Methven Trotting Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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ASHBURTON MSA RACING SECTION TROT
$9650, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 WITH COND., 2400m
For R35 to R37 4yo-&-older trotters. Also R38 horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104637 | Lipstick | 1 | Ft | Peter Davis | Nice Rang effort and solid again at Ash since. 1st look at grass & in commission | |
| 2 | 5058X5 | Dragonhill | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Had no answer when headed 1st up. Win came on this surface and can improve today | |
| 3 | 377344 | Kingaroy | 3 | Ft | Jason Ford | Lean grass record but runs lately handy enough to consider on an E/W basis here | |
| 4 | 2500P7 | Huckleberry | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Looking to remain unbeaten here after clinical Apr success. Can't be discounted. | |
| 5 | 029X96 | See No Evil | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Over-raced in front last week but capable on her day. One of many minor chances. | |
| 6 | 308632 | Buffy Northstains | 6 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Experienced mare racing well & she will enjoy the return to grass racing. On top | |
| 7 | 46576X | Jasprit Trouble | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Found the line in final race of last campaign at Mot. 3 wins here and rough hope | |
| 8 | 434074 | Aveross Majesty | 8 | Ft | Denis O'Connell | 8 of his 15 wins have been on the grass including twice here. Fringe 1st4 player | |
| 9 | 429397 | Diamond Harbour | U1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Proven on the grass and if she can get around in one piece could boost exotics. | |
| 10 | 918058 | Bullet | U2 | Ft | John Versteeg | Continues to be hampered by slow starts. More than capable but hard to tip out. | |
| Best Bets: Buffy Northstains (6), Kingaroy (3), Lipstick (1), See No Evil (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aveross Majesty (2-02.8), Buffy Northstains (2-03.8), Kingaroy (2-04.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
SOUTH ISLAND SEEDS TROT
$11,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 070865 | Hoofn It | 1 | Ft | Steve Trotter | Better effort at Ash but would require continued improvement to show up today. | |
| 2 | 75 | The Aristocrat | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 35407X | Lap It Up | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Ended last campaign nicely at Rang back in May. Market best guide 1st-up today. | |
| 4 | 6X3054 | Natives Cullerdamoon | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 00X | Royal Rain Clouds | 5 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | No dash in 2 starts back in Autumn with no support. Prefer to take notes today. | |
| 6 | 66X2 | Lookslikeagangster | 6 | Ft | Justin Smith | Strong resumption last week and looks hard to contain with natural improvement. | |
| 7 | 429 | Second Thoughts | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Wilted after working at Add, 5 June. Rates a nice quin/tri option on prior runs. | |
| 8 | 0674 | Aspiring Beauty | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Battled away after facing the breeze for last 1000m at Rang. Throw into combos. | |
| 9 | 9 | Farrah | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Blew to bits early on debut 2 weeks ago. Likely to have punters going again here | |
| 10 | P07 | Evangalist | U1 | Ft | Jason Thomas | Continues to struggle in her new role. Capable of pushing hard with full manners | |
| 11 | 09PX50 | Rocky In Paradise | U2 | Ft | Robbie Close | OK resuming then messed up the start at Add. Happy taking notes again today. | |
| 12 | 338353 | Dazzled | U3 | Ft | John Dunn | 1.5L from Habibti Amar at Rang and break-through looks imminent. Major player. | |
| 13 | PP8X6 | Ellagator Al | U4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Gone before the green light came on at Add, 28 Aug. Has had support; keep safe. | |
| 14 | 258594 | Georgia Trouble | U5 | Ft | Ricky May | Sound but beaten 10L at Ash. Mixed form on the grass but could sneak a placing. | |
| Best Bets: Lookslikeagangster (6), Dazzled (12), Second Thoughts (7) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Georgia Trouble (14): FD-Off, RD-On, SL-On, Lap It Up (3): BL-Off, Royal Rain Clouds (5): FD-Off, RD-On, Second Thoughts (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
- Race Time:
THE DUBLINER MOBILE PACE
$10,808, NON-WINNERS, 2300m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime. Also 3yo horses with no wins for lifetime with 5 or more starts for lifetime with unplaced(5th or lower) in the last 2 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 332723 | The Seamstress | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Bags another close draw after pushing hard at Ash. Must be included in multiples | |
| 2 | 26746X | Whatsupman | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Back on a fresh campaign after last racing on Mot grass. Cheeky hope from alley. | |
| 3 | 868X24 | Rip Wheeler | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Two strong runs to start new campaign and drawn to advantage here. Top pick. | |
| 4 | 472PP5 | Harry's Gold | 4 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Useful, 7 Aug after forgettable prior runs. Can produce his first grass cheque. | |
| 5 | X97265 | Carrera Bravo | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Sound efforts in the South and on his grass debut needs considering for combos. | |
| 6 | 44524X | Peraki Lad | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Contained in recent trial and lands a tricky alley for resumption. 1st4 fringes. | |
| 7 | Always Thinking | 7 | Ft | James Dunn | W'out winner, 26 Aug after leading (home in 56s. That will attract punters today | ||
| 8 | 876886 | Sky News | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Useful late at HQ, 2 Aug. Another rough alley to work from here; combos blow-out | |
| 9 | 966 | Courage Machete | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Fair to middling in career to date and from the outside draw will require luck. | |
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| 10 | 06X978 | Take A Chance On Me | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Little offered this campaign and will need to show zip from her likely pegs spot | |
| 11 | 098576 | Ellie Rose | U1 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Decent effort recently at Add. Exotics booster if she can find a spot off unruly | |
| Best Bets: Rip Wheeler (3), The Seamstress (1), Always Thinking (7), Whatsupman (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Always Thinking - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 09/12/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.2, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 29.2, Margins: 3/4len, head, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Courage Machete (9): BL-Off, SL-On, Ellie Rose (11): SL-On, Peraki Lad (6): RD-On, Whatsupman (2): BL-Off, SL-On, ACD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
METHVEN SEEDS TROT
$9825, WITH COND., 1700m
For 4 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 502547 | Royalglow | 1 | Ft | Jason Ford | Battled away at Rang after closing nicely 2 weeks prior. Has grass form; include | |
| 2 | 004799 | Moa Mojito | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Hasn't won in 2 1/2 years and slow getaways an issue currently. Risking today. | |
| 3 | 09P05X | Zhutee | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Unraced since March and no 1st-up form. Win came on grass; place consideration. | |
| 4 | 94573X | Schoemaker | 4 | Ft | Justin Smith | Fair record on grass and has placed in a fresh state. Would need swift beginning | |
| 5 | 713024 | Sheep | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Just one blemish since quitting maidens. Must be included in today's line-up. | |
| 6 | 527064 | Origin | 6 | Ft | Peter Davis | Fought from the trail at Rang and placed in only run here. Chance with her best. | |
| 7 | 0666X6 | Morrie Afton | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Sure to have derived benefit from Rang resumption. Seeking first course placing. | |
| 8 | X877X0 | Whats Up The Hill | 8 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Mixed his gait resuming from new quarters. Market best guide to his hopes today. | |
| 9 | 23008X | Highly Rated | U1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Has placed 4 times from 13, including one here. Don't discount in a fresh state. | |
| 10 | 26310X | B K Mumma Jamie | U2 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | 10 grass placings but thin record at this track. Capable of a swift beginning. | |
| 11 | 10X80X | Regal Spirit | U3 | Ft | Ricky May | Last in most recent trial since changing stables. Looks stretched off the unruly | |
| Best Bets: Royalglow (1), Sheep (5), Origin (6), Highly Rated (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sheep (2-04.2), Regal Spirit (2-07.8), Royalglow (2-11.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Regal Spirit (11): FD-Off, RD-On, Schoemaker (4): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
- Race Time:
TERRY MAY MEMORIAL PACE
$11,193, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1700m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33X034 | Pickettywitch | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Good runs off the mobile in recent weeks. Will give a sight with clean beginning | |
| 2 | Gisette | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Mixed results from a lengthy preparation. Consider for exotics from close alley. | ||
| 3 | 48X925 | Liberty Girl | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Beaten fave at Ash following bold Oam 2nd. Has claims in open field with manners | |
| 4 | 7 | Tattooed Lady | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Looked unlucky 1st-up at Rang and with likely improvement looks hard to contain. | |
| 5 | 7 | Smoother The Bettor | 5 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Mistake was terminal 1st up, 14 Aug. Happy taking notes from the stand in this. | |
| 6 | 567452 | Olympian | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Nabbed last week after tidy Add run. He looks a good chance of medalling again. | |
| 7 | St Elmo's Fire | 7 | Ft | Ross Cameron | OK in both public appearances. Outside place hope if he can find a spot early. | ||
| 8 | Bold Excuse | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | W'out winner back in Mar but safely held in trials since. Watch the market moves | ||
| 9 | 35 | Delightful Galleon | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Stuck well from wide at Add over 2600m following game 3rd. Nice E/W bait today. | |
| 10 | 746X5 | Wattlebank Will | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not far off Oam rivals after finding the front. Sure to have solid support again | |
| 11 | 9X004 | Candy Crunch | 11 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Useful late at Ash in an improved showing. Requires luck from draw; 1st4 fringes | |
| 12 | 344824 | Blu Diamond | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Has done little wrong in 6 starts bagging 2 placings. Traffic problems possible. | |
| 13 | Danni's Wish | 13 | Ft | ||||
| 14 | 228454 | Bettabe Lou | 14 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Went close in opening runs to career and solid enough since. Draw to need luck. | |
| Best Bets: Tattooed Lady (4), Olympian (6), Delightful Galleon (9), Pickettywitch (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Delightful Galleon - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 02/09/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-29.4, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 27.2, Margins: neck, 1 len, 6 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Pickettywitch (1): SL-On, Smoother The Bettor (5): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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MT HUTT TROTTING CLUB MOBILE PACE
$9825, WITH COND., 1609m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 080000 | Dream Boyz | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Weakened from the breeze at Ash. OK prior but course/stats a concern. Risking. | |
| 2 | 5X2064 | Smoking Ashes | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Caught the eye late at Add last week. Perfectly drawn and looks the one to beat. | |
| 3 | 1775X0 | Silent Theory | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Racing from new quarters today after poor resumption. Hard to recommend today. | |
| 4 | 576910 | Valerei | 4 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Fair Add effort since grabbing his maiden, 14 June. Placed on grass so keep safe | |
| 5 | 6X3910 | Christian Bale | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Never likely after mistake at Rang. Slick win 2 weeks earlier a better guide; EW | |
| 6 | 322644 | Carrera Bandido | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Continues to press hard for his 2nd win. Needed on all combos tickets once again | |
| 7 | 794570 | Tallandfast | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Continues to be hampered by wide draws. Combos blow-out from decent trip. | |
| 8 | 243633 | Miracle Memphis | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Two nice runs over the short course recently and likes the surface. Must include | |
| 9 | 005072 | Tuppence | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Went close from handy alley at Rang. This sets us much harder; first 4 fringes. | |
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| 10 | 085170 | Justification | 10 | Ft | James Dunn | Not too shabby since her gallant win at Add. Tricky draw but consider for minors | |
| 11 | 0006X0 | Hez A Loch | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Contained resuming at Rang and hard to make a case for off the unruly again. | |
| Best Bets: Smoking Ashes (2), Christian Bale (5), Carrera Bandido (6), Miracle Memphis (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Christian Bale (1-58.7), Dream Boyz (1-58.9), Smoking Ashes (1-58.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hez A Loch (11): BL-On, Justification (10): BL-Off, Smoking Ashes (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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PETER LAGAN STANDARDBREDS HANDICAP PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R43 SPECIAL, 2400m
For R35 to R43 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R43.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7007X0 | Swift Guy | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Got things wrong in a fresh state at Rang. Must respect his grass track record. | |
| 2 | 15X796 | Rakero John | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Looked useful wining at Nelson back in Jan. Market watch from new quarters today | |
| 3 | 33451X | Could Be Katy | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Earned a spell winning at Tim back in May. Has fresh form and looms large here. | |
| 4 | 235961 | Ultimatum | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Grabbed his maiden at start 35 last week and can place today despite grade rise. | |
| 5 | 9X6284 | Choco Lou | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Useful Ash recovery after tardy start. Has claims if he can begin on terms today | |
| 6 | 355863 | Okiwi Bay | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just his 3rd grass attempt today but racing well enough to be required on combos | |
| 7 | 837861 | Hoppy's Smile | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Took advantage of a nice trip to upset at Rang. This harder but could surprise. | |
| 8 | 761070 | Jimandal | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Faded after tough trip at Ash. Tough maiden win 4 starts back; first 4 blow-out. | |
| 9 | 028510 | Conan | 9 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Run down at Ash after making sharp mid-race run to lead. Combos consideration. | |
| 10 | X30107 | Our Harmony | 1 | 10 | David White | Didn't get all favours at Ash after Add issue. Grass debut here; rough prospect. | |
| 11 | 017538 | Miki's Courage | 2 | 10 | |||
| 12 | 186500 | Share A Dream | 3 | 10 | Blair Orange | Contained after early check, 9 Aug. Grass track record good; combos spice today. | |
| 13 | 09X100 | Rakero Maximus | 4 | 10 | Robbie Close | No zip since winning 1st-up for new campaign. Looks held in grass track debut. | |
| 14 | 3098X0 | Destiny's Dream | U1 | 10 | Craig Thornley | Fair resumption at Oam and looking to extend tidy record here. Start the key. | |
| Best Bets: Could Be Katy (3), Choco Lou (5), Okiwi Bay (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Choco Lou (2-02.4), Swift Guy (2-04.0), Ultimatum (2-04.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Choco Lou (5): SL-Off, Jimandal (8): SL-On, Rakero John (2): BL-Off, RD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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MIDLAND SEEDS MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1609m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 066068 | Louis | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Faded over longer Add journey, 14 Aug. Value runner off the ace over the mile. | |
| 2 | 405459 | Art Jordan | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Handy grass performer but may lack the zip to win over the sprint trip. Exotics. | |
| 3 | 706390 | Troubleshooter | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Luckless in recent attempts and has upset claims over the short course trip here | |
| 4 | 1P0070 | Heaven Forbid | 4 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Hasn't featured since sharp win at Add back in Apr. Lean grass stats; needs more | |
| 5 | 996730 | Mouton Cadet | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Battled hard from the trail at Rang and no hope from Ash draw since. Looks held. | |
| 6 | X90664 | Here Comes Marty | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Decent enough attempt at Rang from wide marble. Yet to feature on this surface. | |
| 7 | 50050X | Chance On Me | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 856696 | Gimmesomelovin | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 370990 | The Highlander | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Eased off wide draw at Ash and faces similar hurdle today. Will be a long odds. | |
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| 10 | 837397 | Harry Belafonte | 10 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Failed to fire over Ash sprint. Bobs up at times and should get a cushy run here | |
| 11 | 770948 | Penny Weight | 11 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Far from disgraced at Ash. Has course/distance form and can't be ignored today. | |
| 12 | 090200 | Motor Mouth | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Freshened up after being well beaten at Add, 24 July. Stats ok but 2nd row tests | |
| 13 | 000500 | Doctor Tim | 13 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Lacked dash from Rang markers and hard to recommend off this alley today. | |
| 14 | 85X953 | A Better Jackalack | 14 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Improving with each run this campaign. Sure to be finding line well; E/W claims. | |
| Best Bets: Louis (1), A Better Jackalack (14), Penny Weight (11), Troubleshooter (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Doctor Tim (1-54.9), Motor Mouth (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Harry Belafonte (10): SL-On, CC-On, Motor Mouth (12): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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BETAVET PREPARE PEAK PERFORMANCE HANDICAP PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2400m
For R44 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R44 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 79498X | Buckskin | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Splendid grass track form and drops back in grade. Fresh record a concern though | |
| 2 | 700956 | Rack'em Up | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Close-up at Oam and run prior at Add had merit. Track debut but can't discount. | |
| 3 | 946822 | Commander Joe | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Just thwarted in last couple and should be thereabouts again with clean getaway. | |
| 4 | 129790 | The Night Agent | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Now with B Butt after form tapered off last campaign. Unbeaten on grass; rates. | |
| 5 | 644630 | I'm Rockin | U1 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 804497 | Classie Linc | U2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Half he wins have come on the grass including here. Minors best on current form. | |
| 7 | 068360 | Kowhai Nugget | U3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Change of barns since his last placing at Add, 5 July. Prefer to take notes here | |
| 8 | 719436 | Lonnekers | 1 | 10 | Ross Cameron | Ran on wide last week and will enjoy the return to grass racing. Definite threat | |
| 9 | 339666 | Lester | 2 | 10 | |||
| 10 | 224494 | Deceptive Lee | 3 | 10 | Gemma Thornley | Tidy 2.8L 4th at Oam. Proven on this surface and needed on all combination bets. | |
| 11 | 3831X0 | Samvasa | 4 | 10 | Jim Curtin | Just fair 1st-up at Add a week 9 days ago. Nil record from stand and needs luck. | |
| 12 | 38318X | Topaz | 5 | 10 | |||
| 13 | 051X00 | Kiwi Hero | 6 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Missed in only grass run which was here. Rough place hope off his mark today. | |
| 14 | 276X81 | Mighty Flying Lou | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Got under punter's guard winning stylishly at Oam. Grass stats worthy; include. | |
| Best Bets: The Night Agent (4), Lonnekers (8), Commander Joe (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Buckskin (2-02.1), Classie Linc (2-04.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kowhai Nugget (7): BL-Off, RD-On, Rack'em Up (2): SL-On, The Night Agent (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
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MT HUTT MOTELS HANDICAP TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R38 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2400m
For R38 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R38 to R40. 15m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 45219X | Which Way | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 466858 | Holly Highlander | 2 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Will enjoy the return to this surface and can build on a nice record here. Place | |
| 3 | 278082 | Tinkerbelle | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Back in the South after bold Camb attempt, 21 Aug. Capable on the grass; include | |
| 4 | 08464X | Musclynn | 4 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Back on a new campaign and 1st-up form good. Tidy record here; upset claims. | |
| 5 | 245147 | Chester Gold | U1 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 230907 | Love Walked In | 1 | 15 | Ben Hope | Form and manners have disappeared since bold Add placings. Has speed to upset. | |
| 7 | 20194X | Johnny Trotter | 2 | 15 | John Dunn | Victorious here in Apr. No fresh form to speak of but must fully respect stable. | |
| 8 | 131344 | Kairaki Spur | 3 | 15 | Ricky May | Continues to race with purpose and will carry support attempting 2nd course win. | |
| 9 | 688067 | Rachmaninov | U1 | 15 | Robbie Close | Reeled in over Add 1980m then poor a week later. Knows his way around here. | |
| Best Bets: Tinkerbelle (3), Johnny Trotter (7), Kairaki Spur (8), Holly Highlander (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Love Walked In (2-03.6), Rachmaninov (2-03.8), Tinkerbelle (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
BUS & TRUCK BODYWORKS MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 1609m
For R36 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers. Also eligible are any horses balloted out or eliminated from Race 6. or Race 7 This race will be selected at the discretion of the HRNZ Bureau.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 00558X | Festus Haggen | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 728300 | Franco Humbie | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 033996 | Interrorgator | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 3X8597 | Ultimate Seisation | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Stable change since beaten fave at Add, 5 July. Seeking 1st grass placing today. | |
| 5 | 75503X | Teddy The Terror | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 9X0305 | Donttelltheboys | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Winner here a year ago and recent trial winner. Respect out of new barn today. | |
| 7 | 747482 | Zoom X | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Fought bravely when headed at Ash. Thin grass form but should be competitive. | |
| 8 | 085170 | Franco Chaplin | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 125733 | Brookies Player | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Brave again last week and can't be ignored despite landing a horror draw today. | |
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| 10 | 7X7572 | Unico Realta | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Almost stole it last at Ash and with daylight today will be finishing sharply. | |
| 11 | 075300 | Don Juan | 11 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 43158X | Radioactive Jaffa | 12 | Ft | |||
| 13 | 618506 | Flyaway | 13 | Ft | |||
| 14 | 996X74 | Apatchofgold | 14 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Unico Realta (10), Brookies Player (9), Donttelltheboys (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ultimate Seisation (1-58.2), Brookies Player (1-58.2), Zoom X (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Donttelltheboys - 1st of 9, NZ Metro, 25/08/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.3, 800m: 58.7, 400m: 27.5, Margins: nose, 1 1/2len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Don Juan (11): BL-On, Donttelltheboys (6): BL-Off, Interrorgator (3): SL-On Legend | |||||||