NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 21 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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PASCOES SUPPORTS "KEEPING THEM CLOSE" QUIZ NIGHT MOBILE PACE
$7300, R40 TO R49 WITH COND. JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R40 to R49 5 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts driven by a concession junior driver. This race is for Concession Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 745238 | Major Happy | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J,cl) | Unlucky in Friday company at big odds, 9 Oct. Terrific form prior; obvious hope. |
| 2 |  | 228223 | Mouton Cadet | 2 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J,cl) | Continues to push hard towards another success. Draw aids hope and must include. |
| 3 |  | 770904 | Auntie Deb | 3 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J,cl) | Late clearing a pocket last week with support. Throw onto combination tickets. |
| 4 |  | 3526X9 | Zarlini | 4 | Ft | Henry Sail(J,cl) | Not bad when resuming last Friday from tough draw. Has the game to take this. |
| 5 |  | 376892 | Gotta Elect Bill | 5 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J,cl) | Devoid of luck in latest Meth outings before game Oam 2nd. Chance on speed today |
| 6 |  | 48893X | Teds Legacy | 6 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Ended last campaign with bold Rang run. Trialed 15Oct but will improve with run. |
| 7 |  | 629X00 | The Coalman | 7 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J,cl) | Yet to find his best in 2 runs back but has had excuses. Minors hope from widest |
| Best Bets: Major Happy (1), Zarlini (4), Mouton Cadet (2), The Coalman (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mouton Cadet (1-54.5), Major Happy (1-55.1), Gotta Elect Bill (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Teds Legacy (6): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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THE BOTS MOBILE TROT
$9475, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 7X3227 | Lap It Up | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Didn't quit after working hard, 11 Oct. Capable of adding win to course placings |
| 2 |  | 7878X6 | Miss Maddie Maxie | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Tidy 1st-up run here, 7 Oct. Likely improvement makes here a combos prospect. |
| 3 | | The Royal Pudding | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Has shown up in w'outs/trials and can this this a shake today from handy alley. | |
| 4 |  | 62 | Midnight Moses | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Recovered from gate-break to reglster 2nd 2 weeks ago. Threat with manners. |
| 5 |  | 3 | Shompanya | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Off-stride late when looking to challenge, 7 Oct. One of many winning hopes here |
| 6 |  | 62 | Deltoro | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Rallied strongly when beaten fave, 30 Sept. Still learning but rates highly here |
| 7 |  | 4344X2 | Razor Ray | 7 | Ft | Clint Ford | Resumed with real purpose at Meth. Can take advantage of mistake-makers; quins. |
| 8 | | 723678 | Sensitive To A Smile | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 3376X7 | Mysaria | 9 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Lost her gait when tackled here, 7 Oct after working hard. Minors hope from draw |
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| 10 |  | 25X749 | Propellor | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Got too far back on Meth grass after making an error at Tim. Twice-placed here. |
| Best Bets: Deltoro (6), The Royal Pudding (3), Razor Ray (7), Lap It Up (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Midnight Moses (4): FD-On, Shompanya (5): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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THE TOTS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R39, 1980m
For R35 to R39 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 6X0636 | Iamthecaptainnow | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Tidy here a fortnight ago and luckless since. Combos consideration from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 262058 | Sugar Babe | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Couldn't quicken last week after a 6-week spell. Possibly improver from marble. |
| 3 |  | 759315 | Ultimate Seisation | 3 | Ft | Korbyn Newman(J) | OK last week following maiden success here. Looks competitive from closer alley. |
| 4 |  | 570963 | Tallandfast | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Yet to fill a placing here but often without luck. Nice Orari run; in minors mix |
| 5 |  | 875542 | Longview Tui | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Went close from better alley 2 weeks ago after 1L 4th. Deserves a winning turn. |
| 6 | | 043582 | Moonlite CC | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | No match for winner last week but best of the rest. Can fill a drum despite draw |
| 7 | | 0040X0 | Ask Me Lazarus | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Left exposed the trip 1st-up. Draw hurts attempting to break course drought here |
| 8 |  | 000000 | Destiny's Dream | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Continues to struggle and this looks an insurmountable task from the wide alley. |
| 9 |  | 9X7079 | Abitibi | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Pulled a flat tyre 07 Oct then plain on Friday from unruly. Capable at best. |
| Best Bets: Longview Tui (5), Ultimate Seisation (3), Tallandfast (4), Iamthecaptainnow (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sugar Babe (1-56.5), Ultimate Seisation (1-58.2), Longview Tui (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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PASCOES THE JEWELLERS CELEBRATES 120 YEARS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R40, 1980m
For R36 to R40 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 623942 | Style Council | 1 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Trial winner since his bold Ash 2nd, 9 Aug. Should receive every opportunity; EW |
| 2 |  | 1770X9 | Simply Me | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Rough in rear resuming last week. Nice swing in draws but happy watching again. |
| 3 |  | X207X1 | Captains Secret | 3 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Impressive resumption at Camb, 1 Oct. First look here but looks the one to beat. |
| 4 |  | 397147 | Harry Belafonte | 4 | Ft | Stephen McNally | Unable to stick from the breeze a week ago but good prior and needed for combos. |
| 5 |  | 872312 | Beautiful Crazy | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just denied back-to-back wins last week. Looks an obvious danger once again here |
| 6 | | 219099 | Adamas | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | No manners in recent assignments as struggles continue since winning. Risking. |
| 7 |  | 0X8901 | Betterwithbling | 7 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Upset winner at Meth from the pegs. Less options from this draw but can't ignore |
| 8 | | X04523 | Sweet Willow | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Run down from closer marble a week ago. Racing well and sure to find handy spot. |
| 9 | | X70571 | Foreman Fox | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 | | 414085 | Gatecrasher | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | OK after sitting parked for majority of 23 Sept attempt. Combos hope with gaps. |
| 11 |  | X98463 | Major Boy | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Closed attractively to claim 3rd last week. Will be looking for last say again. |
| 12 |  | 051078 | Donttelltheboys | 12 | Ft | John Morrison | Not competitive since winning at Meth. Requires favours and quick improvement. |
| Best Bets: Captains Secret (3), Beautiful Crazy (5), Style Council (1), Major Boy (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Captains Secret (1-55.2), Gatecrasher (1-56.4), Sweet Willow (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Style Council - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 15/10/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.7, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 1/2len, nose, 2 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (7): SL-Off, Harry Belafonte (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Major Boy to Jonny Cox at Leeston | |||||||
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- Race 5
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THE POPPY TOPPING MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35, 2600m
For R35 4yo-&-older pacers. Selection Preference for this race, in the first instance, will be given to pacers that were not placed first or second in a heat of the 2026 Canterbury Plains Spring Series.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 107707 | Ultimate Dreamer | 1 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Little has gone right since winning here back in July. Combos spice off the ace. |
| 2 | | 60X056 | Chal Vee Power | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Had his chance last week without landing a punch. Draws well again; 1st4 fringes |
| 3 |  | 884767 | Belmont Valor | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Nice attempt off 2nd row, 30 Sept. Contained last week off 9; throw into combos. |
| 4 |  | 007089 | Heaven Forbid | 4 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Moves to in-form barn after run of outs. Capable sort and support likely today. |
| 5 | | X76536 | Foveaux Gambler | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Forget he went around last week following sound run of form. In minors equation. |
| 6 | | 754702 | Whyamihere | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 774649 | Delightful Dreams | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | OK when last here and fair since at Meth. Favours needed to fill a drum in this. |
| 8 |  | 080805 | Lord Mudrick | 8 | Ft | Chris Butt | Plugged closer off 2nd row draw last week. Has gate speed but looks stretched. |
| 9 | | 669656 | Gimmesomelovin | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Cops a nasty marble after two tidy runs from close. Risking in full field today. |
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| 10 | | 709760 | Franco Chaplin | 10 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Mixed recent efforts at Meth. Nil returns at this track and tricky alley to use. |
| 11 | | 572426 | The Beach House | 11 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Close-up from better marbles of late. May get a run through early; place option. |
| 12 | | 330560 | Miracle Memphis | 12 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Never a factor over Meth mile from alley. Useful prior and looks a value runner. |
| 13 | | X45833 | Fox Terror | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not far away after working hard 7 days ago. Needing a tow into this but consider |
| 14 |  | X62704 | Lets Get Tropical | 14 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Battled solidly last week but did have his chance. Testing assignment from here. |
| 15 |  | 789099 | Hez A Loch | U1 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Looked unlucky 2 back but couldn't spark in run since. Hard to recommend today. |
| Best Bets: Heaven Forbid (4), Ultimate Dreamer (1), Miracle Memphis (12), Belmont Valor (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Mudrick (2-02.1), Chal Vee Power (2-02.4), Franco Chaplin (2-03.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Belmont Valor (3): SL-On, Heaven Forbid (4): FD-Off, BL-Off, ACD-Off, RD-On, Lets Get Tropical (14): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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THE MAGNIFICANT MAINLANDERS PACE
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins in the last 4 starts. Also 4 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $4400 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 264575 | Shadow Creek | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | No luck in recent attempts here. Lands the right draw but yet to place over trip |
| 2 |  | 5715 | Always Thinking | 2 | Ft | James Dunn | Decent effort up in grade following 30 Sept victory here. Major player from draw |
| 3 |  | 6669X5 | Outback Man | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Pass-mark resuming, 7 Oct. Can grab a piece of the pie with best manners today. |
| 4 | | 382323 | Rapid Response | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Put in usual solid shift last week. Lean distance stats but clear contender here |
| 5 | | 96838X | Changeforthebeta | 5 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Stable change since decent campaign ended in June. Watch market moves today. |
| 6 |  | 054088 | Archer | 6 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Botched the stand 7 days ago and would need to rectify that to complete in this. |
| 7 | | 909447 | Willy Away | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Weakened after working to the chair, 14 Oct. Good prior and definite place hope. |
| 8 |  | 9X7736 | Blastfromthepast | 8 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Whacked away after being held up last week. Can grab first distance cheque here |
| Best Bets: Always Thinking (2), Rapid Response (4), Willy Away (7), Blastfromthepast (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rapid Response (2-13.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always Thinking (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Changeforthebeta (5): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Always Thinking to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 7
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STEWART DAWSONS DIAMONDS & WATCHES TROT
$8000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2600m
For R35 to R40 4 yrs & older trotters with no wins in the last 4 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 044040 | Senior Constable Liz | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | No joy last week furthering poor course stats. Can feature from a forward spot. |
| 2 |  | 806X36 | Castleisland | 2 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Two useful runs to kick off new campaign. Nice place bait from a suitable marble |
| 3 | | 460095 | Paige | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Found the line well after missing away last week. Throw into your multiples here |
| 4 |  | 470360 | Royalglow | 4 | Ft | Jason Ford | Trial winner since blowing the run-up, 7 Oct. Back to stand should assist; value |
| 5 | | 1997X3 | Arden Solitaire | 5 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Resumed nicely 2 weeks ago and has won over this trip. Chance in open line-up. |
| 6 | | 956976 | MM Sunshine | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Close enough in recent racing to suggest she can place with the right trip today |
| 7 |  | 968564 | Kowhai Summit | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Ran home with purpose at Meth after luckless Fri night attempt. In the equation. |
| 8 |  | 0930X7 | Bodacious | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Sure to improve on his 7 Oct run here but thin record at this trip. 1st4 fringes |
| 9 | | X75088 | Solemn Son | 9 | Ft | Ian Cameron | Hasn't threatened this time in and he would need to find a few lengths to figure |
| 10 |  | X39259 | Royal Ahearn | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has placed in both course attempts and not without a show today in this line-up. |
| 11 | | P75005 | Huckleberry | 11 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Encouraging run at Meth finishing late. Yet to show up here but can't be ignored |
| 12 | | 0X6284 | B K Mumma Jamie | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold after catching up on slow clip following mistake last week. Can fly tapes. |
| 13 | | 514754 | Chester Gold | U2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Gallant behind a smart trotter, 25 Sept. Has the class to overcome rivals today. |
| Best Bets: Chester Gold (13), Kowhai Summit (7), Castleisland (2), Royalglow (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Paige (2-02.9), Chester Gold (2-05.5), MM Sunshine (2-05.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Royalglow - 1st of 9, M Cant TOA, 12/10/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-11.3, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 2 len, nose, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: B K Mumma Jamie (12): FD-Off, RD-On, Bodacious (8): BL-On, Kowhai Summit (7): ACD-Off, Senior Constable Liz (1): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GOLDMARK JEWELLERY & WATCHES AT FARMERS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime. Also 3yo horses with no wins for lifetime with 5 or more starts for lifetime with unplaced(5th or lower) in the last 2 starts.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 90X4 | Opnzbar | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 0090X7 | Busters Babe | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Well beaten at Meth 1st-up. Hard to make a case on what she has shown to date. |
| 3 |  | 644884 | Captain Kiwi | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Faded in the run home last week after using the inside alley to lead. Quins/tris |
| 4 | | 642246 | Miss Woodville | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Race didn't pan out for her 7 days ago following some gritty showings. On top. |
| 5 |  | 763557 | Ellie Rose | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Failed to stick after working hard last week. Clear combos option in small field |
| 6 |  | 7X00 | Calypso | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Mid-race break put paid to her hopes, 14 Oct. Rough hope of completing first 4. |
| Best Bets: Miss Woodville (4), Captain Kiwi (3), Ellie Rose (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ellie Rose (5): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Busters Babe to Kyle Cameron at Fernside | |||||||
Runner Index
Abitibi - Race 3
Adamas - Race 4
Always Thinking - Race 6
Archer - Race 6
Arden Solitaire - Race 7
Ask Me Lazarus - Race 3
Auntie Deb - Race 1
Beautiful Crazy - Race 4
Belmont Valor - Race 5
Betterwithbling - Race 4
B K Mumma Jamie - Race 7
Blastfromthepast - Race 6
Bodacious - Race 7
Busters Babe - Race 8
Calypso - Race 8
Captain Kiwi - Race 8
Captains Secret - Race 4
Castleisland - Race 7
Chal Vee Power - Race 5
Changeforthebeta - Race 6
Chester Gold - Race 7
Delightful Dreams - Race 5
Deltoro - Race 2
Destiny's Dream - Race 3
Donttelltheboys - Race 4
Ellie Rose - Race 8
Foreman Fox - Race 4
Foveaux Gambler - Race 5
Fox Terror - Race 5
Franco Chaplin - Race 5
Gatecrasher - Race 4
Gimmesomelovin - Race 5
Gotta Elect Bill - Race 1
Harry Belafonte - Race 4
Heaven Forbid - Race 5
Hez A Loch - Race 5
Huckleberry - Race 7
Iamthecaptainnow - Race 3
Kowhai Summit - Race 7
Lap It Up - Race 2
Lets Get Tropical - Race 5
Longview Tui - Race 3
Lord Mudrick - Race 5
Major Boy - Race 4
Major Happy - Race 1
Midnight Moses - Race 2
Miracle Memphis - Race 5
Miss Maddie Maxie - Race 2
Miss Woodville - Race 8
MM Sunshine - Race 7
Moonlite CC - Race 3
Mouton Cadet - Race 1
Mysaria - Race 2
Opnzbar - Race 8
Outback Man - Race 6
Paige - Race 7
Propellor - Race 2
Rapid Response - Race 6
Razor Ray - Race 2
Royal Ahearn - Race 7
Royalglow - Race 7
Senior Constable Liz - Race 7
Sensitive To A Smile - Race 2
Shadow Creek - Race 6
Shompanya - Race 2
Simply Me - Race 4
Solemn Son - Race 7
Style Council - Race 4
Sugar Babe - Race 3
Sweet Willow - Race 4
Tallandfast - Race 3
Teds Legacy - Race 1
The Beach House - Race 5
The Coalman - Race 1
The Royal Pudding - Race 2
Ultimate Dreamer - Race 5
Ultimate Seisation - Race 3
Whyamihere - Race 5
Willy Away - Race 6
Zarlini - Race 1