Oamaru Harness Racing Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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ONE SMART COFFEE HANDICAP TROT
$11,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS & R35 WITH COND. SPECHCP, 2000m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: R35 horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | Mermaid Rock | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Handy work in her trials. Still learning but poised to compete well. | ||
| 2 | 257697 | Just Charlie | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Brings a mixture of form. Into a suitable assignment. Rough hopes. | |
| 3 | 674700 | Phantom Spur | 3 | Ft | Lionel Dobbs | OK in recent trial after producing fair form. Will need to be on his game. | |
| 4 | 003402 | Calmbeforethestorm | U1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Only just missed in her Ashburton 2nd. Into the right race & rates highly. | |
| 5 | 828004 | Carmen Lucia | U2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Late error but ran well in Ashburton 4th. Risky but has the game to win. | |
| 6 | 89X099 | She's Got Sass | 1 | 30 | Nigel Chalmers | Hasn't been able to get amongst it this time in. Among the outsiders. | |
| 7 | 296782 | Meandad | 2 | 30 | Samantha Ottley | Tidy chase in his Addington 2nd. Couldn't find a better race & big hopes. | |
| 8 | 389009 | Mikko Koivu | 3 | 30 | Matthew Williamson | Ordinary lately. Gets a real shot at improving her form here. Consider. | |
| Best Bets: Meandad (7), Calmbeforethestorm (4), Mermaid Rock (1), Carmen Lucia (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Meandad (2-08.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: She's Got Sass (6): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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DAVID HEFFERNAN PGG WRIGHTSON REAL ESTATE MOBILE PACE
$11,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 509838 | Sky News | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Did well in her Addington 3rd. Drawn to to get her winning shot & rates. | |
| 2 | 8536 | Rovert Decision | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Handy work from tougher draws recently. Poised to get right amongst this. | |
| 3 | 399585 | Icy Stars | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Honest in recent starts. Into a sweet draw & can land a top 4 spot. | |
| 4 | 500844 | Adelphi Storm | 4 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Sweet trips & doing OK in recent 4ths. Can feature with luck on his side again. | |
| 5 | 797470 | Ryella | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 770537 | Hughes Two Me | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Chased honestly in Ashburton 3rd. Can feature again with the right trip. | |
| 7 | 950354 | Lottie's Luck | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Handy work on grass recently. Back to grit this time & combos may be best. | |
| 8 | 6 | Always Kilarney | 8 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Miles back but ran on in his debut. Wide draw no help but can compete well. | |
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| 9 | 8X7P60 | The Seamstress | 9 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Battled away in Addington 6th. Soft pegs run could be on offer. Combos. | |
| Best Bets: Sky News (1), Rovert Decision (2), Icy Stars (3), Always Kilarney (8) | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lottie's Luck to Wayne Low at Waimate | |||||||
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- Race 3
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REMEMBERING LIONEL SINNAMON MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, 2000m
For R35 to R37 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 068699 | Trendy Van Gogh | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 030008 | Sofia Rose | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Form has tapered recently. Slight grade drop may help & can't dismiss. | |
| 3 | 843066 | Sidorova | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steady work in recent outings from similar draws. Will need her best game. | |
| 4 | 086083 | Wavewatcher | 4 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Back to form with his Addington 3rd. Can land handy & give cheek again. | |
| 5 | 923324 | Jukebox Gypsy | 5 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Brings solid form in tougher grades. Should take plenty of holding out. | |
| 6 | 221507 | Midnight Sophia | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Battling away in her last two starts. Looking for the right run to feature. | |
| 7 | 278655 | Rightazz | 7 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | Taking on harder grades recently. Won't shirk his task & rates E/W. | |
| 8 | 369977 | The Highlander | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Ran on late last start at Addington. Cops a wide draw & may need some luck. | |
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| 9 | 90X808 | Flying For Me | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Worked hard last start & made error prior. Will need to bring more this time. | |
| 10 | 2610X0 | Louie Vista | 10 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Likely needed his fresh up outing. Into a suitable grade & can give cheek. | |
| 11 | 544225 | Bautista | 11 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Just fair over sprint trip last start. Nice on grass prior & deserves respect. | |
| Best Bets: Jukebox Gypsy (5), Rightazz (7), Louie Vista (10), Wavewatcher (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bautista (1-55.2), Flying For Me (1-56.3), Sofia Rose (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Rightazz to Brad Williamson at Oamaru | |||||||
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- Race 4
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OTAGO HARNESS AWARDS SATURDAY 18TH APRIL MOBILE PACE
$11,000, R38 TO R43 WITH COND., 2000m
For R38 to R43 4 yrs & older pacers. Also R39 3yo colts & geldings. 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 | |
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| 1 | 125864 | Clonakilty | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tidy 4th in much harder company last start. Looking dangerous from ace draw. | |
| 2 | 918 | Buachaill Dana | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fair in his first start out of maiden grade. Draw to assist & in the mix. | |
| 3 | 978190 | Keltic Tiger | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Battling away since recent win. Slight grade rise & needs his best. | |
| 4 | 414496 | B J Hunnicutt | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | X65275 | Salute | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Handy in recent trial win after taking on harder grade. Can mix it. | |
| 6 | 45718X | Monkee Major | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Solid in trial following big break from racing. Fitness query but consider. | |
| 7 | 853106 | Pacific Thunder | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Not too far away last start. Honest type who may need luck from draw. | |
| 8 | 031094 | Sweet N Sassy | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tidy work in her Addington 4th. Cops a horror draw but competes with luck. | |
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| 9 | 055X66 | Mystic Magic | 9 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Honest work in recent 6ths. Follows out bright hope & can feature. | |
| 10 | 099486 | Mouton Cadet | 10 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Got it wrong last start after handy 4th. Well suited in this grade. Good respect | |
| 11 | 090078 | Remission | 11 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 903946 | Ocean Of Tears | 12 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Steady work recently. No draw favours but competes with right run. | |
| Best Bets: Clonakilty (1), Mouton Cadet (10), Mystic Magic (9), Monkee Major (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Keltic Tiger (1-57.1), Pacific Thunder (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Salute - 1st of 4, N Otago HR, 10/02/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.8, 800m: 57.3, Margins: 1/2 head, 8 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Keltic Tiger (3): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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HUNGRY HORSE CAFE HANDICAP TROT
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. 20m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 1 | Living On A Prayer | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Gritty in her Addington maiden win. More upside than most. Must consider. | |
| 2 | 041727 | Aspirational Dream | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Honest last start after better Rangiora 2nd. Suitable grade & can feature. | |
| 3 | 5X236X | The Merc | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Trialling up nicely for new barn. Looks poised for a big return to racing. | |
| 4 | 437338 | Jordan Anne | 4 | Ft | Charlotte Williamson | Ordinary last start on quick back up. Forgive and put her in the mix again. | |
| 5 | 070818 | Silvester | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Great manners key to Methven win. Similar grade & can compete well again. | |
| 6 | 109785 | Senior Constable Liz | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Worked then checked last start. Down on her best form & needs it. | |
| 7 | 458972 | Barrytown | 7 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Did OK after early error last start. Usually honest & reliable. Not worst. | |
| 8 | 324321 | Bevron | 1 | 10 | Hayden Douglas(J) | Built to deserved Cromwell win. Sure to give an honest account. E/W. | |
| 9 | 210164 | Mister | 2 | 10 | Kirstin Green | Got it all wrong last start after tidy grass win. Must bring his manners. | |
| 10 | 389772 | Miles Away | 3 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | On speed in ran well in Ashburton 2nd. Right in this with a repeat effort. | |
| 11 | 236450 | Bullit Train | 4 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Taking on harder grades recently. Gets a real shot at getting back in form. | |
| 12 | 007974 | Our Pinocchio | U1 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Worked & fought hard in his Cromwell 2nd. E/W threat over this trip. | |
| 13 | 311115 | Racey Krusa | 1 | 20 | Wilson House(J) | Only fair in harder grade last start. Better suited here & can bounce back. | |
| Best Bets: The Merc (3), Bevron (8), Our Pinocchio (12), Bullit Train (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Pinocchio (2-03.7), Jordan Anne (2-05.3), Racey Krusa (2-05.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Merc - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 20/02/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-41.1, 800m: 61.2, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 1 len, 1/2 head, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jordan Anne (4): RD-Off, The Merc (3): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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MACCA LODGE/NEVELE R STUD SOUTHERN OAKS (HT1) MOBILE PACE
$15,000, WITH COND., 2000m
For 3yo pacing fillies with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 734549 | Eyes Of An Angel | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Battling away in maiden grade recently. Tough task here & rough hopes. | |
| 2 | 1X322 | Show Stopper | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Close up behind handy types recently. Genuine threat from this draw. | |
| 3 | 498X71 | Spirit Of Tupelo | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Freshened & slick trial win since maiden win. Bright E/W hopes. | |
| 4 | 36541X | Seeking Clarity | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Showed ability last time in. No trials ahead of her return. Market watch. | |
| 5 | 817 | Our Wish | 5 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Handy enough last start after tidy maiden win. Looking for right run. | |
| 6 | 21 | Premier Arden | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Strong work on Cromwell grass recently. Tougher test here but can compete. | |
| 7 | 3721 | Skinny Dippin | 7 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Has shown nice upside in short career. Tough draw but well competitive. | |
| 8 | 3X072X | Secret Wish | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Looking sharp in quiet trial. Lands in a very suitable race & must rate. | |
| Best Bets: Secret Wish (8), Spirit Of Tupelo (3), Show Stopper (2), Skinny Dippin (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seeking Clarity (1-54.6), Skinny Dippin (1-57.1), Our Wish (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Spirit Of Tupelo - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 24/02/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.3, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 1/2 neck, 1 len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Secret Wish (8): BL-Off, Show Stopper (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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KUROW HARNESS RACING IN AUGUST MOBILE PACE
$11,000, R44 TO R50 WITH COND., 2000m
For R44 to R50 4 yrs & older 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 | |
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| 1 | 407444 | Queen Of Swords | 1 | Ft | Andrew Fitzgerald(J) | Nice work in stronger races recently. Poised to be a major threat from #1. | |
| 2 | 105870 | Zoom X | 2 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Freshened since fair form. Steady in trials & may need this outing. | |
| 3 | 136424 | Elektra King | 3 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Running on nicely in her last two starts. Drawn to me a major force. | |
| 4 | 1X3640 | Better Be Quick | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 313341 | Jazzys Upstart | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Brings strong overall form. Steps up in grade but genuine hopes. | |
| 6 | 004321 | Burnham Girl | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Too big for lower grade field last start. Expecting an honest shift. | |
| 7 | 838321 | Candy Cane | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 93517X | Lord Fantasy | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Three trials sure to have him forward. Tough draw looks a big challenge. | |
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| 9 | 904678 | Pioneer | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Close up last start after OK run here. Looking for the right run. | |
| 10 | 421122 | Kowhai Star | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Just missed in harder grade last start. Well placed here & rates highly. | |
| 11 | 210776 | Classie Linc | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Only battled last start. Lands in a suitable grade & competes with her best. | |
| 12 | 839810 | Quinn | 12 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Only battled last start after tidy win on grass here. Not worst option. | |
| Best Bets: Elektra King (3), Queen Of Swords (1), Kowhai Star (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jazzys Upstart (1-55.2), Quinn (1-57.2), Kowhai Star (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lord Fantasy - 1st of 2, N Otago HR, 01/11/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.2, 800m: 59.0, Margins: 1/2 head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Queen Of Swords (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||