NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 4 December
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
GARRARDS (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$7440, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 598703 | Motor Mouth | 1 | Ft | Warren Frost | A while since a win, but did a good job from #1 at Rangiora. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 2 |  | 731474 | The Highlander | 2 | Ft | Neil Munro | Didn't have space when needed at Rangiora. Hitting the line well. Keep safe. |
| 3 |  | 108X0F | Evidently | 3 | Ft | Kevin McClintock | Squeezed up & fell here 16 Oct. 7th at sole trial since then. Needs luck. |
| 4 |  | 444431 | Jazzy Styx | 4 | Ft | Michael House | Did the job from the trail at Manawatu. 33% place stats here. Repeat possible. |
| 5 |  | 565289 | Katherine | 5 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Dropping into a very suitable grade. Draw upgrade too. A leading threat. |
| 6 |  | 210385 | Off The Edge | 6 | Ft | Alan Edge | Loomed at Rangiora but couldn't quite finish off. Combos best in this field. |
| 7 |  | 440002 | Kowhai Nugget | 7 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Just caught in this grade at Rangiora. Moves in a slot or two closer. Consider. |
| 8 | | 0678P9 | Classie Linc | U1 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Slides down in grade after racing stronger fields. Danger with last say here. |
| Best Bets: Katherine (5), Kowhai Nugget (7), Classie Linc (8), The Highlander (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Katherine (1-55.3), Off The Edge (1-56.2), Motor Mouth (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
STILL TIME TO BREED WITH WOODLANDS 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 700 | Impressive Shard | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Round safely for 3rd at trials since having manners issues. Take on trust. |
| 2 |  | 5X | Real Velocity | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Kept coming for 27 Nov trial win. Earnest debut 5th in June. Place prospect. |
| 3 |  | 8X | Samkerr | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | In need of her July debut. Tidy 2nd 27 Nov trials in fair time. Combos best. |
| 4 |  | Burnham Girl | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Full brother was talented & two November trials had merit. Market your guide. | |
| 5 |  | Vin's Deal | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Stylish win over #4 and others 21 Nov trials in good time. Worth considering. | |
| 6 |  | 754 | Monkee Major | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Out very late to go down by less than a length 14 Nov. Should have admirers. |
| 7 |  | Nasana | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | No less than 8 trials ahead of her debut. Handy in two Nov trials. Upset. | |
| 8 |  | 36X | Fear The Diva | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Had a learning curve in her two winter starts. Steady 5th 19 Nov trials. Combos. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 9 |  | X46647 | Woodlea Rocks | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Midfield her lot until tiring here 25 Oct. Slight freshen-up. First4s best. |
| 10 |  | 6X6 | Captain Joan | 10 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Not the worst when 6th at Ashburton. 3rd at trials since. Place contender. |
| 11 |  | 570X | Tipstar | 11 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Comfortably held in two trials since mixed winter runs. Prefer to watch. |
| 12 |  | 43X0 | One For Jay | 12 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Not on best behaviour at Ashburton when supported. Better than that. EW. |
| Best Bets: Vin's Deal (5), Burnham Girl (4), One For Jay (12), Monkee Major (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Vin's Deal - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 21/11/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.4, 800m: 57.4, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 5 1/4len, 1 1/2len, 1/2 neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fear The Diva (8): RD-On, Impressive Shard (1): RD-Off, FD-On, Monkee Major (6): SL-Off, BL-On, Samkerr (3): BL-Off, SL-On, Woodlea Rocks (9): P-Off, RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
BOOK ''UNDER THE MISTLETOE'' AT ADDINGTON 13 DEC TROT
$7440, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS & MR40 TO MR45, 2600m
For 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime. Also MR40 to MR45 3yo horses with no wins for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 965430 | Inquizitive Man | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | One-paced when the pressure has gone on recently. May get soft run. Combos. |
| 2 |  | 0 | Bluey | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Double mistake on debut on Saturday. Good trials form prior. Can atone. |
| 3 |  | 688288 | Perfect Call | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | 2nd here mid-October your best guide, with similar field. Worth considering. |
| 4 |  | 976498 | Glance | 4 | Ft | Justin Smith | Hasn't quite captured the family's talents yet. Midfield finish likely again. |
| 5 |  | 870X08 | Natives Blazin Son | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Mistakes in both starts since resuming. Can't afford to give rivals a head start |
| 6 |  | 009806 | Kerrally | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | A touch more convincing when 6th 24 Nov. Not a deep field. Upset claims. |
| 7 |  | 9X5840 | Rose Isle | 7 | Ft | Barry Crothers | Long-time maiden. Gave a sight here 09 Oct before late error. Top3/4 option. |
| 8 |  | 023609 | Hoofn It | U1 | Ft | Steve Trotter | No star, but can settle handy & keep on grinding. Place prospect with luck. |
| Best Bets: Bluey (2), Perfect Call (3), Hoofn It (8), Inquizitive Man (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Glance (4): BL-On, Hoofn It (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Kerrally to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
CATALOGUES ONLINE NOW FOR NZB 2025 YEARLING SALES MOB PACE
$7580, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45 MOBILE, 1980m
For MR40 to MR45 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 996047 | Gimmesomelovin | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Rangiora 4th a recent high point. Should get a soft run from draw. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 54900X | Shannon B | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Two trials ahead of this since mixed autumn campaign. Multiples hopes. |
| 3 |  | 083429 | Belmont Valor | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | A nose away from maiden success 23 Oct. Lands in a similar field. Keep safe. |
| 4 |  | 04X787 | Good Time Betty | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Honest 7th at Motukarara. Couldn't make use of this draw at Rangiora. First4s. |
| 5 |  | 507X90 | Kawactus | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got back & stayed there on Saturday. Tired at Rangiora prior. Needs to lift. |
| 6 |  | 508282 | Fear Gogh | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Good 3rd to Just Foxin at Rangiora & that form has been franked. Right in this. |
| 7 |  | 077X76 | Rockcent | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't kick on after leading at Motukarara. This is more suitable. Place. |
| 8 | | 09X730 | Cosmic Star | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Cheeky 3rd at odds 24 Nov. Got too far back on Saturday. Not out of this. |
| 9 |  | 09P77 | Heaven Forbid | 9 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Fair efforts in two starts since getting things wrong 09 Oct. Rough claims. |
| Best Bets: Fear Gogh (6), Belmont Valor (3), Cosmic Star (8), Shannon B (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Good Time Betty (4): SL-On, Kawactus (5): BL-On, Shannon B (2): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Cosmic Star to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
BOOK ''BACK ON TRACK'' TRACKSIDE DINING 24 & 31 JAN MOB PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45 MOBILE, 1980m
For R40 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 500900 | Oakley Shard | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Battling efforts since clearing maidens in August. Kind draw but needs to lift. |
| 2 | | 08X068 | Quinn | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Didn't have all favours at Methven. Honest campaigner who can sneak a placing. |
| 3 |  | 006X60 | Fernz Goldy | 3 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Four-time winner here. Comfortably held in two starts back. Could surprise. |
| 4 |  | 100805 | Spirited Lou | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | First hint of form since maiden win when 5th at Timaru. Drawn to run Top3/4. |
| 5 | | 37X075 | Changeforthebeta | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Caught the eye at Motukarara & not fr away at Ashburton prior. Not the worst. |
| 6 | | 326450 | Verlander | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Didn't inspire at Motukarara but has done a good job through the spring. EW. |
| 7 |  | 767173 | Major Performer | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gets into this grade quite nicely & ran on well at Ashburton. Worth considering. |
| 8 |  | 58150X | Captain Kobe | 8 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Placed in good times at two trials ahead of resuming. This is his kind of race. |
| 9 |  | 461627 | Auntie Deb | 9 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Fair at Methven but will find this a touch easier. Wide draw but can place. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 |  | 190X00 | My Ten Guitars | 10 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Stand start not to her liking at Motukarara. Combos fringes from this draw. |
| 11 |  | 534X00 | Social Distancing | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Well beaten in both starts back. Draw against him again too. Look to others. |
| 12 |  | 030308 | Don't Tell Jenny | 12 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Gets off the unruly but straight into a 2nd row draw. Look for her late though. |
| Best Bets: Captain Kobe (8), Verlander (6), Changeforthebeta (5), Don't Tell Jenny (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Quinn (1-57.2), Captain Kobe (1-58.1), Fernz Goldy (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Captain Kobe - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 27/11/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.9, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 2 len, 3 len, 3 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: My Ten Guitars (10): BL-On, Spirited Lou (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
LIVAMOL TROT
$8280, UP TO R45 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R45 3 yrs & older trotters with no wins in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 080000 | Miss Gracie | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Didn't enjoy mobile starts in November. In real need of a confidence boost. |
| 2 | | 757677 | Brett's Mate | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Tired after sitting parked at Methven. Generally puts in an honest shift. Place. |
| 3 |  | 7X5045 | Miles Away | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Differing runs in November but both had merits. No stars here. Consider. |
| 4 |  | 40X472 | Superfast Gorsey | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Kept on trucking to grab 2nd on Saturday. Yet to fire here though. First4s. |
| 5 |  | X83859 | Shandon Bells | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not a mile away down south & Ashburton 5th was useful. Not out of this. |
| 6 |  | 420570 | Penelope Hall | 6 | Ft | John Versteeg | Beaten a long way out here on Friday but this is a big drop back. Top3/4. |
| 7 |  | 096705 | Maxwell Edison | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Tidy 5th on Saturday after lacking luck early. Skinny course stats. Multiples. |
| 8 |  | 600899 | Ginas Majesty | 8 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Form has dropped away & made a mistake late on Saturday. Take on trust. |
| 9 |  | 795066 | Take After Me | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Had his chance when settling handy on Saturday. Better than that. Each way. |
| 10 | | 000708 | Meandad | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Round safely at Motukarara after mixing his efforts prior. Combos crumbs. |
| 11 |  | X70700 | Granny Rose | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Faced the breeze for a while at Timaru. Needs the right run to feature here. |
| 12 | | 08223P | Opawa Peak | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Broke late 21 Nov trials after forgettable Kaikoura trip. Can place at his best. |
| 13 |  | 4070X9 | Silverlinings | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Out of commission early on Sunday. Goes well here though. Upset claims. |
| 14 | | 054330 | Living The Moment | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Don't underplay her 10th at Motukarara. Gritty runs before that. Has claims. |
| Best Bets: Living The Moment (14), Miles Away (3), Take After Me (9), Shandon Bells (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Take After Me (2-04.5), Miss Gracie (2-04.7), Brett's Mate (2-04.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ginas Majesty (8): FD-Off, BL-Off, Granny Rose (11): SL-On, Shandon Bells (5): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
HYDROFLOW PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R35 to R45 3 yrs & older horses.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 889496 | Oneloveonelife | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Couldn't go on after leading in amateurs at Rangiora. Stand start debut. First4s |
| 2 |  | 08X904 | Gliding High | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Dug in until late at Motukarara. Yet to place in 3 starts here though. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 7X859X | He's A Jackalack | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Stable change since brief winter campaign. Upset prospect fresh-up. |
| 4 |  | 125490 | Ruby's A Delight | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fair 10th on Saturday but not much wrong with runs before that. Keep onside. |
| 5 |  | 82X640 | Ultimate Counsel | 5 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Reached his peak after sitting parked at Motukarara. Can sneak a placing. |
| 6 |  | 055064 | Zia Bromac | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Never gave up on Saturday. More tractable than some here. Worth a look. |
| 7 |  | 76X700 | Interpol | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Mixed form in three starts back. Wide draw not ideal. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 8 | | X68734 | Masterlou | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Starting to build form nicely in November. Draw no worries from a stand. EW. |
| 9 |  | 07X940 | Melando Chief | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Got back & stayed back at Motukarara. Plain stand start stats. First4s best. |
| 10 |  | 428829 | Lord Mudrick | U2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Yet to show his best from a stand. Just fair at Motukarara. Can surprise though. |
| Best Bets: Masterlou (8), Zia Bromac (6), Ruby's A Delight (4), Gliding High (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Zia Bromac (2-02.9), He's A Jackalack (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ruby's A Delight (4): RD-On, Zia Bromac (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 587066 | Executive Banner | 1 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Just OK on Saturday but did have gear issues late. Same draw. First4 claims. |
| 2 | | 00X000 | Buddy Reign | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Formline not too convincing. Can go well at this course but needs improvement. |
| 3 |  | 498000 | Hilda Maud | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Distant 5th at trials since tough run at Rangiora. Seeking confidence boost. |
| 4 | | 594058 | Fast Ace | 4 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Been battling away out of maiden grade since 2020. Shortcuts required. |
| 5 | | 973657 | King Arthur | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Shown gate speed in the past & draw gives him options. Worth a close look. |
| 6 |  | 005002 | Sir Monty | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Bold 2nd after finding the lead on Saturday. Pep returning to his step. Combos. |
| 7 |  | 63220X | Millies Sensation | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Three trials ahead of this, but no bold runs in those. Want right price. |
| 8 | | 212895 | Terror Ma Sue | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Had her chance from the trail at Rangiora. May press forward again. Place. |
| 9 |  | 14580X | Millwood Goddess | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Awkward draw for resuming run. Three quiet trials to prepare. Market watch. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 | | 048943 | Timbimboo | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Getting sharper with each run. Lands barrier 10 for 3rd start in a row. Consider |
| 11 | | 887972 | Darby | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Never gave it away after sitting parked at Rangiora. This is easier. Keep safe. |
| 12 |  | 780665 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Running on as always when 5th at Motukarara. She'll be doing similar here. |
| Best Bets: Darby (11), King Arthur (5), Sophia Bromac (12), Timbimboo (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Timbimboo (1-57.4), Sophia Bromac (1-57.8), Millwood Goddess (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fast Ace (4): BL-On, King Arthur (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Auntie Deb - Race 5
Belmont Valor - Race 4
Bluey - Race 3
Brett's Mate - Race 6
Buddy Reign - Race 8
Burnham Girl - Race 2
Captain Joan - Race 2
Captain Kobe - Race 5
Changeforthebeta - Race 5
Classie Linc - Race 1
Cosmic Star - Race 4
Darby - Race 8
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 5
Evidently - Race 1
Executive Banner - Race 8
Fast Ace - Race 8
Fear Gogh - Race 4
Fear The Diva - Race 2
Fernz Goldy - Race 5
Gimmesomelovin - Race 4
Ginas Majesty - Race 6
Glance - Race 3
Gliding High - Race 7
Good Time Betty - Race 4
Granny Rose - Race 6
Heaven Forbid - Race 4
He's A Jackalack - Race 7
Hilda Maud - Race 8
Hoofn It - Race 3
Impressive Shard - Race 2
Inquizitive Man - Race 3
Interpol - Race 7
Jazzy Styx - Race 1
Katherine - Race 1
Kawactus - Race 4
Kerrally - Race 3
King Arthur - Race 8
Kowhai Nugget - Race 1
Living The Moment - Race 6
Lord Mudrick - Race 7
Major Performer - Race 5
Masterlou - Race 7
Maxwell Edison - Race 6
Meandad - Race 6
Melando Chief - Race 7
Miles Away - Race 6
Millies Sensation - Race 8
Millwood Goddess - Race 8
Miss Gracie - Race 6
Monkee Major - Race 2
Motor Mouth - Race 1
My Ten Guitars - Race 5
Nasana - Race 2
Natives Blazin Son - Race 3
Oakley Shard - Race 5
Off The Edge - Race 1
One For Jay - Race 2
Oneloveonelife - Race 7
Opawa Peak - Race 6
Penelope Hall - Race 6
Perfect Call - Race 3
Quinn - Race 5
Real Velocity - Race 2
Rockcent - Race 4
Rose Isle - Race 3
Ruby's A Delight - Race 7
Samkerr - Race 2
Shandon Bells - Race 6
Shannon B - Race 4
Silverlinings - Race 6
Sir Monty - Race 8
Social Distancing - Race 5
Sophia Bromac - Race 8
Spirited Lou - Race 5
Superfast Gorsey - Race 6
Take After Me - Race 6
Terror Ma Sue - Race 8
The Highlander - Race 1
Timbimboo - Race 8
Tipstar - Race 2
Ultimate Counsel - Race 7
Verlander - Race 5
Vin's Deal - Race 2
Woodlea Rocks - Race 2
Zia Bromac - Race 7