NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 15 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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FAHEY FENCING HIRE AMATEUR DRIVERS 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 using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 03055X | Foveaux Gambler | 1 | Ft | Colleen Negus | Back on a new campaign and drawn to advantage. Has claims in a fresh state today |
| 2 |  | 146730 | Lily's A Star | 2 | Ft | Neil Munro | Run down, 1 Oct and no luck in run since. Gets a chance from a nice marble here. |
| 3 |  | 709005 | Double Quick | 3 | Ft | Adam White | Useful 5th from a 2nd row alley last week. Sure to have support out of Dunn barn |
| 4 |  | 162070 | He's Tough | 4 | Ft | Mike Maynard | Couldn't kick from a torrid trip on Sunday. Tidy record this trip; trifs/1st 4s. |
| 5 | | 00178X | Topaz | 5 | Ft | Sheldon Murtha | Capable mare who last raced back in May. Lean record fresh but watch market. |
| 6 |  | 1F3335 | Loveyourmother | 6 | Ft | Alan Edge | Racing with real purpose and should go awfully close despite his tricky marble. |
| 7 |  | 262608 | Auntie Deb | 7 | Ft | Jo-ann Buckland-Stevens | Got too far back when last here following sound run over this trip. Combos hope. |
| 8 |  | 180077 | Warloch | 8 | Ft | Michael House | Start 190 today for this warhorse. Will require more zip than he's showed lately |
| Best Bets: Loveyourmother (6), Lily's A Star (2), Double Quick (3), Foveaux Gambler (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Double Quick (1-55.2), Warloch (1-55.3), He's Tough (1-56.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: He's Tough (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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CAPTAIN CRUNCH AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 080PX6 | Conquer Rock | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Fair Meth resumption but did have a few friends in the market. Blowout from ace. |
| 2 |  | 544833 | Tuppence | 2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Gritty bid a week ago here and looks an obvious winning hope from handy marble. |
| 3 |  | 655065 | Willy Away | 3 | Ft | Chris Butt | Didn't get all favours 7 days ago here and can grab a minor piece of the loot. |
| 4 |  | 6X2394 | Rockin Roman | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | 3 minors from 4 attempts this campaign. No reason he can't dispute the finish. |
| 5 |  | 943324 | Mighty Miki | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Bagged his 15th placing from twice as many starts with fighting 4th at Gore. E/W |
| 6 |  | 90X807 | She's A Major Act | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Couldn't clear a pocket in time 2 weeks ago here. Requiring favours from alley. |
| 7 |  | 57X987 | Big Gee | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 88008 | Shades Of Robyn | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Has been struggling of late and it's hard to see that changing from this marble. |
| 9 |  | 7280X9 | Dream Boyz | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Struggled when resuming at Meth, 5 Oct. Improvement likely but looks stretched. |
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| 10 |  | 255242 | Fear Gogh | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Very consistent and despite having her gate speed negated by draw can go close. |
| 11 |  | 7300X0 | Sam Snead | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Well beaten first-up on the grass. 50% place record here; combos spice with luck |
| Best Bets: Tuppence (2), Mighty Miki (5), Fear Gogh (10), Rockin Roman (4) | |||||||
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- Race 3
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HAGLEY WINDOWS & DOORS TROT
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 4YO & OLDER, 2000m
For 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 05 | Speakeasy | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Pass-mark following early break, 1 Oct. Can play a prominent role if she steps. |
| 2 | | 7644 | Mister | 2 | Ft | Chris Butt | Nice efforts here in recent weeks. Will be well supported to earn breakthrough. |
| 3 |  | 844665 | Bacardi Doll | 3 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Off the pace in last 2 attempts here. Safe beginner who can give a sight in this |
| 4 | | 48X | Alice In Dreamland | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 837 | Alotoftrouble | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Contained after a break last week following stout placing. Major danger today. |
| 6 |  | Neil William | 6 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Grabbed 2nd in recent Rang trial and can't be discounted 1st-up in this line-up. | |
| 7 |  | 765X83 | Brightman | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Battled away in gap to complete the trifecta last week. Throw into tris/first 4s |
| Best Bets: Mister (2), Alotoftrouble (5), Neil William (6), Bacardi Doll (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Neil William - 2nd of 7, Ashburton, 22/07/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-18.6, 800m: 63.1, 400m: 30.2, Margins: neck, 11 len, 19 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Alice In Dreamland (4): BL-Off, ACD-On, Alotoftrouble (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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PADDOCK TO PODIUM MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R38 TO R40, 2600m
For R38 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 296749 | Super Fund | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Luckless at Mot and decent record here. Rates as a decent 2nd-stringer to barn. |
| 2 |  | 568327 | McKendrick | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Continues to have strong support since coming South. Drawn to get the job done. |
| 3 | | 730371 | Haley Robyn | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Took advantage of nice trip in transit to score at Inv. Thin record here; minors |
| 4 |  | 976166 | Verducci | 4 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Sound since maiden win at start 29. Entitled to respect after sound runs since. |
| 5 | | 436017 | Robyns Art | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Slick win 2 weeks ago here preceded decent 5th. Another House runner in the mix. |
| 6 | | 821006 | Star On The Rocks | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 406265 | The Beach House | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Whacked away at Wynd but form prior was sound enough with favours today. |
| 8 | | 21X32 | Betterthanbabe | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Shade disappointing despite finishing 2nd here a week ago. Form-line stands out. |
| Best Bets: McKendrick (2), Super Fund (1), Betterthanbabe (8), Robyns Art (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Beach House (2-12.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Verducci (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BRECKON FARMS TROT
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2000m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older trotters with 10 or more starts for lifetime. Also 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $5500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9P69XP | Signal Hill | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 889054 | Royal Diedre | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | \Form has improved over the past couple of outings and entitled to respect today |
| 3 |  | 9X5971 | Bojack Horseman | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Moved into the race nicely, 1 Oct and got the chocolates. Bright prospect again. |
| 4 |  | 648665 | Take After Me | 4 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Inching closer to 300 start milestone. Sure to be handy early but needs more zip |
| 5 | | 049056 | Mode | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Just a fair course/distance record but has been supported so cover in multiples. |
| 6 | | 160389 | Buffy Northstains | 6 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Off-stride at Meth before being shuffled back here, 10 Oct. Threat in this field |
| 7 | | 275765 | Lindy's Rocket | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 255978 | Lime In A Bottle | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | In a form slump since her 2nd here back in June. Would require best to feature. |
| 9 | | P690X0 | Miss Gracie | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got it wrong resuming here last week with plenty of backers. Pay to cover today. |
| 10 |  | 757587 | Five Monkeys | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't show much when the run presented last week but had support. Blow-out. |
| 11 |  | 721 | Wicked Annabella | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Very smart winning here over 2600m last week following a 2nd. Clear top pick. |
| Best Bets: Wicked Annabella (11), Bojack Horseman (3), Buffy Northstains (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bojack Horseman (2-04.3), Take After Me (2-04.5), Miss Gracie (2-04.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Five Monkeys (10): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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AVON CITY FORD PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with 10 or more starts for lifetime. Also 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $5500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 87X21 | Bannockburn | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Improved a spot on his Tim resumption winning last week. Clear hope once again. |
| 2 |  | 0X7327 | Goodoldayz | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Lost no admirers with his 21 Sept 7th after two placings. Cover on all tickets. |
| 3 |  | 05XP53 | Seaside Pond | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Bold 3rd here after being held up. Can continue improved campaaign form. On top. |
| 4 | | 248779 | Santanna Mach | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid without threatening a week ago. Run down prior and fringe first 4 prospect |
| 5 |  | 080X00 | Allbetsroff | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 167833 | Enya Franco | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Brace of 3rd's finishign fast in latest attempts here. Looking for the last say. |
| 7 | | 995X04 | He's A Bay | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 223543 | Melton Magnate | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Never runs a bad race and if he can find a forward spot from wide looks a hope. |
| 9 |  | 4143X5 | Ultimate Counsel | 9 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Had his chance in a fresh state last week but likely improver and support likely |
| Best Bets: Seaside Pond (3), Enya Franco (6), Bannockburn (1), Goodoldayz (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Goodoldayz (2): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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N.Z.S.B.A. SUPPORTS BREEDERS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35, 1980m
For R35 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 0X7009 | Opo | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | OK a week ago here and nice swing in draws today. Combos spice form the inside. |
| 2 | | 407960 | Chal Vee Power | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Moderate of late but if he can recapture his gate speed could stay prominent. |
| 3 | | 36687X | Zia Bromac | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Back on a new campaign following Rang trial. Blair jumps on and has place fresh. |
| 4 |  | 0X7708 | Carrera Kahu | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 70508X | Miley Ace | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Twice placed here and now with John McDermott. Looks stretched but watch market. |
| 6 | | 9X5073 | Courage Reactor | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Nice run to grab a placing last week and despite wider draw can fill a drum. |
| 7 |  | 809002 | Bronski | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Gritty 2nd last week. Hard to get a line on but clearly capable of taking this. |
| 8 | | 042409 | Artmore | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Now with Matty W after compiling useful record. Has performed fresh; must have. |
| 9 | | 72X528 | Lorton Vale | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Not too shabby finishing 8th here last week after bold 2nd.. Draw hurts chances. |
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| 10 |  | 836544 | My Ten Guitars | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | More than useful from front-row draws over past fortnight. Danger if gap appears |
| 11 | | 020605 | Belmont Valor | 11 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Mixes his form like stablemate but his best would go close. Gets off the unruly. |
| 12 | | 265070 | Ambleside Drive | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not a mile off rivals in latest couple but faces tough task from outside 2nd row |
| Best Bets: Belmont Valor (11), Bronski (7), Artmore (8), Courage Reactor (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lorton Vale (1-56.9), My Ten Guitars (1-58.3), Artmore (1-58.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Artmore (8): ACD-Off, Miley Ace (5): SL-Off, BL-On, Zia Bromac (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Carrera Kahu to Chris McDowell at Leeston | |||||||
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- Race 8
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ON A STREAK - STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM 2YO MOBILE TROT
$10,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Delphyne | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Has had a good prep for todays debut. Will need to stay down early from the ace. | |
| 2 |  | Clovelly Stride | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Mixed trial efforts but has been a winner and trainer/driver must be respected. | |
| 3 |  | Monaro Dean | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | | 6X | Petite Amour | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Broke on debut back in Apr. Dual trial wins recently will ensure heavy support. |
| 5 |  | 42X5 | Katelin | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | Yukon Hill | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | | Carlton Bay | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 |  | Makani | 8 | Ft | |||
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| 9 | | 3X | Kings Choice | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Tidy debut back here in June and 2nd in recent trial. Tricky alley but consider. |
| 10 |  | 4X7 | Kairo | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Never likely after tardy beginning at Wynd resuming. First 4s with improvement. |
| 11 | | Chocta | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Out of a handy mare and to the fore over multiple public appearances. Has claims | |
| 12 | | Classic Skye | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Winner of 3 trials prior to a 3rd in the slush, 4 Oct. Pay to cover despite draw | |
| 13 | | Propellor | 13 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Contained over w'out and trials and faces a stiff assignment from this marble. | |
| 14 | | Dornish Hill | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mixed bag at trials and likely to be a blow-out quote from outside 2nd row today | |
| Best Bets: Petite Amour (4), Clovelly Stride (2), Chocta (11) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Petite Amour - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 09/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.6, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 5 1/4len, 2 1/2len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kings Choice (9): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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LAZARUS - STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R37 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R38 horses with winning stakes up to and including $6050 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 71075 | Rock Fern | 1 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Did a decent job a week ago here. Threat if he can step and remain prominent. |
| 2 |  | 3042X5 | Betterwithbling | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Likely improver from sound resumption, 1 Oct. Never far away; each way all day. |
| 3 | | 29039X | Okiwi Bay | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Mixed her form last campaign which ended back in June. Nil record fresh; risking |
| 4 | | 052360 | Flyaway | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Had much more to give on Sunday at Mot. Deserves to break through; on top for us |
| 5 | | 743228 | Motor Mouth | 5 | Ft | Alana Cameron(J) | Did as well as he could at Mot and sure to go forward. Offers quins value today. |
| 6 | | 804089 | Lord Mudrick | 6 | Ft | Chris Butt | Has used his gate speed in past runs here but not showing enough at business end |
| 7 | | 040404 | Stubing | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Handy 4th a week ago here and Tim run sound also. Always a place hope over trip. |
| 8 | | 810068 | Didjashoutthebar | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Went close 2 starts back here and didn't get all favours since. Multiples spice. |
| 9 |  | 146295 | Hi Life | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Solid enough since her bold 2nd here to need including on combo tickets today. |
| Best Bets: Flyaway (4), Motor Mouth (5), Betterwithbling (2), Rock Fern (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Flyaway (2-01.9), Lord Mudrick (2-02.1), Betterwithbling (2-05.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (2): FD-Off, RD-On, Motor Mouth (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Alice In Dreamland - Race 3
Allbetsroff - Race 6
Alotoftrouble - Race 3
Ambleside Drive - Race 7
Artmore - Race 7
Auntie Deb - Race 1
Bacardi Doll - Race 3
Bannockburn - Race 6
Belmont Valor - Race 7
Betterthanbabe - Race 4
Betterwithbling - Race 9
Big Gee - Race 2
Bojack Horseman - Race 5
Brightman - Race 3
Bronski - Race 7
Buffy Northstains - Race 5
Carlton Bay - Race 8
Carrera Kahu - Race 7
Chal Vee Power - Race 7
Chocta - Race 8
Classic Skye - Race 8
Clovelly Stride - Race 8
Conquer Rock - Race 2
Courage Reactor - Race 7
Delphyne - Race 8
Didjashoutthebar - Race 9
Dornish Hill - Race 8
Double Quick - Race 1
Dream Boyz - Race 2
Enya Franco - Race 6
Fear Gogh - Race 2
Five Monkeys - Race 5
Flyaway - Race 9
Foveaux Gambler - Race 1
Goodoldayz - Race 6
Haley Robyn - Race 4
He's A Bay - Race 6
He's Tough - Race 1
Hi Life - Race 9
Kairo - Race 8
Katelin - Race 8
Kings Choice - Race 8
Lily's A Star - Race 1
Lime In A Bottle - Race 5
Lindy's Rocket - Race 5
Lord Mudrick - Race 9
Lorton Vale - Race 7
Loveyourmother - Race 1
Makani - Race 8
McKendrick - Race 4
Melton Magnate - Race 6
Mighty Miki - Race 2
Miley Ace - Race 7
Miss Gracie - Race 5
Mister - Race 3
Mode - Race 5
Monaro Dean - Race 8
Motor Mouth - Race 9
My Ten Guitars - Race 7
Neil William - Race 3
Okiwi Bay - Race 9
Opo - Race 7
Petite Amour - Race 8
Propellor - Race 8
Robyns Art - Race 4
Rock Fern - Race 9
Rockin Roman - Race 2
Royal Diedre - Race 5
Sam Snead - Race 2
Santanna Mach - Race 6
Seaside Pond - Race 6
Shades Of Robyn - Race 2
She's A Major Act - Race 2
Signal Hill - Race 5
Speakeasy - Race 3
Star On The Rocks - Race 4
Stubing - Race 9
Super Fund - Race 4
Take After Me - Race 5
The Beach House - Race 4
Topaz - Race 1
Tuppence - Race 2
Ultimate Counsel - Race 6
Verducci - Race 4
Warloch - Race 1
Wicked Annabella - Race 5
Willy Away - Race 2
Yukon Hill - Race 8
Zia Bromac - Race 7