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Meeting: BACK ON TRACK RACE NIGHT (BACK ON TRACK RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 20/01/2025 at 21:13 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

NZB NZ YEARLING SALES 15TH & 18TH FEB 2025 MOBILE TROT

$18,000, R49 TO R57, 1980m

For R49 to R57 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 1: NZB NZ YEARLING SALES 15TH & 18TH FEB 2025 MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Aspirational Dream123327Aspirational Dream1FtJohn MorrisonSolid on the Central Otago circuit. Great efforts prior. Place claims from #1.
2One El072353One El2FtColin DeFilippiIn the fight on most days on the Coast. Good place stats from a mobile. Combos.
3KD Royalty144948KD Royalty3FtBack to mobile after stand start wasn't ideal through December. Upset hope.
4The Royal Gamble179279The Royal Gamble4FtSlight break since error at Rangiora 01 Jan. Seeking first mobile win though.
5Who's Queen00P097Who's Queen5FtStill prone to mistakes but flew late on Sunday. Mobile brings her into this.
6Vertigo509651Vertigo6FtLawrence McCormickGot the job done nicely at Cromwell. Won in similar grade here in August. EW.
7Sunny Louis310616Sunny Louis7FtTough ask for last 800m at Rangiora. Big fan of the mobile. In the mix.
8Royal Del916982Royal Del8FtPowerful 2nd at Rangiora 01 Jan & that form was franked on Sunday. Combos.
Best Bets: Sunny Louis (7),   Vertigo (6),   Who's Queen (5),   Aspirational Dream (1)
Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2),   Sunny Louis (2-01.2),   KD Royalty (2-01.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

LIVAMOL FOR YEARLING SALES PREPARATION NEEDS MOBILE PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R55, 1980m

For R48 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 2: LIVAMOL FOR YEARLING SALES PREPARATION NEEDS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Midnight Miki7721XMidnight Miki1FtFreshened since gritty 11 Oct win in good time. Handy 4th at trials. Bright hope
2Major Hipster67499XMajor Hipster2FtHeld off good trials field 15 Jan. Form dropped away in winter. Place claims.
3Bettor Be Sharp568111Bettor Be Sharp3FtGerard O'ReillyIn brilliant form, regardless of draw. Meets some up and comers. Combos must.
4Pure Courage90400PPure Courage4FtHasn't threatened since early December 4th here. Seeking improvement.
5Stephs Boy249418Stephs Boy5FtAlways thereabouts in this grade. Gate speed on offer. Include in combos.
6Dave Duley106023Dave Duley6FtChased hard on both days at Richmond. Drawn wider, but each way option.
7Always B You31X334Always B You7FtBrave without winning on both days at Richmond. Fair stats here. Consider.
Best Bets: Midnight Miki (1),   Dave Duley (6),   Always B You (7),   Major Hipster (2)
Best Mile Rates: Midnight Miki (1-56.0),   Stephs Boy (1-57.0),   Dave Duley (1-57.3)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Major Hipster - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 15/01/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.9, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 3/4len, head, neck.
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

RENWICK FARMS YEARLINGS SELLING CHCH 18TH FEB HANDICAP TROT

$20,000, R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

For R55 & faster trotters.

Participants for Race 3: RENWICK FARMS YEARLINGS SELLING CHCH 18TH FEB HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1High StepX08174High Step1FtHandy through the spring once she found her feet. Clear contender from front.
2Holly Highlander047121Holly Highlander2FtSheree TomlinsonBarely put a hoof wrong through December. Up in grade here. Trifectas.
3Knowing Me75D211Knowing Me3FtPeter DavisShowed she's more than just a leader with day 2 Richmond win. Has claims.
4Nellie Doyle321124Nellie Doyle4FtGot into trouble late on Sunday but had been impressive prior. Combos hope.
5Regal Sierra737212Regal SierraU1FtStarting to trot with confidence & similar rivals here. Comes into consideration
6Rush532816Rush110Broke late in Group 3 company last week. 10m no worries here. Can atone.
7Helloveamoment810P81Helloveamoment210Rattled home to score late on Sunday. Same hanidcap. Could surprise.
Best Bets: High Step (1),   Regal Sierra (5),   Rush (6),   Knowing Me (3)
Best Mile Rates: Rush (2-03.5),   Helloveamoment (2-06.4)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

TENNENT ENGINEERING MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 4: TENNENT ENGINEERING MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1The Highwayman3796XThe Highwayman1FtTim WilliamsImproving trials since last racing in July. Draw on his side. Not the worst.
2Rockingood043Rockingood2FtGood 3rd from similar draw at Ashburton. Getting better with racing. Each way.
3Jena422303Jena3FtDidn't give it away after tough trip at Ashburton. Drawn to be a factor again.
4The Mandalorian407534The Mandalorian4FtRobbie HolmesTried hard at Ashburton from wide draw. Yet to place in 9 starts here though.
5She's A Major Act7X0305She's A Major Act5FtSpace at a premium late at Ashburton. Hasn't fired here. First4s preferred.
6Taketheplunge64X726Taketheplunge6FtBlair OrangeHuge recovery after error at start at Ashburton. Class runner with manners.
7Kairaki Vegas0Kairaki Vegas7FtFound it all a bit overwhelming on debut 14 Jan. May need this too. Roughie.
8Partners In Wine5X3386Partners In Wine8FtCarter Dalgety(J)Last two runs at Ashburton have had merit. No luck in the draws. First4s.
9CaptainessCaptainess9FtQualified in July. Impressive late 07 Jan trials. Testing draw but keep safe.
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10Nickel And Dime4874Nickel And Dime10FtWilson House(J)Taken a few starts to figure it out but nice 4th 29 Dec. Blowout prospect.
11Tipstar70X782Tipstar11FtColin DeFilippiSecured first career placing with brave Ashburton 2nd. May be over the odds.
Best Bets: Taketheplunge (6),   Captainess (9),   Jena (3),   Rockingood (2)
Star Trialist: Captainess - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 07/01/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-03.4, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 1 len, 3 1/2len, 1 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Jena (3): SL-On, Partners In Wine (8): BL-Off, SL-On, The Highwayman (1): BL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

WOODLANDS 2025 YEARLING DRAFT (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 4YO & OLDER, WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 1980m

For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.

Participants for Race 5: WOODLANDS 2025 YEARLING DRAFT (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Searing Light90X003Searing Light1FtGate speed on show from this draw at Roxburgh. Include in combos from #1.
2Sofia RoseX03078Sofia Rose2FtHenry Sail(J)Error in stand start trial since 22 Dec 8th. May find some sharp here. First4s.
3Changeforthebeta5P93P5Changeforthebeta3FtRiley Harrison(J)Mixed efforts on the Coast & made a mistake behind mobile 28 Dec. Roughie.
4Belmont Valor916906Belmont Valor4FtGemma Thornley(J)Ran better than his price at Ashburton. Draws in closer, but needs right trip.
5Ester Lucy614589Ester Lucy5FtMikayla Lewis(J)Just fair in three January efforts. Maiden win was here. Take on trust tonight.
6Shard De Arch241022Shard De Arch6FtWilson House(J)Looked at home in this grade since her 25 Oct win here. A key contender.
7Taumutu Lad6X1468Taumutu Lad7FtEarl work may have told at Timaru. Plenty to like prior. Keep onside in this.
8Bad Habits4332X1Bad Habits8FtPowerful maiden win when resuming 29 Dec. Capable of stepping up. EW.
9Hugo14XHugo9FtSam Thornley(J)Massive Oamaru win on debut. Quiet in two January trials. Not the worst.
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10Jay R Tolkien573381Jay R Tolkien10FtFaded after leading for last lap 15 Jan trials. Traffic the query here. Odds.
11Sweet Tartan830199Sweet Tartan11FtNot at her best on the Central Otago circuit. Seeking some favours here.
12Light Me Up09X212Light Me Up12FtSeth Hill(J)Cleared maidens then backed up with brave 2nd last weekend. Stick with him.
Best Bets: Bad Habits (8),   Shard De Arch (6),   Light Me Up (12),   Taumutu Lad (7)
Best Mile Rates: Light Me Up (1-56.8),   Sofia Rose (1-58.3),   Shard De Arch (1-58.5)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Changeforthebeta (3): SL-Off, BL-On, ACD-On, Searing Light (1): ACD-On, Sofia Rose (2): RD-Off, FD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE

$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m

For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 6: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Girlshavtime809617Girlshavtime1FtBlair WilmottNot the worst 7th at Ashburton after overdue maiden win prior. First4s from #1.
2Krystal Delight007861Krystal Delight2FtCheree WiggDid the job nicely in front at Ashburton. Gets into this well. Can double up.
3Topaz313230Topaz3FtMike MaynardToo hard after early mistake at Timaru. Excellent outings prior. Can bounce back
4Megyn Kelly0X6115Megyn Kelly4FtWell-travelled in latest campaign, but doing a good job. Worth consideration.
5Kowhai Nugget023555Kowhai Nugget5FtSheldon MurthaDrops back from stronger fields where he's been thereabouts. Adds to puzzle.
6Onwardsandupwards675390Onwardsandupwards6FtAlan EdgeImpressive 3rd here early December but struggling since. Combos claims.
7Knockshanbally757099Knockshanbally7FtNeil MunroWon in this grade in the winter, but not showing enough recently. Odds.
8Katherine212653Katherine8FtColleen NegusGood mare on her day & has options despite the wide draw. Keep onside.
Best Bets: Topaz (3),   Katherine (8),   Kowhai Nugget (5),   Krystal Delight (2)
Best Mile Rates: Katherine (1-54.1),   Krystal Delight (1-56.4),   Topaz (1-56.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

GARRARDS 'PREMIER MARES' CHAMPIONSHIP MOBILE PACE (Gr2)

$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES, 1980m

 

For 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 7: GARRARDS 'PREMIER MARES' CHAMPIONSHIP MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Shakira174370Shakira1FtShowed zip prior to battling in final spring runs. Tidy trials 2nd. First4s.
2Dancing Desire460180Dancing Desire2FtSlight spell since getting things wrong here 29 Nov. May find this tough.
3Cardi B094971Cardi B3FtDead-heated for the win 13 Dec in intermediate grade. Add to trifectas/First4s.
4Lakelsa553311Lakelsa4FtNice Show Day 3rd & back-to-back winner since. Will have her admirers.
5Dance Till Dawn651264Dance Till Dawn5FtTried hard in the top grade up north since Show Day win. Loves this distance.
6Treacherous Baby311116Treacherous Baby6FtRan on late at trials since fair NZ Oaks 6th. Goes well at this trip. Keep safe.
7All You Need Is MeX29853All You Need Is Me7FtRan on from last in 15 Jan trial. Brave 3rd in the Oaks. Don't underestimate.
8Princess Meritaten121512Princess Meritaten8FtSamantha OttleyBold efforts at Alex Park & gate speed was a key weapon. Right in the fight.
9Treacherous Gall348431Treacherous Gall9FtReturned to NZ racing in fine fettle. Draw makes this harder but can place.
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10Mr Kaplan132442Mr Kaplan10FtCaught late by #9 on New Year's Eve. Draw the main query, but worth a look.
11Ruby Roe312443Ruby Roe11FtAlways tends to run on so this draw isn't insurmountable. Look for her late.
Best Bets: Princess Meritaten (8),   Treacherous Baby (6),   Treacherous Gall (9),   Dance Till Dawn (5)
Best Mile Rates: Princess Meritaten (1-53.4),   Treacherous Gall (1-54.6),   Ruby Roe (1-54.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Shakira - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 15/01/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.0, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 27.3, Margins: neck, neck, nose.
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE TROT

$16,000, R35 TO R47, 1980m

For R35 to R47 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 8: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Peaknmonkey956386Peaknmonkey1FtLacked spaced late at Ashburton. May get back on the markers again. Roughie
2Penelope Hall486445Penelope Hall2FtJohn VersteegLanded into her usual midfield finishes recently. Top 6, but Top 4 with luck.
3Crazy N Love590572Crazy N Love3FtJust missed at Ashburton & won't find this much harder. Worth considering.
4Love Walked In80X207Love Walked In4FtRunning on fairly when she broke at Ashburton. Mistakes are a worry. Odds.
5Martha Stuart436233Martha Stuart5FtCarter Dalgety(J)Strong 3rd at Ashburton & mobile start continues to suit her. A key player.
6Rachmaninov014353Rachmaninov6FtHasn't won here in 129 starts, but he can put in some good shifts. Combos claims
7High IntensityX80XP0High Intensity7FtForgettable trip to Blenheim & will relish the mobile start. Give another chance
8Dasher004880Dasher8FtBrief let-up since botching score-up here 06 Dec. Prefer to take notes for now.
9What The Bell919922What The Bell9FtBlenheim trip showcased his speed & his tricks. Danger if he trots the trip.
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10Royal GraceX17402Royal Grace10FtPowerful dash in gaps at Rangiora. Draw offers no favours but look for her late.
11Clyde200582Clyde11FtCraig ThornleyUsed favoured gate speed for Ashburton 2nd. Trickier here. Multiples best.
Best Bets: High Intensity (7),   Martha Stuart (5),   What The Bell (9),   Royal Grace (10)
Best Mile Rates: Crazy N Love (1-59.3),   Martha Stuart (1-59.6),   Clyde (1-59.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

BRECKON FARMS CHECK OUT OUR 2025 DRAFT MOBILE PACE

$20,000, R60 TO R75, R76 TO R85 WITH COND., 1980m

For R60 to R75 pacers. Also R76 to R85 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 9: BRECKON FARMS CHECK OUT OUR 2025 DRAFT MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Bazooka413219Bazooka1FtSamantha OttleyToo much to do in the Derby. Much kinder barrier draw here. Can bounce back.
2Sky Rocket682116Sky Rocket2FtNo luck early in strong field on day 2 at Richmond. Nice win prior. Combos.
3Here's Herbie992690Here's Herbie3FtColin DeFilippiNot at his best on the grass circuit in last two. Seeking improvement. Odds.
4Tempo Warrior532412Tempo Warrior4FtHandling everything thrown at him. Adaptable type too. Place contender.
5Wish Me LuckX23211Wish Me Luck5FtSolid 4th in sole trial since Kaikoura win. Pacer on the rise. A key player.
6We Walk By Faith300921We Walk By Faith6FtNice 2nd 15 Jan trials since his Derby win in December. Right in the fight.
7Built For GloryX30143Built For Glory7FtNikita Burton(J,cl)Earnest attempts on both days at Richmond. Drawn outside key rivals. Place.
Best Bets: We Walk By Faith (6),   Wish Me Luck (5),   Bazooka (1),   Built For Glory (7)
Best Mile Rates: Here's Herbie (1-55.0),   Built For Glory (1-55.2),   Wish Me Luck (1-55.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: We Walk By Faith - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 15/01/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.9, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 3/4len, head, neck.
Gear Changes: We Walk By Faith (6): BL-Off, Wish Me Luck (5): SL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

HAPPY 50TH JJ MOBILE PACE

$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, 1980m

For R40 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 10: HAPPY 50TH JJ MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Flying For MeX51323Flying For Me1FtRun down late at Ashburton but had done some work. Combos from the ace.
2Hi Hopes252121Hi Hopes2FtSeth Hill(J)Patience has paid off with impressive summer form. Up in grade but can place.
3Westar Molly435015Westar Molly3FtStarted 2025 in solid form & has options from this draw. Adds to the puzzle.
4Vincent Reactress310554Vincent Reactress4FtWilson House(J)Thereabouts in Canterbury since maiden win at Manawatu. Multiples must.
5Emma Swan4X4052Emma Swan5FtTends to get back but has shown dash late. Small field helps. Keep onside.
6Kairaki Delight636241Kairaki Delight6FtGot into right spot early for Ashburton win. No harder here. Each way claims.
7Didjaseemiki2514P1Didjaseemiki7FtOvercame Timaru issue to win at Ashburton. Gets into this well. In the mix.
8Elite Styx4X8971Elite Styx8FtKept on trucking to just score at Timaru. Slightly stronger field. Multiples.
Best Bets: Kairaki Delight (6),   Didjaseemiki (7),   Emma Swan (5),   Hi Hopes (2)
Best Mile Rates: Kairaki Delight (1-54.8),   Flying For Me (1-56.3),   Didjaseemiki (1-56.5)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Emma Swan (5): SL-On    Legend
Runner Index
 
All You Need Is Me -  Race 7
Always B You -  Race 2
Aspirational Dream -  Race 1
Bad Habits -  Race 5
Bazooka -  Race 9
Belmont Valor -  Race 5
Bettor Be Sharp -  Race 2
Built For Glory -  Race 9
Captainess -  Race 4
Cardi B -  Race 7
Changeforthebeta -  Race 5
Clyde -  Race 8
Crazy N Love -  Race 8
Dance Till Dawn -  Race 7
Dancing Desire -  Race 7
Dasher -  Race 8
Dave Duley -  Race 2
Didjaseemiki -  Race 10
Elite Styx -  Race 10
Emma Swan -  Race 10
Ester Lucy -  Race 5
Flying For Me -  Race 10
Girlshavtime -  Race 6
Helloveamoment -  Race 3
Here's Herbie -  Race 9
High Intensity -  Race 8
High Step -  Race 3
Hi Hopes -  Race 10
Holly Highlander -  Race 3
Hugo -  Race 5
Jay R Tolkien -  Race 5
Jena -  Race 4
Kairaki Delight -  Race 10
Kairaki Vegas -  Race 4
Katherine -  Race 6
KD Royalty -  Race 1
Knockshanbally -  Race 6
Knowing Me -  Race 3
Kowhai Nugget -  Race 6
Krystal Delight -  Race 6
Lakelsa -  Race 7
Light Me Up -  Race 5
Love Walked In -  Race 8
Major Hipster -  Race 2
Martha Stuart -  Race 8
Megyn Kelly -  Race 6
Midnight Miki -  Race 2
Mr Kaplan -  Race 7
Nellie Doyle -  Race 3
Nickel And Dime -  Race 4
One El -  Race 1
Onwardsandupwards -  Race 6
Partners In Wine -  Race 4
Peaknmonkey -  Race 8
Penelope Hall -  Race 8
Princess Meritaten -  Race 7
Pure Courage -  Race 2
Rachmaninov -  Race 8
Regal Sierra -  Race 3
Rockingood -  Race 4
Royal Del -  Race 1
Royal Grace -  Race 8
Ruby Roe -  Race 7
Rush -  Race 3
Searing Light -  Race 5
Shakira -  Race 7
Shard De Arch -  Race 5
She's A Major Act -  Race 4
Sky Rocket -  Race 9
Sofia Rose -  Race 5
Stephs Boy -  Race 2
Sunny Louis -  Race 1
Sweet Tartan -  Race 5
Taketheplunge -  Race 4
Taumutu Lad -  Race 5
Tempo Warrior -  Race 9
The Highwayman -  Race 4
The Mandalorian -  Race 4
The Royal Gamble -  Race 1
Tipstar -  Race 4
Topaz -  Race 6
Treacherous Baby -  Race 7
Treacherous Gall -  Race 7
Vertigo -  Race 1
Vincent Reactress -  Race 10
Westar Molly -  Race 10
We Walk By Faith -  Race 9
What The Bell -  Race 8
Who's Queen -  Race 1
Wish Me Luck -  Race 9