NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 13 November
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
MACCA LODGE 'TRAINED SOUTH OF THE WAITAKI' (MOBILE PACE)
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50, 1980m
For R41 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 024224 | The Orange Roughy | 1 | Ft | Tidy attempt on Southern tracks but in lower grades. Combos from the #1. | |
| 2 |  | 432441 | Santiago | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Never troubled gaining overdue win, 30 Oct. Has placed here. Repeat possible. |
| 3 |  | 1132 | Partytime | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Strong efforts over 4 career starts. Great form behind Franco Lomu. In the mix. |
| 4 | | 11441 | Rakmacknra | 4 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Bolted in at Winton. Should dispute the finish again from a handy enough draw. |
| 5 | | 057131 | Cold Pursuit | 5 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Made it 2 from last 3 taken her 8 Nov race. Minors hope from a suitable trip. |
| 6 |  | 6359X7 | Blaze Lightening | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Battled closer resuming 25 Oct. Should be improved but needs to be from alley. |
| 7 |  | 122X21 | Ideal Crown | 7 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Continued strong form with 25 Oct win from pegs. Awkward draw but talented. |
| 8 | | 121514 | Off The Canvas | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | In good form on the Southern circuit. Draw no help but can deliver knockout late |
| 9 |  | 812X67 | Seeking Clarity | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Solid in much stronger fields and trial winner, 4 Nov. Keep safe despite marble. |
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| 10 |  | 28X101 | Cruise Maguire | 10 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Twice a winner since returning to the track. Needs gaps but threat if they come. |
| Best Bets: Ideal Crown (7), Cruise Maguire (10), Seeking Clarity (9), Partytime (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seeking Clarity (1-54.6), Santiago (1-55.6), Cold Pursuit (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Seeking Clarity - 1st of 9, NZ Metro, 04/11/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-26.9, 800m: 57.4, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 1/2 neck, 1/2len, 1/2 neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Off The Canvas (8): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Santiago to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R44, R45 WITH COND., 1980m
For R42 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R45 horses with winning stakes up to and including $55000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 201140 | Train Station | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Beaten a long way out at South Bay after tardy beginning. Tidy form prior; cover |
| 2 |  | 44X565 | Sunsoutgunsout | 2 | Ft | Run down after working overtime at Add, 21 Aug. Drawn to receive every chance. | |
| 3 |  | 119981 | Wat Next | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Stylish Oamaru win and has shown plenty of potential prior. Big hope from alley. |
| 4 |  | 35X163 | Admor Ella | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Gallant bid despite racing ungenerously on Cup Day. Looks a leading contender. |
| 5 |  | 887140 | Stumblin In | 5 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Outpointed behind Jumal 09 Oct. Has the ability to dispute the finish; include. |
| 6 |  | 761929 | Beaudiene Always B | 6 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Effort told after working at Kaikoura. Capable on his day but needing favours. |
| 7 |  | 727X40 | Better Be Quick | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Resumed nicely but contained off rough alley since. First 4 fringes from marble. |
| 8 | | 388816 | Alecto | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Too sharp, 23 Oct before game Kaikoura 6th. Can play a minor role with luck. |
| 9 |  | 893X54 | Teds Legacy | 9 | Ft | Close-up since returning and won't shirk the work required from marble. Combos. | |
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| 10 |  | 423214 | Zoom X | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Sound Cup Day outing and draw for similar passage here. Throw into multiples. |
| 11 |  | 311116 | Ward Lamon | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Taken on in front 3 days ago ending his winning streak. Sure to be put into race |
| 12 |  | 26X941 | Zarlini | 12 | Ft | Ben Hope | Had the last, and emphatic, say, Cup Day. Seeking similar off 2nd row marble. |
| 13 |  | 474077 | My Wingman | 13 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Couldn't kick after working mid-race, Tues. Would be doing well to win from here |
| 14 |  | 446305 | Dave Duley | 14 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Had his chance on Cup Day but never far from the action. Place claims in this. |
| Best Bets: Wat Next (3), Stumblin In (5), Sunsoutgunsout (2), Admor Ella (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beaudiene Always B (1-55.0), Sunsoutgunsout (1-55.8), Dave Duley (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sunsoutgunsout - 1st of 10, NZ Metro, 04/11/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.8, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 28.3, Margins: neck, head, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sunsoutgunsout (2): SL-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Wat Next to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa, Alecto to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 3
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PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE TROT
$30,000, R45 TO R50, 1980m
For R45 to R50 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 756213 | Amistozo | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Tried hard on Cup Day after taking up the trail. Clear hope again from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 4348X2 | B D Hall | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Bold resumption here 14 Aug. From favourable draw, he should be going close here |
| 3 |  | X20232 | Dynasty | 3 | Ft | Thwarted on Tuesday after strong 2-mile run. Deserves good support again | |
| 4 |  | X30511 | Maroubra | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Doubled-up at handy price on Cup Day. This looks harder but don't underestimate. |
| 5 |  | X36713 | Petite Trixton | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Backed up sharp Oam win with useful Kaik placing. One of a few combo hopes today |
| 6 |  | 706420 | George Eliot | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not disgraced in Dominion after sharp Kaikoura 2nd. Can add value to multiples. |
| 7 |  | 22X066 | Master Class | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Just fair this campaign and from the wide marble would need quick improvement. |
| 8 |  | 274150 | One El | 8 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Contained in Cup Day opener after Ashburton 5th. Looking to others from draw. |
| 9 |  | 681677 | Vertigo | 9 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | OK since her latest win but faces a tough tough from this barrier draw. Risking. |
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| 10 |  | 834611 | Didn't Di | 10 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too sharp again, 5 Nov. Has plenty of upside and potent sprint. Danger with gaps |
| 11 |  | 122167 | Request | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid since last win and nice run at 4Nov trial. Can figure with a tow into this |
| 12 |  | 654027 | Luvavici | 12 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Nice at Kaikoura & OK after being shuffled on Tuesday. Consider for combos. |
| 13 | | X93800 | Axel Rose | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Made up plenty after trotting roughly early 3 days ago. Major player from mobile |
| 14 | | 091540 | Pyramid Rose | 14 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | No late dash on Tuesday but should appreciate shorter trip. 1st4 fringes here. |
| Best Bets: Axel Rose (13), B D Hall (2), Request (11), Dynasty (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Pyramid Rose (1-57.9), Dynasty (1-58.7), George Eliot (1-59.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
COMMODORE HOTEL MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R47, R48 WITH COND., 1980m
For R45 to R47 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R48 horses with winning stakes up to and including $28000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 310679 | Franco Ankara | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gut-buster on Tuesday after missing away. Draw a boost here if he's not flat. |
| 2 |  | 670X16 | Jay R Tolkien | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Landed the betting plunge fresh then solid 2nd-up. Keep safe from close marble. |
| 3 |  | 70490X | The Next Best Thing | 3 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Resuming out of new barn today. No public appearances; be guided by market moves |
| 4 | | 153330 | Cheer The Captain | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Ended run of placings after working early on Tuesday. Respect from better draw. |
| 5 |  | X0X995 | Shard De Arch | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Battled at Oamaru after receiving every opportunity. More required to threaten. |
| 6 | | X00152 | The Coalman | 6 | Ft | Rushed home on Cup Day for bold 2nd. At peak fitness now and in the equation. | |
| 7 |  | 2311X7 | Route Sixty Six | 7 | Ft | Nice 1st-up at Kaikoura. Showed ability winning twice here last campaign; EW. | |
| 8 |  | 133053 | The Queens Gambit | 8 | Ft | Cameron Hart | More than useful off 2nd row 3 days ago. Gate speed at Ashburton. Danger. |
| 9 |  | 737908 | Ebony Arden | 9 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Cops another wide alley to work from following tidy Cup Day attempt. Blow-out. |
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| 10 |  | 323651 | Tee Ball | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Made a mess of Kaikoura rivals landing a deserved victory. Can't be overlooked. |
| 11 | | 021489 | Dawn To Dark | 11 | Ft | Had more to give in tight quarters on Cup Day. Rough exotics prospect here. | |
| 12 | | 384890 | Heaven's Mark | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | Wide early then pushed back on Tuesday. Better than form-line reads; combos. |
| 13 |  | 125X79 | Peraki Seelster | 13 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | No luck in either run this time in. Requires a change in fortunes off this alley |
| 14 | | 115204 | Seaside Brucie | 14 | Ft | Ran home with purpose after losing touch when last here. Look for him late today | |
| Best Bets: The Queens Gambit (8), Tee Ball (10), Cheer The Captain (4), Route Sixty Six (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ebony Arden (1-54.2), Dawn To Dark (1-55.2), Seaside Brucie (1-56.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Ankara (1): BL-On, The Next Best Thing (3): RD-Off, NW-On, FD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The Queens Gambit to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
XCM HANDICAP TROT
$30,000, R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R51 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 567348 | Brett's Mate | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Whacked away over 3200m on Tuesday. Can boost exotics with usual good manners. |
| 2 |  | 420020 | Have A Little Faith | 2 | Ft | Mixing her form but with full manners is very capable of going close here. Cover | |
| 3 |  | 100109 | Penelope Lane | 3 | Ft | Failed to clear a pocket on Cup Day. Seeking first cheque here but don't ignore. | |
| 4 | | 547108 | Randel Huston P | 4 | Ft | Decent job to finish as close as he did at Oamaru. Requires full manners here | |
| 5 |  | X03751 | Barrytown | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Back in the winner's circle at Timaru 25 Oct. Likely to race handy; exotics hope |
| 6 | | 0X2693 | Donna's Boy | 6 | Ft | Gallant bid to get 3rd on Tuesday. Sure to be key on the punter's radar again. | |
| 7 |  | 04110X | Playoffs | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Poor manners ended last campaign after back-to-back wins. Stretched 1st-up today |
| 8 |  | 6X0109 | Dreams Pat | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Showed his capabilities 18 Oct but no manners either side of that win. Roughie. |
| 9 | | 720036 | Wilma's Boy | U1 | Ft | Bold 2-back at Ash then trotted roughly at Kaikoura. Best version is required. | |
| 10 |  | 180X04 | Makaku | U2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Didn't quit after doing lots of work on Tuesday. Combos with clean manners. |
| 11 | | D12531 | To The Moon And Back | U3 | Ft | Top manners paved the way for Tuesday's success. Well in commission again here. | |
| 12 | | 984110 | Bravehearthighlander | 1 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Will find this easier than Tuesday's Dominion and genuine hope despite handicap. |
| 13 |  | 212435 | Very Majestic | U1 | 10 | Rhys Fensom | Tidy run on Cup Day after breaking. This is within her capabilities; must cover. |
| 14 |  | 538853 | Maui | U2 | 10 | Lawrence McCormick | Backs up today after bold run 3 days ago. Similar showing can fill a placing. |
| 15 |  | X8777P | Rock Lobster | U1 | 25 | ||
| Best Bets: Bravehearthighlander (12), Donna's Boy (6), Very Majestic (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bravehearthighlander (2-02.0), Dreams Pat (2-02.4), Penelope Lane (2-03.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Playoffs - 1st of 4, Chertsey, 20/10/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-12.0, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1 1/4len, 4 len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
ADORE ME MARES MOBILE PACE (Gr2)
$75,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacing mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 14X223 | Stella Rouge | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | In terrific touch since resuming and can't be ignored when building combos here. |
| 2 |  | 121X21 | Chicago Sky | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Went one better at Ash from resuming run here with slick finish. Threat to fave. |
| 3 | | 2X5417 | Just Like Jagger | 3 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Run down at Ashburton. Smart win here prior. Can fill Top 3 with early speed. |
| 4 | | X16116 | Utah Jazz | 4 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Fought on behind Chicago Sky 26 Oct. Denied Princess Gracy prior & has claims. |
| 5 | | 612037 | Joyride(AUS) | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Missed away at Timaru following Oamaru 3rd. Mobile helps today; minors cover. |
| 6 |  | 454754 | Amaretto Franco | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Closed with real purpose on Cup Day. Sure to be running home sharply again. |
| 7 |  | 2X3249 | Princess Gracy | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got back at Ashburton but was good prior. Has the game to push hard. Each way. |
| 8 |  | 2X1112 | Arafura | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Denied a 4th straight win 26 Oct but big effort nonetheless. Hard to contain. |
| Best Bets: Arafura (8), Chicago Sky (2), Princess Gracy (7), Stella Rouge (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chicago Sky (1-52.0), Princess Gracy (1-52.0), Arafura (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Utah Jazz (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Like Jagger to Ryan Hayter at Motukarara, Princess Gracy to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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IRT SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO CHAMPIONSHIP (MOBILE TROT) (Gr1)
$100,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1X2123 | Master McGoogan | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gait not perfect late, but has been a model of consistency this time in. Chance. |
| 2 | | 135 | Tactico | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Did it tough last week but gets a nice draw swing here. Great Top 3/4 bait. |
| 3 | | Royal Admiral | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Qualified at first attempt 28 Oct, but battled & broke 06 Nov trials. Big ask. | |
| 4 |  | 239518 | La Venture | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Out of commission after mistake here 06 Nov. Trifectas/First4s with manners. |
| 5 |  | Mums The Word | 5 | Ft | John Versteeg | Still finding her way at the trials, and this looks a very tough test on debut. | |
| 6 |  | 32 | Dontyoufeelgood | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Would have won a few fans from gritty 2nd 23 Oct. Strong field. Place claims. |
| 7 |  | 44414 | Mr Mercedes | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Good after getting three back 06 Nov. Has a lethal sprint to use. Each way. |
| 8 | | 1122 | Eyes Wide Open | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Grabbed late by #9 last time. Wide draw but has options. Right in the fight. |
| 9 |  | 2X3811 | Duke Of Bourbon | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Put it all together for 06 Nov & confidence is sky high. Look for him late. |
| Best Bets: Duke Of Bourbon (9), Eyes Wide Open (8), Master McGoogan (1), Mr Mercedes (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mr Mercedes (1-59.1), Duke Of Bourbon (1-59.2), Tactico (2-01.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Royal Admiral - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 28/10/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.2, 800m: 61.8, 400m: 31.6, Margins: 7 len, 3/4len, distance. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Master McGoogan (1): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Duke Of Bourbon to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 8
- Race Time:
'WAI EYRE FARM'METROPOLITAN TIARA SERIES FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
$40,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R48, 1980m
For R35 to R48 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 | | 0X066P | Burnham Girl | 1 | Ft | Safely around at the trials after issue here 06 Nov. Requires a confidence boost | |
| 2 |  | 6X1342 | Allets | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Early tactical speed took her close 06 Nov. Same set-up here. Genuine claims. |
| 3 |  | 420207 | Monkee Major | 3 | Ft | Bit more like it at Oamaru. Tends to mix up her form though. Not out of this. | |
| 4 |  | 700323 | Showcase | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Doing a good job in last 3 starts from a variety of draws. Same Race Multis. |
| 5 | | 200653 | Selsey Anne | 5 | Ft | Did well when space emerged last Friday. Zippy mare with right run. EW. | |
| 6 | | 001008 | Shezabettorgirl | 6 | Ft | Got back from barrier 8 last time. Mid-race position the query. Rough odds. | |
| 7 |  | 434317 | Lilac Luxury | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | 7th last week better than it looks at first glance. Can sustain a run. Consider. |
| 8 | | 68X785 | Candy Cane | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Mixing her styles in last two, but front row provides options. Not the worst. |
| 9 | | 03X324 | Cinderella Franco | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Draws have tested her recently, but she's shown fortitude. Can go close. |
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| 10 | | 123916 | Amazing Captain | 10 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Tried hard from difficult draw last week. Gate speed negated again. Place hope. |
| 11 | | 443X04 | Elektra King | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Stuck on bravely despite moving 3-wide last week. May get run through. Danger. |
| 12 |  | 000410 | Woodlea Rocks | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | Too hard on Cup Day after mistake. Beat some of these 23 Oct. First4s best. |
| 13 | | 49X071 | Blazing Knuckles | 13 | Ft | Used gate speed to score 06 Nov. This marble makes it harder. Trifectas. | |
| 14 | | 871111 | Royal Belle | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Earned her barrier with outstanding form. Quiet trial 04 Nov. Right in this. |
| Best Bets: Selsey Anne (5), Royal Belle (14), Allets (2), Elektra King (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Elektra King (1-55.7), Woodlea Rocks (1-55.9), Allets (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Burnham Girl - 1st of 2, Ashburton, 08/11/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-05.4, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 1/2 neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Woodlea Rocks (12): FLP-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS LP MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R69, 1980m
For R53 to R69 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 314345 | Nothing But You | 1 | Ft | Slides up in grade after solid Cup Day 5th. Best draw for a while. Keep onside. | |
| 2 | | 22X106 | Forever Miki | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Better at Ashburton & had to take on Jumal here two-back. Stick with him. |
| 3 | | 0X5361 | Always Be Bootie | 3 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Speed at both ends got the job done at Winton. Harder here. Combos best. |
| 4 | | 252356 | The Jolly Roger | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Doing his best work late from well back on Tuesday. Better marble. Consider. |
| 5 |  | 1511X1 | Elton J | 5 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Dragged the running line up 16 Oct but was too good. Watch market moves. |
| 6 | | 112231 | Franco Lomu | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Powerful win here 16 Oct & ran Jumal close 09 Oct. Sure to be popular. |
| 7 |  | 98525X | Amass | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Steady efforts through winter in nice fields. Goes well fresh. Blowout. |
| 8 |  | 461511 | Luvtobeuptome | 8 | Ft | Josh Duggan | SA Derby winner & won QLD Derby consolation in July. Market your guide. |
| 9 | | X83322 | Iron Brigade | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Living up to first part of his name with steely efforts. Will be fighting hard. |
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| 10 | | 855241 | Sacetas | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Peeled out of the running line for Tuesday's success. Follows right one. Chance. |
| 11 | | 311112 | War Party | 11 | Ft | Good behind Franco Lomu in mid-October. Tidy trial since. Look for him late. | |
| 12 | | 118000 | Scrunch | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Hasn't threatened from tricky draws recently, and this looks no easier. |
| 13 | | 7X4169 | Taketheplunge | 13 | Ft | Chased gamely but in vain after Tuesday mistake. First4s with better manners. | |
| 14 |  | 472641 | Wild Willow | 14 | Ft | Dug in for the win at Timaru. Lead is harder to find today. Upset prospect. | |
| Best Bets: Franco Lomu (6), War Party (11), Iron Brigade (9), Forever Miki (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Jolly Roger (1-54.0), Sacetas (1-54.3), Iron Brigade (1-54.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Luvtobeuptome to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, War Party to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
'AZAP ELECTRICAL' NZ TROTTING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE TROT) (Gr1)
$100,000, FFA, 1980m
For all trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 7P3000 | He Aint Fakin | 1 | Ft | Mobile a big fillip after manners let him down again on Friday. First4 fringes. | |
| 2 | | 1X3123 | Habibti Pat | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Still going at the end of 2 miles on Tuesday. Great draw. Deserves a close look. |
| 3 | | 503948 | Dash Dosh | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Didn't have all favours in the Dominion. Nice follower of speed. Trifectas spice |
| 4 | | 543050 | Walkinonsunshine | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Forlorn chase after mistake on Tuesday. Pops up on occasions, but requires luck. |
| 5 | | 44X190 | Ya Rite Darl | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Freshened since battling in this grade 09 Oct. Loves the mobile though. Upset. |
| 6 | | 9X1122 | Higher Power | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Made up many lengths on Tuesday & mobile no issue. A genuine contender. |
| 7 |  | 024330 | Nellie Doyle | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | OK when belatedly clear in the Dominion. Lean mobile stats though. First4s. |
| 8 | | 340066 | Resolve | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Fair attempt behind Freya on Tuesday. No luck in the draws either. Tested. |
| 9 | | 6X5365 | Meant To Be | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Brave shift on Tuesday after mid-race move. Big mobile fan. Top 3/4 hope. |
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| 10 |  | 412096 | Rockinwithattitude | 10 | Ft | David Miles | Loomed briefly on Tuesday. Draw hasn't panned out for her. Want right price. |
| 11 | | 562540 | Bounce N Beyond | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Too much to do after error in Dominion. Can sprint on his day. Top 5/6. |
| 12 |  | 141X11 | Gus | 12 | Ft | Pete McMullen | Shrugged off mistake for dominant win on Tuesday. Can go back-to-back. |
| 13 | | 32X221 | Freya | 13 | Ft | Ben Hope | Up into the big time after impressive Cup Day win. Looking for luck from draw. |
| 14 |  | 122487 | Gotfeelingsyouknow | 14 | Ft | Angus Garrard | Tried hard after mistake on Tuesday. Back to the mobile here. Trifectas/First4s. |
| Best Bets: Gus (12), Habibti Pat (2), Higher Power (6), Meant To Be (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gus (1-55.6), Ya Rite Darl (1-56.4), He Aint Fakin (1-57.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Higher Power to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Meant To Be to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Rockinwithattitude to Brendon Hill at Swannanoa, Gus to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton, Gotfeelingsyouknow to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO FILLIES FINAL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 51214 | Belle Biddy | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Never gave up at Ashburton & a lovely swing in draws here. Genuine claims. |
| 2 |  | 130X69 | Eternal Perfection | 2 | Ft | OK in two starts back. Draw to work with, but needs to find a length or two. | |
| 3 | | 21X111 | I'm The Boss | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Earned her top billing through this campaign & lobs perfect draw. Hard to beat. |
| 4 |  | 64 | Always B Medley | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Honest attempts down south, but into the big time today. Requires luck. |
| 5 | | 21X353 | Nella Keenan | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Led at Ashburton & only nabbed late. Early position the key. In the mix. |
| 6 |  | 2X22 | Jorja | 6 | Ft | Very dangerous late if she gets a tow into it. Look for her with a similar run. | |
| 7 | | X60257 | Beware The Storm | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Head-scratching failure last week, despite doing some work. Market your guide. |
| 8 | | X24571 | Lady Di | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Close 2nd to #3 at the trials since easy grade win 23 Oct. Combos from draw. |
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| 9 | | 114X7 | Gottagoodfeeling | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fair 4th at trials behind some of these. Should do minimal work. First4s hope. |
| 10 | | 7X2431 | Suva Baby | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Poked through perfectly at Ashburton. Should settle in the running line. EW. |
| 11 |  | 882202 | Pepinyastep | 11 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Still a maiden, but showed purpose last Friday. Can fill a Top 3/4 spot here. |
| 12 | | 934X36 | Validation | 12 | Ft | Done little wrong in 2 starts back but not well served by this draw. Trifectas. | |
| 13 | | 1X4184 | Daisy Bay | 13 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Nice enough trial since her 4th to I'm The Boss 09 Oct. Placing possible. |
| Best Bets: I'm The Boss (3), Belle Biddy (1), Suva Baby (10), Nella Keenan (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nella Keenan (1-52.5), Suva Baby (1-53.5), Belle Biddy (1-54.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: I'm The Boss - 1st of 4, NZ Metro, 04/11/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.1, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 29.6, Margins: 1/2 neck, 1 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Belle Biddy to Jim Curtin at Templeton, Beware The Storm to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa, Lady Di to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa, Pepinyastep to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
'HILL LEE & SCOTT' NZ PACING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$150,000, FFA, 1980m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3X4114 | Swayzee | 1 | Ft | Jason Grimson | Hauled in by the champ on Tuesday, but lands into the ideal ace. Right in this. |
| 2 |  | X11410 | The Lazarus Effect | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Nothing went his way on Tuesday. Showed gate speed in NZ Messenger. Smokey. |
| 3 | | 143980 | Minos | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Went round for fitness after Cup mistake. Will love the mobile. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 4 | | 325565 | It's Tough | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Caught the eye in the closing stages on Tuesday. Overdue some luck. Trifectas. |
| 5 | | 459740 | Renegade | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Space at a premium for him in the Cup. This is his pet distance, but tough ask. |
| 6 | | 111111 | Captains Mistress | 6 | Ft | Cameron Hart | Lowered Larry's colours in the Interdoms. Easy Kaikoura Cup win. Goes close. |
| 7 |  | 8X8249 | Kingman | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 642337 | Mo'unga | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Held his form nicely through to unlucky 7th in Cup. Tricky draw. First4s option. |
| 9 |  | 356943 | Tact McLeod | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Race of his life to run 3rd in the Cup. Work to do from this alley though. Odds. |
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| 10 |  | 211111 | Leap To Fame | 10 | Ft | Grant Dixon | Simply massive on Tuesday. Awkward draw, but he can overcome it. Danger. |
| Best Bets: Captains Mistress (6), Leap To Fame (10), Swayzee (1), The Lazarus Effect (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: It's Tough (1-51.5), The Lazarus Effect (1-53.6), Leap To Fame (1-53.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Swayzee to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Minos to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Captains Mistress to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Kingman to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Leap To Fame to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 13
- Race Time:
TAB / ENTAIN MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R52, R53 WITH COND., 1980m
For R48 to R52 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R53 horses with winning stakes up to and including $34550 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 020587 | John Stewart | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not bad from well back on Tuesday. Has shown gate speed. Combos from #1. |
| 2 | | 2X5521 | Franco Lennon | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Shrugged off wide draw for Tuesday's win. Up in grade, but can hold his form. |
| 3 | | 41X156 | Wishing For U | 3 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Done little wrong in two runs since 09 Oct victory. Better draw here. Keep safe. |
| 4 | | 221610 | Queen Tyron | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Not a factor from 2nd row on Tuesday. More options on offer here. Has claims. |
| 5 | | 969X54 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Did well despite lack of space on Tuesday. Strips fit third-up too. Don't ignore |
| 6 |  | 318010 | Mattie Nevin | 6 | Ft | Outgunned in top 3YO fillies graded on Tuesday. Beat Franco Lennon 23 Oct. Upset | |
| 7 | | 817598 | Semba | 7 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Only got clear late on Tuesday. Into a tighter ratings band here. Gold coin hope |
| 8 | | 4178X1 | Mystery Creek | 8 | Ft | Too tough despite being fresh-up at Kaikoura. Capable of gate speed. Threat. | |
| 9 | | 684143 | Freeze Frame | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Didn't give up outside Jumal last Friday. May have to work hard again. Place. |
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| 10 | | 109X42 | Prosperity | 10 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Handy efforts down at Oamaru since resuming. Traffic the worry here. First4s. |
| 11 | | 651207 | Quinn | 11 | Ft | Clear air was late in coming on Tuesday. May get better run through. Blowout. | |
| 12 |  | 047710 | Auntie Deb | 12 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Quiet run in transit on Tuesday but battled late. Seeking improvement to feature |
| 13 | | 11X1 | Mossdale Frank | 13 | Ft | Ben Hope | Close-up 5th at trials since resuming in style at Oamaru. Look for him late. |
| 14 | | 2547X6 | Audacity | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | OK at Timaru 25 Oct in his first outing since March. Top 3/4 with a tow into it. |
| Best Bets: Mystery Creek (8), Mossdale Frank (13), Franco Lennon (2), Wishing For U (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Freeze Frame (1-53.2), Semba (1-54.6), John Stewart (1-55.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Audacity (14): RD-Off, NW-On, FD-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Admor Ella - Race 2
Alecto - Race 2
Allets - Race 8
Always Be Bootie - Race 9
Always B Medley - Race 11
Amaretto Franco - Race 6
Amass - Race 9
Amazing Captain - Race 8
Amistozo - Race 3
Arafura - Race 6
Audacity - Race 13
Auntie Deb - Race 13
Axel Rose - Race 3
Barrytown - Race 5
B D Hall - Race 3
Beaudiene Always B - Race 2
Belle Biddy - Race 11
Better Be Quick - Race 2
Bettor Go Vinnie - Race 13
Beware The Storm - Race 11
Blaze Lightening - Race 1
Blazing Knuckles - Race 8
Bounce N Beyond - Race 10
Bravehearthighlander - Race 5
Brett's Mate - Race 5
Burnham Girl - Race 8
Candy Cane - Race 8
Captains Mistress - Race 12
Cheer The Captain - Race 4
Chicago Sky - Race 6
Cinderella Franco - Race 8
Cold Pursuit - Race 1
Cruise Maguire - Race 1
Daisy Bay - Race 11
Dash Dosh - Race 10
Dave Duley - Race 2
Dawn To Dark - Race 4
Didn't Di - Race 3
Donna's Boy - Race 5
Dontyoufeelgood - Race 7
Dreams Pat - Race 5
Duke Of Bourbon - Race 7
Dynasty - Race 3
Ebony Arden - Race 4
Elektra King - Race 8
Elton J - Race 9
Eternal Perfection - Race 11
Eyes Wide Open - Race 7
Forever Miki - Race 9
Franco Ankara - Race 4
Franco Lennon - Race 13
Franco Lomu - Race 9
Freeze Frame - Race 13
Freya - Race 10
George Eliot - Race 3
Gotfeelingsyouknow - Race 10
Gottagoodfeeling - Race 11
Gus - Race 10
Habibti Pat - Race 10
Have A Little Faith - Race 5
He Aint Fakin - Race 10
Heaven's Mark - Race 4
Higher Power - Race 10
Ideal Crown - Race 1
I'm The Boss - Race 11
Iron Brigade - Race 9
It's Tough - Race 12
Jay R Tolkien - Race 4
John Stewart - Race 13
Jorja - Race 11
Joyride(AUS) - Race 6
Just Like Jagger - Race 6
Kingman - Race 12
Lady Di - Race 11
La Venture - Race 7
Leap To Fame - Race 12
Lilac Luxury - Race 8
Luvavici - Race 3
Luvtobeuptome - Race 9
Makaku - Race 5
Maroubra - Race 3
Master Class - Race 3
Master McGoogan - Race 7
Mattie Nevin - Race 13
Maui - Race 5
Meant To Be - Race 10
Minos - Race 12
Monkee Major - Race 8
Mossdale Frank - Race 13
Mo'unga - Race 12
Mr Mercedes - Race 7
Mums The Word - Race 7
Mystery Creek - Race 13
My Wingman - Race 2
Nella Keenan - Race 11
Nellie Doyle - Race 10
Nothing But You - Race 9
Off The Canvas - Race 1
One El - Race 3
Partytime - Race 1
Penelope Lane - Race 5
Pepinyastep - Race 11
Peraki Seelster - Race 4
Petite Trixton - Race 3
Playoffs - Race 5
Princess Gracy - Race 6
Prosperity - Race 13
Pyramid Rose - Race 3
Queen Tyron - Race 13
Quinn - Race 13
Rakmacknra - Race 1
Randel Huston P - Race 5
Renegade - Race 12
Request - Race 3
Resolve - Race 10
Rockinwithattitude - Race 10
Rock Lobster - Race 5
Route Sixty Six - Race 4
Royal Admiral - Race 7
Royal Belle - Race 8
Sacetas - Race 9
Santiago - Race 1
Scrunch - Race 9
Seaside Brucie - Race 4
Seeking Clarity - Race 1
Selsey Anne - Race 8
Semba - Race 13
Shard De Arch - Race 4
Shezabettorgirl - Race 8
Showcase - Race 8
Stella Rouge - Race 6
Stumblin In - Race 2
Sunsoutgunsout - Race 2
Suva Baby - Race 11
Swayzee - Race 12
Tactico - Race 7
Tact McLeod - Race 12
Taketheplunge - Race 9
Teds Legacy - Race 2
Tee Ball - Race 4
The Coalman - Race 4
The Jolly Roger - Race 9
The Lazarus Effect - Race 12
The Next Best Thing - Race 4
The Orange Roughy - Race 1
The Queens Gambit - Race 4
To The Moon And Back - Race 5
Train Station - Race 2
Utah Jazz - Race 6
Validation - Race 11
Vertigo - Race 3
Very Majestic - Race 5
Walkinonsunshine - Race 10
Ward Lamon - Race 2
War Party - Race 9
Wat Next - Race 2
Wild Willow - Race 9
Wilma's Boy - Race 5
Wishing For U - Race 13
Woodlea Rocks - Race 8
Ya Rite Darl - Race 10
Zarlini - Race 2
Zoom X - Race 2