NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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TAB 2ND & 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
$16,500, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R54, 1980m
For up to & including R54 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 | 802132 | Ohoka Cobra | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Stout efforts from inside draws recently. Stronger grade but a place must. | |
| 2 | 3349X1 | Moonlite Blood | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Big win for army of fans 29 Jun. Takes another step up here. Combos claims. | |
| 3 | 21123X | Caught The Eye | 3 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Has upside judging by summer campaign. Comfy 08 Jul trial win. Keep safe. | |
| 4 | 140X41 | Didjaseemiki | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Got the job done after swooping 20 Jul. Noticeable grade rise though. First4s. | |
| 5 | 349X11 | Forever Dream | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Contrasting styles for last two Addington wins. Filly with ability. A key player | |
| 6 | 9X2153 | Music Mistress | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Trying hard from wider draws in last 2 runs. Edges a spot or two closer. EW. | |
| 7 | 2X6201 | Our Shangri Lana | 7 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Got off the markers at right time for 11 Jul success. Has gate speed. Threat. | |
| 8 | 8X7087 | Ebury Street | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Comfortably held here 11 Jul. Will appreciate drop in class. Multiples option. | |
| Best Bets: Forever Dream (5), Caught The Eye (3), Music Mistress (6), Our Shangri Lana (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Shangri Lana (1-54.3), Caught The Eye (1-54.9), Didjaseemiki (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Caught The Eye - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 08/07/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-06.6, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 27.3, Margins: 1 1/2len, 1 1/2len, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Caught The Eye (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE TROT
$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 623434 | Muscle Dash | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Always thereabouts in maiden grade but had his chance on Sunday. Place best. | |
| 2 | 50X0 | Mollys Remedy | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Botched start on Sunday. Switches to mobile, but still learning the racing game. | |
| 3 | 352223 | Origin | 3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Another gritty effort here on Sunday. Can sharply improve mobile stats. EW. | |
| 4 | 45X044 | Sheep | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Don't overplay distant 4th here 14 May. 2nd in quiet 08 Jul workout. Odds. | |
| 5 | 40X70X | Lady Lucinda | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Hasn't replicated debut 4th in June 2024 in 3 runs since. 3rd at trials. First4s | |
| 6 | 9X3730 | Geraldine Clowers | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | 4L 3rd at trials since battling in Gold Chip final 06 Jul. May bounce back here. | |
| 7 | 72X354 | Kowhai Sunburst | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Plenty to like about her last 200m in all three starts back. Look for her late. | |
| 8 | Lexicon | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Smartly bred & hasn't tasted defeat in 5 public runs. Win hope on debut. | ||
| Best Bets: Lexicon (8), Kowhai Sunburst (7), Origin (3), Geraldine Clowers (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lexicon - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 02/07/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-37.2, 800m: 60.0, 400m: 29.2, Margins: nose, 2 len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sheep (4): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. WINTER REWARDS MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R40 horses with winning stakes up to and including $6050 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 | 808769 | Shapely | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Battling efforts since winning her maiden in May. Needs to find some lengths. | |
| 2 | 643433 | Major Happy | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Usual honest effort from inside draw on Sunday. Drawn to produce similar. | |
| 3 | 363065 | Sargent Best | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Starting to rediscover his mojo. Drawn slightly handier. Combos spice. | |
| 4 | 828234 | Gimmesomelovin | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Fought on after early work on Sunday. Placed in only attempt at 2600m. Repeat? | |
| 5 | 431004 | Didjashoutthebar | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tried hard after getting headed in front 06 Jul. Yet to fire at 2600m. First4s. | |
| 6 | 036217 | Stubing | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | 2nd row draw didn't help him 13 Jul. 06 Jul victory your guide. Can atone. | |
| 7 | 565674 | Mouton Cadet | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Handy 4th in stronger grade 13 Jul. Doesn't mind sitting and swooping. Danger. | |
| 8 | 6X4351 | Heaven Forbid | 8 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Shrugged off unruly mark to score 13 Jul. First go out of maidens. Top3/4 hope. | |
| 9 | 096413 | Shadow Creek | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not far away here 13 Jul. Cops a testing draw here, but include in multiples. | |
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| 10 | 517132 | Gliding High | 10 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Went close after soft run 13 Jul. May get shuffled back here though. Place. | |
| 11 | 966519 | La Bamba | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Didn't have all favours 29 Jun in first run out of maidens. May be over the odds | |
| 12 | 441407 | Bautista | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Doing his best work late here 18 Jul. Mobile may assist too. A genuine hope. | |
| 13 | 872875 | Playing With Stars | 13 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Did her share of work here on Sunday. May be asked to repeat that. Place claims. | |
| 14 | 215828 | Lord Mudrick | 14 | Ft | Chris Butt | Just a run here 13 Jul when 8th. Draw may reduce his options too. Upset. | |
| Best Bets: Bautista (12), Mouton Cadet (7), Stubing (6), Playing With Stars (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Playing With Stars (2-01.4), Gliding High (2-01.5), Lord Mudrick (2-02.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mouton Cadet (7): RD-Off, SL-Off, BL-On, Playing With Stars (13): BL-Off, SL-On, Stubing (6): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 TO R70 FFA, 2000m
For R55 to R70 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 841121 | Slots | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Won with bit to spare here 18 Jul. Placed in sole stand start but stick with him | |
| 2 | 978X85 | Black Mach | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Fair effort behind Slots here last Friday. Top3 seems best with fair stand stats | |
| 3 | 470X33 | Got You Covered | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Nothing wrong with his two 3rds since returning. Can do some work. EW. | |
| 4 | 33969X | Cardi B | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Loves this course & distance, & has won twice fresh-up. Don't underestimate. | |
| 5 | 61X712 | Magician | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Nabbed by Slots last week after setting tempo. Should be #1's main threat again. | |
| 6 | 050570 | Bryce's Meddle | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Handy last 200m when 4th 16 Jul trials ahead of this. May need this though. | |
| Best Bets: Slots (1), Magician (5), Cardi B (4), Got You Covered (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bryce's Meddle (2-02.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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PASCOES THE JEWELLERS WINTER REWARDS HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X28222 | Petite Trixton | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Gave a great sight here 13 Jul. Manners have improved too. Each way again. | |
| 2 | 532345 | Mode | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Did well from mobile on Sunday, but both wins have been behind the tapes. Place. | |
| 3 | 680646 | Randel Huston P | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Proving a head-scratcher for punters again. Fingers crossed mid-race tonight. | |
| 4 | 317733 | Diedre Franco | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Finding the line with merit in mid-July. No fears of stand starts. In the mix. | |
| 5 | 359P84 | Take After Me | 5 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Tried hard on Sunday when emerging at right time. Harder here. First4 fringes. | |
| 6 | 426525 | Monarch Prince | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not at his sharpest last Friday. May find this grade more suitable. Stick with. | |
| 7 | 325893 | Buffy Northstains | 7 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Bit more like it here last week. Gets into this grade beautifully. A key threat. | |
| 8 | 105278 | Dark Ghana | 1 | 10 | John Morrison | Rare error when leading up 18 Jul. Has speed to handle most here. EW. | |
| 9 | X09056 | Our Evie Rae | 2 | 10 | Tim Williams | Did her chips behind the mobile 18 Jul. Still finding her feet this time in. | |
| 10 | 580041 | Royal Diedre | 3 | 10 | Olivia Thornley(J) | Dominant win here 13 Jul. Wider ratings band here, but don't disregard tonight. | |
| 11 | 335158 | Lookslikeatrixter | 4 | 10 | Justin Smith | Didn't fire up after tardy getaway 11 Jul. Grade suits more here. Combos best. | |
| 12 | 963863 | Almighty | 5 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Didn't give up after tough trip last Friday. Back 10m, but capable of featuring. | |
| 13 | 862423 | Koko Kaboom | 6 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Doing little wrong currently & tried hard off 10m last time. Add to combos. | |
| Best Bets: Buffy Northstains (7), Petite Trixton (1), Almighty (12), Dark Ghana (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Randel Huston P (2-04.9), Lookslikeatrixter (2-05.1), Buffy Northstains (2-05.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Diedre Franco (4): NW-Off, Lookslikeatrixter (11): FD-Off, BL-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BETAVET PRODUCTS STOCKED AT GARRARDS 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 | Mighty Flying Miki | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Out of a grand mare. Swooped late to qualify 08 Jul. May be running on here. | ||
| 2 | 32 | Kotare Rimu | 2 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Rattled home for 16 Jul trial win since solid early efforts in June. Can win. | |
| 3 | 36 | Patriarch | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Good 3rd on debut but found going tough behind Jumal 27 Apr. Freshened. Odds. | |
| 4 | 3 | Franco Ankara | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Did more than his share of work on debut. Same draw. Should be fighting. | |
| 5 | 5X | Ringleader | 5 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Franco Ankara (4), Kotare Rimu (2), Mighty Flying Miki (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kotare Rimu - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 16/07/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.7, 800m: 56.4, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1 len, 1/2 neck, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
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- Race 7
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FIBER FRESH ACTIVE WINTER REWARDS MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R46 TO R59, 2600m
For R46 to R59 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 | 461846 | Happy Harper | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Form building again since win four-back. Strong bunch here though. First4s. | |
| 2 | 136317 | Louis | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | 7.5-length 4th in sole trial since last racing in May. Likely to need the run. | |
| 3 | 241517 | Ocean Of Tears | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Not at her sharpest 14 Jul but 27 Jun victory a better guide. Worth a close look | |
| 4 | 281448 | Kotare Kelso | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Battling 8th of 8 here 04 Jul. Draws in slight closer, but seeking improvement. | |
| 5 | 124444 | Zarlini | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Quadrella of 4ths but has kept on trucking in all of those. Can use this draw. | |
| 6 | 976664 | Stickifingers | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Honest when belatedly clear here 04 Jul. Yet to place at this distance. Odds. | |
| 7 | 573601 | Classie Linc | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Did the job well in front 04 Jul. Similar grade & has gate speed. Has claims. | |
| 8 | 834712 | Amass | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Bold efforts near the pace recently. Can shrug off this draw too. Key danger. | |
| 9 | X51117 | Miki Bennett | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gait not at its best at Wyndham. Placed perfectly prior. Adds to the puzzle. | |
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| 10 | 926141 | The Coalman | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Held his nerve in front here last week. Draw makes this harder though. Place. | |
| 11 | 235823 | Dancing Desire | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Grabbed late after leading last week. Seeking run through from 2nd row. Combos. | |
| 12 | 869635 | Matai Harry | 12 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Kept trying after looking flat on the bend 04 Jul. Add to Trifecta/First4 bets. | |
| 13 | P77631 | Pioneer | 13 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Gritty when it mattered to score last Friday. Work to do from alley. Roughie. | |
| 14 | 540212 | I'm Rockin | 14 | Ft | Robbie Close | Smart late when 2nd in stronger grade 11 Jul. Has class to overcome draw. | |
| Best Bets: Amass (8), I'm Rockin (14), Zarlini (5), Miki Bennett (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Zarlini (1-59.1), I'm Rockin (1-59.3), Miki Bennett (2-00.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$16,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
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 | 2 | Captain Lawless | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid 2nd on debut & lobs into the ace draw. Won't be a maiden for long. | |
| 2 | 45X22X | Katys Shadow | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Held on to win 16 Jul trial. Showed zip through the autumn. Place claims. | |
| 3 | 737458 | Kairaki Vegas | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Chased hard behind #2 16 Jul trials. Form tailed off during the autumn. Roughie. | |
| 4 | 4 | Kowhai Star | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Worked home nicely out wide last Friday. Draws in closer. Combos must. | |
| 5 | 43X353 | Better Be Quick | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Early speed helped her nab 3rd here 11 Jul. May look to repeat that. Each way. | |
| 6 | 0 | B My Lover | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got back & stayed back on debut. Similar alley here. Looking to others. | |
| 7 | Tidy Kiwi | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Tidy 2nd 08 Jul trials in final public run ahead of debut. First4s fringes here. | ||
| 8 | Huxton | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Sound late for 5th in his 02 Jul qualifier. Work to do from this alley. Odds. | ||
| 9 | 4 | Didjamakeanimprint | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Plenty to like about his debut 4th 04 Jul. No help in the draws but can place. | |
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| 10 | 34X37 | Here Comes Marty | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Handed a very tough trip in transit 04 Jul. May follow right one here. Consider. | |
| 11 | 567X53 | Longview Tui | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Earnest attempts in both starts this time in. Early position the key. Top3/4. | |
| 12 | 688605 | Daisy Diana | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't have all favours here on Sunday. Stronger maiden field here. Stretched. | |
| 13 | 67422 | Smoking Ashes | U2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Smart bids despite starting from unruly recently. Should be running on again. | |
| Best Bets: Captain Lawless (1), Better Be Quick (5), Smoking Ashes (13), Here Comes Marty (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Katys Shadow - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 16/07/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.6, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 27.7, Margins: nose, neck, 3 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Didjamakeanimprint (9): RD-On, Here Comes Marty (10): SL-On, Kairaki Vegas (3): FD-Off, SL-Off, RD-On, ACD-On, Katys Shadow (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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GALLAGHER INSURANCE WINTER REWARDS HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R46 TO R58 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R46 to R58 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R46 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57. 20m: R58.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 341211 | What The Dragon | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Compiling a good record using front-running tactics. May go for that again. EW. | |
| 2 | 221436 | Edward Longshanks | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Ticked along with a trial win since honest autumn/winter form. Adds to puzzle. | |
| 3 | 646445 | El Conqueror | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Thereabouts recently, but is lacking the killer punch. Add to all combinations. | |
| 4 | 234722 | The Royal Gamble | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Been a while since a win but formline shows he's close. Worth a look again. | |
| 5 | 408037 | Jaccka Baylis | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Got into it late at Ascot Park off 10m. Tighter ratings band but needs to lift. | |
| 6 | 948647 | Rachmaninov | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Had his chance up the passing lane 18 Jul. Needs the right circumstances. | |
| 7 | 341331 | Brett's Mate | 1 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | Bold win here last Friday. Back 10m and up in grade, but can maintain form. | |
| 8 | 339238 | Cormoran Strike | 2 | 10 | Robbie Close | Gaps closed on him late last Friday. Racing pretty well though. Has claims. | |
| 9 | 127964 | It's So Easy | 3 | 10 | Peter Davis | Did it tough outside the leader last Friday. Combos claims with some cover. | |
| 10 | 452149 | Bullit Train | 4 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | OK 9th last Friday but has a sprint when things land his way. Place prospect. | |
| 11 | 314451 | Love Walked In | 5 | 10 | Henry Sail(J) | Used inside draw to good effort last Friday. Danger with a drag into this. | |
| 12 | 187546 | Master Class | 1 | 20 | Kimberly Butt | Ended up a spot or two too far back last week. Unlucky 27 Jun. In the mix. | |
| 13 | 736334 | Paige | 2 | 20 | Sheree Tomlinson | Emerged late for 4th last week in wider grade. May have last say off 20m mark. | |
| Best Bets: What The Dragon (1), Love Walked In (11), Master Class (12), Edward Longshanks (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-02.9), Cormoran Strike (2-05.0), Master Class (2-05.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Edward Longshanks - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 16/07/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.5, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 29.5, Margins: nose, 3 len, 2 len. | |||||||
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- Race 10
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AVON CITY FORD WINTER REWARDS MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 2600m
For R40 to R45 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 | 22225P | Carbon | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Quiet 5th at trials since having an issue here 04 Jul. Can bounce back tonight. | |
| 2 | 344223 | Jukebox Gypsy | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Usual stoic effort here last Friday & gets an inside draw again. Place must. | |
| 3 | 794631 | He's Tough | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gear left untouched when winning easily at Winton. Fair distance stats. First4s. | |
| 4 | 378177 | Motor Mouth | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Steady pair of 7ths since R35-40 win here in mid-June. Seeking a length or two. | |
| 5 | 931263 | Santanna Mach | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Nice 3rd at big odds last Friday & may appreciate drop in grade. Combos spice. | |
| 6 | 552147 | Super Fund | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Outgunned here 04 Jul. Draws a little wider too. Seeking shortcuts tonight. | |
| 7 | 694222 | Delightful Dreams | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Keeps edging closer & has gate speed in the arsenal. May be over the odds. | |
| 8 | 325221 | Action Major | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Used gate speed to lead & score 13 Jul. May emply that again. Each way claims. | |
| 9 | 543411 | Rockingood | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Worked boldly to the lead to win 18 Jul. Harder to find lead here? Consider. | |
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| 10 | 321567 | Toby Tom B | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | No respite when sitting parked last Friday. Minimal work from draw. First4s. | |
| 11 | 796464 | Gem N Em | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Had her chance from the passing lane on Sunday. Looking to others for now. | |
| 12 | 214214 | Almighty Clever | 12 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Chased gamely behind #9 here last Friday. Good with last shot. Not the worst. | |
| 13 | 337237 | Major Performer | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Recovered from error to secure 7th 29 Jun. Danger if she brings her A game. | |
| 14 | 64149P | The Bettor Major | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Proving troublesome behind the mobile barrier. Happy to watch for now. | |
| Best Bets: Carbon (1), Rockingood (9), Major Performer (13), Action Major (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Action Major (1-59.8), Santanna Mach (2-00.5), He's Tough (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gem N Em (11): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: He's Tough to Matthew Williamson at Oamaru Raceway | |||||||