NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 16 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R36 TO R42, 1980m
For R36 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 779057 | Razor Horizon | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Starting to come to it in last two. This grade is a bit tougher, but consider. |
| 2 |  | 543662 | Queen Lizzy | 2 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Worked hard to hold on for 2nd on Sunday. Overdue another success. Each way. |
| 3 |  | 751X98 | Sweet Bree | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hasn't found another gear when needed in two starts back. Needs to lift. |
| 4 |  | 367311 | Ward Lamon | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Loving life up in Canterbury although meets a better bunch here. Has claims. |
| 5 |  | 381X77 | River | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Comfortably held at Oamaru but very stylish trial win since. Goes close here. |
| 6 |  | 332120 | Nansana | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Worked home honestly enough last week. Can do some work. Combos best. |
| 7 | | 715270 | Mighty Flying Miki | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Mid-race work may have taken its toll at Methven. Similar grade. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 8 |  | 78800X | Stanley's Rule | 8 | Ft | Not seen since the Xmas circuit & the Coast in March. Should need this. | |
| 9 |  | 060313 | Matai Harry | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Backed up R36-39 win with nice 3rd in the amateurs. Wide draw, but can place. |
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| 10 |  | 564916 | Lilacs Locarno | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Doing his best work late here 25 Sep & that form tracks well. Adds to puzzle. |
| Best Bets: River (5), Queen Lizzy (2), Lilacs Locarno (10), Razor Horizon (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Matai Harry (1-57.6), Ward Lamon (1-58.3), Mighty Flying Miki (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: River - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 06/10/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.7, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 2 len, 3 1/2len, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Nansana (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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WAI EYRE OPEN DAY 17 OCT METRO TIARA SERIES (HT 1) MOB PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R40 MOBILE, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X66834 | Flyaway | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Near enough in five starts back & gets a much kinder draw. Blowout hope. |
| 2 |  | 936382 | Scarlett's Legacy | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Stout 2nd in same ratings band here 07 Oct. Has shown gate speed. Each way. |
| 3 | | 9XP443 | Blaze Craze | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Impressive since her first-up blemish. Error at 06 Oct trials, but keep safe. |
| 4 | | 053434 | Lilac Luxury | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Doing little wrong recently & this is her kind of field. Adds to an even bunch. |
| 5 |  | 00250X | Rena | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not pulled out when trialling behind a star 06 Oct. Has placed fresh. Consider. |
| 6 | | 262261 | El Draego | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Delivered on maiden efforts to score at Methven. Steps up, but add to combos. |
| 7 | | X366X3 | Betterthanbabe | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never tossed it away sitting parked 16 Sep. Trifectas prospect from this draw. |
| 8 |  | 8X1239 | Amazing Captain | 8 | Ft | Battled from wide alley last week & cops similar situation here. Top 2-4 hope. | |
| 9 |  | 576X13 | Allets | 9 | Ft | Loomed nicely last week. Tends to go back from wide draws but look for her late. | |
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| 10 | | 160X06 | Burnham Girl | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Nice 6th in very strong field last Friday. Should get soft run. Don't disregard. |
| 11 |  | 92P186 | Remission | 11 | Ft | OK here last week from outside of front row. Seeking more improvement here. | |
| 12 | | 007003 | Showcase | 12 | Ft | Ended run of plain form with slashing 3rd at Methven. Trifectas/First4s option. | |
| 13 | | 29X707 | Abitibi | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Copped a flat tyre in the running last week. Has some tricks but capable enough. |
| Best Bets: Allets (9), Blaze Craze (3), Lilac Luxury (4), Rena (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Allets (1-56.1), Remission (1-56.6), Flyaway (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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FIBER FRESH HANDICAP PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 234808 | Commander Ben | 1 | Ft | Couldn't find more when asked at Methven. Needs to reverse form slide. | |
| 2 | | 154915 | Artful Bromac | 2 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Nice when belatedly clear at Timaru and more consistent than some. Combos. |
| 3 | | 318X50 | Topaz | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not much went right for her at Methven 11 Oct. Give another look. Trifectas. |
| 4 |  | 966218 | Foliejon Star | U1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Tidy spring efforts. Errors in last two stand starts though. Threat at her best. |
| 5 | | 463709 | Mystery Beach | 1 | 10 | Gemma Thornley | Further the better for him & he copped a check at Methven. Don't disregard. |
| 6 |  | 01511X | Elton J | 2 | 10 | Blair Orange | Impressive last year. Big 29 Sep trial win despite error. On top for new barn. |
| 7 |  | 53125X | Peraki Seelster | 3 | 10 | Tim Williams | 5th behind progressive type in February. Not sighted since. Could surprise. |
| 8 |  | 005674 | Kiwi Hero | 4 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Raced much better than her price in Akaroa Cup. Can place off the 10m mark. |
| Best Bets: Elton J (6), Foliejon Star (4), Mystery Beach (5), Peraki Seelster (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (1-59.8), Kiwi Hero (2-01.5), Commander Ben (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Elton J - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 29/09/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.9, 800m: 56.2, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 1/2 head, 3/4len, head. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
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DJ PARKYN PAINTING & DECORATING MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Loves Surprise | 1 | Ft | Don Morrison | Fair 4th when qualifying at Rangiora in late Sept. Should be better for this run | |
| 2 |  | 0 | Dream Anyway | 2 | Ft | David White | Well back after mistake last Friday. Still figuring out trotting caper. Roughie. |
| 3 |  | Solitary Man | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Workout winner before a good 2nd in his qualifier. Drawn to play a part. | |
| 4 | | Paramount Royalty | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Ran Playoffs to a nose at Tuesday's trial. Good 23 Sep qualifying win. Chance. | |
| 5 |  | 690 | Harry Hill | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Errors in all three career starts. May have a motor, but clean round required. |
| 6 |  | 2 | Out Of Sequence | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Very gritty 2nd on debut in nice field. Will only be improved from that. Place. |
| 7 |  | 77 | Cornelius Clowers | 7 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Well contained in her two starts to date. Work to do from draw too. First4s. |
| 8 |  | 411X21 | Master McGoogan | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Stylish win here 25 Sep & no reason he can't employ gate speed again. Top pick. |
| Best Bets: Master McGoogan (8), Paramount Royalty (4), Solitary Man (3), Out Of Sequence (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Master McGoogan (2-02.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Loves Surprise - 1st of 2, Marlb OTB, 10/10/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-40.0, 800m: 60.9, Margins: 1/2len. | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TK PLASTERING MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2 | Beast Mode | 1 | Ft | Very impressive on debut & upgrades to the ace draw. A major contender. | |
| 2 | | Jacque | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Son of a top mare. Cracking 2nd at his final trial ahead of this. Leading hope. | |
| 3 | | 3356X0 | On Ya Bike | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Well beaten in the Harness Millions. Back to maiden grade, so don't drop yet. |
| 4 |  | 67 | Crunchy Bar | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Not all favours here 02 Oct after handy enough debut 25 Sep. Combos spice. |
| 5 |  | Kuplaolemates | 5 | Ft | Family has done an honest job. Strikes a decent maiden field though. Upset. | ||
| 6 |  | 33 | Hinemoana | 6 | Ft | Contained in swift 06 Oct trial, but showed ability through the winter. Top 3/4. | |
| 7 | | Lollobrigida | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Thereabouts in all public runs. Honest 3rd in her qualifier. Trifectas prospect. | |
| 8 |  | 454039 | Bettabe Lou | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Safely around at trials after terminal error at Timaru. Want right price from #8 |
| 9 |  | 06458 | Taumutu Major | 9 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Gear issue here 28 Aug. Given some time away to bounce back. True odds. |
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| 10 |  | 644 | Always A Playa | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Finding the line with purpose in all 3 career starts. Follows right one. Combos. |
| 11 |  | 73 | Rogue Wave | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Working home nicely enough in midweek company 30 Sep. First4s in this. |
| 12 |  | 0 | Bella Mae | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Did plenty of work on debut when well backed. Same Race Multis from 2nd row. |
| 13 | | Sea Me Fly | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | 4th in her first qualifier after plenty of workouts. Better for the outing. | |
| 14 |  | 54X3 | Mishy | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Less than half a length away here 02 Sep. Sticky alley again. Place claims. |
| 15 |  | 475343 | Let It Rip | U1 | Ft | Back at the trials since useful winter form. Draw makes this harder. First4s. | |
| Best Bets: Jacque (2), Beast Mode (1), On Ya Bike (3), Always A Playa (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Jacque - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 29/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.5, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 2 len, 1 len, head. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bettabe Lou to Sarah O'Reilly at Ashburton Raceway | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
SHARON TRUMPER - HARCOURTS FOUR SEASONS REALTY HCP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R47 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R35 to R47 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 443162 | Kingaroy | 1 | Ft | Jason Ford | Never gave it away in mid-week grade last week. Stronger bunch here. First4s. |
| 2 | | 27124 | Montara | 2 | Ft | David White | Talented filly who missed last week. Has plenty of upside. Key contender. |
| 3 |  | 9X6340 | Della's Fella | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Double mistake at Methven. 6.6 lengths away here 02 Oct. Looking for luck. |
| 4 |  | 3231 | Evolution | 4 | Ft | Peter Davis | Delivered on promise with 11 Sep maiden win. Can handle step up. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 732975 | Tu Tangata | 5 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Taken on better fields than this, but in need of a confidence boost. Place best. |
| 6 |  | 421766 | Almighty | 1 | 10 | Not at her sharpest here 04 Sep, but is generally very consistent. Combos must. | |
| 7 |  | 024155 | Sheep | 2 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gaps didn't come early enough 02 Oct. Going well enough prior. Not the worst. |
| 8 | | 939212 | Mumsdawitch | 3 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Less than 2 lengths from Mor Moonlight last time. Manners have improved. Chance. |
| 9 |  | 521373 | Swift Dream | 4 | 10 | Evergreen gelding who raced better than his price 02 Oct. Good Top 3/4 bait. | |
| 10 |  | 22513X | Frazzled | U1 | 10 | First race since May but placed twice fresh. Don't overplay her sole workout. | |
| 11 |  | 436274 | One El | 1 | 20 | Another gritty effort here 18 Sep in slightly deeper grade. 20m not ideal. Place | |
| 12 | | 4X4221 | Johnny Trotter | 2 | 20 | Did the job in style at Methven. Back to 20m mark, but capable of featuring. | |
| 13 |  | 434567 | Brett's Mate | 3 | 20 | Kyle Cameron | Last two starts haven't shown his customary zip. First4 fringes from 20m. |
| Best Bets: Montara (2), Mumsdawitch (8), Evolution (4), Johnny Trotter (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Swift Dream (2-03.2), Brett's Mate (2-03.9), One El (2-04.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Montara (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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LAZARUS AT WAI EYRE METRO TIARA SERIES (HT 2) MOB PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R41 TO R45 MOBILE, 1980m
For R41 to R45 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 705516 | Justification | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Unlucky late here 30 Sep, but into a better grade tonight. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 2 |  | 815000 | Woodlea Rocks | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Form has flattened out since August success. Needs to find more dash to feature. |
| 3 | | 972560 | Classie Linc | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Starved for room in strong mares' grade last week. Chance to atone from draw. |
| 4 |  | 44X455 | Jukebox Gypsy | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Hitting the line as always in her two starts back. Always a great combos option. |
| 5 | | 316420 | Monkee Major | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Faded on her run a fair way out in good grade last week. Top 3/4 prospect. |
| 6 | | 285200 | Selsey Anne | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't capitalise in sweet trip last Friday. Dangerous with sit-sprint trip. EW. |
| 7 | | 7749X0 | Blazing Knuckles | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Got it all wrong on the home bend at Methven. Better than that. Go again. |
| 8 | | 740010 | Shezabettorgirl | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Rattled home here 16 Sep, but wide draw no help at Methven. Gets the same here. |
| 9 | | 087111 | Royal Belle | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Freshened since getting new lease on life with Robertsons. Market your guide. |
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| 10 |  | 31203X | Cinderella Franco | 10 | Ft | Very zippy mare & had two trials for this. Draw the main query, but can win. | |
| 11 |  | 707736 | Queen Of Swords | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Starting to warm up nicely late in her last two races. Could spice up First4s. |
| 12 | | 1768X7 | Candy Cane | 12 | Ft | Not bad when resuming last Friday. Will need tempo to suit. Place prospect. | |
| 13 | | 23526X | Zarlini | 13 | Ft | Ben Hope | 2nd behind The Lazarus Effect in latest trial. Tends to need a run though. Top 3 |
| Best Bets: Cinderella Franco (10), Selsey Anne (6), Blazing Knuckles (7), Candy Cane (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cinderella Franco (1-56.3), Monkee Major (1-56.5), Woodlea Rocks (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Cinderella Franco - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 06/10/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.1, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 3/4len, 1 len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Blazing Knuckles (7): BL-On, Woodlea Rocks (2): FLP-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Jukebox Gypsy to Leo O'Reilly at Rakaia | |||||||
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- Race 8
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LAMB & HAYWARD 'CANTERBURY CLASSIC' (STAND PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, FFA, 2600m
For all pacers. The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a Start in the 2026 Go Media NZ Trotting Cup, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 239X63 | Wag Star | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Plenty to like about fresh Methven Cup 3rd. #1 can be tricky. First4s option. |
| 2 |  | 122X11 | The Lazarus Effect | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Easy trial win to keep ticking over after unbeaten spring runs. Big threat. |
| 3 | | 121X32 | It's Tough | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Relished his usual front-running role in the Chairmans. Similar likely here. EW. |
| 4 |  | 3X6356 | Tact McLeod | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Touch down on his best here 25 Sep. Still rediscovering best form. Top 3/4. |
| 5 | | X41P27 | Bettors Anvil | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Cleaned up by a rival in the Chairman's, yet dashed late. Combos with luck. |
| 6 | | X72X38 | Bar Louie | 6 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Mixed efforts in two runs back. May be best suited ducking for cover. First4s. |
| 7 |  | 041541 | Dreams Are Free | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Flew the tapes off 30m at Ascot Park to win. Harder here, but will have fans. |
| 8 | | 113121 | Marketplace | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Returned in fine fettle for 25 Sep success. Can fly the tapes. Key danger. |
| 9 | | 4760X3 | Republican Party | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Should derive benefit from 3rd in the Chairman's. Worth adding to exotics. |
| 10 | | 21X511 | Franco Sinatra | 10 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Great staying effort to score in Methven Cup. Racing superbly. Upset claims. |
| 11 |  | 48X156 | Rubira | 11 | Ft | Not bad at Methven in first southern start for a while. Seeking luck to feature. | |
| 12 |  | 183459 | Renegade | 12 | Ft | Very good on his day, but not perfect from stand start. Same Race Multis. | |
| 13 | | 542642 | Mo'unga | 13 | Ft | Robbie Close | Much more like his old self in the Methven Cup. Draw no assist. Combos claims. |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (2), Marketplace (8), Republican Party (9), It's Tough (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-57.5), It's Tough (1-57.6), Republican Party (1-58.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Lazarus Effect - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 06/10/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-16.5, 800m: 54.3, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 6 1/2len, 2 len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rubira (11): BL-Off, Wag Star (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Rubira to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
GARRARDS SIRES' STAKES SOPHOMORE CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)
$50,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 128X1 | Cruise Maguire | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Brief but impressive career & was very swift at Ascot Park. Place from the ace. |
| 2 | | 715270 | Mighty Flying Miki | 2 | Ft | Did some work at Methven but well contained late. Needs luck if he starts. | |
| 3 |  | 643236 | Tee Ball | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Hunting his first win since June, but going well enough. Trifectas must in this. |
| 4 | | 433621 | Nikolai Ray | 4 | Ft | Dug in to score here 02 Oct, but takes on smart 3YOs here. First4 fringes. | |
| 5 |  | X24218 | Giorgio Denario | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Don't underplay his 8th behind Jumal last week. Much better draw. Consider. |
| 6 | | 1X3378 | Captain Tyron | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Tough ask from a wide draw 02 Oct. Draw advantage over key rivals. Each way. |
| 7 | | 887140 | Stumblin In | 7 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Got back & didn't threaten last week but 25 Sep 4th a better guide. Keep safe. |
| 8 | | 471152 | Seaside Brucie | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | 2nd at the trials since last racing in July. Strong field to resume in though. |
| 9 | | 243X97 | Get Seaside Lucky | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Honest attempts behind Jumal in two runs back. Draw no assist. Top 3/4 hope. |
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| 10 | | 311223 | Franco Lomu | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Almost toppled Jumal two starts back. Draw the obvious worry but can overcome. |
| 11 |  | 31111 | War Party | 11 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Southern debut after outstanding northern form. Danger with any gaps. |
| 12 |  | 1X1211 | Nazare | 12 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Gritty wins in spring. Better when near the speed though. Same Race Multis. |
| 13 | | 513106 | Franco Ankara | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Had his chance behind Jumal last week. Draw downgrade here. Multiples. |
| 14 | | 45X119 | Ringleader | U1 | Ft | Copped a tough trip last Friday but this is another step up again. Needs luck. | |
| Best Bets: Franco Lomu (10), War Party (11), Giorgio Denario (5), Stumblin In (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Captain Tyron (1-52.7), Nazare (1-55.0), Get Seaside Lucky (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Nazare to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
R D BUTT 'CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CUP' (HCP TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, R66 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R66 & faster trotters. The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a Start in the 2026 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1X5430 | Walkinonsunshine | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Gave a good sight here 25 Sep. 30m at Methven wasn't ideal. Cheeky claims. |
| 2 |  | 673X06 | Hillbilly Blues | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Group 1 winner, but still finding his feet this time in. Want right price here. |
| 3 | | 40X340 | Resolve | 3 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Run didn't go to plan here last week. Going well enough prior. First4s spice. |
| 4 | | X10X26 | Donna's Boy | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Waited for his chance last week. 25 Sep 2nd fresh-up had merit. Place best. |
| 5 | | 819841 | Bravehearthighlander | 5 | Ft | Up in grade after peeling nicely for R46+ win last week. Add to combo tickets. | |
| 6 | | 16X116 | Tactical Bid | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Continues to step up for the Williamson barn. Big last 200m last week. Smokey. |
| 7 |  | 57X024 | Nellie Doyle | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Keeps racing better than her price & will find this easier than last two. Combos |
| 8 | | 319X11 | Higher Power | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Very impressive in two starts back. Seeking a win at HQ, but has real claims. |
| 9 | | 0X5625 | Bounce N Beyond | 9 | Ft | Hasn't had all favours in both October runs. May find this easier. In the mix. | |
| 10 |  | 311X87 | Rock Lobster | U1 | Ft | Making ground late here last week & strikes a suitable grade. Adds to puzzle. | |
| 11 | | 486X53 | Meant To Be | U1 | 10 | Scott Phelan | Getting better with each outing & sneaks 10m closer at the start. Contender. |
| 12 |  | 185X11 | Bring On The Muscle | U2 | 10 | Blair Orange | Very classy in both winter appearances. Goes well off a short break. Danger. |
| Best Bets: Higher Power (8), Bring On The Muscle (12), Meant To Be (11), Bounce N Beyond (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rock Lobster (2-00.7), Walkinonsunshine (2-02.3), Resolve (2-02.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hillbilly Blues (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Hillbilly Blues to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Bring On The Muscle to Ken Barron at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
EAST WEST FENCING MOBILE PACE
$19,000, R54 TO R67, 1980m
For R54 to R67 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 159252 | The Jolly Roger | 1 | Ft | Maintained his 100% place record when returning here 09 Oct. Similar likely. | |
| 2 |  | 1X5649 | Spirit Downunder | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Nice upgrade in draw after unlucky 9th last time. Can use gate speed. EW. |
| 3 | | 548X62 | Bazooka | 3 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Powered home into 2nd in R50-70 company last time. Quinellas-First4s. |
| 4 | | 352X32 | Princess Gracy | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Out late and unlucky last Friday. Drawn inside her regular rival. Keep safe. |
| 5 | | X114X2 | Stella Rouge | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Chased Arafura with purpose last time. Will only strip fitter. Quinellas must. |
| 6 |  | 867X41 | Taketheplunge | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Dashed past his stablemate for 02 Oct success. Can offer some cheek again. |
| 7 |  | 242X11 | Arafura | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Very impressive in both starts back & has lethal gate speed. Deserved top pick. |
| 8 | | 48X876 | Bruntwood Brigade | 8 | Ft | Settling down after three standing starts this time in. Combos preferred here. | |
| Best Bets: Arafura (7), Princess Gracy (4), Stella Rouge (5), Spirit Downunder (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Princess Gracy (1-52.0), The Jolly Roger (1-54.0), Arafura (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Princess Gracy to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
TAB PUNTERS CHALLENGE BACK SHOW DAY HANDICAP TROT
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R65 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R51 to R65 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 182X32 | Tetrick(AUS) | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Big and bold runs in both starts back. This looks in his wheelhouse. Goes close. |
| 2 |  | 512447 | The Royal Gamble | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't find extra when asked last time out. First4 fringes with right run. |
| 3 |  | 6346X0 | Dreams Pat | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Mid-race mistake when resuming last week. Just fair 2600m stats. Rough odds. |
| 4 |  | 345548 | Helloveamoment | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Going well enough until struggling to fire here 25 Sep. Needs better to feature. |
| 5 | | 421879 | Paris Prince | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Outgunned here 02 Oct. This is easier than other spring assignments. Combos. |
| 6 |  | 313188 | Major Doosie | 2 | 10 | Tried hard off a testing 25m handicap last week. Can fill a Top 3 spot off 10m. | |
| 7 | | 29232X | Freya | U1 | 10 | Ben Hope | 2nd to Eurostyle in final autumn run. Two nice spring trials. Worth a look. |
| 8 |  | 3036X0 | Rata | 1 | 20 | Got things wrong down back straight last week. Prefer to wait for clean round. | |
| 9 | | 413212 | Very Majestic | U1 | 20 | Back south after really finding her groove around Cambridge. Genuine contender. | |
| Best Bets: Tetrick(AUS) (1), Very Majestic (9), Freya (7), Major Doosie (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tetrick(AUS) (2-02.3), Paris Prince (2-02.4), Dreams Pat (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Freya - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 06/10/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.9, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 29.2, Margins: 4 1/2len, head. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 13
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$18,000, R43 TO R50, 1980m
For R43 to R50 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 014571 | Terrormylove | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Mid-week winner last week after working to lead. Big grade rise though. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 13X417 | Still B Miki | 2 | Ft | Close-up 4th in sole trial since nice winter form. Don't underestimate here. | |
| 3 | | 164740 | My Wingman | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Space at a premium late last week. Gate speed used previously. Has claims. |
| 4 | | 721444 | Dave Duley | 4 | Ft | Returns south after handy northern winter outings. Always a combos contender. | |
| 5 | | 440614 | Fusion Reactor | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Only clear very late last Friday. Slides back in grade. May be over the odds. |
| 6 |  | 422X54 | Just Like Jagger | 6 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Much improved 4th last week in a strong mares' grade. Sure to have admirers. |
| 7 |  | 00P138 | Heaven's Mark | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Had the run to suit last week, but couldn't lift. Better than that. Combos hope. |
| 8 | | 970651 | Quinn | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Market mover two weeks ago & duly delivered. Not much harder here. EW. |
| 9 |  | 240100 | Lasa | U1 | Ft | Stable change since his form dropped away in winter. Tough draw tonight. | |
| 10 | | X80980 | Warrior Chief | U2 | Ft | Throwing in a few tricks this time in. Capable when on song. Upset claims. | |
| Best Bets: Just Like Jagger (6), Quinn (8), My Wingman (3), Dave Duley (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Warrior Chief (1-56.1), Dave Duley (1-56.3), Terrormylove (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Like Jagger to Ryan Hayter at Motukarara | |||||||
Runner Index
Abitibi - Race 2
Allets - Race 2
Almighty - Race 6
Always A Playa - Race 5
Amazing Captain - Race 2
Arafura - Race 11
Artful Bromac - Race 3
Bar Louie - Race 8
Bazooka - Race 11
Beast Mode - Race 5
Bella Mae - Race 5
Bettabe Lou - Race 5
Betterthanbabe - Race 2
Bettors Anvil - Race 8
Blaze Craze - Race 2
Blazing Knuckles - Race 7
Bounce N Beyond - Race 10
Bravehearthighlander - Race 10
Brett's Mate - Race 6
Bring On The Muscle - Race 10
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 11
Burnham Girl - Race 2
Candy Cane - Race 7
Captain Tyron - Race 9
Cinderella Franco - Race 7
Classie Linc - Race 7
Commander Ben - Race 3
Cornelius Clowers - Race 4
Cruise Maguire - Race 9
Crunchy Bar - Race 5
Dave Duley - Race 13
Della's Fella - Race 6
Donna's Boy - Race 10
Dream Anyway - Race 4
Dreams Are Free - Race 8
Dreams Pat - Race 12
El Draego - Race 2
Elton J - Race 3
Evolution - Race 6
Flyaway - Race 2
Foliejon Star - Race 3
Franco Ankara - Race 9
Franco Lomu - Race 9
Franco Sinatra - Race 8
Frazzled - Race 6
Freya - Race 12
Fusion Reactor - Race 13
Get Seaside Lucky - Race 9
Giorgio Denario - Race 9
Harry Hill - Race 4
Heaven's Mark - Race 13
Helloveamoment - Race 12
Higher Power - Race 10
Hillbilly Blues - Race 10
Hinemoana - Race 5
It's Tough - Race 8
Jacque - Race 5
Johnny Trotter - Race 6
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 7
Justification - Race 7
Just Like Jagger - Race 13
Kingaroy - Race 6
Kiwi Hero - Race 3
Kuplaolemates - Race 5
Lasa - Race 13
Let It Rip - Race 5
Lilac Luxury - Race 2
Lilacs Locarno - Race 1
Lollobrigida - Race 5
Loves Surprise - Race 4
Major Doosie - Race 12
Marketplace - Race 8
Master McGoogan - Race 4
Matai Harry - Race 1
Meant To Be - Race 10
Mishy - Race 5
Monkee Major - Race 7
Montara - Race 6
Mo'unga - Race 8
Mumsdawitch - Race 6
Mystery Beach - Race 3
My Wingman - Race 13
Nansana - Race 1
Nazare - Race 9
Nellie Doyle - Race 10
Nikolai Ray - Race 9
One El - Race 6
On Ya Bike - Race 5
Out Of Sequence - Race 4
Paramount Royalty - Race 4
Paris Prince - Race 12
Peraki Seelster - Race 3
Princess Gracy - Race 11
Queen Lizzy - Race 1
Queen Of Swords - Race 7
Quinn - Race 13
Rata - Race 12
Razor Horizon - Race 1
Remission - Race 2
Rena - Race 2
Renegade - Race 8
Republican Party - Race 8
Resolve - Race 10
Ringleader - Race 9
River - Race 1
Rock Lobster - Race 10
Rogue Wave - Race 5
Royal Belle - Race 7
Rubira - Race 8
Scarlett's Legacy - Race 2
Sea Me Fly - Race 5
Seaside Brucie - Race 9
Selsey Anne - Race 7
Sheep - Race 6
Shezabettorgirl - Race 7
Showcase - Race 2
Solitary Man - Race 4
Spirit Downunder - Race 11
Stanley's Rule - Race 1
Stella Rouge - Race 11
Still B Miki - Race 13
Stumblin In - Race 9
Sweet Bree - Race 1
Swift Dream - Race 6
Tactical Bid - Race 10
Tact McLeod - Race 8
Taketheplunge - Race 11
Taumutu Major - Race 5
Tee Ball - Race 9
Terrormylove - Race 13
Tetrick(AUS) - Race 12
The Jolly Roger - Race 11
The Lazarus Effect - Race 8
The Royal Gamble - Race 12
Topaz - Race 3
Tu Tangata - Race 6
Very Majestic - Race 12
Wag Star - Race 8
Walkinonsunshine - Race 10
Ward Lamon - Race 1
War Party - Race 9
Warrior Chief - Race 13
Woodlea Rocks - Race 7
Zarlini - Race 7