NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Thursday, 20 February

Meeting: DUAL CODE RACE NIGHT (DUAL CODE RACE NIGHT)

Last updated 19/02/2025 at 16:24 pm

For R35 to R49 trotters.

Participants for Race 1: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	528047	Penelope Hall	1	Ft	John Versteeg	Honest mare who tends to get into a good spot. Can sneak into First4s late.
2	030566	Take After Me	2	Ft	Ross Houghton	Bit more reliable in the gait recently. Been a while since a win though. Combos.
3	745884	Opawa Peak	3	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Tried hard at Motukarara after landing in the trail. Deeper field. Rough odds.
4	4X000D	Aldebaran Crystal	U1	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Good after error last week but got things wrong for too long. Win or bust.
5	490XP0	Downtown Orlando	U2	Ft	Ray Jenkins	Broke late at 12 Feb trials after mid-race error here 31 Jan. Not for us.
6	X80040	Millie Let Loose	1	10	John Morrison	Early effort may have told at Oamaru 02 Feb. 22 Jan 4th had merit. First4s.
7	549443	Judy J	2	10	Sheree Tomlinson	Didn't flinch here 07 Feb in similar grade. Back 10m but should be a threat.
8	43213P	Brianna	3	10	Lawrence McCormick	Rare early error last week. Great form prior to that. Can bounce back from 10m.
9	967405	Here Comes Jane	4	10	Peter Davis	Held on for 12 Feb trial win since mixed summer efforts. Can sneak a placing.
10	010162	Kawhi	5	10	Blair Orange	Gritty 2nd last week & may find this grade a touch easier. A key contender.
11	361319	Bluey	6	10	Sam Thornley(J)	Didn't have all favours early on Sunday. Placed in only look here. Has claims.
12	80X364	Moses	7	10	Gerard O'Reilly	Returned to racing in solid fettle. Worked hard here 07 Feb. Not the worst.
13	453928	Grettymac	U1	10	Kimberly Butt	Great on day 1 at Richmond. Freshened since 12 Jan 8th. Don't underestimate.
Best Bets: Kawhi (10), Grettymac (13), Judy J (7), Brianna (8)
Best Mile Rates: Here Comes Jane (2-04.6), Penelope Hall (2-05.3), Kawhi (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Here Comes Jane - 1st of 5, Ashburton, 12/02/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-12.2, 800m: 60.6, 400m: 28.2, Margins: neck, 4 len, 1 len.
Gear Changes: Aldebaran Crystal (4): BL-Off Legend

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For 3yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 2: BOOK NOW FOR THE TEAM TEAL FUNDRAISER 14TH MARCH MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	874P77	Loveyourmother	1	Ft	John Dunn	Looking likely before locking wheels last week. Same draw. Combos claims.
2	434280	Lochdarragh	2	Ft	Tim Williams	Took himself out of play early last Friday. Manners not quite there. Place.
3	4	Tosana	3	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Did nothing wrong on debut & only better for that outing. Combos spice.
4	83	Ready To Dream	4	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Tried hard in front 07 Feb. Gate speed possible from same draw. Has claims.
5		Elusive Dreams	5	Ft	Bob Butt	Qualified well here in November. Slashing 4th 13 Feb trials. Expect bold debut.
6	3	Here Comes Marty	6	Ft	Robbie Close	Plenty of support on debut 07 Feb & went close. Sure to be well backed again.
7	303343	Jena	7	Ft	Blair Orange	Powerful 3rd here last week. May need to emply gate speed again. Each way.
Best Bets: Elusive Dreams (5), Ready To Dream (4), Here Comes Marty (6), Jena (7)
Star Trialist: Elusive Dreams - 1st of 8, NZ Metro, 06/11/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.9, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 29.5, Margins: neck, 4 3/4len, 1 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Lochdarragh (2): RD-On Legend

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For R40 to R54 pacers. Front: R40 to R50. 10m: R51 to R54.

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Participants for Race 3: WOODLANDS STUD THANKS BUYERS HANDICAP PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	941856	Stephs Boy	1	Ft	Bob Butt	Run down after early work last Friday. Rare stand start tonight. First4s.
2	806265	Major Henry	2	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Felt the pinch late after leading for last lap 14 Feb. Wider ratings band. Place
3	354193	Style Council	3	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Campaign back on track with last week's 3rds. Should settle handy. EW.
4	700700	Franco Messi	4	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Yet to fire a solid shot over summer. Quiet trial 13 Feb. Take on trust.
5	291202	Seaside Pond	5	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Dashed home for 2nd last week. Forget Methven failure. A major player here.
6	721134	Biggles	6	Ft	Ricky May	Done a superb job so far in 2025. Gets a grade that suits again. Each way hope.
7	332X55	Peraki Seelster	7	Ft	Tim Williams	Nothing wrong with his two starts back. Goes OK from a stand start. Combos.
8	468468	Taumutu Lad	8	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Still finding feet since late Nov maiden win. Seeking first stand start placing.
9	705621	Country Gold	1	10	John Dunn	Beat a wide ratings band at Rangiora. Slides back 10m but not the worst.
10	720100	Just Holla	2	10	Blair Orange	Battling efforts off 20m and 15m in last two runs. Edges closer here. First4s.
11	P61261	Lonnekers	3	10	Ross Cameron	Compiling smart record. Learned plenty since 22 Sep stand start error. Danger.
Best Bets: Seaside Pond (5), Lonnekers (11), Biggles (6), Style Council (3)
Best Mile Rates: Major Henry (2-02.0), Biggles (2-02.2), Country Gold (2-02.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Peraki Seelster (7): SL-On Legend

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For R51 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 4: GARRARDS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	241212	Kairaki Delight	1	Ft
2	341459	Commander Joe	2	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Well beaten in hot trial 29 Jan. Form dropped away in late 2024. Upset claims.
3	411246	Ari On Safari	3	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Thereabouts since his pair of wins in December. Can land midfield. Combos.
4	405711	Pioneer	4	Ft	John Morrison	Found his feet tremendously in two February starts. Up in grade here. First4s.
5	235122	Outback Man	5	Ft	Tim Williams	Strong effort near the speed last Friday. Capable of repeating tactics. Threat.
6	626044	Betterthancash	6	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Taking a while to get back to form but last week's 4th was sharper. Keep safe.
7	132194	Bazooka	7	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Noticeable drop in grade from 24 Jan 4th. Nice 3rd 13 Feb trials. Bright hope.
8	116328	Sky Rocket	8	Ft	Robbie Close	Didn't enjoy the stand start 14 Feb. Has blazing gate speed. Keep onside.
9	09X797	Black Mach	9	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Battled away in stronger grade last week. Tested from this wide alley too.
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10	721X11	Midnight Miki	10	Ft	Blair Orange	Returned in classy form. Draw the main concern, but look for him late.
11	071148	Follow Your Dream	11	Ft	John Dunn	Had no luck last week & previous form in 2025 has been impressive. Combos.
Best Bets: Bazooka (7), Midnight Miki (10), Betterthancash (6), Outback Man (5)
Best Mile Rates: Follow Your Dream (1-53.8), Bazooka (1-55.9), Midnight Miki (1-56.0) [races less or equal 2000m]

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For R60 & faster trotters.

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Participants for Race 5: NORWOOD FARM MACHINERY HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	6X6941	Roydon Muscle	1	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Did the job in front last week. Takes on some big guns here. Trifectas/First4s.
2	051115	Premium Player	2	Ft	Gavin Smith	Earnest attempt last week in first run since Coast heroics. First4s preferred.
3	967405	Here Comes Jane	3	Ft
4	122132	Regal Sierra	U1	Ft
5	164253	Maui	U1	10	Lawrence McCormick	Steady attempt behind Masterly last week. 10m may work out OK. Place.
6	344232	Midnight Dash	1	25	Ben Hope	As reliable as effort chasing One Over All recently. Handicap helps. Danger.
7	218538	Mystic Max	2	25	Blair Orange	Not at his best at Omakau. Stoic 2nd 12 Feb trials since. Can bounce back.
8	374111	One Over All	1	40
Best Bets: Mystic Max (7), Midnight Dash (6)
Best Mile Rates: Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Roydon Muscle (2-03.2), Mystic Max (2-04.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m]

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For R70 & faster pacers.

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Participants for Race 6: THE PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT - MOOLOOLABA HANDICAP PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	133983	Commander Ben	1	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Arrested form slide with tidy 3rd here last week. Can produce similar tonight.
2	014373	Built For Glory	2	Ft	Tim Williams	Good recovery after error at Winton. Stand start the query, but has claims.
3	116824	Vessem	3	Ft	Blair Orange	Huge 4th at Motukarar 29 Dec. Derby 2nd was outstanding. Can go close.
4	X02441	Next Level	U1	Ft
5	238464	Franco Marek	1	10	John Morrison	4th in NZ FFA 3 starts back. Loves stand starts. Should chew up 10m. Win hope.
6	825214	One Change	1	20	Bob Butt	Run didn't pan out at Oamaru but fought well. Look for him late off 20m.
Best Bets: Vessem (3), Franco Marek (5), One Change (6), Built For Glory (2)
Best Mile Rates: Franco Marek (1-59.6), One Change (2-01.7), Commander Ben (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Franco Marek (5): SL-Off Legend
Horse Movements: One Change to Brent & Tim White at Ashburton Raceway

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For R52 to R56 trotters.

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Participants for Race 7: ROAD METALS TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	537146	One El	1	Ft	Jim Curtin	Lost no admirers with sound 6th last week. Similar company here. Has claims.
2	911060	MM Sunshine	2	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Mid-race error in the trail last week. Just OK course stats too. Take on trust.
3	554611	Torvi	3	Ft	Ricky May	Up in grade after stylish repeat wins in Feb. 2 placings from 5 starts here. EW.
4	163767	Sunny Louis	4	Ft	Blair Orange	Copped a mid-race check last week. Middling form prior since 24 Jan 3rd. First4s
5	651152	Vertigo	5	Ft	Lawrence McCormick	Chased well in R52-59 field last week for 2nd. Can step & be a major factor.
6	824024	Royal Del	6	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Six-time winner here. Did it tough last week but capable of bouncing back.
7	08X421	Port Pegasus	7	Ft	John Morrison	Got the job done in front at Timaru. This looks more testing. Combos claims.
8	216925	Holly Highlander	8	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Sat parked for first 1800m here last week. Rangiora 2nd was sharp. In the mix.
9	505344	Cormoran Strike	9	Ft	Robbie Close	Back in grade after earnest 4th last week. Doesn't mind this distance either.
10	326041	Mavis Jones	U1	Ft	Ben Hope	Impressive R45-50 win last week. Work to do in new grade off unruly. Place.
11	531093	Ready Set Jet	U2	Ft	Bob Butt	Bit more like his old self with last week's 3rd. Just needs to step to threaten.
Best Bets: Vertigo (5), Ready Set Jet (11), Royal Del (6), Holly Highlander (8)
Best Mile Rates: Royal Del (2-03.9), One El (2-04.6), Mavis Jones (2-04.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m]

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For 3yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 8: BETAVET PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	3335	Nila Maree	1	Ft	Blair Orange	No luck in the running at Rangiora. Right in the fight prior. Consider tonight.
2	48	Maxi Jazz	2	Ft
3	904568	Quicker Than Quick	3	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Held on for 12 Feb trial win in OK time. Fair efforts in last campaign. First4s.
4	205632	Troubleshooter	4	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Edged closer in last two grass starts. Yet to place on all-weather. Combos.
5	0	Artistic Nugget	5	Ft	John Morrison	Run down late at Saturday's workouts since error on debut. Rough claims.
6	27X375	Beverley Courtney	6	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Handy attempts in 2 of 3 starts this time in. Should get away OK. Combos.
7		Passchendaele	7	Ft	Bob Butt	Looked sharp since qualifying at Oamaru. Easy 13 Feb trial win. Win prospect.
8	562638	Royal Belle	8	Ft	Kerry Hadfield	Mid-race error 07 Feb but tidy efforts previously. Add to place options.
Best Bets: Passchendaele (7), Nila Maree (1), Troubleshooter (4), Royal Belle (8)
Star Trialist: Passchendaele - 1st of 2, N Otago HR, 03/07/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.7, 800m: 57.2, Margins: 1 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Beverley Courtney (6): BL-On Legend

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For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 9: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	099058	Lord Mudrick	1	Ft	Chris Butt	Nice when out late last week. Stronger field here, but include in First4s.
2	787132	Sofia Rose	2	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Massive 2nd-equal last week. Much kinder draw but deeper field. Keep safe.
3	286671	Social Distancing	3	Ft	Robbie Close	Stayed near speed to win at Rangiora. Win or bust at Addington though. Odds,
4	360856	Don Juan	4	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Fair 7th in smart trial since unlucky Rangiora 6th. May be over the odds.
5	180868	Dancing Desire	5	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Down on her best form since Nov win but may find this suitable. Keep onside.
6	17	Selsey Anne	6	Ft
7	1	Chocolate Crunch	7	Ft
8	4412	American Blaze	8	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Caught the eye at Rangiora. Lands in same barrier draw. Look for him late.
9	434X1	The Bettor Deal	9	Ft	Blair Orange	Had every excuse to get beaten here 07 Feb but too smart. Top pick again.
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10	112233	Bettor Be Sharp	10	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	A super-consistent 6-year-old. Draw does him no favours. Combos must.
11	199856	Sweet Tartan	U1	Ft	John Morrison	Warmed up out wide here lats week. This is a more challenging grade. Odds.
12	280475	Munroe's Mate	U2	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Mixed bag on his Central Otago trip. Caught late 12 Feb trials. Rough claims.
Best Bets: The Bettor Deal (9), American Blaze (8), Sofia Rose (2)
Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5), American Blaze (1-57.6), Sofia Rose (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m]

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Aldebaran Crystal - Race 1

American Blaze - Race 9

Ari On Safari - Race 4

Artistic Nugget - Race 8

Bazooka - Race 4

Betterthancash - Race 4

Bettor Be Sharp - Race 9

Beverley Courtney - Race 8

Biggles - Race 3

Black Mach - Race 4

Bluey - Race 1

Brianna - Race 1

Built For Glory - Race 6

Chocolate Crunch - Race 9

Commander Ben - Race 6

Commander Joe - Race 4

Cormoran Strike - Race 7

Country Gold - Race 3

Dancing Desire - Race 9

Don Juan - Race 9

Downtown Orlando - Race 1

Elusive Dreams - Race 2

Follow Your Dream - Race 4

Franco Marek - Race 6

Franco Messi - Race 3

Grettymac - Race 1

Here Comes Jane - Race 1 Race 5

Here Comes Marty - Race 2

Holly Highlander - Race 7

Jena - Race 2

Judy J - Race 1

Just Holla - Race 3

Kairaki Delight - Race 4

Kawhi - Race 1

Lochdarragh - Race 2

Lonnekers - Race 3

Lord Mudrick - Race 9

Loveyourmother - Race 2

Major Henry - Race 3

Maui - Race 5

Mavis Jones - Race 7

Maxi Jazz - Race 8

Midnight Dash - Race 5

Midnight Miki - Race 4

Millie Let Loose - Race 1

MM Sunshine - Race 7

Moses - Race 1

Munroe's Mate - Race 9

Mystic Max - Race 5

Next Level - Race 6

Nila Maree - Race 8

One Change - Race 6

One El - Race 7

One Over All - Race 5

Opawa Peak - Race 1

Outback Man - Race 4

Passchendaele - Race 8

Penelope Hall - Race 1

Peraki Seelster - Race 3

Pioneer - Race 4

Port Pegasus - Race 7

Premium Player - Race 5

Quicker Than Quick - Race 8

Ready Set Jet - Race 7

Ready To Dream - Race 2

Regal Sierra - Race 5

Royal Belle - Race 8

Royal Del - Race 7

Roydon Muscle - Race 5

Seaside Pond - Race 3

Selsey Anne - Race 9

Sky Rocket - Race 4

Social Distancing - Race 9

Sofia Rose - Race 9

Stephs Boy - Race 3

Style Council - Race 3

Sunny Louis - Race 7

Sweet Tartan - Race 9

Take After Me - Race 1

Taumutu Lad - Race 3

The Bettor Deal - Race 9

Torvi - Race 7

Tosana - Race 2

Troubleshooter - Race 8

Vertigo - Race 7

Vessem - Race 6

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

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: DUAL CODE RACE NIGHT (DUAL CODE RACE NIGHT)

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. HANDICAP TROT

$17,000, R35 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

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BOOK NOW FOR THE TEAM TEAL FUNDRAISER 14TH MARCH MOBILE PACE

$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

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WOODLANDS STUD THANKS BUYERS HANDICAP PACE

$17,000, R40 TO R54 SPECIAL, 2600m

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GARRARDS MOBILE PACE

$21,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R60, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

NORWOOD FARM MACHINERY HANDICAP TROT

$21,000, R60 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

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THE PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT - MOOLOOLABA HANDICAP PACE

$23,000, R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

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ROAD METALS TROT

$19,000, R52 TO R56, 2600m

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BETAVET PACE

$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$19,500, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw