NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 9 October
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- Race 1
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CUP DAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a 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 |  | 05959X | The Highlander | 1 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Tucked in nicely 01 Oct trials for new trainer. Yet to fire fresh. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 706699 | Prides Contessa | 2 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Moves off the unruly after finding it tough from wide spots. Combos claims. |
| 3 |  | 9X8788 | Oneloveonelife | 3 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Hasn't made good use of more than adequate draws recently. Needs to lift. |
| 4 |  | 431620 | Vrilo | 4 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Freshened since battling here 04 Aug. Form was solid prior. Can resume well |
| 5 |  | 545180 | Don Juan | 5 | Ft | Blair Wilmott | Taken on stronger fields than this in the spring. Chance to play his part here. |
| 6 |  | 960531 | Ruby's A Delight | 6 | Ft | Warren Frost | Powered home for Methven win. Gets into this well enough too. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 047101 | Sweet Spirit | 7 | Ft | Michael House | Sizzled late for upset Timaru win. Plain course stats but can improve those. |
| 8 |  | 142557 | Off The Edge | 8 | Ft | Alan Edge | Freshened since battling 7th in early August. Capable on his day. Place. |
| 9 |  | 314534 | Mouton Cadet | 9 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Tired late at Timaru but has shown speed in the past. Look for him late. |
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| 10 |  | 063767 | Judgement Bay | 10 | Ft | Neil Munro | Had her chance from the trail at Timaru. More suitable grade. Top3/4 prospect. |
| Best Bets: Ruby's A Delight (6), Don Juan (5), Mouton Cadet (9), Vrilo (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Off The Edge (1-56.2), Judgement Bay (1-56.7), Ruby's A Delight (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Don Juan (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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WOODLANDS STUD 'ALL STAR FIVE' TROT
$8000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 0X0798 | Koko Kaboom | 1 | Ft | Scott Lethaby | Battling efforts in four starts back. Prefer to wait until he trots the trip. |
| 2 |  | 6568 | Perfect Call | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Midfield efforts prior to being checked late at Motukarara. Can edge closer. |
| 3 |  | 665 | Meandad | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Gained some confidence with 3 winter starts. Give close look in this. |
| 4 |  | 000X0 | Desert Royal | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did her chips early on at Timaru when resuming. Needs to improve considerably. |
| 5 |  | 759X58 | Rose Isle | 5 | Ft | Barry Crothers | Did work at Methven last month. Ashburton 5th is your guide. Honest claims. |
| 6 |  | 830640 | Kiss Me Kate | 6 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Methven was forgettable. Shown enough prior though. Can play a part. |
| 7 |  | 640000 | Hoofn It | 7 | Ft | Steve Trotter | Not helping his cause early recently. Hard to recommend with confidence. |
| 8 |  | Lyalldale Trouble | U1 | Ft | Michael Heenan | Distant 3rd in Nov 2023 qualifier. One grass workout this time in. Rough odds. | |
| Best Bets: Meandad (3), Kiss Me Kate (6), Rose Isle (5), Perfect Call (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hoofn It (7): FD-Off, Kiss Me Kate (6): RD-Off, FD-On, Koko Kaboom (1): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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'DOWNBYTHESEASIDE' MAKING A SPLASH MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R38, 1980m
For R35 to R38 4yo-&-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 |  | 827X30 | Gatecrasher | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Not happy at Timaru as fave. 13Sep 3rd a better steer. Can bounce back. |
| 2 |  | 405908 | Kink | 2 | Ft | Peter Davis | 3L 3rd at the trials since unlucky Oamaru 8th. Don't overplay here though. |
| 3 |  | 088030 | Ned Kelly | 3 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Did a bit wrong at Timaru. Ashburton 3rd in similar grade had merit. Combos. |
| 4 |  | 096458 | Ford Rule | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had his chance in R35-42 grade at Timaru. Yet to fire in 12 starts here. Place. |
| 5 |  | 880249 | Betterthandiva | 5 | Ft | Lionel Dobbs | Battled away at Timaru after getting back. Doesn't mind a tough trip. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 907289 | Kalatra | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Fair at Motukarara. Has gate speed when needed. 33% place stats here. Chance. |
| 7 | | 137366 | Courage Reactor | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Worked home late as favourite at Ashburton. Better draw here. Has claims. |
| 8 |  | 108600 | Lord Mudrick | 8 | Ft | Chris Butt | Away from races for a few weeks since 13 Sep failure. Don't underestimate here. |
| 9 | | 970025 | Motor Mouth | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got into a good spot at Methven. May need his gate speed from #9. Consider. |
| Best Bets: Gatecrasher (1), Motor Mouth (9), Kalatra (6), Betterthandiva (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Motor Mouth (1-56.6), Betterthandiva (1-56.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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TRACKSIDE DINING AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 5 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 069235 | Spectator | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fought on from tough spot at Motukarara. Has options from #1. Keep onside. |
| 2 |  | 459844 | Shapely | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Not far off them at Timaru & gets upgrade to front row. Multiples must. |
| 3 |  | X30008 | Belmont Valor | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Fair at the trials since struggling for much of the winter. Prefer to watch. |
| 4 | | 9720X0 | Rutherford | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Early swerve on Friday but mid-race break not ideal. Take on trust tonight. |
| 5 |  | 658060 | Tasi Ahnau | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Gasping for breath after sitting 3-wide at Methven. Not a mile away prior. EW. |
| 6 |  | 952905 | Freedoms Beauty | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Shown more zip than some here in the past. Mobile suits. In the mix. |
| 7 | | X37573 | Terror Ma Sue | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Rattled home for 3rd at Timaru. No stars here either. A key contender. |
| 8 |  | 96800X | Dover Terrace | 8 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Early mistake 25 Sep trials but ran on after. No help in draws though. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Spectator (1), Terror Ma Sue (7), Freedoms Beauty (6), Tasi Ahnau (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Belmont Valor (3): BL-Off, ACD-On, Tasi Ahnau (5): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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'LATHER UP' A DUAL WORLD CHAMPION MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R39 TO R45, 1980m
For R39 to R45 4yo-&-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 | | 0X5560 | Rollwithit | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | New stable since short winter campaign. Fair fresh stats, but can surprise. |
| 2 |  | 835529 | The Night Fox | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Drops back from Friday night racing. Went back from this draw 27 Sep. EW. |
| 3 |  | 0008X8 | Ann Sophie | 3 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Not bad when resuming at Timaru. Will find this easier too. Don't disregard. |
| 4 |  | P0X700 | Igetakickoutofyou | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Got it wrong late at Motukarara. Shown glimpses in the past. Take on trust. |
| 5 |  | 00X960 | Reggie Golightly | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not offered much in winter/spring since nice early July trial. First4s best. |
| 6 |  | X19295 | Judine | 6 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Chased well behind nice mare at Timaru. Drops back in grade too. Danger. |
| 7 | | 355X72 | Doctor Tim | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Just missed at Motukarara & this is a slide down in company. Don't dismiss. |
| 8 |  | 217772 | Ivona Dadic | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Made up plenty at Timaru on great day for trainer. Look for her late again. |
| 9 |  | 584100 | Spirited Lou | 9 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Struggled in two runs since his Ashburton win. Draw provides no favours either. |
| Best Bets: The Night Fox (2), Judine (6), Ivona Dadic (8), Doctor Tim (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Doctor Tim (1-57.5), Judine (1-58.3), Spirited Lou (1-59.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Igetakickoutofyou (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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'SWEET LOU' THE MOST POPULAR SIRE OF 2023 PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Sporty Reporter | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Qualified in Feb. Hauled in late 2 Oct trials. Can step & fill Top3 spot. | |
| 2 | | 05X833 | Hi Life | 2 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Beaten by a combined 2 lengths in last two starts. Each way claims in this. |
| 3 | | 680X67 | Give Me Peace | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Three trials since finishing last in her two winter runs. Give her a brief look. |
| 4 | | 466X39 | Lily's A Star | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Had excuses at Timaru but battled after. Broke in last standing start. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 6077 | Holly K | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Ahead of #1 when 2nd at Rangiora trials. Fair efforts in spring runs. First4s. |
| 6 |  | 8560X | Ester Lucy | 6 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Distant 3rd 12 Jun trials but form has stacked up since. Want right price though |
| 7 | | 08080X | Tacker | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not sighted to struggling from inside draw 09 Jun. Market your best guide here. |
| 8 | | 952905 | Freedoms Beauty | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | Allbetsroff | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | From a nice family & handy in both spring trials. Can step & play a part. | |
| 10 |  | 8 | General Rebeck | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Raced unkindly on debut at Timaru & tired late. Good trials form. Can atone. |
| 11 |  | P | Maxed Out | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Fought well 24 Sep trials after not behaving on debut. Will have admirers. |
| 12 | | The Quiet Pirate | 12 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Qualified in 2023. Stable change. Caught late 02 Oct trials. Not out of this. | |
| 13 | | 4 | Sweet Glory | 13 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Tidy effort on debut from 2nd-line spot. Same set-up here. Smokey. |
| 14 | | Memoirs Of Vinny | 14 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Four public runs across 2024 since Dec 2023 qualifier. May need this outing. | |
| 15 |  | 907007 | Magical Max | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Badly held up at Timaru. Not threatening the judges prior though. Odds. |
| 16 |  | 09 | Heaven Forbid | U2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Not pulled out at Ashburton trials. 22 Sep 9th wasn't the worst. Don't ignore. |
| Best Bets: Hi Life (2), Allbetsroff (9), The Quiet Pirate (12), General Rebeck (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Quiet Pirate - 1st of 7, NZ Metro, 27/09/23, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.0, 800m: 60.4, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 6 len, 4 3/4len, 4 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Give Me Peace (3): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On, Heaven Forbid (16): FD-On, ACD-On, Tacker (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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GARRARDS TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2600m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 08660X | Navara | 1 | Ft | Jason Ford | Returns for spring/summer racing. Hasn't fired fresh. First4 fringes here. |
| 2 | | 260822 | Opawa Peak | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Sprinted hard in last two outings & lobs into a nice draw here. Has claims. |
| 3 |  | 0P7736 | Racey Krusa | 3 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Couldn't back up 22 Sep 3rd when 6th at Timaru. Not a deep field. Multiples. |
| 4 |  | 69X348 | Speeding Spirit | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had his chance when clear late at Timaru. Tends to settle handy. Place hope. |
| 5 |  | 263830 | Take After Me | 5 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Didn't fire at Methven but this grade is more in his range. Can play a part. |
| 6 |  | 75507X | A Late Late Pressy | 6 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Not seen since mixing her summer/autumn efforts. Likely to need the run. |
| 7 |  | 69X90X | Blink N Bones | 7 | Ft | Barry Ford | Offered little in two May/June runs. Hasn't fired in eight fresh attempts. Odds. |
| 8 |  | 615954 | Penelope Hall | 8 | Ft | John Versteeg | Showing no fears of grade racing since maiden win. Add to all multiple bets. |
| 9 |  | 848460 | Ginas Majesty | 9 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Weakened late at Motukarara but had sat parked. Combos claims with kind trip. |
| 10 |  | 668068 | Love Potion | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Middle of the pack in her six runs back this term. Similar likely again here. |
| 11 |  | 009X07 | To Hill And Back | U1 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Well off them in two trials since mistake in August. Hard to recommend. |
| 12 | | 902259 | Living The Moment | U2 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Had an excuse at Motukarara. Form was quite handy prior. Worth considering. |
| Best Bets: Living The Moment (12), Opawa Peak (2), Take After Me (5), Speeding Spirit (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Blink N Bones (2-04.6), Navara (2-05.3), Penelope Hall (2-05.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: A Late Late Pressy (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with earnings up to and including $2000 in the last 4 starts. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 000X08 | The Finisher | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Lacked space 22 Sep & honest at Methven since. Plain mobile stats though. |
| 2 | | P47P0P | The Bettor Major | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Seeking confidence, so mid-race check at Timaru was not ideal. Take on trust. |
| 3 |  | 1700X0 | Didjashoutthebar | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Gait went west & so did her hopes at Timaru. Front row draw may help. Odds. |
| 4 | | 778705 | Wriggles Rufus | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest old campaigner & worked home at Methven. This is his kind of field. EW. |
| 5 |  | X885X7 | Executive Banner | 5 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Better for Timaru 7th & that was a handy field. Should show more here. Place. |
| 6 |  | 08658X | Tyrion | 6 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Unplaced at grass workouts in sole run since 01 Jan. Market your best guide. |
| 7 |  | 010498 | Hilda Maud | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Fair outings at Timaru & Methven but shown more than some here. Consider. |
| 8 | | 929054 | Ideal Chevron | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Bit hard to pin down at times but Timaru was handy enough. Worth a look. |
| 9 | | 839736 | King Arthur | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tidy efforts through the spring & a six-time winner here. Adds to the puzzle. |
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| 10 |  | X58759 | Sophia Bromac | 10 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | No luck here last week. Off the unruly but cops 2nd row draw. Keep onside. |
| 11 |  | 69050X | Harry Belafonte | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | 2nd at the grass workouts since mixing his autumn runs. Better for this outing. |
| Best Bets: King Arthur (9), Ideal Chevron (8), Wriggles Rufus (4), Sophia Bromac (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sophia Bromac (1-59.0), Ideal Chevron (2-01.2), King Arthur (2-01.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Harry Belafonte (11): SL-Off, King Arthur (9): BL-Off, Tyrion (6): CC-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
A Late Late Pressy - Race 7
Allbetsroff - Race 6
Ann Sophie - Race 5
Belmont Valor - Race 4
Betterthandiva - Race 3
Blink N Bones - Race 7
Courage Reactor - Race 3
Desert Royal - Race 2
Didjashoutthebar - Race 8
Doctor Tim - Race 5
Don Juan - Race 1
Dover Terrace - Race 4
Ester Lucy - Race 6
Executive Banner - Race 8
Ford Rule - Race 3
Gatecrasher - Race 3
General Rebeck - Race 6
Ginas Majesty - Race 7
Give Me Peace - Race 6
Harry Belafonte - Race 8
Heaven Forbid - Race 6
Hilda Maud - Race 8
Hi Life - Race 6
Holly K - Race 6
Hoofn It - Race 2
Ideal Chevron - Race 8
Igetakickoutofyou - Race 5
Ivona Dadic - Race 5
Judgement Bay - Race 1
Judine - Race 5
Kalatra - Race 3
King Arthur - Race 8
Kink - Race 3
Kiss Me Kate - Race 2
Koko Kaboom - Race 2
Lily's A Star - Race 6
Living The Moment - Race 7
Lord Mudrick - Race 3
Love Potion - Race 7
Lyalldale Trouble - Race 2
Magical Max - Race 6
Maxed Out - Race 6
Meandad - Race 2
Memoirs Of Vinny - Race 6
Motor Mouth - Race 3
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
Navara - Race 7
Ned Kelly - Race 3
Off The Edge - Race 1
Oneloveonelife - Race 1
Opawa Peak - Race 7
Penelope Hall - Race 7
Perfect Call - Race 2
Prides Contessa - Race 1
Racey Krusa - Race 7
Reggie Golightly - Race 5
Rollwithit - Race 5
Rose Isle - Race 2
Ruby's A Delight - Race 1
Rutherford - Race 4
Shapely - Race 4
Sophia Bromac - Race 8
Spectator - Race 4
Speeding Spirit - Race 7
Spirited Lou - Race 5
Sporty Reporter - Race 6
Sweet Glory - Race 6
Sweet Spirit - Race 1
Tacker - Race 6
Take After Me - Race 7
Tasi Ahnau - Race 4
Terror Ma Sue - Race 4
The Bettor Major - Race 8
The Finisher - Race 8
The Highlander - Race 1
The Night Fox - Race 5
The Quiet Pirate - Race 6
To Hill And Back - Race 7
Tyrion - Race 8
Vrilo - Race 1
Wriggles Rufus - Race 8