NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 008890 | Royal Diedre | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Couldn't kick on at Motukarara & is in need of a form turnaround. Passing. | |
| 2 | 50X069 | Bluey | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Early error at Methven. Still finding his feet this time in. Could surprise. | |
| 3 | 542948 | Origin | 3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Honest attempt at Motukarara after finding the trail. Combos claims here. | |
| 4 | 50X221 | Donna's Boy | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Cleared maidens nicely at Methven & that form holds up. Stick with him. | |
| 5 | 8X4641 | Prince Teka | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Back in the winner's circle on Sunday. Some up and comers here. First4s. | |
| 6 | 12778X | Paramount Lady | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Made ground late at 03 Sep trials. Not a deep bunch here. Each way hope. | |
| 7 | X51666 | See No Evil | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Finding her way since maiden win. Grass workout winner on Saturday. Consider. | |
| 8 | 005850 | Go Home Denise | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Made a mistake late on Sunday. Can dash at times. Want right price. | |
| 9 | 7100X6 | Playoffs | U1 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Speedy but complicated return on Sunday. Upset if he holds his gait. | |
| 10 | 619X | Love You Wilma | U2 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Donna's Boy (4), Paramount Lady (6), See No Evil (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Diedre (2-07.0), Prince Teka (2-09.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Origin (3): BL-On, Royal Diedre (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE PACE
$18,000, R45 TO R52, 1980m
For R45 to R52 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31328X | Quinn | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Good efforts in both public runs since March. Combos spice from the ace. | |
| 2 | 1X132X | The Lazarus Effect | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Very talented pacer resuming. Dominant 17 Sep trial win. Clear top pick. | |
| 3 | 844899 | Dancing Desire | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got cleaned up 500m out last week. Not the worst form prior. Combos. | |
| 4 | 5X1800 | Warloch | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 4406X2 | Commander Joe | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Should strip fitter for Sunday's fresh-up 2nd. Draw provides options. Quinellas. | |
| 6 | 010470 | Ann Sophie | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Had an excuse last week. May lack the sprint of a couple here. First4s best. | |
| 7 | 641411 | J T Boe | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Brings good northern form south. Drawn outside key rival but keep safe. | |
| 8 | 58X667 | Bettor Be Sharp | 8 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Not much luck in last two outings. Wide draw adds to test. Trifectas here. | |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (2), J T Boe (7), Commander Joe (5), Bettor Be Sharp (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Quinn (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Lazarus Effect - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 17/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.4, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 4 len, 2 1/2len, head. | |||||||
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- Race 3
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TYRE GENERAL HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R53 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R43 to R53 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 177659 | Holly Highlander | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Getting back often, but far from the worst last Friday. May be over the odds. | |
| 2 | 717403 | Aldebaran Crystal | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Entitled to fade last week, but she didn't. Goes well enough here. In the mix. | |
| 3 | 425332 | Tu Tangata | 3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Baiting the hook with his late zip. Win proving elusive though. Place hope again | |
| 4 | 541164 | Major Doosie | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Dug in but outgunned late last week. Stronger field, but each way claims here. | |
| 5 | 510275 | Love Walked In | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Doing her best work late last week from tough draw. Worth a look again. | |
| 6 | 90322X | The Present Maker | U1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Plenty in his tank. Good win over #7 & others 18 Sep trials. Keep onside. | |
| 7 | 03506X | Mavis Jones | U2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Fair outings in both trials since autumn campaign. Likely to need the run. | |
| 8 | 4433X2 | Ready Set Jet | U3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Smart resumption when 2nd at Oamaru. Has put in bold shifts prior. Chance. | |
| 9 | 26X987 | A Fine Patrick | U4 | Ft | John Dunn | OK 7th here when well supported 12 May. All eye on the start. Place. | |
| 10 | 784988 | Rachmaninov | U5 | Ft | John Morrison | Found it tough going up and down the grades recently. Seeking all favours. | |
| 11 | 34815X | Judy J | U6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Three time winner here. Has placed fresh. One for your trifecta tickets. | |
| 12 | 547X75 | Nazareth | 1 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Don't underplay his 5th here 19 Sep. Former Derby winner. Upset claims. | |
| 13 | 363106 | The Royal Gamble | 2 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Tried hard after getting well back at Oamaru. Won here in August. Rough claims. | |
| 14 | 542169 | Brett's Mate | 3 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | Copped a very tough trip last Friday. Usually reliable otherwise. Combos hope. | |
| Best Bets: The Present Maker (6), Ready Set Jet (8), Major Doosie (4), Aldebaran Crystal (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nazareth (2-03.3), Brett's Mate (2-03.9), Tu Tangata (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Present Maker - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 17/09/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.4, 800m: 60.5, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 2 1/4len, 3/4len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Judy J (11): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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AOTEA ELECTRIC MOBILE PACE
$19,000, R54 TO R68, 1980m
For R54 to R68 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 550X11 | It's Tough | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Easy wins to resume career. Another step up here, but can give this a shake. | |
| 2 | X52936 | Cardi B | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Draw dictate options last week. Better alley here, but stronger field. Place. | |
| 3 | 8X0494 | Tokyo Rose | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | No luck mid-race last Friday., Draws in handier but this looks testing. First4s. | |
| 4 | 336943 | Miki Knows | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Righted his campaign with gritty 3rd last week. Confidence is building. Each way | |
| 5 | 712496 | Magician | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Issues emerged after fair 6th here last time. May show more early here. Place. | |
| 6 | 122334 | Tabasco | 6 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Putting solid efforts down south. Yet to win in 14 tries here though. Roughie. | |
| 7 | 515132 | Francent | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Showed plenty of toe in similar company 12 Sep. Quality mare on the rise. Danger | |
| 8 | 111208 | Akatea | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Lacked space late last week in good field. Back to preferred mobile. Has claims. | |
| 9 | 18028X | Audacity | U1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Tucked in nicely in sole workout ahead of this. May improve with the run. | |
| Best Bets: Francent (7), It's Tough (1), Miki Knows (4), Akatea (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Francent (1-55.0), Cardi B (1-55.7), It's Tough (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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"THE SUNDON" 2YO MOBILE TROT (Gr3)
$50,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brooks Spirit | 1 | Ft | ||||
| 2 | 42X | Katelin | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | 4th in a Group 3 here in May. Grabbed late in final trial before this. Combos. | |
| 3 | 434 | Regal Summit | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Don't overplay distant 3rd & 4ths in formline. Seeking improvement to feature. | |
| 4 | 1 | Landman | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Big 10-length trial winner since easy win on debut. Don't underestimate here. | |
| 5 | 1322X2 | Who's Ya Daddy | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Chased well off the unruly 19 Sep. Moves into the draw here. In the mix. | |
| 6 | 111X | Duchess Maria | 6 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Simply brilliant in the autumn. Held off the pacers 12 Sep workouts. Top pick. | |
| 7 | 18X411 | Kyvalley Ray | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Powerful return to NZ when winning last week. Danger with one shot at them. | |
| Best Bets: Duchess Maria (6), Kyvalley Ray (7), Landman (4), Who's Ya Daddy (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Duchess Maria (2-01.8), Landman (2-02.3), Kyvalley Ray (2-05.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Landman - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 17/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-37.2, 800m: 61.4, 400m: 30.3, Margins: 10 len, 3 1/2len, 9 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Landman (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Kyvalley Ray to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WAI EYRE FARM 'LAZARUS 3YO STAKES' (MOBILE PACE)
$25,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 117X42 | Spirit Downunder | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Made up plenty out wide 12 Sep. Stronger bunch of 3YOs here. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 2 | 374X78 | Malakai | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Mid-race work didn't pan out here 12 Sep. Needs to find another gear tonight. | |
| 3 | 3313X1 | Bettors Anvil | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Took down a top mare last start. A stern test here, but can fill Top 3 spot. | |
| 4 | 1722X1 | Got The Chocolates | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Massive win sitting parked 05 Sep. Powerful on his day. Not out of this either. | |
| 5 | X11114 | Bar Louie | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had his chance in the trail here 05 Sep behind #4. Add to quinellas & trifectas. | |
| 6 | 117122 | Rubira | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Bold 2nd off 30m mark last week. Yet to miss a placing at this trip. Danger. | |
| 7 | 12111X | Marketplace | 7 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Country's best 3YO returns. Made up a stack in strong 03 Sep trial. Top billing. | |
| Best Bets: Marketplace (7), Rubira (6), Got The Chocolates (4), Bettors Anvil (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Got The Chocolates (1-51.7), Bar Louie (1-52.4), Marketplace (1-53.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Rubira to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 7
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WOODLANDS MARES' SPRING SPRINT SERIES MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 132232 | Classie Linc | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Strong runs up & down the mares' grades recently. Gets the ace again. Roughie. | |
| 2 | 131317 | Esmeralda | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Handy in two workouts since struggling with cramp 27 Jun. Better for this. | |
| 3 | 214211 | Dynasty | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Slipped through stylishly for 12 Sep win in this grade. Handy draw again. EW. | |
| 4 | 1322X4 | Seaside Rose | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Worked early 12 Sep but kept trying to the line. Can use this draw. In the mix. | |
| 5 | 70X850 | Dance Till Dawn | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Did the donkey work in strong grade last week. 12 Sep 5th your guide. Upset. | |
| 6 | 42211X | Beach Day | 6 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Brief but excellent course/distance stats. Tidy in 2 southern workouts. Place. | |
| 7 | 112121 | Mantra Blue | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Classy mare heads south after top North Island form. Will have many fans. | |
| 8 | 71112X | Ruby Roe | 8 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Won both her workouts ahead of first outing since autumn. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 9 | 1489X0 | Duchess Megxit | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Did a bit of work last week at Alex Park. Loves it here though. Keep safe. | |
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| 10 | 0X0570 | Treacherous Gall | 10 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Fair efforts in 3 starts back. Traffic the concern from this draw. First4 fringe | |
| 11 | 42X836 | Lakelsa | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Couldn't go on after leading 12 Sep. Capable with a sit. Place claims tonight,. | |
| 12 | 642112 | Treacherous Baby | 12 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Never gave it away here 12 Sep. May have to work again but don't disregard. | |
| Best Bets: Mantra Blue (7), Duchess Megxit (9), Seaside Rose (4), Ruby Roe (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ruby Roe (1-51.9), Seaside Rose (1-53.1), Duchess Megxit (1-54.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Mantra Blue to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton, Duchess Megxit to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Treacherous Baby to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GREG & LEIGH AYERS LOOKING FORWARD TO CUP WEEK HCP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R55 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 451974 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Back to his sprightly self last week. Front line provides options. Combos spice. | |
| 2 | 00X300 | Kawhi | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Hasn't been able to replicate 08 Aug 3rd in two runs since. Needs to lift here. | |
| 3 | 055317 | Ti Amo Belle | 1 | 10 | Ricky May | Far from the worst 7th last week. May do no work here. Include in First4s. | |
| 4 | 2540X1 | Father Time | 2 | 10 | Tim Williams | Backed up trials form with classy win last week. Could be over the odds in this. | |
| 5 | 54448X | Roydon Muscle | 3 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Run down into 3rd in final hitout ahead of resuming. Prefer to watch tonight. | |
| 6 | 09X990 | Helloveamoment | U1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | No luck early on Sunday but was beaten a long way out. Hard to recommend. | |
| 7 | X72842 | Gold Bullion | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Running on well in last 2 runs. Key rivals on same mark or further back. Threat. | |
| 8 | 738211 | Bounce N Beyond | 2 | 20 | Riley Harrison(J) | Held off a strong-running #7 last time. In a great vein of form. In the mix. | |
| 9 | 830X45 | Tyron Eros | U1 | 20 | Blair Orange | Not far off in both starts back. Fitness will be building nicely. Not the worst. | |
| 10 | 5X4650 | Maui | U2 | 20 | Lawrence McCormick | Got the start badly wrong on Sunday. Can't afford slow getaway here. Odds. | |
| 11 | X217X3 | Mighty Logan | 1 | 35 | John Dunn | Plenty to like about fresh 3rd 12 Sep. 35m a test again, but look for him late. | |
| Best Bets: Gold Bullion (7), Mighty Logan (11), Father Time (4), Bounce N Beyond (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mighty Logan (2-02.2), Tyron Eros (2-02.4), Roydon Muscle (2-03.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kawhi (2): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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COMMODORE HOTEL HANDICAP PACE
$22,500, 3YO & OLDER R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R70 & faster pacers. This Race will have a maximum back mark of 20 Metres.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 768462 | Dalton Shard | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Slashing 2nd to Akuta at Oamaru. Gets head start on some here. Not the worst. | |
| 2 | 5143X2 | We Walk By Faith | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hard to knock his fresh-up 2nd here 05 Sep. Looks good from a stand. Consider. | |
| 3 | 2235X5 | Wag Star | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Found the line well in the Hannon. First few steps are key. Will have fans. | |
| 4 | 16X54X | Smoke On The Water | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Midfield in 3 trials ahead of this. This is harder than his autumn runs. Odds. | |
| 5 | 868X44 | Renegade | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Less than 2 lengths away in both spring runs. Pacer on the rise. Has claims. | |
| 6 | 404898 | Who's Delight | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Safely around at Oamaru, but always a nervy watch early. Take on trust here. | |
| 7 | 430X11 | Alta Meteor | 1 | 10 | Tim Williams | Brilliant in two starts back & has his manners on point. Should be prominent. | |
| 8 | 526X61 | Mo'unga | 2 | 10 | Robbie Close | Rattled home for Maurice Holmes Vase win. Possesses a lethal sprint. Key player. | |
| 9 | 1035X6 | Don't Stop Dreaming | 1 | 20 | Olivia Thornley(J) | Entitled to edge closer at Oamaru but better for that. Don't disregard tonight. | |
| 10 | 66211X | Republican Party | 2 | 20 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Good placings in two trials ahead of this. 3 wins from 7 fresh. Keep onside. | |
| Best Bets: Mo'unga (8), Alta Meteor (7), We Walk By Faith (2), Republican Party (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-58.0), Republican Party (1-58.8), Renegade (1-59.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Republican Party - 2nd of 9, N Cnty TOA, 03/09/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-18.5, 800m: 55.1, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 5 len, 1/2len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mo'unga (8): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R44, R45 WITH COND., 1980m
For R40 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R45 horses with winning stakes up to and including $12100 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 217 | Candy Cane | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Drops back in grade after Oamaru 7th. This is in her wheelhouse. A key player. | |
| 2 | 039937 | Samvasa | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Didn't have all favours at Motukarara. Skinny course stats though. First4s. | |
| 3 | 452793 | Quicker Than Quick | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Never gave it away when working hard on Sunday. Add to trifecta tickets. | |
| 4 | 919026 | Dawn To Dark | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Mixing his winter & early spring form. Good here 12 Sep. Place prospect. | |
| 5 | 140X70 | Gone Surfin | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Another dropping back from good 3YO racing. Better draw too. Keep very safe. | |
| 6 | 225X19 | Tact Teva | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Disappointed as favourite here 12 Sep. Much better than that. Can bounce back. | |
| 7 | 226231 | Beachbreak | 7 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Powerful win in R35-41 company at Oamaru. Up in grade here, but has claims. | |
| 8 | X05341 | Brandi Snapp | 8 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Improved in two trials since winning in July. This looks harder though. First4s. | |
| Best Bets: Tact Teva (6), Gone Surfin (5), Candy Cane (1), Beachbreak (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gone Surfin (1-55.4), Tact Teva (1-57.9), Quicker Than Quick (1-59.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Tact Teva (6): CC-On Legend | |||||||