NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 28 November
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS LP HANDICAP TROT
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R51 to R65 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R55. 10m: R56 to R60. 20m: R61 to R65.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 499P00 | Mad Jack | 1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Failed to trot the trip in recent assignments. Testing punters' patience. Odds. |
| 2 |  | 1X0004 | Sunny Louis | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Clear improvement with last week's 4th & may find this field easier. Combos. |
| 3 |  | 221540 | Ready Set Jet | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Ended run of good form with last week's terminal error. Stick with him. EW. |
| 4 | | 087X97 | Royal Del | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Better last week after failing to fire at Kaikoura. Seeking further improvement. |
| 5 |  | 461458 | Cormoran Strike | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Fair 8th last week, but showed plenty of promise prior. Worth a close look. |
| 6 |  | 445X93 | One El | 2 | 10 | Colin DeFilippi | Chased nicely at big odds last Friday. Same handicap here. Place prospect. |
| 7 |  | 85X007 | Nellie Doyle | 3 | 10 | Blair Orange | Showed spark until late break in stronger grade last week. Not out of this. |
| 8 |  | 533613 | Rush | 1 | 20 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Back in a good vein of form & last Friday's 3rd showed her worth. Threat off 20m |
| Best Bets: Ready Set Jet (3), Rush (8), Cormoran Strike (5), Nellie Doyle (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rush (2-02.9), Ready Set Jet (2-03.7), Nellie Doyle (2-03.7) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mad Jack - 1st of 7, N Cnty TOA, 26/11/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.3, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 29.7, Margins: 17 1/2len, 5 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mad Jack (1): SL-Off, BL-On, Nellie Doyle (7): HH-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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AOTEA ELECTRIC MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 6 | Rakero John | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Better for his debut 6th at Rangiora last week. Kinder draw. Add to trifectas. |
| 2 |  | 572344 | Nikolai Ray | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Thereabouts in last four of six spring runs. Draws well enough. Place hope. |
| 3 | | 663 | Flying Holme | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Gate speed helped him go close at Rangiora. May use that again. Each way. |
| 4 |  | 247X2 | Treacherous Dreams | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Grabbed late when resuming at Ashburton. Stable kicking goals. Goes close. |
| 5 |  | 57 | B J Hunnicutt | 5 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Got back & stayed back at Rangiora. Honest 5th on debut prior. First4s. |
| 6 |  | 6043 | Franco Lomu | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Doing his best work late at Ashburton. Has gate speed if needed. Consider. |
| 7 |  | Tee Ball | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Qualified with trial win in 1.5.7 mile rate 18 Nov. Not the worst on debut. | |
| Best Bets: Treacherous Dreams (4), Franco Lomu (6), Flying Holme (3), Tee Ball (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tee Ball - 1st of 2, Ashburton, 18/11/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-04.4, 800m: 57.1, 400m: 27.6, Margins: 3/4len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
VIP FRAMES & TRUSSES MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | KD Corona | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Out of a mare from a productive family. Trials form not far off. Has claims. | |
| 2 |  | 6 | Carlton Bay | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Round safely but a distant 3rd at trials since error on debut. Take on trust. |
| 3 |  | 42X53 | Katelin | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Far from disgraced in good field last Friday. Ringcraft is improving. Keep safe. |
| 4 | | Hundy Yard | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Big winner in a messy 18 Nov qualifier, so don't overplay the margin. Roughie. | |
| 5 |  | 3X73 | Kings Choice | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Improved between 15 Oct & 27 Oct & no standouts here. Worth a look again. |
| 6 |  | 26X54 | Flying Dreams | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Hasn't put in a clear run in both starts back. Has ability though. Can feature. |
| 7 | | 545 | Delphyne | U2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tired late last week in stronger field. Tricky draw again, but don't disregard. |
| Best Bets: Kings Choice (5), Flying Dreams (6), Katelin (3), Delphyne (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: KD Corona - 1st of 2, N Otago HR, 21/10/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-41.6, 800m: 59.9, Margins: 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Flying Dreams (6): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R50, 1980m
For R44 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 897766 | Stephs Boy | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Midfield down in the grades on Sunday. Gate speed helps but need more late. |
| 2 |  | 765X23 | Hugo | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Plenty to like about both starts back & best draw this time in. A key contender. |
| 3 | | 332130 | Quicker Than Quick | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Out late on Cup Day but just OK when clear. Solid form prior. Combos claims. |
| 4 |  | 9X5795 | Fredastaire | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Looking to transfer fair Manawatu form to Addington. May find this a bit richer. |
| 5 |  | 416020 | Heaven's Mark | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Not disgraced from awkward draw last week. 11 Nov 2nd your guide. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 655172 | Mr Cash Man | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Gate speed took him close at Ascot Park. Unlucky on Show Day. Right in this. |
| 7 |  | 020343 | Semba | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Only hauled in late on Show Day. Finally gets front row draw. Tough to bowl. |
| 8 |  | 595422 | Matai Harry | 8 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Early spring form showed promise. Record after a short spell is fair. First4s. |
| 9 |  | 352541 | Commander Joe | 9 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Peeled nicely for last week's win. Stays in same grade. Add to Top 2/3 bets. |
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| 10 | | 231881 | Beachbreak | 10 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J) | Very gritty win at Timaru. Moves up in grade but will have supporters again. |
| Best Bets: Semba (7), Mr Cash Man (6), Beachbreak (10), Hugo (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Semba (1-54.6), Commander Joe (1-56.1), Stephs Boy (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Stephs Boy (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
RICOH MOBILE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X90442 | Senior Constable Liz | 1 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Confidence certainly building this time in. Can improve her mobile statistics. |
| 2 |  | 423232 | Macho Man | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Keeps finding one or two better but went close at Ashburton. Stick with him. |
| 3 |  | X9X936 | Hadleymae | 3 | Ft | Jack Harrington | Couldn't go on after early mistake at Rangiora. Others bring stronger claims. |
| 4 |  | X09785 | Zhutee | 4 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Broke after getting late lead at Ashburton. Still prone to errors. Win or bust. |
| 5 | | 0X4003 | Maroubra | 5 | Ft | Clint Ford | Never gave up after sitting parked at Rangiora. Mobile will help. Each way. |
| 6 |  | 498002 | Which Way | 6 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Tried hard after finding the lead at Ashburton. That will help confidence. Place |
| 7 |  | 8558X6 | Bullet | 7 | Ft | John Versteeg | Still figuring out his gait. Never caught up at Ashburton. Prefer to take notes. |
| 8 |  | 64D2 | King Charles | U1 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Back to mobile after big 2nd despite error at Rangiora. Among the chances. |
| Best Bets: King Charles (8), Maroubra (5), Macho Man (2), Zhutee (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bullet (7): BL-Off, Which Way (6): FD-Off, RD-On, Zhutee (4): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS NZJD CHAMPS (HEAT 3) MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R40 TO R50 INV JD, 2600m
For R40 to R50 4yo-&-older pacing mares. This race is for Invited Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 8X2327 | Sandy Shore | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Didn't kick after leading in R35-44 mares grade 13 Nov. Give another chance. |
| 2 | | 548295 | Didjaseemiki | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Useful late after getting back from middling draw 07 Nov. Place from this draw. |
| 3 | | 645803 | Courtney Rose | 3 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Didn't throw in the towel at Rangiora. Unplaced in only go at 2600. Combos. |
| 4 | | 8X4087 | Topaz | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gear issue when she broke at Rangiora. Thin track/distance stats. Roughie. |
| 5 |  | 882231 | Major Happy | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Clever drive got the job done at Rangiora. Consistent as they come. Trifectas. |
| 6 | | X08305 | Remission | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Tough trip on Show Day but ran better than her price last week. Not the worst. |
| 7 |  | 786451 | Brandi Snapp | 7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Rattled home for R40-44 win last week. Not a huge step up. Each way. |
| 8 |  | 701820 | Major Performer | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Great at Kaikoura and this is a big drop back from Show Day. Keep onside. |
| 9 |  | 445X57 | Zarlini | 9 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Mixed bag in her two runs back in stronger company. Awkward draw. Place. |
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| 10 |  | 200793 | Classie Linc | 10 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Happier back in grade racing at Motukarara. May follow an OK one. Combos. |
| 11 |  | 4X49X8 | Milou | 11 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Big ask when resuming in black-type racing on Show Day. Likely improver. |
| Best Bets: Major Performer (8), Sandy Shore (1), Remission (6), Brandi Snapp (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Zarlini (1-59.1), Topaz (1-59.8), Remission (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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McMILLAN EQUINE FEEDS NZJD CHAMPS (HEAT 4) MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 INV JD, 1980m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. This race is for Invited Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 8008X9 | Kerrally | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Beaten a fair way out at Kaikoura. Fitter for that outing but will need to be. |
| 2 | | 302932 | Billy Kimber | 2 | Ft | Mia Holbrough(J) | Looking more reliable in last two & no doubting his speed. Trifectas enhancer. |
| 3 | | 253X03 | Harriet's Moment | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Round safely & showed zip at Ashburton. Similar grade tonight. Consider. |
| 4 | | 11 | He Aint Fakin | 4 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Won a slugfest on Cup Day after 24 Oct maiden win. Can keep the show going. |
| 5 |  | 221152 | Donna's Boy | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Only bested late by #3 in a mammoth Cup Day run. May go to battle again. |
| 6 | | 114404 | Buffy Northstains | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Doing her best work late after lacking gaps on Sunday. Obvious combos bait. |
| 7 | | 0X8206 | Crown The Moment | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Doesn't win out of turn over the sprint trip here. Tricky draw too. First4s. |
| 8 | | 564110 | Jordan Anne | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Not at her sharpest on Show Day but will relish drop back in grade. Place. |
| 9 | | 8X2223 | One Over Da Line | 9 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Done little wrong in his 4 starts back. Draw may dictate options. Each way. |
| 10 | | 389770 | Aldebaran Crystal | U1 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Battling efforts from the unruly recently. Work to do against nice types here. |
| Best Bets: He Aint Fakin (4), Donna's Boy (5), One Over Da Line (9), Harriet's Moment (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jordan Anne (1-58.1), Buffy Northstains (2-00.7), He Aint Fakin (2-01.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Billy Kimber (2): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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VIP TRADE SALES TEAM MOBILE PACE
$17,000, R35 TO R43, R44 WITH COND., 1980m
For R35 to R43 pacers. Also R44 horses with 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 16267 | Eun Sogno | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Rolling type racing in the grades after taking on top 2YO fields. Right in this. |
| 2 | | 41X678 | Sonofamistery | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | No luck on Cup Day & giving an honest sight prior. Draw helps. Add to combos. |
| 3 |  | X8P212 | Always A Menace | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Tidy November efforts including smart 07 Nov win here. Worth considering. |
| 4 |  | 632X10 | Scotlynn Crunch | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Battled in first run out of maidens but that was Cup Day. Combos with luck. |
| 5 |  | 324532 | Ohoka Cobra | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Dug in for the fight at Ashburton. Faces some up-and-comers but can place. |
| 6 | | 1X71 | One Eye Bandit | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Found an extra kick to score here 07 Nov. Moves off unruly. Keep very safe. |
| 7 |  | 531755 | Seaside Pond | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Not bad when belatedly clear last week. Gate speed on offer. Trifectas best. |
| 8 | | 211172 | Patiro | 8 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Early dash from this draw last week. May need to employ similar. Place claims. |
| 9 |  | 19221 | Jesse Owens | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 | | 85X222 | Nothing But You | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Missed out on a run in the Oaks. Brave efforts prior. A Top 3/4 prospect. |
| Best Bets: One Eye Bandit (6), Eun Sogno (1), Always A Menace (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sonofamistery (1-55.3), Always A Menace (1-57.9), Patiro (1-58.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Always A Menace to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
BETTOR'S DELIGHT 'THE KING' HANDICAP PACE
$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2600m
For R51 to R65 pacers. Front: R51 to R55. 10m: R56 to R60. 20m: R61 to R65.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 26X682 | Teds Legacy | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Consistent type who is building fitness. Good track-distance stats. Don't ignore |
| 2 | | 213917 | Berrettini | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Won his stand start debut at Kaikoura. Good 7th on Cup Day. Adds to the puzzle. |
| 3 |  | 677071 | Bettor Be Sharp | 3 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Nice R4-55 win on Sunday. Broke in his last stand start. Place preferred tonight |
| 4 |  | 527PX0 | Lester | 1 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Nice 2nd 18 Nov trials since error at Methven. Capable of featuring off 10m. |
| 5 | | 572962 | Bryce's Meddle | 2 | 10 | Riley Harrison(J) | Lost no admirers with gritty 2nd last Friday. Similar set-up here. Worth a look. |
| 6 | | 811100 | Rock Or Bust | 3 | 10 | Nikita Burton(J) | Went bust when he broke last week. Win or bust from stands too. Market watch. |
| 7 | | 968528 | Here's Herbie | 4 | 10 | Colin DeFilippi | Below his best last week after bold Show Day 2nd. Quick beginner. Each way. |
| 8 | | 006055 | Next Level | 5 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Close up 3rd at 18 Nov trials. Nothing wrong with last two fifths. Upset. |
| 9 |  | 0X9403 | Tanzania | 6 | 10 | Leo O'Reilly | Slightly tighter grade than last week & wasn't far off there. Trifectas prospect |
| 10 | | 783431 | Follow Your Dream | 7 | 10 | Bob Butt | Drops back 10m after winning in R50-70 grade last week. Can fill a placing. |
| 11 |  | 587439 | Amass | U1 | 10 | John Morrison | Early work may have told on Show Day. Yet to win from a stand start. Roughie. |
| 12 |  | 6X0036 | Radha | U2 | 10 | Blair Orange | Massive motor but he's still making mistakes. If he paces the trip, look out. |
| 13 | | 500807 | Dance Till Dawn | 1 | 20 | John Dunn | Not at her best at the moment and 20m adds to her challenge. Needs to lift. |
| 14 | | 541789 | Miki Bennett | 2 | 20 | Jonny Cox | Battling in tougher grades recently. Hit or miss from stand start. Top 3/4 hope. |
| 15 | | X11170 | Rock Band | 3 | 20 | Terry Chmiel | Multiple errors last week and outgunned on Show Day. First4s off 20m mark. |
| 16 | | X53241 | Double Jeopardy | 4 | 20 | Tim Williams | Joined in for fun to win on Show Day. Can work if needed. A key contender. |
| Best Bets: Double Jeopardy (16), Radha (12), Berrettini (2), Here's Herbie (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dance Till Dawn (1-58.6), Double Jeopardy (2-00.2), Here's Herbie (2-00.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rock Or Bust (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2000m
For R40 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 201221 | Waihemo Hannah | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Trotting as well as she ever has. Up in grade but add to all trifecta tickets. |
| 2 | | 8X4551 | Tyrons Strapping Lad | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Very comfortable win at Rangiora. Yet to fire from stand start, but keep close. |
| 3 |  | 21135X | One Mhor For Heather | 3 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Not seen since showing handy winter form. Could offer some cheek fresh-up. |
| 4 | | 484090 | Tu Tangata | 4 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Baiting the hook for plenty of punters but lean returns recently. Take on trust. |
| 5 |  | 144703 | Kowhai Sunburst | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 060485 | The Royal Gamble | 6 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Improved between his two Motukarara runs. OK track/distance stats. First4s. |
| 7 |  | 463403 | Almighty | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Chased well behind runaway winner 07 Nov. No harder today. Right in this. |
| 8 | | 324P86 | Torquay Street | 8 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Not much went to plan at Kaikoura. Too hard at Ascot Park. Can boost trifectas. |
| 9 |  | 600PX0 | Knowing Me | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Blew apart early when resuming here last week. Happy to take notes this week. |
| 10 | | 502660 | It's So Easy | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 |  | 621461 | Rachmaninov | U1 | Ft | Robbie Close | Hasn't won here in 156 starts but is in career-best form. Is tonight the night? |
| 12 | | 0X0678 | Pyramid Rose | U2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Manners letting her down recently. Can't afford to give rivals a head start. |
| Best Bets: Almighty (7), Tyrons Strapping Lad (2), One Mhor For Heather (3), Rachmaninov (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: One Mhor For Heather (2-04.1), Almighty (2-04.5), Torquay Street (2-05.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Pyramid Rose (12): RD-Off, HH-On, FD-On, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 900X | Honour Bright Note | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Well contained in three autumn/winter starts. Sure to need this run. |
| 2 |  | 86X04 | Jack's Eyre | 2 | Ft | Jack Harrington | Nice progression between Oamaru and Rangiora. Kind draw. Trifectas hope. |
| 3 |  | 426533 | Royal Belle | 3 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Still in maidens after 25 starts but putting in very honest shifts. Place claims |
| 4 |  | Still B Miki | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | By the sire of the moment. Will be better for debut, but capable of figuring. | |
| 5 |  | 0466 | Sadie | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Still on a learning curve through this spring. Has gained some support. Top 3/4. |
| 6 |  | 332252 | Tuppence | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 2400X5 | Willow Valley | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Don't overplay her 5th at Kaikoura but she did get checked. Want right price. |
| 8 | | 8900X8 | Vintage Gold | 8 | Ft | John Versteeg | Couldn't find extra in the home straight at Motukarara. Seeking shortcuts. |
| 9 | | 62 | Route Sixty Six | 9 | Ft | ||
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| 10 | | 00X009 | Sam Snead | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Botched the start at Rangiora. Inside 2nd row may not be ideal. Looks held. |
| 11 | | 22 | Major Moonshine | 11 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Gone near enough in his two Manawatu starts. Strikes an ideal field. Each way. |
| 12 |  | 086698 | Connie Golightly | 12 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | 4th at the workouts since battling spring form. Seeking form turnaround. |
| 13 | | X43930 | Swimming Poole | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Error at Ashburton, but had been finding the line well prior. Not out of this. |
| Best Bets: Still B Miki (4), Major Moonshine (11) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Connie Golightly (12): SL-Off, Honour Bright Note (1): SL-Off, ACD-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 7
Almighty - Race 10
Always A Menace - Race 8
Amass - Race 9
Beachbreak - Race 4
Berrettini - Race 9
Bettor Be Sharp - Race 9
Billy Kimber - Race 7
B J Hunnicutt - Race 2
Brandi Snapp - Race 6
Bryce's Meddle - Race 9
Buffy Northstains - Race 7
Bullet - Race 5
Carlton Bay - Race 3
Classie Linc - Race 6
Commander Joe - Race 4
Connie Golightly - Race 11
Cormoran Strike - Race 1
Courtney Rose - Race 6
Crown The Moment - Race 7
Dance Till Dawn - Race 9
Delphyne - Race 3
Didjaseemiki - Race 6
Donna's Boy - Race 7
Double Jeopardy - Race 9
Eun Sogno - Race 8
Flying Dreams - Race 3
Flying Holme - Race 2
Follow Your Dream - Race 9
Franco Lomu - Race 2
Fredastaire - Race 4
Hadleymae - Race 5
Harriet's Moment - Race 7
He Aint Fakin - Race 7
Heaven's Mark - Race 4
Here's Herbie - Race 9
Honour Bright Note - Race 11
Hugo - Race 4
Hundy Yard - Race 3
It's So Easy - Race 10
Jack's Eyre - Race 11
Jesse Owens - Race 8
Jordan Anne - Race 7
Katelin - Race 3
KD Corona - Race 3
Kerrally - Race 7
King Charles - Race 5
Kings Choice - Race 3
Knowing Me - Race 10
Kowhai Sunburst - Race 10
Lester - Race 9
Macho Man - Race 5
Mad Jack - Race 1
Major Happy - Race 6
Major Moonshine - Race 11
Major Performer - Race 6
Maroubra - Race 5
Matai Harry - Race 4
Miki Bennett - Race 9
Milou - Race 6
Mr Cash Man - Race 4
Nellie Doyle - Race 1
Next Level - Race 9
Nikolai Ray - Race 2
Nothing But You - Race 8
Ohoka Cobra - Race 8
One El - Race 1
One Eye Bandit - Race 8
One Mhor For Heather - Race 10
One Over Da Line - Race 7
Patiro - Race 8
Pyramid Rose - Race 10
Quicker Than Quick - Race 4
Rachmaninov - Race 10
Radha - Race 9
Rakero John - Race 2
Ready Set Jet - Race 1
Remission - Race 6
Rock Band - Race 9
Rock Or Bust - Race 9
Route Sixty Six - Race 11
Royal Belle - Race 11
Royal Del - Race 1
Rush - Race 1
Sadie - Race 11
Sam Snead - Race 11
Sandy Shore - Race 6
Scotlynn Crunch - Race 8
Seaside Pond - Race 8
Semba - Race 4
Senior Constable Liz - Race 5
Sonofamistery - Race 8
Stephs Boy - Race 4
Still B Miki - Race 11
Sunny Louis - Race 1
Swimming Poole - Race 11
Tanzania - Race 9
Teds Legacy - Race 9
Tee Ball - Race 2
The Royal Gamble - Race 10
Topaz - Race 6
Torquay Street - Race 10
Treacherous Dreams - Race 2
Tuppence - Race 11
Tu Tangata - Race 10
Tyrons Strapping Lad - Race 10
Vintage Gold - Race 11
Waihemo Hannah - Race 10
Which Way - Race 5
Willow Valley - Race 11
Zarlini - Race 6
Zhutee - Race 5