NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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TAB 2ND & 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
$15,500, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R49, 1980m
For R40 to R49 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 | XP7455 | McKendrick | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Handy run in three runs back down south. Best draw in a while. Each way. | |
| 2 | 87X938 | Rustenburg | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Reverts to mobile. No gate speed here 11 Jul. Chance with his A game though. | |
| 3 | 701316 | Beverley Courtney | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Run down into 6th 20 Jul after good run of form prior. Combos contender. | |
| 4 | 197X03 | Ask Me Lazarus | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Less than a length away after doing it tough 06 Jul. May be over the odds. | |
| 5 | 202231 | Miki Flybye | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Job done via gate speed here 18 Jul. Not a huge jump in grade here. Threat. | |
| 6 | 363170 | Louis | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Squeezed for room last Friday but battled late. May find inside runners testing. | |
| 7 | 951155 | C C Arden | 7 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Should welcome switch to mobile after OK 5th in similar grade. Don't ignore. | |
| 8 | 911268 | Stephs Boy | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Early burn took it out of him 11 Jul. Slight freshen-up. Add to Top3 claims. | |
| 9 | 814484 | Kotare Kelso | 9 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Never saw clear air last week. Draw makes it more challenging. Rough claims. | |
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| 10 | 528222 | Timbimboo | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Hard to fault his efforts against a variety of fields. Can sneak a placing. | |
| 11 | 145X22 | Joyride(AUS) | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Went close in both runs behind a smart one down south. Should be running on. | |
| 12 | 963526 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Very reliable mare who saves her best for last 200m. Same Race Multi option. | |
| Best Bets: Miki Flybye (5), McKendrick (1), Sophia Bromac (12), C C Arden (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Joyride(AUS) (1-55.4), Kotare Kelso (1-56.9), Stephs Boy (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rustenburg (2): SL-Off, ACD-Off, Sophia Bromac (12): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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NORWOOD MACHINERY MOBILE PACE
$14,213, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X86532 | Blackjack | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Grabbed late after working to lead 20 Jul. Lands in the ace draw here. Danger. | |
| 2 | 9 | Cool Lucy | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Struggled on debut. Switches to mobile tonight but take on trust here. | |
| 3 | 46 | Kowhai Star | 3 | Ft | Mark Jones | Not disgraced after tough trip last Friday. Draws in handily enough. Combos. | |
| 4 | Desert Dancer | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Qualified in February & has improved in two winter trials. Could add value, | ||
| 5 | 674225 | Smoking Ashes | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 40 | Didjamakeanimprint | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Did his chips behind the mobile last week. Likely to start at a big price again. | |
| 7 | 67X534 | Longview Tui | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Only got out very late here last Friday. Front row gives more options. Upset. | |
| 8 | 77 | Asian Joker | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Ok 5th at trials since fair pair of 7ths in brief career. Want right price here. | |
| 9 | 3X3537 | Better Be Quick | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Lacked much luck here 25 Jul but kept on trying. Awkward draw, but keep safe. | |
| 10 | 886053 | Daisy Diana | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Scored first career placing here last week. May follow right one. Combos spice. | |
| Best Bets: Blackjack (1), Better Be Quick (9), Desert Dancer (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Desert Dancer - 1st of 5, Chertsey, 26/02/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-04.1, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 27.3, Margins: 3/4len, 1/2len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Blackjack (1): SL-Off, BL-On, Cool Lucy (2): RD-Off, Didjamakeanimprint (6): RD-Off, Kowhai Star (3): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
$14,144, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, 1980m
For R40 to R46 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 | 000X24 | Clovelly Hill | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not far away here 27 Jul but could have got closer. Stronger grade but consider. | |
| 2 | 234551 | Mode | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Bold victory here on Sunday despite little respite. Can maintain her form. | |
| 3 | 351587 | Lookslikeatrixter | 3 | Ft | Justin Smith | Midfield effort last week off 10m mark. Brief but fair mobile stats. First4s. | |
| 4 | 703661 | Jordan Anne | 4 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Ended course-winning drought here 11 Jul in R35-42 grade. Steps up. Place. | |
| 5 | 721X0X | Royal Yankee | 5 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Fair in four trials since last being sighted in January. May need this run. | |
| 6 | 352458 | Holly Highlander | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Drops back into tighter grade after midfield efforts in mid-July. Has claims. | |
| 7 | 486478 | Rachmaninov | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Old warhorse who sneaks into the Top 4 every so often. Rough prospect. | |
| Best Bets: Mode (2), Holly Highlander (6), Clovelly Hill (1), Jordan Anne (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rachmaninov (2-00.1), Mode (2-03.3), Holly Highlander (2-04.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Royal Yankee (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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RICOH (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$11,625, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R40 JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing mares. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 087699 | Shapely | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Not the worst 9th here last week. Kind draw, but needs a few more lengths. | |
| 2 | 902543 | Sweet Dreams | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Not far away recently & lands into a suitable grade. Worth a look from barrier 2 | |
| 3 | 709724 | My Ten Guitars | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Bested late on Sunday but had worked. 20 Jul 2nd a better guide. Each way. | |
| 4 | 507040 | Haley Robyn | 4 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Swallowed up on the turn at Winton. Plain stats here too. Want right price. | |
| 5 | 757626 | Million Dollar Chic | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | OK 6th here on her course debut on Sunday. May press forward. Place hope. | |
| 6 | 867687 | Sofia Rose | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Honest attempt on Sunday in first run for 2 months. Has won 3 here. Smokey. | |
| 7 | 00070X | Jazzys Upstart | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | OK 6th in strong trials field 16 Jul. Has placed fresh. Don't underestimate. | |
| 8 | 310000 | Penny Weight | 8 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Showed little 22 Jun. Better when 3rd 22 Jul trials. Upset claims from draw. | |
| Best Bets: Sweet Dreams (2), My Ten Guitars (3), Jazzys Upstart (7), Million Dollar Chic (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Penny Weight (1-57.2), Sofia Rose (1-57.6), Haley Robyn (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Haley Robyn (4): BL-Off, ACD-Off, SL-On, Jazzys Upstart (7): SL-On, Sofia Rose (6): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE NOW TROT
$15,000, WITH COND., 2600m
For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X6130X | Tactical Bid | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Double error in Hambletonian in Oct. Broke late 16 Jul trials. Market watch. | |
| 2 | 16 | Lipstick | 2 | Ft | Peter Davis | Nothing wrong with Sunday's 6th after solid maiden win 06 Jul. Can add gloss. | |
| 3 | 3241X4 | Aldebaran Redwood | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Covered ground on Sunday but kept on trucking. Safe from a stand. Can win. | |
| 4 | 241 | Birdy | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Impressive win 20 Jul & the runner-up won on Sunday. Will have admirers. | |
| 5 | 842831 | KD Grins | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Found the gaps to score a maiden win 06 Jul. New challenge here. Place hope. | |
| 6 | 00X423 | Schoemaker | 6 | Ft | Justin Smith | Less than a length away after working hard on Sunday. Add to combos tickets. | |
| 7 | 8X3321 | Ruthless Emma | 7 | Ft | Anj Mugford | Overcame error to win her maiden on Sunday. Can sneak into Top3/4 spot. | |
| 8 | 65D325 | Harriet's Moment | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Big drop back in class after strong efforts in mid-July. Deserves top billing. | |
| 9 | 906965 | Midnight Diamond | U2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Stable change after midfield efforts her high-water mark recently. Stretched. | |
| Best Bets: Harriet's Moment (8), Aldebaran Redwood (3), Birdy (4), Lipstick (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Schoemaker (2-08.7), Midnight Diamond (2-09.4), Aldebaran Redwood (2-09.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Midnight Diamond (9): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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ITS TIME TO BOOK WITH WOODLANDS MOBILE PACE
$14,000, 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 | Lizzie Borden | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Placed in 2 of 3 trials & held up in unplaced trial. Mum could run. Has claims. | ||
| 2 | 3X | Princess Macandrew | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Sound 4th at Winton workouts 25 Jul. 3rd in Group 3 in March. In the mix. | |
| 3 | Smackdown | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Unleashed a 1.56.6 mile rate to win trial by 16 lengths. Should be very popular. | ||
| 4 | 5X | Ringleader | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Good 2nd 16 Jul trials to subsequent race winner. Likely to be running on late. | |
| 5 | 33 | Franco Ankara | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | Zeus Lightning | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | From a handy family & ran on stoutly for 2nd in sole July trial. Each way. | ||
| 7 | Hawk Touie Louie | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Chased gamely for 3rd in his 16 Jul qualifier. Tricky draw on debut. Top3/4. | ||
| Best Bets: Smackdown (3), Zeus Lightning (6), Ringleader (4), Princess Macandrew (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Smackdown - 1st of 2, Ashburton, 22/07/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-03.3, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 16 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Macandrew (2): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE PACE
$16,500, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R57, 1980m
For R50 to R57 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 | 696356 | Matai Harry | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Understandably tired after working 25 Jul. Better draw, but seeking shortcuts. | |
| 2 | 31188X | One For Jay | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Compiled a good record. Yet to fire fresh but good trials form this time in. EW. | |
| 3 | 766640 | Stickifingers | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Got back & stayed back here last Friday. Showed gate speed 04 Jul. Rough odds. | |
| 4 | 0634X4 | Milou | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Had her chance when resuming here 18 Jul. Gate speed on offer. Place. | |
| 5 | X62016 | Our Shangri Lana | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Early work here last Friday but just fair late. Handy grade here too. Upset. | |
| 6 | 78X856 | Black Mach | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Still finding his late zip after three starts back this campaign. Combos fringes | |
| 7 | 56077X | Triple G | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Freshened since Dec's Westport Cup. Held off #2 for 16 Jul trial win. Threat. | |
| 8 | 63511X | Deceptive Lee | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Two trials to prep for this after autumn form ended impressively. Chance. | |
| 9 | 44159X | Song Sung Blue | 9 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Mixed manners in two July trials, but mobile will assist. First4s from draw. | |
| Best Bets: Triple G (7), One For Jay (2), Deceptive Lee (8), Milou (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Shangri Lana (1-54.3), One For Jay (1-56.2), Stickifingers (1-56.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Triple G - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 16/07/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.4, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 27.5, Margins: nose, 6 len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Triple G (7): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY FOR NZB 2026 YEARLING SALES MOBILE TROT
$16,500, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R53, 1980m
For R48 to R53 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 | 464456 | El Conqueror | 1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Getting every chance from good trips in transit recently. Need to see more late. | |
| 2 | 2399X9 | Superfast Ronnie | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 01230X | High Intensity | 3 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Stable change since looking erratic but capable. Nice 3rd 22 Jul trials. Upset. | |
| 4 | 413315 | Brett's Mate | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Ended up in tricky spot last Friday but was good late. Genuine threat from draw. | |
| 5 | 166X01 | Atlantic City | 5 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Raced up to her ability with easy 20 Jun win. Will have many fans from mobile. | |
| 6 | 279640 | It's So Easy | 6 | Ft | Peter Davis | Whacked away after getting back last Friday. Mobile an assist. Combos spice. | |
| 7 | 392384 | Cormoran Strike | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Continued his good efforts with stout 4th last Friday. Obvious quinella claims. | |
| 8 | 068X70 | Dreams Pat | U1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Got back and wide before breaking here 18 Jul. Can't miss a beat tonight. | |
| Best Bets: Atlantic City (5), Brett's Mate (4), Cormoran Strike (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cormoran Strike (1-59.1), It's So Easy (1-59.2), Brett's Mate (2-01.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: High Intensity (3): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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MID-WINTER AT ADDINGTON BOOK NOW FOR LAST CHANCE PACE
$15,500, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2000m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 559X61 | Coba Charged | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Provided trainer with first win with big sprint 06 Jul. Manners are key. Place. | |
| 2 | 332231 | Mystery Beach | 2 | Ft | Mark Jones | Found the lead & scored from inside draw 27 Jul. Can improve his 2000m stats. | |
| 3 | 1123X3 | Caught The Eye | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Backed up 08Jul win with strong 3rd in good field 25 Jul. Will have admirers. | |
| 4 | 142144 | Almighty Clever | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Cheeky 4th 25 Jul off 2nd row mobile draw. Placed in only stand start. Smokey. | |
| 5 | 3537X4 | Style Council | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Useful 4th 18 Jul in first run since March. Stand start specialist. Combos. | |
| 6 | 335716 | Quicker Than Quick | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Worked overtime here 18 Jul but fought on. Manners are usually good. Multiples. | |
| 7 | 942228 | Delightful Dreams | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Just fair here last week but did plenty of mid-race work. May be over the odds. | |
| 8 | 704305 | Flying Bird | 8 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Most recent placing came here from a stand start. Could offer cheek at a price. | |
| 9 | 9435X1 | Warloch | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Continued fine fresh-up record with Sunday success. Add to trifectas/First4s. | |
| 10 | 360080 | Midnight Babe | 10 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Form went off the boil down south. Stable change. Market may have pointers. | |
| 11 | 19846X | Clonakilty | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | A shade disappointing over summer but recent trials looked good. Each way. | |
| Best Bets: Caught The Eye (3), Mystery Beach (2), Clonakilty (11), Quicker Than Quick (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Style Council (2-03.5), Quicker Than Quick (2-04.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Clonakilty - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 16/07/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.0, 800m: 57.4, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 1 1/4len, 2 1/4len, 3/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 300X12 | Burnham Girl | 1 | Ft | Mark Jones | Just a length away from nice winner 18 Jul. Gets the same draw. Key player. | |
| 2 | 6X14 | Berrettini | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Honest attempt 18 Jul in first run out of maidens. Draw helps. Has claims. | |
| 3 | 080348 | Magical Max | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tired late here 13 Jul but he'd done some work. Doesn't place out of turn though | |
| 4 | 5X18 | Sugar Babe | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Didn't enjoy facing the breeze 04 Jul. 20 Jun success a better guide. Keep safe. | |
| 5 | 1 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Inherited Mum's ability judging by 04 Jul debut win. Draws in closer. Each way. | |
| 6 | 2321 | Arden Seascape | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Hardly missed a trick in 4 starts & 18 Jul maiden win was good. Stick with her. | |
| 7 | 800213 | Carrera Tranquilo | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Handy 3rd 18 Jul in a good form race. Wider draw is a test though. Combos. | |
| 8 | 00X708 | Moose Morowski | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Comfortably held in last 2 starts. Still finding his feet this time in. Roughie. | |
| Best Bets: Arden Seascape (6), Burnham Girl (1), Bettor Than Lizzy (5), Sugar Babe (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Arden Seascape (1-57.5), Moose Morowski (1-58.5), Berrettini (1-59.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||