NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 11 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Nickel And Dime | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Got going late in his 02 Oct qualifier. Takes on race-hardened types. Odds. | |
| 2 |  | Street Fighter | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Handy 3rd 02 Oct trials after learning craft up north. May be over the odds. | |
| 3 |  | 6X230 | Beaudiene Hunter | 3 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Offered little here 27 Sep but more on show down south prior. Multiples hope. |
| 4 |  | X53268 | Sacetas | 4 | Ft | Ricky May | Short on space last week & looked enterprising prior. Can spice up exotic bets. |
| 5 |  | 2157 | Five Crowns | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 54X46 | Strikem | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Lost no fans in two starts back. Settled near the back this time in. Top3/4. |
| 7 |  | 383X9 | Coba Charged | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | No luck at the business end last week. Draw isn't ideal here. First4s best. |
| 8 | | 22265 | Treasure Cove | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Form has dropped a tad since trio of 2nds. Adaptable type though. Each way. |
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| 9 | | 772 | Midnight Miki | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did the donkey work in front 03 Oct. Seeking run through from draw. Has claims. |
| Best Bets: Treasure Cove (8), Midnight Miki (9), Sacetas (4), Street Fighter (2) | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
THE CANTERBURY WEST COAST AIR RESCUE TRUST 3YO MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO R47 TO R54, 1980m
For R47 to R54 3-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 30X512 | Renegade | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Backed up 20 Sep win with 2nd in strong field 27 Sep. Drawn to be a player. |
| 2 |  | 653225 | Commander Joe | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Entitled to tire after tough trip last week. Better draw but harder grade. EW. |
| 3 |  | 732685 | Ragazzo Major | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had his chance here 27 Sep. Can land handy again. Slightly softer grade. Place. |
| 4 |  | 68X421 | Munroe's Mate | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Relished the short turnaround between Addington & Timaru. Add to combos. |
| 5 | | 322116 | Magician | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Worked home well here last week & will find this no harder. Right in the fight. |
| 6 |  | 152137 | Frisco Bay | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Heads south after battling 7th at Alex Park. Has won left handed. Has claims. |
| 7 | | 7341 | Sweet Willow | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Professional effort to score at Timaru. An obvious step up tonight. First4s. |
| 8 | | 426212 | Delightful Dreams | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Not far away here 27 Sep. Moves to front row tonight. Don't underestimate. |
| 9 | | 312432 | Dave Duley | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | No love from the draw gods but recent form stacks up here. A key contender. |
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| 10 | | 244328 | Twista | 10 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Got back here on his course debut last week. Draw may dictate run. Roughie. |
| Best Bets: Magician (5), Renegade (1), Dave Duley (9), Commander Joe (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Dave Duley (1-57.3), Ragazzo Major (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO MOBILE TROT (Listed)
$75,000, 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 76 | Luby's Luck | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Testing punters' patience with poor manners so far. Capable but risky too. |
| 2 |  | 55 | Viva La Vida | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Got around safely in both starts, which is half the battle. Can nab a placing. |
| 3 | | Odina | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Full sis to Muscle Mountain & unbeaten in 4 public runs. Bright hope on debut. | |
| 4 |  | Hadleymae | 4 | Ft | Jack Harrington(J) | Daughter of Renezmae. 02 Oct trials suggests she'll be better for this outing. | |
| 5 | | 311X14 | Ya Rite Darl | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Backed up 13 Sep win with gritty 4th to Habibti Pat 27 Sep. Keep onside again. |
| 6 | | P | Della's Fella | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Not fancied by punters when he broke on debut. Looking to others for now. |
| 7 | | 443 | Cyclone Sala | 7 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Getting better with each run up north. Has won a workout left-handed. Upset. |
| 8 |  | 121X65 | Higher Power | 8 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Very promising in the autumn but manners letting him down in spring. Win or bust |
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| 9 | | 2326 | Paddy McDaddy | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Early keenness may not have helped 27 Sep. Cheeky efforts prior. Trifectas. |
| 10 | | Johnny Trotter | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Made ground on Odina 02 Oct trials after 1L 3rd when qualifying. Not the worst. | |
| 11 | | D12X31 | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Overcame error for impressive win 27 Sep. First go left-handed but can figure. |
| Best Bets: Odina (3), Ya Rite Darl (5), Meant To Be (11), Higher Power (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Meant To Be (2-00.9), Higher Power (2-01.0), Ya Rite Darl (2-01.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Odina - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 02/10/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.8, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 30.6, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1 len, 2 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Higher Power (8): BL-On, Luby's Luck (1): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Higher Power to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Meant To Be to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
AVENUE BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R50 TO R53, 2600m
For R50 to R53 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 8407X0 | Toby Tom B | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Battled here from wide draw 03 Oct. Decent jump in grade though. Odds. |
| 2 |  | 329150 | Tabasco | 2 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Struggled here 03 Oct but had to go very wide. Better options from #1. Place. |
| 3 | | 7P3067 | Eddie Osei | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did it tough facing the breeze at Oamaru. Fair stats here. First4s preferred. |
| 4 |  | 668816 | Eastwood Dream | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Held up twice late here last week. Doesn't win out of turn here. Juicy odds. |
| 5 | | 135903 | Jaccka Opa | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Tried hard from the trail 03 Oct. This grade has more depth. Rough claims. |
| 6 |  | 001PX5 | My Friend Louie | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | OK when clear late here at Oamaru. Erratic but capable last term. Watching. |
| 7 |  | 58X351 | Still Rockin | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Sprinted a quick last 800m for Wyndham win. Not a huge rise in class. EW. |
| 8 |  | 106X86 | Onwardsandupwards | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Lacking a sprint in her 2 starts back. Back to preferred mobile though. First4s. |
| 9 |  | 407044 | Kowhai Nugget | 9 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Earnest attempts in late September runs. Draw hurts but can offer cheek. |
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| 10 | | 273117 | Miki Bennett | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Honest effort here 27 Sep. May get buried away mid-race here. Combos. |
| 11 | | 933202 | Warloch | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Went close in a similar grade here 03 Oct. May get OK run through. Has claims. |
| 12 | | 742863 | Jack Tar | 12 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not far off in last 2 outings. Midfield with cover on the turn would suit. Place |
| 13 | | 53268X | The Coalman | 13 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Never pulled out when 3rd in hot trial 02 Oct. Don't disregard in fresh state. |
| Best Bets: Still Rockin (7), The Coalman (13), Kowhai Nugget (9), Warloch (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miki Bennett (2-00.1), Jaccka Opa (2-00.3), Eddie Osei (2-00.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
DANCINGINTHEDARK M (USA) CANTERBURY PARK CUP (HCP TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R70 & faster trotters. This Race will have a maximum back mark of 20 Metres. The First, Second & Third placed horses in this Race are guaranteed a start in the 2024 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot, provided they are eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 172521 | Confessional | 1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Powerful late to win last week. Rises in class here, but cheeky front line hope. |
| 2 |  | X45576 | Maui | 2 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Didn't have all favours last week. Watch at the start, but Top 6 a good result. |
| 3 |  | 217902 | Jimmy Carter | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Back in form here 03 Oct & should enjoy starting from the front. Place spice. |
| 4 |  | 3286X0 | Mystic Max | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Made up ground after error 03 Oct. First few steps are vital. Upset hope. |
| 5 |  | 16X019 | Fiery Bandito | U1 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 2X1611 | Mighty Logan | 1 | 10 | John Dunn | Used good manners & zip to go back to back in the spring. Don't dismiss here. |
| 7 | | X46145 | Aardiebythehill | 2 | 10 | Tim Williams | Not far off them since his impressive 06 Sep Group win. Worth a look off 10m. |
| 8 | | 54443X | Midnight Dash | 3 | 10 | Ricky May | Consistent type returns after 25 Sep trials 3rd. Combos must as always. |
| 9 | | 134013 | Mr Love | 4 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Dangerous when he can swoop on them. Moves 10m closer. EW claims. |
| 10 |  | 66X337 | Kyvalley Hotspur | 5 | 10 | Anthony Butt | Useful in 3 runs back without saluting the judge. Reliable type. Multiples. |
| 11 |  | X1111X | Bet N Win | 6 | 10 | Bob Butt | Great trial against the pacers since brief but good Aus campaign. In the mix. |
| 12 | | 34X380 | Love N The Port | 7 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Not much going his way this time in. Seeking confidence boost for now. |
| 13 | | 2322X5 | Oscar Bonavena | 1 | 20 | Mark Purdon | Nothing wrong with his fresh 5th last week. Will be fitter for that. Keep safe. |
| 14 |  | 17215X | Muscle Mountain | U1 | 20 | Ben Hope | Impressive trial win since being right in the fight in autumn. Big hope fresh. |
| Best Bets: Muscle Mountain (14), Bet N Win (11), Oscar Bonavena (13), Mighty Logan (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-59.3), Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Oscar Bonavena (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Muscle Mountain - 1st 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: Bet N Win (11): FD-Off, RD-On, Kyvalley Hotspur (10): BL-On, Love N The Port (12): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Fiery Bandito to Amber Lethaby at West Melton, Kyvalley Hotspur to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD MARES' SPRING SPRINT CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 113255 | Lakelsa | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Handling this grade well through the spring. Lands #1 again. Combos hope. |
| 2 |  | 5511X8 | Ideal Double | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 313784 | Dancing Desire | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Dug in for the fight last week. Better draw but harder grade. First4s option. |
| 4 |  | X91590 | Classie Linc | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Far from the worst 10th in the world on Sunday. Tougher tonight. Rough odds. |
| 5 | | 22X554 | Insarchatwist | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Brings good southern mares form north. Yet to win in 5 tries here. Upset. |
| 6 |  | 140590 | Boudica | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Got back & stayed back from similar draw 27 Sep. May find a few too sharp here. |
| 7 |  | 2D2X31 | Mantra Blue | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Joined in for fun to win at Alex Park. Lightly-raced but very talented. Danger. |
| 8 |  | 2211X1 | Princess Meritaten | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Run to suit here 27 Sep but she showed her class late. Set up for nice battle. |
| 9 | | 311X87 | Sweet Diamond | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Much sharper when 7th here 27 Sep. Race conditions make this tough. First4s. |
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| 10 |  | 48X522 | Fernleigh Blackbird | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 401706 | Evangalist | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Honest efforts through September. 2nd row makes it tricky again. Stretched. |
| 12 | | 6X4584 | Dance Till Dawn | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Handy mare on her day & loves a solid tempo. Add to all combos bets. |
| Best Bets: Mantra Blue (7), Princess Meritaten (8), Lakelsa (1), Dance Till Dawn (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sweet Diamond (1-53.5), Mantra Blue (1-54.8), Dancing Desire (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Fernleigh Blackbird to Amber Lethaby at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
CANPRINT FLYING STAKES (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$100,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacers. The First, Second & Third placed horses in this Race are guaranteed a start in the 2024 New Zealand Pacing Derby, provided they are eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1613X4 | Hadron Collider | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Joins Cullen barn after tidy 4th fresh here 27 Sep. Top3/4 claims from #1. |
| 2 | | 125138 | Miki's Courage | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Best draw since his win from #1 06 Sep. Group 1 field here though. First4s. |
| 3 | | 40111X | Chase A Dream | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Outstanding draw for top-rated horse in field. Tidy 4th 02 Oct trials. Top pick. |
| 4 |  | 291X63 | The Surfer | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Brings improving northern form to this. Has gate speed. Rough claims. |
| 5 | | 2X2217 | It's Tough | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Steady 7th after getting back 27 Sep. Good win 23 Aug but may find this rich. |
| 6 | | 310319 | Justcallmemiki | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Covered extra territory 27 Sep. Front row draw but seeking luck. First4s. |
| 7 | | 3442X3 | We Walk By Faith | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Early work may have told 27 Sep but kept on giving. Place spoils preferred. |
| 8 | | 333X22 | Cold Chisel | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | 2nd to a NZ Cup contender last week. Won here last October. Threat to #3. |
| 9 | | 68X421 | Munroe's Mate | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 | | 112125 | Betterthancash | 10 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Not at his best here 27 Sep after emerging stylishly in spring. Add to combos. |
| 11 |  | 741X45 | Little Spike | 11 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Handy enough behind Jeremiah last start. Seeking a run through. Top3/4 hope. |
| 12 | | 133312 | Mako | 12 | Ft | David Butcher | Compiled a sharp record. Hauled in late 04 Oct. Can offer some bite here. |
| 13 | | 244328 | Twista | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 | | 511X11 | Harrison John | 14 | Ft | Ricky May | Moves stables after consecutive wins. Doesn't mind a fight. Each way claims. |
| 15 | | X51213 | Better Knuckle Up | 15 | Ft | Scott Phelan | As consistent as any 3-year-old this spring. Horror draw though. Place. |
| 16 | | 224X11 | Vessem | 16 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Chase A Dream (3), Cold Chisel (8), Harrison John (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Better Knuckle Up (1-53.3), Harrison John (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: It's Tough (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The Surfer to Mark Jones at Burnham, Cold Chisel to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Little Spike to Mark Jones at Burnham, Mako to Mark Jones at Burnham, Better Knuckle Up to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE (Listed)
$150,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 04850 | Absolute Babe | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Not a happy gal here 20 Sep. Can't afford any tricks tonight. Hard to have. |
| 2 | | 32625 | Always B Magic | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Didn't help her cause with steering issues at Methven. Drawn for Top3/4 claims. |
| 3 | | 324X34 | Im Sandra Dee | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Brave 4th at Alex Park in the Group 1. Big upgrade in draw. Genuine contender. |
| 4 | | 355X65 | Justyouwait | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not much space here 03 Oct. Takes on race winners tonight. Combos fringes. |
| 5 | | 34X13 | Winelight | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Late-race move almost worked here 03 Oct. In great spring touch. Consider. |
| 6 | | 1239 | Without You | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too far back & found trouble last Thursday. Gets to front row & can feature. |
| 7 | | 7 | Impressive Shard | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | OK on debut at Wyndham but this is a different kettle of fish. Not for us. |
| 8 | | 280 | Celestial Sea | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Luck and confidence have gone west since debut 2nd. Seeking improvement. |
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| 9 | | 2X01 | Stella Rouge | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Joined in late to win last week. Tricky draw, but may unleash out wide again. |
| 10 | | 3486 | Elektra King | 10 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Never saw clear air at Methven. Learning all the time this spring. Rough odds. |
| 11 | | 232X15 | Won And Only | 11 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Hauled in late after early gate speed 21 Sep. Different tactics from 2nd row. EW |
| 12 |  | 28X132 | Allets | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Barely put a hoof wrong this spring. Awkward 2nd row alley. Multiples spice. |
| 13 | | 11476 | Always B Misty | 13 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Form has dipped slightly since early sparkle. Draw adds to challenge. Odds. |
| Best Bets: Im Sandra Dee (3), Stella Rouge (9), Without You (6), Won And Only (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Won And Only (1-54.6), Winelight (1-55.4), Allets (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Celestial Sea (8): BL-Off, Impressive Shard (7): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Im Sandra Dee to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Won And Only to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
GET YOUR CUP WEEK TICKETS NOW AT ADDINGTON.CO.NZ HCP PACE
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R70 & faster 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 146095 | Heisenberg | 1 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | Chased honestly behind Wag Star last time. Has good manners. First4s option. |
| 2 | | 116X46 | Mo'unga | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Flew late for 6th from horror draw 27 Sep. Big draw upgrade tonight. Has claims. |
| 3 | | 5059X5 | Homebush Lad | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | 2nd run back as he builds for grass season. Thin course stats. Will need this. |
| 4 | | 548X07 | Mossdale Ben | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Big more like his old self in the Methven Cup. Early manners key. Place spice. |
| 5 | | 1X2234 | Charlie Brown | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Continued his strong spring efforts with 27 Sep 4th. Include in combo bets. |
| 6 | | 1635X3 | Alta Meteor | 1 | 10 | Tim Williams | Great start here 27 Sep & rattled home late. Danger if he repeats that effort. |
| 7 |  | 271X11 | Tact McLeod | 2 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Booked his Cup start here 27 Sep. Has manners, stamina and speed. Threat. |
| 8 | | 583X15 | Republican Party | 3 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Lost no fans with brave Canterbury Classic 5th. Keep safe despite 10m mark. |
| 9 |  | 3535X0 | Beach Ball | 4 | 10 | Ricky May | Gave them a head start here 27 Sep. Good trials form. First4s with manners. |
| 10 | | 52X118 | Dalton Shard | 5 | 10 | Bob Butt | Tired late after tough run in Canty Classic. Terrific prior. Can nab a placing. |
| 11 | | 32295X | Don't Stop Dreaming | 1 | 20 | Blair Orange | NZ Cup contender resuming here. Nice trial win 02 Oct. Major player despite 20m. |
| 12 |  | 05342X | Rock N Roll Doo | 2 | 20 | Anthony Butt | Top Aussie pacer now with Dalgetys. Faded late 18 Sep trials. Market watch. |
| Best Bets: Don't Stop Dreaming (11), Republican Party (8), Mo'unga (2), Tact McLeod (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-58.0), Mossdale Ben (1-58.8), Republican Party (1-58.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Don't Stop Dreaming - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 02/10/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-19.8, 800m: 55.2, 400m: 27.7, Margins: 1/2 head, 1 3/4len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Heisenberg (1): BL-Off, SL-On, Republican Party (8): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Tact McLeod to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO C&G MOBILE PACE (Listed)
$200,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1820 | Irish Dream | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Squeezed up here 03 Oct. Racing better than his price generally. First4s from #1 |
| 2 | | 116107 | Bar Louie | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Did it tough 3-wide late here 03 Oct. Better draw here. Include in combos. |
| 3 | | 12X233 | Confederate | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Gritty placings from average draws in 3 runs back. Place hope from this alley. |
| 4 | | 22265 | Treasure Cove | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 323206 | Lincoln Lou | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Went back from wide draw last Friday & fought after. Quirky type. Upset hope. |
| 6 | | 641X11 | Marketplace | 6 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Looked a cut above in his two starts back. Has speed that others don't. Top pick |
| 7 | | 112X25 | Got The Chocolates | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Big task here 03 Oct. More options from tonight's draw. Can give this a shake. |
| 8 | | 2157 | Five Crowns | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Not at his sharpest here 27 Sep. Draw no help either. First4s from the draw. |
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| 9 | | 133X13 | Rubira | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Worked hard here 03 Oct but bested by #6 late. Awkward 2nd row draw. EW. |
| 10 | | 374721 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Powered over last 800m in 56.0 to win at Alex Park. Place hope with gaps. |
| 11 | | 219X71 | Demon Blue | 11 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Easy winner here despite wide draw 27 Sep. Awkward alley but a key threat. |
| 12 | | 215 | The Con Artist | 12 | Ft | ||
| 13 | | 14X204 | Bettors Anvil | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not much went his way last Thursday. Mixed bag prior that. Tough ask. |
| 14 | | 523X80 | Malakai | 14 | Ft | Bob Butt | Beaten a long way out after leading last Thursday. Stretched from this draw. |
| 15 | | 122 | Tact Teva | 15 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Strong efforts behind Rubira & Marketplace since maiden win. Combos spice. |
| Best Bets: Marketplace (6), Demon Blue (11), Got The Chocolates (7), Rubira (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Marketplace (1-53.1), Bar Louie (1-54.2), Got The Chocolates (1-55.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Malakai (14): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Confederate to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
THE TYRE GENERAL HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R51 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 8X8063 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Welcome return to form with 3rd to Confessional last week. Rough First4 hope. |
| 2 |  | 557479 | George Eliot | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Recovered OK after mistake at Methven. Moves to front row. Combos claims. |
| 3 |  | 7DX269 | Cody Banner | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Did it tough then broke last Thursday. Good on his day but tricky to pinpoint. |
| 4 |  | 239800 | Clyde | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 426P32 | It's So Easy | 5 | Ft | Peter Davis | Right back on track with Addington & Methven placings. May offer cheek again. |
| 6 | | 34X040 | Tu Tangata | 6 | Ft | Paul Nairn | 2.75L 2nd to Highgrove at trials since terminal error last week. Win or bust. |
| 7 |  | 118355 | One El | 7 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Shown some pep during the winter & spring. Can add plenty to trifectas. |
| 8 | | 086X72 | Masterly | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Gritty 2nd to Muscle Sass in intermediate grade 13 Sep. Can play a part. |
| 9 |  | X17608 | Vertigo | 9 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Tried hard off 20m at Methven. 02 Aug win here looking a fair way off. Odds. |
| 10 |  | 336486 | Royal Del | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Recovered nicely at Methven for 6th. Honest performer at this track. Upset. |
| 11 | | 600324 | Sheza Gift | U1 | Ft | ||
| 12 | | 011211 | Rush | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Back for more after 2 wins in 3 days. Handling it all. Can go 3 straight. |
| 13 |  | 0118X0 | Who's Queen | 2 | 10 | ||
| 14 |  | 6X6980 | Helloveamoment | 3 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Hellofawatch for his supporters at the start recently. Prefer to take notes. |
| 15 | | 098X06 | The Dominator | 4 | 10 | David Butcher | Couldn't go on with top-liners here 27 Sep. Seeking shortcuts off 10m. |
| 16 | | 966X08 | El Conqueror | 5 | 10 | Gerard O'Reilly | Doing his best work late last Thursday. No sure thing, but can give a fright. |
| 17 | | 7767X4 | Eurokash | 1 | 20 | Ben Hope | Tried hard behind Mighty Logan last time. Should find this easier. Place off 20m |
| 18 | | 1DX411 | Tyron Eros | U1 | 20 | John Dunn | 20m couldn't hold him back here 20 Sep. This is no harder. Will be rattling home |
| Best Bets: Tyron Eros (18), Rush (12), Masterly (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eurokash (2-01.9), Tyron Eros (2-02.4), The Dominator (2-03.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tu Tangata - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 08/10/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.3, 800m: 60.5, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 2 3/4len, 3 len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Tu Tangata (6): FD-Off, RD-On, Vertigo (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R54 TO R70, 2600m
For R54 to R70 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 36X213 | Borrisokane | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Unwound nicely here 27 Sep & slots into the ace draw here. Worth considering. |
| 2 | | 493197 | Knockshanbally | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Midfield effort when one of the outsiders on Sunday. Can sneak into First4s. |
| 3 | | 114X23 | Wish Me Luck | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Right there in two starts back & many options from this draw. A key player. |
| 4 | | 921380 | Foveaux Gambler | 4 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Honest outing from wide draw last Thursday. Handy on his day. Rough odds. |
| 5 | | 050980 | Tempo Warrior | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Down on his best form. May find this assignment more suitable. Place best. |
| 6 |  | 14P923 | Pure Courage | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Chased hard behind Bryce's Meddle at Methven. Multiples contender tonight. |
| 7 |  | 058177 | Raging Whitebait | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Freshened since largely midfield efforts in winter. Has ability. Could shock. |
| 8 | | 0779X3 | Jimmy James Maguire | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Will only be fitter for gallant 3rd behind Wag Star last time. Genuine contender |
| 9 | | 182X46 | The Big Lebowski | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | NZ Cup hopeful who has warmed up well up north. Right in the fight. |
| Best Bets: The Big Lebowski (9), Jimmy James Maguire (8), Wish Me Luck (3), Borrisokane (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-59.1), Raging Whitebait (1-59.1), Borrisokane (2-00.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Borrisokane (1): FD-Off, RD-On, Wish Me Luck (3): SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aardiebythehill - Race 5
Absolute Babe - Race 8
Allets - Race 8
Alta Meteor - Race 9
Always B Magic - Race 8
Always B Misty - Race 8
Bar Louie - Race 10
Beach Ball - Race 9
Beaudiene Hunter - Race 1
Bet N Win - Race 5
Better Knuckle Up - Race 7
Betterthancash - Race 7
Bettors Anvil - Race 10
Borrisokane - Race 12
Boudica - Race 6
Celestial Sea - Race 8
Charlie Brown - Race 9
Chase A Dream - Race 7
Classie Linc - Race 6
Clyde - Race 11
Coba Charged - Race 1
Cody Banner - Race 11
Cold Chisel - Race 7
Commander Joe - Race 2
Confederate - Race 10
Confessional - Race 5
Cormoran Strike - Race 11
Cyclone Sala - Race 3
Dalton Shard - Race 9
Dance Till Dawn - Race 6
Dancing Desire - Race 6
Dave Duley - Race 2
Delightful Dreams - Race 2
Della's Fella - Race 3
Demon Blue - Race 10
Don't Stop Dreaming - Race 9
Eastwood Dream - Race 4
Eddie Osei - Race 4
El Conqueror - Race 11
Elektra King - Race 8
Eurokash - Race 11
Evangalist - Race 6
Fernleigh Blackbird - Race 6
Fiery Bandito - Race 5
Foveaux Gambler - Race 12
Frisco Bay - Race 2
George Eliot - Race 11
Got The Chocolates - Race 10
Hadleymae - Race 3
Hadron Collider - Race 7
Harrison John - Race 7
Heisenberg - Race 9
Helloveamoment - Race 11
Higher Power - Race 3
Homebush Lad - Race 9
Ideal Double - Race 6
Impressive Shard - Race 8
Im Sandra Dee - Race 8
Insarchatwist - Race 6
Irish Dream - Race 10
It's So Easy - Race 11
It's Tough - Race 7
Jaccka Opa - Race 4
Jack Tar - Race 4
Jimmy Carter - Race 5
Jimmy James Maguire - Race 12
Johnny Trotter - Race 3
Justcallmemiki - Race 7
Justyouwait - Race 8
Knockshanbally - Race 12
Kowhai Nugget - Race 4
Kyvalley Hotspur - Race 5
Lakelsa - Race 6
Lincoln Lou - Race 10
Little Spike - Race 7
Love N The Port - Race 5
Luby's Luck - Race 3
Magician - Race 2
Mako - Race 7
Malakai - Race 10
Mantra Blue - Race 6
Marketplace - Race 10
Masterly - Race 11
Maui - Race 5
Meant To Be - Race 3
Midnight Dash - Race 5
Midnight Miki - Race 1
Mighty Logan - Race 5
Miki Bennett - Race 4
Miki's Courage - Race 7
Mossdale Ben - Race 9
Mo'unga - Race 9
Mr Love - Race 5
Muscle Mountain - Race 5
My Friend Louie - Race 4
Mystic Max - Race 5
Nickel And Dime - Race 1
Odina - Race 3
One El - Race 11
Onwardsandupwards - Race 4
Oscar Bonavena - Race 5
Paddy McDaddy - Race 3
Princess Meritaten - Race 6
Pure Courage - Race 12
Ragazzo Major - Race 2
Raging Whitebait - Race 12
Renegade - Race 2
Republican Party - Race 9
Rock N Roll Doo - Race 9
Royal Del - Race 11
Rubira - Race 10
Rush - Race 11
Sacetas - Race 1
Sheza Gift - Race 11
Stella Rouge - Race 8
Still Rockin - Race 4
Street Fighter - Race 1
Strikem - Race 1
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 10
Sweet Diamond - Race 6
Sweet Willow - Race 2
Tabasco - Race 4
Tact McLeod - Race 9
Tact Teva - Race 10
Tempo Warrior - Race 12
The Big Lebowski - Race 12
The Coalman - Race 4
The Con Artist - Race 10
The Dominator - Race 11
The Surfer - Race 7
Toby Tom B - Race 4
Tu Tangata - Race 11
Tyron Eros - Race 11
Vertigo - Race 11
Vessem - Race 7
Viva La Vida - Race 3
Warloch - Race 4
We Walk By Faith - Race 7
Who's Queen - Race 11
Winelight - Race 8
Wish Me Luck - Race 12
Without You - Race 8
Won And Only - Race 8
Ya Rite Darl - Race 3