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Meeting: Golden Gait 2025 (GOLDEN GAIT 2025)
Last updated 19/12/2025 at 10:08 am
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT AGED PACE R43 - R51 MOBILE PACE

$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R43 TO R51, 1609m

For R43 to R51 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 1: GOLDEN GAIT AGED PACE R43 - R51 MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Waltzing With Miki744462Waltzing With Miki1FtBenjamin ButcherGutsy effort when run down last week here. Looks a decent place option from ace.
2Mick Konstantin313140Mick Konstantin2FtJay AbernethyCouldn't stick after being taken on in front, 5 Dec. Form terrific prior; needed
3WordsX63224Words3FtAndre PoutamaFought when completing the first 4 a fortnight ago. Nicer alley to use; combos.
4Midfrew Lucre483341Midfrew Lucre4FtTony CameronGained an overdue win at Camb, 4 Dec. Record solid here but this much harder.
5Barbarossa537347Barbarossa5FtDavid ButcherSolid from a wide alley a week ago. Gives his all but lacks the zip of rivals.
6Double ParkedX51931Double Parked6FtTony HerlihyWon as he liked 2 weeks ago and will be at cramped odds to repeat despite alley.
7Ultimate Racy Girl1155X3Ultimate Racy Girl7FtZachary ButcherResumed nicely to snare a distant 3rd behind Francent. Include on all multiples.
8Claude244635Claude8FtCrystal Hackett(J)Pass-mark 7 days ago here after pacing roughly. Has gate speed but up against it
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9Bettor Reaction566435Bettor Reaction9FtMatthew WhiteNever runs a bad race but will need to feature from the widest marble tonight.
Best Bets: Double Parked (6),   Ultimate Racy Girl (7),   Mick Konstantin (2),   Words (3)
Best Mile Rates: Ultimate Racy Girl (1-54.2),   Midfrew Lucre (1-56.0),   Waltzing With Miki (1-56.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Ultimate Racy Girl (7): BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT 3YO MOBILE TROT

$50,000, 3YO R35 TO R76, 1609m

For R35 to R76 3-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) then Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 2: GOLDEN GAIT 3YO MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Cyclone Sala085659Cyclone Sala1FtJay AbernethyCopped a check when back on the bend, 5 Dec. Needs to improve on overall form.
2Home Grown Girl839418Home Grown Girl2FtDavid McGowanNice win here back on 21 Nov then got it all wrong 2 weeks later. Risking here.
3Mad Mary145384Mad Mary3FtTodd MitchellDidn't get all favours as fave 2 weeks ago and unlikely in prior run. Upset hope
4Memories223237Memories4FtTodd MacfarlanePushed to the rear when last here after strong run of minors. Fringe 1st4s here.
5Hillbilly843X22Hillbilly5FtMaurice McKendryTwice game in defeat since returning to the track. A clear contender tonight.
6Crackerjack232165Crackerjack6FtPeter FergusonHas battled away solidly since his latest win without threatening. Place roughie
7Higher PowerX11975Higher Power7FtBarry PurdonNo luck at Cup carnival and will relish the return to Alex Park. Quins/tris here
8Youneverknow114341Youneverknow8FtTony HerlihyToo slick for rivals last week and looks set for bigger things. Hard to contain.
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9Illicit LoveX72896Illicit Love9FtCrystal Hackett(J)Ran on but well beaten last week. Needing more to push the more fancied runners.
10Ya Rite Darl159981Ya Rite DarlU1FtJohn DunnTerrific win last week when simply too tough. A repeat performance is likely.
Best Bets: Ya Rite Darl (10),   Youneverknow (8),   Hillbilly (5),   Higher Power (7)
Best Mile Rates: Ya Rite Darl (1-56.4),   Higher Power (2-01.0)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT 3YO MOBILE PACE

$50,000, 3YO R38 TO R73, 1609m

For R38 to R73 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) then Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 3: GOLDEN GAIT 3YO MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Aunty Rose2535X1Aunty Rose1FtLogan HollisHeld bravely in first run for almost 6 months. This harder but aided by the ace.
2Debbie Lincoln126955Debbie Lincoln2FtPeter FergusonMore than useful from 2nd row draws both at Add and last week. Value runner here
3Bruntwood Brigade853257Bruntwood Brigade3FtJohn DunnGot too far back off wide alley, 5 Dec. Form good prior and 1st4 hope from close
4Franco Salah4352P4Franco Salah4FtBenjamin ButcherBattled away well last week and from a handier marble needs covering on combos.
5The Night Agent513251The Night Agent5FtZachary ButcherSprinted best to win a fortnight ago here. Minors contender up in grade tonight.
6Tyson555133Tyson6FtMaurice McKendryPut in another strong shift to snare 3rd a week ago. Sure to get handy and stick
7Final Change229243Final Change7FtTony HerlihyRacing in fine fettle and his 3rd 2 weeks ago had real merit. Tris and first 4s.
8Sugar Ray Lincoln332345Sugar Ray Lincoln8FtAndre PoutamaHad his chance last week but more of a griding type. Rough place hope from 8.
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9Big Herb661755Big Herb9FtSailesh AbernethyJust fair since his last win and will require favours from 2nd row to feature.
10Ragnar Lothbrok347324Ragnar Lothbrok10FtCrystal Hackett(J)Another honest run landed 4th a fortnight ago. Draw may work out; must include.
11The Jolly Roger66X124The Jolly Roger11FtJacob Dunn(J)Twice a winner over this trip. Has come back well so don't underestimate tonight
12Captain SampsonX11251Captain Sampson12FtTony CameronMade it 3 from 5 this campaign with easy win last week. Tricky alley but smart.
Best Bets: Captain Sampson (12),   Debbie Lincoln (2),   Tyson (6),   Aunty Rose (1)
Best Mile Rates: Debbie Lincoln (1-53.5),   The Jolly Roger (1-54.0),   Captain Sampson (1-54.3)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Bruntwood Brigade (3): SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT 2YO MOBILE TROT

$50,000, 2YO, 1609m

For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 4: GOLDEN GAIT 2YO MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Mechanica555837Mechanica1Ft  
2Mum's Angel63216Mum's Angel2FtBernie HackettSharp win at Ash on Cup Week but well beaten since. Drawn to feature strongly.
3The Four Aces33432The Four Aces3FtJames StormontYet to miss the judge's call in 5 starts and a win would be richly deserved. E/W
4Somebody2533Somebody4FtTodd MacfarlaneNice start to career and must be covered in quins and trifectas again tonight.
5Te Ahi441434Te Ahi5FtTony HerlihyLittle short of his best when last here. Runs prior indicate he can push hard.
6Save A Prayer461D6Save A PrayerU1FtCrystal Hackett(J)Easy winer here, 17 Oct and recent trial win will ensure heavy support. On top.
Best Bets: Save A Prayer (6),   The Four Aces (3),   Mum's Angel (2),   Te Ahi (5)
Best Mile Rates: Te Ahi (2-02.4),   Mum's Angel (2-03.5)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Save A Prayer - 1st of 3, Auckland, 02/12/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-52.3, 800m: 63.9, 400m: 30.6, Margins: 2 1/2len.
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT AGED PACE R55 - R90 MOBILE PACE

$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R55 TO R90, 1609m

For R55 to R90 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 5: GOLDEN GAIT AGED PACE R55 - R90 MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Diamonds Are Forever885651Diamonds Are Forever1FtTodd MitchellImproved nicely to win over longer trip last week. Looks stretched despite draw.
2Lady Of The Light557988Lady Of The Light2Ft  
3Mhai Surfer GirlX23553Mhai Surfer Girl3FtMatthew WhiteTidy effort behind Francent last week. Handy sprint record so cover in multiples
4Beta Prepare625421Beta Prepare4FtSailesh AbernethyFinally grabbed his elusive win last week from the front over 2700m. 1st4 fringe
5You Little Beauty663448You Little Beauty5FtDavid ButcherOff the pace in latest two but has fashioned strong sprint record. First 4 spice
6The Surfer569636The Surfer6FtTony HerlihyRacing solidly against the best Northern horses but unplaced over trip. Risking.
7Sooner The Bettor111040Sooner The Bettor7FtHarrison Orange(J)Freshened following NZ Cup failure. Sure to go forward and this trip will suit.
8Jolimont632515Jolimont8FtPeter FergusonToo strong once finding the lead 2-back then sound last week. Minors from alley.
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9Invisible0X4522Invisible9FtZachary ButcherCaught late over 2200m last week. Has sprint form but luck needed from 2nd row.
Best Bets: Sooner The Bettor (7),   Mhai Surfer Girl (3),   You Little Beauty (5),   Jolimont (8)
Best Mile Rates: Jolimont (1-52.5),   Sooner The Bettor (1-53.5),   Invisible (1-53.8)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT AGED TROT R55 - R85 MOBILE TROT

$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R55 TO R85, 1609m

For R55 to R85 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 6: GOLDEN GAIT AGED TROT R55 - R85 MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Con Grazia Love056640Con Grazia Love1Ft  
2Courmayeur220668Courmayeur2FtMaurice McKendryHas grabbed a win over this trip and if she can behave can spice up multiples.
3Hillbilly Blues14X121Hillbilly Blues3FtTony HerlihyMighty victory last week and he will take all sorts of beating in sprint debut.
4Walkinonsunshine224424Walkinonsunshine4FtJohn DunnRan home with purpose last week and can grab first cheque over this trip tonight
5It Ain't Me Babe913940It Ain't Me Babe5FtTodd MacfarlaneGood 2 back here behind #8 and does love the trip. Outside first 4 prospect.
6Halberg1X8540Halberg6FtZachary ButcherBroke when struggling 7 days ago here. Yet to produce this campaign; stretched.
7Belle Neige411132Belle Neige7FtCrystal Hackett(J)Lost no admirers when a bold 2nd last week. Impeccable sprint stats; quin anchor
8American Muscle414813American Muscle8FtTony CameronIn great touch and despite the alley can add to a nice distance record. Include.
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9Romeo Foxtrot166308Romeo Foxtrot9FtHarrison Orange(J)No threat last week over longer journey and faces a mammoth task to feature.
10Faith In Manchester731039Faith In Manchester10FtTodd MitchellHas fashioned a nice record in sprints and likely to make an early move. 1st 4s.
11Lord Popinjay111751Lord Popinjay11FtMatthew WhiteReturned quickly to winner's circle with authoritative display last week. Place.
Best Bets: Hillbilly Blues (3),   Belle Neige (7),   American Muscle (8),   Walkinonsunshine (4)
Best Mile Rates: Belle Neige (1-56.6),   Faith In Manchester (1-56.8),   It Ain't Me Babe (1-57.5)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: It Ain't Me Babe (5): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Con Grazia Love to James Stormont at Hamilton, Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT AGED PACE R35 - R42 MOBILE PACE

$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R42, 1609m

For R35 to R42 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 7: GOLDEN GAIT AGED PACE R35 - R42 MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Gotta Go Miki358625Gotta Go Miki1FtLogan HollisLong way off Arden's Memory, 5 Dec following bold 2nd from trail. Must include.
2Billy The Kid920676Billy The Kid2FtZachary ButcherCouldn't spark from pegs a week ago after missing as fave at Camb. 1st4 fringes.
3Clouding Over643266Clouding Over3FtMaurice McKendryIn good touch prior to last two attempts here. Has place claims in this line-up.
4Dominus28608XDominus4FtHarrison Orange(J)Now with Z Meredith after 5 months away from racing. W'out placings; tote watch.
5I Can Too234485I Can Too5FtBenjamin ButcherUnlucky here, 21 Nov but outkicked last week. Capable of placing a minor role.
6Miki Mirage18X807Miki Mirage6FtPeter FergusonNothing has gone right since resuming. Good enough to compete with her A-game.
7Dave Duley874732Dave Duley7FtJohn DunnPushed hard 2 weeks ago here and a clear contender in an open affair tonight.
8Benjamin Button781000Benjamin Button8FtSailesh AbernethyNo dash since bagging his 17th win, 30 Oct. Looks safely held from this alley.
Best Bets: Dave Duley (7),   Gotta Go Miki (1),   I Can Too (5),   Miki Mirage (6)
Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-56.2),   Dave Duley (1-57.3),   I Can Too (1-59.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Dominus (4): BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT AGED TROT R42 - R53 MOBILE TROT

$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R42 TO R53, 1609m

For R42 to R53 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 8: GOLDEN GAIT AGED TROT R42 - R53 MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Father Barry196X35Father Barry1FtZachary ButcherEarned cheque with decent resumption here, 28 Nov. Ok since and draw aids hopes.
2Eagle Hanover933890Eagle Hanover2FtJay AbernethyNo form in recent attempts. Should stay handy from alley but needs much more.
3Shesgold534402Shesgold3FtTodd MitchellAlmost grabbed Stone Cold here, 28 Nov. Draw/trip suit & she is needed on combos
4Sans Au Revoir272327Sans Au Revoir4FtRoydon DowneyJust fair last week after a profitable run of form. Has placed twice over trip.
5Jasinova655670Jasinova5FtEmily Johnson(J)Not at her best lately and lean distance stats would indicate favours are needed
6Eyre I Will224167Eyre I Will6FtSailesh AbernethyRun down 2 back then lacked zip last week. Hard to recommend from wide marble.
7Bolt For The Hill337703Bolt For The Hill7FtStephanie Burley(J)Tidy 3rd behind Lord Popinjay a fortnight ago and with the right trip could win.
8Bravehearthighlander251644Bravehearthighlander8FtJacob Dunn(J)Solid without looking a winner in last couple. Tough ask overcoming wide marble.
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9Voronov533249Voronov9FtLuk ChinEnded run of minors with last week's miss and requires favours from 2nd row here
10Westar Milly153720Westar Milly10Ft  
11Loteria381420Loteria11FtJosh DickieOvercame check to snare 2nd over 1700m here, 5 Dec. Tough trip last week; E/W.
12Castana422276Castana12FtTaitlyn Hanara(J)Yet to show up in 4 starts over sprint trip and draw should hurt. Risk here.
Best Bets: Loteria (11),   Bolt For The Hill (7),   Shesgold (3)
Best Mile Rates: Bolt For The Hill (1-57.3),   Jasinova (1-59.8),   Bravehearthighlander (2-04.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Father Barry (1): SL-On, Jasinova (5): NW-Off, Voronov (9): NW-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT 2YO MOBILE PACE

$50,000, 2YO, 1609m

For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 9: GOLDEN GAIT 2YO MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Lincoln LoverX46025Lincoln Lover1FtPeter FergusonRun down 2 back after pushing to lead. Solid last week and place hope from ace.
2American Falcon333212American Falcon2FtMatthew WhiteJust denied after gritty attempt, 5 Dec. Looks a strong hope from handy marble.
3Prince LincolnX25992Prince Lincoln3FtHarrison Orange(J)Gallant 3.1L 2nd last week and repeat effort would ensure another cheque tonight
4Johnny Lincoln610803Johnny Lincoln4FtMaurice McKendryGood off a rough marble last week. Can't be left out of multiples in small field
5Cyclone Rebel17315Cyclone Rebel5FtTony HerlihyRace didn't pan out last week and never found clear air. Likely to atone tonight
Best Bets: Cyclone Rebel (5),   American Falcon (2),   Prince Lincoln (3),   Johnny Lincoln (4)
Best Mile Rates: Cyclone Rebel (1-56.3),   Johnny Lincoln (1-57.4),   Prince Lincoln (2-03.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: American Falcon (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Cyclone Rebel (5): BL-On, Lincoln Lover (1): BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

GOLDEN GAIT AGED TROT R35 - R42 MOBILE TROT

$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R41, R42 WITH COND., 1609m

For R35 to R41 4yo-&-older trotters. Also R42 horses with winning stakes up to and including $17050 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions.

Participants for Race 10: GOLDEN GAIT AGED TROT R35 - R42 MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Whatever It Takes204580Whatever It Takes1FtSailesh AbernethyBroke when claimied 2 weeks ago here. First sprint attempt tonight; 1st4 fringes
2Saninarmbro037642Saninarmbro2FtRoydon DowneyCollared late last week over 2200m. Thin record this trip but throw into combos.
3Shes All Legs447846Shes All Legs3FtPeter FergusonCouldn't spark after being held up 2 weeks ago. Consider for multiple tickets.
4Patrick Mahomes785425Patrick Mahomes4FtMonika Ranger(J)Stuck on well last week. Should remain handy but thin record here the worry.
5Snowy's Success215398Snowy's Success5FtWarren RichNever close when last here following a mistake 2 weeks early. Better than that.
6Brienne953119Brienne6FtAndre PoutamaHas been a winner over this trip but would need to show more than last week.
7Crazy986121Crazy7FtZachary ButcherToo strong for Hillbilly, 5 Dec and looks a different horse now. Hard to contain
8Viscount Mackendon724563Viscount Mackendon8FtCrystal Hackett(J)Bold effort last week and placed in only other sprint attempt. Can overcome draw
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9Happy Hill521854Happy Hill9FtBernie HackettBattled solidly a week ago but will require favours from inside 2nd row tonight.
10Grace N Elegance644631Grace N Elegance10FtTony CameronBroke through with Camb win but needs her best tonight to improve course record.
11Miss Bebe12X443Miss Bebe11FtDavid Butcher3 strong runs this campaign extending strong record at this venue. Right in this
12Majestic Cracker71X730Majestic CrackerU1FtTodd MitchellDecent run 2 back then off-stride a week ago ending chances. For the brave here.
Best Bets: Crazy (7),   Miss Bebe (11),   Viscount Mackendon (8),   Saninarmbro (2)
Best Mile Rates: Brienne (2-02.3)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Brienne (6): RD-Off, Miss Bebe (11): FD-Off    Legend
Runner Index
 
American Falcon -  Race 9
American Muscle -  Race 6
Aunty Rose -  Race 3
Barbarossa -  Race 1
Belle Neige -  Race 6
Benjamin Button -  Race 7
Beta Prepare -  Race 5
Bettor Reaction -  Race 1
Big Herb -  Race 3
Billy The Kid -  Race 7
Bolt For The Hill -  Race 8
Bravehearthighlander -  Race 8
Brienne -  Race 10
Bruntwood Brigade -  Race 3
Captain Sampson -  Race 3
Castana -  Race 8
Claude -  Race 1
Clouding Over -  Race 7
Con Grazia Love -  Race 6
Courmayeur -  Race 6
Crackerjack -  Race 2
Crazy -  Race 10
Cyclone Rebel -  Race 9
Cyclone Sala -  Race 2
Dave Duley -  Race 7
Debbie Lincoln -  Race 3
Diamonds Are Forever -  Race 5
Dominus -  Race 7
Double Parked -  Race 1
Eagle Hanover -  Race 8
Eyre I Will -  Race 8
Faith In Manchester -  Race 6
Father Barry -  Race 8
Final Change -  Race 3
Franco Salah -  Race 3
Gotta Go Miki -  Race 7
Grace N Elegance -  Race 10
Halberg -  Race 6
Happy Hill -  Race 10
Higher Power -  Race 2
Hillbilly -  Race 2
Hillbilly Blues -  Race 6
Home Grown Girl -  Race 2
I Can Too -  Race 7
Illicit Love -  Race 2
Invisible -  Race 5
It Ain't Me Babe -  Race 6
Jasinova -  Race 8
Johnny Lincoln -  Race 9
Jolimont -  Race 5
Lady Of The Light -  Race 5
Lincoln Lover -  Race 9
Lord Popinjay -  Race 6
Loteria -  Race 8
Mad Mary -  Race 2
Majestic Cracker -  Race 10
Mechanica -  Race 4
Memories -  Race 2
Mhai Surfer Girl -  Race 5
Mick Konstantin -  Race 1
Midfrew Lucre -  Race 1
Miki Mirage -  Race 7
Miss Bebe -  Race 10
Mum's Angel -  Race 4
Patrick Mahomes -  Race 10
Prince Lincoln -  Race 9
Ragnar Lothbrok -  Race 3
Romeo Foxtrot -  Race 6
Saninarmbro -  Race 10
Sans Au Revoir -  Race 8
Save A Prayer -  Race 4
Shes All Legs -  Race 10
Shesgold -  Race 8
Snowy's Success -  Race 10
Somebody -  Race 4
Sooner The Bettor -  Race 5
Sugar Ray Lincoln -  Race 3
Te Ahi -  Race 4
The Four Aces -  Race 4
The Jolly Roger -  Race 3
The Night Agent -  Race 3
The Surfer -  Race 5
Tyson -  Race 3
Ultimate Racy Girl -  Race 1
Viscount Mackendon -  Race 10
Voronov -  Race 8
Walkinonsunshine -  Race 6
Waltzing With Miki -  Race 1
Westar Milly -  Race 8
Whatever It Takes -  Race 10
Words -  Race 1
Ya Rite Darl -  Race 2
You Little Beauty -  Race 5
Youneverknow -  Race 2