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Meeting: FIRST DECEMBER CHRISTMAS MEETING (FIRST DECEMBER CHRISTMAS MEETING)
Last updated 05/12/2025 at 10:51 am
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 1: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Very Majestic197730Very Majestic1FtJohn DunnStrong 3rd from the mobile on Show Day. Forget 23 Nov failure. Each way.
2One Mhor For Heather1135X9One Mhor For Heather2FtRobbie HolmesHandy efforts over winter. Botched stand start last week. Can improve here.
3Mavis Jones034108Mavis Jones3FtBob ButtDrops back from taking on quality mares 21 Nov. Capable of featuring.
4Freya403039Freya4FtBen HopeTried hard when clear in mares' grade 21 Nov. Suitable grade here. Combos.
5MosesX06508Moses5FtSarah O'ReillyMidfield finishes his high points this time in. Yet to place in 8 mobile starts.
6Master Class374342Master Class6FtKimberly ButtCaught by a smart one here 21 Nov. Consistent from the mobile. Keep safe.
7Cormoran Strike614587Cormoran Strike7FtRobbie CloseLast two runs not quite at his sharpest. Looked solid prior. Trifectas/First4s.
8Practical Magic910005Practical Magic8FtJohn MorrisonFaded late here 21 Nov but had done some work. On mobile debut. Upset.
9Princess Sadie041134Princess Sadie9FtMatthew WilliamsonNever 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
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

BETAVET BUILDAGUT MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1980m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Participants for Race 2: BETAVET BUILDAGUT MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Carrera Vamos60X777Carrera Vamos1FtSarah O'ReillyThree 7ths this time in, but only paced the trip in one of them. Take on trust.
2Tuppence332252Tuppence2FtGemma Thornley(J)Another honest maiden attempt when 2nd at Rangiora. Obvious combos bait.
3Blaze CrazePBlaze Craze3FtDevon Dolan(J)Good 2nd with gate speed 26 Nov trials since error on debut. Stick with her.
4Rockoutray4408X5Rockoutray4FtCarter Dalgety(J)Solid enough 5th when resuming at Oamaru. Yet to fire up at this distance though
5Sadie04665Sadie5FtMatthew WilliamsonWorked to the breeze here 28 Nov & fought on. Add to your trifecta tickets.
6Tidy Kiwi96XTidy Kiwi6FtRobbie HolmesLoomed late to beat #3 at Rangiora trials. A key contender with right manners.
7Dream Boyz645436Dream Boyz7FtJohn DunnFought well enough at Oamaru & Rangiora 3rd had merit. First4s option.
8Royal Belle265333Royal Belle8FtKerry HadfieldKeeps on finding the line with purpose, but no knockout blow yet. Place best.
9Swimming Poole439304Swimming PooleU1FtSam 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
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 3: GALLAGHER INSURANCE MOBILE TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Mikko Koivu037389Mikko Koivu1FtRobbie HolmesDone and dusted after mistake at Oamaru. Has placed from a mobile. Roughie.
2Noah Magnific7628X6Noah Magnific2FtGemma Thornley(J)Better for her OK 5th at Methven when resuming. Deeper field here though.
3Clovelly Hill042687Clovelly Hill3FtRobbie CloseDid his chips late at Motukarara. Form has tailed off. Take on trust.
4Kowhai Sunburst44703PKowhai Sunburst4Ft  
5Billy Kimber029326Billy Kimber5FtSheree TomlinsonToo far back in similar field last week. Has zip when he's right. Place claims.
6Granny Rose530348Granny Rose6FtMatthew WilliamsonToo hard after error at Rangiora. Usually more reliable though. Trifectas.
7Yosemite671065Yosemite7FtBlair OrangeFound the line nicely at Motukarara. Won here in October. Not out of this.
8Donna's Boy211521Donna's Boy8FtBob ButtUsed gate speed to win nicely last week. Bonus run in grade. Can double up.
9One Over Da LineX22239One Over Da Line9FtJohn DunnFirst blot on his formline this time in with 28 Nov 9th. Better than that. EW.
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10Macho Man232321Macho Man10FtTim WilliamsOverdue maiden win last week. Gate speed negated by draw but can place.
11Harriet's Moment53X032Harriet's Moment11FtCarter Dalgety(J)Kept on giving behind Donna's Boy last week. 2nd row draw but keep onside.
12Ridge721530Ridge12FtSarah O'ReillyDidn't behave at Methven. OK 3rd at Rangiora prior. Add to First4 tickets.
13Kracka Looka1556X4Kracka Looka13FtKerryn TomlinsonTried 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
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 4: MEG CUNNEEN RACING MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Dover TerraceX1D232Dover Terrace1FtBronson MunroCaught in the shadows at Methven. Form largely great this time in. Place option.
2Gotta Lather Up341Gotta Lather Up2FtRobbie ClosePowered home from wide draw at Oamaru. Meets nice types here. First4s.
3Shadow Creek027575Shadow Creek3FtRobbie HolmesBacked and beaten in his four November starts. Combos with improvement.
4Larissa Beaudiene31Larissa Beaudiene4FtBob ButtGritty maiden win at Rangiora. Led from this draw at Ashburton. Has claims.
5Scotlynn Crunch32X105Scotlynn Crunch5FtJohn MorrisonBeaten by a solid margin last week after getting back. Seeking shortcuts.
6Poison Ivy544701Poison Ivy6FtOlivia ThornleyStacked them up for nice maiden win on Sunday. May notice grade rise here.
7Treacherous Dreams247X21Treacherous Dreams7FtCarter Dalgety(J)Got the job done from the trail last week. Drawn a little wider, but keep onside
8Here Comes Marty715888Here Comes Marty8FtBlair OrangeHad excuses at Methven but recent form has been middling. Needs to lift.
9Sonofamistery1X6782Sonofamistery9FtTim WilliamsJust caught here last week. No help in the draws, but his best takes him close.
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10John Stewart138392John Stewart10FtMatthew WilliamsonShrugged 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
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO FILLIES, 1980m

For 2-year-old pacing fillies.

Participants for Race 5: AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Scotlynn Jenny67XScotlynn Jenny1FtJohn MorrisonFour public runs since fair May/June outings. Likely to be better for the run.
2Better Together4Better Together2FtWilson House(J)Will come on from her debut Oamaru 4th. Drawn kindly. Potential to improve.
3B B Crunch337X53B B Crunch3FtSam Thornley(J)Lost no fans with her interrupted but good 3rd 21 Nov. Adds to the puzzle.
4Bettor Dreams3Bettor Dreams4FtSarah O'ReillyEarnest effort on debut at Oamaru. Drawn a few spots wider. Trifectas best.
5Ashes Of JoyAshes Of Joy5FtJohn DunnQualified in June & chased well behind #6 at 26 Nov trials. Worth a look.
6PickettywitchPickettywitch6FtJim CurtinBacked up 18 Nov qualifier with nice 26 Nov trial win in solid time. Has claims.
7Princess ReneePrincess Renee7FtBlair OrangePut aside after July qualifier. Dashing 2nd 26 Nov trials. Respect the colours.
8Mariners Rose45X292Mariners Rose8FtMatthew WilliamsonMuch more like it at Oamaru after finding life tough here 21 Nov. Combos.
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9Miss Ethel8Miss Ethel9FtMark JonesBroke 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
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 6: FORESTQUIP MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Mr Cash Man551728Mr Cash Man1FtMatthew WilliamsonGot back and stayed back here last week. Better draw but stronger grade. Place.
2Queen Tyron104004Queen Tyron2FtJohn DunnRediscovered form with 21 Nov 4th & gets draw upgrade here. Not the worst.
3Peraki Seelster5333X0Peraki Seelster3FtBob ButtDid it tough when resuming at Motukarara. Strips fitter but will need to.
4Miki's Courage033306Miki's Courage4FtTim WilliamsHonest attempt at Motukarara. Form up to Cup Day was solid. Combos claims.
5Commander Joe525413Commander Joe5FtOlivia ThornleyBacked up 21 Nov win with last week's 3rd. Draws in closer too. In the mix.
6Berrettini139170Berrettini6FtRobbie CloseDown in grade after getting things wrong last week. Bright hope with his A game.
7I'm Rockin260694I'm Rockin7FtCarter Dalgety(J)Mixing his form, but both Cup Week runs were good. Chance to find his best.
8Bettor Be Sharp770712Bettor Be Sharp8FtSarah O'ReillyBold chase in intermediate grade last week. Has gate speed to use. Each way.
9Taketheplunge503410Taketheplunge9FtBlair OrangeTough 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
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 7: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Fear Gogh54P166Fear Gogh1FtMatthew WilliamsonMidfield returns after her maiden win at Oamaru. Trifectas hope from the ace.
2Wavewatcher184578Wavewatcher2Ft  
3Ohoka Cobra245324Ohoka Cobra3FtBlair OrangeRight in the fight recently & gets a useful draw to employ. A key contender.
4Jazzys Upstart991205Jazzys Upstart4FtSarah O'ReillyRun down after finding the lead at Oamaru. May press forward. Combos hope.
5Donttelltheboys540100Donttelltheboys5FtColin DeFilippiProving a bit hit-or-miss but had tricky draws in last two outings. Could upset.
6Ultimate Seisation234451Ultimate Seisation6FtBob ButtBig and bold win at Rangiora. Gate speed in her arsenal. Genuine prospect.
7Caloriefree531423Caloriefree7FtTim WilliamsNot far away at all since his Motukarara win. Worth considering again.
8Kowhai Star46411Kowhai Star8FtMark JonesSpaced-out runs worked well with August & October wins. Place preferred.
9Keeping It Kiwi63013XKeeping It Kiwi9FtRobbie HolmesLooked capable in 2024 spring. Tidy 26 Nov trial win. Market your guide.
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10Justyouwait5X5107Justyouwait10Ft  
11Don Juan313760Don Juan11FtJohn DunnNot 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
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 8: DOWNBYTHESEASIDE 'MAKING A SPLASH' MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Nothing But You5X2223Nothing But You1FtMatthew WilliamsonTracked home the winner after cosy run last week. Deeper grade here. First4s.
2Don't Tell Jenny237931Don't Tell Jenny2FtRoss HoughtonDug in to claim the R35-45 win at Rangiora. Drawn to go forward. Combos claims.
3Ocean Of Tears170X65Ocean Of Tears3Ft  
4Tosana020011Tosana4FtMark HurrellSouthland trips have paid off & she ran a good time 26 Oct. Don't disregard.
5Queen Of SwordsX9X285Queen Of Swords5FtCarter Dalgety(J)Nothing wrong with Motukarara 5th. Two-time winner here. Will have admirers.
6MilouX49X80Milou6FtBlair OrangeRun didn't pan out for her last week. 8th behind Esmeralda prior. Could surprise
7Classie Linc007934Classie Linc7FtSheree TomlinsonMoving up and down the grades but last two runs had merit. Add to combos.
8Amaretto Franco406702Amaretto Franco8FtCraig ThornleyChased hard in Listed company on Show Day. Should be running on late.
9Follow Your Dream834317Follow Your Dream9FtJohn DunnLate 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
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 9: GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Next Level060558Next Level1FtLeo O'ReillyNo luck last week but kept on trucking. Form better than it looks. Blowout hope.
2Lester27PX04Lester2FtKimberly ButtImproved between Methven & Addington but needed too. May need this too.
3Commander Ben74907XCommander Ben3FtOlivia ThornleyNow with Kevin Fairbairn. Not seen publicly since the autumn. Combos best.
4Here's Herbie685280Here's Herbie4FtJim CurtinMid-race move didn't work out last week. Show Day 2nd your best guide. EW.
5J T Boe121214J T Boe5FtTim WilliamsMade up many lengths here 21 Nov. Back to the mobile. Leading prospect.
6Magician638470Magician6FtCarter Dalgety(J)Outgunned in stronger grade on Show Day. This grade more suitable. Place.
7Dance Till Dawn008079Dance Till Dawn7FtRiley Harrison(J,cl)Didn't have all favours last week but not quite at her best for now. Odds.
8Cocktails And Caviar94136XCocktails And Caviar8FtNikita Burton(J,cl)Zipped home for 18 Nov trial win off 15 metres. Has won fresh. Don't ignore.
9BazookaX95750Bazooka9FtDevon 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
Runner Index
 
Amaretto Franco -  Race 8
Ashes Of Joy -  Race 5
Bazooka -  Race 9
B B Crunch -  Race 5
Berrettini -  Race 6
Better Together -  Race 5
Bettor Be Sharp -  Race 6
Bettor Dreams -  Race 5
Billy Kimber -  Race 3
Blaze Craze -  Race 2
Caloriefree -  Race 7
Carrera Vamos -  Race 2
Classie Linc -  Race 8
Clovelly Hill -  Race 3
Cocktails And Caviar -  Race 9
Commander Ben -  Race 9
Commander Joe -  Race 6
Cormoran Strike -  Race 1
Dance Till Dawn -  Race 9
Don Juan -  Race 7
Donna's Boy -  Race 3
Don't Tell Jenny -  Race 8
Donttelltheboys -  Race 7
Dover Terrace -  Race 4
Dream Boyz -  Race 2
Fear Gogh -  Race 7
Follow Your Dream -  Race 8
Freya -  Race 1
Gotta Lather Up -  Race 4
Granny Rose -  Race 3
Harriet's Moment -  Race 3
Here Comes Marty -  Race 4
Here's Herbie -  Race 9
I'm Rockin -  Race 6
Jazzys Upstart -  Race 7
John Stewart -  Race 4
J T Boe -  Race 9
Justyouwait -  Race 7
Keeping It Kiwi -  Race 7
Kowhai Star -  Race 7
Kowhai Sunburst -  Race 3
Kracka Looka -  Race 3
Larissa Beaudiene -  Race 4
Lester -  Race 9
Macho Man -  Race 3
Magician -  Race 9
Mariners Rose -  Race 5
Master Class -  Race 1
Mavis Jones -  Race 1
Miki's Courage -  Race 6
Mikko Koivu -  Race 3
Milou -  Race 8
Miss Ethel -  Race 5
Moses -  Race 1
Mr Cash Man -  Race 6
Next Level -  Race 9
Noah Magnific -  Race 3
Nothing But You -  Race 8
Ocean Of Tears -  Race 8
Ohoka Cobra -  Race 7
One Mhor For Heather -  Race 1
One Over Da Line -  Race 3
Peraki Seelster -  Race 6
Pickettywitch -  Race 5
Poison Ivy -  Race 4
Practical Magic -  Race 1
Princess Renee -  Race 5
Princess Sadie -  Race 1
Queen Of Swords -  Race 8
Queen Tyron -  Race 6
Ridge -  Race 3
Rockoutray -  Race 2
Royal Belle -  Race 2
Sadie -  Race 2
Scotlynn Crunch -  Race 4
Scotlynn Jenny -  Race 5
Shadow Creek -  Race 4
Sonofamistery -  Race 4
Swimming Poole -  Race 2
Taketheplunge -  Race 6
Tidy Kiwi -  Race 2
Tosana -  Race 8
Treacherous Dreams -  Race 4
Tuppence -  Race 2
Ultimate Seisation -  Race 7
Very Majestic -  Race 1
Wavewatcher -  Race 7
Yosemite -  Race 3