NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 16 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
TK PLASTERING MOBILE PACE
$7720, 4YO & OLDER R35, 2600m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X78957 | The Beach House | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | OK despite being restricted to 2nd row draws of late. Has won over trip; rates. |
| 2 |  | P00708 | Heaven Forbid | 2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Worked hard in the Meth conditions last week. Combos booster from close alley. |
| 3 |  | 178000 | Stubing | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Unplaced since winning back in April. 4 placings over journey; first 4 fringes. |
| 4 |  | 856696 | Gimmesomelovin | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Luckless with draws in recent times. Can add spice to exotics from the front row |
| 5 | | 964570 | Terrormylove | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Back after tardy beginning at Ash, 30 Aug. Lean stats and would need luck today. |
| 6 |  | 5X9530 | A Better Jackalack | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Forget his Mt Harding experience 10 days ago. Useful at Rang prior & has claims. |
| 7 | | 307239 | Enya Franco | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Not far away in recent attempts and can hit the line with the right trip into it |
| 8 | | 604790 | Lorton Vale | 8 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Yet to feature over distance but record here solid. Draw likely to test however. |
| 9 |  | 708488 | Belmont Valor | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Weakened after doing plenty of hard yards at Rang d. Battled, Fri. Tough marble. |
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| 10 |  | 906649 | Here Comes Marty | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Never a hope in trying conditions, 6 Sep. Sound efforts prior & soft trip likely |
| Best Bets: The Beach House (1), A Better Jackalack (6), Here Comes Marty (10), Gimmesomelovin (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Heaven Forbid (2-06.2), The Beach House (2-12.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gimmesomelovin (4): SL-Off, BL-On, The Beach House (1): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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KIDNEY KIDS CHARITY RACENIGHT 25 SEPT - BOOK NOW TROT
$8000, WITH COND., 2000m
For 4 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime with 6 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 90608X | Rakero Ace | 1 | Ft | John Hay | Resumes out of new barn on the back of midfield trial/w'out. Market best guide. |
| 2 |  | 025470 | Royalglow | 2 | Ft | Jason Ford | Has placed here and will carry support again from a handy alley, Combos include. |
| 3 |  | 771983 | Phishing | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Battled away for her placing at Gore, 30 Aug. 1st look here & unplaced this trip |
| 4 |  | 270645 | Origin | 4 | Ft | Peter Davis | Had her chance when run down at Meth. Solid overall and this suits. Must cover. |
| 5 |  | 058X54 | Dragonhill | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Fair since resuming but should be approaching peak fitness. Minors consideration |
| 6 |  | 554451 | Stuarts Buller Boy | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Handed his Ash win but was in the right spot and this is within his capabilities |
| 7 |  | 4573X7 | Schoemaker | 7 | Ft | Justin Smith | OK 1st-up run on wet Meth track. Ended last campaign positively and winning hope |
| 8 |  | 77X000 | Whats Up The Hill | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 6310X6 | B K Mumma Jamie | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Began well in a fresh state but left parked, 6 Sept. Likely improver; exotics. |
| 10 |  | 0X80X8 | Regal Spirit | U2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Broke when battling at Meth. Happy taking notes again off the unruly today. |
| Best Bets: Schoemaker (7), Origin (4), Royalglow (2), Stuarts Buller Boy (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Regal Spirit (2-07.8), Royalglow (2-11.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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US CAPTAIN STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM "BOOK NOW" MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 8087P8 | Pick It Up | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 768868 | Sky News | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Meth run can be forgiven and not far away here prior. Should race handy; roughie |
| 3 | | 084887 | Beautiful Crazy | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not a long way off her Ash rivals, 30Aug. Nice swing in draws and needs covering |
| 4 | | 327236 | The Seamstress | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Did a good job without favours at Meth. Went close at Ash earlier and major hope |
| 5 | | 067X70 | Foreman Fox | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | No joy since returning but 2nd at recent trial can't be ignored. Exotics option. |
| 6 |  | 9667 | Courage Machete | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Not too shabby on wet Meth grass but will require favours from a tricky marble. |
| 7 | | 253646 | Miss Woodville | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Racing consistently and won't shirk the work required from her wide alley. E/W. |
| 8 |  | 648 | Itz Kurtus Maximus | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Doing well late in the piece in stronger grades than this. Will be very popular. |
| 9 |  | 568644 | Captain Kiwi | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Reeled in after showing gate speed at Ash. Unkind draw to contend with; combos. |
| 10 |  | X60000 | Sadie | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Brings a bleak form-line back to HQ and hard to see featuring off unruly again. |
| Best Bets: Itz Kurtus Maximus (8), The Seamstress (4), Miss Woodville (7), Captain Kiwi (9) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Foreman Fox - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 09/09/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.8, 800m: 58.7, 400m: 29.8, Margins: 2 len, 1 len, 11 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Itz Kurtus Maximus (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Pick It Up to Steven McRae at West Melton | |||||||
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- Race 4
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TENNANT ENGINEERING MOBILE PACE
$8000, WITH COND., 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 6 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 55688X | Fox Terror | 1 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Yet to feature here or in a fresh state but all cheques have come over this trip |
| 2 | | 00497X | Lets Get Tropical | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Last raced in May when dropping out from the trail. 1st4 blow-out from the draw. |
| 3 |  | 851705 | Justification | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found the line well at Meth after clearing pegs. Can be competitive from marble. |
| 4 | | 86X600 | Spirit Of Atlanta | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Didn't get all favours at Ash after failing to fire at Oam. Best version needed. |
| 5 |  | 800006 | Dream Boyz | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Unplaced for some time but did face breeze at Ash 2 back. Could spice up 1st4s. |
| 6 | | 68X241 | Rip Wheeler | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Too smart at Meth after two bold runs to start campaign. Big chance to double-up |
| 7 |  | 050720 | Tuppence | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 574210 | Ultimate Dreamer | 8 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Well beaten up in ratings here, 24 Jul. Built nicely to maiden win so cover here |
| 9 |  | 76900X | Erratic | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Unraced for over a year but has had plenty of recent trials. Taking notes today. |
| 10 |  | 006X07 | Hez A Loch | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Couldn't sprint at Meth after appearing to have every chance. Needing more. |
| Best Bets: Rip Wheeler (6), Justification (3), Ultimate Dreamer (8), Fox Terror (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dream Boyz (1-58.9), Spirit Of Atlanta (2-01.2), Ultimate Dreamer (2-03.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ultimate Dreamer (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
$8000, R36 TO R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For R36 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 558636 | Okiwi Bay | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Did the donkey work at Meth before fading. Tough mare who looks well placed here |
| 2 | | 087400 | Shezabettorgirl | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | No threat off 2nd row at Rang after 4 weeks away. Drawn well and can off value. |
| 3 | | 075300 | Don Juan | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Runs have been solid since bold placing here. Should be thereabouts once again. |
| 4 | | 880060 | Matai Harry | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Solid 2 back but very thin record here and would need to show more overall. |
| 5 |  | 474823 | Zoom X | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Moderate record at this venue but racing strongly in past weeks and rates highly |
| 6 | | 580860 | Baltic Star | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Couldn't quicken from the Oam markers following 4.8L 6th here. Tested by draw. |
| 7 |  | X85975 | Ultimate Seisation | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Didn't handle the Mt Harding conditions but sound here over this trip; first 4s. |
| 8 |  | 274587 | Longview Tui | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has copped checks in last two runs after solid efforts prior. Well in commission |
| 9 |  | 18506X | Flyaway | 9 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Last in recent trial after 3 months away. Sure to improve with today's outing. |
| Best Bets: Zoom X (5), Okiwi Bay (1), Longview Tui (8), Don Juan (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Matai Harry (2-01.8), Flyaway (2-01.9), Zoom X (2-06.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Don Juan (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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TIS THE SEASON - BOOK NOW FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 341553 | Ocean Of Tears | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Tidy again 12 days ago here. Has the right credentials to push hard here; on top |
| 2 |  | 87914X | Hi Hopes | 2 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Has performed fresh in the past and raced well at end of last campaign. Include. |
| 3 | | 359610 | Ultimatum | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Dropped out after wanting the front at Meth. Had support winning maiden; roughie |
| 4 |  | 61669X | Blastfromthepast | 4 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | OK without threatening before spelling back in Apr. Outside combos hope 1st-up. |
| 5 | | 0X4140 | Gatecrasher | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Run down when last here after sound 4th. Course/distance stats generate interest |
| 6 | | 033996 | Interrorgator | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Decent enough runs off 2nd row alley's at Ash and Rang. Consider for first 4's. |
| 7 |  | 857644 | Country Gold | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Useful performer who generally begins kindly. Can threaten from a handy position |
| 8 | | 42356X | Iamthecaptainnow | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Last raced at PN over Apr meetings. No placings here or fresh but dist. stats ok |
| 9 | | 57218X | Sweet Willow | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Left exposed here before given a let-up. Rough place hope over pet trip today. |
| 10 | | 257X38 | Rapid Response | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Resumed boldly at Rang and useful 2nd up attempt. Bright hope with full manners. |
| 11 | | 562149 | Willy Away | 11 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Battled closer from rear here, 5 Jul. Tricky marble to contend with; minors best |
| 12 | | 7X366X | Betterthanbabe | 12 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Resumed well last campaign and yet to miss a placing fresh. Combos spice option. |
| 13 |  | 373971 | Harry Belafonte | U1 | Ft | ||
| 14 | | 005000 | Doctor Tim | U2 | Ft | ||
| 15 |  | 43158X | Radioactive Jaffa | U3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | |
| Best Bets: Ocean Of Tears (1), Rapid Response (10), Gatecrasher (5), Hi Hopes (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ocean Of Tears (2-01.3), Hi Hopes (2-02.4), Rapid Response (2-04.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hi Hopes (2): SL-Off, Interrorgator (6): SL-On, Ultimatum (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT
$8000, UP TO R39 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R39 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 96X87X | Lookslikeatrixter | 1 | Ft | Justin Smith | No dash in 2 starts last campaign. No trials so prefer to watch in a fresh state |
| 2 | | 780825 | Tinkerbelle | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Struggled in her return to the South on a testing track. Seeks 1st course cheque |
| 3 |  | 29X969 | See No Evil | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Has had her problems this campaign but capable of figuring if on her game today. |
| 4 | | 00P9PX | Miss Gracie | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | No manners to end last campaign in Central. Unplaced fresh but dual dist winner. |
| 5 |  | 280X80 | Senior Constable Liz | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Just fair 1st-up run here, 4 Sept. Outside place hope with her best beginning. |
| 6 | | 773443 | Kingaroy | 6 | Ft | Jason Ford | Bagged another minor with useful late dash at Meth. Breakthrough well overdue. |
| 7 |  | 272P9X | Aspirational Dream | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Raced keenly in 8 Sept trial. Limited record fresh so be guided by market moves. |
| 8 |  | 54389X | Della's Fella | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Form tapered off at end of last campaign. No 1st-up form but not the worst here. |
| 9 |  | 418079 | Lindy's Rocket | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Little offered since easy win here in May. Would require his best effort today. |
| Best Bets: Kingaroy (6), Tinkerbelle (2), Aspirational Dream (7), Della's Fella (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Senior Constable Liz (2-02.5), Tinkerbelle (2-04.2), Miss Gracie (2-04.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miss Gracie (4): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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OKTOBERFEST 2 OCT-BEERS, BETS & BRATS BOOK NOW MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 945709 | Tallandfast | 1 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Little luck prior to blowing the score-up at Meth. Needed on your combo tickets. |
| 2 | | 93400X | Foveaux Gambler | 2 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | 10-race winner back after a 7-month absence. Drawn nicely; 1st 4 fringes today. |
| 3 | | 673020 | Mouton Cadet | 3 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Run down after showing plenty of gate speed at Meth. Expect another bold showing |
| 4 |  | 516006 | Off The Edge | 4 | Ft | Alan Edge | Battled solidly from pegs at Rang from similar alley. Consider for your exotics. |
| 5 |  | 131225 | Putere Boy | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 716426 | Shadow Creek | 6 | Ft | Brent Weaver | Racing generously and deserves full attention again despite his tricky marble. |
| 7 |  | 420981 | The Bettor Major | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 619239 | Kotare Kelso | 8 | Ft | Adam White | Worked too hard from a wide alley at Rang. Same issue today; rough place claims. |
| 9 |  | 437077 | Queen Of Swords | 9 | Ft | Michael House | Now at the House barn after mixing her form over winter. This holds no fears. |
| Best Bets: Mouton Cadet (3), Shadow Creek (6), Queen Of Swords (9), Tallandfast (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Off The Edge (1-56.2), Kotare Kelso (1-56.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Foveaux Gambler (2): BL-Off, CC-Off, RD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
A Better Jackalack - Race 1
Aspirational Dream - Race 7
Baltic Star - Race 5
Beautiful Crazy - Race 3
Belmont Valor - Race 1
Betterthanbabe - Race 6
B K Mumma Jamie - Race 2
Blastfromthepast - Race 6
Captain Kiwi - Race 3
Country Gold - Race 6
Courage Machete - Race 3
Della's Fella - Race 7
Doctor Tim - Race 6
Don Juan - Race 5
Dragonhill - Race 2
Dream Boyz - Race 4
Enya Franco - Race 1
Erratic - Race 4
Flyaway - Race 5
Foreman Fox - Race 3
Foveaux Gambler - Race 8
Fox Terror - Race 4
Gatecrasher - Race 6
Gimmesomelovin - Race 1
Harry Belafonte - Race 6
Heaven Forbid - Race 1
Here Comes Marty - Race 1
Hez A Loch - Race 4
Hi Hopes - Race 6
Iamthecaptainnow - Race 6
Interrorgator - Race 6
Itz Kurtus Maximus - Race 3
Justification - Race 4
Kingaroy - Race 7
Kotare Kelso - Race 8
Lets Get Tropical - Race 4
Lindy's Rocket - Race 7
Longview Tui - Race 5
Lookslikeatrixter - Race 7
Lorton Vale - Race 1
Matai Harry - Race 5
Miss Gracie - Race 7
Miss Woodville - Race 3
Mouton Cadet - Race 8
Ocean Of Tears - Race 6
Off The Edge - Race 8
Okiwi Bay - Race 5
Origin - Race 2
Phishing - Race 2
Pick It Up - Race 3
Putere Boy - Race 8
Queen Of Swords - Race 8
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 6
Rakero Ace - Race 2
Rapid Response - Race 6
Regal Spirit - Race 2
Rip Wheeler - Race 4
Royalglow - Race 2
Sadie - Race 3
Schoemaker - Race 2
See No Evil - Race 7
Senior Constable Liz - Race 7
Shadow Creek - Race 8
Shezabettorgirl - Race 5
Sky News - Race 3
Spirit Of Atlanta - Race 4
Stuarts Buller Boy - Race 2
Stubing - Race 1
Sweet Willow - Race 6
Tallandfast - Race 8
Terrormylove - Race 1
The Beach House - Race 1
The Bettor Major - Race 8
The Seamstress - Race 3
Tinkerbelle - Race 7
Tuppence - Race 4
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 4
Ultimate Seisation - Race 5
Ultimatum - Race 6
Whats Up The Hill - Race 2
Willy Away - Race 6
Zoom X - Race 5