NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 16 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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GOLD BAND TAXIS AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$7720, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 0 | Ivan The Great | 1 | Ft | Alan Edge | Tough going on debut at Methven. Only maiden in this field. Needs luck. |
| 2 |  | 5959X7 | The Highlander | 2 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Fair 7th here last week from inside draw. Better for that but will need to be. |
| 3 |  | 066998 | Prides Contessa | 3 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Ended up parked last week to creep closer. Doesn't win out of turn. First4s. |
| 4 |  | X87889 | Oneloveonelife | 4 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Whacked away last week after getting back. Grinding type. Multiples best. |
| 5 |  | 316205 | Vrilo | 5 | Ft | Shannon Manawatu | Cheeky 5th last week & can use gate speed again. Don't underestimate here. |
| 6 |  | 392126 | Archie | 6 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Only out late at Methven. Back into amateurs grade since August. In the mix. |
| 7 |  | 471014 | Sweet Spirit | 7 | Ft | Michael House | Worked home well last week in this grade. Good career stats. Each way. |
| 8 |  | 82688X | Topaz | 8 | Ft | Warren Frost | First public outing since June runs. Yet to fire fresh up though. Combos only. |
| 9 | | 425572 | Off The Edge | 9 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Dashed late for 2nd last week & may settle back & flash home again. Threat. |
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| 10 |  | 2108X0 | Evidently | 10 | Ft | Kevin McClintock | 10L off them at Methven in first run since January. May need this run too. |
| Best Bets: Sweet Spirit (7), Archie (6), Off The Edge (9), Vrilo (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-56.2), Topaz (1-56.6), Oneloveonelife (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Evidently (10): SL-Off, The Highlander (2): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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DANCINGINTHEDARK M (USA) TROT
$7580, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 7796X9 | Inquizitive Man | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | 32-start maiden & couldn't fire from perfect trip at Methven. Hard to have. |
| 2 |  | 65688 | Perfect Call | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gone off the boil since 08 Sep 5th showed merit. One more chance. Place. |
| 3 |  | P6375 | Five Monkeys | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Held them nicely to win 02 Oct trials. More upside than most here. Can win. |
| 4 |  | 400002 | Hoofn It | 4 | Ft | Steve Trotter | Career-best effort with 2nd here last week. Needs best behaviour to repeat. |
| 5 |  | 08X976 | Glance | 5 | Ft | Justin Smith | Still hunting her first career placing. Nice Methven 7th. Multiples contender. |
| 6 |  | X07983 | Koko Kaboom | 6 | Ft | Scott Lethaby | Doing his best work late here last week. Can't afford tardy start but has claims |
| 7 |  | 508878 | Ellamon | 7 | Ft | Paul Borcoskie | Mixed runs in 4 trials since fading out in August. Seeking shortcuts in this. |
| 8 |  | 306405 | Kiss Me Kate | 8 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Speed not in doubt but slow getaways her problem for now. Can atone here. |
| 9 |  | 7 | Lyalldale Trouble | U1 | Ft | Michael Heenan | Not much went to plan on debut last week. Work to do from the unruly. |
| Best Bets: Five Monkeys (3), Kiss Me Kate (8), Perfect Call (2), Koko Kaboom (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ellamon - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 12/09/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-31.1, 800m: 63.0, 400m: 30.9, Margins: 2 1/2len, 6 len, 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Five Monkeys (3): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH US AT ADDINGTON PACE
$7860, UP TO R45 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R45 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 to 2 wins for lifetime. Also 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $4400 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 674150 | Hanoi Franco | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Gritty 5th two starts back before battling 10th at Methven. First4s in this. |
| 2 |  | 90782X | Ultimate Counsel | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | 5L 3rd at sole workout since autumn form in R35-40 grade. Seeking luck fresh. |
| 3 |  | 445589 | Goorambat Art | 3 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Couldn't lift at Timaru but may find this easier. Good from the stand. EW. |
| 4 |  | 364767 | Major Performer | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Midfield her lot recently but lacked luck here 09 Aug. Freshened. Consider. |
| 5 |  | 00X087 | The Finisher | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Far from the worst here last week. Early position the key though. Multiples. |
| 6 | | 692351 | Spectator | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Comfortable maiden win last week. Not a bad grade to strike. In the mix. |
| 7 |  | 200X67 | Scarlet Madam | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 262129 | Major Henry | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Given a break since tough run at Rangiora. Excellent efforts prior. Can atone. |
| 9 |  | 635X02 | Michael Eyre | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just missed at juicy odds at Methven. Placed twice here. Can make that three. |
| 10 | | 7X0980 | Let's Go Ringo | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Comfortably held at Timaru in first run since July. Seeking more improvement. |
| 11 |  | 60771 | Holly K | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Slipped away & did enough to win maiden last week. Don't disregard again. |
| 12 |  | 076959 | Fast Ace | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Well-tried 7YO but only his 3rd stand start. Needs shortcuts from the unruly. |
| Best Bets: Major Performer (4), Spectator (6), Major Henry (8), Goorambat Art (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Holly K (2-03.7), Michael Eyre (2-11.2), The Finisher (2-12.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fast Ace (12): BL-Off, Ultimate Counsel (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS NZ JNR DRIVER CHAMPS (HEAT 3) MOB PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, WITH COND. MOBILE INV JD, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Also 4 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime. This race is for Invited Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 627660 | Star Magic | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 6X5432 | Major Happy | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 587591 | Sophia Bromac | 3 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Relished coming off the unruly to win last week. Drawn handily. Can repeat. |
| 4 |  | 246410 | Moet Shard | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Not her true self at Methven & many more options unfold from #4. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 352634 | Westar Molly | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Consistent mare who was thereabouts in September. Multiples must again. |
| 6 |  | 192954 | Judine | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Much more good than bad through spring. Wide draw no drama. Keep safe. |
| 7 | | 605313 | Ruby's A Delight | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Tried hard in front last week. Doesn't win out of turn here. Place preferred. |
| 8 | | 373661 | Courage Reactor | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Powered home for the R35-38 win last week. Wide draw again. Upset claims. |
| 9 |  | 809873 | Sargent Best | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Capable of a good sprint but circumstances need to suit. Has claims in this. |
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| 10 |  | 40X640 | Dennis Denuto | 10 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Mixed his efforts in 3 starts back. Draw may be a bit sticky. Needs good vibes. |
| 11 |  | 6234X5 | Bettor Be Sharp | 11 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Ultra-consistent gelding & fought hard at Methven. Danger with any luck. |
| 12 |  | 150299 | Wolf Of Wall Street | 12 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Don't underplay his pair of 9ths in last two. Good 2nd here 13 Sep. Consider. |
| 13 |  | 688169 | Eastwood Dream | 13 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Tired after sitting parked last Friday. Big drop in class though. Close look. |
| 14 | | 55X721 | Doctor Tim | 14 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Improved sharply in 3 starts back. Similar field but no love in draws. Place. |
| Best Bets: Bettor Be Sharp (11), Sophia Bromac (3), Sargent Best (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-57.5), Westar Molly (1-57.6), Sophia Bromac (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dennis Denuto (10): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R36 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R36 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 059088 | Kink | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Fair 8th here last Wednesday. Slots into inside draw again. Place prospect. |
| 2 |  | 9050X6 | Harry Belafonte | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Tired last Wednesday but fought on well. Much better alley. Worth considering. |
| 3 | | 787054 | Wriggles Rufus | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest campaigner who chased well last week. Easier grade here. Combos. |
| 4 | | 47P0P3 | The Bettor Major | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Handy 3rd last week after being tardy early. Form should frank well. EW. |
| 5 | | 397365 | King Arthur | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 565360 | Dulcinea | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Didn't fire at Methven in first battling run for a while. Multiples option here. |
| 7 | | 072895 | Kalatra | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Used gate speed to secure 5th last week. May press forward again. Top3/4. |
| 8 | | 27X302 | Gatecrasher | 8 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Just missed out last Wednesday but cops wider draw here. Place with any luck. |
| 9 | | 020X04 | Timbimboo | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Inside draw worked here 03 Oct in first sign of form this campaign. First4s. |
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| 10 |  | 885X72 | Executive Banner | 10 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Rattled home out wide last Wednesday. Draw sets up for similar. Don't ignore. |
| Best Bets: The Bettor Major (4), Executive Banner (10), Harry Belafonte (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Timbimboo (1-57.4), Dulcinea (1-58.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gatecrasher (8): SL-Off, BL-On, King Arthur (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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GARRARDS MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 5 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 375732 | Terror Ma Sue | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Gave a sight in front last week. Capable of leading from inside draw. Danger. |
| 2 |  | 300083 | Belmont Valor | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Relished short break when grabbing 3rd last week. Kind draw again. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 6800X6 | Dover Terrace | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | One-paced last week when resuming. Draws in closer but needs to lift. |
| 4 |  | 598444 | Shapely | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Honest attempts in last 3 runs to grab 4ths. Maiden win remains elusive. Top3. |
| 5 |  | 8560X2 | Ester Lucy | 5 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Resumed in fine fettle last week after landing ideal trip. Cheeky prospect again |
| 6 | | 720X08 | Rutherford | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did it tough sitting parked last week. Still seeking confidence. Rough claims. |
| 7 |  | 808360 | Pacific Thunder | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Can run a bolter on his day. Draw took him out of play at Methven. Upset. |
| 8 |  | 580605 | Tasi Ahnau | 8 | Ft | Peter Davis | Crept closer last week after early gate speed. Draw adds to challenge. Combos. |
| Best Bets: Terror Ma Sue (1), Ester Lucy (5), Belmont Valor (2), Shapely (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rutherford (6): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS NZ JUNIOR DRIVER CHAMPS (HEAT 4) TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, WITH COND. INV JD, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. Also 4 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime. This race is for Invited Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 632233 | Natives Inferno | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Brings very reliable form to this. Yet to win in 19 tries here. Can amend that. |
| 2 |  | 1X9044 | Osmium | 2 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Starting to gain in confidence with last two 4ths. Can settle handy. Upset. |
| 3 | | 3X0324 | Monarch Prince | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Settled into his work well in last 3 since breaking fresh. Front row here. EW. |
| 4 | | X10304 | Crazy N Love | 4 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Warmed up late for 4th at Methven in stronger field. Adds to the puzzle here. |
| 5 |  | 680681 | Love Potion | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Kept trucking when clear last week. Not a huge jump up here. Place claims. |
| 6 | | 673607 | Crown The Moment | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 6651 | Meandad | 7 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Maintained stable's run of form with last week's run. Can measure up again. |
| 8 |  | 754153 | Bullit Train | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Big recovery at Methven after backing up from 03 Oct 5th. A genuine contender. |
| 9 |  | 607X0D | What The Bell | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 |  | 270459 | Buffy Northstains | 10 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Just a run at Oamaru after generally good spring form. Obvious combos bait. |
| 11 | | X64X28 | Premium Player | 11 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Tried hard here 03 Oct & will appreciate slide down in grade. Multiples must. |
| 12 | | 000207 | Dancing Glenis | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Manners slowly getting better but didn't fire at Oamaru. Take on trust again. |
| 13 | | 580175 | Boyz Invasion | U2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Mid-race move at Methven before getting hauled in. Yet to win here. Roughie. |
| 14 | | 37055X | The Chase | U3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Just fair in two public trials since racing in the autumn. Market your guide. |
| Best Bets: Bullit Train (8), Monarch Prince (3), Meandad (7), Natives Inferno (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dancing Glenis (2-05.1), Bullit Train (2-07.1), Boyz Invasion (2-07.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Osmium (2): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GET YOUR CUP WEEK TICKETS NOW AT ADDINGTON MOBILE PACE
$8000, R37 TO R45 WITH COND., 1980m
For R37 to R45 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 627660 | Star Magic | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Honest here 03 Oct without threatening. Unlucky 22 Sep. First4s from #1. |
| 2 |  | 086004 | Lord Mudrick | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Rocks and diamonds formline. Has won from inside draws. Blowout hope. |
| 3 | | 364767 | Major Performer | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 653576 | Avenger | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Did little wrong as winter racing went on. Options from this draw. In the mix. |
| 5 |  | 08837X | Straight Flush | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Held on to win 08 Oct trial. Yet to place in 3 fresh runs but can improve that. |
| 6 |  | 0X7002 | Igetakickoutofyou | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Very brave 2nd here last week in similar grade. Likely to be more popular here. |
| 7 | | 374454 | Santanna Mach | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Could probably steer himself around with 71 starts here. Multiples must again. |
| 8 |  | 355293 | The Night Fox | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Good 3rd last week but probably had his chance. Wider draw. EW claims. |
| 9 | | 6X5432 | Major Happy | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 |  | 714400 | Zia Bromac | 10 | Ft | Jack Harrington(J) | Copped a tough trip at Methven. Back to mobile here. First4s from this draw. |
| 11 |  | 3X6603 | Radioactive Jaffa | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Couldn't get out until late at Methven. Stats here aren't great though. Odds. |
| Best Bets: Avenger (4), The Night Fox (8), Straight Flush (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (1-57.4), Straight Flush (1-58.3), Star Magic (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Straight Flush - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 08/10/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-27.9, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 5 1/2len. | |||||||
Runner Index
Archie - Race 1
Avenger - Race 8
Belmont Valor - Race 6
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 4
Boyz Invasion - Race 7
Buffy Northstains - Race 7
Bullit Train - Race 7
Courage Reactor - Race 4
Crazy N Love - Race 7
Crown The Moment - Race 7
Dancing Glenis - Race 7
Dennis Denuto - Race 4
Doctor Tim - Race 4
Dover Terrace - Race 6
Dulcinea - Race 5
Eastwood Dream - Race 4
Ellamon - Race 2
Ester Lucy - Race 6
Evidently - Race 1
Executive Banner - Race 5
Fast Ace - Race 3
Five Monkeys - Race 2
Gatecrasher - Race 5
Glance - Race 2
Goorambat Art - Race 3
Hanoi Franco - Race 3
Harry Belafonte - Race 5
Holly K - Race 3
Hoofn It - Race 2
Igetakickoutofyou - Race 8
Inquizitive Man - Race 2
Ivan The Great - Race 1
Judine - Race 4
Kalatra - Race 5
King Arthur - Race 5
Kink - Race 5
Kiss Me Kate - Race 2
Koko Kaboom - Race 2
Let's Go Ringo - Race 3
Lord Mudrick - Race 8
Love Potion - Race 7
Lyalldale Trouble - Race 2
Major Henry - Race 3
Meandad - Race 7
Michael Eyre - Race 3
Moet Shard - Race 4
Monarch Prince - Race 7
Natives Inferno - Race 7
Off The Edge - Race 1
Oneloveonelife - Race 1
Osmium - Race 7
Pacific Thunder - Race 6
Perfect Call - Race 2
Premium Player - Race 7
Prides Contessa - Race 1
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 8
Ruby's A Delight - Race 4
Rutherford - Race 6
Santanna Mach - Race 8
Sargent Best - Race 4
Scarlet Madam - Race 3
Shapely - Race 6
Sophia Bromac - Race 4
Spectator - Race 3
Straight Flush - Race 8
Sweet Spirit - Race 1
Tasi Ahnau - Race 6
Terror Ma Sue - Race 6
The Bettor Major - Race 5
The Chase - Race 7
The Finisher - Race 3
The Highlander - Race 1
The Night Fox - Race 8
Timbimboo - Race 5
Topaz - Race 1
Ultimate Counsel - Race 3
Vrilo - Race 1
Westar Molly - Race 4
What The Bell - Race 7
Wolf Of Wall Street - Race 4
Wriggles Rufus - Race 5
Zia Bromac - Race 8