NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 8 October
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- Race 1
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BOOK NOW FOR TRACKSIDE DINING 17 OCTOBER TROT
$9475, NON-WINNERS, 2600m
For 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime with 2 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0765X8 | Brightman | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Thin returns in 18 starts, and broke from an inside draw last week. Roughie. |
| 2 |  | 568209 | Stuarts Buller Boy | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Can't fault trip at Methven but struggled late. Oamaru 2nd offers hope. Place. |
| 3 |  | 384466 | Bacardi Doll | 3 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Too hard after mid-race break last week. Fair efforts at times. Combos best. |
| 4 |  | X00080 | Just Charlie | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Still hunting his first placing in 21 starts. Looking for plenty of luck here. |
| 5 |  | 48X | Alice In Dreamland | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 83 | Alotoftrouble | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Nice improvement between Methven & last week's 3rd. Should be popular. |
| 7 | | X90990 | Phantom Spur | 7 | Ft | Lionel Dobbs | Manners and stamina not up to the mark for now. Prefer to watch in this. |
| 8 |  | 764 | Mister | U1 | Ft | Chris Butt | Getting better with each outing & didn't have all favours last week. Chance. |
| 9 |  | 72 | Wicked Annabella | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Grabbed late last week but had done plenty of work. Bright hope with manners. |
| 10 |  | 0X9 | A Quiet Girl | U3 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Never a factor last week when resuming. Plenty of improvement needed here. |
| Best Bets: Wicked Annabella (9), Alotoftrouble (6), Mister (8) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bacardi Doll (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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PEBBLE BEACH AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For Non-Win 4 yrs & older pacers with 3 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 357565 | Beautiful Crazy | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Honest attempts without late punch recently. Draw an assist. Place hope. |
| 2 | | 365506 | Willy Away | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Fair efforts from worse than midfield recently. Draw provides options. Upset. |
| 3 |  | 254483 | Tuppence | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Nabbed first placing since June with last week's 3rd. Should be running on. |
| 4 |  | 466567 | Riley John | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 87X2 | Bannockburn | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Only yielded late after leading at Timaru. Sure to be fitter for that. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 66X239 | Rockin Roman | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Didn't fire here last week but much to like about two prior runs. Has claims. |
| 7 |  | 657X98 | Big Gee | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Lacked a kick when resuming at Motukarara. First look here. First4s only. |
| 8 | | 825524 | Fear Gogh | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Plenty of podium finishes without finding the win. Worth a look as always. |
| Best Bets: Bannockburn (5), Rockin Roman (6), Fear Gogh (8), Tuppence (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bannockburn (5): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BETAVET 'COMMITTED TO HARNESS RACING SINCE AGES AGO' PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 7080X0 | Allbetsroff | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Badly in need of the run here 19 Sep. Kinder ratings band today. Rough odds. |
| 2 |  | 705XP5 | Seaside Pond | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Much better at Timaru. Sole win came from a stand. Don't underestimate. |
| 3 | | 324877 | Santanna Mach | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Gave a sight in front in same grade last week. Knows his way around. Consider. |
| 4 |  | X7058P | Archie | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Put a line through last week. Middling efforts prior though. Place best. |
| 5 |  | 20100X | Hes Santas Excuse | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | First stand start after 90 runs. Stepped OK 25 Sep trials. Can offer cheek. |
| 6 | | 5508X2 | Artful Bromac | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Caught the eye at Timaru & this looks like a drop back in class. A key danger. |
| 7 | | 4641 | Kowhai Star | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | First run out of maidens after easy Ashburton win. Quiet 02 Oct trial. EW. |
| 8 |  | 74143X | Ultimate Counsel | 8 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Produced good May/June form. Tired into 5th 30 Sep trials. May need this. |
| 9 | | 31X5 | Bettor Way | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold 5th here last week in first run for a year. Smartly bred. Top billing. |
| 10 | | 2995X0 | He's A Bay | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Well back at trials since struggling at Motukarara. Seeking further improvement. |
| Best Bets: Bettor Way (9), Artful Bromac (6), Kowhai Star (7), Santanna Mach (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettor Way (2-03.0), He's A Bay (2-03.9), Ultimate Counsel (2-04.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Allbetsroff (1): P-On, ACD-On, Bettor Way (9): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 380900 | Bronski | 1 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Offered little late from this draw at Timaru. Drops to R35 grade. First4s. |
| 2 | | 39X507 | Courage Reactor | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Had every chance on the markers last week. May find this easier. Has claims. |
| 3 | | 617948 | Million Dollar Chic | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tried hard from wide draw at Gore. Won here in August. Not the worst. |
| 4 |  | 543458 | Dance Monkey | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | One-paced at Timaru but slips down into a contestable grade. Combos claims. |
| 5 |  | 483654 | My Ten Guitars | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Lacked space last week but kicked well. More upside than many here. Danger. |
| 6 | | 006886 | The Mandalorian | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mixed efforts recently, but plenty to like about 21 Sep 6th. Could surprise here |
| 7 |  | 00X700 | Opo | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Early work may have told at Motukarara. Thin returns here. Want right odds. |
| 8 | | 472X52 | Lorton Vale | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Two sharp efforts in spaced out runs this campaign. Worth sticking with him. |
| 9 |  | 840796 | Chal Vee Power | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Got back & stayed back here last week. Draw may dictate options. First4s. |
| 10 | | 802060 | Belmont Valor | U1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Pops up at times, despite unruly mark adding to challenges. Combos spice. |
| Best Bets: My Ten Guitars (5), Lorton Vale (8), Million Dollar Chic (3), Courage Reactor (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lorton Vale (1-56.9), My Ten Guitars (1-58.3), Million Dollar Chic (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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MAJESTIC HORSEFLOATS (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE PACE
$8000, WITH COND. JUNIOR DRIVERS RATING PENALTY FREE., 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | X14629 | Hi Life | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Prepared to bypass her Timaru 9th. Going well prior. Place bait from #1. |
| 2 | | P80950 | Dr Gachet | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Proving a bit up and down. Better draw but gate speed a query. Rough odds. |
| 3 |  | 21X902 | Ar Gee Rulz | 3 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Rattled home for 2nd last week. 0-from-4 from a mobile but can improve that. |
| 4 |  | 10 | Elton J | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Under pressure when he broke at Motukarara. Nice debut win. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 5260X4 | Emma Swan | 5 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Plenty to like about her fresh 4th last week. Sure to be fitter. Each way. |
| 6 | | 21X3 | Betterthanbabe | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Resumed nicely at Timaru after landing good spot. Has gate speed. Can win. |
| 7 |  | 6X1234 | Ultimate Seisation | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Gaining support & going close since her maiden win. Stick with her tonight. |
| Best Bets: Betterthanbabe (6), Ultimate Seisation (7), Emma Swan (5), Ar Gee Rulz (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dr Gachet (1-59.1), Elton J (1-59.1), Betterthanbabe (2-00.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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VIP TRADE MOBILE PACE
$8000, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 5yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 305664 | Shadow Creek | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Not far away at Ashburton & gets into tighter ratings band. Keep safe from #1. |
| 2 |  | 026507 | Ambleside Drive | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Just fair in recent outings. Both career wins came here. Combos preferred. |
| 3 | | 404040 | Stubing | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Formline looks like a T20 over. Gate speed from #3 at Oamaru. Upset hope. |
| 4 | | 280408 | Lord Mudrick | 4 | Ft | Chris Butt | Couldn't kick on after working last week. May press forward again. Place hope. |
| 5 | | 017700 | Betterthandiva | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Stable change since being outgunned at Oamaru. Market your best guide. |
| 6 | | 481006 | Didjashoutthebar | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Don't underplay his cheeky 6th last week. Same grade but mobile helps. Smokey. |
| 7 | | 516783 | Enya Franco | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Went very close last week. Back to her preferred mobile. Among the chances. |
| 8 | | 082100 | Star On The Rocks | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Found grade racing tough at Methven after maiden win at Ashburton. First4s. |
| 9 | | X43601 | Robyns Art | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Small rise in grade after comfortable win last week. Worth considering again. |
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| 10 |  | 7107 | Rock Fern | 10 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Handy 7th at Timaru after early work. Stable is going well. Danger with gaps. |
| 11 |  | 134572 | Carrera Tranquilo | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Chased hard here in deeper grade. 2nd row draw is awkward but keep onside. |
| Best Bets: Enya Franco (7), Carrera Tranquilo (11), Rock Fern (10), Shadow Creek (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Betterthandiva (1-56.9), Rock Fern (1-56.9), Didjashoutthebar (2-00.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Stubing (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BACKING BLAIR FANZONE 10 OCTOBER TROT
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older trotters with 10 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 98777X | Blink N Bones | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 088905 | Royal Diedre | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Had her chance from soft trip here 26 Sep. Similar bunch here. Rough odds. |
| 3 |  | 775758 | Five Monkeys | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had no space when needed at Methven. Run down at Rangiora. Not the worst. |
| 4 | | 327576 | Lindy's Rocket | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | 4.5L 2nd at trials since tiring in front here 05 Sep. Include in even field. |
| 5 | | 804905 | Mode | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Bested late after leading last week. Broke at last stand start but has claims. |
| 6 |  | 3P690X | Miss Gracie | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Comes in fresh after form tailed off in Feb/March. Likely to need the run. |
| 7 |  | 960X76 | Solemn Son | 7 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Felt the pinch late last week but had worked. Lean stats here though. Odds. |
| 8 | | 59P69X | Signal Hill | 8 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Faded badly 23 Sep trials in first public run since April. Hard to have on that. |
| 9 |  | 850X88 | Brianna | 9 | Ft | David McCormick | Still building fitness after two battling runs back. Give one more chance. |
| 10 |  | 00X904 | Steelintheheel | U1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Not far off here last week. Yet to place in 8 stand starts though. Blowout. |
| 11 |  | 9X9570 | Mikko Koivu | U2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | On his worst behaviour at Timaru. Won at this trip but tough ask tonight. |
| 12 |  | 725597 | Lime In A Bottle | U3 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't make an impact in R35-40 grade on Friday. Want to see more here. |
| Best Bets: Mode (5), Lindy's Rocket (4), Five Monkeys (3), Brianna (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Diedre (2-07.9), Brianna (2-09.7), Mikko Koivu (2-10.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Five Monkeys (3): SL-Off, BL-On, Mikko Koivu (11): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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LATHER UP 'DUAL WORLD CHAMPION' MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 64 | Lous Pinup Girl | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 2X | Missing In Action | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Placed in both trials since tidy debut in June. Stable will have him all set. |
| 3 | | Mystery Creek | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Bold 2nd when he qualified in September. Big respect for trainers. Bright hope. | |
| 4 |  | 8 | Sargent Henry | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Comfortably held on debut at Timaru. May find a couple too sharp here too. |
| 5 |  | Flying Ace | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | From an excellent family & held off rivals in latest trial 25 Sep. Keep safe. | |
| 6 |  | Bruciebytheseaside | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Green but good when 2nd 30 Sep trials ahead of debut. Place prospect. | |
| 7 | | Don't Be A Stranger | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Half brother to Gold Ace. Thereabouts in 3 public runs. Include in combinations. | |
| 8 |  | 4 | Crunched | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Not far off on debut at Timaru. Wide draw, but adds to stable's strong hand. |
| Best Bets: Mystery Creek (3), Missing In Action (2), Flying Ace (5), Crunched (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Flying Ace - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.4, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 3/4len, nose, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Missing In Action (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Sargent Henry to Jim Curtin at Templeton | |||||||
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- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS (MARES) MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R36 TO R45, 1980m
For R36 to R45 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 |  | 318397 | Partners In Wine | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Covered some ground at Ashburton. Helpful draw but stronger field. Combos. |
| 2 |  | 335218 | Sweet Dreams | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Early mistake no help last week. Reverts to mobile. May press forward. Place. |
| 3 | | 030706 | Ask Me Lazarus | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Had excuses last week, but no kick late. Course/distance stats a concern. |
| 4 | | 640046 | Gem N Em | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Doing her best work late at Timaru off 10m & OK in Methven grind. Upset hope. |
| 5 | | 914673 | Lily's A Star | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Gave a sight in front last week from similar draw. Chance to lead & go close. |
| 6 |  | 7920X2 | Don't Tell Jenny | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Very brave at Timaru after working mid-race. Capable mare. A key player. |
| 7 |  | 1X0150 | Oneroa | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Didn't handle Methven heavy. Win 3 back was super. A major hope off the front. |
| 8 |  | 996535 | Onwardsandupwards | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Pops up on occasion here to grab a placing. Draw no help though. First4s. |
| 9 |  | 83748X | Gladys Greenland | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Took on stronger fields last campaign. Fair 4ths at the trials. Place claims. |
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| 10 |  | 053417 | Brandi Snapp | 10 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Comfortably held in stronger R40-45 grade 26 Sep. Top 3/4 from 2nd row. |
| 11 |  | 170900 | Double Quick | 11 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Switches to Dunn stable after struggling since 06 Jul win. Market your guide. |
| Best Bets: Oneroa (7), Don't Tell Jenny (6), Lily's A Star (5), Double Quick (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Double Quick (1-55.2), Gladys Greenland (1-55.4), Partners In Wine (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Double Quick (11): BL-Off, ACD-Off, SL-On, CC-On, Gladys Greenland (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Alice In Dreamland - Race 1
Allbetsroff - Race 3
Alotoftrouble - Race 1
Ambleside Drive - Race 6
A Quiet Girl - Race 1
Archie - Race 3
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 5
Artful Bromac - Race 3
Ask Me Lazarus - Race 9
Bacardi Doll - Race 1
Bannockburn - Race 2
Beautiful Crazy - Race 2
Belmont Valor - Race 4
Betterthanbabe - Race 5
Betterthandiva - Race 6
Bettor Way - Race 3
Big Gee - Race 2
Blink N Bones - Race 7
Brandi Snapp - Race 9
Brianna - Race 7
Brightman - Race 1
Bronski - Race 4
Bruciebytheseaside - Race 8
Carrera Tranquilo - Race 6
Chal Vee Power - Race 4
Courage Reactor - Race 4
Crunched - Race 8
Dance Monkey - Race 4
Didjashoutthebar - Race 6
Don't Be A Stranger - Race 8
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 9
Double Quick - Race 9
Dr Gachet - Race 5
Elton J - Race 5
Emma Swan - Race 5
Enya Franco - Race 6
Fear Gogh - Race 2
Five Monkeys - Race 7
Flying Ace - Race 8
Gem N Em - Race 9
Gladys Greenland - Race 9
He's A Bay - Race 3
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 3
Hi Life - Race 5
Just Charlie - Race 1
Kowhai Star - Race 3
Lily's A Star - Race 9
Lime In A Bottle - Race 7
Lindy's Rocket - Race 7
Lord Mudrick - Race 6
Lorton Vale - Race 4
Lous Pinup Girl - Race 8
Mikko Koivu - Race 7
Million Dollar Chic - Race 4
Miss Gracie - Race 7
Missing In Action - Race 8
Mister - Race 1
Mode - Race 7
Mystery Creek - Race 8
My Ten Guitars - Race 4
Oneroa - Race 9
Onwardsandupwards - Race 9
Opo - Race 4
Partners In Wine - Race 9
Phantom Spur - Race 1
Riley John - Race 2
Robyns Art - Race 6
Rock Fern - Race 6
Rockin Roman - Race 2
Royal Diedre - Race 7
Santanna Mach - Race 3
Sargent Henry - Race 8
Seaside Pond - Race 3
Shadow Creek - Race 6
Signal Hill - Race 7
Solemn Son - Race 7
Star On The Rocks - Race 6
Steelintheheel - Race 7
Stuarts Buller Boy - Race 1
Stubing - Race 6
Sweet Dreams - Race 9
The Mandalorian - Race 4
Tuppence - Race 2
Ultimate Counsel - Race 3
Ultimate Seisation - Race 5
Wicked Annabella - Race 1
Willy Away - Race 2