NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 17 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R44, 1980m
For R40 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 817773 | Stylish Lustre | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Never gave up in stronger race 19 Sep. Better out in the open? Has claims. |
| 2 |  | 7X885X | Nothing But You | 2 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Good 2nd behind nice filly 25 Sep trials. Should be prominent from the draw. |
| 3 |  | 127760 | Burnham Girl | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not the worst after settling back 05 Sep. Bested late 02 Oct trials. Place hope. |
| 4 |  | 43X21X | Thor | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Built nicely to maiden win in March. Fair in three spring trials. Market watch. |
| 5 |  | X31540 | Lasa | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 80X213 | Sans Repos | 6 | Ft | Ricky Alfeld | Followed up Oamaru win with sharp Timaru 2nd. This is harder. Combos. |
| 7 |  | 400569 | Gatecrasher | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Getting back but running on well enough recently. Similar likely tonight. |
| 8 |  | 2184X9 | Sweet Raine | 8 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Never got a clear shot here last week. Drops in grade. Don't disregard. |
| 9 |  | 222110 | Better Be Quick | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Battled here 03 Oct but was against some sharp fillies. Chance despite draw. |
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| 10 |  | 008532 | Troubleshooter | 10 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Good along the inside on Sunday. May get a spot or 2 further back. First4s. |
| Best Bets: Nothing But You (2), Better Be Quick (9), Sweet Raine (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Sweet Raine (1-56.9), Thor (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Nothing But You - 2nd of 7, N Cnty TOA, 25/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-27.6, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1 len, 2 3/4len, 4 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Nothing But You (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 442282 | Vin's Deal | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just missed despite brave bid 01 Oct. Should get more cover here. Consider. |
| 2 |  | Too Sweet For Me | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | From a Classic family. Qualified well 25 Sep & cheeky trials 5th since. EW. | |
| 3 |  | Calypso | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Fought on after being headed in 09 Oct qualifier. Worth a look on debut. | |
| 4 |  | 64 | Spirit Of Atlanta | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Improved between Oamaru & Timaru but needed to. Seeking more again. |
| 5 |  | 243327 | Longview Tui | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Picked up a few 3rds here in her career. That would be a good result here. |
| 6 |  | X53864 | Royal Belle | 6 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | OK here 03 Oct & 19 Sep from inside draws. More tested in this field. |
| 7 | | 620X77 | Beaudiene Always B | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hasn't had all favours in two starts back. Yet to fire here but can edge closer. |
| 8 |  | 04 | Sadie | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | OK at trials since Timaru 4th showed some merit. Top 3/4 prospect. |
| 9 |  | 0P2X43 | Swimming Poole | U1 | Ft | ||
| 10 |  | 27P5X0 | The Highwayman | U2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Failed to do things right at Motukarara. Switches to mobile. One more try. |
| Best Bets: Vin's Deal (1), Calypso (3), Too Sweet For Me (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Calypso - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 09/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.7, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1/2len, 2 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Royal Belle (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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WHAT THE HILL AT WOODLANDS STUD TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 144014 | Amendment | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Caught the eye along the markers last week. Wider grade but can feature. |
| 2 |  | 027555 | Love Walked In | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Ran on well when clear on Sunday. Fair course/distance stats but can improve. |
| 3 |  | 50X881 | Brianna | 3 | Ft | David McCormick | Rises in grade after midweek win last week. Upset claims with right run. |
| 4 | | 1242X9 | Swift Dream | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Offered little on tough track at Methven. Thin stats here too. Rough claims. |
| 5 |  | 268671 | Yosemite | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Switches to the beach after leading & winning 03 Oct. Market your guide. |
| 6 |  | 311037 | Royal Gypsy | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | OK recovery after mistake last week. Usually better from a stand. Can place. |
| 7 |  | 76170X | Aspirational Dream | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Hauled in late at 09 Oct trials in first public run since June. Combos best. |
| 8 |  | 105346 | Almighty | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Drops back from taking on open-class mares. This is right in her range. |
| 9 | | 506X03 | Mavis Jones | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Kept on fighting at Methven off 10m. Likes it here too. Worth considering. |
| 10 |  | 3X68X2 | One Over Da Line | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Bright 2nd behind promising trotter last week. On the way up too. Each way. |
| 11 |  | 622331 | Very Majestic | U1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Handy 2nd at trials since comfortable Cambridge win. Will have supporters. |
| 12 |  | 0322X0 | The Present Maker | U2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | No gifts for punters here 26 Sep in lethargic 14th. Better than that. Place. |
| 13 |  | 815X34 | Judy J | U3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Honest attempts in both starts back & this field is no harder. Trifectas hope. |
| 14 |  | 988033 | Rachmaninov | U4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Racing boldly in starts 283 & 284. Lead is harder to find here. First4s. |
| Best Bets: One Over Da Line (10), Almighty (8), Very Majestic (11), Mavis Jones (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Royal Gypsy (2-04.5), The Present Maker (2-04.7), Almighty (2-04.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aspirational Dream (7): SL-Off, Royal Gypsy (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
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LAZARUS STANDING AT WAI EYRE FARM MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 51369X | Sweet Tartan | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Improved between two trials ahead of this. Should get soft trip. Trifectas. |
| 2 |  | 920X23 | Don't Tell Jenny | 2 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Handled both start types in two runs back. Options from inside draw. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 2268X0 | Ha'penny | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Comfortably beaten from inside 2nd row draw 03 Oct. Needing improvement. |
| 4 |  | 116 | Lavra Rose | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Swift jump through grades but wasn't disgraced here 03 Oct. Stick with her. |
| 5 | | 1215X9 | Rena | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Starved for room on Sunday when gaps never came. Give another chance tonight. |
| 6 |  | 047057 | Ann Sophie | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Comfortably held here 03 Oct. Wider ratings band suits but needs to lift. |
| 7 |  | 9632X0 | Remission | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | In need of the run here last week but gets to front row at least. Blowout. |
| 8 | | 1151 | Ebony Arden | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had the measure of most in 4 starts. Won with gate speed at Wyndham. Top pick. |
| 9 |  | 2X1521 | Princess Gracy | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Built nicely to 3rd career win at Alex Park. Should handle this way round. EW. |
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| 10 |  | 408090 | Stickifingers | 10 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Got back & stayed back from this draw at Oamaru. Entitled to look to others. |
| 11 | | 23211 | Arden Seascape | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Freshened since front-running winter wins. 2nd draw no help, but can win. |
| 12 | | 1466X3 | Shard De Arch | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Overcame mistake for nice 3rd at Methven. Strips fitter. Can run in top 3/4. |
| 13 | | X11275 | Forever Dream | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Honest 5th in strong fillies' grade last week. Awkward draw but keep safe. |
| 14 | | 0X7014 | Gone Surfin | 14 | Ft | John Dunn | Had her chance after finding the trial 03 Oct. Drop in grade. Look for her late. |
| Best Bets: Ebony Arden (8), Forever Dream (13), Princess Gracy (9), Gone Surfin (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gone Surfin (1-55.4), Stickifingers (1-56.4), Arden Seascape (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sweet Tartan (1): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
REMEMBERING MURRAY BUTT MOBILE TROT
$18,500, 4YO & OLDER R51 TO R70, 1980m
For R51 to R70 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 216968 | Brett's Mate | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Did some early work 10 Oct. Mobile stats are fair but #1 helps. Upset prospect. |
| 2 |  | 828005 | It's So Easy | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Not bad when belatedly clear last week. Can pop up at times. First4s option. |
| 3 |  | 7X7500 | Nazareth | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Fair off handicaps recently. Lacked luck last week & mobile helps. Rough claims. |
| 4 | | 041X00 | Sunny Louis | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Still finding his fitness this time in. Won 4 here, but looks stretched tonight. |
| 5 |  | 062463 | Paige | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Consistent mare having first mobile start for a while. Capable of featuring. |
| 6 |  | 65X002 | Muscle Sass | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Plenty of muscle when sprinting late last week. Won a 1980m mobile before. EW. |
| 7 |  | 34646X | Moses | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Solid autumn/winter campaign. Good 2nd at workouts & has won fresh. Chance. |
| 8 | | 821158 | Bounce N Beyond | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | OK here last week, but was off 20m in stronger grade. Can overcome draw. |
| 9 |  | X1D000 | Confessional | 9 | Ft | Bob Butt | A tough watch since his win fresh-up in August. Prefer to watch a clear round. |
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| 10 | | 848694 | Mad Jack | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Never gave up here last week. Draw may present some issues. Combos. |
| 11 |  | 469737 | Master Class | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Solid 7th 03 Oct without much luck. Has a sprint with right trip. Has claims. |
| 12 | | 133240 | Freya | 12 | Ft | Ben Hope | Back to her much-preferred mobile. Seeking run through, but keep onside. |
| 13 |  | 612X90 | Franco Josiah | 13 | Ft | John Morrison | Didn't fire up fron wide draw 19 Sep. Mobile assists but looking for shortcuts. |
| 14 |  | 990000 | Helloveamoment | 14 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Bounce N Beyond (8), Freya (12), Muscle Sass (6), Moses (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Confessional (1-58.2), Paige (1-58.3), Franco Josiah (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mad Jack (10): HH-On, Nazareth (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
THE THRILL OF RACING WITH KENTUCKIANA LODGE MOBILE PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R59 TO R70, R71 TO R76 WITH COND., 1980m
For R59 to R70 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R71 to R76 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 028X93 | Audacity | 1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Hugely impressive late here 03 Oct. Moves off unruly. Don't underestimate. |
| 2 | | 313170 | Esmeralda | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Outgunned in top mares' grade 26 Sep. This is more suitable. Combos hope. |
| 3 | | 249638 | Magician | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gets a nicer draw after doing it tough here last week. Nice field but can place. |
| 4 |  | 120X49 | Here's Herbie | 4 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Unlucky here 19 Sep in good field. OK track-distance stats here. Rough odds. |
| 5 | | 13X957 | Bazooka | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Better here 03 Oct than early Sept, despite lower placing. Loves the mobile. EW. |
| 6 | | 0X8500 | Dance Till Dawn | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Not at her best in last two, albeit with testing runs. Want right price. First4s |
| 7 | | 472570 | Franco Sinatra | 7 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J,cl) | Did it tough off 30m at Timaru. Not far away in the Hannon. Can bounce back. |
| 8 |  | 421X51 | Hadron Collider | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J,cl) | Made a big impression at Timaru. Mobile brings him on even terms. Top pick. |
| 9 | | 489893 | Who's Delight | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J,cl) | Game chase in the Methven Cup. Always better behind the mobile. Combos. |
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| 10 | | 8408X1 | Built For Glory | 10 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J,cl) | Green but very impressive in 1.53 mile win at Wyndham. Stalking them late. |
| Best Bets: Hadron Collider (8), Built For Glory (10), Bazooka (5), Franco Sinatra (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Built For Glory (1-53.1), Who's Delight (1-53.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Franco Sinatra to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
BOOK NOW FOR CHRISTMAS AT ADDINGTON MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 749440 | Chester Gold | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Has ability, but manners not up to scratch. Mobile a tick, but tested here. |
| 2 | | 1578X4 | Tyrons Strapping Lad | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Good 4th despite mistake 10 Oct, but well down in grades. First4 fringes. |
| 3 | | 00311X | Rogue Hero | 3 | Ft | Clint Ford | Built a nice record in autumn. Stylish trial win 09 Oct too. Trifectas spice. |
| 4 | | 615400 | Ya Eejit Ya | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Hasn't kicked in two starts down south. Prefers the mobile but needs to lift. |
| 5 |  | X21211 | Tarragindi | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Trial winner since showing plenty of class in winter. Can threaten favourites. |
| 6 | | 335X61 | Habibti Pat | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Downed some good trotters here 03 Oct. Broke 19 Sep but best takes her close. |
| 7 |  | 1X111X | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Brilliant in last campaign & hasn't tasted defeat here yet. Deserves top billing |
| Best Bets: Meant To Be (7), Habibti Pat (6), Tarragindi (5), Rogue Hero (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Meant To Be (1-58.9), Rogue Hero (2-01.0), Habibti Pat (2-01.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tarragindi - 1st of 5, N Otago HR, 24/09/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.0, 800m: 60.0, Margins: nose, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chester Gold (1): P-On, Tyrons Strapping Lad (2): P-Off, Ya Eejit Ya (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Meant To Be to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
GARRARDS SIRES' STAKES SOPHOMORE CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)
$50,000, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1 | Third Party | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Did all he could in Timaru debut win & form has been franked. Place from #1. |
| 2 | | 508X22 | Artful Bromac | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never gave up here 03 Oct & showed zip at Timaru. Tougher here. First4s. |
| 3 | | 163678 | Irish Dream | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Tested against 3-year-old rivals in recent outings. Seeking shortcuts tonight. |
| 4 | | 1251 | Scrunch | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Had it his own way in from at Timaru. Steps up here. Include in combos. |
| 5 |  | 17X426 | Spirit Downunder | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Didn't emerge from midfield 26 Sep. Slashing 2nd 12 Sep your guide. Upset. |
| 6 | | 5X1921 | Tact Teva | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Campaign quickly righted & 03 Oct win was smart. Place hope in handy field. |
| 7 |  | 671213 | Berrettini | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Slashing 12 Sep win & didn't give up here 03 Oct. May be over the odds. |
| 8 | | 1511X5 | Greased Lightnin | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Plenty to like about Flying Stakes 5th last week. Each way player from draw. |
| 9 | | 5160X1 | Five Crowns | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Boomed home with lovely tow into it last week. Talented 3YO. Tough to beat. |
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| 10 |  | 2X1306 | Midnight Miki | 10 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Far from disgraced in Flying Stakes. May need to find some gaps. In the mix. |
| 11 | | 21X311 | Zoom X | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Trial winner since handling R43-50 grade in style at Timaru. Harder tonight. |
| Best Bets: Five Crowns (9), Greased Lightnin (8), Midnight Miki (10), Tact Teva (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Greased Lightnin (1-53.5), Midnight Miki (1-55.9), Berrettini (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Zoom X - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 09/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.6, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 28.2, Margins: head, 1 len, 1/2 head. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Greased Lightnin to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Midnight Miki to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
R D BUTT 'CANTERBURY PARK TROTTING CUP' (HCP TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For all trotters. The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a Start in the 2025 Renwick Farms Dominion Trot, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 175182 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Powerful late along the markers last week. May hunt a similar passage. |
| 2 | | 650325 | Maui | 2 | Ft | David McCormick | Hard to knock what he's been doing recently & front line helps. Combos. |
| 3 | | 676207 | Paris Prince | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Honest attempts without finding another gear in top grade. Looking for luck. |
| 4 | | 069191 | Dreams Pat | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Very impressive in the spring down in the grades. Steps up here. Trifectas. |
| 5 |  | 87X806 | Mystic Max | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Better last week after not finding his groove prior. Want right price though. |
| 6 | | 905000 | Jimmy Carter | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Manners have gone west in a big way. Hard to recommend for now. |
| 7 | | 17X321 | Mighty Logan | 1 | 10 | John Dunn | Used the trail perfectly last week & stays on the same mark here. Each way. |
| 8 | | 22X037 | Mr Love | 2 | 10 | Ricky May | Not much went his way at Motukarara. Won twice at track/distance. Trifectas. |
| 9 | | 09X220 | Midnight Dash | 3 | 10 | Gemma Thornley(J) | Didn't pan out for him last week. Plenty of zip in two runs prior. Combos must. |
| 10 | | 0111X0 | Eurostyle | 4 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Brief freshen-up since breaking at Oamaru. Work to do off the 10m here. |
| 11 |  | 111128 | Bet N Win | 1 | 20 | ||
| 12 | | 763114 | Oscar Bonavena | 2 | 20 | Mark Purdon | Produced his customary searing speed last week. Sure to be running on again. |
| 13 |  | 04X143 | Muscle Mountain | 3 | 20 | Ben Hope | Smart 3rd last week off this handicap. Danger if similar unfolds here. |
| Best Bets: Oscar Bonavena (12), Muscle Mountain (13), Mighty Logan (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-59.3), Midnight Dash (1-59.6), Oscar Bonavena (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Muscle Mountain (13): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Oscar Bonavena to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
LAMB & HAYWARD 'CANTERBURY CLASSIC' (STAND PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, FFA, 2600m
For all pacers. The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a Start in the 2025 IRT NZ Trotting Cup, providing it is eligible for selection.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 72X111 | Sooner The Bettor | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Heads south after making every post a winner up north. Place option. |
| 2 | | 30X113 | Alta Meteor | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Lost no fans here 26 Sep after showing spring in his step. Don't disregard. |
| 3 | | 3121X5 | Vessem | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not far off here last week in first run since May. Could spice up Top 3/4 bets. |
| 4 |  | 124525 | The Surfer | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 133834 | American Me | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Consistent as always with Methven 4th in the wet. Add to First4 tickets. |
| 6 | | 035X64 | Don't Stop Dreaming | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Big improvement between two September runs. May be bubbling under here. |
| 7 | | 234X32 | Merlin | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Good without winning up north. Consistent here, and can work closer tonight. |
| 8 |  | 35X582 | Wag Star | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Rattled home despite the mud at Methven. Watch him early though. Upset. |
| 9 |  | 0X2237 | Franco Marek | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Never happy in the Methven mud. Right in the fight here prior. Combos must. |
| 10 | | 6X6107 | Mo'unga | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Got back in his two runs since 22 Aug win. Sizzling speed. Adds to puzzle. |
| 11 |  | 545X71 | Rakero Rocket | 11 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Used the lane to score in Methven Cup. Terrific course stats. Could surprise. |
| 12 |  | 8X4424 | Renegade | 12 | Ft | Bob Butt | Recovered from error for steady 4th last week. Can't afford slow start. First4s. |
| 13 | | 211X51 | Republican Party | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Mid-race move delivered the goods last week. More than capable of repeating. |
| 14 | | 846275 | Dalton Shard | 14 | Ft | John Dunn | Thereabouts in all six runs since August. Draw is a little tricky. First4s. |
| 15 | | 143X21 | We Walk By Faith | 15 | Ft | Blair Orange | Proved his open-class credentials 26 Sep. Emerging talent who can win. |
| 16 |  | 3312P2 | Pinseeker | 16 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Great 2nd to begin his NZ Cup campaign last week. Should be running on. |
| 17 | | 489893 | Who's Delight | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Republican Party (13), Don't Stop Dreaming (6), We Walk By Faith (15), Merlin (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Merlin (1-58.0), Mo'unga (1-58.0), Republican Party (1-58.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Alta Meteor (2): SL-On, Franco Marek (9): BL-Off, Mo'unga (10): FD-Off, RD-On, Renegade (12): SL-On, Wag Star (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Sooner The Bettor to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, The Surfer to Mark Jones at Burnham, Merlin to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,750, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R54, 1980m
For R46 to R54 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 06X235 | Commander Joe | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Caught the eye last week from 2nd row draw. Deeper grade. Top 3/4 claims. |
| 2 | | 133X47 | Captain Kobe | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Steady enough in two starts back. Best draw this time in. First4s option. |
| 3 | | 011108 | Christies Art | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Didn't give up in top fillies field 03 Oct. Has gate speed at times. Keep safe. |
| 4 | | 689X18 | The Next Best Thing | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Non-event at trials since just battling at Motukarara. Want right price in this. |
| 5 |  | 1509X5 | Fredastaire | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Earnest attempt when resuming here 2 weeks ago. Needs to keep improving. |
| 6 | | 26127X | Munroe's Mate | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Run down late at trials ahead of this. Has placed fresh. Worth a look. |
| 7 | | 021226 | I'm Rockin | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did his share of work at Wyndham & drops back noticably in grade. Goes close. |
| 8 | | 682178 | Follow Your Dream | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 293624 | Cardi B | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Genuine mare, who has shown gate speed. May need that here. Each way. |
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| 10 | | X25315 | One For Jay | 10 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | OK 5th here 03 Oct, but should find this company easier. Place from 2nd row. |
| 11 | | 212163 | Action Major | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Improving trials since trying hard for 5th here 29 Aug. Add to trifecta bets. |
| 12 |  | 534X01 | Just Ask Paddy | 12 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Comfortable win here 01 Oct but jumps up considerably in grade. Blowout. |
| Best Bets: I'm Rockin (7), Christies Art (3), Cardi B (9), Munroe's Mate (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cardi B (1-55.7), Commander Joe (1-56.1), One For Jay (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Munroe's Mate (6): P-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton | |||||||
Runner Index
Action Major - Race 11
Almighty - Race 3
Alta Meteor - Race 10
Amendment - Race 3
American Me - Race 10
Ann Sophie - Race 4
Arden Seascape - Race 4
Artful Bromac - Race 8
Aspirational Dream - Race 3
Audacity - Race 6
Bazooka - Race 6
Beaudiene Always B - Race 2
Berrettini - Race 8
Bet N Win - Race 9
Better Be Quick - Race 1
Bounce N Beyond - Race 5
Brett's Mate - Race 5
Brianna - Race 3
Built For Glory - Race 6
Burnham Girl - Race 1
Calypso - Race 2
Captain Kobe - Race 11
Cardi B - Race 11
Chester Gold - Race 7
Christies Art - Race 11
Commander Joe - Race 11
Confessional - Race 5
Dalton Shard - Race 10
Dance Till Dawn - Race 6
Don't Stop Dreaming - Race 10
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 4
Dreams Pat - Race 9
Ebony Arden - Race 4
Esmeralda - Race 6
Eurostyle - Race 9
Five Crowns - Race 8
Follow Your Dream - Race 11
Forever Dream - Race 4
Franco Josiah - Race 5
Franco Marek - Race 10
Franco Sinatra - Race 6
Fredastaire - Race 11
Freya - Race 5
Gatecrasher - Race 1
Gone Surfin - Race 4
Greased Lightnin - Race 8
Habibti Pat - Race 7
Hadron Collider - Race 6
Ha'penny - Race 4
Helloveamoment - Race 5
Here's Herbie - Race 6
I Dream Of Jeannie - Race 9
I'm Rockin - Race 11
Irish Dream - Race 8
It's So Easy - Race 5
Jimmy Carter - Race 9
Judy J - Race 3
Just Ask Paddy - Race 11
Lasa - Race 1
Lavra Rose - Race 4
Longview Tui - Race 2
Love Walked In - Race 3
Mad Jack - Race 5
Magician - Race 6
Master Class - Race 5
Maui - Race 9
Mavis Jones - Race 3
Meant To Be - Race 7
Merlin - Race 10
Midnight Dash - Race 9
Midnight Miki - Race 8
Mighty Logan - Race 9
Moses - Race 5
Mo'unga - Race 10
Mr Love - Race 9
Munroe's Mate - Race 11
Muscle Mountain - Race 9
Muscle Sass - Race 5
Mystic Max - Race 9
Nazareth - Race 5
Nothing But You - Race 1
One For Jay - Race 11
One Over Da Line - Race 3
Oscar Bonavena - Race 9
Paige - Race 5
Paris Prince - Race 9
Pinseeker - Race 10
Princess Gracy - Race 4
Rachmaninov - Race 3
Rakero Rocket - Race 10
Remission - Race 4
Rena - Race 4
Renegade - Race 10
Republican Party - Race 10
Rogue Hero - Race 7
Royal Belle - Race 2
Royal Gypsy - Race 3
Sadie - Race 2
Sans Repos - Race 1
Scrunch - Race 8
Shard De Arch - Race 4
Sooner The Bettor - Race 10
Spirit Downunder - Race 8
Spirit Of Atlanta - Race 2
Stickifingers - Race 4
Stylish Lustre - Race 1
Sunny Louis - Race 5
Sweet Raine - Race 1
Sweet Tartan - Race 4
Swift Dream - Race 3
Swimming Poole - Race 2
Tact Teva - Race 8
Tarragindi - Race 7
The Highwayman - Race 2
The Next Best Thing - Race 11
The Present Maker - Race 3
The Surfer - Race 10
Third Party - Race 8
Thor - Race 1
Too Sweet For Me - Race 2
Troubleshooter - Race 1
Tyrons Strapping Lad - Race 7
Very Majestic - Race 3
Vessem - Race 10
Vin's Deal - Race 2
Wag Star - Race 10
We Walk By Faith - Race 10
Ya Eejit Ya - Race 7
Yosemite - Race 3
Zoom X - Race 8