Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

Thursday, 30 April

Meeting: Manawatu Trotters & Pacers Country Cups (Night 2) at Manawatu Raceway, Palmerston North

Last updated 01/05/2026 at 18:15 pm

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Participants for Race 1: TEAM FARRIER MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	9	Merle Mary	9	fr	6,600.00	1/2	2-29.4		2-29.4	C J Hackett (J)	Andrew & Lyn Neal
		MERLE MARY - lay inwards entering the home straight.
2	13	Vera Grace	13	fr	1,860.00	5/3	2-29.5	0.70	0.70	A P T Poutama	Stephen Doody
3	12	Cee Whatabet	12	fr	1,140.00	6/4	2-29.8	2.10	2.10	M R Hay	Veronica Bennellick
		CEE WHATABET - over-raced middle stages. Held up for the majority of the home straight. Driver M Hay advised he did not activate the removable deafeners as a consequence.
4	2	Magie Do	2	fr	720.00	10/8	2-29.9	2.70	2.70	S W Abernethy	Fred Mitchell
5	1	Major Nightmare	1	fr	210.00	11/11	2-29.9	2.90	2.90	J H Abernethy	Brendan Towers
6	5	The Last Yarn	5	fr	210.00	4/5	2-29.9	3.00	3.00	K A Coppins (J)	Arna Donnelly
		THE LAST YARN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 350m.
7	8	New York Hustler	8	fr	210.00	9/10	2-30.3	4.60	4.60	R E Fensom	Penny Fensom
		NEW YORK HUSTLER - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 400m.
8	4	Viscount Banner	4	fr	210.00	8/7	2-30.9	8.00	8.00	B M Wilkins (J)	David Broadhurst
9	10	Shezabonnielass	10	fr	210.00	7/9	2-31.5	10.80	10.80	W J House (J)	Rodney Dickson
		SHEZABONNIELASS - slow to score up however was in position at the candy pole. Raced greenly through the early stages losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 350m.
10	6	Hes Not That Into U	6	fr	210.00	2/1	2-34.2	24.30	24.30	T A Cameron	Tony Herlihy
		HES NOT THAT INTO U - raced wide through the early stages. Weakened from the 450m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Cameron stated that although the gelding had done some work during the race in his opinion it may not have backed up from its run on the first day. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
11	3	Blinx	3	fr	210.00	3/6	3-19.6	251.40	251.40	E R Johnson (J)	Rodney Dickson
		BLINX - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
Total Stakes:			$11,790.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	7	Seaside Charlie	7
SCR	11	Canned Heat	11

Dividends: $2.10. $1.20. $2.50. $2.80. Quinella $10.70. Trifecta $100.80. First4 $1254.70.
Margins: 3/4 length, 1 1/2 lengths, 3/4 length
Times: Mile Rate: 2-00.1 Last 800m: 59.8 Last 400m: 29.6

Placed Horses:

1st

Merle Mary

2022 3 B f Bettor's Delight - Kotare Cullen

Andrew & Lyn Neal, Cambridge

G S Eynon

2nd

Vera Grace

2022 3 B f Art Major - Gina Grace

Stephen Doody, Palmerston North

K R Farrier, Mrs S D Farrier

Jordash Breeding Trust

3rd

Cee Whatabet

2021 4 B g Betting Line - Royal Cee Cee

Veronica Bennellick, Manawatu Raceway

Miss V A Bennellick, M R Hay

P K Brand

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Participants for Race 2: QUOTATION FOOD CART FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS MOB PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	8	Vincent Reactress	8	fr	6,600.00	2/3	2-26.7		2-26.7	W J House (J)	Michael House
2	3	Mr Miki	3	fr	1,860.00	1/1	2-26.8	0.10	0.10	S W Abernethy	Brendon Laidlaw
3	1	Miki's Moment	1	fr	1,140.00	3/2	2-27.0	1.60	1.60	P C Ferguson	Doug Gale
4	4	Ha'penny	4	fr	720.00	5/6	2-27.3	3.10	3.10	J H Abernethy	Allan Shutkowski
5	5	Goorambat Art	5	fr	210.00	4/4	2-27.5	3.70	3.70	K A Coppins (J)	Michael House
6	6	Major Moonshine	6	fr	210.00	6/5	2-42.6	79.40	79.40	E R Johnson (J)	Allan Shutkowski
		MAJOR MOONSHINE - broke near the 1700m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Total Stakes:			$10,740.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	2	Sweet Willow	2
SCR	7	The Elite Athlete	7

Dividends: $5.60. $3.50. $1.00. Quinella $4.00. Trifecta $37.30. First4 $123.80.
Margins: head, 1 1/2 lengths, 1 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.0 Last 800m: 57.7 Last 400m: 28.6

Placed Horses:

1st

Vincent Reactress

2021 4 B m Vincent(AUS) - Falcon Reactor

Michael House, Prebbleton

J P Rennie

2nd

Mr Miki

2020 5 B g Always B Miki - Moulin Bromac

Brendon Laidlaw, Cambridge Raceway

B P Laidlaw, C K McLeod, K M McLeod

G L Moir,Mrs P V Moir

3rd

Miki's Moment

2021 4 B g Always B Miki - Fleeting Moment

Doug Gale, Bulls

Merveber Ltd, K F Neville, Brennan 5 Syndicate, J J Jones, T L Rodewald, I R F McKelvie, B Kouvelis, S W King, Miss C A Gray

Merveber Ltd,K F Neville,P D McDermott

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Participants for Race 3: LAWRENCE DECORATING HAWKES BAY MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	4	Dave Duley	4	fr	6,600.00	1/1	2-26.6		2-26.6	P C Ferguson	Robert & Jenna Dunn
2	3	Whatz My Choice	3	fr	1,860.00	2/3	2-26.7	0.30	0.30	A P T Poutama	John Gommans
3	8	Im All In	8	fr	1,140.00	6/6	2-27.0	1.70	1.70	S W Abernethy	Fred Mitchell
		IM ALL IN - over-raced throughout. Held up final bend and throughout the home straight. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer F Mitchell stated that the gelding had benefitted from a more economical trip tonight than in recent races.
4	7	Run Blaze Run	7	fr	720.00	5/5	2-27.3	3.40	3.40	J H Abernethy	Willie Fleming
5	5	Dream Boyz	5	fr	210.00	4/4	2-27.4	3.80	3.80	W J House (J)	Michael House
6	2	Jahi	2	fr	210.00	3/2	2-27.4	4.10	4.10	K A Coppins (J)	Stephen Doody
		JAHI - held up early stages of the home straight.
7	6	Bet On Polly	6	fr	210.00	7/7	2-28.4	8.90	8.90	B M Wilkins (J)	Murray Gibbs
Total Stakes:			$10,950.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	1	Takethat	1
SCR	9	Manavue	9

Dividends: $1.60. $1.20. $2.10. Quinella $3.10. Trifecta $120.30. First4 $355.30. TAB Double[races-2,3]:(8,4) $13.80. TAB Conc.:(8,3) $6.00.
Margins: neck, 1 1/2 lengths, 1 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-57.9 Last 800m: 57.3 Last 400m: 28.9

Placed Horses:

1st

Dave Duley

2020 5 B g Bettor's Delight - No Liability

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Pukekohe

R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

2nd

Whatz My Choice

2021 4 B g Bettor's Delight - Lauraella

John Gommans, Manawatu Raceway

J P Gommans, Ms K M Frost, M J Gommans, Miss S Stone-Holmes

Taffy Limited

3rd

Im All In

2021 4 B g Vincent(AUS) - Shimma

Fred Mitchell, Hawera

F Mitchell, Mrs P K Mitchell

S G Pulley

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Participants for Race 4: HERB STENT MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	9	Kink	2	35m	11,000.00	2/3	3-09.6		3-09.6	M R Hay	Rodney Dickson
2	1	Westar Milly	1	fr	3,100.00	4/2	3-13.1	3.20	3.20	B M Wilkins (J)	Derek & Neita Balle
		WESTAR MILLY - broke briefly at the start.
3	4	Luca	4	fr	1,900.00	7/7	3-13.7	6.40	6.40	E R Johnson (J)	Donald Cossey
4	8	Manchester In Time	1	35m	1,200.00	9/9	3-11.6	9.90	9.90	S W Abernethy	Fred Mitchell
		MANCHESTER IN TIME - lay out rounding the final bend.
5	3	Ordained	3	fr	350.00	8/8	3-14.5	10.40	10.40	H J Orange (J)	Brodie Ellis
6	6	Regal Girl	1	15m	350.00	5/5	3-14.6	16.90	16.90	T A Cameron	Tony Herlihy
		REGAL GIRL - when questioned regarding the performance driver T Cameron stated that the mare had been unsuited by the tempo of the race.
7	2	Dark Ghana	2	fr	350.00	3/4	3-19.9	37.30	37.30	L M Neal	Andrew & Lyn Neal
		DARK GHANA - broke briefly near the 700m. The shadow roll came adrift approaching the 500m. Co-trainers A & L Neal were issued with a warning for failing to affix the gear so as not to come adrift. Broke again near the 400m losing ground. Broke on a further occasion in the run home losing all chance. Driver L Neal will be spoken to in the coming days with regards to DARK GHANA breaking near the 400 metres.
8	7	Very Majestic	U1	15m	350.00	1/1	3-18.9	38.20	38.20	P C Ferguson	Robert & Jenna Dunn
		VERY MAJESTIC - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Over-raced through the middle stages. Weakened from the 400m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. When questioned regarding performance driver P Ferguson advised that the early break, and over-racing had taken its toll on the mare.
9	5	Son Of Patrick	U1	fr	350.00	6/6	3-35.8	117.10	117.10	A P T Poutama	Derek & Neita Balle
		SON OF PATRICK - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Total Stakes:			$18,950.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	10	Johnny Who	U1

Dividends: $4.20. $1.80. $1.50. $5.30. Quinella $20.50. Trifecta $361.20. First4 $1589.50. TAB Treble[races-2,3,4]:(8,4,9) $146.30. Quaddie[races-1,2,3,4]:(9,8,4,9) $249.50.
Margins: 3 1/4 lengths, 3 1/4 lengths, 3 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-02.0 Last 800m: 58.3 Last 400m: 29.4

Placed Horses:

1st

Kink

2018 7 Br g Love You - Rondo

Rodney Dickson, Marton

R G Dickson

D R Lauren,Dr P J Gerard,S L McCaffrey

2nd

Westar Milly

2018 7 B m Love You - Westar Ruby

Derek & Neita Balle, Pukekohe

Mrs R A Balle, R P Huitema, Mrs G C Sharpe, Liz Broadhurst, J G Prouting

Liz Broadhurst,J G Prouting

3rd

Luca

2021 4 B g Carlton - The Earth Moved

Donald Cossey, Tamahere

D J Cossey, N J Coxon

G P Hope

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Participants for Race 5: ROYDEN WILLIAMS MANAWATU COUNTRY CUP HCP PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	9	Rough And Ready	U1	20m	13,750.00	5/4	3-03.5		3-03.5	K A Coppins (J)	Arna Donnelly
2	3	Captain Kobe	3	fr	3,875.00	6/5	3-05.1	0.10	0.10	W J House (J)	Michael House
		CAPTAIN KOBE - over-raced middle stages.
3	8	Melton Mogul	1	20m	2,375.00	1/1	3-03.6	0.90	0.90	A P T Poutama	Scott Dickson
4	7	Two Jules	U4	fr	1,500.00	4/7	3-05.4	1.60	1.60	S W Abernethy	Chris Garlick
		TWO JULES - over-raced through the middle stages when racing outside the leader.
5	6	Fredastaire	U3	fr	437.50	7/8	3-05.4	1.80	1.80	J H Abernethy	Allan Shutkowski
		FREDASTAIRE - over-raced middle stages.
6	2	Stealers Wheel	2	fr	437.50	8/6	3-06.2	5.80	5.80	P C Ferguson	Doug Gale
		STEALERS WHEEL - over-raced middle stages.
7	1	Claude	1	fr	437.50	2/2	3-08.3	16.30	16.30	C J Hackett (J)	Andrew & Lyn Neal
		CLAUDE - co-trainers A & L Neal were issued with a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Broke at the start losing ground. Weakened entering the final bend.
8	5	Dream On Lou	U2	fr	437.50	3/3	3-16.8	58.70	58.70	M R Hay	John Gommans
		DREAM ON LOU - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Total Stakes:			$23,250.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	4	I Can Too	U1

Dividends: $8.00. $2.20. $2.30. $1.50. Quinella $40.40. Trifecta $279.60. First4 $1201.90. TAB Double[races-4,5]:(9,9) $30.30. TAB Conc.:(9,3) $20.20.
Margins: nose, 3/4 length, 3/4 length
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.1 Last 800m: 57.7 Last 400m: 29.5

Placed Horses:

1st

Rough And Ready

2016 9 B g Somebeachsomewhere - Fullofjoy

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

R S Symon, Mrs S F Symon

Miracle Lodge Syndicate

2nd

Captain Kobe

2020 5 B g Captaintreacherous - Millwood Minisota

Michael House, Prebbleton

J C International Ltd

Mrs K Carville

3rd

Melton Mogul

2020 5 B g He's Watching - Bettor Impression

Scott Dickson, Hunterville

S G Dickson, Miss L M Pickford

M I Shinn

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Participants for Race 6: ZIP PLUMBING PLUS MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	8	Critical Image	8	fr	6,600.00	1/1	2-29.3		2-29.3	A P T Poutama	Arna Donnelly
2	1	Benson Dude	1	fr	1,860.00	3/3	2-29.5	1.00	1.00	K A Coppins (J)	John Kriechbaumer
3	2	Run Mason Run	2	fr	1,140.00	2/2	2-29.6	1.60	1.60	J H Abernethy	Willie Fleming
4	6	Gwendoline Mary	6	fr	720.00	6/6	2-30.4	5.40	5.40	S W Abernethy	Fred Mitchell
5	7	Call Security	7	fr	210.00	5/4	2-30.4	5.70	5.70	P C Ferguson	Doug Gale
		CALL SECURITY - lay out at various stages.
6	3	Cosmic Star	3	fr	210.00	8/8	2-31.1	9.20	9.20	T A Cameron	Kelvin Goss
7	5	Ester Lucy	5	fr	210.00	7/5	2-31.2	9.50	9.50	B M Wilkins (J)	David Broadhurst
8	4	Becker	4	fr	210.00	4/7	2-31.8	12.80	12.80	H J Orange (J)	Donald Bublitz
Total Stakes:			$11,160.00

Dividends: $1.20. $1.00. $2.10. $1.60. Quinella $4.50. Trifecta $13.60. First4 $54.70.
Margins: 1 length, 3/4 length, 3 3/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-00.1 Last 800m: 56.1 Last 400m: 27.7

Placed Horses:

1st

Critical Image

2022 3 B g Always B Miki - All Time Glory

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

C J Crosse, Mrs C A Chalklen, Miss J C Chalklen, D J Chalklen, Miss A M Donnelly

C M Smith,Mrs D E Smith

2nd

Benson Dude

2019 6 B g Art Major - Better Rose

John Kriechbaumer, Papakura

J Kriechbaumer

B Purdon,Mrs K J Purdon

3rd

Run Mason Run

2016 9 B g Grinfromeartoear - American Cha Cha

Willie Fleming, Hawera

W P Fleming, Mrs B K Fleming, K J More

W P Fleming,Mrs B K Fleming,K J More

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Participants for Race 7: MANAWATU ITM HANDICAP TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	5	Eagle Hanover	1	25m	6,600.00	4/2	3-11.4		3-11.4	K A Coppins (J)	Jay Abernethy
		EAGLE HANOVER - trotted roughly near the 1800m losing ground.
2	6	Senior Constable Liz	2	25m	1,860.00	3/3	3-11.7	1.60	1.60	H J Orange (J)	Bernard Lomas
3	1	Kiss My Pixel	1	fr	1,140.00	8/8	3-13.9	2.90	2.90	G A Martin	Geoff Martin
4	2	Trifolium	2	fr	720.00	2/1	3-14.6	6.40	6.40	L M Neal	Andrew & Lyn Neal
		TRIFOLIUM - trotted roughly over the concluding stages.
5	3	Scoots	3	fr	210.00	6/6	3-14.9	7.80	7.80	A J Pyers	Allen Pyers
6	4	Valentina Shevchenko	4	fr	210.00	7/7	3-21.3	40.00	40.00	J H Abernethy	Jay Abernethy
		VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO - broke near the 2100m losing ground.
7	7	Highview Rockn Roll	3	25m	210.00	5/5	3-21.6	51.10	51.10	E R Johnson (J)	Donald Cossey
		HIGHVIEW ROCKN ROLL - slow to begin. Broke near the 1700m losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
8	8	Travelin Soldier	U1	25m	210.00	1/4	3-25.4	70.40	70.40	T A Cameron	Tony Herlihy
		TRAVELIN SOLDIER - broke at the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.
Total Stakes:			$11,160.00

Dividends: $5.20. $1.60. $1.60. $8.30. Quinella $10.00. Trifecta $314.50. First4 $1130.70. TAB Double[races-6,7]:(8,5) $6.40.
Margins: 1 1/2 lengths, 1 1/4 lengths, 3 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-03.1 Last 800m: 60.5 Last 400m: 30.1

Placed Horses:

1st

Eagle Hanover

2019 6 Br m Aldebaran Eagle - Hanover's Pride

Jay Abernethy, Hunua

J H Abernethy, W J Archer

Phil Sherley,J H Abernethy,Nev Smith

2nd

Senior Constable Liz

2021 4 B m Marcoola - The Gardener's Pride

Bernard Lomas, Burnham

B J Lomas

3rd

Kiss My Pixel

2019 6 Br m Father Patrick - Broadband

Geoff Martin, Cambridge Raceway

Mrs A F Martin

Breckon Farms Ltd

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Becker - Race 6

Benson Dude - Race 6

Bet On Polly - Race 3

Blinx - Race 1

Call Security - Race 6

Canned Heat - Race 1

Captain Kobe - Race 5

Cee Whatabet - Race 1

Claude - Race 5

Cosmic Star - Race 6

Critical Image - Race 6

Dark Ghana - Race 4

Dave Duley - Race 3

Dream Boyz - Race 3

Dream On Lou - Race 5

Eagle Hanover - Race 7

Ester Lucy - Race 6

Fredastaire - Race 5

Goorambat Art - Race 2

Gwendoline Mary - Race 6

Ha'penny - Race 2

Hes Not That Into U - Race 1

Highview Rockn Roll - Race 7

I Can Too - Race 5

Im All In - Race 3

Jahi - Race 3

Johnny Who - Race 4

Kink - Race 4

Kiss My Pixel - Race 7

Luca - Race 4

Magie Do - Race 1

Major Moonshine - Race 2

Major Nightmare - Race 1

Manavue - Race 3

Manchester In Time - Race 4

Melton Mogul - Race 5

Merle Mary - Race 1

Miki's Moment - Race 2

Mr Miki - Race 2

New York Hustler - Race 1

Ordained - Race 4

Regal Girl - Race 4

Rough And Ready - Race 5

Run Blaze Run - Race 3

Run Mason Run - Race 6

Scoots - Race 7

Seaside Charlie - Race 1

Senior Constable Liz - Race 7

Shezabonnielass - Race 1

Son Of Patrick - Race 4

Stealers Wheel - Race 5

Sweet Willow - Race 2

Takethat - Race 3

The Elite Athlete - Race 2

The Last Yarn - Race 1

Travelin Soldier - Race 7

Trifolium - Race 7

Two Jules - Race 5

Valentina Shevchenko - Race 7

Vera Grace - Race 1

Very Majestic - Race 4

Vincent Reactress - Race 2

Viscount Banner - Race 1

Westar Milly - Race 4

Whatz My Choice - Race 3

Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: Manawatu Trotters & Pacers Country Cups (Night 2) at Manawatu Raceway, Palmerston North

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TEAM FARRIER MOBILE PACE

$11,790, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m

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QUOTATION FOOD CART FOR ALL YOUR CATERING NEEDS MOB PACE

$10,740, R39 TO R42, WITH COND. MOBILE, 2000m

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LAWRENCE DECORATING HAWKES BAY MOBILE PACE

$10,950, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R38, R39 TO R40 WITH COND., 2000m

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HERB STENT MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT

$18,950, R43 TO R69 DISCRETIONARY, 2500m

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ROYDEN WILLIAMS MANAWATU COUNTRY CUP HCP PACE

$23,250, R44 TO R62 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2500m

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ZIP PLUMBING PLUS MOBILE PACE

$11,160, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R36, 2000m

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MANAWATU ITM HANDICAP TROT

$11,160, R35 TO R40, WITH COND. DISCRETIONARY, 2500m

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