Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Sunday, 24 December
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
OFF THE TRACK FOOD AND BEV HANDICAP TROT
$11,625, 2YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3 | Skee Princess | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Tidy placing in Thursday's debut appearance. Consider for place options again. |
| 2 |  | 25 | Busy Canoodling | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | Royal Action | 3 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Well related trial winning Majestic Son filly on debut. Quinella's-First4's. | |
| 4 |  | 708 | Itbetterbenow | U1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Manners let him down again on Thursday. He's to be taken on trust. |
| 5 |  | X14783 | Hughie Wallace | 1 | 30 | Nathan Delany(J) | He produced a bold placing 7Dec. Sure to have plenty of admirers on that. |
| 6 |  | 866873 | Mazeppa | 2 | 30 | Luk Chin | Found the line purposefully for his placing on Thursday. Right in contention. |
| 7 |  | 07868X | That's Entertainment | 3 | 30 | David Butcher | Back on a new campaign. Placed in both preparatory workouts. Combos include. |
| 8 |  | 9671P | KD Creation | U1 | 30 | ||
| 9 |  | X50855 | Majestic Bundy | U2 | 30 | Matthew White | Fair Alexandra Park efforts in last two. Only win came on this track. Each way. |
| 10 |  | 216356 | President Flynntin | U3 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Freshened. Quite capable of making his presence felt in this field. Don't drop. |
| Best Bets: Mazeppa (6), Hughie Wallace (5), Majestic Bundy (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Majestic Bundy (2-05.2), That's Entertainment (2-05.7), Hughie Wallace (2-05.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Royal Action - 1st of 2, WaikBoP, 22/06/23, 2200m Stand , WnrsTime: 2-58.7, 800m: 61.4, 400m: 31.1, Margins: 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Itbetterbenow (4): P-On, That's Entertainment (7): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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SUMMER OF RACING @ CR STARTS 7TH JAN MOBILE PACE
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 2200m
For pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0X7647 | Dreams Are Bettor | 1 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Hard to recommend against some of these on recent Manawatu form. Roughie. |
| 2 |  | 23X | Waterview | 2 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Resuming. G3 placed at Addington 8Apr. Workout form sound. Rates highly. |
| 3 | | 0 | Pass Code | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Failed to flatter in Thursday's debut appearance. An outside chance. |
| 4 |  | 563845 | God Dam | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Changed stables. Fair performances in last two outings. Trifecta/First4 show. |
| 5 |  | X06353 | Carolina Moon | 5 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Game attempt at Manawatu when placed 14Dec. Consider for place options. |
| 6 | | 453423 | Jacqueline Rose | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Knocking on the door for a maiden win. Strong recent Manawatu placings. E/W. |
| 7 |  | Ice Fairy | 7 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Always B Miki newcomer that's shown good ability at trials/workouts. Big hope. | |
| 8 |  | 82 | Ima Sportyangel | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Tried hard in 7Dec defeat. Sticky draw to contend with. Odds will be appealing. |
| Best Bets: Waterview (2), Jacqueline Rose (6), Ice Fairy (7), Carolina Moon (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: God Dam (4): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
- Race Time:
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM WOODLANDS STUD HANDICAP TROT
$12,500, R35 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R35 to R49 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 743442 | Voronov | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Brave performance when runner-up on Thursday. Each way chance to go 1 better. |
| 2 | | 476466 | Storms Acoming | 2 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Safely contained in latest starts at Manawatu. She'll be at lucrative money. |
| 3 |  | 764674 | Quik Sharnie | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Didn't fire in trip to Palmerston North. Good stats on home track. Danger. |
| 4 | | 008587 | Sonsofthemerch | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Safely held in Thursday's assignment. One of the outsiders in betting. |
| 5 | | 422468 | Alana | U1 | Ft | Jordyn Bublitz(J) | Galloped at Alexandra Park 15Dec. Worthy of consideration back at Cambridge. |
| 6 | | 386P45 | Phoebe Majestic | U2 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 903974 | Flying Scotsman | U3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Recovered well after an early indiscretion in Thursday's outing. One for odds. |
| 8 |  | 941681 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 10 | ||
| 9 | | 158X82 | Run Forest Run | 2 | 10 | Lyn Neal | Strode home nicely in defeat behind Romeo Foxtrot on Thursday. Each way show. |
| Best Bets: Run Forest Run (9), Voronov (1), Flying Scotsman (7), Quik Sharnie (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sonsofthemerch (2-05.4), Flying Scotsman (2-05.7), Voronov (2-06.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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THE WATCHU WAY MOBILE PACE
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER C,G&E, 2200m
For pacing colts, geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 5503 | Waltzing With Miki | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Unlucky when placed 7Dec. He's a definite threat from this ideal barrier draw. |
| 2 |  | X33777 | Our Benson | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Safely held off a 2nd row draw on Thursday. Much better draw. For odds. |
| 3 | | 902384 | Changealot | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 263P68 | Messenger Buoy | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 407033 | Desert Dawn | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fought on well for Thursday's placing. Has Quinella/Trifecta/First4 claims. |
| 6 |  | 260881 | Whitfield | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 905 | Slots | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Running on in 8Dec Alexandra Park outing. Sure to have admirers again. |
| 8 | | 095 | Innocent Man | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Didn't get all favours 7Dec. Dealt another tough draw. Odds will reflect that. |
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| 9 |  | 97X562 | Classic Gold | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Chased hard when runner-up at Alexandra Park 15Dec. Good each way hope. |
| 10 |  | 48X433 | Major Jay | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | Latefordinner | 11 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Slots (7), Classic Gold (9), Waltzing With Miki (1), Desert Dawn (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Major Jay (10): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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NZB STANDARDBRED NATIONAL YRLING SALE 18-21 FEB MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO+ F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R54, WITH COND. ., 1700m
For up to & including R54 pacing fillies & mares. Also fillies & mares with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 200X59 | Winemeup | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Comes north to new trainer. 4th in a recent workout. Well drawn. Place options. |
| 2 | | 564949 | Vincents Girl | 2 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Mixing her form lately. Gets a handy draw to use. She'll be at tempting odds. |
| 3 | | 739546 | Oceanic Art | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Solid performances in recent trip to Palmerston North. An each way chance. |
| 4 | | 282121 | Rockafilly | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Should be full of confidence after latest Manawatu efforts. Quinella's-First4's. |
| 5 | | 219217 | Lady La Salle | 5 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Devoid of luck at Palmy 14Dec. Determined success there 12Dec. Upset show. |
| 6 | | 921570 | Pixie | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | 3 of her 5 career wins have been in short course races. Back in grade. Can win. |
| 7 | | 267636 | Katies Princess | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 231118 | Acushla Machree | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Slick 1700m Alexandra Park victory 30Nov. Clearly the top rated horse. Top pick. |
| Best Bets: Acushla Machree (8), Pixie (6), Oceanic Art (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Acushla Machree (1-56.3), Pixie (1-56.8), Winemeup (1-58.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS CAMBRIDGE XMAS HANDICAP PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R63 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R63 & faster pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP This race is also a Northern Regional Pacers Cup Qualifier.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 661221 | Bad Medicine | 1 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Secured the Manawatu Cup 14Dec. Found a purple patch of form. Big threat. |
| 2 | | 155796 | Hooray Henry | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Fair Alexandra Park efforts recently. Home track advantage tonight. Key player. |
| 3 |  | 262633 | Simply Sam | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Required for Quinella, Trifecta & First4 bets on the score of consistency alone. |
| 4 | | 415624 | Dontstopmenow | U1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Game performance at Alexandra Park 15Dec. Bold 2nd there 30Nov. Big show. |
| 5 | | 742168 | Village Rebel | U2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Didn't threaten in Alexandra Park runs after winning the Palmerstonian. Roughie. |
| 6 | | 144589 | Fernleigh Cash | 1 | 10 | Alicia Harrison(J) | Safely held in last two starts. Winner of 4 from 6 at Cambridge. Upset claims. |
| 7 |  | 266211 | Miki Shan | 2 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Tenacious Summer Cup victory at Alexandra Park 15Dec. Can complete hat-trick. |
| 8 | | X74010 | Cos I Can | U1 | 10 | Benjamin Butcher | Forget 15Dec Alexandra Park episode. Stylish success there 8Dec. Adds to mix. |
| 9 |  | 651617 | Brookies Jaffa | U2 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | He's won at his last two appearances at this venue. Worth a nibble at nice odds. |
| 10 | | 61416X | New York Minute | U3 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Fresh. Placed in sole preparatory workout. Loves racing at Cambridge. Combos. |
| Best Bets: Hooray Henry (2), Dontstopmenow (4), Simply Sam (3), Miki Shan (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cos I Can (1-59.9), New York Minute (2-01.2), Simply Sam (2-01.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cos I Can (8): BL-On, Dontstopmenow (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
IRT CAMBRIDGE XMAS HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R50 & faster trotters. A Northern Regional Trotters Cup Qualifier.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 49X576 | Cyclone Lucky Linda | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Hasn't threatened in last couple of assignments. Odds will be enticing on that. |
| 2 | | 006655 | Ruby Ridge | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Safely held at Alexandra Park 30Nov. Didn't fire this track 17Nov. Upset claims. |
| 3 | | 822634 | Winners Time | U2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Given a freshen-up. Runner-up in a recent workout. Quinella's-First4's. |
| 4 | | 635247 | Jasinova | 1 | 10 | Luk Chin | Worn down in last two Alexandra Park starts. Valiant in defeat there 30Nov. E/W. |
| 5 | | 712155 | KD Royalty | U1 | 10 | Nicky Chilcott | Scored really well over this distance when last at Cambridge 12Oct. Win chance. |
| 6 | | 372X6L | Sacred Mountain | U1 | 20 | Andre Poutama | Possesses strong stats over 2700m on her home track. Class horse of the field. |
| Best Bets: Sacred Mountain (6), KD Royalty (5), Jasinova (4), Winners Time (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ruby Ridge (2-02.9), Jasinova (2-03.1), Sacred Mountain (2-04.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
MARK WAMBOLD MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$12,500, 2YO & OLDER R40 TO R51, 2200m
For R40 to R51 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 040015 | Millies Sensation | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Had every chance at Manawatu 14Dec. Drawn to get a similar run. Place options. |
| 2 | | 462861 | No Mercy | 2 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Determined passing lane success on Thursday. This is harder. An upset hope. |
| 3 | | 552632 | Sunshine Shelby | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Gallant Alexandra Park effort in defeat 8Dec. Required for Quinella-First4 bets. |
| 4 | | 520433 | Barbarossa | 4 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Good placings at Manawatu in two assignments. Has Trifecta/First4 claims again. |
| 5 | | 3X8214 | Invisible | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Finished boldly at Alexandra Park 15Dec. Strong win there 30Nov. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 32100X | Norvic Charlie | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Resuming. 3rd of 3 in sole preparatory workout. Could bolster combo dividends. |
| 7 | | 6X9477 | Mahia Dreamin | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 988108 | Benjamin Button | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 | | 694210 | Obadiah Dragon | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Safely held at Alexandra Park after a 15-length Manawatu maiden win. Rough show. |
| 10 | | 803301 | Beaudiene Rocknroll | 10 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Cruised away for a convincing victory 7Dec. Best form at Cambridge. Keep safe. |
| 11 | | 553244 | Denny | 11 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Sound performance in the Manawatu Cup last time. Drops in company. Win chance. |
| 12 | | 166154 | Caulfield | 12 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Denny (11), Invisible (5), Sunshine Shelby (3), Norvic Charlie (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Invisible (1-58.2), Barbarossa (1-58.7), Norvic Charlie (1-58.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sunshine Shelby (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Acushla Machree - Race 5
Alana - Race 3
Bad Medicine - Race 6
Barbarossa - Race 8
Beaudiene Rocknroll - Race 8
Benjamin Button - Race 8
Brookies Jaffa - Race 6
Busy Canoodling - Race 1
Carolina Moon - Race 2
Caulfield - Race 8
Changealot - Race 4
Classic Gold - Race 4
Cos I Can - Race 6
Cyclone Lucky Linda - Race 7
Denny - Race 8
Desert Dawn - Race 4
Dontstopmenow - Race 6
Dreams Are Bettor - Race 2
Fernleigh Cash - Race 6
Flying Scotsman - Race 3
God Dam - Race 2
Hooray Henry - Race 6
Hughie Wallace - Race 1
Ice Fairy - Race 2
Ima Sportyangel - Race 2
Innocent Man - Race 4
Invisible - Race 8
Itbetterbenow - Race 1
Jacqueline Rose - Race 2
Jasinova - Race 7
Katies Princess - Race 5
KD Creation - Race 1
KD Royalty - Race 7
Lady La Salle - Race 5
Latefordinner - Race 4
Mahia Dreamin - Race 8
Majestic Bundy - Race 1
Major Jay - Race 4
Mazeppa - Race 1
Messenger Buoy - Race 4
Miki Shan - Race 6
Millies Sensation - Race 8
New York Minute - Race 6
No Mercy - Race 8
Norvic Charlie - Race 8
Obadiah Dragon - Race 8
Oceanic Art - Race 5
Our Benson - Race 4
Pass Code - Race 2
Phoebe Majestic - Race 3
Pixie - Race 5
President Flynntin - Race 1
Quik Sharnie - Race 3
Rockafilly - Race 5
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 3
Royal Action - Race 1
Ruby Ridge - Race 7
Run Forest Run - Race 3
Sacred Mountain - Race 7
Simply Sam - Race 6
Skee Princess - Race 1
Slots - Race 4
Sonsofthemerch - Race 3
Storms Acoming - Race 3
Sunshine Shelby - Race 8
That's Entertainment - Race 1
Village Rebel - Race 6
Vincents Girl - Race 5
Voronov - Race 3
Waltzing With Miki - Race 4
Waterview - Race 2
Whitfield - Race 4
Winemeup - Race 5
Winners Time - Race 7