NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 30 April
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
NORWOOD MACHINERY (AMATEUR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$7300, 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 using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 557420 | Hes Santas Excuse | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 745336 | Zia Bromac | 2 | Ft | Shannon Manawatu | Lacked dash over longer journey here, 9 Apr. Tidy runs prior and draw/trip suits |
| 3 |  | 477072 | Motor Mouth | 3 | Ft | Dan Roberts | Made front from wide when last here and tried hard from trail. In the equation. |
| 4 |  | 046238 | Foveaux Gambler | 4 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Closed with purpose for bold 3rd, 15 Apr but battling effort on Fri. Exotics. |
| 5 |  | 53X585 | Off The Edge | 5 | Ft | Alan Edge | Just 1.6L from 9 Apr winner here after being eased off wide gate. Adds to puzzle |
| 6 |  | 554935 | Pure Courage | 6 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | OK after missing away 9 days ago after strong Meth showing. Place hope from wide |
| 7 |  | 343365 | Just Ask Paddy | 7 | Ft | Neil Munro | Strong when last here finishing 5th in blanket finish. Entitled to support again |
| 8 |  | 564536 | Goorambat Art | 8 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Racing well and close to breaking through in latest runs. Draw the only concern. |
| Best Bets: Just Ask Paddy (7), Zia Bromac (2), Foveaux Gambler (4), Motor Mouth (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-56.2), Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Pure Courage (1-57.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS ON SALE NOW TROT
$7300, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR46, 2600m
For MR40 to MR46 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 70LXP7 | Trouble Pat | 1 | Ft | Michael Heenan | Manners have been lacking and the inside draw no advantage for this. Stretched. |
| 2 |  | 565983 | Ma Belle Amie | 2 | Ft | John Versteeg | Promoted to 3rd in a gap here, 21 Apr. Similar against these can go very close. |
| 3 |  | 08690X | Stuarts Buller Boy | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Last raced last Aug when well beaten at Rang. 5th in 1Mar trial. Market watch. |
| 4 |  | 375076 | Brightman | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Off-stride 450m out here, 21 Apr. Fair prior but this field isn't strong. Quins. |
| 5 |  | 239593 | Big Al | 5 | Ft | Steve Clarke | Nice Rang run after doing it tough at Meth. This is nice race for him. On top. |
| 6 |  | 56796 | Bacardi Doll | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 959686 | Kamilla | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Contained in recent attempts and likely to need favours even in this field. |
| 8 |  | 790887 | Star Invasion | U2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Out of play after early break when last here. Good enough to fill a drum today. |
| Best Bets: Big Al (5), Brightman (4), Ma Belle Amie (2), Star Invasion (8) | |||||||
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- Race 3
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THE PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT, MOOLOOLABA PACE
$7580, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with winning stakes up to and including $7000 for lifetime. Also R35 to R40 4 yrs & older horses.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 559847 | Ultimate Counsel | 1 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Had more to give a fortnight ago here. Danger with a cushy sit and clear air. |
| 2 |  | 458387 | Franco Elvis | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | No luck 2 back over this trip then just 2L from winner, 21 Apr. Hard to contain |
| 3 | | 786351 | Waterholes Road | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 224670 | Seaside Pond | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Couldn't stick here, Apr 19 after consistetnt efforts. Can rebound & fill a drum |
| 5 |  | 597437 | Heaven | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Steady run from back on the markets 9 days ago. Bid hope with a closer passage. |
| 6 | | 78XP07 | Vinrules | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Lost contact over sprint trip, 15 Apr. Will need to improve on runs this time in |
| 7 |  | 260360 | Buddy Reign | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Eased off gate at Rang after flying out previous 2. Just 2nd stand start. 1st4s |
| 8 |  | 086729 | He's A Bay | 8 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Tried hard from the trail 2 back but couldn't quicken since. Will require luck. |
| 9 |  | 463486 | Festus Haggen | 9 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Pass-mark from a wide trip, 21 Apr. With his best beginning can play minor role. |
| 10 | | 860995 | Melando Chief | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Fair to middling over 1980m here and couldn't quicken, Sun. Requires more zip. |
| Best Bets: Franco Elvis (2), Ultimate Counsel (1), Heaven (5), Festus Haggen (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Heaven (2-04.6), Vinrules (2-05.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Heaven (5): BL-On, Vinrules (6): SL-Off, ACD-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Buddy Reign to Kyle Cameron at Fernside, Melando Chief to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||
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- Race 4
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McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS PACE
$7860, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 047525 | D'Cash | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Battled away from the pegs after lead/trail scenario here, 15 Apr. Nice E/W bet. |
| 2 |  | 33865X | Partners In Wine | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Never close when last here back in Jan. Solid performer this campaign overall. |
| 3 | | 5688X6 | Rockin Roman | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Had more to give in fresh state, 15 Apr with cheeky support. Looms large 2nd up. |
| 4 |  | 965578 | The Town Of Light | 4 | Ft | Steve Clarke | Whacking away prior to Sunday's miss. Would need to show more zip to contend. |
| 5 |  | 70X324 | Art Jordan | 5 | Ft | Alan Russell | 3 bold runs this campaign and a win looks imminent. Must cover on all tickets. |
| 6 | | 40394X | Beautiful Crazy | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 383767 | Gamely | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Luckless 9 days ago here. Never too far off the action and has place hopes again |
| 8 |  | 98627X | Blastfromthepast | 8 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | First start for 3.5 months. Not sighted at trials so take note of market moves. |
| 9 |  | 84X0X6 | Swift Guy | 9 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Did it tough resuming here, 28 Mar. Should be improved so consider for combos. |
| 10 |  | 747X38 | Hughes Two Me | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Nice enough resumption but weak at Meth subsequently. Rough hope for first 4s |
| 11 |  | 565847 | Bettor Fear Me | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Sound efforts in last two at Meth. First attempt at HQ and can't be discounted. |
| 12 |  | 88000X | Pacific Thunder | U1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Campaign ended at Blenheim when well beaten both days. Happy watching. |
| Best Bets: Art Jordan (5), Rockin Roman (3), D'Cash (1), Partners In Wine (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Art Jordan (5): FD-Off, BL-Off, RD-On, Partners In Wine (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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KRYSTAL WILLIAMS RACING MOBILE PACE
$7580, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 470594 | Westar Molly | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Just 1L from winner in 4th here, 15 Apr. Draw a big assist and should go close. |
| 2 |  | 689457 | The Highlander | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Close up without paying a div before weakening from parked, Sun. Must include. |
| 3 | | 697060 | Lily's A Star | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 455896 | Santanna Mach | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Battled away without threatening again on Sun. Looking to others in combos here. |
| 5 |  | 985655 | Sweet Tartan | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Had her chance as fave here, 9 Apr. 2nd in Ash trial since and well in the fight |
| 6 |  | 8X6957 | Melton Enforcer | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Put into races with support in last two attempts on this track. Combos prospect. |
| 7 |  | 009047 | Spirited Lou | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Solid in last two, including 15 Apr run here from same marble. Fringe first 4s. |
| 8 |  | 086006 | Ester Lucy | 8 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Solid from the pegs at Rang without getting an early gap. Blow-out first 4 hope. |
| 9 | | 486004 | Lets Get Tropical | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Bold run from markers from closer marble in the slush. Will need favours today. |
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| 10 | | 794696 | Wind In The Wire | 10 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Didn't quit after tough trip, 21 Apr. Should get a cosy trip & offers some value |
| Best Bets: Westar Molly (1), Sweet Tartan (5), The Highlander (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (1-57.4), Westar Molly (1-57.6), Spirited Lou (1-59.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sweet Tartan (5): SL-On, Westar Molly (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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ADDINGTON TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 9, 16 & 23 MAY TROT
$7720, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 5yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X85347 | Waihemo Hannah | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Checked when improving here, 21 Apr. Can be competitive with handy trip. Minors |
| 2 |  | 774857 | Meandad | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Unlucky two back over this trip. Had had a few chances but can figure in combos. |
| 3 |  | 055730 | Monarch Prince | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Caught over sprint, 15 Apr but got it wrong back to stand 6 days later. Blow-out |
| 4 | | 547305 | Racey Krusa | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Battled away for 5th 9 days ago here. Manners usually good so cover in combos |
| 5 |  | 8374X9 | Cappaha | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Mid-race break in a fresh state, 21 Apr. Prefer to watch 2nd up over same trip. |
| 6 |  | 750022 | Aldebaran Crystal | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found one better again 9 days ago after gritty 2nd prior. Looks hard to hold out |
| 7 |  | D23551 | Whispering Majestic | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Clung on for game Tim victory following poor Rang run. Minors best up in grade. |
| 8 |  | 374X02 | Without Comparison | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Pushed hard late when 2nd here, 15 Apr. Similar effort puts her right in frame. |
| 9 |  | 770X06 | Bonnie Bagrie | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Better 2nd up after throwing her toys resuming here. Further improvement likely |
| 10 |  | 993423 | Diedre Franco | U2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Monstrous in defeat 9 days ago here and should be rewarded today. Best bet. |
| Best Bets: Diedre Franco (10), Aldebaran Crystal (6), Without Comparison (8), Waihemo Hannah (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bonnie Bagrie (2-04.6), Racey Krusa (2-08.5), Meandad (2-08.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Meandad (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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PLUMBERS' NIGHT 27 JUNE BOOK NOW! MOBILE PACE
$8000, 5YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 5yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 304500 | Terror Ma Sue | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Last two runs were better than form-line reads. Can spice up combos from the ace |
| 2 |  | 698370 | Ivona Dadic | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Racing soundly from wider marbles and gets a chance today to fill another drum. |
| 3 | | 95677X | Kalatra | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Spelled after Kaik 7th. Handy alley to resume from today so watch market moves. |
| 4 |  | 241897 | Ambleside Drive | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Solid since claiming her maiden win her in Mar. She needs covering in exotics. |
| 5 |  | 156070 | My Ten Guitars | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Pushed back when last here after working early. Can make noise if in tune today. |
| 6 | | X96841 | Shapely | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Broke through with late pegs burst here, 15 Apr. Minors include from wider alley |
| 7 |  | 100036 | Stunna | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 714226 | Enya Franco | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Into the race early from 2nd row 9 days ago. Likely to do work again but rates. |
| 9 |  | 643010 | Newbiemains Arden | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Lasted gamely at Meth then didn't get all favours here. Fringe first 4 prospects |
| Best Bets: Enya Franco (8), Ivona Dadic (2), Terror Ma Sue (1), Ambleside Drive (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: My Ten Guitars (1-58.3), Ivona Dadic (2-00.5), Shapely (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: My Ten Guitars - 2nd of 9, N Cnty TOA, 23/04/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-34.2, 800m: 60.5, 400m: 30.1, Margins: 1/2 neck, 2 1/2len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kalatra (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 6
Ambleside Drive - Race 7
Art Jordan - Race 4
Bacardi Doll - Race 2
Beautiful Crazy - Race 4
Bettor Fear Me - Race 4
Big Al - Race 2
Blastfromthepast - Race 4
Bonnie Bagrie - Race 6
Brightman - Race 2
Buddy Reign - Race 3
Cappaha - Race 6
D'Cash - Race 4
Diedre Franco - Race 6
Enya Franco - Race 7
Ester Lucy - Race 5
Festus Haggen - Race 3
Foveaux Gambler - Race 1
Franco Elvis - Race 3
Gamely - Race 4
Goorambat Art - Race 1
Heaven - Race 3
He's A Bay - Race 3
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 1
Hughes Two Me - Race 4
Ivona Dadic - Race 7
Just Ask Paddy - Race 1
Kalatra - Race 7
Kamilla - Race 2
Lets Get Tropical - Race 5
Lily's A Star - Race 5
Ma Belle Amie - Race 2
Meandad - Race 6
Melando Chief - Race 3
Melton Enforcer - Race 5
Monarch Prince - Race 6
Motor Mouth - Race 1
My Ten Guitars - Race 7
Newbiemains Arden - Race 7
Off The Edge - Race 1
Pacific Thunder - Race 4
Partners In Wine - Race 4
Pure Courage - Race 1
Racey Krusa - Race 6
Rockin Roman - Race 4
Santanna Mach - Race 5
Seaside Pond - Race 3
Shapely - Race 7
Spirited Lou - Race 5
Star Invasion - Race 2
Stuarts Buller Boy - Race 2
Stunna - Race 7
Sweet Tartan - Race 5
Swift Guy - Race 4
Terror Ma Sue - Race 7
The Highlander - Race 5
The Town Of Light - Race 4
Trouble Pat - Race 2
Ultimate Counsel - Race 3
Vinrules - Race 3
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Waterholes Road - Race 3
Westar Molly - Race 5
Whispering Majestic - Race 6
Wind In The Wire - Race 5
Without Comparison - Race 6
Zia Bromac - Race 1