NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 11 October

Meeting: OCTOBER PREMIER RACE NIGHT (OCTOBER PREMIER RACE NIGHT)

Last updated 09/10/2024 at 16:23 pm

For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.

Participants for Race 1: NZB STANDARDBRED 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE PACE
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)

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Participants for Race 2: THE CANTERBURY WEST COAST AIR RESCUE TRUST 3YO MOBILE PACE
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]

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Participants for Race 3: NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO MOBILE TROT
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): BL-Off Legend

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Participants for Race 4: AVENUE BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE
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]

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Participants for Race 5: DANCINGINTHEDARK M (USA) CANTERBURY PARK CUP (HCP TROT)
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, 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

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Participants for Race 6: WOODLANDS STUD MARES' SPRING SPRINT CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)
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)
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

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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.

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Participants for Race 7: CANPRINT FLYING STAKES (MOBILE PACE)
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		Busy but productive weekend in late September. Big step up here though.
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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		Fair here last week after getting back. Draw just adds to challenge. Stretched.
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	Mark Purdon	Showed another string to the bow with gritty 03 Oct win. Don't disregard.
Best Bets: Chase A Dream (3), Cold Chisel (8), Harrison John (14), Vessem (16)
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

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Participants for Race 8: NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE
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

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Participants for Race 9: GET YOUR CUP WEEK TICKETS NOW AT ADDINGTON.CO.NZ HCP PACE
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

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Participants for Race 10: NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO C&G MOBILE PACE
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		Tried hard here 27 Sep as he looks to rediscover the gold. Seeking more again.
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 if he starts.
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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

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Participants for Race 11: THE TYRE GENERAL HANDICAP TROT
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		Well down on his early-mid August efforts. Hard to recommend if he starts.
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		Brings form in stronger grades than this. A genuine threat if she starts here.
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	Tim Williams	Refused to step with them at Methven. Entitled to be at long odds for now.
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), Sheza Gift (11), 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

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Participants for Race 12: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
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: Wish Me Luck (3): SL-On Legend

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Borrisokane - Race 12

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Charlie Brown - Race 9

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Classie Linc - Race 6

Clyde - Race 11

Coba Charged - Race 1

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Cold Chisel - Race 7

Commander Joe - Race 2

Confederate - Race 10

Confessional - Race 5

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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

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Five Crowns - Race 1 Race 10

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

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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

Munroe's Mate - Race 2 Race 7

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

Treasure Cove - Race 1 Race 10

Tu Tangata - Race 11

Twista - Race 2 Race 7

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

Notifiable Gear Legend
FD	Fixed Deafeners
RD	Removeable Deafeners
BL	Blinds
SL	Sliding Blinds
HH	Half Hopples
FLP	Free Legged Pacer
P	Pacifier
NW	No Whip
CC	Cornell Collar
ACD	Anti Choke Device

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: OCTOBER PREMIER RACE NIGHT (OCTOBER PREMIER RACE NIGHT)

NZB STANDARDBRED 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m

Front Line Limits in this race

THE CANTERBURY WEST COAST AIR RESCUE TRUST 3YO MOBILE PACE

$25,000, 3YO R47 TO R54, 1980m

Front Line Limits in this race

NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO MOBILE TROT (Listed)

$75,000, 2YO, 1980m

Front Line Limits in this race

AVENUE BLOODSTOCK MOBILE PACE

$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R50 TO R53, 2600m

Preferential Barrier Draw

DANCINGINTHEDARK M (USA) CANTERBURY PARK CUP (HCP TROT) (Gr3)

$40,000, R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m

Front Line Limits in this race

WOODLANDS STUD MARES' SPRING SPRINT CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)

$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

CANPRINT FLYING STAKES (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)

$100,000, 3YO, 1980m

Front Line Limits in this race

NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE (Listed)

$150,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m

Front Line Limits in this race

GET YOUR CUP WEEK TICKETS NOW AT ADDINGTON.CO.NZ HCP PACE

$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R70 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m

Front Line Limits in this race

NZB STANDARDBRED HARNESS MILLION 2YO C&G MOBILE PACE (Listed)

$200,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m

Front Line Limits in this race

THE TYRE GENERAL HANDICAP TROT

$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

Front Line Limits in this race

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R54 TO R70, 2600m

Preferential Barrier Draw