NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Thursday, 3 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 2yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | The Lazarus Effect | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Unbeaten in both public runs & powered away in 25 Sep qualifier. Keep safe. | |
| 2 |  | Carrera Bandido | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Won his 04 Sep qualifier & close up trial placings since. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 3 |  | 73229 | Lizzie Shelby | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | OK late after finding issues early 20 Sep. Better draw here. Multiples. |
| 4 |  | 68X322 | Always On Sale | 4 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Comes north of the Waitaki after good spring form to date. Upset claims. |
| 5 |  | 77 | Midnight Miki | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fair pair of 7ths in two career starts. Front row draw again. Seeking luck. |
| 6 | | 355X6 | Justyouwait | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Early work didn't pay off here 20 Sep. Capable last campaign. Combos best. |
| 7 |  | Ultimate Guinness | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Won 18 Sep qualifier in steady time. Honest trials 3rd since. First4 claims. | |
| 8 |  | Catchafire | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Five educational runs ahead of debut. Caught late 24 Sep trials. Roughie. | |
| 9 |  | Arafura | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Mid-race move to win 18 Sep trial. Stable is on fire. Don't disregard. | |
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| 10 |  | Captain Commodore | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | From a handy family & was a slick 3rd 25 Sep trials. Each way with a start. | |
| 11 |  | Joker | 11 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Plenty of trials/workouts ahead of this. Faded to 8th 25 Sep trials. Stretched. | |
| 12 |  | 233 | Rock Or Bust | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Placings from on-pace efforts to date. Awkward row, but can overcome. |
| 13 |  | 9720X | Rutherford | 13 | Ft | Robbie Close | Midfield in sole trial ahead of this. Mixed efforts in opening campaign. Odds. |
| 14 |  | 5 | Katys Shadow | 14 | Ft | ||
| 15 |  | Street Fighter | 15 | Ft | |||
| 16 |  | 284794 | Delightful Peg | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | More tricks than a magician's hat but has speed. Luck required from unruly. |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (1), Rock Or Bust (12), Carrera Bandido (2), Arafura (9) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Lazarus Effect - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.0, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 3 1/4len, 1 len, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Justyouwait (6): SL-Off, Lizzie Shelby (3): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
DANCINGINTHEDARK M (USA) 3YO MOBILE TROT
$18,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | P126X9 | Judy J | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Didn't help her cause early 20 Sep. A touch easier here, but needs to lift. |
| 2 |  | 624X3X | Time For Victory | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Two hitouts ahead of this. Never far away in her brief career. Not out of this. |
| 3 | | 862X21 | Look To Da Stars | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got the job done in front at Motukarara. Talented types here but in the mix. |
| 4 |  | 314187 | Black Pat | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | 3-time winner so gets in well here. Forgive recent southern runs. Place. |
| 5 |  | 710211 | Father Time | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Freshened since smart winter runs. Won't hate the mobile either. Consider. |
| 6 |  | 111X6 | Four Wise Women | 6 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Early work not ideal 20 Sep on mobile debut & will only strip fitter. Each way. |
| 7 | | 310291 | A Fine Patrick | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Marked himself as major 3YO player with last week's win. Capable of repeating. |
| 8 |  | 11X181 | Joeking | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 012X11 | Bring On The Muscle | U1 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Won for fun at Oamaru & penny has really dropped. Adds to Southland depth. |
| Best Bets: A Fine Patrick (7), Bring On The Muscle (9), Father Time (5), Look To Da Stars (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: A Fine Patrick (2-00.5), Father Time (2-01.2), Look To Da Stars (2-04.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Time For Victory - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 18/09/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.2, 800m: 62.2, 400m: 31.7, Margins: 1 1/2len, distance. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO FILLIES (HEAT 2) MOB PACE
$30,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2X0 | Stella Rouge | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Found it tough sitting parked 20 Sep. Slots into a kinder draw. Top3/4 hope. |
| 2 | | 16X7 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Tried hard from 2nd row 20 Sep. Better for that run, but combos best tonight. |
| 3 | | 28 | Celestial Sea | 3 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Didn't fire 13 Sep but draw dictated tactics. Trial winner since. Each way. |
| 4 | | 211X86 | Music Mistress | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Kept on giving after sitting parked 21 Sep. Prefers this way of going. Upset. |
| 5 |  | 28X13 | Allets | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Good 3rd here 20 Sep & slots in two spots closer. Gives stable a strong hand. |
| 6 | | 1147 | Always B Misty | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Hasn't won a bad race, with no luck last time out. Don't underestimate. |
| 7 |  | 2 | Shezabettorgirl | 7 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Solid debut down south. Pushed out wider in the draws though. Multiples. |
| 8 | | 13X2 | General Jen | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Out late for smart 2nd here 20 Sep. More options from front row. Keep safe. |
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| 9 | | 355X6 | Justyouwait | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 | | 123 | Without You | 10 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Good 3rd in Group 1 up north. Traffic issues the concern, but can overcome. |
| 11 | | 34X1 | Winelight | 11 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Powerful win here 20 Sep when clear. Can settle midfield & go close again. |
| 12 | | 24X216 | Spicey Crunch | 12 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Couldn't replicate 13 Sep win with battling 6th in front 27 Sep. Multiples best. |
| 13 | | 721X14 | Gone Surfin | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Covered ground early 20 Sep & tired late. Better than that. Give another go. |
| 14 |  | 484X0 | Vincent Reactress | 14 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Battling when she broke here 20 Sep. No help in the draws. Not for us. |
| 15 | | 284794 | Delightful Peg | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Winelight (11), Without You (10), Allets (5), Gone Surfin (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Winelight (1-55.4), Gone Surfin (1-55.4), Allets (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Celestial Sea - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.2, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 3/4len, head, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Celestial Sea (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
BETAVET TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R46, 2000m
For R40 to R46 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 800X79 | Kawhi | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Felt the pinch after mid-race move at Timaru. No easier here. Take on trust. |
| 2 | | 524316 | Brian Beatt | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Followed up Methven win with useful 22 Sep 6th. Fair course stats. First4s. |
| 3 |  | 261595 | Penelope Hall | 3 | Ft | John Versteeg | Not a mile away since clearing maidens four starts back. Throw in all combo bets |
| 4 |  | 667360 | Crown The Moment | 4 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Returns to a track he likes. Too far back at Motukarara. May be over the odds. |
| 5 | | 207821 | La Dama | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Yet to win here in 24 attempts but can't fault 01 Sep Ashburton win. Consider. |
| 6 |  | 69X497 | Yosemite | 6 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Steady enough in three Canterbury starts this spring. Honest filly. Multiples. |
| 7 |  | 0PX908 | Miss Gracie | 7 | Ft | Andrew Faulks | Yet to fire on this course. 2nd at trials since fair in 3 runs back. Rough odds. |
| 8 |  | 425X12 | Brother Love | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | In great form on the grass in 2 September starts. Fair depth in this. Each way. |
| 9 |  | X50784 | Nubliah Chamay | 9 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Creeping closer in last three starts. Placed in only go here. First4 fringes. |
| 10 |  | 35050X | Musclynn | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 84607X | What The Bell | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Freshened since form drifted in the autumn. 3rd in sole workout. Market watch. |
| 12 |  | 594927 | Sunny Louis | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | More race-hardened than some here. Tough ask at Motukarara. Place claims. |
| 13 | | 20X103 | Crazy N Love | 13 | Ft | Ricky May | Caught the eye at Motukarara & goes well enough here. Look for her late. |
| 14 |  | 337541 | Bullit Train | 14 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Professional effort to win R35-44 affair on Sunday. Trotting nicely. Stick with. |
| 15 |  | 330002 | Dancing Glenis | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Unwound nicely for 2nd on Sunday. Can start quickly on her day. Upset claims. |
| 16 |  | X21054 | The River Boy | U2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tried hard when gaining support 27 Sep. This grade suits more. Don't dismiss. |
| Best Bets: Brother Love (8), Bullit Train (14), Crazy N Love (13), La Dama (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy N Love (2-03.4), Miss Gracie (2-04.7), What The Bell (2-04.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Miss Gracie - 2nd of 8, M Cant TOA, 24/09/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-13.3, 800m: 59.7, 400m: 29.0, Margins: head, 1/2len, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kawhi (1): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R56, 1980m
For R50 to R56 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 166X37 | Action Major | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | OK effort from wide draw 27 Sep. Used gate speed 13 Sep. First4s from the ace. |
| 2 | | 493320 | Warloch | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not the worst 10th in the world last week. Better draw here. Combos spice. |
| 3 |  | 841881 | Wuhan | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Used gate speed for Motukarara win. Past winner here. May be over the odds. |
| 4 |  | 631371 | Kotare Kelso | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Comfortable win in front last week. Up in grade but will have admirers again. |
| 5 | | 1X4148 | Perun | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Not much has gone to plan since his nice win here 30 Aug. Drawn to atone. |
| 6 | | X32211 | Magician | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not disgraced in smart 25 Sep trial. Strong winter form. Worth considering. |
| 7 | | 224432 | Twista | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Caught late by top-line mare 13 Sep. Wider draw, but a genuine contender. |
| 8 | | 031378 | Dancing Desire | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Drops back from high-quality mares racing. Draw reflects that. Multiples. |
| 9 | | 792138 | Foveaux Gambler | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got hemmed up at Timaru & previous form had merit. First4s enhancer. |
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| 10 | | 2114X2 | Wish Me Luck | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just nabbed in R51-60 company 20 Sep. Tricky draw but stick with him here. |
| 11 |  | 5X3217 | Mighty Flying Lou | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Steering issues here 13 Sep. Forming a good record prior. Combos must. |
| 12 | | 921196 | Trump Card | 12 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Steady efforts in strong grade since brief spell. Danger with last say here. |
| Best Bets: Wish Me Luck (10), Twista (7), Trump Card (12), Perun (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Trump Card (1-55.0), Warloch (1-55.3), Dancing Desire (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Perun (5): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
GARRARDS TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R50, 2000m
For R47 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 16631X | Granny Rose | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Trial winner ahead of resuming. Has won fresh but draw not ideal here. |
| 2 |  | 020112 | Rush | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Broke late when holding 2nd on Sunday. Great spring form though. Keep safe. |
| 3 |  | 695858 | Prince Teka | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Not quite at his best. Chance to lead here as he likes to but needs to lift. |
| 4 | | 939700 | T K Megastar | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Drops back from stronger racing recently. Confidence boost needed though. |
| 5 |  | 176820 | Our Pegasus Pearl | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Broke at Motukarara in first run for 3 months. Lean course stats. First4s. |
| 6 | | 563574 | Mavis Jones | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Chased well behind #2 at Motukarara. Goes well here. Should be popular. |
| 7 | | 951078 | Royal Diedre | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Mixed efforts since her late July win here. No stars here. Multiples option. |
| 8 | | 0X64X2 | Premium Player | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Will only be fitter for his fresh 2nd at Motukarara. Can improve course stats. |
| 9 |  | 856085 | Bonnie Bagrie | 9 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Bit more like her best 22 Sep despite early error. Cross fingers at the start. |
| 10 | | 146265 | MM Sunshine | 10 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Midfield efforts recently & has better manners than some here. Place prospect. |
| 11 |  | 10X364 | Regal Sierra | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Nice when belatedly clear at Motukarara. Early spot may be key. Has claims. |
| 12 | | 346X80 | Bounce N Beyond | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Mistakes up north but may prefer this way around. Give one more chance. |
| 13 | | 462270 | Buffy Northstains | 13 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Uncharacteristic battling effort last week. Good mare on her day. Multiples. |
| 14 | | 3059X1 | Te Rapa | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Got the job done in R35-50 grade last time. Needs to step cleanly. Place hopes. |
| Best Bets: Rush (2), Bounce N Beyond (12), Premium Player (8), Mavis Jones (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rush (2-04.0), Bonnie Bagrie (2-04.6), Granny Rose (2-06.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Granny Rose - 1st of 5, N Otago HR, 24/09/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-32.9, 800m: 58.4, Margins: nose, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Granny Rose (1): HH-Off, SL-Off, Rush (2): FD-Off, RD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO C & G (HEAT 4) MOB PACE
$30,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. As a previous heat winner in this series, Marketplace, will draw the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3 | Premier | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | 0.5L 2nd at the trials since handy debut 3rd. Draw helps. Top3/4 claims. |
| 2 | | 7X5326 | Sacetas | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Running on in all four starts back. May settle midfield again. Roughie. |
| 3 | | Carrera Bandido | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 |  | 383X | Coba Charged | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Good learning experience in the autumn. Handy spring trials. Trifectas. |
| 5 | | 214X20 | Bettors Anvil | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Couldn't kick on from good spot 20 Sep after early work. Seeking more here. |
| 6 | | 12 | Tact Teva | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Caught by Rubira late at Oamaru. Front row draw helps again. Keep safe. |
| 7 | | 1523X8 | Malakai | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Late-race move didn't yield result 20 Sep. Will strip fitter. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 8 |  | 6641X1 | Marketplace | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Powerful win here off the 2nd row. Has earned his wide draw but can win. |
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| 9 | | 182 | Irish Dream | 9 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Best of the rest behind Demon Blue. Possesses a useful sprint. Place prosect. |
| 10 | | 11610 | Bar Louie | 10 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Blotted copybook 06 Sep but good prior. Has won left-handed. In the mix. |
| 11 | | 3112X2 | Got The Chocolates | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Will only be sharper for fresh 2nd 20 Sep. May get run through. Genuine claims. |
| 12 | | 54X4 | Strikem | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | Space at a premium late here 20 Sep. Draw no help, but can fill multiples spot. |
| 13 | | 1133X1 | Rubira | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Followed on great autumn form with impressive Oamaru win. Top pick again. |
| 14 | | 77 | Midnight Miki | 14 | Ft | ||
| 15 | | 7X2 | Mystery Beach | 15 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Gritty 2nd at Winton. Winter break may have helped. First4s with luck. |
| Best Bets: Rubira (13), Got The Chocolates (11), Marketplace (8), Tact Teva (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Marketplace (1-53.1), Bar Louie (1-54.2), Got The Chocolates (1-55.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Coba Charged - 1st of 3, Ashburton, 27/08/24, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-05.8, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 2 len, distance. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Got The Chocolates (11): BL-On, Malakai (7): SL-On, Tact Teva (6): CC-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
MATT HARRISON CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP TROT
$18,000, 4YO & OLDER R51 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R51 to R65 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 48X806 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Made up ground at Oamaru. Moves 30m closer at the start. Cheeky claims. |
| 2 |  | 05X510 | Muscle Sass | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Disappointed when well backed 20 Sep. Better than that. Stick with her. |
| 3 |  | 17DX26 | Cody Banner | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tried hard in Group 3 grass affair 22 Sep. Gait always a query but has claims. |
| 4 |  | 434X04 | Tu Tangata | 4 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Recovered for 4th after error 20 Sep. Needs to get the start right. Place. |
| 5 |  | 111835 | One El | 5 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Very unlucky after landing good spot 20 Sep. Going well prior. Multiples. |
| 6 | | 060032 | Sheza Gift | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Landed back in the groove & no Tyron Eros here. Should have admirers. |
| 7 |  | 005X5X | Desbois | U2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Two public runs since sole autumn run in March. Sure to need the outing. |
| 8 | | PX531X | Styx Jewel | 1 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Compiled a handy record. Ran on OK for 6th 24 Sep trials. Bubbling under. |
| 9 |  | 66X698 | Helloveamoment | 2 | 10 | Jim Curtin | Didn't enjoy inside draw last week. Yet to fire in three starts back. Passing. |
| 10 |  | 432107 | Master Class | 3 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Found it tough going sitting parked last week. Lands into a winnable grade. EW. |
| 11 | | X17252 | Confessional | 4 | 10 | Bob Butt | Unleashed well for 2nd last week & gets in very well on handicaps. Top pick. |
| 12 |  | 132133 | Zoltan Boscik | 5 | 10 | Luke Whittaker | Continued his fine return to racing last week. 10m mark here but can win. |
| Best Bets: Confessional (11), Zoltan Boscik (12), Sheza Gift (6), Muscle Sass (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Confessional (2-04.0), Cormoran Strike (2-05.0), Zoltan Boscik (2-05.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Desbois (7): NW-Off, RD-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES SERIES (HEAT 6) MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 466X31 | Treacherous Baby | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Overcame tough draw for 06 Sep win. Many more options here. A major player. |
| 2 | | 015606 | Molly Belwin | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Tried hard here 13 Sep & lobs into a softer draw. Needs a length or 2 though. |
| 3 | | 381475 | Happy Harper | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tried hard in the Oamaru heat from wide draw. Has some speed. Upset. |
| 4 | | 33201X | Flying Ellie | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Southland Oaks winner resuming. Two September workouts. Has claims. |
| 5 |  | 123 | Rakero Ice | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Right in the fight in all 3 career starts. Better draw than September runs. EW. |
| 6 | | 126498 | Follow Your Dream | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Earnest attempt last week from barrier 9. Moves in closer, but First4s best. |
| 7 |  | 3X131 | Reklaws Dream | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Loomed large for easy win 27 Sep. Has a high ceiling. Look for her late. |
| 8 |  | 512231 | Shakira | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Used the trail for 13 Sep win. Good 3rd to #1 06 Sep. Danger with right trip. |
| 9 | | 57X7X0 | Our Shangri Lana | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Stable change since having no luck 12 Jul. Draw no help here. Top3/4 claims. |
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| 10 |  | 4113X9 | Queen Of Swords | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 | | 1115X2 | All You Need Is Me | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Won't lose many fans after leading at Oamaru. May get run through & feature. |
| 12 |  | X113X4 | Louies Girl | 12 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Nice fitness improver at Oamaru after getting back. Don't underestimate. |
| 13 | | 6X7206 | Melody Banner | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Treacherous Baby (1), All You Need Is Me (11), Shakira (8), Reklaws Dream (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Louies Girl (1-55.4), All You Need Is Me (1-55.6), Happy Harper (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Louies Girl (12): BL-On, Our Shangri Lana (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
THE PENINSULA BEACHFRONT RESORT, MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R57 TO R70, 1980m
For R57 to R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 630X99 | Deceptive Lee | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Failing to fire in two starts back. Can do minimal work from draw. First4s. |
| 2 | | 081220 | Spirit Of Anarchy | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Best when near the speed & that's on offer here. Can lead & be a danger. |
| 3 | | 410509 | Tempo Warrior | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Better draw than recent runs here. This is a deeper grade though. Odds. |
| 4 | | 62X586 | Tide And Time | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Fair in three starts back but has been taking on nice fields. Multiples hope. |
| 5 |  | 2379X5 | Life Of Art | 5 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Sure to be improved for sound 5th here 13 Sep. Three-time winner here. EW. |
| 6 | | 554261 | Helium | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Used best weapon to lead & win last week. May go hunting early again. Threat. |
| 7 | | X95183 | Deny Everything | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Bit more like it at Winton but this may present more challenges. Top3/4 bet. |
| 8 | | 6224X1 | Vessem | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Used gate speed to score in harder grade 13 Sep. Can go close despite draw. |
| Best Bets: Vessem (8), Helium (6), Spirit Of Anarchy (2), Life Of Art (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tide And Time (1-54.3), Deny Everything (1-54.3), Vessem (1-55.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Deceptive Lee (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
BRECKON FARMS HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 4YO & OLDER R66 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R66 & faster 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 8966X0 | El Conqueror | 1 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Struggled at Motukarara but doesn't go well fresh. Blowout with his best manners |
| 2 |  | 70X244 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 9X4557 | Maui | 3 | Ft | David McCormick | Things got tight early in DG Jones Cup. Solid efforts prior. Include in First4s. |
| 4 | | X7767X | Eurokash | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Two-time winner fresh. Took on top trotters last campaign. Could surprise. |
| 5 | | 32X161 | Mighty Logan | 1 | 10 | John Dunn | Won off this mark 13 Sep & this sets up somewhat similarly. Each way claims. |
| 6 | | 734X38 | Love N The Port | 2 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Checked late at Motukarara. Will be getting sharper with each run. Combos. |
| 7 |  | 23286X | Mystic Max | 3 | 10 | Blair Orange | Caught by Muscle Mountain 25 Sep trials, so that's no knock. Place hope fresh. |
| 8 | | 221790 | Jimmy Carter | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Blew apart early at Motukarara. Loves it here, but needs to show his best. |
| 9 |  | 116X01 | Fiery Bandito | U2 | 10 | Kirstin Green | Held together for smart win 27 Sep. Moves 10m closer. Worth considering. |
| 10 |  | 166X33 | Kyvalley Hotspur | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Thereabouts in both starts back this campaign. 20m mark, but will have fans. |
| 11 | | 113401 | Mr Love | 2 | 20 | Ricky May | Angled out for slashing finish at Motukarara. Loves this course. In the mix. |
| 12 | | 62322X | Oscar Bonavena | 1 | 35 | Mark Purdon | One workout for this, but is an absolute star fresh-up. Look for him late. |
| Best Bets: Kyvalley Hotspur (10), Oscar Bonavena (12), Mighty Logan (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Oscar Bonavena (2-00.5), Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), Mr Love (2-01.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mystic Max - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.0, 800m: 56.8, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 1/2len, 2 1/2len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eurokash (4): P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Fiery Bandito to Amber Lethaby at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R49, 1980m
For R35 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 3020X0 | Timbimboo | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | 6th of 6 at the trials since fading out at Methven. Seeking big improvement. |
| 2 |  | 76X543 | Major Happy | 2 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Finding the line well in all 3 starts back. Useful field, but keep onside here. |
| 3 | | 062766 | Star Magic | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Shown no signs of fading as busy campaign continues. Place hope from draw. |
| 4 | | 613590 | Jaccka Opa | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Early work here 20 Sep but not rounding out his races for now. Trifectas best. |
| 5 | | 512053 | Salute | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Didn't toss it in after tough run 27 Sep. This is within his range too. Each way |
| 6 | | X88057 | Mossdale Margaret | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Mixing her efforts this time in. Unlucky here 20 Sep. Multiples prospect. |
| 7 | | 2556PX | Song Sung Blue | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Three trials to tighten for this & has won fresh before. Not out of this either. |
| 8 | | 88407X | Toby Tom B | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Good 2nd in strong 25 Sep trial when leading. May be over the odds fresh. |
| 9 |  | 265322 | Commander Joe | 9 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Contrasting 2nds recently but both with merit galore. Look for him late. |
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| 10 |  | 066881 | Eastwood Dream | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Got the job done from the trail 22 Sep. This may not map so well. First4s. |
| 11 |  | 632915 | Tabasco | 11 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Nice 5th here 20 Sep after 05 Sep Wyndham win. May be running on late again. |
| 12 |  | 2X5875 | Sophia Bromac | U1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Her usual meritorious effort late here 27 Sep. Look for her in First4s here. |
| Best Bets: Salute (5), Commander Joe (9), Tabasco (11), Song Sung Blue (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Happy (1-55.1), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Timbimboo (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Song Sung Blue - 1st of 6, M Cant TOA, 24/09/24, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-03.8, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 2 len, 14 len, 6 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Salute (5): RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Action Major - Race 5
A Fine Patrick - Race 2
Allets - Race 3
All You Need Is Me - Race 9
Always B Misty - Race 3
Always On Sale - Race 1
Arafura - Race 1
Bar Louie - Race 7
Bettors Anvil - Race 7
Black Pat - Race 2
Bonnie Bagrie - Race 6
Bounce N Beyond - Race 6
Brian Beatt - Race 4
Bring On The Muscle - Race 2
Brother Love - Race 4
Buffy Northstains - Race 6
Bullit Train - Race 4
Captain Commodore - Race 1
Catchafire - Race 1
Celestial Sea - Race 3
Coba Charged - Race 7
Cody Banner - Race 8
Commander Joe - Race 12
Confessional - Race 8
Cormoran Strike - Race 8
Crazy N Love - Race 4
Crown The Moment - Race 4
Dancing Desire - Race 5
Dancing Glenis - Race 4
Deceptive Lee - Race 10
Deny Everything - Race 10
Desbois - Race 8
Eastwood Dream - Race 12
El Conqueror - Race 11
Eurokash - Race 11
Father Time - Race 2
Fiery Bandito - Race 11
Flying Ellie - Race 9
Follow Your Dream - Race 9
Four Wise Women - Race 2
Foveaux Gambler - Race 5
General Jen - Race 3
Gone Surfin - Race 3
Got The Chocolates - Race 7
Granny Rose - Race 6
Happy Harper - Race 9
Helium - Race 10
Helloveamoment - Race 8
I Dream Of Jeannie - Race 11
Irish Dream - Race 7
Jaccka Opa - Race 12
Jimmy Carter - Race 11
Joeking - Race 2
Joker - Race 1
Judy J - Race 2
Katys Shadow - Race 1
Kawhi - Race 4
Kotare Kelso - Race 5
Kyvalley Hotspur - Race 11
La Dama - Race 4
Life Of Art - Race 10
Lizzie Shelby - Race 1
Look To Da Stars - Race 2
Louies Girl - Race 9
Love N The Port - Race 11
Magician - Race 5
Major Happy - Race 12
Malakai - Race 7
Marketplace - Race 7
Master Class - Race 8
Maui - Race 11
Mavis Jones - Race 6
Melody Banner - Race 9
Mighty Flying Lou - Race 5
Mighty Logan - Race 11
Miss Gracie - Race 4
MM Sunshine - Race 6
Molly Belwin - Race 9
Mossdale Margaret - Race 12
Mr Love - Race 11
Muscle Sass - Race 8
Musclynn - Race 4
Music Mistress - Race 3
Mystery Beach - Race 7
Mystic Max - Race 11
Nubliah Chamay - Race 4
One El - Race 8
Oscar Bonavena - Race 11
Our Pegasus Pearl - Race 6
Our Shangri Lana - Race 9
Penelope Hall - Race 4
Perun - Race 5
Premier - Race 7
Premium Player - Race 6
Prince Teka - Race 6
Queen Of Swords - Race 9
Rakero Ice - Race 9
Regal Sierra - Race 6
Reklaws Dream - Race 9
Rock Or Bust - Race 1
Royal Diedre - Race 6
Rubira - Race 7
Rush - Race 6
Rutherford - Race 1
Sacetas - Race 7
Salute - Race 12
Shakira - Race 9
Shezabettorgirl - Race 3
Sheza Gift - Race 8
Song Sung Blue - Race 12
Sophia Bromac - Race 12
Spicey Crunch - Race 3
Spirit Of Anarchy - Race 10
Star Magic - Race 12
Stella Rouge - Race 3
Street Fighter - Race 1
Strikem - Race 7
Styx Jewel - Race 8
Sunny Louis - Race 4
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 3
Tabasco - Race 12
Tact Teva - Race 7
Tempo Warrior - Race 10
Te Rapa - Race 6
The Lazarus Effect - Race 1
The River Boy - Race 4
Tide And Time - Race 10
Timbimboo - Race 12
Time For Victory - Race 2
T K Megastar - Race 6
Toby Tom B - Race 12
Treacherous Baby - Race 9
Trump Card - Race 5
Tu Tangata - Race 8
Twista - Race 5
Ultimate Guinness - Race 1
Vessem - Race 10
Vincent Reactress - Race 3
Warloch - Race 5
What The Bell - Race 4
Winelight - Race 3
Wish Me Luck - Race 5
Without You - Race 3
Wuhan - Race 5
Yosemite - Race 4
Zoltan Boscik - Race 8