NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 26 July
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE MOBILE PACE
$13,425, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MR40 TO MR48, 1980m
For MR40 to MR48 2yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 428543 | Eyeliner | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 379 | The Highwayman | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gait issues early here 12 Jul. Skipped last week. Combos from this draw. |
| 3 |  | 77X535 | Melton Magnate | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Earnest in three starts back. Raced both on and off the speed. Multiples. |
| 4 |  | 56426 | Delightful Dreams | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | No love in the draws recently but shown enough ability. Can play a part. |
| 5 |  | 707079 | Freedoms Beauty | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Made ground late on Sunday after early error. May find a couple too sharp here. |
| 6 |  | 254472 | Whosdreamingnow | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Strong 2nd from standing start 14 Jul. Improving with racing. Place hope. |
| 7 |  | 9X7482 | Courtney Rose | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Used gate speed for 2nd last Friday. May employ that again. Consider. |
| Best Bets: Courtney Rose (7), Delightful Dreams (4), Whosdreamingnow (6) | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
AVON CITY FORD TROT
$14,738, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 02X598 | Natives Blazin Son | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Left alone by punters in 3 starts back. Mixing his runs. Rough odds from #1. |
| 2 |  | Playoffs | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Looked useful in two 2024 trials. All eyes on him at the start. Not the worst. | |
| 3 |  | 50260X | Schoemaker | 3 | Ft | Justin Smith | Unwound late for 4th 09 Jul trials. First look here. Adds to open field. |
| 4 |  | 460X | Knowing Me | 4 | Ft | Peter Davis | Held nicely to win 09 Jul trials. Showed promise in late 2023. Has claims fresh. |
| 5 |  | 79X333 | Midnight Diamond | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Formline speaks to her reliability this time in. May land handy again. Place. |
| 6 |  | 595246 | Monaro Meg | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Testing punters' patience but her 6th 21 Jul might hook a few in. Upset claims. |
| 7 |  | 6X660 | Origin | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Two errors here on Sunday. Can trot, but has tricks to her too. Take on trust. |
| 8 |  | 0X | Tactical Bid | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Classy in both trials this time in. Sole 2YO start in Sept. Right in the fight. |
| 9 |  | Major Cyclone | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Kept rolling along for big 10 Jul qualifying win. Respect the colours on debut. | |
| 10 |  | 030309 | Heartbreak Hotel | U1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Heartbreak the name of the game here 14 Jul. Has a motor but risky too. |
| 11 |  | D59 | Clovelly Hill | U2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Doing his best work late on Sunday but unruly leaves a big task for him. First4s |
| Best Bets: Tactical Bid (8), Major Cyclone (9), Knowing Me (4), Playoffs (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Knowing Me - 1st of 6, Ashburton, 09/07/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-11.7, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 1/2len, 3/4len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Knowing Me (4): FD-Off, RD-On, Schoemaker (3): P-Off, Tactical Bid (8): HH-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
THE TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R60, 1980m
For R46 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 206843 | Piccadilly Pete | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 754380 | Miki Bennett | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Threw in the towel here 12 Jul. Bypassed last week's racing. Market your guide. |
| 3 |  | 147126 | Commander Joe | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Worked into the race well 12 Jul. Better draw here. Include in trifectas. |
| 4 |  | 804X12 | Amaretto Franco | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Made a big impression in two starts back. Bit tougher here, but worth a look. |
| 5 |  | 782621 | Resilient | 5 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Got the job done in R37-48 company 12 Jul. May notice class rise. Roughie. |
| 6 |  | X21127 | Ragazzo Major | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Didn't offer much here 12 Jul but clearly more capable than that. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 3X452X | It's Tough | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Led to win a quality 17 Jul trial. Former Group winner. Will be popular here. |
| 8 | | 519X31 | Justcallmemiki | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Zipped home in 55.9 to win 05 Jul. Returned as a sharp pacer. In the mix. |
| 9 | | 796423 | Bryce's Meddle | 9 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Given great account in harder fields recently. Draw no help but keep onside. |
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| 10 |  | 13858X | Jack Tar | 10 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Chased well for 2nd 17 Jul trials. Average fresh record though. First4s. |
| 11 | | 11484X | Mossdale Margaret | 11 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not far off #7 at 17 Jul trials. Handy first campaign. Combos from 2nd row. |
| 12 | | 553353 | Warloch | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Top half of the field his happy spot recently. Up and down the grades. First4s. |
| 13 |  | 4158X2 | Cardi B | 13 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Just missed here last Friday. Not too much harder here. Look for her late. |
| Best Bets: It's Tough (7), Justcallmemiki (8), Ragazzo Major (6), Bryce's Meddle (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jack Tar (1-55.0), Warloch (1-55.3), Commander Joe (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: It's Tough - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 17/07/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.7, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 3/4len, nose, 1 len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. WINTER REWARDS HCP TROT
$26,750, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R39. 10m: R40 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 007674 | Bullit Train | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Better 21 Jul but early mistakes his issue, so query over this draw. First4s. |
| 2 | | 010540 | Majestic Whisper | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Blew apart early here 07 Jul. Honest mare when she trots. Take on trust here. |
| 3 |  | 123632 | Natives Inferno | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Can rattle home when he's in the right mood. Doing things right recently. EW. |
| 4 |  | 124074 | Holly Highlander | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Nice 4th when belatedly clear 07 Jun. Slight freshen-up. Threat from 10m mark. |
| 5 |  | 640221 | Noah Magnific | 3 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Run panned out perfectly on Sunday. Cops 10m for that but worth considering. |
| 6 | | 434064 | MM Sunshine | 4 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | More good than bad recently. Chance to land near the speed. Multiples must. |
| 7 |  | 095449 | Martha Stuart | 5 | 10 | Jason Thomas | Battled in a harder class last Friday. Good course/distance starts. Don't ignore |
| 8 | | 5X4166 | Crown The Moment | 6 | 10 | Henry Sail(J) | Honest 6th last Friday in stronger company. Nice efforts since resuming. Chance. |
| 9 |  | 078106 | Special Effects | 7 | 10 | John Dunn | Good version of him on show 12 Jul. Big query over manners though. Win or bust. |
| 10 | | X95830 | It's So Easy | 8 | 10 | Ricky May | Gait wasn't at its best last Friday. In another big field tonight. First4s. |
| 11 |  | 055384 | Lookslikeatrixter | 9 | 10 | Justin Smith | Very reliable type who filled a top 4 spot 14 Jul. Good combos bait again. |
| 12 |  | 835494 | Izia | 10 | 10 | Blair Orange | Had her chance up the passing lane 12 Jul. Should be given her chance. EW. |
| 13 |  | 253521 | One El | 11 | 10 | Colin DeFilippi | Used the trail to good effect in June. Changed stables. First4s in this grade. |
| 14 | | 921P98 | Here Comes Jane | 12 | 10 | Peter Davis | Failing to trot the trip in last three starts. Gets support, but take on trust. |
| 15 | | 206738 | Boyz Invasion | U1 | 10 | Gerard O'Reilly | Down on his best form & 3rd two starts back was from the mobile. Odds. |
| 16 |  | 06811D | Dancing Glenis | U2 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Got her gait wrong 19 Jul leading to disqualification. Work to do from unruly. |
| Best Bets: Holly Highlander (4), Crown The Moment (8), Natives Inferno (3), Martha Stuart (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Here Comes Jane (2-04.6), Lookslikeatrixter (2-05.1), Dancing Glenis (2-05.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lookslikeatrixter (11): BL-On, Majestic Whisper (2): BL-Off, One El (13): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bullit Train to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
STEVIE GOLDING THANKS RACING CLIENTS WINTER REWARDS MOB PACE
$25,875, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R45 MOBILE, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 373250 | Sargent Best | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Brief bid here 14 Jul but got a long way back. Can sprint a furlong. Combos. |
| 2 | | 476364 | Wolf Of Wall Street | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tidy 4th in slightly tougher company 21 Jul. Draw gives options. Each way. |
| 3 | | 404364 | Major Performer | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Space at a premium 21 Jul & had more to give. Has claims with gaps late. |
| 4 | | X90418 | Darby | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Steady 8th here 21 Jul but didn't show gate speed early. Combos claims. |
| 5 | | 962210 | Westar Molly | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Got a flat tyre late 14 Jul. Better draw on offer tonight. Worth a look. |
| 6 |  | 076219 | My Ten Guitars | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Gained support but race didn't pan out for her 19 Jul. Capable of bouncing back. |
| 7 | | 050152 | Ideal Chevron | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Tricky customer but was powerful late 21 Jul. If he lands handy he can surprise. |
| 8 | | 625220 | Obsession | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tough night here 12 Jul after sitting parked. Drops in grade. Goes close. |
| 9 |  | 115389 | Ebury Street | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got back from middle-of-front-row draw 19 Jul. Place preferred from barrier. |
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| 10 |  | 504391 | Farewell Spit | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Solid maiden win here 14 Jul but likely to get covered up from draw. Odds. |
| 11 | | 762703 | Franco Hoffman | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Usually runs honest races & did well 19 Jul. May get run through. Multiples. |
| 12 | | 203517 | Santanna Mach | 12 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Impressive 14 Jul win & not all favours last week. Include in First4s from draw. |
| 13 | | 315081 | Don Juan | 13 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Professional win here last Friday. Drops back to 2nd row here. Place best. |
| 14 |  | 123826 | Emma Swan | 14 | Ft | John Morrison | Mixed efforts from inside draws. A follower of speed when needed. Keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Obsession (8), My Ten Guitars (6), Wolf Of Wall Street (2), Westar Molly (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (2-00.5), Ebury Street (2-00.6), Franco Hoffman (2-00.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ebury Street (9): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
DOWNBYTHESEASIDE MAKING A SPLASH MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MR49 TO MR50, 1980m
For MR49 to MR50 2yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 34X | Jay Pee Shenay | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did nothing wrong in two Feb starts. Sharp 3rd 17 Jul trials. Worth a look. |
| 2 | | Ocean Of Tears | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Qualified in March & easy mid-June trial winner. Stable going well. Threat. | |
| 3 | | Delta Kilo | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Headed south after workouts up north. Tidy winter trials. Not out of this. | |
| 4 | | Treasure Cove | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Running on OK from the back in most recent trials. Combos preferred here. | |
| 5 | | 3X7 | Jay R Tolkien | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Didn't cop the race tempo here 19 Jul. Better than that. Genuine contender. |
| 6 | | Always Bee Gee | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Won his final trial 17 Jul after plenty of trials/workouts prior. Place claims. | |
| 7 |  | FX2 | Sweet Raine | 7 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Caught the eye wide out here 14 Jul. Only better for that. Look for her late. |
| 8 |  | 8 | Bannockburn | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Error made it difficult on debut. Switches to the mobile. Will have admirers. |
| Best Bets: Jay R Tolkien (5), Ocean Of Tears (2), Jay Pee Shenay (1), Bannockburn (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Always Bee Gee - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 17/07/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.0, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 28.2, Margins: nose, neck, 3 1/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
STEVIE GOLDING FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R46 TO R66, 2600m
For R46 to R66 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 632110 | Fernz Goldy | 1 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Whacked away here 12 Jul. Should slot into a soft trip. Top3/4 prospect. |
| 2 | | 480852 | Judgement Bay | 2 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Zipped home into 2nd on Sunday but lands in a stronger field here. Odds. |
| 3 |  | 427119 | Sky Rocket | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Back to his preferred mobile after 12 Jul 9th from a stand. Can bounce back. |
| 4 |  | 879478 | What A Minx | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Steady efforts from unkind barriers recently. Nicer draw on offer. Upset. |
| 5 | | 9167P3 | Eddie Osei | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | 35 starts but still has a hint of teenager about him. Can surprise with manners. |
| 6 |  | 863273 | Kiwi Hero | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Rolled along in front 19 Jul. Not so profitable from a mobile but can place. |
| 7 |  | 303131 | Choco Lou | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Very much in his happy place. In the zone from stand or mobiles. In the mix. |
| 8 | | 127141 | Black Mach | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Struck solid form through the winter. Gate speed in the arsenal. Each way. |
| 9 | | 631261 | Commander Ben | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Widest draw but has certainly earned it. No fears from the mobile. Key player. |
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| 10 | | 501308 | Dancing Desire | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Had her chance from a nice trip 19 Jul. Traffic the concern here. Juicy odds. |
| 11 | | 625617 | Foveaux Gambler | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Winner in amateur grade before tough trip last week. May find this testing. |
| 12 | | 565141 | Beaudiene Quick Step | 12 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Took care of R42-47 field on Sunday. Obvious jump in class tonight. Tough ask. |
| 13 |  | 084614 | Pure Courage | 13 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Just grabbed here by #9 12 Jul. Work to do from the 2nd row. Want odds. |
| 14 |  | 305817 | Raging Whitebait | 14 | Ft | John Dunn | Don't underplay his 7th last Friday from well back. Can unleash late here. |
| Best Bets: Commander Ben (9), Sky Rocket (3), Black Mach (8), Choco Lou (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Raging Whitebait (1-59.1), Fernz Goldy (1-59.4), Black Mach (1-59.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
BOOK KING OF THE NORTH FOR $100K BONUS HCP TROT
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R51 TO R65 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R51 to R65 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 218621 | Luvavici | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Back to winning form 19 Jul & has a big sprint on him. Can feature in new grade. |
| 2 |  | 703422 | Galleons Ambassador | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Caught late here 19 Jul after doing it tough. Loves it here. Key contender. |
| 3 | | 761714 | Sonoma Tyron | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Trotting well through much of winter. Caught as fave here 12 Jul. Can atone. |
| 4 | | 8X5175 | Mavis Jones | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not a mile away since her 05 Jul victory. Adds to a handy front line. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 444315 | Clyde | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Gate speed weapon negated by stand start tonight. First4s if he lands handy. |
| 6 |  | 271080 | Sunny Louis | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Down on his best form through winter after 19 May win. Prefer others. |
| 7 | | 90X730 | Kink | 7 | Ft | Peter Davis | Tired here last week but he'd done some work. Needs right trip to feature. Odds. |
| 8 |  | 419188 | Bonnie Bagrie | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Contrasting 8ths since early June win. All eyes on her at the start. Stretched. |
| 9 |  | X24321 | Master Class | 1 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Kept trucking to get the win last week. Back 10m but in a good grove. Threat. |
| 10 |  | 112557 | George Eliot | 2 | 10 | Robbie Close | Nothing wrong with her 7th last week & tends to run on. Look for her late. |
| 11 | | 152518 | Royal Del | 3 | 10 | Blair Orange | Fair 8th here last week after 12 Jul victory. 10m adds to his challenge. Roughie |
| Best Bets: Sonoma Tyron (3), Galleons Ambassador (2), Master Class (9), Luvavici (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Del (2-03.9), George Eliot (2-04.3), Sonoma Tyron (2-04.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50, 2600m
For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 509604 | Jaccka Opa | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Bit more like it when 4th here last week. Another inside draw. Combos hopes. |
| 2 | | 9X8919 | Franco Messi | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Couldn't find another level last week. Drops back in grade. Give another go. |
| 3 | | 767562 | Itsamoneymaker | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Good 2nd after finding the trail 12 Jul. Chance to repeat tactics. Consider. |
| 4 | | 2X8371 | The Night Fox | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Did the job in front to clear maidens 14 Jul. Capable of making the step up. EW. |
| 5 |  | 9X0776 | Palatable | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Caught the eye out wide 19 Jul. Broke in sole stand start. Watch him early. |
| 6 |  | 07880X | Americano | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | OK in two trials since last racing in the summer. Likely to need the outing. |
| 7 | | 305260 | Ocean Breeze | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Found trouble on occasions 14 Jul. On stand start debut. Blowout hope. |
| 8 | | X59728 | Black Pearl | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Drops back from better field 12 Jul. First go behind the tapes, but has claims. |
| 9 |  | 424047 | Fitzthebill | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Not quite at his best so far this winter. Seeking a few lengths to play his part |
| 10 | | 32693X | Chance On Me | 10 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Last raced in September. Distant 6th 09 Jul trials. Looking for luck fresh. |
| 11 |  | 1X8992 | Kowhai Nugget | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Huge late out wide here 19 Jul. Won his only stand start. Worth considering. |
| Best Bets: Itsamoneymaker (3), The Night Fox (4), Black Pearl (8), Kowhai Nugget (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kowhai Nugget (2-02.9), Franco Messi (2-03.0), Itsamoneymaker (2-05.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Americano (6): FD-Off, BL-Off, P-On, RD-On, Chance On Me (10): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
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 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $23000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 340305 | Opo | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not racing with all favours recently. Conditions work out well here. Smokey. |
| 2 | | 483077 | Wriggles Rufus | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Usual honest effort here on Sunday. Doesn't win out of turn though. First4s. |
| 3 |  | 732428 | Hit The Beach | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | 8th not as bad as it looks on paper 21 Jul. Good follower of speed. Each way. |
| 4 |  | 251996 | Lord Mudrick | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Grinding 6th here last week. Yet to fire over this distances though. Rough odds. |
| 5 |  | 082033 | Archie | 5 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Rediscovered form recently, albeit from stand starts. Include in combinations. |
| 6 |  | 336393 | Spiritual Bliss | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Didn't get much room late 12 Jul. Has gate speed when needed. Consider. |
| 7 |  | 062352 | Country Gold | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Great Top3 bait in this type of field. Wider draw not ideal but keep onside. |
| 8 |  | 438921 | Hi Hopes | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Gate speed from inside draw 14 Jul. Sprinted stylishly 07 Jul. Adds to puzzle. |
| 9 |  | 006178 | Sir Monty | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Just OK in July after late June victory. Race conditions not on his side. Odds. |
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| 10 | | 397434 | Krystal Delight | 10 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not far away 21 Jul but she had her chance. Soft run likely again. Combos. |
| 11 |  | 476847 | Kennedy | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Did it tough facing the breeze 14 Jul. Fair course/distance stats. First4s. |
| 12 | | 991482 | Sweet Spirit | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Brave as they come with her last-start 2nd. May be forced to do similar. Place. |
| 13 | | 902103 | Patiro | 13 | Ft | Ricky May | Rolled home into 3rd last Friday. No harder here. May be over the odds again. |
| 14 |  | 521458 | Millwood Goddess | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just fair here 14 Jul after getting back. Similar may unfold here. Place best. |
| Best Bets: Hi Hopes (8), Country Gold (7), Spiritual Bliss (6), Hit The Beach (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Archie (2-00.7), Sir Monty (2-02.1), Millwood Goddess (2-02.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Opo (1): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Always Bee Gee - Race 6
Amaretto Franco - Race 3
Americano - Race 9
Archie - Race 10
Bannockburn - Race 6
Beaudiene Quick Step - Race 7
Black Mach - Race 7
Black Pearl - Race 9
Bonnie Bagrie - Race 8
Boyz Invasion - Race 4
Bryce's Meddle - Race 3
Bullit Train - Race 4
Cardi B - Race 3
Chance On Me - Race 9
Choco Lou - Race 7
Clovelly Hill - Race 2
Clyde - Race 8
Commander Ben - Race 7
Commander Joe - Race 3
Country Gold - Race 10
Courtney Rose - Race 1
Crown The Moment - Race 4
Dancing Desire - Race 7
Dancing Glenis - Race 4
Darby - Race 5
Delightful Dreams - Race 1
Delta Kilo - Race 6
Don Juan - Race 5
Ebury Street - Race 5
Eddie Osei - Race 7
Emma Swan - Race 5
Eyeliner - Race 1
Farewell Spit - Race 5
Fernz Goldy - Race 7
Fitzthebill - Race 9
Foveaux Gambler - Race 7
Franco Hoffman - Race 5
Franco Messi - Race 9
Freedoms Beauty - Race 1
Galleons Ambassador - Race 8
George Eliot - Race 8
Heartbreak Hotel - Race 2
Here Comes Jane - Race 4
Hi Hopes - Race 10
Hit The Beach - Race 10
Holly Highlander - Race 4
Ideal Chevron - Race 5
Itsamoneymaker - Race 9
It's So Easy - Race 4
It's Tough - Race 3
Izia - Race 4
Jaccka Opa - Race 9
Jack Tar - Race 3
Jay Pee Shenay - Race 6
Jay R Tolkien - Race 6
Judgement Bay - Race 7
Justcallmemiki - Race 3
Kennedy - Race 10
Kink - Race 8
Kiwi Hero - Race 7
Knowing Me - Race 2
Kowhai Nugget - Race 9
Krystal Delight - Race 10
Lookslikeatrixter - Race 4
Lord Mudrick - Race 10
Luvavici - Race 8
Majestic Whisper - Race 4
Major Cyclone - Race 2
Major Performer - Race 5
Martha Stuart - Race 4
Master Class - Race 8
Mavis Jones - Race 8
Melton Magnate - Race 1
Midnight Diamond - Race 2
Miki Bennett - Race 3
Millwood Goddess - Race 10
MM Sunshine - Race 4
Monaro Meg - Race 2
Mossdale Margaret - Race 3
My Ten Guitars - Race 5
Natives Blazin Son - Race 2
Natives Inferno - Race 4
Noah Magnific - Race 4
Obsession - Race 5
Ocean Breeze - Race 9
Ocean Of Tears - Race 6
One El - Race 4
Opo - Race 10
Origin - Race 2
Palatable - Race 9
Patiro - Race 10
Piccadilly Pete - Race 3
Playoffs - Race 2
Pure Courage - Race 7
Ragazzo Major - Race 3
Raging Whitebait - Race 7
Resilient - Race 3
Royal Del - Race 8
Santanna Mach - Race 5
Sargent Best - Race 5
Schoemaker - Race 2
Sir Monty - Race 10
Sky Rocket - Race 7
Sonoma Tyron - Race 8
Special Effects - Race 4
Spiritual Bliss - Race 10
Sunny Louis - Race 8
Sweet Raine - Race 6
Sweet Spirit - Race 10
Tactical Bid - Race 2
The Highwayman - Race 1
The Night Fox - Race 9
Treasure Cove - Race 6
Warloch - Race 3
Westar Molly - Race 5
What A Minx - Race 7
Whosdreamingnow - Race 1
Wolf Of Wall Street - Race 5
Wriggles Rufus - Race 10