Ashburton Trotting Club Inc
Monday, 27 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
MOLLOY CONTRACTING 2YO MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3X7 | Kings Choice | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Disappointed when well supported last time. Give another chance from #1. |
| 2 |  | Circus Maximus | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 |  | 3 | Dornish Hill | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not far off on debut & better for that raceday experience. Worth a look here. |
| 4 |  | 2 | Chocta | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Plenty to like about his 15 Oct debut. More options from front row. Danger. |
| 5 |  | Carlton Bay | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Placed in all three trials, but margins tell the story. Seeking shortcuts here. | |
| 6 |  | 8 | Propellor | 6 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Left alone by punters on debut and battled late. Improvement required. |
| 7 | | 5 | Delphyne | 7 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Just an outing when 5th on debut 15 Oct. Likely improver. Place prospect. |
| Best Bets: Chocta (4), Dornish Hill (3), Kings Choice (1), Delphyne (7) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Delphyne (7): SL-On, Kings Choice (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
OHM SWEET OHM PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X23946 | Rockin Roman | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Wresting his formline back into shape. Stand manners generally OK. Place. |
| 2 |  | 5 | Miki Brown | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Error at Motukarara, but stepped away safely. Could be over the odds today. |
| 3 |  | 448235 | Edict | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Grass workout winner since honest Oamaru 5th. Likes a stand start. Has claims. |
| 4 |  | Gotta Lather Up | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Bold 2nd in his qualifier. Has come on from 2YO preparation. Upset hope. | |
| 5 |  | 8 | Too Sweet For Me | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 3 | Eastwood Admiral | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Useful debut on the grass & showed manners behind the tapes. Each way. |
| 7 |  | 5X2380 | Captain Publisher | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | Amarula Franco | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Qualified at first attempt & nice 2nd at trials since. Will have fans first-up. | |
| 9 |  | 908669 | Connie Golightly | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Couldn't go on after leading at Motukarara. Battled on Wednesday. Not for us. |
| 10 |  | 2 | She's A Lady | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Rattled home on debut 12 Oct. Wide draw to contend with but keep onside. |
| 11 |  | 3452 | Swift Major | 11 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Proved debut 3rd was no fluke with sharp Methven 2nd. Worth considering. |
| Best Bets: She's A Lady (10), Amarula Franco (8), Swift Major (11), Eastwood Admiral (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Amarula Franco - 2nd of 6, Chertsey, 14/10/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-14.2, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 28.7, Margins: head, neck, 3/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
MIKE GREER HOMES TROT
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 2400m
For R40 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X68X22 | One Over Da Line | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Strong bid at Addington 17 Oct. Nervy early watch 10 Oct but good late. EW. |
| 2 | | 46X381 | Royal Rock | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Professional effort to score 12 Oct. Not bombproof yet, but a key contender. |
| 3 |  | 722904 | Diamond Harbour | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Found the line well at Motukarara off sweet trip. Up in grade a little. Odds. |
| 4 |  | 30P662 | Waihemo Hannah | 4 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Smart on Wednesday after unlucky 10 Oct run. Front line helps. Blowout. |
| 5 |  | 435079 | Spotlight | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Out of play early at Methven. Yet to fire at this course but capable of better. |
| 6 | | 740389 | Aldebaran Crystal | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hasn't rounded out her races in the last couple. Seeking right run to feature. |
| 7 |  | 2X0207 | Call Dudley | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Faded late 12 Oct but wasn't far away. Best form is on all-weather. Consider. |
| 8 |  | 2X9503 | Barrytown | 8 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Tried hard late at Oamaru & is a past winner here. Can add spice to combos. |
| 9 | | 10X609 | Silvester | 9 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Won here in June, but still finding his feet this time in. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 10 |  | 171363 | Clotilde Wainwright | 10 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Made up many metres at Gore after early error. If she trots, she goes close. |
| 11 |  | 235456 | Jordan Anne | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Brings more convictions than most to this. 66% place record here. Repeat? |
| 12 |  | 39X845 | Look To Da Stars | 12 | Ft | ||
| 13 |  | 907X08 | Special Effects | 13 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Well beaten 10 Oct & made mistake 22 Oct. Has won here, but take on trust today. |
| 14 |  | 794P21 | Sheila Laxon | 14 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Did everything right for 10 Oct success. Loves this distance. Should have fans. |
| 15 |  | 8371 | Alotoftrouble | 15 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Took care of a maiden field 15 Oct. A few horses to get around here. Combos. |
| 16 |  | 803359 | Rachmaninov | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not too far away in last 2 HQ runs. 7 placings from 22 here. First4s hope. |
| 17 |  | 0X000X | Rock Lobster | U2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Improved in two trials ahead of resuming. Yet to show her best fresh though. |
| Best Bets: Clotilde Wainwright (10), One Over Da Line (1), Royal Rock (2), Sheila Laxon (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Silvester (2-02.0), Jordan Anne (2-02.5), Clotilde Wainwright (2-04.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Special Effects (13): FD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Look To Da Stars to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN 2YO FILLIES SIRES' STAKES HEAT 4 (MOBILE PACE)
$30,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. As a previous heat winner in this series, Alecto, has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 325X38 | Bettor Belle | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Fair outing 10 Oct after getting back from wide draw. Combos from the ace. |
| 2 | | 7X9064 | Cool For Cats | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Winner over this trip at Auckland in May. Tidy 4th last time. Place claims. |
| 3 |  | 9X5332 | War Cry | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Made up many lengths against many of these 10 Oct. Threat from draw. |
| 4 |  | 3312 | Cath | 4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Backed up maiden win with gritty 2nd 03 Oct. Has gate speed. Right in this. |
| 5 |  | 1112X8 | Ripples | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Bested late at trials after midfield effort 03 Oct. Better draw though. Each way |
| 6 |  | 11X46 | Miki's Deal | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Things haven't fallen her way this time in. Yet to spot gate speed. Trifectas. |
| 7 | | 212X | Treacherous Me | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | 3 workouts ahead of this, since solid 2nd here in June. Chance despite draw. |
| 8 | | 17341X | The Queens Gambit | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Held well for 14 Oct trial win since front-running win here 01 Jun. Consider. |
| 9 | | 2123X0 | Secret Wish | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Little went her way at Addington. Draw makes this challenging too. First4s. |
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| 10 | | X302P5 | River | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 21120 | Lizzie Borden | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Not at her sharpest 03 Oct but did some work. Brave at Alex Park. Has claims. |
| 12 | | 251 | Wat Next | 12 | Ft | Bob Butt | Quickly grown into racing judging by 10 Oct win. Capable of defeating this draw. |
| 13 | | 65X1 | Havtimewillfly | 13 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Nice win in front at Ascot Park. Gate speed negated by draw but don't ignore. |
| 14 | | X31593 | Alecto | 14 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Covered plenty of ground but kept fighting 03 Oct. May need to produce the same. |
| Best Bets: Wat Next (12), Cath (4), War Cry (3), Lizzie Borden (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lizzie Borden (1-54.8), Miki's Deal (1-55.5), Cool For Cats (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Queens Gambit - 1st of 3, Chertsey, 14/10/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-07.8, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 2 len, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ripples (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: War Cry to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, River to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Wat Next to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Alecto to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
GALLAGHER INSURANCE ASHBURTON 3YO SHOWCASE (MOB PACE)
$30,000, 3YO MOBILE, 1700m
For 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 13X134 | Bettors Anvil | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Earnest 4th at Addington from an inside draw. Loves a sprint trip. Place claims. |
| 2 | | 160X14 | Five Crowns | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Flew home out wide at Addington. First time over the short course. Combos. |
| 3 | | 111459 | Bar Louie | 3 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Hasn't quite recaptured his winter form. Needs to lift to feature today. |
| 4 | | 22X121 | Got The Chocolates | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Won the Flying Stakes battle, and has tactics for all scenarios. Top pick. |
| 5 | | 511X51 | Greased Lightnin | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Slippery late to score out wide last week. A short-course specialist. Consider. |
| 6 | | 712213 | Rubira | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Tried hard after finding the markers 10 Oct. Sprint journey suits. Keep safe. |
| 7 |  | 111X42 | Marketplace | 7 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Tactics almost worked out 10 Oct. Chance of flying the gate again. Major player. |
| Best Bets: Got The Chocolates (4), Marketplace (7), Rubira (6), Greased Lightnin (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Got The Chocolates (1-51.7), Bar Louie (1-52.4), Marketplace (1-53.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettors Anvil (1): BL-On, Five Crowns (2): SL-On, Rubira (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Greased Lightnin to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Rubira to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
NEUMANNS TYRES VIPAL HAMBLETONIAN 3YO CLASSIC (MOB TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, 3YO MOBILE, 1700m
For 3-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 210011 | To The Moon And Back | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Earned his spot with impressive southern wins. Clear Top 3 option from #1. |
| 2 | | 24X311 | Ya Rite Darl | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Gate speed a key part of her game. Able to use that from #2. Worth a look. |
| 3 | | 411641 | Major Doosie | 3 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Powerful sprint to score 26 Sep in the grades. Goes well here. First4s spice. |
| 4 |  | 0311X6 | Rogue Hero | 4 | Ft | Clint Ford | Did his chips behind the mobile 17 Oct. Has claims if he behaves himself. |
| 5 | | 012722 | Atlantic City | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Dug in for 2nd down south 09 Oct. First go over 1700m. Add to combo tickets. |
| 6 | | 2124P2 | Snooowgood | 6 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Better at Oamaru after Timaru failure. 4th in sole mobile. Harder today. |
| 7 |  | 154004 | Ya Eejit Ya | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Whacked away in hot field 17 Oct. Won twice over 1700m. Top 3/4 option. |
| 8 | | 212113 | Tarragindi | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Mid-race break 17 Oct, but kept trucking after. Just below the top 2 faves. |
| 9 | | 1X2123 | Have A Little Faith | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Chased Ya Rite Darl well down south. No love in the draws. Trifectas best. |
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| 10 | | 35X611 | Habibti Pat | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Backed up huge 03 Oct win with gritty 17 Oct win. Just needs clear air. Threat. |
| 11 | | 9X0867 | Waterloo Station | 11 | Ft | Bob Butt | Fair efforts when getting round safely in last 3 runs. Improvement required. |
| 12 | | X111X2 | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Almost hauled in Habibti Pat 17 Oct and will be a fitter horse here. On top. |
| Best Bets: Meant To Be (12), Habibti Pat (10), Ya Rite Darl (2), Tarragindi (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Meant To Be (1-58.9), Ya Rite Darl (1-59.3), Habibti Pat (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Atlantic City - 1st of 3, N Otago HR, 21/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.6, 800m: 59.5, Margins: neck, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Meant To Be to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
MID CANTERBURY TROTTING OWNERS LADIES' SPRINT (MOB PACE) (Gr2)
$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES MOBILE, 1700m
For 4yo-&-older pacing mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 112X22 | Ruby Roe | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Excellent from average draws since resuming. Can cuddle up & sprint late. |
| 2 |  | 004618 | Gem N Em | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | One-paced at Oamaru in R35-50 company. This is clearly tougher. Tested. |
| 3 | | 43X406 | Amaretto Franco | 3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Dashed well at a big price 10 Oct. Doesn't win out of turn though. Juicy odds. |
| 4 | | 211294 | Treacherous Baby | 4 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Emerged late but nicely here 10 Oct. Draws in closer too. Can offer some cheek. |
| 5 | | 494741 | Tokyo Rose | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Did the job in front at Oamaru in R50-70 grade. Good from mobile. Combos. |
| 6 |  | 132621 | Francent | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Buit nicely to Group 2 win at Addington. Has won over a mile. A key player. |
| 7 |  | 421175 | Dynasty | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Good behind Francent at Addington. May duck for the markers again. First4s. |
| 8 |  | 322320 | Classie Linc | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Got back & stayed back from inside draw 26 Sep. Work to do from this alley. |
| 9 |  | 212153 | Mantra Blue | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Caught the eye at Addington 10 Oct. Plenty of time to wind up in long straight. |
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| 10 | | X83619 | Lakelsa | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Not at her sharpest when leading 10 Oct. Draw may work out OK. Each way. |
| 11 | | 22X438 | Seaside Rose | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Only peaked late from similar draw at Addington. May have to work. Rough odds. |
| Best Bets: Ruby Roe (1), Francent (6), Lakelsa (10), Mantra Blue (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ruby Roe (1-51.9), Seaside Rose (1-53.1), Mantra Blue (1-54.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Treacherous Baby to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Mantra Blue to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES SERIES HEAT 7 (MOBILE PACE)
$30,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. As a previous Open heat winners in this series, Winelight, General Jen & Sweet Maggie Mae, have drawn the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 11113X | Captains Mistress | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | X70143 | Gone Surfin | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 212126 | Celestial Sea | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Midfield at Addington after getting back. Best draw since 22 Aug 2nd. Place. |
| 4 | | 112751 | Forever Dream | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gritty as they come with 17 Oct success. Front row a big help here. Worth a look |
| 5 |  | 14X232 | Arafura | 5 | Ft | Mark Purdon | High-speed filly who never gave up sitting parked last time. A bright prospect. |
| 6 |  | 5X1111 | Duchess Of Kent | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Trial winner over nice fillies 16 Oct since outstanding winter runs. Keep safe. |
| 7 |  | X885X2 | Nothing But You | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | X15212 | Princess Gracy | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Made up many lengths last week from similar draw. Should be running on. |
| 9 | | 243419 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Winner here as an early 2YO. On song at times up north. Combos from draw. |
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| 10 | | 232116 | Arden Seascape | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Covered some ground 17 Oct. May track through right one here. Each way. |
| 11 | | X35104 | Queen Tyron | 11 | Ft | Ricky May | Steady effort behind Winelight 10 Oct. Slips back to 2nd row draw. Roughie. |
| 12 | | 253156 | One For Jay | 12 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Never saw a gap late in grade racing 17 Oct. Has placed here. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 13 | | 116X31 | General Jen | 13 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Impressive in front at Addington. Different tactics from this draw, but can win. |
| 14 | | 733X11 | Winelight | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has returned to racing in great touch, regardless of draw. Can keep on going. |
| Best Bets: Arafura (5), Winelight (14), General Jen (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: General Jen (1-53.1), Winelight (1-55.4), Duchess Of Kent (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Duchess Of Kent - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 16/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-29.6, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 27.0, Margins: 2 len, 1/2len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Celestial Sea (3): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Duchess Of Kent to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Princess Gracy to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
TACTICAL LANDING ASHBURTON TROTTERS SPRINT (MOBILE TROT) (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA, 1700m
For all trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 40X116 | Father Time | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Far from disgraced sitting parked 10 Oct. 3 wins at 1980m. Top3/4 hope. |
| 2 |  | 4X1431 | Muscle Mountain | 2 | Ft | Ben Hope | Back at his brilliant best 17 Oct. 3-from-4 here. Draw makes him the one to beat |
| 3 | | 2X0373 | Mr Love | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Solid despite limited room 17 Oct. Loves the mobile start. Add to trifectas. |
| 4 |  | 111128 | Bet N Win | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Steady return to racing 10 Oct. Won this race last year. Obvious threat to #2. |
| 5 | | 30X759 | One Over All | 5 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Mixed bag in three starts back. Plenty of short-course racing in Aus. Combos. |
| 6 | | 424370 | Empire City | 6 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Well down on her best at Ascot Park. Form near enough prior. Rough claims. |
| 7 |  | 111X02 | Eurostyle | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | D00021 | Confessional | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 503259 | Maui | 9 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Trained nearby, and goes well here too. Can add some spice to multiples. |
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| 10 |  | 32X522 | Walkinonsunshine | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Quickly found her form this time in. May get a bit far back today though. Odds. |
| 11 | | 731303 | Hidden Talent | 11 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Arrives here off the back of a sharp 3rd down south. Place hope with luck. |
| Best Bets: Muscle Mountain (2), Bet N Win (4), Father Time (1), Hidden Talent (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-53.2), Bet N Win (1-56.3), One Over All (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mr Love (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS 2YO C & G SIRES STAKES HEAT 5 (MOBILE PACE)
$30,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. As a previous heat winner in this series, Fugitive, has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 223X14 | Freeze Frame | 1 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Didn't give up behind Jumal at Addington. Draw brings him well into play. |
| 2 | | 0510 | Mama's Wish | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Not at his best in South Island debut last time. Draw helps but want right price |
| 3 | | 162 | Eun Sogno | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Got within a length of Jumal last time. Should relish this track. Each way hope. |
| 4 | | 3X1378 | Special Occasion | 4 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Had excuses for middling 8th at Addington. Likely to be much sharper today. |
| 5 |  | 210346 | Move It Lou | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Putting in honest shifts in two Addington runs. Better draw than 10 Oct. Combos. |
| 6 |  | 129 | Critical Image | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Got back from a similar draw at Addington. May drift back early again. Odds. |
| 7 | | 1323 | Zeus Lightning | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid bids behind Jumal in last two Addington runs. Deserves top billing here. |
| 8 |  | 21X15 | Incentivise | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | OK 5th at Addington. Lead & trail harder to find today. Trifectas/First4s. |
| 9 |  | 64X572 | Nikolai Ray | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 | | 211X25 | Allamericanplayer | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Bested by top 2YO & some others 10 Oct. Awkward draw but has claims. |
| 11 | | 25X | Relapsed | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Well back in sole trial since brief 2YO autumn campaign. Likely to need this. |
| 12 | | 1 | Mystery Creek | 12 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Home in 57.8 secs to win his 08 Oct debut. Gives stable another string to bow. |
| 13 | | 241X6 | Sonofamistery | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Zippy last 800m at the trials since fair 6th in late August. First4 enhancer. |
| 14 |  | 122X41 | Fugitive | 14 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Kept on trucking in front at Addington. Work to do from draw, but can win. |
| Best Bets: Zeus Lightning (7), Fugitive (14), Special Occasion (4), Allamericanplayer (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Allamericanplayer (1-53.5), Sonofamistery (1-55.3), Incentivise (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sonofamistery - 1st of 5, Chertsey, 14/10/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-02.7, 800m: 55.1, 400m: 26.8, Margins: 1/2len, 1 1/2len, 3 1/2len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Mama's Wish to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Special Occasion to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Move It Lou to Jim Curtin at Templeton, Critical Image to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- 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 | | 43X216 | We Walk By Faith | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had to do plenty of work 17 Oct. Inside draw, but a major player if he steps. |
| 2 | | X31516 | Akuta | 2 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Returns after missing the Canterbury Classic. Won the 2023 edition. Can repeat. |
| 3 | | X44248 | Renegade | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Manners are still iffy but finding the line well regardless. Add to combinations |
| 4 |  | X22379 | Franco Marek | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Couldn't capitalise off great drive in Canterbury Classic. First4s with late zip |
| 5 | | 0X1133 | Alta Meteor | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Continues to perform at the elite level & should settle handy again. Each way. |
| 6 | | 35X642 | Don't Stop Dreaming | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Powered home from midfield 17 Oct. Improving his stand start starts. Chance. |
| 7 | | 11X511 | Republican Party | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Proving very hard to catch this time in. Front row draw a big help. Goes close. |
| 8 |  | 5X5827 | Wag Star | 8 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Finding the line well enough from well back at Addington. Blowout prospect. |
| 9 |  | 124525 | The Surfer | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | 2nd at the trials since coming south. Goes well from a stand but tough ask here. |
| 10 |  | 312P20 | Pinseeker | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Don't underplay his very unlucky 11th 17 Oct. Capable of placing at a price. |
| 11 | | 91279X | Chase A Dream | U1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Enigmatic but talented pacer. Great trial win 16 Oct. Look for him late. |
| Best Bets: Republican Party (7), Akuta (2), We Walk By Faith (1), Don't Stop Dreaming (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Akuta (1-57.9), Republican Party (1-58.4), The Surfer (1-59.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Chase A Dream - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 16/10/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.2, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 1 1/4len, 3/4len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Akuta (2): BL-On, Chase A Dream (11): BL-Off, We Walk By Faith (1): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Akuta to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, The Surfer to Mark Jones at Burnham, Chase A Dream to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
MAINLAND WOOL MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 2400m
For R40 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | F33358 | Loveyourmother | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got things wrong with a mile to go 15 Oct. Good prior. Give another chance. |
| 2 |  | 748X93 | Gladys Greenland | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 11226X | Secret Agent Man | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Talented 4YO & chased a top filly at 17 Oct workouts. A leading hope fresh-up. |
| 4 | | 900783 | Heaven | 4 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Sound in last two October outings. Very skinny stats here though. Odds. |
| 5 |  | 980508 | Kowhai Nugget | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Never fired up 12 Oct but had early excuses. Struggled Friday. First4s. |
| 6 |  | 184X95 | Sweet Raine | 6 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Contrasting runs in two Addington outings this time in. Trifectas contender. |
| 7 | | 952223 | Clonakilty | 7 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Giving punters a sight through the spring. Switch to mobile suits. Consider. |
| 8 |  | 690607 | The Bettor Major | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Didn't feature late after getting back at Oamaru. Similar may unfold today. |
| 9 | | 467303 | Lily's A Star | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | All three October runs have had merit. 0-from-4 at this track though. First4s. |
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| 10 |  | 101 | Elton J | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Won for fun at Addington 08 Oct. Needs to negotiate draw but keep onside. |
| 11 | | 52765X | Hugo | 11 | Ft | Robbie Close | Very speedy horse when right, and goes well fresh. May be bubbling under here. |
| Best Bets: Secret Agent Man (3), Elton J (10), Clonakilty (7), Hugo (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Bettor Major (1-58.5), Clonakilty (2-02.2), Secret Agent Man (2-02.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kowhai Nugget (5): BL-On, Sweet Raine (6): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akuta - Race 11
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 3
Alecto - Race 4
Allamericanplayer - Race 10
Alotoftrouble - Race 3
Alta Meteor - Race 11
Amaretto Franco - Race 7
Amarula Franco - Race 2
Arafura - Race 8
Arden Seascape - Race 8
Atlantic City - Race 6
Bar Louie - Race 5
Barrytown - Race 3
Bet N Win - Race 9
Bettor Belle - Race 4
Bettors Anvil - Race 5
Call Dudley - Race 3
Captain Publisher - Race 2
Captains Mistress - Race 8
Carlton Bay - Race 1
Cath - Race 4
Celestial Sea - Race 8
Chase A Dream - Race 11
Chocta - Race 1
Circus Maximus - Race 1
Classie Linc - Race 7
Clonakilty - Race 12
Clotilde Wainwright - Race 3
Confessional - Race 9
Connie Golightly - Race 2
Cool For Cats - Race 4
Critical Image - Race 10
Delphyne - Race 1
Diamond Harbour - Race 3
Don't Stop Dreaming - Race 11
Dornish Hill - Race 1
Duchess Of Kent - Race 8
Dynasty - Race 7
Eastwood Admiral - Race 2
Edict - Race 2
Elton J - Race 12
Empire City - Race 9
Eun Sogno - Race 10
Eurostyle - Race 9
Father Time - Race 9
Five Crowns - Race 5
Forever Dream - Race 8
Francent - Race 7
Franco Marek - Race 11
Freeze Frame - Race 10
Fugitive - Race 10
Gem N Em - Race 7
General Jen - Race 8
Gladys Greenland - Race 12
Gone Surfin - Race 8
Gotta Lather Up - Race 2
Got The Chocolates - Race 5
Greased Lightnin - Race 5
Habibti Pat - Race 6
Have A Little Faith - Race 6
Havtimewillfly - Race 4
Heaven - Race 12
Hidden Talent - Race 9
Hugo - Race 12
Incentivise - Race 10
Jordan Anne - Race 3
Kings Choice - Race 1
Kowhai Nugget - Race 12
Lakelsa - Race 7
Lily's A Star - Race 12
Lizzie Borden - Race 4
Look To Da Stars - Race 3
Loveyourmother - Race 12
Major Doosie - Race 6
Mama's Wish - Race 10
Mantra Blue - Race 7
Marketplace - Race 5
Maui - Race 9
Meant To Be - Race 6
Miki Brown - Race 2
Miki's Deal - Race 4
Move It Lou - Race 10
Mr Love - Race 9
Muscle Mountain - Race 9
Mystery Creek - Race 10
Nikolai Ray - Race 10
Nothing But You - Race 8
One For Jay - Race 8
One Over All - Race 9
One Over Da Line - Race 3
Pinseeker - Race 11
Princess Gracy - Race 8
Propellor - Race 1
Queen Tyron - Race 8
Rachmaninov - Race 3
Relapsed - Race 10
Renegade - Race 11
Republican Party - Race 11
Ripples - Race 4
River - Race 4
Rockin Roman - Race 2
Rock Lobster - Race 3
Rogue Hero - Race 6
Royal Rock - Race 3
Rubira - Race 5
Ruby Roe - Race 7
Seaside Rose - Race 7
Secret Agent Man - Race 12
Secret Wish - Race 4
Sheila Laxon - Race 3
She's A Lady - Race 2
Silvester - Race 3
Snooowgood - Race 6
Sonofamistery - Race 10
Special Effects - Race 3
Special Occasion - Race 10
Spotlight - Race 3
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 8
Sweet Raine - Race 12
Swift Major - Race 2
Tarragindi - Race 6
The Bettor Major - Race 12
The Queens Gambit - Race 4
The Surfer - Race 11
Tokyo Rose - Race 7
Too Sweet For Me - Race 2
To The Moon And Back - Race 6
Treacherous Baby - Race 7
Treacherous Me - Race 4
Wag Star - Race 11
Waihemo Hannah - Race 3
Walkinonsunshine - Race 9
War Cry - Race 4
Waterloo Station - Race 6
Wat Next - Race 4
We Walk By Faith - Race 11
Winelight - Race 8
Ya Eejit Ya - Race 6
Ya Rite Darl - Race 6
Zeus Lightning - Race 10