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Meeting: NATIONAL MEETING (NATIONAL MEETING)
Last updated 08/08/2024 at 17:18 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R47, 2600m

For R35 to R47 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 1: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Real Moonshine901X6Real Moonshine1Ft  
2Special Effects810609Special Effects2FtJohn DunnAbility not in question but manners are. Can win, but can do things wrong too.
3Paris Prince293227Paris Prince3FtBlair OrangeRecovered OK last Friday. Hard to knock runs prior. Genuine prospect.
4Oliver50617Oliver4FtJim CurtinNever quite happy in his gait last week. Gritty maiden win prior. Combos.
5Here Comes Jane1P9804Here Comes Jane5FtPeter DavisSolid effort in slightly stronger company last Friday. May be over the odds.
6It's So Easy583062It's So Easy6FtRicky MayJust missed after leading last week. All eyes on her early. Worth considering.
7Wudabubbit6097X8WudabubbitU1FtSamantha OttleyProving enigmatic at trials & here last week. Capable but take on trust in this.
8Imperial Command175565Imperial CommandU2FtAlan ClarkTough run sitting parked last week. More reliable than a few here. Multiples.
Best Bets: Paris Prince (3),   It's So Easy (6),   Wudabubbit (7)
Best Mile Rates: Here Comes Jane (2-04.6),   Paris Prince (2-04.8),   It's So Easy (2-05.6)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

ADDINGTON CUP WEEK PACKAGES ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 2: ADDINGTON CUP WEEK PACKAGES ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Franco Elvis0X4752Franco Elvis1FtCraig ThornleyAlmost cleared maidens last week. Capable of improving on mobile stats here.
2Verducci043488Verducci2FtJessica Young-GrantContrasting 8ths here in May prior to a break. Not sighted since. Rough odds.
3Shapely888X45Shapely3FtBlair OrangeEarnest attempts in two starts back. Midfield spot likely from draw. Combos.
4Jay Pee Shenay34X4Jay Pee Shenay4FtSamantha OttleyOvercame gear issues for tidy 4th here 26 Jul. Likely improver. Worth a look.
5Art Jordan4647X6Art Jordan5FtJohn DunnJust fair here last week but will strip fitter. Likely to have admirers in this.
6Salute83X65Salute6FtRicky MaySteering issues late here last week. Wider draw, but can lob a placing.
7Melton Magnate7X5353Melton Magnate7FtJohn MorrisonLooking more likely this time in. Early gate speed the query. Each way claims.
8D'Cash09D'Cash8FtSam Thornley(J)Safely round 19Jul after mistake on debut, but plenty required to feature here.
9Franco Sheriff4Franco Sheriff9FtTim WilliamsHandy 4th on debut 28 Jul. Switches to mobile here. Not out of this contest.
Best Bets: Franco Elvis (1),   Art Jordan (5),   Melton Magnate (7),   Franco Sheriff (9)
Gear Changes: Art Jordan (5): SL-On, Jay Pee Shenay (4): SL-Off, BL-On, Melton Magnate (7): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R43, 1980m

For R35 to R43 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 3: AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1King ArthurX00966King Arthur1FtAlana Cameron(J)Made ground late on Sunday. Nice upgrade in draws here. Cheeky prospect.
2Jaccka Opa960426Jaccka Opa2FtSam Thornley(J)Nice when belatedly clear on Friday. Two-time winner here. Genuine claims.
3Patiro021036Patiro3FtRicky MayNo luck here 26 Jul. Much better draw today. Don't underestimate. Combos.
4Rosie Richter4841X5Rosie Richter4FtSamantha OttleyHad her chance on Sunday but will improve from that. Worth another go.
5Lady Vincent202531Lady Vincent5FtJohn MorrisonDid it tough but was too good on Sunday. Adaptable mare. Not the worst.
6Santanna Mach351709Santanna Mach6FtWilson House(J)Grand campaigner who won here four back. Needs right circumstances though.
7Eastwood Dream256066Eastwood Dream7FtGerard O'ReillyBack south after northern campaign. Honest 4th 29 Jul trials. Top3/4 hope.
8The Craic07705PThe Craic8FtJohn DunnGot it wrong behind the tapes on Sunday. Back to mobile here. Upset claims.
9Lord Mudrick519961Lord Mudrick9FtChris ButtGot the run to suit in R35-40 company 26 Jul. Tough draw tonight. First4s.
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10Ocean Breeze526003Ocean Breeze10FtBob ButtProfessional 3rd here last week. Draw adds to her challenges, but don't ignore.
11Westar Molly221006Westar Molly11FtBen HopeForm has dropped away since her early July win. Combos with improvement.
12Haley Robyn122021Haley Robyn12FtMatthew WilliamsonTook care of a similar ratings band at Winton. Confidence is up. Danger.
13Zia Bromac925228Zia Bromac13FtBlair OrangeCouldn't go on with it in front 21 Jul. Tricky draw here. Place hope with luck.
Best Bets: Jaccka Opa (2),   Haley Robyn (12),   Rosie Richter (4),   Ocean Breeze (10)
Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (1-57.4),   Westar Molly (1-57.6),   Haley Robyn (1-57.9)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Eastwood Dream (7): BL-Off, SL-On, The Craic (8): SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

AIRPARK CANTERBURY PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R59, 2000m

For R51 to R59 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 4: AIRPARK CANTERBURY PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Bryce's Meddle642396Bryce's Meddle1FtJohn DunnGot going late last Friday & gets great upgrade in draws on last two starts. EW.
2Cardi B158X27Cardi B2FtMatthew WilliamsonBest draw since resuming in July. Options abound from this alley. Consider.
3Winnyzback10009XWinnyzback3FtBlair OrangeFaded late to 4th 29 Jul trials. Has won fresh before, but may need this outing.
4Katherine91969XKatherine4FtSheree TomlinsonReturns after last racing in March 2023. Has placed fresh. First4s best here.
5Kowhai NuggetX89921Kowhai Nugget5FtBen HopeVery brave win here 26 Jul. Obvious jump in grade, but should play a part.
6Beaudiene Quick Step514167Beaudiene Quick Step6FtWilson House(J)Steady efforts since his 21 Jul win in moderate company. Rough odds.
7Shepherds Delight901442Shepherds Delight7FtTim WilliamsQuiet 6th 29 Jul trials since going well through May & June. Has claims.
8Kiwi Hero632730Kiwi Hero8FtRobbie HolmesBad luck came in twos for him 26 Jul. Doesn't mind a fight. Can bounce back.
9Pure Courage84614PPure Courage9FtAndrew Drake(J)Beaten a long way out here in R46-66 company. Draw makes this quite hard.
Best Bets: Bryce's Meddle (1),   Kowhai Nugget (5),   Cardi B (2),   Kiwi Hero (8)
Best Mile Rates: Kiwi Hero (1-59.4),   Winnyzback (2-01.3),   Katherine (2-01.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

THE TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R57, 1980m

For R51 to R57 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 5: THE TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Lone Wolf6570X0Lone Wolf1FtRicky MayForgettable outing here last Friday when resuming. Place from the ace draw.
2Amaretto Franco04X121Amaretto Franco2FtCraig ThornleyReturned in tremendous form & slots into another helpful alley. Keep safe.
3Ragazzo Major112732Ragazzo Major3FtBob ButtDowned by his stablemate last week. Can slot into nice trip here. In the mix.
4Franco Hoffman270331Franco Hoffman4FtBlair OrangeWon the hard way last Friday. Noticeable jump in grade here. First4s best.
5Warloch533536Warloch5FtWilson House(J)Useful effort from the 2nd row 26 Jul. More options from front row. Combos.
6Evangalist38X854Evangalist6FtRobbie HolmesChased well behind Fernetti last Friday. Slightly easier grade here. Upset.
7It's ToughX452X2It's Tough7FtJohn DunnDid it tough 26 Jul but still went close. More upside than some here. Danger.
8Just Ask Paddy31170XJust Ask Paddy8FtSam Thornley(J)Great from mobile over summer - stands, not so much. 4th 29 Jul trials. Blowout.
9Lakelsa6X211Lakelsa9FtCraig FergusonLooked a mare with promise since resuming. Wide draw again, but keep onside.
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10Jack Tar3858X4Jack Tar10FtBen HopeFour-time winner here. Draw no great help tonight. First4 fringes with luck.
11Glengarry Moonlight469421Glengarry Moonlight11FtTim WilliamsPeny has dropped through July. Gate speed negated by draw. Multiples.
Best Bets: It's Tough (7),   Just Ask Paddy (8),   Amaretto Franco (2),   Ragazzo Major (3)
Best Mile Rates: Jack Tar (1-55.0),   Warloch (1-55.3),   Glengarry Moonlight (1-56.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Just Ask Paddy (8): RD-Off, FD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

BETAVET TROT

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R54, 2600m

For R49 to R54 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 6: BETAVET TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Galleons Ambassador034223Galleons Ambassador1FtJohn MorrisonDidn't toss it away after working hard 26 Jul. Decent drop in grade. Goes close.
2Sunny Louis108005Sunny Louis2FtBlair OrangeMuch more like it last week after battling July efforts. Include in combos.
3MM Sunshine406441MM Sunshine3FtRobbie HolmesDid the job in front on Sunday but faces a grade rise here. Rough claims.
4Mavis JonesX51756Mavis Jones4FtBen HopeMidfield efforts since upset win in early July. Zippy on her day. Upset.
5KinkX73098Kink5FtPeter DavisBattling efforts since 3rd four starts back. Seeking improvement to feature.
6Paige453623Paige6FtSheree TomlinsonHad to go against usual style last Friday but went close. Genuine contender.
7KD Royalty7X2600KD Royalty7FtGerard O'ReillyBroke in her last two starts. Harder grade than last Friday. Take on trust.
8Father Time471021Father Time8FtTim WilliamsComfortable winner in front 19 Jul. Back to stand start. Each way claims.
9Ruakaka043087RuakakaU1FtBob ButtTrials form replicated with real mixed-bag 7th last Friday. Market your guide.
Best Bets: Galleons Ambassador (1),   Father Time (8),   Paige (6),   Ruakaka (9)
Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-04.8),   Kink (2-05.4),   Galleons Ambassador (2-05.5)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Kink (5): HH-Off, Sunny Louis (2): BL-Off, SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

GARRARDS NATIONAL HANDICAP PACE

$25,000, R60 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

For R60 & faster pacers.

Participants for Race 7: GARRARDS NATIONAL HANDICAP PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Tempo Warrior245410Tempo Warrior1FtSamantha OttleyCovered plenty of ground last Friday. Sharp stand start record. Combos.
2Buckskin076553Buckskin2FtGerard O'ReillyNot the best course stats here, but was tremendous last week. Gold coin hope.
3Commander Ben312612Commander Ben3FtSheree TomlinsonGot into the fight with #4 in Winter Rewards final & went close. Stick with him.
4Black Mach271411Black Mach110Sam Thornley(J)Incredibly brave to win Winter Rewards. Racing in career-best form. Each way.
5Jimmyray135126Jimmyray210  
6Franco Sinatra70X531Franco Sinatra120Blair OrangeWon his stand start debut 28 Jun. Same handicap as that today. In the mix.
7Smoke On The Water982217Smoke On The Water220John DunnWon both July trials since 7th in Country Cups final. Combos off 20m mark.
Best Bets: Commander Ben (3),   Franco Sinatra (6),   Black Mach (4)
Best Mile Rates: Franco Sinatra (2-01.6),   Smoke On The Water (2-01.7),   Commander Ben (2-02.0)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Smoke On The Water - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 17/07/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-19.6, 800m: 56.0, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 1/2len, 3 1/4len, 11 1/2len.
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 30TH AUGUST HANDICAP TROT

$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

For R55 & faster trotters.

Participants for Race 8: TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 30TH AUGUST HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Royal Del525188Royal Del1FtJohn MorrisonMid-race work 26 Jul but lacked punch late. Front row helps but First4s best.
2Greenbank DonX46773Greenbank Don2FtGavin SmithEarnest effort at odds 12 Jul. Chance to find the markers again. Roughie.
3Freya5X1231Freya3FtRicky MayFresh-faced compared to some here but has talent. Should be prominent.
4Sonoma Tyron617141Sonoma Tyron4FtTim WilliamsGreat trip in transit to score 26 Jul. Head start on key rivals here. Each way.
5Ti Amo Belle144131Ti Amo Belle120Blair OrangeBold 2nd to #7 at trials since R55-75 win here 21 Jun. Place from 20m mark.
6TectonicX11167TectonicU120Bob ButtRound safely 28 Jun after mistake the week prior. Upset claims from this mark.
7Aardiebythehill13536XAardiebythehill135John DunnClassy trotter resuming. Trial winner here 29 Jul. Winning claims fresh-up.
8Mr LoveX51311Mr Love235Ben HopeOne of the winter stand-outs. Not served well by handicap, but worth a look.
Best Bets: Aardiebythehill (7),   Freya (3),   Mr Love (8),   Sonoma Tyron (4)
Best Mile Rates: Mr Love (2-01.6),   Aardiebythehill (2-02.7),   Greenbank Don (2-03.7)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Aardiebythehill - 1st of 6, NZ Metro, 29/07/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.9, 800m: 61.5, 400m: 29.5, Margins: 1/2 head, 4 len, 3 len.
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R50, 1980m

For R44 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 9: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Betterthancash5X6X41Betterthancash1FtCraig FergusonKnocked off nice maiden field last week. Moves into new grade but has claims.
2Sky Rocket271194Sky Rocket2FtOlivia Thornley(J)Raced too keenly 26 Jul. Has gate speed at times. Keep onside from this draw.
3Givemewhatineed4263X4Givemewhatineed3Ft  
4PalatableX07767Palatable4Ft  
5Miki Bennett4380P2Miki Bennett5FtTim WilliamsBack on best behaviour with smart 2nd last Friday. Chance with similar manners.
6Fitzthebill240476Fitzthebill6FtBlair OrangeMidfield efforts his lot recently. Mobile stats are just fair. Want right odds.
7Eddie Osei167P30Eddie Osei7FtWilson House(J)Well beaten 26 Jul but gait was far from perfect. Tighter grade. Combos.
8Piccadilly Pete068434Piccadilly Pete8FtJohn DunnConfidence building again through the winter. Tricky draw. Place preferred.
9Vinrules1Vinrules9Ft  
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10Mouton Cadet408031Mouton Cadet10FtSheree TomlinsonDelivered on raw ability with Sunday victory. May follow right one. Cheeky hope.
11Commander Joe471265Commander Joe11FtSamantha OttleyDone little wrong in 16-start career. May get a run through here. Each way.
Best Bets: Miki Bennett (5),   Betterthancash (1),   Commander Joe (11),   Sky Rocket (2)
Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1),   Eddie Osei (1-58.4),   Fitzthebill (1-58.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Betterthancash (1): BL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R50, 1980m

For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 10: WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Major Performer043647Major Performer1FtJohn DunnGaps in short supply in last three starts. Surely due some luck. Keep onside.
2Darby904188Darby2Ft  
3Hoo Haa801644Hoo Haa3FtBob ButtHandling new grade just fine after 30 Jun maiden win. Obvious place bait.
4Sally's Pearl061249Sally's Pearl4FtSheree TomlinsonNot the worst 9th in the world on Sunday. Sharper lot here. Top3/4 claims.
5Tact TeenaX22174Tact Teena5FtSamantha OttleyChased gamely 28 Jul behind promising type. Still learning but has claims.
6Black Pearl972852Black Pearl6FtBlair OrangeBrave 2nd in front on Sunday & moves in one slot closer. Stick with her.
7Happy Harper3138Happy Harper7FtSam Thornley(J)Showed zip in first run out of maidens 12 Jul. Would prefer some cover. EW.
8What A Minx794783What A Minx8FtMatthew WilliamsonHandy 3rd in Winter Rewards final & drops back in class here. Worth a look.
9Melody Banner20X26XMelody Banner9FtTim WilliamsMoved 600m out to score at 29 Jul trials. Tough draw fresh-up but consider.
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10Poetry In Motion9X4748Poetry In Motion10FtGerard O'ReillyDidn't have much luck on Sunday, so forgive. 2nd row draw. Want right odds.
Best Bets: Black Pearl (6),   What A Minx (8),   Melody Banner (9),   Major Performer (1)
Best Mile Rates: Black Pearl (1-55.7),   Happy Harper (1-57.1),   Poetry In Motion (1-57.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Melody Banner - 1st of 8, NZ Metro, 29/07/24, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.5, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 28.0, Margins: nose, 1 3/4len, 4 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Hoo Haa (3): SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
Runner Index
 
Aardiebythehill -  Race 8
Amaretto Franco -  Race 5
Art Jordan -  Race 2
Beaudiene Quick Step -  Race 4
Betterthancash -  Race 9
Black Mach -  Race 7
Black Pearl -  Race 10
Bryce's Meddle -  Race 4
Buckskin -  Race 7
Cardi B -  Race 4
Commander Ben -  Race 7
Commander Joe -  Race 9
Darby -  Race 10
D'Cash -  Race 2
Eastwood Dream -  Race 3
Eddie Osei -  Race 9
Evangalist -  Race 5
Father Time -  Race 6
Fitzthebill -  Race 9
Franco Elvis -  Race 2
Franco Hoffman -  Race 5
Franco Sheriff -  Race 2
Franco Sinatra -  Race 7
Freya -  Race 8
Galleons Ambassador -  Race 6
Givemewhatineed -  Race 9
Glengarry Moonlight -  Race 5
Greenbank Don -  Race 8
Haley Robyn -  Race 3
Happy Harper -  Race 10
Here Comes Jane -  Race 1
Hoo Haa -  Race 10
Imperial Command -  Race 1
It's So Easy -  Race 1
It's Tough -  Race 5
Jaccka Opa -  Race 3
Jack Tar -  Race 5
Jay Pee Shenay -  Race 2
Jimmyray -  Race 7
Just Ask Paddy -  Race 5
Katherine -  Race 4
KD Royalty -  Race 6
King Arthur -  Race 3
Kink -  Race 6
Kiwi Hero -  Race 4
Kowhai Nugget -  Race 4
Lady Vincent -  Race 3
Lakelsa -  Race 5
Lone Wolf -  Race 5
Lord Mudrick -  Race 3
Major Performer -  Race 10
Mavis Jones -  Race 6
Melody Banner -  Race 10
Melton Magnate -  Race 2
Miki Bennett -  Race 9
MM Sunshine -  Race 6
Mouton Cadet -  Race 9
Mr Love -  Race 8
Ocean Breeze -  Race 3
Oliver -  Race 1
Paige -  Race 6
Palatable -  Race 9
Paris Prince -  Race 1
Patiro -  Race 3
Piccadilly Pete -  Race 9
Poetry In Motion -  Race 10
Pure Courage -  Race 4
Ragazzo Major -  Race 5
Real Moonshine -  Race 1
Rosie Richter -  Race 3
Royal Del -  Race 8
Ruakaka -  Race 6
Sally's Pearl -  Race 10
Salute -  Race 2
Santanna Mach -  Race 3
Shapely -  Race 2
Shepherds Delight -  Race 4
Sky Rocket -  Race 9
Smoke On The Water -  Race 7
Sonoma Tyron -  Race 8
Special Effects -  Race 1
Sunny Louis -  Race 6
Tact Teena -  Race 10
Tectonic -  Race 8
Tempo Warrior -  Race 7
The Craic -  Race 3
Ti Amo Belle -  Race 8
Verducci -  Race 2
Vinrules -  Race 9
Warloch -  Race 5
Westar Molly -  Race 3
What A Minx -  Race 10
Winnyzback -  Race 4
Wudabubbit -  Race 1
Zia Bromac -  Race 3