Ashburton Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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RED PARK FARMS MOBILE PACE
$10,230, WITH COND., 1700m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 1X37 | Giorgio Denario | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Outfinished after looming 2nd up at Inv. Went closer resuming; in minors puzzle. | |
| 2 | 000X73 | Shades Of Robyn | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Closed late at Rang, 26 Apr. Drawn for similar cushy trip & can't be dismissed. | |
| 3 | 218X66 | Kotare Rimu | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Fair pair of 6ths this time in but did work last week. Can boost exotics today. | |
| 4 | 478515 | Dream Boyz | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Battled away up in grade, 30 Apr following win 2 days earlier. Combos cover here | |
| 5 | 160236 | Happy Harriet | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Racing with purpose and looks a major player with a decent trip from marble. | |
| 6 | 520213 | There He Goes | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Backed up Motukarara win with stout Winton 3rd. Adds to the complex puzzle. | |
| 7 | 50X721 | Mamas Crunch | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Smart Mot victory from a similar alley and should go on with it today. Top pick. | |
| 8 | 1X5334 | Flying Ace | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has done nothing wrong this campaign & despite the alley needs including again. | |
| Best Bets: Mamas Crunch (7), Happy Harriet (5), Flying Ace (8), Giorgio Denario (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Giorgio Denario (1-56.7), Flying Ace (1-57.5), Kotare Rimu (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Giorgio Denario (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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TRUDGEON PAINTERS TROT
$11,370, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 49065 | Tamsin Trouble | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | Our Periwinkle | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Debuts today on the back of w'out win, 28 Apr. Meets a fair field and big chance | ||
| 3 | 5467X9 | Brightman | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | OK in last start back in Cup Week here. Missed away resuming, Wed. 1st4 fringes | |
| 4 | 85X237 | Propellor | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Didn't quit after sitting parked at Rang following 2 bold placings. Rates highly | |
| 5 | 003487 | Phantom Spur | 5 | Ft | Lionel Dobbs | Had an excuse at Mot but overall not showing enough dash to recommend here. | |
| 6 | 974509 | Just Charlie | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Unable to stick, 22 Apr and beaten by the turn at Meth prior. Happy to overlook. | |
| 7 | 05X6X4 | Miss Maddie Maxie | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Just 3 starts over 17 months before her mid-week 4th. Can improve with that run. | |
| 8 | 059640 | Bullet | U2 | Ft | John Versteeg | Failed to spark at Rang but has shown enough previously to throw into multiples. | |
| 9 | 507900 | Kayleebelle | U3 | Ft | Ray Jenkins | Continues to get things wrong and it would take a major turnaround to place here | |
| 10 | 36X336 | Time For Victory | U4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Useful 3rds to start campaign & solid at Rang since. Required on all tickets. | |
| Best Bets: Propellor (4), Our Periwinkle (2), Time For Victory (10), Miss Maddie Maxie (7) | |||||||
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- Race 3
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GARTH JEMMETT CONSTRUCTION LTD MOBILE PACE
$11,160, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 5X8028 | Antisocial | 1 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Plugged closer from the rear at Rang after strong mid-week run at HQ. Draw helps | |
| 2 | 0264X5 | Poseidon | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | OK resumption last week and likely improver. Nice swing in draws and live hope. | |
| 3 | 970052 | Ultimate Dreamer | 3 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Strong from the trail at Add after fair attempt on Mot grass. Minors from alley. | |
| 4 | 0 | Ebony Eyes | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Struggling a long way out first-up last week. Hard to see necessary improvement. | |
| 5 | 503565 | Adelphi Storm | 5 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Has found the line well in latest attempts and with cover could run into a place | |
| 6 | 437436 | Easy Art | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Sound at Rang after finding a good spot early from 2nd row. Always a minors hope | |
| 7 | 245728 | Miss Woodville | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Has had a freshen-up since Ash miss, 25 Mar. Tris/First 4s despite tricky marble | |
| 8 | 300009 | One Of These Nights | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 86P090 | Taika | 9 | Ft | Gary Shand | Pass mark at Meth before Rang failure. Entitled to be at long odds from the draw | |
| 10 | 635432 | Boy Racer | U1 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Poseidon (2), Adelphi Storm (5), Ultimate Dreamer (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Poseidon (2): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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PREMIUM PEAS / SMITH SEEDS TROT
$11,000, WITH COND., 2400m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 009054 | Just Easy | 1 | Ft | James Geddes | Made ground mid-week from rear. Run down prior and place hope with clean step. | |
| 2 | 246135 | Help Me | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Solid since quitting maidens easily at Tim. Clear threat from his handy marble. | |
| 3 | 12X | Amistozo | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 578456 | A Reason To Fight | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 0X81P0 | Pat Benatar | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Found wanting last week and it's hard to see her threatening this line-up. | |
| 6 | 862502 | Royalglow | 6 | Ft | Jason Ford | Mixed bag of late but showed what she is capable of going close at Add. Combos. | |
| 7 | 271723 | Calmbeforethestorm | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Went close at Add, 19 Apr after bold attempt 9 days earlier. Definite threat. | |
| 8 | 551P53 | Wot Up Tyron | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Fought hard behind stablemate last week and with manners should dispute finish. | |
| 9 | 764704 | Heza Cool Dude | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tidy from back at Add after making an error on the grass. Fringe 1st 4 prospect. | |
| 10 | 7X8231 | Whatz The Luck | U1 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 374751 | What's The Whisper | U2 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Wot Up Tyron (8), Help Me (2), Calmbeforethestorm (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Wot Up Tyron (2-06.7), Calmbeforethestorm (2-10.4), Help Me (2-13.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amistozo (3): BL-Off, Heza Cool Dude (9): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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GARY McCORMICK TRANSPORT LTD PACE
$11,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2400m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 63X698 | Sans Repos | 1 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Weakened after a nasty trip at Add, 29 Apr. Offers combos spice from close draw. | |
| 2 | 889865 | Super Fund | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Form-line moderate since his win but hasn't had all favours. Throw into combos. | |
| 3 | 244761 | Always B Hayley | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Clinical mid-week Add victory, 29 Apr justifying favourtism. Can show up again. | |
| 4 | 020872 | My Skatjie | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Closed with purpose last week and another win is imminent. Needed on all tickets | |
| 5 | 357683 | Shadow Creek | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Sound from mobile at Add and did ok from a wide alley here prior. Fringe 1st 4s. | |
| 6 | 645525 | Not Over | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Gathered in after finding his preferred position in front last week. Must cover. | |
| 7 | 654849 | Normie Stead | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Niggled at in front last week after tidy Mot attempt. Consider for combos again. | |
| 8 | 675575 | Goorambat Art | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Stuck to task at PN after sitting parked both days. Twiced placed here. Roughie. | |
| 9 | 241658 | Quicker The Bettor | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Battling away since recording her maiden victory at Meth. Requiring favours here | |
| 10 | 873393 | Doctor Tim | U1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Grabbed his 73rd cheque with Add placing, 29 Apr. Has won here; combos include. | |
| 11 | 473531 | Always Bee Gee | U2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Deserved his Mot success after getting nutted 10 days earlier. Lean grit stats. | |
| Best Bets: My Skatjie (4), Always B Hayley (3), Not Over (6), Super Fund (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Super Fund (2-01.1), Not Over (2-02.6), My Skatjie (2-04.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WE'VE GOT THE TROTS SYNDICATE MOBILE TROT
$11,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E R35 TO R45, 1700m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotting colts,geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 521005 | Switch On | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Whacked away finishing midfield at Add, 29 Apr. Tricky type but best can figure | |
| 2 | 934102 | The Merc | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Chased with purpose over Add sprint and sure to carry strong support from alley. | |
| 3 | 6442P9 | Valyrian | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Looked close to a win before errors in last 2 Addington runs. Can bounce back. | |
| 4 | 213336 | Barrytown | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Useful at Add after run of 3rds. Loves this trip & could take some running down. | |
| 5 | 906533 | Aveross Majesty | 5 | Ft | Denis O'Connell | Nice efforts to return placings in recent attempts. Another opportunity presents | |
| 6 | 007968 | Oliver | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Wilted after trotting roughly on Rang bend last week. Fair prior but needs more. | |
| 7 | 202831 | He's My Creation | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Held off Valyrian, 24 Apr after showing plenty of gate speed. Well in commission | |
| Best Bets: Valyrian (3), He's My Creation (7), Barrytown (4), The Merc (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barrytown (1-59.4), He's My Creation (2-00.1), Switch On (2-04.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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FOWLER HOMES ASHBURTON MOBILE PACE
$11,000, 3YO & OLDER, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2400m
For R36 to R40 3 yrs & older pacers. Also R35 3-4yo horses. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 946659 | Ocean Of Tears | 1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Useful Mot attempt then got things wrong at Meth. No joy in 5 starts this venue. | |
| 2 | 144035 | Rovert Decision | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Fought tenaciously when 5th at Rang a week ago. Went close prior; nice E/W bet. | |
| 3 | 107734 | Hughes Two Me | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Boosted exotics again at Rang and from a better alley here needs full respect. | |
| 4 | 960188 | Eyes Of An Angel | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Hasn't shown up in either Add start since winning here from the front. First 4s. | |
| 5 | 4X9193 | Lous Pinup Girl | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Mixing her form this campaign but Rang run had merit and she's required today. | |
| 6 | 312X80 | Carrera Bandido | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Hasn't found her form of last campaign yet in 2 starts back. Rough place option. | |
| 7 | 80X865 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Closed late after being held up from the ace last week. Keep safe despite marble | |
| 8 | 760876 | Delightful Dreams | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Sound Rang attempt after forging to the front. Tough ask from wider draw today. | |
| 9 | 600783 | Star On The Rocks | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Purposeful once clearing the pegs a week ago but draw no help here. Needs luck. | |
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| 10 | 546087 | Shezabettorgirl | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | OK from tricky marbles in recent Rang outings. Looks stretched from 2nd row here | |
| 11 | 808100 | Flying For Me | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Luckless since Oam victory, 4 Mar. Can add plenty of spice to exotics off unruly | |
| Best Bets: Lous Pinup Girl (5), Rovert Decision (2), Hughes Two Me (3), Bettor Than Lizzy (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Shezabettorgirl (1-58.9), Star On The Rocks (2-01.5), Carrera Bandido (2-01.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hughes Two Me (3): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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WHITE RACING/ HOTEL ASHBURTON HANDLE CLUB PACE
$11,000, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R45, R46 TO R49 WITH COND., 2400m
For R41 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R46 to R49 4 yrs & older horses with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 3 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 020821 | Country Gold | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Slick late to score at Rang. No cheques here but respect with usual safe manners | |
| 2 | 216339 | Taumutu Lad | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Battled closer without threatening last week but earlier form strong; has claims | |
| 3 | 542699 | Commander Ben | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Whacked away last week at HQ. This is an easier assignment so don't discount. | |
| 4 | 98946X | Dawn To Dark | 4 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Off the scene since Jan when just fair here. Has won fresh and can't be ignored. | |
| 5 | 116721 | Princess Lisa | 5 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Too sharp winning at Inv, 26 Apr. Looks hard to contain again in course debut. | |
| 6 | 000618 | Flyaway | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Sharp Mot win and did ok up in grade off wide alley at Rang. Combos include here | |
| 7 | 680002 | Henry Winkler | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Rediscovered form mid-week with strong 2nd. Must keep safe on that effort. | |
| 8 | 99857X | Scarlett's Legacy | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Fair to middling in Meth mile attempt, 8 Feb. Requires favours off widest alley. | |
| Best Bets: Princess Lisa (5), Taumutu Lad (2), Commander Ben (3), Dawn To Dark (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Commander Ben (2-04.7), Henry Winkler (2-06.1), Flyaway (2-06.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 9
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NEWLANDS BATTERY SHOP MOBILE TROT
$11,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R45, 1700m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 900X00 | Royal Grace | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Contained in both outings this time in and despite the ace draw needs much more | |
| 2 | 273X42 | Ridge | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Bold attempt 2nd-up last week and looks a major prosect from a close marble. | |
| 3 | 676275 | Kowhai Sunburst | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 2589X6 | Brianna | 4 | Ft | David McCormick | Has fashioned a nice record here but got things wrong fresh, Wed. Take on trust. | |
| 5 | 038912 | Senior Constable Liz | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Returns to the SI after 2 strong PN outings. Unplaced here but can't be ignored. | |
| 6 | 737135 | Sheila Laxon | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | In good form in the South and has tasted success on this track. Combos include. | |
| 7 | 501777 | Buffy Northstains | 7 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Just battling since record her 21st win 4 weeks ago. Requiring favours from wide | |
| 8 | 002023 | Harriet's Moment | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Has had her chances in Winton runs but should have the measure of most here. | |
| 9 | 4X9024 | Four Wise Women | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Recovered well to land 4th last week and with full manners should be taking this | |
| Best Bets: Four Wise Women (9), Ridge (2), Harriet's Moment (8), Sheila Laxon (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Buffy Northstains (2-00.7), Senior Constable Liz (2-02.5), Royal Grace (2-04.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Four Wise Women (9): HH-On, Royal Grace (1): BL-Off, CC-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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SCENIC HOTEL GROUP CANTY PLAINS CHALLENGE HEAT (10) MOB PACE
$10,000, 5YO & OLDER R35 MOBILE, 1700m
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 | 0980X0 | Fear Gogh | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Looked in need of her 15 Apr outing at Add. Can use draw and rough place hope. | |
| 2 | 679X04 | Verducci | 2 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Well beaten 1st-up at HQ but useful from pegs mid-week. First 4s if starting. | |
| 3 | 500869 | Carrera Kahu | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Couldn't stick 4 days ago at Add. Will require improvement despite handy marble. | |
| 4 | 530696 | Courage Reactor | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Close 6th last week after burning early. Dangerous from a sit and loves the trip | |
| 5 | 000800 | Lord Mudrick | 5 | Ft | Chris Butt | Once again failed to stick in 8 Apr attempt. Sure to go forward but not required | |
| 6 | X009X0 | Reggie Golightly | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Contained in rear after missing away in fresh state, 25 Mar. Looking to others. | |
| 7 | 867652 | Hes Santas Excuse | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fought hard when headed, Wed. Sure to press forward and has place claims again. | |
| 8 | 747370 | The Highlander | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 540756 | Lorton Vale | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | 5th in a blanket finish at Rang after trailing. Fair mid-week and horror marble. | |
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| 10 | 075308 | Santanna Mach | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Driven positively at Rang before being reeled in. Rough place hope from markers | |
| 11 | 830364 | Interrorgator | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Put in another good shift last week and can spice up combos with a run through. | |
| 12 | 790727 | Buddy Reign | 12 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Couldn't wrestle the lead a week ago before being outfinished. First 4 fringes. | |
| 13 | 076443 | Betterwithbling | 13 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Bold late secured him a placing last week and in current form can feature again. | |
| 14 | 364430 | Enya Franco | 14 | Ft | |||
| 15 | 435332 | Anytime At All | 15 | Ft | Blair Orange | Continues to race strongly & with a tow into this, can grab a deserved win here. | |
| Best Bets: Anytime At All (15), Courage Reactor (4), Betterwithbling (13), Hes Santas Excuse (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Courage Reactor (1-55.6), Interrorgator (1-56.7), Lorton Vale (1-56.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (13): RD-Off, BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Carrera Kahu to Chris McDowell at Leeston, The Highlander to Brent & Tim White at Ashburton Raceway, Buddy Reign to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||