NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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DESIGNED BY HARRISON BLOY MOBILE PACE
$14,686, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, R47 WITH COND., 1980m
For R40 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R47 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 | 65X131 | Partners In Wine | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Settled into her work nicely this time in. Lands into suitable grade. Has claims | |
| 2 | 140453 | Mystery Beach | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has his chance up the lane on Sunday. May get similar set up. Keep onside. | |
| 3 | 454XP7 | McKendrick | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Back south after autumn form didn't match late 2024 efforts. Market watch. | |
| 4 | 453992 | The Coalman | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Good as always when clear late here 13 Jun in same grade. Stick with him. | |
| 5 | 702201 | Christies Art | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Easy winner to clear maidens here 06 Jun. My push forward early. Consider. | |
| 6 | 433450 | Stealers Wheel | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Battled when getting back in wider grade last week. Seeking better. Combos. | |
| 7 | 459780 | Done Rockn | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Back to preferred mobile after blowing the stand last week. Want right odds. | |
| 8 | 293252 | Action Major | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Dug in bravely last week in stronger company. Can give this a shake too. | |
| 9 | 522105 | Miracle Memphis | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fair efforts since breaking maidens. Easier field than last week. Rough claims. | |
| Best Bets: The Coalman (4), Action Major (8), Christies Art (5), Mystery Beach (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Partners In Wine (1-55.7), Stealers Wheel (1-57.9), Christies Art (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Stealers Wheel (6): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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CHESTER'S PLUMBING & BATHROOMS MOBILE PACE
$15,263, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 76 | Carrera Vamos | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Midfield efforts in two career starts. Should do no work from draw. First4s. | |
| 2 | Bettor N Joy | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Qualified at first try in early April.. Caught late in final trial. Cheeky hopes | ||
| 3 | 4 | Summer Rose | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Plenty to like about debut 4th after clearing traffic late. Worth a look again. | |
| 4 | 309 | Icy Stars | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Devoid of luck in last two starts since nice 3rd on debut. Combos enhancer. | |
| 5 | 0 | Connie Golightly | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Got back & stayed back on debut. Likely improver, but needs to be. Odds. | |
| 6 | 95X40 | Ultimate Guinness | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Lacked a sprint here 13 Jun, but starts a few slots closer in. First4s best. | |
| 7 | 424233 | Swift Guy | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Usual honest maiden effort on Sunday. Has gate speed from mobile. Place. | |
| 8 | 3045 | Justa Rippa | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | Doing his best work late on Sunday & should welcome switch to mobile. EW. | |
| 9 | Splashem | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Staunch 2nd in 04 Jun qualifier & that trial winner won on debut. Danger. | ||
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| 10 | 304 | Ultimate Gladiator | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Caught the eye out when angling wide 13 Jun. Draw the obvious concern. Place. | |
| 11 | 88 | Shades Of Robyn | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Contrasting 8ths in two career starts. Has gained a bit of support. Trifectas. | |
| 12 | 30 | Shadow Of The Moon | 12 | Ft | Bob Butt | Not at his best 11 Apr. Freshened since. May attract interest. Smokey. | |
| 13 | 674 | Smoking Ashes | U1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Best run yet in short career with last week's 4th. Needs luck from draw though. | |
| Best Bets: Summer Rose (3), Splashem (9), Justa Rippa (8), Swift Guy (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Splashem - 2nd of 8, N Cnty TOA, 04/06/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.6, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 3 1/4len, 1 1/2len, 8 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Icy Stars (4): P-Off, Justa Rippa (8): BL-Off, Summer Rose (3): BL-On, Ultimate Gladiator (10): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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HYDROFLOW DISTRIBUTORS LTD TROT
$14,415, WITH COND., 2000m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 044X51 | See No Evil | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Comfortable maiden win 08 Jun on a wet track. A step up here but can place. | |
| 2 | 7426X1 | Chester Gold | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Did the job nicely in front 15 Jun. Progressive types tonight though. Combos. | |
| 3 | 230327 | Lindy's Rocket | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Battled to catch up after mistake 13 Jun. Good when he behaves. Roughie. | |
| 4 | 1X | Have A Little Faith | 4 | Ft | Brad Williamson | 3rd to Tarrigindi in sole trial since classy 17 Dec win. Should be very popular. | |
| 5 | 253412 | What The Dragon | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Showed no fear of new grade 13 Jun after sharp maiden win. Combos must. | |
| 6 | 8X2618 | Viva La Vida | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Took himself out of play mid-race 13 Jun. Huge maiden win prior. Each way. | |
| 7 | 8165D | Harriet's Moment | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Big run before disqualification 01 Jun. 2nd at trials since. Obvious threat. | |
| 8 | 81 | Amendment | U2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Joined in for fun to win last week for new barn. Likely to have admirers again. | |
| Best Bets: Have A Little Faith (4), Viva La Vida (6), Amendment (8), Harriet's Moment (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Amendment (2-10.7), Harriet's Moment (2-15.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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AQUACRAFT PLUMBING HANDICAP PACE
$15,215, 3YO & OLDER R62 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R62 & faster 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 521941 | Cocktails And Caviar | 1 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Adapted to stand start when beating a good field 13 Jun. Capable of doubling up. | |
| 2 | 818411 | Slots | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Stepped safely at trials 18 Jun after great mobile form. Worth considering. | |
| 3 | 17X735 | Wild Willow | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Mixing his efforts in three runs back. Did some work here 06 Jun. Place best. | |
| 4 | 27509X | Donmaro | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Chased #6 well 18 Jun trials. 60% win rate in a fresh start. Don't disregard. | |
| 5 | 441700 | Next Level | U2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Freshened since form dropped away in autumn. Prefer others on stand start debut. | |
| 6 | 00080X | Franco Sinatra | U1 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Nice trial win 18 Jun ahead of this. Swift climb through grades in 2024. Can win | |
| Best Bets: Cocktails And Caviar (1), Franco Sinatra (6), Slots (2), Donmaro (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Sinatra (2-00.8), Cocktails And Caviar (2-01.7), Wild Willow (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Franco Sinatra - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 18/06/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.6, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 27.7, Margins: 1 len, 2 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Donmaro (4): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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HARRISON BLOY PLUMBING & BATHROOMS MOBILE TROT
$14,958, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. 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 | 300332 | Buffy Northstains | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Strong efforts behind the mobile recently and gets into this well. A key threat. | |
| 2 | 774508 | One Mhor For Heather | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 53X341 | Brett's Mate | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Comfortable win in lower grade on Sunday. Yet to win from mobile. Combos. | |
| 4 | P82000 | Florence The Machine | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Mid-race check no help 15 Jun. Moves off unruly. A nervy watch for now. | |
| 5 | 747452 | Bullit Train | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Powered home in similar grade 20 Jun & no Atlantic City here. Each way. | |
| 6 | 0X7377 | My Royal Break | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | OK from awkward 2nd row draw 08 Jun. Ashburton 7th had merit. Roughie. | |
| 7 | X96234 | The Royal Gamble | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | In the fight recently in this type of company. Can improve mobile stats. Chance. | |
| 8 | 093948 | Rachmaninov | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Swallowed up after leading last week. Still hunting his first win here. Odds. | |
| 9 | 58X646 | El Conqueror | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Down in class after battling in R51-65 grade 06 Jun. Can rediscover form. EW. | |
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| 10 | 07X963 | Almighty | 10 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Handy 3rd at juicy odds last week. May get a soft trip through. Don't ignore. | |
| 11 | 744635 | Holly Highlander | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Not far off in two June outings here. Skinny course & mobile stats. Top 3/4. | |
| Best Bets: Buffy Northstains (1), Bullit Train (5), The Royal Gamble (7), El Conqueror (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rachmaninov (2-00.1), Buffy Northstains (2-00.7), Florence The Machine (2-04.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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CHESTER'S - NOW OPEN IN SYDENHAM & RANGIORA MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 3 | Kotare Rimu | 1 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Green but good on debut & got his shot late. A likely improver. In the mix. | |
| 2 | Samtapa | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold in two trials in good time since winning a workout. Serious threat on debut | ||
| 3 | 444 | Simply Amazing | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Solid enough 4th here 15 Jun. In the fight in Sapling Stakes 01 Jun. Consider. | |
| 4 | Franco Ankara | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Half-brother to talented type. Good efforts in both trials. Should be popular. | ||
| 5 | Helius | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Big trial winner on wet track 10 Jun. Well spaced 2025 trials. Has claims. | ||
| 6 | Samtana | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Tried hard in 18 Jun qualifier. One workout prior. Better for this. Combos. | ||
| Best Bets: Samtapa (2), Franco Ankara (4), Simply Amazing (3), Kotare Rimu (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Helius - 1st of 6, Ashburton, 10/06/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-06.7, 800m: 56.1, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 8 len, head, 2 len. | |||||||
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- Race 7
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PLUMBING WORLD 'SILK ROAD' MARES' FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
$34,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 1980m
For up to & including R70 4yo-&-older pacing 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 | 911124 | Zarlini | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Honest attempt 13 Jun & has held form well enough since autumn. Combos. | |
| 2 | 103423 | Dancing Desire | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Always gives a sight in this grade. Early speed is the query. Place prospect. | |
| 3 | 149766 | Stickifingers | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Slightly worse than midfield recently & hasn't found another gear. First4s best. | |
| 4 | X32142 | Dynasty | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Early speed a big help 13 Jun. Capable of showing that again. Each way claims. | |
| 5 | 045151 | Francent | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Backed up nice 5th 06 Jun with winning trip to Southland. A major player here. | |
| 6 | 313131 | Esmeralda | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Shrugged off similar draw this week for gritty win. Chance to repeat the dose. | |
| 7 | 521111 | Akatea | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Handed wide draw last week but was too good. Tactical speed. Win hope. | |
| Best Bets: Akatea (7), Francent (5), Esmeralda (6), Dynasty (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Francent (1-55.0), Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Dynasty (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dynasty (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BC PLUMBERS PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R54, 2000m
For R45 to R54 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 213536 | Tact Teena | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Entited to tire after working mid-race 13 Jun. OK stand start stats. Keep safe. | |
| 2 | 132222 | Carbon | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Handled first stand start last week. Can't knock the formline. Carbon copy here? | |
| 3 | X86694 | Delightful Dreams | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Quick improvement between 06 Jun & 20 Jun. Slow away 30 May. Rough odds. | |
| 4 | 722146 | Whatz My Choice | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Outgunned here 313 Jun but will find this easier. Good from stand start. EW. | |
| 5 | 72513 | Banksy | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 81 | Stylish Lustre | 6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Used the trail to good effect 22 Jun. This grade looks quite sharp. Blowout hope | |
| 7 | 1000 | Who's Your Dragon | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Trial winner since finding the step out of maidens a bit much in autumn. Odds. | |
| 8 | 732415 | Ocean Of Tears | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Drops noticeably back in grade after OK 5th 13 Jun. Genuine danger here. | |
| 9 | 116978 | Samvasa | U1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Comfortably held in his last two assignments. Yet to fire from stand start too. | |
| Best Bets: Whatz My Choice (4), Ocean Of Tears (8), Carbon (2), Tact Teena (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ocean Of Tears (2-01.3), Whatz My Choice (2-02.2), Stylish Lustre (2-04.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Who's Your Dragon - 1st of 4, M Cant TOA, 27/05/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-18.4, 800m: 58.7, 400m: 27.3, Margins: nose, nose, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
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- Race 9
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COCA-COLA MOBILE TROT
$16,500, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R65, 1980m
For R51 to R65 trotters. 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 | 274338 | Vertigo | 1 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Slight freshen-up since honest autumn form. Can hold an early position. Place. | |
| 2 | 456168 | MM Sunshine | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Mixed manners in two runs since Ashburton success. Skinny mobile stats though. | |
| 3 | 963339 | Cormoran Strike | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't settle early 13 Jun. Big motor when his manners are on song. Keep safe. | |
| 4 | 08X127 | It's So Easy | 4 | Ft | Peter Davis | Never quite happy last week. Impressive return to racing prior. Multiples must. | |
| 5 | 010410 | Royal Del | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Double break here 13 Jun. Comfy win in R35-50 grade prior. Not the worst. | |
| 6 | 321875 | Master Class | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Trying hard behind Jimmy Carter recently. This grade is more his go. Each way. | |
| 7 | 405X11 | Wilma's Boy | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Utterly punishing in two starts back. Same grade as 06 Jun. Clear top pick again | |
| 8 | 664955 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Stable change after not quite capturing past form this time in. Market watch. | |
| 9 | 410612 | Franco Josiah | 9 | Ft | |||
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| 10 | 311773 | Paige | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Caught the eye here last week & lands in tighter grade. Look for her late again. | |
| 11 | 017013 | Freya | 11 | Ft | Ben Hope | Sharp efforts since heading back south. Up in grade tonight, but could surprise. | |
| Best Bets: Wilma's Boy (7), Master Class (6), Cormoran Strike (3), Paige (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (1-58.3), I Dream Of Jeannie (1-59.0), Cormoran Strike (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: I Dream Of Jeannie (8): ACD-Off, It's So Easy (4): P-Off, Master Class (6): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R55, 1980m
For R47 to R55 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 | 965641 | The Bettor Major | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Fair hike in grade after Sunday's win. Gets a kind draw, but may need it. | |
| 2 | 930321 | Toby Tom B | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Consistency paid off with 13 Jun success. Slides up a grade. Combos claims. | |
| 3 | 229445 | Auntie Deb | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 211 | Whyamihere | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Winner over this trip two weeks ago. Hard to knock winning form. Keep safe. | |
| 5 | 006911 | Stephs Boy | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Loving life at new quarters & gate speed back on display. Capable of repeating. | |
| 6 | 118696 | Matai Harry | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fair in four runs here since Manawatu successes in mid-autumn. First4s best. | |
| 7 | X38347 | Amass | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Double mistake from the stand 13 Jun. Grade & mobile a big help. Can atone. | |
| 8 | 88X908 | Seacracka | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hasn't fired after getting back in recent fields. Unruly makes it tricky again. | |
| Best Bets: Stephs Boy (5), Amass (7), Whyamihere (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Stephs Boy (1-57.0), Toby Tom B (1-57.6), Matai Harry (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Auntie Deb to Denis O'Connell at Waikouaiti, Seacracka to John Morrison at Ashburton Raceway | |||||||