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TAB 2ND & 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
$17,529, R48 TO R56 WITH COND., 1980m
For R48 to R56 4 yrs & older pacers. Also 3yo horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 517X1 | Franco Ezra | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Resumed in strong fashion at Ash. This is a step up but drawn to give big sight. | |
| 2 | 365276 | Hugo | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't get all favours when last here and capable of boosting exotics with best. | |
| 3 | 052071 | Destiny Dance | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Switched stables following gritty 14 May win here. Cover on combination tickets. | |
| 4 | 806640 | Doctor Tim | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Well-beaten, 23 May from 2nd row alley. Would be doing well to figure tonight. | |
| 5 | 7X188X | Seacracka | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | 4th in recent trial and in 3-start summer campaign did well fresh. Market watch. | |
| 6 | 01000X | Wuhan | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | On a new campaign and has a couple of trials behind him. Prefer to take notes. | |
| 7 | 246118 | Matai Harry | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Found grade rise too sharp last week. This suits better; place hope despite draw | |
| 8 | 012313 | Esmarelda | 8 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Kept coming behind Akatea to snare 3rd a week ago. Well in commission again. | |
| 9 | 191442 | Taketheplunge | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did well once clear 7 days ago here. Win is imminent and seeking the last say. | |
| Best Bets: Esmarelda (8), Taketheplunge (9), Franco Ezra (1), Destiny Dance (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-54.9), Franco Ezra (1-57.1), Matai Harry (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Seacracka (5): P-On Legend | |||||||
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PLUMBERS NIGHT 27 JUNE - BOOK NOW TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R48, 2600m
For R35 to R48 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 31230X | Major Cyclone | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mistake costly when finishing campaign back in Oct. Dual trial wins; big chance. | |
| 2 | 66X191 | Paddy McDaddy | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Convincing again at Rang and has the game to push through the grades. Top pick. | |
| 3 | 42140P | Diamond Harbour | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Given a month off since two uncharacteristic outings. Pay to consider in combos. | |
| 4 | 423P43 | Diedre Franco | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Racing well and with a clean getaway can give the faves something to ponder late | |
| 5 | 836010 | Royal Del | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | No luck backing up 21 Apr success here. Fringe first 4 prospect with peak effort | |
| 6 | 77353X | Brett's Mate | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Rang trial winner, 21 May and showed enough last campaign to throw into exotics. | |
| 7 | 111038 | Koko Kaboom | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Won 3 on the bounce at Palmy and mixed form since. Blow-out with his A-game. | |
| 8 | 124422 | Barrytown | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Similar story at Tim when run down. Sure to push forward; needed in tris/1st 4s. | |
| 9 | 6X7803 | Time For Victory | U1 | Ft | |||
| 10 | 1405X | Wilma's Boy | U2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Comprehensive winner here at start 2 & on the comeback trail. Check market moves | |
| Best Bets: Paddy McDaddy (2), Major Cyclone (1), Diedre Franco (4), Koko Kaboom (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Del (2-03.9), Paddy McDaddy (2-05.3), Koko Kaboom (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Major Cyclone - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 21/05/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.7, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 29.4, Margins: 3 len, 10 1/2len, distance. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Wilma's Boy (10): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 648647 | Two Jules | 1 | Ft | Robert Anderson | Beat one rival in 21 May trial after manners let her down on 28 Mar. Place hopes | |
| 2 | 060067 | Artistic Nugget | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Tidy effort when 3.3L at Rang. Drawn to go a cheeky race and nice combos option. | |
| 3 | 475685 | My Wingman | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Stuck well in latest Rang outing. Outside exotics prospect if he can race handy. | |
| 4 | 68879 | Ideal Conqueror | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Had his chance at Oam then plain effort at Tim with some support. Hard to have. | |
| 5 | 765X02 | Poseidon | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Improved nicely 2nd up and likely to strip fitter tonight. Genuine each-way bet. | |
| 6 | 09X4 | Archer | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Resumed soundly after a cushy run a Rang. Good beginner and in place equation. | |
| 7 | 0X6242 | Swift Guy | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Just denied at Rang and close to the action in latest 3 efforts. Must include. | |
| 8 | 402722 | Whatz My Choice | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Made it 3 2nd's from last 4 with gritty 2600m, 2nd here, Anzac Day. Goes on top | |
| 9 | Lexington Queen | 9 | Ft | ||||
| 10 | 630 | Bella Ciao | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Gutsy run 2nd-up then luckless Rang run. Threat from wide with clean beginning. | |
| 11 | 3 | Icy Stars | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Commenced career with useful late dab for 3rd at Tim. Tricky draw; minors again | |
| 12 | 980X50 | Ballyspellane | 12 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Too far back after missing away at Rang. Ash run was tidy; fringe first 4 hope. | |
| 13 | 94 | Ultura | 13 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Had his chance at Tim after looking stiff on debut. More needed from the 2nd row | |
| Best Bets: Whatz My Choice (8), Poseidon (5), Swift Guy (7), Bella Ciao (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Two Jules - 1st of 2, N Cnty TOA, 21/05/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.8, 800m: 60.3, 400m: 30.8, Margins: neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Poseidon (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 346 | Scotlynn Crunch | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | 3 tidy runs to star career and from the ace here looks a major player. Must have | |
| 2 | Smoking Ashes | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Two trial placings this month. Debuts out of strong stable and support likely. | ||
| 3 | 40X044 | Crackle N Crunch | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Run down at Tim after setting terms in front. Should be thereabouts again; 1st4s | |
| 4 | Star On The Rocks | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Claimed 21 May trial from the trail; last 800 in 57.9. Respect first-up tonight. | ||
| 5 | 4X9248 | Blazing Knuckles | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Things went awry before the turn in Grad final at Rang. Form prior strong. Rates | |
| 6 | Kotare Argent | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Brings tidy trial form to his debut tonight. Drawn wide and minors appear best. | ||
| 7 | 13X024 | Bettor Off | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Nice effort from 2nd row at Rang after just missing prior. Danger despite draw. | |
| 8 | 023687 | Rockcent | 8 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Gap was too late coming at Tim. Lands another tough marble here and stretched. | |
| 9 | 577236 | Melton Enforcer | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Contained at Tim from 2nd row following 2 nice placings. Risking from widest. | |
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| 10 | 7X03 | Street Fighter | 10 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Fought well from a handy enough run on the outer at Rang. Luck required here. | |
| 11 | Snaps | 11 | Ft | Luke Whittaker | W'out winner, 13 May then a 4th in trial. Market watch from 2nd row on debut. | ||
| 12 | 7 | Captain Publisher | 12 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Paced roughly then couldn't find a gap on debut. Taking notes off a tough draw. | |
| Best Bets: Blazing Knuckles (5), Bettor Off (7), Scotlynn Crunch (1), Smoking Ashes (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettor Off (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Star On The Rocks - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 21/05/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.5, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.8, Margins: 1 1/2len, 1/2 neck, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Crackle N Crunch (3): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Melton Enforcer (9): RD-Off, FD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE PACE
$18,500, 4YO & OLDER R45 TO R55, 2000m
For R45 to R55 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 512X86 | Delightful Dreams | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Pass-mark in both outings this campaign and with a clean getaway can get a piece | |
| 2 | 510372 | Major Torque | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Beaten fave in last couple and one of a few hopes with usual manners again here. | |
| 3 | 102213 | Tact Teena | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Backed up 11 May Ash win with bold showing here. She's a must for all tickets. | |
| 4 | 760199 | Jose Quivera | 4 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Contained in last couple of runs since his mid-March Mot win. Hard to recommend. | |
| 5 | X72011 | Waikaka | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Has got it together of late and seeking hat-trick tonight. Sure to give a sight | |
| 6 | 674433 | Stealers Wheel | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Now in the South with B &T White after winning 4 of 43. Consider for combo bets. | |
| 7 | 710195 | Timbimboo | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fair to middling from back on the pegs at Rang. Luckless prior. Don't discount. | |
| 8 | 77X511 | Miki Bennett | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Made it 2 straight with resolute Rang victory. Looks the one to beat once again. | |
| 9 | 154097 | My Friend Louie | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Blew the start at Tim but ok after. Tested by the stand again and best required. | |
| Best Bets: Miki Bennett (8), Tact Teena (3), Waikaka (5), Major Torque (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Timbimboo (2-02.2), Waikaka (2-02.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Timbimboo (7): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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LADIES NIGHT 13 JUNE - BOOK NOW TROT
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R53, 2600m
For R49 to R53 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 81107X | Almighty | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Resumes tonight after a 3rd of 4 in 21 May trial. Has performed fresh; keep safe | |
| 2 | 158014 | Jaccka Baylis | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Easy winner on day 1 at PN then attacked and run down after. Has won here. Cover | |
| 3 | 8758X6 | El Conqueror | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Sure to have derived benefit from 23 May outing. One of many winning prospects. | |
| 4 | 458815 | Brother Love | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Upset winner here 2 back and did enough next-up to throw into multiples tonight. | |
| 5 | 798X96 | The Royal Gamble | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Couldn't land a punch at Tim and still building fitness. Happy taking notes here | |
| 6 | 099210 | Dark Ghana | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Tough win here 9 May and off-stride in subsequent run. Bright hope with manners. | |
| 7 | 401700 | Forgiveness | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | No form since her strong win here in early April. Prefer to watch again tonight. | |
| 8 | 574957 | Who's Queen | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Sound 2 starts back over this trip. Outside place hope if caught in the mood. | |
| 9 | 186809 | Rachmaninov | U3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Nothing offered since his last win and he would need to find more zip to feature | |
| 10 | 1010X0 | Countless Questions | U4 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Broke in a fresh state here, 16 May. Entitled to start at long odds once again. | |
| 11 | 309P10 | Pyramid Rose | U5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Game effort to win at Rang then off-stride early last week here. Best required. | |
| Best Bets: El Conqueror (3), Jaccka Baylis (2), Dark Ghana (6), Almighty (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Brother Love (2-04.3), Who's Queen (2-04.5), El Conqueror (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: The Royal Gamble (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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2025 NZB STANDARDBRED WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 4YO & OLDER R57 TO R70, 1980m
For R57 to R70 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 179984 | Sinai Sermon | 1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Ran on from the rear at Tim after getting the shuffle-up. Draw helps; first 4s. | |
| 2 | 67X221 | Trump Card | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got revenge on Munroe's Mate 2 weeks ago and draw to advantage. Half the quin. | |
| 3 | 101016 | Blue Rock Dancer | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Race didn't pan out for him at Tim. Nice Rang success prior and in minors mix. | |
| 4 | 507435 | Miki Knows | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Stuck on bravely behind Beach Day last week. Has place claims in this line-up. | |
| 5 | 067850 | Homebush Lad | 5 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | No danger over the extreme trip last week. Lacking the zip required to threaten. | |
| 6 | 441700 | Next Level | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | X51042 | Hadron Collider | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Beaten by a smart horse 2 weeks ago here. Sure to press forward and major player | |
| 8 | 6517X7 | Wild Willow | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Fair to middling resumption 7 days ago. Should be improved but draw against. | |
| Best Bets: Hadron Collider (7), Trump Card (2), Miki Knows (4), Sinai Sermon (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Trump Card (1-55.0), Homebush Lad (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hadron Collider (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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WOODLANDS WEANLINGS ARE GROUP 1 WINNERS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 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 | |
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| 1 | 3457X4 | Major Happy | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | First-up run had plenty of merit at Rang and from the inside needs covering here | |
| 2 | 098676 | Sofia Rose | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Solid from two tough Rang trips and draws handier tonight. Expect support again. | |
| 3 | 085654 | Happy Harper | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 9X2442 | Tremendous Sensation | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has gone close since resuming and she's one of many winning hope in this field. | |
| 5 | 125475 | Scarlett's Legacy | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Sound at odds a week ago from a wider alley. Can add spice to exotics with best | |
| 6 | 713X40 | Elite Styx | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 09X713 | Celestial Sea | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Another tough run for 3rd at Rang, 18 May. Wide marble to use but won't shirk. | |
| 8 | 867070 | Flying Bird | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Contained off a 2nd row draw at Inv, 27 Apr. Looks up against it in this line-up | |
| 9 | 347321 | Onwardsandupwards | 9 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Deserved her 9Apr win here after many minor placings. Minors best from draw. | |
| 10 | 014445 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | In good touch off the unruly of late and can work and stick. Throw into combos. | |
| Best Bets: Sofia Rose (2), Tremendous Sensation (4), Celestial Sea (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Happy (1-55.1), Sofia Rose (1-57.6), Sophia Bromac (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 9
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YABBY DAM FARMS AT NZB WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R73 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R54 to R73 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 767928 | Premium Player | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Bold bid came up just short, 9 May then dropped out sharply since. Take on trust | |
| 2 | 224561 | MM Sunshine | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Clinical win at Ash after some useful lead-up runs. Manners put her in the hunt. | |
| 3 | 960963 | Cormoran Strike | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Sustained finish earned him a placing last week and he looks one of a few hopes. | |
| 4 | X76649 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 1 | 10 | John Dunn | Battled closer a week ago after a close 4th 2 weeks prior. In the minors mix. | |
| 5 | 275444 | Roydon Muscle | 2 | 10 | Ricky May | Racing solidly without paying a div. Consider for tris and first 4s again here. | |
| 6 | 042812 | Zoltan Boscik | 3 | 10 | Luke Whittaker | Went close to back-to-back victories on this track 7 days ago. Hard to hold out. | |
| 7 | 9X3218 | Master Class | 4 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Winner in similar grade, 9 May and made ground a week later. Can't be ignored. | |
| 8 | 297353 | Jimmy Carter | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Game 3rd last week and with a clean beginning looks a nice each-way option here. | |
| 9 | 3112P1 | Paris Prince | 1 | 20 | Sam Thornley(J) | Too slick last week and despite the extra handicap looks primed to push hard. | |
| Best Bets: Zoltan Boscik (6), Jimmy Carter (8), Cormoran Strike (3), Paris Prince (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), Paris Prince (2-02.4), Zoltan Boscik (2-02.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, R40 TO R48 WITH COND., 1980m
For R40 to R47 4 yrs & older pacers. Also 3yo horses with 1 win for lifetime. Also R48 horses with no winning stakes for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 347930 | Toby Tom B | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Failed to fire from this alley, 16 May after 3rd from similar run prior. Roughie | |
| 2 | 379146 | Logan Rock | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Bold efforts since winning at Mot in April. Drawn to go forward; quins & tris. | |
| 3 | 730228 | Kotare Kelso | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Found the line with purpose last week and another placing looks likely from draw | |
| 4 | 166376 | Gatecrasher | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gobbled up after leading from wide gate 7 days ago. Similar tactics likely here. | |
| 5 | 2626X1 | Captain Christian | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 706248 | Terrormylove | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Pushed back after leading out at Tim. Consistent gelding and can boost exotics. | |
| 7 | 00X293 | Action Major | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Tried hard when boosting exotics a week ago and he is required on combo tickets. | |
| 8 | 787160 | Don Juan | 8 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Raced too keenly at Rang and faces a stiff assignment from this wide marble. | |
| 9 | 0X0 | Rockets Star | 9 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Dropped out after sitting parked at Tim. Hard to make a case for from this alley | |
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| 10 | 897188 | Shake A Leg | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has had little luck since proving too strong here, 7 May. Can feature with gaps. | |
| Best Bets: Kotare Kelso (3), Logan Rock (2), Shake A Leg (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Kotare Kelso (1-56.9), Toby Tom B (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Action Major (7): SL-Off, BL-On, Rockets Star (9): RD-On, Shake A Leg (10): RD-On Legend | |||||||