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Meeting: MID AUGUST RACE NIGHT (MID AUGUST RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 16/08/2024 at 09:27 am
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 30TH AUGUST MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R49, 2600m

For R43 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 1: TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE 30TH AUGUST MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Reggie Golightly8800X9Reggie Golightly1FtRobbie CloseCouldn't repeat big trial win when tiring fresh here 21 Jul. First4s preferred.
2PalatableX07767Palatable2FtRicky MayLast two starts better than they appear in formline. May be over the odds.
3Fusion Reactor38X645Fusion Reactor3FtJohn DunnBest draw after honest attempts from tough alleys. Chance to go close.
4Sir Monty617801Sir Monty4FtSam Thornley(J)Used tactical early speed for 28 Jul win. Stronger field tonight. Rough claims.
5Tabasco1X5363Tabasco5FtKerryn Tomlinson(J)Only half a length away 04 Aug. Back to preferred mobile. Worth considering.
6Mouton Cadet080314Mouton Cadet6FtSheree TomlinsonSmart late here last week in R44-50 company. Look for him to swoop late.
7Sky Rocket711945Sky Rocket7FtOlivia Thornley(J)Earnest 5th last time after getting clear late. Draw hurts but each way hope.
8Bryson Dechambeau1X8Bryson Dechambeau8FtBlair OrangeTouch disappointing in front 02 Aug. May press forward again. Keep onside.
Best Bets: Fusion Reactor (3),   Bryson Dechambeau (8),   Sky Rocket (7),   Tabasco (5)
Best Mile Rates: Reggie Golightly (2-00.8),   Sky Rocket (2-01.1),   Sir Monty (2-02.1)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Fusion Reactor (3): SL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

ROAD METALS MOBILE TROT

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m

For 2yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 2: ROAD METALS MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Major Cyclone52Major Cyclone1FtOlivia Thornley(J)Quiet workout since strong efforts in brief career. Key contender from #1.
2Habibti PatHabibti Pat2FtBlair OrangeWon 2 of 3 public runs. Joined in late for 29 Jul trial win. Right in the fight.
3Massive Merc434752Massive Merc3FtAlan ClarkSolid in front here 12 Jul. Given brief break since. Include in multiples.
4Kiss Me KateX90883Kiss Me Kate4FtCraig FergusonGritty 3rd in first go in Canterbury 02 Aug. First mobile start. Rough claims.
5Zsazsa BinxX500X4Zsazsa Binx5FtSheree TomlinsonCheeky 4th fresh up 02 Aug. Manners were key too. Trifectas/First4s option.
6Muscle Dash5X53Muscle Dash6FtJohn DunnImpressive efforts in both starts back. OK from mobile last October. Place.
7Viva La VidaViva La Vida7FtRicky MayHeld off #2 in 10 Jul qualifier. Broke at start 29 Jul trials. Combos claims.
8Penelope Hall433792Penelope Hall8FtJohn VersteegLoomed late at Ashburton but maiden win elusive again. Great combos bait.
9RidgeRidge9FtKimberly ButtStylish 23 Jul qualifying win. Won a two-horse trial since. Adds to the puzzle.
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10Waterloo Station05Waterloo Station10FtStacy WhatuiraBit more like it here 12 Jul after errors on debut. Place with right run through
11Cyclone Zion WDXCyclone Zion WU1FtBob ButtNot seen in well over a year after mistake in May 2023. Market your guide.
Best Bets: Major Cyclone (1),   Habibti Pat (2),   Ridge (9),   Muscle Dash (6)
Star Trialist: Ridge - 1st of 2, Chertsey, 06/08/24, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-11.9, 800m: 60.3, 400m: 28.6, Margins: neck.
Gear Changes: Kiss Me Kate (4): BL-On, Major Cyclone (1): BL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m

For 2-year-old pacers.

Participants for Race 3: BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1The Bettor Deal4The Bettor Deal1FtMark PurdonLuck in short supply late on debut. Same draw, but can make more use of it.
2Woodlea Rocks9637XWoodlea Rocks2FtKyle CameronFreshened since popping up at times over the autumn. Should need this.
3Spirit DownunderSpirit Downunder3FtRicky MayBacked up 23 Jul qualifying win with 2nd at 08 Aug trials. Will have admirers.
4Five Crowns2Five Crowns4FtBlair OrangeDowned very late on debut & will only be better for that. A leading prospect.
5Louie MassimoLouie Massimo5FtDevon Dolan(J)Qualified at fourth attempt with 06 Aug qualfying wins. Adds to the puzzle.
6Treasure Cove2Treasure Cove6FtTim WilliamsMade up several lengths on debut. Yet to see gate speed at trials. Each way.
7Rylee MaguireRylee Maguire7FtTerry ChmielPlaced in all three trials. Good fight for 2nd 06 Aug trials. Combos claims.
8Mandala02Mandala8FtJonny CoxMuch improved when heading south 01 Aug. Sticky draw to work with. First4s.
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9Sacetas7XSacetas9FtJohn DunnSlashing last 200m for 08 Aug trial win. Fair in sole May run. Rough claims.
Best Bets: Five Crowns (4),   The Bettor Deal (1),   Treasure Cove (6),   Louie Massimo (5)
Star Trialist: Spirit Downunder - 1st of 5, M Cant TOA, 23/07/24, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-06.5, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 3/4len, 1/2len, 2 len.
Gear Changes: Mandala (8): BL-On, Woodlea Rocks (2): P-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

SORTED LOGISTICS LIMITED MOBILE TROT

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50, 1980m

For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 4: SORTED LOGISTICS LIMITED MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1High Noon089473High Noon1FtStacy WhatuiraWorked his way back to form & lands the #1 draw again. Place with some gaps.
2Imperial Command755654Imperial Command2FtAlan ClarkKnows his way around here & has gate speed when needed. Combos must.
3Rachmaninov9647X8Rachmaninov3FtTrevor GrantPlain 4th at 08 Aug trials since struggling here 04 Aug. Take on trust.
4Bullit Train740337Bullit Train4FtSamantha OttleyWhite flag went up last week but he worked hard. Place hope with better trip.
5A Hill Two Menny678063A Hill Two Menny5FtSam Thornley(J)Cheeky 3rd at odds here 02 Aug. Mobile start suits again. Don't disregard.
6Yosemite1569X4Yosemite6Ft  
7The Fox37X075The Fox7FtPeter DavisHas gate speed, but couldn't produce at business end 28 Jul. First4s best.
8Buffy Northstains297462Buffy Northstains8FtSheree TomlinsonConsistent as always at Ashburton & is an adaptable mare. Each way claims.
9Ruakaka430875Ruakaka9FtBob ButtBit more like his best self last week. Key is to get handier. In the mix.
Best Bets: Ruakaka (9),   A Hill Two Menny (5),   Buffy Northstains (8)
Best Mile Rates: Rachmaninov (2-00.1),   Buffy Northstains (2-00.7),   The Fox (2-01.2)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: The Fox (7): BL-On    Legend
Horse Movements: Bullit Train to Mark Jones at Burnham
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

ADDINGTON CUP WEEK PACKAGES ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 5: ADDINGTON CUP WEEK PACKAGES ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Always Bee Gee67Always Bee Gee1FtSam Thornley(J)Best draw in brief career, but solid rather than spectacular so far. First4s.
2Teddy The Terror3Teddy The Terror2FtJohn MorrisonGot out late on debut & ran on well. Should settle handy from draw. Key hope.
3Quicker Than Quick0X3843Quicker Than Quick3FtBob ButtUseful enough in four starts back. Freshened since June. Will have admirers.
4Franco ElvisX47526Franco Elvis4FtCraig ThornleyVery unlucky last week after maiden placing 02 Aug. Stick with Elvis here.
5OneroaOneroa5FtBlair OrangeFull sister to Life's A Beach. Qualified in Jan & tidy 08 Aug trial win. EW.
6Itz Flash HarryItz Flash Harry6FtJohn DunnPulled away for 08 Aug trial win. Qualified back in May. May be over the odds.
7Louretta752X52Louretta7FtCraig FergusonGate speed took her close here 02 Aug. Wider alley, but should be prominent.
8Sweet RaineFX235Sweet Raine8Ft  
9InterrorgatorInterrorgator9FtSamantha OttleySteady 5th at final trial ahead of this. Draw hurts on debut. Juicy odds.
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10Sweet WillowSweet Willow10FtWilson House(J)Well-bred gelding who has had 2YO & 3YO preps. 4 trials ahead of this. First4s.
11I'm Rockin00XI'm RockinU1FtRobbie CloseTwo winter trials since summer campaign went awry. Close market watch.
Best Bets: Teddy The Terror (2),   Louretta (7),   Oneroa (5),   Quicker Than Quick (3)
Star Trialist: Itz Flash Harry - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 08/08/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.4, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 2 1/4len, 1 1/4len, 2 1/2len.
Gear Changes: I'm Rockin (11): P-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

LATHER UP A DUAL WORLD CHAMPION FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M R40 TO R55, WITH COND., 1980m

For R40 to R55 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Also 3 yrs & older fillies & mares with 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 6: LATHER UP A DUAL WORLD CHAMPION FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Kalatra100290Kalatra1FtJohn MorrisonWell beaten here 04 Aug in a lower grade. Only market moves would tempt here.
2Milou374X91Milou2FtKyle CameronDid the job in R35-50 grade 04 Aug. Gate speed available here. Place hope.
3Adored Dreamer257X1Adored Dreamer3FtTim WilliamsBeautifully-bred filly & won powerfully 02 Aug. Can repeat the dose tonight.
4What A Minx947833What A Minx4FtBlair OrangeDidn't give it away here from a wide draw. More options from this alley. EW.
5Dancing Desire130850Dancing Desire5FtSam Thornley(J)Did it tough here 02 Aug but drops a little in grade. Include in combinations.
6Evangalist8X8540Evangalist6FtJohn DunnDidn't feature here 09 Aug after going back from draw. Can work closer here.
7Lakelsa6X2113Lakelsa7FtRobbie CloseLost no fans with slashing 3rd here 08 Aug. Smaller field. Right in the fight.
Best Bets: Adored Dreamer (3),   Lakelsa (7),   What A Minx (4),   Evangalist (6)
Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5),   Evangalist (1-56.4),   What A Minx (1-57.6)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Kalatra (1): ACD-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

SHOW DAY SLOT RACES ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R70, 2600m

For R51 to R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 7: SHOW DAY SLOT RACES ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Lone Wolf570X05Lone Wolf1FtRicky MayRaced more tractably last week & slots into the same draw. Trifectas/First4s.
2Warloch335364Warloch2FtWilson House(J)Having his 78th start at this course. Worked home late 09 Aug. Multiples.
3Stephs Boy174975Stephs Boy3FtSheree TomlinsonFreshened since working hard 14 Jun. Yet to win in this ratings band. Place.
4Molly Belwin153601Molly Belwin4FtTim WilliamsKnocked off #5 at 06 Aug trials since 28 Jun win here. Will have supporters.
5Mr Kaplan22174XMr Kaplan5FtBlair OrangeGood 2nds in both trials since smart autumn form. Sure to be popular tonight.
6Fernetti1207X1Fernetti6FtJohn DunnCarried his band of supporters to 02 Aug win. Loves a fight. In the mix.
7Black Mach71411PBlack Mach7FtSam Thornley(J)Didn't enjoy the stand start 09 Aug. Very brave efforts prior. Can bounce back.
Best Bets: Mr Kaplan (5),   Fernetti (6),   Molly Belwin (4),   Black Mach (7)
Best Mile Rates: Fernetti (1-58.7),   Black Mach (1-59.9),   Lone Wolf (2-00.4)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Molly Belwin - 1st of 5, Chertsey, 06/08/24, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-00.0, 800m: 55.9, 400m: 26.6, Margins: nose, 1/2len, 8 len.
Gear Changes: Mr Kaplan (5): SL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

LAMB & HAYWARD MOBILE TROT

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R65, 1980m

For R51 to R65 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 8: LAMB & HAYWARD MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1One Over Da LineX7353XOne Over Da Line1FtJohn DunnGood 2nds in both winter trials since 11 months away. Key hope from #1.
2Mavis Jones517563Mavis Jones2FtBob ButtNot far away since her early July win. Winner from a mobile before. Combos.
3It's So Easy306251It's So Easy3FtRicky MayGot the job done in front in Ashburton. Yet to win in this company. First4s.
4The Bloss360614The Bloss4FtRiley Harrison(J)Last two starts more like her best. Mobile stats are steady. Rough hopes.
5Here Comes JaneP98041Here Comes Jane5FtPeter DavisFound 2nd wind to get job done last week. Moves up in grade. Seeking luck.
6Paige536236Paige6FtSheree TomlinsonNothing wrong with last week's 6th. Medium gate speed. Look for her late.
7Clyde431572Clyde7FtCraig Thornley2nd in same grade here 02 Aug. Highly likely to press forward. Multiples must.
8Zoltan Boscik1XP13Zoltan Boscik8FtLuke WhittakerHas a big motor - just needs the manners to match. 08 Aug trial winner. EW.
9Vertigo4059X1Vertigo9FtJohn MorrisonUnleashed to run down #7 here 02 Aug. Bonus run in this grade. Has claims.
10Simone Lindenny908192Simone LindennyU1FtKerryn Tomlinson(J)Bold 2nd off 30m at Winton. Roving commission from 2nd row. Strong claims.
Best Bets: Simone Lindenny (10),   One Over Da Line (1),   Zoltan Boscik (8),   Vertigo (9)
Best Mile Rates: Paige (1-58.3),   Simone Lindenny (1-58.6),   It's So Easy (1-59.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Zoltan Boscik - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 08/08/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.2, 800m: 60.7, 400m: 30.0, Margins: 2 1/4len, neck, 3 len.
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE

$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m

For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.

Participants for Race 9: FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Hilda Maud959760Hilda Maud1FtRobbie CloseBattling efforts recently. On a winning drought since Nov 2021. Take notes.
2Wriggles Rufus830778Wriggles Rufus2FtWilson House(J)Middling efforts since his 23 Jun 3rd. Draw an assist. Include in First4s.
3Kennedy684757Kennedy3Ft  
4Opo403050Opo4FtJohn DunnBeaten a long way out here 26 Jul. Mixing his efforts prior. Needs to flip form.
5U R The One780X44U R The One5FtTerry Chmiel4ths from inside draws in 2 runs back. Form more convincing than some here. EW.
6Dulcinea629985Dulcinea6FtGerard O'ReillyResumed after a spell in useful form here 02 Aug. Has claims in this grade.
7Jazzy Styx923530Jazzy Styx7FtBlair OrangeHad no luck here 28 Jun but earlier June runs your guide. Should be popular.
8Patiro210369Patiro8FtRicky MayNot the worst 9th in the world here last week. Wide alley, but keep onside here.
9Rosie Richter41X502Rosie Richter9FtSamantha OttleyMid-race move almost paid off at Ashburton. Awkward alley. Place hope.
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10King Arthur009662King Arthur10FtAlana Cameron(J)Used draw to grab 2nd here 09 Aug. Traffic concerns early here. First4s.
Best Bets: Jazzy Styx (7),   U R The One (5),   Rosie Richter (9)
Best Mile Rates: U R The One (1-57.5),   Dulcinea (1-58.2),   King Arthur (1-58.7)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: U R The One (5): P-Off, SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R42, 2600m

For R40 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Participants for Race 10: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Moet Shard07X222Moet Shard1FtLuke WhittakerKeeps finding one better but gets another royal chance from #1. Threat.
2Santanna Mach517090Santanna Mach2FtWilson House(J)Had no luck at the business end 09 Aug. Steady efforts prior. First4s best.
3Major Performer436476Major Performer3FtJohn DunnRecipient of terrible luck four times in a row. Key contender with any space.
4Major Henry952621Major Henry4FtSamantha OttleyClung on for the maiden win 02 Aug. No stars in this, but combos preferred.
5Wolf Of Wall Street636454Wolf Of Wall Street5FtSam Thornley(J)Can't fault his consistency & only clear late 04 Aug. Each way prospect.
6Westar Molly210063Westar Molly6FtRicky MayBest run in 4 starts when 3rd here last week. Drawn outside key rivals. Place.
7Ocean Breeze260034Ocean Breeze7FtBob ButtStarting to build back to form nicely & has gate speed. May be over the odds.
8Lord Mudrick199610Lord Mudrick8FtChris ButtDidn't fire after going back from similar draw 09 Aug. Draw makes it tough.
9Big Mama Morris557154Big Mama Morris9FtSheree TomlinsonOut late for nice 4th on Sunday. Tough swing in draws, but don't disregard.
Best Bets: Moet Shard (1),   Major Performer (3),   Wolf Of Wall Street (5),   Big Mama Morris (9)
Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (2-00.5),   Big Mama Morris (2-01.9),   Lord Mudrick (2-02.1)     [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Gear Changes: Moet Shard (1): BL-Off    Legend
Runner Index
 
Adored Dreamer -  Race 6
A Hill Two Menny -  Race 4
Always Bee Gee -  Race 5
Big Mama Morris -  Race 10
Black Mach -  Race 7
Bryson Dechambeau -  Race 1
Buffy Northstains -  Race 4
Bullit Train -  Race 4
Clyde -  Race 8
Cyclone Zion W -  Race 2
Dancing Desire -  Race 6
Dulcinea -  Race 9
Evangalist -  Race 6
Fernetti -  Race 7
Five Crowns -  Race 3
Franco Elvis -  Race 5
Fusion Reactor -  Race 1
Habibti Pat -  Race 2
Here Comes Jane -  Race 8
High Noon -  Race 4
Hilda Maud -  Race 9
Imperial Command -  Race 4
I'm Rockin -  Race 5
Interrorgator -  Race 5
It's So Easy -  Race 8
Itz Flash Harry -  Race 5
Jazzy Styx -  Race 9
Kalatra -  Race 6
Kennedy -  Race 9
King Arthur -  Race 9
Kiss Me Kate -  Race 2
Lakelsa -  Race 6
Lone Wolf -  Race 7
Lord Mudrick -  Race 10
Louie Massimo -  Race 3
Louretta -  Race 5
Major Cyclone -  Race 2
Major Henry -  Race 10
Major Performer -  Race 10
Mandala -  Race 3
Massive Merc -  Race 2
Mavis Jones -  Race 8
Milou -  Race 6
Moet Shard -  Race 10
Molly Belwin -  Race 7
Mouton Cadet -  Race 1
Mr Kaplan -  Race 7
Muscle Dash -  Race 2
Ocean Breeze -  Race 10
One Over Da Line -  Race 8
Oneroa -  Race 5
Opo -  Race 9
Paige -  Race 8
Palatable -  Race 1
Patiro -  Race 9
Penelope Hall -  Race 2
Quicker Than Quick -  Race 5
Rachmaninov -  Race 4
Reggie Golightly -  Race 1
Ridge -  Race 2
Rosie Richter -  Race 9
Ruakaka -  Race 4
Rylee Maguire -  Race 3
Sacetas -  Race 3
Santanna Mach -  Race 10
Simone Lindenny -  Race 8
Sir Monty -  Race 1
Sky Rocket -  Race 1
Spirit Downunder -  Race 3
Stephs Boy -  Race 7
Sweet Raine -  Race 5
Sweet Willow -  Race 5
Tabasco -  Race 1
Teddy The Terror -  Race 5
The Bettor Deal -  Race 3
The Bloss -  Race 8
The Fox -  Race 4
Treasure Cove -  Race 3
U R The One -  Race 9
Vertigo -  Race 8
Viva La Vida -  Race 2
Warloch -  Race 7
Waterloo Station -  Race 2
Westar Molly -  Race 10
What A Minx -  Race 6
Wolf Of Wall Street -  Race 10
Woodlea Rocks -  Race 3
Wriggles Rufus -  Race 9
Yosemite -  Race 4
Zoltan Boscik -  Race 8
Zsazsa Binx -  Race 2