NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 23 May
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
TAB 2ND OR 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
$23,250, 3YO & OLDER R56 TO R70, 1980m
For R56 to R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 619144 | Taketheplunge | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not far away since win here early April. 19 Apr 4th a good guide. Not the worst. |
| 2 |  | 124611 | Matai Harry | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Went back-to-back at Manawatu but stiff rise in class tonight. Want right odds. |
| 3 |  | 125219 | Cocktails And Caviar | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got shuffled back last week in strong grade. Likes it here. Can nab a placing. |
| 4 |  | X50743 | Miki Knows | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Confidence returning in two starts in similar company recently. Trifectas must. |
| 5 |  | X79375 | Spirit Of Anarchy | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gate speed back on display last time. Chance to use that again. Place hope. |
| 6 |  | 180127 | Radha | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't have all favours here last week when sent out at tasty odds. Keep onside. |
| 7 |  | 134221 | Beach Day | 7 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Dashed along the markers last week & showed gate speed too. Goes close. |
| 8 |  | 46517X | Wild Willow | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Won two trials ahead of this. Winner of 2 of 3 starts when resuming. Consider. |
| Best Bets: Beach Day (7), Radha (6), Wild Willow (8), Taketheplunge (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Radha (1-55.3), Spirit Of Anarchy (1-56.3), Cocktails And Caviar (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Wild Willow - 1st of 2, Chertsey, 13/05/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-01.4, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 10 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Beach Day to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
$25,875, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R55, 1980m
For R40 to R55 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 326321 | Brian Beatt | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Up in grade after running along to win on Sunday. Fair course stats. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 1248X2 | Cyclone Zion W | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Just missed when resuming 09 May & will only be better for that. Danger. |
| 3 |  | 22D1X | Tarragindi | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Showed plenty of ability as a 2-year-old. Not sighted since Dec. In the mix. |
| 4 |  | 452011 | Lil Whip | 4 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Heads back north after comfortable win on Sunday. Chance to improve course stats |
| 5 |  | 683601 | Royal Del | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | 7 time winner here & gets bonus run in similar grade after 21 Apr win. EW. |
| 6 |  | 345881 | Brother Love | 6 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Strung them along for 190 Apr 1. Record after short break a worry. Combos. |
| 7 |  | 418680 | Rachmaninov | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Well beaten after sitting parked here 02 May. Needs plenty to go his way. |
| 8 | | 10031 | Rogue Hero | 8 | Ft | Clint Ford | Figuring out racing game quite quickly. Another challenge here, but can place. |
| 9 |  | 196096 | Cormoran Strike | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Only got clear late here last week in good field. May be over the odds again. |
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| 10 |  | 58758X | El Conqueror | 10 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Honest intermediate-grade trotter. One trial since summer campaign. Roughie. |
| 11 |  | 1309P1 | Pyramid Rose | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Raised the century for her trainer with Sunday's win. Steps up but has claims. |
| 12 | | 21166X | Atlantic City | 12 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Handy filly resuming since November. Trainer will have her ready. Keep safe. |
| 13 |  | 157495 | Who's Queen | 13 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Lost no fans with 11 Apr 5th in better company. Can give this a decent shake. |
| 14 |  | 101P82 | Florence The Machine | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Safely around at Winton, but mobile an assist here. Trifectas enhancer. |
| Best Bets: Cyclone Zion W (2), Atlantic City (12), Royal Del (5), Tarragindi (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Who's Queen (1-58.8), Cormoran Strike (1-59.1), Rachmaninov (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
BRECKON FARMS LOT 1081 NZB WEANLING SALE MOBILE PACE
$25,875, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R47, 1980m
For R40 to R47 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 565187 | Arizonawildcat | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Mixed bag in two runs since his Rangiora win. Soft draw, but First4s preferred. |
| 2 | | 142267 | Enya Franco | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not at her sharpest from tricky draws, but plenty to like prior. Combos claims. |
| 3 |  | 655136 | Sweet Tartan | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Bold 6th in much stronger grade last week. Draw makes her a major player. |
| 4 | | 508565 | Happy Harper | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't give up in similar grade last week. Another helpful alley. Place hope. |
| 5 | | 982172 | Share A Dream | 5 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Heads north after predominantly solid autumn form. Can improve course stats. |
| 6 |  | 273073 | Ocean Of Tears | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Emerged out wide for smart 3rd last week. Gets to front row. Each way claims. |
| 7 | | 412547 | Scarlett's Legacy | 7 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Didn't find another gear at Rangiora. Better for that run though. Trifectas. |
| 8 |  | 516637 | Gatecrasher | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Doing his best work late last week. More options from front row. In the mix. |
| 9 |  | 623324 | Jack Tar | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Honest as always through the autumn. Went back from this draw 07 May. Place. |
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| 10 |  | 7X9562 | Rylan Charlie | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fought gamely at Ascot Park. Draw could cause some challenges. Top3/4. |
| 11 | | X82595 | C C Arden | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Had to do his share of work recently. May get better run through. Consider. |
| 12 |  | 773022 | Kotare Kelso | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Used front row draw at Ashburton & form has been franked. Look for him late. |
| 13 |  | 9713X4 | Elite Styx | 13 | Ft | Ricky May | Resumed with cheeky 3rd at home track 11 May. May be running on again. |
| 14 |  | 700X29 | Action Major | 14 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Had his chance in R40-53 grade last time. First4s option from tough draw. |
| Best Bets: Sweet Tartan (3), Ocean Of Tears (6), C C Arden (11), Gatecrasher (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jack Tar (1-55.0), Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Elite Styx (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gatecrasher (8): SL-Off, BL-On, Share A Dream (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
MOORE WALKER DAVEY SEARELLS HANDICAP TROT
$23,688, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3X5425 | Father Time | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Luck against him last week after finding good spot. Can make up for that here. |
| 2 |  | 15P726 | Muscle Sass | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Peaked after mid-race move last week. Chance to land handy again. Combos. |
| 3 | | 576792 | Premium Player | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Powerful when clear in R51-72 grade last time. Add to trifecta tickets. |
| 4 |  | 412913 | Moses | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 837525 | Tu Tangata | 5 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Covered ground over last 600m last week. Smart northern form. Go again. |
| 6 | | 29126X | A Fine Patrick | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Slashing 2nd at trials since being a contender last year. Will have fans fresh. |
| 7 |  | X04281 | Zoltan Boscik | 1 | 10 | Luke Whittaker | Sprinted away with panache last week. Harder grade but 10m closer. Each way. |
| 8 | | 23112P | Paris Prince | 2 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | No luck mid-race last month. Plenty to like prior. Not out of this either. |
| 9 | | 529735 | Jimmy Carter | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Slight freshen-up since game April efforts. Creeps closer too. Upset claims. |
| 10 | | 30116X | Gold Bullion | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Edged home a pacer at trials since prominent summer runs. Keep safe fresh. |
| Best Bets: Tu Tangata (5), A Fine Patrick (6), Gold Bullion (10), Zoltan Boscik (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), Paris Prince (2-02.4), Zoltan Boscik (2-02.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Gold Bullion - 1st of 4, Chertsey, 13/05/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-12.1, 800m: 56.0, 400m: 26.1, Margins: nose, 3 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gold Bullion (10): HH-Off, Tu Tangata (5): NW-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
TYRE GENERAL PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 861404 | Mystery Beach | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Broke at the start on Sunday, so all eyes on him early here. Place prospect. |
| 2 |  | 113631 | Louis | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Switches to stand start after solid mobile form in autumn. Combos claims. |
| 3 | | X21441 | Bautista | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Rattled home for the win at Ashburton. Goes OK from the stand. In the mix. |
| 4 | | 118308 | Strikem | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 921096 | Times Like These | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 547533 | Peraki Seelster | 6 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Didn't give it away after working at Rangiora. Good place bait from stand start. |
| 7 |  | 250017 | Topaz | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steady diet of mobile starts recently but no mug from a stand. Trifectas spice. |
| 8 | | 263453 | The Coalman | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | 3rd in same grade last week & usually safely away. Sure to have admirers. |
| 9 | | 251037 | Major Torque | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Did it tough outside the leader 09 May. Obvious contender with some cover. |
| 10 |  | 854627 | Country Gold | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Hasn't helped his cause early recently from standing starts. Take on trust. |
| 11 | | 222216 | Elektra King | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got well back in strung-out field at Rangiora. Better than that. Keep onside. |
| Best Bets: Major Torque (9), Elektra King (11), The Coalman (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (2-01.4), Major Torque (2-02.3), Country Gold (2-02.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
AVON CITY FORD NZ WELCOME STAKES (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$100,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 21332 | Allamericanplayer | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Bold efforts behind Fugitive up north. Ace draw gives him options. Multiples. |
| 2 |  | 2 | Relapsed | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tried hard on debut three weeks ago. Draws in more handily. Top3/4 option. |
| 3 |  | 43 | Buster Douglas | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Steadily improving with each outing. Strikes a strong field here though. Combos. |
| 4 |  | 12111 | Fugitive | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Won for fun after easy lead last week. Has marked himself out as top pick here. |
| 5 |  | 2222 | Freeze Frame | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Keeps coming up against smart 2YOs but losing no admirers. Place prospect. |
| 6 | | 34447 | Lookin Snazzy | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Fair efforts up north from a variety of draws. Needs to find a few lengths. |
| 7 |  | 13 | Rakero Maximus | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Didn't give up last week & looked sharp in 02 May debut win. Look for him late. |
| Best Bets: Fugitive (4), Freeze Frame (5), Rakero Maximus (7), Allamericanplayer (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fugitive (1-55.7), Rakero Maximus (1-58.1), Allamericanplayer (2-02.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Relapsed (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
HYDROFLOW NZ COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL (HCP PACE) (Listed)
$100,000, R50 TO R120 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 3200m
For R50 to R120 pacers. Front: R50 to R69. 10m: R70 to R79. 20m: R80 to R89. 30m: R90 to R99. 40m: R100 to R120.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 605300 | Buckskin | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Beaten a fair way out here last week. Fairly thin course stats. Rough odds. |
| 2 | | 005057 | Bryce's Meddle | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Midfield finish last week. Yet to place over the extra trip too. First4 fringes. |
| 3 |  | 420821 | Boudica | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Backed up brave efforts with 09 May win. Lightly tried over two miles. Combos. |
| 4 |  | 350082 | Teds Legacy | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Used trail to grab good 2nd to #3 last start. Up against a good bunch. Blowout. |
| 5 | | 206785 | Homebush Lad | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | OK here last time, but saves his best for other tracks. Looking to others. |
| 6 |  | 570812 | Here's Herbie | 6 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Grabbed late at Rangiora & moves 10m closer at the start. Don't underestimate. |
| 7 |  | 172943 | Shepherds Delight | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Steady efforts in intermediate grades. First go over 3200m. Rough claims. |
| 8 | | 648054 | Tempo Warrior | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | In the middle of the pack through the autumn. Seeking shortcuts to feature. |
| 9 |  | 707490 | Commander Ben | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Offered little late here last week. May find some of these a little too sharp. |
| 10 |  | 020238 | Tanzania | U1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Showed staying talents in autumn & placed over 3000m at Methven. Upset. |
| 11 |  | 416165 | Betterthancash | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Dangerous when following speed & has no fears of stand starts. In the mix. |
| 12 |  | 213121 | The Surfer | 2 | 10 | Bob Butt | Brings excellent Northern form to this, & 20m closer than Cambridge. Consider. |
| 13 | | 300417 | Dance Till Dawn | 3 | 10 | John Dunn | Very game mare who will never give up a fight. Threat if they go hard here. |
| 14 |  | 175223 | Wag Star | 4 | 10 | Craig Ferguson | Hard to miss his slashing 3rd here last week. Won 3200m Wyndham Cup. EW. |
| 15 | | 815640 | Piccadilly Pete | 5 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Near the back of the field last week. Work to do from 10m mark too. Passing. |
| 16 | | 53X203 | American Me | 6 | 10 | ||
| 17 |  | 213543 | Pinseeker | 7 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Didn't give it away last time when run didn't suit. Sure to be running on here. |
| Best Bets: Wag Star (14), Pinseeker (17), The Surfer (12), Betterthancash (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dance Till Dawn (1-59.2), Wag Star (2-00.3), Homebush Lad (2-03.0) [races greater or equal 2800m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Here's Herbie (6): SL-On, Shepherds Delight (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Boudica to John Morrison at Ashburton Raceway, The Surfer to Mark Jones at Burnham, Wag Star to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
HARAS des TROTTEURS HEATHER WILLIAMS MEMORIAL (MOBILE TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X4970X | Yosemite | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | First race since October. Fair 4th 08 May trials. Heck of an ask fresh-up. |
| 2 |  | 187745 | One Mhor For Heather | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Didn't give up here 09 May but course & mobile stats a concern tonight. Odds. |
| 3 | | 020350 | Mavis Jones | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Beaten long way out last week but got stuck 3-wide. Draw gives her a hope. Place |
| 4 |  | 327433 | Vertigo | 4 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Following speed terrifically well this autumn. Can offer cheek from handy draw. |
| 5 |  | 1259X6 | Galleons Ambassador | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Sure to improve on fresh 6th here 09 May. Mobile should assist. Trifectas hope. |
| 6 |  | 29D148 | Nellie Doyle | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Broke late last week but had done work. Has a genuine motor though. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 751141 | Julie Jaccka | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | In fine fettle in autumn. Won here on Cup Day. Can continue Southland run here. |
| 8 | | 62452X | Empire City | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Quality mare resuming after good 3YO season. Worth a very close look. |
| 9 | | 0X1011 | Eurostyle | 9 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Looked a cut above in last two outings. On even terms here too. A key player. |
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| 10 |  | 7X7664 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | More like it last week when running on. Tricky draw here. Top3/4 prospect. |
| 11 |  | 337823 | Walkinonsunshine | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Brings solid North Island form back south. This is her pet distance. Has claims. |
| 12 |  | 860770 | Ti Amo Belle | 12 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Not helping her cause early on. Mobile helps, but requires form turnaround. |
| 13 |  | 111337 | Hidden Talent | 13 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Didn't go her way here 11 Apr but a serious follower of speed. Right in this. |
| 14 |  | 080265 | Senior Constable Liz | U1 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Run down at Cambridge, and she's a maiden taking on Group winners. Passing. |
| Best Bets: Eurostyle (9), Hidden Talent (13), Julie Jaccka (7), Nellie Doyle (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Empire City (1-58.7), I Dream Of Jeannie (1-59.0), Ti Amo Belle (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Galleons Ambassador (5): NW-Off, BL-On, Yosemite (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS WINNING WEANLINGS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R55, 2600m
For R40 to R55 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 717P33 | Hey Tonight | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 35814P | Times Are A Changin | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | P3X108 | Playing With Stars | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Fair efforts since Rangiora success. Has gate speed at times. Not out of this. |
| 4 |  | 180045 | Gem N Em | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Near enough recently & this is a drop back from last week. Could surprise. |
| 5 | | 459433 | Major Performer | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Powerful 3rd in nice mares' field last week & drawn inside main rivals. Danger. |
| 6 | | 8679X2 | Music Mistress | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Plenty to like about her fresh 2nd at Ashburton. Strips fitter. Worth a look. |
| 7 | | 479111 | Zarlini | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Completed hat trick with stylish win last week. Not hugely harder. Keep safe. |
| 8 | | 443103 | Dancing Desire | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Drops back from stoic 3rd behind Trump Card last week. Adds to open field. |
| 9 | | 710221 | Tact Teena | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Productive weekend a fortnight ago. Draw not so helpful here. Place best. |
| 10 |  | 601444 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Mid-race move last time but can sit-sprint well too. A Top 4 must as always. |
| Best Bets: Major Performer (5), Dancing Desire (8), Zarlini (7), Music Mistress (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sophia Bromac (1-59.0), Zarlini (1-59.1), Playing With Stars (2-01.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R55, R56 WITH COND., 1980m
For R48 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R56 mares with 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 323215 | Rockingood | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Run down at Ashburton but slots into an enticing draw. Can offer cheek from #1. |
| 2 | | 389718 | Shake A Leg | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Copped a tough trip at Rangiora. Much better draw, but place prospects preferred |
| 3 | | 058170 | Bad Habits | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Tricky one to catch on right day. No luck at Rangiora. Market your best guide. |
| 4 | | 133294 | Renaldo | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Chased gamely behind Marketplace last time. Drawn to give this a solid shake. |
| 5 | | 036527 | Hugo | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got going late out wide 09 May behind #7. OK course/distance stats. Combos. |
| 6 | | 183521 | Akatea | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Did enough to score last week. Slides up in grade but will have admirers again. |
| 7 | | 352612 | Munroe's Mate | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Just missed behind Trump Card 16 May. Racing as well as ever. Each way player. |
| 8 | | 217554 | I'm Rockin | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not far away in four starts since 28 Mar win here. Testing draw but consider. |
| 9 | | 01231 | Esmarelda | 9 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Made light work of her rivals 02 May. Drawn wide, but looks to have upside. |
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| 10 | | 529X11 | Tua Lipa | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Good enough to win 1.55 mile at Winton 2-back. Stick draw. Add to trifectas. |
| 11 | | 235118 | Major Hipster | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Swallowed up after leading at Rangiora. Seeking right run through. Place best. |
| 12 | | 980664 | Doctor Tim | 12 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Gritty 4th in stronger grade last week. No love in the draws though. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Renaldo (4), Esmarelda (9), Akatea (6), Munroe's Mate (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-54.9), Tua Lipa (1-55.8), Akatea (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Major Hipster (11): SL-On, Shake A Leg (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Action Major - Race 3
A Fine Patrick - Race 4
Akatea - Race 10
Allamericanplayer - Race 6
American Me - Race 7
Arizonawildcat - Race 3
Atlantic City - Race 2
Bad Habits - Race 10
Bautista - Race 5
Beach Day - Race 1
Betterthancash - Race 7
Boudica - Race 7
Brian Beatt - Race 2
Brother Love - Race 2
Bryce's Meddle - Race 7
Buckskin - Race 7
Buster Douglas - Race 6
C C Arden - Race 3
Cocktails And Caviar - Race 1
Commander Ben - Race 7
Cormoran Strike - Race 2
Country Gold - Race 5
Cyclone Zion W - Race 2
Dance Till Dawn - Race 7
Dancing Desire - Race 9
Doctor Tim - Race 10
El Conqueror - Race 2
Elektra King - Race 5
Elite Styx - Race 3
Empire City - Race 8
Enya Franco - Race 3
Esmarelda - Race 10
Eurostyle - Race 8
Father Time - Race 4
Florence The Machine - Race 2
Freeze Frame - Race 6
Fugitive - Race 6
Galleons Ambassador - Race 8
Gatecrasher - Race 3
Gem N Em - Race 9
Gold Bullion - Race 4
Happy Harper - Race 3
Here's Herbie - Race 7
Hey Tonight - Race 9
Hidden Talent - Race 8
Homebush Lad - Race 7
Hugo - Race 10
I Dream Of Jeannie - Race 8
I'm Rockin - Race 10
Jack Tar - Race 3
Jimmy Carter - Race 4
Julie Jaccka - Race 8
Kotare Kelso - Race 3
Lil Whip - Race 2
Lookin Snazzy - Race 6
Louis - Race 5
Major Hipster - Race 10
Major Performer - Race 9
Major Torque - Race 5
Matai Harry - Race 1
Mavis Jones - Race 8
Miki Knows - Race 1
Moses - Race 4
Munroe's Mate - Race 10
Muscle Sass - Race 4
Music Mistress - Race 9
Mystery Beach - Race 5
Nellie Doyle - Race 8
Ocean Of Tears - Race 3
One Mhor For Heather - Race 8
Paris Prince - Race 4
Peraki Seelster - Race 5
Piccadilly Pete - Race 7
Pinseeker - Race 7
Playing With Stars - Race 9
Premium Player - Race 4
Pyramid Rose - Race 2
Rachmaninov - Race 2
Radha - Race 1
Rakero Maximus - Race 6
Relapsed - Race 6
Renaldo - Race 10
Rockingood - Race 10
Rogue Hero - Race 2
Royal Del - Race 2
Rylan Charlie - Race 3
Scarlett's Legacy - Race 3
Senior Constable Liz - Race 8
Shake A Leg - Race 10
Share A Dream - Race 3
Shepherds Delight - Race 7
Sophia Bromac - Race 9
Spirit Of Anarchy - Race 1
Strikem - Race 5
Sweet Tartan - Race 3
Tact Teena - Race 9
Taketheplunge - Race 1
Tanzania - Race 7
Tarragindi - Race 2
Teds Legacy - Race 7
Tempo Warrior - Race 7
The Coalman - Race 5
The Surfer - Race 7
Ti Amo Belle - Race 8
Times Are A Changin - Race 9
Times Like These - Race 5
Topaz - Race 5
Tua Lipa - Race 10
Tu Tangata - Race 4
Vertigo - Race 8
Wag Star - Race 7
Walkinonsunshine - Race 8
Who's Queen - Race 2
Wild Willow - Race 1
Yosemite - Race 8
Zarlini - Race 9
Zoltan Boscik - Race 4