NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
$19,000, R46 TO R60, 1980m
For R46 to R60 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 | 197730 | Very Majestic | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Strong 3rd from the mobile on Show Day. Forget 23 Nov failure. Each way. | |
| 2 | 1135X9 | One Mhor For Heather | 2 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Handy efforts over winter. Botched stand start last week. Can improve here. | |
| 3 | 034108 | Mavis Jones | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Drops back from taking on quality mares 21 Nov. Capable of featuring. | |
| 4 | 403039 | Freya | 4 | Ft | Ben Hope | Tried hard when clear in mares' grade 21 Nov. Suitable grade here. Combos. | |
| 5 | X06508 | Moses | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Midfield finishes his high points this time in. Yet to place in 8 mobile starts. | |
| 6 | 374342 | Master Class | 6 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Caught by a smart one here 21 Nov. Consistent from the mobile. Keep safe. | |
| 7 | 614587 | Cormoran Strike | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Last two runs not quite at his sharpest. Looked solid prior. Trifectas/First4s. | |
| 8 | 910005 | Practical Magic | 8 | Ft | John Morrison | Faded late here 21 Nov but had done some work. On mobile debut. Upset. | |
| 9 | 041134 | Princess Sadie | 9 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Never gave up after early work 21 Nov. Wide draw a test but can overcome. | |
| Best Bets: Princess Sadie (9), Master Class (6), Mavis Jones (3), Very Majestic (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cormoran Strike (1-59.1), Freya (2-00.5), Master Class (2-00.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Freya (4): P-Off, BL-On, Mavis Jones (3): BL-On, Princess Sadie (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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BETAVET BUILDAGUT MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 60X777 | Carrera Vamos | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Three 7ths this time in, but only paced the trip in one of them. Take on trust. | |
| 2 | 332252 | Tuppence | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Another honest maiden attempt when 2nd at Rangiora. Obvious combos bait. | |
| 3 | P | Blaze Craze | 3 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J) | Good 2nd with gate speed 26 Nov trials since error on debut. Stick with her. | |
| 4 | 4408X5 | Rockoutray | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Solid enough 5th when resuming at Oamaru. Yet to fire up at this distance though | |
| 5 | 04665 | Sadie | 5 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Worked to the breeze here 28 Nov & fought on. Add to your trifecta tickets. | |
| 6 | 96X | Tidy Kiwi | 6 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Loomed late to beat #3 at Rangiora trials. A key contender with right manners. | |
| 7 | 645436 | Dream Boyz | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Fought well enough at Oamaru & Rangiora 3rd had merit. First4s option. | |
| 8 | 265333 | Royal Belle | 8 | Ft | Kerry Hadfield | Keeps on finding the line with purpose, but no knockout blow yet. Place best. | |
| 9 | 439304 | Swimming Poole | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Plenty to like about his 4th last week. Has to work off the unruly again. Combos | |
| Best Bets: Blaze Craze (3), Tidy Kiwi (6), Royal Belle (8), Swimming Poole (9) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Blaze Craze - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 24/02/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.7, 800m: 59.4, 400m: 31.0, Margins: head, 4 1/2len, 2 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Carrera Vamos (1): P-On, Sadie (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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GALLAGHER INSURANCE MOBILE TROT
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1980m
For R35 to R45 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 | 037389 | Mikko Koivu | 1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Done and dusted after mistake at Oamaru. Has placed from a mobile. Roughie. | |
| 2 | 7628X6 | Noah Magnific | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Better for her OK 5th at Methven when resuming. Deeper field here though. | |
| 3 | 042687 | Clovelly Hill | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Did his chips late at Motukarara. Form has tailed off. Take on trust. | |
| 4 | 44703P | Kowhai Sunburst | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 029326 | Billy Kimber | 5 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Too far back in similar field last week. Has zip when he's right. Place claims. | |
| 6 | 530348 | Granny Rose | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Too hard after error at Rangiora. Usually more reliable though. Trifectas. | |
| 7 | 671065 | Yosemite | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found the line nicely at Motukarara. Won here in October. Not out of this. | |
| 8 | 211521 | Donna's Boy | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Used gate speed to win nicely last week. Bonus run in grade. Can double up. | |
| 9 | X22239 | One Over Da Line | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | First blot on his formline this time in with 28 Nov 9th. Better than that. EW. | |
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| 10 | 232321 | Macho Man | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Overdue maiden win last week. Gate speed negated by draw but can place. | |
| 11 | 53X032 | Harriet's Moment | 11 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Kept on giving behind Donna's Boy last week. 2nd row draw but keep onside. | |
| 12 | 721530 | Ridge | 12 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Didn't behave at Methven. OK 3rd at Rangiora prior. Add to First4 tickets. | |
| 13 | 1556X4 | Kracka Looka | 13 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson | Tried hard on Cup Day in a frantic 2600m affair. Capable of creeping closer. | |
| Best Bets: Donna's Boy (8), One Over Da Line (9), Harriet's Moment (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Donna's Boy (2-01.0), Kracka Looka (2-01.1), One Over Da Line (2-02.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Billy Kimber (5): FD-Off, RD-On, Kracka Looka (13): BL-On, Noah Magnific (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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MEG CUNNEEN RACING MOBILE PACE
$15,000, WITH COND., 1980m
For pacers with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X1D232 | Dover Terrace | 1 | Ft | Bronson Munro | Caught in the shadows at Methven. Form largely great this time in. Place option. | |
| 2 | 341 | Gotta Lather Up | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Powered home from wide draw at Oamaru. Meets nice types here. First4s. | |
| 3 | 027575 | Shadow Creek | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Backed and beaten in his four November starts. Combos with improvement. | |
| 4 | 31 | Larissa Beaudiene | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Gritty maiden win at Rangiora. Led from this draw at Ashburton. Has claims. | |
| 5 | 32X105 | Scotlynn Crunch | 5 | Ft | John Morrison | Beaten by a solid margin last week after getting back. Seeking shortcuts. | |
| 6 | 544701 | Poison Ivy | 6 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Stacked them up for nice maiden win on Sunday. May notice grade rise here. | |
| 7 | 247X21 | Treacherous Dreams | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Got the job done from the trail last week. Drawn a little wider, but keep onside | |
| 8 | 715888 | Here Comes Marty | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had excuses at Methven but recent form has been middling. Needs to lift. | |
| 9 | 1X6782 | Sonofamistery | 9 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just caught here last week. No help in the draws, but his best takes him close. | |
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| 10 | 138392 | John Stewart | 10 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Shrugged off flat tyre to chase hard at Motukarara. Awkward alley. Multiples. | |
| Best Bets: Sonofamistery (9), Treacherous Dreams (7), Larissa Beaudiene (4), Dover Terrace (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sonofamistery (1-55.3), Here Comes Marty (1-58.8), Treacherous Dreams (1-59.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: John Stewart (10): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO FILLIES, 1980m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 67X | Scotlynn Jenny | 1 | Ft | John Morrison | Four public runs since fair May/June outings. Likely to be better for the run. | |
| 2 | 4 | Better Together | 2 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Will come on from her debut Oamaru 4th. Drawn kindly. Potential to improve. | |
| 3 | 337X53 | B B Crunch | 3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Lost no fans with her interrupted but good 3rd 21 Nov. Adds to the puzzle. | |
| 4 | 3 | Bettor Dreams | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Earnest effort on debut at Oamaru. Drawn a few spots wider. Trifectas best. | |
| 5 | Ashes Of Joy | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Qualified in June & chased well behind #6 at 26 Nov trials. Worth a look. | ||
| 6 | Pickettywitch | 6 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Backed up 18 Nov qualifier with nice 26 Nov trial win in solid time. Has claims. | ||
| 7 | Princess Renee | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Put aside after July qualifier. Dashing 2nd 26 Nov trials. Respect the colours. | ||
| 8 | 45X292 | Mariners Rose | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Much more like it at Oamaru after finding life tough here 21 Nov. Combos. | |
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| 9 | 8 | Miss Ethel | 9 | Ft | Mark Jones | Broke when drawn on the inside at Oamaru. Prefer to watch in this field. | |
| Best Bets: Princess Renee (7), B B Crunch (3), Ashes Of Joy (5), Pickettywitch (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Pickettywitch - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 26/11/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.4, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 1 3/4len, 7 len, 4 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Better Together (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Scotlynn Jenny (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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FORESTQUIP MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R54, 1980m
For R45 to R54 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 | 551728 | Mr Cash Man | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Got back and stayed back here last week. Better draw but stronger grade. Place. | |
| 2 | 104004 | Queen Tyron | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Rediscovered form with 21 Nov 4th & gets draw upgrade here. Not the worst. | |
| 3 | 5333X0 | Peraki Seelster | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Did it tough when resuming at Motukarara. Strips fitter but will need to. | |
| 4 | 033306 | Miki's Courage | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Honest attempt at Motukarara. Form up to Cup Day was solid. Combos claims. | |
| 5 | 525413 | Commander Joe | 5 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Backed up 21 Nov win with last week's 3rd. Draws in closer too. In the mix. | |
| 6 | 139170 | Berrettini | 6 | Ft | Robbie Close | Down in grade after getting things wrong last week. Bright hope with his A game. | |
| 7 | 260694 | I'm Rockin | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Mixing his form, but both Cup Week runs were good. Chance to find his best. | |
| 8 | 770712 | Bettor Be Sharp | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Bold chase in intermediate grade last week. Has gate speed to use. Each way. | |
| 9 | 503410 | Taketheplunge | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tough ask from a wide draw at Motukarara. Same set-up here. Place best. | |
| Best Bets: Berrettini (6), Bettor Be Sharp (8), Commander Joe (5), Queen Tyron (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Commander Joe (1-56.1), Berrettini (1-56.2), Taketheplunge (1-56.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miki's Courage (4): BL-On, Peraki Seelster (3): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R44, R45 WITH COND., 1980m
For R38 to R44 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R45 horses with winning stakes up to and including $16000 for lifetime. 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 | 54P166 | Fear Gogh | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Midfield returns after her maiden win at Oamaru. Trifectas hope from the ace. | |
| 2 | 184578 | Wavewatcher | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 245324 | Ohoka Cobra | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Right in the fight recently & gets a useful draw to employ. A key contender. | |
| 4 | 991205 | Jazzys Upstart | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Run down after finding the lead at Oamaru. May press forward. Combos hope. | |
| 5 | 540100 | Donttelltheboys | 5 | Ft | Colin DeFilippi | Proving a bit hit-or-miss but had tricky draws in last two outings. Could upset. | |
| 6 | 234451 | Ultimate Seisation | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Big and bold win at Rangiora. Gate speed in her arsenal. Genuine prospect. | |
| 7 | 531423 | Caloriefree | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Not far away at all since his Motukarara win. Worth considering again. | |
| 8 | 46411 | Kowhai Star | 8 | Ft | Mark Jones | Spaced-out runs worked well with August & October wins. Place preferred. | |
| 9 | 63013X | Keeping It Kiwi | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Looked capable in 2024 spring. Tidy 26 Nov trial win. Market your guide. | |
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| 10 | 5X5107 | Justyouwait | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 313760 | Don Juan | 11 | Ft | John Dunn | Not sighted late at Motukarara. Form has been moderate in November. Odds. | |
| Best Bets: Caloriefree (7), Ohoka Cobra (3), Ultimate Seisation (6), Keeping It Kiwi (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kowhai Star (1-57.4), Fear Gogh (1-58.1), Jazzys Upstart (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Keeping It Kiwi - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 26/11/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.2, 800m: 59.0, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 3/4len, 1 1/4len, 14 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Keeping It Kiwi (9): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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DOWNBYTHESEASIDE 'MAKING A SPLASH' MOBILE PACE
$18,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R45 TO R60, 1980m
For R45 to R60 pacing fillies & mares. 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 | 5X2223 | Nothing But You | 1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tracked home the winner after cosy run last week. Deeper grade here. First4s. | |
| 2 | 237931 | Don't Tell Jenny | 2 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Dug in to claim the R35-45 win at Rangiora. Drawn to go forward. Combos claims. | |
| 3 | 170X65 | Ocean Of Tears | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 020011 | Tosana | 4 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Southland trips have paid off & she ran a good time 26 Oct. Don't disregard. | |
| 5 | X9X285 | Queen Of Swords | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Nothing wrong with Motukarara 5th. Two-time winner here. Will have admirers. | |
| 6 | X49X80 | Milou | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Run didn't pan out for her last week. 8th behind Esmeralda prior. Could surprise | |
| 7 | 007934 | Classie Linc | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Moving up and down the grades but last two runs had merit. Add to combos. | |
| 8 | 406702 | Amaretto Franco | 8 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Chased hard in Listed company on Show Day. Should be running on late. | |
| 9 | 834317 | Follow Your Dream | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Late check no help last week but kept on trying. Place preferred from barrier 9. | |
| Best Bets: Amaretto Franco (8), Tosana (4), Queen Of Swords (5), Follow Your Dream (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Follow Your Dream (1-53.8), Tosana (1-56.7), Amaretto Franco (1-57.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Nothing But You (1): BL-On, Queen Of Swords (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
$19,000, R56 TO R60, R61 TO R65 WITH COND., 1980m
For R56 to R60 pacers. Also R61 to R65 if driven by a concession junior driver. 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 | 060558 | Next Level | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | No luck last week but kept on trucking. Form better than it looks. Blowout hope. | |
| 2 | 27PX04 | Lester | 2 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Improved between Methven & Addington but needed too. May need this too. | |
| 3 | 74907X | Commander Ben | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Now with Kevin Fairbairn. Not seen publicly since the autumn. Combos best. | |
| 4 | 685280 | Here's Herbie | 4 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Mid-race move didn't work out last week. Show Day 2nd your best guide. EW. | |
| 5 | 121214 | J T Boe | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Made up many lengths here 21 Nov. Back to the mobile. Leading prospect. | |
| 6 | 638470 | Magician | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Outgunned in stronger grade on Show Day. This grade more suitable. Place. | |
| 7 | 008079 | Dance Till Dawn | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J,cl) | Didn't have all favours last week but not quite at her best for now. Odds. | |
| 8 | 94136X | Cocktails And Caviar | 8 | Ft | Nikita Burton(J,cl) | Zipped home for 18 Nov trial win off 15 metres. Has won fresh. Don't ignore. | |
| 9 | X95750 | Bazooka | 9 | Ft | Devon Dolan(J,cl) | Trial winner since tardy start put paid to Cup Day hopes. Will have admirers. | |
| Best Bets: J T Boe (5), Cocktails And Caviar (8), Bazooka (9), Here's Herbie (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Here's Herbie (1-55.0), Bazooka (1-55.9), Dance Till Dawn (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Bazooka - 1st of 4, N Cnty TOA, 26/11/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-26.8, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 28.6, Margins: 1/2len, 2 len, 10 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bazooka (9): BL-Off, Cocktails And Caviar (8): BL-Off, Commander Ben (3): SL-Off, BL-On, Dance Till Dawn (7): SL-Off, BL-On, Here's Herbie (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Magician to Bob Butt at Woodend Beach | |||||||