Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Wednesday, 1 January

Meeting: NEW YEAR MEETING (Day 1)

Last updated 01/01/2025 at 14:25 pm

Participants for Race 1: RANGIORA NEW WORLD MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	654305	Inquizitive Man	1	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Did it tough outside the leader late 04 Dec. Can sneak top 3/4 from the ace.
2	52441	Lindy's Rocket	2	Ft
3	46325X	Lotus Franco	3	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Caught late after leading 18 Dec trials. Has obvious gate speed. Can win.
4	900X40	Wee Westy	4	Ft	Blair Orange	Got things wrong on Sunday. Made mistake in sole mobile start. Combos.
5		Bacardi Doll	5	Ft	Brent Borcoskie	Two late 2024 outings. Qualified here a year ago. Place prospect today.
6	7	Kowhai Sunburst	6	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Got things wrong early on debut. Moderate opposition here. Has claims.
Best Bets: Lotus Franco (3), Bacardi Doll (5), Kowhai Sunburst (6), Wee Westy (4)
Gear Changes: Wee Westy (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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For MR40 to MR47 pacers.

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Participants for Race 2: BEHRNS FAMILY MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	52656	Bettor Fear Me	1	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Held up twice at key times at Ashburton. Early speed the query but can win.
2	446874	Racie Dale	2	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Space didn't come until late 17 Dec but good after. Drawn to play a part.
3	X04075	The Mandalorian	3	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Round safely and trying hard recently without another gear. First4s best.
4	240X97	Woodlea Diamond	4	Ft	Robbie Close	Got back & didn't fire late at Ashburton. No luck on Sunday. Place claims.
5	006	Courtney Force	5	Ft
6	848096	Girlshavtime	6	Ft	Blair Orange	Lost no admirers with honest 6th at Ashburton. Draws in closer. Trifectas.
7	9P7756	Heaven Forbid	U1	Ft		Good sprint shown at Addington 04 Dec. OK 6th 17 Dec too. Not the worst.
Best Bets: Bettor Fear Me (1), Racie Dale (2), Woodlea Diamond (4)

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For MR48 to MR50 3yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 3: KEITH WOOLLEY FENCING MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1		Seaside Fantasy	1	Ft	John Morrison	Won 4 of 6 public runs. Thrashed her sole rival in 16 Dec qualifier. Keep safe.
2		Varenna Franco	2	Ft	Korbyn Newman(J)	Solid workout efforts before qualifying on grass. Include in trifectas on debut.
3		Two Jules	3	Ft	Robert Anderson	Won her 27 Nov qualifier, but in a fair time. Has had two mobile trials. First4s
4	5472	Echappe	4	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Looked likelyon grass here 15 Dec & huge on Sunday. Can run on late again.
5		Two Ticks	5	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Freshened since July qualifier. Tucked in nicely 16 Dec workouts. Consider.
6	4039	Beautiful Crazy	6	Ft	John Dunn	Couldn't muster late speed on grass here 15 Dec. Has ability. Combos.
7	0X25	Newbiemains Arden	7	Ft	Tim Williams	Plenty to like about both December runs. Interesting draw but can place.
8		Pushtheskyaway	8	Ft	Robbie Close	Gritty 2nd when qualifying 18 Dec. May have some gate speed. Upset.
9		Showgar	9	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Qualified at first attempt in July. Tidy 4th 18 Dec trials. Could stun at odds.
Best Bets: Seaside Fantasy (1), Two Ticks (5), Echappe (4), Newbiemains Arden (7)
Star Trialist: Showgar - 1st of 4, Ashburton, 09/07/24, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-03.3, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 2 len, 2 1/2len, 4 1/2len.

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For R35 to R44 trotters. Also horses with 1 win for lifetime.

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Participants for Race 4: NORTH CANTERBURY TROTTING TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	561368	Lookslikeatrixter	1	Ft	Justin Smith	Good since Motukarara win but plain on Sunday. Can settle handy. Each way.
2	100091	What The Bell	2	Ft
3	660268	Take After Me	3	Ft	Ross Houghton	Mixing his efforts recently but hasn't placed in 19 runs here. Needs to lift.
4	0X1X80	Millie Let Loose	4	Ft	John Morrison	Late mistake when looking likely at Oamaru. Poor on Sunday but could surprise.
5	8008X0	Ideal Invasion	5	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Manners and stamina not up to the mark on the grass here 15 Dec. Not fancied.
6	X53316	Five Monkeys	6	Ft	Robbie Close	Backed up maiden win with OK Motukarara 6th. First look here. Not the worst.
7	393999	MM Sunshine	7	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Not rounding out her races at the moment. Has placed here. Lean prospects.
8	837239	Blink N Bones	8	Ft	Barry Ford	Thereabouts in all seven starts back. Brief spell since late November. Consider.
9	317008	Koko Kaboom	9	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Got it wrong late at Motukarara. Grass trial winner since. Want right price.
10	0X1740	Royal Grace	10	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Under pressure when she broke at Ashburton. Drops in grade. Can play a part.
11	540X98	Ali Lindenny	11	Ft	John Dunn	Past winner here but still finding her feet this time in. First4 fringes only.
12	706486	Penelope Hall	12	Ft	John Versteeg	Midfield largely her lot recently. Won her maiden here. Trifectas enhancer.
13	415905	Crazy N Love	13	Ft	Ben Hope	Distant 5th at Addington. First few steps are important. Will have fans anyway.
Best Bets: Royal Grace (10), Blink N Bones (8), Lookslikeatrixter (1), Five Monkeys (6)
Best Mile Rates: Blink N Bones (2-04.6), Lookslikeatrixter (2-05.1), Penelope Hall (2-05.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Koko Kaboom - 1st of 3, Mt Hutt, 21/12/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-33.9, 800m: 64.9, 400m: 31.3, Margins: head, 4 len.
Gear Changes: Ideal Invasion (5): P-Off Legend

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For R49 to R55 pacers.

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Participants for Race 5: MORRISON'S SADDLERY MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	925212	Katherine	1	Ft	Jessica Young-Grant	Gritty win at Ashburton & went close in good grade on Sunday. Place prospect.
2	060010	Molly Belwin	2	Ft	Tim Williams	Got back & stayed there at Ascot Park. More options from draw. Keep onside.
3	000235	Kowhai Nugget	3	Ft	Ben Hope	Lobbed into good form in last 3 outings. Placed in only go here. Combos.
4	619327	Mouton Cadet	4	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Good run through but fair at Ashburton. Worthy efforts prior. Upset.
5	31631X	Always B You	5	Ft	John Dunn	Two trials since beating nice types in late June. Looks very tough to beat.
6	P91400	Classie Linc	U1	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Got things wrong in her last two outings. Has won here. First4s preferred.
Best Bets: Always B You (5), Molly Belwin (2), Kowhai Nugget (3), Katherine (1)
Best Mile Rates: Katherine (1-54.1), Always B You (1-57.4), Classie Linc (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Always B You - 2nd of 8, NZ Metro, 18/12/24, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.0, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 29.9, Margins: 3/4len, 1 1/4len, 1 len.

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For R40 to R50 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 6: KAIAPOI WMC RACING SECTION MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	553251	Didjaseemiki	1	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Built well to brave maiden win at Ashburton. Can hold her form. Consider.
2	419680	Moet Shard	2	Ft
3	433132	Topaz	3	Ft	Robbie Close	Never gave up in Sunday's 2nd. Lean course stats a worry though. Place.
4	003105	Vincent Reactress	4	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Ran better than her price for Ashburton 5th in first go out of maidens. Combos.
5	62P788	Double Quick	5	Ft	John Dunn	Not at her best as favourite at Ashburton. Give another go. Each way.
6	030812	Don't Tell Jenny	6	Ft	Ross Houghton	Dashing 2nd at Ashburton from well back. Draw a bit different here. Place.
7	9X1393	Bonnie's Girl	7	Ft	Blair Orange	Useful 3rd from wide draw at Ashburton. More upside than some here. Danger.
8	34X21	Caught The Eye	8	Ft	Tim Williams	Paid the favourite punters at Ashburton. Up in grade but looks sharp. Threat.
Best Bets: Bonnie's Girl (7), Double Quick (5), Caught The Eye (8), Didjaseemiki (1)
Best Mile Rates: Caught The Eye (1-54.9), Double Quick (1-55.2), Topaz (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m]

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For R35 to R50 pacers. Front: R35 to R39. 10m: R40 to R50.

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Participants for Race 7: COUNTRY FEASTS HANDICAP PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	586662	Fergalicious	1	Ft	John Dunn	Doesn't win out of turn but has great course stats. Can step & give this a shake
2	052728	Hanoi Franco	2	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Form isn't far away recently but slow start no help 13 Dec. First4s preferred.
3	474830	The Highlander	3	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Battled after settling well back at Addington. Plain all-weather stats too.
4	651526	Sophia Bromac	U1	Ft	Korbyn Newman(J)	Hard to fault her last four outings & should settle handy. Don't underestimate.
5	975709	Knockshanbally	1	10	Robbie Holmes	Worked closer late 13 Dec but yet to fire from a stand or at this course. Odds.
6	006031	My Ten Guitars	2	10	Blair Orange	Solid R35-39 win at Ashburton. Best suited to mobiles but include in combos.
7	614X89	Elite Styx	3	10	Tim Williams	On stand start debut today. Fair efforts in two starts back. Trifectas/First4s.
8	361090	Goorambat Art	4	10	Terry Chmiel	Won here in November but form hasn't held up since. Want right price.
9	758350	Flyaway	5	10	Robbie Close	Bold mare on her day & recent form gives hope too. Capable of playing a part.
10	173261	Major Performer	6	10	Samantha Ottley	Got the job done at Addington when well backed. Slides back 10m. Place hope.
11	036154	Heaven	7	10	Gerard O'Reilly	5th to Picadilly Pete on grass here 15 Dec. That form holds up. Not out of this.
Best Bets: Sophia Bromac (4), Flyaway (9), Fergalicious (1), Heaven (11)
Best Mile Rates: Fergalicious (2-00.9), Sophia Bromac (2-03.0), Heaven (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Flyaway (9): ACD-Off Legend

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For R35 to R38 pacers.

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Participants for Race 8: BERLINGTON BERTIE MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	634350	Westar Molly	1	Ft	Ben Hope	Fair as favourite at Ashburton but much better draw here. Can bounce back.
2	526680	Ann Sophie	2	Ft	Amber Lethaby	Best draw for a while & good 2nd here in early November. Gold coin hope.
3	800037	Hilda Maud	3	Ft	John Dunn	More convincing in last two after a run of missues. First4s from nice draw.
4	790900	Bono Brown	4	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Didn't feature on grass here 15 Dec & very plain here 20 Nov. Happy to watch.
5	39346X	Spiritual Bliss	5	Ft	John Morrison	Tidy 3rd to Straight Flush at trials since steady winter form. Worth a look.
6	3220X0	Millies Sensation	6	Ft
7	564559	Courage Reactor	7	Ft
8	405868	Fast Ace	8	Ft	Ross Cameron	Put a line through unlucky 8th 17 Dec. Plain stats here but can improve those.
9	X03078	Sofia Rose	9	Ft
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10	797249	Darby	10	Ft	Ricky May	A few excuses for battling 9th at Addington. Draw may work out. Has claims.
11	570940	King Arthur	11	Ft	Robbie Close	Did it tough at Ashburton. Handy from 2nd row 17 Dec. First4 fringes here.
12	396400	Ideal Chevron	U1	Ft	Terry Chmiel	Well back 18 Dec trials since form dropped away. Prefer to take notes.
13	980068	Baileys Bay	U2	Ft	Olivia Thornley(J)	Didn't have all favours at Ashburton & 6th on grass here had merit. Upset.
Best Bets: Westar Molly (1), Darby (10), Spiritual Bliss (5)
Best Mile Rates: Westar Molly (1-57.6), King Arthur (1-58.7), Spiritual Bliss (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Ideal Chevron (12): BL-Off, P-On, CC-On, Westar Molly (1): SL-On Legend

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For R46 to R57 trotters.

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Participants for Race 9: BALCAIRN STOCKFOODS HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	003240	T K Megastar	1	Ft	Robbie Holmes	May have found field a bit tough 29 Nov. Stoic efforts prior. Combos prospect.
2	346184	The Bloss	2	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Thereabouts in recent runs & thrives at this track. Chance off the front.
3	504501	Miles Away	3	Ft	Ricky May	Very brave winning at Oamaru. Lands in deeper grade here. Place contender.
4	X00603	Desbois	4	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Return to form with Westport 3rd. Bypassed 28 Dec. Can sneak into First4s.
5	070106	Rock Lobster	U1	Ft	Korbyn Newman(J)	All eyes on the start with her. Dangerous if she trots but that's the question.
6	030143	Rachmaninov	U2	Ft	Robbie Close	Backed up Methven win with Ashburton 4th.Good 3rd Sunday. Trifectas must.
7	617927	The Royal Gamble	1	10	Sam Thornley(J)	Tried hard on NZ Cup Day. Big drop back in class here. A key threat.
8	197127	Regal Sierra	2	10	John Dunn	Gained support before double error at Westport. On course debut. Has claims.
9	40P678	Helloveamoment	3	10	Samantha Ottley	Copped a tough run at Ashburton as favourite. Slightly stronger field. Place.
10	031061	Sunny Louis	4	10	Blair Orange	Powered home in similar grade at Ashburton. No fears of stand start. EW.
11	891698	Royal Del	5	10	Colin DeFilippi	Past winner here & crept closer on grass track 15 Dec. First4 from 10m mark.
12	18X00P	Who's Queen	U1	10	Stephen McNally	Stable change after manners letting her down in spring. Market your guide.
Best Bets: The Royal Gamble (7), Sunny Louis (10), The Bloss (2), Regal Sierra (8)
Best Mile Rates: The Bloss (2-01.5), Royal Del (2-03.9), Who's Queen (2-04.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Miles Away (3): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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For R39 to R44 pacers.

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Participants for Race 10: RANGIORA HRC CONGRATULATES SAM OTTLEY MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	600903	Fernz Goldy	1	Ft	Devon Dolan(J)	Welcome return to form at Ashburton. Similar grade but stronger grade. Place.
2	829130	Lord Mudrick	2	Ft	Chris Butt	Switches to mobile after botching start 17 Dec. Good 3rd 13 Dec. Keep safe.
3	802602	Melody Banner	3	Ft
4	521330	Hes Santas Excuse	4	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Used early tactical speed to go close recently. Plain course stats but can place
5	4X0072	Social Distancing	5	Ft	Robbie Close	Shuffled back but chased well at Ashburton. Yet to show his best here. First4s.
6	068504	Quinn	6	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Didn't fire from barrier 8 at Ashburton. Great on Sunday but want odds.
7	987708	Acento	7	Ft	Robbie Holmes	33% place record here. Hint of form on Sunday but looking to others.
8	4D4581	Whosdreamingnow	8	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Slipped up the passing lane for 17 Dec maiden win. Tough draw in new grade.
9	150X84	Captain Kobe	9	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Improvement between Addington & Ashburton. testing draw but place hope.
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10	136636	Kairaki Delight	10	Ft	John Dunn	Rattled home at Ashburton but traffic issues a concern here. Quinellas/trifectas
11	740X51	Flying For Me	11	Ft	Blair Orange	Refused to yield in tough maiden win at Ashburton. Handy grade. Rough odds.
12	488X40	Pioneer	12	Ft	John Morrison	Nothing wrong with his fresh 4th at Oamaru and down a ratings band. Upset.
Best Bets: Kairaki Delight (10), Hes Santas Excuse (4), Captain Kobe (9)
Best Mile Rates: Flying For Me (1-56.3), Quinn (1-57.2), Hes Santas Excuse (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Hes Santas Excuse (4): ACD-On Legend

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Acento - Race 10

Ali Lindenny - Race 4

Always B You - Race 5

Ann Sophie - Race 8

Bacardi Doll - Race 1

Baileys Bay - Race 8

Beautiful Crazy - Race 3

Bettor Fear Me - Race 2

Blink N Bones - Race 4

Bonnie's Girl - Race 6

Bono Brown - Race 8

Captain Kobe - Race 10

Caught The Eye - Race 6

Classie Linc - Race 5

Courage Reactor - Race 8

Courtney Force - Race 2

Crazy N Love - Race 4

Darby - Race 8

Desbois - Race 9

Didjaseemiki - Race 6

Don't Tell Jenny - Race 6

Double Quick - Race 6

Echappe - Race 3

Elite Styx - Race 7

Fast Ace - Race 8

Fergalicious - Race 7

Fernz Goldy - Race 10

Five Monkeys - Race 4

Flyaway - Race 7

Flying For Me - Race 10

Girlshavtime - Race 2

Goorambat Art - Race 7

Hanoi Franco - Race 7

Heaven - Race 7

Heaven Forbid - Race 2

Helloveamoment - Race 9

Hes Santas Excuse - Race 10

Hilda Maud - Race 8

Ideal Chevron - Race 8

Ideal Invasion - Race 4

Inquizitive Man - Race 1

Kairaki Delight - Race 10

Katherine - Race 5

King Arthur - Race 8

Knockshanbally - Race 7

Koko Kaboom - Race 4

Kowhai Nugget - Race 5

Kowhai Sunburst - Race 1

Lindy's Rocket - Race 1

Lookslikeatrixter - Race 4

Lord Mudrick - Race 10

Lotus Franco - Race 1

Major Performer - Race 7

Melody Banner - Race 10

Miles Away - Race 9

Millie Let Loose - Race 4

Millies Sensation - Race 8

MM Sunshine - Race 4

Moet Shard - Race 6

Molly Belwin - Race 5

Mouton Cadet - Race 5

My Ten Guitars - Race 7

Newbiemains Arden - Race 3

Penelope Hall - Race 4

Pioneer - Race 10

Pushtheskyaway - Race 3

Quinn - Race 10

Rachmaninov - Race 9

Racie Dale - Race 2

Regal Sierra - Race 9

Rock Lobster - Race 9

Royal Del - Race 9

Royal Grace - Race 4

Seaside Fantasy - Race 3

Showgar - Race 3

Social Distancing - Race 10

Sofia Rose - Race 8

Sophia Bromac - Race 7

Spiritual Bliss - Race 8

Sunny Louis - Race 9

Take After Me - Race 4

The Bloss - Race 9

The Highlander - Race 7

The Mandalorian - Race 2

The Royal Gamble - Race 9

T K Megastar - Race 9

Topaz - Race 6

Two Jules - Race 3

Two Ticks - Race 3

Varenna Franco - Race 3

Vincent Reactress - Race 6

Wee Westy - Race 1

Westar Molly - Race 8

What The Bell - Race 4

Whosdreamingnow - Race 10

Who's Queen - Race 9

Woodlea Diamond - Race 2

Notifiable Gear Legend
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

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Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: NEW YEAR MEETING (Day 1)

RANGIORA NEW WORLD MOBILE TROT

$10,091, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m

BEHRNS FAMILY MOBILE PACE

$10,091, NON-WINNERS MR40 TO MR47, 2000m

KEITH WOOLLEY FENCING MOBILE PACE

$10,896, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MR48 TO MR50, 2000m

NORTH CANTERBURY TROTTING TROT

$11,000, R35 TO R44, WITH COND., 2600m

MORRISON'S SADDLERY MOBILE PACE

$12,000, R49 TO R55, 2000m

KAIAPOI WMC RACING SECTION MOBILE PACE

$11,500, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R50, 2000m

COUNTRY FEASTS HANDICAP PACE

$11,500, R35 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m

BERLINGTON BERTIE MOBILE PACE

$11,000, R35 TO R38, 2000m

BALCAIRN STOCKFOODS HANDICAP TROT

$12,000, R46 TO R57 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

RANGIORA HRC CONGRATULATES SAM OTTLEY MOBILE PACE

$11,500, R39 TO R44, 2000m