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Meeting: Silk Road Final (SILK ROAD FINAL)
Last updated 18/10/2024 at 10:46 am
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

SPEEDING SPUR TENDER BY 1 NOV NORTHERN METRO HT 1 MOB TROT

$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R51 MOBILE, 1609m

For R39 to R51 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 25 October 2024. Balance of the field to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of 25 October 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 25 October the win in the final will be penalty free.

Participants for Race 1: SPEEDING SPUR TENDER BY 1 NOV NORTHERN METRO HT 1 MOB TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Five O'Clock Gerry553542Five O'Clock Gerry1FtTony CameronBold effort 2 weeks ago and can take advantage of the ace to figure once again.
2Eagle Hanover215556Eagle Hanover2FtSailesh AbernethyJust 2nd attempt over sprint but has won from mobile. Handy draw but stretched.
3Bangkok Betty556777Bangkok Betty3FtJosh DickieTidy record this trip but just fair in latest racing and more required tonight.
4Brienne314266Brienne4FtPeter FergusonMixed record over this journey and behind the gate. Place hope if handy enough.
5Shesgold47X124Shesgold5FtTodd MitchellSeeking 3rd cheque in 4 attempts over the trip and looks a sound quinella option
6Itaintnecessarilyso5X7670Itaintnecessarilyso6FtDavid McGowanUnlucky over the mile, 27 Sept and manners lacking since. Capable but needs best
7A Trophy Wife1267X3A Trophy Wife7FtMaurice McKendryStrong resumption a week ago and should have derived improvement. Obvious hope.
8Hughie Wallace241789Hughie Wallace8FtMatthew WhitePlaced in only other mobile start but off his game lately and draw makes it hard
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9Emily Bay212453Emily Bay9FtAndre PoutamaModel of consistency and likely to be seeking gaps from the pegs late. Minor's.
10Bravehearthighlander383870Bravehearthighlander10FtTony HerlihyHeartbreaker for punters since coming North. Mobile offers hope; for the brave.
11Sans Au Revoir138264Sans Au Revoir11FtRoydon DowneyPlenty of mobile experience and very useful record. Danger despite 2nd row draw.
12Run Forest Run090X8XRun Forest RunU1Ft  
Best Bets: A Trophy Wife (7),   Shesgold (5),   Five O'Clock Gerry (1),   Sans Au Revoir (11)
Best Mile Rates: Bangkok Betty (1-59.6),   Brienne (2-02.3),   Bravehearthighlander (2-04.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

THE ALEX BAR & EATERY SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS COND MOBILE PACE

$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R50, 2200m

For R41 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. For 4yo & older pacers who have had two or more totalisator starts in the North Island, outside of Alexandra Park since 1 May 2024. Ineligible, any horse who has previously won a South of The Bombay's Conditioned Pace since 1 August 2024.

Participants for Race 2: THE ALEX BAR & EATERY SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS COND MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Watch Your Back360X75Watch Your Back1FtMatthew WhiteBeaten 3L from the trail at Camb. 2nd up. Yet to place here but draw does help.
2Katies Princess792615Katies Princess2FtNicky ChilcottBaron run on this track but likely to press forward and in good touch. Threat.
3Medina Magic034436Medina Magic3FtJosh DickieStout mile placing here preceded 5.9L 6th at Camb. First 4 prospect from alley.
4Kourtney Kardash422354Kourtney Kardash4FtTony HerlihyVery tidy record and over the trip. Deserves a winning turn; one of many hopes.
5Midfrew Lucre814154Midfrew Lucre5Ft  
6Tugawar630551Tugawar6FtPeter FergusonToo tough at Camb. and despite this being a step up can add value to exotics.
7Barbarossa652443Barbarossa7FtJames StormontTwo game runs at Camb. recently. Similar may be needed here but cover in combo's
8Fifth And Final715830Fifth And Final8FtSailesh AbernethyBack from almost 3 months spell and wide draw to contend with. Requiring favours
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9Caulfield745828Caulfield9FtDavid ButcherWilted from a tough trip, Tues. Lean record here and draw unlikely to suit. Risk
10Potter0X5221Potter10FtAndre PoutamaBroke through in mid-Sept with all-the-way Camb. victory. Can kick on from that.
Best Bets: Kourtney Kardash (4),   Potter (10),   Katies Princess (2)
Best Mile Rates: Katies Princess (1-58.7),   Barbarossa (1-58.7),   Tugawar (1-58.9)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Kourtney Kardash (4): BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

DAWSON HARFORD NORTHERN METRO SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE

$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R55, R56 WITH COND., 1609m

For R47 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R56 horses with winning stakes up to and including $20500 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 25 October 2024. Balance of the field to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of 25 October 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 25 October the win in the final will be penalty free.

Participants for Race 3: DAWSON HARFORD NORTHERN METRO SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1McKendrick355353McKendrick1FtPeter FergusonReeled in over this trip, 27 Sept. Better alley to work from tonight; live hope.
2Warloch332022Warloch2Ft  
3Secrets AboundX61567Secrets Abound3FtAndre PoutamaLuckless 2 starts back and undone by 2nd row draw when last here, 6 Sept. 1st 4s
4Rough And Ready415534Rough And Ready4FtDavid ButcherUltra-tough type who will seek a handy spot early. He can't be discounted.
5Dawson31137XDawson5FtTony HerlihyDebuts out of Purdon/Phelan stable after winning 2 down South. W'out win; rates.
6Upstage0211Upstage6FtKristina Denifostova(J)Promising gelding who overcame a break for game win here, 23 Aug. hard to beat.
7Always Be Mattie2X114Always Be Mattie7FtMatthew WhiteGame effort when 1.2L from winner over this trip from parked spot. In minors mix
8Iron Brigade2X1686Iron Brigade8FtJosh DickieStrong resumption win and mixed efforts since. Hamstrung by the wide barrier.
Best Bets: Dawson (5),   Upstage (6),   McKendrick (1),   Rough And Ready (4)
Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-54.8),   Iron Brigade (1-56.4),   Secrets Abound (1-59.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Dawson (5): FD-Off, RD-On, Secrets Abound (3): FD-Off, RD-On, Upstage (6): BL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS TENDER BY 1 NOV 2YO MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 2YO, 1700m

For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.

Participants for Race 4: SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS TENDER BY 1 NOV 2YO MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Brittania204Brittania1Ft  
2BeachbreakX54805Beachbreak2FtKristina Denifostova(J)Ran on stoutly from the 1x1 behind Chase Me. Best draw for a while; tri's/1st 4s
3Nickel And Dime4Nickel And Dime3Ft  
4Turn O The Tide2254Turn O The Tide4FtJosh DickieMore like it when 4th here, 16 Aug. Has form on the board and minor likely here.
5Aventador753Aventador5FtDavid ButcherWithin 1L of Chase Me from the ace draw, 4 Oct. Has quinella & trifecta claims.
6Captains Secret8981Captains Secret6FtAndre PoutamaJustified support to get the chocolates at Camb. Same draw here but tougher task
7Bruntwood Brigade8716X8Bruntwood Brigade7FtTony HerlihyShould be improved from his first look here but draw does hurt. Taking notes.
8Captain Sampson3X111Captain Sampson8FtTony CameronDid as much as he needed to at Camb. and a class above. Draw won't stop another
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9Artful Bromac4Artful Bromac9Ft  
10Debrief045Debrief10FtTodd MacfarlaneSound after an early break when last here in July. Rough place hope with favours
Best Bets: Captain Sampson (8),   Aventador (5),   Turn O The Tide (4)
Best Mile Rates: Captain Sampson (1-54.8),   Bruntwood Brigade (2-03.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Bruntwood Brigade (7): FD-Off, RD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

BORDER FENCING SERVICES NORTHERN METRO SERIES HT 2 MOB TROT

$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R59 MOBILE, 1609m

For R52 to R59 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 25 October 2024. Balance of the field to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of 25 October 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 25 October the win in the final will be penalty free.

Participants for Race 5: BORDER FENCING SERVICES NORTHERN METRO SERIES HT 2 MOB TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Love On Line485399Love On Line1FtTaitlyn Hanara(J)Blew her chances at the start last week. Needs to do all things right from ace.
2Belle Neige1X6271Belle Neige2FtTodd MitchellToo strong first up in NZ and will relish the handy alley from mobile. Big hope.
3It Ain't Me Babe098612It Ain't Me Babe3FtDavid McGowanProved upset mile win was no fluke when closing boldly last week for 2nd. Cover.
4Saninarmbro224157Saninarmbro4FtRoydon DowneyOne of many fighting out the minors, 11 Oct. Mobile mile not her friend to date.
5Ruby Ridge504X31Ruby Ridge5FtPeter FergusonTwo strong Camb. runs this campaign and not without place claims in harder field
6Winners Time177016Winners Time6FtAndre PoutamaFound line strongly a week ago here after missing away. Another in minor's mix.
7Fearless3X21X8Fearless7FtJosh DickieNo favours first-up last week for Sheryl Wigg. Support likely despite marble.
8Styx JewelX531X8Styx Jewel8Ft  
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9One More MomentX4633XOne More Moment9FtJames StormontHas paid a divvy in half his starts down South, including 3 wins. Tricky marble.
10Taylad To Use645931Taylad To Use10FtTodd MacfarlaneShowed toughness winning here, 4 Oct, after early mile 3rd. Value runner again.
11Magic Dash144294Magic Dash11FtTony CameronFreshened after 26 July close-up 4th. First run this trip and drawn to need luck
12Bolt For The Hill413041Bolt For The Hill12FtStephanie Burley(J)Dominated from the front here, 27 Sept over this trip. Chance despite 2nd row.
Best Bets: Belle Neige (2),   Taylad To Use (10),   Bolt For The Hill (12),   It Ain't Me Babe (3)
Best Mile Rates: Bolt For The Hill (1-57.3),   It Ain't Me Babe (1-59.7),   Magic Dash (2-01.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

WOODLANDS STUD - SILK ROAD NORTHERN SERIES FINAL (MOB PACE)

$30,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R43 TO R63 MOBILE, 1700m

For R43 to R63 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer individual programmes for respective heat and final conditions. The final will be Rating Penalty Free should a horse win both a heat and the final.

Participants for Race 6: WOODLANDS STUD - SILK ROAD NORTHERN SERIES FINAL (MOB PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Diamonds Are Forever2473X5Diamonds Are Forever1FtTodd MitchellSure to be improved by her resumption run last week and drawn a treat. Combo's.
2Cyren Shard041297Cyren Shard2Ft  
3Always B Stunning725343Always B Stunning3FtPeter FergusonConsistent mare who was unlucky over trip 2 starts back. Adds to minors equation
4Double Quick405562Double Quick4FtTodd MacfarlaneFought hard for her 2nd a fortnight ago and can hold that form. Must include.
5Akatea6X6223Akatea5FtJosh DickieAnother bold run when 2nd here, 4 Oct. No reason she can't play a major role.
6Courtney Rose131153Courtney Rose6FtTony HerlihyClosed nicely without looking a winner from the pegs last week. Bright prospect.
7You Little Beauty447174You Little Beauty7FtDavid ButcherDid a power of work and didn't quit over this trip, 11 Oct. Might need similar.
8Mhai Surfer Girl214522Mhai Surfer Girl8FtMatthew WhiteCourageous 2nd a week ago and found the 1x1 from this marble prior. Can win this
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9Minjee18X434Minjee9FtLogan HollisTidy effort after early break, 4 Oct. Will need some luck but has minor's claims
10What A Minx473816What A Minx10FtMaurice McKendryDidn't get a decent crack at them last week. Draw may work out ok. Value runner.
11Seaside Rose541551Seaside Rose11FtAndre PoutamaDictated throughout to win here 2 weeks ago. Different set-up here but in mix.
12Wicked WandaF36811Wicked Wanda12Ft  
Best Bets: What A Minx (10),   Mhai Surfer Girl (8),   Courtney Rose (6),   Akatea (5)
Best Mile Rates: Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1),   Always B Stunning (1-54.4),   Courtney Rose (1-54.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Double Quick (4): RD-Off    Legend
Horse Movements: Courtney Rose to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe, What A Minx to Sean McCaffrey at Tamahere
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

LATHER UP TENDER BY 1 NOV NORTHERN METRO HT 2 MOBILE PACE

$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R56 TO R59, 1609m

For R56 to R59 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 25 October 2024. Balance of the field to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of 25 October 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 25 October the win in the final will be penalty free.

Participants for Race 7: LATHER UP TENDER BY 1 NOV NORTHERN METRO HT 2 MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Red Rackham111211Red Rackham1FtJosh DickieHas proved the King of Cambridge over the past 3 months. Likes trip and danger.
2Aye Aye Captain622454Aye Aye Captain2FtMatthew WhiteUseful against some smart types and from this marble shouldn't be underestimated
3Louezyana130176Louezyana3FtPeter FergusonFair to middling since winning here. From handy draw can offer value to exotics.
4Always B Elite20X212Always B Elite4FtTodd MitchellJust deneid by #8 when last here and 80% place record this trip. Major prospect.
5Bad Medicine313677Bad Medicine5FtTodd MacfarlaneNo threat from a wide draw at Camb. following lacklustre 7th here. More required
6Seaclusion221616Seaclusion6FtJames StormontNo match for #4, 6 Sept. and freshened since. Never too far away and place hope.
7Invisible190441Invisible7FtTony HerlihyPunishing burst to take out mile here, 27 Sept. Seeking the last say again here
8Hooray Henry254214Hooray Henry8FtDavid ButcherGood without all favours a week ago and form holding up nicely. Tri's/first 4's.
Best Bets: Always B Elite (4),   Invisible (7),   Seaclusion (6),   Aye Aye Captain (2)
Best Mile Rates: Red Rackham (1-55.2),   Invisible (1-55.9),   Seaclusion (1-56.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Aye Aye Captain (2): SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS HAPPY BIRTHDAY - NIGEL MASON MOB PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m

Participants for Race 8: CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS HAPPY BIRTHDAY - NIGEL MASON MOB PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1The Artful Gambler45X678The Artful Gambler1FtSailesh AbernethyWilted out after sitting parked at Camb. Looks up against it despite ace draw.
2Little Hoofananny375264Little Hoofananny2FtAndre PoutamaStuck to task well last week and drawn to need covering in combo's tonight.
3I Got Chills3X3662I Got Chills3FtDavid ButcherCollared late by Chase Me, 4 Oct. Likely leader again and awfully hard to stop.
4JabberjayJabberjay4Ft  
5Loveable RogueLoveable Rogue5FtTodd Mitchell3 trials behind him to ready for tonight's debut. Be guided by the market here.
6Carbon472333Carbon6FtJosh DickieYet another placing when 3rd here, 23 Aug. Lacks zip of a few but gives his all
7Waltzing With Miki225725Waltzing With Miki7FtJames StormontCouldn't quicken last week following mile 2nd. Now with Z Butcher. Must consider
8Double Parked2XDouble Parked8FtTony HerlihyOne start last campaign netted a 2nd placing. Will be stronger but draw a curse.
Best Bets: I Got Chills (3),   Little Hoofananny (2),   Double Parked (8),   Waltzing With Miki (7)
Gear Changes: Double Parked (8): ACD-Off, The Artful Gambler (1): BL-Off, SL-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Waltzing With Miki to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE HANDICAP TROT

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m

Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.

Participants for Race 9: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Tactical Approach59Tactical Approach1FtJames StormontManners have let him down in both starts to date. Hope if he negotiate the ace.
2Heartbreak Hotel309807Heartbreak HotelU1FtDylan FergusonRaced greenly 2 weeks ago in front here costing himself any chance. Place bolter
3Henrik Lundqvist522547Henrik LundqvistU2FtDavid Grundmann(J)Form has tapered off since brace of 2nd's. First 4 fringe with full manners.
4Loteria72X206LoteriaU3FtJosh DickieIssues in last couple following bold resumption. Capable of dominating tonight.
5Val Thorens05X925Val Thorens130Todd MitchellBroke in front last week after strong 2nd. Looks an obvious hope if he can trot.
6Sunset Hill51Sunset Hill230Todd MacfarlaneToo slick at Camb, and has breeding on his side. Sure to carry plenty of support
7Quercus Rubra959631Quercus RubraU130  
8Father BarryX28X86Father BarryU230Stephanie Burley(J)Has proved expensive in both starts this campaign. Manners key but must include.
9Lil Whip053268Lil WhipU330Tony HerlihyLuckless in last couple after two placings. Confidence tested over the stand.
Best Bets: Loteria (4),   Sunset Hill (6),   Father Barry (8),   Val Thorens (5)
Best Mile Rates: Sunset Hill (2-08.2),   Father Barry (2-09.9)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Father Barry (8): SL-Off, HH-On    Legend
Runner Index
 
Akatea -  Race 6
Always B Elite -  Race 7
Always Be Mattie -  Race 3
Always B Stunning -  Race 6
Artful Bromac -  Race 4
A Trophy Wife -  Race 1
Aventador -  Race 4
Aye Aye Captain -  Race 7
Bad Medicine -  Race 7
Bangkok Betty -  Race 1
Barbarossa -  Race 2
Beachbreak -  Race 4
Belle Neige -  Race 5
Bolt For The Hill -  Race 5
Bravehearthighlander -  Race 1
Brienne -  Race 1
Brittania -  Race 4
Bruntwood Brigade -  Race 4
Captain Sampson -  Race 4
Captains Secret -  Race 4
Carbon -  Race 8
Caulfield -  Race 2
Courtney Rose -  Race 6
Cyren Shard -  Race 6
Dawson -  Race 3
Debrief -  Race 4
Diamonds Are Forever -  Race 6
Double Parked -  Race 8
Double Quick -  Race 6
Eagle Hanover -  Race 1
Emily Bay -  Race 1
Father Barry -  Race 9
Fearless -  Race 5
Fifth And Final -  Race 2
Five O'Clock Gerry -  Race 1
Heartbreak Hotel -  Race 9
Henrik Lundqvist -  Race 9
Hooray Henry -  Race 7
Hughie Wallace -  Race 1
I Got Chills -  Race 8
Invisible -  Race 7
Iron Brigade -  Race 3
It Ain't Me Babe -  Race 5
Itaintnecessarilyso -  Race 1
Jabberjay -  Race 8
Katies Princess -  Race 2
Kourtney Kardash -  Race 2
Lil Whip -  Race 9
Little Hoofananny -  Race 8
Loteria -  Race 9
Louezyana -  Race 7
Loveable Rogue -  Race 8
Love On Line -  Race 5
Magic Dash -  Race 5
McKendrick -  Race 3
Medina Magic -  Race 2
Mhai Surfer Girl -  Race 6
Midfrew Lucre -  Race 2
Minjee -  Race 6
Nickel And Dime -  Race 4
One More Moment -  Race 5
Potter -  Race 2
Quercus Rubra -  Race 9
Red Rackham -  Race 7
Rough And Ready -  Race 3
Ruby Ridge -  Race 5
Run Forest Run -  Race 1
Saninarmbro -  Race 5
Sans Au Revoir -  Race 1
Seaclusion -  Race 7
Seaside Rose -  Race 6
Secrets Abound -  Race 3
Shesgold -  Race 1
Styx Jewel -  Race 5
Sunset Hill -  Race 9
Tactical Approach -  Race 9
Taylad To Use -  Race 5
The Artful Gambler -  Race 8
Tugawar -  Race 2
Turn O The Tide -  Race 4
Upstage -  Race 3
Val Thorens -  Race 9
Waltzing With Miki -  Race 8
Warloch -  Race 3
Watch Your Back -  Race 2
What A Minx -  Race 6
Wicked Wanda -  Race 6
Winners Time -  Race 5
You Little Beauty -  Race 6