Kaikoura Trotting Club Inc

Monday, 4 November

Meeting: ANNUAL MEETING (KAIKOURA CUP DAY)

Last updated 04/11/2024 at 12:55 pm

Participants for Race 1: DONEGAL HOUSE TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	000023	Hoofn It	1	Ft	Steve Trotter	Taken a while but he's coming to it. Could get quiet trip here. Combos hope.
2	40X7	Lady Lucinda	2	Ft	Robbie Close	2nd at trials since being outclassed 18 Oct. Stand start debut. Take on trust.
3	088787	Ellamon	3	Ft	Paul Borcoskie	Beat home #2 at trials since middling spring efforts. Gold coin prospect.
4	427432	Solemn Son	4	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Showing more upside than many here despite 27 starts. Worth considering.
5	066460	Wypout	5	Ft	Stacy Whatuira	Double mistake at Addington. Shown a little bit prior. Respect the colours.
6		Lindy's Rocket	6	Ft	Brent Borcoskie	10 public runs ahead of debut. Likely to be better for today. Juicy odds.
7	96446X	A Reason To Fight	7	Ft	John Dunn	Checked and broke in sole trial 08 Oct since autumn runs. Multiples option.
8	86	Maroubra	8	Ft	Clint Ford	Gait very much a work in progress. Gained support 23 Oct. Don't disregard.
9	7X0348	Tinkerbelle	U1	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Oamaru 3rd her high point this time in. Has some tricks but keep onside.
10	885040	She's Got Sass	U2	Ft	Blair Orange	Battled at Methven but Timaru 4th showed her worth. Place claims today.
Best Bets: Tinkerbelle (9), Wypout (5), Solemn Son (4), Maroubra (8)
Star Trialist: Ellamon - 1st of 3, N Cnty TOA, 30/10/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-34.3, 800m: 63.9, 400m: 33.5, Margins: 1 1/4len, 2 1/4len.
Gear Changes: Hoofn It (1): RD-On, Lady Lucinda (2): BL-On Legend

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Participants for Race 2: OAKLEYS PLUMBING MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1		Jabberjay	1	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Loomed late for 02 Oct qualifying win. Field suits for debut. Not the worst.
2	348662	Elektra King	2	Ft	Terry Chmiel	Chased well at Addington in 2-year-old company. Draw helps again. Each way.
3	5	Dawn To Dark	3	Ft	Samantha Ottley	2.75L 3rd at trials since fading late at Winton on debut. Likely improver here.
4		Selsey Anne	4	Ft	Robbie Close	Won her qualifier at first attempt. Slashing 2nd 17 Oct trials. A key player.
5	2826	Captain Christian	5	Ft	Tim Williams	Got back & stayed back at Addington. Oamaru 2nd a better guide. Go with.
6	307X	Sweet Tartan	6	Ft	Blair Orange	Pair of 3rds at trials since showing glimpses in early 2024. Multiples claims.
Best Bets: Selsey Anne (4), Captain Christian (5), Elektra King (2), Dawn To Dark (3)
Star Trialist: Selsey Anne - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 08/10/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.8, 800m: 56.8, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 2 1/2len, 2 1/4len, 6 1/2len.
Gear Changes: Dawn To Dark (3): BL-Off, SL-On, Sweet Tartan (6): ACD-Off Legend

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For R40 to R48 3yo-&-older trotters.

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Participants for Race 3: SMART PANEL CONSTRUCTION TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	X0D631	What The Bell	1	Ft
2	060232	Brianna	2	Ft	David McCormick	Building form back again & should settle handy again. Top3/4 option here.
3	928903	The Bloss	3	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Up near the speed at Addington & fought on well. Good stats here. In the mix.
4	651000	Meandad	4	Ft
5	4X2854	Premium Player	5	Ft	Gavin Smith	Out late at Ashburton for stout 3rd. First look here, but trotting well. Place.
6	585854	Prince Teka	6	Ft	Kyle Cameron	Caught at Ashburton after leading up as usual. Should settle close. Top3/4.
7	153624	Bullit Train	7	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Figuring it all out & rattled home at Addington. Brave 4th on Friday. Threat.
8	0X0100	Rock Lobster	U1	Ft
9	59X100	Te Rapa	U2	Ft
Best Bets: Bullit Train (7), The Bloss (3)
Best Mile Rates: Prince Teka (2-02.3), The Bloss (2-03.2), Brianna (2-11.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m]

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For R35 to R57 pacers. Front: R35 to R50. 10m: R51 to R57.

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Participants for Race 4: THE PIER HOTEL HANDICAP PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	702855	Fergalicious	1	Ft	John Dunn	Squeezed up at Ashburton but worked home well. Wider grade here. Multiples.
2	61P196	Take The Deal	2	Ft	Bob Butt	Proving a bit hit or miss & is yet to win or place from a stand. Market watch.
3	8107	Colin McBride	3	Ft	Blair Orange	Improving efforts in two runs since 22 Sep maiden win. Stick with him again.
4	462355	Ebury Street	4	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	OK 3rd at trils since handy form over the spring. Should be in the fight.
5	268X09	The Coalman	5	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Tiring when he broke at Addington 18 Oct. Likes stand starts though. Top3/4.
6	233341	Rock Or Bust	6	Ft	Tim Williams	Did it easily in front 18 Oct. First go behind the stand start tapes. Consider.
7	877X70	Tokyo Rose	1	10	Ricky May	Stepped well at trials 22 Oct ahead of stand start debut. Don't dismiss off 10m.
8	222360	Shepherds Delight	2	10	Craig Ferguson	Placed in his only start here. Drops back from R50-70 grade at Oamaru. Upset.
9	56X338	Glorys Delight	3	10	Robbie Close	Taken on top mares in the past. 50% place record from a stand. Will have fans.
Best Bets: Glorys Delight (9), Colin McBride (3), Tokyo Rose (7), Ebury Street (4)
Best Mile Rates: The Coalman (2-01.9), Shepherds Delight (2-02.0), Colin McBride (2-07.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Ebury Street (4): SL-On Legend

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For R52 to R70 3yo-&-older trotters. This is a qualifying race for the Seddon District Bob Rochford Memorial Trotters Series.

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Participants for Race 5: LOBSTER INN / KAIKOURA NIGHT 'N DAY HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	X12106	Brother Love	1	Ft	Gavin Smith	Fair in two runs since 03 October success. Broke here last year. Rough claims.
2	X68X08	High Step	2	Ft	Bob Butt	Stable change since fair Group 2 8th 20 Sep. Nice 17 Oct trial. A key player.
3	6X7220	Masterly	3	Ft	John Dunn	Battled at Addington 18 Oct. Best when he's up on the speed. Give another go.
4	11X689	Four Wise Women	4	Ft	Tim Williams	Didn't have all the luck 25 Oct off 10m. Gets to front line here. Right in this.
5	040035	Tu Tangata	5	Ft	Paul Nairn	Powered home out wide at Addington. Mistake here last year. Place option.
6	760802	Vertigo	6	Ft	Lawrence McCormick	Placed here before & was zipping home last time out. May be over the odds.
7	199147	Special Effects	7	Ft	Korbyn Newman(J)	Enigmatic trotter who is still not bombproof. Win or bust prospect today.
8	670014	Forgiveness	U1	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Good 2nd at Addington 25 Oct after slashing 18 Oct win. Worth considering.
9	980623	Helloveamoment	1	10	Sam Thornley(J)	Good placings after getting to the lead recently. Draw makes this tricky. Top3/4
10	121117	Rush	1	20	Samantha Ottley	Broke late in Group race at Invercargill. Outstanding prior. Can bounce back.
11	576704	Maui	U1	20	David McCormick	Very earnest 4th in top-tier trot at Ashburton. Can nab placing off 20m.
Best Bets: Rush (10), Forgiveness (8), Four Wise Women (4), High Step (2)
Best Mile Rates: Maui (2-03.8), Vertigo (2-04.9), Four Wise Women (2-05.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Star Trialist: High Step - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 17/10/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-33.0, 800m: 58.9, 400m: 29.6, Margins: nose, neck, 3 len.
Gear Changes: Forgiveness (8): BL-On, High Step (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Special Effects (7): FD-Off, RD-On Legend

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For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 6: PENINSULAR RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	621275	Delightful Dreams	1	Ft	Blair Orange	Tried hard behind Bonnie's Girl last time. Better draw today. Don't disregard.
2	3069X0	Chicago Bear	2	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Locked wheels 900m out at Ashburton. Down a bit on confidence. Market watch.
3	3478X5	Donttelltheboys	3	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Will undoubtedly be better for 25 Oct 5th. Kinder grade today. Not the worst.
4	319976	Franco Hoffman	4	Ft
5	152X6	Watching Brief	5	Ft	Ricky May	Made up many lengths fresh at Addington. Just needs to settle handier. Danger.
6	13	Ocean Of Tears	6	Ft
7	666301	Keeping It Kiwi	7	Ft	Robbie Holmes	Back in form with 18 Oct win after finding trail. Handy types here. Multiples.
8	117546	Miki Bennett	8	Ft	Tim Williams	Space at a premium last time. Drops down in grade too. Threat despite draw.
Best Bets: Watching Brief (5), Miki Bennett (8), Donttelltheboys (3), Chicago Bear (2)
Best Mile Rates: Chicago Bear (1-57.5), Miki Bennett (1-58.0), Keeping It Kiwi (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m]

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For R60 to R120 trotters. Front: R60 to R99. 15m: R100 to R120.

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Participants for Race 7: THE WHITE MORPH SOUTH BAY TROTTERS CUP (HCP TROT)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	8X3434	Gold Bullion	1	Ft	Bob Butt	Finding the line smartly 18 Oct. Won a stand start last year. Could surprise.
2	252100	Confessional	2	Ft
3	461450	Aardiebythehill	3	Ft	Tim Williams	Battled 11 Oct, but placed in this race last year so should handle track. EW.
4	401300	Mr Love	4	Ft	Ben Hope	Manners his downfall in last two outings. Needs to behave to land Top3 spot.
5	443X95	Midnight Dash	5	Ft	Ricky May	Hasn't missed a placing in two course starts. Honest at Asburton. Combos must.,
6	11X313	Matty A	6	Ft	Andre Poutama	First South Island run. Two from three this way round up north. Keep safe.
7	790877	George Eliot	7	Ft	Robbie Close	Far from disgraced in the big time at Ashburton. First4s enhancer with luck.
8	286X02	Mystic Max	8	Ft	Blair Orange	Caught the eye 11 Oct & won this exact race last year. Look for him late.
9	70X244	I Dream Of Jeannie	9	Ft
10	X16115	Mighty Logan	10	Ft	John Dunn	Got clear late at Addington & was terrific prior. Threat if he can settle handy.
11	263252	One Over All	1	15	Greg Sugars	Former Kiwi returning home with strong Victoria form. Will be popular.
Best Bets: Mystic Max (8), One Over All (11), Mighty Logan (10), Aardiebythehill (3)
Best Mile Rates: Aardiebythehill (2-02.4), Matty A (2-02.4), Mystic Max (2-03.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Aardiebythehill (3): BL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Matty A to Steve Dolan at Russley, One Over All to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston

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For R55 to R79 4yo-&-older pacers. Front: R55 to R62. 10m: R63 to R70. 20m: R71 to R79.

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Participants for Race 8: NZB STANDARDBRED YEARLING SALES SERIES AGED CLASSIC HCP PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	4X2321	Wish Me Luck	1	Ft	Blair Orange	Earned his spot here after stylish R55-70 win 25 Oct. Stand start debut. Place.
2	915X25	Lester	2	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Lost no fans with 25 Oct 5th. Big 2nd at Oamaru. Worth a look off front line.
3	4214X0	Rakero Rocket	3	Ft	Gavin Smith	Stylish trial since mistake at Oamaru. Needs to get the start right. Upset.
4	320224	Warloch	4	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Upset winner of this race in 2022. Honest in lower grades this spring. First4s.
5	7X1344	Fernetti	1	10	Carter Dalgety(J)	Steady behind runaway winner 27 Sep. Broke in only stand start. Has claims.
6	70X134	Sooner The Bettor	2	10	Zachary Butcher	Chasing hard behind NZ Cup hopefuls recently. Big threat despite 10m mark.
7	X80030	Got You Covered	3	10	Samantha Ottley	Trial winner since finishing well back at Addington. Combos option in this grade
8	068000	Franco Sinatra	1	20	Bob Butt	Not helping his cause early recently. Extra space on 20m may help. Multiples.
9	095059	Heisenberg	2	20	John Dunn	Won this race back in 2019. Consistent type, but 20m is an extra ask. First4s.
Best Bets: Sooner The Bettor (6), Lester (2), Fernetti (5), Wish Me Luck (1)
Best Mile Rates: Sooner The Bettor (1-58.9), Warloch (1-59.5), Heisenberg (1-59.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Star Trialist: Rakero Rocket - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 24/10/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.1, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 29.3, Margins: 1 3/4len, 1/2 neck, 3/4len.
Gear Changes: Fernetti (5): BL-Off, Rakero Rocket (3): SL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Sooner The Bettor to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston

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For all pacers.

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Participants for Race 9: ALABAR KAIKOURA CUP (STAND PACE)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	8X0760	Mossdale Ben	1	Ft	Ben Hope	Not foolproof from stand. Ashburton 10th was OK. Could add spice to combos.
2	X15375	Better Eclipse	2	Ft	Greg Sugars	Won Auckland Cup in May. Racing without luck in spring. Can give this a shake.
3	098210	Mighty Looee	3	Ft	Tim Williams	Did it tough at Addington 18 Oct. Can run a belter at times. Upset claims.
4	4047X0	Kango	4	Ft	David Butcher	2022 Kaikoura Cup winner. 30m handicap too tough 25 Oct. Can atone.
5	8X5406	Mach Shard	5	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Steady 6th in Flying Stakes. At his best with last shot at them. Combos claims.
6	231X12	Wag Star	6	Ft	Mark Hurrell	Only hauled in late by #9 18 Oct after massive 27 Sep win. A major player.
7	6X4691	Mo'unga	7	Ft	Robbie Close	All fell into place at Addington 25 Oct. Just needs to step away to play a part.
8	6X6040	American Me	8	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Yet to place in two starts here. 4th at Tuesday's trials. Rough First4 claims.
9	1X1151	Tact McLeod	9	Ft	Samantha Ottley	One of the finds of the spring & manners are a big plus. Adds to the puzzle.
10	223426	Charlie Brown	10	Ft	John Dunn	Didn't quite go to plan as fave 25 Oct but worked home late. Place prospect.
11	740274	Here's Herbie	11	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Tried hard behind Mo'unga 25 Oct but had the run to suit. First4s option.
12	9X5008	Homebush Lad	12	Ft	Ricky May	Tough run at Addington & not served well by draws here. Look to others.
Best Bets: Wag Star (6), Better Eclipse (2), Kango (4), Tact McLeod (9)
Best Mile Rates: Mach Shard (1-57.6), Kango (1-58.2), American Me (2-00.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Horse Movements: Better Eclipse to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Kango to Mark Jones at Burnham, Mach Shard to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Wag Star to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Tact McLeod to Mark Jones at Burnham

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For R51 to R65 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R66 to R70 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 10: KAIKOURA BUILDING CENTRE ITM MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	902170	Sky Rocket	1	Ft	Robbie Close	Tried hard from tough draw 25 Oct. Options abound from #1. Worth a look.
2	311532	Courtney Rose	2	Ft	John Dunn	Strong efforts on North Island sojourn. Handy grade here though. Multiples.
3	344681	Bobbies Rock	3	Ft	Mark Hurrell	Last start winner after leading up 27 Oct. Big jump in grade here. First4s.
4	1X6394	The Surfer	4	Ft	David Butcher	Chased well from this draw in last two outings. Useful alley again. Place.
5	X41481	Perun	5	Ft	Bob Butt	Quiet 4th 22 Oct trials since classy 03 Oct win. Another step up. Each way.
6	220619	Spirit Of Anarchy	6	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	No knock on his Ashburton run. Gate speed did the job 18 Oct. In the mix.
7	1414X7	Mr Cash Man	7	Ft	Devon Dolan(J,cl)	Should be better for fresh 7th last time. Query about sprint trip but consider.
8	1X1726	South Seas Rock	8	Ft	Hayden Douglas(J,cl)	Couldn't kick on after leading 27 Oct. Has gate speed. May be over the odds.
Best Bets: Spirit Of Anarchy (6), Mr Cash Man (7), Sky Rocket (1), Perun (5)
Best Mile Rates: Courtney Rose (1-54.7), Spirit Of Anarchy (1-56.7), Perun (1-57.9) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: South Seas Rock (8): BL-Off Legend
Horse Movements: The Surfer to Mark Jones at Burnham

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Aardiebythehill - Race 7

American Me - Race 9

A Reason To Fight - Race 1

Better Eclipse - Race 9

Bobbies Rock - Race 10

Brianna - Race 3

Brother Love - Race 5

Bullit Train - Race 3

Captain Christian - Race 2

Charlie Brown - Race 9

Chicago Bear - Race 6

Colin McBride - Race 4

Confessional - Race 7

Courtney Rose - Race 10

Dawn To Dark - Race 2

Delightful Dreams - Race 6

Donttelltheboys - Race 6

Ebury Street - Race 4

Elektra King - Race 2

Ellamon - Race 1

Fergalicious - Race 4

Fernetti - Race 8

Forgiveness - Race 5

Four Wise Women - Race 5

Franco Hoffman - Race 6

Franco Sinatra - Race 8

George Eliot - Race 7

Glorys Delight - Race 4

Gold Bullion - Race 7

Got You Covered - Race 8

Heisenberg - Race 8

Helloveamoment - Race 5

Here's Herbie - Race 9

High Step - Race 5

Homebush Lad - Race 9

Hoofn It - Race 1

I Dream Of Jeannie - Race 7

Jabberjay - Race 2

Kango - Race 9

Keeping It Kiwi - Race 6

Lady Lucinda - Race 1

Lester - Race 8

Lindy's Rocket - Race 1

Mach Shard - Race 9

Maroubra - Race 1

Masterly - Race 5

Matty A - Race 7

Maui - Race 5

Meandad - Race 3

Midnight Dash - Race 7

Mighty Logan - Race 7

Mighty Looee - Race 9

Miki Bennett - Race 6

Mossdale Ben - Race 9

Mo'unga - Race 9

Mr Cash Man - Race 10

Mr Love - Race 7

Mystic Max - Race 7

Ocean Of Tears - Race 6

One Over All - Race 7

Perun - Race 10

Premium Player - Race 3

Prince Teka - Race 3

Rakero Rocket - Race 8

Rock Lobster - Race 3

Rock Or Bust - Race 4

Rush - Race 5

Selsey Anne - Race 2

Shepherds Delight - Race 4

She's Got Sass - Race 1

Sky Rocket - Race 10

Solemn Son - Race 1

Sooner The Bettor - Race 8

South Seas Rock - Race 10

Special Effects - Race 5

Spirit Of Anarchy - Race 10

Sweet Tartan - Race 2

Tact McLeod - Race 9

Take The Deal - Race 4

Te Rapa - Race 3

The Bloss - Race 3

The Coalman - Race 4

The Surfer - Race 10

Tinkerbelle - Race 1

Tokyo Rose - Race 4

Tu Tangata - Race 5

Vertigo - Race 5

Wag Star - Race 9

Warloch - Race 8

Watching Brief - Race 6

What The Bell - Race 3

Wish Me Luck - Race 8

Wypout - Race 1

Notifiable Gear Legend
FD	Fixed Deafeners
RD	Removeable Deafeners
BL	Blinds
SL	Sliding Blinds
HH	Half Hopples
FLP	Free Legged Pacer
P	Pacifier
NW	No Whip
CC	Cornell Collar
ACD	Anti Choke Device

Kaikoura Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: ANNUAL MEETING (KAIKOURA CUP DAY)

DONEGAL HOUSE TROT

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2400m

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OAKLEYS PLUMBING MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1900m

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SMART PANEL CONSTRUCTION TROT

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R48, 2400m

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THE PIER HOTEL HANDICAP PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R57 SPECIAL, 2400m

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LOBSTER INN / KAIKOURA NIGHT 'N DAY HANDICAP TROT

$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R70 DISCRETIONARY, 2400m

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PENINSULAR RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 1900m

Preferential Barrier Draw

THE WHITE MORPH SOUTH BAY TROTTERS CUP (HCP TROT) (Gr3)

$60,000, R60 TO R120 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2400m

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NZB STANDARDBRED YEARLING SALES SERIES AGED CLASSIC HCP PACE (Listed)

$50,000, 4YO & OLDER R55 TO R79 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2400m

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ALABAR KAIKOURA CUP (STAND PACE) (Gr2)

$60,000, FFA, 2400m

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KAIKOURA BUILDING CENTRE ITM MOBILE PACE

$17,500, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R65, R66 TO R70 WITH COND., 1900m

Preferential Barrier Draw