Gore Harness Racing Club Inc
Friday, 27 December
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
WARD & SINCLAIR TROT
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41, 2200m
For R35 to R41 3yo-&-older trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 55889X | MC Squared | 1 | Ft | Kelvin Franks | No trials ahead of her return. Brings fitness query. Rough hopes. |
| 2 |  | X47246 | Superfast Gorsey | 2 | Ft | Chris Thornley | Just OK in Addington 6th but good merit prior. Cheeky hopes here. |
| 3 |  | 458X4P | Hot Saucy Betty | 3 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Got it all wrong last start. Much better prior & can feature with manners. |
| 4 |  | 608604 | Top Pocket Chance | 4 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Back to form with his Oamaru 4th. Suitable field & gets his shot to compete. |
| 5 |  | X35988 | Velocity Jet | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hasn't shown the necessary in harder fields. Suitable grade but risky. |
| 6 |  | 089804 | Jaccka Baylis | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Solid 4th in a harder grade in Winton 4th. Can feature with his best game. |
| 7 |  | 198028 | Tinkerbelle | 7 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Disappointed in Addington 8th. Only just missed in Oamaru 2nd. Can atone. |
| 8 |  | 002221 | Buffy Northstains | 8 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Big win in a tougher grade at Oamaru. Well placed & big winning claims. |
| 9 | | X78284 | Justine Jaccka | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Steady work in her Wingatui 4th. Will need to front with her best effort. |
| 10 |  | 522374 | Brianna | 10 | Ft | David McCormick | Took on good company in Addington 7th. Nice form prior & top 4 hopes. |
| 11 |  | 228200 | Bill Bootit | U1 | Ft | Georgia Goodman(J) | Steps back sharply in grade. Generally honest & genuine threat E/W. |
| Best Bets: Buffy Northstains (8), Bill Bootit (11), Tinkerbelle (7), Top Pocket Chance (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hot Saucy Betty (2-04.4), Top Pocket Chance (2-05.5), Bill Bootit (2-05.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Buffy Northstains to Denis O'Connell at Waikouaiti | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
HOKONUI HONDA / CHARLTON MOTEL MOBILE PACE
$11,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R43, 2200m
For R35 to R43 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 491958 | Robyns Hustler | 1 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Tricky draws no help recently. Gets his shot at improving form from #1. |
| 2 |  | 773893 | Airwaves | 2 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Little luck but dashed late in Ascot 3rd. Big draw upgrade & bigger hopes. |
| 3 | | 400509 | Robyns Art | 3 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Tough draw no help in Wingatui 9th. Sweet draw & capable with luck. |
| 4 |  | 403453 | Montage | 4 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Dug in nicely in Winton 3rd. Drawn to land handy & give a sight. |
| 5 |  | 469880 | Sagwitch | 5 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Lacking punch in his recent outings. Needs to wind back the clock to feature. |
| 6 |  | 8X7408 | Asta | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Brings patchy form in similar grades. Can't be dropped yet in this line up. |
| 7 |  | 00X641 | Matai Harry | 7 | Ft | Alex Milne | Sweet trip & scored in similar grade at Winton. Same rules could apply. |
| 8 | | 00209X | Tuneinsportsfans | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Big break from racing & no trials to prepare. Fitness looks the query. |
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| 9 |  | 451940 | Tashs Bad Girl | 9 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Getting too far back recently. Suitable grade but may need some luck. |
| 10 | | 50676X | Pounamu | 10 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Solid in his only trial to prepare. Capable in this grade. E/W threat. |
| 11 |  | 150X84 | Captain Kobe | 11 | Ft | ||
| 12 | | 0X3156 | Franco Tim | 12 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | On speed & solid efforts recently. Suited in this grade & genuine hopes. |
| 13 | | 638978 | Whata Razzle Dazzle | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Back in pacing gait after trotting stint. Want true odds from tough draw. |
| 14 |  | 934601 | Cold Pursuit | 14 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Thrived on grass & took his chance in Wingatui win. Taking notes in this grade. |
| 15 |  | 176767 | Glenkenick | 15 | Ft | ||
| 16 |  | 18X784 | Lorton Vale | U1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Close up in his Wingatui 4th. Unruly hurts but good enough if close enough. |
| Best Bets: Airwaves (2), Montage (4), Pounamu (10), Franco Tim (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sagwitch (1-56.4), Whata Razzle Dazzle (1-57.5), Airwaves (1-59.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
LES NORMAN MEMORIAL GOLD CHIP FINAL (HANDICAP TROT)
$15,000, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2700m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 20m: Horses with 1 or more wins for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2033X6 | Storm Cloud | 1 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Only battled fresh up. Likely to strip fitter but combos looks best. |
| 2 |  | 374927 | Phishing | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | X79783 | Father On Down | U1 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Battled on in his Ascot 3rd. Has had plenty of chances before. Rough hopes. |
| 4 | | 383620 | Brother Johnson | U2 | Ft | Phil Williamson | Freshend since last start error. Tidy efforts prior & has place & combo hopes. |
| 5 | | 375341 | Top Of The Hill | 1 | 20 | Jonny Cox | Took on easier grade & delivered in Winton win. Harder here & combos best. |
| 6 |  | 830X00 | Our Superfund | 2 | 20 | Brent Barclay | Unable to show his best this time in. Needs best manners to compete. |
| 7 | | 655349 | Kyle Loch | 3 | 20 | Alister Kyle | Battling away in a mixture of grades recently. May require luck to feature. |
| 8 |  | X67581 | Ah Dinnae Ken | 4 | 20 | Craig Ferguson | Won nicely in easier race for new stable. Definite top 4 contender. |
| 9 | | 0X2106 | Hennessy | U1 | 20 | Alex Milne | Freshened since her Ascot 6th. Needs to bring early prep form to feature. |
| 10 |  | 741162 | Superfast Ronnie | U2 | 20 | Samantha Ottley | Chased #11 nicely in Winton 2nd. Right in the fight & strong E/W. |
| 11 |  | 1P1710 | Styrax | U3 | 20 | Brad Williamson | Facing a massive drop in grade. Risky but deserves to be clear top pick. |
| Best Bets: Styrax (11), Superfast Ronnie (10), Ah Dinnae Ken (8), Brother Johnson (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Brother Johnson (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
GORE WINDSCREEN & GLASS LTD FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1700m
For pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5049X0 | Eatmydust | 1 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Never fired in tough field first up. Ace draw assists & hopes of improving. |
| 2 |  | 562200 | Showcase | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 353X | Sweet DJ | 3 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Solid in her only trial to prepare. Honest type well draw. Top 4 hopes. |
| 4 | | 36820 | Gati | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Disappointed on grass last start. Nice prior & can bounce back on grit. |
| 5 |  | 6X490 | Crackasky | 5 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Nice fresh 4th but hasn't fired since. Capable if she can bring her best game. |
| 6 |  | 233 | Burnham Girl | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Worked & ran gamely in latest 2nd. Won't shirk this task & rates highly. |
| 7 | | Party Up Denario | 7 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Brings smart trial form to her debut. Wide draw only negative. Big threat. | |
| 8 | | 65457 | Janaka's Delight | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Merit in her Ascot 7th in strong field. Wide draw against but cheeky hopes. |
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| 9 | | 670X38 | Matai Lizzie | 9 | Ft | Alex Milne | Solid recent trial & merit in prior runs. Could offer some cheeky value. |
| 10 |  | 8340 | Atalanta | 10 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Took on smart fillies last start. Likely fitter & can improve in this field. |
| 11 | | 2 | Dragoness | 11 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Charging home late in Winton 2nd. Likely better for the outing. Rates highly. |
| 12 |  | 66X364 | Miki's Beauty | 12 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Ran well in a strong line up in Ascot 4th. Can get amongst it again. |
| 13 |  | Dame West | 13 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Good merit in both of her trials. Tough draw but brings cheeky hopes. | |
| 14 | | 544570 | Ledger's Maid | 14 | Ft | ||
| 15 | | 00X806 | Cock A Hoop | U1 | Ft | Brian Norman | Solid enough in grass 6th. Faces tough task from the unruly. Roughie. |
| Best Bets: Burnham Girl (6), Party Up Denario (7), Dragoness (11), Sweet DJ (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Party Up Denario - 1st of 3, Invcargill, 06/12/24, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-50.5, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 3 len, 7 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cock A Hoop (15): RD-Off, P-On, FD-On, Eatmydust (1): SL-On, Sweet DJ (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Showcase to Lyndon Bond at Mataura | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
McDONOUGH CONTRACTING LTD MOBILE PACE
$11,500, 2YO & OLDER R44 TO R47, R48 WITH COND., 2200m
For R44 to R47 2yo-&-older pacers. Also R48 horses with winning stakes up to and including $13200 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 719623 | Its Electrifying | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Chased smart types in his Ascot 3rd & drawn to be hard to catch. |
| 2 |  | 69X558 | Paradise Valley | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 21728X | Stillyourshot | 3 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Nice 2nd in latest of two trials. Drawn to get his shot. Top 4 material. |
| 4 |  | 708X07 | Forty Wives | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 070X54 | Mr President | 5 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Nice work in a stronger grade in Ascot 4th. Deserves to rate highly. |
| 6 |  | 223246 | Durrant | 6 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Taking on tougher grades recently. Suited here & rates highly. |
| 7 |  | 231681 | Santanna Mach | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Surprise lower grade win at Rangiora. Hardy type who can make combos. |
| 8 |  | 436739 | Lou's Deal | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Looked to have his shot in Wingatui 9th. Needing luck from this draw. |
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| 9 |  | 3541X0 | Dragon Power | 9 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Battled first up. Following out leading threat & rough place hopes. |
| 10 | | 874740 | Robyns Playboy | 10 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Little went his way last start. More encouraging in prior 4. Not worst. |
| 11 | | 675010 | Hazer | 11 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Disappointed last start. Won in similar grade at Ascot prior. Needs best. |
| 12 |  | 17X629 | Nek Delight | 12 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Taking on handy types recently. No draw favours but can feature. |
| 13 |  | 453547 | Franco Huntington | 13 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Hardy old warrior into dropping slightly in grade. Place best from draw. |
| 14 | | 750X00 | The Orange Roughy | 14 | Ft | Blair Orange | Never got a shot at them last start. Fitter now and form can improve. |
| 15 |  | 9X8P20 | Dare Devil | 15 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Too far off them last start. Better at Oamaru prior. Needs his best game. |
| 16 | | 75517 | Disco Inferno | U1 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Too far back & battled last start. Same possible from unruly in big field. |
| Best Bets: Its Electrifying (1), Mr President (5), Durrant (6), Stillyourshot (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Robyns Playboy (1-56.0), Santanna Mach (1-57.4), Mr President (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Disco Inferno (16): SL-Off, BL-On, Robyns Playboy (10): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Its Electrifying to Kirk Larsen at Branxholme | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
ARDEN LODGE FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$12,000, 2YO & OLDER F&M R35 TO R45, WITH COND., 1700m
For R35 to R45 pacing fillies & mares. Also fillies & mares with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 634727 | Shezza Vinny | 1 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Freshened since mixed efforts. Fitness query & needs her best. |
| 2 | | 132827 | Better Be Watching | 2 | Ft | Peter Hunter | A touch unlucky last start & good overall form. Can feature. |
| 3 |  | 74X779 | Bombay Glacier | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 868903 | Ask Me Lou | 4 | Ft | Alister Kyle | Honest in her Winton 3rd. Looking for a sweet trip again to feature. |
| 5 | | 083267 | Jenny Gump | 5 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Didn't get all favours in Ascot 7th. Suitable grade & draw. Can improve. |
| 6 | | 003105 | Vincent Reactress | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 1006X | Trojan Princess | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | No trials ahead of her return. Has shown glimpes in short career. Watch market. |
| 8 |  | 5X241X | Vanessa Marie | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Tidy 2nd in only trial. Draw looks her main challenge but can compete. |
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| 9 | | 008X7X | Ask Me Lazarus | 9 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | No trials to prepare. Has taken on smart types. Watching market. |
| 10 | | 089013 | Superfast | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Excellent in a much stronger race in Ascot 3rd. Deserves big respect. |
| 11 |  | 310967 | No Perfect Princess | 11 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Only battled in her latest 7th. Needs to deliver her best game. |
| 12 | | 557724 | Trendy Van Gogh | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Honest in her recent top 4 placings. No draw favours but good respect. |
| 13 | | 755X45 | Netherton Franco | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 | | 59X434 | Havarti Arden | 14 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Ran a big race in her Winton 4th. Well up to competing despite tough draw. |
| Best Bets: Superfast (10), Better Be Watching (2), Ask Me Lazarus (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jenny Gump (1-55.9), Superfast (1-58.2), Better Be Watching (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Trojan Princess (7): NW-On, Vanessa Marie (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
CARDRONA DISTILLERY STAKES (MOBILE PACE)
$25,000, 3YO, 2200m
For 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 845227 | Rakadeaks | 1 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Battled over sprint trip in Ascot 7th. Sweet draw but just rough claims. |
| 2 |  | 788X50 | Cutie | 2 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Got back & struck trouble last start. Takes on a tough assignment. Outsider. |
| 3 |  | 136 | Tomcat | 3 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Freshened since solid in trial since handy form. Place & combo claims. |
| 4 |  | 483685 | Franco Sailor | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Worked & did OK in Ascot 5th. No easier here & on the fringes. |
| 5 |  | X51654 | Ward Lamon | 5 | Ft | Kirk Larsen | Solid work in his Ascot 4th. Tactical speed to assist. Place & combos. |
| 6 | | 241937 | Remission | 6 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Honest from off the speed in Ascot 7th. Place & combo hopes. |
| 7 | | 0X1272 | Miraculous | 7 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Excellent in his Ascot 2nd & likely strips fitter. Serious winning threat. |
| 8 |  | 116X30 | Built For Glory | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Tidy trial since NZ Derby tilt. Class should take him a long way here. |
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| 9 | | 1X1843 | Ted | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Out late & wound up nicely in Ascot 3rd. Only needs luck from this draw. |
| 10 |  | P05065 | Keltic Tiger | U1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Just OK last start in easier company. Needs to front with his best game. |
| Best Bets: Miraculous (7), Built For Glory (8), Ted (9), Ward Lamon (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Built For Glory (1-59.7), Ted (2-00.2), Miraculous (2-00.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rakadeaks (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Remission to Lyndon Bond at Mataura, Built For Glory to Brett Gray at Ryal Bush | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
JACCKA LODGE GORE TROTTING CUP (HANDICAP TROT)
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R73 SPECIAL, 2700m
For R50 to R73 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R50 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65. 20m: R66 to R73.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 513735 | Abadabado | 1 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Sweet trip & ran OK in Winton 4th. Sure to be handy. On the fringes. |
| 2 | | 454086 | Majestic Love | 2 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Only battled in an easier race last start. Looks up against it in this field. |
| 3 |  | 386436 | Cody Banner | 3 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Respectable in strong company last start. Cheeky hopes from front line. |
| 4 |  | 600226 | Master Class | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Luckless in his Ascot 6th. Gets front line advantage & must consider. |
| 5 | | 487353 | Rush | 1 | 10 | Samantha Ottley | Brings handy Canterbury form south. Capable with the right run. |
| 6 | | 35022X | Andy Hall | U1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Nice late in recent trial 2nd. Handicapped to be a force. Include. |
| 7 | | X18120 | Joeking | U2 | 10 | Nathan Williamson | Freshened & nice workout win to prepare. Looks set to run well. |
| 8 | | 014061 | Sheza Gift | U3 | 10 | Brent Barclay | Powerful in her middle grade Ascot win. Can get amongst it with repeat effort. |
| 9 | | 221210 | Rata | 1 | 20 | Brad Williamson | Got it wrong last start. Excellent prior must keep faith on home track. |
| 10 | | 280980 | Jimmy Carter | 2 | 20 | Phil Williamson | Manners have been missing lately. Suitable race if he can trot. |
| 11 | | 3X4011 | Moment Of What | U1 | 20 | Craig Ferguson | All class in his last two wins. Handicap looks workable & rates top pick. |
| 12 | | 450721 | Maui | U2 | 20 | David McCormick | Built to nice Orari grass win. Suited in this company & deserves respect. |
| Best Bets: Moment Of What (11), Joeking (7), Rata (9), Master Class (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jimmy Carter (2-01.6), Rata (2-02.9), Andy Hall (2-03.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Abadabado (1): BL-Off, SL-On, Joeking (7): HH-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Master Class to Kirk Larsen at Branxholme | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
ROY HENLEY MEMORIAL MOBILE PACE
$12,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 2yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 6 | Mostert | 1 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Battled away in his debut. Likely better for it. Behind top picks. |
| 2 |  | 6X35X3 | Shuffle Up | 2 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Nice resuming 3rd & bound to strip fitter. Good respect from this draw. |
| 3 | | 33472 | Zoom X | 3 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Worked & ran OK in Addington 7th. Solid prior & in the mix here. |
| 4 | | Adamas | 4 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Tidy win in his latest trial. Drawn to produce a solid debut. | |
| 5 | | 324052 | Dallas Dale | 5 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Upped form with strong Ascot 2nd. Deserves to rate highly on that effort. |
| 6 |  | 653058 | Harold Hanover | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 256534 | Here's Johny | 7 | Ft | Peter Hunter | Has taken on strong company & gets his shot at maidens. Rates highly. |
| 8 | | X39594 | Baltic Star | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Steady work in Winton 4th. This looks harder & draw no help. Roughie. |
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| 9 | | Beyond Doubt | 9 | Ft | Mark Hurrell | Solid work in his recent trials. May require luck from this draw. Not worst. | |
| 10 | | 683645 | Rakamick | 10 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Chased smart types last start. Excellent in 2nd prior. Good respect. |
| 11 |  | 09X490 | La Bamba | 11 | Ft | Richard Austin | Only battling in recent outings. May need to lift a notch to threaten. |
| 12 |  | Shergar | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Solid win in his latest trial. No draw favours but competitive. | |
| 13 |  | 774207 | Mighty Miki | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 |  | 80440X | Cosmic Aurum | 14 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Solid in latest of two trials. Cops a tough draw & may require luck. |
| 15 |  | 305338 | Angus Finn | 15 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Worked & ran OK in Ascot 8th. Nice prior. Draw looks his query. |
| 16 | | 89X | Sky Patrol | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Dallas Dale (5), Here's Johny (7), Shuffle Up (2), Rakamick (10) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Shergar - 1st of 7, Wyndham, 15/12/24, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-07.6, 800m: 59.8, 400m: 30.1, Margins: head, head, neck. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dallas Dale (5): SL-On, Mostert (1): BL-Off, Shuffle Up (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
MATAURA LICENSING TRUST GORE PACING CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
$25,000, R50 TO R80 SPECIAL, 2700m
For R50 to R80 pacers. Front: R50 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65. 20m: R66 to R73. 30m: R74 to R80. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. This race is also part of the SOUTHERN CUPS SERIES.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 425175 | Tempo Warrior | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Nice 5th in similar grade at Rangiora. Rugged type who can give cheek from front |
| 2 | | 416090 | Brookies Player | U1 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Too far back last start. Standing start looks his query. Competes with manners. |
| 3 | | 346627 | Deny Everything | 1 | 10 | Brent Barclay | Only battled on grass in Wingatui 7th. Tidy Ascot 2nd prior. Competes with best. |
| 4 | | 8X4921 | Itoje | 2 | 10 | Nathan Williamson | Right back to his best in Addington win. A repeat effort has him right in this. |
| 5 | | 4X7580 | Mr Cash Man | 3 | 10 | Matthew Williamson | Moved to new barn after patchy efforts. Market could be your best guide. |
| 6 | | 015317 | Judaque | 4 | 10 | Blair Orange | Too far back but ran well in Ascot 7th. In great touch & can feature. |
| 7 | | 441669 | Step It Up A Notch | 5 | 10 | Tim Williams | Worked in his Ascot 9th after OK 6th. Will need to bring his best effort. |
| 8 |  | 121182 | Amaretto Franco | U1 | 10 | Sam Thornley(J) | Nice trial win following big NZ Cup week 2nd. Right in the fight here. |
| 9 |  | 0X9X89 | Mikey Maguire | 1 | 20 | ||
| 10 |  | 933355 | Pinseeker | 2 | 20 | Jonny Cox | Very consistent in strong company recently. Deserves top billing here. |
| 11 |  | 000508 | Mighty Looee | 1 | 30 | ||
| 12 | | 372181 | South Seas Rock | U1 | 30 | Mark Hurrell | Dug in bravely to win at Ascot. Different ball game here but must consider. |
| Best Bets: Amaretto Franco (8), Pinseeker (10), Itoje (4), Judaque (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Pinseeker (1-59.5), Deny Everything (2-00.3), Mr Cash Man (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Amaretto Franco - 1st of 8, NZ Metro, 18/12/24, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-34.1, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 28.8, Margins: 1/2 neck, 3/4len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Itoje (4): BL-Off, Mr Cash Man (5): ACD-Off, CC-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Pinseeker to Kirk Larsen at Branxholme, Mighty Looee to Jeremy Douglas at Ascot Park | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
GORE MITRE 10 TROT
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R50, 2200m
For R43 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 391863 | Torquay Street | 1 | Ft | Brad Williamson | Unlucky but ran well in Winton 3rd. Well suited here & rates highly |
| 2 | | 264457 | Switch On | 2 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Surprise error in Winton 7th. Nice work in prior 5th. Keep the faith. |
| 3 |  | 006510 | Aveross Majesty | 3 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Never fired last start but ran to easy win prior. Well capable with his best. |
| 4 | | 81914X | Petite Trixton | 4 | Ft | Jonny Cox | No trials ahead of her return. Honest type but may benefit from this run. |
| 5 | | 376029 | Blithe | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Never fired in her Ascot 9th. More like it in prior 2nd. Respect in this grade. |
| 6 | | 423837 | Dwindle Star | 6 | Ft | Kaleb Bublitz(J) | Disappointed last start. Sure to bring manners. Top 4 finish no surprise. |
| 7 | | 841936 | Aroha | 7 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Only battled in her Winton 6th. Looking for a sweet trip in this company. |
| 8 | | 0XP541 | Spells Of Love | 8 | Ft | Ellie Barron(J) | Thrived on grass to win at Wingatui. Stays in similar grade & in the mix. |
| 9 | | 0X1457 | Son Of The Cleaner | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Late errors in last two starts. Strong efforts prior & genuine hopes. |
| 10 |  | 412847 | Bullit Train | 10 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Worked & faded in Oamaru 7th. Strong 4th prior & can bounce back to form. |
| 11 |  | 070014 | Granny Rose | 11 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Sweet trip & ran OK in Oamaru 4th. Looking for the luck to feature. |
| 12 | | 034575 | Our Pinocchio | U1 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Freshened no trials after handy overall form. Suited in this grade. Consider. |
| 13 |  | 097725 | Burning Love | U2 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Worked & faded late in Winton 5th. Will need to bring her best game. |
| 14 | | 364210 | Dancing Glenis | U3 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Got it wrong late last start. Built nice form prior. Competes with manners. |
| Best Bets: Torquay Street (1), Switch On (2), Bullit Train (10), Our Pinocchio (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Switch On (2-03.3), Our Pinocchio (2-04.4), Blithe (2-04.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Burning Love (13): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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CENTRAL OTAGO RACING AT OMAKAU 2ND JANUARY MOBILE PACE
$12,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R55, 2200m
For R48 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 8X2804 | Ellie Franco | 1 | Ft | Sam Thornley(J) | Chasing smart types recently. Gets a royal winning shot from the ace draw. |
| 2 | | 034260 | Emerald Abbey | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 186018 | No Added Sugar | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Steady work in his Ascot 9th. Looking for the right run to feature. |
| 4 | | 244174 | Bobbies Rock | 4 | Ft | Kirstin Green | Excellent in a tougher grade in Ascot 4th. Drawn to be a major player. |
| 5 | | 50X589 | Haley Jaccka | 5 | Ft | Brent Barclay | Worked & faded in Winton 9th. Better efforts prior. Needs her best. |
| 6 | | 557560 | Fireforefiddle | 6 | Ft | Kirk Larsen | Steps up to a tougher grade after OK efforts. Looking for luck. |
| 7 | | 844227 | The Wulver | 7 | Ft | Wilson House(J) | Little luck but ran well in Ascot 7th. No draw favours but a top 4 factor. |
| 8 |  | 75P770 | Glengarry Moonlight | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 | | 433262 | Magnetic Beckers | 9 | Ft | Hayden Douglas(J) | Nice work in Ascot 2nd & following out a major player. E/W threat. |
| 10 | | 421900 | Tact Teena | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 | | P19806 | Mataura B B | 11 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Brings patchy form to his home track. No draw favours & may need luck, |
| 12 |  | 400X38 | Aint No Angel | 12 | Ft | Kerryn Tomlinson(J) | Steady work in tough grade in Ascot 8th. Much better suited here. Top 4 hopes. |
| 13 |  | X56060 | Captain Starlight | 13 | Ft | Rory McIlwrick | Too far back last start & unlucky prior. Tough draw but can't be ruled out. |
| 14 | | 477925 | Insarchatwist | 14 | Ft | Max Hill(J) | Just OK in her Ascot 5th. Tough draw but competitive with her best game. |
| 15 | | 53X65P | Bowlem Over | 15 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Nice trial win since last start issue. Cops a tough draw but up to mixing it. |
| 16 |  | X21273 | On The Wing | 16 | Ft | Blair Orange | Nice chase in his Ascot 3rd. Measures up well but tough draw the query. |
| Best Bets: Bobbies Rock (4), Ellie Franco (1), Magnetic Beckers (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Captain Starlight (1-57.9), Magnetic Beckers (1-58.1), Fireforefiddle (1-58.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aint No Angel (12): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Abadabado - Race 8
Adamas - Race 9
Ah Dinnae Ken - Race 3
Aint No Angel - Race 12
Airwaves - Race 2
Amaretto Franco - Race 10
Andy Hall - Race 8
Angus Finn - Race 9
Aroha - Race 11
Ask Me Lazarus - Race 6
Ask Me Lou - Race 6
Asta - Race 2
Atalanta - Race 4
Aveross Majesty - Race 11
Baltic Star - Race 9
Better Be Watching - Race 6
Beyond Doubt - Race 9
Bill Bootit - Race 1
Blithe - Race 11
Bobbies Rock - Race 12
Bombay Glacier - Race 6
Bowlem Over - Race 12
Brianna - Race 1
Brookies Player - Race 10
Brother Johnson - Race 3
Buffy Northstains - Race 1
Built For Glory - Race 7
Bullit Train - Race 11
Burnham Girl - Race 4
Burning Love - Race 11
Captain Kobe - Race 2
Captain Starlight - Race 12
Cock A Hoop - Race 4
Cody Banner - Race 8
Cold Pursuit - Race 2
Cosmic Aurum - Race 9
Crackasky - Race 4
Cutie - Race 7
Dallas Dale - Race 9
Dame West - Race 4
Dancing Glenis - Race 11
Dare Devil - Race 5
Deny Everything - Race 10
Disco Inferno - Race 5
Dragoness - Race 4
Dragon Power - Race 5
Durrant - Race 5
Dwindle Star - Race 11
Eatmydust - Race 4
Ellie Franco - Race 12
Emerald Abbey - Race 12
Father On Down - Race 3
Fireforefiddle - Race 12
Forty Wives - Race 5
Franco Huntington - Race 5
Franco Sailor - Race 7
Franco Tim - Race 2
Gati - Race 4
Glengarry Moonlight - Race 12
Glenkenick - Race 2
Granny Rose - Race 11
Haley Jaccka - Race 12
Harold Hanover - Race 9
Havarti Arden - Race 6
Hazer - Race 5
Hennessy - Race 3
Here's Johny - Race 9
Hot Saucy Betty - Race 1
Insarchatwist - Race 12
Itoje - Race 10
Its Electrifying - Race 5
Jaccka Baylis - Race 1
Janaka's Delight - Race 4
Jenny Gump - Race 6
Jimmy Carter - Race 8
Joeking - Race 8
Judaque - Race 10
Justine Jaccka - Race 1
Keltic Tiger - Race 7
Kyle Loch - Race 3
La Bamba - Race 9
Ledger's Maid - Race 4
Lorton Vale - Race 2
Lou's Deal - Race 5
Magnetic Beckers - Race 12
Majestic Love - Race 8
Master Class - Race 8
Matai Harry - Race 2
Matai Lizzie - Race 4
Mataura B B - Race 12
Maui - Race 8
MC Squared - Race 1
Mighty Looee - Race 10
Mighty Miki - Race 9
Mikey Maguire - Race 10
Miki's Beauty - Race 4
Miraculous - Race 7
Moment Of What - Race 8
Montage - Race 2
Mostert - Race 9
Mr Cash Man - Race 10
Mr President - Race 5
Nek Delight - Race 5
Netherton Franco - Race 6
No Added Sugar - Race 12
No Perfect Princess - Race 6
On The Wing - Race 12
Our Pinocchio - Race 11
Our Superfund - Race 3
Paradise Valley - Race 5
Party Up Denario - Race 4
Petite Trixton - Race 11
Phishing - Race 3
Pinseeker - Race 10
Pounamu - Race 2
Rakadeaks - Race 7
Rakamick - Race 9
Rata - Race 8
Remission - Race 7
Robyns Art - Race 2
Robyns Hustler - Race 2
Robyns Playboy - Race 5
Rush - Race 8
Sagwitch - Race 2
Santanna Mach - Race 5
Shergar - Race 9
Sheza Gift - Race 8
Shezza Vinny - Race 6
Showcase - Race 4
Shuffle Up - Race 9
Sky Patrol - Race 9
Son Of The Cleaner - Race 11
South Seas Rock - Race 10
Spells Of Love - Race 11
Step It Up A Notch - Race 10
Stillyourshot - Race 5
Storm Cloud - Race 3
Styrax - Race 3
Superfast - Race 6
Superfast Gorsey - Race 1
Superfast Ronnie - Race 3
Sweet DJ - Race 4
Switch On - Race 11
Tact Teena - Race 12
Tashs Bad Girl - Race 2
Ted - Race 7
Tempo Warrior - Race 10
The Orange Roughy - Race 5
The Wulver - Race 12
Tinkerbelle - Race 1
Tomcat - Race 7
Top Of The Hill - Race 3
Top Pocket Chance - Race 1
Torquay Street - Race 11
Trendy Van Gogh - Race 6
Trojan Princess - Race 6
Tuneinsportsfans - Race 2
Vanessa Marie - Race 6
Velocity Jet - Race 1
Vincent Reactress - Race 6
Ward Lamon - Race 7
Whata Razzle Dazzle - Race 2
Zoom X - Race 9