NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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MACCA LODGE SIRES' STAKES 2YO FILLIES CLASSIQUE (MOB TROT) (Gr3)
$45,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotting fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2X263 | Suttle | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Much better last start & kept digging in to the line. In the fight for 2nd. | |
| 2 | 6X1 | Petite Amour | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Won her maiden in style here last week. Strong types here. Place preferred. | |
| 3 | 1X3 | Becky's Girl | 3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Trial winner since setting tempo here 19 Sep. Gate speed a plus. Has claims. | |
| 4 | 111X1 | Duchess Maria | 4 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Becky's Girl (3), Suttle (1), Petite Amour (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Petite Amour (2-03.5), Becky's Girl (2-06.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Becky's Girl - 1st of 5, N Otago HR, 04/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-42.9, 800m: 63.1, Margins: neck, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Becky's Girl (3): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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IRT THANKS NICOLE SIMS & MARC COOKSON HANDICAP PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R40 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X61332 | Coba Charged | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Handled step up from maidens well & nice trial winner 14 Oct. In the mix. | |
| 2 | X01170 | Ideal Conqueror | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Did his chips at the start at Oamaru from this same draw. Take on trust. | |
| 3 | 965356 | Onwardsandupwards | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Doing her best work late in mares grade last time. OK stand start stat. First4s. | |
| 4 | 700524 | Major Torque | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Thereabouts in last few outings & gets into this field nicely. Each way claims. | |
| 5 | 798050 | Kowhai Nugget | 5 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | No luck early at Motukarara. More to like about 01 Oct 5th. Upset hope. | |
| 6 | 554966 | Style Council | 6 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Cheeky when space came late 12 Oct. OK course stats. May be over the odds. | |
| 7 | 14137X | Rushkinoff | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Resumes after handy Nov/Dec 2024 campaign. Quiet 15 oct trial. Keep safe. | |
| 8 | 0X2139 | Sans Repos | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 114416 | Heaven's Mark | 1 | 10 | John Morrison | OK here last week after finding trail. Won her only stand start. A key player. | |
| 10 | 40880X | Doctor Tim | 2 | 10 | Wilson House(J) | Old warhorse resumed after battling in autumn/winter. Likely to need this. | |
| 11 | 77X165 | Farewell Spit | 3 | 10 | Robbie Close | Not bad at all in similar or better company since Methven win. Each way. | |
| 12 | 783321 | Quicker Than Quick | 4 | 10 | Blair Orange | Relished his return to the grass at Motukarara. Likes stand starts. Consider. | |
| 13 | 19986X | Jose Quivera | 5 | 10 | |||
| 14 | 121635 | Action Major | 6 | 10 | |||
| Best Bets: Heaven's Mark (9), Major Torque (4), Rushkinoff (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Heaven's Mark (2-01.8), Major Torque (2-02.3), Onwardsandupwards (2-02.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Coba Charged - 1st of 6, Chertsey, 14/10/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-05.7, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 1 1/4len, 2 1/2len, 2 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Farewell Spit (11): SL-On, Rushkinoff (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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IRT THANKS CRAIG THOMPSON (AKA THE WHALE) MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 900420 | Something Else | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | On mobile debut after tough outing 12 Oct. Will have admirers from the ace. | |
| 2 | 5X0448 | Sheep | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Won a trial since joining the Whittakers. Fair autumn form. Market watch. | |
| 3 | 8X09 | Zhutee | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Round safely at Methven but was comfortably held. Big improvement needed. | |
| 4 | X474X7 | Ridge | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Took no part at Oamaru after error. Still figuring it all out. One more go. | |
| 5 | 5X440X | Maroubra | 5 | Ft | Clint Ford | Fair 3rd 09 Oct trials in 2nd of two outings. Stable can produce them. Upset. | |
| 6 | 7X9X | Hadleymae | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 642574 | Pontiff | 7 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Dug in for the fight at Motukarara. On mobile debut but can measure up. | |
| 8 | He Aint Fakin | 8 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Ex-Aussie pacer who qualified nicely in late September. Sure to be popular. | ||
| 9 | X65578 | Lady Lucinda | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Didn't emerge from well back at Motukarara. Has ground to make up. | |
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| 10 | He's My Creation | 10 | Ft | ||||
| 11 | 3X3046 | Natives Cullerdamoon | 11 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 0X4232 | Macho Man | 12 | Ft | Tim Williams | Building nicely on the grass this spring. Should get run through & threaten. | |
| 13 | 2650X9 | Senior Constable Liz | U1 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Tried hard at Motukarara despite finding trouble. Thin end of First4s here. | |
| 14 | 30356X | A Reason To Fight | U2 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Sound 3rd at trials since last racing in June. 2nd row a test. Combos best. | |
| 15 | King Charles | U3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Showed plenty of purpose in last 4 trials. Unruly no hep but don't ignore. | ||
| Best Bets: He Aint Fakin (8), Macho Man (12), Something Else (1), Pontiff (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sheep - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 16/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.0, 800m: 61.7, 400m: 28.8, Margins: 1/2len, 8 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Maroubra (5): BL-Off, Ridge (4): SL-Off, Sheep (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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IRT THANKS AARON WHITE MOBILE PACE
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R49, 2600m
For R43 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5XP531 | Seaside Pond | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Stylish winner last week. Moves up in grade, but can place from the ace. | |
| 2 | 625082 | Auntie Deb | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Unlucky here 15 Oct. Early gate speed the question? Include in combos. | |
| 3 | 6X2352 | Commander Joe | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Just missed here last week from an inside draw. This field suits. Danger. | |
| 4 | 847933 | Kotare Kelso | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Handy efforts in similar company recently. Drawn nicely again. Place must. | |
| 5 | 726191 | Always B Magic | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Downed a nice filly at Alex Park before heading south. Should be prominent. | |
| 6 | 33X474 | Captain Kobe | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Chased gamely after useful trip in transit last week. Combos with similar run. | |
| 7 | 34X018 | Just Ask Paddy | 7 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Hugged the markers last week. Went back from this draw 01 Oct. First4s hope. | |
| 8 | 23X503 | Taketheplunge | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Gave a sight in front here 10 Oct. Capable of doing some work. Each way. | |
| 9 | 6127X9 | Munroe's Mate | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Gate speed last week, but tired in front. Should strip fitter. Trifectas option. | |
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| 10 | 024420 | Miki's Courage | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't go on after sitting parked 10 Oct. Soft trip likely here. Place claims. | |
| Best Bets: Always B Magic (5), Taketheplunge (8), Commander Joe (3), Miki's Courage (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miki's Courage (1-59.8), Taketheplunge (2-00.5), Seaside Pond (2-05.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton | |||||||
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- Race 5
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IRT THANKS MATT CROSS TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2000m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 053463 | Almighty | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Solid effort in same grade last week. Tends to step well enough. Each way. | |
| 2 | 433718 | Millie Let Loose | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Perfectly positioned at Timaru. 20m no help at Oamaru. Combos from this draw. | |
| 3 | 332484 | Tu Tangata | 3 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Ran on well at Motukarara. Been baiting the hook for a while though. Has claims | |
| 4 | 169685 | Brett's Mate | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Drops back from taking on intermediate grade last week. Can work closer. | |
| 5 | 122753 | Granny Rose | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tried hard when clear here 10 Oct. Manners are on the mark. First4s spice. | |
| 6 | 160052 | Bevron | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold 2nd at Motukarara & will find this grade slightly easier. Not out of this. | |
| 7 | 3510P1 | Musclynn | 7 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Kept on rolling to score 12 Oct. Thin returns here though. Rough prospect. | |
| 8 | 280050 | It's So Easy | 8 | Ft | Peter Davis | Didn't fire last week but did get pushed back. 10 Oct 5th your guide. Smokey. | |
| 9 | 740389 | Aldebaran Crystal | 9 | Ft | |||
| 10 | 686710 | Yosemite | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 168X70 | Illegal Alien | 11 | Ft | Ben Hope | Still finding her fitness this time in. More suited grade here. Not the worst. | |
| 12 | X75006 | Nazareth | 12 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hinted at his old self when 6th last week. Noticeable drop in grade. Keep safe. | |
| 13 | 528354 | Nubliah Chamay | 13 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Great beginner, so draw blunts that a little. Racing well though. Consider. | |
| 14 | 6170X0 | Aspirational Dream | 14 | Ft | John Morrison | Fair when clear late last week. Better for that outing but yet to fire second-up | |
| 15 | 223319 | Very Majestic | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Not in the best of moods last week. Cambridge win was sharp. Stick with her. | |
| 16 | 15X348 | Judy J | U2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Far from the worst 8th here last week. Unruly not helpful here. Combos. | |
| 17 | 0X7511 | Tactical Bid | U3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Brings a superior record to many here. Freshened since August win. Key threat. | |
| 18 | 880335 | Rachmaninov | U4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Putting in well enough recently. Work to do from unruly, but Top3/4 option. | |
| Best Bets: Tactical Bid (17), Almighty (1), Tu Tangata (3), Very Majestic (15) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Illegal Alien (2-02.6), Almighty (2-04.5), Brett's Mate (2-04.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Illegal Alien (11): BL-On, Tactical Bid (17): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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JANICE GUERIN MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41, 2600m
For R35 to R41 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 042X58 | Betterwithbling | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Tired after tough trip last week. Unlikely to end up parked here. Place. | |
| 2 | 277604 | Burnham Girl | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Came back well enough last week after 6 weeks away. Chance to use draw. | |
| 3 | 006404 | Playing With Stars | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Mixing her runs recently but fought gamely at Oamaru. Place prospect. | |
| 4 | 821006 | Star On The Rocks | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Never got clear air here 08 Oct. Better draw to use. Could add spice to combos. | |
| 5 | 445440 | Always Bee Gee | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't fire up on the grass 12 Oct. Yet to place in 8 starts here too. Tough ask | |
| 6 | 19 | Jesse Owens | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Gets in well here & flew home at 14 Oct trials. Should be sprinting hard. | |
| 7 | 021324 | Ohoka Cobra | 7 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Tidy 4th to Moonlite Blood in July & that franks very well here. In the mix. | |
| 8 | 005696 | Gatecrasher | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Bit more like it last week & gets relief in the ratings band here. Could shock. | |
| 9 | 7X8P80 | Franco Sailor | 9 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Better at Motukarara despite 0 in formline. Draw does him no favours. | |
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| 10 | 3X21X7 | Thor | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Warmed up late for 7th last week. May get back from inside draw. Combos. | |
| 11 | X31540 | Lasa | 11 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 1X | One Eye Bandit | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Almost caught #6 at 09 Oct trials. Looked talented with 06 Jun win. Danger. | |
| Best Bets: Jesse Owens (6), One Eye Bandit (12), Burnham Girl (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Playing With Stars (2-01.4), Gatecrasher (2-01.6), Betterwithbling (2-05.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Jesse Owens - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 09/10/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-23.2, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 27.5, Margins: nose, 3/4len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ohoka Cobra (7): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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IRT THANKS BRITTANY GRAHAM MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R40 TO R50, 1980m
For R40 to R50 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 | 278X23 | Sandy Shore | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 085323 | Troubleshooter | 2 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Rattling home in last two runs & draw provides plenty of options. Each way. | |
| 3 | 1369X0 | Sweet Tartan | 3 | Ft | John Morrison | Got back on the markers last week but lacked punch. Seeking improvement. | |
| 4 | 159548 | Didjaseemiki | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Don't underplay her 8th12 Sep. Freshend but resumed in harder grade. Combos. | |
| 5 | 721090 | Sofia Rose | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | New trainer & back to mobile after Methven mistake 07 Sep. First4s best. | |
| 6 | 466X34 | Shard De Arch | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Hard to knock her two runs back & moves to the front run. Adds to puzzle. | |
| 7 | 080900 | Stickifingers | 7 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Comfortably held in all her recent outings. Up against it from this draw. | |
| 8 | 632X08 | Remission | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Did work here last week. Form slowly improving in 2 starts back. Blowout. | |
| 9 | 723701 | Major Performer | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Quiet 6th at trials since scoring here in early August. Combos from barrier 9. | |
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| 10 | 470570 | Ann Sophie | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got back & stayed back here last week. May follow right one. First4s enhancer. | |
| 11 | 345721 | Carrera Tranquilo | 11 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Goes well here & scored nicely 08 Octer. Deeper field here though. Trifectas. | |
| 12 | 21X321 | Betterthanbabe | 12 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Impressive from the trial here last week. Done little wrong to date. Place. | |
| 13 | 090051 | Double Quick | 13 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Never flinched after working & leading last week. Draw is no help. Combos. | |
| Best Bets: Troubleshooter (2), Shard De Arch (6), Double Quick (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Double Quick (1-55.2), Stickifingers (1-56.4), Didjaseemiki (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sofia Rose (5): RD-Off, BL-Off, P-On, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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IRT THANKS GREG O'CONNOR HANDICAP TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R75 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R51 to R75 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R56. 10m: R57 to R63. 20m: R64 to R70. 30m: R71 to R75.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300857 | Kawhi | 1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Form middling at best since early August 3rd. Needs to find a few lengths. | |
| 2 | 486949 | Mad Jack | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Made some ground here last week & gets a better set-up here. In the mix. | |
| 3 | 332403 | Freya | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Chased boldly last week. Yet to fire over 2600m but handicapped well. Each way. | |
| 4 | 197461 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Capped off solid form with win off 20m at Motukarara. Worth considering. | |
| 5 | 448X09 | Roydon Muscle | 2 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Seeking a late kick in two starts back. 10m closer tonight but needs to lift. | |
| 6 | 242X30 | Zoltan Boscik | 3 | 10 | Jim Curtin | A rare failure here 10 Oct. Gets 10m closer early on. A leading contender. | |
| 7 | 531740 | Ti Amo Belle | 4 | 10 | |||
| 8 | 21539X | A Hill Two Menny | 5 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Resumes since May & was a sharp 3rd at 15 Oct trials. Threat despite 10m. | |
| 9 | 4646X0 | Moses | 6 | 10 | Sarah O'Reilly | Just an outing here last week when resuming. Has placed second-up. Combos. | |
| 10 | 12X900 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Hasn't really threatened in 3 starts back. Pops up at time, but look to others. | |
| 11 | 1D0002 | Confessional | U1 | 20 | John Dunn | Mid-race move almost paid off 17 Oct. Stand start the concern but can win. | |
| 12 | 728427 | Gold Bullion | 1 | 30 | Bob Butt | Didn't give up 26 Sep off 20m. Back another 10m but no Father Time here. EW. | |
| 13 | 05000P | Jimmy Carter | U1 | 30 | Matthew Williamson | Down on confidence with early mistakes. Prefer to wait for a clear round. | |
| Best Bets: Zoltan Boscik (6), Confessional (11), Gold Bullion (12), A Hill Two Menny (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), Zoltan Boscik (2-02.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 9
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IRT THANKS CHAMPION SIRE BETTOR'S DELIGHT MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R60, 2600m
For R52 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 | 763108 | Pioneer | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Improved in two public runs since fading here in mid-August. First4s best. | |
| 2 | 212260 | I'm Rockin | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Never fired up last week in R46-54 company. Better draw. Can bounce back. | |
| 3 | X13062 | Midnight Miki | 3 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Canny drive almost got the job done last week. Keep very safe from this alley. | |
| 4 | 89X181 | The Next Best Thing | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Won at massive odds last week. Finds some sharp ones here though. Odds. | |
| 5 | 436553 | Song Sung Blue | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 28X930 | Audacity | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 9X4577 | Donmaro | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Now beach trained. Midfield his lot in winter. Needs a confidence boost. | |
| 8 | 131703 | Esmeralda | 8 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Drops back from good 3rd in R59-76 field last week. Can chase the fave well. | |
| 9 | 127158 | Amass | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | 3.8-length 3rd at trials since proving his talents in winter. Add to combos. | |
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| 10 | 2190X5 | Double Jeopardy | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tried hard behind #11 when resuming 10 Oct. May get boxed in. Place. | |
| 11 | 132X11 | The Lazarus Effect | 11 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Overpowered an in-form It's Tough 10 Oct. Drawn inside him here. On top. | |
| 12 | 0X1112 | It's Tough | 12 | Ft | John Dunn | Gave a real sight last week & handling every grade. Can give #11 a fright. | |
| 13 | 338156 | Triple G | 13 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (11), It's Tough (12), Midnight Miki (3), Esmeralda (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Lazarus Effect (1-57.9), Esmeralda (1-58.6), I'm Rockin (1-59.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Midnight Miki to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 10
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IRT THANKS JASON PATTERSON MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 228 | Arinitti | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Tired after sitting parked at Motukarara. Bold 2nds prior. Tough to bowl. | |
| 2 | Koura Falcon | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Qualified in April. Won Waterlea trial in good time 20 Sep. Market your guide. | ||
| 3 | 422825 | Vin's Deal | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Early error 17 Oct but honest enough after. Just caught 01 Oct. Worth a look. | |
| 4 | 80X674 | Melton Enforcer | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest attempt at Motukarara but still five lengths away. Thin end of First4s. | |
| 5 | 6X9445 | Poison Ivy | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Yet to place in two looks here, but not a mile away 15 Aug. Can edge closer. | |
| 6 | 20X779 | Beaudiene Always B | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gait wasn't on song last week. Unlucky here 19 Sep. Upset with his best form. | |
| 7 | 44546X | Crackle N Crunch | 7 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Impeccable trials form this time in. Not far off last campaign. Each way player. | |
| 8 | 538642 | Royal Belle | 8 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Best of the rest when getting handy here last week. Add to combo bets again. | |
| 9 | 0P2X43 | Swimming Poole | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Working home well despite unruly start point in two runs back. Repeat here? | |
| Best Bets: Arinitti (1), Crackle N Crunch (7), Vin's Deal (3), Swimming Poole (9) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Koura Falcon - 1st of 2, Marlb OTB, 20/09/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-02.4, 800m: 61.8, Margins: 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Beaudiene Always B (6): RD-Off, P-On, FD-On, Melton Enforcer (4): CC-Off, Royal Belle (8): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||