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Meeting: SECOND MAY FEATURE MEETING (SECOND MAY FEATURE MEETING)
Last updated 09/05/2025 at 09:31 am
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

TAB 2ND OR 3RD BONUS CASH BACK PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2000m

For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 1: TAB 2ND OR 3RD BONUS CASH BACK PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Gem N Em441800Gem N Em1FtSam Thornley(J)Struggling in last two but nothing's gone to plans. First4s from inside spot.
2Arizonawildcat575651Arizonawildcat2FtJohn DunnLooked a cut above in R35 company last time. Back up in grade though. Combos.
3Tact Teena377102Tact Teena3FtSamantha OttleyChased hard at Rangiora. Lightly tried from a stand start, but will have fans.
4Dawn To Dark6X1069Dawn To Dark4FtJonny CoxWorked home past a few late last week. On stand start debut. Market your guide.
5Mystery Beach838614Mystery Beach5Ft  
6The Coalman726345The Coalman6FtOlivia Thornley(J)Had his chance after nice run in transit last week. More suited here. EW.
7Happy HarperX05085Happy Harper7FtRobbie CloseFirst go behind the stand start tapes. Not bad here 25 Apr. Combos claims.
8Stormy Vista469855Stormy Vista8FtGerard O'ReillyTired at Rangiora but had done a stack of work. Back on even terms here. Threat.
9Major TorqueX25103Major Torque9FtSeth Hill(J)Got home well here last week & drops back in grade. Adds to host of Jones hopes.
Best Bets: Major Torque (9),   Tact Teena (3),   The Coalman (6)
Best Mile Rates: The Coalman (2-01.6),   Gem N Em (2-02.6),   Arizonawildcat (2-07.3)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R53, 1980m

For R40 to R53 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 2: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Toby Tom B133479Toby Tom B1FtSam Thornley(J)Lacked an extra gear here from inside draw 25 Apr. Combos with improvement.
2Topaz452250Topaz2FtWilson House(J)Pay to forgive after draw made it tough last week. Stronger field but can place.
3C C Arden7X8259C C Arden3FtTim WilliamsDid it tough in the Southern Supremacy. Sole win came here. Not out of it.
4Munroe's Mate033526Munroe's Mate4FtJohn MorrisonRecovered OK after mistake here 25 Apr. Plenty to like prior. Adds to puzzle.
5Action Major3700X2Action Major5FtCraig ThornleyTidy when belated clear last week. Stiffer test tonight but Top 3/4 claims.
6Sweet Raine489321Sweet Raine6FtLeo O'ReillyCapped off improving form with 25 Apr win here. Not a big jump up. EW.
7Hugo503652Hugo7FtRobbie CloseSprightly 2nd in R50-56 grade 02 May & should find this no harder. A key hope.
8Doctor Tim519806Doctor Tim8FtKimberly ButtSteady if unspectacular from wide draw last week. May get back again. First4s.
9Molly Belwin366577Molly Belwin9FtTerry ChmielEarnest attempts from wide draws & cops another one here. Rough claims.
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10Trump Card1967X2Trump Card10FtOlivia Thornley(J)Good 2nd 25 Apr behind Arthur Shelby, who has won again. Danger with gaps.
11Commander Joe462444Commander Joe11FtMatthew WilliamsonStoic 4th behind Sweet Raine 25 Apr. Seeking right run through but can place.
12Sophia Bromac286014Sophia BromacU1FtJohn DunnChased as well as any behind Esmarelda last week. Should be running on again.
Best Bets: Trump Card (10),   Hugo (7),   Munroe's Mate (4),   Sophia Bromac (12)
Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-54.9),   Trump Card (1-55.0),   Commander Joe (1-56.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Toby Tom B (1): BL-Off, SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

THE TYRE GENERAL TROT

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, 2000m

For R40 to R46 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 3: THE TYRE GENERAL TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Granny Rose203998Granny Rose1FtJonny CoxNot a factor at Ascot Park. Early burn didn't work 21 Apr. Take on trust.
2Majesdix7460P2Majesdix2FtMatthew WilliamsonDid well behind in-form trotter 27 Apr. Win or bust here, but keep onside.
3Five Monkeys504917Five Monkeys3FtRobbie CloseDidn't lift at Rangiora after leading throughout 09 Apr. Consider with her best.
4Aspirational Dream767575Aspirational Dream4FtJohn MorrisonDon't underplay her 5th here 25 Apr. Gets into this grade well. Worth a look.
5Dark Ghana220992Dark Ghana5FtGerard O'ReillyArrested form slide with slashing 2nd last week. A major player with a repeat.
6Musclynn443451Musclynn6FtPhilippa WakelinPicked up 2nd all-weather win on Sunday. Not a big jump here either. Place.
7Dash Dosh18X568Dash DoshU1FtJohn DunnUnlucky 8th at Rangiora behind #6. Very high-speed filly. Right in the fight.
8Loveyou To Da Skye900743Loveyou To Da SkyeU2FtGavin SmithNever gave up after sitting parked at Rangiora. Keeps improving. In the mix.
9Randel Huston P252196Randel Huston PU3FtKimberly ButtEnigmatic type. Safely round at Rangiora. If he trots the trip, he can win.
Best Bets: Dash Dosh (7),   Dark Ghana (5),   Aspirational Dream (4),   Loveyou To Da Skye (8)
Best Mile Rates: Randel Huston P (2-03.4),   Granny Rose (2-05.2),   Five Monkeys (2-05.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Five Monkeys (3): SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' HANDICAP PACE

$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R73 SPECIAL, 2600m

For R51 to R73 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R51 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65. 20m: R66 to R73.

Participants for Race 4: WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' HANDICAP PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Boudica342082Boudica1FtSam Thornley(J)Just missed as favourite at Cambridge. Back south & can offer cheek off front.
2Buckskin860530Buckskin2FtKimberly ButtDidn't find extra at Rangiora. Well-tried here, but may find a few too tough.
3Teds Legacy635008Teds Legacy3FtJim CurtinCaught wide late here 25 Apr & lands in a deeper grade tonight. Rough odds.
4Shepherds Delight617294Shepherds Delight110Craig FergusonSouthern Country Cup 4th had merit. Lean starts here at HQ though. Odds.
5Double Jeopardy352121Double Jeopardy210Tim WilliamsProfessional performance to win Southern Country Cup. Danger with similar.
6Homebush Lad420678Homebush Lad310Henry Sail(J)Honest 8th off 10m mark at Rangiora. Course stats leave us cold though. First4s.
7Woodbine Rocks699190Woodbine Rocks410Leo O'ReillyNot a happy camper at Rangiora. All eyes on the start, but can edge closer.
8Tempo Warrior164805Tempo Warrior510Samantha OttleySteady 5th last week. Nothing wrong with his stand start record. Trifectas.
9Tanzania202023TanzaniaU110Gerard O'ReillyBold placings in last two outings & is a past winner here. A key contender.
10Bryce's Meddle400505Bryce's Meddle120Mikayla Lewis(J)Mixing efforts off handicaps recently. Small field will assist. Not the worst.
Best Bets: Double Jeopardy (5),   Tanzania (9),   Boudica (1),   Bryce's Meddle (10)
Best Mile Rates: Boudica (1-58.9),   Double Jeopardy (2-00.2),   Teds Legacy (2-02.6)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

BETAVET TROT

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R50, 2000m

For R47 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 5: BETAVET TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Cyclone Zion W01248XCyclone Zion W1FtBob ButtNot sighted since the spring. Showed promise with September win. Keep safe.
2Edward Longshanks705322Edward Longshanks2FtTim WilliamsRight in the contest recently with good manners early. Multiples must.
3Nubliah Chamay138253Nubliah Chamay3FtMatthew WilliamsonBold 3rd here last week & gets a genuine downgrade in class here. Each way.
4Just Easy23418Just Easy4FtJames GeddesTried hard in first run out of maidens last week. Grade relief here. Consider.
5Illegal Alien111851Illegal Alien5FtGemma Thornley(J)Impressive win at Rangiora in R35-44 company. Can maintain form & place.
6One Mhor For Heather018774One Mhor For Heather6FtRobbie HolmesForm building up again after win five-back. Moves off unruly. Top 3/4 claims.
7Bullit Train86P074Bullit Train7FtSamantha OttleyLost no fans off 10m mark at Rangiora. Meets a useful field here. Combos.
8Paddy McDaddy3266X1Paddy McDaddy8FtJohn DunnPowerful maiden win at Rangiora. Progressive trotter. Should be prominent.
9Swift Dream201612Swift Dream9FtSheree TomlinsonEvergreen squaregaiter holding his form nicely. Add to all minor prizes.
Best Bets: Paddy McDaddy (8),   Cyclone Zion W (1),   Nubliah Chamay (3),   Just Easy (4)
Best Mile Rates: Illegal Alien (2-02.6),   One Mhor For Heather (2-04.1),   Bullit Train (2-11.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE SUPERSTARS CHAMPIONSHIP (MOB PACE) (Gr2)

$60,000, FFA MOBILE, 2600m

 

For all pacers.

Participants for Race 6: CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE SUPERSTARS CHAMPIONSHIP (MOB PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Beach Ball543233Beach Ball1FtRobbie CloseStarting to do everything right & mobile brings him into this. Each way hope.
2Harrison John733X11Harrison John2FtSamantha OttleyReturned to racing in outstanding form. Options from inside draw. In the mix.
3Who's Delight472431Who's Delight3FtTim WilliamsUsed great run to get the job done 25 Apr. New additions to field here. Combos.
4Dalton Shard615056Dalton Shard4FtJohn DunnFair efforts recently in similar company. Advantageous draw but First4s best.
5Rakero Rocket247354Rakero Rocket5FtGavin SmithDoing his best work late in Messenger. Lethal speed with right trip. Has claims.
6Pinseeker321354Pinseeker6FtJonny CoxStrong 4th off 35m at Rangiora. Outstanding 5th in in The Race. A strong hope.
7Double Time162327Double Time7FtMatthew WilliamsonTried hard off 25m at Rangiora. Good 2nd to #2 here 19 Apr. Minor prizes.
8RenegadeX31186Renegade8FtBob ButtSet a tough task off back marks recently. Mobile brings him into this. Place.
9Wag Star441752Wag Star9FtCraig FergusonGrabbed by the trailing horse at Ascot Park. Wide draw isn't ideal. Place option
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10Vessem041312Vessem10FtOlivia Thornley(J)Done it tough but bravely in last two Addington assignments. Look for him late.
Best Bets: Pinseeker (6),   Rakero Rocket (5),   Harrison John (2),   Vessem (10)
Best Mile Rates: Rakero Rocket (1-57.3),   Vessem (1-58.3),   Wag Star (1-58.5)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

LAMB & HAYWARD HANDICAP TROT

$19,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R72 SPECIAL, 2600m

For R51 to R72 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65. 20m: R66 to R72.

Participants for Race 7: LAMB & HAYWARD HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Premium Player557679Premium Player1FtGavin SmithDidn't fire up last week after slow getaway. Moves forward 10m but needs to lift
2Sunny Louis979041Sunny Louis2Ft  
3Master Class269X32Master Class3FtKimberly ButtBuilding fitness nicely with two strong placings this time in. Should have fans.
4Cormoran Strike051960Cormoran Strike4FtRobbie CloseHasn't been able to kick on since R47-55 win here in early April. Rough odds.
5Ti Amo BelleX08607Ti Amo Belle110Wilson House(J)Best run this time in when 7th last week. Loves it here. Blowout prospect.
6A Hill Two Menny181215A Hill Two Menny210Sam Thornley(J)Didn't have all favours last time. Trotting as well as he ever has. Each way.
7Galleons Ambassador21259XGalleons Ambassador310John MorrisonTwo trials ahead of resumption & has won twice fresh-up. Don't disregard.
8Rush3D4239Rush410Samantha OttleyFelt the pinch after sitting parked last week. Best with some cover. Roughie.
9Domination's Call158106Domination's Call510Brad WilliamsonDid OK after getting back at Ascot Park. Similar ratings band here. Top 3/4.
10Practical Magic228241Practical Magic610Matthew WilliamsonWell-deserved win last week. Drops back 10m but similar grade. Place must.
11I Dream Of Jeannie37X766I Dream Of Jeannie120John DunnSomehow found the lead quickly off 20m last week. Fitness building. Upset.
12Maui053345MauiU120  
Best Bets: Master Class (3),   Galleons Ambassador (7),   A Hill Two Menny (6),   Practical Magic (10)
Best Mile Rates: Domination's Call (2-02.0),   A Hill Two Menny (2-02.9),   I Dream Of Jeannie (2-03.1)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Galleons Ambassador - 1st of 3, N Otago HR, 29/04/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.5, 800m: 57.5, Margins: distance, distance.
Gear Changes: Cormoran Strike (4): BL-Off, SL-On, Maui (12): NW-On, Premium Player (1): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

GARRARDS SIRES' STAKES SERIES 3YO C&G SEMI-FINAL (MOB PACE)

$50,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1980m

For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings. As a Direct Entry into the Final of this series, Marketplace has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.

Participants for Race 8: GARRARDS SIRES' STAKES SERIES 3YO C&G SEMI-FINAL (MOB PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Five Crowns131151Five Crowns1FtBob ButtRunaway winner in the Southern Supremacy. Ace draw gives options. Danger.
2Flashpoint1X1422Flashpoint2FtTim WilliamsChased gamely behind #1 in Southern Supremacy. Combos claims from draw.
3Miki B13X344Miki B3FtMatthew WilliamsonRunning on soundly in three starts back this time in. Harder tonight. First4s.
4American Blaze265164American Blaze4FtSam Thornley(J)OK 4th at Rangiora from wide draw. Kinder alley tonight but stiffer competition.
5MalakaiX51116Malakai5FtRobbie CloseHad work to do at Ascot Park last time. A real improver in the autumn. Trifectas
6Captain CommodoreX11380Captain Commodore6FtJonny CoxDid it very tough in the Southern Supremacy. Won here on debut. Needs to lift.
7Mystery Beach838614Mystery Beach7FtJohn MorrisonGood 4th here last week in first run out of maidens. Needs scratchings to start.
8Deadline252211Deadline8FtGavin SmithBuilt nicely in his career. A genuine test of his talents tonight. First4s hope.
9Marketplace1X3121Marketplace9FtCraig FergusonLeft his rivals gasping in the Northern Derby. Wide draw but the clear top pick.
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10Crusher Lou541031Crusher Lou10Ft  
11Artful Bromac01X865Artful Bromac11FtWilson House(J)Worked home well out wide at Ascot Park. May have to repeat tactics. Odds.
12Got The ChocolatesX22317Got The Chocolates12FtJohn DunnLead bid didn't pay off in Northern Derby. Great win prior. Give another chance.
13Strikem9X1183Strikem13FtSamantha OttleyReturned in fine fettle before honest mid-late April outings. Tested from draw.
14Renaldo461332Renaldo14FtKimberly ButtGood 2nd in 3YO feature at Rangiora. Promising pacer, but needs shortcuts.
Best Bets: Marketplace (9),   Five Crowns (1),   Got The Chocolates (12),   Malakai (5)
Best Mile Rates: Got The Chocolates (1-51.7),   Marketplace (1-53.1),   Malakai (1-54.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Miki B (3): BL-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Flashpoint to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 TO R65, 1980m

For R55 to R65 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 9: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1I'm Rockin321755I'm Rockin1FtRobbie CloseStout 5th last week. Up in grade a little, but draw provides options. Consider.
2Taketheplunge619144Taketheplunge2Ft  
3Warrior Chief12X840Warrior Chief3Ft  
4Slots915X81Slots4FtTerry ChmielSprinted hard to score at Ascot Park. Decent jump in grade though. Upset.
5Light Me Up218053Light Me Up5FtSam Thornley(J)Campaign back in track with last two runs here. Has gate speed. In the mix.
6Beach Day531342Beach Day6FtMark HurrellCaught late at Ascot Park in frenetic race. First look at Addington. Trifectas.
7Spirit Of Anarchy0X7937Spirit Of Anarchy7FtOlivia Thornley(J)Hasn't quite recaptured his 2024 form. Gate speed on occasion. First4s hope.
8Sideshow Bruce154771Sideshow Bruce8FtBob ButtComfortable win in R54-70 company last time & wide draw only change. Threat.
9Hadron Collider7X5104Hadron Collider9Ft  
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10Tokyo Rose102590Tokyo Rose10FtSamantha OttleyGot clear late 19 Apr but didn't threaten. Traffic concerns here. Rough odds.
11Bettors AnvilX43133Bettors Anvil11FtTim WilliamsStrong efforts up north & may not end up in a bad spot here. Adds to puzzle.
12Miki Knows0X5074Miki Knows12FtJohn DunnDug in for a stoic 4th last week. 2nd row draw makes it trickier. First4s best.
Best Bets: Sideshow Bruce (8),   Light Me Up (5),   Bettors Anvil (11)
Best Mile Rates: Bettors Anvil (1-54.8),   Sideshow Bruce (1-56.0),   Tokyo Rose (1-56.2)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Hadron Collider (9): SL-On, Light Me Up (5): SL-Off    Legend
Runner Index
 
Action Major -  Race 2
A Hill Two Menny -  Race 7
American Blaze -  Race 8
Arizonawildcat -  Race 1
Artful Bromac -  Race 8
Aspirational Dream -  Race 3
Beach Ball -  Race 6
Beach Day -  Race 9
Bettors Anvil -  Race 9
Boudica -  Race 4
Bryce's Meddle -  Race 4
Buckskin -  Race 4
Bullit Train -  Race 5
Captain Commodore -  Race 8
C C Arden -  Race 2
Commander Joe -  Race 2
Cormoran Strike -  Race 7
Crusher Lou -  Race 8
Cyclone Zion W -  Race 5
Dalton Shard -  Race 6
Dark Ghana -  Race 3
Dash Dosh -  Race 3
Dawn To Dark -  Race 1
Deadline -  Race 8
Doctor Tim -  Race 2
Domination's Call -  Race 7
Double Jeopardy -  Race 4
Double Time -  Race 6
Edward Longshanks -  Race 5
Five Crowns -  Race 8
Five Monkeys -  Race 3
Flashpoint -  Race 8
Galleons Ambassador -  Race 7
Gem N Em -  Race 1
Got The Chocolates -  Race 8
Granny Rose -  Race 3
Hadron Collider -  Race 9
Happy Harper -  Race 1
Harrison John -  Race 6
Homebush Lad -  Race 4
Hugo -  Race 2
I Dream Of Jeannie -  Race 7
Illegal Alien -  Race 5
I'm Rockin -  Race 9
Just Easy -  Race 5
Light Me Up -  Race 9
Loveyou To Da Skye -  Race 3
Majesdix -  Race 3
Major Torque -  Race 1
Malakai -  Race 8
Marketplace -  Race 8
Master Class -  Race 7
Maui -  Race 7
Miki B -  Race 8
Miki Knows -  Race 9
Molly Belwin -  Race 2
Munroe's Mate -  Race 2
Musclynn -  Race 3
Mystery Beach -  Race 1 Race 8
Nubliah Chamay -  Race 5
One Mhor For Heather -  Race 5
Paddy McDaddy -  Race 5
Pinseeker -  Race 6
Practical Magic -  Race 7
Premium Player -  Race 7
Rakero Rocket -  Race 6
Randel Huston P -  Race 3
Renaldo -  Race 8
Renegade -  Race 6
Rush -  Race 7
Shepherds Delight -  Race 4
Sideshow Bruce -  Race 9
Slots -  Race 9
Sophia Bromac -  Race 2
Spirit Of Anarchy -  Race 9
Stormy Vista -  Race 1
Strikem -  Race 8
Sunny Louis -  Race 7
Sweet Raine -  Race 2
Swift Dream -  Race 5
Tact Teena -  Race 1
Taketheplunge -  Race 9
Tanzania -  Race 4
Teds Legacy -  Race 4
Tempo Warrior -  Race 4
The Coalman -  Race 1
Ti Amo Belle -  Race 7
Toby Tom B -  Race 2
Tokyo Rose -  Race 9
Topaz -  Race 2
Trump Card -  Race 2
Vessem -  Race 6
Wag Star -  Race 6
Warrior Chief -  Race 9
Who's Delight -  Race 6
Woodbine Rocks -  Race 4