Kaikoura Trotting Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
LOBSTER INN TAVERN MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1900m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 386426 | Royal Belle | 1 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Honest maiden who drew wide last time. Include in combos from the ace. | |
| 2 | 234 | All Of Me | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Unlucky at Addington & excellent efforts prior. Very tough to bowl today. | |
| 3 | Shanky's Shot | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Qualified in May & swamped them late 14 Oct trials. Should have fans. | ||
| 4 | Happy Harriet | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Won 2 of 3 public trials in spring. Green but good in final trial. Place hope. | ||
| 5 | Clap For The Wolfman | 5 | Ft | ||||
| 6 | Franco Harlem | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Plenty of trials/workouts under belt. Bold trial win 16 Oct. Keep very safe. | ||
| 7 | P | Blaze Craze | 7 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: All Of Me (2), Franco Harlem (6), Shanky's Shot (3), Happy Harriet (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Franco Harlem - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 02/07/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.7, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 1 3/4len, 1/2len, 1/2 neck. | |||||||
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- Race 2
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OAKLEYS PLUMBING TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 425740 | Pontiff | 1 | Ft | Stacy Whatuira | Blew apart 650m out at Addington. 12 Oct 4th a better guide. Has claims. | |
| 2 | 297X00 | Castleisland | 2 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Hasn't rounded out her two grass attempts this campaign. Prefer to take notes. | |
| 3 | X440X4 | Maroubra | 3 | Ft | Clint Ford | Tried hard when resuming behind nice type 24 Oct. Can work closer today. | |
| 4 | 0356X9 | A Reason To Fight | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Never emerged from well back at Addington. Strips fitter but needs to. | |
| 5 | 052 | Speakeasy | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Dug in well for 2nd 15 Oct & improving with each outing. Key driver booking. EW. | |
| 6 | X4523X | Nobilo | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Near enough in autumn campaign. Comfy 24 Oct trial win. Worth a look. | |
| 7 | 362X37 | Paramount Picture | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Freshened since error in 3YO race 19 Sep. Stepped well 31 Aug. Will go close. | |
| 8 | 004205 | Something Else | U2 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Fair at Addington when clear. Seems to prefer all weather. Trifectas/First4s. | |
| 9 | 8X097 | Zhutee | U3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Travelling OK when she broke at Addington. Battled in two runs prior. Odds. | |
| 10 | 6 | King Charles | U4 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Did plenty of work on debut, but trials form building nicely before that. Place. | |
| Best Bets: Paramount Picture (7), Nobilo (6), Pontiff (1), Speakeasy (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Nobilo - 1st of 2, NZ Metro, 24/10/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-32.2, 800m: 61.5, 400m: 30.8, Margins: 5 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Nobilo (6): RD-Off, BL-Off, ACD-Off, FD-On, Paramount Picture (7): HH-Off, RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On, Zhutee (9): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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DONEGAL HOUSE WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT 4 (MOB PACE)
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R60 MOBILE INV.DRV, 1900m
For up to & including R60 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Invited Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 179X69 | Social Distancing | 1 | Ft | Brett Beckwith | Not much luck in the draws in two runs back. Draw helps, but grade doesn't. | |
| 2 | 127X90 | Munroe's Mate | 2 | Ft | Gary Hall Jnr | Compounded after working 24 Oct. Gate speed on show 17 Oct. Combos. | |
| 3 | 223200 | Classie Linc | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Outgunned in Group 2 mares grade at Ashburton. This grade helps. Upset. | |
| 4 | 824655 | Got You Covered | 4 | Ft | Mats Djuse | Honest attempts recently. Unplaced in two runs at Kaikoura. Top 3/4 prospect. | |
| 5 | 141121 | J T Boe | 5 | Ft | James MacDonald | Continued fine spring form with stylish 10 Oct win. Can threaten in new grade. | |
| 6 | 682178 | Follow Your Dream | 6 | Ft | Michael Nimczyk | Tired late 03 Oct but had worked early. Gate speed possible. Rough claims. | |
| 7 | 947416 | Tokyo Rose | 7 | Ft | Santtu Raitala | Backed up Waimate Cup win with handy 7th in Group 2. Right in the fight. | |
| 8 | 271587 | Amass | 8 | Ft | Pierre Vercruysse | Don't underplay his 7th at Addington. Draw makes this tricky. Place best. | |
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| 9 | X11X00 | She's Tough | 9 | Ft | Giampaolo Minnucci | Hasn't finished off her races with purposes in two runs back. Seeking gaps. | |
| 10 | X11121 | It's Tough | 10 | Ft | Jaap van Rijn | Putting on a clinic in intermediate grades. Can get run through & go close. | |
| Best Bets: It's Tough (10), J T Boe (5), Tokyo Rose (7), Amass (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Follow Your Dream (1-53.8), It's Tough (1-55.4), Got You Covered (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Munroe's Mate (2): P-On, She's Tough (9): SL-Off, BL-On, Social Distancing (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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SMARTPANEL CONSTRUCTION LTD TROT
$15,000, R40 TO R46, 2400m
For R40 to R46 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 510P10 | Musclynn | 1 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Not at her best at Addington. Prefer on grass & unplaced in sole run here. Odds. | |
| 2 | 068861 | Brian Beatt | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Stepped, led & won at Timaru. Steady stats at this distance. Not out of this. | |
| 3 | X90420 | What The Bell | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Won here last year. Unlucky at Methven but manners plain last time. Win or bust. | |
| 4 | 29947X | T K Megastar | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | 2023 winner here in stronger grade. Faded badly 03 Sep trials though. Odds. | |
| 5 | X88100 | Brianna | 5 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Couldn't kick on from tough trip at Timaru. Has placed here. First4s enhancer. | |
| 6 | 68X708 | Illegal Alien | 6 | Ft | Ben Hope | Not far off at all at Addington. Two placings here. Could spice up combos. | |
| 7 | X000X9 | Rock Lobster | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Doing her best work late at Ashburton. All eyes on her at the start. Consider. | |
| 8 | 335962 | Rachmaninov | U2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Went a bottler yesterday and on the quick back-up. Run down prior at Ash. Chance | |
| 9 | 324840 | Tu Tangata | U3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Form has dropped away but taken on much better grades than this. Stick with. | |
| Best Bets: Tu Tangata (9), Brian Beatt (2), Rock Lobster (7), Rachmaninov (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Brianna (2-05.2), Tu Tangata (2-05.2), What The Bell (2-05.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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KAIKOURA ITM WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT 5 (MOB PACE)
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R49 MOBILE INV.DRV, 1900m
For up to & including R49 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Invited Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8X0276 | Logan Rock | 1 | Ft | Mats Djuse | Mixed success in four starts back. Kind draw, but needs favours to feature. | |
| 2 | 673037 | Lily's A Star | 2 | Ft | Jaap van Rijn | Carted back at key time at Ashburton. 15 Oct 3rd a good guide. Could surprise. | |
| 3 | XP5317 | Seaside Pond | 3 | Ft | Giampaolo Minnucci | Had his chance from soft trip 24 Oct. May duck for the markers. Place best. | |
| 4 | 250828 | Auntie Deb | 4 | Ft | Pierre Vercruysse | Adaptable type who won here last year. Drawn handily again. Combos spice. | |
| 5 | 355882 | Major Happy | 5 | Ft | James MacDonald | Career record hints at her ability to find the top 3. Capable of doing so here. | |
| 6 | 646322 | Flying Bird | 6 | Ft | Michael Nimczyk | Never gave up after tricky trip in transit at Timaru. Front row helps. Each way. | |
| 7 | 046189 | Gem N Em | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Drops back from Group 2 mares company. First look here. Top 3/4 option. | |
| 8 | 8X4403 | Quinn | 8 | Ft | Santtu Raitala | Tidy attempts from inside draws recently. Gate speed query? First4s hope. | |
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| 9 | 170203 | Semba | 9 | Ft | Gary Hall Jnr | Bold 3rd in strong grade at Timaru. Driver will find a way clear. Top pick. | |
| 10 | 244203 | Miki's Courage | 10 | Ft | Brett Beckwith | Swift improvement in last two October runs. Tactics key here. Keep safe. | |
| Best Bets: Semba (9), Flying Bird (6), Miki's Courage (10), Auntie Deb (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Semba (1-54.6), Major Happy (1-55.1), Auntie Deb (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Gem N Em (7): BL-On, Miki's Courage (10): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA TROT
$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R59, 2400m
For R53 to R59 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 074653 | Rush | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Less than a length away despite traffic at Timaru. Can land handy. Top 3/4. | |
| 2 | 008575 | Kawhi | 2 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Steady attempt at Addington. Slips into a suitable grade. Could surprise some. | |
| 3 | 691916 | Dreams Pat | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Broke after finding good spot in top grade 17 Oct. His best takes him close. | |
| 4 | 8168X6 | Vertigo | 4 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Finds her pet distance & didn't have much luck at Timaru. May be over the odds. | |
| 5 | 869499 | Mad Jack | 5 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Keeps baiting the hook for punters, but two errors 24 Oct a worry. Upset claims. | |
| 6 | 116417 | Major Doosie | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 42X302 | Zoltan Boscik | 7 | Ft | Luke Whittaker | Kept trucking when clear 24 Oct & very nicely handicapped here. A major player. | |
| 8 | 289X04 | Premium Player | 8 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Worked home stylishly at Timaru. Fitness still on the up. Seeking shortcuts. | |
| 9 | 41087X | Royal Del | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | First run back since form dipped in winter campaign. Should need the run. | |
| 10 | 33X221 | Ready Set Jet | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Led throughout 10 Oct for smart win. May be in tricky spot early. Each way. | |
| 11 | 211140 | Randel Huston P | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Back to his old tricks at Wyndham. Good on his day but take on trust today. | |
| 12 | 322X01 | The Present Maker | U1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Back at his very best at Addington 17 Oct. Watch him early, but can go close. | |
| Best Bets: Zoltan Boscik (7), Dreams Pat (3), The Present Maker (12), Ready Set Jet (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kawhi (2-02.5), Ready Set Jet (2-03.0), Dreams Pat (2-03.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kawhi (2): P-Off, BL-On, Mad Jack (5): HH-Off, Vertigo (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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NZB STANDARDBRED YEARLING SALES AGED CLASSIC (HCP PACE) (Listed)
$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R50 TO R79 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2400m
For R50 to R79 4yo-&-older pacers. Front: R50 to R59. 10m: R60 to R69. 20m: R70 to R79. Group 1 winners & winners of races with a total advertised stake of $100,000 or more are ineligible for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 190X53 | Double Jeopardy | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Loomed for 3rd 24 Oct. Broke in last stand start in May. Combos with manners. | |
| 2 | 308409 | Tempo Warrior | 2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Entitled to tire at Oamaru, and did. Placed here before. That'd be a good result | |
| 3 | 32X114 | The Lazarus Effect | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Draw undid him at Addington but was massive late. Deserves top billing. | |
| 4 | 1276X0 | Radha | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Botched the start at Timaru. Big,bold pacer on his day. Watch him early though. | |
| 5 | 245256 | The Surfer | 1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Taken on big guns recently & wasn't far off at Ashburton. Has claims off 20m. | |
| 6 | 3X119X | Harrison John | 2 | 20 | Mark Purdon | Grabbed late by Jumal 02 Oct trials & that franks well. Goes well fresh. Upset. | |
| 7 | 725701 | Franco Sinatra | 3 | 20 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Roared home for 17 Oct victory. Forgettable trip here last year. Combos spice. | |
| 8 | 558X63 | Wish Me Luck | 4 | 20 | Olivia Thornley | Overcame error to win this last year. Good in 2 starts back. Not the worst. | |
| 9 | 21X512 | Hadron Collider | 5 | 20 | Blair Orange | Just caught by #7 at Addington & has won from a stand. Danger despite 20m. | |
| 10 | 8X9351 | Dreams Are Free | 6 | 20 | Nathan Williamson | Too good after leading 2 laps out in Tuapeka Cup. 20m is harder here. Place. | |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (3), Hadron Collider (9), Wish Me Luck (8), The Surfer (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Surfer (1-59.5), Wish Me Luck (2-01.4), Tempo Warrior (2-01.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dreams Are Free (10): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The Surfer to Mark Jones at Burnham | |||||||
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- Race 8
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THE WHITE MORPH SOUTH BAY TROTTERS CUP (HCP TROT) (Gr3)
$60,000, R60 TO R120 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2400m
For R60 to R120 trotters. Front: R60 to R99. 15m: R100 to R120.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7X8068 | Mystic Max | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not going as well as 2023 & 2024, when he won this race. One more chance. | |
| 2 | 211581 | Bounce N Beyond | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Settled into a great rhythm this spring. First look here. Include in trifectas. | |
| 3 | 751820 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found little after stepping well 17 Oct. Placed here & can repeat with her best. | |
| 4 | X11400 | Love N The Port | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 032595 | Maui | 5 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Dashed home well in the Trotters Sprint. Placed here in 2023. First4s option. | |
| 6 | 9X2204 | Midnight Dash | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | No surprise he's nabbed two placings here. Smart 4th 17 Oct. Will be running on. | |
| 7 | 0X1168 | Father Time | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Had his chance up the lane at Ashburton. Awkward wider draw. Combos claims. | |
| 8 | 313036 | Hidden Talent | 8 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Not far off despite error at Ashburton. 2400m her pet distance. Don't disregard. | |
| 9 | 762070 | Paris Prince | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Made a mistake in the top grade 17 Oct. Can't afford any errors here. Odds. | |
| 10 | 284273 | Gold Bullion | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Made up many lengths 24 Oct. Gets up to front line today. Each way player. | |
| 11 | D00021 | Confessional | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Rediscovered form & has been very tough in last two. May be over the odds. | |
| 12 | 631145 | Oscar Bonavena | 1 | 15 | Mark Purdon | Not at his best 17 Oct but has a lethal sprint. 15m a test, but clear top pick. | |
| Best Bets: Oscar Bonavena (12), Gold Bullion (10), Midnight Dash (6), Hidden Talent (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Oscar Bonavena (2-00.5), Mystic Max (2-01.9), Hidden Talent (2-02.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Love N The Port to Nathan Williamson at Branxholme, Oscar Bonavena to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 9
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ALABAR NZ KAIKOURA CUP (STAND PACE) (Gr2)
$100,000, FFA, 2400m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X54X63 | Smoke On The Water | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Career-best run with 10 Oct 3rd. Likes a stand start. Add to First4 tickets. | |
| 2 | 2X1110 | Sooner The Bettor | 2 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Rare mistake at Addington 17 Oct. Brilliant spring form prior. Worth a look. | |
| 3 | 338340 | American Me | 3 | Ft | Ricky May | Shuffled back 17 Oct but well beaten after. Yet to win at this distance too. | |
| 4 | 315163 | Akuta | 4 | Ft | Mark Purdon | May have needed the Ashburton run. Won this race in 2023. Hard to beat. | |
| 5 | 2700X0 | Double Time | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Never emerged off 30m at Timaru. Starts on even terms, but needs to lift. | |
| 6 | 34X325 | Merlin | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Couldn't sustain his run 17 Oct. Loves the mile and a half though. Each way. | |
| 7 | X61070 | Mo'unga | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Easy winner of the 2024 Kaikoura Cup. Mixed spring form, but always a threat. | |
| 8 | X67334 | Macandrew Aviator | 8 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Chased gamely in the Tuapeka Cup & form building OK this time in. Harder here. | |
| 9 | 45X710 | Rakero Rocket | 9 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Fair at Addington after his Methven Cup win. Placed here last year. Repeat? | |
| 10 | 121X54 | Vessem | 10 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Not bad along the markers at Addington. Still making mark in this grade. Upset. | |
| 11 | 20X496 | Here's Herbie | 11 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Winner at the trials since steady 6th at Addington. Up against it today though. | |
| Best Bets: Akuta (4), Merlin (6), Sooner The Bettor (2), Rakero Rocket (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Merlin (1-57.0), Akuta (1-57.9), Mo'unga (1-58.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Here's Herbie - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 29/10/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.7, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 28.6, Margins: neck, 1/2len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Double Time (5): SL-On, Vessem (10): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Sooner The Bettor to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Akuta to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Merlin to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Macandrew Aviator to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 10
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THE PIER HOTEL PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R50, 2400m
For R46 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 956440 | The Coalman | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Nothing went to plan at Motukarara. Tidy course stats though. Keep onside. | |
| 2 | 237018 | Major Performer | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Doing her best work late 24 Oct. Deeper field than 03 Aug win. Combos spice. | |
| 3 | 1X3110 | Zoom X | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Peaked on his run in strong 3YO field at Addington. Won only stand start. Threat | |
| 4 | 168615 | Carlin | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Backed up Methven win with tidy 5th off 20m at Oamaru. Worth a place bet. | |
| 5 | 0880X7 | Doctor Tim | 5 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Couldn't find extra after hugging the markers 24 Oct. Looking for shortcuts. | |
| 6 | 712139 | Berrettini | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Just fair 17 Oct. Excellent before that. Stand start debut but on top here. | |
| 7 | 04X906 | Fitzthebill | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tidy effort in R50-70 company at Oamaru, so drops in grade here. Has claims. | |
| Best Bets: Berrettini (6), Zoom X (3), The Coalman (1), Fitzthebill (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Coalman (2-01.9), Major Performer (2-03.8), Carlin (2-03.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||