Manawatu Harness Racing Club Inc
Sunday, 29 March
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- Race 1
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DO YOU WANT ME / MARION HICKEY MOBILE PACE
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R40, R41 WITH COND., 2000m
For R39 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R41 horses with winning stakes up to and including $12000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 613422 | The Elite Athlete | 1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Good performances in defeat in last two starts. Quinella-First4 must from 1. |
| 2 |  | 615222 | Genuine Imitation | 2 | Ft | Michael Hay | Tried hard when runner-up again 10Mar. Drawn to be prominent. Can go 1 better. |
| 3 |  | 365761 | Dream On Lou | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Proved too good for 12Mar rivals. Slight increase in grade today. Place options. |
| 4 |  | 706124 | Iamthecaptainnow | 4 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Raced well through the end of February meetings at Palmy. Definite threat. |
| 5 |  | 128754 | Miki's Moment | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Sure to appreciate an ease in grade for this assignment. Don't underestimate. |
| 6 |  | 759137 | Fear The Diva | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Safely contained in last appearance and dealt a sticky draw here. Rough hope. |
| 7 |  | 218656 | Always B Sweet | 7 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Hard to recommend on form credentials after win 5-starts ago. An outside chance. |
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| 8 | | 765521 | Jahi | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Put together a tidy Cambridge victory 19Mar. Requires luck from draw. Combos. |
| 9 | | 555182 | Rhaegal | 9 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Gallant effort when 2nd behind Dream On Lou 12Mar. Trifecta/First4 prospect. |
| Best Bets: Miki's Moment (5), Genuine Imitation (2), Iamthecaptainnow (4), The Elite Athlete (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dream On Lou (1-58.9), Always B Sweet (1-59.1), Jahi (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always B Sweet (7): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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AUTO SUPPLIERS GROUP MOBILE PACE
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Shezabonnielass | 1 | Ft | Michael Hay | Vincent newcomer. Qualified by herself 23Oct. Ideally drawn. Each way chance. | |
| 2 | | 6060 | Clap For The Wolfman | 2 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Comes north as part of the "Bet On Red" phenomenon for Palmy debut. In the mix. |
| 3 |  | 222232 | Run Blaze Run | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | His 9 minor placings from 13 career starts must be rewarded with a win soon. |
| 4 | | 7 | Vera Grace | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Safely held off a similar draw on debut. Better for the experience. Upset hope. |
| 5 | | 0 | Tact Franco | 5 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Now in the M House stable. Sure to have admirers in her first start at Palmy. |
| 6 |  | 982854 | Eastwood Admiral | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Didn't receive all favours in last start outing. Consider for combination bets. |
| 7 |  | X36866 | Viscount Banner | 7 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Freshened. Ran home well in 20Jan Hawera appearance. Place/SRM value. |
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| 8 |  | 076635 | Major Nightmare | 8 | Ft | Devon Towers(J) | Fair attempt 12Mar. Produced a game placing 26Feb. Trifecta/First4 prospect. |
| 9 |  | 734446 | Magie Do | 9 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Didn't threaten off a much better draw last time. She'll be at generous odds. |
| 10 |  | Upton | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Vincent debutante. Brings moderate trial/workout form to this. Outside show. | |
| Best Bets: Run Blaze Run (3), Clap For The Wolfman (2), Shezabonnielass (1), Tact Franco (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Shezabonnielass - 1st of 1, Manawatu, 23/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.3, 800m: 61.8, 400m: 29.9 | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eastwood Admiral (6): BL-On, Run Blaze Run (3): RD-Off, BL-On, Tact Franco (5): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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BERNIES MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R38, 2000m
For R35 to R38 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 587275 | Indisposed | 1 | Ft | Michael Hay | Drawing barrier 1 only increases chances of running a dividend bearing place. |
| 2 | | 245544 | Run Mason Run | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Last few runs have had merit and drawn to be prominent. Quinella's-First4's. |
| 3 | | 013591 | Baltic Star | 3 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Showed plenty of determination to score at The Mot. 15Mar. Major player. |
| 4 | | 877453 | Who's Your Dragon | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Produced a solid placing 12Mar. Consider on an each way basis this evening. |
| 5 | | 6X9155 | Ester Lucy | 5 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Gallop at Hawera 20Jan no help. Won well at this venue 3-starts ago. Danger. |
| 6 | | 666576 | Tres Bonne Fille | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Didn't threaten off a comparable draw 12Mar. Odds will be lucrative on that. |
| 7 |  | 269334 | Benson Dude | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Sound Cambridge efforts after a close-up placing on this track. Place options. |
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| 8 |  | 898668 | Cosmic Star | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Current form credentials make him hard to recommend. An outside chance. |
| 9 | | 766440 | Santanna Mach | 9 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | This is just the sort of race he could return to winning form in. Keep on side. |
| Best Bets: Baltic Star (3), Santanna Mach (9), Who's Your Dragon (4), Run Mason Run (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (1-57.4), Ester Lucy (1-59.5), Run Mason Run (1-59.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cosmic Star (8): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Cosmic Star to Doug Gale at Bulls | |||||||
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CITY OF PALMERSTON NORTH FESTIVAL CUP MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R52, 2000m
For R41 to R52 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 148695 | Doctor Tim | 1 | Ft | Michael Hay | Returns to Palmy where he's won on 7 occasions. Ace draw an assist. Upset hope. |
| 2 |  | 338081 | Ha'penny | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Produced a courageous victory 12Mar, her 3rd at Palmy. Quinella-First4/SRM show. |
| 3 | | 931445 | Stealers Wheel | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Receives a significant drop in rating band for this assignment. Place claims. |
| 4 |  | 968614 | Fredastaire | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Worn down in 12Mar outing after an easy win 10Mar. Required for all combo bets. |
| 5 |  | 315511 | Rack'em Up | 5 | Ft | Andrew Drake | Taken an immediate liking to Palmy with consecutive. Can complete the hat trick. |
| 6 | | 566224 | Blue Chip Lou | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Fair Auckland attempt 20Mar. Runner-up on home track prior two starts. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 231371 | Midfrew Lucre | 7 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Wouldn't relent in 19Mar Cambridge success. Tougher here & bad draw. Roughie. |
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| 8 |  | 06229X | Midnight Miki | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Resuming. Workout winner 10Feb. Clearly the class horse of this field. Top pick. |
| 9 | | 942959 | Gotta Elect Bill | 9 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Safely held at Reefton last time. Gritty run this venue 26Feb. For longer odds. |
| Best Bets: Midnight Miki (8), Rack'em Up (5), Blue Chip Lou (6), Ha'penny (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-54.9), Midnight Miki (1-55.9), Midfrew Lucre (1-56.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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DOUG BRADLEY PAINTERS / T MARKET FRESH HANDICAP TROT
$12,000, NON-WINNERS & UP TO R42 WITH COND. DISCRHCP, 2000m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime. Also R35 to R42 3 yrs & older horses. The winner (if a previous race 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 |  | 724332 | Tiki | 1 | Ft | Michael Hay | Knocking on the door for a maiden success after a string of good placings. E/W. |
| 2 |  | 87966X | Chesinov | 1 | 30 | Emily Johnson(J) | Making Palmy debut in tonight's resumption. Manners will be key. Upset hope. |
| 3 | | 534416 | Valentina Shevchenko | 2 | 30 | Sailesh Abernethy | Didn't flatter at Cambridge after maiden win at this venue. One for longer odds. |
| 4 |  | 315525 | Mass Disruption | 3 | 30 | Andre Poutama | He's run some creditable races in trips to Palmy. Quinella's-First4's/SRM's. |
| 5 | | 776569 | Scoots | 4 | 30 | Allen Pyers | Hard to have on recent form credentials. Capable of a lot better. Take on trust. |
| 6 |  | 485056 | Rubble On The Double | U1 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Produced a sound effort last time. Comes into combination calculations. |
| 7 |  | 433235 | Ordained | 1 | 60 | Harrison Orange(J) | Rundown in 12Mar assignment. Tidy placings previous 4-starts. Don't discount. |
| 8 |  | 321157 | Highview Rockn Roll | 2 | 60 | Kate Coppins(J) | Continues to mix form wildly. Must be respected as a 6 times winner at Palmy. |
| 9 | | 621235 | Eagle Hanover | 3 | 60 | Jay Abernethy | Solid Auckland performance 20Mar. Strong efforts on this track prior. Big show. |
| Best Bets: Highview Rockn Roll (8), Eagle Hanover (9), Tiki (1), Ordained (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Highview Rockn Roll (2-03.2), Eagle Hanover (2-06.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chesinov (2): NW-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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TANGI UTIKERE MP FOR PALMERSTON NORTH MOBILE PACE
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2500m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 444313 | I Can Too | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Racing well enough to take full advantage of barrier 1 tonight. Major player. |
| 2 | | 459PX4 | Easy Does It | 2 | Ft | Michael Hay | Should've derived benefit from game fresh run 12Mar. Trifecta/First4 prospect. |
| 3 | | 409422 | Brookies Player | 3 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Strong run in The Mot. defeat 15Mar. Gallent 2nd at this venue 26Feb. Big show. |
| 4 | | 523521 | Major Moonshine | 4 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Built nicely to his last start success. He's an each way chance to double-up. |
| 5 |  | 989XF0 | Becker | 5 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Hard to recommend against some of these on form so far this term. An outsider. |
| 6 |  | 475301 | He's Tough | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Comes north to a new trainer after a slick Winton mile victory. Worth a nibble. |
| 7 | | 460343 | Call Security | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Gritty performance to place 12Mar. Did well off this draw 10Mar. Place options. |
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| 8 | | 962197 | Gwendoline Mary | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Comfortably contained after her 26Feb win. She'll be at lucrative odds on that. |
| Best Bets: I Can Too (1), Brookies Player (3), Major Moonshine (4), Call Security (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: He's Tough (2-02.9), I Can Too (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Becker (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Always B Sweet - Race 1
Baltic Star - Race 3
Becker - Race 6
Benson Dude - Race 3
Blue Chip Lou - Race 4
Brookies Player - Race 6
Call Security - Race 6
Chesinov - Race 5
Clap For The Wolfman - Race 2
Cosmic Star - Race 3
Doctor Tim - Race 4
Dream On Lou - Race 1
Eagle Hanover - Race 5
Eastwood Admiral - Race 2
Easy Does It - Race 6
Ester Lucy - Race 3
Fear The Diva - Race 1
Fredastaire - Race 4
Genuine Imitation - Race 1
Gotta Elect Bill - Race 4
Gwendoline Mary - Race 6
Ha'penny - Race 4
He's Tough - Race 6
Highview Rockn Roll - Race 5
Iamthecaptainnow - Race 1
I Can Too - Race 6
Indisposed - Race 3
Jahi - Race 1
Magie Do - Race 2
Major Moonshine - Race 6
Major Nightmare - Race 2
Mass Disruption - Race 5
Midfrew Lucre - Race 4
Midnight Miki - Race 4
Miki's Moment - Race 1
Ordained - Race 5
Rack'em Up - Race 4
Rhaegal - Race 1
Rubble On The Double - Race 5
Run Blaze Run - Race 2
Run Mason Run - Race 3
Santanna Mach - Race 3
Scoots - Race 5
Shezabonnielass - Race 2
Stealers Wheel - Race 4
Tact Franco - Race 2
The Elite Athlete - Race 1
Tiki - Race 5
Tres Bonne Fille - Race 3
Upton - Race 2
Valentina Shevchenko - Race 5
Vera Grace - Race 2
Viscount Banner - Race 2
Who's Your Dragon - Race 3