NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 19 March
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$7440, R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
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.
| 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 | Blair Wilmott | 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 | Cheree Wigg | Tidy enough without looking a winner as fave here, 25 Feb. Must throw in again. |
| 7 |  | 959001 | My Ten Guitars | 7 | Ft | Neil Munro | Justified inspired support winning here 3 weeks ago. Wider marble may not stop. |
| 8 | | 590347 | Onwardsandupwards | 8 | Ft | Alan Edge | 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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- Race 2
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BOOK NOW FOR OWNERS NIGHT 28TH MARCH MOBILE PACE
$7440, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR45, 1980m
For MR40 to MR45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| 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 | Jim Curtin | Broke at the Mot with heavy support and manners again lacking at Rang. Must have |
| 4 |  | 863424 | Ambleside Drive | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Taken on in front at Mot. In good touch prior & 7 placings here. Win is imminent |
| 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 | Blair Orange | 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, Viscount Banner (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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GARRARDS (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 JUN.DRV, 1980m
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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 864838 | Peaknmonkey | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Early break put paid to hopes when last here after tidy 3rd days earlier. In mix |
| 2 | | 897771 | Mode | 2 | Ft | ||
| 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 | Henry Sail(J) | Purposeful late here, 25 Feb. Looks one of the brighter hopes from handy alley. |
| 5 | | 729705 | Monarch Prince | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | 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 | Hayden Douglas(J) | 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 | ||
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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) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Clyde (1-59.9), Peaknmonkey (2-02.1), Monarch Prince (2-02.9) [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. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: High Noon (3): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD SUPPORTING OUR FUTURE PACE
$8000, WITH COND., 2000m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 806399 | Super Fund | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Showed little dash on the Coast following nice 3rd here. Economical run likely. |
| 2 |  | 180897 | Chal Vee Power | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Earned a cheque in only start here. Must throw into combos from handy alley. |
| 3 |  | 008928 | Bromac Times | 3 | Ft | ||
| 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 | | X01990 | Rakero Lightning | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Hasn't been able to kick on since her gutsy winner at Rang, back in Dec. Risking |
| 8 |  | 60346X | Stubing | 8 | Ft | Zara Power(J) | Last raced July 2024. Has trialed and would rate a hope in this field if ready. |
| 9 |  | 807888 | Interpol | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | 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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- Race 5
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BETAVET MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 506038 | Changeforthebeta | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Didn't quit after a tough trip at Oam. From the ace he can stay prominent. Value |
| 2 |  | 372090 | Millwood Goddess | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't get all favours at Rang. before being contained on pegs at Mot. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 180834 | Vrilo | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Bold 3rd at odds at Rang, 2 Mar then good account at Mot. Looks hard from alley. |
| 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 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Handy trial 3rd since his 5.2L 10th at Blen. Record strong here & well placed. |
| 6 | | 157470 | Westar Molly | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | 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 | Gavin Smith | Slick win on the grass, 9 Feb but no joy since. Can offer some value to exotics. |
| 9 |  | 7804P0 | Eastwood Dream | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Luckless at Wpt, 28 Dec then blew the dispatch 2 days later. Best required today |
| 10 |  | 32090X | Radioactive Jaffa | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | 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] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Changeforthebeta (1): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Gatecrasher (5): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 5YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 5yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 324648 | Almighty Clever | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Closed with purpose at Oam, before a tough trip, Sun. 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 | ||
| 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 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Well off the pace after going rough here, 25 Feb. Requires luck from the 2nd row |
| 11 | | 0X7070 | Miley Ace | 11 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Useful enough after being held up here, 25 Feb, but no dash at Mot. Stretched. |
| 12 |  | 789900 | Touch N Go | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | 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: Touch N Go (1-58.6), King Arthur (1-58.7), Fast Ace (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Almighty Clever (1): SL-On, Fast Ace (9): BL-On, Touch N Go (12): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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TENNANT ENGINEERING TROT
$8000, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 5yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | X86420 | Lavra Segil | 1 | Ft | ||
| 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 | | 338487 | Meandad | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Winner here last Oct. and racing well enough to be needed on all tickets today. |
| 6 |  | 566740 | Take After Me | 6 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Solid after a cosy trip at Rang. but no dash, Sun. Hard to see him figuring here |
| 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 | Robbie Close | Broke carrying money at Rang. following pair of 5th's. Throw into combinations. |
| 9 |  | X61277 | Dem Bones Dem Bones | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Had an excuse two back and honest at Mot. Threat if she can ping the tapes here |
| 10 |  | 35574X | Waihemo Hannah | U1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | 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 | John Morrison | Fought hard as fave at Oam. following mistakes here. Best version would go close |
| 14 |  | 0XP008 | Downtown Orlando | U5 | Ft | Ray Jenkins | Got back here, 25 Feb then broke improving. Hard to make a case for again today. |
| Best Bets: Meandad (5), Randel Huston P (13), Dem Bones Dem Bones (9) | |||||||
| 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. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Take After Me (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$8000, WITH COND., 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 069705 | Belmont Valor | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Winner here in early Dec. after cosy trip. Tidy here, 25 Feb and value from ace |
| 2 | | 777003 | Samvasa | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | 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 | Robbie Close | 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 | | 0X0922 | Louis | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 700X95 | Hoo Haa | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Never clear at Rang. with support first-up then solid, Sun. Place hope from wide |
| 9 | | 802303 | Logan Rock | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | 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), Belmont Valor (1), Hoo Haa (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Dreams (1-58.1), Hoo Haa (1-59.2), Didjashoutthebar (2-00.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
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