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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
Front Line Limits in this race
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Race 1 IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. PACE $15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
Front Line Limit: 10 Second Line Limit: 6 Maximum Starters: 16
Note: In Standing Start races horses move forward from the second row to the front row following scratchings, but only until the right of re-entry time.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 3X | Patrice | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Tidy debut in July. Close up 3rd in both trials ahead of this. Combos claims. |
2 | ![]() | 850X09 | Dance Monkey | 2 | Ft | Brent Weaver | Edged closer at Methven after battling fresh the week prior. Needs to lift. |
3 | ![]() | 6X0407 | The Mandalorian | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Round in one piece last week after Methven error. Needs shortcuts to figure. |
4 | ![]() | 8 | Loveyourmother | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Steady 4th 03 Dec trials before winning Tuesday trial in quiet time. Roughie. |
5 | ![]() | 5X42 | Sans Repos | 5 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Backed in both starts back & gone well. Smart late at Timaru. Keep very safe. |
6 | ![]() | 63366 | Edict | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Improving with every start & gets better draw than last week. Trifectas/First4s. |
7 | ![]() | 578X0X | Chal Vee Power | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Not seeing since struggling at Oamaru in mid-August. Take on trust tonight. |
8 | ![]() | Franco Motu | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | From a sharp family & dashed late for 2nd 03 Dec trials. Genuine threat. | |
9 | ![]() | 024342 | Lochdarragh | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Done little wrong since early October. Another awkward draw. Each way hope. |
Best Bets: Franco Motu (8), Lochdarragh (9), Sans Repos (5), Patrice (1) | |||||||
Star Trialist: Loveyourmother - 1st of 5, Ashburton, 09/12/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-21.8, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 27.2, Margins: 1/2len, 6 len, 3/4len. |
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- Race 2
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WOODLANDS 2025 YEARLING DRAFT JUNIOR DRIVERS MARES MOB PACE
$17,000, 4YO+ MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R55 MOB. JUN.D, 1980m
For up to & including R55 4yo-&-older pacing mares. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
Preferential Barrier Draw
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Race 2 WOODLANDS 2025 YEARLING DRAFT JUNIOR DRIVERS MARES MOB PACE $17,000, 4YO+ MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R55 MOB. JUN.D, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 4580X7 | Millwood Goddess | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Doing her best work late when resuming here 04 from wide draw. Top3/4 hope. |
2 | ![]() | 6X6009 | Fernz Goldy | 2 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Best run in a while when 9th at Orari. This is a tough field though. Stretched. |
3 | ![]() | X84331 | Topaz | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Scored at Oamaru after finding the markers. Cheeky place hope from draw. |
4 | ![]() | 671732 | Major Performer | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Caught here 04 Dec in good fight, but down in grade a little. Has some claims. |
5 | ![]() | 07591 | Zarlini | 5 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Speed at both ends to score at Motukarara. First look out of maidens. Upset. |
6 | ![]() | 38X004 | Indiana Arden | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Slashing 4th 30 Nov in first hint of form this time in. Better draw. Multiples. |
7 | ![]() | X86753 | Onwardsandupwards | 7 | Ft | Jack Harrington(J) | Handy when space came last Friday. May find this a little easier. Keep onside. |
8 | ![]() | 255533 | Lakelsa | 8 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Trial winner 05 Dec since strong 3rd in strong mares grade 15 Nov. Threat. |
9 | ![]() | 063415 | Milou | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Nice when belatedly clear last Friday. Not out of place recently. Consider. |
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10 | ![]() | 48X280 | Ellie Franco | 10 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Freshened since mixed September/October form. Look for her late from draw. |
Best Bets: Lakelsa (8), Ellie Franco (10), Milou (9), Onwardsandupwards (7) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Topaz (1-56.6), Ellie Franco (1-57.3), Millwood Goddess (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Lakelsa - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 05/12/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.6, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 1 3/4len, 7 len. |
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- Race 3
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS LP MOBILE TROT
$17,000, R35 TO R55, 1980m
For R35 to R55 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
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Race 3 MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS LP MOBILE TROT $17,000, R35 TO R55, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 70X908 | Silverlinings | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Run down after finding lead at Orari. Wider ratings bands here. First4s only. |
2 | ![]() | 420405 | Navara | 2 | Ft | Jason Ford | Made up many lengths at Orari. No wins in 29 mobile starts though. Upset. |
3 | ![]() | 924869 | Kawhi | 3 | Ft | Darren Keast(J) | Stable change after mixing his efforts in spring. Market your best guide here. |
4 | ![]() | 576773 | Brett's Mate | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Rediscovering his consistency & handy with some cover. Multiples must. |
5 | ![]() | 425729 | Monarch Prince | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tired at Orari but understandably. Won a mobile here last year. Rough claims. |
6 | ![]() | 420X17 | Royal Grace | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Battled at Motukarara in first run out of maidens. May need this outing too. |
7 | ![]() | 800002 | Clyde | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Rattled home at Orari & chance to use gate speed from the mobile. Consider. |
8 | ![]() | X87883 | Styx Jewel | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Drops back from 3rd in good field last week. 2-time mobile/distance winner. EW. |
9 | ![]() | 040037 | Franco Josiah | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Don't underplay Orari 7th. Over two years since last win though. Combos. |
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10 | ![]() | 186947 | Majesdix | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't have all the luck at Orari. Traffic the concern from draw. Place best. |
11 | ![]() | 543906 | Prince Teka | 11 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Faded late after getting preferred leading role at Orari. Multiples contender. |
12 | ![]() | 805000 | Here Comes Jane | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Reverts to mobile after mistakes from stand starts recently. Not for us tonight. |
13 | ![]() | 20X815 | Ready Set Jet | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Tidy 5th last week after getting shuffled back. Has a turn of speed. Key threat. |
14 | ![]() | 835507 | One El | 14 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Strong late at Orari after a couple of months away. Should be running on again. |
Best Bets: Styx Jewel (8), Ready Set Jet (13), Clyde (7), Brett's Mate (4) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-58.4), Clyde (1-59.9), Styx Jewel (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Kawhi (3): FD-Off, BL-Off, NW-On, RD-On Legend |
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE PACE
$17,000, UP TO R45 WITH COND., 2400m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime. Also R35 to R45 3 yrs & older horses.
Front Line Limits in this race
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Race 4 FAHEY FENCE HIRE PACE $17,000, UP TO R45 WITH COND., 2400m
Front Line Limit: 8 Second Line Limit: 5 Maximum Starters: 13
Note: In Standing Start races horses move forward from the second row to the front row following scratchings, but only until the right of re-entry time.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 6X241 | Titian Franco | 1 | Ft | ||
2 | ![]() | 505272 | Hanoi Franco | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Hasn't looked out of place since her maiden win. Fair stand record. First4s. |
3 | ![]() | 445561 | Melton Magnate | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Knocking on the door before maiden win. Not far away in stand starts. Place. |
4 | ![]() | 094061 | Vermeer Lustre | 4 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Used the trail to win his maiden at Methven. Mixed bag before that. First4s. |
5 | ![]() | 942218 | Bondi Lustre | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Couldn't kick on after leading at Methven. Gets in OK here though. Each way. |
6 | ![]() | 292180 | Major Henry | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got back & stayed back at Orari. Stand start is his go though. Combos claims. |
7 | ![]() | 90X006 | My Ten Guitars | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Good here 04 Dec but botched the stand start at Motukarara prior. Take on trust. |
8 | ![]() | 071004 | Franco Chaplin | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Smart late at Orari from well back. Stand start winner at Oamaru. Has claims. |
9 | ![]() | 6X1366 | Kairaki Delight | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Tried hard in last two & didn't have all favours at Methven. Worth considering. |
10 | ![]() | 687343 | Masterlou | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Been thereabouts all through the spring. Can do some work. In the mix. |
11 | ![]() | 061413 | Rushkinoff | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Backed up Motukarara win with last Friday's 3rd. Early position is key. EW. |
12 | ![]() | 550642 | Zia Bromac | 12 | Ft | Jack Harrington(J) | Rattled home at Addington in similar field & race type. Worth a look again. |
13 | ![]() | 806651 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Capped off improving form with last week's win. Stronger here. Top3/4 option. |
Best Bets: Kairaki Delight (9), Rushkinoff (11), Franco Chaplin (8) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Masterlou (2-05.7), Vermeer Lustre (2-07.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] |
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- Race 5
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SAUNDERS ROBINSON BROWN MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R60, 2600m
For R52 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
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Race 5 SAUNDERS ROBINSON BROWN MOBILE PACE $18,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R60, 2600m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 360776 | Shepherds Delight | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Steady midfield effort in similar grade last week. Better draw. Top3/4 option. |
2 | ![]() | 802608 | Miki's Courage | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Did it tough sitting 3-wide last week. Draw makes turnaround possible. Chance. |
3 | ![]() | 634145 | Commander Joe | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Gaps in short supply late in same grade last week. Has claims from front row. |
4 | ![]() | 7X2101 | Kaysans Rock | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Race panned out perfectly at Methven. Up in grade, but worth a place bet here. |
5 | ![]() | 997616 | Franco Hoffman | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Profitable trip to Manawatu. 3 of 5 wins here have been at this trip. First4s. |
6 | ![]() | X51030 | Wotsonyamind | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Asked to do plenty despite error in Akaroa Cup. Much more suitable here. EW. |
7 | ![]() | 109497 | Cardi B | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Copped a difficult passage here last week. Lands in similar draw. Needs luck. |
8 | ![]() | 324251 | Tempo Warrior | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Impressive gate speed & win from this draw last week. Combos up in grade. |
9 | ![]() | 148170 | Perun | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Got shuffled back in Akaroa Cup & battled at Kaikoura. Great prior. Consider. |
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10 | ![]() | 681047 | Magician | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | OK effort in Derby lead-up 29 Nov. Draw has traffic concerns. Multiples. |
11 | ![]() | X21217 | Buddha | 11 | Ft | ||
Best Bets: Miki's Courage (2), Perun (9), Wotsonyamind (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-59.1), Miki's Courage (1-59.8), Franco Hoffman (2-00.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Miki's Courage (2): SL-Off Legend |
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- Race 6
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KILRAY PLUMBING & GAS HANDICAP TROT
$18,000, R40 TO R60 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R60 trotters. Front: R40 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57. 20m: R58 to R60.
Front Line Limits in this race
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Race 6 KILRAY PLUMBING & GAS HANDICAP TROT $18,000, R40 TO R60 SPECIAL, 2600m
Front Line Limit: 10 Second Line Limit: 6 Maximum Starters: 16
Note: In Standing Start races horses move forward from the second row to the front row following scratchings, but only until the right of re-entry time.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 034618 | The Bloss | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Couldn't kick on at Motukarara & faces stronger field here. Top3/4 preferred. |
2 | ![]() | 061256 | The Chase | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Ran out of room late at Orari. Form has been great prior. Not out of this. |
3 | ![]() | 003240 | T K Megastar | 3 | Ft | ||
4 | ![]() | 790471 | Holly Highlander | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Perfect trip worked at Orari. OK stats here but yet to win at distance. Upset. |
5 | ![]() | 710PP1 | Knowing Me | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Late scratching at Orari since leading & winning at Ashburton. Rough odds here. |
6 | ![]() | 352434 | Tu Tangata | 1 | 10 | Paul Nairn | Continues to tempt punters with late zip. Last won in Sept 2023. Maybe tonight? |
7 | ![]() | 6XP10X | The Present Maker | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Two sharp trials in recent weeks. Last raced in Jan 2023, but can fire fresh. |
8 | ![]() | 518556 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | 20 | Robbie Close | Earnest attempts recently in stronger grades. 20m not insurmountable. EW. |
9 | ![]() | 60X878 | Nazareth | U1 | 20 | John Dunn | Yet to threaten since resuming but starting to hint at form. 20m no worry. Place |
Best Bets: Tu Tangata (6), The Present Maker (7), Cormoran Strike (8), The Chase (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: The Bloss (2-01.5), Nazareth (2-03.3), The Chase (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: The Present Maker - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 24/05/23, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.2, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 3 3/4len, 1 len, 4 1/2len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: The Bloss (1): BL-Off, The Present Maker (7): ACD-On Legend |
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- Race 7
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EAST WEST FENCING SUMMER CUP (FREE-FOR-ALL) MOBILE PACE (Gr3)
$40,000, 3YO & OLDER FFA, 1980m
For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
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Race 7 EAST WEST FENCING SUMMER CUP (FREE-FOR-ALL) MOBILE PACE (Gr3) $40,000, 3YO & OLDER FFA, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 554014 | Life Of Art | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Tried hard on the grass on Sunday since Wyndham win. Tougher here. First4s. |
2 | ![]() | 114610 | Renegade | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Nothing went right after getting back in the Derby. Follows speed well. Place. |
3 | ![]() | 059400 | Heisenberg | 3 | Ft | ||
4 | ![]() | X23846 | Franco Marek | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | No luck in the Green Mile & measured up well during Cup Week. Worth a look. |
5 | ![]() | 118750 | Dalton Shard | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Freshened since being outgunned in NZ Cup. Good place stats over 2600m. Combos. |
6 | ![]() | 469116 | Mo'unga | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Scratched from Orari since great 6th in NZ Cup. Can get into right spot & win. |
7 | ![]() | 64X782 | One Change | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Never gave up in the Green Mile. Cup Day 8th had merit. Capable of placing. |
8 | ![]() | 151438 | Republican Party | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Didn't have all favours in NZ FFA. Draw the main query but can overcome. |
Best Bets: Mo'unga (6), Republican Party (8), Franco Marek (4), Renegade (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Dalton Shard (1-52.4), One Change (1-53.4), Republican Party (1-53.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Republican Party (8): SL-Off, BL-On Legend |
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- Race 8
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PEEK EXHIBITION FILLIES & MARES CHRISTMAS BONUS MOBILE TROT
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 1980m
For up to & including R70 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
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Race 8 PEEK EXHIBITION FILLIES & MARES CHRISTMAS BONUS MOBILE TROT $30,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 1980m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 325223 | Brianna | 1 | Ft | David McCormick | Recovered for 3rd at Orari but well down in grade. First4s with a few favours. |
2 | ![]() | X56675 | The Gardener's Pride | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | 33-start maiden & some of her rivals have won 8 races. Looks easily held. |
3 | ![]() | 1490P8 | Noah Magnific | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | On the quick back-up last week, but botched mobile on the Friday. Hard to have. |
4 | ![]() | 894343 | Martha Stuart | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Always thereabouts and more reliable than some in this. Great trifectas bait. |
5 | ![]() | 051P45 | Grettymac | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Mobile has helped her early recently. Drawn inside key rivals. Combos claims. |
6 | ![]() | 637645 | Freya | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Tried hard behind a superstar in the Oaks & Derby. She'll be super fit. EW. |
7 | ![]() | 075160 | Muscle Sass | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Double mistake from the stand start 29 Nov. Mobile will assist. Not the worst. |
8 | ![]() | 8X0817 | High Step | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Impressive win in similar grade 04 Nov. Oaks 7th was OK. Keep onside. |
9 | ![]() | 794873 | Rush | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fought in tough run at Orari. Plain mobile record for previous stable. Can atone |
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10 | ![]() | 760281 | George Eliot | 10 | Ft | ||
11 | ![]() | P32090 | It's So Easy | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | A tough watch here 29 Nov with multiple mistakes. Take on trust tonight. |
12 | ![]() | 7826X0 | Miss Yo | U1 | Ft | Jack Harrington(J) | Distant 5th 05 Dec trials against the pacers. Battled fresh 14 Nov. Upset. |
Best Bets: High Step (8), Rush (9), Freya (6), Muscle Sass (7) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: It's So Easy (1-59.4), Martha Stuart (1-59.6), Miss Yo (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Martha Stuart (4): BL-On, Miss Yo (12): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend |
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- Race 9
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CHECK OUT BRECKON FARMS YEARLING DRAFT 2025 2YO MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
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Race 9 CHECK OUT BRECKON FARMS YEARLING DRAFT 2025 2YO MOB PACE $15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO MOBILE, 1980m
Front Row: 8
1 2 3 4 5 10 11 6 9 12 13 7 8
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 466474 | Woodlea Rocks | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Better here 04 Dec after a month between runs. First4 claims from ace draw. |
2 | ![]() | 2 | Burnham Girl | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Will gain many fans from handy debut 2nd 04 Dec. Drawn to give this a shake. |
3 | ![]() | X37465 | Longview Tui | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Had her chance after finding the trail 06 Dec. Better draw here. Worth a look. |
4 | ![]() | 3 | Vin's Deal | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Stout effort in front here 04 Dec on debut. May look to do similar. Consider. |
5 | ![]() | 352263 | Better Be Quick | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Well-travelled youngster who has only put in one bad one. Stick with her. |
6 | ![]() | Stormy Vista | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Run down late when 3rd of 3 in 03 Dec qualifier. 2nd at trials since. Place. | |
7 | ![]() | 56X742 | La Concha | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Worked home well here last Friday. Wider draw today but can offer cheek. |
8 | ![]() | 6 | Berrettini | 8 | Ft | ||
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9 | ![]() | 334 | Zoom X | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | In the fight in all three career starts. May need to find space but keep safe. |
10 | ![]() | 34X | Caught The Eye | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Easy 7-1/2 length win at trials in smart time 05 Dec. Just needs gaps. Top pick. |
Best Bets: Caught The Eye (10), Better Be Quick (5), Burnham Girl (2), Longview Tui (3) | |||||||
Star Trialist: Caught The Eye - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 05/12/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.9, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 7 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 4 1/2len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Caught The Eye (10): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Better Be Quick to Jeremy Douglas at Ascot Park |
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R51, 2600m
For R40 to R51 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Preferential Barrier Draw
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Race 10 GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE $17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R51, 2600m
Front Row: 9
1 2 3 4 5 11 12 6 10 7 13 14 8 9
These are the barrier positions in order from most favourable to least favourable as decided by this club.
Note: There is no movement from the second row to the front row in any mobile starts.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | ![]() | 288291 | Lord Mudrick | 1 | Ft | Chris Butt | Jumps in grade after gritty midweek win last week. Trifectas/First4s from #1. |
2 | ![]() | 222568 | Bettor Be Sharp | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Doesn't run many bad races & his stats bear that out. Keep safe from this draw. |
3 | ![]() | 374399 | Georgie Zukov | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | No gaps late at Orari but battled at Methven. Good on all-weather prior. Place. |
4 | ![]() | 476252 | Toby Tom B | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Worked home handily here 06 Nov & this is no harder. A key player tonight. |
5 | ![]() | 807583 | Flyaway | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Tidy effort in front 20 Nov. Skinny course stats though. Trifectas best in this. |
6 | ![]() | 233110 | The Bettor Major | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't get all favours last week. Great back-to-back wins prior. Has claims. |
7 | ![]() | 01X000 | Cheeky Red | 7 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Beaten by solid margins recently & hasn't placed in two mobile starts. Passing. |
8 | ![]() | 460200 | Winnyzback | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Held up at key times in last two starts & drops back in grade. Don't disregard. |
9 | ![]() | 197570 | Knockshanbally | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Swallowed up after tough run last week. Slides down the ratings band. Upset. |
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10 | ![]() | 2117X0 | Uptown Funk | 10 | Ft | ||
11 | ![]() | 021 | A Better Jackalack | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Won the dogfight at Methven for maiden win. Has some stamina. Place claims. |
12 | ![]() | 223539 | Shake A Leg | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Talent not in doubt but manners are. Moves to unruly. Give another chance. |
Best Bets: Shake A Leg (12), Toby Tom B (4), Bettor Be Sharp (2), The Bettor Major (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Flyaway (2-01.9), Lord Mudrick (2-02.1), Cheeky Red (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Shake A Leg (12): RD-Off Legend |
Notifiable Gear Legend | |
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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 |