Invercargill Harness Racing Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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SELLING? CALL CRAIG HEYRICK AT HARCOURTS HANDICAP TROT
$11,370, 2YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46473X | Sonny Jim | 1 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | One trial to prepare & ran well. Race fitness query but consistent. Place/combos | |
| 2 | 5X | Sheep | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Battled in latest of two recent trials. Market could be your best guide. | |
| 3 | 9X7978 | Father On Down | U1 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Battling away since moving barns recently. Needs to bring more to threaten. | |
| 4 | 582560 | Madison's Moon | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Costly mistake last start after doing OK in harder race. Needs her best manners. | |
| 5 | 3078 | Irish Sun | U3 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Hasn't been a factor in recent outings. Needs to lift to feature. | |
| 6 | 98960X | Birch | U4 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Easy win in latest of three trials after huge break from racing. Consider her. | |
| 7 | 35X782 | Justine Jaccka | 1 | 30 | Blair Orange | Upped her form with nice Ascot 2nd. A repeat effort has her right in this. | |
| 8 | 471605 | Mode | U1 | 30 | Matthew Williamson | Early mistakes in her last two starts. Suitable grade but manners essential. | |
| 9 | 9X6758 | Ah Dinnae Ken | U2 | 30 | Max Hill(J) | Nice win for new barn & 3rd to subsequent winner in prior outing. Big threat. | |
| Best Bets: Ah Dinnae Ken (9), Justine Jaccka (7), Birch (6), Sonny Jim (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Justine Jaccka (2-06.4), Ah Dinnae Ken (2-08.0), Mode (2-11.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ah Dinnae Ken (9): SL-Off, Birch (6): FD-Off, RD-On, BL-On, Father On Down (3): BL-On, Sheep (2): BL-Off, P-On, Sonny Jim (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Sheep to Lyndon Bond at Mataura | |||||||
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- Race 2
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NOELINE O'CONNOR MOBILE PACE
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7X34 | Ultimate Mach | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Worked hard & did well in Winton 4th. Gets his shot in this field from #1. | |
| 2 | 6X | Crackasky | 2 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Solid in only trial to prepare. Race fitness query but not worst option. | |
| 3 | 77820X | Kensi | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Plenty of trials & mixed efforts. Capable if she fronts with her best game. | |
| 4 | 8X9690 | California Dreaming | 4 | Ft | Richard Austin | Hasn't been able to make an impact recently. Will need to bring more here. | |
| 5 | 3X2085 | Hogie | 5 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Sweet trip & just OK in his Ascot 5th. Has the ability if in the mood. Consider. | |
| 6 | 368 | Gati | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too far back in her Ascot 8th. Early speed to land handy & can improve. | |
| 7 | 25 | Flashbytheseaside | 7 | Ft | Brad Morris | Solid in his Wyndham 5th. Moves to a tricky draw but has place claims. | |
| 8 | 726530 | Harold Hanover | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got miles back & battled last start. Excellent in prior 3rd. Draw looks query. | |
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| 9 | 30X446 | Racie Dale | 9 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Too far back but ran well in Ascot. Follows out bright hope. Place & combos. | |
| 10 | 0X8277 | Donald Trot | 10 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Two tough draws no help recently. Not much improvement here. Roughie. | |
| 11 | 446324 | Dallas Dale | 11 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Sweet trip & ran OK from handy draw last start. May need some luck from #11. | |
| 12 | 0X8770 | He's Robyn | U1 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Little going his way recently & this draw may continue that. Rough threat. | |
| Best Bets: Ultimate Mach (1), Gati (6), Racie Dale (9), Hogie (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Crackasky (2): BL-Off, Harold Hanover (8): NW-Off, Hogie (5): ACD-On, Kensi (3): SL-On, Racie Dale (9): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Kensi to Alan Paisley at Longbush | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BOOK NOW - CHRISTMAS RACES 20TH DECEMBER MOBILE PACE
$8950, NON-WINNERS 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 2200m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48X683 | Rakamick | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Sweet trip & ran well in his Wyndham 3rd. Can feature with his best game. | |
| 2 | 78X | Moon Light Terror | 2 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Battled in the latest of several trials. May benefit from this outing. | |
| 3 | 54X83 | Wild East | 3 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Solid chase in his Winton 3rd. Drops into a suitable race & rates highly. | |
| 4 | 2 | Fernco Nel | 4 | Ft | Kirk Larsen | Excellent debut 2nd & likely better for it. A leading contender. | |
| 5 | X62565 | Here's Johny | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 74 | Sent | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Fought on well in improved Winton 4th. Easier here & deserves respect. | |
| 7 | 766X | By Chance | U1 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Ran well but late scratched recently. Nice trials & strong claims. | |
| Best Bets: Fernco Nel (4), By Chance (7), Wild East (3), Sent (6) | |||||||
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- Race 4
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NEVILLE CLEAVER FISHING PACE
$9650, R35 TO R50, 2200m
For R35 to R50 pacers. 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X06750 | Hazer | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Very unlucky last start & loves a standing start. Worth sticking with. | |
| 2 | 252326 | Magic Sign | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Peaked on his run in 6th here but consistent prior. Top 4 material. | |
| 3 | 27617X | Nek Delight | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Nice runs chasing smart types in trials. First stand but rates highly. | |
| 4 | 465469 | Sagwitch | 4 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Standing start specialist bringing mixed form. Cheeky place & combo hopes. | |
| 5 | 09374X | Bombay Glacier | 5 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Steady work in two trials. Race fitness looks the query. Roughie. | |
| 6 | 850268 | Foveaux Gambler | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Battled last start but solid in tough grade prior. Loves a stand. Include. | |
| 7 | 51755X | Netherton Franco | 7 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Strong trials to prepare. Standing start rookie but big respect. | |
| 8 | 679083 | Jenny Gump | 8 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Returned to form with lower grade 3rd. May need the right run in this company. | |
| 9 | 2569X8 | Dare Devil | 9 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Only battled first up. Better than that & can feature with improvement. | |
| 10 | 583451 | Tashs Bad Girl | 10 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Deserved her last start victory here. Tougher assignment & rough hopes. | |
| Best Bets: Netherton Franco (7), Foveaux Gambler (6), Nek Delight (3), Hazer (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sagwitch (1-59.3), Foveaux Gambler (2-02.4), Jenny Gump (2-02.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bombay Glacier (5): SL-Off, Nek Delight (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Foveaux Gambler to Denis O'Connell at Waikouaiti | |||||||
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- Race 5
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McLEAY JEWELLERS & ENGRAVERS MOBILE PACE
$9300, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 2200m
For pacers with 1 win for lifetime. 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 155772 | Trendy Van Gogh | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Kept winding up in similar grade last start. Ace draw only helps. Bright hope. | |
| 2 | 03541X | Dragon Power | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 733669 | Sidorova | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | No trials for new barn after patchy form. Gets her shot to improve from #3. | |
| 4 | 46000X | Matai Harry | 4 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Battled in his only workout to prepare. Looking in need of this outing. | |
| 5 | 8157 | Sultan Of Swing | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Steady work in a similar line up last start. Looking for the right run. | |
| 6 | 817563 | Lily's A Star | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Sweet trip & ran well in 3rd here. Gate speed may assist. Top 4 hopes. | |
| 7 | 322021 | Always On Sale | 7 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Impressed in thoroughly deserved Ashburton win. Suitable step up & rates. | |
| 8 | 884034 | Montage | 8 | Ft | Tom Nally(J) | Solid work in recent outings. Horror draw but tough type. Place & combos. | |
| 9 | 7551 | Disco Inferno | U1 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Thrived on hot speed last start. Tempo here could be key. Not worst. | |
| Best Bets: Always On Sale (7), Trendy Van Gogh (1), Lily's A Star (6), Sidorova (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sultan Of Swing (2-00.6), Disco Inferno (2-00.6), Always On Sale (2-00.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sidorova (3): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lily's A Star to Tyler Dewe at Tisbury | |||||||
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- Race 6
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LADIES FASHION IN THE FIELD 20TH DECEMBER MOBILE PACE
$9125, NON-WINNERS 2YO FILLIES, 2200m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35226 | Better Be Quick | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got it wrong last time here. Slick efforts prior & suitable race. Rates. | |
| 2 | 9 | Ginerva | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Costly mistake in her debut. Honest trials prior & rough hopes. | |
| 3 | 554 | Raspalia | 3 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Green but ran OK in latest 4th. Drawn to be a factor. Top 4 include. | |
| 4 | 634562 | Showcase | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Kept chasing hard in latest 2nd & this is easier. Consider eachway. | |
| 5 | 2864 | Shezabettorgirl | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Fought on well in her Wyndham 4th. Honest type in top 4 calculations. | |
| 6 | Chicago Sky | 6 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Solid in plenty of trials & won latest. Looks primed for a big debut. | ||
| 7 | 37X235 | Ada R J | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Just OK in her latest 5th. Ability to feature but draw could test. Combos. | |
| Best Bets: Better Be Quick (1), Chicago Sky (6), Raspalia (3), Showcase (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Chicago Sky - 1st of 3, Wyndham, 01/09/24, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-09.4, 800m: 59.9, 400m: 29.3, Margins: 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ada R J (7): BL-On, Ginerva (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Better Be Quick to Jeremy Douglas at Ascot Park, Showcase to Lyndon Bond at Mataura | |||||||
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- Race 7
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PETER HEYRICK MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$10,350, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R44, 2200m
For R35 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 640557 | Fireforefiddle | 1 | Ft | Kirk Larsen | Sold recently without too much luck. Gets his shot at placing from #1. | |
| 2 | 9X8689 | Ask Me Lou | 2 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Ran on OK in latest 9th & breaks run of tough draws. May offer some value. | |
| 3 | 339132 | Better Be Watching | 3 | Ft | Tom Nally(J) | Made up plenty of ground in latest 2nd. Drawn to be right in this. | |
| 4 | 544005 | Robyns Art | 4 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Solid return to form with Winton 5th. Can feature with the right run. | |
| 5 | 950845 | Rakadeaks | 5 | Ft | Richard Stevens | On speed & faded late last start. Slight grade drop & on the fringes. | |
| 6 | 552440 | Artmore | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Squeezed at vital stage last start. Consistent efforts prior. Can make the top 4 | |
| 7 | 062645 | Ten Da Touch | 7 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Freshened & workout win since taking on stronger grades. E/W threat. | |
| 8 | 9360X0 | Sporty Charlie | 8 | Ft | Brad Morris | Never fired off a sweet trip fresh up. Moves to tough draw & needs luck. | |
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| 9 | 177980 | Raknruin | 9 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Little going her way recently. Can feature with a change of luck | |
| 10 | 700342 | Emerald Abbey | 10 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Nice late off a sweet trip in Winton 2nd. Can feature with luck from 2nd row. | |
| 11 | 9X5677 | Airwaves | 11 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Nice work late in his latest 7th. Building fitness and ready to show form. | |
| 12 | 158455 | Gems Delight | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | OK in a tougher grade last start. Should relish this company but draw hurts. | |
| 13 | 460X08 | Superfast | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has looked in need of recent runs. May benefit from this one too. Roughie. | |
| 14 | 306186 | No Added Sugar | 14 | Ft | Daniel Anderson(J) | ||
| Best Bets: Better Be Watching (3), Ten Da Touch (7), Raknruin (9), Airwaves (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Emerald Abbey (1-58.3), Fireforefiddle (1-58.4), Sporty Charlie (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Raknruin (9): RD-Off, BL-Off, P-On, FD-On, Sporty Charlie (8): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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ELEGANCE AT 148 ON ELLES RESTAURANT HANDICAP TROT
$11,000, R35 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2200m
For R35 to R65 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R50. 20m: R51 to R57. 30m: R58 to R65. 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 6X8385 | Shandon Bells | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Dug in in her Ashburton 5th. Deeper grade here & combos look best. | |
| 2 | 42656X | Ruby Seddon | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 740364 | Dancing Glenis | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Very honest in tougher affair in 4th here. Front line advantage helps. Include. | |
| 4 | 375341 | Top Of The Hill | 1 | 10 | |||
| 5 | 215203 | Emily | 2 | 10 | Mark Hurrell | Close up behind two smart types in 3rd here. Handicapped to take catching. | |
| 6 | 360898 | Jaccka Baylis | 3 | 10 | Brent Barclay | No luck last start but disappointing prior. Needs to find his best game. | |
| 7 | 000XP5 | Spells Of Love | 4 | 10 | Ellie Barron(J) | Cheeky work in his Wyndham 5th. Likely fitter and worth considering. | |
| 8 | 658423 | Dwindle Star | 5 | 10 | Rory McIlwrick | Honest chase in her Winton 3rd. Similar expected here. Top 4 hopes. | |
| 9 | 15X645 | Xerion | 1 | 20 | Kirk Larsen | Just OK in harder grade last week. Fitter now & improvement expected. | |
| 10 | X12644 | Switch On | 2 | 20 | Blair Orange | Freshened & no trials since tidy fourths. Lands in a grade he should thrive in | |
| 11 | 432638 | Cody Banner | 3 | 20 | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Got it wrong late last start.Nice efforts prior. Not fave track but must rate. | |
| 12 | 530880 | Aveross Majesty | 4 | 20 | Mia Holbrough(J) | Disappointing in harder grades recently. Gets his shot at form improvement. | |
| 13 | 212741 | Superfast Ronnie | U1 | 20 | Samantha Ottley | Green but comfortable in lower grade win last week. Sharp step up but consider. | |
| 14 | X74402 | Missile | 1 | 30 | Brad Williamson | Nice chase in his Timaru 2nd. Good enough if close enough late. | |
| Best Bets: Emily (5), Switch On (10), Cody Banner (11), Dancing Glenis (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Switch On (2-03.3), Missile (2-04.7), Cody Banner (2-04.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aveross Majesty (12): ACD-On, Shandon Bells (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Dancing Glenis to Denis O'Connell at Waikouaiti | |||||||
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- Race 9
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CRAIG AT HARCOURTS MOBILE PACE
$11,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R50, R51 TO R55 WITH COND., 2200m
For R46 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R51 to R55 if driven by a concession junior driver. 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 46750X | The Orange Roughy | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fresh without a trial so fitness queries. Will need his best game. | |
| 2 | 0X7423 | Nyla | 2 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Worked & fought well in latest 3rd. Deserves respect on that effort. | |
| 3 | 184535 | Franco Huntington | 3 | Ft | Shane Walkinshaw | Solid again in his 5th here. Into a sweet draw & unlikely to die wondering. | |
| 4 | 8X4367 | Lou's Deal | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Battled away in Wyndham 7th. May need the right run to threaten. | |
| 5 | 221844 | The Wulver | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Only out late in his latest 4th. Consistent type with top 4 claims. | |
| 6 | 5150X5 | Haley Jaccka | 6 | Ft | Georgia Goodman(J,cl) | Warmed up late in fresh 5th. Can be finishing off again. Keep close. | |
| 7 | 681244 | Bobbies Rock | 7 | Ft | Daniel Anderson(J,cl) | Strong 4th in a tougher grade last time here. Gate speed helps with draw. Rates. | |
| 8 | 213392 | Rightazz | 8 | Ft | Max Hill(J,cl) | Taking on much tougher company lately. Wide draw no help but a big threat. | |
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| 9 | 347X51 | Ward Lamon | 9 | Ft | Oliver Kite(J,cl) | Beat a fair lot but did it stylishly in win here. Draw query but must consider. | |
| 10 | 18P198 | Mataura B B | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Not a factor in recent outings. Will need to lift to be a threat here. | |
| 11 | 30400X | Aint No Angel | 11 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 1875P7 | Glengarry Moonlight | 12 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J,cl) | Rolled along before fading last start. Different tactics from draw. On fringes. | |
| Best Bets: Bobbies Rock (7), Rightazz (8), Haley Jaccka (6), Franco Huntington (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rightazz (1-57.6), Franco Huntington (1-59.0), The Wulver (1-59.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: The Orange Roughy (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||