Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc
Thursday, 13 February
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
MARION HICKEY MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
$9765, NON-WINNERS & R35 WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2500m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime. Also R35 horses with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 882355 | Scoots | 1 | Ft | Allen Pyers | Adequate first day performance. Include in combination calculations. |
| 2 |  | 468434 | Henrik Lundqvist | U1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Worn down in the home straight in Tuesday's assignment. Place Options. |
| 3 |  | 547697 | Cosmic Angel | 1 | 30 | Michael Hay | Safely held in the higher graded Trot on day one. Each way show back in company. |
| 4 | | 623247 | Trippy Tyron | 2 | 30 | Leah Hibell(J) | An early mistake put paid to chance on Tuesday. Give a chance to make amends. |
| 5 |  | 686592 | Strike It Lucky | 3 | 30 | Wilson House(J) | Produced a big recovery from an early error when runner-up on day 1. Key player. |
| 6 |  | 634505 | Kiss My Pixel | 4 | 30 | Geoff Martin | Battled away on the first day. Upset claims with an ease in company tonight. |
| 7 |  | 422706 | Mr Monty | 5 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Failed to make an impression in Tuesday's assignment. Odds will be appealing. |
| 8 | | 164003 | All Muscled Up | U1 | 30 | Scott Dickson | Gritty effort for his opening day placing. Needed for all Quinella-First4 bets. |
| Best Bets: Strike It Lucky (5), Trippy Tyron (4), Cosmic Angel (3), All Muscled Up (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: All Muscled Up (2-09.6), Mr Monty (2-10.1), Kiss My Pixel (2-11.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Henrik Lundqvist (2): FD-Off, RD-On, Kiss My Pixel (6): SL-Off, BL-On, Mr Monty (7): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
HUGHES JOINERY MOBILE PACE
$9765, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 649323 | Frankie | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Game placing on Tuesday after being left parked. Kinder draw tonight. Rates. |
| 2 |  | 465 | Final Change | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Didn't get all favours off 2nd row draw on Day 1. Should meet with good support. |
| 3 |  | 454645 | Whitebait Delight | 3 | Ft | Michael Hay | Comfortably contained from Tuesday's wide draw. Place Options from this draw. |
| 4 |  | 540X64 | Moenui Miss | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | She produced a sound effort on the first day. Quinella/Trifecta/First4 prospect. |
| 5 | | 867757 | D K Louie | 5 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Failed to flatter on day one. Capable of a lot better. Combinations runner. |
| 6 | | 569778 | Ray Sauce | 6 | Ft | Geoff Martin | Hard to have against some of these from this draw on latest form. An outsider. |
| 7 | | 68586 | Hawthornden Beach | 7 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Gallop on the homeward lap didn't help on Tuesday. To be taken on trust. |
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| 8 |  | 9X89X2 | Bell Fire | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Tried hard in Day 1 defeat. Drawn to receive a similar run. An each way chance. |
| Best Bets: Frankie (1), Final Change (2), Bell Fire (8), Moenui Miss (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: D K Louie (5): BL-On, Hawthornden Beach (7): BL-On, Ray Sauce (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Moenui Miss to Stephen Doody at Palmerston North | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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CONGRATULATIONS "DAN LYNCH" HANDICAP TROT
$12,500, R38 TO R62 DISCRETIONARY, 2500m
For R38 to R62 trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 214P93 | Bevron | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Stuck to the task well to secure Tuesday's placing. He's a good each way chance. |
| 2 | | 097221 | Jaccka Baylis | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Proved too fleet of foot for most of these on Day 1. Looks very hard to beat. |
| 3 | | 614442 | Eagle Hanover | 3 | Ft | David Grundmann(J) | Required for all combination bets after solid performance in first day defeat. |
| 4 | | 079971 | King Of Diamonds | U1 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Return to All Weather track worked the oracle on Tuesday. Up in grade. Place. |
| 5 |  | 928474 | Quercus Rubra | U2 | Ft | Michael Hay | Sat parked and battled away on the opening day. She'll be at generous odds. |
| 6 | | 118458 | Sweet Olivia | U1 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Struck-out again on home track on first day. Loyal locals will have another go. |
| 7 |  | 925986 | Manchester In Time | 1 | 20 | ||
| Best Bets: Jaccka Baylis (2), Bevron (1), Eagle Hanover (3), King Of Diamonds (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Olivia (2-05.4), King Of Diamonds (2-06.2), Jaccka Baylis (2-06.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
MEL'S 70TH BIG BASH TONIGHT MOBILE PACE
$10,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 545567 | Miss Woodville | 1 | Ft | Allen Pyers | Fair effort on the opening day. Draw is an assist tonight. Rough place claims. |
| 2 |  | 343882 | Bet On Polly | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Finished purposefully when runner-up on Tuesday. Big chance to go 1 better. |
| 3 | | 53658 | Miki's Moment | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Beaten by Day 1 wide draw. Include in combination bets from this improved draw. |
| 4 |  | 3 | Adjournment | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Produced a game placing in Tuesday's debut appearance. Well in commission. |
| 5 |  | 788656 | Innocent Man | 5 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Thereabouts without threatening in first day outing. He's a rough prospect. |
| 6 | | 322324 | Jetasi | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | She was running on in day one assignment. A must for Quinella-First4 tickets. |
| 7 | | 232339 | Tres Bonne Fille | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Worked overtime & faded on Tuesday. Can bounce back despite this awkward draw. |
| Best Bets: Adjournment (4), Bet On Polly (2), Tres Bonne Fille (7), Jetasi (6) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Innocent Man (5): FD-Off, RD-On, Miss Woodville (1): SL-Off, BL-On, Tres Bonne Fille (7): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Innocent Man to Scott Dickson at Hunterville | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
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GOATS FINAL FURLONG MOBILE PACE
$15,000, R49 TO R55, 2000m
For R49 to R55 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 149324 | The Beach House | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Wasn't too far from the action on day one off this draw. Quinella's-First4's. |
| 2 |  | 402127 | Beta Prepare | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Forget Tuesday's episode. Narrowly beaten at Cambridge 24Jan. Keep safe. |
| 3 | | 139735 | Cracker Rock | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 342911 | Avenger | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Gunning for a hat-trick after his determined victory on Tuesday. Can't discount. |
| 5 | | 9X4443 | Rock Band | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Gutsy Day 1 performance when placed. Should meet with good each way support. |
| 6 | | 611572 | Gotta Elect Bill | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Finished boldly in Tuesday's pencil line defeat. Will have plenty of admires. |
| Best Bets: Gotta Elect Bill (6), Beta Prepare (2), Rock Band (5), The Beach House (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gotta Elect Bill (1-56.3), Rock Band (1-59.7), Beta Prepare (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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CARTOWN MOBILE PACE
$10,500, R40 TO R43, 2000m
For R40 to R43 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 242541 | Racie Dale | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 706691 | Executive Banner | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Too good for Tuesday's rivals in Palmy debut. Rates highly from front row draw. |
| 3 | | 611582 | Megyn Kelly | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Caught in final stride when runner-up on Day 1. Each way show to go 1 better. |
| 4 | | X76416 | Bugalugs | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Didn't threaten in first day assignment off a similar draw. Outside chance. |
| 5 | | P59578 | Victor Bravo | 5 | Ft | Scott Dickson | Galloped late in the piece on Tuesday. He'll be at lucrative odds this evening. |
| 6 |  | 613703 | Benjamin Button | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Stuck to the task well for his first day placing. Required for combo bets again. |
| 7 | | 412755 | Narobi | 7 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Adequate attempt on the opening day. Dealt a tough draw tonight. Rough show. |
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| 8 |  | 356314 | The Elite Athlete | 8 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Made steady progress in the run home on day one. Drawn to get cosy run. Place. |
| 9 | | 136997 | Play The Ace | U1 | Ft | Michael Hay | Early gallop no help Day 1. Could bolster combo dividends with 100% manners. |
| Best Bets: Executive Banner (2), Megyn Kelly (3), The Elite Athlete (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Victor Bravo (1-57.2), Benjamin Button (1-57.5), Executive Banner (2-01.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Play The Ace (9): RD-On, Victor Bravo (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
CENTRAL ENERGY TRUST MOBILE PACE
$12,000, R45 TO R48, 2000m
For R45 to R48 pacers. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 721234 | Caulfield | 1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Found the line well on Tuesday. One of the main chances from barrier 1 tonight. |
| 2 | | 464395 | Stealers Wheel | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Produced a sound day one performance. Cover on Trifecta/First4 tickets. |
| 3 | | 572943 | Warloch | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Gutsy effort to record another Palmy placing on Tuesday. Each way claims. |
| 4 | | 263846 | Blue Chip Lou | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Didn't threaten in Tuesday's appearance. Gets a better draw. An outside chance. |
| 5 | | 412101 | Tasi Ahnau | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Clinical first day success. Gets another run this grade. Rates highly on that. |
| 6 |  | 552342 | Lord Delmar | 6 | Ft | Michael Hay | Brave effort in Tuesday's defeat off barrier 1. Quinella's/Trifecta's/First4's. |
| 7 | | 592226 | The Next Best Thing | 7 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Safely held in Feature Pace on Day 1. Definite threat coming back to this grade. |
| Best Bets: Tasi Ahnau (5), Caulfield (1), Warloch (3), The Next Best Thing (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Warloch (1-55.3), Caulfield (1-56.3), Blue Chip Lou (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Blue Chip Lou (4): BL-On, Warloch (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
RACING AGAIN 23RD FEBRUARY MOBILE PACE
$10,000, R35 TO R38, 2000m
For R35 to R38 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 523P66 | Jahi | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Fair performance on Tuesday. Drawing barrier 1 is an assist. Each way prospect. |
| 2 | | 799632 | Onetangi Girl | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Valiant performance when runner-up on Day 1. Knocking on the door for a win. |
| 3 | | 656907 | Uncle Drew | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Safely contained off Tuesday's wide draw. Rough claims from this improved draw. |
| 4 | | 314738 | Million Dollar Chic | 4 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | She was devoid of luck on Tuesday. Needed for Quinella/Trifecta/First4 bets. |
| 5 | | 967205 | Didjashoutthebar | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Finished well once clear in first day appearance. Don't underestimate here. |
| 6 | | 274584 | Call Security | 6 | Ft | Michael Hay | Gritty run on the opening day from a comparable draw. Consider in Place Options. |
| 7 | | 782893 | Eddie Osei | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | He produced a sound first day placing. Dealt an awkward draw. Upset hope. |
| Best Bets: Didjashoutthebar (5), Onetangi Girl (2), Jahi (1), Million Dollar Chic (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Call Security (1-58.0), Eddie Osei (1-58.4), Jahi (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Million Dollar Chic (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Adjournment - Race 4
All Muscled Up - Race 1
Avenger - Race 5
Bell Fire - Race 2
Benjamin Button - Race 6
Beta Prepare - Race 5
Bet On Polly - Race 4
Bevron - Race 3
Blue Chip Lou - Race 7
Bugalugs - Race 6
Call Security - Race 8
Caulfield - Race 7
Cosmic Angel - Race 1
Cracker Rock - Race 5
Didjashoutthebar - Race 8
D K Louie - Race 2
Eagle Hanover - Race 3
Eddie Osei - Race 8
Executive Banner - Race 6
Final Change - Race 2
Frankie - Race 2
Gotta Elect Bill - Race 5
Hawthornden Beach - Race 2
Henrik Lundqvist - Race 1
Innocent Man - Race 4
Jaccka Baylis - Race 3
Jahi - Race 8
Jetasi - Race 4
King Of Diamonds - Race 3
Kiss My Pixel - Race 1
Lord Delmar - Race 7
Manchester In Time - Race 3
Megyn Kelly - Race 6
Miki's Moment - Race 4
Million Dollar Chic - Race 8
Miss Woodville - Race 4
Moenui Miss - Race 2
Mr Monty - Race 1
Narobi - Race 6
Onetangi Girl - Race 8
Play The Ace - Race 6
Quercus Rubra - Race 3
Racie Dale - Race 6
Ray Sauce - Race 2
Rock Band - Race 5
Scoots - Race 1
Stealers Wheel - Race 7
Strike It Lucky - Race 1
Sweet Olivia - Race 3
Tasi Ahnau - Race 7
The Beach House - Race 5
The Elite Athlete - Race 6
The Next Best Thing - Race 7
Tres Bonne Fille - Race 4
Trippy Tyron - Race 1
Uncle Drew - Race 8
Victor Bravo - Race 6
Warloch - Race 7
Whitebait Delight - Race 2