NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Wednesday, 19 March

Meeting: MARCH MID-WEEK TWILIGHT RACE MEETING (MARCH MID-WEEK TWILIGHT RACE MEETING)

Last updated 15/03/2025 at 21:49 pm

For R35 to R45 pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 1: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	0X9500	Waterholes Road	1	Ft	Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens	Got it wrong both days on the Coast. Win came here last Aug. Mobile an assist.
2	553159	The Highlander	2	Ft	Colleen Negus	Close 5th at Wpt then missed away at Reef. Drawn to give a strong account; E/W.
3	001488	Searing Light	3	Ft		Pressed to lead at Reef, but outkicked from the trail. Nice draw; first 4 fringe
4	097667	He's Tough	4	Ft	Mike Maynard	Fair to middling in recent attempts. Will need some favours in the running today
5	622021	Ann Sophie	5	Ft	Michael House	Rewarded supporters with her win on day 2 at Palmy. Should improve course record
6	147030	Krystal Delight	6	Ft		Tidy enough without looking a winner as fave here, 25 Feb. Must throw in again.
7	959001	My Ten Guitars	7	Ft		Justified inspired support winning here 3 weeks ago. Wider marble may not stop.
8	590347	Onwardsandupwards	8	Ft		Whacked away at Reef, following two minor placings. Adds to the minors puzzle.
Best Bets: My Ten Guitars (7), The Highlander (2), Ann Sophie (5), Krystal Delight (6)
Best Mile Rates: Krystal Delight (1-56.4), My Ten Guitars (1-58.3), He's Tough (1-59.0) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: He's Tough (4): BL-On Legend

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For MR40 to MR45 4yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 2: BOOK NOW FOR OWNERS NIGHT 28TH MARCH MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	06009X	Bronski	1	Ft	Craig Thornley	Yet to place in 5 starts, 4 of them here. Unplaced in both recent trials. Risk.
2	70X770	Viscount Banner	2	Ft	Ross Houghton	Battled away at Kaik. prior to Timaru miss from wide draw. Seeking first placing
3	55X007	Christian Bale	3	Ft		Broke at the Mot with heavy support and manners again lacking at Rang. Must have
4	486342	Ambleside Drive	4	Ft		In good touch on the grass circuit & 7 placings here. Deserves a winning turn.
5	530X96	Shapely	5	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	No manners resuming at Reef. Better on Friday; outside place prospect.
6	579982	Dream Boyz	6	Ft		First placing here with stout 2nd,25 Feb. Tougher alley today but can't ignore.
7	58080	Sam Snead	U1	Ft	John Morrison	Continue to get things wrong and faces a tough task again from the unruly here.
8	9X0047	D'Cash	U2	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	OK running into 7th from the pegs at Oam. Will be seeking some late gaps again.
Best Bets: Ambleside Drive (4), Christian Bale (3), Dream Boyz (6), Shapely (5)
Gear Changes: Bronski (1): FD-Off, RD-On, ACD-On, Sam Snead (7): BL-Off Legend

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For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.

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Participants for Race 3: GARRARDS (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	864838	Peaknmonkey	1	Ft		Early break put paid to hopes when last here after tidy 3rd days earlier. In mix
2	289777	Mode	2	Ft		Proved costly at Palmy. Mobile should assist today and drawn nicely. Blow-out.
3	383800	High Noon	3	Ft	Nikita Burton(J)	Never close on the Coast and needs to recover form which secured Ash 3rd, 22 Feb
4	224552	Crown The Moment	4	Ft		Purposeful late here, 25 Feb. Looks one of the brighter hopes from handy alley.
5	572970	Monarch Prince	5	Ft		Trialed at Rang, following battligng Blenheim run. Best required to figure today
6	04475X	Paramount Lady	6	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Resumes today on the back of a trial win, 13 Mar. Sure to carry support in this.
7	056954	Markthewarrior	7	Ft		Stuck on after working hard to lead at Inv, 12 Mar. Useful here prior; contender
8	221125	Jaccka Baylis	8	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Blotted copybook when unable to get the lead, 25 Feb. Track and mobile debut.
9	000080	Special Effects	9	Ft		Off-stride at various times on both days on the West Coast. Unfancied from alley
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10	033159	Solemn Son	10	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Has battled since picking up a win on the Rang. grass. Place hope if gaps appear
11	796560	Clyde	11	Ft	Olivia Thornley(J)	Not far away 28 Feb. Tested on Friday. 2nd row no help but 5-time winner here.
12	99X190	Loveyou To Da Skye	U1	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Big resumption win here but manners lacking since. Well up to taking this out.
Best Bets: Crown The Moment (4), Jaccka Baylis (8), Paramount Lady (6), Markthewarrior (7)
Best Mile Rates: Clyde (1-59.9), Special Effects (2-00.5), Peaknmonkey (2-02.1) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Paramount Lady - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 13/03/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.4, 800m: 60.7, 400m: 30.1, Margins: nose.

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Participants for Race 4: WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	806399	Super Fund	1	Ft		Showed little dash on the Coast following nice 3rd here. Economical run likely.
2	180897	Chal Vee Power	2	Ft		Earned a cheque in only start here. Must throw into combos from handy alley.
3	008928	Bromac Times	3	Ft		Almost upset them at Wpt then copped a tough trip at Reef. Yet to produce here.
4	341000	Stunna	4	Ft	Peter Davis	Hasn't featured since her Nelson win, 12 Jan. Capable with a better beginning.
5	606922	Ultimate Counsel	5	Ft	Nikita Burton(J)	Backed up Mot 2nd with bold run here, 25 Feb. Looks hard to stop with similar.
6	55X890	Ballygar	6	Ft	Jonny Cox	No threat in 3 runs this campaign and last in Meth. trial since. Happy watching.
7	5X0199	Rakero Lightning	7	Ft		Hasn't been able to kick on since her gutsy winner at Rang, back in Dec. Risking
8	60346X	Stubing	8	Ft		Last raced July 2024. Has trialed and would rate a hope in this field if ready.
9	807888	Interpol	9	Ft		Extended run of outs here with 25 Feb miss. Fair prior at Mot but needing more.
10	106596	Red Wine Kisses	10	Ft	Jim Curtin	Mediocre in two Coast outings but back to a stand may help today. Combos spice.
11	378266	Enya Franco	11	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Had support both days at PN and not disgraced. Tricky marble but in the equation
Best Bets: Ultimate Counsel (5), Super Fund (1), Chal Vee Power (2), Red Wine Kisses (10)
Best Mile Rates: Stunna (1-59.5), Super Fund (2-03.5), Stubing (2-04.4) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Stubing (8): SL-Off, CC-Off Legend

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For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 5: BETAVET MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	506038	Changeforthebeta	1	Ft		Didn't quit after a tough trip at Oam. From the ace he can stay prominent. Value
2	372090	Millwood Goddess	2	Ft		Didn't get all favours at Rang. before being contained on pegs at Mot. Combos.
3	418083	Vrilo	3	Ft		Bold 3rd at odds at Rang, 2 Mar. Handy alley to run from here and must include.
4	024419	Apatchofgold	4	Ft	Jim Curtin	Didn't back up at Reef. after clinical Wpt success. Can bounce back at HQ today.
5	225600	Gatecrasher	5	Ft		Handy trial 3rd since his 5.2L 10th at Blen. Record strong here & well placed.
6	157470	Westar Molly	6	Ft		Battled away from back on the markers here, 28 Feb. Battled Friday. Place claims
7	361477	Motor Mouth	7	Ft	Scott Iremonger(J)	Dropped out badly at Reef, 30 Dec. after unlucky run earlier. Take on trust here
8	935100	Star Magic	8	Ft		Slick win on the grass, 9 Feb but no joy since. Can offer some value to exotics.
9	97804P	Eastwood Dream	9	Ft		Luckless at Wpt, 28 Dec then blew the dispatch 2 days later. Best required today
10	32090X	Radioactive Jaffa	U1	Ft		On a new campaign after ending his last ingloriously at Mot. Market best guide.
Best Bets: Vrilo (3), Gatecrasher (5), Apatchofgold (4), Millwood Goddess (2)
Best Mile Rates: Millwood Goddess (2-02.7), Radioactive Jaffa (2-02.7), Apatchofgold (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m]

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For R35 5yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 6: MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	032464	Almighty Clever	1	Ft		Closed with purpose at Oam, 5 Mar extending form-line. Can improve course stats.
2	597350	Courage Reactor	2	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Didn't get all favours when last here and lands a nice alley today. Combos cover
3	625923	King Arthur	3	Ft	Jessica Young-Grant	Stout 3rd as fave here, 28 Feb. Seeking 7th success here and drawn to go close.
4	20X069	Millies Sensation	4	Ft	Robbie Holmes	A shade disappointing at Ash. then copped a tough trip next up. Needs to improve
5	30085X	Refine	5	Ft		Unplaced in 15 Feb trial following a year away from the track. Happy watching.
6	862869	Ivona Dadic	6	Ft	Ricky May	Gutsy 2nd at Blen, but unable to replicate since from tough marbles. 1st 4 spice
7	526030	Terror Ma Sue	7	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Solid here from closer alley prior to a battling Oam. effort. Will require luck.
8	990589	Lord Mudrick	8	Ft	Chris Butt	14 Feb run here was sound but showed no dash subsequently. Drawn to struggle.
9	586887	Fast Ace	9	Ft	Ross Cameron	No zip from contrasting draws in two attempts this year. Hard to recommend today
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10	258704	Oneloveonelife	10	Ft		Well off the pace after going rough here, 25 Feb. Requires luck from the 2nd row
11	X0X707	Miley Ace	11	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	Useful enough after being held up here, 25 Feb. Requires favours from 2nd row.
12	789900	Touch N Go	12	Ft		Hasn't had the rub of the green in last couple but overall form-line bleak. Risk
Best Bets: King Arthur (3), Almighty Clever (1), Courage Reactor (2), Ivona Dadic (6)
Best Mile Rates: Refine (1-55.7), Touch N Go (1-58.6), King Arthur (1-58.7) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Fast Ace (9): BL-On, Refine (5): ACD-Off, Touch N Go (12): SL-Off, BL-On Legend

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For R35 to R40 5yo-&-older trotters.

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Participants for Race 7: TENNANT ENGINEERING TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	X86420	Lavra Segil	1	Ft	Mikayla Lewis(J)	Hampered when back on the pegs at Rang, after going close at Ash. Must consider.
2	676988	Ginas Majesty	2	Ft	Ian Cameron	Has been contained in latest attempts and unlikely to add to her 8 cheques here.
3	008607	Koko Kaboom	3	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Early break ended chances when last here. Manners key to a better showing today.
4	005059	Signal Hill	4	Ft	Jim Curtin	Coast runs were ok and with a clean getaway today he could add value to exotics.
5	733848	Meandad	5	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Winner here last Oct. and racing well enough to be needed on all tickets today.
6	056674	Take After Me	6	Ft		Solid after a cosy trip at Rang. Continues to race honestly but win is unlikely.
7	P43P69	Miss Gracie	7	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Had support here, 25 Feb but never a serious threat. Thin stats here; needs more
8	160550	Five Monkeys	8	Ft		Broke carrying money at Rang. following pair of 5th's. Throw into combinations.
9	8X6127	Dem Bones Dem Bones	9	Ft		Had an excuse last start after two strong outings. Sure to be prominent; rates.
10	35574X	Waihemo Hannah	U1	Ft		Ended campaign last winter with 2 sound runs. Watch market moves in fresh state.
11	10PP98	Dancing Glenis	U2	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Dropped out following tough run at Rox then blew to bits at Oam. Take on trust.
12	1P9099	Diedre Franco	U3	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Hasn't featured since Blen. victory in Jan. Would need a major form reversal.
13	X00102	Randel Huston P	U4	Ft		Fought hard as fave at Oam. following mistakes here. Best version would go close
14	0XP008	Downtown Orlando	U5	Ft		Got back here, 25 Feb then broke improving. Hard to make a case for again today.
Best Bets: Dem Bones Dem Bones (9), Meandad (5), Randel Huston P (13), Lavra Segil (1)
Best Mile Rates: Randel Huston P (2-04.9), Dancing Glenis (2-05.1), Ginas Majesty (2-05.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Downtown Orlando - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 06/03/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-37.0, 800m: 62.2, 400m: 30.8, Margins: 2 len, 2 len, 4 1/4len.

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For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime.

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Participants for Race 8: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	069705	Belmont Valor	1	Ft	Craig Thornley	Winner here in early Dec. after cosy trip. Tidy here, 25 Feb and value from ace
2	777003	Samvasa	2	Ft		Back in business with his Reef. placing. Seeks first cheque here in 10th attempt
3	X09P77	Wind In The Wire	3	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Whacked away when last here then just fair at Oam. Draw aids first 4 chances.
4	846868	Taumutu Lad	4	Ft	Mia Holbrough(J)	Held up at a crucial time, 28 Feb. On overall form would still need improvement.
5	X87932	Sweet Dreams	5	Ft		Bold late burst almost grabbed winner, 25 Feb. Clear hope to go one better today
6	672057	Didjashoutthebar	6	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Proved expensive at Palmy. Lands a tricky alley here and favours are required.
7	00X092	Louis	7	Ft	Ricky May	Nice 2nd from the ace draw here, 25 Feb. Wider alley to contend with here; 1st4s
8	9700X9	Hoo Haa	8	Ft	Blair Orange	Never clear at Rang. with support first-up. Clear prospect despite wide marble.
9	580230	Logan Rock	9	Ft		Two placings preceded his Rang. miss when galloping early. Minors best from 9.
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10	589540	Ester Lucy	10	Ft	Ross Houghton	Got it wrong at Mot following 6.9L 4th here. Requires luck from inside 2nd row.
11	530445	Oakley Shard	11	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Continues to race solidly and with an early passage through can fill a drum here
Best Bets: Sweet Dreams (5), Hoo Haa (8), Belmont Valor (1), Oakley Shard (11)
Best Mile Rates: Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Hoo Haa (1-59.2), Didjashoutthebar (2-00.4) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Hoo Haa (8): RD-On, BL-On Legend

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Almighty Clever - Race 6

Ambleside Drive - Race 2

Ann Sophie - Race 1

Apatchofgold - Race 5

Ballygar - Race 4

Belmont Valor - Race 8

Bromac Times - Race 4

Bronski - Race 2

Chal Vee Power - Race 4

Changeforthebeta - Race 5

Christian Bale - Race 2

Clyde - Race 3

Courage Reactor - Race 6

Crown The Moment - Race 3

Dancing Glenis - Race 7

D'Cash - Race 2

Dem Bones Dem Bones - Race 7

Didjashoutthebar - Race 8

Diedre Franco - Race 7

Downtown Orlando - Race 7

Dream Boyz - Race 2

Eastwood Dream - Race 5

Enya Franco - Race 4

Ester Lucy - Race 8

Fast Ace - Race 6

Five Monkeys - Race 7

Gatecrasher - Race 5

Ginas Majesty - Race 7

He's Tough - Race 1

High Noon - Race 3

Hoo Haa - Race 8

Interpol - Race 4

Ivona Dadic - Race 6

Jaccka Baylis - Race 3

King Arthur - Race 6

Koko Kaboom - Race 7

Krystal Delight - Race 1

Lavra Segil - Race 7

Logan Rock - Race 8

Lord Mudrick - Race 6

Louis - Race 8

Loveyou To Da Skye - Race 3

Markthewarrior - Race 3

Meandad - Race 7

Miley Ace - Race 6

Millies Sensation - Race 6

Millwood Goddess - Race 5

Miss Gracie - Race 7

Mode - Race 3

Monarch Prince - Race 3

Motor Mouth - Race 5

My Ten Guitars - Race 1

Oakley Shard - Race 8

Oneloveonelife - Race 6

Onwardsandupwards - Race 1

Paramount Lady - Race 3

Peaknmonkey - Race 3

Radioactive Jaffa - Race 5

Rakero Lightning - Race 4

Randel Huston P - Race 7

Red Wine Kisses - Race 4

Refine - Race 6

Sam Snead - Race 2

Samvasa - Race 8

Searing Light - Race 1

Shapely - Race 2

Signal Hill - Race 7

Solemn Son - Race 3

Special Effects - Race 3

Star Magic - Race 5

Stubing - Race 4

Stunna - Race 4

Super Fund - Race 4

Sweet Dreams - Race 8

Take After Me - Race 7

Taumutu Lad - Race 8

Terror Ma Sue - Race 6

The Highlander - Race 1

Touch N Go - Race 6

Ultimate Counsel - Race 4

Viscount Banner - Race 2

Vrilo - Race 5

Waihemo Hannah - Race 7

Waterholes Road - Race 1

Westar Molly - Race 5

Wind In The Wire - Race 8

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: MARCH MID-WEEK TWILIGHT RACE MEETING (MARCH MID-WEEK TWILIGHT RACE MEETING)

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE

$8000, R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

BOOK NOW FOR OWNERS NIGHT 28TH MARCH MOBILE PACE

$8000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45, 1980m

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GARRARDS (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE TROT

$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 JUN.DRV, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE PACE

$8000, WITH COND., 2000m

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BETAVET MOBILE PACE

$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m

Preferential Barrier Draw

MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS MOBILE PACE

$8000, 5YO & OLDER R35, 1980m

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TENNANT ENGINEERING TROT

$8000, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m

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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$8000, WITH COND., 1980m

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