NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 8 April
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- Race 1
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SAVE THE DATE FOR LADIES NIGHT 12 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 473330 | Off The Edge | 1 | Ft | Alan Edge | In terrific form until flat outing on Saturday. This is easier though. Danger. |
| 2 |  | X99719 | Changeforthebeta | 2 | Ft | Adam White | Back to mobile here after missing away from 18 Mar stand. Should dispute finish. |
| 3 |  | 941730 | Didjashoutthebar | 3 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Fought well at Ash. Very plain on Saturday but could boost exotics today. |
| 4 |  | 07656X | The Bettor Major | 4 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Last raced back in Nov when he missed away. Last in recent trial; watch market. |
| 5 | | 729170 | Foliejon Star | 5 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Form has flattened here after some nice grass track efforts. Need in multiples. |
| 6 |  | 922216 | Warloch | 6 | Ft | Neil Munro | Didn't quit after sitting parked here, 18 May following game win. Quins & tris. |
| 7 |  | 080X21 | Kowhai Nugget | 7 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Improved one spot on resumption to score at Ash. Major player despite wide alley |
| Best Bets: Kowhai Nugget (7), Changeforthebeta (2), Off The Edge (1), Warloch (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Warloch (1-55.3), Off The Edge (1-56.2), Kowhai Nugget (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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THAI NIGHT IN TRACKSIDE DINING 17 APRIL MOBILE TROT
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 304000 | Majestic Trix | 1 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Throws in the odd tidy effort but would need to show more than in recent starts. |
| 2 |  | 85X | Propellor | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Contained in two career starts and last in recent trial. Happy watching for now. |
| 3 |  | 0337 | Mysaria | 3 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Trotted roughly at Rang when looking to earn another placing. Stick with here. |
| 4 |  | 4252 | Lap It Up | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Reeled in when last here but showing promise in 4 starts and ready to win. |
| 5 |  | 5X2449 | Learning To Fly | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Ruined a tidy start to new campaign with a gallop at Meth. Mustn't drop yet. |
| 6 | | 945566 | Lady Lucinda | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Now with M House afer some solid but unthreatening runs. Cover on combo bets. |
| 7 | | 000X7 | Terry Webster | 7 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Broke when looking a place hope at Tim. Mobile should assist and has claims. |
| 8 |  | 4P20X9 | Volstone | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Well beaten in resumption here, 13 Mar. Decent enough trial since. Place option. |
| 9 |  | 709578 | Hoofn It | 9 | Ft | Steve Trotter | Boxed on ok before a check at Meth. Wide alley makes it hard here; happy risking |
| 10 |  | 265500 | Bullet | U1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Continues to be a head-scratcher. Talented and could go close from mobile gate. |
| Best Bets: Lap It Up (4), Mysaria (3), Learning To Fly (5), Bullet (10) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hoofn It (9): P-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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TURKISH NIGHT IN TRACKSIDE DINING 1 MAY MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 350946 | The Gangster | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Fought nicely from pegs at Reef after fair effort 2 days earlier. First 4 fringe |
| 2 | | 078655 | The Seamstress | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Hasn't shown enough to recommend as a winning hope here but small field helps. |
| 3 | | 046562 | Willy Away | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Bold from new quarters at Tim and this is well within his reach. Top pick for us |
| 4 |  | 66567X | Riley John | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Stable change since 7 unplaced runs last campaign. Capable of figuring in finish |
| 5 |  | 807706 | Lay On Macduff | 5 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Plugged away at Timaru and would need it lift despite the lack of form in field. |
| 6 | | 384407 | Sky News | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got it wrong at Meth but did get handy enough after. Combos include from mobile. |
| 7 |  | 06377X | Didjamakeanimprint | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Solid last campaign and even off the unruly would need covering in combos today. |
| Best Bets: Willy Away (3), Riley John (4), Sky News (6), Didjamakeanimprint (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Riley John - 2nd of 8, NZ Metro, 31/03/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.6, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 29.7, Margins: 7 len, 1 3/4len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Riley John (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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MEXICAN FIESTA IN TRACKSIDE DINING 8 MAY MOBILE TROT
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 589860 | Steelintheheel | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | OK two back at Ash but never a danger since at Tim. Needs everything to pan out. |
| 2 | | 200898 | Noah Magnific | 2 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | No luck at Tim and capable on her day. Drawn nicely and live hope in this field. |
| 3 | | 95X580 | Peaknmonkey | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just battling since resuming but gets another chance to turn that around today. |
| 4 | | 080947 | Arden Solitaire | 4 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Tidy 4th here, 18 Mar and ok at Rang. From the mobile he needs considering today |
| 5 | | 076940 | Silverlinings | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Missed away at Tim and another who should enjoy the mobile. Not the worst here. |
| 6 | | 066X80 | Aradne | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | No dash since resuming from Negus barn. Has won here and has place claims. |
| 7 |  | 872638 | The Royal Gamble | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Didn't get all favours at Rang after strong Meth showing. Cover on all tickets. |
| 8 | | 339540 | Kowhai Summit | 8 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Consistent type and depite the wide marble should have the measure of most here. |
| 9 |  | X79054 | Florence The Machine | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tidy at Wint finishing less than 3L from winner. Past winner here and in the mix |
| Best Bets: Noah Magnific (2), Kowhai Summit (8), The Royal Gamble (7), Arden Solitaire (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Silverlinings (2-00.7), Peaknmonkey (2-02.1), Noah Magnific (2-02.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SUPPORT OUR PINK SHIRT NIGHT FUNDRAISER 15 MAY MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 094759 | Sweet N Sassy | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Had her chance at Tim when lacking final dash. Hard to follow and A-game needed. |
| 2 |  | 645553 | Ivona Dadic | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Bagged another placing with bold Tim effort. Drawn to figure strongly once again |
| 3 |  | 447589 | Whyamihere | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Form overall solid and returns to HQ on the back of trial win. Needed in combos. |
| 4 |  | 335567 | Sweet Dreams | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Worked into handy spot at Ash but couldn't kick. Capable of figuring in finish. |
| 5 | | 058870 | My Ten Guitars | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Has found it tough off rough marbles in recent runs. 1st4 hope with right trip. |
| 6 |  | 8X5622 | Monkee Major | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Has found one better in each of her last two and deserves favourtism again today |
| 7 |  | 960X00 | Louis | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Safely held in two grass attempts this campaign. Happy taking notes from marble. |
| 8 | | 290046 | Kotare Kelso | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Has had strong support in last couple of starts and must be covered despite draw |
| 9 | | 773869 | Fusion Reactor | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fair to middling in latest efforts here. Needs to negotiate horror draw; risking |
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| 10 |  | 674583 | Style Council | 10 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Good in last 2 runs & with any luck from 2nd row can show up late in the piece. |
| 11 |  | 623463 | Sans Repos | 11 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Fought well at Tim back in Jan. Has been freshened and 2nd in recent trial. E/W. |
| Best Bets: Monkee Major (6), Ivona Dadic (2), Sans Repos (11), Kotare Kelso (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kotare Kelso (1-56.9), Sweet Dreams (1-58.0), My Ten Guitars (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Whyamihere - 1st of 5, Chertsey, 28/03/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-00.0, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 1 len, 1 len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sweet Dreams (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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ENJOY TRACKSIDE DINING ON PREMIER NIGHT 22 MAY TROT
$8000, 5YO & OLDER R35, 2000m
For R35 5yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 809995 | Bluey | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Improved run at Ash after lacking dash when last here. Outside hope with manners |
| 2 | | 654907 | Baffled | 2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Couldnt't land the final punch from trail at Rang. Fringe first 4 prospect here |
| 3 |  | 897004 | Schoemaker | 3 | Ft | Justin Smith | Better completing the first 4 at Tim and similar effort would pay a divy in this |
| 4 |  | 00X000 | Night Life | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Form-line bleak this time in and hard to recommend until manners are improved. |
| 5 |  | 6X0934 | The Merc | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Backed and beaten in last couple but this field looks his for the taking. On top |
| 6 | | 065609 | Mode | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Had to wait for a run at Ash. Overall form just fair but distance record solid. |
| 7 |  | 496700 | Granny Rose | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Little offered this campaign but capable of much better. Watch market moves. |
| 8 | | 04X000 | Bangkok Betty | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Unable to get around in one piece since coming South. Place spice in this field. |
| 9 |  | 054089 | A Reason To Fight | U2 | Ft | Robbie Close | No dash at Rang after battling Meth run. Best effort could sneak a first 4 spot. |
| Best Bets: The Merc (5), Schoemaker (3), Mode (6), Bangkok Betty (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Granny Rose (2-04.9), Baffled (2-08.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: A Reason To Fight (9): RD-Off, FD-On, Baffled (2): SL-On, Bangkok Betty (8): HH-On, Granny Rose (7): SL-Off, BL-On, Night Life (4): BL-Off, P-On, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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CANTERBURY PLAINS CHALLENGE SERIES (HEAT 1) MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 5YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 5yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 068699 | Trendy Van Gogh | 1 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Stable chance since run of outs. Drawn to receive every chance but needs more. |
| 2 |  | 000080 | Lord Mudrick | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Continues to struggle to see out his races. Sure to lead out but happy risking. |
| 3 |  | 226087 | Cheeky Red | 3 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Lands a favourable draw today and mobile an assist. Offers value and can prevail |
| 4 |  | 6050X0 | Harry Belafonte | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Blew the score-up in fresh state at Mot with support. Allow another chance today |
| 5 |  | 047604 | Ramblin Rover | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | OK 4th at Tim after having his chance. More required to push for honours today. |
| 6 | | 406736 | Enya Franco | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Useful placing when last produced here. Solid at Ash since. Has place claims. |
| 7 |  | 497020 | Stubing | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Strong 2nd at Ash before not emerging here on Saturday. Draw no help; 1st 4s. |
| 8 |  | 977473 | The Highlander | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Earned another cheque with his 3rd at Ash. Marble needs negotiating; minors best |
| 9 | | 583955 | Sweet Willow | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fought on after cutting the breeze at Tim. Likely to need similar today from 9. |
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| 10 |  | 527352 | Bautista | 10 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | Strong once in the clear at Tim. In the right form but tricky alley to work from |
| 11 |  | 455224 | Radioactive Jaffa | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Again closed too late when 4th at Meth. Will be seeking the last say again; E/W. |
| 12 |  | 624237 | Rockin Roman | 12 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Model of consistency down South but still seeking placing here. Tris/first 4s. |
| 13 |  | 3P5054 | Heaven Forbid | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Well beaten at Ash but game run at Mot prior. Not easy off unruly but must cover |
| Best Bets: Cheeky Red (3), Radioactive Jaffa (11), Bautista (10), Heaven Forbid (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bautista (1-55.2), The Highlander (1-59.5), Enya Franco (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ramblin Rover (5): SL-Off, BL-On, Trendy Van Gogh (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aradne - Race 4
Arden Solitaire - Race 4
A Reason To Fight - Race 6
Baffled - Race 6
Bangkok Betty - Race 6
Bautista - Race 7
Bluey - Race 6
Bullet - Race 2
Changeforthebeta - Race 1
Cheeky Red - Race 7
Didjamakeanimprint - Race 3
Didjashoutthebar - Race 1
Enya Franco - Race 7
Florence The Machine - Race 4
Foliejon Star - Race 1
Fusion Reactor - Race 5
Granny Rose - Race 6
Harry Belafonte - Race 7
Heaven Forbid - Race 7
Hoofn It - Race 2
Ivona Dadic - Race 5
Kotare Kelso - Race 5
Kowhai Nugget - Race 1
Kowhai Summit - Race 4
Lady Lucinda - Race 2
Lap It Up - Race 2
Lay On Macduff - Race 3
Learning To Fly - Race 2
Lord Mudrick - Race 7
Louis - Race 5
Majestic Trix - Race 2
Mode - Race 6
Monkee Major - Race 5
Mysaria - Race 2
My Ten Guitars - Race 5
Night Life - Race 6
Noah Magnific - Race 4
Off The Edge - Race 1
Peaknmonkey - Race 4
Propellor - Race 2
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 7
Ramblin Rover - Race 7
Riley John - Race 3
Rockin Roman - Race 7
Sans Repos - Race 5
Schoemaker - Race 6
Silverlinings - Race 4
Sky News - Race 3
Steelintheheel - Race 4
Stubing - Race 7
Style Council - Race 5
Sweet Dreams - Race 5
Sweet N Sassy - Race 5
Sweet Willow - Race 7
Terry Webster - Race 2
The Bettor Major - Race 1
The Gangster - Race 3
The Highlander - Race 7
The Merc - Race 6
The Royal Gamble - Race 4
The Seamstress - Race 3
Trendy Van Gogh - Race 7
Volstone - Race 2
Warloch - Race 1
Whyamihere - Race 5
Willy Away - Race 3