NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 7 August
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$14,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R38, 1980m
For R35 to R38 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 14496X | B J Hunnicutt | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Form dipped after summer maiden win. Quiet but good 4th at trials. Upset. |
| 2 |  | 556482 | Zeus | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 19XP44 | Blaze Craze | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Still seeking a placing here after 4 tries but near enough in July. Can figure. |
| 4 |  | 510050 | Tuppence | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Finding the step up from maiden grade quite tough. Looking for shortcuts. |
| 5 |  | 288322 | Carrera Bandido | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Doing everything but win recently. Can employ gate speed again. Each way. |
| 6 |  | X67794 | Tallandfast | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Shrugged off early work for Sunday's 4th. Not having much luck. Don't drop. |
| 7 |  | 364405 | Art Jordan | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Only clear very late last Friday. Will find this field a bit stronger. Top 3/4. |
| 8 |  | X07434 | Moonlite CC | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not far off last Friday & has gate speed in her arsenal. Worth considering. |
| 9 |  | 41X657 | Mighty Flying Miki | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Did plenty early here in late July. May have to do similar here. Trifectas best. |
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| 10 |  | 205343 | Lilac Luxury | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 7415X7 | Rakero John | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | In need of the run here 17 Jul in a handy type of field. Should be prominent. |
| Best Bets: Rakero John (11), Carrera Bandido (5), Moonlite CC (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tuppence (2-00.9), Mighty Flying Miki (2-02.6), Moonlite CC (2-06.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
RICOH HANDICAP TROT
$14,000, R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 379750 | Royal Del | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Up to old tricks last week. Inside draw can be awkward but give another go. |
| 2 |  | 747292 | Time For Victory | U1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Formline more good than bad recently & hit the line well on Sunday. In the mix. |
| 3 |  | 92X686 | Port Pegasus | 1 | 10 | Mark Hurrell | Getting into good spots in last 2, but fading late. Back in grade though. Chance |
| 4 | | 561313 | Kairaki Spur | 2 | 10 | Ricky May | Proving very reliable recently & gets into this ratings band nicely. A big hope. |
| 5 |  | 0PX114 | The Will | 3 | 10 | Kerryn Tomlinson | Lost no fans with her course debut 4th here 24 Jul. Can step & be a threat. |
| 6 |  | 900055 | Paige | 4 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Arrested her form slide with pair of 5ths & dug in well on Sunday. First4s. |
| 7 |  | 730X75 | Swift Dream | 5 | 10 | Blair Orange | Should be nearing peak fitness after two runs back. May be over the odds off 10m |
| 8 |  | 006226 | Millie Let Loose | 6 | 10 | John Morrison | Nothing wrong with Sunday's 6th. Similar set-up unfolds here. Same Race Multis. |
| 9 |  | 332309 | Love Walked In | 7 | 10 | Ben Hope | Mistakes in her last two. Drops down in grade, but need to see a clear round. |
| 10 |  | 210371 | Waihemo Hannah | 8 | 10 | Tim Williams | Joined in nicely for stylish win last Friday. Back 10m but always combos bait. |
| 11 |  | 845271 | MM Sunshine | 9 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Earned her 10m handicap after Sunday's front-running win. Combos claims. |
| 12 |  | 623X51 | Hoof It Hagrid | U1 | 10 | John Dunn | Found winning form quickly this time in. Doesn't mind stand starts. Each way. |
| 13 |  | 666688 | Rachmaninov | U2 | 10 | Robbie Close | Well contained here in stronger company 24 Jul. Seeking improvement for now. |
| Best Bets: Kairaki Spur (4), Hoof It Hagrid (12), The Will (5), Time For Victory (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kairaki Spur (2-02.8), Paige (2-02.9), Royal Del (2-03.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
JOANNE CLAY & FRIENDS TROT
$14,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3 | Evolution | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Plenty to like about her debut. Early steps the key, but worth a close look. |
| 2 |  | The Royal Metro | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Qualified at first try in March. Caught late in sole July trial. Right in this. | |
| 3 |  | Way Coola | 3 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | Qualified as early 3YO. Good from well back 29 Jul trials. Don't disregard. | |
| 4 |  | 875005 | Phantom Spur | 4 | Ft | Lionel Dobbs | Best effort in a fair old while when down south at Winton. More required. |
| 5 | | 096000 | Just Charlie | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Only placed once in 40 starts & beaten a long way out at Winton. Passing. |
| 6 |  | 644 | Velocis | 6 | Ft | Chris Butt | Getting better with each outing & had excuses here 26 Jul. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 7 |  | Ella Elite | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Backed up winning her 21 Jul qualifier with sharp 4th at trials since. Smokey. | |
| 8 |  | 27 | Montara | 8 | Ft | David White | Race pattern didn't work out last week. Green but great 10 Jul. Keep safe. |
| 9 |  | Seeking Love | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Half-bro to Princess Sadie. Huge 28.5L win in his qualifier. Obvious threat. | |
| 10 | | 503383 | Dazzled | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Handled stand start well 3 starts back. Good 3rd last week too. Place claims. |
| 11 |  | Evangalist | U2 | Ft | Jason Thomas | Switches to trotting after 10 pacing wins. Beat some of these 29 Jul trials. EW. | |
| 12 |  | 06 | Aspiring Beauty | U3 | Ft | Ricky May | Best run in her short career when 6th here 26 Jul. Needs to lift again. |
| Best Bets: The Royal Metro (2), Seeking Love (9), Evangalist (11), Montara (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Seeking Love - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 29/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.5, 800m: 59.9, 400m: 30.0, Margins: 28 1/2len, 20 len, 16 1/2len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' HANDICAP PACE
$14,000, R45 TO R54 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R45 to R54 pacers. Front: R45 to R50. 10m: R51 to R54.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 225399 | Tempo Warrior | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Tough ask sitting parked last week. Usually settles handy from a stand. Chance. |
| 2 |  | 546780 | Commander Ben | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Career start #99. Struggled late here 24 Jul. Hit & miss from a stand. First4s. |
| 3 |  | 803317 | My Skatjie | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Honest work 17 Jul in R45-50 company. Back to preferred stand. Combos spice. |
| 4 | | 620115 | Bryce's Meddle | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Took down some nice ones 17 Jul. Draw made it tough 24 Jul. Stick with him. |
| 5 |  | 370719 | Lonnekers | 5 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Not far off #4 when 9th here 17 Jul. Doesn't mind the longer trip. Roughie. |
| 6 |  | 587431 | Coba Charged | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Moves up in grade after leading for last lap on Sunday. Trifectas preferred. |
| 7 | | 047732 | Next Level | 1 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Bold 2nd in similar ratings band last Friday. Lean stand stats but can improve. |
| 8 |  | 547444 | Nutcracker | 2 | 10 | Mark Hurrell | Running on well enough in each of her three 4ths. On course debut. Top 3/4. |
| 9 |  | 43134X | John Stewart | 3 | 10 | Blair Orange | Home in 56.3 secs to win 21 Jul trial. Briefly tried fresh & from a stand. Place |
| 10 |  | 128146 | Joyride(AUS) | 4 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Did some mid-race work 24 Jul. Best when saved for one run. Has claims. |
| 11 |  | 73051X | Kiwi Hero | 5 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Last raced two years ago. 4 trials to prep for this, but likely to need the run. |
| 12 |  | 952244 | Deceptive Lee | 6 | 10 | Gemma Thornley | Going well enough without ending the winning drought. Trifectas off 10m. |
| Best Bets: Bryce's Meddle (4), Joyride(AUS) (10), Tempo Warrior (1), Next Level (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Joyride(AUS) (2-00.6), Lonnekers (2-00.8), Kiwi Hero (2-01.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: John Stewart - 1st of 7, M Cant TOA, 21/07/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-09.3, 800m: 56.3, 400m: 26.3, Margins: 2 1/2len, 1 len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Nutcracker to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
LAST CHANCE FOR MID-WINTER XMAS 14 AUGUST MOBILE PACE
$14,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R52, 1980m
For R39 to R52 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 565415 | Larissa Beaudiene | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Great win here 10 Jul & honest enough here 26 Jul. Consider from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 45X501 | Lookin Snazzy | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Distant 3rd at trials since his 14 Jun maiden win. Testing grade to land in. |
| 3 |  | 64X414 | Nikolai Ray | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not bad in good 3YO field last Friday. Drawn to give this a decent shake. |
| 4 |  | 612584 | Mamas Crunch | 4 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Interrupted run here 24 Jul. Similar situation 03 Jul. Due some luck. Upset. |
| 5 |  | 221X00 | Jesse Owens | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Stable change since two moderate 2026 runs. Talented when right. Market watch. |
| 6 | | 353539 | Beachbreak | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gait lost its shape when leading 24 Jul. Gate speed on offer. In the mix. |
| 7 | | 508014 | Black Mach | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Poked through nicely 31 Jul to continue his return to form. Add to combo tickets |
| 8 | | 11630X | Eun Sogno | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Mixed it with the top 2YOs last season. Nice 29 Jul trial win. A leading hope. |
| 9 | | 227339 | Lester | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Didn't have much luck at Timaru in late May. Freshened since. Top 3/4. |
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| 10 |  | 267009 | Rack'em Up | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Not rounding out his races at the moment. Seeking luck from inside of 2nd row. |
| 11 |  | 9241X3 | Beaudiene Always B | 11 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Handy 3rd when resuming here 24 Jul. Finds a talented field here. First4s best. |
| 12 | | 51451X | Reimburst | 12 | Ft | Robbie Close | Successful autumn campaign with 2 wins. Quiet 22 Jul trial. May have last say. |
| Best Bets: Eun Sogno (8), Reimburst (12), Nikolai Ray (3), Jesse Owens (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beaudiene Always B (1-55.0), Eun Sogno (1-56.5), Rack'em Up (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Eun Sogno - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 29/07/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-27.3, 800m: 56.8, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 3/4len, 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jesse Owens (5): SL-Off, ACD-Off, BL-On, Lester (9): RD-Off, FD-On, Nikolai Ray (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND NATIONAL HANDICAP (HCP PACE)
$25,000, R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster pacers. This Race will have a maximum back mark of 30 metres.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 6X9856 | Double Time | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just fair in his four July runs. Prefers the stand. First4s with early position. |
| 2 |  | 41P577 | Tanzania | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Mixed bag since his early May win here. Combos claims from front line. |
| 3 | | 253433 | Malakai | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Figuring it out nicely this time in. Needs to step cleanly, but can feature. |
| 4 | | 611311 | Tact Teva | 1 | 10 | Terry Chmiel | Won his sole stand start 2-back despite early error. On the up. Worth a look. |
| 5 | | 087433 | Wild Willow | 2 | 10 | Jonny Cox | One quiet trial since improving form through the autumn. Combos enhancer. |
| 6 | | 4443X4 | Bettors Anvil | 3 | 10 | Tim Williams | Better for 03 Jul 4th. Stepped well & won 29 Jul trial. EW on stand start debut. |
| 7 | | 00X721 | Renegade | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Built nicely to 26 Jun success. Handicapped well here. Sure to have fans. |
| 8 |  | 365226 | Da Vinci | 2 | 20 | Mark Hurrell | Swallowed up after early burn 24 Jun. A while since his last win. Place best. |
| 9 | | X46515 | Mo'unga | 1 | 30 | Robbie Close | Best work late behind Renegade 26 Jun. 20m closer than that night. Danger. |
| Best Bets: Renegade (7), Mo'unga (9), Tact Teva (4), Malakai (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-57.5), Da Vinci (1-59.1), Renegade (1-59.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Bettors Anvil - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 29/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-21.2, 800m: 55.0, 400m: 26.9, Margins: 1 3/4len, 6 1/4len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Da Vinci to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
$14,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Orlando Wish | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Hitting line well in both trials & qualifier form has been franked. Key player. | |
| 2 | | 2538X4 | Suspicious Captain | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Good when clear here last Friday. More options from inside draw. Each way. |
| 3 | | 7472PP | Harry's Gold | 3 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Switches to mobile after errors behind the tapes. Take on trust tonight. |
| 4 |  | Check Mate | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Mother did a nice job. Showed purpose in latest trial. Market your guide. | |
| 5 | | 4X72 | Chilli Gold | 5 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Lost no admirers with bold 2nd here 24 Jul. Should keep improving. Consider. |
| 6 |  | 902357 | Eastwood Commander | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Battled away here last week after a cushy run. Needs to find a length or two. |
| 7 |  | Semper Denario | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Peaked when 4th in sole trial for new trainer. Tricky draw on debut too. | |
| 8 |  | 8 | Akula | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Fair debut from this draw 10 Jul. Work to do from this alley again tonight. |
| 9 |  | 62 | Tomogalak | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Peeled nicely for sharp 2nd 17 Jul. Cops a tough swing in draws. Place claims. |
| Best Bets: Orlando Wish (1), Suspicious Captain (2), Chilli Gold (5), Check Mate (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Harry's Gold - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 20/05/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.9, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 29.3, Margins: head, 1 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Akula (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS HANDICAP TROT
$14,000, R46 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R46 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 68308X | Brother Love | 1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Tidy 3rd in sole trial since early 2026 campaign. Goes well fresh. Combos. |
| 2 | | 272115 | The Royal Gamble | 1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Hauled in after leading 24 Jul. Doing a good job during winter. Worth a look. |
| 3 |  | 27354X | Domination's Call | 1 | 20 | Kerryn Tomlinson | Three trials to tighten for this. 20m not ideal for first run back. Top 3/4. |
| 4 | | 807764 | Paris Prince | 2 | 20 | Sam Thornley | Gave a sight last Friday after doing work. May need to produce similar. Place. |
| 5 | | 2396X9 | Premium Player | 3 | 20 | Bob Butt | Well contained here last Friday in first run since March. Looking for better. |
| 6 |  | 9059X2 | Helloveamoment | U1 | 20 | John Dunn | Returned in fine fettle with 24 Jul 2nd. All eyes on him at the start. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 1803X8 | Moses | 1 | 30 | Sarah O'Reilly | Fair 8th last week when resuming. Smaller field will help. Stick with him. |
| Best Bets: The Royal Gamble (2), Moses (7), Helloveamoment (6), Brother Love (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Domination's Call (2-02.0), Paris Prince (2-02.4), Moses (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Domination's Call - 1st of 4, N Otago HR, 15/07/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.1, 800m: 61.5, Margins: 1/2len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Domination's Call (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akula - Race 7
Art Jordan - Race 1
Aspiring Beauty - Race 3
Beachbreak - Race 5
Beaudiene Always B - Race 5
Bettors Anvil - Race 6
B J Hunnicutt - Race 1
Black Mach - Race 5
Blaze Craze - Race 1
Brother Love - Race 8
Bryce's Meddle - Race 4
Carrera Bandido - Race 1
Check Mate - Race 7
Chilli Gold - Race 7
Coba Charged - Race 4
Commander Ben - Race 4
Da Vinci - Race 6
Dazzled - Race 3
Deceptive Lee - Race 4
Domination's Call - Race 8
Double Time - Race 6
Eastwood Commander - Race 7
Ella Elite - Race 3
Eun Sogno - Race 5
Evangalist - Race 3
Evolution - Race 3
Harry's Gold - Race 7
Helloveamoment - Race 8
Hoof It Hagrid - Race 2
Jesse Owens - Race 5
John Stewart - Race 4
Joyride(AUS) - Race 4
Just Charlie - Race 3
Kairaki Spur - Race 2
Kiwi Hero - Race 4
Larissa Beaudiene - Race 5
Lester - Race 5
Lilac Luxury - Race 1
Lonnekers - Race 4
Lookin Snazzy - Race 5
Love Walked In - Race 2
Malakai - Race 6
Mamas Crunch - Race 5
Mighty Flying Miki - Race 1
Millie Let Loose - Race 2
MM Sunshine - Race 2
Montara - Race 3
Moonlite CC - Race 1
Moses - Race 8
Mo'unga - Race 6
My Skatjie - Race 4
Next Level - Race 4
Nikolai Ray - Race 5
Nutcracker - Race 4
Orlando Wish - Race 7
Paige - Race 2
Paris Prince - Race 8
Phantom Spur - Race 3
Port Pegasus - Race 2
Premium Player - Race 8
Rachmaninov - Race 2
Rack'em Up - Race 5
Rakero John - Race 1
Reimburst - Race 5
Renegade - Race 6
Royal Del - Race 2
Seeking Love - Race 3
Semper Denario - Race 7
Suspicious Captain - Race 7
Swift Dream - Race 2
Tact Teva - Race 6
Tallandfast - Race 1
Tanzania - Race 6
Tempo Warrior - Race 4
The Royal Gamble - Race 8
The Royal Metro - Race 3
The Will - Race 2
Time For Victory - Race 2
Tomogalak - Race 7
Tuppence - Race 1
Velocis - Race 3
Waihemo Hannah - Race 2
Way Coola - Race 3
Wild Willow - Race 6
Zeus - Race 1