NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 25 February
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
DIAMOND RACING LOT 54 SHARES AVAILABLE MOBILE PACE
$7440, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 416086 | Fox Terror | 1 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Solid without favours at Add last week. Not away prior at Mot. The ace an assist |
| 2 |  | 869547 | Off The Edge | 2 | Ft | Alan Edge | 10yo racing soundly and putting himself in his races. Should do again from alley |
| 3 |  | 03109 | Sweet N Sassy | 3 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Fair at Inv when last produced. Has had a recent trial so consider for multiples |
| 4 |  | 609222 | Warloch | 4 | Ft | Michael House | Tried hard at HQ last Thurs with strong support. Still racing well to push hard. |
| 5 |  | 073863 | Style Council | 5 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Closed with purpose when the gap came at Mot. One of many live chances today. |
| 6 |  | 008853 | Just Ask Paddy | 6 | Ft | Neil Munro | Did a good job over Add sprint, 19 Feb. Similar required from the wide marble. |
| 7 | | 406667 | Fusion Reactor | 7 | Ft | Sheldon Murtha | Less than 3L from winner when last here & sure to be at a nice price again here. |
| 8 | | 940994 | Mouton Cadet | 8 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Useful 4th from similar marble last week in return to the grit. Minors from draw |
| Best Bets: Style Council (5), Warloch (4), Fox Terror (1), Mouton Cadet (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Warloch (1-55.3), Off The Edge (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Warloch (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
DIAMOND RACING LOT 273 SHARES AVAILABLE TROT
$7580, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R35, 2000m
For up to & including R35 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 739455 | Lady Lucinda | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Tidy Mot run landed a 3.7L 5th. Can pose a threat from a handy position today. |
| 2 |  | 069860 | Diedre Franco | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Manners well off at Mot but close-up Blen attempt worth noting. Blow-out chance. |
| 3 |  | 070879 | Solemn Son | 3 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Should have finished a little closer at Mot, 15 Feb. Can add value to exotics. |
| 4 |  | 777669 | Big Al | 4 | Ft | Steve Clarke | Failed to fire on the grass at Oam after solid Ash outing. First 4 fringes here. |
| 5 |  | 884965 | Baffled | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid without threatening since coming South. This field is within her scope. |
| 6 | | 620656 | Mode | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 400490 | Natives Inferno | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Broke when looking to improve at Mot. Will require favours but not the worst. |
| 8 |  | 729678 | Meandad | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Failed to spark, 15 Feb after OK Rang run. Would need improvement to feature. |
| 9 |  | X70809 | Bluey | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Hasn't shown up this campaign and hard to make a case for in current form. |
| 10 |  | 476000 | Bonnie Bagrie | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Has the ability to take this but recent manners are a real worry. For the brave. |
| Best Bets: Baffled (5), Diedre Franco (2), Lady Lucinda (1), Solemn Son (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bonnie Bagrie (2-04.6), Baffled (2-08.3), Meandad (2-08.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Big Al (4): SL-Off, Solemn Son (3): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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DIAMOND RACING LOT 248 SHARES AVAILABLE MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R35 to R40 5 yrs & older pacers if driven by a concession junior driver. This race is for Concession Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 3 starts using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 423286 | Ar Gee Rulz | 1 | Ft | Henry Sail(J,cl) | Run didn't come at Rang from back on the pegs. Must cover from the inside alley. |
| 2 |  | 292332 | Jukebox Gypsy | 2 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J,cl) | Strong again last Thurs and sure to find a prominent position. Deserves reward. |
| 3 |  | 823355 | Sweet Dreams | 3 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J,cl) | 7th of 9 in 11 Feb trial after taking a break following Tim 5th, 3 Dec. Combos. |
| 4 |  | 196622 | Heaven | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J,cl) | Tried hard here, 13 Feb after bold Rang attempt. Should earn another cheque. |
| 5 |  | 6X9155 | Ester Lucy | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 056381 | Normie Stead | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J,cl) | Dealt to rivals at Mot out of new barn after doing plenty. Looks set for repeat. |
| 7 |  | 679610 | My Ten Guitars | 7 | Ft | Sam Payne(J,cl) | Solid at Mot backing up from slick Rang success. Draw no help here but; first 4s |
| 8 | | 704188 | Lorton Vale | 8 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J,cl) | Has offered little since leading for the majority at Tim, 7 Jan. Stretched today |
| Best Bets: Normie Stead (6), Jukebox Gypsy (2), Heaven (4), Ar Gee Rulz (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lorton Vale (1-56.9), Sweet Dreams (1-58.0), My Ten Guitars (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
DIAMOND RACING LOT 90 SHARES AVAILABLE MOBILE TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 738900 | Mikko Koivu | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | No manners in last run, 10 Dec. Has trialed but would need his A-game today. |
| 2 |  | 770630 | Prince Teka | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Good runs from uncustomary spots in Feb. Can offer a good sight from marble. |
| 3 | | X97042 | Ginas Majesty | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Led the chase of Buffy Northstains at Mot after tidy Meth run. Competitive again |
| 4 |  | 716306 | Noah Magnific | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Closed well at Mot and OK prior at Meth. Goes well here and well in commission. |
| 5 |  | 331450 | Kingaroy | 5 | Ft | Jason Ford | Contained after early check at Mot. Nice runs here after Ash win. Major prospect |
| 6 | | 339779 | Crown The Moment | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Lacking zip since return from Nelson. Decent record at this venue but needs more |
| 7 | | 000080 | Silverlinings | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Fair after missing away at Mot. Twice a winner here but hard to make a case for. |
| 8 | | 03095X | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Hasn't been able to repeat his placing here back in Oct. Looking to others today |
| 9 | | 410960 | Switch On | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Useful late at Meth but back to old tricks at Mot a week later. Thin record here |
| 10 |  | P10X | Dynasty | U3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Showed ability in start 2 to win here and with full manners should go very close |
| Best Bets: Dynasty (10), Kingaroy (5), Noah Magnific (4), Ginas Majesty (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Prince Teka (2-00.1), Silverlinings (2-00.7), Peaknmonkey (2-02.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Crown The Moment (6): BL-On, Dynasty (10): BL-Off, Mikko Koivu (1): P-On, Silverlinings (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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OWNTHETHRILL.CO.NZ "CHECK IT OUT" MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For Non-Win 4 yrs & older pacers with 3 or more lifetime starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 80X90 | Delight With Me | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Always back from wide alley at Oam. Nice swing in draws today; place prospect. |
| 2 |  | 7X4440 | Willy Away | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Ended run of 4th's this campaign with Meth miss. Better alley to use; must cover |
| 3 | | 705098 | Sky News | 3 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Another who has been hampered by rough marbles of late. Don't ignore in combos. |
| 4 | | 948747 | Dream Boyz | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Hasn't show enough zip from constrasting marbles in recent efforts. Stretched. |
| 5 | | X98X7P | The Seamstress | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got it all wrong on the Oam grass after copping a check resuming. Market watch. |
| 6 |  | 788559 | Connie Golightly | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Didn't quit at Mot after a tough trip. Solid prior and might be over the odds. |
| 7 |  | 939958 | Icy Stars | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Has shown ability at times but tends to mix her form. First 4 fringes from alley |
| 8 |  | 0X83 | Kotare Rata | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Boosted exotics with bold Mot placing from off the pace. Threat with repeat here |
| 9 |  | 320690 | Special Edition | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | OK in latest grass attempts. First crack on the grit today but marble no help. |
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| 10 |  | 79747 | Ryella | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Solid from the pegs at both Oam and Rang recently. Rough hope in first look here |
| 11 | | 687846 | Vesta | 11 | Ft | ||
| 12 |  | 408850 | The Town Of Light | 12 | Ft | Steve Clarke | Plugged past beaten runneres at Meth. Midfield trial since and looks stretched. |
| 13 |  | 649 | Shards Lyric | U1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Distant 4th when last here, 5 Feb. Tough assignment again off the unruly today. |
| Best Bets: Kotare Rata (8), Connie Golightly (6), Willy Away (2) | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
DIAMOND RACING LOT 78 SHARES AVAILABLE MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 808608 | Wavewatcher | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Solid after settling for trail at Meth when denied the front. Place value from 1 |
| 2 |  | 203276 | Playing With Stars | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | No threat last Thurs following a capitulation 6 days earlier. Can rebound today. |
| 3 |  | 084306 | Sidorova | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Outkicked from the beeze at Meth then galloped in Oam trial. Chance with best. |
| 4 | | 88X997 | Changeforthebeta | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Found line well at Meth and close-up prior at Ash. Major player from handy alley |
| 5 |  | 585497 | Stubing | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | One-paced at Rang and will require more zip to threat in this full field today. |
| 6 |  | 076078 | Sweet Glory | 6 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Racing better than form-line would suggest and can boost exotics with right trip |
| 7 | | 990000 | Lord Mudrick | 7 | Ft | Chris Butt | Continues to struggle and despite having gate speed looks set for repeat today. |
| 8 | | 905450 | Gatecrasher | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Blew the start at Rang after encouraging runs. Draw against; fringe first 4 hope |
| 9 |  | 636997 | The Highlander | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had more to give at Mot but will require some favours again from the wide alley. |
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| 10 | | 7P0729 | Franco Tim | 10 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Not far away at Mot after being denied room. Can figure if the gaps appear late. |
| 11 |  | 598455 | Radioactive Jaffa | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Tidy Mot run after a spell and was racing well before Xmas. He can take this out |
| 12 |  | 900757 | Judgement Bay | 12 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Didn't back up on day 2 at Blen after sound effort from handy alley prior. Risk. |
| 13 |  | 098583 | Shadow Creek | 13 | Ft | Brent Weaver | Strong finish to claim 3rd, 15 Feb. Win came here and place value with favours. |
| 14 |  | 8763P5 | Heaven Forbid | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Closed to within a length of Mot winner, 15 Feb. Must respect despite the unruly |
| Best Bets: Radioactive Jaffa (11), Changeforthebeta (4), Playing With Stars (2), Sidorova (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Judgement Bay (1-56.7), Wavewatcher (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gatecrasher (8): SL-Off, BL-On, Shadow Creek (13): RD-Off, BL-Off, SL-On, Stubing (5): SL-Off, BL-On, Wavewatcher (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
DIAMONDRACING.CO.NZ PROVEN WINNERS PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 02610X | Louie Vista | 1 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | 9 months away from racing but 2nd in Dec w'out here. Must respect the stable. |
| 2 | | 0990P0 | Jake | 2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Has offered little of late and heaps of improvement required to win his 3rd here |
| 3 | | 685310 | Pacific Thunder | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Didn't get the run to suit at Meth following slick Oam success. Threat from draw |
| 4 | | 470219 | Hez A Loch | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Weakened after working too hard at Mot. Impressive at Meth prior and in the mix. |
| 5 |  | 865317 | My Skatjie | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Took advantage of trip to score at Oam before solid Rang run. Can't be dismissed |
| 6 | | 517664 | Santanna Mach | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Nice solid attempt at Mot & ran on at Ash. Rough chance to earn 9th win here. |
| 7 |  | 526935 | Country Gold | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Good behind Not Over at Mot and with a clean beginning can break through today. |
| 8 | | 722150 | Midnight Sophia | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Couldn't stick here, 13 Feb after battling a fortnight prior. Needs here A-game. |
| 9 |  | 91547X | Archer | 9 | Ft | Paul Borcoskie | Off the scene since last Aug but has trialed. Be guided by market moves today. |
| 10 |  | 992260 | Cheeky Red | U1 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Saw plenty of Meth real estate, 8 Feb. Racing well prior and chance to rebound. |
| Best Bets: Country Gold (7), Pacific Thunder (3), Hez A Loch (4), Cheeky Red (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (2-00.5), Country Gold (2-02.3), Cheeky Red (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Archer (9): FD-Off, SL-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Pacific Thunder (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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DIAMOND RACING LOT 210 SHARES AVAILABLE MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 3 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 666039 | Hes Santas Excuse | 1 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Has a nice record here and Meth run 2 back was strong from this alley. Must have |
| 2 |  | 310700 | Bettor N Joy | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Not bad at Mot after being eased off the gate. Gets her chance from handier draw |
| 3 | | 11P8P6 | Okiwi Bay | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Whacked away last week here. Close marble assists her hopes of a 1st4 position. |
| 4 | | 977748 | Didjaseemiki | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Made ground nicely when last here. No luxury of the ace tonight and minors best. |
| 5 |  | 690X80 | Flying For Me | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Got things wrong at Meth and 5th of 9 in subsequent trial. Yet to feature here. |
| 6 | | 918372 | Courage Reactor | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Another bold run, Sun, and won't mind the return to HQ. Nice E/W option again. |
| 7 |  | 744044 | Emma Swan | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Within 1L of #6 at Ash after finishing fast. Consistent mare in the mix again. |
| 8 | | 158650 | Don Juan | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Over-raced at Mot but didn't drop out after doing work. Nice run prior. Blow-out |
| 9 | | 641026 | Interrorgator | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | No luck at Mot when shuffled from the inside alley. Can atone despite marble. |
| 10 |  | 982206 | A Better Jackalack | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Bold brace of 2nd's at Marl but no dash since. Thin record here and needing luck |
| Best Bets: Interrorgator (9), Courage Reactor (6), Emma Swan (7), Hes Santas Excuse (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Courage Reactor (1-55.6), Flying For Me (1-56.3), Didjaseemiki (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hes Santas Excuse (1): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
A Better Jackalack - Race 8
Archer - Race 7
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 3
Baffled - Race 2
Bettor N Joy - Race 8
Big Al - Race 2
Bluey - Race 2
Bonnie Bagrie - Race 2
Changeforthebeta - Race 6
Cheeky Red - Race 7
Connie Golightly - Race 5
Country Gold - Race 7
Courage Reactor - Race 8
Crown The Moment - Race 4
Delight With Me - Race 5
Didjaseemiki - Race 8
Diedre Franco - Race 2
Don Juan - Race 8
Dream Boyz - Race 5
Dynasty - Race 4
Emma Swan - Race 8
Ester Lucy - Race 3
Flying For Me - Race 8
Fox Terror - Race 1
Franco Tim - Race 6
Fusion Reactor - Race 1
Gatecrasher - Race 6
Ginas Majesty - Race 4
Heaven - Race 3
Heaven Forbid - Race 6
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 8
Hez A Loch - Race 7
Icy Stars - Race 5
Interrorgator - Race 8
Jake - Race 7
Judgement Bay - Race 6
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 3
Just Ask Paddy - Race 1
Kingaroy - Race 4
Kotare Rata - Race 5
Lady Lucinda - Race 2
Lord Mudrick - Race 6
Lorton Vale - Race 3
Louie Vista - Race 7
Meandad - Race 2
Midnight Sophia - Race 7
Mikko Koivu - Race 4
Mode - Race 2
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
My Skatjie - Race 7
My Ten Guitars - Race 3
Natives Inferno - Race 2
Noah Magnific - Race 4
Normie Stead - Race 3
Off The Edge - Race 1
Okiwi Bay - Race 8
Pacific Thunder - Race 7
Peaknmonkey - Race 4
Playing With Stars - Race 6
Prince Teka - Race 4
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 6
Ryella - Race 5
Santanna Mach - Race 7
Shadow Creek - Race 6
Shards Lyric - Race 5
Sidorova - Race 6
Silverlinings - Race 4
Sky News - Race 5
Solemn Son - Race 2
Special Edition - Race 5
Stubing - Race 6
Style Council - Race 1
Sweet Dreams - Race 3
Sweet Glory - Race 6
Sweet N Sassy - Race 1
Switch On - Race 4
The Highlander - Race 6
The Seamstress - Race 5
The Town Of Light - Race 5
Vesta - Race 5
Warloch - Race 1
Wavewatcher - Race 6
Willy Away - Race 5