Methven Trotting Club Inc
Thursday, 18 December
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
PENDENE FARM TROT
$10,525, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2400m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0X | Gimme Three Steps | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Never happy on debut but did have some support. Pay to consider from the ace. | |
| 2 | 7 | Chocolate Angus | 2 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Had an excuse at Tim on debut and needed today given the level of support then. | |
| 3 | 805257 | Just Charlie | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 7808X8 | Rondo Trouble | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Contained in a fresh state at Oam and would need sharp improvement to feature. | |
| 5 | Lauzelle | 5 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Unplaced in latest w'out on track but has placed previously. Rough hope on debut | ||
| 6 | X93646 | Hadleymae | 6 | Ft | Jack Harrington | Didn't run on at Orari but filled first 4 spot prior at Add. 1st4 fringes today. | |
| 7 | Tommy | 7 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | 3 straight w'out placings here and trainer will have ready. Must be respected. | ||
| 8 | 7 | Trec Majestic | 8 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Mid-race break as fave last Sun. Better for that outing and will carry support. | |
| 9 | 32 | Neil William | 9 | Ft | Sam Payne(J) | Looked close to a win with back to back placings to start career. Can take this. | |
| 10 | Kayleebelle | 10 | Ft | Ray Jenkins | Just fair overall in trials/w'outs and happy taking notes from her debut today. | ||
| 11 | 002853 | Which Way | U1 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Grabbed another placing with Rang 3rd last week. Can play a prominent role again | |
| 12 | 00000X | Highly Rated | U2 | Ft | |||
| 13 | Lorde Franco | U3 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Has had a through prep for her first-up run here. Be guided by the market moves. | ||
| 14 | 0X990 | A Quiet Girl | U4 | Ft | Scott Iremonger(J) | Got it wrong again at Tim. Trial winner here back in Nov shows she is capable. | |
| 15 | 804674 | Phantom Spur | U5 | Ft | |||
| 16 | 80X037 | Calmbeforethestorm | U6 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Tidy Oam effort before getting things wrong at Tim. Best required to play a part | |
| 17 | 0006 | Imperial Knight | U7 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | No threat in 4 career starts and requiring a scratching. Watching off the unruly | |
| 18 | 7X3072 | B K Mumma Jamie | U8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Run down by stablemate 7 days ago and another cheque looms with clean getaway. | |
| Best Bets: Neil William (9), Trec Majestic (8), Tommy (7), Which Way (11) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: A Quiet Girl - 1st of 7, Mt Hutt, 09/11/25, 2400m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.3, 800m: 65.0, 400m: 32.4, Margins: 2 len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: A Quiet Girl (14): BL-On, Calmbeforethestorm (16): P-Off, RD-Off, FD-On, Gimme Three Steps (1): BL-Off, Hadleymae (6): P-Off, FD-Off, BL-Off, RD-On, Neil William (9): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
MATT SMITH CONSTRUCTION MOBILE PACE
$10,175, NON-WINNERS, 1609m
For 3 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 3 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 75550X | Im All In | 1 | Ft | Ross Houghton | Didn't receive all favours last campaign. Rough place hope if he remains handy. | |
| 2 | 90X006 | Yogi's Colada | 2 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Better at Oam but did receive an economical run. Further improvement required. | |
| 3 | 94X053 | One Of These Nights | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fought solidly for her 3rd when last here and drawn well again. Nice E/W bait. | |
| 4 | 440493 | Icy Stars | 4 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Got going late from the rare to snatch 3rd at Tim. Consider for tris & first 4s. | |
| 5 | 73X762 | Easy Art | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Nutted attempting all-the-way win at Oam. May apply similar tactics; in the mix. | |
| 6 | 9X73 | Delightingold | 6 | Ft | Craig Thornley | Improved effort when 3rd at Orari and from similar marble needs covering again. | |
| 7 | 97X989 | Brite Ledger | 7 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | No form this time in and has a wide alley to contend with today. Happy risking. | |
| 8 | 225234 | Tuppence | 8 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Fought well without looking like bridging the gap last week. Needed in multiples | |
| 9 | 869294 | Peraki Lad | 9 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Had plenty of support when last here and solid enough from the pegs. Tough alley | |
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| 10 | 99X453 | Bettor N Joy | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Purposeful late last week and with any sort of luck in the run home can win this | |
| 11 | 39098X | Midsummer Dreaming | 11 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Ended last campaign at Rang drifting after a tough run. Happy taking notes fresh | |
| 12 | 742293 | Iamthecaptainnow | 12 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Tried hard from the pegs at Oam after Ash miss in the slush. Will be running on. | |
| 13 | X77777 | Carrera Vamos | 13 | Ft | |||
| 14 | 046658 | Sadie | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Yet to perform to her ability on raceday and faces a tough task off the unruly. | |
| Best Bets: Bettor N Joy (10), One Of These Nights (3), Easy Art (5), Iamthecaptainnow (12) | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
BETAVET PACE
$10,350, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1700m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polly Grey | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | W'outs here include a win, 7 Dec. Manners key from inside over sprint. Keep safe | ||
| 2 | 627 | Cee Whatabet | 2 | Ft | John Hay | Bold run here, 30 Nov prior to Orari miss after doing plenty. Threat if he steps | |
| 3 | 9X0990 | Lay On Macduff | 3 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Never close after an early check last week adding to poor form-line. Not liked. | |
| 4 | Hez A Loch | 4 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Has placed in a couple of trials in prep for today's debut. Watch market moves. | ||
| 5 | 5452 | Miki Brown | 5 | Ft | Kimberly Butt | Just denied at Add last week. Racing well enough to threaten this line-up. Rates | |
| 6 | 7897X8 | The Town Of Light | 6 | Ft | Steve Clarke | Over-raced in the breeze resuming at Orari but didn't quit. Blow-out place hope. | |
| 7 | 869X82 | Hughes Two Me | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Chased hard from the trail at Oam to secure his 4th placing. Include in combos. | |
| 8 | 435746 | Pacific Thunder | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Consistent type who has been solid from pegs in latest outings. Can grab a minor | |
| 9 | X23802 | Captain Publisher | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Went very close at Orari in nice field. Sure to play a major role despite alley. | |
| 10 | 6 | Clap For The Wolfman | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Solid first-up run at Oam and natural improvement makes him a first 4 hope. | |
| 11 | 390X87 | Ultimatum | 11 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Blew the score-up when last here but sound since and not without place claims. | |
| 12 | 7X3337 | Blastfromthepast | 12 | Ft | Jessica Young-Grant | Did it tough at Add last week, Previous run of 3rd's a better guide to chances. | |
| 13 | 7984 | West Virginia | 13 | Ft | Blair Orange | Battled away well after facing Oam breeze. Draw no help but can boost exotics. | |
| 14 | 45053X | Summer Rose | 14 | Ft | John Dunn | Last raced back in Aug when bold 3rd at HQ. Tough draw for resumption today. | |
| Best Bets: Miki Brown (5), Captain Publisher (9), Cee Whatabet (2), Blastfromthepast (12) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Summer Rose - 2nd of 6, N Cnty TOA, 09/12/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-31.0, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 29.8, Margins: 1/2len, 3 1/2len, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ultimatum (11): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
BOAG CONTRACTING MOBILE PACE
$8000, WITH COND., 1609m
For 4 yrs & older pacers with 1 win for lifetime with 10 or more starts for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5X5098 | Red Wine Kisses | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Often luckless in her races and from the ace here represents good value. Cover. | |
| 2 | 866700 | Moose Morowski | 2 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Now with Ross Cameron and recent w'out win at Mot will ensure he has friends. | |
| 3 | 269005 | Gimmesomelovin | 3 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Whacked away from markers at Oam. Best version could snare a first 4 position. | |
| 4 | 565402 | Rock Fern | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just denied at Oam after battling from wide at Tim. Usually thereabouts; danger. | |
| 5 | 793P08 | Glitterati | 5 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Tidy run a week ago after a luckless Mot outing. Drawn to offer plenty; E/W bait | |
| 6 | 1D2328 | Dover Terrace | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Knocked over at Add after impressive grass track placings. Can bounce back today | |
| 7 | 499X0F | Jay R Tolkien | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Choked down at Orari and has trailed since. Happy taking notes off a wide marble | |
| 8 | 227746 | Jukebox Gypsy | 8 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Good despite having to complete off rough draws in recent runs. Has clear claims | |
| 9 | 326274 | Emma Swan | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Did a good job at Meth, 30 Nov and if she can land a good enough trip can figure | |
| 10 | 7620X0 | Kasarani | U1 | Ft | Daniel Reardon | No danger off the unruly in fresh Mot outing. Same test applies today so risking | |
| Best Bets: Dover Terrace (6), Glitterati (5), Jukebox Gypsy (8), Rock Fern (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rock Fern (1-56.9), Moose Morowski (1-58.5), Jukebox Gypsy (1-59.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dover Terrace (6): BL-Off, Kasarani (10): ACD-Off, Moose Morowski (2): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
TOWNSEND SEEDS TROT
$8000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 1700m
For R35 to R40 4yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XP0006 | Signal Hill | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Yet to show up this campaign and would need a major turnaround to feature today. | |
| 2 | 020000 | Val Thorens | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Continues to prove costly for his backers but no doubting his toughness. Include | |
| 3 | 480736 | Mode | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Solid in last couple of grass attempts but yet to place over sprint. 1st4 fringe | |
| 4 | 678922 | Five Monkeys | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 628X60 | Noah Magnific | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Broke when beaten 2nd up at Add following ok Meth resumption. Rough place chance | |
| 6 | X06980 | Moonlight Angel | 6 | Ft | Alan Beecroft | Appeared unlucky at Mot then broke badly at Orari. She can spice up exotics here | |
| 7 | 620059 | Solemn Son | 7 | Ft | Kyle Cameron | Throws in the odd good run but most recent form uninspiring. Happy to leave out. | |
| 8 | 582198 | Baffled | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | No dash since coming South. Hard to recommend until she turns the corner. | |
| 9 | 563542 | Cappaha | 9 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Closed stoutly once clearing the pegs at Oam. Tidy performer and in the equation | |
| 10 | 303488 | Granny Rose | 10 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | No dash at Add over the sprint, 5 Dec. Better than that and generally safe. | |
| 11 | 47057X | Superfast Gorsey | 11 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Resumes today after an 8 month absence. No form here or in a fresh state. Risk. | |
| 12 | 89618X | Ginas Majesty | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Broken when beaten in last run before a spell back in July. No prior form here. | |
| 13 | 556222 | Jasprit Trouble | 13 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Once again found one better at Rang but closing in on another win; E/W bait. | |
| 14 | 06907X | Kiss Me Kate | U1 | Ft | Carl Markham | Stable chance since last racing back in Aug. W'out winner, 7 Dec and has claims. | |
| 15 | 870570 | Switch On | U2 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Switched off and broke when mounting a claim at Tim. Luckless prior; keep safe. | |
| Best Bets: Val Thorens (2), Jasprit Trouble (13), Cappaha (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Granny Rose (2-04.9), Ginas Majesty (2-06.3), Baffled (2-08.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Baffled (8): SL-On, Granny Rose (10): SL-On, Kiss Me Kate (14): BL-Off, Val Thorens (2): HH-Off, P-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
AKAROA FISH N CHIPS MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1609m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harry's Gold | 1 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Unbeaten in trial and w'out and front the ace will gather heavy support on debut | ||
| 2 | Tere | 2 | Ft | ||||
| 3 | 336X | Franco Ankara | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | First attempt on grass but good last campaign and looks a major player from draw | |
| 4 | 984 | Another Vinnie | 4 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Sound without looking threatening from trail at Inv. Will require the right trip | |
| 5 | 35 | Bettor Dreams | 5 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Ok without favours at Add following sound Oam debut. Throw into combination's. | |
| 6 | 6632 | Flying Holme | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Mastered late at Add, 28 Nov and strong Rang showing prior. Well in the contest. | |
| 7 | 7 | Pickettywitch | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Just fair on debut earlier this month. Faces tough assignment from wide marble. | |
| 8 | 9 | Ashes Of Joy | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Rough in her gait when first-up at Add. Difficult draw to use but respect stable | |
| 9 | Bonny Miki | 9 | Ft | John Morrison | Nice 2nd in 1Dec trial but otherwise just a fair prep. Taking notes from widest. | ||
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| 10 | 60433 | Franco Lomu | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Useful efforts in last 3 runs and if he can find the gaps should be running home | |
| 11 | X76366 | Matilda Too | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Battled well from a handy-enough trip at Rang. Requiring favours from 2nd row. | |
| 12 | Lilacs Locarno | 12 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Debuts here from 2nd row after mixed trials. From a handy family and must cover. | ||
| 13 | Olympian | 13 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Nice trial win, 9 Dec. Cops a nasty draw first-up but can unwind late. First 4s | ||
| Best Bets: Franco Ankara (3), Harry's Gold (1), Flying Holme (6), Bettor Dreams (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Olympian - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 09/12/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-30.8, 800m: 59.8, 400m: 30.5, Margins: head, 2 1/4len, 3 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Lomu (10): BL-Off, Matilda Too (11): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
THE SALTY PIG EATERY & BAR MOBILE PACE
$8000, 5YO & OLDER R41 TO R50, 1609m
For R41 to R50 5yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 180990 | Jake | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 50X484 | Franco Tim | 2 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Solid Rang outing when 4th, 20 Nov. Lands a nice marble and can improve further. | |
| 3 | 077590 | Warloch | 3 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Failed to fire when last here off a handicap. Stretched to find 1st track cheque | |
| 4 | 873343 | Topaz | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Caught the eye with belated burst last week. Nice swing in draws and one to beat | |
| 5 | 165998 | Farewell Spit | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Weakened after doing it tough 7 days ago. Throw into first 4s in today's line-up | |
| 6 | 182065 | Major Performer | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Had more to give at Orari when denied room on pegs. Looks main threat to #4. | |
| 7 | 880366 | Destiny's Dream | 7 | Ft | John Morrison | Not far away in recent assignments and needed on exotic tickets today. | |
| 8 | 61X879 | Terrormylove | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Did as well as he could from last after easing off wide gate, Sun. Similar alley | |
| 9 | 00X088 | Dennis Denuto | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Got within 5.3L of Oam winner without threatening. More needed from this marble. | |
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| 10 | 009239 | Buckskin | 10 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Drops back in grade after a solid showing behind Misty Blue at Add. Must respect | |
| 11 | 986X40 | Jose Quivera | 11 | Ft | Ross Cameron | Looked unlucky first-up and race didn't pan out at Rang. Offers value to exotics | |
| Best Bets: Topaz (4), Major Performer (6), Franco Tim (2), Jose Quivera (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Warloch (1-55.3), Topaz (1-56.6), Jose Quivera (1-58.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Tim (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Dennis Denuto to Regan Todd at Yaldhurst | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
EVOLUTION VETS MOBILE PACE
$8000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1609m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Forever Miki | 1 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Recent w'out winner here and from the ace on debut looks an obvious prospect. | ||
| 2 | 437X | Buster Douglas | 2 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Well-beaten to end last campaign after two solid showings. Chance first-up today | |
| 3 | 56X682 | Boyzone | 3 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Went close at odds, 3 Dec improving on first 2 runs for campaign. Combos cover. | |
| 4 | 5X | Mynameisjack | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Just battled on debut back in June at Add. Support likely after 9 Dec trial win. | |
| 5 | 234453 | Nikolai Ray | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Continues to race well and denied late at Tim. Must be rewarded soon; E/W bait. | |
| 6 | Copacobana | 6 | Ft | John Morrison | Hasn't showed up in trials and lands a tricky alley over mile for debut. Risking | ||
| 7 | 3498X | Spirit Of Tupelo | 7 | Ft | Robbie Close | Stabled now with Regan Todd after a placing from 4 attempts up North. W'out 2nd. | |
| 8 | Captain Tyron | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Trial winner, 2 Dec and has breeding on his side. Can overcome wide marble. | ||
| 9 | Let It Rip | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Lands a horror draw for debut but trial win, 2 Dec will have punters interested. | ||
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| 10 | 0225 | Suspicious Captain | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Fought hard from the breeze at Tim, 3 Dec following pair of 2nd's. Must respect. | |
| 11 | 6 | Scheffler | 11 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 4X44 | Mighty Flying Miki | 12 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Made it 3 straight 4th's with close Oam effort, 10 Dec. Luck required but cover. | |
| Best Bets: Captain Tyron (8), Forever Miki (1), Nikolai Ray (5), Suspicious Captain (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mynameisjack - 1st of 5, N Cnty TOA, 09/12/25, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.4, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 2 1/4len, 2 1/2len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mynameisjack (4): RD-Off, Nikolai Ray (5): BL-Off, Spirit Of Tupelo (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
HEKEAO FEEDS MOBILE PACE
$8000, R35 WITH COND., 2300m
For R35 3 yrs & older pacers with winning stakes up to and including $53000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X65005 | Chance On Me | 1 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Fair to middling efforts this campaign. Another good alley presents here; combos | |
| 2 | 055603 | The Highlander | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Belated bid came up short last week and he looks a major player off handy alley. | |
| 3 | 885847 | Betterwithbling | 3 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Finished nicely once clear at Orari and he won't be at such generous odds today. | |
| 4 | 603560 | Normie Stead | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Battling away without threatening to grab one lately. Place hope in this line-up | |
| 5 | 60X000 | Fernz Goldy | 5 | Ft | Daniel Reardon | Chances ended with break in score-up last week. Front row here but not required. | |
| 6 | 783969 | Heaven | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Now with the Robertson's. Thin record on grass and will need quick improvement. | |
| 7 | 408390 | Playing With Stars | 7 | Ft | Thomas Borcoskie(J) | Made some ground after getting detached at Rang. Not the worst here; consider. | |
| 8 | 965338 | Logan Rock | 8 | Ft | Robbie Close | Couldn't quicken at Oam following tidy 3rd here. Draw against but not out of it. | |
| 9 | 578769 | Cheeky Red | 9 | Ft | Terry Chmiel | Useful effort when last here but continues to be hampered by draws. Hard to have | |
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| 10 | X46357 | Zia Bromac | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 375706 | Flyaway | 11 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Copped the breeze at Oam after a 5.5L 12th at Orari. Best would threaten today. | |
| 12 | 60X007 | Sweet Glory | 12 | Ft | Amber Lethaby | Solid 7th last week but will need to work from 2nd row. Others look better hopes | |
| 13 | 060670 | Waterholes Road | 13 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Less than 5L from last week's winner after being tackled well out. Fringe 1st 4s | |
| 14 | 30835X | Flo Motion | 14 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Ended last campaign in decent enough fashion. Combos consideration despite draw. | |
| Best Bets: The Highlander (2), Flyaway (11), Chance On Me (1), Betterwithbling (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Betterwithbling (1-59.8), Flo Motion (2-02.5), Normie Stead (2-03.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chance On Me (1): SL-Off, BL-On, Heaven (6): RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
COUNTRY FEASTS PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 2400m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers. This race was selected on Ratings (lowest to highest).
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0X1900 | Rockcent | 1 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Contained since upset win in a fresh state here. Improvement required to feature | |
| 2 | 709705 | Kushite Warrior | 2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Closed boldly a week ago after a hampered outing at Orari. Drawn to go close. | |
| 3 | 136689 | Blackjack | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Showed little at Oam and would need to show more zip today from handier alley. | |
| 4 | 61X00P | My Skatjie | 4 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Botched the start last week following useful run here. Could boost exotics today | |
| 5 | 544970 | Ultimate Counsel | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Sound efforts of late and with the right trip a placing wouldn't totally shock. | |
| 6 | X00090 | Interpol | 6 | Ft | Gemma Thornley(J) | Beaten by large margins in last couple of grass outings. Hard to make a case for | |
| 7 | 338770 | Foveaux Gambler | 7 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Form has tapered off since brace of 3rds in the South. Unplaced from 7 at venue. | |
| 8 | 290091 | Archie | 8 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Caused a major boil-over winning last week. He can prove it was no fluke today. | |
| 9 | 550944 | He's A Bay | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Found line well at Oam after being held up from pegs. Unlikely to find pegs here | |
| 10 | 574489 | Not Over | 10 | Ft | Robbie Close | Sound again at Oam after decent Orari attempt. Lean record here and needs luck. | |
| 11 | 511XP0 | Henry Winkler | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Improved sharply on first-up run and would have been closer with luck. Must have | |
| 12 | 817853 | Festus Haggen | 12 | Ft | Leo O'Reilly | Bold late burst just came up short 7 days ago. Capable of being rewarded today. | |
| 13 | 912360 | Bettor Way | 13 | Ft | |||
| 14 | X64017 | Anytime At All | 14 | Ft | |||
| 15 | 206378 | Franco Elvis | 15 | Ft | John Dunn | Mixing his form but continues to gather good support. Threat with the right trip | |
| 16 | X64875 | Hes Santas Excuse | 16 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Within 5L of Oam winner after pushing to lead. Tough assignment from this alley. | |
| 17 | 341807 | Enya Franco | 17 | Ft | |||
| 18 | 900360 | Georgie Zukov | U1 | Ft | John Morrison | Proven grass-track performer but lacked zip at Orari and tested off the unruly. | |
| Best Bets: Kushite Warrior (2), Festus Haggen (12), Archie (8), Henry Winkler (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Georgie Zukov (2-01.0), Foveaux Gambler (2-02.4), My Skatjie (2-04.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Blackjack (3): RD-Off, Interpol (6): FD-Off, SL-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
OSCAR BONAVENA STANDING AT STUD TROT
$8000, WITH COND., 2400m
For trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 896206 | Go Home Denise | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Nice 2nd 3 starts back but overall form doesn't inspire confidence. Best needed. | |
| 2 | 851 | D J's Gamble | 2 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Dominated from the front to take maiden at Orari. Has claims from close alley. | |
| 3 | 878X71 | Inquizitive Man | 3 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Took advantage of the lane to score convincingly at Tim. Minor best up in grade. | |
| 4 | X02070 | Call Dudley | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Freshened after mixing his form in 5 starts this campaign. Solo trial, 12 Dec. | |
| 5 | 7X0071 | Castleisland | 5 | Ft | Philippa Wakelin | Too sharp after trailing stablemate last week. This is tougher but must respect. | |
| 6 | 04980X | Sharma Trouble | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 723507 | Origin | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 385X26 | Meandad | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Bold resumption at Tim but just ok 2nd-up. One of many place hopes in big field. | |
| 9 | 558484 | Transtasman Bubble | 9 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Battled away nicely to secure 4th at Oam. Proven on grass and in the minors mix. | |
| 10 | 1 | Amistozo | 10 | Ft | John Morrison | Untested after finding the lead on debut, 10 Dec. Has the game to double-up here | |
| 11 | X77444 | Father Mike | 11 | Ft | Lawrence McCormick | Added another 4th to form-line with tidy Orari outing. Sure to be close up again | |
| 12 | XP0006 | Signal Hill | 12 | Ft | |||
| 13 | 3100X0 | Big Al | 13 | Ft | Steve Clarke | Faded out first-up after an early burn at Orari. Should be improved; 1st4 hopes. | |
| 14 | 357607 | Schoemaker | 14 | Ft | Justin Smith | Unable to get close lately but showed enough earlier to need considering today. | |
| 15 | 539054 | Kingaroy | 15 | Ft | Jason Ford | Draws a tough marble after two sound efforts on the grass. Throw into multiples. | |
| 16 | 1039X0 | Rakero Ace | 16 | Ft | Gavin Smith | No manners resuming last week with little support. Happy taking notes for now. | |
| 17 | 310859 | Lady Whistledown | 17 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Fair at Wtui but got it wrong with mid-race break next-up at Oam. Risking. | |
| 18 | 215307 | Ridge | U1 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Amistozo (10), Father Mike (11), Meandad (8), D J's Gamble (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lady Whistledown (2-06.4), Call Dudley (2-09.0), Rakero Ace (2-09.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Call Dudley - 1st of 1, NZ Metro, 12/12/25, 1980m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-31.0 | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lady Whistledown to Jonny Cox at Leeston | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 12
- Race Time:
RAKAIA MID-WEEK GOLFERS MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2300m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 678810 | Ask Me Lazarus | 1 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Too tough for Palmy rivals, 13 Nov and ok since at Oam. Drawn nicely; place hope | |
| 2 | 137607 | Don Juan | 2 | Ft | Sheree Tomlinson | Fair at Add, 5 Dec. Possesses nice grass stats and major player from handy alley | |
| 3 | 904056 | Gem N Em | 3 | Ft | Robbie Close | Battled solidly when 6.5L from winner last week. Closer alley a plus; multiples. | |
| 4 | 341807 | Enya Franco | 4 | Ft | Olivia Thornley | Closed race off nicely last week from the pegs. Danger if she gets the last say. | |
| 5 | 470069 | Evidently | 5 | Ft | Robbie Holmes | Twice a winner at this venue but current form would need improving sharply on. | |
| 6 | 912360 | Bettor Way | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No threat from Rang marble. Form prior was very good and he won't be far away. | |
| 7 | 000735 | Apatchofgold | 7 | Ft | Jim Curtin | Battling effort at Oam following nice Rang 3rd. Best version can overcome marble | |
| 8 | X64017 | Anytime At All | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Rallied strongly to claim victory here, 30 Nov. Tidy at Orari and in minors mix. | |
| 9 | 7670X9 | Judgement Bay | 9 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Folded once headed 500m out in a fresh state at Tim. Draw no help today; risk. | |
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| 10 | 386727 | Stylish Lustre | 10 | Ft | Gerard O'Reilly | Couldn't stick from breeze at Add last week. Placed in only grass start. Respect | |
| 11 | 912055 | Jazzys Upstart | 11 | Ft | Sarah O'Reilly | Tidy from front row draws of late but yet to earn grass placing. Combos include. | |
| 12 | 109909 | Motor Mouth | 12 | Ft | |||
| 13 | 4070D0 | Franco Humbie | 13 | Ft | John Morrison | Did some work and battled on soundly at Orari. Blow-out first 4 prospect today. | |
| 14 | 002216 | Hey Tonight | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fought solidly at Orari attempting to back up win here. Minors best from 2nd row | |
| Best Bets: Don Juan (2), Bettor Way (6), Stylish Lustre (10), Enya Franco (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hey Tonight (1-59.3), Enya Franco (1-59.6), Franco Humbie (1-59.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Don Juan (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Amistozo - Race 11
Another Vinnie - Race 6
Apatchofgold - Race 12
A Quiet Girl - Race 1
Archie - Race 10
Ashes Of Joy - Race 6
Ask Me Lazarus - Race 12
Baffled - Race 5
Betterwithbling - Race 9
Bettor Dreams - Race 6
Bettor N Joy - Race 2
Big Al - Race 11
B K Mumma Jamie - Race 1
Blackjack - Race 10
Blastfromthepast - Race 3
Bonny Miki - Race 6
Boyzone - Race 8
Brite Ledger - Race 2
Buckskin - Race 7
Buster Douglas - Race 8
Call Dudley - Race 11
Calmbeforethestorm - Race 1
Cappaha - Race 5
Captain Publisher - Race 3
Captain Tyron - Race 8
Carrera Vamos - Race 2
Castleisland - Race 11
Cee Whatabet - Race 3
Chance On Me - Race 9
Cheeky Red - Race 9
Chocolate Angus - Race 1
Clap For The Wolfman - Race 3
Copacobana - Race 8
Delightingold - Race 2
Dennis Denuto - Race 7
Destiny's Dream - Race 7
D J's Gamble - Race 11
Don Juan - Race 12
Dover Terrace - Race 4
Easy Art - Race 2
Emma Swan - Race 4
Evidently - Race 12
Farewell Spit - Race 7
Father Mike - Race 11
Fernz Goldy - Race 9
Festus Haggen - Race 10
Five Monkeys - Race 5
Flo Motion - Race 9
Flyaway - Race 9
Flying Holme - Race 6
Forever Miki - Race 8
Foveaux Gambler - Race 10
Franco Ankara - Race 6
Franco Elvis - Race 10
Franco Humbie - Race 12
Franco Lomu - Race 6
Franco Tim - Race 7
Gem N Em - Race 12
Georgie Zukov - Race 10
Gimmesomelovin - Race 4
Gimme Three Steps - Race 1
Ginas Majesty - Race 5
Glitterati - Race 4
Go Home Denise - Race 11
Granny Rose - Race 5
Hadleymae - Race 1
Harry's Gold - Race 6
Heaven - Race 9
Henry Winkler - Race 10
He's A Bay - Race 10
Hes Santas Excuse - Race 10
Hey Tonight - Race 12
Hez A Loch - Race 3
Highly Rated - Race 1
Hughes Two Me - Race 3
Iamthecaptainnow - Race 2
Icy Stars - Race 2
Im All In - Race 2
Imperial Knight - Race 1
Inquizitive Man - Race 11
Interpol - Race 10
Jake - Race 7
Jasprit Trouble - Race 5
Jay R Tolkien - Race 4
Jazzys Upstart - Race 12
Jose Quivera - Race 7
Judgement Bay - Race 12
Jukebox Gypsy - Race 4
Just Charlie - Race 1
Kasarani - Race 4
Kayleebelle - Race 1
Kingaroy - Race 11
Kiss Me Kate - Race 5
Kushite Warrior - Race 10
Lady Whistledown - Race 11
Lauzelle - Race 1
Lay On Macduff - Race 3
Let It Rip - Race 8
Lilacs Locarno - Race 6
Logan Rock - Race 9
Lorde Franco - Race 1
Major Performer - Race 7
Matilda Too - Race 6
Meandad - Race 11
Midsummer Dreaming - Race 2
Mighty Flying Miki - Race 8
Miki Brown - Race 3
Mode - Race 5
Moonlight Angel - Race 5
Moose Morowski - Race 4
Motor Mouth - Race 12
Mynameisjack - Race 8
My Skatjie - Race 10
Neil William - Race 1
Nikolai Ray - Race 8
Noah Magnific - Race 5
Normie Stead - Race 9
Not Over - Race 10
Olympian - Race 6
One Of These Nights - Race 2
Origin - Race 11
Pacific Thunder - Race 3
Peraki Lad - Race 2
Phantom Spur - Race 1
Pickettywitch - Race 6
Playing With Stars - Race 9
Polly Grey - Race 3
Rakero Ace - Race 11
Red Wine Kisses - Race 4
Ridge - Race 11
Rockcent - Race 10
Rock Fern - Race 4
Rondo Trouble - Race 1
Sadie - Race 2
Scheffler - Race 8
Schoemaker - Race 11
Sharma Trouble - Race 11
Solemn Son - Race 5
Spirit Of Tupelo - Race 8
Stylish Lustre - Race 12
Summer Rose - Race 3
Superfast Gorsey - Race 5
Suspicious Captain - Race 8
Sweet Glory - Race 9
Switch On - Race 5
Tere - Race 6
Terrormylove - Race 7
The Highlander - Race 9
The Town Of Light - Race 3
Tommy - Race 1
Topaz - Race 7
Transtasman Bubble - Race 11
Trec Majestic - Race 1
Tuppence - Race 2
Ultimate Counsel - Race 10
Ultimatum - Race 3
Val Thorens - Race 5
Warloch - Race 7
Waterholes Road - Race 9
West Virginia - Race 3
Which Way - Race 1
Yogi's Colada - Race 2
Zia Bromac - Race 9