Ashburton Trotting Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
AURIC SOLAR MOBILE TROT
$16,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotting colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 444 | Mr Mercedes | 1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Not too much wrong with his starts to date. Drawn to offer cheek once again. | |
| 2 | 06 | Dream Anyway | 2 | Ft | David White | Well back at Tuesday's trials after improved effort 16 Oct. Want right price. | |
| 3 | Muscle Blueprint | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | 5-length winner in sub 2-min mile rate in his qualifier. Will have admirers. | ||
| 4 | 7 | Solitary Man | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Double error on debut after attracting some support. Take on trust. Top 3/4. | |
| 5 | 774 | Cornelius Clowers | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Dug in earnestly after working hard 16 Oct. Can sneak into First4s with luck. | |
| 6 | 1 | Paramount Royalty | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Hugely impressive on debut & can call on early gate speed again. Key threat. | |
| 7 | 1131X7 | Apollo Eleven | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Plenty of work in first South Island start 09 Oct. Group 1 winner in autumn. EW. | |
| 8 | 6908 | Harry Hill | U1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Mistakes in all four of his career starts. Requires big improvement to feature. | |
| Best Bets: Paramount Royalty (6), Apollo Eleven (7), Muscle Blueprint (3), Mr Mercedes (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Apollo Eleven (2-01.3), Paramount Royalty (2-06.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Muscle Blueprint - 1st of 3, Chertsey, 20/10/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-06.1, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 5 len, 1/2 head. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Apollo Eleven to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
MAINLAND WOOL CANTY PLAINS SPRING SERIES FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
$25,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2400m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 463511 | Taumutu Lad | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Used this draw to lead then trail at Methven. Can continue on his winning ways. | |
| 2 | 646741 | Hi Hopes | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 765362 | Foveaux Gambler | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Chased runaway winner on Wednesday. Luckless prior; must cover today. | |
| 4 | 755422 | Longview Tui | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Thin stats here but tried hard on Wednesday & could be over the odds today. | |
| 5 | 282236 | Mouton Cadet | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Not doing too much wrong recently. Has gate speed on occasion. Combos option. | |
| 6 | 627040 | Lets Get Tropical | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 754702 | Whyamihere | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Different role at Addington, but went close. Past winner here. Upset claims. | |
| 8 | 458335 | Fox Terror | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Yet to win in 2026, but continues to put in brave efforts. Don't underestimate. | |
| 9 | 652413 | Melton Magnate | 9 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Chased home #1 with purpose at Methven. Has won from tricky draws. EW. | |
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| 10 | 649333 | Here Comes Marty | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Good 3rd last time out & shouldn't get too far back on the markers. Consider. | |
| 11 | 724302 | Unico Realta | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Lost few fans with gritty Methven 2nd. Just one blip recently. Not out of this. | |
| 12 | 07X745 | Times Like These | 12 | Ft | |||
| 13 | 57X222 | Anytime At All | 13 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Mid-race move almost worked at Addington. Done little wrong in spring. Place. | |
| 14 | 480433 | Penny Weight | 14 | Ft | John Morrison | Winner here a couple of years ago. Gets another 2nd row draw. Top 3/4. | |
| 15 | X89015 | Betterwithbling | 15 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Won here twice & rattled home at Methven. Solid since mid-week. First4s option. | |
| 16 | 673111 | Ward Lamon | 16 | Ft | Tim Williams | Big downgrade in draw, but taken on & beaten similar fields. Look for him late. | |
| Best Bets: Taumutu Lad (1), Ward Lamon (16), Melton Magnate (9), Here Comes Marty (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ward Lamon (1-58.0), Mouton Cadet (1-59.7), Betterwithbling (1-59.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Betterwithbling (15): SL-On, Here Comes Marty (10): SL-Off, BL-On, Longview Tui (4): RD-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
WIDESPAN SHEDS MOBILE TROT
$18,000, 4YO & OLDER R50 TO R65, 1700m
For R50 to R65 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1X600X | Rogue Hero | 1 | Ft | Clint Ford | Two September trials since plain late 2025 campaign. Upset claims from the ace. | |
| 2 | 380870 | Rachmaninov | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Battling efforts since his Methven 3rd in early September. Needs better. | |
| 3 | X31654 | Luvavici | 3 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Interrupted run in good company at Addington. Genuine prospect in this. | |
| 4 | 4222X0 | Master Class | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | In need of the run at Addington in smart grade. Gate speed on offer. In the mix. | |
| 5 | 11X938 | Axel Rose | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Disappointing down south, but 3rd at Addington a better guide. Right in this. | |
| 6 | 362741 | One El | 6 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Popular winner at Addington after long drought. 50% place stats here. Combos. | |
| 7 | 796816 | Vertigo | 7 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Fair down south after Methven win. Handy course stats though. Top 3/4. | |
| 8 | 9232X2 | Freya | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | Will only be sharper for fresh 2nd at Addington. Loves the mobile. Each way. | |
| 9 | 460877 | Franco Josiah | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Battled at Addington. 1.5-length 2nd at trials here since. Want right price. | |
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| 10 | 211X60 | Krackaling | 10 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Mixed efforts in two stand starts. May welcome switch to mobile. Gold coin hope. | |
| 11 | 132124 | Very Majestic | 11 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | Caught the eye late at Addington in return down south. Danger with any gaps. | |
| 12 | 121647 | Zoltan Boscik | 12 | Ft | Bob Butt | First look here. Didn't give it away off 25m at Addington. Can bounce back. | |
| 13 | 036X07 | Rata | 13 | Ft | |||
| 14 | 73X732 | Princess Sadie | 14 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Very consistent mare who fought well at Ascot Park. Should give this a shake. | |
| 15 | 37180X | Makaku | U1 | Ft | Ricky May | Big motor on display last campaign. Good late at trials, but may need this. | |
| Best Bets: Axel Rose (5), Luvavici (3), Princess Sadie (14), Very Majestic (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-58.4), Princess Sadie (1-59.5), Rachmaninov (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Freya (8): P-Off, BL-On, Zoltan Boscik (12): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Krackaling to Alister Black at Branxholme, Princess Sadie to Matt Purvis at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 4
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MID CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS LADIES SPRINT (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES, 1700m
For 4yo-&-older pacing mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7X1611 | Utah Jazz | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Zipped through late for 09 Oct success. Unbeaten at the sprint. Has claims. | |
| 2 | 2121X2 | Chicago Sky | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Impressive return at Addington & lobs into a useful enough alley. In the mix. | |
| 3 | 52X324 | Princess Gracy | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Not at her sharpest 16 Oct but 09 Oct a better guide. Give another go here. | |
| 4 | 22X541 | Just Like Jagger | 4 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Nice front-running win down in the grades 16 Oct. Add to Same Race Multis. | |
| 5 | 0P1384 | Heaven's Mark | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Steady effort behind #4 earlier this month. Takes on some nice mares here. | |
| 6 | 123143 | Nothing But You | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Hauled in late at Addington & draws in a few spots closer. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 7 | 114X22 | Stella Rouge | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just beaten by a quality mare in both starts back. Can make this interesting. | |
| 8 | 254547 | Amaretto Franco | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley | Honest outing from awkward draw 09 Oct. Loves it at Ashburton. First4s. | |
| 9 | X39845 | Esmeralda | 9 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Not far off Utah Jazz last time & has form behind Franco Sinatra. Top 3/4. | |
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| 10 | 42X111 | Arafura | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Punishing win 16 Oct & has returned as good as ever. Deserves top billing. | |
| Best Bets: Arafura (10), Stella Rouge (7), Nothing But You (6), Utah Jazz (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Princess Gracy (1-52.0), Esmeralda (1-54.5), Arafura (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Gracy (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Princess Gracy to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton, Esmeralda to Sarah O'Reilly at Ashburton Raceway | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
NEUMANNS TYRES VIPAL HAMBLETONIAN CLASSIC (MOB TROT) (Gr3)
$50,000, 3YO MOBILE, 1700m
For 3-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22X132 | Petite Amour | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Good 2nd to #3 last time out & gets the ace draw to work with. Keep safe. | |
| 2 | 178X14 | I'm Connected | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Had his chance from the trail 09 Oct. Useful alley again. Combos consideration. | |
| 3 | 411407 | Just For Today | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 11XD01 | Imperious Girl | 4 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Delivered on her obvious ability last time out. Drawn to be a major player again | |
| 5 | 344X21 | Razor Ray | 5 | Ft | Clint Ford | Steering issues at Methven but good late. Easy midweek winner. Harder here. | |
| 6 | X18301 | Becky's Girl | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Trialled since her impressive late zip to score 18 Sep. Should be running on. | |
| 7 | 1DX16 | Landman | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Back at the trials since being swallowed up in front 09 Oct. Place preferred. | |
| 8 | 111 | Redback Bob | 8 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Dominant through the winter. Trial winner on Tuesday. Sure to have fans. | |
| 9 | 5X8213 | Kawatiri Trev | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Clear late behind #4 09 Oct. Unruly adds to early challenge, but worth a look. | |
| 10 | 270X05 | Who's Ya Daddy | U2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Tried hard when clear last time out. Steadily improving, but this looks testing. | |
| Best Bets: Imperious Girl (4), Redback Bob (8), Becky's Girl (6), Petite Amour (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Imperious Girl (1-56.8), Becky's Girl (1-58.5), Kawatiri Trev (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Redback Bob - 1st of 4, N Otago HR, 20/10/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.0, 800m: 58.2, Margins: 1/2len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Landman (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Imperious Girl to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS NZ SIRES' STAKES 2YO C & G HEAT 5 (MOBILE PACE)
$30,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. As previous heat winners in this series, Lucky Luka & Scoundrel, have drawn the Least Preferential Barrier Draws (Sequentially) for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42X11 | Captain Wolf | 1 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Signalled his arrival with massive 09 Oct win. Adds a fun new formline. EW. | |
| 2 | 45440 | Dollar Bill | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Couldn't go on after working hard 09 Oct. Tough ask against the race winners. | |
| 3 | 2X6236 | Coal Fire | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Gets his best draw since early September. Likes the sprint trip. Multiples. | |
| 4 | 268270 | The Visionary | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Didn't fire up behind Tour Party last time. Needs to bring his best to feature. | |
| 5 | 1X2151 | Tour Party | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Burned off his rivals 09 Oct & gets middle-of-the-road draw. Obvious threat. | |
| 6 | 2X4269 | Chiggsy | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Didn't have all favours 09 Oct & had excuses the week prior. Don't discard. | |
| 7 | 4X01 | A Mako Man | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Dashed home in 55.7 secs for Oamaru success. Steps up here. First4s. | |
| 8 | 24X327 | Patriot | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Yet to win, but putting in solid shifts all the same. Add to trifectas/First4s. | |
| 9 | 4 | Kuplaolemates | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Plenty to like about his 4th at big odds 16 Oct. May get soft trip. Rough odds. | |
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| 10 | 42X334 | Tactacool | 10 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Not far off in all three starts back. May get back here though. Same Race Multis | |
| 11 | 5X1 | Captain Tui | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Trial winner here since his midweek win 30 Sep. Chasing nice types today. | |
| 12 | 221 | Scoundrel | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Took down some major players 02 Oct & a trial winner since. Follow him in. | |
| 13 | 211135 | Lucky Luka | 13 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Useful enough in his southern debut after doing late work. Can add value here. | |
| Best Bets: Tour Party (5), Scoundrel (12), Captain Wolf (1), Lucky Luka (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chiggsy (1-54.7), Scoundrel (1-55.7), Tour Party (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Captain Tui - 1st of 3, Chertsey, 20/10/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-04.4, 800m: 56.3, 400m: 26.4, Margins: 1 len, distance. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dollar Bill (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Coal Fire to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa, Lucky Luka to Jim Curtin at Templeton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
TACTICAL LANDING ASHBURTON TROTTERS SPRINT (MOB TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA MOBILE, 1700m
For all trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 997200 | Wilma's Boy | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Gait still very much a work in progress. Needs his very best to be any threat. | |
| 2 | 80670P | Confessional | 2 | Ft | Alan Clark | Two trials since doing it tough in two late September starts. Taking notes. | |
| 3 | 41X520 | Mr Love | 3 | Ft | Ben Hope | Stylish 7-length trial winner since sub-part 25 Sep effort. Can bounce back. | |
| 4 | 112210 | Tarragindi | 4 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Got shuffled back at Addington, so forgive. Track/distance winner in Dec. Place. | |
| 5 | 1PX211 | Prestigious | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Signalled his arrival with imperious 09 Oct success. Sure to be a contender. | |
| 6 | 0X3400 | Resolve | 6 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Form has dropped away after two tidy efforts fresh-up. Take on trust for now. | |
| 7 | 27X240 | Midnight Dash | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Don't drop on his unlucky 25 Sep 10th. Prefers further, but adds to the puzzle. | |
| 8 | 7X6538 | Maui | 8 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Tends to find a length here. Steady efforts through the spring. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 9 | 685706 | George Eliot | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Back to mobile after slow getaway 09 Oct. Good on Friday, but tested here. | |
| 10 | 73X060 | Hillbilly Blues | U1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Head-scratching effort at Addington. Still finding his way this time in. Top 3/4 | |
| Best Bets: Mr Love (3), Prestigious (5), Midnight Dash (7), Tarragindi (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hillbilly Blues (1-56.3), Tarragindi (1-56.4), Midnight Dash (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mr Love - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 15/10/26, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.5, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 7 len, 3/4len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Hillbilly Blues to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN NZ SIRES' STAKES 2YO FILLIES HEAT 4 (MOBILE PACE)
$30,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. As a previous heat winner in this series, Belle Biddy, has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier Draw (Sequentially) for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 221X35 | Nella Keenan | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Has some tricks to her, but no doubting her speed. Capable with her A game. | |
| 2 | 213X19 | Wat Fun | 2 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Not at her best when well beaten 02 Oct. 18 Sep win a better guide. Each way. | |
| 3 | 3934X3 | Validation | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Dashed with purpose when resuming 02 Oct. Another useful alley. Combos. | |
| 4 | 2 | Lean On Me | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Almost grabbed I'm The Boss 04 Sep & that has measured up since. Keep onside. | |
| 5 | 8822 | Pepinyastep | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Good effort in front at Methven since coming south. May have admirers at odds. | |
| 6 | Chasing Glory | 6 | Ft | ||||
| 7 | 6 | Always B Medley | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 19X602 | Beware The Storm | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't give up after sitting parked outside top 2YO 09 Oct. Stick with her today | |
| 9 | 51 | Hope Philly | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Mid-race move no worries when winning at Gore. No love in the draws. Combos. | |
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| 10 | 27X243 | Suva Baby | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Finding the line with plenty of zip in all 3 starts back. Danger with any gaps. | |
| 11 | 114X | Gottagoodfeeling | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Two trials for this after showing promise in the autumn. Better for the run. | |
| 12 | 2130X6 | Eternal Perfection | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Did plenty of work at Addington 02 Oct. Won over 1700m up north. First4s. | |
| 13 | 54X021 | Aaliyah | 13 | Ft | |||
| 14 | 2X2 | Jorja | 14 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Slashing 2nd at Addington behind top talent. Good follower of speed. Chance. | |
| 15 | 5121 | Belle Biddy | 15 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Earned this draw after 21 Aug heat win then Group 1 win 18 Sep. Can win. | |
| Best Bets: Suva Baby (10), Belle Biddy (15), Nella Keenan (1), Wat Fun (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nella Keenan (1-52.5), Belle Biddy (1-54.1), Gottagoodfeeling (1-55.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lean On Me - 1st of 3, Chertsey, 20/10/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-03.1, 800m: 54.9, 400m: 25.2, Margins: 6 len, 7 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Nella Keenan (1): BL-Off, Wat Fun (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Pepinyastep to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa, Beware The Storm to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa, Belle Biddy to Jim Curtin at Templeton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES HEAT 7 (MOBILE PACE)
$30,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 331 | Hinemoana | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Build nicely to her 16 Oct win. Lands a lovely draw for this. Top 3/4 claims. | |
| 2 | 811327 | Ripples | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Well-travelled filly. Two Melton runs since a gritty Alex Park 3rd. Market watch | |
| 3 | 356X33 | Miki's Deal | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Finding the line sharply in both runs back. Able to use this draw. Trifectas. | |
| 4 | 711330 | The Queens Gambit | 4 | Ft | Jason Grimson | Back in NZ after winning 2 of 6 Aussie runs. Loves a sprint trip. Smokey. | |
| 5 | 0X1199 | Wat Next | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Got shuffled back 09 Oct but had her chance a start prior. Rough place hope. | |
| 6 | 330X53 | All Of Me | 6 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Improving efforts in both starts back. Middling draw again. Same Race Multis. | |
| 7 | 11X221 | Cherish Me | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Raced tractably & smartly for 09 Oct win. Draw may not worry her. Top pick. | |
| 8 | 169X09 | Havtimewillfly | 8 | Ft | |||
| 9 | 226084 | Lous Pinup Girl | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not the worst when 4th at Addington. Up against some nice fillies. First4s. | |
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| 10 | 113260 | Song Of Seas | 10 | Ft | Ricky May | Not at her best when 10th last time out. Traffic queries here too. Odds. | |
| 11 | 944X37 | Lizzie Borden | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Better than what she showed 02 Oct. 25 Sep 3rd more like it. Upset claims. | |
| 12 | 13X247 | Cath | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Group 1 filly who was below her best 09 Oct. Trial winner since. Can atone. | |
| Best Bets: Cherish Me (7), Ripples (2), Cath (12), The Queens Gambit (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ripples (1-53.1), Miki's Deal (1-53.5), Cherish Me (1-53.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Cath - 1st 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. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Of Me (6): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Ripples to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, The Queens Gambit to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Wat Next to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
NZB AIRFREIGHT ASHBURTON FLYING STAKES (STAND PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, FFA, 2400m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 415410 | Dreams Are Free | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Did his chips at the start 16 Oct. #1 may not suit as a result. Seeking his best | |
| 2 | 1X5118 | Franco Sinatra | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Run down after mid-race move 16 Oct but had been a delight prior. Combos hope. | |
| 3 | 131212 | Marketplace | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Just nabbed at Addington but will lose no fans. Campaign tracking well. On top. | |
| 4 | 834597 | Renegade | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Hit or miss at the start but cheeky 7th last time out. Trifectas with manners. | |
| 5 | 22X114 | The Lazarus Effect | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Space came late in Canterbury Classic. Lightning-fast beginner. Genuine threat. | |
| 6 | 8X1560 | Rubira | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Faded after doing work in Canterbury Classic. Good with cover at Methven. Odds. | |
| 7 | 21X325 | It's Tough | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Lacked gaps in the straight at Addington. Won the Nelson Cup at 2400m. Consider. | |
| 8 | 41P271 | Bettors Anvil | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Flew with impeccable timing at Addington after overdue luck. Will be running on. | |
| Best Bets: Marketplace (3), The Lazarus Effect (5), It's Tough (7), Bettors Anvil (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: It's Tough (1-57.7), The Lazarus Effect (1-57.8), Dreams Are Free (1-58.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Rubira to Bronson Munro at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
GALLAGHER INSURANCE ASHBURTON 3YO SHOWCASE (MOBILE PACE)
$40,000, 3YO, 1700m
For 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 336218 | Nikolai Ray | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not bad from well back at Addington. Lobs a nice draw. Add to combo tickets. | |
| 2 | 13X273 | Cee Whata Mickee | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley | Had his chance in front 09 Oct but he's still learning. Top 3/4 hope from draw. | |
| 3 | 7109X2 | Side Hustle | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Beaten on his merits at Ascot Park but doesn't mind the sprint distance. Upset. | |
| 4 | X46841 | Freeze Frame | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Doing good work behind Jumal recently & mojo returned on Friday. Each way. | |
| 5 | X33783 | Captain Tyron | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Ran better than his price behind Franco Lomu. Building in confidence. Smokey. | |
| 6 | 937X52 | Sonofamistery | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gained some admirers after 09 Oct 2nd. Has displayed gate speed. Combos. | |
| 7 | 122X10 | Forever Miki | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Early burn took it out of him 25 Sep. Outstanding prior. Can bounce back. | |
| 8 | X12119 | Nazare | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Gait not perfect at Addington but sterling northern form before that. Consider. | |
| Best Bets: Forever Miki (7), Freeze Frame (4), Captain Tyron (5), Nazare (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Side Hustle (1-52.7), Captain Tyron (1-52.7), Freeze Frame (1-53.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Nazare to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||