NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 18 October

Meeting: MID-OCTOBER MEETING (MID-OCTOBER MEETING)

Last updated 18/10/2024 at 15:37 pm

Participants for Race 1: NORWOOD MACHINERY MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1		Tyrons Strapping Lad	1	Ft	John Dunn	Qualified at first try 25 Sep & warmed up late 02 Oct trials. Worth a look.
2	64700X	The Gardener's Pride	2	Ft	Jim Curtin	10yo resuming after dropping away in June. Sure to be better for the run.
3	D54573	Massive Merc	3	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Will welcome return to mobile after eventful 3rd at Methven. Place prospect.
4	0P8700	Bonjour Paris	4	Ft	Jason Thomas	Yet to place in 10 starts. Lightly tried behind the mobile. Seeking luck.
5	457X03	Tinkerbelle	5	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Dug in for the fight after leading at Oamaru. Mobile an assist. Each way.
6	2	Atlantic City	6	Ft	Brad Williamson	Tidy debut behind unbeaten 2Yo 27 Sep. Much easier here. Leading prospect.
7		Stormbreaker	7	Ft	Tim Williams	Tidy 08 Oct trial win since his 02 Oct qualifier. Will have admirers on debut.
8		Tarragindi	8	Ft	Matthew Williamson	From a top family & mum won eight. Trials form should stack up. Threat.
9	40X	Lady Lucinda	9	Ft	Robbie Close	Nice 3rd 02 Oct trials since brief winter campaign. Top3/4 with manners.
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10	350664	Wypout	10	Ft	Stacy Whatuira	Mixing her efforts to date but has placed from mobile before. Combos spice.
Best Bets: Atlantic City (6), Tarragindi (8), Stormbreaker (7), Tinkerbelle (5)
Star Trialist: Stormbreaker - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 08/10/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.0, 800m: 59.4, 400m: 30.0, Margins: 4 1/2len, 5 len, distance.
Gear Changes: Lady Lucinda (9): BL-Off, RD-On, The Gardener's Pride (2): BL-Off, P-On, Wypout (10): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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Participants for Race 2: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	8	Sweet Mama	1	Ft	Robert Anderson	Tried hard on debut & slots into a kinder draw. A likely improver tonight.
2	23334	Rock Or Bust	2	Ft	Tim Williams	Green at Oamaru but threatening prior. Drawn to be a major player again.
3	843969	Quicker Than Quick	3	Ft	Bob Butt	Two trials since folding up here 06 Sep. Moves off the unruly. Multiples.
4	534575	Fear Gogh	4	Ft	John Morrison	Yielded late at Timaru after putting in brave shift. Add to trifectas/First4s.
5	420957	Melton Enforcer	5	Ft	Blair Orange	Dug in bravely until late 30 Aug. Brief break since. May be over the odds.
6	762802	Shard De Arch	6	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Eyecatching 2nd at Methven. Placed in all-weather in August. Upset claims.
7	270X67	Didjaseemiki	7	Ft	Robbie Close	Mixed in two starts back & cops another wide draw. Prefer combos tonight.
8	66X397	Lily's A Star	8	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Back to mobile after tardy start last week. Awkward draw here. Rough odds.
9	97X060	Gimmesomelovin	9	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Fair efforts since resuming but lands the outside of the front line. Take notes.
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10	0	Lochdarragh	10	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Put on a rodeo act on debut. Bold trial win since. Give another chance.
11	X25295	The Mantis	11	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Thereabouts from front row draws recently. May get run through. Each way.
Best Bets: Rock Or Bust (2), The Mantis (11), Lochdarragh (10), Sweet Mama (1)
Star Trialist: Quicker Than Quick - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 08/10/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.4, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 2 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Fear Gogh (4): SL-Off, BL-On, Gimmesomelovin (9): P-Off, SL-On, The Mantis (11): SL-Off Legend

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Participants for Race 3: HEAD TO TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	8660X4	Navara	1	Ft	Jason Ford	Rolled home smartly last week but faces wider grade here. First4s from #1.
2	954050	Noah Magnific	2	Ft	Gavin Smith	Botched the start at Methven. Mobile will be an assist. May be at juicy odds.
3	159542	Penelope Hall	3	Ft	John Versteeg	Handling new grade just fine since maiden win. Drawn to land handy. Combos.
4	607X0D	What The Bell	4	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Broke up the passing lane down south. Capable, but plenty of tricks. Win or bust
5	617000	Lime In A Bottle	5	Ft	Leo O'Reilly	Sole win came from mobile. Not doing much recently though. Take on trust.
6	9X4970	Yosemite	6	Ft
7	090327	Holly Highlander	7	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Ok at Timaru but plenty to like about previous two runs. Can play a part.
8	209L30	Very Majestic	8	Ft	John Dunn	No doubting the ability but manners a work in progress. Mobile helps. EW.
9	350969	Brett's Mate	9	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Lacked space at key time at Methven. Racing better than formline suggests. Upset
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10	26X946	Judy J	10	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Always chasing at Oamaru & fair 4th here 03 Oct. Seeking improvement.
11	5006X8	Shandon Bells	11	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Should strip fitter for resuming run at Oamaru. Handles mobile OK. First4s.
12	0X7924	Kawhi	12	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	Confidence is building with two October runs. Awkward draw but can overcome.
13	210548	The River Boy	13	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Mid-race move took its toll last time. May have to do similar tonight. Multiples
14	2800X9	Son Of Patrick	14	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Better for his resuming 9th 27 Sep. Taken on much stronger fields. Smokey.
Best Bets: Very Majestic (8), Kawhi (12), What The Bell (4), Holly Highlander (7)
Best Mile Rates: Noah Magnific (2-03.1), The River Boy (2-03.3), Lime In A Bottle (2-03.6) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Kawhi (12): SL-On, The River Boy (13): BL-On Legend

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Participants for Race 4: CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	772812	Gotta Elect Bill	1	Ft	Blair Orange	Powerful 2nd at Methven but jumps up a whole grade here. First4s from #1.
2	332022	Warloch	2	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Racing like a fresh-fraced youngster. Draw upgrade from last week. Multiples.
3	814758	Happy Harper	3	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Moves to grade racing after taking on good fillies. Draw on her side. Each way.
4	124325	Dave Duley	4	Ft	John Dunn	Chased hard from wide draw last week. Slightly stronger field but has claims.
5	211967	Trump Card	5	Ft
6	156060	Molly Belwin	6	Ft	Tim Williams	Did it very tough here 03 Oct. Takes on rugged types here. Looking for luck.
7	4877X7	Tokyo Rose	7	Ft	Samantha Ottley	In need of the run at Oamaru & more options from front row. Upset prospect.
8	812206	Spirit Of Anarchy	8	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Likes to fly the gate & there's no Vessem here. Can get handy & fight hard.
9	23164X	Teds Legacy	9	Ft	Jim Curtin	Tidy 2nd at workouts 05 Oct but no stars in that. Has won fresh. First4s best.
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10	549021	Sky Rocket	10	Ft	Robbie Close	Used the length of Methven straight to win last time. Sticky draw here. Place.
11	254110	Louretta	11	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Lacked luck late in smart mares grade 27 Sep. Seeking a run through. In the mix.
12	070440	Kowhai Nugget	12	Ft	Ben Hope	Not the worst 10th here last week. Another fair draw tonight but could surprise.
13	251380	Miki's Courage	13	Ft	Bob Butt	Drops back from taking on the smart 3YO boys. Good on his day. Don't ignore.
14	30X997	Deceptive Lee	14	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Tried hard behind Vessem last time. Up against Tact McLeod prior. Top3/4 claims.
Best Bets: Spirit Of Anarchy (8), Louretta (11), Miki's Courage (13), Dave Duley (4)
Best Mile Rates: Warloch (1-55.3), Gotta Elect Bill (1-56.3), Spirit Of Anarchy (1-56.7) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Dave Duley (4): BL-Off, SL-On, Spirit Of Anarchy (8): SL-Off, Teds Legacy (9): BL-Off Legend

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Participants for Race 5: McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS NZ JNR DRIVER CHAMPS (HEAT 5) MOB PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	331997	Franco Hoffman	1	Ft	Monika Ranger(J)	Earnest without threatening since 02 Aug win. Drawn well but First4s preferred.
2	772812	Gotta Elect Bill	2	Ft
3	418819	Wuhan	3	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Not all favours here 03 Oct after Motukarara win. Gets in well here. Upset.
4	731175	Miki Bennett	4	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Space in short supply last week & gets an advantageous draw. A key player.
5	3268X0	The Coalman	5	Ft	Zev Meredith(J)	Honest campaigner in need of the fresh run last week. Better draw. Place.
6	672083	Katherine	6	Ft	Olivia Thornley(J)	Stoic 3rd at Oamaru after getting the trail. Generally thereabouts. Top3/4 hope.
7	145341	Mouton Cadet	7	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	Moves out of amateurs after easy 09 Oct win. Has speed. Combos spice.
8	X48X28	Ellie Franco	8	Ft
9	509807	Tempo Warrior	9	Ft	Kerryn Tomlinson(J)	A bit too keen here last Friday. Draw not great but down in grade here. First4s.
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10	9X6460	Winnyzback	10	Ft	Crystal Hackett(J)	Battled away from this draw 27 Sep. Very reliant on others here. Stretched.
11	907170	Franco Messi	11	Ft	Emily Johnson(J)	Faded badly at Timaru. Looked more like himself 14 Oct trials. Roughie.
12	6X2133	Borrisokane	12	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Only got clear late in stronger grade last Friday. Each way with a run through.
13	213808	Foveaux Gambler	13	Ft	Max Hill(J)	Lacked a kick here last week & drops back to 2nd row tonight. Needs to lift.
14	91590P	Classie Linc	14	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Forgive the gear issue last week. Methven 10th not the worst. Blowout.
Best Bets: Miki Bennett (4), Borrisokane (12), The Coalman (5), Katherine (6)
Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-59.1), Miki Bennett (2-00.1), Borrisokane (2-00.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Franco Messi (11): FLP-On, Katherine (6): SL-On, The Coalman (5): SL-On Legend

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Participants for Race 6: COMMODORE HOTEL WELCOMES HRNZ DELEGATES MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	581776	Raging Whitebait	1	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Far from disgraced in similar grade last week. Drops into better draw. Smokey.
2	342450	Buckskin	2	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Brief break no help at Methven. Good here over the spring. Not out of this.
3	X45843	Dance Till Dawn	3	Ft	John Dunn	Big 3rd here last Friday in strong mares' grade. Draw gives options. Keep safe.
4	121256	Betterthancash	4	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Useful 6th last week against top 3YOs. A spring sensation prior. Each way.
5	0X5121	Renegade	5	Ft	Jonny Cox	Keeps stepping up, including 11 Oct win last week. Harder here. Place prospect.
6	225X37	Xlendi	6	Ft	Bob Butt	Late swoop for 02 Oct trial win. Very classy customer. Adds to the puzzle.
7	6X2370	Triple G	7	Ft	Tim Williams	Drops back from the Methven Cup. Loves this course & the mobile. Consider.
8	779X34	Jimmy James Maguire	8	Ft	Ricky May	Did the donkey work last week & stuck on well. Same may be required. Place.
9	720258	Smoke On The Water	9	Ft	Mia Holbrough(J,cl)	Not disgraced in Methven Cup. Taken on big spring assignments. Has claims.
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10	4X1211	Amaretto Franco	10	Ft	Craig Thornley	Rattled home for 06 Oct trial win. Great winter form. Don't underestimate.
11	X41481	Perun	11	Ft
12	2X5863	Tide And Time	12	Ft	Robbie Close	Tidy 3rd here 03 Oct but cops a tougher draw tonight. Top3/4 option here.
13	542612	Helium	13	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Just missed here 03 Oct but gate speed negated by draw. Place preferred.
14	0X7402	Here's Herbie	14	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Huge 2nd in Methven Cup. Outside of 2nd row no help here though. Roughie.
Best Bets: Betterthancash (4), Dance Till Dawn (3), Smoke On The Water (9), Triple G (7)
Best Mile Rates: Tide And Time (1-54.3), Here's Herbie (1-55.0), Helium (1-55.8) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Amaretto Franco - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 08/10/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-27.8, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 27.7, Margins: head, 2 1/2len, 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Jimmy James Maguire (8): BL-On Legend

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Participants for Race 7: MACCA LODGE 'HILARIOUS GUEST' 3YO FILLIES CLASSIC (MOB PACE)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	7X7X05	Our Shangri Lana	1	Ft	Ben Hope	Honest 5th in first run for new stable 03 Oct. Draw helps, but First4s best.
2	41X0	Mikra Wave	2	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	No luck on debut but handed a very difficult assignment tonight. Hard to have.
3	232X33	Ultimate Racy Girl	3	Ft	Scott Phelan	Brings solid northern form to Addington. Has gate speed if needed. Multiples.
4	1234	Rakero Ice	4	Ft	Gavin Smith	Thereabouts since her late August maiden win. Seeking a length or two here.
5	415142	Classic Elegance	5	Ft	John Dunn	Gamely chasing Duchess Megxit in last two northern runs. Combos enhancer.
6	11PX	Moments Like This	6	Ft	Jonny Cox	Showed plenty in summer before setback. Run down 08 Oct trials. Watching.
7	66X311	Treacherous Baby	7	Ft	Blair Orange	Contrasting wins in last two, proving her adaptability. Right in the fight again
8	113X46	Louies Girl	8	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Did plenty of work here 03 Oct. Possesses a nice sprint. Look for her late.
9	111X11	Duchess Megxit	9	Ft	Zachary Butcher	In imperious form up north. Has won from all sorts of draws. Top pick.
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10	191X	Dynasty	10	Ft	Bob Butt	Good job in short career to date. Sharp 2nd 08 Oct trials. First4s from draw.
11	50X116	Arden's Memory	11	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Midfield effort here 27 Sep after returning to racing in fine form. Multiples.
12	122317	Shakira	12	Ft	Ricky May	Passed several late after getting well back 03 Oct. Should be running on again.
Best Bets: Duchess Megxit (9), Treacherous Baby (7), Louies Girl (8), Shakira (12)
Best Mile Rates: Duchess Megxit (1-54.4), Classic Elegance (1-54.7), Louies Girl (1-55.4) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Moments Like This - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.8, 800m: 56.1, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 1/2 head, neck, 1 3/4len.
Gear Changes: Our Shangri Lana (1): BL-On, Rakero Ice (4): BL-Off Legend
Horse Movements: Ultimate Racy Girl to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Duchess Megxit to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston

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Participants for Race 8: ALLIED SECURITY MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	X36462	Regal Sierra	1	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Caught the eye at Oamaru & finds a length or three from the mobile. Combos.
2	949273	Sunny Louis	2	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Doesn't win out of turn but form has been near enough recently. Not the worst.
3	954498	Martha Stuart	3	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Freshened since middling efforts through the winter. May need the run.
4	090X90	Grettymac	4	Ft	Robert Anderson	Got the run at Methven but no extra late. Seeking further improvement.
5	62X217	Look To Da Stars	5	Ft	Blair Orange	Couldn't kick on here 03 Oct against hot 3YOs. May find this easier. Each way.
6	535198	Jordan Anne	6	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Plain at Oamaru in a stronger grade. 70% place stats from the mobile. First4s.
7	0X61	Tactical Bid	7	Ft	Robbie Close	Two trial wins since classy early August win. Likely to be very popular here.
8	46X800	Bounce N Beyond	8	Ft	John Dunn	Mistakes in all three spring starts. Mobile needs to be the oracle. Win or bust.
9	646377	Paige	9	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Lacking her customary spark in two October starts. Draw no help. First4s.
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10	DX012	Cyclone Zion W	10	Ft	Bob Butt	3L trial winner since getting nabbed at Methven. Key contender with any gaps.
11	106700	Forgiveness	11	Ft	Paul Nairn	Mistakes in last 2 stand starts, so mobile an assist. Will always have admirers.
12	560850	Bonnie Bagrie	12	Ft	Jonny Cox	A nervy watch at times, but mobile brings her closer. Multiples spice.
13	08X301	Torvi	13	Ft	Ben Hope	Ended 10-month drought with Methven win. Stronger bunch tonight. Odds.
14	10	Hoof It Hagrid	14	Ft	Ricky May	Couldn't kick on after doing work at Methven. Work required from this draw.
Best Bets: Tactical Bid (7), Cyclone Zion W (10), Look To Da Stars (5), Forgiveness (11)
Best Mile Rates: Paige (1-58.3), Martha Stuart (1-59.6), Bounce N Beyond (2-00.9) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Tactical Bid - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 08/10/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.3, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 9 1/4len, 3 len, 3/4len.
Gear Changes: Hoof It Hagrid (14): SL-On Legend

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Participants for Race 9: WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' 2YO MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	37X466	Woodlea Rocks	1	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Midfield finishes her lot recently. Ace draw helps, but seeking more late.
2	54X463	Strikem	2	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Earnest 3rd here last week & has gate speed when required. Multiples must.
3	383X95	Coba Charged	3	Ft	Robbie Close	Honest outings in two spring starts back. Options from this draw. First4s.
4		Poseidon	4	Ft	Gavin Smith	Won a workout before being caught late 08 Oct trials. Market your guide.
5	16X74	Sweet Maggie Mae	5	Ft	Jonny Cox	Nice 4th at juicy odds here 03 Oct. May land in nice spot again. Worth a look.
6	4X2160	Spicey Crunch	6	Ft	Terry Chmiel	Double mistake here 03 Oct. Maiden win 13 Sep showed talent. Multiples.
7	4X2048	Bettors Anvil	7	Ft	Tim Williams	Mixture in his four starts back. Better draw than last week. Can bounce back.
8	212X	Forever Dream	8	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Group performer last season & only just caught by Xlendi 02 Oct trials. Top pick
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9	251X	Renaldo	9	Ft	Ricky May	Joins a resurgent stable after showing promise last term. Place prospect.
Best Bets: Forever Dream (8), Sweet Maggie Mae (5), Bettors Anvil (7), Renaldo (9)
Best Mile Rates: Bettors Anvil (1-56.0), Sweet Maggie Mae (1-58.6), Spicey Crunch (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Forever Dream - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 02/10/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.8, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 26.9, Margins: head, 2 1/4len, 2 3/4len.
Gear Changes: Renaldo (9): SL-Off Legend

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Participants for Race 10: FAHEY FENCE HIRE HANDICAP PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	460950	Heisenberg	1	Ft	John Dunn	Recovered OK after slow start last week. Strong field again. First4s from #1.
2	106800	Franco Sinatra	2	Ft	Blair Orange	Tough ask after early error at Methven. Talented but can't afford slow start.
3	16X604	American Me	3	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Working his way back to form with Methven Cup 4th. Combos bait at this trip.
4	270X13	Sooner The Bettor	4	Ft	Scott Phelan	Beaten Merlin fresh-up & lost no fans the start after. Danger from front line.
5	1223X2	Franco Marek	5	Ft	John Morrison	Got into great spot & went close in Canterbury Classic. Can play a part again.
6	2X8003	Got You Covered	6	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Used short way home for tidy Methven Cup 3rd. First4s with similar passage.
7	130X29	Pinseeker	7	Ft	Jonny Cox	Overraced when leading in Methven Cup. Huge in Hannon. Can bounce back.
8	X231X1	Wag Star	8	Ft	Mark Hurrell	Delivered a thumping fresh up. No fear of the distance either. Right in this.
9	059X50	Homebush Lad	9	Ft	Ben Hope	Never really featured here 11 Oct & has very plain course stats. Not for us.
10	71X115	Tact McLeod	10	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Couldn't kick on after leading last week. Brilliant prior. Keep onside again.
11	X09821	Mighty Looee	1	10	Tim Williams	Huge late to win Methven Cup. Back 10m here, but could run a bolter again.
12	118X54	Mach Shard	2	10	Crystal Hackett(J)	Two-time autumn feature winner. Good spring runs & moves 10m closer. EW.
13	5342X8	Rock N Roll Doo	3	10	Carter Dalgety(J)	Well back when resuming here last week. Dangerous at his best. Consider.
14	535X00	Beach Ball	4	10	Ricky May	Doing his chips early at the start since resuming. Can win but needs manners.
15	13X796	Da Vinci	5	10	Craig Ferguson	Gaps in short supply in all three runs back. Could surprise with last say.
Best Bets: Sooner The Bettor (4), Wag Star (8), Tact McLeod (10), Mach Shard (12)
Best Mile Rates: Mighty Looee (1-57.7), American Me (1-58.8), Da Vinci (1-59.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Beach Ball (14): BL-Off, SL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Sooner The Bettor to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Wag Star to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Tact McLeod to Mark Jones at Burnham, Mach Shard to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Da Vinci to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst

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Participants for Race 11: SAUNDERS ROBINSON BROWN MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	239800	Clyde	1	Ft	Jim Curtin	Another run behind preferred mobile, but not going well enough for now.
2	54130X	Dasher	2	Ft	Murray Howard	Placed in both trials ahead of resumption. Mobile specialist. Top3/4 claims.
3	5X5107	Muscle Sass	3	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Couldn't go on after leading 03 Oct. In the market this time in. In the mix.
4	X80635	Cormoran Strike	4	Ft	Robbie Close	Confidence starting to return & getting more reliable. Could add spice to combos
5	86X722	Masterly	5	Ft	John Dunn	Just keeps getting mastered by one better. OK mobile starts. Worth considering.
6	X69806	Helloveamoment	6	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Best start yet this time in when gritty 6th last week. Could enhance First4s.
7	58X343	Gold Bullion	7	Ft	Bob Butt	Hauled in late here 20 Sep & gets into this very well. Tough to beat from mobile
8	321332	Zoltan Boscik	8	Ft	Scott Phelan	Handling everything he's taken on & was great from mobile 16 Aug. Key player.
9	66X089	El Conqueror	9	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Battling in three starts back this spring. Draw no help either. Tough ask.
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10	98X067	The Dominator	10	Ft	Craig Thornley	Tried hard here last week. Has gate speed, but draw negates that. Juicy odds.
11	X531X8	Styx Jewel	11	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Loves the mobile, which well help after 03 Oct error here. Bubbling under.
12	321076	Master Class	12	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Doing his best work late here 03 Oct. Stalking gaps from 2nd row. Multiples.
13	4X0400	Tu Tangata	U1	Ft	Paul Nairn	Testing the faith of punters this time in. Capable if he stands tall tonight.
14	574790	George Eliot	U2	Ft	John Morrison	Took herself out of play early last week. Mobile an assist. First4s from unruly.
Best Bets: Gold Bullion (7), Zoltan Boscik (8), Masterly (5), Tu Tangata (13)
Best Mile Rates: The Dominator (1-58.5), Clyde (1-59.9), Gold Bullion (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m]

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For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Racebook Gear Front Line Limit

Participants for Race 12: BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH US AT ADDINGTON RACEWAY PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	0	Joker	1	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	Offered little on debut. Had two stand start trials. May need this run too.
2	5X8333	Hi Life	2	Ft	John Dunn	Stout efforts from a variety of draws recently. Can step & be a factor tonight.
3	23X	Buddha	3	Ft	Robbie Close	Nice trial wins since good autumn form behind Harrison John. Top billing here.
4	3	Seaside Pond	4	Ft	Robert Anderson	Sparkling 3rd on debut on the grass 22 Sep. Small field helps. Combos must.
5	822309	Verducci	5	Ft
6	53223	Brandi Snapp	6	Ft	Jim Curtin	Shown plenty of enterprise in 5-start career. More reliable than many here. EW.
7	334353	Heaven	7	Ft	Blair Orange	Very reliable recently, but still hunting maiden win after 41 starts. Top3/4.
8	070074	Magical Max	U1	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Career-best run when 4th here last week. Unruly adds to test though. First4s.
Best Bets: Buddha (3), Hi Life (2), Brandi Snapp (6)
Star Trialist: Buddha - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 08/10/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.8, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 36 len.
Gear Changes: Heaven (7): BL-On Legend

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For R40 to R47 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Racebook Gear Preferential Grid

Participants for Race 13: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	987400	Auntie Deb	1	Ft	Andrew Faulks	Form has dropped a little since unlucky Aug/early Sep runs. First4s here.
2	6X5432	Major Happy	2	Ft	Bob Butt	Hasn't done much wrong in four starts back. Drawn handily again. Multiples.
3	5068X8	To Ri Ruby	3	Ft	John Morrison	In need of the run at Methven in similar company. Soft draw. Roughie.
4	3X8834	Logan Rock	4	Ft	Robbie Close	Improving with each outing this time in. Could land midfield again. Combos.
5	066630	Keeping It Kiwi	5	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Space at a premium at Oamaru. 3rd here 20 Sep your guide. Don't disregard.
6	P30670	Eddie Osei	6	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Well beaten after early work last Friday. Drops back in grade though. Upset.
7	31500	Oakley Shard	7	Ft
8	532256	Commander Joe	8	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Got into an awkward spot here 11 Oct. Will find this easier. Amongst the hopes.
9	X18680	Flyaway	9	Ft
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10	674821	Always Bee Gee	10	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Used trail to win at Methven. May have to sit next to markers again. Roughie.
11	X17028	Fergalicious	11	Ft	Tim Williams	Couldn't go on after leading at Methven. Yet to fire here too. First4s best.
12	264980	Follow Your Dream	12	Ft	John Dunn	One-paced here in top fillies grade 03 Oct. Needs a right run through. Place.
13	556PX7	Song Sung Blue	13	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Busy fresh outing here 03 Oct when 7th. Should strip fitter. Each way claims.
14	377X21	Kaysans Rock	14	Ft
Best Bets: Commander Joe (8), Song Sung Blue (13), Keeping It Kiwi (5)
Best Mile Rates: Major Happy (1-55.1), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Follow Your Dream (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m]
Horse Movements: Kaysans Rock to Brent & Tim White at Ashburton Raceway

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Always Bee Gee - Race 13

Amaretto Franco - Race 6

American Me - Race 10

Arden's Memory - Race 7

Atlantic City - Race 1

Auntie Deb - Race 13

Beach Ball - Race 10

Betterthancash - Race 6

Bettors Anvil - Race 9

Bonjour Paris - Race 1

Bonnie Bagrie - Race 8

Borrisokane - Race 5

Bounce N Beyond - Race 8

Brandi Snapp - Race 12

Brett's Mate - Race 3

Buckskin - Race 6

Buddha - Race 12

Classic Elegance - Race 7

Classie Linc - Race 5

Clyde - Race 11

Coba Charged - Race 9

Commander Joe - Race 13

Cormoran Strike - Race 11

Cyclone Zion W - Race 8

Dance Till Dawn - Race 6

Dasher - Race 11

Dave Duley - Race 4

Da Vinci - Race 10

Deceptive Lee - Race 4

Didjaseemiki - Race 2

Duchess Megxit - Race 7

Dynasty - Race 7

Eddie Osei - Race 13

El Conqueror - Race 11

Ellie Franco - Race 5

Fear Gogh - Race 2

Fergalicious - Race 13

Flyaway - Race 13

Follow Your Dream - Race 13

Forever Dream - Race 9

Forgiveness - Race 8

Foveaux Gambler - Race 5

Franco Hoffman - Race 5

Franco Marek - Race 10

Franco Messi - Race 5

Franco Sinatra - Race 10

George Eliot - Race 11

Gimmesomelovin - Race 2

Gold Bullion - Race 11

Gotta Elect Bill - Race 4 Race 5

Got You Covered - Race 10

Grettymac - Race 8

Happy Harper - Race 4

Heaven - Race 12

Heisenberg - Race 10

Helium - Race 6

Helloveamoment - Race 11

Here's Herbie - Race 6

Hi Life - Race 12

Holly Highlander - Race 3

Homebush Lad - Race 10

Hoof It Hagrid - Race 8

Jimmy James Maguire - Race 6

Joker - Race 12

Jordan Anne - Race 8

Judy J - Race 3

Katherine - Race 5

Kawhi - Race 3

Kaysans Rock - Race 13

Keeping It Kiwi - Race 13

Kowhai Nugget - Race 4

Lady Lucinda - Race 1

Lily's A Star - Race 2

Lime In A Bottle - Race 3

Lochdarragh - Race 2

Logan Rock - Race 13

Look To Da Stars - Race 8

Louies Girl - Race 7

Louretta - Race 4

Mach Shard - Race 10

Magical Max - Race 12

Major Happy - Race 13

Martha Stuart - Race 8

Massive Merc - Race 1

Master Class - Race 11

Masterly - Race 11

Melton Enforcer - Race 2

Mighty Looee - Race 10

Miki Bennett - Race 5

Miki's Courage - Race 4

Mikra Wave - Race 7

Molly Belwin - Race 4

Moments Like This - Race 7

Mouton Cadet - Race 5

Muscle Sass - Race 11

Navara - Race 3

Noah Magnific - Race 3

Oakley Shard - Race 13

Our Shangri Lana - Race 7

Paige - Race 8

Penelope Hall - Race 3

Perun - Race 6

Pinseeker - Race 10

Poseidon - Race 9

Quicker Than Quick - Race 2

Raging Whitebait - Race 6

Rakero Ice - Race 7

Regal Sierra - Race 8

Renaldo - Race 9

Renegade - Race 6

Rock N Roll Doo - Race 10

Rock Or Bust - Race 2

Seaside Pond - Race 12

Shakira - Race 7

Shandon Bells - Race 3

Shard De Arch - Race 2

Sky Rocket - Race 4

Smoke On The Water - Race 6

Song Sung Blue - Race 13

Son Of Patrick - Race 3

Sooner The Bettor - Race 10

Spicey Crunch - Race 9

Spirit Of Anarchy - Race 4

Stormbreaker - Race 1

Strikem - Race 9

Styx Jewel - Race 11

Sunny Louis - Race 8

Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 9

Sweet Mama - Race 2

Tactical Bid - Race 8

Tact McLeod - Race 10

Tarragindi - Race 1

Teds Legacy - Race 4

Tempo Warrior - Race 5

The Coalman - Race 5

The Dominator - Race 11

The Gardener's Pride - Race 1

The Mantis - Race 2

The River Boy - Race 3

Tide And Time - Race 6

Tinkerbelle - Race 1

Tokyo Rose - Race 4

To Ri Ruby - Race 13

Torvi - Race 8

Treacherous Baby - Race 7

Triple G - Race 6

Trump Card - Race 4

Tu Tangata - Race 11

Tyrons Strapping Lad - Race 1

Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 7

Verducci - Race 12

Very Majestic - Race 3

Wag Star - Race 10

Warloch - Race 4

What The Bell - Race 3

Winnyzback - Race 5

Woodlea Rocks - Race 9

Wuhan - Race 5

Wypout - Race 1

Xlendi - Race 6

Yosemite - Race 3

Zoltan Boscik - Race 11

Notifiable Gear Legend
FD	Fixed Deafeners
RD	Removeable Deafeners
BL	Blinds
SL	Sliding Blinds
HH	Half Hopples
FLP	Free Legged Pacer
P	Pacifier
NW	No Whip
CC	Cornell Collar
ACD	Anti Choke Device

Wyndham H.R.C.

Banks Peninsula T.C.

Forbury Park T.C.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness

NZ Metropolitan T.C.

Auckland T.C.

NZ Metropolitan T.C.

Manawatu H.R.C.

Invercargill H.R.C.

Manawatu H.R.C.

Reefton T.C.

Northern Southland T.C.

Auckland T.C.

Westport T.C.

Oamaru H.R.C.

Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: MID-OCTOBER MEETING (MID-OCTOBER MEETING)

NORWOOD MACHINERY MOBILE TROT

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

HEAD TO TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ MOBILE TROT

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, R46 WITH COND., 1980m

CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R56, R57 WITH COND., 1980m

McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS NZ JNR DRIVER CHAMPS (HEAT 5) MOB PACE

$15,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R55 MOBILE INV JD, 2600m

COMMODORE HOTEL WELCOMES HRNZ DELEGATES MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R57 TO R70, R71 TO R80 WITH COND., 1980m

MACCA LODGE 'HILARIOUS GUEST' 3YO FILLIES CLASSIC (MOB PACE)

$25,000, 3YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m

ALLIED SECURITY MOBILE TROT

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R50, 1980m

WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' 2YO MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 2YO, WITH COND., 1980m

FAHEY FENCE HIRE HANDICAP PACE

$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R70 TO R120 SPECIAL, 2600m

SAUNDERS ROBINSON BROWN MOBILE TROT

$17,000, R51 TO R65, 1980m

BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY WITH US AT ADDINGTON RACEWAY PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R47, 1980m