Amberley Trotting Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
CAVALIER TROTTING PRODUCTS - NORTH CANTY TROTTING HCP TROT
$11,500, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL HANDICAP, 1950m
Front: 3 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime. 20m: 4 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8P | Royalglow | 1 | Ft | Jason Ford | Still finding her feet. Bold 20 Jan trial win offers hope. Threat with manners. | |
| 2 | 035274 | Maroubra | 2 | Ft | Clint Ford | Don't overplay distant 4th 23 Jan. Steady type when he trots. Add to combos. | |
| 3 | 83 | Majestic Trix | 3 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Less than a length away at Ashburton. On grass debut, but worth considering. | |
| 4 | X48006 | Hoofn It | 4 | Ft | Steve Trotter | In maidens for a while now. Distant 5th at 28 Jan trials. Looking for luck. | |
| 5 | X97690 | Alice In Dreamland | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Hasn't threatened the placings this time in. Big improvement required today. | |
| 6 | 807394 | Lady Lucinda | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't give it away at Timaru & tends to find a spot near the lead. Roughie. | |
| 7 | 3667P7 | Which Way | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Comfortably held at Ashburton. Methven 3rd her high point. Seeking better. | |
| 8 | 5708X | Mount Thomas | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | In need of her maiden campaign in the winter. Gritty 2nd 28 Jan trials. Upset. | |
| 9 | 0485 | Kayleebelle | U1 | Ft | Ray Jenkins | Round in one piece at Oamaru after Roxburgh error. Not a deep field. EW. | |
| 10 | 828 | Carmen Lucia | U2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mixed her three efforts in Otago. Roxburgh 2nd your guide. In the mix. | |
| 11 | 724345 | B K Mumma Jamie | U3 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | More convincing than most here, even with 23 maiden starts. Keep onside. | |
| 12 | 107700 | The Will | 1 | 20 | Mia Holbrough(J) | Manners her main issue in most runs since maidens. Trifectas/First4s best. | |
| 13 | 980X08 | Sharma Trouble | 2 | 20 | Jonny Cox | Whacked away at Oamaru after soft trip. 20m not ideal. Needs favours. | |
| 14 | X900X0 | Night Life | 3 | 20 | Samantha Ottley | Failed to trot the trip at Ashburton in first run since September. Taking notes. | |
| 15 | 4989X0 | She's Got Sass | 4 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Double mistake at Oamaru when resuming. First look here. First4 fringes. | |
| Best Bets: Majestic Trix (3), B K Mumma Jamie (11), Carmen Lucia (10), Kayleebelle (9) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Royalglow - 1st of 5, Chertsey, 20/01/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.0, 800m: 60.7, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1 1/2len, nose, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Royalglow (1): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
COUNTRY FEASTS LTD - RANGIORA NEW WORLD MOBILE PACE
$12,500, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1950m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 042328 | Ar Gee Rulz | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Best draw for a while & Oamaru 2nd had merit. Draw gives options too. EW. | |
| 2 | 458549 | Stubing | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Couldn't go on after early work 23 Jan. Lightly tried on grass, but can place. | |
| 3 | 448636 | The Highlander | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Honest performer & doing his best work late at Oamaru. Better draw. Combos. | |
| 4 | 064524 | Georgie Zukov | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | In the conversation recently in similar grade. Back on preferred surface. Chance | |
| 5 | 990969 | Motor Mouth | 5 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Past winner here in 2024. Hasn't finished off recent runs though. Place claims. | |
| 6 | 539340 | Hi Life | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Things got a little tight at Ashburton. Solid prior & 2nd 28 Jan trials. Upset. | |
| 7 | 346223 | Amalfi | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Right in the fight on both days at Waterlea. Can employ gate speed. Bright hope. | |
| 8 | 921966 | Heaven | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not far away at Ashburton. Unplaced in 4 Rangiora grass starts, but keep safe. | |
| 9 | 917002 | My Wingman | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just missed after finding nice spot last Friday. Wide alley but can overcome. | |
| Best Bets: Amalfi (7), My Wingman (9), Georgie Zukov (4), Heaven (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Amalfi (1-59.0), Georgie Zukov (1-59.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Stubing (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
AURORA STORM HANDICAP PACE
$13,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 234413 | Not Over | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Backed up Ashburton win with bold Oamaru 3rd. Race conditions help. EW. | |
| 2 | 708526 | Country Gold | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Has past form here & put in good shifts up at Waterlea. Can step & play a part. | |
| 3 | 690545 | Gatecrasher | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not far off in last two all-weather outings. Lean course/stand stats. Roughie. | |
| 4 | P86531 | My Skatjie | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Zipped through for upset win at Oamaru & gets bonus run in grade. Combos. | |
| 5 | 809932 | Super Fund | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Dug in well at Oamaru. No mug from a stand start too. Worth closer inspection. | |
| 6 | 003552 | Times Are A Changin | 1 | 10 | Blair Orange | In great touch and has won here before. Good on both days at Waterlea. Chance. | |
| 7 | 539422 | Lavra Rose | 2 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Building towards career win #3. Broke in sole stand start, but stick with her. | |
| 8 | 17X572 | Waikaka | 3 | 10 | Craig Thornley | Only beaten by the horse behind him at Oamaru. Very fast beginner. Top pick. | |
| 9 | 551416 | Goodoldayz | 4 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Slow away at Ashburton & things didn't go his way after. Place prospect off 10m. | |
| 10 | 180990 | Jake | 5 | 10 | Ross Cameron | Didn't find another gear in latter stages of 2025. Freshened. May need this. | |
| 11 | 323219 | Stormy Vista | 6 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Tried hard when getting well back at Oamaru. Same mark but can edge closer. | |
| 12 | 578073 | Style Council | U1 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | Smart when clear at Ashburton. Placed twice here before. Trifectas/First4s. | |
| Best Bets: Waikaka (8), Times Are A Changin (6), Lavra Rose (7), Not Over (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Style Council (2-01.1), Country Gold (2-02.3), Jake (2-03.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
CANTERBURY BREEDERS (JOAN BELCHER LEGACY) HANDICAP TROT
$13,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R40 TO R60 SPECIAL, 1950m
For R40 to R60 4yo-&-older trotting mares. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R60.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 708650 | Illegal Alien | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Loves getting on the Rangiora grass, but didn't fire on the Coast. Market watch. | |
| 2 | 280155 | Musclynn | 2 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Reliable mare, but yet to show her best in 5 starts here. Add to trifectas. | |
| 3 | 900000 | Silverlinings | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Start 1000 but not at her best currently. Big ask to repeat 2025 win today. | |
| 4 | 1P0417 | Aspirational Dream | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Slow away at Addington but battled after. Lightly tried on grass. Place claims. | |
| 5 | 855454 | One Mhor For Heather | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Steady attempts recently, but still building her grass record. Combos option. | |
| 6 | 312572 | Rock Lobster | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Back on preferred surface but was great at Addington anyway. A leading hope. | |
| 7 | 910125 | Wanna Play A Game | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Gaps not fully available last Friday. 2-from-3 on grass. Sure to have admirers. | |
| 8 | 60281X | George Eliot | 1 | 20 | Robbie Close | Handy mare who last raced in Dec 2024. Good 28 Jan trial but may need this. | |
| 9 | 444221 | Vertigo | 2 | 20 | Lawrence McCormick | Capped off summer form with Ashburton win. Gets 10m closer here. Consider. | |
| Best Bets: Rock Lobster (6), Wanna Play A Game (7), Vertigo (9), Aspirational Dream (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Illegal Alien (2-02.6), One Mhor For Heather (2-04.1), Musclynn (2-06.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aspirational Dream (4): P-On, George Eliot (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
HSW ACCOUNTANTS - THE TYRE GENERAL AMBERLEY MOBILE PACE
$11,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1950m
For 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02 | Ma Belle Amie Franco | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Quick improver in two southern starts. Best draw in brief career. Bright hope. | |
| 2 | 364459 | Bella Ciao | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Did her share of work at Oamaru. Best draw for a while. Keep onside again. | |
| 3 | 3456 | Happy Harriet | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Bit more like it at Addington. On grass debut but that should suit. Each way. | |
| 4 | 625242 | Miss Woodville | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Going better than a 53-start maiden at the moment. Can improve her grass stats. | |
| 5 | 85 | Rovert Decision | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Working closer in her two career starts. Drawn outside key threats. Trifectas. | |
| 6 | 0X | Kotare Rata | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Two Jan trials since battling in sole 2024 run. Prefer others for now. | |
| 7 | 066650 | Willow Valley | 7 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Fair attempts over the summer. Work to do from wide alley too. Needs luck. | |
| 8 | 505585 | Girl's Night Out | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Thereabouts at time during a busy summer campaign. Can sneak into First4s. | |
| 9 | P33565 | Unico Tessa | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Never got clear on day 2 at Waterlea. Carpark draw no help, but don't ignore. | |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 | 7974 | Ryella | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Best run in brief career with Oamaru 4th. Follows right one. Top 3/4 hope. | |
| 11 | 343206 | Special Edition | 11 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Looked useful on the coast & improved between Waterlea runs. Upset claims. | |
| 12 | 009086 | Honour Bright Note | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Tried hard on 2nd day at Waterlea. Unruly spot adds to her challenge though. | |
| 13 | Take It Or Leave It | U2 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Qualified in September. Made ground late 28 Jan trials. Gold coin option. | ||
| Best Bets: Ma Belle Amie Franco (1), Happy Harriet (3), Bella Ciao (2), Unico Tessa (9) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Take It Or Leave It - 2nd of 6, Chertsey, 20/01/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-07.3, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 27.4, Margins: neck, head, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Willow Valley (7): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
G.K. FYFE PAINTING "MAKING IT HAPPEN" TROT
$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1950m
For R35 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200002 | Moa Mojito | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Almost snared 2nd career win 25 Jan. Better on grass. Top 3/4 from inside draw. | |
| 2 | 79X856 | Lavra Segil | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Forget her 23 Jan outing. Hasn't shown her best on grass though. Take on trust. | |
| 3 | 847296 | Meandad | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Doesn't win out of turn but gaps at a premium at Oamaru. Add to combo tickets. | |
| 4 | 008048 | Aldebaran Redwood | 4 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Should appreciate return to grass. Tighter grade than Addington too. Roughie. | |
| 5 | 405007 | Diamond Harbour | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Yet to show her best here & struggled to make her mark in last three. Odds. | |
| 6 | 865743 | Top Of The Hill | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | More convincing than some in this recently. This grade suits. Worth a look. | |
| 7 | 706737 | Holly Highlander | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Honest enough at Oamaru. Carved out some nice track stats. Each way. | |
| 8 | 888496 | Baffled | 8 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Largely midfield efforts over the summer. Has won here. Slim chance of repeat. | |
| 9 | 96X708 | Bluey | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Manners and fitness still building this time in. Has won on grass. In the mix. | |
| 10 | 004770 | Prince Teka | 10 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Wily campaigner not quite rounding out his races. Will hunt the lead. Place. | |
| 11 | 078070 | Solemn Son | U1 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Won at this meeting last year, but recent form not his sharpest. Needs luck. | |
| 12 | 447600 | Bonnie Bagrie | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Winner of 7, but notably none on the grass. Tidy 28 Jan trial. Place hopes. | |
| Best Bets: Holly Highlander (7), Bluey (9), Top Of The Hill (6), Prince Teka (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Holly Highlander (2-04.1), Bonnie Bagrie (2-04.6), Baffled (2-08.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aldebaran Redwood (4): FD-Off, RD-On, Bluey (9): FD-Off, RD-On, Bonnie Bagrie (12): P-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
RANGIORA EQUINE SERVICES 'AMBERLEY CUP' (HCP PACE)
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R60 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R60 & faster 3yo-&-older pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 058343 | Audacity | 1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Smart 3rd at Addington and will find a length on grass too. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 2 | 514164 | Hacksaw Ridge | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Ran on very late at Oamaru and summer form has been top-drawer. Danger. | |
| 3 | 030242 | Bazooka | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Making his grass debut. Sole stand start was in a Group race so forgive. Chance. | |
| 4 | 391260 | Misty Blue | U2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Honest attempt over 3000m at Oamaru. Moves to front line. Combos claims. | |
| 5 | 438413 | Seaside Rose | 1 | 10 | Nikita Burton(J) | Still learning the ropes from stand start & on grass. Classy mare. Trifectas. | |
| 6 | 085334 | Vessem | 1 | 30 | Olivia Thornley | Chased hard behind Pinseeker 30 Jan. Best chance yet to improve grass stats. | |
| 7 | 004111 | Smoke On The Water | 1 | 40 | Robbie Close | Chewed up the summer grass track handicaps for fun. Look for him late off 40m. | |
| Best Bets: Vessem (6), Smoke On The Water (7), Hacksaw Ridge (2), Bazooka (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hacksaw Ridge (2-01.1), Smoke On The Water (2-01.3), Misty Blue (2-01.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Seaside Rose - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 28/01/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.3, 800m: 56.9, 400m: 29.2, Margins: 1 1/2len, 3/4len, 5 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Audacity (1): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
VALLEY INN TAVERN MOBILE PACE
$13,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R40, 1950m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 55644D | Kushite Warrior | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Manners cost her 4th at Ashburton but she was bold. Can atone from mobile. | |
| 2 | 086796 | My Ten Guitars | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Only briefly tested on grass. Battling to see out the trip recently. Rough odds. | |
| 3 | 745203 | Playing With Stars | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Disappointed as favourite on Sunday. Better than that. Give another go. | |
| 4 | 109007 | Acento | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Has more experience that most on this track. Struggling recently though. First4s | |
| 5 | 00P468 | Sweet Tartan | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Just fair since heading back north after Otago sojourn. Seeking improvement. | |
| 6 | 108398 | Judine | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Honest mare in this type of grade. Forgive 18 Jan failure. Can play her part. | |
| 7 | 036803 | Sofia Rose | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Scored her first grass placing on Sunday. Gate speed in her bag of tricks. EW. | |
| 8 | 813742 | Flyaway | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Went close after mid-race move at Oamaru. Loves it here too. Right in this. | |
| 9 | 692001 | Baltic Star | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Long-awaited maiden win when prevailing at Ashburton. Combos in new grade. | |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 | 410734 | Penny Weight | 10 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Can't knock her two Waterlea runs. May be sweating on #1 in front of her. Place. | |
| 11 | 727478 | Anytime At All | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Compiled a nice record here. Going just fairly recently though. Upset claims. | |
| 12 | 367339 | Gem N Em | 12 | Ft | Robbie Close | Couldn't find another gear last Friday but may find this easier. Top 3/4 option. | |
| Best Bets: Flyaway (8), Judine (6), Kushite Warrior (1), Sofia Rose (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Flyaway (1-57.2), Penny Weight (1-57.2), Sofia Rose (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sweet Tartan (5): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
GLENN SCOTT MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
$13,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R55 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R55 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. 20m: R46 to R50. 30m: R51 to R55.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 714590 | Castleisland | 1 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | No success at Waterlea, but lacked luck on day 2. Deeper field here. Odds. | |
| 2 | 033145 | Kingaroy | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 13P3P2 | Father Mike | 3 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Flip of the coin with manners since Methven win. Danger if he trots the trip. | |
| 4 | 399331 | Go Home Denise | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Ended 12-month drought with Ashburton win. First look here. Trifectas/First4s. | |
| 5 | 402339 | Crown The Moment | 1 | 10 | Ben Hope | Had the run to suit 23 Jan, but no zip late. Lean grass stats, but can improve. | |
| 6 | X76644 | MM Sunshine | 1 | 20 | Robbie Holmes | Never gave up in stronger grade last Friday. 3-time grass winner. Worth a look. | |
| 7 | 632364 | Bullit Train | 2 | 20 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Solid off 10m at Oamaru. Slips back a further 10m. Same Race Multi option. | |
| 8 | 060110 | Dark Ghana | 3 | 20 | John Morrison | Late mistake at Oamaru but slotted into great form at Waterlea. Has claims. | |
| 9 | 024249 | Ready Set Jet | 1 | 30 | Bob Butt | Early mistake at Addington but thereabouts prior. 30m a test but keep safe. | |
| 10 | 587908 | Cormoran Strike | 2 | 30 | Robbie Close | Edged closer at Ashburton but back on 30m again. Seeking shortcuts. | |
| 11 | 022175 | Rachmaninov | U1 | 30 | John Dunn | Waterlea trip didn't go to plan. Great prior & has won twice here. Consider. | |
| Best Bets: Ready Set Jet (9), MM Sunshine (6), Father Mike (3), Rachmaninov (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ready Set Jet (2-03.7), Cormoran Strike (2-04.3), Crown The Moment (2-05.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
DAWE CONTRACTING LTD - SHORE ACCOUNTING SOLUTIONS MOB PACE
$12,500, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND. MOBILE, 1950m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X06410 | Interrorgator | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Found it tough 25 Jan in first run out of maidens. Kind draw, but First4s best. | |
| 2 | 27281 | Shanky's Shot | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Maiden winner in waiting & so it proved 11 Jan. Drawn to be a factor again. | |
| 3 | 070760 | Sweet Glory | 3 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Cleared maidens a year ago but slim returns since then. Requires better. | |
| 4 | 423858 | Blackjack | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Fair 8th at Oamaru after struggling as favourite 25 Jan. Grade suits. Each way. | |
| 5 | 474166 | Art Jordan | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Mixed luck in two all-weather runs since maiden win. Grass helps. Trifectas. | |
| 6 | 816758 | Jack's Eyre | 6 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Trip worked out at Oamaru but effort wasn't quite there. Place from wide draw. | |
| 7 | 17 | Mike's Eyre | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Lost few fans 23 Jan in first run since debut Reefton success. Stick with him. | |
| 8 | P90808 | Franco Chaplin | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Well contained in recent appearances. Moves off unruly, but draw no help. | |
| 9 | 415750 | Rockoutray | 9 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Mixed efforts since his maiden win here in December. Want right price. | |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 | 09163 | Amici | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Settling into this grade well, judging by Oamaru 3rd. Contender with any gaps. | |
| 11 | 305462 | Times Like These | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Working towards another win. 2nd row draw a bit sticky, but can fight late. | |
| 12 | 671800 | Sargent Henry | 12 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Battling efforts in 3 runs since maiden win. Work to do from this alley too. | |
| 13 | 0X0007 | Justa Terra | 13 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Honest 7th at Methven in best run since resuming. Chasing crumbs from draw. | |
| Best Bets: Shanky's Shot (2), Mike's Eyre (7), Blackjack (4), Amici (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Shanky's Shot (1-55.5), Interrorgator (1-56.7), Blackjack (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Interrorgator (1): BL-Off, Rockoutray (9): P-Off Legend | |||||||