| 4 |  | 032670 | Montage | 4 | Ft | Kirk Larsen | Just fair last start & took on short trip prior. Can give cheek from this draw. |
| 5 |  | 287299 | Ramblin Rover | 5 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Battled away in his Wyndham 9th. Well capable with his best game but queries. |
| 6 |  | 433999 | Here's Johny | 6 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Freshened & no trials since racing handy types. Must be kept safe. |
| 7 |  | 0920X0 | Harold Hanover | 7 | Ft | Earl Swain | Looked in need of his fresh up outing. May benefit from this one too. Roughie. |
| 8 | | 052660 | Rakero Lightning | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 |  | 080624 | Kensi | 9 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | Back in form with two solid recent efforts. Handy option for E/W players. |
| 10 |  | 060305 | Searing Light | 10 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Had her shot & did OK in Gore 5th. Looking for her share of luck to threaten. |
| Best Bets: Here's Johny (6), Haley Robyn (3), Montage (4), Kensi (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Harold Hanover (1-59.0), Superfast (1-59.5), Haley Robyn (1-59.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Harold Hanover (7): NW-On, Ramblin Rover (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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G J GARDNER HOMES MOBILE PACE
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 2yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Shiver In The Dark | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Slick efforts in recent trial wins & draws to take plenty of catching. | |
| 2 |  | Franco Seb | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Slick win in latest of two recent trials. Serious winning hopes from this draw. | |
| 3 |  | 75 | Dream Street | 3 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Worked & did OK in 5th in handy line up. Looks poised for a solid showing. |
| 4 |  | 56X78 | Rakaturbo | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Won workout after making last start error. Needs best behaviour to feature. |
| 5 |  | 3 | The Bricklayer | 5 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Handy work in his debut 3rd & likely better for the experience. E/W. |
| 6 |  | 8X7455 | Big Vinnie | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 670X69 | Better Kast | U1 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Handy trial since two recent errors. Will need to bring manners to the races. |
| Best Bets: Shiver In The Dark (1), Franco Seb (2), Dream Street (3), The Bricklayer (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rakaturbo (4): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Dream Street to Brent Shirley at Invercargill | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
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VINCENT AT ALABAR FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R45, 1700m
For R35 to R45 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 000600 | Diamondsonmyshoes | 1 | Ft | Natasha Kyle(J) | Battling away in recent outings. Ace draw helps but just rough claims. |
| 2 | | 040355 | Trendy Van Gogh | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Steady work in recent top 5 efforts. No harder in this grade. On fringes. |
| 3 | | 920200 | Tosana | 3 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Got it wrong early last start. Well capable in this field if she brings manners. |
| 4 |  | 148907 | Showcase | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Only battled in her Wyndham 7th. Should strip fitter. Rough hopes. |
| 5 |  | 5136 | November Nine | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Wound up late in her Wyndham 6th. Improving with racing. Respect. |
| 6 |  | 341X72 | Close | 6 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Fought gamely in a harder race last start. Right in the fight here. |
| 7 |  | 2161PX | Elektra King | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Smart work in trial 2nd to prepare. Has all the game required to win. |
| Best Bets: Elektra King (7), Close (6), Tosana (3), November Nine (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tosana (1-56.7), Elektra King (1-58.7), Diamondsonmyshoes (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Elektra King - 2nd of 6, Ashburton, 30/09/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-01.4, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 26.8, Margins: 1 len, 2 1/2len, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Elektra King (7): SL-Off, Tosana (3): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Tosana to Brent Shirley at Invercargill, Showcase to Lyndon Bond at Mataura | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
KUBALA SEEDS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1700m
For pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X083X9 | Divine Storm | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Too far back in her fresh 9th. Ace draw should assist. Rougher combos. |
| 2 | | 907X53 | Lydah Valley | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Sweet trip & ran well in her Gore 3rd. Similar draw & similar result possible. |
| 3 |  | 6X | Alwaysbjoy | 3 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Easy work to win latest of two workouts. Can return on a handy note. |
| 4 | | X52232 | Ada R J | 4 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Ultra consistent recently & can continue that form. Place & combos. |
| 5 | | 65X | Havtimewillfly | 5 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Tidy work in two recent workouts. Looks primed for a strong return. |
| 6 | | 006425 | Mind Philly | 6 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Honest form in recent outings. No draw favours & on the fringes. |
| 7 | | 09096X | Ledger's Maid | 7 | Ft | Natasha Kyle(J) | Workout win ahead of her return. Has had plenty of chances. Roughie. |
| 8 |  | 34X4 | Havtimetodream | 8 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Wound up late in a stronger race fresh up. Good respect despite tough draw. |
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| 9 | | 525 | Maggie Q | 9 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Solid without threatening before moving south. In the mix with draw query. |
| 10 |  | 03747X | Magnetic Daughter | 10 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Plenty of trials following big break from racing. Prefer to take notes for now. |
| Best Bets: Havtimewillfly (5), Havtimetodream (8), Lydah Valley (2), Alwaysbjoy (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Alwaysbjoy (3): P-Off, Magnetic Daughter (10): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Divine Storm to Lyndon Bond at Mataura | |||||||
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- Race 6
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ALDEBARAN ZEUS SOUTHERN TROTTING OAKS (MOB TROT)
$25,000, 3YO FILLIES MOBILE, 2200m
For 3-year-old trotting fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1X212 | Have A Little Faith | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Professional type slotting into the perfect draw. Right in the fight. |
| 2 | | 30X112 | Dash Dosh | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Excellent in her three starts back. Respect in her toughest test yet. |
| 3 | | X01272 | Atlantic City | 3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Made late ground in her 2nd to #4. Handy option for E/W players. |
| 4 |  | 424X31 | Ya Rite Darl | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Explosive beating several rivals in Sires win. Rates the one to beat. |
| 5 | | 12 | Mor Moonlight | U1 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Nice lower grade 2nd to prepare for her toughest test. Can't dismiss. |
| Best Bets: Ya Rite Darl (4), Have A Little Faith (1), Atlantic City (3), Dash Dosh (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Have A Little Faith (2-06.3), Mor Moonlight (2-07.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
OLPHERT CONTRACTING LTD HANDICAP TROT
$14,000, R35 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2700m
For R35 to R65 trotters. Front: R35 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R57. 30m: R58 to R65. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 388534 | Errol D | 1 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Honest work in recent top 4 placings. On the fringes but can't dismiss. |
| 2 |  | 739X27 | Krackaling | 2 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Got it all wrong last start after tidy fresh 2nd. In the mix with manners. |
| 3 |  | 452925 | The Greek Freak | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Steady in an easier grade last start. Will need to bring his best game. |
| 4 | | X00143 | Markthewarrior | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Form has come solid recently. Gets front line advantage again. E/W. |
| 5 | | 743266 | Andy Hall | 1 | 10 | Tim Williams | Solid enough in easier grades recently. Will need his A-game in this company. |
| 6 | | 256842 | Our Pinocchio | U1 | 10 | Nathan Williamson | Fought hard in his Wyndham 2nd. Honest type handicapped to be a force. |
| 7 |  | 029X54 | Imperial Man | 1 | 20 | Rory McIlwrick | Tidy late work in his Wyndham 4th. Fitter third up and ready to give cheek. |
| 8 |  | 262130 | Mixed Faith | 2 | 20 | Max Hill(J) | Worked & battled in Group race last start. Great form prior. Must stick with. |
| 9 |  | 214109 | Emily | 3 | 20 | Kirstin Green | Steady work last start but sure to be fitter for it. Usually honest & in the mix |
| 10 |  | 2646X7 | One Two Menny | U1 | 20 | Kirk Larsen | Did OK first up & bound to strip fitter. Tighter track looks his concern. |
| 11 | | 084893 | Domination's Call | 1 | 30 | Kerryn Tomlinson | Nice chase in his Gore 3rd. Meets a field he can mix it with. E/W. |
| 12 |  | 7860X8 | Styrax | U1 | 30 | Brad Williamson | Early error no help first up. Has the motor to threaten this field with manners. |
| Best Bets: Mixed Faith (8), Our Pinocchio (6), Markthewarrior (4), Styrax (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mixed Faith (2-01.6), Domination's Call (2-02.0), Andy Hall (2-03.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
CARRFIELDS LIVESTOCK (FAREWELL CHRIS MCRAE) MOBILE PACE
$12,000, R41 TO R54, 2200m
For R41 to R54 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 037342 | Dare Devil | 1 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | In great touch lately & lands the ace draw. Decent place & combo hopes. |
| 2 |  | 742692 | Hazer | 2 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Chased hard in his Gore 2nd. Another sweet draw & but tougher grade. |
| 3 | | 443133 | Robyns Hustler | 3 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Kept running on in his Wyndham 3rd. Tougher grade here but combo hopes. |
| 4 | | 023331 | Tuneinsportsfans | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Deserved his Wyndham success. Takes on a tougher task but not worst. |
| 5 | | 694243 | Stillyourshot | 5 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Chased a smart type in his Wyndham 3rd. Early toe helps. Rates highly. |
| 6 |  | 386818 | Rightazz | 6 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Too far back last start. Similar draw may be no help. On the fringes. |
| 7 | | 005176 | Aint No Angel | 7 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Taking on harder tasks recently. No draw favours but can measure up. |
| 8 |  | P6526X | Nek Delight | 8 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Solid enough in two trials to prepare. No draw favours but capable with luck. |
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| 9 | | 935759 | Mr Cash Man | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Little going his way recently. Into a grade he should enjoy & has cheeky hopes. |
| 10 | | 107X81 | Rock Or Bust | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Handy work in his Addington win. Gets into the right grade & has bright hopes. |
| Best Bets: Stillyourshot (5), Rock Or Bust (10), Aint No Angel (7), Nek Delight (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mr Cash Man (1-56.4), Rightazz (1-57.6), Rock Or Bust (1-57.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
WALKER MURDOCH LAW LTD MOBILE PACE
$11,000, 2YO & OLDER R38 TO R40, 2200m
For R38 to R40 2yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2280X3 | Captain Amore | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Excellent fresh 3rd. Likely fitter & gets big draw upgrade. Dangerous. |
| 2 | | 280014 | Sherwood Maggie | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Running on nicely in Wyndham 4th. Honest mare who can use this draw. |
| 3 | | 4441X2 | Beluga | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Running on nicely first up. Should only strip fitter & rates highly. |
| 4 | | 472321 | Rakamick | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Deserved his maiden success. Rugged type who won't shirk this challenge. |
| 5 |  | 51 | Palladium | 5 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Impressed in his easy Gore victory. This grade shouldn't test him. Top pick. |
| 6 |  | 737397 | Durrant | 6 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Worked & battled on OK in his Wyndham 7th. Looking for more luck this time. |
| 7 |  | 7215X8 | Northview Ocean | 7 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Only battled first up. Likely fitter but cops a draw she will need luck from. |
| 8 | | 383403 | The Real Crunch | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Freshened & OK in 3 trials. Cops a wide draw & may need some luck. |
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| 9 | | 7P4569 | Bowlem Over | 9 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Disappointing recently. Following out a fast beginner looks a plus for him. |
| 10 | | 680206 | Airwaves | 10 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Working home nicely in Wyndham 6th. Capable if the mood strikes. |
| 11 |  | 815055 | Jenny Gump | 11 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Sweet trip & did OK in her Wyndham 5th. May need luck from tougher draw. |
| Best Bets: Palladium (5), Captain Amore (1), Beluga (3), Rakamick (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bowlem Over (1-58.4), Airwaves (1-58.6), Durrant (1-59.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bowlem Over (9): BL-Off, SL-On, Northview Ocean (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Ada R J - Race 5
Aint No Angel - Race 8
Airwaves - Race 9
Alwaysbjoy - Race 5
Andy Hall - Race 7
Atlantic City - Race 6
Beluga - Race 9
Better Kast - Race 3
Big Vinnie - Race 3
Bowlem Over - Race 9
Captain Amore - Race 9
Close - Race 4
Dare Devil - Race 8
Dash Dosh - Race 6
Diamondsonmyshoes - Race 4
Divine Storm - Race 5
Domination's Call - Race 7
Dream Street - Race 3
Durrant - Race 9
Elektra King - Race 4
Emily - Race 7
Errol D - Race 7
Franco Seb - Race 3
Garonne - Race 1
Glendhu Mischief - Race 1
Haley Robyn - Race 2
Harold Hanover - Race 2
Have A Little Faith - Race 6
Havtimetodream - Race 5
Havtimewillfly - Race 5
Hazer - Race 8
Here's Johny - Race 2
Imperial Man - Race 7
Jenny Gump - Race 9
Kensi - Race 2
Krackaling - Race 7
Ledger's Maid - Race 5
Lydah Valley - Race 5
Maggie Q - Race 5
Magnetic Daughter - Race 5
Majestic Challen - Race 1
Markthewarrior - Race 7
Mind Philly - Race 5
Mixed Faith - Race 7
Montage - Race 2
Mor Moonlight - Race 6
Mr Cash Man - Race 8
My Bonnie Lass - Race 1
Nek Delight - Race 8
Northview Ocean - Race 9
November Nine - Race 4
Nyla - Race 2
One Two Menny - Race 7
Our Pinocchio - Race 7
Palladium - Race 9
Popnrock - Race 1
Rakamick - Race 9
Rakaturbo - Race 3
Rakero Lightning - Race 2
Ramblin Rover - Race 2
Rightazz - Race 8
Robyns Hustler - Race 8
Rock Or Bust - Race 8
Searing Light - Race 2
Sebastian Stark - Race 1
Sherwood Maggie - Race 9
Shiver In The Dark - Race 3
Showcase - Race 4
Sonny Jim - Race 1
Stillyourshot - Race 8
Styrax - Race 7
Superfast - Race 2
Superfast Lady - Race 1
The Bricklayer - Race 3
The Greek Freak - Race 7
The Real Crunch - Race 9
Tosana - Race 4
Trendy Van Gogh - Race 4
Tuneinsportsfans - Race 8
Ya Rite Darl - Race 6