NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 14 November
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
XCM SPORT MOBILE TROT
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R50, 1980m
For R43 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 140X82 | Crown The Moment | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Bold at odds here 07 Nov. With manners from #1, he's a live place hope today. |
| 2 |  | 456411 | Jordan Anne | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Runaway winner at Winton last week. Seeking hat-trick today. Threat in this form |
| 3 |  | 666523 | Andy Hall | 3 | Ft | Angus Garrard | Two nice placings in the South and has performed here in the past. Keep onside. |
| 4 |  | X75110 | Tactical Bid | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Lost his chance with a break when last here attempting 3 on the bounce. Include. |
| 5 |  | 331977 | Very Majestic | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | OK two back here but outfinished after working early since. Needing best today. |
| 6 |  | 713631 | Clotilde Wainwright | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 127224 | Atlantic City | 7 | Ft | Ricky May | Solid over sprint at Ash and formline consistent. Throw into your combinations. |
| 8 |  | 348021 | Judy J | 8 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Smart Cup Day win given backers no concern. No reason she can't repeat here. |
| 9 |  | 005026 | It's So Easy | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Worked gamely 24 Oct and luckless next-up. Outside place prospect in this. |
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| 10 |  | 081711 | Penelope Lane | 10 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Made it 3 from last 4 winning at Oamaru easily. This harder but don't ignore. |
| 11 |  | 037060 | Jaccka Baylis | 11 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Well beaten last week and others look sharper for this assignment. Happy to risk |
| 12 | | 100X06 | Pyramid Rose | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Failed to fire at Oamaru with support. Still improving fitness but needs luck. |
| 13 |  | 500658 | Nazareth | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 |  | 521111 | Midnight Diamond | 14 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Defeated Judy J at Kaik and seeking 5 straight today. She looks the one to beat. |
| Best Bets: Midnight Diamond (14), Atlantic City (7), Tactical Bid (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midnight Diamond (1-57.6), Jordan Anne (1-58.1), Andy Hall (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Andy Hall to Jamie Gameson at Burnham, Clotilde Wainwright to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
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- Race 2
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MACCA LODGE 'TRAINED SOUTH OF THE WAITAKI' MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R55, 2600m
For R40 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 214122 | Rakamick | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Went under narrowly at Winton. From the ace, looks very hard to contain today |
| 2 |  | 563226 | Share A Dream | 2 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Ran on from the back at Winton & never far from the action. Quinellas/trifectas. |
| 3 | | 517609 | Aint No Angel | 3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Didn't show up in either outing through October and needs to lift to feature. |
| 4 |  | 202343 | Brookies Player | 4 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Put in another strong shift for Winton 3rd last week and can't be ignored today. |
| 5 | | 976551 | Mr Cash Man | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Pounced from the 1x1 to score a week ago here. Rivals have draw edge; minors. |
| 6 |  | 51346X | Betting Sensation | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Comes in fresh after a run of good form last campaign. Be guided by the market. |
| 7 |  | X42613 | Hacksaw Ridge | 7 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Hauled in at Timaru following huge Oamaru win. Tough type; can compete strongly. |
| 8 |  | 123346 | Haley Jaccka | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Pushed back from handy spots in last couple and capable of making presence felt. |
| 9 | | 26255X | Deny Everything | 9 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Resumes from wide draw after racing well over autumn. Throw into combinations. |
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| 10 | | 226X14 | Secret Agent Man | 10 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Stuck well on Cup Day behind Taketheplunge. Tricky alley but threat if gaps come |
| 11 | | 223734 | Foxing Easton | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Bagged 2 minors in recent southern runs. Requiring luck from 2nd row. First4s. |
| 12 |  | X1818X | Cracker Opie | 12 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Last raced back in mid-July and last campaign was hit or bust. Take on trust. |
| Best Bets: Rakamick (1), Secret Agent Man (10), Haley Jaccka (8), Brookies Player (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aint No Angel (1-58.6), Mr Cash Man (1-58.8), Deny Everything (2-00.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Deny Everything (9): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Secret Agent Man to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
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- Race 3
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IRT SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO CHAMPIONSHIP (MOB TROT) (Gr1)
$107,640, 2YO MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 212 | Chocta | 1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Has started career in fine style and should secure every chance from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 2X2323 | Who's Ya Daddy | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Tried hard, 10 Oct before gate-break ended hopes last week. Keep safe for this. |
| 3 |  | 6X131 | Petite Amour | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Too slick for Chocta from inside alley last week. Capable of backing that up. |
| 4 | | 1X31 | Becky's Girl | 4 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Led throughout to win again 24 Oct. Looks a leading hope with her gate speed. |
| 5 |  | X41121 | Kyvalley Ray | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Trial winner 05 Nov following 10 Oct win here over #2. Another obvious win hope. |
| 6 |  | 461D | Save A Prayer | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Manners let her down a week ago after an easy win prior up north. Needs A-game. |
| 7 | | 26X | Flying Dreams | U2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Made a mistake when last here back in May. Has trialled and has place claims. |
| Best Bets: Kyvalley Ray (5), Becky's Girl (4), Chocta (1), Petite Amour (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kyvalley Ray (1-58.8), Chocta (1-59.1), Becky's Girl (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kyvalley Ray - 1st of 4, NZ Metro, 05/11/25, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-33.7, 800m: 59.3, 400m: 30.2, Margins: 14 len, 8 len, 105 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Flying Dreams (7): HH-Off, P-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Kyvalley Ray to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Save A Prayer to Andrew Stuart at Loburn | |||||||
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- Race 4
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PENINSULAR BEACHFRONT RESORT MOOLOOLABA MOBILE PACE
$31,050, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R49, R50 WITH COND., 1980m
For R46 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R50 horses with winning stakes up to and including $27000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 686154 | Carlin | 1 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Has been good in last couple since his win. Drawn favourably and in the equation |
| 2 | | X47496 | Captain Kobe | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Ran on soundly here 3 days ago at big odds. Consider for multiples from marble. |
| 3 |  | 793325 | Kotare Kelso | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Solid from pegs on Cup Day and overall form more than useful. In minors mix. |
| 4 |  | 311058 | Zoom X | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Good work late when 3.5L 8th on Tuesday. Bold showing wouldn't surprise. |
| 5 |  | 32X083 | Remission | 5 | Ft | Angus Garrard | Stuck to task after working hard 24 Oct. Closer draw to work from here; respect |
| 6 |  | 352419 | Always Be Batman | 6 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Slick winner 26 Oct and did well on Cup Day. May look to seek a forward spot. |
| 7 | | 420333 | Miki's Courage | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Grabbed a cheque on Tuesday after gate speed from out wide. Can't be ignored. |
| 8 | | 44445X | Zarlini | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | Thereabouts last campaign without threatening to win. Has trialed; First4s. |
| 9 | | 550141 | Dawn To Dark | 9 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Booted away for Oamaru win. Despite the wide alley, needs including once again. |
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| 10 |  | 27X908 | Munroe's Mate | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | No form this campaign and will need a few favours to feature from the 2nd row. |
| 11 |  | 702034 | Semba | 11 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not far from Flying Bird at Kaikoura. May face some traffic issues. Needs luck. |
| 12 | | 644037 | The Coalman | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Didn't see daylight on Tuesday when he had more in the tank. Combos spice. |
| 13 | | 17X713 | Shannon B | 13 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Winner 2nd-up at Timaru. Did OK from tricky draw 06 Nov. Outside place hope. |
| 14 |  | 4X9066 | Fitzthebill | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fought hard after facing breeze at Kaikoura. Will require favours from the alley |
| Best Bets: Zoom X (4), Miki's Courage (7), Dawn To Dark (9), The Coalman (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Semba (1-54.6), Dawn To Dark (1-55.2), Kotare Kelso (1-56.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Always Be Batman to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach | |||||||
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- Race 5
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MAJESTIC HORSEFLOATS LP 'THE ASCENT' (MOBILE TROT) (Listed)
$500,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old trotters. This race has a Manual Sequential Preferential Barrier by Sex, with Fillies drawing inside Colts & Geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 1X1222 | Gatesys Gem | 1 | Ft | Nathan Jack | Aus raider who has found one better in last 3 attempts. Full respect from the 1. |
| 2 | | 5X6119 | Habibti Pat | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Errors at Ashburton but safely away 05 Nov trials. Big threat with her best. |
| 3 |  | 111111 | Tracy The Jet | 3 | Ft | James Herbertson | Victorian filly looking to extend winning streak. Drawn nicely and rates highly. |
| 4 | | X31115 | Ya Rite Darl | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't go to plan last week, but she was excellent prior. Cover in combinations. |
| 5 | | 121133 | Tarragindi | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Has chased Habibti Pat and Ya Rite Darl in recent assignments. Place hope again. |
| 6 | | 311X60 | Rogue Hero | 6 | Ft | Clint Ford | Galloped at Ash when appearing to be battling. Needs to behave to feature. |
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| 7 |  | 21X728 | Illicit Love | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 100116 | To The Moon And Back | 8 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Off the pace 27 Oct after dominant Gore display. Luck needed from draw. |
| 9 |  | 10X119 | Higher Power | 9 | Ft | Barry Purdon | Lost chance with early check 31 Oct but two big wins to start campaign. Roughie. |
| 10 |  | 12X114 | Youneverknow | 10 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Made ground after striking trouble 31 Oct. Winning form prior. Upset claims. |
| 11 | | 111X22 | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Overcame break to push Ya Rite Darl close 27 Oct. Danger despite the unruly mark |
| Best Bets: Tracy The Jet (3), Gatesys Gem (1), Meant To Be (11), Habibti Pat (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ya Rite Darl (1-56.4), Meant To Be (1-58.9), Habibti Pat (2-00.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Habibti Pat (2): P-On, Tarragindi (5): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Gatesys Gem to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton, Tracy The Jet to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Rogue Hero to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach, Illicit Love to Andrew Stuart at Loburn, Higher Power to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Meant To Be to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
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- Race 6
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HARNESSLINK CONGRATULATES KINGMAN MOBILE PACE
$30,525, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R58, R59 WITH COND., 1980m
For R50 to R58 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R59 horses with winning stakes up to and including $40000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 864970 | Caught The Eye | 1 | Ft | Grant Dixon | Struggled on Tuesday after leading & trailing. Needs to find several lengths. |
| 2 |  | X66770 | Bettor Be Sharp | 2 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | No threat from this barrier on Cup Day. Needs to turn around form this campaign. |
| 3 |  | 226069 | I'm Rockin | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Pass-mark 3 days ago after being held up in the trail. Needed on all combo bets. |
| 4 |  | 465555 | Got You Covered | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Racing soundly without looking like a winner. Draw helps; fringe First4 player. |
| 5 | | 108316 | Christies Art | 5 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Too sharp 26 Oct and far from disgraced on Cup Day. Might represent value here. |
| 6 | | X16522 | Still Rockin | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Beaten by narrow margins in last 2 outings and should give a decent sight again. |
| 7 | | X81110 | Rock Or Bust | 7 | Ft | James Herbertson | Lacked dash on Cup Day attempting 4 on the bounce. Minors best from wide alley |
| 8 |  | 158743 | Amass | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Fought on in a gap to complete Cup Day trifecta. Can boost earnings with similar |
| 9 |  | 943073 | Shepherds Delight | 9 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Bold sprint from pegs here 29 Aug. 5th in recent trial. Looks held from draw. |
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| 10 |  | 76X003 | Radha | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Monster run to push J T Boe all the way on Tues. Big hope with any sort of luck. |
| 11 | | 217834 | Follow Your Dream | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Stuck on well in on Tuesday but did have her chance. Minors appear best. |
| 12 | | 840970 | Tempo Warrior | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No favours 3 days ago but overall form fair and 2nd row won't assist in this. |
| 13 | | 0X5324 | Double Jeopardy | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Good effort on Cup Day and this is easier although draw is harder. In minors mix |
| 14 | | 112121 | J T Boe | 14 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Radha (10), Still Rockin (6), Amass (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] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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ALDEBARAN ZEUS STANDING & ALDEBARAN PARK HCP TROT
$32,100, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R75 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m
For R51 to R75 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 002896 | Muscle Sass | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Covered territory & stuck OK on Tuesday. Rough place hope with handy run. |
| 2 |  | 8X0900 | Roydon Muscle | 2 | Ft | Ricky May | Battled closer from the rear on Cup Day but would need to find more to feature. |
| 3 | | 46X065 | Moses | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Sound 5th on Cup Day and can boost exotics with a similar effort today. Throw in |
| 4 |  | 968519 | Brett's Mate | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Didn't get all favours 3 days ago here following game win. Can go close in this. |
| 5 |  | 973743 | Master Class | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Held up at a critical time at Wint, 31 Oct. Form good overall and in minors mix. |
| 6 | | 463772 | Paige | 6 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Big effort going under a small margin on Cup Day. No reason she can't repeat. |
| 7 |  | 168X64 | Vertigo | 7 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Checked resuming 26 Oct then rough in her gait at Kaikoura. Outside place hope. |
| 8 | | 465336 | Rush | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Consistent mare who has been thereabouts in recent attempts. First4 hope again. |
| 9 | | 324030 | Freya | U1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Mixing her form and manners the key to an improved showing today. Respect. |
| 10 |  | 54445X | One El | 1 | 10 | Jim Curtin | Kick starts his campaign out of new quarters today. Enjoy it here; don't ignore. |
| 11 | | 930970 | Domination's Call | 2 | 10 | Brad Williamson | Form has fallen away with manners playing a part. Hard to recommend in this. |
| 12 |  | 191610 | Dreams Pat | 3 | 10 | Robbie Holmes | Off-stride after working handy on Cup Day. Big on ability and hard to keep out. |
| 13 |  | X90000 | Franco Josiah | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | No form to speak of since resuming and would require favours to get close today. |
| 14 |  | 723322 | Courmayeur | U2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Making her Canty debut today after stringing placings together up North. Respect |
| 15 | | 427398 | Gold Bullion | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Solid after being held up on Tuesday. Nice type. Bold showing wouldn't surprise. |
| 16 |  | 806862 | Mystic Max | 1 | 30 | Mark Purdon | Back in business with his strong Cup Day placing. Threat despite the back mark. |
| Best Bets: Dreams Pat (12), Mystic Max (16), Gold Bullion (15), Courmayeur (14) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Josiah (1-59.9), Domination's Call (2-02.0), Paige (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Freya - 1st 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: Freya (9): P-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Courmayeur to Andrew Stuart at Loburn | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BOB McARDLE SIRES' STAKES SOUTHERN MARES' CLASSIC (MOB PACE) (Listed)
$60,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES MOBILE, 1980m
For 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | P1X692 | Times Are A Changin | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Handy enough when 2nd last Friday. Big step up in grade though. First4s best. |
| 2 | | 370182 | Major Performer | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Chased a useful 3-year-old at Kaikoura. Honest mare, but in a strong field here. |
| 3 | | 955074 | Insarchatwist | 3 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Good from off the speed at Winton but another stepping up in grade. Combos. |
| 4 |  | 34X49X | Milou | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Near enough in three good trials since winter runs. Tough field to strike fresh. |
| 5 | | 232007 | Classie Linc | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Outgunned after finding the trail at Kaikoura. Form has dropped away. First4s. |
| 6 | | 474166 | Tokyo Rose | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Nothing too much wrong with her 6ths since her Oamaru win. Add to combos. |
| 7 | | 850080 | Dance Till Dawn | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Had more to give on Tuesday but gaps didn't come. Form is plain but can improve. |
| 8 |  | 121530 | Mantra Blue | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Contrasting runs behind Francent in her last two. Her A game takes her close. |
| 9 | | 12X222 | Ruby Roe | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Three-times bridesmaid this spring, but she has a sizzling sprint. Keep safe. |
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| 10 | | 211758 | Dynasty | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Earnest efforts since her pair of wins, but race conditions against her. Place. |
| 11 |  | X40670 | Amaretto Franco | 11 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Too much to do from the back on Tuesday. Likes the distance. Blowout. |
| 12 | | 170352 | Esmeralda | 12 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Kept on trucking behind J T Boe on Tuesday. Sure to have supporters again. |
| 13 | | 208403 | Akatea | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Stout 3rd down south since fair effort in good field 10 Oct. Combos claims. |
| Best Bets: Ruby Roe (9), Mantra Blue (8), Esmeralda (12), Tokyo Rose (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ruby Roe (1-51.9), Mantra Blue (1-54.8), Insarchatwist (1-55.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amaretto Franco (11): SL-On, Classie Linc (5): P-Off, Mantra Blue (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Mantra Blue to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton, Ruby Roe to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
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- Race 9
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DUNSTAN SIRES' STAKES SERIES 2YO FILLIES FINAL (MOB PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 212 | Indulge Me | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Nabbed late at Ascot Park but her 03 Oct win showed her class. Keep safe. |
| 2 | | X53323 | War Cry | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Gaps seem to only appear late for this filly. Draw on her side. Not the worst. |
| 3 | | 212X84 | Treacherous Me | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 302P58 | River | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Well backed last Friday but couldn't find more late. Needs to improve here. |
| 5 | | 1X9424 | Queen Lizzy | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not far away at Alex Park in spring. Improved late 05 Nov trials. Smokey. |
| 6 |  | 7341X6 | The Queens Gambit | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Did plenty of work at Ashburton. Stable is going well, but she needs luck. |
| 7 | | 2341 | All Of Me | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Proved unlucky 03 Oct 4th was no fluke with easy Kaikoura win. Could surprise. |
| 8 | | 25X385 | Bettor Belle | 8 | Ft | Ricky May | Held nicely for 05 Nov trial win, but still a maiden & work to do from draw. |
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| 9 |  | 123X07 | Secret Wish | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 | | 2514 | Wat Next | 10 | Ft | Bob Butt | Worked home well at Ashburton & great Harness Millions win prior. Threat. |
| 11 | | 315930 | Alecto | 11 | Ft | Mark Purdon | No luck at Ashburton & huge 3rd here 03 Oct. Fair trial since. Market watch. |
| 12 |  | 33122 | Cath | 12 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Steady trial since strong 2nd at Ashburton. Barely put a hoof wrong. Each way. |
| 13 |  | 112X81 | Ripples | 13 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Bounced back to form with front-running win 27 Oct. Sticky draw, but consider. |
| 14 | | 11X469 | Miki's Deal | 14 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gaps didn't appear late at Ashburton. Great in the autumn & could stun them. |
| 15 | | 42113 | Shezsofast | 15 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Quiet 8th at the trials since #10 caught her here 10 Oct. Look for her late. |
| Best Bets: Wat Next (10), Cath (12), Ripples (13), Shezsofast (15) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ripples (1-54.1), Miki's Deal (1-55.5), Shezsofast (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Shezsofast - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 29/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.7, 800m: 57.3, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 1/2len, 3/4len, nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cath (12): BL-On, Indulge Me (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Indulge Me to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, War Cry to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Treacherous Me to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, River to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Wat Next to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Alecto to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Shezsofast to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa | |||||||
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- Race 10
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AZAP ELECTRICAL NZ TROTTING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE TROT) (Gr1)
$100,000, FFA, 1980m
For all trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 037332 | Mr Love | 1 | Ft | Ricky May | Another string to his bow with brave 2nd in Dominion. Place hope from #1 |
| 2 | | X32176 | Mighty Logan | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Very unlucky in the Dominion & great when clear. May slide under radar here. |
| 3 |  | 112825 | Bet N Win | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Dug in bravely for Dominion 5th & gets draw advantage on rivals. Bright hope |
| 4 | | 220437 | Midnight Dash | 4 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Running on well on Tuesday as he almost always does. Add to trifecta bets. |
| 5 |  | 143118 | Muscle Mountain | 5 | Ft | Ben Hope | Early work may have told when fading late on Tuesday. 2022 winner. Combos. |
| 6 |  | 111214 | Jilliby Ballerini | 6 | Ft | Jason Lee | No luck in the Dominion and showed she'll be an open-class force. Top pick. |
| 7 |  | 155100 | Parisian Artiste | 7 | Ft | Tayla French | Hard ask when he got shuffled back in Tuesday's feature. First4s with luck. |
| 8 |  | 259540 | Maui | 8 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Another honest attempt on Tuesday. May get back from this draw. Odds. |
| 9 | | 114553 | Oscar Bonavena | U1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | 3-time winner of this & was massive late in the Dominion. Look for him late. |
| 10 |  | 341311 | Gus | U2 | Ft | Pete McMullen | Powerful move 600m out & held them well in the Dominion. Can repeat. |
| Best Bets: Jilliby Ballerini (6), Gus (10), Bet N Win (3), Oscar Bonavena (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muscle Mountain (1-53.2), Oscar Bonavena (1-55.2), Bet N Win (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bet N Win (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Jilliby Ballerini to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Parisian Artiste to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Oscar Bonavena to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Gus to Cran & Chrissie Dalgety at West Melton | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
HILL LEE & SCOTT 'THE VELOCITY' (MOBILE PACE) (Listed)
$500,000, 3YO, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacers. This race has a Manual Sequential Preferential Barrier by Sex, with Fillies drawing inside Colts & Geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 11113X | Captains Mistress | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Race conditions give her a great draw. Has won a trial and workout. Don't ignore |
| 2 | | 11X422 | Marketplace | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Continues his battle with Got The Chocolates here. Ready to strike from #2. |
| 3 | | 130622 | Midnight Miki | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Has a turn of foot but was held in the Flying Stakes here 10 Oct. Add to combos. |
| 4 | | 11X515 | Greased Lightnin | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Flew home to win here 17 Oct & tried hard at Ashburton after. Add to trifectas. |
| 5 |  | 392253 | Fate Awaits | 5 | Ft | Grant Dixon | Winner of the G1 Rising Sun in July. Near enough in his starts since. Place. |
| 6 | | 2X1211 | Got The Chocolates | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Loves a fight and he's got one again here today. Wide draw, but can overcome. |
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| 7 | | 122133 | Rubira | 7 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Good follower of speed. That may be the go from 2nd row draw. Not out of this. |
| 8 | | 114596 | Bar Louie | 8 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Hit rich vein of form between May and August, but a bit tougher since. Stretched |
| 9 | | 3X1344 | Bettors Anvil | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tried hard in last 3 starts since 12 Sept win. Early position the key. Top 3/4. |
| 10 | | 213917 | Berrettini | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 | | 311527 | Always Dreaming | 11 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Marketplace (2), Got The Chocolates (6), Captains Mistress (1), Rubira (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Got The Chocolates (1-51.7), Bar Louie (1-52.4), Marketplace (1-53.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Captains Mistress - 1st 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: Marketplace (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Captains Mistress to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Midnight Miki to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Greased Lightnin to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston, Fate Awaits to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Rubira to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Always Dreaming to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
ALLIED SECURITY NZ PACING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, FFA, 1980m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 570161 | Franco Sinatra | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Capitalised on great trip for Junior FFA win. Loves the mobile. Top 3/4 claims. |
| 2 | | 733467 | Macandrew Aviator | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Didn't give up from tough draw on Tuesday. Into the big time here. Odds. |
| 3 | | X93513 | Dreams Are Free | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Chased a rising star at Kaikoura. Very good on his day but this is a deep field. |
| 4 | | 107030 | Mo'unga | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Good drive on Tuesday but couldn't round off. Great with one shot at them. Upset |
| 5 | | 113329 | Alta Meteor | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Lost no admirers with unlucky 9th in the Cup. Drawn inside key threats. Place. |
| 6 | | 582775 | Wag Star | 6 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Held up briefly in the Junior FFA but did OK after. Wider draw here. First4s. |
| 7 | | X51116 | Republican Party | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Swallowed up late in the Cup after setting a sizzling tempo. Stick with him. |
| 8 | | 112312 | Leap To Fame | 8 | Ft | Grant Dixon | Another big performance when getting grabbed on Tuesday. Go again today. |
| 9 | | 516328 | Akuta | 9 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Positioned up ideally on Tuesday for OK 8th. Draw less than ideal. Place hope. |
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| 10 | | X32513 | Merlin | 10 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Kept on trucking in the Cup. Won this last year. Draw not kind, but keep safe. |
| Best Bets: Leap To Fame (8), Republican Party (7), Merlin (10), Alta Meteor (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Akuta (1-51.8), Merlin (1-52.1), Dreams Are Free (1-52.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Macandrew Aviator to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach, Dreams Are Free to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Wag Star to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Leap To Fame to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Weedons, Akuta to Ross Houghton at Swannanoa, Merlin to Hayden & Amanda Cullen at Rolleston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 13
- Race Time:
ROAD METALS MOBILE PACE
$30,000, R59 TO R80, 1980m
For R59 to R80 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X49685 | Here's Herbie | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Good when clear late along the markers on Tuesday. Touch harder here. First4s. |
| 2 |  | 334850 | Tabasco | 2 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Too much work to do from his Cup Day draw. Better options here but big ask. |
| 3 |  | 2X1141 | The Lazarus Effect | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Demolished the Kaikoura field and has a great draw to work with. Clear top pick. |
| 4 | | 963847 | Magician | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tired, but understandably so on Tuesday. Thereabouts in previous starts. Place. |
| 5 | | 314671 | Step It Up A Notch | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Sharp win in tidy time at Winton but jumps noticeable up in grade today. Odds. |
| 6 | | 154178 | Miki Bennett | 6 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Sought gaps and found them well on Cup Day. Front row an advantage. Combos. |
| 7 | | 08X194 | Built For Glory | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Didn't have all favours but strong late in the Junior FFA. Brings strong claims. |
| 8 | | X119X4 | Harrison John | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Not seen on Tuesday, but had his chance at Kaikoura. Seeking improvement. |
| 9 | | 4X6373 | Smoke On The Water | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Continues to measure up just below the elite level. Draw hurts but keep safe. |
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| 10 | | 00X009 | Double Time | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Space at a premium late on Cup Day. May strike similar issues here. First4s. |
| 11 | | 111X21 | Arthur Shelby | 11 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Sprinted well in 24 Oct trial. Record speaks for itself. Can give #3 a contest. |
| 12 | | 70X111 | Rock Band | 12 | Ft | Grant Dixon | Handling every step up, including Timaru success off 10m. Place hopes today. |
| 13 |  | 810X4X | South Seas Rock | 13 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Returns from Southland. Peaked late when 5th in hot 05 Nov trial. May need this. |
| 14 | | P2250X | The Big Lebowski | 14 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Good enough to win Junior FFA last year. Has a few tricks but could surprise. |
| Best Bets: The Lazarus Effect (3), Arthur Shelby (11), Built For Glory (7), Smoke On The Water (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Harrison John (1-52.8), Built For Glory (1-53.1), Here's Herbie (1-55.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Arthur Shelby - 1st of 2, NZ Metro, 24/10/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.0, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Harrison John (8): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Step It Up A Notch to Jamie Gameson at Burnham | |||||||
Runner Index
Aint No Angel - Race 2
Akatea - Race 8
Akuta - Race 12
Alecto - Race 9
All Of Me - Race 9
Alta Meteor - Race 12
Always Be Batman - Race 4
Always Dreaming - Race 11
Amaretto Franco - Race 8
Amass - Race 6
Andy Hall - Race 1
Arthur Shelby - Race 13
Atlantic City - Race 1
Bar Louie - Race 11
Becky's Girl - Race 3
Berrettini - Race 11
Bet N Win - Race 10
Betting Sensation - Race 2
Bettor Belle - Race 9
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 6
Bettors Anvil - Race 11
Brett's Mate - Race 7
Brookies Player - Race 2
Built For Glory - Race 13
Captain Kobe - Race 4
Captains Mistress - Race 11
Carlin - Race 4
Cath - Race 9
Caught The Eye - Race 6
Chocta - Race 3
Christies Art - Race 6
Classie Linc - Race 8
Clotilde Wainwright - Race 1
Courmayeur - Race 7
Cracker Opie - Race 2
Crown The Moment - Race 1
Dance Till Dawn - Race 8
Dawn To Dark - Race 4
Deny Everything - Race 2
Domination's Call - Race 7
Double Jeopardy - Race 6
Double Time - Race 13
Dreams Are Free - Race 12
Dreams Pat - Race 7
Dynasty - Race 8
Esmeralda - Race 8
Fate Awaits - Race 11
Fitzthebill - Race 4
Flying Dreams - Race 3
Follow Your Dream - Race 6
Foxing Easton - Race 2
Franco Josiah - Race 7
Franco Sinatra - Race 12
Freya - Race 7
Gatesys Gem - Race 5
Gold Bullion - Race 7
Got The Chocolates - Race 11
Got You Covered - Race 6
Greased Lightnin - Race 11
Gus - Race 10
Habibti Pat - Race 5
Hacksaw Ridge - Race 2
Haley Jaccka - Race 2
Harrison John - Race 13
Here's Herbie - Race 13
Higher Power - Race 5
Illicit Love - Race 5
I'm Rockin - Race 6
Indulge Me - Race 9
Insarchatwist - Race 8
It's So Easy - Race 1
Jaccka Baylis - Race 1
Jilliby Ballerini - Race 10
Jordan Anne - Race 1
J T Boe - Race 6
Judy J - Race 1
Kotare Kelso - Race 4
Kyvalley Ray - Race 3
Leap To Fame - Race 12
Macandrew Aviator - Race 12
Magician - Race 13
Major Performer - Race 8
Mantra Blue - Race 8
Marketplace - Race 11
Master Class - Race 7
Maui - Race 10
Meant To Be - Race 5
Merlin - Race 12
Midnight Dash - Race 10
Midnight Diamond - Race 1
Midnight Miki - Race 11
Mighty Logan - Race 10
Miki Bennett - Race 13
Miki's Courage - Race 4
Miki's Deal - Race 9
Milou - Race 8
Moses - Race 7
Mo'unga - Race 12
Mr Cash Man - Race 2
Mr Love - Race 10
Munroe's Mate - Race 4
Muscle Mountain - Race 10
Muscle Sass - Race 7
Mystic Max - Race 7
Nazareth - Race 1
One El - Race 7
Oscar Bonavena - Race 10
Paige - Race 7
Parisian Artiste - Race 10
Penelope Lane - Race 1
Petite Amour - Race 3
Pyramid Rose - Race 1
Queen Lizzy - Race 9
Radha - Race 6
Rakamick - Race 2
Remission - Race 4
Republican Party - Race 12
Ripples - Race 9
River - Race 9
Rock Band - Race 13
Rock Or Bust - Race 6
Rogue Hero - Race 5
Roydon Muscle - Race 7
Rubira - Race 11
Ruby Roe - Race 8
Rush - Race 7
Save A Prayer - Race 3
Secret Agent Man - Race 2
Secret Wish - Race 9
Semba - Race 4
Shannon B - Race 4
Share A Dream - Race 2
Shepherds Delight - Race 6
Shezsofast - Race 9
Smoke On The Water - Race 13
South Seas Rock - Race 13
Step It Up A Notch - Race 13
Still Rockin - Race 6
Tabasco - Race 13
Tactical Bid - Race 1
Tarragindi - Race 5
Tempo Warrior - Race 6
The Big Lebowski - Race 13
The Coalman - Race 4
The Lazarus Effect - Race 13
The Queens Gambit - Race 9
Times Are A Changin - Race 8
Tokyo Rose - Race 8
To The Moon And Back - Race 5
Tracy The Jet - Race 5
Treacherous Me - Race 9
Vertigo - Race 7
Very Majestic - Race 1
Wag Star - Race 12
War Cry - Race 9
Wat Next - Race 9
Who's Ya Daddy - Race 3
Ya Rite Darl - Race 5
Youneverknow - Race 5
Zarlini - Race 4
Zoom X - Race 4