NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 22 October
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- Race 1
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LATHER UP - WORLD CLASS SIRE, REAL WORLD VALUE MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R39, WITH COND., 1980m
For R38 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers. Also 3 yrs & older horses with winning stakes up to and including $5500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 062653 | The Beach House | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Last week's run here was solid and from the ace today looks a decent place hope. |
| 2 |  | 323581 | Crystal | 2 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Flew when the gap finally arrives last week. Front row draw makes her a threat. |
| 3 |  | 41535X | Spiritual Bliss | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Last raced back in May when ending a tidy campaign. Has trialed up; fringe 1st4s |
| 4 |  | 122260 | Harry Belafonte | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Costly for his fans at Mot after missing away. Form prior was strong; must have. |
| 5 |  | 464627 | Whatz My Choice | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Went rough fighting hard at Mot after an unlucky 2nd here. Should dispute finish |
| 6 |  | 674942 | Super Fund | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Useful a week ago here after facing the breeze then game at Oam. Has claims. |
| 7 | | 360172 | Robyns Art | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Run down after pushing to the front 7 days ago. Honest and tough; not the worst. |
| 8 |  | 87X217 | Bannockburn | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Early mistake ended chances last week as fave. Want a better price from marble. |
| 9 | | 855503 | Delightful Dreams | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Lands another horror draw after meritorious 2nd row runs of late. Can take this. |
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| 10 |  | 100X00 | Justa Terra | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Unable to spark in two starts this campaign. Blow-out first 4 prospect from pegs |
| 11 |  | 607X70 | Kushite Warrior | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Unlucky at Mot when 3.4L 10th. Requiring some favours but throw into combos. |
| Best Bets: Whatz My Choice (5), Delightful Dreams (9), Crystal (2), Harry Belafonte (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Delightful Dreams (1-56.6), Crystal (1-58.6), Spiritual Bliss (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bannockburn (8): RD-Off, Justa Terra (10): SL-On, Spiritual Bliss (3): BL-Off, SL-On, The Beach House (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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AMERICAN IDEAL - A LASTING LEGACY MOBILE PACE
$8000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9039X7 | Okiwi Bay | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Just a fair resumption last week. Should improve & spice if she can remain handy |
| 2 |  | X46299 | Jazzys Upstart | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | No luck at Mot and contained from the rear prior at Tim. Exotics from handy draw |
| 3 |  | 352182 | Sweet Dreams | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Tried hard a fortnight ago here and form overall more than useful. Well in this. |
| 4 | | 678333 | Enya Franco | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Didn't get all favours a week ago and should be closing with real purpose again. |
| 5 |  | 303715 | Haley Robyn | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Too sharp from a nice trip in transit at Inv then solid from pegs here. First 4s |
| 6 |  | 260X43 | Emma Swan | 6 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Has come back in good form and should continue that today from similar alley. |
| 7 | | 307067 | Ask Me Lazarus | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Outkicked late 2 weeks ago at big odds. Rough place hope from a wide alley today |
| 8 | | 179481 | Million Dollar Chic | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too sharp from handier marble last week. Likely to be looking to bomb them late. |
| Best Bets: Enya Franco (4), Emma Swan (6), Sweet Dreams (3), Jazzys Upstart (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Haley Robyn (1-57.9), Sweet Dreams (1-58.0), Million Dollar Chic (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Haley Robyn (5): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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WOODLANDS STUD - THE GENETICS OF GREATNESS MOBILE TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 248X55 | Transtasman Bubble | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | OK on the grass of late but nil record here and thin mobile stats. Needs more. |
| 2 |  | 0X9049 | Steelintheheel | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Couldn't emerge after slow start when last here. 3rd of 3 in recent trial. Risk. |
| 3 | | 490562 | Mode | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Bold run last week and from a handy draw can play a role again today. |
| 4 | | 234760 | Without Comparison | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | No dash in recent attempts but capable of much better. Throw into your combos. |
| 5 |  | 957037 | Mikko Koivu | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Much better when run down here, 8 Oct. Just OK at Oam but throw into combos. |
| 6 |  | 130830 | Billy Kimber | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Useful record on this track and behind the gate. Has claims in this line-up. E/W |
| 7 |  | 0009X7 | Fear And Faith | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Had support here, 10 Oct but just battled away. Likely improver; can take this. |
| 8 |  | 640108 | Aldebaran Redwood | 8 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | No zip since winning at Mot, 21 Sept. Earlier victory came here but stretched. |
| 9 |  | 072718 | Switch On | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Latest of 5 wins was here 3 weeks ago. Solid since and looks a genuine contender |
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| 10 |  | 0X7620 | Solemn Son | 10 | Ft | Ian Cameron | No form behind the mobile and will need a few favours from inside 2nd row today. |
| 11 |  | 768903 | Peaknmonkey | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Closed to 1.5L behind #9 when last here and can grab a minor piece with favours. |
| 12 |  | 073520 | Diedre Franco | U2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Got it wrong twice at Mot but earlier form here indicated a win was imminent. |
| Best Bets: Diedre Franco (12), Billy Kimber (6), Fear And Faith (7), Mode (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Peaknmonkey (2-02.1), Mode (2-03.3), Switch On (2-04.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Without Comparison (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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NOW'S THE TIME TO BREED WITH WOODLANDS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R36 TO R37, R38 WITH COND., 1980m
For R36 to R37 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R38 horses with winning stakes up to and including $6600 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 462952 | Hi Life | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Strong from a tricky alley a week ago and will carry heavy support from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 346150 | Woodlea Rocks | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Luckless since her win at Banks Pen. Can take advantage of a nice marble. E/W. |
| 3 |  | 080X00 | Allbetsroff | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 809507 | Dr Gachet | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Didn't bring his manners here a fortnight ago and overall form is questionable. |
| 5 | | 0X0228 | Shezabettorgirl | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Failed to stick behind Winelight, 10 Oct. Strong runs prior and this is easier. |
| 6 | | 100684 | Didjashoutthebar | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Sound after being held up a week ago. Not a long way of them prior; place spice. |
| 7 |  | 1X9026 | Ar Gee Rulz | 7 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Just denied over longer trip, 1 Oct and fair ok a week later. Minors best today. |
| 8 | | 32370X | Franco Elvis | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | 7th of 8 in recent trial after ending last campaign in June. Watching from wide. |
| 9 | | 714300 | Sweet Guiness | 9 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Form has tapered off since 2 minor placings and up against from his wide alley. |
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| 10 |  | 282342 | Gimmesomelovin | 10 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Furthered consistent form-line with 25 July 2nd. Threat in a fresh state today. |
| Best Bets: Hi Life (1), Woodlea Rocks (2), Gimmesomelovin (10), Shezabettorgirl (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dr Gachet (1-59.1), Didjashoutthebar (2-00.4), Gimmesomelovin (2-00.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Elvis (8): P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SWEET LOU - THE FUTURE IS SWEET 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 |  | X70098 | Opo | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 079606 | Chal Vee Power | 2 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Decent enough running into 3.1L 6th 7 days ago here. Can boost exotics in this. |
| 3 |  | 590078 | Heaven | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Racing better than form-line reads and could surprise them from his handy alley. |
| 4 |  | 0X7708 | Carrera Kahu | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 068866 | The Mandalorian | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Tidy effort at Mot then didn't get all favours. Another rough hope in this field |
| 6 | | 487795 | Santanna Mach | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't quit entirely when headed over 2600m last week. Likes this trip; exotics. |
| 7 |  | 45755X | The Highlander | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Continues to glean support at back end of last campaign. Draw no help; roughie. |
| 8 | | 404045 | Stubing | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 | | X50733 | Courage Reactor | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Charged after clearing a pocket, 15 Oct. Can push hard for success despite alley |
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| 10 | | 86050X | Woodlea Diamond | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Back on a new campaign after last racing in Summer. Course/dist stats offer hope |
| 11 |  | 206059 | Belmont Valor | 11 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Solid attempt 2 back then worked hard a week ago. Looking for last say; consider |
| 12 |  | 650705 | Ambleside Drive | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Put into the race last week and caught after finding the front. Outside prospect |
| 13 |  | 365440 | My Ten Guitars | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Sound runs prior to 15 Oct miss here when held up in rear. Adds to minors mix. |
| 14 | | 090020 | Bronski | 14 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Worked overtime 7 days ago after a brave 2nd a week earlier. Drawn to need luck. |
| Best Bets: Courage Reactor (9), Chal Vee Power (2), Heaven (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (1-57.4), My Ten Guitars (1-58.3), The Highlander (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bronski (14): SL-Off, Woodlea Diamond (10): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Carrera Kahu to Chris McDowell at Leeston | |||||||
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- Race 6
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SPEEDING SPUR - THE TROTTING TITAN HANDICAP TROT
$8000, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R35 to R45 5yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 486654 | Take After Me | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Completed first 4 battling well last week. Lacking the zip to threaten this lot. |
| 2 |  | 314989 | She's Got Sass | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 690X07 | Miss Gracie | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Mistakes have proved costly in both runs this campaign. Capable with her A-game. |
| 4 |  | 730P66 | Waihemo Hannah | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Useful when last produced here and needed on all combination tickets today. |
| 5 | | 9907X0 | Special Effects | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Broke when handy early first-up, 10 Oct. Be guided by market moves today. |
| 6 | | X59718 | Bojack Horseman | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 056080 | Our Evie Rae | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Failed to fire in Friday company, 10 Oct. This is an easier task; combos cover. |
| 8 | | 464133 | Prince Teka | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Continues to race with purpose and aiming for win 17 in start 210 today. Include |
| 9 |  | 555828 | Bonnie Bagrie | U1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | No danger after missing away at Mot. Nice track stats but nil distance placings. |
| 10 |  | 834339 | Grettymac | 1 | 10 | Ben Hope | Couldn't clear a pocket at Mot, 12 Oct. Previous form strong and deserves a win. |
| 11 |  | 603891 | Buffy Northstains | 2 | 10 | Mia Holbrough(J) | Simply too tough last week in lesser grade and hard to overlook despite handicap |
| 12 | | 64X501 | Annrose | 3 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Took advantage of the lane to win down South, 2 Oct. Another in the mix today. |
| 13 |  | 515877 | Lookslikeatrixter | 4 | 10 | Justin Smith | Battling away since 29 June win here. Stats good and he can boost your multiples |
| Best Bets: Grettymac (10), Prince Teka (8), Waihemo Hannah (4), Miss Gracie (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Prince Teka (2-04.8), Lookslikeatrixter (2-05.1), Buffy Northstains (2-05.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bonnie Bagrie (9): P-Off, Grettymac (10): SL-On, Lookslikeatrixter (13): RD-Off, FD-On, Miss Gracie (3): RD-Off, Our Evie Rae (7): ACD-On, Waihemo Hannah (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BETTOR'S DELIGHT - THE KING JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 5YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R35 to R45 5yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 177002 | Betterthandiva | 1 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Game run here, 8 Oct at tidy odds. Clear winning prospect from the ace today. |
| 2 |  | 68X027 | Logan Rock | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Went close 2nd up at Mot then good again at Meth. Can improve thin course stats. |
| 3 | | 3055X7 | Foveaux Gambler | 3 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Broke in a fresh state last week after drawing the inside. Rough place hope here |
| 4 | | 2X5281 | Lorton Vale | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 245946 | Almighty Clever | 5 | Ft | Tayla Duley(J) | Within 2L of Mot winner, 12 Oct. Gives his all and always a genuine place hope. |
| 6 |  | 965356 | Onwardsandupwards | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 3748X9 | Gladys Greenland | 7 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Ran the race of an improver 2 weeks ago and has gate speed to use. Blow-out |
| 8 |  | 513211 | Patiro | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Back-to-back wins on the grass from handy alleys of late. Support likely again. |
| 9 | | 504221 | Mouton Cadet | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Untroubled after spearing to the front at Mot. Well-placed to double up in this. |
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| 10 | | 800775 | Warloch | 10 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Couldn't find the front last week and failed to stick. Needing luck from 2nd row |
| 11 | | 42050X | Franco Tim | 11 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Well beaten in his last run back in May. Thin record here and requiring favours. |
| 12 |  | 135588 | Major Happy | 12 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Not far away when last here. Tricky alley to use today but can drum with best. |
| Best Bets: Mouton Cadet (9), Betterthandiva (1), Logan Rock (2), Patiro (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Major Happy (1-55.1), Warloch (1-55.3), Gladys Greenland (1-55.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Tim (11): SL-Off, Logan Rock (2): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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DOWNBYTHESEASIDE - MAKING A SPLASH MOBILE PACE
$10,000, NON-WINNERS, 1980m
For 3 yrs & older Non-Win pacers with 6 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 008X09 | Good Time Betty | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Ash trial winner, 14 Oct after showing little at Meth. Respect from the inside. |
| 2 |  | 65X238 | Captain Publisher | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Worked too hard a Mot but win looked imminent after two placings. Each-way hope. |
| 3 |  | 448332 | Tuppence | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | She has got close in her latest attempts and from a handy marble here looks hard |
| 4 |  | 300X00 | Sam Snead | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 433244 | Mighty Miki | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gritty efforts have gone unrewarded of late. Expected to play a prominent role. |
| 6 |  | 59340X | Dover Terrace | 6 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Summer campaign ended with poor effort here adding another miss to course stats. |
| 7 | | 280X98 | Dream Boyz | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | OK without threatening last week and still gaining fitness. Prefer to take notes |
| 8 |  | P6X776 | Sweet Betty | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Pass-mark at Mot and just 2nd attempt on the grit today. Draw makes it tough. |
| 9 |  | 690866 | Connie Golightly | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Has lacked fight after racing handy in latest runs. Stretched from this marble. |
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| 10 | | 575656 | Beautiful Crazy | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Over-raced 2 weeks ago here. Has shown promise at times but needs more today. |
| 11 | | 665X82 | Fox Terror | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Improved sharply on first-up run to grab 2nd at Mot. Draw should work out well |
| 12 | | 552425 | Fear Gogh | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Closed nicely last week and again looking for favours from the 2nd row. First 4s |
| Best Bets: Tuppence (3), Captain Publisher (2), Mighty Miki (5), Fox Terror (11) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Good Time Betty - 1st of 4, Chertsey, 14/10/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-07.4, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 2 len, neck, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Beautiful Crazy (10): SL-Off, BL-On, Captain Publisher (2): SL-Off, Dover Terrace (6): RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Dover Terrace to Bronson Munro at West Melton | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran Redwood - Race 3
Allbetsroff - Race 4
Almighty Clever - Race 7
Ambleside Drive - Race 5
Annrose - Race 6
Ar Gee Rulz - Race 4
Ask Me Lazarus - Race 2
Bannockburn - Race 1
Beautiful Crazy - Race 8
Belmont Valor - Race 5
Betterthandiva - Race 7
Billy Kimber - Race 3
Bojack Horseman - Race 6
Bonnie Bagrie - Race 6
Bronski - Race 5
Buffy Northstains - Race 6
Captain Publisher - Race 8
Carrera Kahu - Race 5
Chal Vee Power - Race 5
Connie Golightly - Race 8
Courage Reactor - Race 5
Crystal - Race 1
Delightful Dreams - Race 1
Didjashoutthebar - Race 4
Diedre Franco - Race 3
Dover Terrace - Race 8
Dream Boyz - Race 8
Dr Gachet - Race 4
Emma Swan - Race 2
Enya Franco - Race 2
Fear And Faith - Race 3
Fear Gogh - Race 8
Foveaux Gambler - Race 7
Fox Terror - Race 8
Franco Elvis - Race 4
Franco Tim - Race 7
Gimmesomelovin - Race 4
Gladys Greenland - Race 7
Good Time Betty - Race 8
Grettymac - Race 6
Haley Robyn - Race 2
Harry Belafonte - Race 1
Heaven - Race 5
Hi Life - Race 4
Jazzys Upstart - Race 2
Justa Terra - Race 1
Kushite Warrior - Race 1
Logan Rock - Race 7
Lookslikeatrixter - Race 6
Lorton Vale - Race 7
Major Happy - Race 7
Mighty Miki - Race 8
Mikko Koivu - Race 3
Million Dollar Chic - Race 2
Miss Gracie - Race 6
Mode - Race 3
Mouton Cadet - Race 7
My Ten Guitars - Race 5
Okiwi Bay - Race 2
Onwardsandupwards - Race 7
Opo - Race 5
Our Evie Rae - Race 6
Patiro - Race 7
Peaknmonkey - Race 3
Prince Teka - Race 6
Robyns Art - Race 1
Sam Snead - Race 8
Santanna Mach - Race 5
She's Got Sass - Race 6
Shezabettorgirl - Race 4
Solemn Son - Race 3
Special Effects - Race 6
Spiritual Bliss - Race 1
Steelintheheel - Race 3
Stubing - Race 5
Super Fund - Race 1
Sweet Betty - Race 8
Sweet Dreams - Race 2
Sweet Guiness - Race 4
Switch On - Race 3
Take After Me - Race 6
The Beach House - Race 1
The Highlander - Race 5
The Mandalorian - Race 5
Transtasman Bubble - Race 3
Tuppence - Race 8
Waihemo Hannah - Race 6
Warloch - Race 7
Whatz My Choice - Race 1
Without Comparison - Race 3
Woodlea Diamond - Race 5
Woodlea Rocks - Race 4