NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 15 November
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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PEEK EXHIBITION - ALFRED HUGHES MEMORIAL MOBILE TROT
$31,050, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R55, 1980m
For R42 to R55 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 938260 | Buffy Northstains | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got it wrong Tuesday. Form solid prior and rough place hope from mobile gate. |
| 2 |  | 0D6310 | What The Bell | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Good job at Kaikoura before a poor beginning on Cup Day with support. Include. |
| 3 |  | 087760 | George Eliot | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Manners missing in recent attempts and hard to recommend in current form. |
| 4 |  | 462619 | Regal Sierra | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Knocked over at Oamaru; costly for backers after Ashburton victory. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 305315 | Paris Prince | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Stuck well on Tuesday after tough trip. One of the main dangers to Tu Tangata. |
| 6 | | 486389 | Royal Del | 6 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Failed to work home over 3200m on Tuesday. Would need quick improvement today. |
| 7 |  | 345351 | Gift Card | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gutsy Oamaru victory 07 Nov after sound build-up. Can send another cheque south. |
| 8 |  | 26P320 | It's So Easy | 8 | Ft | Peter Davis | Wilted 11 Oct Addington run after boosting exotics at Methven. Fringe First4s. |
| 9 |  | 053088 | Aveross Majesty | 9 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Luckless at Oamaru adding to recent run of outs. At long odds to feature here. |
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| 10 |  | 231637 | Freya | 10 | Ft | Ben Hope | Has trialed since solid Ashburton placing over 1700m. One to throw into combos. |
| 11 |  | 601X10 | My Royal Break | 11 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Tidy resumption win but manners lacking 2nd up. Entitled to start at long odds. |
| 12 |  | 001400 | Forgiveness | 12 | Ft | Bob Butt | Gait was rough on Tuesday after tough trip. Happy to forgive that. Place hope. |
| 13 |  | 007361 | KD Royalty | 13 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Did it easy at Kaikoura. Can play a role with the right run from 2nd row marble. |
| 14 | | 003524 | Tu Tangata | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Charged when it was all over Cup Day. Will be fancied to take the honours today |
| Best Bets: Tu Tangata (14), Paris Prince (5), What The Bell (2), Regal Sierra (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: It's So Easy (1-59.4), George Eliot (2-00.5), Forgiveness (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: It's So Easy (8): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Gift Card to Matthew Williamson at Oamaru Raceway | |||||||
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- Race 2
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MACCA LODGE 'TRAINED SOUTH OF THE WAITAKI' MOBILE PACE
$29,475, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R60, 2600m
For up to & including R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. To be eligible for this Race, Horses have to have been Registered on the HRNZ Infohorse System in the name of a Trainer(s) based South of the Waitaki River as at 1st August 2024 through to 15th November 2024.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 219662 | Wavewatcher | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Thwarted after using gate speed to secure trail at Oamaru. Drawn to feature. |
| 2 |  | 25X124 | Rise Up N Dance | 2 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Battled away behind a smart one 3 days ago. Nice marble to use. Multiples. |
| 3 |  | X21556 | Betting Sensation | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 191483 | Franco Sailor | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Denied after working hard in Oamaru 3rd. No gate speed on show lately. Roughie. |
| 5 |  | 748X49 | Itoje | 5 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Knocked over at start at Oamaru. Tidy 4th resuming & continues to be supported. |
| 6 |  | 641452 | Ultimate Challenge | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Went close after beaut trip in transit 07 Nov. Similar marble and in the hunt. |
| 7 |  | 369X73 | Hacksaw Ridge | 7 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Had his chance at Winton and battled solidly. Fitness improving; First4 fringes. |
| 8 | | X35117 | Still Rockin | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Bagged a double prior to breaking after a tough run at Winton. Tough draw; place |
| 9 |  | 121301 | Terra Sancta | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Led all the way 27 Oct from closer alley. Will need favours from 9 but include. |
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| 10 | | 953444 | Step It Up A Notch | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Nice beginner not helped by 2nd row draw today. Will be seeking late gaps here. |
| 11 | | 11446 | Feta Go Fernco | 11 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Hasn't had favours since her dual victories and draw may work out nicely. Rates. |
| 12 |  | 446812 | Bobbies Rock | 12 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Backed up Inv. success with stout 2nd at Kaik. Tough swing in draws; first 4's. |
| Best Bets: Feta Go Fernco (11), Terra Sancta (9), Itoje (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Still Rockin (1-59.7), Hacksaw Ridge (2-01.5), Itoje (2-06.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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IRT SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO CHAMPIONSHIP (MOBILE TROT) (Gr1)
$110,399, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 457391 | Massive Merc | 1 | Ft | Alan Clark | Winner here 23 Oct and Methven trial since. Draw will aid chances of a cheque. |
| 2 |  | 3X6436 | Queen Kizen | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Got it wrong when last here and back in trial since. Can fill a drum with best. |
| 3 |  | 3120 | Ocean Eyes | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Started career promisingly and first look here today. Big respect for stable. |
| 4 |  | 1X2302 | Frazzled | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Gallant 2nd here 25 Oct and overall form strong. Needs covering in all combos. |
| 5 | | 72 | See No Evil | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Wore down at Oamaru & has started fave in both starts. Must cover in multiples. |
| 6 |  | 2 | Tarragindi | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Strong debut 2nd here 18 Oct. Can work too. Obvious hope with full manners. |
| 7 | | 211 | Atlantic City | 7 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Too game for #6 and #4 respectively in latest runs. Can offer stern test to #8. |
| 8 | | 1111 | Habibti Pat | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Remained unbeaten here 27 Sep. Chance to press forward & can make it 4 straight. |
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| 9 | | 1X1433 | Ya Rite Darl | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Fought again for her 3rd 25 Oct. Will require favours from draw though. Combos. |
| 10 |  | 12X311 | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Big effort to win here 11 Oct. Sure to be well supported even off the unruly. |
| Best Bets: Habibti Pat (8), Meant To Be (10), Atlantic City (7), Frazzled (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Meant To Be (2-00.9), Habibti Pat (2-01.5), Ya Rite Darl (2-01.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Meant To Be - 1st of 7, NZ Metro, 06/11/24, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.6, 800m: 59.9, 400m: 29.8, Margins: 1 len, 3/4len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Tarragindi (6): NW-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Meant To Be to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 4
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PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R51, R52 WITH COND., 1980m
For R44 to R51 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R52 horses with 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 4X5222 | Bettor Be Sharp | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | 0.5L 2nd from #1 on Tuesday. Drawn for cushy trip again. Value runner today. |
| 2 |  | 068026 | Melody Banner | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Closed nicely behind smart fillies & from closer alley here should offer plenty. |
| 3 | | 480227 | Sandy Shore | 3 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Battled away from sound trip on Tuesday. Must consider for combo tickets. |
| 4 | | 225634 | Commander Joe | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Gathered in after working hard Cup Day. Same draw and always in the equation. |
| 5 | | 833565 | Katherine | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Blew the start on Tues but big after. Mobile helps. Can offer cheek at odds. |
| 6 | | 863652 | Jack Tar | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Huge Rangiora 2nd after doing plenty. Won't shirk here and never runs a bad one. |
| 7 | | 341826 | Mouton Cadet | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Made ground late when clearing pocket behind Dave Duley. Cover from wide again. |
| 8 |  | 704400 | Kowhai Nugget | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Too far back in recent assignments and faces a tough task again. Requiring luck |
| 9 |  | 91X920 | Dynasty | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 |  | 142235 | Shake A Leg | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did very well to finish 2.5L from winner after breaking on Cup Day. Major player |
| 11 | | 7546D7 | Miki Bennett | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Broke when looming on Tuesday. 2nd row draw makes it tricky but can't ignore. |
| 12 |  | X57020 | Franco Humbie | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | Got it wrong on Cup Day with little support. Happy taking notes from 2nd row. |
| 13 |  | 077932 | Tempo Warrior | 13 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Best of a beaten bunch behind The Lazarus Effect and on that must rate highly. |
| 14 |  | 053133 | Salute | 14 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Melody Banner (2), Shake A Leg (10), Tempo Warrior (13), Miki Bennett (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jack Tar (1-55.0), Katherine (1-55.3), Commander Joe (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Shake A Leg (10): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
$30,525, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R61, 1980m
For R52 to R61 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 7X7025 | Tokyo Rose | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Sound 5th from the markers on Tuesday. Drawn to advantage again and place hope. |
| 2 |  | 646020 | Winnyzback | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | No threat 4 days ago here following a tidy 2nd. Draw helps but looks stretched. |
| 3 | | 808502 | Foveaux Gambler | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Back in business with Oamaru 2nd but this does look a difficult assignment. |
| 4 |  | 784601 | Dancing Desire | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Took advantage of a nice tip to win at Oamaru. This is a step up; First4s. |
| 5 |  | 997051 | Deceptive Lee | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Another Oamaru winner up in grade today. Thin record here and needing favours. |
| 6 | | 334119 | Rock Or Bust | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Found going too tough behind Borrisokane on Tuesday. Rough combos hope. |
| 7 |  | 116810 | Magician | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | No dash after being held up Cup Day. R51-54 winner prior. Tricky marble though. |
| 8 | | 221725 | It's Tough | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Bold 2nd here 11 Oct. before luckless 5th at Ash. Will need to be tough from 8. |
| 9 |  | 213311 | Borrisokane | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Dominated once leading on Tuesday. Promising & good enough to overcome draw. |
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| 10 | | 325351 | Dave Duley | 10 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Too big, too strong in Cup Day win. This tougher and 2nd row draw a test. Place. |
| 11 | | 138026 | Miki's Courage | 11 | Ft | Bob Butt | Outkicked on Tuesday with decent support following 18 Oct 2nd. Don't drop yet. |
| 12 |  | 317413 | Bazooka | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Strong run on Cup Day and with a tow into this, can push hard for the top prize. |
| 13 |  | 639447 | The Surfer | 13 | Ft | David Butcher | No danger from draw on Tuesday. Faces a difficult assignment again. Risking. |
| 14 | | 311X02 | Next Level | 14 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Borrisokane (9), Bazooka (12), Miki's Courage (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Borrisokane (1-55.7), It's Tough (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: It's Tough (8): ACD-On, Miki's Courage (11): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The Surfer to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 6
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LIVAMOL NEW ZEALAND TROTTING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE TROT) (Gr1)
$98,250, FFA, 1980m
For all trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 611522 | Mighty Logan | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Run of his career on Tuesday when 2nd to a champ. Repeat possible. Place. |
| 2 | | X01920 | Fiery Bandito | 2 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Tired on Tuesday but had covered plenty of ground. Better draw. First4s spice. |
| 3 |  | 670450 | Maui | 3 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Didn't give up in the Dominion. OK mobile stats, but may get shuffled back. |
| 4 |  | 111111 | Just Believe | 4 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Proved his champion status in Tuesday's Dominion. Microscopic odds on offer. |
| 5 |  | 7215X4 | Muscle Mountain | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Missed the Dominion, and 5 weeks between races. Quinellas with his best. |
| 6 | | 3X9557 | Midnight Dash | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Usually honest Group race effort in Tuesday's Dominion. Top6 or better likely. |
| 7 | | 380366 | Love N The Port | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got the run to suit on Tuesday but peaked late. Fair sprint stats. First4s hope. |
| 8 |  | 2X5633 | Oscar Bonavena | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Warmed up late for big 3rd in the Dominion. Adores this distance. Keep safe. |
| 9 |  | X84201 | Eurostyle | 9 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Impressive at Ascot Park. 3-from-4 from the mobile but draw makes this tough. |
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| 10 |  | 325285 | One Over All | 10 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Plenty to like about his 5th in the Dominion. Draw is tricky but Top3 possible. |
| 11 |  | 443744 | Arcee Phoenix | 11 | Ft | Chris Svanosio | Worked home well in gaps on Tuesday. Seeking right run through. Trifectas. |
| Best Bets: Just Believe (4), Oscar Bonavena (8), Muscle Mountain (5), One Over All (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-53.2), Oscar Bonavena (1-55.2), Midnight Dash (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Arcee Phoenix (11): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Believe to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, One Over All to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Arcee Phoenix to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 7
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DUNSTAN SIRES' STAKES SERIES FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (MOB PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 4X1316 | Winelight | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Fair at Ashburton after dream run through. Sharp efforts prior. Combos must. |
| 2 | | 77X374 | Longview Tui | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Early speed helpful at Rangiora. Found this level testing at Ashburton. Odds. |
| 3 | | 112X18 | Youretheonethatiwant | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Didn't toss it in after working wide at Ashburton. Slots into good draw. Threat. |
| 4 | | 2X0141 | Stella Rouge | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Comfortably 06 Nov trial winner since easy 25 Oct win here. No out of this. |
| 5 | | 212X23 | Forever Dream | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Sneaks in a little closer after brave efforts from wider draws. Worth a look. |
| 6 | | 2021 | Hot And Dangerous | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Brings tidy North Island form to this. Ran on late 06 Nov trials. Has claims. |
| 7 |  | 4X3430 | Im Sandra Dee | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Copped a very tough trip at Ashburton. No luck here 11 Oct either. Stick with. |
| 8 | | 6X7475 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 8 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Battled here 18 Oct. Definite improvement at Ashburton but needs more again. |
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| 9 | | 13X251 | General Jen | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 | | 211X12 | Captains Mistress | 10 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Should take plenty from strong Ashburton 2nd. Just needs run through. Danger. |
| 11 |  | X13280 | Allets | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't go on after leading at Ashburton. Quiet 4th 06 trials. Top3/4 option. |
| 12 | | 814 | Arafura | 12 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Still on the learning curve, but caught the eye at Ashburton. May shock at odds. |
| Best Bets: Captains Mistress (10), Youretheonethatiwant (3), Im Sandra Dee (7), Hot And Dangerous (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Winelight (1-55.4), Youretheonethatiwant (1-55.7), Captains Mistress (1-56.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Stella Rouge - 1st of 5, NZ Metro, 06/11/24, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.3, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 2 3/4len, 1 1/4len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Allets (11): ACD-On, Hot And Dangerous (6): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Youretheonethatiwant to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Hot And Dangerous to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Im Sandra Dee to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 8
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MAJESTIC HORSEFLOATS LP 'THE ASCENT' 3YO MOBILE TROT (Listed)
$500,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old trotters. This Race will have a maximum of 10 Starters, with Six horses on the front line.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 13X162 | Empire City | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Tough, fast and has gate speed. Barrier 1 gives many options. Main threat to #3. |
| 2 | | 5X1514 | Princess Sadie | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Consistency on show through 4 spring starts. Won at 1980m in Sept. Trifectas. |
| 3 |  | 111111 | Keayang Zahara | 3 | Ft | Jason Lee | Australian dominance going 11-from-11. First go against the Kiwis but top pick. |
| 4 |  | X94615 | Judy J | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Honest performer & in useful spring form, but may find some a bit sharp today. |
| 5 |  | 021110 | Father Time | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Great winning 3 straight before Ashburton error. Front row draw helps. Top3/4. |
| 6 | | X41183 | Tyron Eros | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Huge trial win last week after Ashburton 3rd. Adds to front row intrigue. Place. |
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| 7 |  | 3113X8 | Paramount Kiwi | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Carries the North Island hopes here. Follows a nice type. Quinellas/trifectas. |
| 8 | | 426178 | Edward Longshanks | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | X80071 | Bounce N Beyond | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Last-start winner after struggling prior. Fate & luck needs to bounce his way. |
| 10 | | 2X2172 | Look To Da Stars | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | More good than bad in 4 starts back but harder here. Favours needed to feature. |
| 11 |  | 2X1131 | Bring On The Muscle | U1 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Big sprint for his Hambletonian win. Needs\ right tempo but look for him late. |
| Best Bets: Keayang Zahara (3), Empire City (1), Paramount Kiwi (7), Tyron Eros (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bring On The Muscle (1-57.2), Empire City (1-58.7), Father Time (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tyron Eros - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 06/11/24, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.3, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 30.3, Margins: 12 1/2len, 4 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Keayang Zahara to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Paramount Kiwi to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 9
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BOB McARDLE SIRES' STAKES SOUTHERN MARES CLASSIC (MOB PACE) (Listed)
$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R85 MOBILE, 1980m
For up to & including R85 4yo-&-older pacing mares. 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 | | 325553 | Lakelsa | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Space at a premium from this draw at Ashburton. Same alley today. Combos. |
| 2 | | X55477 | Insarchatwist | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Couldn't go on at Ascot Park & battled away here 11 Oct. First4 fringes best. |
| 3 | | 584365 | Dance Till Dawn | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Consistent mare who gets the draw advantage on rivals here. Each way claims. |
| 4 |  | 48X522 | Fernleigh Blackbird | 4 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Freshened since strong September runs against similar fields. Can offer cheek. |
| 5 |  | X12118 | Amaretto Franco | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Midfield here 19 Oct after back-to-back winter wins. Include in combinations. |
| 6 |  | 2X3114 | Mantra Blue | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got going late at Ashburton. At her very best here prior. A key contender. |
| 7 | | 1X8746 | Sweet Diamond | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Draws slightly better than recent assignments. Best with some cover. Place. |
| 8 | | 4X1132 | Mr Kaplan | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just caught last time but she's been a major player this spring. Right in this. |
| 9 |  | 11X121 | Princess Meritaten | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Nice 3rd against open-class pacers 06 Nov trials. Super prior. Strong claims. |
| Best Bets: Mr Kaplan (8), Princess Meritaten (9), Mantra Blue (6), Dance Till Dawn (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Princess Meritaten (1-53.4), Sweet Diamond (1-53.5), Mantra Blue (1-54.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sweet Diamond (7): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Mantra Blue to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
HILL LEE & SCOTT 'THE VELOCITY' 3YO MOBILE PACE (Listed)
$500,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacers. This Race will have a maximum of 10 Starters, with Six horses on the front line.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 451611 | Coastal Babe | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | No doubting her class. Race conditions give her the ace. Trifectas/First4 must. |
| 2 | | 113355 | Hes From Heaven | 2 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Racing at top level in Australia & draw has worked out well. Can offer cheek. |
| 3 | | 331246 | Mako | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Enterprising type in North Island. Solid 6th in Addington debut 25 Oct. First4s. |
| 4 | | X13112 | Jeremiah | 4 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Fought bravely for Ashburton 2nd. Can hunt the lead & give this a real shake. |
| 5 | | 42X300 | We Walk By Faith | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Sharp 2YO but form not quite at the same level this time in. Rough claims. |
| 6 | | 512114 | Renegade | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | In the zone winning 3 of last 5. Good Ashburton 4th. Top3/4 hope from draw. |
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| 7 | | 0111X1 | Chase A Dream | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Won Group 1 last month in first run since May. Awkward draw but top pick. |
| 8 | | 224X11 | Vessem | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | 121353 | Better Knuckle Up | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Out of the placings only four times in 13 starts. Smart Ashburton 3rd. Place. |
| 10 | | 1X1177 | Harrison John | 10 | Ft | Cameron Hart | Draws haven't been in his favour with pair of 7ths. Can sneak into trifectas. |
| 11 | | 27X231 | Dreams Are Free | 11 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | At his best beating most of these at Ashburton. No luck with draw. Each way. |
| Best Bets: Chase A Dream (7), Jeremiah (4), Dreams Are Free (11), Hes From Heaven (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dreams Are Free (1-52.8), Better Knuckle Up (1-53.3), Chase A Dream (1-54.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Hes From Heaven - 1st of 7, NZ Metro, 06/11/24, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-24.6, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 28.1, Margins: nose, head, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Coastal Babe (1): BL-Off, RD-On, Harrison John (10): SL-Off, BL-On, We Walk By Faith (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Hes From Heaven to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Mako to Mark Jones at Burnham, Jeremiah to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Better Knuckle Up to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
XCM SPORT HANDICAP TROT
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1X6897 | Four Wise Women | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Unlucky here 25 Oct but had her chance at Kaikoura. Talented though. EW. |
| 2 | | 324101 | Sheza Gift | 2 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Very gritty win on Tuesday & faces some of those here. Can go on with it. |
| 3 | | X08907 | El Conqueror | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Just a run on Tuesday after soft run in transit. Requires a confidence boost. |
| 4 | | 722032 | Masterly | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Sharp sprint up the lane on Tuesday. Can land handy & repeat those tactics. |
| 5 |  | 276110 | Samanthas Moon | 5 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Slow away & broke on Tuesday. Runaway leader & winner down south. Combos. |
| 6 |  | 062340 | Helloveamoment | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Forgettable Cup Day outing with multiple errors. Good prior but risky option. |
| 7 | | 343430 | Gold Bullion | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Never quite happy in her gait on Tuesday. Better than that. Can bounce back. |
| 8 | | 7X7040 | Franco Josiah | U1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Lacking his requisite sprint at the moment. Can't afford a slow getaway. Odds. |
| 9 | | 4X4182 | Aroha Kenny | 1 | 10 | Ricky May | Stoic 2nd off 40m at Wyndham & has good course record. Not out of this. |
| 10 | | 111794 | Rush | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Hinted at return to form with slashing 4th on Tuesday. Combos must off 10m. |
| 11 |  | 063518 | Cormoran Strike | 3 | 10 | Robbie Close | Midfield here on Tuesday after quiet trip. Solid efforts prior. First4s hope. |
| 12 |  | 322X21 | Julie Jaccka | 4 | 10 | Brent Barclay | Perfect manners on Tuesday to score. Back on a handicap here but can place. |
| 13 | | 9460X8 | Nazareth | U1 | 10 | John Dunn | Don't underplay his fresh 8th on Tuesday. Former Derby winner. Upset claims. |
| 14 |  | 0X2440 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 1 | 20 | Sam Thornley(J) | Didn't fire in the Dominion, but a noticeable drop in grade here. Don't ignore. |
| 15 | | 790280 | Jimmy Carter | 2 | 20 | John Morrison | Got the mobile start wrong at Ashburton. Loves it here though. Top3/4 chance. |
| Best Bets: Masterly (4), Gold Bullion (7), Sheza Gift (2), Four Wise Women (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), I Dream Of Jeannie (2-03.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cormoran Strike (11): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
'ALLIED SECURITY' NZ PACING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, FFA, 1980m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 5X3430 | Alta Meteor | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | X15143 | Republican Party | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Massive 3rd in the Cup & chances to dictate from this draw. A key player. |
| 3 |  | 3657X4 | The Falcon | 3 | Ft | Cameron Hart | Swallowed up after leading in Junior FFA. Likely to press forward again. Place. |
| 4 |  | 047X00 | Kango | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Tough trip in Kaikoura Cup. Bypassed Tuesday but needs a few lengths here. |
| 5 |  | 215860 | Catch A Wave | 5 | Ft | Kate Gath | Covered plenty of territory on Cup Day. Winner of 23 from the mobile. Consider. |
| 6 | | 42X542 | Ohoka Connor | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 4X2114 | Merlin | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Peaked on his run in the Cup. Won the Derby at this trip last year. Each way. |
| 8 |  | X46101 | The Big Lebowski | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Rattled home for Junior FFA win. Won from wide draw here 11 Oct. Keep safe. |
| 9 | | 537535 | Better Eclipse | 9 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Had his chance in the Cup from good trip. Better for that. Top3/4 claims. |
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| 10 |  | 115157 | Tact McLeod | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Made up nice ground after mistake in the Cup. Tidy distance stats. First4s. |
| 11 | | 003079 | Got You Covered | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Comfortably held in the Junior FFA & needs a scratching to start. Stretched. |
| 12 | | X07602 | Mossdale Ben | 12 | Ft | Ben Hope | Impressive along the markers at Kaikoura. Awkward alley here though. Odds. |
| 13 |  | X00799 | Beach Ball | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 |  | 23X238 | Franco Marek | 14 | Ft | John Morrison | Midfield finish in the Cup a good effort. Yet to win from a mobile. Juicy odds. |
| 15 |  | 442110 | Aroda | 15 | Ft | Trista Dixon | Stand start in Cup wasn't ideal for him. Neither is this draw. First4 fringes. |
| Best Bets: Republican Party (2), Merlin (7), Catch A Wave (5), The Big Lebowski (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Merlin (1-52.1), Republican Party (1-53.5), Tact McLeod (1-55.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The Falcon to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Kango to Mark Jones at Burnham, Catch A Wave to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton, Merlin to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, The Big Lebowski to Ken Barron at West Melton, Better Eclipse to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Tact McLeod to Mark Jones at Burnham, Aroda to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 13
- Race Time:
TERRY McDONALD MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R62 TO R85, 1980m
For R62 to R85 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 003079 | Got You Covered | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 612026 | Helium | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Not much space until late on Tuesday. Deeper grade but better draw. Roughie. |
| 3 | | 134490 | Fernetti | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Torrid time sitting parked on Cup Day. Always better when he can lead. Combos. |
| 4 | | 612389 | Commander Ben | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Tidy 3rd to smart horses 06 Nov trials. Oamaru 9th a concern. Top3/4 best. |
| 5 | | X45804 | Little Spike | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | One of the runs of the day on Tuesday. Draw to use here. Don't ignore. |
| 6 | | 342640 | Charlie Brown | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Honest effort for 11th in the Cup. 4-time winner at this trip. Adds to puzzle. |
| 7 | | 224X11 | Vessem | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Back in form with two spring wins. Misses The Velocity but can deliver here. |
| 8 | | 821000 | Mighty Looee | 8 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Junior FFA didn't pan out for him on Tuesday. Dangerous with early speed. Place. |
| 9 |  | 796677 | Da Vinci | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Handy when he got clear in the Junor FFA. Gate speed on offer. Strong prospect. |
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| 10 | | 505940 | Heisenberg | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Worked home along the markers on Tuesday. Traffic concerns here. First4s. |
| 11 | | 061910 | Spirit Of Anarchy | 11 | Ft | ||
| 12 |  | 172637 | South Seas Rock | 12 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Tried hard in R59-70 company on Tuesday. Draw against him here. Tough ask. |
| 13 |  | 258015 | Smoke On The Water | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Nothing wrong with Tuesday's 5th after Tuapeka Cup win. May be running on. |
| Best Bets: Vessem (7), Da Vinci (9), Charlie Brown (6), Little Spike (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mighty Looee (1-52.0), Heisenberg (1-54.2), Da Vinci (1-54.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: South Seas Rock (12): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Little Spike to Mark Jones at Burnham, Da Vinci to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, South Seas Rock to Amber Lethaby at West Melton | |||||||
Runner Index
Allets - Race 7
Alta Meteor - Race 12
Amaretto Franco - Race 9
Arafura - Race 7
Arcee Phoenix - Race 6
Aroda - Race 12
Aroha Kenny - Race 11
Atlantic City - Race 3
Aveross Majesty - Race 1
Bazooka - Race 5
Beach Ball - Race 12
Better Eclipse - Race 12
Better Knuckle Up - Race 10
Betting Sensation - Race 2
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 4
Bobbies Rock - Race 2
Borrisokane - Race 5
Bounce N Beyond - Race 8
Bring On The Muscle - Race 8
Buffy Northstains - Race 1
Captains Mistress - Race 7
Catch A Wave - Race 12
Charlie Brown - Race 13
Chase A Dream - Race 10
Coastal Babe - Race 10
Commander Ben - Race 13
Commander Joe - Race 4
Cormoran Strike - Race 11
Dance Till Dawn - Race 9
Dancing Desire - Race 5
Dave Duley - Race 5
Da Vinci - Race 13
Deceptive Lee - Race 5
Dreams Are Free - Race 10
Dynasty - Race 4
Edward Longshanks - Race 8
El Conqueror - Race 11
Empire City - Race 8
Eurostyle - Race 6
Father Time - Race 8
Fernetti - Race 13
Fernleigh Blackbird - Race 9
Feta Go Fernco - Race 2
Fiery Bandito - Race 6
Forever Dream - Race 7
Forgiveness - Race 1
Four Wise Women - Race 11
Foveaux Gambler - Race 5
Franco Humbie - Race 4
Franco Josiah - Race 11
Franco Marek - Race 12
Franco Sailor - Race 2
Frazzled - Race 3
Freya - Race 1
General Jen - Race 7
George Eliot - Race 1
Gift Card - Race 1
Gold Bullion - Race 11
Habibti Pat - Race 3
Hacksaw Ridge - Race 2
Harrison John - Race 10
Heisenberg - Race 13
Helium - Race 13
Helloveamoment - Race 11
Hes From Heaven - Race 10
Hot And Dangerous - Race 7
I Dream Of Jeannie - Race 11
Im Sandra Dee - Race 7
Insarchatwist - Race 9
Itoje - Race 2
It's So Easy - Race 1
It's Tough - Race 5
Jack Tar - Race 4
Jeremiah - Race 10
Jimmy Carter - Race 11
Judy J - Race 8
Julie Jaccka - Race 11
Just Believe - Race 6
Kango - Race 12
Katherine - Race 4
KD Royalty - Race 1
Keayang Zahara - Race 8
Kowhai Nugget - Race 4
Lakelsa - Race 9
Little Spike - Race 13
Longview Tui - Race 7
Look To Da Stars - Race 8
Love N The Port - Race 6
Magician - Race 5
Mako - Race 10
Mantra Blue - Race 9
Massive Merc - Race 3
Masterly - Race 11
Maui - Race 6
Meant To Be - Race 3
Melody Banner - Race 4
Merlin - Race 12
Midnight Dash - Race 6
Mighty Logan - Race 6
Mighty Looee - Race 13
Miki Bennett - Race 4
Miki's Courage - Race 5
Mossdale Ben - Race 12
Mouton Cadet - Race 4
Mr Kaplan - Race 9
Muscle Mountain - Race 6
My Royal Break - Race 1
Nazareth - Race 11
Next Level - Race 5
Ocean Eyes - Race 3
Ohoka Connor - Race 12
One Over All - Race 6
Oscar Bonavena - Race 6
Paramount Kiwi - Race 8
Paris Prince - Race 1
Princess Meritaten - Race 9
Princess Sadie - Race 8
Queen Kizen - Race 3
Regal Sierra - Race 1
Renegade - Race 10
Republican Party - Race 12
Rise Up N Dance - Race 2
Rock Or Bust - Race 5
Royal Del - Race 1
Rush - Race 11
Salute - Race 4
Samanthas Moon - Race 11
Sandy Shore - Race 4
See No Evil - Race 3
Shake A Leg - Race 4
Sheza Gift - Race 11
Smoke On The Water - Race 13
South Seas Rock - Race 13
Spirit Of Anarchy - Race 13
Stella Rouge - Race 7
Step It Up A Notch - Race 2
Still Rockin - Race 2
Sweet Diamond - Race 9
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 7
Tact McLeod - Race 12
Tarragindi - Race 3
Tempo Warrior - Race 4
Terra Sancta - Race 2
The Big Lebowski - Race 12
The Falcon - Race 12
The Surfer - Race 5
Tokyo Rose - Race 5
Tu Tangata - Race 1
Tyron Eros - Race 8
Ultimate Challenge - Race 2
Wavewatcher - Race 2
We Walk By Faith - Race 10
What The Bell - Race 1
Winelight - Race 7
Winnyzback - Race 5
Ya Rite Darl - Race 3
Youretheonethatiwant - Race 7