NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 20 March
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
RICOH MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R49, 1980m
For R41 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 258641 | Clonakilty | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Rated nicely for front-running Oamaru win. Steps up again, but can place. |
| 2 |  | 667773 | Fusion Reactor | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Enjoyed move to front row with last week's 3rd. First4s with markers run. |
| 3 |  | X072X1 | Secret Wish | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Impressive winning Southern Oaks heat & will find this no harder. Bright hope. |
| 4 |  | 002108 | My Wingman | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Beaten by solid margins since stepping up from maidens. Happy to watch. |
| 5 |  | 2X112 | Sunsoutgunsout | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Beaten by a very sharp horse last week. No Sacetas here. A key contender. |
| 6 |  | 461326 | Topaz | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Nice when clear late at Motukarara. Gritty 2nd here 27 Feb had merit. Combos. |
| 7 |  | 793465 | Bettor Be Sharp | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Early work may have told when peaking on 13 Mar run. First4s from this draw. |
| 8 |  | 201180 | Showcase | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Hasn't rounded out her races since consecutive wins. Want right price here. |
| 9 | | 232654 | Captain Kobe | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Honest efforts off a handicap at Manawatu. Draw no help tonight. Tough ask. |
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| 10 |  | 205378 | Flying Bird | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Drops back from Country Cups grade at in the Coast. Each way with gaps. |
| 11 |  | 364241 | Elektra King | 11 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Bonus run in this ratings bands since Oamaru run. Capable of doubling up. |
| 12 | | 687520 | Matai Harry | 12 | Ft | Robbie Close | Couldn't back up brave Westport 2nd when battling at Reefton. Top 3/4 best. |
| 13 |  | 133412 | Jazzys Upstart | 13 | Ft | John Morrison | Went close behind #11 at Oamaru. Early speed negated by draw. Place best. |
| Best Bets: Sunsoutgunsout (5), Secret Wish (3), Elektra King (11), Flying Bird (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jazzys Upstart (1-55.2), Elektra King (1-55.7), Sunsoutgunsout (1-55.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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TYRE GENERAL TREVOR CRADDOCK MEMORIAL FINAL (HCP TROT)
$30,000, R51 TO R120 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R51 to R120 trotters. Front: R51 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65. 20m: R66 to R72. 30m: R73 to R80. 40m: R81 to R90. 50m: R91 to R120.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 836830 | Brother Love | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Not a happy camper here 13 Feb. Slight freshen up since. May need the run. |
| 2 |  | 517463 | Tu Tangata | 2 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Did well from the back last week, but has a habit of that. Top 3/4 prospect. |
| 3 |  | 109067 | Dark Ghana | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Got it wrong late at Reefton. Good on his day but can mix his runs a bit. Upset. |
| 4 |  | 055435 | Rachmaninov | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | More reliable than some here & gets head start on key rivals. Cheeky claims. |
| 5 | | 244180 | Moses | 1 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Form has flattened a little after sparking over summer. Combos preferred. |
| 6 | | 807423 | Premium Player | 2 | 10 | Craig Thornley | Thereabouts as always on Coast trip. Very lean returns here, but can improve. |
| 7 |  | 235411 | One Over Da Line | 3 | 10 | John Dunn | Manners are taking him a long way at the moment. Only 10m back. Threat. |
| 8 |  | 077152 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Got going late at Reefton & was a nice winner here in late Feb. Has claims. |
| 9 |  | 241387 | Nellie Doyle | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Peaked on her best form but gets into a very winnable race. Chance off 20m. |
| Best Bets: Nellie Doyle (9), One Over Da Line (7), Rachmaninov (4), Franco Josiah (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Moses (2-03.0), Nellie Doyle (2-03.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Army Of One | 1 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | 12 months of trials & workouts ahead of debut. Prefer to watch here. | |
| 2 |  | 64X | Lous Pinup Girl | 2 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Small improvements in two 2025 runs. 2nd 03 Mar trial was good. Place. |
| 3 |  | 2 | Franco Sublime | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Sizzled home when out very late last week. Drawn to be a major player. |
| 4 | | 466X43 | Franco Lennon | 4 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Looks to have come back stronger this time in. Worth a look once again. |
| 5 | | Texas Banner | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | From a productive family. Qualified in June & easy 11 Mar trial win. Danger. | |
| 6 |  | 426428 | Harry's Girl | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Had every chance after getting good spot last week. Trifectas preferred. |
| 7 | | 65 | Miki Magnificent | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Powered home last week after shrugging off 27 Feb debut errors. Keep safe. |
| 8 |  | 4326X4 | Seaside Brucie | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Backed up trials efforts with sharp 4th last week. Wide draw but can overcome. |
| 9 |  | 63 | Boy Racer | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never gave up after working for last 800m last week. May repeat that. Place. |
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| 10 |  | Rakero Falcon | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Qualified at first attempt in Jan. Loomed late for 11 Mar trial win. Each way. | |
| Best Bets: Franco Sublime (3), Seaside Brucie (8), Texas Banner (5), Rakero Falcon (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Texas Banner - 1st of 5, NZ Metro, 11/03/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.6, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 29.3, Margins: 3 1/2len, 1/2len, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
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GALLAGHERS HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R48 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R35 to R48 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 44P808 | MM Sunshine | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Much better last week, even if 8th doesn't suggest it. Grade suits. Has claims. |
| 2 |  | 012549 | Wanna Play A Game | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Freshened after unlucky 9th here 13 Feb. Gets into this race nicely. Each way. |
| 3 | | 076046 | T K Megastar | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Had her chance in R40-49 company last week. Seeking another gear to feature. |
| 4 |  | 219251 | Prestigious | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Served it up in front at Motukarara. First look here. Progressive type. Chance. |
| 5 | | X15500 | Loveyou To Da Skye | U1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Manners have dropped away in last two starts. Needs clean getaway. Odds. |
| 6 | | 140262 | Hoof It Hagrid | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Went very close here last week. Just one blip recently. Should be prominent. |
| 7 |  | 897721 | Miles Away | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Nice win off 10m at Oamaru. Same set-up here, but may find this tougher. Place. |
| 8 | | 311120 | Petite Trixton | 2 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Understandably tired last week. Outstanding form prior. Can bounce back. |
| 9 |  | 37183X | Millie Let Loose | 3 | 10 | John Morrison | Placed in both public runs since spring campaign. Goes well fresh. Smokey. |
| 10 | | 19P659 | Forgiveness | U1 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Didn't help her cause early last week. Can't give rivals head-start off 10m. |
| Best Bets: Hoof It Hagrid (6), Wanna Play A Game (2), Petite Trixton (8), Prestigious (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miles Away (2-03.6), Forgiveness (2-04.2), Petite Trixton (2-05.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Millie Let Loose - 2nd of 6, Ashburton, 10/03/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-11.4, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 28.5, Margins: nose, 2 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miles Away (7): RD-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 228511 | Princess Lisa | 1 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Placed nicely for back-to-back wins down south. Gets in well again. Threat. |
| 2 |  | 342905 | Don't Tell Jenny | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Not bad here from tough draw last week. Better alley. Combos consideration. |
| 3 | | 747166 | Lily's A Star | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Four-time winner here. One-paced in last two goes here though. Top 3/4. |
| 4 | | 20X329 | Blazing Knuckles | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Don't underplay her 9th last week. Looking sharp prior to that. Keep safe. |
| 5 |  | 565336 | Zarlini | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Absolutely no luck on Sunday. Hitting the line well generally. Worth a look. |
| 6 |  | 400537 | Woodlea Rocks | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Mixed bag since her win at Timaru in January. Sticky draw again. Rough claims. |
| 7 | | 099009 | Aint No Angel | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | In need of the run at Rangiora but form tailed off in 2025 too. Needs luck. |
| 8 | | 115665 | Shezabettorgirl | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Popped up at times during her recent northern sojourn. Trifectas best here. |
| 9 |  | 077655 | Classie Linc | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Drops back slightly in grade after tidy 5th on Sunday. Look for her running on. |
| Best Bets: Princess Lisa (1), Blazing Knuckles (4), Classie Linc (9), Zarlini (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aint No Angel (1-55.2), Woodlea Rocks (1-56.6), Princess Lisa (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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AOTEA ELECTRIC HANDICAP TROT
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R70 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R49 to R70 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 963765 | Sunny Louis | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Thereabouts recently without all the luck. Can hug the markers & place. |
| 2 | | 142446 | Waterloo Station | 2 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Doing his best work late last week. Doesn't mind this distance. Not out of this. |
| 3 |  | 908379 | Cormoran Strike | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Lacked a spark late last week. Best form at this track was a while back. First4s |
| 4 |  | 577223 | One El | 1 | 10 | Colin DeFilippi | Continued his good run of form last week. Back 10m but adds to the puzzle. |
| 5 |  | 299X88 | Zoltan Boscik | 2 | 10 | Luke Whittaker | Hasn't quite returned at his best. Can fly the tapes off 10m. needs more late. |
| 6 | | 391060 | Wilma's Boy | U1 | 10 | ||
| 7 |  | 721211 | Rock Lobster | U2 | 10 | John Dunn | Delivering on her promise, and only drops back 10m. Deserves top billing. |
| 8 | | 422134 | Freya | U3 | 10 | Ricky May | Did a stack of work last week but didn't flinch. Look for her late with cover. |
| 9 |  | 003011 | Makaku | U4 | 10 | Ben Hope | Joined in for fun last week after contrasting win 11 Feb. Stick with him here. |
| 10 | | 476637 | Paris Prince | 1 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Honest attempts recently, but 20m doesn't help his chances here. Rough odds. |
| Best Bets: Rock Lobster (7), Makaku (9), Freya (8), One El (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paris Prince (2-02.4), Zoltan Boscik (2-02.5), Rock Lobster (2-03.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
BUY A WOODLANDS WEANLING 25TH JUNE MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R65, 1980m
For R50 to R65 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 9397X1 | Sacetas | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Very impressive last week with back-straight swoop. Capable of doubling up. |
| 2 |  | 8D3473 | Song Sung Blue | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Been a while since a win but he flew home last week. Add to trifecta tickets. |
| 3 | | 111410 | Bruntwood Brigade | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | No luck at Reefton after gritty Westport win. Consistent from a mobile. EW. |
| 4 |  | 112431 | John Stewart | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 113310 | Lonnekers | 5 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Too hard after error last week. Form had been super prior. Top 3/4 option. |
| 6 | | 600196 | Warrior Chief | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Sound efforts since his win here in early Feb. Course/distance stats good. Upset |
| 7 | | 264184 | Taketheplunge | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tired late last week but he'd done some work. Drawn 2 spots closer. Chance. |
| 8 | | X00029 | Slots | 8 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Did more work than most last week off 20m. This suits more. Worth consdiering. |
| 9 |  | 011096 | Amass | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Freshened since summer form tailed off. Likely to need this from wide draw. |
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| 10 |  | 168001 | Diamonds Are Forever | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Front-running effort from stand start last week. Follows right one. Consider. |
| Best Bets: Sacetas (1), Diamonds Are Forever (10), Bruntwood Brigade (3), Taketheplunge (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sacetas (1-54.3), Amass (1-54.5), Warrior Chief (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lonnekers (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
ROAD METALS HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R66 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R66 & faster 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 441148 | Double Jeopardy | 1 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Got things wrong early at Ascot Park. Likes it here though. Trifectas claims. |
| 2 | | 047322 | Cocktails And Caviar | 2 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Contrasting - but good - 2nds in last two outings. This looks harder. Place. |
| 3 | | 311907 | American Me | 1 | 15 | Sarah O'Reilly | Had it tough off big backmarks on the Coast. Handicap relief here. Combos. |
| 4 | | 193111 | It's Tough | 2 | 15 | Riley Harrison(J) | Outstanding over the summer. Easy 11 Mar trial win from off the pace. Threat. |
| 5 | | 411177 | Smoke On The Water | 1 | 25 | Robbie Close | Tried hard in Northern Southland Cup. Honest performer here. Top 2/3. |
| 6 | | 1112X1 | Got The Chocolates | 2 | 25 | John Dunn | Simply brilliant last week. Stepped safely enough 25 Feb trials. Goes close. |
| Best Bets: Got The Chocolates (6), It's Tough (4), Cocktails And Caviar (2), Smoke On The Water (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: American Me (1-58.6), Double Jeopardy (1-59.2), Smoke On The Water (2-01.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: It's Tough - 1st of 4, NZ Metro, 11/03/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.0, 800m: 56.8, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 2 len, neck, neck. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 332435 | Jukebox Gypsy | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Honest as always last week & lands into another handy draw. Combos must. |
| 2 | | 444758 | Whyamihere | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Midfield finishes his lot since spate of 4ths. Inside draw helps. Top 3/4. |
| 3 |  | 802170 | Betterwithbling | 3 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Got back from tricky draws since late January win. First4s preferred in this. |
| 4 |  | 71000 | Zeus | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 357394 | Always Bee Gee | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Got better over two days on Coast. Yet to place in 10 starts here though. Odds. |
| 6 | | 565439 | Hugo | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Speedy type when things go his way. Gets front row draw. Not out of this. |
| 7 |  | X104X1 | Captain Cool | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Trip to the Coast paid off & not hugely harder here. Worth sticking with him. |
| 8 |  | 251X | Flying Ace | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Won his maiden at short order in the spring. Good 2nd at the trials. Danger. |
| 9 | | 91X12 | Arma Hunter | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Went close from this draw last week. Work to do early again, but can win. |
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| 10 | | 621453 | Route Sixty Six | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Used inside gaps to nab 3rd last week. May get further back tonight. First4s. |
| 11 |  | X6100X | Mostert | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Kicked well for 26 Feb trial win for new trainer. Market watch from this draw. |
| 12 |  | 509187 | Rockoutray | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Fair on his grass track tour since Cromwell win. Yet to fire at HQ though. |
| 13 | | 6491 | Shards Lyric | U1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Midweek maiden win here 25 Feb. Quiet 3rd at trials since. Combos best. |
| Best Bets: Flying Ace (8), Arma Hunter (9), Captain Cool (7), Mostert (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Arma Hunter (1-58.7), Captain Cool (2-02.6), Hugo (2-05.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mostert - 1st of 3, M Cant TOA, 26/02/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-05.4, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1 1/2len, 6 len. | |||||||
Runner Index
Aint No Angel - Race 5
Always Bee Gee - Race 9
Amass - Race 7
American Me - Race 8
Arma Hunter - Race 9
Army Of One - Race 3
Betterwithbling - Race 9
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 1
Blazing Knuckles - Race 5
Boy Racer - Race 3
Brother Love - Race 2
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 7
Captain Cool - Race 9
Captain Kobe - Race 1
Classie Linc - Race 5
Clonakilty - Race 1
Cocktails And Caviar - Race 8
Cormoran Strike - Race 6
Dark Ghana - Race 2
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 7
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 5
Double Jeopardy - Race 8
Elektra King - Race 1
Flying Ace - Race 9
Flying Bird - Race 1
Forgiveness - Race 4
Franco Josiah - Race 2
Franco Lennon - Race 3
Franco Sublime - Race 3
Freya - Race 6
Fusion Reactor - Race 1
Got The Chocolates - Race 8
Harry's Girl - Race 3
Hoof It Hagrid - Race 4
Hugo - Race 9
It's Tough - Race 8
Jazzys Upstart - Race 1
John Stewart - Race 7
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 9
Lily's A Star - Race 5
Lonnekers - Race 7
Lous Pinup Girl - Race 3
Loveyou To Da Skye - Race 4
Makaku - Race 6
Matai Harry - Race 1
Miki Magnificent - Race 3
Miles Away - Race 4
Millie Let Loose - Race 4
MM Sunshine - Race 4
Moses - Race 2
Mostert - Race 9
My Wingman - Race 1
Nellie Doyle - Race 2
One El - Race 6
One Over Da Line - Race 2
Paris Prince - Race 6
Petite Trixton - Race 4
Premium Player - Race 2
Prestigious - Race 4
Princess Lisa - Race 5
Rachmaninov - Race 2
Rakero Falcon - Race 3
Rock Lobster - Race 6
Rockoutray - Race 9
Route Sixty Six - Race 9
Sacetas - Race 7
Seaside Brucie - Race 3
Secret Wish - Race 1
Shards Lyric - Race 9
Shezabettorgirl - Race 5
Showcase - Race 1
Slots - Race 7
Smoke On The Water - Race 8
Song Sung Blue - Race 7
Sunny Louis - Race 6
Sunsoutgunsout - Race 1
Taketheplunge - Race 7
Texas Banner - Race 3
T K Megastar - Race 4
Topaz - Race 1
Tu Tangata - Race 2
Wanna Play A Game - Race 4
Warrior Chief - Race 7
Waterloo Station - Race 6
Whyamihere - Race 9
Wilma's Boy - Race 6
Woodlea Rocks - Race 5
Zarlini - Race 5
Zeus - Race 9
Zoltan Boscik - Race 6