NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Tuesday, 11 November

Meeting: NEW ZEALAND CUP CARNIVAL - (CUP DAY) ((CUP DAY))

Last updated 11/11/2025 at 13:22 pm

For R40 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 1: SAUNDERS ROBINSON BROWN TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	562148	Mode	1	Ft
2	9X2744	Krackaling	2	Ft	Kerryn Tomlinson	Near enough in more widespread grades down south. Chance in big field.
3	423673	Koko Kaboom	3	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Dashed nicely at Kaikoura after settling midfield. Like this distance. Upset.
4	6X3813	Royal Rock	4	Ft	John Morrison	Brief career but shown plenty of upside. 2nd 05 Nov trials. Worth a good look.
5	905431	Royal Diedre	5	Ft	Blair Orange	Got the run & capitalised at Kaikoura. Can hold her form too. Trifecta option.
6	660X11	Hoof It Hagrid	6	Ft	John Dunn	Returned to racing in fine fettle & doesn't mind working. A leading hope.
7	2500X3	Majesdix	7	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Nothing wrong with her fresh 3rd down south. 2600m is ideal. Place hope.
8	005262	Bevron	8	Ft
9	5X3115	Miss Melanie	9	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Freshened since fading a fair way out 19 Sep. Great prior but take on trust.
10	049X11	Massive Merc	10	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Delivered on promise since heading south. Back north but will have many fans.
11	975623	Holly Highlander	11	Ft	Olivia Thornley	Much more convincing in last two starts. No harder than Kaikoura. Each way.
12	904208	What The Bell	12	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Mistake put paid to chances at Kaikoura. Capable but risky. One more go.
13	248409	Tu Tangata	13	Ft	Paul Nairn	Won at Wednesday trials since frustrating as favourite at Kaikoura. Stick with.
14	521440	Ruthless Emma	14	Ft	Mark Purdon	Well back at Wednesday's trials since form dropped away in September. Passing.
15	4P2180	Sheila Laxon	15	Ft	Sarah O'Reilly	Under-the-radar 8th 27 Oct but did things wrong on Friday. Upset with a start.
16	081711	Penelope Lane	U1	Ft
17	596214	Rachmaninov	U2	Ft	Robbie Close	Kept on grinding for R40-46 win at Kaikoura & honest on Friday. First4s.
18	X34802	Judy J	U3	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Plenty of fight in smaller field at Kaikoura. May need luck early but can place.
Best Bets: Hoof It Hagrid (6), Massive Merc (10), Royal Rock (4), Tu Tangata (13)
Best Mile Rates: Tu Tangata (2-04.3), Majesdix (2-04.9), Koko Kaboom (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Tu Tangata - 1st of 10, NZ Metro, 05/11/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.1, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 30.8, Margins: 1/2len, neck, 1 1/2len.
Horse Movements: Hoof It Hagrid to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach

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For R40 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 2: HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	4632X1	Scotlynn Crunch	1	Ft	John Morrison	Used inside draw to win her maiden at Kaikoura. Similar draw. Combos crumbs.
2	776041	Burnham Girl	2	Ft
3	X50059	Hi Hopes	3	Ft	Blair Orange	Couldn't muster much late at Timaru. Should get handier here. Needs to lift.
4	2050X4	Franco Tim	4	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Honest attempt in midweek company here 22 Oct. This looks tougher. Odds.
5	463221	Flying Bird	5	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Refused to yield at Kaikoura & was rewarded. No big grade rise. Each way.
6	137X61	Rushkinoff	6	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Scored nicely from the #1 draw at Kaikoura. Likely to carry support again.
7	X42632	Spirit Downunder	7	Ft	Ricky May	Got within a length of Greased Lightnin here 17 Oct. That franks well. Threat.
8	132111	Patiro	8	Ft	Seth Hill(J)	Doing the job nicely in front for last two wins. Wide draw no worry. Has claims.
9	X23525	Commander Joe	9	Ft	Olivia Thornley	Drops back from stronger fields recently. Work to do from wide alley. Place.
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10	X32148	Betterthanbabe	10	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Slow early at Kaikoura & didn't threaten. Traffic may challenge her. Stretched.
11	11653	Lavra Rose	11	Ft	Sheree Tomlinson	Building nicely as she hunts her third win. May get run through. Keep onside.
12	325401	Donttelltheboys	12	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Freshened since his Methven win. Close-up 6th at 05 Nov trials. Trifecta option.
13	125171	Scrunch	13	Ft	John Dunn	Carving out a nice record in brief career. Tricky draw but can overcome.
Best Bets: Spirit Downunder (7), Scrunch (13), Lavra Rose (11), Patiro (8)
Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Scrunch (1-56.3), Flying Bird (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Commander Joe (9): P-Off, Franco Tim (4): SL-On, Hi Hopes (3): SL-On, Patiro (8): BL-On, Spirit Downunder (7): SL-On Legend

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For 4 yrs & older trotters with 1 to 2 wins for lifetime. This race is for Invited Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.

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Participants for Race 3: MITRE 10 WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT 20 (MOBILE TROT)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	904995	Steelintheheel	1	Ft	Jaap van Rijn	Hasn't troubled the placings outside of her maiden win. Seeking more here.
2	X76200	Solemn Son	2	Ft	Michael Nimczyk	Has speed on his day but yet to place in 8 mobile starts. First4s with manners.
3	230426	Clovelly Hill	3	Ft	Pierre Vercruysse	Sharp on grass at Motukarara but didn't fire on Friday. Place prospect.
4	837104	Alotoftrouble	4	Ft	James MacDonald	Got her mobile ticket last Wednesday after good Kaikoura 4th. Spicy odds.
5	1	He Aint Fakin	5	Ft	Giampaolo Minnucci	Former pacer who was a tidy winner on trotting debut. Can easily repeat.
6	686710	Yosemite	6	Ft	Blair Orange	Stand start undid her 17 Oct. Mobile should assist her early. Combos claims.
7	9X8451	Look To Da Stars	7	Ft
8	51556X	Kracka Looka	8	Ft	Mats Djuse	Four trials to prepare for this & has won two of three when resuming. Keep safe.
9	X22115	Donna's Boy	9	Ft	Brett Beckwith	Solid 2nd at Wednesday's trials. Chased smart one here 10 Oct. Right in this.
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10	68X222	One Over Da Line	10	Ft	Santtu Raitala	Made up plenty on a promising mare at Ashburton. Draw the main worry. Place.
11	689030	Peaknmonkey	U1	Ft	Gary Hall Jnr	01 Oct 3rd was a bright spot, but making minimal impact otherwise. Tough ask.
Best Bets: He Aint Fakin (5), Donna's Boy (9), Kracka Looka (8), One Over Da Line (10)
Best Mile Rates: Kracka Looka (2-08.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Horse Movements: Look To Da Stars to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa

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For R46 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 4: ALSCO UNIFORMS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	833213	Quicker Than Quick	1	Ft	Bob Butt	Didn't give up after working here 24 Oct. Fair mobile stats. Add to combinations
2	3X4749	Captain Kobe	2	Ft	Wilson House(J)	Mixing his runs in similar company. Inside draw helped 17 Oct. Rough claims.
3	479332	Kotare Kelso	3	Ft	Gavin Smith	Had her chance from the trail last time. May show dash early again. Trifectas.
4	144160	Heaven's Mark	4	Ft	John Morrison	Botched the stand start last time. Tucked in nicely 05 Nov trials. Has claims.
5	X01867	Just Ask Paddy	5	Ft	Craig Thornley	Good recently, until having to do work on Friday. Draw upgrade. Could surprise.
6	442033	Miki's Courage	6	Ft	John Dunn	Another gritty run when 3rd at Kaikoura. Best draw since 03 Oct 2nd. Each way.
7	3X5034	Taketheplunge	7	Ft	Blair Orange	Made good ground from similar draw 24 Oct. Good late 05 Nov trials. Has a hope.
8	1226X1	Secret Agent Man	8	Ft	Nathan Williamson	Up in grade after professional win at Ashburton. Should be running on again.
9	66X341	Shard De Arch	9	Ft
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10	564403	The Coalman	10	Ft	Will Rixon	Dashed nicely when clear late at Kaikoura. Similar tactics needed here. Place.
11	X31105	Zoom X	11	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Couldn't kick on after leading at Kaikoura. May be better with cover. Keep safe.
12	X19218	Tact Teva	12	Ft
13	435241	Always Be Batman	13	Ft	Hayden Douglas(J)	Heads back to Canterbury after solid Southland form. Place option from draw.
Best Bets: Secret Agent Man (8), Miki's Courage (6), Zoom X (11)
Best Mile Rates: Kotare Kelso (1-56.9), Taketheplunge (1-57.8), Captain Kobe (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Tact Teva (12): CC-Off, Zoom X (11): SL-Off, BL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Just Ask Paddy to Steven McRae at West Melton, Secret Agent Man to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Always Be Batman to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach

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For R46 to R60 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R46 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55. 20m: R56 to R60.

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Participants for Race 5: AOTEA ELECTRIC HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	213006	Mixed Faith	1	Ft	Brad Williamson	Struggling for form from mid-September. Placed in this race last year. Upset.
2	393301	Cody Banner	2	Ft	Gavin Smith	Won this two-mile battle in 2023. Not bombproof but capable on his day.
3	631200	Lil Whip	1	10	Mark Hurrell	With new trainer after errors in last two southern starts. First4s with manners.
4	3X2215	Ready Set Jet	2	10	Bob Butt	Not a factor at Kaikoura but did get back. Should love the 3200m. Worth a look.
5	89X048	Premium Player	3	10
6	246377	Paige	4	10	Sheree Tomlinson	First go at the extreme distance. OK through the spring. Can spice up combos.
7	X00289	Muscle Sass	5	10	Sarah O'Reilly	Forget her trip to Timaru. Back on target at Wednesday's trials. Don't ignore.
8	69499P	Mad Jack	6	10	Jonny Cox	Misbehaved at trials after nothing went his way at Kaikoura. Take on trust.
9	22X017	The Present Maker	7	10	Wilson House(J)	Faded at Kaikoura, but had to work. Big and bold on his day. Stick with him.
10	696851	Brett's Mate	8	10	Kyle Cameron	Rolled along best in front here 24 Oct. Consistent 6-year-old. Trifectas must.
11	6X0341	Mavis Jones	9	10	Ben Hope	Slashing 4th at Wednesday's trials. Brave win off 30m at Timaru. In the mix.
12	842103	Our Pinocchio	U1	10	Nathan Williamson	Only bested late at Winton after finding lead. Yet to win here though. Roughie.
13	485X00	Nellie Doyle	1	20
14	974614	Cormoran Strike	2	20	Robbie Close	Backed up Motukarara win with smart 4th here 24 Oct. Look for him late.
15	48X090	Roydon Muscle	3	20	Ricky May	Down on his best form in three starts back. 20m adds to his challenge as well.
16	X09100	Practical Magic	4	20	John Morrison	Won a trial since form dropped quickly. Won off 20m at Methven. Place claims.
17	220411	Princess Sadie	5	20	Matthew Williamson	Had excuses not to win at Ascot Park but she did. 20m a test, but can win.
18	919161	Dreams Pat	6	20	Robbie Holmes	Back in stylish form with Kaikoura win. Very progressive trotter. A key player.
Best Bets: Ready Set Jet (4), Dreams Pat (18), Princess Sadie (17), The Present Maker (9)
Best Mile Rates: Cody Banner (2-03.8), Cormoran Strike (2-10.1) [races greater or equal 2800m]
Star Trialist: Practical Magic - 1st of 2, N Otago HR, 01/11/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.8, 800m: 58.8, Margins: 1 len.
Gear Changes: Mavis Jones (11): BL-Off, Muscle Sass (7): BL-On Legend

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For all 3yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 6: TAB JUNIOR FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	X58277	Wag Star	1	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Nothing wrong with his pair of 7ths in mid-late October. Keep safe from #1.
2	257016	Franco Sinatra	2	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Huge win in intermediate grade 17 Oct. Had excuses at Kaikoura. Combos must.
3	408X19	Built For Glory	3	Ft	Tim Williams	Didn't have a clear shot here 17 Oct. Won a quick mile at Wyndham. First4s.
4	54X637	Smoke On The Water	4	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Couldn't go on after soft run in Kaikoura Cup. Career best 3rd prior. Odds.
5	836193	Lakelsa	5	Ft	Robbie Close	No luck at Ashburton, but proved she enjoys a late sprint. Could surprise.
6	700X00	Double Time	6	Ft	John Dunn	Never emerged at Kaikoura & didn't find another gear at Timaru. Tough ask.
7	442480	Renegade	7	Ft	Bob Butt	Will welcome a return to mobile racing. 2600m isn't perfect but not out of this.
8	673346	Macandrew Aviator	8	Ft	Nathan Williamson	Caught the eye very late in Kaikoura Cup. Has gate speed & can offer cheek.
9	1X5125	Hadron Collider	9	Ft	Blair Orange	Chased with purpose at Kaikoura. Tends to ease back from wide draws. Place.
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10	452569	The Surfer	10	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Did it very tough against a rising star at Kaikoura. First4s with inside runs.
11	1279X9	Chase A Dream	11	Ft	Mark Purdon	Doing his best work late 27 Oct. Ran 2nd to Leap To Fame in April. Top pick.
Best Bets: Chase A Dream (11), Renegade (7), Wag Star (1), Lakelsa (5)
Best Mile Rates: Franco Sinatra (1-57.3), Wag Star (1-58.5), Lakelsa (1-58.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Chase A Dream - 2nd of 7, NZ Metro, 05/11/25, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.0, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 1/2len, 1 1/2len, 3/4len.
Gear Changes: Built For Glory (3): BL-Off, SL-On, Chase A Dream (11): BL-On, Franco Sinatra (2): BL-On, Wag Star (1): BL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Wag Star to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Macandrew Aviator to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach, The Surfer to Mark Jones at Burnham, Chase A Dream to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa

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For R56 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.

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Participants for Race 7: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND HANDICAP TROT
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	2X5224	Walkinonsunshine	1	Ft	Blair Orange	4th to Muscle Mountain at Ashburton to top off prep. Can go close with manners.
2	393301	Cody Banner	2	Ft
3	746533	Rush	3	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Good effort when clear at Timaru & form working nicely prior. Combos must.
4	1539X7	A Hill Two Menny	4	Ft	Sam Thornley(J)	Couldn't find more when needed 24 Oct. Will strip a bit fitter, but needs to.
5	2X3022	Zoltan Boscik	5	Ft	Luke Whittaker	As consistent as any here & is very adaptable. Should settle handy & feature.
6	646X06	Moses	6	Ft	Sarah O'Reilly	Improved in the week between runs in October. Doesn't mind 2600m. Roughie.
7	893097	Domination's Call	7	Ft	Brad Williamson	Struggling to put it together since Gore 3rd. Needs his very best to feature.
8	2X9000	Franco Josiah	U1	Ft	John Morrison	Not showing his A game in this campaign. Won this race in 2022. Harder today.
9	842739	Gold Bullion	1	10	Bob Butt	Not all in his favour at Kaikoura. Big sprint here 24 Oct. Should be prominent.
10	X50871	Julie Jaccka	2	10	Nathan Williamson	Earned her trip with slashing win at Winton. Cup Day winner in 2024. Place hope.
11	620700	Paris Prince	1	20	Tony Herlihy	Beaten by solid margins since steady 7th here 10 Oct. Seeking better.
12	115812	Bounce N Beyond	2	20	John Dunn	Continued great form with Group 3 2nd at Kaikoura. Each way off 20m.
13	243709	Empire City	3	20	Ricky May	Form has flattened but has been taking on strong fields. Capable of upsetting.
14	X80686	Mystic Max	4	20	Mark Purdon	Creeping slowly back to form but confidence still on the build. First4s best.
15	000217	Confessional	U1	20	Paul Nairn	Put a line through Kaikoura run. 24 Oct win showed his talents. Each way.
16	111X02	Eurostyle	1	30	Kimberly Butt	Just caught by top trotter 17 Oct. Ticked over at trials since. Key contender.
17	X11400	Love N The Port	2	30
Best Bets: Bounce N Beyond (12), Gold Bullion (9), Zoltan Boscik (5), Walkinonsunshine (1)
Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Eurostyle (2-00.7), Domination's Call (2-02.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m]
Star Trialist: Eurostyle - 2nd of 9, NZ Metro, 05/11/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.6, 800m: 59.4, 400m: 30.3, Margins: 3/4len, 3/4len, 1 len.
Gear Changes: Julie Jaccka (10): SL-Off, BL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Love N The Port to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst

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For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.

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Participants for Race 8: WOODLANDS STUD SIRES' STAKES 2YO C&G FINAL (MOB PACE)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	X23071	Utah Blaze	1	Ft	Tim Williams	Impressive maiden win at Oamaru. Big step up here, but #1 helps. Combos.
2	103460	Move It Lou	2	Ft	Tony Herlihy	Couldn't find more from soft trip at Ashburton. Needs to find several lengths.
3	11X111	Jumal	3	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Unbeaten through grit and brilliance, and gets the draw here. Very hard to beat.
4	22X412	Fugitive	4	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Brave 2nd here 27 Oct & drawn to make things interesting for the fave. Threat.
5	18	Mystery Creek	5	Ft	Nathan Williamson	Did little wrong off 2nd row draw at Ashburton. May find this testing though.
6	11X255	Allamericanplayer	6	Ft	John Dunn	Useful enough at Ashburton. Hauled in by Jumal here 10 Oct though. Place.
7	13233	Zeus Lightning	7	Ft	Blair Orange	Caught in the closing 100m at Ashburton. Has gate speed. Don't disregard.
8	1626	Eun Sogno	8	Ft	Ricky May	Ashburton 6th better than it looks. 2nd to Jumal 10 Oct great too. Smokey.
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9	241X67	Sonofamistery	9	Ft	Grant Dixon	2-month gap between runs worked with Ashburton 7th. First4s from 2nd row.
10	23X141	Freeze Frame	10	Ft	Kimberly Butt	Powerful last 200m at Ashburton. Possesses a lethal sprint. Trifectas option.
11	05104	Mama's Wish	11	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Not far away at Ashburton. Got things wrong here 10 Oct though. Tough ask.
12	1299	Critical Image	12	Ft	Bob Butt	Battled in two runs since arriving in South Island. Up against it from draw.
13	21X150	Incentivise	13	Ft	Mark Purdon	Joins Purdon barn after showing promise in career. First4 fringes from #13.
Best Bets: Jumal (3), Fugitive (4), Zeus Lightning (7), Eun Sogno (8)
Best Mile Rates: Freeze Frame (1-53.2), Allamericanplayer (1-53.5), Sonofamistery (1-55.3) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Jumal - 1st of 9, NZ Metro, 05/11/25, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-25.8, 800m: 56.6, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 3/4len, 1 1/4len, 1 3/4len.
Horse Movements: Move It Lou to Jim Curtin at Templeton, Mama's Wish to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Critical Image to Mark Jones at Burnham

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For 3-year-old pacing fillies.

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Participants for Race 9: NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES FINAL (MOBILE PACE)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	443312	Blazing Knuckles	1	Ft	Luke McCarthy	Well travelled since her Southern Surge win. Can't knock form but harder here.
2	33X115	Winelight	2	Ft	Blair Orange	Covered ground at Ashburton & 10 Oct victory showed her talents. A major player.
3	127513	Forever Dream	3	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Backed up grade win with gritty 3rd at Ashburton. Combos claims from this draw.
4	351040	Queen Tyron	4	Ft	Ricky May	Tried hard at Ashburton from 2nd row. Gets draw relief here. Add to First4s.
5	4X2321	Arafura	5	Ft	Mark Purdon	Mid-race move worked out at Ashburton. Extremely consistent. Gets her chance.
6	261911	Always B Magic	6	Ft	Tim Williams	Easy winner here in grade racing 24 Oct. Steady 5th 05 Nov trials. Place.
7	728126	Debbie Lincoln	7	Ft	Maurice McKendry	Went back from this draw at Alex Park last start. Work to do from barrier 7.
8	434198	Sweet Maggie Mae	8	Ft	Andre Poutama	Not all favours at Ashburton, but was comfortably held in late September. Odds.
9	4X2112	Chicago Sky	9	Ft	Nathan Williamson	Brings strong spring form to this, but draw may work against her. Needs luck.
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10	16X316	General Jen	10	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Early work may have told at Ashburton. Loves it here. Could upset with gaps.
11	X11112	Duchess Of Kent	11	Ft	Bob Butt	Lost no fans when going close at Ashburton. Seeking run through but keep safe.
12	186497	Caught The Eye	12	Ft
13	121267	Celestial Sea	13	Ft	John Dunn	Adaptable filly & didn't have all the space at Ashburton. First4s enhancer.
14	152124	Princess Gracy	14	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Impressive along the markers at Ashburton. Good follower of speed. Top 3/4.
Best Bets: Arafura (5), Winelight (2), Duchess Of Kent (11), General Jen (10)
Best Mile Rates: General Jen (1-53.1), Debbie Lincoln (1-53.5), Arafura (1-54.6) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Caught The Eye (12): BL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Debbie Lincoln to Ken Barron at West Melton, Chicago Sky to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Duchess Of Kent to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach, Princess Gracy to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton

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For all trotters.

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Participants for Race 10: RENWICK FARMS DOMINION (STAND TROT)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	325954	Maui	1	Ft	Lawrence McCormick	Racing much better than his prices recently. Can sneak into the Top 6 again.
2	511121	Jilliby Ballerini	2	Ft	Jason Lee	Won 4 of last 5 including a 2760m Group 3. All eyes on her early but can win.
3	130368	Hidden Talent	3	Ft	Nathan Williamson	Compounded after leading up at Kaikoura. Looks contained in this company.
4	164253	Arcee Phoenix	4	Ft	Chris Svanosio	4th here last year & won the TAB Trot in April. Interdom champ. Keep safe.
5	X80686	Mystic Max	5	Ft
6	0X7597	One Over All	6	Ft	Gavin Smith	Not rounding out his races as well as some here. A few favours required today.
7	X14311	Muscle Mountain	7	Ft	Ben Hope	Brings the strongest NZ form to today. Front row a big help. Right in this.
8	7X3217	Mighty Logan	8	Ft	John Dunn	Gait not perfect late here 17 Oct but earlier spring form was great. Has claims.
9	X03733	Mr Love	9	Ft	Ricky May	Impossible to dislike his strong sprints in last two. Should be running on here.
10	311455	Oscar Bonavena	10	Ft	Mark Purdon	Two-time winner of this classic. Just OK in last two but can't rule him out.
11	X11400	Love N The Port	11	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Likes the distance, but recent form has really dropped away. Needs to lift.
12	X11681	Father Time	12	Ft	Tim Williams	Earned his spot with bold South Bay Cup win. Sticky draw but could surprise.
13	315510	Parisian Artiste	13	Ft	Tayla French	Mixed bag in four Australian spring runs. Work to do from this draw too.
14	518200	I Dream Of Jeannie	14	Ft
15	X22043	Midnight Dash	15	Ft	Gemma Thornley(J)	Finding the line smartly in last two & is great in Group races here. Combos.
16	620700	Paris Prince	16	Ft
17	234131	Gus	17	Ft	Pete McMullen	Won 2 of 3 since his good 4th in Inter Dom final. May sneak under radar.
18	111282	Bet N Win	18	Ft	Bob Butt	Draw against him, but building up to this well in the spring. Not out of this.
Best Bets: Muscle Mountain (7), Jilliby Ballerini (2), Mr Love (9), Bet N Win (18)
Best Mile Rates: Bet N Win (2-03.9), Love N The Port (2-04.1), Oscar Bonavena (2-05.4) [races greater or equal 2800m]
Gear Changes: Bet N Win (18): RD-Off, FD-On Legend
Horse Movements: Jilliby Ballerini to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Hidden Talent to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Arcee Phoenix to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Oscar Bonavena to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Love N The Port to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Parisian Artiste to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Gus to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton

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For R58 to R70 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 11: AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	90X532	Double Jeopardy	1	Ft	Tim Williams	Tried hard behind rising talent at Kaikoura. Mobile a plus. Add to trifectas.
2	965729	Bryce's Meddle	2	Ft	Riley Harrison(J)	Battled after early error at Timaru. Doesn't win out of turn here. Rough claims.
3	715874	Amass	3	Ft	John Morrison	Draws in closer than Kaikoura where he kept trying. Good field. Place claims.
4	7X8111	Rock Or Bust	4	Ft	Grant Dixon	Nicely placed through October. Quite a step up here, but worth considering.
5	111211	It's Tough	5	Ft	John Dunn	Surging through the grades with confidence galore. A major contender here.
6	496384	Magician	6	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	2nd to #8 at Wednesday's trials. Not far away in the spring. Combos enhancer.
7	X85008	Dance Till Dawn	7	Ft	Ricky May	Hasn't quite returned at her best in five starts back. Upset if she improves.
8	7191X8	Sideshow Bruce	8	Ft	Bob Butt	Good effort off 30m in Akaroa Cup. Beat several of these 05 Nov trials. Threat.
9	58X638	Wish Me Luck	9	Ft	Blair Orange	Did it tough after mistake at Kaikoura. Draw hurts but can sneak a placing.
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10	3X9575	Bazooka	10	Ft	Samantha Ottley	4th after late work 05 Nov trials. Draw may not play out. Place preferred.
11	0X4968	Here's Herbie	11	Ft	Colin DeFilippi	Out late in Kaikoura Cup but just OK. Doesn't win out of turn. Looks stretched.
12	233485	Tabasco	12	Ft	Brad Williamson	Midfield efforts recently in runs in Canterbury & Southland. Seeking shortcuts.
13	715417	Miki Bennett	13	Ft	Terry Chmiel	Quiet 7th at Wednesday's trials since Oamaru 7th. Draw dictates options a bit.
Best Bets: It's Tough (5), Sideshow Bruce (8), Magician (6), Rock Or Bust (4)
Best Mile Rates: It's Tough (1-54.2), Here's Herbie (1-55.0), Wish Me Luck (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m]
Star Trialist: Sideshow Bruce - 1st of 8, NZ Metro, 05/11/25, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-25.8, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 3 len, neck, 1/2 neck.
Gear Changes: Bazooka (10): RD-Off, Double Jeopardy (1): SL-On, Wish Me Luck (9): BL-On Legend

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Racebook Gear Front Line Limit

Participants for Race 12: IRT NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP (STAND PACE)
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	5X7100	Rakero Rocket	1	Ft	Gavin Smith	Manners let him down at Kaikoura & barrier #1 not ideal for him. Stretched.
2	836193	Lakelsa	2	Ft
3	4X3251	Merlin	3	Ft	Zachary Butcher	Looked back to his best with Kaikoura Cup win. Gets a draw to suit. Has claims.
4	12P204	Pinseeker	4	Ft	Jonny Cox	Unlucky here 17 Oct but worked into this field with Ashburton 4th. First4s hope.
5	1X5111	Republican Party	5	Ft	Carter Dalgety(J)	Proved to be the best of the Kiwis this spring. Drawn inside main threat. Chance
6	111231	Leap To Fame	6	Ft	Grant Dixon	Generational talent on his Addington debut. Will make this very hard for others.
7	21X549	Vessem	7	Ft	Olivia Thornley	Midfield in first two starts back & didn't emerge at Kaikoura. Looking for luck.
8	X11104	Sooner The Bettor	8	Ft	Scott Phelan	Tried hard behind stablemate in Kaikoura Cup. Needs to step. First4 fringes.
9	X58277	Wag Star	9	Ft
10	151632	Akuta	10	Ft	Mark Purdon	Slightly interrupted campaign but only faded late at Kaikoura. Add to trifectas.
11	0X4968	Here's Herbie	11	Ft
12	217111	Kingman	12	Ft	Luke McCarthy	Divebombed to nab Leap To Fame in Victoria Cup. Interesting draw but keep safe.
13	3X2168	We Walk By Faith	13	Ft	Blair Orange	Runs haven't panned out in last two. Genuine speedster though. Top 3/4 claims.
14	383405	American Me	14	Ft	Ricky May	Has form over the 3200m but plenty of work to do from draw. Look to others.
15	X11332	Alta Meteor	15	Ft	Tim Williams	Luck eluded him in the barrier draw again. Racing well though. Blowout hope.
16	610703	Mo'unga	16	Ft	Robbie Close	Hinted at return to form with Kaikoura Cup 3rd. Will need all his talents here.
17	5X6425	Don't Stop Dreaming	17	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Excellent 2nd in this great race last year. Will be waiting for moves. Smokey.
18	X32532	Better Knuckle Up	18	Ft	Crystal Hackett(J)	Showed his ability to follow speed in last year's Velocity. This is harder.
Best Bets: Leap To Fame (6), Republican Party (5), Kingman (12), Merlin (3)
Best Mile Rates: American Me (1-59.4), Republican Party (2-00.7), Akuta (2-00.9) [races greater or equal 2800m]
Gear Changes: Pinseeker (4): FD-Off, RD-On, Wag Star (9): BL-On, We Walk By Faith (13): SL-On Legend
Horse Movements: Merlin to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Leap To Fame to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Sooner The Bettor to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Wag Star to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Akuta to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Kingman to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Better Knuckle Up to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston

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For R51 to R57 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R58 horses with winning stakes up to and including $38000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 13: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
1	186497	Caught The Eye	1	Ft	Grant Dixon	Quiet 6th at trials since taking on top 3YO fillies 10 Oct. Combos from the ace.
2	8X6677	Bettor Be Sharp	2	Ft	Sarah O'Reilly	Got back and stayed back here 26 Sep. Midfield his lot recently. First4s best.
3	122606	I'm Rockin	3	Ft	Craig Ferguson	Hasn't quite returned at his best in the spring. Add to combos from the 3 gate.
4	0826X6	Teds Legacy	4	Ft	Jim Curtin	Big grinding type, who needed the run at Timaru. Would prefer further though.
5	121391	Berrettini	5	Ft	Robbie Close	Just got there at Kaikoura but is kicking some goals this spring. Can repeat.
6	411212	J T Boe	6	Ft	Tim Williams	Game chase behind It's Tough at Kaikoura. Race 11 may steer you. Goes close.
7	821783	Follow Your Dream	7	Ft	John Dunn	Didn't give up after working hard at Kaikoura. Honest performer here. Place.
8	317035	Esmeralda	8	Ft	Gerard O'Reilly	Got through the grades, but not disgraced in last couple. Look for her late.
9	276X00	Radha	9	Ft	Blair Orange	Broke mid-race at Kaikoura & made a mistake at Timaru. Talented but risky.
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10	936240	Cardi B	10	Ft	Matthew Williamson	Did plenty of legwork here 17 Oct. Draw limits her choices. Trifectas/First4s.
11	246555	Got You Covered	11	Ft	Olivia Thornley	Well-tried pacer but showed hints of more at Kaikoura. Can add spice to combos.
12	110831	Christies Art	12	Ft	Terry Chmiel	Looked a cut above at Ascot Park. Gets into this field quite well. In the mix.
13	3X4067	Amaretto Franco	13	Ft	Craig Thornley	Found the line well in last couple against good mares. May be over the odds.
14	084097	Tempo Warrior	14	Ft	Samantha Ottley	Didn't fire up from a soft trip at Kaikoura but drops in grade. Top 3/4 option.
Best Bets: J T Boe (6), Berrettini (5), Christies Art (12), Esmeralda (8)
Best Mile Rates: Follow Your Dream (1-53.8), Caught The Eye (1-54.9), Radha (1-55.3) [races less or equal 2000m]
Gear Changes: Caught The Eye (1): BL-On, Got You Covered (11): SL-On, Radha (9): P-Off, Teds Legacy (4): BL-On Legend

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A Hill Two Menny - Race 7

Akuta - Race 12

Allamericanplayer - Race 8

Alotoftrouble - Race 3

Alta Meteor - Race 12

Always Be Batman - Race 4

Always B Magic - Race 9

Amaretto Franco - Race 13

Amass - Race 11

American Me - Race 12

Arafura - Race 9

Arcee Phoenix - Race 10

Bazooka - Race 11

Berrettini - Race 13

Bet N Win - Race 10

Better Knuckle Up - Race 12

Betterthanbabe - Race 2

Bettor Be Sharp - Race 13

Bevron - Race 1

Blazing Knuckles - Race 9

Bounce N Beyond - Race 7

Brett's Mate - Race 5

Bryce's Meddle - Race 11

Built For Glory - Race 6

Burnham Girl - Race 2

Captain Kobe - Race 4

Cardi B - Race 13

Caught The Eye - Race 9 Race 13

Celestial Sea - Race 9

Chase A Dream - Race 6

Chicago Sky - Race 9

Christies Art - Race 13

Clovelly Hill - Race 3

Cody Banner - Race 5 Race 7

Commander Joe - Race 2

Confessional - Race 7

Cormoran Strike - Race 5

Critical Image - Race 8

Dance Till Dawn - Race 11

Debbie Lincoln - Race 9

Domination's Call - Race 7

Donna's Boy - Race 3

Don't Stop Dreaming - Race 12

Donttelltheboys - Race 2

Double Jeopardy - Race 11

Double Time - Race 6

Dreams Pat - Race 5

Duchess Of Kent - Race 9

Empire City - Race 7

Esmeralda - Race 13

Eun Sogno - Race 8

Eurostyle - Race 7

Father Time - Race 10

Flying Bird - Race 2

Follow Your Dream - Race 13

Forever Dream - Race 9

Franco Josiah - Race 7

Franco Sinatra - Race 6

Franco Tim - Race 2

Freeze Frame - Race 8

Fugitive - Race 8

General Jen - Race 9

Gold Bullion - Race 7

Got You Covered - Race 13

Gus - Race 10

Hadron Collider - Race 6

He Aint Fakin - Race 3

Heaven's Mark - Race 4

Here's Herbie - Race 11 Race 12

Hidden Talent - Race 10

Hi Hopes - Race 2

Holly Highlander - Race 1

Hoof It Hagrid - Race 1

I Dream Of Jeannie - Race 10

I'm Rockin - Race 13

Incentivise - Race 8

It's Tough - Race 11

Jilliby Ballerini - Race 10

J T Boe - Race 13

Judy J - Race 1

Julie Jaccka - Race 7

Jumal - Race 8

Just Ask Paddy - Race 4

Kingman - Race 12

Koko Kaboom - Race 1

Kotare Kelso - Race 4

Krackaling - Race 1

Kracka Looka - Race 3

Lakelsa - Race 6 Race 12

Lavra Rose - Race 2

Leap To Fame - Race 12

Lil Whip - Race 5

Look To Da Stars - Race 3

Love N The Port - Race 7 Race 10

Macandrew Aviator - Race 6

Mad Jack - Race 5

Magician - Race 11

Majesdix - Race 1

Mama's Wish - Race 8

Massive Merc - Race 1

Maui - Race 10

Mavis Jones - Race 5

Merlin - Race 12

Midnight Dash - Race 10

Mighty Logan - Race 10

Miki Bennett - Race 11

Miki's Courage - Race 4

Miss Melanie - Race 1

Mixed Faith - Race 5

Mode - Race 1

Moses - Race 7

Mo'unga - Race 12

Move It Lou - Race 8

Mr Love - Race 10

Muscle Mountain - Race 10

Muscle Sass - Race 5

Mystery Creek - Race 8

Mystic Max - Race 7 Race 10

Nellie Doyle - Race 5

One Over All - Race 10

One Over Da Line - Race 3

Oscar Bonavena - Race 10

Our Pinocchio - Race 5

Paige - Race 5

Parisian Artiste - Race 10

Paris Prince - Race 7 Race 10

Patiro - Race 2

Peaknmonkey - Race 3

Penelope Lane - Race 1

Pinseeker - Race 12

Practical Magic - Race 5

Premium Player - Race 5

Princess Gracy - Race 9

Princess Sadie - Race 5

Queen Tyron - Race 9

Quicker Than Quick - Race 4

Rachmaninov - Race 1

Radha - Race 13

Rakero Rocket - Race 12

Ready Set Jet - Race 5

Renegade - Race 6

Republican Party - Race 12

Rock Or Bust - Race 11

Royal Diedre - Race 1

Royal Rock - Race 1

Roydon Muscle - Race 5

Rush - Race 7

Rushkinoff - Race 2

Ruthless Emma - Race 1

Scotlynn Crunch - Race 2

Scrunch - Race 2

Secret Agent Man - Race 4

Shard De Arch - Race 4

Sheila Laxon - Race 1

Sideshow Bruce - Race 11

Smoke On The Water - Race 6

Solemn Son - Race 3

Sonofamistery - Race 8

Sooner The Bettor - Race 12

Spirit Downunder - Race 2

Steelintheheel - Race 3

Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 9

Tabasco - Race 11

Tact Teva - Race 4

Taketheplunge - Race 4

Teds Legacy - Race 13

Tempo Warrior - Race 13

The Coalman - Race 4

The Present Maker - Race 5

The Surfer - Race 6

Tu Tangata - Race 1

Utah Blaze - Race 8

Vessem - Race 12

Wag Star - Race 6 Race 12

Walkinonsunshine - Race 7

We Walk By Faith - Race 12

What The Bell - Race 1

Winelight - Race 9

Wish Me Luck - Race 11

Yosemite - Race 3

Zeus Lightning - Race 8

Zoltan Boscik - Race 7

Zoom X - Race 4

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

NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: NEW ZEALAND CUP CARNIVAL - (CUP DAY) ((CUP DAY))

SAUNDERS ROBINSON BROWN TROT

$31,575, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 2600m

Front Line Limits in this race

HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE

$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

MITRE 10 WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP HEAT 20 (MOBILE TROT)

$30,000, 4YO & OLDER, WITH COND. INV.DRV, 2600m

Front Line Limits in this race

ALSCO UNIFORMS MOBILE PACE

$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R50, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

AOTEA ELECTRIC HANDICAP TROT

$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R60 SPECIAL, 3200m

Front Line Limits in this race

TAB JUNIOR FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr2)

$60,000, 3YO & OLDER FFA, 2600m

Front Line Limits in this race

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND HANDICAP TROT

$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R56 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

Front Line Limits in this race

WOODLANDS STUD SIRES' STAKES 2YO C&G FINAL (MOB PACE) (Gr1)

$200,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1980m

Front Line Limits in this race

NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES FINAL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)

$200,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1980m

Front Line Limits in this race

RENWICK FARMS DOMINION (STAND TROT) (Gr1)

$400,000, FFA, 3200m

Front Line Limits in this race

AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE

$30,000, R58 TO R70, 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw

IRT NEW ZEALAND TROTTING CUP (STAND PACE) (Gr1)

$1,000,000, FFA, 3200m

Front Line Limits in this race

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R57, R58 WITH COND., 1980m

Preferential Barrier Draw