NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 10 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
RICOH TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R45, 2600m
For R41 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 53X68X | One Over Da Line | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Rattled home at last week's trials. Can improve stand start stats fresh-up. |
| 2 |  | X9907X | Special Effects | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Safely round 02 Oct trials in first outing for new trainer. Market your guide. |
| 3 |  | 573933 | Cody Banner | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Huge drop back in class after 3rd in D G Jones Cup. Bright hope at his best. |
| 4 |  | X31103 | Royal Gypsy | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tried hard up the lane last week. Back to preferred stand start. Each way. |
| 5 |  | 174038 | Aldebaran Crystal | 5 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | OK here 26 Sep without hitting the line. Kinder grade. Top 3/4 option. |
| 6 |  | 965211 | Midnight Diamond | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Settled into a lovely rhythm in the regions. Capable of going three straight. |
| 7 |  | 6X9042 | What The Bell | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Belatedly clear at Methven. Can still make the odd error. Combos best. |
| 8 |  | 512275 | Granny Rose | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Honest old campaigner with first start for new stable. Midfield finish likely. |
| 9 |  | 521440 | Ruthless Emma | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 |  | 0X2211 | Donna's Boy | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Used the lane to good effect 26 Sep. Tricky to get handy early here. Place. |
| 11 |  | 765975 | Holly Highlander | 11 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Doing her best work late in the Methven mud. Should be running on again. |
| 12 | | 814401 | Amendment | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Overcame trouble to score at Timaru. Another step but will have admirers. |
| 13 |  | X07271 | Switch On | U2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Job done in R35-40 category last week. Harder here & unruly a challenge. |
| Best Bets: Midnight Diamond (6), Cody Banner (3), Royal Gypsy (4), Amendment (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Gypsy (2-04.5), Cody Banner (2-05.4), Special Effects (2-05.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
BETAVET PREPARE & HERBAZOLE MOBILE PACE
$25,875, 4YO & OLDER R45 TO R49, 2600m
For R45 to R49 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 32184X | Sweet Raine | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Led for last 800m for 30 Sep trial win. Has placed fresh before. Repeat here? |
| 2 |  | 328X44 | Quinn | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Definite improvement between two 4ths this time in. Add to combinations. |
| 3 |  | 113558 | Major Happy | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Back to mobile after tardy start at Timaru. May settle midfield. First4s. |
| 4 | | 780052 | Major Torque | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Strong 2nd in R40-64 grade at Methven. Six-time winner here. Keep safe. |
| 5 |  | 126906 | The Bettor Major | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tried hard at Timaru. Failed to score up at Motukarara though. Stretched. |
| 6 |  | 414112 | J T Boe | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Ran The Lazarus Effect to under 2 lengths here 26 Sep. That's enough for us. |
| 7 | | 423X50 | Taketheplunge | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too hard after early error at Motukarara. Still building fitness. Place best. |
| 8 |  | 911441 | Heaven's Mark | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Mid-race move a masterstroke at Motukarara. In fine fettle. A threat to #6. |
| 9 | | X02442 | Miki's Courage | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Went close after early speed last week. Wider alley but can offer some cheek. |
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| 10 |  | 2133X4 | Captain Kobe | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tidy 4th in return to racing at Gore. Traffic issues a concern here. Trifectas. |
| 11 | | 406X23 | Commander Joe | 11 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Tried hard in strong R45-52 affair 26 Sep. Can work into a similar finish. |
| 12 |  | 211563 | Share A Dream | 12 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | In good touch down south. Yet to show his best in 5 starts here though. First4s. |
| 13 | | 5X3174 | Fusion Reactor | 13 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Earnest attempts down south since Winton win. Thin end of combos again. |
| 14 |  | 89632X | Remission | 14 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Can put in some big runs on occasion. Quiet 6th 30 Sep trials. Place claims. |
| Best Bets: J T Boe (6), Heaven's Mark (8), Miki's Courage (9), Major Torque (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Torque (1-58.8), Miki's Courage (1-59.8), Taketheplunge (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sweet Raine - 1st of 6, Ashburton, 30/09/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-01.4, 800m: 55.5, 400m: 26.8, Margins: 1 len, 2 1/2len, nose. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 6 2YO MOBILE TROT (Listed)
$75,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2X26 | Suttle | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Talented to date, but has some tricks to go with it. Can compete with manners. |
| 2 |  | 4344 | Regal Summit | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Comfortably held here 26 Sep. May find her rivals too sharp. First4s. |
| 3 |  | 322X23 | Who's Ya Daddy | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Lacked his usual space here 26 Sep, but better than that. Chasing the #4. |
| 4 |  | 8X4112 | Kyvalley Ray | U1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Grabbed by an unbeaten filly 26 Sep but worked early. Clear top pick in this. |
| Best Bets: Kyvalley Ray (4), Suttle (1), Who's Ya Daddy (3), Regal Summit (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kyvalley Ray (2-05.2), Who's Ya Daddy (2-07.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Kyvalley Ray to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
LEGENDARY HANOVER NOW AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$23,250, 4YO & OLDER R50 TO R65, 2600m
For R50 to R65 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X132X1 | The Lazarus Effect | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Resumed in style with 26 Sep win. Steps up, but should be popular again. |
| 2 |  | 443655 | Song Sung Blue | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Honest attempts on the speed but lacking late punch. Top 3/4 claims tonight. |
| 3 |  | 529362 | Cardi B | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Chased #5 well here 26 Sep. May make first 200m interesting. Combos hope. |
| 4 | | 369435 | Miki Knows | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Thereabouts recently but last win was in late 2023. Trifectas bait here. |
| 5 | | 50X111 | It's Tough | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Plenty left in the tank with 26 Sep victory. Sure to serve it up to #1. Danger. |
| 6 | | 338156 | Triple G | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 12190X | Double Jeopardy | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | 4L trial winner off 15m at Ashburton. Has placed fresh before. Can repeat. |
| 8 | | 030965 | Bryce's Meddle | 8 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Still hunting a 2025 win. Tried hard at Timaru off 10m. First4 fringes hope. |
| 9 |  | 124963 | Magician | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Made up plenty behind #5 here 26 Sep. Has earned his draw. Each way. |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (1), It's Tough (5), Magician (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Double Jeopardy (2-00.2), Cardi B (2-00.4), The Lazarus Effect (2-01.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Double Jeopardy - 1st of 6, Ashburton, 30/09/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-06.0, 800m: 55.9, 400m: 26.5, Margins: 4 len, 3 len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Double Jeopardy (7): CC-Off, The Lazarus Effect (1): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
TYRE GENERAL HANDICAP TROT
$26,750, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R46 to R65 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R46 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57. 20m: R58 to R65.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 533248 | Tu Tangata | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 433X22 | Ready Set Jet | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Beaten by a combined 1.1L in two starts back. Can step & make them chase. |
| 3 |  | 622331 | Very Majestic | U1 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 982800 | It's So Easy | 1 | 10 | Peter Davis | Didn't have any luck at Methven. Mixed bag on offer prior. Seeking better. |
| 5 |  | X30085 | Kawhi | 2 | 10 | Gerard O'Reilly | Usually gets near the speed & small front line helps. Combos from 10m mark. |
| 6 | | 306246 | Paige | 3 | 10 | Sheree Tomlinson | Couldn't kick on at Methven in the wet. Pops up occasionally here. Roughie. |
| 7 | | X84869 | Mad Jack | 4 | 10 | Jonny Cox | Recovered after late error last week. Proving to be a test of patience. Upset. |
| 8 |  | 47X750 | Nazareth | 5 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not the worst 10th in the world 26 Sep. Building in confidence. Blowout hope. |
| 9 | | 661540 | Ya Eejit Ya | 6 | 10 | Blair Orange | Better at 02 Oct trials after battling here 19 Sep. Give another chance tonight. |
| 10 |  | 421696 | Brett's Mate | 7 | 10 | Kyle Cameron | More like his usual self 26 Sep with cheeky 6th. Should be running on. Combos. |
| 11 |  | 265X00 | Muscle Sass | 8 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | No gaps here 19 Sep but didn't enjoy the track at Methven. Want right price. |
| 12 | | 306312 | Lil Whip | U1 | 10 | Mark Hurrell | Smart intermediate grade efforts down south. Can improve course stats. |
| 13 |  | 013324 | Freya | U2 | 10 | Ben Hope | Not far away from handy types recently. Good handicap here. A key threat. |
| 14 | | 200074 | Rush | 1 | 20 | Samantha Ottley | Never gave up after sitting parked at Methven. Fair course/distance stats. Odds. |
| 15 |  | 4448X0 | Roydon Muscle | 2 | 20 | Ricky May | Short of luck here 26 Sep but battled after. Work to do off 20m mark as well. |
| 16 |  | 2242X3 | Zoltan Boscik | 3 | 20 | Luke Whittaker | Backed up trials form with sharp 3rd here 03 Oct. Can win despite 20m. |
| 17 |  | 142793 | Missile | 4 | 20 | Brad Williamson | Gait not perfect at Oamaru when grabbed late. Yet to fire here. Place claims. |
| 18 |  | X99000 | Helloveamoment | U1 | 20 | Sam Thornley(J) | Manners haven't been up to the mark recently. Hard to recommend for now. |
| Best Bets: Zoltan Boscik (16), Freya (13), Ready Set Jet (2), Kawhi (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Zoltan Boscik (2-02.5), Paige (2-02.9), Roydon Muscle (2-03.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ya Eejit Ya - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 02/10/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.3, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 3 len, 1 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ready Set Jet (2): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 6 2YO FILLIES MOB PACE (Listed)
$150,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 4X302P | River | 1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Early check ruined chances in Group 1 19 Sep. Good 2nd prior. Combos. |
| 2 |  | 6159 | Smackdown | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Didn't threaten from wide draw last week. Options from this alley. Place. |
| 3 | | 25 | Wat Next | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Had her chance from the trial last week. Still learning. A big threat. |
| 4 | | 3237 | Larissa Lily | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not doing much wrong in brief career. No favours here 03 Oct. Upset. |
| 5 | | 17X906 | Cool For Cats | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Honest efforts up north without threatening. Smaller field helps. First4s. |
| 6 |  | 39X533 | War Cry | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Gave a good account in the Caduceus Club. Still a maiden but has claims. |
| 7 | | 2325X3 | Bettor Belle | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Plenty to like about resuming 3rd at Timaru. Capable in the autumn. Combos. |
| 8 | | 4211 | Shezsofast | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Found the lead in last two regardless of draw. May repeat tactics. Danger. |
| Best Bets: Shezsofast (8), Wat Next (3), War Cry (6), Bettor Belle (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Shezsofast (1-56.2), Cool For Cats (1-56.6), Smackdown (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cool For Cats (5): BL-Off, River (1): BL-On, Smackdown (2): RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Wat Next to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, War Cry to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
LEIGH & GREG AYERS HILARIOUS GUEST FILLIES CLASSIC MOB PACE
$23,250, 3YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 10X022 | Shezabettorgirl | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Showing improvement as spring campaign goes on. Tough ask here though. |
| 2 |  | 214X23 | Arafura | 2 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Emerged very late for nice 3rd last week. Has very high speed. Each way. |
| 3 | | 6X3510 | Queen Tyron | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Got back & stayed back here last week. Much kinder draw though. Top 3/4. |
| 4 | | 9X1127 | Forever Dream | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Just fair up the lane here last week. Likes the course/distance though. Place. |
| 5 | | 3733X1 | Winelight | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Very impressive after swooping at Oamaru. Sure to be popular. Bright hope. |
| 6 | | 118649 | Caught The Eye | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Space at a premium last week. Form much better than it reads. Could shock. |
| 7 | | 121212 | Celestial Sea | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Very gritty 2nd here last week. Doesn't mind some work. Adds to the puzzle. |
| 8 | | 3125X6 | Beside Me | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Should be better for solid 6th fresh last week. Danger with right passage here. |
| Best Bets: Winelight (5), Beside Me (8), Arafura (2), Celestial Sea (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Caught The Eye (1-54.9), Winelight (1-55.4), Beside Me (1-55.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
BRAXTON FARRIERS WORTHY QUEEN (HANDICAP TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, 3YO & OLDER R65 TO R120 SPECIAL, 2000m
For R65 to R120 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R65 to R79. 10m: R80 to R99. 20m: R100 to R120. The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a Start in the 2025 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 465032 | Maui | 1 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Bold efforts off 20m here recently. May get cuddled up & grab a Top 4 spot. |
| 2 | | 167620 | Paris Prince | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Terrific 2nd in D G Jones Cup. Fair effort off 30m last time. Juicy odds likely. |
| 3 |  | 540X11 | Father Time | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Returned in brilliant touch. Up and comer with plenty of talent. Don't ignore. |
| 4 | | 517518 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Couldn't find extra in front at Motukarara. Good on her day. Place prospect. |
| 5 | | 0X1D00 | Confessional | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Manners not quite on the mark since 22 Aug win here. Take on trust. |
| 6 | | 6X1140 | Love N The Port | 1 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Travelling fairly when he broke 05 Sep. Prefers the longer trips. Combos. |
| 7 | | 509X22 | Midnight Dash | 2 | 10 | Gemma Thornley(J) | Returned with his usual late verve in 2 starts back. Will be running on again. |
| 8 | | 217X32 | Mighty Logan | 3 | 10 | John Dunn | Brave efforts off 35m in two starts back. 25m closer here. Can place. |
| 9 | | 276311 | Oscar Bonavena | 1 | 20 | Mark Purdon | Utterly brilliant at Motukarara. Won 8 of 13 at this course/distance. Top pick. |
| 10 |  | 511112 | Bet N Win | 2 | 20 | Bob Butt | Best Kiwi on show at the Interdoms. Goes very well fresh. Keep onside. |
| 11 |  | 104X14 | Muscle Mountain | 3 | 20 | Ben Hope | Did a bit of work here 05 Sep. Outstanding over the short trip. In the mix. |
| 12 |  | 730X75 | One Over All | 4 | 20 | Gavin Smith | Checked twice at Motukarara but kept trying. Not well served by handicaps here. |
| Best Bets: Oscar Bonavena (9), Bet N Win (10), Muscle Mountain (11), Father Time (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-59.3), Oscar Bonavena (1-59.7), Love N The Port (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bet N Win (10): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Oscar Bonavena to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
COMMODORE HOTEL WELCOMES HARNESS CLUBS OF NZ HCP PACE
$22,813, 4YO & OLDER R75 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R75 & faster 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 6X54X6 | Smoke On The Water | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Comfortably held after soft trip here 26 Sep. Seeking shortcuts to feature. |
| 2 |  | 68X442 | Renegade | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Keeps measuring up in his 3 starts back. Can give back markers a fright. |
| 3 |  | 43312P | Pinseeker | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Big 2nd 30 Sep trials ahead of this. Gave a sight at times in Australia. Place. |
| 4 | | 26X610 | Mo'unga | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Quiet 10th here 26 Sep with not much going to plan. Danger if handy late. |
| 5 | | 13121X | Vessem | 2 | 10 | Olivia Thornley | 3 trials for new trainers since Group 2 win in May. Goes well fresh. EW. |
| 6 | | 6211X5 | Republican Party | 1 | 25 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Lost no fans with brave 5th fresh here 26 Sep. Right in the fight again. |
| 7 | | 3X3151 | Akuta | 2 | 25 | Mark Purdon | Impressive in the Hannon. Bypassed Methven. Can overcome 25m & win. |
| Best Bets: Akuta (7), Republican Party (6), Vessem (5), Renegade (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-58.0), Akuta (1-58.4), Republican Party (1-58.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Pinseeker - 2nd of 6, Ashburton, 30/09/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-06.0, 800m: 55.9, 400m: 26.5, Margins: 4 len, 3 len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Pinseeker (3): RD-Off, P-On, FD-On, Vessem (5): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Akuta to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS MARES SPRING SPRINT CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacing mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 513262 | Francent | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Swooped nicely for good 2nd 03 Oct. Has plenty of speed. Chance from #1. |
| 2 | | X05706 | Treacherous Gall | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Earnest late in last two outings here. Draw on her side. First4s prospect. |
| 3 |  | 146794 | Boudica | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 2X8361 | Lakelsa | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Back to her best with sizzling 26 Sep win. Drawn to be the leading factor. |
| 5 | | 669X89 | Wallflower | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Battling efforts in 2 starts back & it only gets harder here. Look to others. |
| 6 | | 112084 | Akatea | 6 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Showed early speed 26 Sep. Into strong mares' grade here. First4s. |
| 7 |  | 443X40 | Amaretto Franco | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Back to preferred mobile after battling at Timaru. Tidy stats here. Odds. |
| 8 | | 421129 | Treacherous Baby | 8 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Found the trail well 26 Sep but battled late. May threaten with last say. |
| 9 | | 142117 | Dynasty | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | Only out very late here 26 Sep in same grade. May be over the odds from #9. |
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| 10 |  | 2211X4 | Beach Day | 10 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Plenty to like about fresh 4th 26 Sep. Follows a promising type. Combos. |
| 11 |  | 1112X2 | Ruby Roe | 11 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Slashing 2nd last time & will only strip fitter for this. Will be running on. |
| 12 | | 322X43 | Seaside Rose | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not far off in both starts back in mares' grade. Might be bubbling under. |
| 13 |  | 121215 | Mantra Blue | 13 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Early work to find the lead 26 Sep & faded late. Better for that. Not the worst. |
| Best Bets: Lakelsa (4), Ruby Roe (11), Francent (1), Dynasty (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ruby Roe (1-51.9), Seaside Rose (1-53.1), Treacherous Gall (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Akatea (6): BL-On, Treacherous Baby (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Treacherous Baby to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Beach Day to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Mantra Blue to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
DAKINS GROUP 3YO FLYING STAKES (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$94,750, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 171221 | Rubira | 1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Got to right spot & capitalised 26 Sep. Chance to dictate terms again. Threat. |
| 2 | | 313X13 | Bettors Anvil | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Plenty to like about 3rd in similar company 26 Sep. Combos from inside draw. |
| 3 | | 111145 | Bar Louie | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Space didn't come until late 26 Sep. Has gate speed. Add to First4 bets. |
| 4 | | 722X12 | Got The Chocolates | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Only beaten by the trailing horse 26 Sep. Huge here 05 Sep. Right in this. |
| 5 | | 21511X | Greased Lightnin | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | On course debut after compiling smart record up north. Big ask fresh-up. |
| 6 | | 42X130 | Midnight Miki | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | 1L trial winner since fading out here 12 Sep. This is tougher too. Odds. |
| 7 |  | X16367 | Irish Dream | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Not far off 12 Sep & lacked luck 05 Sep. Will be at long odds despite that. |
| 8 | | 2111X4 | Marketplace | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Copped tough run fresh 26 Sep but kept trying. Class is permanent. Danger. |
| 9 | | 331152 | Always Dreaming | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Rattled home at Wyndham & tidy 5th 05 Sep to #4. Draw makes this hard. |
| Best Bets: Marketplace (8), Rubira (1), Got The Chocolates (4), Bettors Anvil (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Got The Chocolates (1-51.7), Bar Louie (1-52.4), Marketplace (1-53.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Midnight Miki - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 02/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.3, 800m: 56.8, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 1 len, 4 len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rubira (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Rubira to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Greased Lightnin to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Midnight Miki to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 6 2YO C&G MOB PACE (Listed)
$200,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 132 | Zeus Lightning | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Never gave up behind Jumal 19 Sep. Gets draw advantage here. Can win. |
| 2 | | 413 | War Chief | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Shrugged off wide draw for stout 3rd last week. Can make things interesting. |
| 3 | | 16 | Eun Sogno | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Didn't fire up after getting back 03 Oct. Can handle a grinding tempo. First4s. |
| 4 | | 2223X1 | Freeze Frame | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Impressive maiden win at Timaru. This is much harder. Combos claims. |
| 5 |  | 12 | Critical Image | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Not far off War Chief 19 Sep & that was franked last week. Trifectas spice. |
| 6 | | 54322 | Get Seaside Lucky | 6 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Hauled in after working hard at Timaru. May find this field a bit strong. |
| 7 | | 051 | Mama's Wish | 7 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Comfortable winner at Cambridge in solid time. Will be tested tonight. |
| 8 | | 6 | Franco Lomu | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Nothing wrong with Timaru 6th on debut. Others may have his measure though. |
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| 9 | | 13X137 | Special Occasion | 9 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Not at his best last week, but better than that. Follows a good one. Place. |
| 10 |  | 21034 | Move It Lou | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Not far away from Fugitive last week. May get run through but tough ask. |
| 11 | | 3211X2 | Allamericanplayer | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Less than a length away last week when clear late. Could offer cheek tonight. |
| 12 |  | 111X11 | Jumal | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Handling everything in style & swooped past top 3YOs 02 Oct trials. On top. |
| 13 | | 69X230 | Utah Blaze | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Five-start maiden who has landed the outside of the 2nd row. Passing. |
| Best Bets: Jumal (12), Zeus Lightning (1), War Chief (2), Special Occasion (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Allamericanplayer (1-53.5), Jumal (1-56.1), Zeus Lightning (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Jumal - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 02/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.2, 800m: 55.3, 400m: 27.1, Margins: 1/2len, 1 3/4len, 2 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Special Occasion (9): BL-On, Zeus Lightning (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: War Chief to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Critical Image to Mark Jones at Burnham, Mama's Wish to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Special Occasion to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Move It Lou to Jim Curtin at Templeton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 13
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, UP TO R41 WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2600m
Front: R35 to R40 trotters. 10m: R41 horses with winning stakes up to and including $14000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 51085X | The Merc | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Two trials since last racing in July. Thin returns here though. Prefer others. |
| 2 |  | 864866 | Take After Me | 2 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Midfield his lot recently. Last won here in June 2023. First4 fringes only. |
| 3 | | 21578X | Tyrons Strapping Lad | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Held off nice types 02 Oct trials from the stand. Can win his stand start debut. |
| 4 | | 20009X | Fear And Faith | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Nice 27 Sep workout win to prepare for this. Has won here. Not the worst. |
| 5 | | 174944 | Chester Gold | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Nervy watch at times early, but has some speed. Could give this a shake. |
| 6 | | 216038 | Buffy Northstains | 6 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Early mistake at Methven. Gets into this grade quite nicely. Place prospect. |
| 7 | | 1794P2 | Sheila Laxon | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Professional outing 03 Oct. Timaru error a worry though. Each way hope. |
| 8 |  | 032445 | Petite Trixton | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Honest type who tends to get away well. Should be on all trifecta tickets. |
| 9 |  | 513083 | Billy Kimber | U1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Good 3rd from the trail here 03 Oct. Starting to figure it all out. Place claims |
| 10 | | 619X | Love You Wilma | U2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Trialled twice ahead of this & 10 Sep trial form stacks up. Can feature. |
| 11 |  | 7730P6 | Waihemo Hannah | 1 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Battled away in stronger grade last week. Botched the start 21 Sep. Odds. |
| 12 |  | 905608 | Our Evie Rae | 2 | 10 | Ricky May | Three hitouts since struggling through the winter. Yet to fire here. Passing. |
| 13 |  | P64010 | Aldebaran Redwood | 3 | 10 | Colin DeFilippi | Got back & stayed back at Timaru. Has won here, but 10m no help tonight. |
| Best Bets: Tyrons Strapping Lad (3), Love You Wilma (10), Fear And Faith (4), Chester Gold (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Buffy Northstains (2-05.2), Take After Me (2-06.3), Billy Kimber (2-06.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tyrons Strapping Lad - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 02/10/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.3, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 3 len, 1 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Billy Kimber (9): FD-Off, RD-On, Fear And Faith (4): BL-On, Our Evie Rae (12): ACD-Off, BL-On, The Merc (1): BL-Off, SL-On, Tyrons Strapping Lad (3): P-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akatea - Race 10
Akuta - Race 9
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 1
Aldebaran Redwood - Race 13
Allamericanplayer - Race 12
Always Dreaming - Race 11
Amaretto Franco - Race 10
Amendment - Race 1
Arafura - Race 7
Bar Louie - Race 11
Beach Day - Race 10
Beside Me - Race 7
Bet N Win - Race 8
Bettor Belle - Race 6
Bettors Anvil - Race 11
Billy Kimber - Race 13
Boudica - Race 10
Brett's Mate - Race 5
Bryce's Meddle - Race 4
Buffy Northstains - Race 13
Captain Kobe - Race 2
Cardi B - Race 4
Caught The Eye - Race 7
Celestial Sea - Race 7
Chester Gold - Race 13
Cody Banner - Race 1
Commander Joe - Race 2
Confessional - Race 8
Cool For Cats - Race 6
Critical Image - Race 12
Donna's Boy - Race 1
Double Jeopardy - Race 4
Dynasty - Race 10
Eun Sogno - Race 12
Father Time - Race 8
Fear And Faith - Race 13
Forever Dream - Race 7
Francent - Race 10
Franco Lomu - Race 12
Freeze Frame - Race 12
Freya - Race 5
Fusion Reactor - Race 2
Get Seaside Lucky - Race 12
Got The Chocolates - Race 11
Granny Rose - Race 1
Greased Lightnin - Race 11
Heaven's Mark - Race 2
Helloveamoment - Race 5
Holly Highlander - Race 1
I Dream Of Jeannie - Race 8
Irish Dream - Race 11
It's So Easy - Race 5
It's Tough - Race 4
J T Boe - Race 2
Jumal - Race 12
Kawhi - Race 5
Kyvalley Ray - Race 3
Lakelsa - Race 10
Larissa Lily - Race 6
Lil Whip - Race 5
Love N The Port - Race 8
Love You Wilma - Race 13
Mad Jack - Race 5
Magician - Race 4
Major Happy - Race 2
Major Torque - Race 2
Mama's Wish - Race 12
Mantra Blue - Race 10
Marketplace - Race 11
Maui - Race 8
Midnight Dash - Race 8
Midnight Diamond - Race 1
Midnight Miki - Race 11
Mighty Logan - Race 8
Miki Knows - Race 4
Miki's Courage - Race 2
Missile - Race 5
Mo'unga - Race 9
Move It Lou - Race 12
Muscle Mountain - Race 8
Muscle Sass - Race 5
Nazareth - Race 5
One Over All - Race 8
One Over Da Line - Race 1
Oscar Bonavena - Race 8
Our Evie Rae - Race 13
Paige - Race 5
Paris Prince - Race 8
Petite Trixton - Race 13
Pinseeker - Race 9
Queen Tyron - Race 7
Quinn - Race 2
Ready Set Jet - Race 5
Regal Summit - Race 3
Remission - Race 2
Renegade - Race 9
Republican Party - Race 9
River - Race 6
Royal Gypsy - Race 1
Roydon Muscle - Race 5
Rubira - Race 11
Ruby Roe - Race 10
Rush - Race 5
Ruthless Emma - Race 1
Seaside Rose - Race 10
Share A Dream - Race 2
Sheila Laxon - Race 13
Shezabettorgirl - Race 7
Shezsofast - Race 6
Smackdown - Race 6
Smoke On The Water - Race 9
Song Sung Blue - Race 4
Special Effects - Race 1
Special Occasion - Race 12
Suttle - Race 3
Sweet Raine - Race 2
Switch On - Race 1
Take After Me - Race 13
Taketheplunge - Race 2
The Bettor Major - Race 2
The Lazarus Effect - Race 4
The Merc - Race 13
Treacherous Baby - Race 10
Treacherous Gall - Race 10
Triple G - Race 4
Tu Tangata - Race 5
Tyrons Strapping Lad - Race 13
Utah Blaze - Race 12
Very Majestic - Race 5
Vessem - Race 9
Waihemo Hannah - Race 13
Wallflower - Race 10
War Chief - Race 12
War Cry - Race 6
Wat Next - Race 6
What The Bell - Race 1
Who's Ya Daddy - Race 3
Winelight - Race 7
Ya Eejit Ya - Race 5
Zeus Lightning - Race 12
Zoltan Boscik - Race 5