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Meeting: FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST RACE NIGHT (FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 01/08/2025 at 19:04 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 1: TAB 2ND & 3RD BONUS CASH BACK MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1McKendrickXP7455McKendrick1FtRiley Harrison(J)Handy run in three runs back down south. Best draw in a while. Each way.
2Rustenburg87X938Rustenburg2FtGerard O'ReillyReverts to mobile. No gate speed here 11 Jul. Chance with his A game though.
3Beverley Courtney701316Beverley Courtney3FtCraig FergusonRun down into 6th 20 Jul after good run of form prior. Combos contender.
4Ask Me Lazarus197X03Ask Me Lazarus4FtWilson House(J)Less than a length away after doing it tough 06 Jul. May be over the odds.
5Miki Flybye202231Miki Flybye5FtTim WilliamsJob done via gate speed here 18 Jul. Not a huge jump in grade here. Threat.
6Louis363170Louis6FtOlivia Thornley(J)Squeezed for room last Friday but battled late. May find inside runners testing.
7C C Arden951155C C Arden7FtNikita Burton(J)Should welcome switch to mobile after OK 5th in similar grade. Don't ignore.
8Stephs Boy911268Stephs Boy8FtBob ButtEarly burn took it out of him 11 Jul. Slight freshen-up. Add to Top3 claims.
9Kotare Kelso814484Kotare Kelso9FtGavin SmithNever saw clear air last week. Draw makes it more challenging. Rough claims.
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10Timbimboo528222Timbimboo10FtRicky MayHard to fault his efforts against a variety of fields. Can sneak a placing.
11Joyride(AUS)145X22Joyride(AUS)11FtCarter Dalgety(J)Went close in both runs behind a smart one down south. Should be running on.
12Sophia Bromac963526Sophia BromacU1FtLeo O'ReillyVery 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
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

NORWOOD MACHINERY MOBILE PACE

$14,213, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 2: NORWOOD MACHINERY MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1BlackjackX86532Blackjack1FtGavin SmithGrabbed late after working to lead 20 Jul. Lands in the ace draw here. Danger.
2Cool Lucy9Cool Lucy2FtBob ButtStruggled on debut. Switches to mobile tonight but take on trust here.
3Kowhai Star46Kowhai Star3FtMark JonesNot disgraced after tough trip last Friday. Draws in handily enough. Combos.
4Desert DancerDesert Dancer4FtTim WilliamsQualified in February & has improved in two winter trials. Could add value,
5Smoking Ashes674225Smoking Ashes5Ft  
6Didjamakeanimprint40Didjamakeanimprint6FtWilson House(J)Did his chips behind the mobile last week. Likely to start at a big price again.
7Longview Tui67X534Longview Tui7FtSam Thornley(J)Only got out very late here last Friday. Front row gives more options. Upset.
8Asian Joker77Asian Joker8FtGemma Thornley(J)Ok 5th at trials since fair pair of 7ths in brief career. Want right price here.
9Better Be Quick3X3537Better Be Quick9FtRicky MayLacked much luck here 25 Jul but kept on trying. Awkward draw, but keep safe.
10Daisy Diana886053Daisy DianaU1FtJohn MorrisonScored 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
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 3: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Clovelly Hill000X24Clovelly Hill1FtTim WilliamsNot far away here 27 Jul but could have got closer. Stronger grade but consider.
2Mode234551Mode2FtWilson House(J)Bold victory here on Sunday despite little respite. Can maintain her form.
3Lookslikeatrixter351587Lookslikeatrixter3FtJustin SmithMidfield effort last week off 10m mark. Brief but fair mobile stats. First4s.
4Jordan Anne703661Jordan Anne4FtBrad WilliamsonEnded course-winning drought here 11 Jul in R35-42 grade. Steps up. Place.
5Royal Yankee721X0XRoyal Yankee5FtAlan BeecroftFair in four trials since last being sighted in January. May need this run.
6Holly Highlander352458Holly Highlander6FtSam Thornley(J)Drops back into tighter grade after midfield efforts in mid-July. Has claims.
7Rachmaninov486478Rachmaninov7FtJohn MorrisonOld 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
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 4: RICOH (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Shapely087699Shapely1FtSeth Hill(J)Not the worst 9th here last week. Kind draw, but needs a few more lengths.
2Sweet Dreams902543Sweet Dreams2FtOlivia Thornley(J)Not far away recently & lands into a suitable grade. Worth a look from barrier 2
3My Ten Guitars709724My Ten Guitars3FtGemma Thornley(J)Bested late on Sunday but had worked. 20 Jul 2nd a better guide. Each way.
4Haley Robyn507040Haley Robyn4FtKorbyn Newman(J)Swallowed up on the turn at Winton. Plain stats here too. Want right price.
5Million Dollar Chic757626Million Dollar Chic5FtWilson House(J)OK 6th here on her course debut on Sunday. May press forward. Place hope.
6Sofia Rose867687Sofia Rose6FtSam Thornley(J)Honest attempt on Sunday in first run for 2 months. Has won 3 here. Smokey.
7Jazzys Upstart00070XJazzys Upstart7FtCarter Dalgety(J)OK 6th in strong trials field 16 Jul. Has placed fresh. Don't underestimate.
8Penny Weight310000Penny Weight8FtMia 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
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE NOW TROT

$15,000, WITH COND., 2600m

For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.

Participants for Race 5: CUP WEEK TICKETS ON SALE NOW TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Tactical BidX6130XTactical Bid1FtCarter Dalgety(J)Double error in Hambletonian in Oct. Broke late 16 Jul trials. Market watch.
2Lipstick16Lipstick2FtPeter DavisNothing wrong with Sunday's 6th after solid maiden win 06 Jul. Can add gloss.
3Aldebaran Redwood3241X4Aldebaran Redwood3FtWilson House(J)Covered ground on Sunday but kept on trucking. Safe from a stand. Can win.
4Birdy241Birdy4FtSam Thornley(J)Impressive win 20 Jul & the runner-up won on Sunday. Will have admirers.
5KD Grins842831KD Grins5FtRobbie HolmesFound the gaps to score a maiden win 06 Jul. New challenge here. Place hope.
6Schoemaker00X423Schoemaker6FtJustin SmithLess than a length away after working hard on Sunday. Add to combos tickets.
7Ruthless Emma8X3321Ruthless Emma7FtAnj MugfordOvercame error to win her maiden on Sunday. Can sneak into Top3/4 spot.
8Harriet's Moment65D325Harriet's MomentU1FtRicky MayBig drop back in class after strong efforts in mid-July. Deserves top billing.
9Midnight Diamond906965Midnight DiamondU2FtCraig FergusonStable 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
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 6: ITS TIME TO BOOK WITH WOODLANDS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Lizzie BordenLizzie Borden1FtCarter Dalgety(J)Placed in 2 of 3 trials & held up in unplaced trial. Mum could run. Has claims.
2Princess Macandrew3XPrincess Macandrew2FtGerard O'ReillySound 4th at Winton workouts 25 Jul. 3rd in Group 3 in March. In the mix.
3SmackdownSmackdown3FtTim WilliamsUnleashed a 1.56.6 mile rate to win trial by 16 lengths. Should be very popular.
4Ringleader5XRingleader4FtSam Thornley(J)Good 2nd 16 Jul trials to subsequent race winner. Likely to be running on late.
5Franco Ankara33Franco Ankara5Ft  
6Zeus LightningZeus Lightning6FtOlivia Thornley(J)From a handy family & ran on stoutly for 2nd in sole July trial. Each way.
7Hawk Touie LouieHawk Touie Louie7FtBob ButtChased 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
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 7: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Matai Harry696356Matai Harry1FtWilson House(J)Understandably tired after working 25 Jul. Better draw, but seeking shortcuts.
2One For Jay31188XOne For Jay2FtKimberly ButtCompiled a good record. Yet to fire fresh but good trials form this time in. EW.
3Stickifingers766640Stickifingers3FtOlivia Thornley(J)Got back & stayed back here last Friday. Showed gate speed 04 Jul. Rough odds.
4Milou0634X4Milou4FtCarter Dalgety(J)Had her chance when resuming here 18 Jul. Gate speed on offer. Place.
5Our Shangri LanaX62016Our Shangri Lana5FtBen HopeEarly work here last Friday but just fair late. Handy grade here too. Upset.
6Black Mach78X856Black Mach6FtSam Thornley(J)Still finding his late zip after three starts back this campaign. Combos fringes
7Triple G56077XTriple G7FtRicky MayFreshened since Dec's Westport Cup. Held off #2 for 16 Jul trial win. Threat.
8Deceptive Lee63511XDeceptive Lee8FtGemma Thornley(J)Two trials to prep for this after autumn form ended impressively. Chance.
9Song Sung Blue44159XSong Sung Blue9FtBrad WilliamsonMixed 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
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 8: ENTRIES CLOSE TODAY FOR NZB 2026 YEARLING SALES MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1El Conqueror464456El Conqueror1FtPaul NairnGetting every chance from good trips in transit recently. Need to see more late.
2Superfast Ronnie2399X9Superfast Ronnie2Ft  
3High Intensity01230XHigh Intensity3FtScott Iremonger(J)Stable change since looking erratic but capable. Nice 3rd 22 Jul trials. Upset.
4Brett's Mate413315Brett's Mate4FtKyle CameronEnded up in tricky spot last Friday but was good late. Genuine threat from draw.
5Atlantic City166X01Atlantic City5FtBrad WilliamsonRaced up to her ability with easy 20 Jun win. Will have many fans from mobile.
6It's So Easy279640It's So Easy6FtPeter DavisWhacked away after getting back last Friday. Mobile an assist. Combos spice.
7Cormoran Strike392384Cormoran Strike7FtTim WilliamsContinued his good efforts with stout 4th last Friday. Obvious quinella claims.
8Dreams Pat068X70Dreams PatU1FtRobbie HolmesGot 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
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 9: MID-WINTER AT ADDINGTON BOOK NOW FOR LAST CHANCE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Coba Charged559X61Coba Charged1FtSam Thornley(J)Provided trainer with first win with big sprint 06 Jul. Manners are key. Place.
2Mystery Beach332231Mystery Beach2FtMark JonesFound the lead & scored from inside draw 27 Jul. Can improve his 2000m stats.
3Caught The Eye1123X3Caught The Eye3FtTim WilliamsBacked up 08Jul win with strong 3rd in good field 25 Jul. Will have admirers.
4Almighty Clever142144Almighty Clever4FtGavin SmithCheeky 4th 25 Jul off 2nd row mobile draw. Placed in only stand start. Smokey.
5Style Council3537X4Style Council5FtKyle CameronUseful 4th 18 Jul in first run since March. Stand start specialist. Combos.
6Quicker Than Quick335716Quicker Than Quick6FtBob ButtWorked overtime here 18 Jul but fought on. Manners are usually good. Multiples.
7Delightful Dreams942228Delightful Dreams7FtWilson House(J)Just fair here last week but did plenty of mid-race work. May be over the odds.
8Flying Bird704305Flying Bird8FtBrad WilliamsonMost recent placing came here from a stand start. Could offer cheek at a price.
9Warloch9435X1Warloch9FtOlivia Thornley(J)Continued fine fresh-up record with Sunday success. Add to trifectas/First4s.
10Midnight Babe360080Midnight Babe10FtDevon Dolan(J)Form went off the boil down south. Stable change. Market may have pointers.
11Clonakilty19846XClonakilty11FtKimberly ButtA 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.
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$15,000, WITH COND., 1980m

For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.

Participants for Race 10: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Burnham Girl300X12Burnham Girl1FtMark JonesJust a length away from nice winner 18 Jul. Gets the same draw. Key player.
2Berrettini6X14Berrettini2FtWilson House(J)Honest attempt 18 Jul in first run out of maidens. Draw helps. Has claims.
3Magical Max080348Magical Max3FtSam Thornley(J)Tired late here 13 Jul but he'd done some work. Doesn't place out of turn though
4Sugar Babe5X18Sugar Babe4FtBob ButtDidn't enjoy facing the breeze 04 Jul. 20 Jun success a better guide. Keep safe.
5Bettor Than Lizzy1Bettor Than Lizzy5FtCarter Dalgety(J)Inherited Mum's ability judging by 04 Jul debut win. Draws in closer. Each way.
6Arden Seascape2321Arden Seascape6FtTim WilliamsHardly missed a trick in 4 starts & 18 Jul maiden win was good. Stick with her.
7Carrera Tranquilo800213Carrera Tranquilo7FtRicky MayHandy 3rd 18 Jul in a good form race. Wider draw is a test though. Combos.
8Moose Morowski00X708Moose Morowski8FtCraig FergusonComfortably 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]
Runner Index
 
Aldebaran Redwood -  Race 5
Almighty Clever -  Race 9
Arden Seascape -  Race 10
Asian Joker -  Race 2
Ask Me Lazarus -  Race 1
Atlantic City -  Race 8
Berrettini -  Race 10
Better Be Quick -  Race 2
Bettor Than Lizzy -  Race 10
Beverley Courtney -  Race 1
Birdy -  Race 5
Blackjack -  Race 2
Black Mach -  Race 7
Brett's Mate -  Race 8
Burnham Girl -  Race 10
Carrera Tranquilo -  Race 10
Caught The Eye -  Race 9
C C Arden -  Race 1
Clonakilty -  Race 9
Clovelly Hill -  Race 3
Coba Charged -  Race 9
Cool Lucy -  Race 2
Cormoran Strike -  Race 8
Daisy Diana -  Race 2
Deceptive Lee -  Race 7
Delightful Dreams -  Race 9
Desert Dancer -  Race 2
Didjamakeanimprint -  Race 2
Dreams Pat -  Race 8
El Conqueror -  Race 8
Flying Bird -  Race 9
Franco Ankara -  Race 6
Haley Robyn -  Race 4
Harriet's Moment -  Race 5
Hawk Touie Louie -  Race 6
High Intensity -  Race 8
Holly Highlander -  Race 3
It's So Easy -  Race 8
Jazzys Upstart -  Race 4
Jordan Anne -  Race 3
Joyride(AUS) -  Race 1
KD Grins -  Race 5
Kotare Kelso -  Race 1
Kowhai Star -  Race 2
Lipstick -  Race 5
Lizzie Borden -  Race 6
Longview Tui -  Race 2
Lookslikeatrixter -  Race 3
Louis -  Race 1
Magical Max -  Race 10
Matai Harry -  Race 7
McKendrick -  Race 1
Midnight Babe -  Race 9
Midnight Diamond -  Race 5
Miki Flybye -  Race 1
Million Dollar Chic -  Race 4
Milou -  Race 7
Mode -  Race 3
Moose Morowski -  Race 10
Mystery Beach -  Race 9
My Ten Guitars -  Race 4
One For Jay -  Race 7
Our Shangri Lana -  Race 7
Penny Weight -  Race 4
Princess Macandrew -  Race 6
Quicker Than Quick -  Race 9
Rachmaninov -  Race 3
Ringleader -  Race 6
Royal Yankee -  Race 3
Rustenburg -  Race 1
Ruthless Emma -  Race 5
Schoemaker -  Race 5
Shapely -  Race 4
Smackdown -  Race 6
Smoking Ashes -  Race 2
Sofia Rose -  Race 4
Song Sung Blue -  Race 7
Sophia Bromac -  Race 1
Stephs Boy -  Race 1
Stickifingers -  Race 7
Style Council -  Race 9
Sugar Babe -  Race 10
Superfast Ronnie -  Race 8
Sweet Dreams -  Race 4
Tactical Bid -  Race 5
Timbimboo -  Race 1
Triple G -  Race 7
Warloch -  Race 9
Zeus Lightning -  Race 6