NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 14 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
CONCRETE BROTHERS TROT
$8000, R36 TO R40 WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 2600m
For R36 to R40 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins in the last 4 starts driven by a Concession Junior Driver. This race is for Concession Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 146009 | Paige | 1 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J,cl) | No threat in recent attempts but rough 1st4 hope in small field with clean start |
| 2 |  | 415956 | Sheila Laxon | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J,cl) | Useful last week and at Tim prior. Looks a major prospect in today's line-up. |
| 3 |  | 518947 | Monarch Prince | 3 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J,cl) | Solid when last here and again at Orari. Manners will put him in the frame today |
| 4 | | 313338 | KD Grins | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J,cl) | Didn't get all favours at Tim after being in terrific touch. Can rebound here. |
| 5 |  | 195697 | MM Sunshine | 5 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J,cl) | OK here, 2 Oct after some moderate efforts. Can sneak a first4 place with best. |
| 6 |  | 089352 | Loveyou To Da Skye | U1 | Ft | Andrew Fitzgerald(J,cl) | Gritty attempt a week ago and if he can trot the trip looks awfully hard here. |
| 7 |  | 10X628 | B K Mumma Jamie | U2 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Mixed efforts here lately but can ping the stand so needs to be considered again |
| Best Bets: Loveyou To Da Skye (6), Sheila Laxon (2), KD Grins (4), Monarch Prince (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-02.9), Sheila Laxon (2-05.4), MM Sunshine (2-05.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BETAVET MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 864488 | Captain Kiwi | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Contained after early check 2 weeks ago. Looks a solid place hope from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 576355 | Ellie Rose | 2 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Couldn't capitalise on the trail 7 days ago. Sound performer; first 4 prospect. |
| 3 |  | 7X0 | Calypso | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Failed to fire with plenty of support, 30 Sept. Woul pay to keep safe from alley |
| 4 |  | Always A Diva | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Brings moderate trial form to her debut today and sure to improve with the run. | |
| 5 |  | 00008X | Willow Valley | 5 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Last runs were back on the grass last Summer. Happy taking notes on resumption. |
| 6 |  | 3 | Ben From Accounts | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Had "next-up" written all over last week's debut. Should open his account today. |
| 7 |  | 7 | Boatmans Call | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fair debut last week after settling in the rear. Outside hope from his wide draw |
| 8 |  | 2 | Wednesday Night Chat | 8 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Bold 1st-up run a week ago here from the pegs. Unlikely to get that here; combos |
| 9 |  | 464224 | Miss Woodville | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Continues to race with real heart and won't shirk the work again from wide. E/W. |
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| 10 | | 7X7057 | Foreman Fox | 10 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Worked hard and couldn't kick for his loyal friends, 30 Sept. Throw into exotics |
| Best Bets: Ben From Accounts (6), Miss Woodville (9), Wednesday Night Chat (8), Captain Kiwi (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Calypso (3): BL-Off, Willow Valley (5): RD-Off, SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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RICOH CANTERBURY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HT6) MOBILE PACE
$10,000, R35 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 4 yrs & older pacers with winning stakes up to and including $20000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 707X74 | Times Like These | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Improved nicely on his resumption with Meth 4th. No form here but draw aids. |
| 2 |  | 7X6270 | Lets Get Tropical | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Run down over sprint trip last week. Sure to press forward again; combos hope. |
| 3 |  | 060X05 | Chal Vee Power | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Encouraging effort 7 days ago to finish less than 2L from winner. Exotics spice. |
| 4 | | 664933 | Here Comes Marty | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Bold attempts over varying distances here in 2nd half of Sept. Must cover again. |
| 5 |  | 648007 | Smoking Ashes | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Devoid of luck again last week. Sure to carry an army of support again; top pick |
| 6 |  | 822504 | Zeus | 6 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Looked stiff last week attempting to clear pegs. Good enough to trouble these. |
| 7 |  | 807000 | Miki Brown | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Manners lacking on his downgrade run here, 30 Sept. Consider for combos today. |
| 8 |  | 948690 | Woodlea Diamond | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 488476 | Belmont Valor | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Made ground nicely 2 weeks back. Not helped by marble but offers combos spice. |
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| 10 | | 000790 | Stubing | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 | | 257X22 | Anytime At All | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | She has returned strongly and although best form is on grass can't be discounted |
| 12 |  | 078909 | Hez A Loch | U1 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Another who didn't find daylight last week when close up. First 4 fringes today. |
| Best Bets: Smoking Ashes (5), Zeus (6), Here Comes Marty (4), Chal Vee Power (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chal Vee Power (2-02.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miki Brown (7): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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AVON CITY FORD PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2000m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 605408 | Archer | 1 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Solitary win came here last year over this trip. Consider for your 1st 4 tickets |
| 2 |  | 69X773 | Blastfromthepast | 2 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Closed well to secure a placing 2 weeks ago. Can feature again from a close spot |
| 3 | | X38232 | Rapid Response | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Continues to push hard this campaign and another opportunity presents today. |
| 4 |  | 666220 | Tempo Warrior | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Unlucky on Friday & has plenty of gate speed. Should prove hard to peg back. |
| 5 |  | 659566 | Cheeky Red | 5 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Luckless last week and overall form solid. Can snare a placing with right trip. |
| 6 | | 490944 | Willy Away | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't quit after facing the breeze a week ago. Lean stand stats; first 4 chance |
| 7 |  | 426457 | Shadow Creek | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Carted out of it last week but would need to lift a notch or two on overall form |
| 8 | | 936382 | Scarlett's Legacy | 8 | Ft | Andrew Fitzgerald(J) | Pushed winner close last week and in good touch. One of the brighter prospects. |
| 9 |  | 088080 | Major Henry | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Quickly led last week before capitulating from the trail. No dash, Sun. Risking |
| 10 | | 321909 | Adamas | 10 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | No form since winning at Ash in early Aug. 4th in recent trial; manners required |
| 11 |  | 005677 | Motor Mouth | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Tempo Warrior (4), Rapid Response (3), Scarlett's Legacy (8), Blastfromthepast (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-58.1), Archer (2-02.5), Rapid Response (2-04.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Archer (1): RD-Off, FD-On, Major Henry (9): BL-Off, Tempo Warrior (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Major Henry to Dean Taylor at Ladbrooks | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BOOK YOUR XMAS FUNCTION AT ADDINGTON MOBILE PACE
$8000, WITH COND., 1980m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 8 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 00X339 | Erratic | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Couldn't stick last week after two game runs to start campaign. Don't drop yet. |
| 2 | | 48X319 | Matilda Too | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Battled on Sun following clinical win a week early. Combos include from the draw |
| 3 |  | 210770 | Ultimate Dreamer | 3 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Contained since taking her maiden here in July. Close alley aids 1st4 prospects. |
| 4 |  | 0X9846 | Major Boy | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Weakened after making a mid-race move last week. Good prior; solid SRM option. |
| 5 | | 887231 | Beautiful Crazy | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Never out of 2nd gear scoring last week after bold lead-up. Can double-up today. |
| 6 | | 00319X | Social Experiment | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Nil returns from mobile racing and unplaced fresh. Watching from wide marble. |
| 7 |  | 886814 | Hungry Bronnie | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Game again 7 days ago after demolishing her maiden rivals at Tim. On top for us. |
| 8 |  | 0X0900 | Sargent Henry | 8 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Little offered in 4 runs this campaign and looks stretched from the widest alley |
| Best Bets: Hungry Bronnie (7), Beautiful Crazy (5), Matilda Too (2), Erratic (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beautiful Crazy (2-01.5), Major Boy (2-01.8), Ultimate Dreamer (2-03.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sargent Henry (8): SL-Off, RD-On, Ultimate Dreamer (3): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Major Boy to Jonny Cox at Leeston, Sargent Henry to Dean Taylor at Ladbrooks | |||||||
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- Race 6
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US CAPTAIN STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 1980m
For R36 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 214798 | Touch N Go | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't quicken when last here but nice swing in draws and needs considering. |
| 2 | | X60018 | Spirit Of Atlanta | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Failed to fire on sticky Tim track after gallant win here. Drawn to offer cheek. |
| 3 |  | 965305 | Mr Cash Man | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Much better draw to use today after battling in recent attempts. Value runner. |
| 4 | | 8X0452 | Sweet Willow | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Best of the rest last week after having his chance. Must include again on that. |
| 5 | | 56X063 | Iamthecaptainnow | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Made ground into 3rd after being held up last week. Adds to the minors puzzle. |
| 6 | | 414085 | Gatecrasher | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 29055X | Don't Tell Jenny | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Last campaign ended in Mar with tidy runs. Has performed fresh; market watch. |
| 8 | | 026205 | Sugar Babe | 8 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Now with Robbie Holmes after a mixed campaign. Tricky assignment from marble. |
| 9 | | 1770X | Simply Me | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Back in 25 Aug trial and on resumption looks up against it off his draw today. |
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| 10 | | 204358 | Moonlite CC | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Disappointed last week after some strong attempts. Danger if late gaps appear. |
| 11 |  | 739714 | Harry Belafonte | 11 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Handled with wet track at Meth with aplomb and good again at Tim. Has claims. |
| 12 | | 823423 | Zoom X | 12 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Mr Cash Man (3), Moonlite CC (10), Sweet Willow (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sugar Babe (1-56.5), Sweet Willow (1-57.8), Touch N Go (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mr Cash Man (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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AOTEA ELECTRIC CANTY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HT 7) MOBILE PACE
$10,000, R35 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 4 yrs & older pacers with winning stakes of $20001 or more for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 906308 | Lorton Vale | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Found the line well l ast week from impossible alley. Should get his opportunity |
| 2 | | 723987 | Enya Franco | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Solid off 2nd row at Meth and can threaten late from a much closer trip in this. |
| 3 | | 598524 | Courage Reactor | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fought well again 7 days ago and from another nice marble can't be discounted. |
| 4 |  | 863675 | Okiwi Bay | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Useful 5th last week and sure to settle handier. Another one to cover in exotics |
| 5 | | 675470 | Whyamihere | 5 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Plugged after pacing roughly, 2 Oct. Form ok prior but would require his A-game. |
| 6 | | 022822 | Mouton Cadet | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Earned his 4th 2nd in last 5 outings with last week's bold attempt. One to beat. |
| 7 |  | X64674 | Hi Hopes | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Close-up in recent racing and despite the wide alley can feature again in combos |
| 8 | | 0X8901 | Betterwithbling | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | 068320 | Louis | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 |  | 308080 | Lord Mudrick | 10 | Ft | Chris Butt | Not at his best lately and will require plenty of favours from the 2nd row here. |
| 11 | | 000768 | King Arthur | 11 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Mouton Cadet (6), Courage Reactor (3), Enya Franco (2), Lorton Vale (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (2-01.5), Lord Mudrick (2-02.1), Hi Hopes (2-11.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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TYRE GENERAL CANTY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HEAT 3) MOBILE TROT
$10,000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X74236 | Schoemaker | 1 | Ft | Justin Smith | Racing well this campaign. Clear contender if he can hold a handy spot from ace. |
| 2 |  | 70070X | Viva La Vida | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 860253 | Florence The Machine | 3 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Unlucky last week after making an error in earlier run. She looks the one here. |
| 4 |  | 079880 | Night Life | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Unable to get underway last week and manners continue to hamper. Risking again. |
| 5 |  | 804404 | Senior Constable Liz | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Sound attempts over past month. Usual manners can find her another top 4 placing |
| 6 | | 005385 | Dont Look Kobe | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Battled solidly when headed last week after leading from wider marble. Keep safe |
| 7 |  | 654X24 | Clovelly Hill | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Couldn't hold off rivals after finding the front last week. Always a combos must |
| 8 |  | 6088X7 | A Reason To Fight | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Sure to improve on last week's resumption but will need to from his wide alley. |
| 9 |  | 6436P0 | Go Home Denise | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Freshened following 9 Aug failure at Ash. Hard to follow and best required here. |
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| 10 | | 08X90X | Kerrally | 10 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | No joy in 2 outings last campaign and won't find things easy off 2nd row today. |
| 11 |  | 2X0357 | Majestic Me | 11 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Two nice efforts before being denied a gap in time at Oam. Good combos option. |
| 12 |  | 000X48 | Brian Beatt | 12 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | OK in both starts this time in. Draw no help but will have measure of many here. |
| 13 |  | 4256X0 | Transtasman Bubble | 13 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Did some work in a fresh state before weakening last week. Watching from alley. |
| 14 |  | 9X2603 | Aspirational Dream | U1 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Mixed for this campaign but just denied at Meth, Sun. Cover in tris/1st4s/SRMs. |
| Best Bets: Florence The Machine (3), Dont Look Kobe (6), Clovelly Hill (7), Majestic Me (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Senior Constable Liz (2-02.5), Florence The Machine (2-04.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Majestic Me - 1st of 1, N Otago HR, 06/10/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.5, 800m: 59.5 | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kerrally (10): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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"KEEPING THEM CLOSE" QUIZ NIGHT (30 OCT) MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 160065 | Off The Edge | 1 | Ft | Alan Edge | Sound from markers here, 16 Sept. Similar run likely and can offer combos value. |
| 2 | | 0X7653 | Foveaux Gambler | 2 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Bold last week and should receive every opportunity here from alley. Tris/1st 4s |
| 3 | | 8X4583 | Fox Terror | 3 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Closed strongly last week off 2nd row. Better-placed here and can dispute finish |
| 4 |  | 975931 | Ultimate Seisation | 4 | Ft | Neil Munro | Grabbed her 3rd win 2 weeks ago courtesy of the pegs. Minors best up in grade. |
| 5 | | 636302 | Dawn To Dark | 5 | Ft | Adam White | Powerful attempt here, 30 Sept and looks a great chance to go one better today. |
| 6 | | 014571 | Terrormylove | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 177090 | Auntie Deb | 7 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Continues to struggle since his win here in July. Requiring favours from marble |
| 8 |  | 098140 | The Bettor Major | 8 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Bold 4th in this grade 30 Sep & lacked gaps on Friday in good field. Must have. |
| Best Bets: Dawn To Dark (5), Fox Terror (3), The Bettor Major (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dawn To Dark (1-55.2), Off The Edge (1-56.2), Auntie Deb (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Off The Edge (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Adamas - Race 4
Always A Diva - Race 2
Anytime At All - Race 3
Archer - Race 4
A Reason To Fight - Race 8
Aspirational Dream - Race 8
Auntie Deb - Race 9
Beautiful Crazy - Race 5
Belmont Valor - Race 3
Ben From Accounts - Race 2
Betterwithbling - Race 7
B K Mumma Jamie - Race 1
Blastfromthepast - Race 4
Boatmans Call - Race 2
Brian Beatt - Race 8
Calypso - Race 2
Captain Kiwi - Race 2
Chal Vee Power - Race 3
Cheeky Red - Race 4
Clovelly Hill - Race 8
Courage Reactor - Race 7
Dawn To Dark - Race 9
Dont Look Kobe - Race 8
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 6
Ellie Rose - Race 2
Enya Franco - Race 7
Erratic - Race 5
Florence The Machine - Race 8
Foreman Fox - Race 2
Foveaux Gambler - Race 9
Fox Terror - Race 9
Gatecrasher - Race 6
Go Home Denise - Race 8
Harry Belafonte - Race 6
Here Comes Marty - Race 3
Hez A Loch - Race 3
Hi Hopes - Race 7
Hungry Bronnie - Race 5
Iamthecaptainnow - Race 6
KD Grins - Race 1
Kerrally - Race 8
King Arthur - Race 7
Lets Get Tropical - Race 3
Lord Mudrick - Race 7
Lorton Vale - Race 7
Louis - Race 7
Loveyou To Da Skye - Race 1
Majestic Me - Race 8
Major Boy - Race 5
Major Henry - Race 4
Matilda Too - Race 5
Miki Brown - Race 3
Miss Woodville - Race 2
MM Sunshine - Race 1
Monarch Prince - Race 1
Moonlite CC - Race 6
Motor Mouth - Race 4
Mouton Cadet - Race 7
Mr Cash Man - Race 6
Night Life - Race 8
Off The Edge - Race 9
Okiwi Bay - Race 7
Paige - Race 1
Rapid Response - Race 4
Sargent Henry - Race 5
Scarlett's Legacy - Race 4
Schoemaker - Race 8
Senior Constable Liz - Race 8
Shadow Creek - Race 4
Sheila Laxon - Race 1
Simply Me - Race 6
Smoking Ashes - Race 3
Social Experiment - Race 5
Spirit Of Atlanta - Race 6
Stubing - Race 3
Sugar Babe - Race 6
Sweet Willow - Race 6
Tempo Warrior - Race 4
Terrormylove - Race 9
The Bettor Major - Race 9
Times Like These - Race 3
Touch N Go - Race 6
Transtasman Bubble - Race 8
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 5
Ultimate Seisation - Race 9
Viva La Vida - Race 8
Wednesday Night Chat - Race 2
Whyamihere - Race 7
Willow Valley - Race 2
Willy Away - Race 4
Woodlea Diamond - Race 3
Zeus - Race 3
Zoom X - Race 6