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Meeting: WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP (WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP)
Last updated 05/11/2025 at 11:27 am
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

GAVELHOUSE.COM MOBILE PACE

$10,000, UP TO & INCLUDING R60, 1700m

For up to & including R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.

Participants for Race 1: GAVELHOUSE.COM MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1St John Eight714X30St John Eight1FtHarrison Orange(J)All career wins have come on this track & ideally drawn. Don't let under guard.
2Melody Banner149X22Melody Banner2FtCrystal Hackett(J)Solid Auckland performances in defeat to open this campaign. Each way prospect.
3Le MajorX78146Le Major3FtJames StormontMixed efforts after 18-Sep course/distance success. Quinella's-First4's/SRM's.
4Iron Brigade44115XIron Brigade4FtJacob Dunn(J)Resuming. Runner-up in his sole preparatory workout. Combinations runner.
5Desert Dawn811448Desert Dawn5FtBlair OrangeBlew the stand start 16-Oct. Game 4ths prior. He'll be at generous odds here.
6Aquila161111Aquila6FtGary Hall JnrShe's won 5 of her last 6-starts. Does step up in company tonight. Upset chance.
7Mhai Surfer Girl1233X2Mhai Surfer Girl7FtMatthew WhiteOpened this term with a solid Auckland 2nd. Key player on natural improvement.
Best Bets: Mhai Surfer Girl (7),   St John Eight (1),   Melody Banner (2),   Le Major (3)
Best Mile Rates: Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1),   Le Major (1-55.0),   Iron Brigade (1-56.4)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

FAST AF FRIDAY IN SKYLINE LOUNGE 14TH NOV TROT

$10,000, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 2200m

For 3 yrs & older trotters with 1 win for lifetime.

Participants for Race 2: FAST AF FRIDAY IN SKYLINE LOUNGE 14TH NOV TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Light O Love15480XLight O Love1FtCrystal Hackett(J)Resuming for new trainers. Has had a workout win in lead-up. Don't disregard.
2Skee Princess41369XSkee Princess2FtDavid ButcherResumes after one preparatory workout. January maiden win had merit. Roughie.
3Grace N Elegance954264Grace N Elegance3FtHolly Moralde Sands(J)Found the line well 13-days ago. She's a good each way hope in a small field.
4Rubble On The Double13PX63Rubble On The DoubleU1FtDylan FergusonProduced a solid placing a couple of weeks back. Should meet with good support.
5Eyes To HeavenP22310Eyes To HeavenU2FtNicky ChilcottBroke at Auckland 24-Oct, forgive. Easy victory on this track prior. Big show.
6So MystifyingX3730XSo MystifyingU3FtEmily Johnson(J)Quite capable of giving some cheek in a fresh state this evening. One for odds.
Best Bets: Rubble On The Double (4),   Eyes To Heaven (5),   Grace N Elegance (3),   So Mystifying (6)
Best Mile Rates: Eyes To Heaven (2-07.0),   So Mystifying (2-07.7),   Light O Love (2-08.6)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Light O Love (1): RD-Off, BL-Off, So Mystifying (6): P-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS WDC25 HEAT 6 (MOBILE PACE)

$15,000, 4YO & OLDER, WITH COND. INV.DRV, 1700m

For 3yo pacers with 1 to 2 wins for lifetime. This race is for Invited Drivers only. Extraordinary Rating Penalty Free Race. This race is restricted to 10 starters and up to one emergency. Random Draw. For Full World Drivers Championship Conditions & Information visit wdc25.nz. Field to be selected from the lowest rating upwards.

Participants for Race 3: DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS WDC25 HEAT 6 (MOBILE PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Cyamate628615Cyamate1FtMichael NimczykFreshened. Gutsy effort 14-Aug. Determined victory 31-Jul. Threat from ace draw.
2Captains Secret128572Captains Secret2FtJames MacDonaldSolid Auckland performance over this distance 24-Oct. One of the main chances.
3Bruntwood Brigade274485Bruntwood Brigade3FtBrett BeckwithBrings mixed Auckland form to his Cambridge debut. Handy draw. Keep safe.
4Mandala175652Mandala4FtBlair OrangeGallant run in 23-Oct defeat, best effort since coming north. Upset claims here.
5Carrera Hombre1343X2Carrera Hombre5Ft  
6Skys Legacy233230Skys Legacy6FtSanttu RaitalaForgive his run at Auckland last Friday. Prior form solid. Quinella's-First4's.
7Another Collect18X542Another Collect7FtPierre VercruysseBeaten a slender margin when last produced. Sticky draw for this. Rough chance.
8Reet Petite554976Reet Petite8FtGary Hall JnrHard to recommend from this draw on current form credentials. An outside hope.
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9Debrief241573Debrief9FtJaap van RijnBrave Auckland placing a couple of weeks back. Draw to cover no extra. For odds.
10New Kid In Town519627New Kid In Town10FtMats DjuseGiven a freshen-up. Has the ability to test these. Consider on each way basis.
11Allets874447Allets11FtGiampaolo MinnucciHad every opportunity at Auckland last Friday. Unlucky there 24-Oct. A roughie.
Best Bets: Captains Secret (2),   Bruntwood Brigade (3),   Skys Legacy (6)
Best Mile Rates: Allets (1-56.1),   Mandala (1-58.8),   Skys Legacy (2-00.1)     [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Bruntwood Brigade (3): SL-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

THAMES HARNESS RACING WDC25 HEAT 7 (MOBILE TROT)

$15,000, 4YO & OLDER, UP TO R42 WITH COND. INV.DRV, 2200m

For R35 to R41 3 yrs & older trotters. Also R42 horses with winning stakes up to and including $23000 for lifetime. This race is for Invited Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race. These races are restricted to 10 starters and up to one emergency per race. Random Draws. For Full World Drivers Championship Conditions & Information visit wdc25.nz. Fields to be selected from the lowest rating upwards. In the event of only one of these heats being run a Sequential Barrier Draw based on Ratings/Winning Stakes Lowest to Highest will apply. PLEASE NOTE: Should a horse have previously won a Drivers Penalty Free Race since 1 January 2025 and subsequently win this race the win will be classed as an Exceptional Penalty Free Win and incur no rating points. For more race-specific information see Special Conditions 4 & 5.

Participants for Race 4: THAMES HARNESS RACING WDC25 HEAT 7 (MOBILE TROT)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Brienne562953Brienne1FtMats DjuseSure to have admirers from barrier 1 after a game Auckland placing last Friday.
2CrazyP97798Crazy2FtJaap van RijnStruggling to recapture form. Best form has been from mobile starts. Rough show.
3Happy Hill932521Happy Hill3FtPierre VercruysseBuilt well to 24-Oct Auckland maiden success. Can double-up despite grade rise.
4Trifolium568275Trifolium4FtJames MacDonaldHe's made errors in both outings since brave 2nd 21-Aug. An outside prospect.
5Viscount Mackendon964467Viscount Mackendon5FtSanttu RaitalaShould appreciate an ease in company for this assignment. Each way chance.
6Itmusclebelove159626Itmusclebelove6FtBrett BeckwithDidn't threaten in 23-Oct appearance. Bold run in narrow defeat 11-Sep. Combos.
7Tinkerbelle57700XTinkerbelle7FtGiampaolo MinnucciResumes for new trainers. She's had two preparatory workouts. Place/SRM options.
8Stash The Cash310377Stash The Cash8Ft  
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9Kenny HillD13445Kenny Hill9FtGary Hall JnrFair attempts in latest outings. Drawn to get an economical run. Combos runner.
10Bangkok Betty596566Bangkok Betty10FtMichael NimczykReceived every chance at Auckland last Friday. Tricky draw. An outside show.
Best Bets: Brienne (1),   Happy Hill (3),   Viscount Mackendon (5),   Tinkerbelle (7)
Best Mile Rates: Viscount Mackendon (2-00.0),   Crazy (2-00.1),   Trifolium (2-03.9)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Crazy (2): P-On, Itmusclebelove (6): FD-Off, RD-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

A.K KEVIN HOLMES MEMORIAL WDC25 HEAT 8 (MOBILE PACE)

$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R43 TO R48, R49 WITH COND. INV.DRV, 2200m

For R43 to R48 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R49 horses with winning stakes up to and including $13500 for lifetime. This race is for Invited Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race. These races are restricted to 10 starters and up to one emergency per race. Random Draws. For Full World Drivers Championship Conditions & Information visit wdc25.nz. Fields to be selected from the lowest rating upwards. In the event of only one of these heats being run a Sequential Barrier Draw based on Ratings/Winning Stakes Lowest to Highest will apply. PLEASE NOTE: Should a horse have previously won a Drivers Penalty Free Race since 1 January 2025 and subsequently win this race the win will be classed as an Exceptional Penalty Free Win and incur no rating points. For more race-specific information see Special Conditions 4 & 5.

Participants for Race 5: A.K KEVIN HOLMES MEMORIAL WDC25 HEAT 8 (MOBILE PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Mick Konstantin142313Mick Konstantin1FtJames MacDonaldBrings strong Auckland form to this. Will take a power of beating from ace draw.
2Barbarossa414553Barbarossa2FtJaap van RijnStuck to the task well for last week's placing. Cover in combination bets again.
3Margherita42X325Margherita3FtMats DjuseAdequate Auckland attempt 24-Oct. Bold 2nd there 10-Oct. Place/SRM options.
4Dixieland Delight463322Dixieland Delight4FtSanttu RaitalaFinished Top-3 in 6 of her last 8 appearances. Quinella-First4 must include.
5Arden's Memory7002X1Arden's Memory5FtGiampaolo MinnucciDazzling display to score in 24-Oct Auckland resumption. Right in contention.
6St John Eight714X30St John Eight6Ft  
7Upstage3580X1Upstage7FtGary Hall JnrPlenty to like about his fresh victory. Dealt an awkward draw. One for odds.
8Kings Watch120833Kings Watch8FtBlair OrangeSolid placings in last two assignments. He's an each way chance from wide draw.
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9Benjamin Button476781Benjamin Button9FtMichael NimczykSecured 17th career success when giving punters a blood nose last week. Roughie.
10Potter320X22Potter10FtBrett BeckwithValiant efforts in defeat to open this term. Requires luck from draw. Danger.
11Waltzing With Miki816674Waltzing With Miki11FtPierre VercruysseWasn't too far from the action at Auckland last Friday. Outside hope from draw.
Best Bets: Mick Konstantin (1),   Arden's Memory (5),   Kings Watch (8),   Dixieland Delight (4)
Best Mile Rates: Kings Watch (1-56.7),   Benjamin Button (1-57.4),   Mick Konstantin (1-57.5)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Kings Watch (8): SL-On    Legend
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. WDC25 HEAT 9 (MOBILE TROT)

$15,000, 4YO & OLDER, R42 TO R50 WITH COND. INV.DRV, 2200m

For R42 to R50 3 yrs & older trotters. This race is for Invited Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race. These races are restricted to 10 starters and up to one emergency per race. Random Draws. For Full World Drivers Championship Conditions & Information visit wdc25.nz. Fields to be selected from the lowest rating upwards. In the event of only one of these heats being run a Sequential Barrier Draw based on Ratings/Winning Stakes Lowest to Highest will apply. PLEASE NOTE: Should a horse have previously won a Drivers Penalty Free Race since 1 January 2025 and subsequently win this race the win will be classed as an Exceptional Penalty Free Win and incur no rating points. For more race-specific information see Special Conditions 4 & 5.

Participants for Race 6: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. WDC25 HEAT 9 (MOBILE TROT)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Voronov335916Voronov1FtMichael NimczykHas very good course/distance stats. Scored well this track 10-Oct. Each way.
2Son Of Patrick0000X4Son Of Patrick2FtMats DjuseFound the line purposefully in 23-Oct resumption. Needed for all combo tickets.
3Busy Canoodling9X2102Busy Canoodling3FtSanttu RaitalaTried hard when runner-up 13-days back. Drawn to be handy to the speed. Place.
4Eagle Hanover211693Eagle Hanover4FtBlair OrangeFinished boldly for her placing a couple of weeks ago. Trifecta/First4 prospect.
5Elizabeth Hill141745Elizabeth Hill5FtBrett BeckwithReturns to her happy hunting ground tonight. Leave her out at your own peril.
6Pretty In Pink322235Pretty In Pink6FtGiampaolo MinnucciWorn down on Friday at Auckland. Prior form solid. 1-for-1 this venue. Big show.
7Shesgold787534Shesgold7FtJaap van RijnStout performances in last two Auckland outings. Well in commission on those.
8Trippy Tyron438241Trippy Tyron8FtPierre VercruysseCourageous victory two weeks ago. Up in company and draws wide. Roughie.
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9Sans Au Revoir315740Sans Au Revoir9FtJames MacDonaldHas good statistics from behind the mobile. Drawn to cover no extra. In the mix.
10Hughie Wallace545567Hughie Wallace10FtGary Hall JnrFair efforts in latest assignments. Sticky draw. Could bolster combo dividends.
Best Bets: Shesgold (7),   Pretty In Pink (6),   Voronov (1),   Sans Au Revoir (9)
Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-00.5),   Eagle Hanover (2-00.8),   Pretty In Pink (2-01.1)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Hughie Wallace (10): P-Off, Voronov (1): NW-Off    Legend
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

THAMES HARNESS RACING WDC25 HEAT 10 (MOBILE PACE)

$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R41 INV.DRV, 2200m

For R35 to R41 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Invited Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race. These races are restricted to 10 starters and up to one emergency per race. Random Draws. For Full World Drivers Championship Conditions & Information visit wdc25.nz. Fields to be selected from the lowest rating upwards. In the event of only one of these heats being run a Sequential Barrier Draw based on Ratings/Winning Stakes Lowest to Highest will apply. PLEASE NOTE: Should a horse have previously won a Drivers Penalty Free Race since 1 January 2025 and subsequently win this race the win will be classed as an Exceptional Penalty Free Win and incur no rating points. For more race-specific information see Special Conditions 4 & 5.

Participants for Race 7: THAMES HARNESS RACING WDC25 HEAT 10 (MOBILE PACE)
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Commander Lincoln1306X3Commander Lincoln1FtJames MacDonaldProduced a bold placing to start this campaign 23-Oct. Big show from barrier 1.
2I Can Too852223I Can Too2FtJaap van RijnHe's been racing consistently well. Drawn to be prominent. Quinella's-First4's.
3Melton Mogul0X8143Melton Mogul3FtBlair OrangeTouch unlucky when placed two weeks ago. Consider in Place/SRM markets.
4Benson Dude753544Benson Dude4FtPierre VercruysseFair attempts in his last few appearances. He'll be at lucrative odds tonight.
5Im Not The Maid6556X6Im Not The Maid5FtGary Hall JnrSafely contained in last Thursday's resumption off this draw. An outside chance.
6Maria Kirilenko960574Maria Kirilenko6FtBrett BeckwithHasn't threatened off better draws in latest starts. Her odds will reflect that.
7Sea Of Love442523Sea Of Love7FtMichael NimczykSolid performances to place in last two appearances. An each way prospect here.
8Conrad H334135Conrad H8FtGiampaolo MinnucciDidn't fire at Auckland 10-Oct. Good efforts on this track prior. Knockout hope.
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9Messenger Buoy316X23Messenger Buoy9FtSanttu RaitalaBoth placings to open this term have been full of merit. Right in contention.
10Midfrew Lucre444894Midfrew Lucre10FtMats DjuseFreshened. Draw will make it difficult to figure in the finish. Rough chance.
Best Bets: Messenger Buoy (9),   Commander Lincoln (1),   Sea Of Love (7),   I Can Too (2)
Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4),   Maria Kirilenko (1-58.0),   Benson Dude (1-58.3)     [races between 2001m and 2400m]
Gear Changes: Benson Dude (4): BL-Off    Legend
Runner Index
 
Allets -  Race 3
Another Collect -  Race 3
Aquila -  Race 1
Arden's Memory -  Race 5
Bangkok Betty -  Race 4
Barbarossa -  Race 5
Benjamin Button -  Race 5
Benson Dude -  Race 7
Brienne -  Race 4
Bruntwood Brigade -  Race 3
Busy Canoodling -  Race 6
Captains Secret -  Race 3
Carrera Hombre -  Race 3
Commander Lincoln -  Race 7
Conrad H -  Race 7
Crazy -  Race 4
Cyamate -  Race 3
Debrief -  Race 3
Desert Dawn -  Race 1
Dixieland Delight -  Race 5
Eagle Hanover -  Race 6
Elizabeth Hill -  Race 6
Eyes To Heaven -  Race 2
Grace N Elegance -  Race 2
Happy Hill -  Race 4
Hughie Wallace -  Race 6
I Can Too -  Race 7
Im Not The Maid -  Race 7
Iron Brigade -  Race 1
Itmusclebelove -  Race 4
Kenny Hill -  Race 4
Kings Watch -  Race 5
Le Major -  Race 1
Light O Love -  Race 2
Mandala -  Race 3
Margherita -  Race 5
Maria Kirilenko -  Race 7
Melody Banner -  Race 1
Melton Mogul -  Race 7
Messenger Buoy -  Race 7
Mhai Surfer Girl -  Race 1
Mick Konstantin -  Race 5
Midfrew Lucre -  Race 7
New Kid In Town -  Race 3
Potter -  Race 5
Pretty In Pink -  Race 6
Reet Petite -  Race 3
Rubble On The Double -  Race 2
Sans Au Revoir -  Race 6
Sea Of Love -  Race 7
Shesgold -  Race 6
Skee Princess -  Race 2
Skys Legacy -  Race 3
So Mystifying -  Race 2
Son Of Patrick -  Race 6
Stash The Cash -  Race 4
St John Eight -  Race 1 Race 5
Tinkerbelle -  Race 4
Trifolium -  Race 4
Trippy Tyron -  Race 6
Upstage -  Race 5
Viscount Mackendon -  Race 4
Voronov -  Race 6
Waltzing With Miki -  Race 5