NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 7 February
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- Race 1
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BUY A WOODLANDS STAR 15th FEBRUARY 2025 MOBILE TROT
$18,000, UP TO & INCLUDING R50, 1980m
For up to & including R50 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 563864 | Peaknmonkey | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Only got clear late here 24 Jan from same draw. Similar set-up. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 910569 | Markthewarrior | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Always a lot happier behind mobile. Fair efforts recently, but give another go. |
| 3 |  | 005827 | Clyde | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Wilted late 24 Jan but did work. Gate speed likely on display here. Combos. |
| 4 |  | 054944 | Judy J | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Honest attempt here last week in big field. Two-time winner here. Each way. |
| 5 | | 783PP0 | Majesdix | 5 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Form has dropped away over summer. Plain mobile stats too. One more chance. |
| 6 |  | 690101 | Kawhi | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Stylish win in front at Timaru. Steps up in grade here but is trotting very well |
| 7 |  | 580X36 | Moses | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Didn't give it away after tough trip last week. Getting fitter too. Has claims. |
| 8 |  | 494857 | KD Royalty | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Honest 7th last week but has shown more from the mobile. Don't disregard. |
| 9 |  | 140050 | Forgiveness | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Well beaten here 29 Nov in strong grade. Will appreciate this grade. Roughie. |
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| 10 |  | 457073 | Switch On | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Had his moments on the summer circuit. Yet to fire here, but can improve that. |
| 11 |  | 353531 | Rachmaninov | 11 | Ft | ||
| 12 |  | 233276 | Aspirational Dream | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | Slides down in grade after 24 Jan 6th here. Good sprint on her day. Consider. |
| Best Bets: Judy J (4), Kawhi (6), Aspirational Dream (12), KD Royalty (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Clyde (1-59.9), Judy J (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Majesdix (5): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE
$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Time In Lou | 1 | Ft | Craig Ward | Qualified at first try & handy 3rd to Crunch Time 15 Jan trials. Worth a look. | |
| 2 |  | 865 | Crusher Lou | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Trial winner in sound time since earnest late 2024 efforts. Combos claims. |
| 3 |  | 434X | The Bettor Deal | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Brings well-franked August form to this. Two trials to prepare. Keep very safe. |
| 4 |  | 8 | Ready To Dream | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Tried hard but found trouble late last week on debut. Can bounce back. |
| 5 | | 4 | Captainess | 5 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Followed up trials form with handy 4th on debut 24 Jan. Adds to the puzzle. |
| 6 |  | 894 | Two Jules | 6 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Best effort in brief career when 4th last week. Tricky draw though. First4s. |
| Best Bets: The Bettor Deal (3), Ready To Dream (4), Time In Lou (1), Captainess (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Crusher Lou - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 29/01/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.8, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.3, Margins: nose, 15 len, head. | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BARRON BLOODSTOCK "CLASS OF 2025" F&M MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 196803 | Moet Shard | 1 | Ft | Luke Whittaker | Mixed efforts on grass circuit recently. Yet to win here, but add to combos. |
| 2 |  | 145895 | Ester Lucy | 2 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Midfield efforts since her win here in October. Can land handy & fill First4s. |
| 3 |  | 750X87 | Sweet Dreams | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Gate speed on day 2 at Waterlea but battled late. Seeking extra zip here too. |
| 4 |  | 307871 | Sofia Rose | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Very gritty win from 2nd row last week. Jumps up in grade but don't ignore. |
| 5 |  | 301998 | Sweet Tartan | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Fair efforts since 08 Dec maiden win here but 24 Jan 8th offered hope. Upset. |
| 6 |  | 105541 | Vincent Reactress | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Mid-race move worked perfectly 24 Jan. Not a huge grade rise. In the mix. |
| 7 |  | 6X1 | Beside Me | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Nice 3rd at trials since very impressive 10 Jan maiden win. Can double up. |
| 8 |  | 018086 | Dancing Desire | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Will enjoy grade relief after battling 6th last week. Combos with right trip. |
| 9 |  | 280427 | Ellie Franco | 9 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Crept past a couple late here last week. Draw conditions against her. Combos. |
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| 10 |  | X38367 | Aint No Angel | 10 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Lead bid didn't work at Oamaru 22 Jan. Back to preferred mobile. Place hope. |
| Best Bets: Beside Me (7), Vincent Reactress (6), Sofia Rose (4), Aint No Angel (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Ellie Franco (1-57.3), Vincent Reactress (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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YABBY DAM FARMS SELLING AT NZB 2025 MOBILE TROT
$19,000, R51 TO R65, R66 TO R70 WITH COND., 1980m
For R51 to R65 trotters. Also R66 to R70 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 0P0971 | Who's Queen | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Dead-heat win last time. Gets a crack behind mobile again. Keep onside. |
| 2 |  | 80XP01 | High Intensity | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Rattled home for 24 Jan win here. Draws in closer tonight. Adds to the puzzle. |
| 3 |  | 815310 | Ready Set Jet | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Got things wrong mid-race 12 Jan. Impressive 2 days earlier. Can bounce back. |
| 4 |  | 235371 | One El | 4 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Too tough for his rivals last week. Up in grade here, but he's trotting well. |
| 5 | | 78831P | Styx Jewel | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never happy in her gait on a wet Reefton track. Goes well here. Upset hope. |
| 6 |  | 721221 | Regal Sierra | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Trotting superbly at the moment. First mobile since November but keep safe. |
| 7 | | 411749 | Masterly | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J,cl) | Form has tapered off since Westport wins. Yet to win here too. Multiples best. |
| 8 |  | 0P8151 | Helloveamoment | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J,cl) | Worked back into form but course/mobile stats are a concern. Trifectas. |
| 9 | | 366673 | Tu Tangata | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Running on as usual in summer assignments. Unruly adds to test. Place hope. |
| Best Bets: Regal Sierra (6), High Intensity (2), Who's Queen (1), Ready Set Jet (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Who's Queen (2-00.1), Styx Jewel (2-00.1), Regal Sierra (2-01.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE (53rd) NZ BREEDERS STAKES (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$100,000, FILLIES & MARES FFA, 2600m
For all pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 743704 | Shakira | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Honest effort from this draw 24 Jan. Fitness should be sharper. Top3/4. |
| 2 |  | 124432 | Ruby Roe | 2 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Chased well here 24 Jan & has a sizzling turn of speed. Don't underestimate. |
| 3 | | 132442 | Mr Kaplan | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Went close on New Year's Eve. Missed a run here 24 Jan but can play a part. |
| 4 |  | 533111 | Lakelsa | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Leading them a merry dance in front recently. No reason she can't repeat dose. |
| 5 | | 512646 | Dance Till Dawn | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Ran on well when clear late here 24 Jan. Has won over 2600m. Place claims. |
| 6 |  | 121512 | Princess Meritaten | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Just caught in the Queen of Hearts. Nice 29 Jan trial win too. A key contender. |
| 7 |  | 353131 | Boudica | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Great job up at Hawera from stand start. Lean mobile stats. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 8 | | 484319 | Treacherous Gall | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Got back & stayed back 24 Jan. Cops a wide draw again, but include in combos. |
| 9 | | 298533 | All You Need Is Me | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Never tossed it away here 24 Jan. Work to do again, but include in multiples. |
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| 10 |  | 497171 | Cardi B | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Streeted her rivals here 31 Jan but grade rise & draw is against her. Rough odds |
| 11 | | 111165 | Treacherous Baby | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Run didn't quite work out for her 24 Jan. Lethal with a sharp sprint. Has claims |
| Best Bets: Lakelsa (4), Princess Meritaten (6), Mr Kaplan (3), Treacherous Baby (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: All You Need Is Me (1-58.5), Dance Till Dawn (1-58.8), Boudica (1-58.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Princess Meritaten - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 29/01/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-18.2, 800m: 55.7, 400m: 27.1, Margins: 1 3/4len, 13 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Meritaten (6): SL-On, Treacherous Gall (8): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE SUMMER FFA (MOBILE TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA, 1980m
For all trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 061637 | Sunny Louis | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Good recovery last week. Mobile may help but chasing minor prizes in this field. |
| 2 |  | 611901 | Te Rapa | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found extra to win well at Ascot Park. Steep grade rise here. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 3 | | 544363 | Eurokash | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Useful late on the grass at Oamaru. Course stats are handy. Place prospect. |
| 4 | | 734423 | Midnight Dash | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Age hasn't wearied him with strong efforts over summer. Can offer some cheek. |
| 5 |  | 037411 | One Over All | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | In outstanding form down south and gets mobile start again. Threat to #6. |
| 6 |  | 452211 | Muscle Mountain | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Wins at either end of the country in 11 days in December. Can make it 3 straight |
| Best Bets: Muscle Mountain (6), One Over All (5), Midnight Dash (4), Eurokash (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-53.2), Midnight Dash (1-57.9), One Over All (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BRECKON FARMS 2025 YEARLING DRAFT 'HARNESS 5000' MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. This Race is for Non-Win Pacers whose Sire's Service Fee was advertised at $5,000 or less (GST excluded) in the Season of Conception.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 225332 | Interrorgator | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Still chasing a maiden win but doing everything right. Has claims again from #1. |
| 2 |  | Annie Maria | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 |  | 38 | A Girl Named Vinny | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Luck evaded her at Motukarara. Ashburton 3rd a better guide. A key contender. |
| 4 |  | 656263 | Royal Belle | 4 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Mixing her efforts, but has zip at times. Placed in only start here. Combos best |
| 5 |  | 742425 | Racie Dale | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't help his cause with early Oamaru error. Honest over summer. Place. |
| 6 |  | 525624 | Vesta | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gritty efforts near the speed recently. Draws in slightly closer. Each way. |
| 7 |  | Here Comes Marty | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Impressive trial win in good time 23 Jan. Will have admirers based on that. | |
| 8 | | Dr Gachet | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | More than a year at trials & workouts. May need this run from wider draw. | |
| 9 |  | 737596 | Rockoutray | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Fair returns in 9 career starts & work to do from the unruly. First4 fringes. |
| Best Bets: Here Comes Marty (7), A Girl Named Vinny (3), Vesta (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Here Comes Marty - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 23/01/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.8, 800m: 56.2, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 1 3/4len, 3 len, head. | |||||||
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- Race 8
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STUDHOLME BLOODSTOCK "JOIN OUR WINNING TRADITION" MOB PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R55 MOBILE, 1980m
For R47 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 4X7261 | Taketheplunge | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Moves out of maidens after showing gate speed 24 Jan. Place from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 448175 | Teddy The Terror | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Steady efforts at Waterlea. Tidy little record here. Worth considering. |
| 3 |  | 761166 | Just Foxin | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not much went to plan at Waterlea. Safe behind mobile 23 Jan trials. EW. |
| 4 | | 811122 | Bettor Be Sharp | 4 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Earned many fans with his consistency. Similar ratings band to last week. Threat |
| 5 | | 606428 | Franco Hoffman | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Landed midfield last week but no extra when clear. Seeking improvement. |
| 6 |  | 152063 | Milou | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Gate speed worked early last week but had her chance. Can edge closer. |
| 7 | | 7721X1 | Midnight Miki | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | No peace in front 24 Jan but still too good. Bonus run in this grade. Top pick. |
| 8 | | 624315 | Tokyo Rose | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Tried hard behind Cardi B last week. May settle midfield. Trifectas/First4s. |
| Best Bets: Midnight Miki (7), Bettor Be Sharp (4), Just Foxin (3), Milou (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midnight Miki (1-56.0), Franco Hoffman (1-57.2), Tokyo Rose (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Just Foxin (3): BL-On, Taketheplunge (1): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
A Girl Named Vinny - Race 7
Aint No Angel - Race 3
All You Need Is Me - Race 5
Annie Maria - Race 7
Aspirational Dream - Race 1
Beside Me - Race 3
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 8
Boudica - Race 5
Captainess - Race 2
Cardi B - Race 5
Clyde - Race 1
Crusher Lou - Race 2
Dance Till Dawn - Race 5
Dancing Desire - Race 3
Dr Gachet - Race 7
Ellie Franco - Race 3
Ester Lucy - Race 3
Eurokash - Race 6
Forgiveness - Race 1
Franco Hoffman - Race 8
Helloveamoment - Race 4
Here Comes Marty - Race 7
High Intensity - Race 4
Interrorgator - Race 7
Judy J - Race 1
Just Foxin - Race 8
Kawhi - Race 1
KD Royalty - Race 1
Lakelsa - Race 5
Majesdix - Race 1
Markthewarrior - Race 1
Masterly - Race 4
Midnight Dash - Race 6
Midnight Miki - Race 8
Milou - Race 8
Moet Shard - Race 3
Moses - Race 1
Mr Kaplan - Race 5
Muscle Mountain - Race 6
One El - Race 4
One Over All - Race 6
Peaknmonkey - Race 1
Princess Meritaten - Race 5
Rachmaninov - Race 1
Racie Dale - Race 7
Ready Set Jet - Race 4
Ready To Dream - Race 2
Regal Sierra - Race 4
Rockoutray - Race 7
Royal Belle - Race 7
Ruby Roe - Race 5
Shakira - Race 5
Sofia Rose - Race 3
Styx Jewel - Race 4
Sunny Louis - Race 6
Sweet Dreams - Race 3
Sweet Tartan - Race 3
Switch On - Race 1
Taketheplunge - Race 8
Teddy The Terror - Race 8
Te Rapa - Race 6
The Bettor Deal - Race 2
Time In Lou - Race 2
Tokyo Rose - Race 8
Treacherous Baby - Race 5
Treacherous Gall - Race 5
Tu Tangata - Race 4
Two Jules - Race 2
Vesta - Race 7
Vincent Reactress - Race 3
Who's Queen - Race 4