NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 19 June
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. HANDICAP TROT
$18,000, R46 TO R70 C,G&E DISCRHCP, 2600m
For R46 to R70 trotting colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0P0041 | Playoffs | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Put it all together for 05 Jun success. Toughest test to date. Combos best. |
| 2 |  | 1392X6 | Port Pegasus | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Will come on nicely after 05 Jun 6th behind Playoffs. Can offer some cheek. |
| 3 |  | 396478 | One El | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Good summer form but just fair as autumn went on. Trialled since. Roughie. |
| 4 |  | 196986 | Rachmaninov | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Bit more like his old self when 6th last week. Still hunting elusive win at HQ. |
| 5 |  | 414557 | Randel Huston P | 1 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Too far back to threaten last week, but no Dash Dosh here. Don't disregard. |
| 6 |  | 6689X2 | Brett's Mate | 2 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | Best of the rest when 2nd here 05 Jun. Reliable type from the stand. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 060879 | Wilma's Boy | U1 | 10 | Bob Butt | Struggled with his gait after win here in late Jan. Won 2 recent trials. Danger. |
| 8 |  | 885807 | Paris Prince | 1 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Last won here a year ago. Late mistake here 22 May. Take on trust tonight. |
| 9 |  | X4590X | Tyron Eros | U1 | 20 | Gerard O'Reilly | Spring 2025 didn't quite go to plan. Nice 9 Jun trial win for new stable. Chance |
| Best Bets: Wilma's Boy (7), Brett's Mate (6), Tyron Eros (9), Randel Huston P (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paris Prince (2-02.4), Tyron Eros (2-02.4), Brett's Mate (2-03.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Wilma's Boy - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 26/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.4, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 29.1, Margins: neck, head, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 2
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MID-WINTER XMAS DINING, BOOK NOW 7 & 14 AUGUST MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R42, 1980m
For R35 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X66205 | Kotare Rimu | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Big drop back in class after taking on Jumal in last two. Has claims from #1. |
| 2 |  | 017800 | Stubing | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Didn't have all favours here 07 Jun. Early speed the query. Top 3/4 option. |
| 3 |  | 619754 | Santiago | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Plenty to like about his Addington debut last week. Could surprise at odds. |
| 4 |  | 410045 | Monkee Major | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Had some excuses here 07 Jun. Mixing her efforts a little. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 5 |  | 452230 | Taumutu Lad | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Building nice formline prior to unlucky 10th last week. Keep very safe. |
| 6 |  | 567521 | Wishing For U | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Franked his 29 May 2nd with last week's win. Danger with a similar passage. |
| 7 |  | 334196 | Flying Ace | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Had to work a little early 05 Jun & track may not have suited. Can bounce back. |
| 8 |  | 026274 | Miki's Courage | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Putting in steady efforts recently but more of a combos option over sprint trip. |
| 9 |  | 431916 | Heaven | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Racing in fine fettle, and only got clear late last week. Will have admirers. |
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| 10 | | 524510 | Style Council | 10 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Lacked space last week but kept coming late. Draw may be OK. Top 3/4. |
| Best Bets: Flying Ace (7), Wishing For U (6), Kotare Rimu (1), Taumutu Lad (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Flying Ace (1-54.4), Santiago (1-55.6), Heaven (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Santiago to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
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- Race 3
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HOLMES CONSTRUCTION WAITAHA MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 650 | Danya | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Made errors in two of three career starts. Take on trust from the mobile here. |
| 2 |  | 402334 | Neil William | 2 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | More convincing than some here & always puts in. Obvious combos bait. |
| 3 |  | 4X9222 | Regal Summit | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Went close to maiden success last week. Can lead again and go one better. |
| 4 | | PX0 | Dazzled | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Botched stand start on Sunday. Mixed bag in mobile trials/races. Market watch. |
| 5 |  | 4 | Just For Today | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Likely improver off the back of stout 05 Jun debut. Worthy of consideration. |
| 6 | | X43787 | Miss Maddie Maxie | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Midfield efforts in career to date. Has trialled behind mobile. Rough claims. |
| 7 |  | 73435X | Kings Choice | 7 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Resumes after showing ability last spring. Sharp 27 May trial win. Danger. |
| 8 |  | 36460X | Hadleymae | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | 4th behind mobile here in late Nov 2025 your best guide. Want right price. |
| 9 | | 27 | Queensland Spirit | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not a bad effort from well back here 05 Jun. Draw hurts but can place. |
| Best Bets: Kings Choice (7), Regal Summit (3), Just For Today (5), Dazzled (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kings Choice - 1st of 3, N Otago HR, 27/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.3, 800m: 59.5, Margins: 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dazzled (4): BL-Off, SL-On, Hadleymae (8): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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BETTOR'S DELIGHT 'THE KING' MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 659 | Dragon Ball | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Looked green here last time, but OK down at Winton. Needs to bring his best. |
| 2 |  | 9 | Kiwi Can Do | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Comfortably contained on debut earlier this month. Seeking improvement. |
| 3 |  | 6P | Suzy Franco | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Fine on debut, but never a happy camper last week.First4s with some manners. |
| 4 |  | 62724 | Bonjour Miki | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Only got clear very late last week. Shown an all-round game too. Each way. |
| 5 | | 437X9X | Buster Douglas | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | One brief glimpse of form in 2YO season. Better at 03 Jun trials. Combos. |
| 6 | | 45X | Franco Harlem | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Far from disgraced in spring. Bold 3rd at 03 Jun trials. Should go close. |
| 7 | | 0X84 | Let It Rip | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Definite improvement in two May runs. Sticky draw but can place in this. |
| 8 | | 8035 | Mikime | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Solid efforts in last two outings. May have to settle back from draw. Top 3/4. |
| 9 |  | 52 | Crunchy Granola | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Very brave when just going down here 05 Jun. Wide draw but can overcome. |
| Best Bets: Franco Harlem (6), Crunchy Granola (9), Bonjour Miki (4), Let It Rip (7) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Harlem (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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URGE BURGER, FERRYMEAD HANDICAP TROT
$16,000, UP TO R45 WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2600m
Front: R35 to R40 2 yrs & older trotting colts,geldings & entires. Also R35 to R40 3 yrs & older fillies & mares. 10m: R41 to R45 3 yrs & older colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 435510 | Jet Stream | 1 | Ft | Alan Clark | Well beaten last week. Drops back in grade but looking for more late. |
| 2 | | 353D32 | Help Me | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Gritty 2nd last week in 1-win grade. Plenty of enterprise recently. Consider. |
| 3 |  | 446685 | Holly Highlander | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Going honest races without threatening. Include in trifecta/First4 bets. |
| 4 |  | 124X65 | Chocta | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Doing his best work late here 05 Jun. Better off here & has manners. Each way. |
| 5 | | 41XP36 | Flying Dreams | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Got shuffled back here 07 Jun but good after. Improving with racing. Chance. |
| 6 |  | 32X12P | Dornish Hill | U2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Manners went west last week but going well prior. Can bounce back here. |
| 7 | | 861222 | The Royal Gamble | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Held his form nicely towards the end of autumn. Obvious combos bait again. |
| 8 | | 018637 | Royal Del | 2 | 10 | Gemma Thornley | Couldn't go on after working here 05 Jun. Reliable enough early. Place hope. |
| 9 |  | 88X741 | Major Cyclone | 3 | 10 | Bob Butt | Did it comfortably here 05 Jun & only 10m off the front line here. On top. |
| 10 | | 516095 | Kairaki Spur | 4 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Raced much better than his price here 29 May. Can add spice to combinations. |
| Best Bets: Major Cyclone (9), Dornish Hill (6), Flying Dreams (5), Help Me (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Del (2-03.2), The Royal Gamble (2-05.0), Holly Highlander (2-08.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chocta (4): SL-On, Major Cyclone (9): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BETAVET PREPARE & HERBAZOLE MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R70, 1980m
For R51 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 | | 415819 | Bettor Go Vinnie | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Found trouble early 05 Jun so pay to forgive. Great 29 May win. Has claims. |
| 2 |  | 184523 | Moonlite Blood | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Chased hard behind open-class pacers last week. Drawn to play a part. |
| 3 | | 484404 | Next Level | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Back on track with solid 4th here in late May. This is slightly harder. First4s. |
| 4 | | 5P9X74 | Amaretto Franco | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Nothing wrong with 05 Jun 4th. Draws in a little closer too. Place prospect. |
| 5 | | X31641 | Trump Card | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mid-race move worked out here 05 Jun. Drawn inside Malakai again. Top pick. |
| 6 | | X787X2 | Malakai | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Powered home behind #5 here last time. Will only be fitter. Right in this. |
| 7 | | 11900X | Esmeralda | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Classy mare resuming, although she's yet to place in two fresh starts. Combos. |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (5), Malakai (6), Moonlite Blood (2), Bettor Go Vinnie (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Malakai (1-54.4), Esmeralda (1-54.5), Amaretto Franco (1-54.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Esmeralda - 1st of 4, Ashburton, 09/06/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-03.6, 800m: 56.8, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 3 len, 10 len, distance. | |||||||
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- Race 7
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HORORATA TROTTING CLUB SILK ROAD (HEAT 1) HCP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M R40 TO R60 SPECHCP, 2600m
For R40 to R60 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R55. 30m: R56 to R60.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 024473 | Four Wise Women | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 12X1 | Amistozo | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Trial winner since her 29 May victory here. Mare with lots of upside. Each way. |
| 3 |  | 562332 | Almighty | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Producing honest performances through autumn and winter. Top 2/3/4. |
| 4 | | X90781 | Isobel | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Early departure from 03 Jun trials since 19 Apr win. Capable with manners. |
| 5 | | 0419PX | Snooowgood | U2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Handy pair of 2nds at trials since late 2025 campaign. May be better for this. |
| 6 |  | 11947X | Midnight Diamond | 1 | 10 | John Dunn | Freshened and new stable since looking handy in the spring. Don't disregard. |
| 7 | | 199833 | Love Walked In | 2 | 10 | Ben Hope | Found the line nicely last week in a similar grade. A contender off the 10m. |
| 8 | | 831108 | Royal Gypsy | 3 | 10 | Sam Thornley | Nice set of wins in mid-autumn but just fair in last two. First4s preferred. |
| 9 | | 24062X | Atlantic City | 4 | 10 | Brad Williamson | Stylish mare resuming. Hasn't won for a while, but will have admirers fresh. |
| 10 | | 355312 | Wanna Play A Game | 5 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Trotting as well as any horse in here. Usually good from a stand too. Danger. |
| 11 | | 930104 | Mavis Jones | U1 | 10 | Bob Butt | Recovered from mistake for 4th here 05 Jun. Can't give rivals a head start. |
| Best Bets: Wanna Play A Game (10), Midnight Diamond (6), Amistozo (2), Atlantic City (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midnight Diamond (2-03.6), Royal Gypsy (2-04.5), Isobel (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Amistozo - 1st of 4, Ashburton, 09/06/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-09.5, 800m: 61.3, 400m: 29.2, Margins: head, 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Isobel (4): HH-On, Snooowgood (5): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR PLUMBERS NIGHT 26 JUNE PACE
$16,000, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R50 JUN.DRV, 2000m
For R41 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 132X31 | Scrunch | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Won comfortable here 05 Jun and gets a bonus run in this grade. Goes close. |
| 2 |  | 387429 | Henry Winkler | 2 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | 9th here last week better than it might read. No fears of stand starts. Top 3. |
| 3 |  | 722168 | My Skatjie | 3 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Never gave up behind Scrunch 2 weeks ago. Racing honestly enough. First4s. |
| 4 |  | 302823 | Caught The Eye | 4 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Got going late after tardy start off 10m last time. Up to front line. Consider. |
| 5 |  | 313526 | The Coalman | 5 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Drops back from taking on Mo'unga & this grade is his sweet spot. Each way. |
| 6 | | 264757 | Tempo Warrior | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tried hard after finding trouble off 25m on Sunday. Prefer the stable mate. |
| 7 | | 117436 | Justa Rippa | 7 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Had his chance 05 Jun. Will find this easier but still yet to place from a stand |
| 8 |  | 303419 | Auntie Deb | 8 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Understandably tired on Sunday but back on even terms here. Upset claims. |
| 9 |  | 3X2X84 | Carrera Hombre | 9 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Botched his first stand start 29 May. Faded in front 12 Jun. Market watch. |
| 10 |  | 444370 | Queen Of Swords | 10 | Ft | Andrew Fitzgerald(J) | In need of the run on Sunday & no 25m handicap tonight. Could surprise. |
| 11 |  | X30512 | Joyride(AUS) | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Found the lead off 10m here 05 Jun. Seeking clear air early. In the mix. |
| 12 | | 934174 | Commander Ben | U1 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Covered plenty of ground here 05 Jun. Going well but others may get handier. |
| Best Bets: Scrunch (1), Joyride(AUS) (11), The Coalman (5), Caught The Eye (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Caught The Eye (2-00.5), Auntie Deb (2-00.6), Tempo Warrior (2-01.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Tempo Warrior (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R50, 1980m
For R43 to R50 3yo-&-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 |  | 9X0210 | Carrera Tranquilo | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 297749 | Blazing Knuckles | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Outgunned here 05 Jun but gets a much nicer barrier. Not out of this. |
| 3 | | 2X4035 | Beachbreak | 3 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Tidy enough in last two runs since switching back to mobile. A key contender. |
| 4 | | 405617 | Commander Joe | 4 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Asked for an effort out wide last Friday. Draws in several spots closer. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 520187 | Better Be Quick | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Not bad at all off a tough draw 05 Jun. Can press forward early. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 6 |  | 122470 | Kowhai Star | 6 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Broke badly 09 Jun trials in first outing since March. Happy to watch for now. |
| 7 | | 21X143 | Seaside Croft | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Set things up in front last week. On stand start debut, but right in this. |
| 8 | | 91X90X | C C Arden | 8 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Freshened since brief summer campaign. Easy 09 Jun trial win. Market watch. |
| 9 | | 797X60 | Black Mach | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Beaten a fair way out here last week. Yet to win from a stand. First4s option. |
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| 10 | | 221214 | Mostert | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Useful behind Tact Teva last week. He will require gaps, but will have admirers. |
| Best Bets: Seaside Croft (7), Mostert (10), Beachbreak (3), C C Arden (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Mostert (1-56.6), C C Arden (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: C C Arden - 1st of 5, Ashburton, 09/06/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-07.3, 800m: 58.9, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 4 len, 1 1/4len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Black Mach (9): RD-Off, BL-Off, SL-On, Blazing Knuckles (2): SL-Off, BL-On, C C Arden (8): CC-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Almighty - Race 7
Amaretto Franco - Race 6
Amistozo - Race 7
Atlantic City - Race 7
Auntie Deb - Race 8
Beachbreak - Race 9
Better Be Quick - Race 9
Bettor Go Vinnie - Race 6
Black Mach - Race 9
Blazing Knuckles - Race 9
Bonjour Miki - Race 4
Brett's Mate - Race 1
Buster Douglas - Race 4
Carrera Hombre - Race 8
Carrera Tranquilo - Race 9
Caught The Eye - Race 8
C C Arden - Race 9
Chocta - Race 5
Commander Ben - Race 8
Commander Joe - Race 9
Crunchy Granola - Race 4
Danya - Race 3
Dazzled - Race 3
Dornish Hill - Race 5
Dragon Ball - Race 4
Esmeralda - Race 6
Flying Ace - Race 2
Flying Dreams - Race 5
Four Wise Women - Race 7
Franco Harlem - Race 4
Hadleymae - Race 3
Heaven - Race 2
Help Me - Race 5
Henry Winkler - Race 8
Holly Highlander - Race 5
Isobel - Race 7
Jet Stream - Race 5
Joyride(AUS) - Race 8
Justa Rippa - Race 8
Just For Today - Race 3
Kairaki Spur - Race 5
Kings Choice - Race 3
Kiwi Can Do - Race 4
Kotare Rimu - Race 2
Kowhai Star - Race 9
Let It Rip - Race 4
Love Walked In - Race 7
Major Cyclone - Race 5
Malakai - Race 6
Mavis Jones - Race 7
Midnight Diamond - Race 7
Mikime - Race 4
Miki's Courage - Race 2
Miss Maddie Maxie - Race 3
Monkee Major - Race 2
Moonlite Blood - Race 6
Mostert - Race 9
My Skatjie - Race 8
Neil William - Race 3
Next Level - Race 6
One El - Race 1
Paris Prince - Race 1
Playoffs - Race 1
Port Pegasus - Race 1
Queen Of Swords - Race 8
Queensland Spirit - Race 3
Rachmaninov - Race 1
Randel Huston P - Race 1
Regal Summit - Race 3
Royal Del - Race 5
Royal Gypsy - Race 7
Santiago - Race 2
Scrunch - Race 8
Seaside Croft - Race 9
Snooowgood - Race 7
Stubing - Race 2
Style Council - Race 2
Suzy Franco - Race 4
Taumutu Lad - Race 2
Tempo Warrior - Race 8
The Coalman - Race 8
The Royal Gamble - Race 5
Trump Card - Race 6
Tyron Eros - Race 1
Wanna Play A Game - Race 7
Wilma's Boy - Race 1
Wishing For U - Race 2