NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 10 April
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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RICOH HANDICAP PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 473167 | Goorambat Art | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | OK when clear late at Motukarara. Couple of wins from the stand. Rough claims. |
| 2 |  | 0406X3 | Joyride(AUS) | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Caught late here 27 March, but will clearly strip fitter. A leading contender. |
| 3 | | 117760 | Delightful Dreams | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Form has flattened since late November Manawatu wins. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 4 |  | 346505 | Bettor Be Sharp | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Useful effort from the train at Motukarara. Tries hard here at HQ. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 585406 | Teds Legacy | 1 | 10 | Jim Curtin | Didn't have all favours at Motukarara. Country Cups horse when right. EW. |
| 6 |  | 922326 | The Coalman | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Pay to forget unlucky 6th last Saturday. Back to preferred stand start. Chance. |
| 7 | | 848019 | Tempo Warrior | 3 | 10 | Darnika Williams(J) | Steady attempt at Motukarara. Drops back 10m here too. Top 3/4 fringes. |
| 8 | | 023336 | Mystery Beach | 4 | 10 | Gemma Thornley | Very unlucky at Methven and form had held well before that. Stick with him. |
| 9 |  | 676542 | Commander Ben | 5 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Recovered from mistake for brave 2nd on Monday. Top 3 hope off 10m. |
| 10 | | 326546 | Captain Kobe | 6 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Mixed manners in first stand start attempts at Manawatu. Rough First4s claims. |
| Best Bets: Joyride(AUS) (2), Mystery Beach (8), The Coalman (6), Teds Legacy (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (1-59.8), Teds Legacy (2-01.6), Commander Ben (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. See Special Condition No. 9
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Harry Hill | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Qualified in mid-March & only caught late here 31 Mar trials. Worth a look. | |
| 2 |  | 4 | Jet Stream | 2 | Ft | Alan Clark | A long way off #6 on his 27 Mar debut. Gait a work in progress. Needs to lift. |
| 3 |  | Master McGoogan | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Went down by a nose in his qualifier. Family can run early. Keep onside. | |
| 4 |  | 3 | Donovan | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tried hard on debut but still figuring it all out. Better for that. Place. |
| 5 |  | Macy Royale | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Won both her starts & wore down #1 here at 31 Mar trials. Adds to puzzle. | |
| 6 |  | 1 | Royal Monarch | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Won for fun on debut and may enjoy chasing horses again here. Top pick. |
| Best Bets: Royal Monarch (6), Master McGoogan (3), Harry Hill (1), Macy Royale (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Monarch (2-05.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Macy Royale - 1st of 3, NZ Metro, 31/03/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.1, 800m: 62.6, 400m: 30.8, Margins: neck, 13 len. | |||||||
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- Race 3
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WOODLANDS STUD MOBILE PACE
$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R60, R61 TO R70 WITH COND., 1980m
For R46 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R61 to R70 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 081010 | Nickel And Dime | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Couldn't find extra from this draw 13 Mar. Same set-up, so needs to improve. |
| 2 | | 049530 | Commander Joe | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Good when finding space late on Saturday. This grade more suitable. Upset. |
| 3 |  | 159100 | To Ri Ruby | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Light on manners at Motukarara & jumps up in grade tonight. Take on trust. |
| 4 |  | 49700X | Caught The Eye | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | 2nd in strong 24 Mar trial in first outing since Cup Day. Should have admirers. |
| 5 |  | D34736 | Song Sung Blue | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Lacked his customary zip here 20 Mar, but going well prior. Add to combinations. |
| 6 |  | 196564 | Warrior Chief | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Looked sharp enough in his last two & slight drop back from Saturday. Roughie. |
| 7 |  | 500017 | Next Level | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Caught the eye late here behind #9 on Saturday. May be running on again. |
| 8 |  | 800134 | Diamonds Are Forever | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Did her share of work here 27 Mar. Has returned in fine fettle. Each way. |
| 9 |  | 418441 | Taketheplunge | 9 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Tough runs recently & capped that off with last week's win. Could repeat. |
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| 10 | | 764222 | Lester | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Powered home along the markers on Saturday. Top 2/3 with any space. |
| 11 |  | 663532 | Bryce's Meddle | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Only grabbed in closing stages 27 Mar. Drops back to 2nd row. Trifectas. |
| Best Bets: Caught The Eye (4), Taketheplunge (9), Diamonds Are Forever (8), Lester (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Caught The Eye (1-54.9), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Warrior Chief (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Caught The Eye - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 24/03/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.0, 800m: 55.8, 400m: 27.9, Margins: nose, 2 1/2len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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MICHAEL BENDALL AT CORCORAN FRENCH MOBILE TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R54, 1980m
For R40 to R54 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1DX | Landman | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 215282 | Bevron | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Hard to knock his Timaru 2nd & has been consistent for a while now. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 254926 | Wanna Play A Game | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Had her chance in front here 04 Apr. Brief but just fair mobile stats. Place. |
| 4 | | 439769 | Mavis Jones | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Mobile may help after Rangiora error. 1980m isn't perfect for her. First4s hope. |
| 5 |  | 376544 | Sunny Louis | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Honest as the day is long. First mobile start since October. Minor prizes best. |
| 6 |  | 845746 | Styrax | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Not bad late on Saturday despite early error. Danger if she brings her A game. |
| 7 |  | 223964 | One El | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Doesn't win out of turn from the mobile, but brings good recent form. Combos. |
| 8 |  | 106087 | Wilma's Boy | 8 | Ft | Paul Nairn | A risky prospect at times. His best would take care of this field. Win or bust. |
| 9 |  | 9X8864 | Zoltan Boscik | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Form still steadily building after 4 starts back. Awkward wide draw. Place. |
| 10 |  | 17 | I'm Connected | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tough ask after mistake here 27 Mar. Debut win showed his worth. Each way. |
| 11 | | P10X11 | Dynasty | U2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Gets into this nicely after consecutive wins. May be running on late off unruly. |
| Best Bets: Dynasty (11), I'm Connected (10), Styrax (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dynasty (1-58.7), Styrax (1-59.1), Wilma's Boy (2-00.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dynasty (11): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Styrax to Jonny Cox at Leeston | |||||||
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- Race 5
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LAUGHING OWL WHISKEY MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. This Race will be selected on Ratings (highest to lowest).
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3146X6 | Larissa Beaudiene | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Should strip fitter after Saturday's distant 6th, but will need to. Tough ask. |
| 2 |  | X56222 | Monkee Major | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Improved in her four starts back & has shown early speed. Add to combos. |
| 3 |  | 712833 | Mattie Nevin | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Carving out a nice record on the grass circuit. Draw a plus. Place preferred. |
| 4 |  | 549601 | Eyes Of An Angel | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got the job done in front at Ashburton. May hunt the lead again. First4s best. |
| 5 |  | 64X91 | Lous Pinup Girl | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Cleared maidens on the grass at Rangiora. Genuine rise in class. Top 3/4. |
| 6 | | 8308X1 | Sugar Babe | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Dashed nicely after sitting parked at Ashburton. Harder here, but consider. |
| 7 |  | 15X069 | Brandi Snapp | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Lacked late punch in her three starts back. Faces some up-and-comers. Tested. |
| 8 | | 7486X4 | Vincent Reactress | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Plenty to like about her Rangiora 4th fresh. Another testing draw. Rough odds. |
| 9 | | X32221 | Show Stopper | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Comfortable Oaks heat winner at Gore. May employ gate speed again. Threat. |
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| 10 | | 566546 | Shezabettorgirl | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Honest when clear here 27 Mar. Likely to get back on the markers. First4s. |
| 11 |  | 113 | Cinderella Franco | 11 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Lost no admirers when colours lowered for first time 27 Mar. Will be running on. |
| 12 |  | 006X29 | Lizzie Borden | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | A touch keen here 27 Mar. Went close at Methven. Danger on best behaviour. |
| 13 | | 41X521 | Seeking Clarity | 13 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Powerful win in front at Wyndham. Draw makes this much tougher, but can place. |
| Best Bets: Show Stopper (9), Cinderella Franco (11), Lizzie Borden (12), Sugar Babe (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seeking Clarity (1-54.6), Lizzie Borden (1-54.8), Eyes Of An Angel (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cinderella Franco (11): BL-On, Larissa Beaudiene (1): BL-On, Monkee Major (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
STEVIE & MAREE THANK CORCORAN FRENCH HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 742396 | Premium Player | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 663788 | Paris Prince | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Not sprinting as well as some of these late. First4s with the right tempo. |
| 3 | | 0X6830 | Rata | 1 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Forgettable here on Saturday but moves 10m closer at least. Combos with manners. |
| 4 |  | 521235 | Walkinonsunshine | 2 | 10 | Bob Butt | Did more than her share of work last week. May find the markers here. EW. |
| 5 |  | 9X5221 | Fiery Bandito | U1 | 20 | Matthew Williamson | Form is getting sharper & shaper & proved his toughness here 13 Mar. Danger. |
| 6 | | 921531 | Mr Love | 1 | 40 | Ben Hope | Impressive win off 35m here 27 Mar. Only 5m further back. A leading hope. |
| 7 | | 314263 | Midnight Dash | 2 | 40 | Gemma Thornley | Picked up his 40th minor prize 27 Mar. No reason he can't be running on. |
| 8 |  | 082122 | Eurostyle | 3 | 40 | Kimberly Butt | Found one better in last two runs, but is doing everything right. Keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Mr Love (6), Fiery Bandito (5), Eurostyle (8), Walkinonsunshine (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Eurostyle (2-00.7), Mr Love (2-01.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Midnight Dash (7): SL-On, Paris Prince (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Rata to Jonny Cox at Leeston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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SHENAN DE SILVA AT CORCORAN FRENCH MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER FFA, 1980m
For all 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 223433 | Hadron Collider | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Compiling some nice placings recently. Up against two stars here. Top 3/4. |
| 2 | | 522522 | Harrison John | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Digging in well behind Dunn talents in two March runs. Can fill trifectas spot. |
| 3 |  | 13X111 | Jumal | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | As gritty as they come in Alex Park win. Brilliant 3YO who can tackle #5. |
| 4 | | 111774 | Smoke On The Water | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Honest attempts in last two off 25m marks. Great summer form. Combos best. |
| 5 | | 112X11 | Got The Chocolates | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Returned in stunning form including NZ record 20 Mar. May be too brave. |
| Best Bets: Got The Chocolates (5), Jumal (3), Harrison John (2), Hadron Collider (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Got The Chocolates (1-51.7), Harrison John (1-52.8), Hadron Collider (1-53.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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STEVIE & MAREE FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 2000m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 402717 | Calmbeforethestorm | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Quiet trial since steady early 2026 form including maiden win. Add to First4s. |
| 2 | | 332322 | Macho Man | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Added yet another placing to CV with late dash on Saturday. Combos must. |
| 3 |  | 16478X | KD Grins | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Mixed bag in two trials since last racing in September. May be better for this. |
| 4 | | 10X | Hail Mary | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Early error but ran on late in first trial for new trainers. EW with manners. |
| 5 |  | 212028 | He's My Creation | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 869565 | Lindy's Rocket | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Honest midfield efforts recently but just 1 placing in 7 attempts here. Odds. |
| 7 |  | 005D39 | Della's Fella | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | A shade unlucky at Timaru. Hasn't fired here though. Want right price tonight. |
| 8 | | 8X2461 | Help Me | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Stylish maiden win at Timaru. Strikes ideal racing for new grade. In the mix. |
| 9 |  | P10862 | Royalglow | 9 | Ft | Jason Ford | Improving efforts on the grass in late March. On course debut but has claims. |
| 10 |  | 540895 | A Reason To Fight | U1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Pops up at times, but battling efforts on grass recently. Looking for luck. |
| 11 | | 6X541X | Flying Dreams | U2 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Hail Mary (4), Help Me (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royalglow (2-11.2), KD Grins (2-13.0), Hail Mary (2-15.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: A Reason To Fight (10): RD-Off, FD-On, Hail Mary (4): P-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R43, 1980m
For R37 to R43 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 100084 | Zeus | 1 | Ft | Brett Thomas | First sign of form since maiden win when 4th on Monday. Needs to lift again. |
| 2 |  | 217156 | Heaven | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Waited for space last Saturday & fought on OK. Kinder draw. Top 3/4 option. |
| 3 | | 801466 | Sofia Rose | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Luck eluded her until late on Saturday. Hauled in at Timaru. Combos spice. |
| 4 |  | 251X5 | Flying Ace | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Should be sharper for his fresh 5th 20 Mar. Better draw tonight too. Danger. |
| 5 | | 222142 | Stumpy Blackler | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Proving competitive wherever he lines up. Middling draw again. Each way hope. |
| 6 |  | 5X1 | Ashley Frank | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Dug in for his maiden win here 27 Mar. Steps up, but capable of doubling up. |
| 7 | | 26X461 | Seaside Brucie | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Early speed got the job done on Saturday. May employ that again. In the mix. |
| 8 | | 4857X3 | Betterthanbabe | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Very impressive 3rd on Rangiora grass. Early position the query. First4s. |
| 9 | | 520776 | Matai Harry | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Never gave up after fighting hard in big field on Saturday. Can finish in Top 4. |
| Best Bets: Flying Ace (4), Ashley Frank (6), Stumpy Blackler (5), Seaside Brucie (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seaside Brucie (1-57.3), Flying Ace (1-57.5), Sofia Rose (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
A Reason To Fight - Race 8
Ashley Frank - Race 9
Betterthanbabe - Race 9
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 1
Bevron - Race 4
Brandi Snapp - Race 5
Bryce's Meddle - Race 3
Calmbeforethestorm - Race 8
Captain Kobe - Race 1
Caught The Eye - Race 3
Cinderella Franco - Race 5
Commander Ben - Race 1
Commander Joe - Race 3
Delightful Dreams - Race 1
Della's Fella - Race 8
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 3
Donovan - Race 2
Dynasty - Race 4
Eurostyle - Race 6
Eyes Of An Angel - Race 5
Fiery Bandito - Race 6
Flying Ace - Race 9
Flying Dreams - Race 8
Goorambat Art - Race 1
Got The Chocolates - Race 7
Hadron Collider - Race 7
Hail Mary - Race 8
Harrison John - Race 7
Harry Hill - Race 2
Heaven - Race 9
Help Me - Race 8
He's My Creation - Race 8
I'm Connected - Race 4
Jet Stream - Race 2
Joyride(AUS) - Race 1
Jumal - Race 7
KD Grins - Race 8
Landman - Race 4
Larissa Beaudiene - Race 5
Lester - Race 3
Lindy's Rocket - Race 8
Lizzie Borden - Race 5
Lous Pinup Girl - Race 5
Macho Man - Race 8
Macy Royale - Race 2
Master McGoogan - Race 2
Matai Harry - Race 9
Mattie Nevin - Race 5
Mavis Jones - Race 4
Midnight Dash - Race 6
Monkee Major - Race 5
Mr Love - Race 6
Mystery Beach - Race 1
Next Level - Race 3
Nickel And Dime - Race 3
One El - Race 4
Paris Prince - Race 6
Premium Player - Race 6
Rata - Race 6
Royalglow - Race 8
Royal Monarch - Race 2
Seaside Brucie - Race 9
Seeking Clarity - Race 5
Shezabettorgirl - Race 5
Show Stopper - Race 5
Smoke On The Water - Race 7
Sofia Rose - Race 9
Song Sung Blue - Race 3
Stumpy Blackler - Race 9
Styrax - Race 4
Sugar Babe - Race 5
Sunny Louis - Race 4
Taketheplunge - Race 3
Teds Legacy - Race 1
Tempo Warrior - Race 1
The Coalman - Race 1
To Ri Ruby - Race 3
Vincent Reactress - Race 5
Walkinonsunshine - Race 6
Wanna Play A Game - Race 4
Warrior Chief - Race 3
Wilma's Boy - Race 4
Zeus - Race 9
Zoltan Boscik - Race 4