NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Sunday, 30 June
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- Race 1
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HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY STEVE & DI LITTLE HCP TROT
$10,316, 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & UP TO R40 WITH COND. SPECHCP, 2000m
Front: 3 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime. 15m: R35 to R40 4 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 6X0508 | Ellamon | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Struggling to finish off her races of late. Hard to see that changing today. |
| 2 |  | P63 | Five Monkeys | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Looked likely here last week until run down late. Looks poised to pounce today. |
| 3 |  | 688537 | Bevron | 3 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Usual honest effort 23Jun. More manners than most here. Top4 chance with favours |
| 4 |  | 6X | Origin | 4 | Ft | Peter Davis | Freshened after fair debut back in Dec. Placed in recent trial. May need the run |
| 5 |  | 079X | Midnight Diamond | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Resuming. Trotted boldly to win recent trial impressively. Keep safe. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 02X | Natives Blazin Son | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Resuming. 2nd at Nelson is good form for this & won latest workout. Can win this |
| 7 |  | 000X09 | Mode | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Getting around in one piece at least last week is a positive. Happy to watch. |
| 8 |  | 622595 | Monaro Meg | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Fitness & manners taking her deep into her races. Will win a maiden. Place today |
| 9 |  | 327752 | Penelope Hall | 9 | Ft | John Versteeg | Much more like what she is capable of 23Jun. In the mix with another fast start. |
| 10 |  | 50 | Oliver | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 70P300 | Rocky In Paradise | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | More rocks than paradise in latest races. No doubting ability. Chance with best. |
| 12 | | 663PX0 | Maxwell Edison | 1 | 15 | Robbie Close | Looked in need of resuming run. Gets in well here. Gives stable strong hand. E/W |
| Best Bets: Five Monkeys (2), Natives Blazin Son (6), Maxwell Edison (12), Midnight Diamond (5), Five Monkeys (2), Midnight Diamond (5), Maxwell Edison (12), Penelope Hall (9) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Midnight Diamond - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 19/06/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-30.0, 800m: 61.0, 400m: 30.9, Margins: 6 1/2len, 2 1/4len, 8 len. | |||||||
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- Race 2
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SOUTHERN PORK MOBILE PACE
$10,684, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR46, 1980m
For MR40 to MR46 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 000X90 | Darby | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Not shown much in his 6 starts. Upset place chance from the ace with all favours |
| 2 |  | 085000 | Teetan | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 260X40 | Okiwi Bay | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Went back & stayed there 16Jun. Has shown ability. Not the worst in open affair. |
| 4 |  | 339X74 | Courtney Rose | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Plenty to like about most recent outing. Nice swing in draws. Right in the fight |
| 5 |  | 589234 | My Skatjie | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Continues to race very well chasing elusive maiden win. Stay with him today. E/W |
| 6 |  | 76076 | My Ten Guitars | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Last start 6th was better than it looks on paper. Can give cheek at odds here. |
| 7 |  | 083977 | The Mandalorian | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Lacking the finish of others lately. No favours in draws hurt again. First4s. |
| 8 |  | 306228 | Woodlea Diamond | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Struggled from this draw 21Jun but plenty of merit in previous races. Go again. |
| 9 |  | 693078 | Bets On | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 |  | 674408 | Dream Boyz | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Beaten a long way from home last start. Would need to improve to threaten today. |
| 11 | | 698X68 | Major Cheddar | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Fitter for recent racing. Has been supported at odds at times. Likely improver. |
| 12 |  | 86X80 | Hoo Haa | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | No much fanfare from recent racing. Happy to take notes until improvement shown. |
| 13 | | 965057 | Moenui Miss | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Been racing better than first glance of form suggests. Able to spice up exotics. |
| 14 |  | 365043 | Farewell Spit | 14 | Ft | Robbie Close | Continues to perform well. Another tough draw but deserves healthy respect. |
| 15 |  | 7798X0 | Rushkinoff | 15 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Change of trainer since last seen at races. Keep an eye on market moves today. |
| 16 |  | 300658 | Tasi Ahnau | 16 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Courtney Rose (4), Woodlea Diamond (8), My Skatjie (5), Farewell Spit (14), Courtney Rose (4), My Skatjie (5), Farewell Spit (14), My Ten Guitars (6) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Courtney Rose (4): ACD-On, Okiwi Bay (3): BL-On, Rushkinoff (15): SL-On, The Mandalorian (7): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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CONGRATS HORNBY UNDER 18S 'GRAND FINAL WINNERS' PACE
$11,098, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 523233 | Heaven | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Paycheque on wheels lately. Deserves maiden win soon. Bright hopes today. |
| 2 | | Troubleshooter | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Has shown ability at the trials. Pay to keep safe on debut from handy spot. | |
| 3 | | 085000 | Teetan | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | X03220 | Lady Vincent | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Bit of a head scratcher last start but not the only one to struggle. Can atone. |
| 5 |  | 59X6 | Rockin Roman | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Nice enough effort fresh. Will only strip fitter. Could be over the odds today. |
| 6 | | 000X90 | Darby | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 6X80X | Franco Elvis | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Resuming. Winner of recent trial suggesting that time has helped him. In the mix |
| 8 | | Shard De Arch | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Making her debut today. Steady at the trials. Will benefit from racing. Watching | |
| 9 | | 762544 | Whosdreamingnow | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 |  | 690X09 | Howie Robyn | 10 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Put into the race last start but failed to finish off. Seeking shortcuts here. |
| 11 | | Ballyspellane | 11 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | On debut & has impressed at the trials. Capable of a forward showing. Each way. | |
| 12 | | 64222X | The Night Fox | 12 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Resuming today after doing everything but win a maiden last time. Win hopes here |
| 13 |  | 0408 | Judys Watching | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 | | 4 | Super Fund | 14 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did catch the eye late on debut. Dangerous with the right run. Don't dismiss. |
| Best Bets: The Night Fox (12), Lady Vincent (4), Ballyspellane (11), Franco Elvis (7), The Night Fox (12), Ballyspellane (11), Heaven (1), Lady Vincent (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Night Fox - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 17/04/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.5, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 28.1, Margins: nose, 1 len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Howie Robyn (10): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On, Lady Vincent (4): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ASPHALT CONTRACTORS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE TROT
$12,500, 3YO+ F&M R35 TO R40, R41 TO R45 WITH COND. ., 1980m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Also R41 to R45 3 yrs & older fillies & mares with unplaced(4th or lower) in the last 4 starts. 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 |  | 569640 | Noah Magnific | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Just down on best form. Small field suits. Capable of upsetting if close enough. |
| 2 | | 906060 | Didjabringthebubbles | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Willing to forgive last start after tough run but stats make her hard to have. |
| 3 |  | 663303 | Dem Bones Dem Bones | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Racing in good stead lately. More reliable than most. Deserves healthy respect. |
| 4 |  | 190020 | Rush | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 440217 | Forgiveness | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Finished off well after early error 21Jun. More upside than most here. Each way. |
| 6 |  | X000X7 | Lavra Segil | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Pay to put a line through 26May when it all went wrong. Not the worst. Bolter. |
| 7 |  | 090105 | Majestic Whisper | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Mixing her form making her hard to catch. Upset material if in right mood. |
| Best Bets: Forgiveness (5), Dem Bones Dem Bones (3), Majestic Whisper (7), Forgiveness (5), Dem Bones Dem Bones (3), Lavra Segil (6), Noah Magnific (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dem Bones Dem Bones (1-58.1), Noah Magnific (2-03.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Forgiveness (5): RD-On, Lavra Segil (6): BL-Off, Noah Magnific (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TENNANT ENGINEERING HANDICAP PACE
$11,500, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R57 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R57 4yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 144240 | Fitzthebill | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too bad to be true 14Jun. Blair sticks. Allow another chance today. Each way. |
| 2 |  | X63607 | The Craic | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Down on his best form but capable of upsetting with right run. Want odds here. |
| 3 | | 135062 | Foveaux Gambler | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Bounced back to form with brave placing here 23Jun. No reason he can't repeat. |
| 4 |  | 197675 | Itsamoneymaker | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Consistent type who wasn't that far away in stronger affair 21Jun. In the mix. |
| 5 | | 012521 | The Real McCoy | U1 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Downed late 21Jun. Held well for Friday's win. Back 10m but can repeat. |
| 6 |  | 024518 | He's A Bay | 1 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Brief freshen up since losing his compass at Timaru. Capable of upsetting here. |
| 7 |  | 140533 | Peraki Seelster | 2 | 10 | Ricky May | Racing in good form in harder affairs. Well worth a look in this field. Each way |
| 8 | | 010846 | Pure Courage | 3 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Just fair of late. Capable enough on his day. Seeking shortcuts & favours here. |
| Best Bets: The Real McCoy (5), Peraki Seelster (7), Itsamoneymaker (4), Fitzthebill (1), Peraki Seelster (7), The Real McCoy (5), Itsamoneymaker (4), Fitzthebill (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Peraki Seelster (2-03.1), The Craic (2-04.5), Foveaux Gambler (2-04.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Peraki Seelster (7): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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SO MANY BADLY MISS THE SWAMP TROT
$10,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 1475X4 | Crown The Moment | 1 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Looked unlucky when resuming 23Jun. Has ability edge on most. Right in the fight |
| 2 | | X08917 | Salvo | 2 | Ft | Jack Harrington(J) | Never got a crack at them here 23Jun. Won well prior. Don't drop just yet. E/W. |
| 3 |  | 140076 | Bullit Train | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 044286 | Brian Beatt | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Fast beginner who is dangerous if left alone to set terms. Vulnerable late. Top4 |
| 5 |  | 445X36 | Racey Krusa | 5 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Not that far away 16Jun & best draw since returning. Danger if close on the bend |
| 6 |  | 5X6780 | A Hill Two Menny | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just struggling to finish off his races lately. Leading driver adds hope. Upset. |
| 7 |  | 990055 | Lookslikeatrixter | 7 | Ft | Justin Smith | Likeable type who's keeping punters interested with nice finishes lately. Bolter |
| 8 | | X000X7 | Lavra Segil | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | 54D449 | Cappaha | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Just battled when last here 16Jun. Previous form full of merit. Don't dismiss. |
| 10 | | 383808 | High Noon | 10 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Never looked in the right frame of mind in the rain 23Jun. Needs best to feature |
| 11 |  | 680305 | DD's Super Stuart | 11 | Ft | Carl Markham | Looked to have slightly more to offer 16Jun. Pops up on occasions. Want odds. |
| 12 | | 8X10X8 | Moondance | U1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Back to old habits when breaking badly 16Jun. Capable but very risky type. |
| 13 |  | 8X2075 | Fight For Freedom | U2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Entitled to tire 23Jun when well supported. Has class edge on most. Win claims. |
| 14 |  | 090803 | Waihemo Hannah | U3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | First sign of life in a long time when placing at odds here 23Jun. First4 fringe |
| Best Bets: Crown The Moment (1), Salvo (2), Fight For Freedom (13), Racey Krusa (5), Crown The Moment (1), Salvo (2), Fight For Freedom (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lookslikeatrixter (2-05.1), DD's Super Stuart (2-05.5), Salvo (2-06.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: A Hill Two Menny (6): SL-On, Fight For Freedom (13): ACD-On, Racey Krusa (5): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bullit Train to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 7
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FEARLESS & CHRISTINE SMITH LOVE THEIR RACING MOBILE PACE
$10,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 2600m
For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 306483 | Wriggles Rufus | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Caught the eye with nice finish when clear 23jun. Place claims again from ace. |
| 2 |  | 90X006 | Sir Monty | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Slowly gaining his racing fitness levels back. Pops up at times. Upset claims. |
| 3 |  | 00978X | King Arthur | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Given a freshen up since form dropped off. Can give cheek in fresh condition. |
| 4 |  | 547349 | Touch N Go | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Would have slept well 16Jun after sitting parked. Going well prior. Tris/First4s |
| 5 | | 064920 | Santanna Mach | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Only just downed late here 23Jun. No harder here. Bound to have supporters. |
| 6 | | 076962 | Westar Molly | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Bounced back to form with stylish finish 16Jun. Can certainly go one better here |
| 7 |  | 8X7732 | Hit The Beach | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Kept fighting in tenacious display last week. In good form. Each way all day. |
| 8 | | 269974 | Absolute Dynamite | 8 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Enjoyed a nice trip 23Jun. Hinted that a return to form is close. In the mix. |
| 9 |  | 437476 | Kennedy | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Disappointing effort here last week. May not have handled the slush. Go again. |
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| 10 |  | 609X75 | Big Mama Morris | 10 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Form & fitness heading in right direction. Might sneak under punters guard today |
| 11 | | 985908 | Bono Brown | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Going around for practice at the moment. Entitled to start at long odds. Passing |
| 12 | | 043082 | Archie | 12 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Mixing his form of late making him hard to catch. Competes with his best. Bolter |
| 13 |  | 890X06 | Sports Babe | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Slowly working back to full fitness in 2 runs back. Work to do from this alley. |
| Best Bets: Westar Molly (6), Hit The Beach (7), Santanna Mach (5), Absolute Dynamite (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sports Babe (1-59.4), Absolute Dynamite (2-00.4), Santanna Mach (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: King Arthur (3): SL-Off, Touch N Go (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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CHEERS TO ALL THE GREAT HELPERS MOBILE PACE
$10,500, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, WITH COND., 2600m
For R40 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Also 4 yrs & older 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 |  | 009021 | Patiro | 1 | Ft | Craig Ward | Backed up 16Jun placing with slashing win last Sunday. Multiples from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 526321 | Fernz Goldy | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Took her shot in style here 16Jun & finds herself in a nice spot again. Each way |
| 3 |  | 0X0757 | Treacherous Miss | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Still hunting for her best form but last two runs have offered hope. Place hope. |
| 4 | | 447315 | Don Juan | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Blackbooker after unlucky 5th last Sunday. Threat despite talent drawn inside. |
| 5 |  | X00934 | Bettor Lover | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Stoic efforts in similar fields. Better alley than 16Jun. Adds to the intrigue. |
| 6 | | 221604 | Not Over | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Worked home well when clear last Sunday. No ace draw today though. Combos. |
| 7 | | 424476 | Franco Hoffman | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Racing slightly stronger fields than this recently. Tends to get back. Place. |
| 8 |  | 663123 | Emma Swan | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | No fears of new grade in June, despite 2nd row draws. Should have admirers. |
| 9 | | 3130 | Chicago Bear | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Slow recovery after conspicuous failure 09Jun. Much better than that. Can atone. |
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| 10 |  | 244919 | Acento | 10 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Didn't fire up 21Jun after winning 5 days earlier. First4 fringes from draw. |
| 11 | | 700X02 | Almighty Clever | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | First hint of form in a long time here 16Jun. Meets smarter bunch today though. |
| Best Bets: Chicago Bear (9), Don Juan (4), Emma Swan (8), Bettor Lover (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Hoffman (2-00.6), Fernz Goldy (2-01.7), Not Over (2-05.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Treacherous Miss (3): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Absolute Dynamite - Race 7
Acento - Race 8
A Hill Two Menny - Race 6
Almighty Clever - Race 8
Archie - Race 7
Ballyspellane - Race 3
Bets On - Race 2
Bettor Lover - Race 8
Bevron - Race 1
Big Mama Morris - Race 7
Bono Brown - Race 7
Brian Beatt - Race 6
Bullit Train - Race 6
Cappaha - Race 6
Chicago Bear - Race 8
Courtney Rose - Race 2
Crown The Moment - Race 6
DD's Super Stuart - Race 6
Dem Bones Dem Bones - Race 4
Didjabringthebubbles - Race 4
Don Juan - Race 8
Dream Boyz - Race 2
Ellamon - Race 1
Emma Swan - Race 8
Farewell Spit - Race 2
Fernz Goldy - Race 8
Fight For Freedom - Race 6
Fitzthebill - Race 5
Five Monkeys - Race 1
Forgiveness - Race 4
Foveaux Gambler - Race 5
Franco Elvis - Race 3
Franco Hoffman - Race 8
Heaven - Race 3
He's A Bay - Race 5
High Noon - Race 6
Hit The Beach - Race 7
Hoo Haa - Race 2
Howie Robyn - Race 3
Itsamoneymaker - Race 5
Judys Watching - Race 3
Kennedy - Race 7
King Arthur - Race 7
Lady Vincent - Race 3
Lookslikeatrixter - Race 6
Majestic Whisper - Race 4
Major Cheddar - Race 2
Maxwell Edison - Race 1
Midnight Diamond - Race 1
Mode - Race 1
Moenui Miss - Race 2
Monaro Meg - Race 1
Moondance - Race 6
My Skatjie - Race 2
My Ten Guitars - Race 2
Natives Blazin Son - Race 1
Noah Magnific - Race 4
Not Over - Race 8
Okiwi Bay - Race 2
Oliver - Race 1
Origin - Race 1
Patiro - Race 8
Penelope Hall - Race 1
Peraki Seelster - Race 5
Pure Courage - Race 5
Racey Krusa - Race 6
Rockin Roman - Race 3
Rocky In Paradise - Race 1
Rush - Race 4
Rushkinoff - Race 2
Salvo - Race 6
Santanna Mach - Race 7
Shard De Arch - Race 3
Sir Monty - Race 7
Sports Babe - Race 7
Super Fund - Race 3
Tasi Ahnau - Race 2
The Craic - Race 5
The Mandalorian - Race 2
The Night Fox - Race 3
The Real McCoy - Race 5
Touch N Go - Race 7
Treacherous Miss - Race 8
Troubleshooter - Race 3
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Westar Molly - Race 7
Whosdreamingnow - Race 3
Woodlea Diamond - Race 2
Wriggles Rufus - Race 7