NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 23 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
FAHEY FENCE HIRE MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R41, R42 WITH COND., 2600m
For R37 to R41 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R42 horses with winning stakes up to and including $30500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 436622 | Queen Lizzy | 1 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Just hauled in late here last week. Grabs another handy draw. Stick with her. |
| 2 |  | 90X00P | The Night Agent | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Safely round at trials after succession of issues this spring. Win or bust. |
| 3 |  | 134762 | Cheer Up N Dance | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Building nicely again & fought gamely at Winton. Stronger field here. Combos. |
| 4 |  | 057797 | Berrettini | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Midfield finishes his lot through winter & early spring. Seeking improvement. |
| 5 |  | 4X3888 | Alecto | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Drops back from an 8th to Cherish Me last time. Very good on her day. EW. |
| 6 |  | 119537 | Kotare Argent | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Good winner here in July. Taken on better ratings bands at Methven. Place. |
| 7 |  | 00250X | Rena | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | 8.5-length 3rd to open-class pacer 06 Oct trials. Fair record fresh. Upset hope. |
| 8 | | 60X066 | Burnham Girl | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 92P186 | Remission | 9 | Ft | ||
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 |  | 09X980 | To Ri Ruby | 10 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Didn't fire on 11 Oct at Methven. 04 Oct 8th a better guide. First4 fringes. |
| 11 |  | 7X8851 | Bacchus | 11 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Zipped late for 1.56 mile win on Methven grass. Capable with his best effort. |
| 12 |  | X33952 | Crackle N Crunch | 12 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Hasn't won since January but putting in very stout shifts. Multiples must. |
| 13 |  | 360897 | Kowhai Nugget | 13 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Well contained in his recent starts. Slides down in grade but needs luck. |
| Best Bets: Queen Lizzy (1), Alecto (5), Bacchus (11), The Night Agent (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kowhai Nugget (2-02.9), Rena (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Night Agent - 1st of 1, NZ Metro, 23/09/26, 2000m Stand , WnrsTime: 2-36.3, 800m: 59.2, 400m: 28.0 | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Alecto to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
ONTRACK CANTERBURY PLAINS SPRING SERIES FINAL (MOBILE TROT)
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 797748 | Lindy's Rocket | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley | 4th here 30 Sep a recent high point. Needs to produce more late to feature. |
| 2 |  | X03571 | Majestic Me | 2 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Stylish win here midweek last week. Has more upside than some here. EW. |
| 3 |  | 54X242 | Clovelly Hill | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Still seeking a mobile win but has gone well in all 3 starts back. In the mix. |
| 4 |  | 088X74 | A Reason To Fight | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Plenty of purpose late last week. Yet to place in 10 mobile starts though. Odds. |
| 5 |  | 256X07 | Transtasman Bubble | 5 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Slow progression in two starts back. Lands in a stronger field. Taking notes. |
| 6 |  | 602535 | Florence The Machine | 6 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Got cramped at times here last week. Past winner at this trip. Worth a look. |
| 7 |  | 8X3401 | Valyrian | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Loomed large & impressively for 07 Oct win. Steps up here, but don't ignore. |
| 8 |  | 053856 | Dont Look Kobe | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Midfield his lot recently. Found lead here 14 Oct but no dash late. Combos. |
| 9 |  | 742363 | Schoemaker | 9 | Ft | Justin Smith | Tardy early here 14 Oct but recovered well. Can add to his mobile placings. |
| 10 |  | 805801 | Bullet | U1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Trialled since digging in for brave 30 Sep win. Can work hard & add spice here. |
| 11 |  | 893522 | Loveyou To Da Skye | U2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Thereabouts in past few spring outings. May require right tempo but consider. |
| 12 |  | X26030 | Aspirational Dream | U3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Well beaten here 14 Oct after short back-up from Methven. Don't drop yet. |
| Best Bets: Majestic Me (2), Florence The Machine (6), Aspirational Dream (12), Valyrian (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Valyrian (2-02.7), Majestic Me (2-03.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Clovelly Hill (3): SL-On, Dont Look Kobe (8): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
ENTRIES OPEN FOR TAB SHOW DAY PUNTERS CHALLENGE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 232 | Rising Bromac | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Beaten by small margins in all 3 starts & gets a great draw to use. A key threat |
| 2 |  | Sea Me Fly | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | 3rd to Spy Major in final trial ahead of this. Stable in fine form. Keep onside. | |
| 3 |  | 540395 | Bettabe Lou | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Worked hard early last Friday & didn't shirk her work. Can edge closer. |
| 4 |  | 54X39 | Mishy | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Nice draw upgrade after tough task from barrier 14 last week. Adds to puzzle. |
| 5 |  | 6440 | Always A Playa | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Put a line through her 13th last week. Going well prior. Stick with her here. |
| 6 | | 677 | Crunchy Bar | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Had excuses 02 Oct but touch down on her best last week. Give another go. |
| 7 |  | 069848 | Livingthekiwidream | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Just fair without threatening in her three spring starts. Looking for better. |
| 8 |  | 245853 | Blu Diamond | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Honest attempts through the spring. Draw no help, but can spice up combos. |
| 9 |  | 064580 | Taumutu Major | 9 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Never saw clear air last Friday after going back from this draw. Seeking luck. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 |  | 25X0X2 | Relapsed | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Only yielded late after working at Methven. Follows the right one. Each way. |
| 11 |  | 753430 | Let It Rip | U1 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Just an OK outing last Friday. Unruly adds to his mobile task for now. First4s. |
| 12 |  | 20 | Beast Mode | U2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | On the unruly after last Friday's error. Did well to tack on though. Can atone. |
| Best Bets: Rising Bromac (1), Beast Mode (12), Relapsed (10), Always A Playa (5) | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bettabe Lou to Sarah O'Reilly at Ashburton Raceway, Beast Mode to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
MATT HARRISON CONSTRUCTION MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1980m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 212953 | Kings Choice | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Back to his preferred mobile after Gore 3rd. Quiet trial win Tuesday. Consider. |
| 2 | | X72208 | Brewster Baker | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Problems in both of his October starts. Better than that. One more chance. |
| 3 | | 34481X | Tessamae | 3 | Ft | Brent Borcoskie | Warmed up for this with two tidy public runs since June win. Combos claims. |
| 4 |  | 812098 | D J's Gamble | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Hasn't rounded out her races in three spring appearances. Want right price. |
| 5 | | 212873 | Chocta | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Tried hard behind progressive type 02 Oct. Can land near the speed & feature. |
| 6 |  | 355756 | Amistozo | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | On mobile debut but gets into a kinder grade than recently. Not out of this. |
| 7 |  | 738087 | Rachmaninov | 7 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Old campaigner who is seeking a return to hitting the right notes. First4s. |
| 8 |  | 32315 | Evolution | 8 | Ft | Peter Davis | Cracking 5th after a mistake last week. Mobile a big help. Right in the fight. |
| 9 | | 001090 | The River Boy | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Given time away after form dropped off in winter. Likely to need the run. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 |  | 23177P | Terry Webster | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Early shower after a mistake on Sunday. Better mobile record. Combos option. |
| 11 | | 214460 | Lexicon | 11 | Ft | Bob Butt | Didn't have all favours at Methven 11 Oct. Going well enough prior. Has claims. |
| 12 |  | X63408 | Della's Fella | U1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Space at a premium late last Friday. Thin course stats though. First4 fringes. |
| 13 |  | 732975 | Tu Tangata | U2 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Evolution (8), Chocta (5), Kings Choice (1), Brewster Baker (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chocta (1-59.1), Rachmaninov (2-00.1), Amistozo (2-03.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kings Choice - 1st of 3, N Otago HR, 20/10/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-30.3, 800m: 63.9, Margins: 1 len, distance. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: D J's Gamble (4): BL-Off, SL-On, The River Boy (9): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
LATHER UP - WORLD CLASS SIRE, REAL WORLD VALUE MOBILE PACE
$17,000, WITH COND., 1980m
For pacers with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 225048 | Zeus | 1 | Ft | Brett Thomas | Mixed bag in last two Rating 35 starts. Ace draw does help. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 2 | | 1X5P39 | Could Be Katy | 2 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | Failed to fire at Methven. Close-up 3rd at trials since. Market your best guide. |
| 3 | | 316533 | Poseidon | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Handled the step up from maidens well enough. Drawn to play a part here. |
| 4 | | 08429X | B B Crunch | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Sharp late for 2nd at the trials since steady early 2026 campaign. Not the worst |
| 5 | | 190220 | Bruno Brigade | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Covered extra ground at Methven so forgive. Better draw here. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 5202X6 | Bruciebytheseaside | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Lost no admirers with fresh 6th from 2nd row at Methven. Will be running on. |
| 7 | | 6X2457 | Lady Di | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Did share of work in nice 2YO field 02 Oct. Drops back to grade racing. On top. |
| 8 |  | 321203 | Nansana | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Caught the eye when clear last Friday. Work to do from this draw. Combos. |
| 9 |  | 743143 | Last Honours | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | 3rd to Captain Wolf 2 weeks ago. Finds another wide draw. Look for him late. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 |  | 1 | Bill Ackman | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Set tempo in front for win on debut down south. Sticky draw but can feature. |
| 11 | | 18235X | Deal Breaker | 11 | Ft | Stephen Boyd | Led throughout for 12 Oct trial win. Nice job through last campaign. Place. |
| Best Bets: Lady Di (7), Bill Ackman (10), Bruno Brigade (5), Poseidon (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bruciebytheseaside (1-57.6), Poseidon (2-00.2), Nansana (2-00.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Deal Breaker - 1st of 4, M Cant TOA, 12/10/26, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-04.5, 800m: 54.4, 400m: 26.7, Margins: neck, 1 1/2len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lady Di to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
MACCA LODGE SIRE'S STAKES 2YO FILLIES CLASSIQUE (MOB TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotting fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3 | Loves Surprise | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Hugged the markers for nice 3rd on debut. Should settle handy. Top 2-4 hope. |
| 2 | | 36X656 | I'm Annie | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Doing her best work late in last two outings. May be over the odds in this. |
| 3 | | On Point | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Half-sister to Marcoola. Won her qualifier by 38 lengths. Sure to have fans. | |
| 4 |  | 25 | Out Of Sequence | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Ok here last time, but was really impressive on debut. Capable with her best. |
| 5 |  | 0 | Lipstick Cherry | 5 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Plenty of mistakes on debut when left alone in the market. Needs to lift. |
| 6 | | 3 | Dontyoufeelgood | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Lots to like about 3rd on debut at Methven. Against her age group here. Combos. |
| 7 |  | Georgy Girl | 7 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Not seen publicly since solo qualifier in February. Watching for market moves. | |
| 8 |  | 2X2395 | La Venture | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | 3 lengths away from Duke Of Bourbon last time. Has upside. Give another look. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 9 |  | 70 | Tania Hest | 9 | Ft | Andrew Faulks | Errors in both career starts. Still learning the caper. Taking notes for now. |
| Best Bets: On Point (3), La Venture (8), Out Of Sequence (4), Georgy Girl (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: On Point - 1st of 5, NZ Metro, 07/10/26, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.5, 800m: 62.4, 400m: 30.7, Margins: 38 len, neck, 6 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lipstick Cherry (5): P-On, Loves Surprise (1): NW-Off, Tania Hest (9): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Loves Surprise to Robbie Holmes at Leithfield Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
TYRE GENERAL MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Lexi Lu | 1 | Ft | David White | Steady pair of 4ths in both public runs so far. Combos claims from the ace. | |
| 2 |  | 0 | Lollobrigida | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Raced much better than her finishing spot last week. Draw upgrade. Consider. |
| 3 |  | Uradelight | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Qualified at second attempt. Settled back in 06 Oct qualifier. First4s best. | |
| 4 | | 55X486 | Ashes Of Midnight | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Don't underplay her Methven 6th & 18 Sep 4th here. Drawn to play a part. |
| 5 |  | Disarm | 5 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Qualified in the autumn. Bested by #7 in his latest trial. Same Race Multis. | |
| 6 | | 5X23 | Waterfall Bay | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Contrasting runs in 2 spring starts but both had merit. Each way contender. |
| 7 | | Spruced Up | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Looped the field late for easy 15 Oct trial win. Will have some admirers. | |
| 8 | | Hip Hop Hooray | 8 | Ft | Stephen Boyd | Won two-horse trial in tidy time since August qualifier. Trifectas/First4s. | |
| 9 | | 570 | Avalon | U1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Got back & stayed back from the unruly 11 Oct. Place claims with better here. |
| Best Bets: Spruced Up (7), Waterfall Bay (6), Ashes Of Midnight (4), Lollobrigida (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Hip Hop Hooray - 1st of 2, M Cant TOA, 12/10/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-03.7, 800m: 55.7, 400m: 27.3, Margins: 1 1/2len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
AVON CITY FORD (JUNIOR DRIVERS) MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER R41 TO R50 JUN.DRV, 1980m
For R41 to R50 4yo-&-older trotters. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 41X305 | Maroubra | 1 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | Done little wrong in three starts back. Yet to win from a mobile but keep safe. |
| 2 | | 4253D0 | Harriet's Moment | 2 | Ft | Henry Sail(J) | Late scratching at Oamaru after being fractious. Mobile helps. Top 3/4 option. |
| 3 | | 2513X6 | Frazzled | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Got things wrong late last Friday. Back to preferred mobile. Not out of this. |
| 4 | | X42210 | Johnny Trotter | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Not much went to plan here 16 Oct. Beat this type of grade at Methven. EW. |
| 5 |  | 94155X | Birdy | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Placed in both fresh starts. Two trials since last racing in June. Combos claims |
| 6 | | 466619 | Atlantic City | 6 | Ft | Daniel Anderson(J) | Race didn't pan out for her down south. Nice win here prior. Worth considering. |
| 7 | | X12216 | Request | 7 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Made up a stack of ground 02 Oct after great spring outings. Top billing here. |
| 8 | | 6XD125 | To The Moon And Back | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Solid 5th in stronger grade 09 Oct & that form has been franked. Right in this. |
| 9 | | 468570 | George Eliot | 9 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Mixing her efforts a little & draw may dictate early position. Seeking shortcuts |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 | | 71300X | Look To Da Stars | 10 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Safely round in both trials since joining Butt team. Trifectas option fresh. |
| 11 |  | 83116X | He's My Creation | 11 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Three trials after showing plenty in early 2026. Goes well here. Smokey. |
| 12 | | 340420 | Have A Little Faith | 12 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Mid-race error down south. 02 Oct 2nd to #6 a better guide. Place prospect. |
| Best Bets: Request (7), To The Moon And Back (8), Atlantic City (6), Johnny Trotter (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: He's My Creation (1-57.7), To The Moon And Back (1-59.0), George Eliot (1-59.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: He's My Creation - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 29/09/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.3, 800m: 59.4, 400m: 29.9, Margins: neck, 1 1/2len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: He's My Creation (11): P-Off, RD-Off, FD-On, Look To Da Stars (10): HH-On, To The Moon And Back (8): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
EQUINE MAGIC MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R60, 2600m
For R47 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 520940 | Bryce's Meddle | 1 | Ft | Simon Smith(J) | First mobile start since July. Always good combos bait over this distance. |
| 2 | | 1X4684 | Freeze Frame | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Two solid outings behind Jumal recently. Lobs a nice draw again. Can feature. |
| 3 | | 363021 | Dawn To Dark | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Loomed nicely for amateurs win 14 Oct. Decent jump in grade though. Top 3/4. |
| 4 | | 122367 | Song Sung Blue | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Drops in grade since battling here 28 Aug. Steady 3rd at trials since. Combos. |
| 5 | | 2141X1 | Wishing For U | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Emerged impressively for R43-46 success 09 Oct. Steps up, but keep onside. |
| 6 | | 8X2855 | Sacetas | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Not too much wrong with pair of 5ths recently. Should be running on late. |
| 7 | | 11X169 | Treacherous Dreams | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Had an excuse behind Jumal 09 Oct. Just fair here 02 Oct, but worth a look. |
| 8 | | 141180 | Scrunch | 8 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Got it wrong on the home bend 09 Oct as favourite. Give another chance. EW. |
| 9 |  | 48X625 | Bazooka | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Running on well enough in his 3 starts back. Awkward draw but can place. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 | | 112725 | Secret Beach | 10 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Carved out a nice record & nice 5th to Jumal. Tricky draw, but has claims. |
| 11 | | 706512 | Quinn | 11 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Backed his upset win 02 Oct with bold 2nd last Friday. Obvious combos bait. |
| 12 | | 1812X6 | Seeking Clarity | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Plenty to like about fresh 6th 09 Oct. Look for her to feature despite draw. |
| Best Bets: Scrunch (8), Freeze Frame (2), Treacherous Dreams (7), Seeking Clarity (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sacetas (1-57.6), Bryce's Meddle (2-00.5), Quinn (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dawn To Dark (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
WAI EYRE THANKS OPEN DAY ATTENDEES TIARA (HEAT 3) MOB PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R35 TO R45 MOBILE, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 60X066 | Burnham Girl | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 92P186 | Remission | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Late scratching last week. Mixing her runs prior to that though. Take on trust. |
| 3 | | 070032 | Showcase | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Two nice placings as she continues a steady diet of racing. Add to Top 3/4 bets. |
| 4 | | 725607 | Classie Linc | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | 12-time winner at this distance. Last two runs better than they look. Consider. |
| 5 |  | 4X4555 | Jukebox Gypsy | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Usual tidy efforts in all four starts back. Always worth including in trifectas. |
| 6 | | 852006 | Selsey Anne | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Went back from this draw last week, but caught the eye late. Don't drop yet. |
| 7 |  | 150004 | Woodlea Rocks | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Early work here last Friday & held on well for 4th. Chasing minor prizes again. |
| 8 | | 164202 | Monkee Major | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Bounced back to form with 2nd last week. Wider alley, but can offer cheek here. |
| 9 | | 7749X0 | Blazing Knuckles | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Blew apart at Methven but will be better for that start back. Could surprise. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 |  | X0210X | Carrera Tranquilo | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 1203X3 | Cinderella Franco | 11 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Flew when belatedly clear last Friday. Draw should work out better. On top. |
| 12 |  | 868141 | Hungry Bronnie | 12 | Ft | ||
| 13 |  | 9055X1 | Don't Tell Jenny | 13 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Took care of a R36-40 field comfortably 14 Oct. Capable of tracking into this. |
| 14 |  | 18727X | Better Be Quick | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not seen since last racing for the Dunns in the winter. Market your best guide. |
| 15 | | 23443X | Elektra King | 15 | Ft | Tim Williams | Chased some handy types in first half of 2026. Has placed fresh. Repeat? |
| 16 | | 936231 | Major Performer | 16 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Bowled home nicely off 10m mark here 07 Oct. Tough draw, but has claims. |
| Best Bets: Cinderella Franco (11), Monkee Major (8), Don't Tell Jenny (13), Classie Linc (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Elektra King (1-55.7), Cinderella Franco (1-56.3), Monkee Major (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Better Be Quick (14): SL-Off, BL-On, Blazing Knuckles (9): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Jukebox Gypsy to Leo O'Reilly at Rakaia | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R46, R47 WITH COND., 2600m
For R42 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R47 horses with winning stakes up to and including $40200 for lifetime. .
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 000610 | Rakero Maximus | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | 2nd to Cath at trials suggests he's ready to go after Methven error. Danger. |
| 2 | | 132X55 | Franco Lennon | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Only out very late here 09 Oct & nothing wrong with fresh 5th. A contender. |
| 3 | | 11X544 | Brilliant Chase | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Definitely stepped up in his last two & gets a nice draw to work with. Keep safe |
| 4 | | 637092 | Mystery Beach | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | More like his best when 2nd last week. Yet to win in 17 mobile starts. Combos. |
| 5 | | 662184 | Foliejon Star | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Handy behind Elton J last week. More good than bad generally. Place must. |
| 6 | | 662201 | Tempo Warrior | 6 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Well-earned midweek win last week. Steps up in grade. Same Race Multis. |
| 7 | | 711520 | Seaside Brucie | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Drops back from taking on Franco Lomu. Won in similar grade in July. EW. |
| 8 | | 376192 | Beaudiene Always B | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Went close despite getting held up in same grade 09 Oct. Upset claims again. |
| 9 | | 655211 | Heaven | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Not tested in sole trial since back-to-back winter wins. Market watch here. |
| ---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
| 10 |  | 8X3180 | Mattie Nevin | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Did plenty of work here 09 Oct. May get a better run through here. Roughie. |
| 11 | | 5X1190 | Ringleader | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tough ask from the unruly against smart 3YOs last week. Can edge closer. |
| 12 |  | 8X4173 | Radioactive Jaffa | 12 | Ft | ||
| 13 | | 809805 | Warrior Chief | U1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Tidy enough last week & will find this a touch easier. May be over the odds. |
| Best Bets: Rakero Maximus (1), Brilliant Chase (3), Franco Lennon (2), Seaside Brucie (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tempo Warrior (1-58.0), Warrior Chief (1-58.3), Mystery Beach (1-59.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rakero Maximus - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 15/10/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.2, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.0, Margins: nose, 1 len, 3/4len. | |||||||
Runner Index
Alecto - Race 1
Always A Playa - Race 3
Amistozo - Race 4
A Reason To Fight - Race 2
Ashes Of Midnight - Race 7
Aspirational Dream - Race 2
Atlantic City - Race 8
Avalon - Race 7
Bacchus - Race 1
Bazooka - Race 9
B B Crunch - Race 5
Beast Mode - Race 3
Beaudiene Always B - Race 11
Berrettini - Race 1
Bettabe Lou - Race 3
Better Be Quick - Race 10
Bill Ackman - Race 5
Birdy - Race 8
Blazing Knuckles - Race 10
Blu Diamond - Race 3
Brewster Baker - Race 4
Brilliant Chase - Race 11
Bruciebytheseaside - Race 5
Bruno Brigade - Race 5
Bryce's Meddle - Race 9
Bullet - Race 2
Carrera Tranquilo - Race 10
Cheer Up N Dance - Race 1
Chocta - Race 4
Cinderella Franco - Race 10
Classie Linc - Race 10
Clovelly Hill - Race 2
Could Be Katy - Race 5
Crackle N Crunch - Race 1
Crunchy Bar - Race 3
Dawn To Dark - Race 9
Deal Breaker - Race 5
Della's Fella - Race 4
Disarm - Race 7
D J's Gamble - Race 4
Dont Look Kobe - Race 2
Don't Tell Jenny - Race 10
Dontyoufeelgood - Race 6
Elektra King - Race 10
Evolution - Race 4
Florence The Machine - Race 2
Foliejon Star - Race 11
Franco Lennon - Race 11
Frazzled - Race 8
Freeze Frame - Race 9
George Eliot - Race 8
Georgy Girl - Race 6
Harriet's Moment - Race 8
Have A Little Faith - Race 8
Heaven - Race 11
He's My Creation - Race 8
Hip Hop Hooray - Race 7
Hungry Bronnie - Race 10
I'm Annie - Race 6
Johnny Trotter - Race 8
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 10
Kings Choice - Race 4
Kotare Argent - Race 1
Kowhai Nugget - Race 1
Lady Di - Race 5
Last Honours - Race 5
La Venture - Race 6
Let It Rip - Race 3
Lexicon - Race 4
Lexi Lu - Race 7
Lindy's Rocket - Race 2
Lipstick Cherry - Race 6
Livingthekiwidream - Race 3
Lollobrigida - Race 7
Look To Da Stars - Race 8
Loves Surprise - Race 6
Loveyou To Da Skye - Race 2
Majestic Me - Race 2
Major Performer - Race 10
Maroubra - Race 8
Mattie Nevin - Race 11
Mishy - Race 3
Monkee Major - Race 10
Mystery Beach - Race 11
Nansana - Race 5
On Point - Race 6
Out Of Sequence - Race 6
Poseidon - Race 5
Queen Lizzy - Race 1
Quinn - Race 9
Rachmaninov - Race 4
Radioactive Jaffa - Race 11
Rakero Maximus - Race 11
Relapsed - Race 3
Rena - Race 1
Request - Race 8
Ringleader - Race 11
Rising Bromac - Race 3
Sacetas - Race 9
Schoemaker - Race 2
Scrunch - Race 9
Sea Me Fly - Race 3
Seaside Brucie - Race 11
Secret Beach - Race 9
Seeking Clarity - Race 9
Selsey Anne - Race 10
Showcase - Race 10
Song Sung Blue - Race 9
Spruced Up - Race 7
Tania Hest - Race 6
Taumutu Major - Race 3
Tempo Warrior - Race 11
Terry Webster - Race 4
Tessamae - Race 4
The Night Agent - Race 1
The River Boy - Race 4
To Ri Ruby - Race 1
To The Moon And Back - Race 8
Transtasman Bubble - Race 2
Treacherous Dreams - Race 9
Tu Tangata - Race 4
Uradelight - Race 7
Valyrian - Race 2
Warrior Chief - Race 11
Waterfall Bay - Race 7
Wishing For U - Race 9
Woodlea Rocks - Race 10
Zeus - Race 5