NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R43, 1980m
For R38 to R43 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 | 414076 | Bautista | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Couldn't go on after leading up last time. Better draw, but place preferred. | |
| 2 | 6X146 | Berrettini | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fair effort last week after early work. This grade may suit more. Each way. | |
| 3 | 817702 | Motor Mouth | 3 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Hauled in after showing gate speed on Sunday. May opt for similar. Place. | |
| 4 | 442233 | Jukebox Gypsy | 4 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | A model of consistency recently & gets a slight softening in grade. Chance. | |
| 5 | 12 | Bettor Than Lizzy | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Chased a smart one gamely last week. Has breeding & speed to take her close. | |
| 6 | 21 | Riptide | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Made quick work of his maiden status. Has the game to measure up here. | |
| 7 | 357164 | Quicker Than Quick | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tidy enough when clear here last week. Honest campaigner. Multiples. | |
| 8 | 215677 | Toby Tom B | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 211698 | Whyamihere | U1 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Battling efforts in last two outings & no love in the draw here. Rough odds. | |
| 10 | 635265 | Sophia Bromac | U2 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Cheeky late along the markers last week. Always tremendous Top3/4 bait. | |
| Best Bets: Bettor Than Lizzy (5), Riptide (6), Jukebox Gypsy (4), Berrettini (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bautista (1-55.2), Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Sophia Bromac (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Motor Mouth (3): BL-Off, Whyamihere (9): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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WOODLANDS STUD ALL STAR FIVE HANDICAP PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 422286 | Delightful Dreams | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Things haven't gone to plan in last two. Capable but needs to step from #1. | |
| 2 | 978604 | Samvasa | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Earnest attempt to grab 4th last time. Sneaks closer but harder grade. Odds. | |
| 3 | 59X613 | Coba Charged | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Gained admirers with brave 3rd on Friday in first go out of maidens. Combos. | |
| 4 | 631708 | Louis | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Tried hard when clear last week after hugging the markers. Want right price. | |
| 5 | 68X21 | Mystic Magic | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Stacked them up for easy maiden win 27 Jul. Danger with similar manners. | |
| 6 | 322310 | Mystery Beach | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Interrupted outing last Friday. Hard to fault his efforts prior. Can bounce back | |
| 7 | 09304X | Dave Duley | 1 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Handy 4th at trials to prepare for this. Lightly tried from a stand. Keep safe. | |
| 8 | 600805 | Midnight Babe | 2 | 10 | Devon Dolan(J) | Best run in a while when 5th last week. Still hunting first stand start placing. | |
| 9 | 537X40 | Style Council | 3 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Got it badly wrong 900m out last Friday. Tidy 4th fresh 18 Jul. Can place. | |
| 10 | 435X18 | Warloch | 4 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Very smart fresh win 27 Jul. Not all favours here last week. Top 3/4 claims. | |
| 11 | 221552 | Trump Card | 5 | 10 | Olivia Thornley(J) | Cuddled up at 30 Jul trials since good 2nd here 04 Jul. Will be very popular. | |
| 12 | X48765 | Wuhan | U1 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | 5th in same trial as #7 & #11 since midfield winter efforts. First4s best. | |
| Best Bets: Trump Card (11), Mystic Magic (5), Dave Duley (7), Mystery Beach (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mystery Beach (2-01.4), Warloch (2-02.4), Style Council (2-02.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Trump Card (11): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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SEDGWICK - TOGETHER WE THRIVE MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X37304 | Geraldine Clowers | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Bounced back here 25 Jul after plain Ascot Park outing. Mobile helps. Place. | |
| 2 | 50X053 | Mollys Remedy | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Best career effort to date with Sunday's 3rd. Gate speed query? Combos. | |
| 3 | X35420 | Kowhai Sunburst | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Got her gait wrong on Sunday. Mobile record is more enticing. Don't ignore. | |
| 4 | 32X | Navy Hill | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Went close to maiden success in Feb/March. Comfy 22 Jul trial win, Top pick. | |
| 5 | 47X05X | Miss Melanie | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Not seen since struggling last spring. Takes on promising types here. Passing. | |
| 6 | 3 | Lexicon | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Useful 3rd on debut after getting back from unruly. Should be running on. | |
| 7 | P0X | Della's Fella | U2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Manners a big issue in brief 2YO campaign. New stable. Happy to watch. | |
| Best Bets: Navy Hill (4), Lexicon (6), Kowhai Sunburst (3), Geraldine Clowers (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Navy Hill - 1st of 4, Ashburton, 22/07/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-13.6, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 3/4len, neck, distance. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kowhai Sunburst (3): SL-On, Lexicon (6): FD-Off, RD-On, Navy Hill (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ALSCO UNIFORMS - IT PAYS TO KEEP CLEAN MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R50, 1980m
For R45 to R50 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 | 8200X1 | Irish Dream | 1 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Rattled home at a rate of knots for 27 Jul maiden win. Smart types here. Combos. | |
| 2 | 1138X | Crunch Time | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Last 200m looked handy at 22 Jul trials. Showed promise in autumn. EW. | |
| 3 | 04347X | Mighty Flying Lou | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Loomed late for good 22 Jul trial win. Past winner here. Worth considering. | |
| 4 | 2225P1 | Carbon | 4 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Set up perfectly for him last week. Gate speed can be employed again. Chance. | |
| 5 | 17X121 | Franco Ezra | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Ticked over nicely at trials since strong May/June form. A key contender. | |
| 6 | 252212 | Action Major | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Gate speed always an option when he draws the front. Place with a repeat. | |
| 7 | 112689 | Stephs Boy | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Shuffled back after early speed last week. Tough to find the markers here.. Odds | |
| 8 | 358238 | Dancing Desire | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Did it tough out wide for last 800m 25 Jul. May end up out on a limb. First4s. | |
| Best Bets: Franco Ezra (5), Crunch Time (2), Mighty Flying Lou (3), Carbon (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Irish Dream (1-56.9), Stephs Boy (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mighty Flying Lou - 1st of 6, Ashburton, 22/07/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-00.2, 800m: 55.1, 400m: 26.7, Margins: 1 1/4len, 3 1/2len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Crunch Time (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Mighty Flying Lou (3): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On, BL-On, Stephs Boy (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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DARREN DEFILIPPI MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 SPECHCP JUN.DRV, 2600m
For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. 20m: R46 to R50. This race is for Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 258933 | Buffy Northstains | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Righted her campaign again with pair of 3rds. In the mix with clean getaway. | |
| 2 | 17X3 | Royal Gypsy | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Lost no fans with gritty 3rd fresh up in July. Good in brief career. Each way. | |
| 3 | 052788 | Dark Ghana | 1 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Not perfect with manners in last two, but has a sprint when right. Blowout. | |
| 4 | 644563 | El Conqueror | 1 | 20 | Seth Hill(J) | Battling well in this grade without finding knockout blow. Place prospect. | |
| 5 | 347223 | The Royal Gamble | 2 | 20 | Alana Cameron(J) | Hasn't won since September, but formline giving all the right signs. Keep safe. | |
| 6 | 133154 | Brett's Mate | 3 | 20 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Bold efforts in better grades since tough 18 Jul win. Worth another look. | |
| 7 | 638631 | Almighty | 4 | 20 | Korbyn Newman(J) | Too staunch in front 25 Jul. Drops back another 10m, but could offer cheek. | |
| 8 | 508211 | One Mhor For Heather | 5 | 20 | Olivia Thornley(J) | Job done after getting near the speed in last two. Can fly the tapes. Combos. | |
| 9 | 9X1122 | Princess Sadie | 6 | 20 | Hayden Douglas(J) | Brave 2nds in July since resuming in style. Win #6 is near. On top tonight. | |
| 10 | 70X000 | Four Wise Women | 7 | 20 | Riley Harrison(J) | Unable to resurrect old form this time in. Capable, but cross your fingers. | |
| 11 | 214362 | Edward Longshanks | 8 | 20 | Devon Dolan(J) | Grabbed late by progressive trotter 25 Jul. Back on 20m mark. Has claims. | |
| 12 | 1230X7 | High Intensity | U1 | 20 | Scott Iremonger(J) | Took herself out of play last week when resuming. Prefer to take notes for now. | |
| 13 | 864784 | Rachmaninov | U2 | 20 | Tayla Duley(J) | Served it up to the leader last week. Work to do off 20m. Top 3/4 prospect. | |
| Best Bets: Princess Sadie (9), Edward Longshanks (11), One Mhor For Heather (8), The Royal Gamble (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Almighty (2-04.8), Buffy Northstains (2-05.2), El Conqueror (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Sadie (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Four Wise Women to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons | |||||||
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- Race 6
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HELPING OUR KIDNEY KIDS LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 5X4 | Ringleader | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Honest return to racing last week. May get cosy run from draw. Combos. | |
| 2 | Franco Lennon | 2 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Won his Feb qualifier. Chased stablemate gamely 30 Jul trials. Key player. | ||
| 3 | 362 | Patriarch | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Doing his best work late last week. Middle draw provides options. Place. | |
| 4 | Sunsoutgunsout | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | From a productive family. Won 30 Jul trial well in front. Obvious contender. | ||
| 5 | 33 | Franco Ankara | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Had to work in both starts to date. Due some luck & some cover. Each way. | |
| 6 | B B King | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not seen since solid trials in February. Market your guide, but keep safe. | ||
| Best Bets: Franco Lennon (2), Sunsoutgunsout (4), B B King (6), Franco Ankara (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Franco Lennon - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 24/02/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.9, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 29.7, Margins: nose, 3 1/2len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 7
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NZI INSURANCE NATIONAL HANDICAP PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R51 & faster 3yo-&-older pacers. This Race will have a maximum back of 30 Metres.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 8X8567 | Black Mach | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Midfield his lot in four starts back & right in the deep end here. Rough odds. | |
| 2 | 1X7124 | Magician | 1 | 10 | |||
| 3 | 70X331 | Got You Covered | 2 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Ended winning drought with professional 25 Jul win. Stronger here. Place. | |
| 4 | 511171 | Miki Bennett | 3 | 10 | Jonny Cox | In great form, although stand start presents some challenges. Has claims. | |
| 5 | 411212 | Slots | 4 | 10 | Nikita Burton(J) | Taking every step up & only caught late 25 Jul. Has fitness on some rivals. EW. | |
| 6 | 46410X | Franco Marek | 1 | 20 | John Morrison | Two tidy trials ahead of this, including 30 Jul win. Has performed fresh. Place. | |
| 7 | 505676 | Dalton Shard | 2 | 20 | Riley Harrison(J) | 6th behind Franco Marek at trials since midfield autumn efforts. Top 3/4. | |
| 8 | 203131 | American Me | 3 | 20 | Blair Orange | Back south after rediscovering his mojo up north. Can maintain that off 20m. | |
| 9 | 080X14 | Franco Sinatra | U1 | 20 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Giving a good sight this time in. Sneaks10m closer. Not the worst again. | |
| 10 | 243140 | Who's Delight | U2 | 20 | Ricky May | 5th at 30 Jul trials here. Showed his class in the autumn. Combos claims. | |
| 11 | X3430X | Alta Meteor | 1 | 30 | Tim Williams | Chased #6 well 30 Jul in second of two trials. Goes well fresh. Can feature. | |
| 12 | 26526X | Mo'unga | 2 | 30 | Bob Butt | Made up plenty of placings 30 Jul trials. Very speedy customer. Don't dismiss. | |
| Best Bets: Mo'unga (12), Slots (5), Alta Meteor (11), Franco Sinatra (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-58.0), American Me (1-58.6), Franco Marek (1-59.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Franco Marek - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 30/07/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-17.2, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 27.2, Margins: neck, 1 1/4len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Alta Meteor (11): SL-Off, Dalton Shard (7): BL-Off, SL-On, Mo'unga (12): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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STEWART DAWSONS DIAMONDS & WATCHES MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 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 | 0500X0 | Switch On | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 00X245 | Clovelly Hill | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Thereabouts in all three mobile trots this time in. Similar draw. Keep onside. | |
| 3 | 241X4P | Aldebaran Redwood | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Making mobile debut tonight after botching the start 01 Aug. Win or bust. | |
| 4 | 345516 | Mode | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Battled away in stronger company last week. Draw provides options. Each way. | |
| 5 | 426X17 | Chester Gold | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Error here 27 Jun after fresh 15 Jun win. Mixed mobile efforts as a 2YO. Upset. | |
| 6 | 957X73 | Bevron | 6 | Ft | Robbie Crawford | Showed gate speed from this draw 27 Jul. Looser rating band helps. Smokey. | |
| 7 | 800410 | Royal Diedre | 7 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Excuses early here 25 Jul but just fair late. Won from mobile 13 Jul. Combos. | |
| 8 | 036612 | Jordan Anne | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Just missed behind nice mare 01 Aug. May press forward again. In the mix. | |
| 9 | 796171 | Aldebaran Crystal | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Been a test of patience but finding her feet now. Can swoop late from draw. | |
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| 10 | 106025 | Bonnie Bagrie | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Back to old tricks early 27 Jul. No doubting her speed, so don't drop just yet. | |
| 11 | 473768 | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Made it hard for herself from the mobile 27 Jul. Others have more enticing form. | |
| Best Bets: Jordan Anne (8), Mode (4), Aldebaran Crystal (9), Clovelly Hill (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Peaknmonkey (2-02.1), Bonnie Bagrie (2-02.9), Mode (2-03.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bevron to Robbie Crawford at Waimate | |||||||
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- Race 9
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THANK YOU FOR STANDING WITH KIDNEY KIDS NZ HANDICAP TROT
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X85473 | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Caught the eye here 18 Jul in R48-60 company. Won 3 from a stand. Place. | |
| 2 | 875469 | Master Class | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Fair efforts recently. Moves to front row, but needs a few favours in this. | |
| 3 | 077000 | Ti Amo Belle | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Manners and stamina in short supply recently. May find this field a bit tough. | |
| 4 | 21100X | Kawhi | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Jumped quickly through grades in autum. Honest 3rd 30 Jul trials. Rough odds. | |
| 5 | 0116X7 | Gold Bullion | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Almost caught #10 with late bid 30 Jul trials. Can atone for 23 May failure. | |
| 6 | 12P141 | Paris Prince | 1 | 30 | Sam Thornley(J) | Good enough to knock off #8 here 13 Jun. Back another 10m. Combo claims. | |
| 7 | 452X42 | Empire City | 2 | 30 | Ricky May | Plenty to like about her 2nd off 40m 04 Jul. Moves 10m closer too. Key danger. | |
| 8 | 531217 | Jimmy Carter | U1 | 30 | John Morrison | Early mistake ended his hopes 04 Jul. Right in the fight prior. Worth a look. | |
| 9 | 3666X1 | Love N The Port | 1 | 40 | Matthew Williamson | Continued brilliant fresh-up record with 04 Jul win. 40m a test but consider. | |
| 10 | 6X217X | Mighty Logan | 2 | 40 | |||
| Best Bets: Empire City (7), Love N The Port (9), Gold Bullion (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), Love N The Port (2-02.0), Paris Prince (2-02.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Gold Bullion - 2nd of 6, NZ Metro, 30/07/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.4, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1/2 head, 7 1/2len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gold Bullion (5): BL-Off, Kawhi (4): ACD-Off, P-On, Master Class (2): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 837X | Ready To Dream | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Should be better for his early 2025 campaign. Good 2nd 30 Jul trials. Chance. | |
| 2 | 22 | Captain Lawless | 2 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Keeps finding one better, but this grade looks tailor-made. Can salute tonight. | |
| 3 | 8 | Huxton | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Not far away when left alone by punters on debut. Include in First4 combos. | |
| 4 | 42 | Keep Smiling | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Putting in earnest attempts in two starts. Has gate speed if needed. Combos. | |
| 5 | 865323 | Blackjack | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Had to wait for his shot last week. Drawn a little wider but capable of placing. | |
| 6 | 674225 | Smoking Ashes | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Late scratching last week after being checked. Bold 5th here 25 Jul. Danger. | |
| Best Bets: Captain Lawless (2), Smoking Ashes (6), Ready To Dream (1), Blackjack (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ready To Dream - 2nd of 8, NZ Metro, 30/07/25, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.9, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 28.5, Margins: neck, 2 len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Captain Lawless (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||