NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT - ACE OF CLUBS (2YO COLTS & GELDINGS) MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
$99,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotting colts & geldings.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 739179 | Massive Merc | 1 | Ft | Alan Clark | Did it tough in grade racing at Timaru. Should get round safely. First4s. | |
2 | 22 | Tarragindi | 2 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Little to fault about his two career starts & best draw so far. Threat to #2. | |
3 | P74 | Chester Gold | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Improving with racing but yields speed to some in this. Combos fringes. | |
4 | 36X522 | Major Doosie | 4 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Good efforts from the mobile in last two outings. Getting more confident. Place. | |
5 | 2X3111 | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Impressive winning here 15 Nov & small field to chase from unruly. Top pick. | |
Best Bets: Meant To Be (5), Tarragindi (2), Major Doosie (4), Chester Gold (3) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Meant To Be (2-00.9), Massive Merc (2-05.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Massive Merc (1): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Meant To Be to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston |
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TAB - ACE OF HEARTS (2YO FILLIES) MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old trotting fillies.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 2116 | Atlantic City | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Gate speed here 15 Nov but not at her sharpest late. Can atone & place from #1. | |
2 | 633X31 | Pretty In Pink | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Impressive against fellow 2YOs at Cambridge. Can get handy early. Has claims. | |
3 | 11113 | Habibti Pat | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Hauled in late after leading here 15 Nov. Gritty as anything prior. Key threat. | |
4 | X14335 | Ya Rite Darl | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Nice when clear late here on Show Day. Tends to be running on late. Combos must. | |
5 | 4843 | Natives Cullerdamoon | 5 | Ft | Robbie Close | Better in her last two, but in maiden company. A step up here. First4s. | |
6 | 31204 | Ocean Eyes | 6 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Good 4th on Show Day in top 2YO company. Early speed query. Place claims. | |
7 | X23028 | Frazzled | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Got things wrong in the back straight on Show Day. Brave 2nd 25 Oct. Roughie. | |
8 | 7298 | See No Evil | 8 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Broke in 3 of her 4 career starts. Gait a work in progress. Happy to watch. | |
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9 | 021 | Odina | 9 | Ft | Ben Hope | Clung on to win at Rangiora. Interesting draw, but capable of overcoming. EW. | |
10 | 28401 | Dash Dosh | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Got campaign back on track with Rangiora win. This is harder. Rough odds. | |
Best Bets: Habibti Pat (3), Odina (9), Atlantic City (1), Pretty In Pink (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Habibti Pat (2-01.5), Ya Rite Darl (2-01.5), Odina (2-01.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Horse Movements: Dash Dosh to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Woodend Beach |
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HAGLEY WINDOWS & DOORS MOBILE PACE
$25,875, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R55, 1980m
For R50 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 | |
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1 | 409X13 | Bonnie's Girl | 1 | Ft | Olivia Thornley(J) | Backed up fresh win here with gritty Ashburton 3rd. Deeper grade here. Combos. | |
2 | 371074 | Kotare Kelso | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Rattled home at Ashburton & gets back to front row draw. Could surprise at odds. | |
3 | 022451 | Warloch | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Comfortable Manawatu win. Doesn't win out of turn here though. First4s. | |
4 | 217545 | Mighty Flying Lou | 4 | Ft | John Morrison | Far from disgraced recently & draws in a little handier here. Not out of this. | |
5 | 053133 | Salute | 5 | Ft | Ricky May | Slashing 3rd when clear here on Cup Day. Great draw upgrade. A major player. | |
6 | 702531 | Tokyo Rose | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Bonus run after win in similar grade on Sunday. Fair course stats. Place best. | |
7 | 256341 | Commander Joe | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Shuffle back didn't worry him when looming late on Show Day. Combos claims here. | |
8 | 190100 | Wuhan | 8 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Copped a torrid trip at Motukarara. Struggling since 25 Oct win here. Odds. | |
9 | 253510 | Dave Duley | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Just OK when space came on Show Day. Impressive Cup Day win. Keep onside. | |
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10 | 846018 | Dancing Desire | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Doing her best work late on Show Day in stronger grade. May be over the odds. | |
11 | 150841 | Tabasco | 11 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Kept trucking to score at Ashburton after tough run. More tested here. First4s. | |
12 | PX7201 | Song Sung Blue | 12 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Peeled nicely for his Ashburton win in R44-50 company. Multiples fringes in this | |
13 | 223607 | Shepherds Delight | 13 | Ft | Tim Williams | Led throughout for 19 Nov trial win since fair Kaikoura runs. Rough odds. | |
14 | 174132 | Bazooka | 14 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Doing very little wrong & has looked adaptable too. Should play a key role. | |
Best Bets: Salute (5), Dave Duley (9), Mighty Flying Lou (4), Bazooka (14) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Warloch (1-55.3), Dancing Desire (1-55.5), Commander Joe (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Shepherds Delight - 1st of 7, Chertsey, 19/11/24, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-07.1, 800m: 55.9, 400m: 27.1, Margins: 3/4len, neck, 1/2len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Salute (5): FD-Off, RD-On Legend |
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- Race 4
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IAN DOBSON MEMORIAL - 3YO CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)
$23,688, 3YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 3-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. The Winner of this race is guaranteed a start in the 2024 NZ Pacing Derby to be held on Friday 06 December 2024, providing it is eligible for selection..
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 422353 | Shake A Leg | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Trial winner since sharp but erratic Show Day 3rd. Can sneak a Top3 finish. | |
2 | 168104 | Magician | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tried hard after early gate speed on Show Day. Draw helps. Trifectas/First4s. | |
3 | 311X02 | Next Level | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Very brave on Cup Day & that form has been franked. Can give #9 a fright. | |
4 | 217255 | It's Tough | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Handy enough when clear late on Show Day & Ashburton 5th had merit. Combos. | |
5 | 3X4382 | Hadron Collider | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Dug in on Cup Day & only caught late. May call on gate speed again. Place. | |
6 | 121146 | Renegade | 6 | Ft | Ricky May | Last two runs not without merit after consecutive wins. Don't underestimate. | |
7 | 2X3009 | We Walk By Faith | 7 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Couldn't go on after tough run in The Velocity. Still finding his feet this term | |
8 | 24X116 | Vessem | 8 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Disappointed as favourite on Show Day. Better than that. Look for him late. | |
9 | 111X12 | Chase A Dream | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Loomed but nabbed late on Show Day. Clear class act though. On top tonight. | |
Best Bets: Chase A Dream (9), Next Level (3), Renegade (6), Vessem (8) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Hadron Collider (1-53.1), Chase A Dream (1-54.3), Vessem (1-55.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Shake A Leg - 1st of 9, N Cnty TOA, 21/11/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.5, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 28.9, Margins: nose, 2 3/4len, 2 len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: It's Tough (4): ACD-Off, We Walk By Faith (7): SL-Off, BL-On Legend |
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- Race 5
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CONTINENTAL EVENT HIRE GRAND DUCHESS MARES HCP TROT (Gr2)
$64,200, 4YO & OLDER MARES R50 TO R120 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2600m
For R50 to R120 4yo-&-older trotting mares. Front: R50 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65. 20m: R66 to R75. 30m: R76 to R90. 40m: R91 to R120.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 5X9123 | Practical Magic | 1 | Ft | |||
2 | 546X33 | Mixed Faith | 2 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Bold front-running 3rd on Cup Day. Well behaved these days. Can offer cheek. | |
3 | 6P3209 | It's So Easy | 3 | Ft | Peter Davis | Comfortably held after early work on Show Day. Needs to step for First4 hopes. | |
4 | 877602 | George Eliot | 4 | Ft | Robbie Close | Huge 2nd on Show Day, albeit down in the grades. Can enhance combo bets. | |
5 | 802665 | Vertigo | 5 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Not a mile away recently & ran on late at Timaru. Fair course stats though. | |
6 | 613201 | Nubliah Chamay | 6 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Back to her preferred leading role at Ashburton. Much tougher here. Odds. | |
7 | 742310 | Mavis Jones | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Didn't play a part on Cup Day. Loomed for 21 Nov trial win. Combos spice. | |
8 | 014005 | Forgiveness | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Tough run on Show Day but only tired late. Can mix her form. Upset claims. | |
9 | 90051P | Grettymac | U2 | Ft | |||
10 | 241014 | Sheza Gift | 1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Solid Cup Week efforts including Cup Day win. Dangerous at her best. Each way. | |
11 | 107516 | Muscle Sass | 2 | 10 | Craig Ferguson | Had to cover ground on Cup Day but 25 Oct victory was classy. Has claims. | |
12 | 77X5P1 | Hidden Talent | 3 | 10 | Nathan Williamson | Very stylish and showed that at Wyndham 10 Nov. A chance to repeat here. | |
13 | 132212 | Rata | 4 | 10 | Jonny Cox | On course debut after strong southern spring efforts. Top3/4 claims in this. | |
14 | 117948 | Rush | 5 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Last two runs more like it as she seeks to regain early spring form. First4s. | |
15 | X41826 | Aroha Kenny | 6 | 10 | Ricky May | Strong late despite early mistake on Show Day. Wide spot on 10m helps. EW. | |
16 | 234454 | Majestic Love | 7 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Running on late at Timaru & 10m doesn't rule her out either. Worth a look. | |
17 | 842010 | Eurostyle | 1 | 20 | Kimberly Butt | Group 3 winner before getting things wrong on Show Day. Win or bust. | |
18 | X24403 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 2 | 20 | Sam Thornley(J) | Caught the eye on Show Day off this handicap. Just needs right run to feature. | |
Best Bets: Hidden Talent (12), I Dream Of Jeannie (18), Sheza Gift (10), Aroha Kenny (15) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Mixed Faith (2-01.6), I Dream Of Jeannie (2-03.1), Aroha Kenny (2-03.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Mavis Jones - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 21/11/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-32.8, 800m: 61.2, 400m: 31.2, Margins: 1/2 head, 7 len, 3 1/2len. |
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- Race 6
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BETAVET - ACE OF SPADES (2YO COLTS & GELDINGS) MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 221 | Miki B | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Built on good form to score at Timaru. Decent grade hike here. First4s from #1. | |
2 | 69X719 | Its Electrifying | 2 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Heads south after mixed form up north. May be better for this outing. | |
3 | 1X1111 | Marketplace | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Provded his spot as top 2YO with Sires Stakes win. Drawn to be winning again. | |
4 | X11118 | Captain Sampson | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Had his chance against Marketplace on Cup Day. Prefer in quinellas/trifectas. | |
5 | 225X11 | Always Dreaming | 5 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Brings smart southern form to this. Different formline catches the eye. EW. | |
6 | 125X4 | Ukraine | 6 | Ft | |||
7 | X71423 | Demon Blue | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Chased hard in the Sires Stakes final. Has tactical speed. In the mix. | |
8 | X25315 | Got The Chocolates | 8 | Ft | |||
Best Bets: Marketplace (3), Always Dreaming (5), Demon Blue (7) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Marketplace (1-53.1), Captain Sampson (1-54.8), Demon Blue (1-56.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Horse Movements: Captain Sampson to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst |
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- Race 7
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TENNANT ENGINEERING NEW ZEALAND PACING OAKS (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$232,875, 3YO FILLIES, 2600m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | X05861 | Our Shangri Lana | 1 | Ft | Ben Hope | Race set up perfectly at Ashburton. Back up against the top 3YO fillies. Odds. | |
2 | X46619 | Louies Girl | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Didn't go her way on Cup Day but dashed home late. Could add spice to trifectas. | |
3 | X33550 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Got back & stayed back in Nevele R Final. May find others too classy here. | |
4 | 516117 | Coastal Babe | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Gave a sight in front in The Velocity. Brings new formlines to this. Each way. | |
5 | 115326 | Courtney Rose | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | 2nd at Rangiora trials since steady spring form in both islands. Rough claims. | |
6 | X31111 | Treacherous Baby | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got the job done from 2nd row in Nevele R Final. Drawn to make it 5 straight. | |
7 | 116770 | Arden's Memory | 7 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Very tough run in the Nevele R & things haven't gone her way recently. Passing. | |
8 | 9X3124 | Ruby Roe | 8 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Proved she's near enough with slashing Nevele R 4th. May be running on late. | |
9 | 679124 | Bubble Me | 9 | Ft | |||
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10 | 5X2985 | All You Need Is Me | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tried hard after doing work in Group 1 on Cup Day. Awkward draw. First4s. | |
11 | 1X9203 | Dynasty | 11 | Ft | Bob Butt | Back in form at Timaru after a flat Cup Day 10th. Strong field though. Odds. | |
12 | 317437 | Shakira | 12 | Ft | Ricky May | Had her chance in Nevele R but seems to go better from average draws. Combos. | |
13 | 514233 | Classic Elegance | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Placings behind the top 2 fillies recently. Draw not great but can do that again | |
14 | 1X1112 | Duchess Megxit | 14 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Brave 2nd from the outside of front row on Cup Day. Look for her late. | |
15 | 144241 | Remission | 15 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | 4-length winner at Ascot Park but that was down in the grades. Tough ask. | |
Best Bets: Treacherous Baby (6), Duchess Megxit (14), Coastal Babe (4), Ruby Roe (8) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: All You Need Is Me (1-58.5), Remission (2-00.5), Coastal Babe (2-01.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Star Trialist: Courtney Rose - 2nd of 9, N Cnty TOA, 21/11/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.5, 800m: 57.2, 400m: 28.9, Margins: nose, 2 3/4len, 2 len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Classic Elegance (13): BL-Off, SL-On, Ultimate Racy Girl (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Louies Girl to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst, Ultimate Racy Girl to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston, Duchess Megxit to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston |
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- Race 8
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WHAT THE HILL NEW ZEALAND TROTTING OAKS (MOBILE TROT) (Gr1)
$137,550, 3YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 3-year-old trotting fillies.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | X15145 | Princess Sadie | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Lost no fans behind a superstar in The Ascent. Draw gives options again. Combos. | |
2 | 558524 | Baffled | 2 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Run down late at Ashburton after working hard. Looking to others in this. | |
3 | 946157 | Judy J | 3 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Tried hard behind #7 in The Ascent. Two-time winner here. Hard ask tonight. | |
4 | 316376 | Freya | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | 2.8L 2nd at the trials since Show Day 6th. Seeking more when the sprint comes. | |
5 | 484219 | Tinkerbelle | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Not far away after early error on Sunday. Can't afford any mistakes here. | |
6 | 4X9612 | Aspirational Dream | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Backed up Ashburton win with gritty Timaru 2nd. Big step up tonight. First4s. | |
7 | 111111 | Keayang Zahara | 7 | Ft | Jason Lee | Sheer brilliance on display in The Ascent. Only bad luck ends her winning run. | |
8 | X68970 | Four Wise Women | 8 | Ft | |||
9 | 3X1624 | Empire City | 9 | Ft | Ricky May | Didn't give up in The Ascent but had a run to suit. Draw tricky here. Multiples. | |
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10 | 403918 | Torquay Street | 10 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Worked home well enough at Ashburton. May get soft run through. First4s. | |
11 | 522000 | Fear And Faith | 11 | Ft | John Morrison | Unable to replicate her spring form & gait not perfect for now. Rough odds. | |
12 | 68X081 | High Step | 12 | Ft | Bob Butt | Impressive Kaikoura win in intermediate grade. Should be running on late. | |
Best Bets: Keayang Zahara (7), High Step (12), Princess Sadie (1), Empire City (9) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Aspirational Dream (1-58.2), Empire City (1-58.7), Keayang Zahara (1-59.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Princess Sadie (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Keayang Zahara to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Rolleston |
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- Race 9
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RENWICK FARMS - ACE OF DIAMONDS (2YO FILLIES) MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 20210 | Hot And Dangerous | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Gait and cramp issues on Show Day. Talented on here day. Top3/4 claims. | |
2 | X01412 | Stella Rouge | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just caught in Group 1 on Show Day. Can give them something to chase again. EW. | |
3 | 4X0031 | Vincent Reactress | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Strong Manawatu runs but was comfortably held in this grade prior. Take notes. | |
4 | 12X234 | Forever Dream | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Used tactical speed to grab 4th on Show Day. Drawn to offer some cheek here. | |
5 | 132807 | Allets | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Did it tough sitting parked on Show Day. Better draw here, but needs luck. | |
6 | 13X251 | General Jen | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Knocked off #11 at Ashburton & gets draw advantage here. Not the worst. | |
7 | 632X11 | Joyride(AUS) | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Really found her feet this time in. Takes a step up here. Combos contender. | |
8 | 31 | Nothing But You | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Held off her rivals well to win at Motukarara. Up in grade. Place prospect. | |
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9 | X13160 | Winelight | 9 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Failed on Show Day but impressive prior. Awkward draw but has claims. | |
10 | 8143 | Arafura | 10 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Massive 3rd after getting pushed wide on 15 Nov. Capable of running rivals down. | |
11 | 11X121 | Captains Mistress | 11 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Deserved Group 1 win on Show Day. Should get a run through. Win hope. | |
Best Bets: Captains Mistress (11), Arafura (10), Stella Rouge (2), Winelight (9) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: General Jen (1-53.1), Joyride(AUS) (1-55.4), Winelight (1-55.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Horse Movements: Hot And Dangerous to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst |
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- Race 10
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MATT HARRISON CONSTRUCTION MOBILE TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R65, 1980m
For up to & including R65 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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1 | 542057 | Penelope Hall | 1 | Ft | John Versteeg | Steady efforts without threatening since 09 Oct 2nd here. Looking for luck. | |
2 | 702103 | Rachmaninov | 2 | Ft | John Morrison | Can't knock his Rangiora 3rd. Yet to win in 128 starts here though. First4s. | |
3 | 10631P | Styrax | 3 | Ft | Brad Williamson | One of the finds of the southern spring. Forgettable 22 Nov outing. Can atone. | |
4 | 000324 | T K Megastar | 4 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Caught the eye at Timaru. Decent hike in grade here though. Top3/4 fringes. | |
5 | 7826X0 | Miss Yo | 5 | Ft | |||
6 | 31X878 | Styx Jewel | 6 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Fair 8th at Ashburton against the top trotters. Drops back here. Not the worst. | |
7 | 107600 | Master Class | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Struggled in last two outings from contrasting start types. Take on trust here. | |
8 | 635185 | Cormoran Strike | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | More convincing this time in. Lightly tried from the mobile but could surprise. | |
9 | 133262 | Zoltan Boscik | 9 | Ft | Luke Whittaker | Doing very little wrong in his campaign. Earned his wide draw but can overcome. | |
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10 | 2340P6 | Helloveamoment | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Skinny albeit brief mobile starts. Confidence slowly returning. Rough claims. | |
11 | 90051P | Grettymac | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Didn't step at Timaru so mobile start may be more her go. Market your guide. | |
12 | 738031 | Sunny Louis | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Strong win on Cup Day. 3-time winner in a 1980m mobile too. Worth a look. | |
13 | 007191 | Bounce N Beyond | 13 | Ft | John Dunn | Impressive win at Timaru in nice confidence boost. Sure to threaten late. | |
14 | 863891 | Royal Del | 14 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Capitalised on great trip for Show Day win. Same distance here. Multiples. | |
Best Bets: Zoltan Boscik (9), Bounce N Beyond (13), Sunny Louis (12), Styx Jewel (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Rachmaninov (2-00.1), Styx Jewel (2-00.1), T K Megastar (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Styrax (3): RD-On Legend |