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Harness Live!Sun 5th Feb, 2012
By Stu Bailey STRATFORD SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 1 Tommiray 2 Palais Royal 8 Aussie Rulz 4 Burt Munro
Mon 30th Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 2 Mick Finn 10 This Bird Has Flown 4 Hotlips Bromac 7 Tinted Rhythm R2: 4 Quite A Moment 1 Royal Aspirations 6 Habibti 2 Eye To Eye R3: 9 Fortune And Glory 5 Tuscaloosa 14 Pembrook’s Star 3 Blytheburn Mon 23rd Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON SELECTIONS - TUESDAY Race 1 Sun 22nd Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey ASCOT PARK SELECTIONS – MONDAY R1: 10 The Ultimate Kina 2 Al Sivad 8 Chapel Lane 7 Traceys Delight R2: 6 Kate Stephanie 7 Beaudiene Maja Babe 8 Shards Of Myross 3 Beaudiene Beyonce R3: 8 Shop Til You Drop 12 All Our Zuri 19 Riverboat Gracie 9 Undeniable Sun 22nd Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 7 Salute The Monarch 6 All Shook Up 12 Hot Vacation 5 Beau Brummell R2: 1 Dashwood Rebel 8 Zest Philly 9 Greshees Angel 4 Maiden Rome R3: 11 Misty Magic 7 Hot Toddy 5 Gemma Kate 9 Garden Rose Tue 17th Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 14 Jaccka Hello 10 Surreal Moment 12 Grant Us Peace 2 Makarewa Lil R2: 1 Shop Til You Drop 2 Shortys Delight 10 Toorak 5 Bully’s Rocket R3: 5 Mene Jaccka 8 Roxanne 9 Potomac 4 Bub’s Hanover Sat 14th Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 5 All Shook Up 9 Stent 6 Clifden Clowers 10 Beau Brummell R2: 11 Carter’s Rocket 12 Hilarious Lavra 2 Simon Sivad 5 Carpet Bagger R3: 5 Vanilla Rose 2 Strawb’s Better Act 8 Raja Bromac 12 Madam Pom Pom Mon 9th Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey OAMARU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: Tyron’s Falcon Ella 8 Marilyn Golightly 13 Miss Milwaukee 1 Cerock R2: 14 Mrs Twobob 12 Boulter’s Loch 10 Lewis H 11 Kayleighs Dream R3: 1 Got The Nod 6 The Black 2 Dollar Sign 8 Loose Cannon Sat 7th Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 6 Salute The Monarch 14 Franco Nadal 9 Cup Day Spur 11 Freddie Mack R2: 8 Cherokee Charlie 15 Franco Seville 14 Weekend At Bernies 9 Fagan R3: 2 The Ultimate Kina 6 Al Sivad 7 Traceys Delight 1 Young Tommy Thu 5th Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey NELSON SELECTIONS FRIDAY R1: 9 Patch Bromac 6 KD Star 5 Hayleys Gee Gee 12 Sun King R2: 4 Liza With A Z 11 Zara P 8 Gemma Kate 15 Native Geminthenight R3: 16 Mixed Emotions 2 Kid Galahad 9 Megapixel 14 Lark Rise Wed 4th Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey ROXBURGH SELECTIONS THURSDAY R1: 1 Al Sivad 2 Indefinite 10 Billy The Bus 5 Lee Van Cleef R2: 5 Duke Of The Moment 3 Salute The Monarch 6 Galaxy Hunter 15 Cool Cobber R3: 8 Meads Quaff 6 Hellboy 2 Shortys Chance 10 Weekend At Bernies Sun 1st Jan, 2012
By Stu Bailey OMAKAU SELECTIONS – MONDAY 2ND JAN R1: 10 Lewis H 2 Freddie Mack 5 Miss Pegasus 4 Stargosdaughter R2: 15 Gracious Belle 14 Bushrod 1 Mene Jaccka 3 Sandals R3: 5 The Widowmaker 7 Capitol Drive 8 Mum Beat Lyall 9 Sunnivue Ted Fri 30th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND SELECTIONS DEC 31 R1: 9 You Rock 3 Yankeedoosie 4 Luby Ann 10 Cyclone Dream R2: 8 Ohoka Punter 7 Mexicano 2 Mach Cullen 4 Slick Chapel R3: 7 Thanesan 5 Springbank Sam 9 Boizel 3 Lanez Luck Thu 29th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey REEFTON SELECTIONS 30 DEC R1: 17 J D Spur 12 All Shook Up 14 Patch Bromac 8 Clifden Clowers R2: 2 Lilac Desire 9 Zodiac Star 8 Classieayr 6 Zest Philly R3: 3 Mimi Surarti 5 Rome’s Burning 6 Ruweisat Ridge 8 Garndor Wed 28th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey MOTUKARARA SELECTIONS DEC 29 R1: 11 Ratlock 1 Trents Courage 2 El Skipper 5 Win Her Over R2: 5 Boulter’s Loch 2 Suzannah 1 Trip’s On me 14 Patch Bromac R3: 10 Bettor’s Lady 9 Velocity Del 11 Marilyn Golightly 14 Lilytomella
Tue 27th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey WESTPORT SELECTIONS 28 DEC R1: 1 T Rex 2 Franco Campania 9 Classieayr 10 Class Of Forty Seven R2: 7 Christian Acropolis 9 Suu Kyi 10 Living Memory 4 Miss Padero R3: 12 Imelda 9 Sarah Palin 11 Sunnyandcher 5 Speedy Earl Mon 26th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey GORE SELECTIONS – 27 DEC R1: 9 Makarewa Lil 2 Lewis H 15 Beyond Me 12 Miss Pegasus R2: 4 Bettor Yarn 5 Absolute Courage 13 Jerry Fitz 9 Diamante Maravu R3: 7 Maori Invasion 6 Billy Ray 9 Sergeant Don 10 Mum Beat Lyall Sun 25th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey WESTPORT SELECTIONS – BOXING DAY R1: 8 Jason Rulz 6 Franco Campania 12 T Rex 2 Class Of Forty Seven R2: 5 Bellas Bub 11 Hawthornden 13 Grins Supreme 12 The Fat Controller R3: 1 Speedy Gonzalez 8 Thanks Charlie 13 Imelda 3 Unico Pegasus Tue 20th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON TUESDAY R1: 2 Brooke Brad Carolina 6 Raja Bromac 11 Wood Fire 10 Will Thatcher R2: 7 Lake Hood Lass 12 Good Hest 10 Volume Control 6 Our Blossom R3: 6 Tennis Ball 2 Elusive Cullen 3 Cee Uin L A 4 Happy Chappy Sun 18th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 4 Annabelle Lindenny 2 Frisson 9 Duchess Of Phoebe 11 Sunnyandcher R2: 6 Litigate 1 Burfield 5 Living Memory 12 Rhuben R3: 13 Franco Harrison 17 Champagne Franco 16 Farmer Dons 7 Raymond Alexander Tue 13th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey R1 7 A Loan Again Tue 6th Dec, 2011
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – WEDNESDAY R1: 9 Theycallmesam 3 Jackson Square 4 Hayleys Gee Gee 7 Xmas Joy Belle R2: 2 Corbell 3 Scherger Jack 1 El Zhar 5 Bee Tees R3: 10 Kristoff 9 The State Of Play 8 Rangfern’s Best 3 Huchi Fella Sat 26th Nov, 2011
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 2 Damit Invasion 4 Door Slammer 10 Charlemagne 12 Elegant Sun R2: 3 Choice Falcon 11 Hugh 2 Caesar’s Babe 10 Snap Wilson R3: 2 Mitchell 1 Margaritaville 12 Rondo 11 Milldorf Tue 22nd Nov, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON R1: 3 The Burnside Flyer 7 Bee Tees 1 That’s Bettor 8 Comenche R2: 6 Matai Hunter 4 Elusive Cullen 3 Katchafillie 1 Victor Vtoo R3: 9 Our Blossom 2 Xmas Joy Belle 11 Sunbrite 10 That’s Random Mon 14th Nov, 2011
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY
R2: 1 Alta Mario 9 Mrs Devine 3 The Real Eagle 7 Casanova Cullen R3: 1 Miss Madoff 7 McAra 10 Norvic Away 5 Jessie Maguire Sat 12th Nov, 2011
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 10 My Name Is Earl 12 Johnnie Deesel 2 Sienna Sun 1 Jaccka Creek R2: 5 Freemason 6 Eddie Boy 7 Curragh Abbey 12 Night Emberz R3: 10 Spectacular 8 Thrill Factor 1 Suerte 6 Scarrymcleary Fri 11th Nov, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON FRIDAY Sat 5th Nov, 2011
By Stu Bailey NZ Cup Day is on our doorstep once again! The great race is sure to be a memorable one, as always. Click "Read More" to read the CUP DAY SPECIAL Sun 30th Oct, 2011
By Stu Bailey KAIKOURA SELECTIONS – MONDAY R1: 7 Amaretto Bromac 1 Ultimate Sheldon 6 Hawthornden 10 Chianti R2: 10 Mel Gibson 2 Jackson Square 1 Kowhai Ford 4 Elegant Sun R3: 1 I Can Doosit 2 Stylish Monarch 4 Sovereignty 3 Musgrove Tue 25th Oct, 2011
By Stu Bailey Race 1 Sun 23rd Oct, 2011
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON SELECTIONS – MONDAY R1: 5 Buy Chevron Direct 1 Smolda 6 Dakota Grace 4 Macinit R2: 9 Thanesan 12 Mo Hahn 13 Taimate Boyz 2 Contador R3: 2 Paddy Brown 3 Bettors Creek 5 Anton Oliver 7 Tamanisha Mon 17th Oct, 2011
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 4 Ragged Old Doll 5 Willie Mak 3 Shades Of Peru 1 Napoleon Bromac R2: 9 Grant Us Peace 8 Betty Cuthbert 5 My Name Is Earl 11 Brite Bell R3: 6 Bub’s Hanover 5 Sly Courage 2 Riverboat Gracie 1 Keisha Jaccka Sat 15th Oct, 2011
By Stu Bailey WAIRIO (WINTON) SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 5 Warder 6 Betty Cuthbert 2 Jag’s Invasion 13 Johnnie Deesel R2: 12 Frizzante 7 Crystal County 3 Tuapeka Maddy 4 Libby Jaccka R3: 3 Kacee Jane 4 Emaline Franco 5 Lite Jagermeister 11 Courage Talks Mon 10th Oct, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON SELECTIONS - TUESDAY Race 1 Sun 9th Oct, 2011
By Stu Bailey METHVEN SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 8 So King 1 Elegant Sun 4 Charlie Kaos 12 McBobby R2: 15 Temudjin 9 Escape The Fate 13 Eyre County 4 Delightful Blue R3: 6 Jivin Cullen 7 Lord Jowers 8 Light The Fuse 5 Delboy Sat 1st Oct, 2011
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 2 Sunny Kash 3 Suzannah 12 Royearl Quest 8 Charlie Kaos R2: 8 Jason Rulz 9 The Black 10 Macinit 1 Arden Torres R3: 12 Tyron’s Alive 2 Waikari Cash 4 Taylor Rose 11 Zara P Mon 19th Sep, 2011
By Stu Bailey ASCOT PARK SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 7 Gentle Georgia 2 Regal Image 9 Doc Martin 8 Torasion R2: 9 Tact Hayleys Delight 5 Sarah Harriet 6 Hereshoping 1 Shades Of Peru R3: 4 Bettor Yarn 1 Call Of Duty 11 Lite Jagermeister 8 Leave Mealone Sat 17th Sep, 2011
By Stu Bailey OAMARU SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 7 Geo Star 6 Star Of Isis 1 Lady Of The Night 10 Pandora’s Maya R2: 4 Irish Whisper 9 Sunny Kash 5 Another Love 6 Royearl Quest R3: 3 Latte Lass 9 No Woman No Cry 4 Blazing Bracelet 1 Impact’s Delight Tue 13th Sep, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON SELECTIONS TUESDAY R2: 4 Katchafillie 6 Franco Transit 7 Franco Nartiscape 4 Talkative High R3: 7 Go Man Go 8 November Rain 5 Classic Vance 2 Bella’s Lad R4: 5 Scherger Jack 3 Anita Patron 7 Shamrock Lass 4 Cullen Speed Sat 3rd Sep, 2011
By Stu Bailey METHVEN SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 14 Chloe Finn 5 Real Kamwood 9 Give Us A Hand 12 Grappa R2: 13 Lavros The Great 11 Mariposa 14 Seeker Dhu 10 Royearl Quest R3: 7 Jivin Cullen 3 Anton Oliver 13 Star Of Isis 9 Voce Sat 27th Aug, 2011
By Stu Bailey GORE SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 3 Cloud Song 2 Call Of Duty 7 Steely Blue 12 Lisa’s Lawyer R2: 3 Bettor Yarn 2 Corbin Lee 8 Coruba Run 1 Jaccka Luke R3: 9 Flashman 5 Phil’s Gift 6 Johnnie Deesel 7 Demon Darb Sat 13th Aug, 2011
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 11 Seeker Dhu 12 Classy Boyz 5 Motu Claudia Rose 8 Boyzenberry R2: 14 Star Of Isis 3 Motu Miss Lilli 5 Styx Bettor Bet 1 Stylish Mach R3: 4 Givethejobtobarnsy 12 Chole Finn 5 Albie Al 8 Lisa’s Lawyer Fri 12th Aug, 2011
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND
Thu 11th Aug, 2011
By Stu Bailey FORBURY PARK SELECTIONS – THURSDAY R1: 7 Mr Merlin 8 Evander D Go 2 Phil’s Gift 4 Gee Itsa Boy R2: 4 Surfin Cees 6 Fuse 1 Weekend At Bernies 8 Franco Czar R3: 4 Nicky’s Passion 2 No Bettor 7 City Courage 1 The Red Rose Mon 8th Aug, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 1 Thunder Maker 5 Brite N Lucky 2 Sunny Club 3 Franco Hades R2: 10 Fake Chance 3 Rumpty 8 Morty 1 Miracle Mach R3: 7 Classie Emma 4 Courage Talks 3 Chara 10 The Red Rose Sat 6th Aug, 2011
By Stu Bailey OAMARU SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 8 Hannah Jaye 10 Cullen’s Mercy 2 Chloe Finn 1 Load Of Fun R2: 15 Irish Whisper 7 Smitten 11 Heezadoo Early 16 Uramao R3: 4 Enoughs Enuff 14 Nights Farewell 2 Royal Cynic 5 Givethejobtobarnsy Mon 18th Jul, 2011
By Stu Bailey ALEX PARK SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 5 Rondo 1 Avalon Sunset 4 Old Beach Road 6 Mya Grace R2: 6 Awesome Desire 7 Cold Shoulder 8 American Grace 4 Glengarry Lass R3: 1 Desert Queen 4 Tuxedo Junction 3 Ella’s Speed 5 Special Escort Mon 11th Jul, 2011
By Stu Bailey FORBURY SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 2 Cup Day Spur 8 Man Friday 1 Zoogin 5 Sunny Connie R2: 4 Lily Amore 7 Queenofthehop 5 Holly Patron 1 Power Within R3: 3 Livitup Jack 2 Scary Dreams 5 Galleons Prospect 9 Magic Edition Wed 6th Jul, 2011
By Stu Bailey Due to email problems the Trot Guide may not have reached all subscribers this week. If you have missed out please email goliath1@xtra.co.nz Apologies for any delays.Click read more to open Issue 286
Mon 4th Jul, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 9 Tehoro Grace 11 Strike Doctor 17 U Can I Can 4 Our Blossom R2: 5 The Perfect Storm 4 Bedlam 3 Unique Chance 1 Bee Tees R3: 8 Voce 6 Westburn Splendour 4 Classie Emma 1 November Rain Sat 2nd Jul, 2011
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 7 Jackson Square 11 Earl Of Dryden 2 Smitten 9 Motu Claudia Rose R2: 5 Summerhill Jack 6 Hannah Jaye 2 Lilytomella 3 Shudawudacuda R3: 6 Bartowski 7 Luna Styx 13 Scherger Jack 8 Local Rogue Mon 27th Jun, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 6 Lord Nelson 1 St Petersburg 8 Thunder Maker 12 Midfrew Medusa R2: 3 Just Rose 4 Frizzante 10 Special Cullen 8 Cool Customer R3: 13 The Perfect Storm 1 Waitati 8 Tom’s Girl 2 Strata Mon 20th Jun, 2011
By Stu Bailey ALEXANDRA PARK SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 6 The Dip 4 Cold Shoulder 9 Highview Ruby 5 Fusion Power R2: 6 Franco Hastings 7 Rommel 5 Miami Dream 2 Russian Alsu R3: 6 Alta Charisma 7 The Scruff 10 Magic Woman 3 Captn Commando Sat 18th Jun, 2011
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH SELECTIONS – SUNDAY -Abandoned R1: 14 Uncas 13 Smitten 6 Sunsoon 2 Cantare R2: 11 Strawb’s Outa Pocket 8 Snap Wilson 6 Sticky Fingers 4 Highview Raider R3: 8 Lilytomella 11 Gliding Ruler 4 Load Of Fun 9 Light The Fuse Sat 11th Jun, 2011
By Stu Bailey Nelson Selections - Sunday R1: 11 Moon Boyz – 5 Master Harbour – 13 Jackson Square – 9 Brite N Lucky R2: 10 Franco Revel – 5 Moncreiffe – 4 Captain Hornblower – 6 Westburn Courage R3: 3 A Good Kiwi Chick - 11 Maravu Haley – 8 Village Anvil – 7 Go Man Go Tue 7th Jun, 2011
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 4 Lucky John 9 Serene Lady 3 Fireinthehole 6 Dr Fen R2: 5 You Rock 2 Rosemaryz Luck 8 Ella’s Speed 10 Mickey Rochfort R3: 5 Binto War 4 Remington 5 Royal Mission 1 Soul To Squeeze Mon 6th Jun, 2011
By Stu Bailey Ashburton Monday – Selections R2: 15 Bartowski 11 Grappa 8 Franco Revel 13 Local Rogue R3: 3 Dragon Man 4 Spencer Gore 9 Maori Invasion 8 Hu Keas R4: 1 Pembrook Caesar 10 Garbo 11 Bianca 3 Machs Party Mon 30th May, 2011
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 4 Susie Darlin 7 Shes Got It All 2 Iconic Kate 8 Binto War R2: 9 Rondo 7 You’re The Man 4 Malabar Mahal 8 Bon Ton Cherie R3: 9 Fire At Will 10 Benji Maguire 1 Ralph 8 Bells On Fire Sat 28th May, 2011
By Stu Bailey WINTON SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 2 Karpetorme 2 Lanz 7 Power Within 9 Score Berry R2: 6 Pennyana 4 Troia 7 Falcalla 9 Final Patrol R3: 1 Grinsallround 2 Lively Hero 3 Kiwi Rage 4 Dimitrius Mon 23rd May, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 7 Thunder Maker 8 Xmas Joy Belle 2 Carnley 6 Bolton Earl R2: 9 Mattnsam 4 Live And Triumph 2 Berry Bromac 6 Zoerotten R3: 6 Summer Man 3 Endeavour Sunset 4 Margie D 5 Sunvasion Sat 21st May, 2011
By Stu Bailey Oamaru Selections – Sunday R1: 2 Bet Away 10 Princeton 1 Ride In A Porche 12 Masta Toddy R2: 11 Master Lavros 4 Another Love 5 All About Alfie 8 Phoebe Revival R3: 16 Franco Revel 1 Alta Audacious 10 Special Cullen 2 Zahhara Mon 16th May, 2011
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON @ ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 6 Sunny Connie 7 Thunder Maker 5 Starboyz 1 Carnley R2: 9 Farmer Dons 4 Smilesallaround 2 Zoerotten 12 Captain Al R3: 10 Interceptor 13 Tonks Street 11 Tom Bola 9 Dari’s Girl Sat 14th May, 2011
By Stu Bailey TIMARU SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 8 Stent 11 Master Lavros 2 Blackjacky 3 All About Alfie R2: 2 Bon Jovi 4 Zahhara 8 Giveitabootrobbie 13 Star Of Courage R3: 4 Jay Bees Grin 8 Here We Go Again 7 Black Ice 2 Alex Mon 9th May, 2011
By Stu Bailey WINTON SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 9 Latheronwheel 8 Bob Hope 6 My Name Is Earl 7 Lets Play R2: 4 Ardghal 1 Jerry Fitz 5 Waltzing With Cullen 2 Terrific R3: 7 Taniwha 1 Cloud Song 12 Crush 4 Magnetic Nikki Sat 7th May, 2011
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 5 Franco Lordship 12 Elusive Chick 14 Afterburn 10 Quote Me R2: 6 Strawb’s Better Act 2 Shantahlia Knight 4 Twilight Rascal 8 Esprit Jaccka R3: 8 Dakota Grace 11 Light The Fuse 15 Gumboots 3 Christian Royal Tue 3rd May, 2011
PICK6 TERMINATING JACKPOTS - THURSDAYS IN MAY !!
Mon 2nd May, 2011
By Stu Bailey KUMEU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 1 Rocket King 9 Curlys Cousin 2 Shannara 10 Secret Smile R2: 2 Westminster Chapel 10 Valentino Rossi 9 McArdle My World 6 Rykaard R3: 4 Alta Charisma 2 Bill Mac 1 Ella’s Speed 11 Jake Brydon Sat 30th Apr, 2011
By Stu Bailey TIMARU SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 2 Stent 12 J D Spur 3 Dream Defence 7 Mariposa R2: 6 Surfin Cees 16 Tuscany Franco 8 Gogetem 5 Hezfullarunning R3: 5 Ignite 6 Spencer Gore 7 Blackjacky 11 All About Alfie Mon 25th Apr, 2011
By Stu Bailey TIMARU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 16 Distribution 8 Tehoro Grace 13 Sunbrite 7 Golden Bomber R2: 9 Tres Bien Franco 5 Sunglasses N Cigars 2 Named After Mee 11 Southern Diva R3: 12 Ol Man River 10 Shamrock Lass 5 Southern Sally 7 Ipredictariot Sun 24th Apr, 2011
By Stu Bailey HAWERA SELECTIONS – MONDAY (amended 9.55am) R1: 6 Jackpot James 8 Bells On Fire 2 Brookfield Eltan 4 Perfect Terror R2: 1 Regal Breeze 6 Flashbang 4 Pukpuk Princess 9 Snap Wilson R3: 4 Praze And Beeble 9 Zingara 8 Millview Rachal 3 Vida May Mon 18th Apr, 2011
By Stu Bailey TARANAKI SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 7 Luckytoobhere 4 Tuinfro 9 He Trotts 8 Shezheadandshoulders R2: 4 Bon Ton Cherie 1 Chiano Pernod 3 Schnapper Smile 7 O’Sheas R3: 2 Pukpuk Princess 7 Snap Wilson 6 McArdle My World 5 Rimutoto Prince Sat 16th Apr, 2011
By Stu Bailey WINTON SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 15 Springbank Sam 6 Talkmeintoit 14 Knapdale Girl 7 Latheronwheel R2: 9 Pembrook’s Delight 2 Jerry Fitz 3 Otobeamillionaire 13 Forrest Bobo R3: 10 Jaccka Jack 8 Biddy Bid 6 Rhythmic Sun 7 Zealous Lady Mon 11th Apr, 2011
By Stu Bailey TIMARU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 3 Gotta Fly 11 Donegal Forty Seven 7 Classic Vance 10 Anitas Cullen R2: 6 Kiwi Cloud 1 Flo Jo Lobell 2 Potentially Perfect 7 D G’s Rose R3: 7 Devil May Care*** 4 Ladidah 2 Live N Learn 8 Scary Dreams Thu 7th Apr, 2011
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By Stu Bailey MOTUKARARA SELECTIONS – WEDNESDAY R1: 1 Haleena Eyre 13 Volume Control 17 Hu Keas 18 Thunder Maker R2: 5 No Mans Land 3 Our Big Mac 4 Esprit Jaccka 9 Lily Amore R3: 12 Gotta Fly 16 Corporal Punishment 7 Lilytomella 11 Arvee Bromac Mon 4th Apr, 2011
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – TUESDAY R1: 8 Topnotch Jewel 5 Midfrew Marquis 6 You’re My Angel 10 Quartet R2: 3 Ima Dude Too 1 Kiwi Cloud 2 Double Sharp 6 Potentially Perfect R3: 7 Tyler Franco 10 Christians Blue Lady 1 Talkative High 6 Bonnie Ballymena Sat 2nd Apr, 2011
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 7 Rockabella 10 Redfern Flight 4 McPadden 17 El Fox R2: 11 Rockin Roll Lad 10 Waltzing With Cullen 8 Ultimate Sheldon 6 Jerry Fitz R3: 13 Motu Cup Day Cullen 7 The Silk Road 16 Madam President 1 Newcombe Tue 29th Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – WEDNESDAY R1: 2 Flying Isa 1 Thanks Charlie 6 D’Arcy de Gerolstein 5 Amore Stride R2: 11 Duke Of The Moment 1 Topnotch Jewel 2 J D Spur 4 All Shook Up R3: 6 Heza Boy Star 8 Maori Invasion 7 Toldus 1 Ugly Betty Mon 28th Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 9 Soul To Squeeze 3 Dream Of Life 5 Nocoment 8 Lyness R2: 4 Shades Of Success 5 Greg Brydon 7 Operative Word 2 Cambo R3: 6 Flip The Coin 1 Bonnie Maguire 8 Cruzee Cullen 7 Noblesse Royale Sat 26th Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey METHVEN SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 10 The Truth 12 Sunvasion 2 Moon Boyz 17 Thunder Maker R2: 4 Kiwi Cloud 6 Pembrook’s Star 2 Arvee Bromac 11 Towney R3: 14 Tamanisha 4 Load Of Fun 6 Westburn Splendour 2 Live N Learn Tue 22nd Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – WEDNESDAY R1: 14 Mirthful Mac 11 Franco Talon 13 Corbell 6 Lady Penrose R2: 10 Guerrero 11 Westwood Sioux 1 Lucky Nova 2 Vatuvei R3: 2 Raging Bull 5 Orl Black 6 Alberto Contador 3 Monaghan Mon 21st Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 8 My Name Is Earl 10 Springfield Treasure 9 Gentle Georgia 4 Son Dun Don R2: 8 Rudolph Steiner 7 Revonah Chance 6 Captain Hornblower 9 Shortys Treasure R3: 13 Gretna’s Best 1 First Call 5 Indiana Moon 12 Tactical Attraction Sat 19th Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey AKAROA SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 16 Kleen N Shine 4 How Do Mate 14 No Mans Land 1 Orville R2: 7 The Truth 3 Sunsoon 8 Moon Boyz 14 Gold Invasion R3: 13 The Silk Road 3 Ashley Cullen 9 Sentebale 2 Bree Van De Kamp Mon 14th Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey OAMARU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 10 Sign Maker 4 Radiant River 3 Aveross Picasso 2 Aveross Blaze R2: 1 Nor West Star 10 Alba Cloud 6 McArdles Reward 8 Caleb El R3: 14 Mullingar Mac 3 The Fiery Tart 4 The Burnside Flyer 1 Beardsley Sat 12th Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey Reefton Selections – Sunday R1: 6 Holdon Toyaspurs 10 Bolton Earl 15 Hu Keas 7 1 Sun Of Mystery R2: 5 Formidable 9 Waltzing Wendy 6 Passionate Fella 1 Dashwood Rebel R3: 3 Secret Squirrel 5 Seel The Gift 11 Tara Toplady 7 DJ Hanover Mon 7th Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey FRANKLIN (PUKEKOHE) TUESDAY R1: 14 Snowed On 15 Major Seelster 12 Capt Commando 7 Quick Becky R2: 8 Gibson’s Creek 7 Norvic Away 4 Devil Woman 5 Wealthy Warrior R3: 2 Cruzee Princess 12 Angel Gabrielle 15 Macy Victory 11 Busy Being Fabulous Sat 5th Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey CHEVIOT (RANGIORA) SUNDAY R1: 8 Lord Nelson 9 Thunder Maker 13 Phoebe Revival 18 Fire In The Night R2: 1 Miss Moonlite 5 Christian Royal 10 Liberalitus 13 Peraki King R3: 1 Arden’s Southee 2 Formidable 6 Gotta Break 10 Al Bazza Tue 1st Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey WINTON SELECTIONS – WEDNESDAY R1: 5 Rugged Cross 9 My Name Is Earl 3 The Doctor 11 Barneys Girl R2: 2 Scarrymcleary 5 Electric Ollie 9 Beaudiene Betta 10 Freyberg R3: 11 El Alamein 1 Yaldy Boyz 8 Global Invasion 5 Zico Tue 1st Mar, 2011
By Stu Bailey KUMEU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 3 Shannara 7 Elegant Jay 1 Curlys Cousin 4 Monicas Revenge R2: 6 Hawthornden*** 2 Elbee 1 Highview Johnny 12 McArmbro R3: 5 Tommiray 4 Ginger Bertha 10 Action Cosmos 2 Major Seelster Sat 26th Feb, 2011
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 4 Christian Royal 1 Princeton 3 Alert Agent 10 Lavros Flash R2: 2 King Kenny 9 The Truth 7 Petite’s Legacy 12 Mamselle R3: 2 Collecting 5 Highvue Chasue 3 That’s All Right 6 Aziza Thu 24th Feb, 2011
By Stu Bailey R1: 4-8-1-3 Mon 21st Feb, 2011
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 10 Captn Commando 7 Santorini 9 Bosworth 2 Patterson Bromac R2: 9 Blaze Of Gold 1 Riviera Girl 2 Elvis 8 Galway Bromac R3: 1 Shes Got It All 2 Lyness 6 Halo Bromac 9 Alta Panache Sun 20th Feb, 2011
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL SELECTIONS R1: 1 Lewis H 6 Ryal Amber 9 Barneys Girl 7 My Name Is Earl R2: 2 Solar Energy 3 Gotcha 1 Tahlia Jaccka 8 Otobemee R3: 14 Mah Sish*** 2 Itsnewstome 3 Jenna’s Highview 5 The Debt Collector Tue 15th Feb, 2011
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 9 Monnay 4 Sun Dun Don 8 Becky’s Baby 6 My Name Is Earl R2: 4 Shortys Treasure 7 Clancy’s Icon 8 Tims Town 5 Franco Seville R3: 4 Tactical Attraction 5 Indiana Moon 9 Chris Jaccka 3 First Call
Sat 12th Feb, 2011
By Stu Bailey WAIKOUAITI SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 11 Changel 9 Delightful Blue 12 Nicky Wright 10 Chelsea R2: 8 Dusky Wishes 3 Donaldson 9 Hu Keas 7 The Soldier Fritz R3: 1 Electric Ollie 8 Black Cracker 15 Flaming Freida 10 Eyre County Mon 7th Feb, 2011
By Stu Bailey WAIRARAPA SELECTIONS – TUESDAY (MANAWATU) R1: 6 Bet Online 4 Shezheadandshoulders 3 Sweet Syrup 1 Poutu Lad R2: 6 Powertofly 11 Ultimo 10 Arts Bo 9 All Defiance R3: 1 Ugogirl 11 Riviera Girl 10 Alta Cleopatra 9 Hunua Honey Sat 5th Feb, 2011
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 3 Red River Road 1 Buyerbeware 6 The Guardsman 14 Misty Chase R2: 6 Collect 2 Gaylee’s Delight 9 Empathy 3 Pocket The Shilling R3: 14 Motu Young Jacob 2 Yaldy Boyz 15 Just A Cracker 9 Earls Son Mon 31st Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 6 Royal Loch 4 U Can I Can 3 Sunbrite 7 Cheval De Triomphe R2: 1 Flying Isa 4 Mariposa 3 Tom Creagh 8 McConway R3: 14 Southern Sally 18 Ohoka Rio 13 Special Cullen 3 Marlon Sat 29th Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey OAMARU SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 10 Delboy 14 Letsdanceupastorm 4 Piper Heidsieck 18 Sky Pilot R2: 15 Rugged Cross 7 Beyond Reason 3 Who’s That Lady 12 Two Wishes R3: 7 Parfait Bromac 16 Changel 4 Franco Seville 12 Special Cullen Mon 24th Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON SELECTIONS – MONDAY R1: 10 The Doctor 11 Arabess 9 Trade Me Now 1 Sun Of Mystery R2: 1 Code Of Honour 3 Western Flare 9 Roadnight Charlie 2 Fiery Tart R3: 6 O’Baby 1 Elusive Chick 2 Trilby 3 Collect Sun 23rd Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL SELECTIONS – MONDAY R1: 5 Motu Young Jacob 10 Domination 7 Eight Double Eight 9 The Fiery Ginga R2: 11 Bettor’s Town 1 Mellow Yellow 5 Sheza Littlelilyrose 8 Blackbird R3: 11 Otobeamillionaire 13 Addies Girl 2 Coughton Court 5 Valhalla Sat 22nd Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA – SUNDAY R1: 4 Talkmeintoit 10 Who’s That Lady 12 Trade Me Now 11 The Soldier Fritz R2: 10 Cruzinonholme 1 Eyre County 6 Special Cullen 4 Ireby Gus R3: 11 Holmesdale 1 Village Anvil 10 Lyndal Tact 4 Gretnas Best Wed 19th Jan, 2011
Click below to get all the good oil in ISSUE 262 of the Trot Guide! Mon 17th Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 11 Demon Darb 9 Lucky Pat 6 Cash Reserve 8 Let’s Play R2: 13 Sky Pilot 2 Elusive Star 3 Astra Mac 5 Billy The Bus R3: 15 Mossdale Gabby 3 Tims Town 4 El Fox 6 Asignforbrownie Sat 15th Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH SELECTIONS – SUNDAY R1: 2 Speedy Gonzalez 4 King Kenny 10 Dusky Wishes 6 Ugly Betty R2: 8 Light The Fuse 1 Tom’s Girl 2 Forum 5 Gunman R3: 10 Quote Me 13 Bon Jovi 6 Esprit Jaccka 5 Maravu Haley Fri 14th Jan, 2011
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By Stu Bailey OAMARU SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 6 Caesarion 11 Clifton Flier 7 Givethemoneyback 9 Nor West Star R2: 9 Rugged Cross 11 Dutchess 3 Sun Of Mystery 13 Barneys Girl R3: 3 Riviera Girl 8 Flaxton Filly 2 Melodie 13 Set The Style Sat 8th Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey NELSON SELECTIONS - SUNDAY R1: 11 Master Harbour 1 Ugly Betty 3 Sastre 5 Zola’s Bud R2: 4 Laughing Holme 6 Chelsea 9 Bressingham 8 Westburn Splendour R3: 2 Liberalitus 6 Roy’s Boy 1 Sticky Fingers 10 Silas Thu 6th Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey NELSON SELECTIONS – FRIDAY R1: 15 Mamselle 10 Sastre 2 Zola’s Bud 5 Evander D Go R2: 3 Chelsea 1 Le Rapide 8 Dancing Caesar 9 Stagestruck R3: 1 Supreme Gem 2 Laughing Holme 13 Arden’s Southee 6 Singapore Wed 5th Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM @ CROMWELL (THURSDAY) R1: 18 Zico 15 Gee Itsa Boy 17 Alyak Nova 12 Sergeant Don R2: 2 Franco Seville 11 Terrorway 14 The Sphinx 13 Unique Attack R3: 10 Ultimate Impact 6 I’ll Be Damned 11 Luna Styx 1 L E Rocket Tue 4th Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey RUAKAKA SELECTIONS – WEDNESDAY R1: 4 Cherokee Franco 2 Libbiemack 3 Caballe 7 Major Day R2: 3 Cyclone Dream 9 Sanchez Son 3 Minnie Whizdom 4 Mayo Gold R3: 6 Serene Lady 7 Cullen’s Wish 8 Abide With Me 4 Western Grace Mon 3rd Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey ROXBURGH SELECTIONS – TUESDAY R1: 4 Phantom Grin 7 Young Tommy 5 VC Windermere 6 El Capone R2: 11 Skys The Limit 2 Monnay 10 Sienna Sun 7 Rocker Billy Rebel R3: 3 Shortys Chance 9 False Promise 5 Rojam Cullen 8 Can’t Miss Me Sun 2nd Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey AMBERLEY SELECTIONS – MONDAY R1: 17 Thanesan 12 Glendaloch 1 Speedy Gonzalez 16 Sunbrite R2: 16 Esprit Jaccka 11 Keating 14 Tinted Moon 15 Sue Anna R3: 4 Ireby Gus 17 Flaming Freida 2 Tomsincharge 13 Colonel Custard Sat 1st Jan, 2011
By Stu Bailey Central Otago Selections – Sunday R1: 3 Springbank Sam 2 Rugged Cross 7 Skys The Limit 5 Dark Moment R2: 8 Washington Seattle 2 Victor Vtoo 6 Mighty Memories 10 Del Sur R3: 4 Opting Options 1 Lochlea 5 Heza Rebel 6 Simon Sivad Thu 30th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey ALEX PARK SELECTIONS – FRIDAY R1: 2 Night Of The Stars 1 The Hayne Train 4 Zenola Seelster 3 Pocket The Dream R2: 12 Franco Hemmingway 2 Fly Like An Eagle 13 Chancellor Cullen 1 Veste R3: 6 Suidelike Meisie 1 Sloane Square 3 Elsa 5 Indulge Thu 30th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey REEFTON R1: 6-5-4-8 R2: 3-2-9-10 R3: 5-4-11-7 Tue 28th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA – WEDNESDAY R1: 15 Amy’s Invasion 4 Heza Boy Star 5 Evander D Go 3 Hayleys Gee Gee R2: 3 Ireby Gus 12 Fuse 15 Esprit Jaccka 11 Le Rapide R3: 13 Glengarry Lass 11 What A Card 1 Gotta Break 10 Gretna’s Best Mon 27th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey WESTPORT SELECTIONS – DEC 28 R1: 14 Reggie Royale 4 Calais A Flyin 8 Seel The Gift 9 Melodie R2: 3 Chelsea 12 Eaglehurst 6 Nikisha Franco 11 Changel R3: 2 Hu Keas 1 Our Blossom 6 Sun Of Mystery 8 Brite N Lucky Mon 27th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey Gore Selections R1: My Name Is Earl – Skys The Limit – Ryal Amber – Look Now Bill R2: San Rafaella – Senora – Collecting – Bye Bye Sir R3: The Receptionist – Crime Of Passion – Pandora’s Diamond – Deal On The Day Wed 22nd Dec, 2010
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By Stu Bailey Alex Park Selections – Tuesday R1: 8 Oto Invasion 7 Mayo Gold 15 Foxtrot Jack 12 Maia R2: 5 Rico Gear 10 Artiliem 2 Secret Smile 1 Peruvian Vance R3: 12 Betty Davis 15 Susie Darlin 2 Tiger Su 6 Lesu Sat 18th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey Rangiora Selections – Sunday R1: 4 Thanesan 10 Evander D Go 8 Dolly Would 3 Heza Boy Star R2: 3 Flaming Freida 8 Ireby Gus 6 Maravu Haley 9 Live And Triumph R3: 3 Delightful Blue 4 Candy’s Dream 9 Nikisha Franco 13 Sue Anna Mon 13th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey Kumeu Selections – Tuesday R1: 7 Minnie Whizdom 2 Castleton’s Man 11 Patterson Bromac 12 Bill Mac R2: 1 Live Or Dana 10 Artiliem 5 Secret Smile 9 Rico Gear R3: 6 CC Miami 9 Buckland Belle 11 Kathleen Turner 7 Time To Smile Sat 11th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey Methven Selections – Sunday R1: 11 Donaldson 3 Game As Ned Kelly 15 Heza Boy Star 17 Dusky Wishes R2: 18 Fiery Achiever 8 Miss Dorie 6 Hour Of Power 17 Miracle Mach R3: 5 Liberalitus 8 Macinit 11 Delboy 10 Laughing Holme Tue 7th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey Ashburton Selections – Wednesday R1: 3 Custom Franco 6 Nebraska 12 Lionsixchristiansnil 7 Code Of Honour R2: 6 Suzannah 5 Heza Boy Star 12 Spot On Gamble 10 Dolly Would R3: 6 Storm’s Rule 14 Motu Kelvin Klein 8 Thanksforthememories 2 So Green Mon 6th Dec, 2010
By Stu Bailey Gore Selections – Tuesday R1: 3 Sun Dun Don 9 Forest Galleon 7 Grant Us Peace 10 Lebron James R2: 4 Russell William 7 Shortys Treasure 10 Grancallum 9 Bit Of A Shock R3: 7 Guadeloupe 5 Cash Reserve 2 Flyingboyz 4 Tumundal Mon 29th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey Manawatu Selections – Tuesday R1: 7 Banana Smoothie 8 Sweet Syrup 5 Rarangi Jewel 9 Doctor Zhivago R2: 2 Let’s Go Cullen 1 Lightning Magic 4 Balleybofey 3 Aim Aloof R3: 10 Sunlaw 9 Flashman 8 Kristine Winz 4 Castleton Victory Sat 27th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey Banks Peninsula Selections – Sunday R1: 1 Storm’s Rule 2 Winstone P 4 Charger 17 Macinit R2: 11 Liberalitus 15 Pegleg Webb 13 Talk To Me Falcon 9 Te Rauparaha R3: 1 Suzannah 6 Brawlinwiththeboyz 15 Donaldson 18 Dusky Wishes Sat 27th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey Manawatu Selections – Saturday R1: Bunnys Gem – Door Slammer – Sweet Syrup – Doctor Zhivago R2: Eagletons Girl – Unconditional Love – Avicmaro – El Suela R3: Crystal County – The Playmaker – Jewels Bound – Hohaia Mon 22nd Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey KUMEU (TUESDAY) R1; 2 Cruzee Princess 14 Sacha Maguire 11 CC Miami 3 Delightful Song R2: 6 Patterson Bromac 1 Pretty Awesome 10 Katelin Brooke 8 Derek Clarke R3: 1 Westwind Gamble 4 Shardon’s Magic 6 Rain Forest 3 Curlys Cousin Sat 20th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey Timaru Selections – Sunday R1: Black Cracker – Fair Dinkum Bromac – Gretna’s Best – Bree Van De Kamp R2: Jinja Gal – Endeavour Sunset – Taimate Boyz – The Real Maguire R3: Chal Dream – Sarkozy – Just Sophie – Markeaton Navi Wed 17th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey Manawatu Selections – Thursday R1: 5 Mighty Flying Thomas 10 Barney Maguire 4 Greg Murfie 3 Wealthy Warrior R2: 4 Old Beach Road 8 Sweet Syrup 2 Rite Or Wrong 7 Doctor Zhivago R3: 6 Sunlaw 7 Dux 8 Braig 3 Dealornodeal Tue 16th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey Oamaru Selections – Wednesday R1: 14 Moonstone 16 Elle Castleton 2 Margie D 6 Zoom On R2: 12 Tor Riley 6 Fastroundtown 5 Dance Band 2 Fuoco R3: 12 Veecewah 7 Fuse 13 Reggie Royale 11 Caleb El Mon 15th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey Manawatu Selections – Tuesday R1: 1 Rite Or Wrong 5 Castleton Victory 6 Britewell Bromac 8 Sweet Syrup R2: 6 Sunlaw 8 Continental Pride 9 Dux 5 Imatrotnovsky R3: 10 Billy Connelly 2 Matturity 7 Seelstar’s Blue Chip 3 Winsome Falcon Sat 13th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey Wyndham Selections – Sunday R1: 5 Ringwraith 16 Miss Optimistyx 3 Karpetorme 8 Genuine Art R2: 11 Billy Ray 8 Rocker Billy Rebel 13 Dawns Boy 4 Solar Victory R3: 6 Blackbird 1 Seel N Print 12 Lovers Delight 15 Calvados Fri 12th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey R1 - Anvils Top Gun - Pashana - Ultimate Player - Highview Ebony Unplaced in the Sires Stakes Final, ANVILS TOP GUN (1) should find this more to his liking. He should measure up in easier class. PASHANA (8) shows plenty, her form since a spell has been first rate. A nice chance despite wide draw. ULTIMATE PLAYER (9) is hard to follow but backed last start second with a workout win on Saturday. He has to be included. ARTIFACE (5) is a must though also engaged at Ashburton, yesterday. Consider 2.
Sun 7th Nov, 2010
By Stu Bailey R1 – Vulcan – Pink Diamond – King Of Strathfield – Lexie Highlander Sun 31st Oct, 2010
By Stu Bailey KAIKOURA SELECTIONS - MONDAY R1 - Artiface - Arden Tetrick - Excellent Art - Flaming Freida Artiface has shown raw ability at workouts and trials leading into this debut performance. Hard to see beaten if the occasion doesn’t get to him. The danger looks to be Arden Tetrick who has been mixing it in Sires Stakes company. Handy horse, and an eachway hope. Excellent Art has a nice turn of speed and is better than most. Can figure at odds. Add Flaming Freida and Go Man Go in multiples. Sat 30th Oct, 2010
By Stu Bailey GORE & MANAWATU SELECTIONS Gore Selections R1: Sergeant Don – My Name Is Earl – Old Beach Road – Solar Victory R2: Magic Edition – Wind Runner – Buster Balou - Karpetorme R3: Senora – Mellow Yellow – One Lane Bridge – Rennie Sivad Mon 25th Oct, 2010
By Stu Bailey RIVERTON - TUESDAY R1: 5 Dolly Would 8 Cash Reserve 6 Rite Or Wrong 4 Malabar Mickey R2: 6 Sevenspanishangels 4 Peraki Chief 15 Scott It 1 Meursault R3: 4 Miss Jaycee 7 Rennie Sivad 12 Mellow Yellow 6 Senora Sun 24th Oct, 2010
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON SELECTIONS MONDAY R1: Franco Czar – Thanksforthememories – Harrison Maguire – Ruby Ann R2: Mc Blizzard – Lexie Highlander – Goldstar Invasion – Vulcan R3: Empyrean – Amenophis – Wilusi Blues – Talk About Courage Sun 24th Oct, 2010
By Stu Bailey TUAPEKA SELECTIONS - SUNDAY R1: Commander Jewel – Lewis H – Dolly Would – Moonstone R2: Mydadisachamp – Oursjean – Viktorias Secret - Miyabi R3: Le Rapide – Christian Brother – Flyin Royal – Veecewah Mon 18th Oct, 2010
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL – TUESDAY R1: 3 Kaka Point Christy 7 Cityscape 8 Trina Jaccka 10 Lickity Styx R2: 7 Patienceofasaint 8 Avalon Sunset 5 Shezadorabil 2 Doc Martin R3: 12 The Odd One 3 Touche Express 2 Scott It 11 Willie V C Mon 11th Oct, 2010
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA – TUESDAY R1: 8 His Honour 4 Anvils Never Easy 5 Joys Underworld 7 Soky’s Gain R2: 1 Jackson Square 3 Grant Us Peace 8 Tip Your Hat Loui 6 Stellar Sport R3: 14 Mt Thomas 11 Christian Creek 6 The Village Nurse 4 Tar Vicola Tue 5th Oct, 2010
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE – TUESDAY R1: 2 Katelin Brooke 6 Santorini 3 Little Frugie 7 Big Time Doctor R2: 2 Fonzie 8 Rocket King 7 Royal Tiger 3 Speedstar R3: 5 Russian Ball 4 Arden Major 7 Jason X 6 Village King Mon 27th Sep, 2010
By Stu Bailey FORBURY – TUESDAY R1: 6 Golden Bomber 4 Old Beach Road 1 Strike Doctor 2 Raiden Maiden R2: 5 The Red Rose 6 Late Arrival 10 Bit Of A Shock 11 Trackcruza R3: 4 Colonel Custard 8 Impact’s Legacy 6 Silver Jazz 11 Hannah’s Last Sat 25th Sep, 2010
By Stu Bailey Oamaru Selections – Sunday R1: Pashana – Southwind Arden – Christian Creek – Redheadedwildflower R2: Zing – Canhe Dash – The Real Maguire – Major Domus R3: Flaming Freida – Dunarunner – Anvil Attack – Bonnie Ballymena Mon 20th Sep, 2010
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL – TUESDAY R1: 1 Old Beach Road 3 Raiden Maiden 8 Streaming Sunbeam 4 Mr Berlusconi R2: 4 Alta Crusade 3 Hayden Supreme 10 Mick Bromac 6 Admiral’s Atoll R3: 7 Ann Other Life 4 Woodburn Lady 2 Bit Of A Shock 5 Trackcruza Sat 18th Sep, 2010
By Stu Bailey Timaru Selections – Sunday R1: In Like Magic – Jackson Square – Bonnie Sundon – Sun Prince R2: Anvils Top Gun – Leading Lavros – Macks Blue Jean – Sticky Fingers R3: Dunarunner – Hollywood Sue – Cosmic Dream – Life’s Exciting Tue 14th Sep, 2010
By Stu Bailey MANUKAU – TUESDAY R1: 8 Eileen 3 Katelin Brooke 6 Don Chiola 5 Crystal Castleton R2: 3 Winsome Courage 2 Artiliem 7 Curlys Cousin 4 Dark Hero R3: 6 Extasia 4 Sunny Sierra 5 Jimmy’s Dream 3 Loyal Man Tue 7th Sep, 2010
By Stu Bailey GORE – TUESDAY R1: 4 Old Beach Road 9 Jackpot 6 Raiden Maiden 2 Sunny Bee R2: 5 She’s Armed 10 Hereshoping 1 Grancallum 6 That’s Me R3: 1 Vic N Art 2 Hannah’s Last 5 Explode 7 Clancy’s Icon Mon 30th Aug, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 10 Comenche 6 Speed Wobbles 6 Late Arrival 1 Samarang R2: 12 Royal Loch 3 Tip Your Hat Loui 13 Good Hest 10 Anna Lindenny R3: 5 Live Lea 6 Motu Pocket O’Jewels 4 Joys Underworld 7 His Honour Sun 29th Aug, 2010
By Stu Bailey GORE - SUNDAY R1: He’s My Valentine – Old Beach Road – Makarewa Man - Streaming Sunbeam R2: She’s Armed – Trackcruza – Maddison Renee – Cicero R3: Let’s Go Cullen – Iron Lady – Holly Patron – Woodburn Lady Mon 23rd Aug, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 10 Colonel Custard 8 Lord Brassey 5 I Am Amy 4 Nor West Star R2: 4 Go Town Girl 1 Scotlynn Joy 7 Late Arrival 8 Missy Elliot R3: 8 Deadly Affair 2 Intrepid 5 Why Aye Man 1 Live Courage Mon 16th Aug, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 5 Bahama Breeze 3 Motu Pocket O’Jewels 2 Nothinsweetaboutme 6 Talkative High R2: 4 Missies Boy 11 Ohoka’s Cullen 3 Bye Bye Sir 9 Courageous Ben R3: 1 Deadly Affair 7 Western Flare 9 Tony Dreaver 3 Matturity Sat 14th Aug, 2010
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA – SUNDAY R1: 7 Look Bill Now – 12 All About Alfie – 8 Bonnie Sundon – 4 Cheval De Triomphe R2: 1 Thrie Midfrew – 10 Hidden Jewel – 9 Let’s Go Cullen – 12 Tara Toplady R3: 7 Dance Band – 2 D’Amore’s First – 14 Sticky Fingers – 13 Interceptor Wed 11th Aug, 2010
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By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 7 Western Flare 4 Bos Murphy 6 Hot Wired 1 Star Mach R2: 1 Takeiteasyonme 3 Black Sambuka 6 Matturity 9 Nucifora R3: 5 Foxy Cleopatra 6 Euro 4 Gold Reply 2 Lilly’s Moment Sat 7th Aug, 2010
By Stu Bailey KUROW – SUNDAY R1: 5 Miss Moonlite 11 Candy’s Dream 2 Berry Bromac 8 Southern Sally R2: 1 Cheval De Triomphe 6 Leave It Alone 14 Glendaloch 3 Bonnie Sundon R3: 11 Empyrean 1 Fair Dinkum Bromac 15 Fiery Achiever 9 Sticky Fingers Fri 6th Aug, 2010
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND – FRIDAY R1: 3 A New Sensation 4 El De Rosa 12 Arden’s Darlin 2 I Cee U R2: 1 God Send 12 Put Your Lights On 5 Gods Girl 14 Killarney Miss R3: 3 Cloncullen 5 Mistaken Identity 11 Regal Eagle 6 Arjayem Tue 3rd Aug, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON Thursday R1 - Holiday Lover - Willy Lightfoot - Sun Lad - Live The Dream HOLIDAY LOVER (11) gained a deserved win last week, doing work over the final mile and too strong. Should go close again in current form. WILLY LIGHTFOOT (8) gave Holiday Lover a real fright last Friday and looks the threat again if he can reproduce. SUN LAD (4) was again running on strongly at the finish and is nearing winning form. LIVE THE DREAM (7) should be much sharper for his fresh up third.
Sat 31st Jul, 2010
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL SUNDAY R1: Old Beach Road - Reunite - Streaming Sunbeam - Leave It Alone R2: Matai Falcon - Caleb El - Shades Of Brown - Hayden Supreme R3: Hanoverthemoneyhoney - Trina Jaccka - Iron Lady - Got The Look Tue 27th Jul, 2010
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE THURSDAY R1: Gangala – Aceman – Boogiestom – Toddy R2: Takeover Brown – Cruzee Cullen – Missy Elliot – Warbler R3: Highview Chartom – Electrofying Cullen – Lady Luck Smiles – I Cee U Sat 24th Jul, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON - TUESDAY 27th July R1: 6 Here Comes Pat 4 Tina Turner 8 Good Hest 12 Independence Day R2: 8 Amazing Art 4 Excellent Art 5 Empyrean 1 Missies Boy R3: 7 Richard Jay 9 Motu Pocket O"Jewels 1 Klarss 3 Konni Kase Mon 19th Jul, 2010
By Stu Bailey Northland (Alex Park) – Tuesday R1: 5 Chas Luney 7 On My Way 3 Going Commando 9 Extasia R2: 1 Whatawee Babe 7 Manolo Bromac 8 Live Or Dana 12 Pureora Mac R3: 1 Put Your Lights On 7 Kubla Khan 2 Whoz Ya Dad 10 Mattichiello Mon 12th Jul, 2010
By Stu Bailey FORBURY – TUESDAY R1: Bute Falcon – Rostriever View – Be Sharpe – Ilquello Veloce R2: Distribution – 11 Finnies First – Patienceofasaint – Maple Tart R3: Tartan Art – Live On Jay – Lafnatu – Gene Genie Mon 5th Jul, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 14 Wendell 3 Tycoon Greg 11 Michael F Robyn 13 Ilquello Veloce R2: 16 Tehoro Grace 12 Here Comes Pat 9 Tina Turner 15 Distribution R3: 4 Tom And Jerry 9 Woodlea Cosmos 8 Candy’s Dream 1 Better Than Money Sat 3rd Jul, 2010
By Stu Bailey Rangiora Selections – Sunday R1: Lexie Highlander – Classic Armbro – The Soldier Fritz – Donaldson R2: Franco Lordship – Union Buster – Nikita Bromac – Let’s Go Cullen R3: Reggie Royale – Chaff Muncha – Dance Band – Red River Shard Mon 28th Jun, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 1 Oscar Royce 8 Named After Mee 11 Exceed And Excel 14 Rock Of Ireland R2: 9 McBobby 2 Abbotshall 5 Look Bill Now 10 Thats Random R3: 12 Rural Jack 8 Verlocity 11 Splendifferous 3 Winfield Guy Tue 22nd Jun, 2010
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND – TUESDAY R1: 4 Heaven’s Delight 1 Saccha Maguire 2 Leroy Brogden 6 Casanova Cullen R2: 4 Dreamy Lover 7 Lady Courage 13 McRacky 12 Happy Skipper R3: 5 Lightning Spirit 13 Valeo 6 Fonzie 9 Mattichiello Sat 19th Jun, 2010
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH – SUNDAY R1: 7 Seeker Dhu 4 Ruby N Diamonds 6 Speed N Success 1 Thunder Maker R2: 13 Let’s Go Cullen 14 Rock Of Ireland 6 Sticky Fingers 3 Wotavugot R3: 4 Pegleg Webb 10 Johnny Be 5 Itz New Yorks Finest 2 Hour Of Power Mon 14th Jun, 2010
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA @ ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 12 Masta Toddy 7 Dobinbinlardin 1 Fashion Rains 10 V C Valentine R2: 4 Earl Harbour 3 Wishing Del 2 Golland 6 Kalmar R3: 4 False Promise 3 The Balladeer 7 Silky Cullen 1 Berbizier Sat 12th Jun, 2010
By Stu Bailey NELSON – SUNDAY R1: 1 Pammy’s Boy 2 Donaldson 5 Tehoro Bliss 4 Ruby N Diamonds R2: 5 Not Home Enough 7 Jass 8 Bruno 6 Dreamy Chip R3: 8 Avicmaro 7 New Year Bopper 1 Esprit Jaccka 11 Dream On Sally Mon 7th Jun, 2010
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE – TUESDAY R1: 12 Lady Luck Smiles 6 Dreamy Lover 9 West End Girl 14 McRacky R2: 1 Perfect Pride 9 She Caught The Katy 5 Remington 10 Arodaz R3: 3 Saccha Maguire 9 Rodrigo 5 Bono 6 Regal Encounter Mon 7th Jun, 2010
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – MONDAY R1: 7 Elegant Sun 9 Thunder Maker 10 Cheval De Triomphe 6 Seppl R2: 16 Towney 15 Illumaway 6 Keating 9 Cosmic Dream R3: 13 Westmelton Willie 8 Dixie Commando 1 Tehoro Grace 17 Native’s Brite Spark Sun 6th Jun, 2010
Harness Bookie Steve Richardson heads off on holiday thankful that Jewels day ended on a high for the "book". 05 June Cambridge Harness Fixed Odds ‘Jewels’ Report Race 1: 4 Year Old Mares Mon 31st May, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON - TUESDAY R1: 1 Redeemor 2 Caesar’s Cloud 3 Piper Heidsieck 4 Kamwood Raider R2: 3 Bettor Odds 1 Crewman 11 DJ Hanover 2 Can’t Miss Me R3: 1 Family Photo 5 Gold Invasion 6 Tuinfro 4 Wishing Del Tue 25th May, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 1 Formidable 13 Hot Wired 3 Royal Court 15 Better Odds R2: 9 Black Sambuka 5 Goodfields Dream 1 King Josiah 3 Can’t Miss Me R3: 7 Fluctuate 8 Splendifferous 1 Fire Of Rock 15 Matai Hunter Tue 18th May, 2010
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – TUESDAY R1: 9 Seeker Dhu 5 Capitol Drive 4 Wishing Del 7 Wax And Wane R2: 14 Hot Wired 2 Splendifferous 12 Dobinbinlardin 17 Motu Sandy’s Passion R3: 15 Matai Hunter 5 Talkative High 14 Puerto Escondido 10 Scott It Tue 11th May, 2010
By Stu Bailey WINTON – TUESDAY R1: 2 Bob Hope 1 Lebron James 7 Arise And Invade 4 Honey Pie R2: 14 Tactical Attraction 10 Whata Su Prize 7 Body Line 12 Kaka Point Christy R3: 6 Schemer 9 Larix 4 Lady Margot 12 Demon Darb Tue 4th May, 2010
By Stu Bailey KUMEU R1: 7 Toggle 4 Springfield Nova 6 Viking Girl 9 Springfield Legacy R2: 14 Precious Vicky 2 Yezzaikhan 3 As Time Goes By 10 She Caught The Katy R3: 1 Dr Fen 12 Another Impact 13 Arma Tom 14 Valeo Sat 1st May, 2010
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH – SUNDAY R1: Gunman – Kerry Skipper – Pure Vision – Easton Foxy Lady R2: Figo – Great Place – Turbo Tate – McKellar Tue 27th Apr, 2010
By Stu Bailey OAMARU – TUESDAY R1: 2 Jellignite 5 Franco Seville 11 Caleb El 13 Newcombe R2: 5 Southern Sally 1 Bolton Earl 9 Thats Random 4 Tuinfro R3: 4 Move It Molly 8 Barberino 11 Levi Lowe 15 Danica Patrick Mon 19th Apr, 2010
By Stu Bailey TARANAKI (TUESDAY) R1: 7 Earl’s Illusion 6 You’re The Man 10 Lindt 11 Woody Knot R2: 11 Norvic Away 1 Ventura Highway 9 She Caught The Katy 6 Onyxarna Kari R3: 8 Meyer Lansky 11 Arbee 9 Eskimo Banker 10 Jimmy’s Dream Sat 17th Apr, 2010
By Stu Bailey TARANAKI – SUNDAY R1: 14 You’re The Man 6 Cynisca 11 Earl’s Illusion 1 Aquataine R2: 12 Rolias 11 Little Mistress 3 Spirit Of Speed 10 Kaipara Rocket R3: 5 Rondo 6 Meyer Lansky 1 Barefoot Zola 8 Suntaradon Tue 13th Apr, 2010
By Stu Bailey TIMARU – TUESDAY R1: 11 Shamrock Lass 13 Strandhill 16 Tony Christie 14 The Village Nurse R2: 8 Julia’s Cullen 10 Cambo 11 Living Blue Boy 4 Baileys Pearl R3: 5 So Green 9 Stormy Loch 1 Ardwell Star 8 Mantovani Sat 10th Apr, 2010
By Stu Bailey Motukarara - Sunday R1: Zealous Lady – Sunbrite – Cheval De Triomphe – Major Domus R2: Jesala – Party Crusa – Lieutenant Luke – Clifton Flier R3: Ashley Cullen – Last Port Of Call – New Year Bopper – Jasper The Ghost Tue 6th Apr, 2010
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL – TUESDAY R1: 1 Latheronwheel 7 Princess Jill 13 Honey Pie 9 Little India R2: 2 Kute Kid 5 Ardlussa Express 1 Suthepocket 6 Lite Bourbon R3: 10 Livia Jaccka 13 Iron Lady 11 Suffolk Lady 3 Vivacious Kyra Sun 4th Apr, 2010
By Stu Bailey HAWERA – MONDAY R1: 14 Earl’s Illusion 2 Brylin Bay 4 Toggle 11 Last Look R2: 7 Smooth Operator 11 Too The Top 1 Remington 10 Harry The Maori R3: 4 Warp Speed 3 Four O Five 13 Really Living 10 Killarney Miss Mon 29th Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL – TUESDAY R1: 8 Raiden Maiden 11 Princess Jill 5 Ineedaspell 10 Little India R2: 7 Lite Bourbon 6 Lucks On My Side 1 Dylan Jackson 3 Shapiro R3: 7 Suffolk Lady 11 Trina Jaccka 10 Sorrento Bay 6 Mighty Micra
Sat 27th Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey METHVEN – SUNDAY R1: 19 Xenon 3 Who Else 16 Sunbrite 5 Major Domus R2: 1 Sir Varno 9 Allfedup 3 Caleb El 10 Born Again Cameo R3: 5 Aziza 11 Tamanisha 9 Aguilera 10 Relentless Storm Mon 22nd Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – TUESDAY R1: 3 Wishing Del 8 The Grandson 9 Euro 2 Stubmeister R2: 3 Action Hero 17 Tony Christie 13 By Appointment 11 Kurahaupo Warrior R3: 12 Red Rebellion 10 Jazmin Robyn 14 Rumpty 4 Southern Loch Sat 20th Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU – SATURDAY R1: Meander With Earl – Don Giovanni – Braig – Eskimo Banker R2: Powertofly – The Guardian – Oriana – Unleash The Fury R3: KD Commando – Pretty To Watch – Imatrotnovsky – Hot Holiday
Mon 15th Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey TIMARU @ ADDINGTON R1: 9 Sunbrite 6 Boulter’s Loch 4 Wishing Del 10 Seeker Dhu R2: 2 Highview Ebony 7 Southwind Arden 8 La Soiree 5 Innocent Art R3: 6 Bohemian 2 Contador 11 Springbank Sam 1 Fire In The Night Sat 13th Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey REEFTON R1: 1 Landora’s Pearl 12 Major Domus 8 Last Look 3 Stubmeister R2: 1 Cammi Two 14 Glenlivet 4 Bressingham 12 Dream Deposit R3: 5 Aguliera 9 Spirit Of Speed 6 El Magic 8 Kamwood Blue Chip Tue 9th Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – WEDNESDAY R1: The Soldier Fritz – Man Friday – Gold Invasion – Arabess R2: Eastwood Cullen – Party Crusa – Aziza - Laurral Dilinger R3: Captain Peacock – Tatoo – Scot’s Courage – Banyula Fella Mon 8th Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey FRANKLIN @ PUKEKOHE R1: 15 Tere T 14 Arjayem 1 Rain Forest 11 Woodlea BB R2: 7 Artistic Rulz 6 Grace Way 5 Bet Your Life 11 Leica Fighter R3: 12 Matai Mies 8 Chardanae 6 Tatum Franco 15 Callie O’Malley Sat 6th Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey Cheviot – Sunday R1: Xenon – Ruby N Diamonds – Cheval De Triomphe - Guerrero R2: Juryman – Born Again Cameo – Union Buster – Zip It R3: Dance Band – I Courage – Even Better – Spirit Of Speed Wed 3rd Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey WINTON R1: Hayleigh Anne – Loast Look – Alyak Nova – Hozatfora Sundon R2: Arden’s Southee – Franco Lordship – Reason To Grin – Ashira Bromac R3: Donna’s X Factor – Thatcher Franco – Red Hot Lover – Trina Jaccka Mon 1st Mar, 2010
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND – TUESDAY R1: 5 Sapphire Castleton 7 Cyclone Dream 9 Viking Girl 4 Connie Goodin R2: 8 Secret Smile 2 Cullen’s Wish 9 Kathleen Turner 15 Loma Fay R3: 8 Taffeta Bromac 7 Atomic Breeze 6 Houhora Delight 14 Fonzie Sat 27th Feb, 2010
By Stu Bailey Ashburton R1: 2 Dundee Three 16 Mahogany Run 8 Mollie Mach 1 Miss Terious R2: 16 Confused Superstar 4 Sunbrite 15 Mickey Rochfort 11 Xenon R3: 8 Vienna Bromac 14 Woman In Black 1 Tyler Franco 16 Kate Knows Best Thu 25th Feb, 2010
By Stu Bailey Manawatu – Thursday R1: Teaque – Dux – Special Delivery – Braig R2: Festival Jewel – The Way You Kissme – Onxyarna Kari – Independent Lass R3: Our Boy Su – Arden Major – Tiz A Falcon - Sir Jon Mon 22nd Feb, 2010
By Stu Bailey Manawatu – Tuesday R1: 11 Teaque 16 Earl’s Lady 10 Tozzies Sister 1 Special Delivery R2: 11 Strawb’s Interact 1 Mae West 5 Fabulous 7 Pocket The Lot R3: 8 Count Malabar 2 Ellevenfiftyseven 7 Girl Tralee 10 Imatrotnovsky Tue 16th Feb, 2010
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL R1: 10 Alyak Nova 6 Castleton Victory 1 Doc Martin 7 Latheronwheel R2: 6 Extreme Bromac 2 Really Living 9 Elusive Courage 7 Natural River R3: 9 The Odd One 3 Duchess Bromac 4 Gene Genie 8 Taygenmae Sun 14th Feb, 2010
By Stu Bailey STRATFORD R1: 8 Girl Tralee 7 Malabar Mahal 10 Super Sunny 9 Double Are Jay R2: 2 Ophiuchus 3 County Down 5 Pockets On Fire 6 Norvic Away R3: 8 Eskimo Banker 11 Mya Grace 5 Rondo 10 Arbee Thu 11th Feb, 2010
By Stu Bailey Manawatu R1: Teaque – Tozzies Sister – Dux – Earl’s Lady R2: Turbo Tate – Me’s Cullen – Oriana – Bossy Tart R3: Isabella Gaylene – Tiz A Falcon – Atta Boy Kenny – Strawbs Interact Tue 9th Feb, 2010
By Stu Bailey WAIRARAPA @ MANAWATU R1: 11 Jimmys Girl 9 Victory Trail 3 Girl Tralee 7 Double Ar Jay R2: 10 Render Unto Caesar 1 Barney Maguire 4 Strawbs Interact 9 Horace Foxley R3: 1 Tozzies Sister 11 Earl"s Lady 12 Dux 3 Special Delivery Tue 2nd Feb, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON R1: 8 Music Box Dancer 5 Livesey 10 By Appointment 13 Caesar’s Cloud R2: 3 Capitol Drive 8 Armbro Lustre 7 Lord Tavistock 12 The Grandson R3: 2 Te Rauparaha 5 Anvils Never Easy 3 Tamanisha 6 Live Jazz Mon 25th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON R1: 9 Anitagain 10 Mahala Taj 1 Caesar’s Cloud 14 Rocket Fun R2: 2 Rumpty 4 Baileys Pearl 6 Isabella Anvil 11 Deadly Afair R3: 1 Highview Ebony 4 Tesoro 7 Eleanor Roosevelt 2 Dream Verdict Sun 24th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL – MONDAY R1: The Tower – J D Pat – Ushaka Bromac – Emily Jaccka R2: Stirling Point – Red River View – Waltzing Home – Songcatcher R3: The Odd One – Ann Other Life – Turbo Tiger – Julius Supreme Sat 23rd Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey KAPITI COAST – SUNDAY R1: 5 Cool Dominic 3 Sweet Syrup 7 Chiano Pernod 8 Lindt R2: 10 Ohau Dynamic 4 Pockets On Fire 1 Glamazon 8 County Down R3: 7 Exotic Girl 9 Fonzie 1 Legend Of The Ball 4 Elsign Tue 19th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM – TUESDAY R1: 5 Donna’s X Factor 1 Taygenmae 2 Hawaii Five O 4 Golden Bear R2: 16 Bel Cardo Star 3 Songcatcher 6 Really Living 15 Matai Lad R3: 2 Iron Lady 14 Doves Patch 10 Greta Garbo 6 McKenzie Jaccka Sat 16th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH – SUNDAY R1: 6 Harry Johnson 2 Desert Queen 7 Zoom On 9 Vulcan R2: 2 Louie Cullen 10 Captain Peacock 16 Marlon 9 Esprit Jaccka R3: 7 Strawbs Fire Chip 1 Bruno 8 Lovencourage 15 Bowenvale Mon 11th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey OAMARU – TUESDAY R1: 1 Jazmin Robyn 10 Alpine Hase 12 Amenophis 11 The Village Nurse R2: 4 S J’s Dryden 11 Sun Prince 3 Last Look 13 Vern’s Girl R3: 1 Clifton Flier 9 Swift Caesar 3 Delma’s McArdle 4 Dream Deposit Sat 9th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey NELSON R1: 3 Brylin Crescent 7 Ugly Betty 9 Elegant Sun 12 Xenon R2: 11 Sonnetsson 2 Arjuna 3 Te Rauparaha 4 Bruno R3: 1 Three Sugars 10 Chiller 2 Hot Wired 5 Easton Foxy Lady Fri 8th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey NELSON – FRIDAY R1: Ugly Betty – Endeavour Sunset – Brylin Crescent – Xenon R2: Zip It – Franco Hitman – El De Rosa – Dunarunner R3: Strawbs Fire Chip – Three Times Lucky – Abbey Nero – Mels Dream Wed 6th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey CROMWELL – THURSDAY R1: Emily Jaccka – J D Pat – Cash Reserve – Lively Step R2: Hawaii Five O – Taygenmae – Forward Pass – Shades Of Brown R3: Stirling Charmer – Red River View – Angelea D – Mighthaveafight Mon 4th Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey RUAKAKA – TUESDAY R1: Miami H – Denny H – Steffi Glass – Charles De Cazanove R2: Shebar Spider - Titian Sun – The Wicket Maiden – Phoebe Gladiator R3: Warp Speed – Corza Commotion – Pocket The Lot – Precious Vicky Sun 3rd Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey ROXBURGH – MONDAY R1: Red River Road – Tootsie Franco – Really Living – Kaka Point Coast R2: Fairy Godmother – Independence Day – Perfect Invasion – Annie Get Your Gun R3: Suncrusher – J D Pat – Valley Of Fire – Bankers Moment Sat 2nd Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey AMBERLEY – SUNDAY R1: 8 The Tower 3 McBlizzard 6 Vern’s Girl 5 Capitol Drive R2: 4 Even Better 13 Highview Chartom 6 Arvee Bromac 2 Hot Wired R3: 13 Bruce Almighty 15 Badland Warrior 8 Arjuna 3 The Village Nurse Fri 1st Jan, 2010
By Stu Bailey OMAKAU – SATURDAY R1: Moonstone – Ronnie Coleman – Cutie Patootie – Bosworth R2: Franco Quarry – Alpine Hase – Red River View – Three Twos R3: Mary Collie – Tapestry Franco – Lavender Lace – Claremont Rose Wed 30th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND – THURSDAY R1: I Can Doosit – Don Giovanni – Lasvegasherewecome – Shebar Spider R2: Major Mark – Major Obsession – Ohoka’s Bondy – Put Your Lights On R3: Pocaro – Great Getaway – Lifeoftheparty – Cornishman Tue 29th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey REEFTON – WEDNESDAY R1: Princess Spanner – Razor Face – Sun Of Mystery – Sun Raya R2: Julio Chavez – Rangi Rule – Spirit Of Speed – Better Odds R3: Cullen’s Finest – Dunarunner – Dream Deposit – Virgin Eyre Tue 29th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA
R2: A Legend – Chiller – Tres Bien Franco – Music Box Dancer R3: Lookslikeatropper – Capitol Drive – Endeavour Sunset – Westwood Sioux Sun 27th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey WESTPORT – MONDAY R1: Octavian – Dunarunner – Boogiestom – Dream Deposit R2: Dr Hook – Dragons Den – Neville Vaughan – Balancing Act R3: Medora – Classy Boyz – Sun Of Mystery – Wishing Del Sun 27th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey GORE – SUNDAY R1: Ronnie Coleman – Bosworth – Notowaysaboutthat – Lebron James R2: Tootsie Franco – Really Living – Maurice John – Madam President R3: Touch Of Rose – Smile With Me – Nightshade Franco – Ima Loch Tue 22nd Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey Invercargill – Wednesday R1: Motu Young Jacob – Mexican Invasion – Bankers Moment – Feather’s First R2: Franco Tijuana – Oil Baron – Saffron Walden – Alta Crusade R3: Iron Lady – Lavender Lace – Donna’s X Factor – Bit Of A Shock Mon 21st Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey Rangiora @ Addington R1: 10 Chocolatto 13 Sky Pilot 1 Rosewood River 11 Anitagain R2: 9 Arjuna 13 Rural Jack 10 Henry Morgan 5 Better Odds R3: 8 Tony Christie 1 Speed N Success 2 Sudon Speed 3 Big O E Sat 19th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA
R2: 5 Esprit Jaccka 4 San Fran Lady 13 Alba Cloud 1 Alpine Hase R3: 16 Louie Cullen 2 Atom Of Courage 4 Song For The Asking 3 Artison Mon 14th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey KUMEU – TUESDAY R1: 1 Rico Gear 8 Desiruby 12 Evening Luck 2 You Can’t Be Serious R2: 13 Foxtrot Jack 8 Patterson Bromac 10 Springfield Nova 9 Cool Dominic R3: 3 Taffeta Bromac 13 Pocket The Lot 11 Lee Mer 5 Precious Vicky Tue 8th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – WEDNESDAY R1: 1 Touch Of Rose 4 Franco Terminus 16 No Courage Russell 12 Chocolatto R2: 4 Lookslikeatrooper 7 Dreamit 3 Brylin Crescent 5 Ugly Betty R3: 10 Mached Out 1 Guv’nor 4 Banyula Fella 8 Miss Rocket Tue 8th Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey GORE – TUESDAY
R2: 3 Grant Our Chances 7 Notowaysaboutthat 6 Annie Get Your Gun 10 Streaming Sunbeam R3: 1 Miss Independence 7 C J Galleon 11 Golden Tara 3 Goodfields Dream Wed 2nd Dec, 2009
By Stu Bailey Manawatu – Thursday
R2: You’re The Man – Jimmys Girl – Mutineer – Lindt R3: Nevermind Franco – The White House – Elle Maguire – Strawb’s Interact Mon 30th Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey Manawatu – Tuesday
R2: 9 Nevermind Franco 12 Willowbrook 3 The White House 1 Onyxarna Kari R3: 6 Lightning Magic 2 K Ninety Nine 5 Ken Webber 4 Elle Maguire Sat 28th Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey Banks Peninsula – Sunday
R2: 14 Jake Of Tara 6 It Is Mee 15 Peraki Chief 7 Rocket Fun R3: 7 Mc Freebee 3 I’ll Be Damned 12 Arvee Bromac 2 Royal Court Mon 23rd Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY
R2: 9 His Honour 5 Father Bill 8 Living Blue Boy 10 Mossdale Claire R3: 5 Last Soldier 15 Live Lea 11 I’m Simply Red 1 I’ll Be Damned Sat 21st Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey TIMARU - SUNDAY R1: 8 Proud Quilt 2 Millwood Munchkin 3 Stellar Sport 9 Goldstar Invasion R2: 6 Delma"s McArdle 5 Rebel Skipper 1 Puerto Escondido 9 Jasper Maguire R3: 9 Really Living 8 Esprit Jaccka 2 Allmouth N Trousers 4 Southern Loch
Thu 19th Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU – THURSDAY
R2: Strawb’s Interact – Pretty Princess – Desiruby – The Way You Kissme R3: The White House – Dream On Bailey – Birchwood Jack – Captain America Tue 17th Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey OAMARU – WEDNESDAY
R2: 4 Mystic Reign 3 Distribution 5 Ron’s Girl 7 Wheels Areagogo R3: 1 Western Flare 4 Lord 10 Royal Court 3 Stonewall Jackson Mon 16th Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU – TUESDAY
R2: 14 Captain America 11 K Ninety Nine 12 Strawb’s Interact 1 Cairnbaan R3: 3 Continental Pride 14 Dux 2 Tozzies Sister 10 Teaque
Fri 13th Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey R1:7 Sleepy Tripp 13 Harley Earl 3 Raglan 1 Holy Hero R2: 3 Oscar 8 Top Notch Lavros 18 Musgrove 7 Waihemo Sam R3:14 Russley Rascal 16 Ultimate Player 13 Even Better 9 Jackaroozy Wed 11th Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey (NOTE: Scratchings have been replaced 11am) R1: Vulcan – Ruby N Diamonds - Stellar Sport - Caramel Centre R2: Timeless Perfection – Our Princess Royal – Millwood Meg – Bonnie Ballymena R3: No Courage Russell – Songcatcher – Goodlookinggirl – The Balladeer Mon 9th Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey R1: 12 Musgrove 17 Unique Star 1 Kosmopolitan Lavra 10 Keepyaguardup\ R2: 10 Most Happy Alex 14 Four Starzzz Flash 3 Mercurio 8 The Big Mach R3: 6 Highview Tommy 9 Band On The Run 3 Eric"s Legend 1 Rangataua Ray R4: 5 Auckland Reactor 1 Fake Chance 11 Ohoka Dallas 4 All Tiger Wed 4th Nov, 2009
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie 1 $41.00 Bettor"s Strike Sun 1st Nov, 2009
By Stu Bailey KAIKOURA – MONDAY
R2: 9 McCready 2 Who Else 7 Sonofanearl 5 Stellar Sport R3: 3 Eric 5 Harrison Maguire 13 Artison 12 The Fed Express Sat 31st Oct, 2009
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU – SUNDAY
R2: 3 Spendit 6 Wings Of An Angel 5 Regal Belleboy 9 Belle Vista R3: 1 Waywood Angel 6 The White House 4 Kozaroza 10 Stanton Light Mon 26th Oct, 2009
By Jeff Scott Astute New South Wales reinsman Greg Bennett declared there is plenty of improvement to come from today"s $75,000 RX Plastics Ashburton Flying Stakes winner Karloo Mick. "There is a lot of improvement left in him," Bennett emphasised after the victory. Karloo Mick, otherwise known as the "Dubbo Destroyer", finished best after a soft run in the trail for a 1/2hd win over many of NZ"s cup contenders.
Mon 26th Oct, 2009
By Stu Bailey RIVERTON – TUESDAY
R2: 10 Touche Express 11 Julius Supreme 1 No Question 3 Natural Flame R3: 1 Ambro Rock 8 Regent Safe 3 I Am I Said 10 Nicola Jaccka Sat 24th Oct, 2009
By Stu Bailey TUAPEKA - SUNDAY RACE 1: 17 PINK DIAMOND 18 Perfect For Us 13 Princess Spanner 10 Night Of My Life RACE 2: 3 EASTWOOD AURORA 8 Zena’s Art 5 Meursault 4 Limerick Star RACE 3: 9 SONG FOR THE ASKING 13 Bren Don 16 Jasper Maguire 15 Makora Street Tue 20th Oct, 2009
By Jeff Scott NZ Cup-bound mare Kiwi Ingenuity sounded a big warning to her rivals with a brilliant Ashburton workout victory today (October 20). "I"ve never felt her run to the line better than today," said Leithfield trainer-driver Robbie Holmes. There was something very "Mainland Bannerish" about Kiwi Ingenuity"s comprehensive win in which she cleared out by 8 1/2 lengths over quality opposition. Tue 20th Oct, 2009
By Stu Bailey RACE 1: 10 DOVES PATCH 1 Habana 6 Guapo Bromac 12 Och Aye
Sun 18th Oct, 2009
By Jeff Scott Band On The Run looked to be having fun as he cruised past stablemate About Ambition along the sprint lane at the Rangiora workouts on Saturday October 17. The promising Christian Cullen gelding was backing up well from a big first-up effort at trials on the course last Monday. Driver Dexter Dunn was unhurried early with the 4YO but they rolled to the front with 900m to run before taking a trail from About Ambition (Shane Walkinshaw).
Mon 12th Oct, 2009
By Stu Bailey Addington - Tuesday R1: 5 Meursault 4 Belle Vista 11 Red River Reign 2 He’s A Charmer
Mon 12th Oct, 2009
By Steve Richardson - TAB Harness Bookmaker The NZ TAB is to extend Final Field wagering to cover all harness races on Thursday night meetings. The Morrinsville Trotting Club meeting to be held at Cambridge Raceway on the 15th October will be the first to feature this. Friday twilight harness meeting will also have Final Field betting on all races after 3:00pm. The Kaikoura Trotting Club meeting to be raced on Monday 2nd November will have Final Field betting for the first time on all races at the meeting and other feature racedays throughout the 2009/10 harness racing season will also be considered. Final Field betting will now open at 3:00pm on raceday for night meetings and 9:00am for day meetings. Listed below are the new time and race changes for NZ Harness Final Field betting. Sat 10th Oct, 2009
By Stu Bailey METHVEN - SUNDAY RACE 1: 10 QUALITY INVASION 15 Poppa Jack 7 Zoom On 14 Caramel Centre RACE 2: 17 LIFE AND SOUL 6 Magical Monty 15 Uno Alice 13 Wonderful Tonight RACE 3: 8 LACHLAN JACK 13 The Fed Express 11 Coringa Magdalena 5 Morning’s Calling RACE 4: 14 WESTERN RIVER 6 Donegal Under Fire 11 Lively Atom 16 Court Jasper RACE 5: 2 OSCAR 12 Vatuvei 11 Kevies Moment 15 Prince Harry Mon 5th Oct, 2009
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Auckland Reactor the turning point for the ‘book’. NZ Metro T.C. Final Field Wagering Report – Friday 02 November Race 1 – A good start to the night for our customers with the favourite Meredith Maguire $2.20 - $2.00 winning race one. She was easily the best backed runner with our only other losing result Georgy Girl (3rd) $12 - $10 who took all the late money. Race 2 – The winner Keepyaguardup opened and closed at $6.00 and was a good result. Our worst result was King Of Strathfield (11th) with the late money coming for Clover Don (2nd) $4.50 and he closed as our only other losing result.
Mon 5th Oct, 2009
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE - TUESDAY RACE 1: 10 WINGS OF AN ANGEL 1 The Way You Kissme 3 Machabella 5 Byebye Poplar RACE 2: 8 GEORGE SKIPPER 7 Forever Loyal 9 Cipolletti 4 Brass Rail RACE 3: 8 YOU’RE THE MAN 4 Princess Jill 9 Ronerails Lass 2 Tuff Tilly RACE 4: 1 HURRICANE PLAYER 10 Nextdoor To Alice 3 Live Or Dana 11 Misu Fri 2nd Oct, 2009
Check out the form for Cran"s runners this weekend on his website now Thu 1st Oct, 2009
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Final Field Wagering Report – Friday 25 September Auckland T.C.
Race 1 – The winner Isa Good Looking was our worst result. He opened and closed at $8.00 ($9.10 tote), the favourite Cyclone Jake (3rd was the best backed runner but he was a winning result for us. Other than the winner our only other losing result was Barefoot Zola (7th).
Race 2 – A huge nose swing for the ‘book’ in this race with Caroline’s Cullen (2nd) $4.50 - $6.00 a massive liability for us and our only losing result. The winner was unwanted even when her odds were out to $15 after opening around $8.00. The late money came for Tana (7th) and the favourite Millwood Nebraska (3rd).
Race 3 – We were only losing on the $3.20 favourite He’s My Hero (4th) and the winner Jonny English was a good result. The late money came for Spy (6th) Tue 29th Sep, 2009
By Stu Bailey RACE 1: 7 ALEKSANDER FREDRO 9 Perfect For Now 6 Dalriada Abbe 3 Rae Galleon RACE 2: 1 POLAR FALCON 6 Benhar Brat 8 Washington Hotshot 7 Kai Clutha Connexion RACE 3: 4 NAI SIVAD 1 Forward Charge 10 Lavros Lazer 5 Universal Glow Mon 28th Sep, 2009
By Stu Bailey Champion pacer and pre-post New Zealand Cup favourite Auckland Reactor made another mess of the standing start at today"s Motukarara workouts. The Mach Three entire was given every chance to step safely today, with little against him, but he failed the test again, possibly even casting doubt on his chances of starting in the $1 million race on November 10. He paraded in great order on the wet and cold day, was very quietly jogged through three-to-four laps by Mark Purdon in the preliminary, but was not asked for a practice standing start. Tue 22nd Sep, 2009
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Race 1 – All the word was for the first starter Mr Chrome and he didn’t let his supporters down with a solid victory. We opened him up at $2.40 and he closed at those odds on the tote with the worst result for the ‘book’ Peraki King (7th) $9.00 - $11. The winner was a small winning result for us. Race 2 – The favourite Justakiwiboy was our worst result over Biddy Bid (13th). We never moved the $4.50 odds on the winner and plenty were happy to take that price. A good trading race with the money well spread in early trading. Race 3 – The favourite Move Over (2nd) was heavily backed when we pushed his odds out to $1.80 from his opening odds of $1.60 and he was our worst liability. The early morning money was for Cullen’s Creek (5th) $31 - $12. The winner Algeepee was a small losing result. Sun 20th Sep, 2009
By Stu Bailey R1: Stellar Sport - Franco Handel - Platinum Plus - Global Invasion R2: Smooth Moon - Western River - T J Finn - Te Kinga Boy R3: Colin Meads - Bet The Max - Live N Reality - Duomo Bromac R4: Code Red - Glenalvon - Salem - Miracle Mach Tue 15th Sep, 2009
By Stu Bailey
Auckland – Tuesday
Well, a large number of you have spoken and all of you, besides one who should know better, agree that today’s short-course racing is a basic joke.
Some of you are keen on the selections for the other races so here goes..
Race 2 – Remington – Aubee – Duranbah Dream – Shardon’s Matty
Race 4 – Watch Rose Trot – Sunny Sierra – Ronerails Lass – Don Chiola
Race 6 – Dolley Madison – El Pinot – Catch Me Kiwi – Dynamic Storm
Race 8 – Ronnie Antonio – Alta Onassis – Okay Art – Emerald Dream Mon 14th Sep, 2009
By Stu Bailey I have decided against providing selections for the Manukau meeting at Alex Park on Tuesday, Sept 15 in protest against the radical and ridiculous decision to run 1188m races. This is a joke in my mind, and I prefer not to post selections on a meeting I do not agree with. Sun 13th Sep, 2009
By Stu Bailey TIMARU - SUNDAY RACE 1: 11 HEZA BRITESPARK 3 Global Invasion 10 Night Of My Life 13 Distribution RACE 2: 7 ULTIMATE RAIDER 12 Last Soldier 3 Makora Street 5 Dream Deposit.
RACE 3: 3 DELMA’S MCARDLE 9 Katchafillie 6 T J Finn 5 Wrong Way Lannigan Mon 7th Sep, 2009
By Stu Bailey
GORE – TUESDAY R1: 1 Annie Get Your Gun 9 Doc Martin 4 Superstarourwishes 8 Sunny Bee
R2: 1 Armbro Rock 4 Nowsyachance 10 Shades Of Brown 6 Villain
R3: 4 Royal Red Hanover 7 Woodburn Lady 2 Stronecullen 10 Spicey Jaccka Mon 31st Aug, 2009
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY R1: 7 Slinky Bromac – 4 Four Starzzz Art – 1 Xmas In New York – 3 Sinkatinny Down R2: 8 Rustlers Image – 5 Fiji Babee – 1 Impertinent Miss – 13 Venus Devine R3: 6 Capitol Drive – 2 Franco Handel – 7 Gold Reply – 8 Docmelfi Sun 30th Aug, 2009
By Stu Bailey The grass track season is almost upon us, with the Mount Hutt Trotting Club hosting a good day"s action at Mount Harding Raceway at Methven today (Sunday) in preparation for next Sunday"s opening meeting of the season on the course. Star attractions were top pacer Corka Dream (pictured) who just shaded course specialist Kipp Ross in the main heat, while up-and-coming trotters King Of Strathfield and In Like Magic both trialed smartly when placed, beaten by the free-running leader and winner, Evander Daytom, in good time. Thu 27th Aug, 2009
Press Release - HRNZ CHANGES TO PROGRAMMING OF CLAIMERS At today’s meeting of the Executive of Harness Racing New Zealand the following changes have been approved to the programming of claimers in New Zealand.
1/ Claimers Only races will become Exempt for Win and Winning Stakes for Handicapping purposes.
2/ Claimers may be included in other race programmes, but on a less lenient footing. The positioning of these will be subject to approval and based on standardised guidelines set by the National Programme Co-ordinator / Handicapper. Mon 24th Aug, 2009
Important Notice Trot Guide information to be published in The Informant from next month This Thursday"s NZ Trot Guide booklet will be the final printed book that is sent out. The online version will remain, though some changes will be made, mainly in regards to race fields which will no longer be included in the book. I can announce that The Informant will begin printing selected information in a double-page spread from the NZ Trot Guide on Friday, 11 Sept. Tue 18th Aug, 2009
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Final Field Wagering Report - Friday 14 August Franklin T.C. Race 1 – The big mover was the winner ‘Pocket Two’ which opened at $4.00 and closed at $2.40. In the final one minute of trading we were laying him at $2.40 while $3.00 was still available on the tote but our customers were happy to take the shorter odds with us (largest wager $2,000 at $2.40). ‘Roll on Red River’ (6th) $4.50 - $5.00 was the next best backed runner from ‘Leica Fighter (9th). The winner was a losing result. Sat 15th Aug, 2009
By Stu Bailey
RANGIORA – SUNDAY
R1: Raglan – Kentucky Toy Boy – Bruno – King Coaster Anvil
R2: King Of Strathfield – Dragons Den – Logan Bray – The Grandson
R3: Strathcullen – Talk About Courage – Holy Hero – Therecomesatime Sat 1st Aug, 2009
By Stu Bailey KUROW – SUNDAY R1: 6 Great Place 2 Welsh Beauty 5 Waywood Angel 8 Racy Ritchie
R2: 3 Top Notch Lavros 7 Dragons Den 17 Ron’s Girl 4 Patienceofasaint
R3: 1 Master Vance 2 Bruno 6 Encouragement 3 Torque Thu 30th Jul, 2009
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND - FRIDAY R1: PERFECT CULLEN Dark Hero The Guardian Benromach R2: TITIAN SUN Lasvegasherewecome Indian Wells Rosedorae
R3: QUEEN OF HEAVEN Millwood P C World Of Dreams Monicas Revenge Thu 30th Jul, 2009
By Stu Bailey Addington – Thursday R1: Spero Denario – Galatos – Mackles Creek – Franco Caesar
R2: Mainland Key – My Man Dan – Got It Seeled – Sterling Lustre
R3: Vatuvei – Patienceofasaint – Kiwi Girl – S J’s Dryden Mon 13th Jul, 2009
By Stu Bailey FORBURY – TUESDAY R1: 4 Golden Tara 3 Unbreakable 12 Heza Courage 16 Epoch
R2: 11 Bowenvale 9 Jolly Good Union 3 Scottlyn Joy 6 No Exemptions
R3: 8 Imperial Phoenix 11 Saratoga Spa 7 Noble Shark 6 Soky’s Gain
Tue 7th Jul, 2009
By Stu Bailey NORTHLAND – TUESDAY
R1: 9 Gotta Go Under Fire 3 Sweet Falcon O’Mine 10 Bossy Tart 8 Pacific Fair
R2: 4 Willoughby 1 Rich Caesar 6 Hoof It 9 Ronan Maguire
R3: 8 Jackpot Gold 5 Richbern Princess 6 Cameron Jake 4 Nowuno Mon 29th Jun, 2009
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY
R1: 10 Motu Treasure 9 Ashes Of Passion 6 Dreamaway Jess 8 One For His Nob
R2: 11 Bred A Monster 12 Poppa Jack 13 Now In Command 1 Brite Brook
R3: 8 Rustlers Image 6 Neat Treat 2 Motu Living Doll 10 Glory R Sat 27th Jun, 2009
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA – SUNDAY
R1: James’ Jazzmine – Take For Granted – Oscar – Thrill Seeker
R2: Armbro Vale – Galatos – Caesar’s Bracelet – The Perfect Score
R3: Breeny’s Luck – Roseraire – Never Been Easy – Raglan Mon 22nd Jun, 2009
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY
R1: 1 Anvils Never Easy 16 Bahama Breeze 2 Born Again Delvy 10 Tara Sahara
R2: 12 Bred A Monster 4 Gold Reply 5 Volume Control 10 Sierras Princess
R3: 4 Beirut 1 The Swamp Queen 14 Ashes Of Passion 11 Power Of Life Mon 15th Jun, 2009
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND – TUESDAY
R1: 12 Ardly A Diamond 1 Live Or Dana 2 Van Cullen 6 Fair Smoken
R2: 10 Like A Soky 9 Regal Cullen 6 Ophiuchus 5 Monicas Revenge
R3: 3 Sea Spray Darling 11 The Boy Wonder 1 Going Commando 7 Cameron Jake Sat 13th Jun, 2009
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH – SUNDAY
R1: S J’s Dryden – Zoom On – Alyak Nova – Grant Us Peace
R2: Cardinal Huff – Internationalplayboy – Guv’nor – Caesar’s Bracelet
R3: Jaccka Alex – Jaccka Nikos – Fittler – Sunset Dream Mon 8th Jun, 2009
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA @ ADDINGTON
R1: 6 Scarlett Finn 2 Long Road Holme 9 Mordor 8 Sir Jon
R2: 4 In Like Magic 3 Wheels Areagogo 10 Tony Christie 6 Gold Reply
R3: 8 Absolved 5 Little Miss Priss 7 He’s Honour Mission 16 L D Braithwaite Sat 6th Jun, 2009
By Stu Bailey NELSON – SUNDAY
R1: Annihilator – Neville Vaughan – Tina Turner – Lord Tavistock
R2: Julius Bardon – Tony Dreaver – Racy Ritchie – Taieri Wings
R3: Artois – No Courage Russell – Live Dangerously – Onya Courage Mon 1st Jun, 2009
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE – TUESDAY
R1: 8 Southern Rose 3 Bossy Tart 11 Missie Mac 1 Bella Valencia
R2: 7 Sea Spray Darling 9 Rockin Brie 5 Jackpot Gold 3 Titian Sun
R3: 6 Ophiuchus 4 Fortuitous 9 Starry Styx 3 Gotta Go Under Fire Sun 31st May, 2009
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – MONDAY
R1: Annihilator – Lucky Nova – Take For Granted – Tina Turner
R2: Have A Cigar – Quattro Del – Just An Argyle – Encouragement
R3: Speculate – Tullylish – Sun Of Loose – Pink Diamond Mon 25th May, 2009
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY
R1: 11 Courageous Jay 15 Seshny Bromac 3 Kenjara 14 The Actress
R2: 4 Aruba 8 Brite Brook 7 Gold Reply 9 Lara Lass
R3: 16 Beirut 12 Welsh Beauty 10 Arvee Bromac 11 Boro Magic Mon 18th May, 2009
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY
R1: 10 Courageous Jay 7 Tonio 9 Royal Mission 3 Hot Stuff
R2: 9 Royal Loch 7 Strawb’s Invader 13 Jessie Boyz 1 Kosmopolitan Lavra
R3: 7 Day In Calcutta 4 Animus 10 Mason 3 Washingtons Best Mon 11th May, 2009
By Stu Bailey WINTON - TUESDAY
RACE 1: 2 JACCKA LOYAL 13 Golden Bear 1 Heza Courage 6 Nifty Rocket
RACE 2: 3 SHARD ARK 9 Deal On The Day 10 El Gringo 2 Atom Of Courage RACE 3: 12 MACARTHUR PARK 11 Hurry Curry 7 Lively Step 8 Cullen’s Rocket Sat 9th May, 2009
By Stu Bailey TIMARU – SUNDAY
(Trot Guide selections revised due to multiple scratchings)
R1: The Fiery Ginga – Kowhai Ford – Brylin Crescent – The Real Maguire
R2: I Can Doosit – Westwood Sioux – Valley Of Fire –S J’s Dryden
R3: Just Bad Timing – Beirut – Julias Cullen – Boro Magic Mon 4th May, 2009
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND – TUESDAY
RACE 1: 3 TAKEOVA 5 Watch Rose Trot 6 Montrachet 10 Sunny Lobell
RACE 2: 4 BUTE PACER 6 Young Cullen 5 Gomeo Romeo 7 Arma Tom RACE 3: 4 VAN CULLEN 9 Kamwood Girl 5Shezaluckydreamer 3 Cadillac Cruiser Sat 2nd May, 2009
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA – SUNDAY
R1: Code Red – Talk About Courage – The Fed Express – Cullen Hanover
R2: Speculate – Keepyaguardup – Waihemo Sam – Challenge Opawa
R3: Ultimate Player - Joshua Mac – Interceptor – Secret Guest Mon 27th Apr, 2009
By Stu Bailey OAMARU – TUESDAY
R1: 6 The Fed Express 13 Arnasodan 10 Ell Raisor 12 Mordor
R2: 6 William Tell 3 Maple Twist 8 Sea Spray Cindy 9 St Croix
R3: 5 Here Comes Homer 1 Western Jade 4 Standout Stats 11 Salina Cruz Sun 26th Apr, 2009
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH
R1: Fluctuate – Van Esteem – Sunset Dream – Boy Raider
R2: Auditor General – Pembrook Henry – Lyrical Star – Eastwood Aurora Mon 20th Apr, 2009
By Stu Bailey TARANAKI – TUESDAY
R1: 3 Double Are Jay 5 Last Sunrise 8 Victory Trail 6 Imatrotnovsky
R2: 10 Genius 9 Braig 7 Aholics Born To Trot 8 Earl’s Lady
R3: 6 Three Times A Lady 7 J D’s Chrimar 9 Keystone Copper 2 Mystical Maddie Sun 19th Apr, 2009
By Stu Bailey TARANAKI
R1: Star Man – Charles De Cazanove – Last Sunrise – Imatrotnovsky
R2: Fidicia – Lady Eskay – Enchant – Special Delivery
R3: Lady Boyz – Dreamweaver – Shezadorabil – Rockin Brie Mon 13th Apr, 2009
By Stu Bailey TIMARU – TUESDAY
R1: 8 Young Robert 1 Patienceofasaint 3 Brite Brook 2 Balancing Act
R2: 4 Western Flare 3 Mordor 5 Little Miss Priss 7 Sister Bertrand
R3: 14 Julius Bardon 11 Courage L A 6 Wibahe Zeus 8 Play By The Rules Sun 12th Apr, 2009
By Stu Bailey HAWERA – MONDAY
R1: Enchant – Springfield Hero – Steffi Glass – Star Man
R2: Genius – Watch Him Trot – Dreamweaver – Amarok
R3: Three J’s – Lively Sanction – Nightime Magic – Doctor Zeus Mon 6th Apr, 2009
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM – TUESDAY
R1: 12 Lucy Again 11 Doc Martin 7 Patienceofasaint 3 Grant Our Chances
R2: 7 Capital Guest 3 Elvira Bromac 5 Laughing Man 10 Nifty Rocket
R3: 9 Lively Step 6 In My Dreams 13 Boyz Success 7 Bonnie Harvest Wed 1st Apr, 2009
BANKS PENINSULA - SUNDAY The field for Race 8 at Banks Peninsula on Sunday was redrawn this morning, Wednesday. Unfortunately the original and now incorrect field was printed in the NZ Trot Guide last night (Tuesday). Please do not use the field for Race 8 at Banks Penisula as a guide to your betting. Tue 31st Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
RACE 1: 3 GRANT OUR CHANCES 4 Flyingboyz 2 Patienceofasaint 12 Bonnie Harvest
RACE 2: 12 LIVIA JACCKA 8 Mista Styx 4 Santee Foal 5 ExpressTrain
RACE 3: 4 GOSCHE ROCKS 1 Rahuri Devers 9 B Dazzled 13 New Years Girl Sat 28th Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey METHVEN – SUNDAY
R1: Waihemo Sam – Alyak Nova – S J’s Dryden – Poppa Jack
R2: Gate Bender – Dreamer – Lady Killer – This Time Christian
R3: Let’s Go Cullen – Ringaringarosie – Cullens Charm – Long Live Lana Sat 28th Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey Manawatu – Saturday
R1: Balleybofey – Pegasus Falcon – Napoleon Dynamite – Kotare Kerel
R2: Master Lover – Launch Me – Scott It – Cheyenne Showgirl
R3: Lindt – Super Sunny – Kristine Winz – Special Delivery Mon 23rd Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – TUESDAY
R1: 15 Clover Don 5 Thrill Seeker 3 William Tell 10 Helpless Dancer
R2: 4 McKellar 2 Christian Romance 13 Courageous Ben 12 One Ali
R3: 7 Famous Lover 5 Life Of Tara 3 Falcon’s Bute 4 Germiston Mon 23rd Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey Blair Orange may rein Auckland Reactor in Saturday night's WATPAC Interdominion Grand Final at Parklands Raceway, though confirmation of that is apparently now up in the air. Orange was touted as the driver today after Tony Herlihy was asked to commit to his own pacer,Gotta Go Cullen, in the final.
Sun 22nd Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey Selections for the two meetings were published in the NZ Trot Guide this week My tips for the two meetings on B Sport this morning were.. Akaroa Tue 17th Mar, 2009
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Final Field Betting This Week
Thursday 19 March Cambridge -Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 3[ 7:00pm] - Final Field Option 503 Race 7[ 8:55pm] - Final Field Option 507 Final Field betting opens at 8:30am Tue 17th Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey TIMARU @ ADDINGTON
R1: 5 Thrill Seeker 1 Grant Us Peace 9 He Trotts 3 Aruba
R2: 5 Elrae Night 13 Morty 10 Wairiri Blaze 9 Our Jane
R3: 7 Even Better 4 Versace Woman 3 Our Princess Royal 1 Yankee Dream Sun 15th Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey GREYMOUTH
R1: Wheels Areagogo – Major Domus – Gemstone – Perfect For Us
R2: Ruby River - Hayton Nicol – Late Arrival – Melodie
R3: Keystone Hanover – Kay Force – Island Of Roses – West Texas Rule Tue 10th Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey RACE 1: 4 SUNNY LOBELL 1 Don Chiola 6 Mr International 7 Imatrotnovsky RACE 2: 6 BUTE BROTHER 8 Wilson Robyn 1 Cooby 2 Tango Bromac RACE 3: 7 LIGHTNING MAGIC 1 Millwood Miami 6 Arctic Fire 3 Boyd’s Creek Mon 9th Mar, 2009
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Large Final Field Harness Wagers Premier Night Friday 6 March
Auckland T.C.
Race 1 – Little Big Sister (1st) – Largest wager $45 at $21
Imagine Me (2nd) $2,750 at $1.70, $1,035 at $2.40 & $1,000 at $2.40
A good result to start the night for the ‘book’ with the favourite Imagine Me just going under when looking the winner 100m from home. We opened her up at $2.40 and she closed at $1.60 the tote, she was a very easy runner to lay. The late money came for the favourite’s stablemate Future Fire (7th) Sun 8th Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey CHEVIOT
R1: Margie D – Ready Set – S J ‘s Dryden – Annihilator
R2: Live N Reality – Zip It – Louie Cullen – Impertinent Miss
R3: Black Swan – Itz All About Me – Kotare Talya – Bren Don Wed 4th Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey R1: Waihemo Sam- Margie D - Modern Touch - S J’s Dryden R2: Brave Wiggy - Ice - Fire Of Rock- Play By The Rules R3: Bushfire - Tatoo - Maronan Girl - Cambo Tue 3rd Mar, 2009
By Stu Bailey RACE 1: 9 KEYSTONE COPPER 4 Sweetie Pie 11 Alta Casanova 7 Wot The Owl Sat 28th Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU
R1: Imatrotnovsky – Victory Trail – Sarah – Broke
R2: Internationalplayboy – Guerassimoff – Christiano – Curlys Cousin
R3: Raydon – Lindt – Special Delivery – Summerline Tue 24th Feb, 2009
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Final Field betting this week
Thursday 26 Feb - Manawatu HRC Race 4[ 7:04pm] - Final field Betting Option 704 Race 9[ 9:24pm] - Final field Betting Option 709 Race 10[ 9:50pm] - Final field Betting Option 710 Race 11[10:15pm] - Final field Betting Option 711 Betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Mon 23rd Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON
R1: 1 Feather’s First 13 Cheval De Triomphe 7 William Tell 8 Solar Photo
R2: 5 Fire Of Rock 6 Bravado 11 Salina Cruz 12 Courageous Ben
R3: 9 Flaunt It 3 Fawn Lake 7 Famous Lover 10 Moore Than Happy Sat 21st Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1: Illuminati – Motu Young Jacob – He Trotts – The Fiery Ginga
R2: Jaccka Victor - Seek And Destroy – Art For Artsplace – Mossdale Scoty
R3: Casarina – Queenalena – Chicago Blues – Lucy’s Rocket Tue 17th Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey RACE 1: 8 EMILY JACCKA 9 Springbank Surprise 11 Doc Martin 1 Red Mile RACE 2: 2 WATRULOOKINGAT 9 Nifty Rocket 13 Bruno 7 Whatahoot RACE 3: 2 INDIANA POCKET 10 Porta 3 Jack Jack Attack 8 Boaholmes Sun 15th Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey STRATFORD
R1: Laroshell – Family Robinson – Double Ar Jay – Imatrotnovsky
R2: Fonzie – McArdle Reason – Natural Art – D J Hanover
R3: Havealookatthis – Lively Compton – West Texas Rule – Kayla Matao Thu 12th Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU
R1: Sheze Purrfect – Launch Me – Pacific Fair – Oriana
R2: Nightime Magic – Edernay – Bloss’s Flame – Fire Dancer
R3: Lindt – Race For The Stars – Volare – Milldorf Mon 9th Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey WAIRARAPA
R1: 4 Special Delivery 3 Sierras Princess 7 Makati Greenspan 6 Helpless Dancer
R2: 3 Ace Of Aces 12 Sheze Purrfect 7 Launch Me 2 Oriana
R3: 12 Earl’s Lady 14 Mark Andrew 8 Musgrove 5 Lindt Thu 5th Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey & Courtesy HRNZ Owner Robert Famularo has advised HRNZ of trainer changes for both Monkey King and Tennis Ball. The classy pair, owned by Famularo's Cavalla Bloodstock Ltd, will start this weekend for resident East Eyreton trainer Brendon Hill who has spent the past few seasons training out of Famularo's plush Dancingonmoonlight Farm. HRNZ advised NZ Trot Guide that this move was Famularo's decision and has no relation to former trainers Steven Reid and Graeme Rogerson already having two stables in Pukekohe and Tuhikaramea. A third stable would not conflict with HRNZ's rules, they said. Wed 4th Feb, 2009
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Thursday 5 February - Cambridge-Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 1[ 5:30pm] - Final field Betting Option 501 Race 2[ 6:05pm] - Final field Betting Option 502 Race 7[ 8:58pm] - Final field Betting Option 507 Betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Mon 2nd Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA @ ADDINGTON
R1: 8 Idle Maple 11 S J’s Dryden 4 Gemstone 10 Coq D’Or
R2: 5 Zanardi 10 Rare Honour 16 Bravado 13 Meursault
R3: 5 All The Way 12 Shades Of Brown 11 Lady Ashwood 2 Melodie Sun 1st Feb, 2009
By Stu Bailey KAPITI COAST
R1: Anna Lindenny – Victory Trail – Dr Galleon – Malabar Mahal
R2: Wire Netting Canoe – Redoubtable – Brass Rail – Kotare Kerel
R3: The Way You Kissme – Kayla Matao – Lost In Translation – Oriana Wed 28th Jan, 2009
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Final Field Options Thursday 29 January - Manukau TC Race 5[ 7:44pm] - Final Field betting option 505 Race 7[ 8:40pm] - Final Field betting option 507 Race 8[ 9:10pm] - Final Field betting option 508 Final field betting opens approximately 8:30am raceday Tue 27th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON
R1: 10 Top Notch Lavros 16 Change Of Mind 5 Cheval De Triomphe 1 Gold Reply
R2: 14 Salina Cruz 5 Kenjara 16 Courageablazin 12 Glory R
R3: 1 All The Way 6 Smooth Polly 11 Scarborough Beach 2 Zanardi Mon 26th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1: Kuyoshi – Roanne – Capital Guest – Astro Khan
R2: Flying Diamonds – Machlennan – He’s Awesome – Peg Jaccka
R3: Super Sunny – Lyalldale Invasion – Mexican Invasion – Lively Step Mon 19th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1: 8 Lyalldale Invasion 1 Mexican Invasion 4 Makarewa Man 2 Mr Berlusconi
R2: 1 Trojan 10 Astro Khan 5 Highview Diamond 9 Coughin
R3: 6 Capital Guest 9 He’s Awesome 14 Banoffi 7 Falconix Sat 17th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH
R1: Bargain Basement – Waihemo Sam – Curtin’s Folly – Ruby N Diamonds
R2: Holy Hero – Initforfun – Neesey Bromac – Home Town Hero
R3: About Ambition – innes Lad – Stephs Caesar – Tauber Mon 12th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey OAMARU
R1: 4 Ol Man River 11 City Beach 15 Shades Of Brown 2 Bling Bling
R2: 7 Super Sunny 12 Lyalldale Invasion 16 J D Pat 13 Saybia
R3: 5 Baileys Pearl 11 Galleons Desire 15 No Exemptions 10 Meursault Sat 10th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey NELSON
R1: Yankee Del – Tina Turner – Ruby N Diamonds – Honey Beatt
R2: Sheze Purrfect – Winding Down – Western Jade – Selket
R3: Living Proof – Washingtons Best – Raffini – Viewfield Sands Tue 6th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey RUAKAKA
R2: Liston – Dark Hero – Make It Real – Pocket Baileyship
R4: In A Heartbeat – Fair Blazing – Helenearth – Alexander
R6: Chas Luney – The Wicket Maiden – Sanchipola – B K Commando Sun 4th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey TIMARU
R1: Anna Lindenny – Curtin’s Folly – Strawb’s Invader – Wheels Areagogo
R2: Really Living – Elegant Mee – Scarborough Beach – Polaris
R3: Fire Of Rock – Jack Jack Attack – Dobby – Caleb El Sun 4th Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey ROXBURGH
R1: J D Pat – Distribution – Razor Face – Mr McGoadles
R2: Tim Kelly – Fernleigh Raider – Watrulookingat – Red Dot
R3: Valley Of Fire – Super Sunny – Mexican Invasion – Wherewithal Fri 2nd Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey AMBERLEY
R1: William Lance – Evander Daytom – Early Choice – Tozzies Sister
R2: Lets Go Cullen – Tru To Your Heart – Mevagissey Mickey – Stanton Light
R3: Seafield Cullen – Partyboysimon – Redhead Ted – Red Baron Fri 2nd Jan, 2009
Stu Bailey OMAKAU
R1: Top Notch Lavros – All Action Man – Valley Of Fire – Shoe In
R2: Franco Templar – McKay – Christians Mark – The Avenger
R3: Golden Tara – Coughin – Vital Force – That’s Me Thu 1st Jan, 2009
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA @ ADDINGTON
R1: Ima Gold Digger – Maysoon – Heza Brite Native – Evanderson
R2: Centreofattention – One For His Nob – Torbrae - Be Artful
R3: Magicol Topaz – Perfect Diva – Initforfun – Uno Alice Wed 31st Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND
R1: Sleepy Tripp – Ohoka Dallas – Holtere – Mighty Shard
R2: Sno’s Big Boy – Doctor Mickey – Pasi – Miss Warbucks
R3: Anescape – Franco Endure – Maheer Skipper – Roman Conqueror Mon 29th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey REEFTON
R1: Call Trumps – Challenge Opawa – Last Look – William Tell
R2: Jack Frost – Motu Speedy Star – Kevin Armbro – Platinum Rule
R3: Have A Cigar – Luka Bromac – Selket – Rumpty Mon 29th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey MOTUKARARA
R1: Bos Murphy – Winding Down – Clifton Power – Mevagissey Mickey
R2: Rocket Star – Joyz Lad – Home Town Hero – In The Ghetto
R3: Have Faith – Beat The Monarch – Chew The Fat – Earl Of Frolic Sun 28th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey WESTPORT
R1: Have A Cigar – Rose Brocade – Luka Bromac – Relentless Storm
R2: Mason – Sign Here Babe – Jack Frost – Explosive Turk
R3: Call Trumps – Challenge Opawa – Crusader Crown – Last Look Sat 27th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey GORE
R1: Doctor Jock –Hanara Franco – Mexican Invasion – Springfield Treasure
R2: Franco Stormboy – Karackas – Agent Eightysix – Lady Washington
R3: Soncerre – Maggie Jaccka – Linda Grace – Zippy Lee Wed 24th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – BOXING DAY
R1: Yankee Nova – Ima Gold Digger – Justakiwiboy – Tyron’s Doctor
R2: Centreofattention – Simple Plan – One For His Nob – Raindowne
R3: Van Washing Man – Mister GNP – Fire Of Rock – The Big Mach Sun 21st Dec, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Final Field Wagering From Last Week
19 December – Auckland T.C.
R1 – Ohoka Dallas 1st – Largest wager $500 at $7.00
Another Homer (4th) $500 at $9.00 (X2)
Flem N Em (5th) $750 at $4.20 & $500 at $5.50
Vinnie Barbarino (6th) $500 at $41
Davy Maguire (9th) $500 at $4.00 Fri 19th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey WAIRIO – SATURDAY
R1: Matai Denny – London Bound – Mapua Legend – Lots More Grins
R2: Jaccka Jack – Leighton Hest – Eight Double Eight – Shoe In
R3: Golden Bear – Bud – Karackas – Namesake Wed 17th Dec, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Final Field Wagering From Last Week
Two $1,000 unit multi wagers caused some damage to the ‘book’ last week.
$1,000 multi One Over Kenny ($3.20), Monkey King ($1.90), Sno’s Big Boy ($2.00), Stunnin Cullen ($1.60) & Life Of The Party ($2.80) returned $54,480
$1,000 multi – Laurella ($2.80), Pembrook Benny ($6.50) & Monkey King ($1.90) returned $34.580
Mon 15th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey KUMEU
RACE 1: 1 PRIDE OF THE DON 4 Imatrotnovsky 9 Springfield Nova 6 Double Ar Jay
RACE 2: 3 LOVE UNDER FIRE 7 Cullerfillee 6 Naughty Dancer 4 New Years Girl
RACE 3: 9 ALEANA 10 River Valley Sun 7 Finnies First 1 Fidicia Tue 9th Dec, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB FINAL FIELD THIS WEEK Thursday 11 December - Morrinsville T.C. Race 7[ 8:37pm] - Final Field Betting Option 517 Final field betting opens raceday at approximately 8:30am Mon 8th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey GORE Race 1: 9 GAME JACCKA , 7 The Grandson ,12 Emily Jaccka , 13 Fineansunny .
Race 2: 11 LIVIA JACCKA ,1 Jenna Franco, 8 Stacks Up, 4 Tawnie Jaccka
Race 3: 7 CAIRN DONE, 1 Under Enemy Fire, 3 Nottingham VC, 5 Jaccka Loyal Mon 8th Dec, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Large Harness Wagers 05 December
Auckland T.C.
R1 – Pocaro 1st – Largest wager $300 at $3.00
Scusi Doctor (4th) $700 at $14
R2 – Davy Maguire 1st - Largest wager $1,000 at $3.60
Maddison Paige (2nd) $2,000 at $3.40 Thu 4th Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU
R1: Musgrove – Dux – Earl’s Lady – Whizz Man
R2: Mad Tim – The Great Escape – Broadway – Ken Webber
R3: Tuff Tilly – Imatrotnovsky – Struth Whata Party – Pride Of The Don Mon 1st Dec, 2008
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU
R1: 8 Old Beach Road 3 Tuff Tilly 7 Imatrotnovsky 11 Pride Of The Don
R2: 5 The Way You Kissme 2 Mojo Working 7 Hart Felt 10 Last Judgement
R3: 8 Musgrove 6 Our Orb 7 Race For The Stars 4 Lavra Wonder Mon 1st Dec, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Large Harness Wagers 28 November
Franklin T.C.
R1 – Arden Banner 1st – Largest wager $1,500 at $3.20
Milly Me (3rd) $1,000 at $2.60
Anarchy (7th) $500 at $12
Sat 29th Nov, 2008
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA
R1: Caleb El – Magical Mills – Dior – Cloud Watch
R2: Paris Hilton – Crystal Star – Galleons Ambition – Gillians Wishes
R3: Figo – Megapower – Joeonacloud – Rare Surprise Mon 24th Nov, 2008
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA Race 1: 7 TRENDY TROTTER 8 Ar E Jay 5 The Fiery Ginga 2 Lizzie D Race 2: 12 FIJI BABEE 15 Motu Living Doll 8 Specks Pertum 7 Ashes Of Passion Race 3: 4 BARNETTS DREAM 1 Armstrong Jones 9 Launch Me 6 Fittler Race 4: 3 TRUE BLAZE 13 New Years Day 16 South Eyre 15 Hear The Cheers Sun 23rd Nov, 2008
By Stu Bailey R2: Caleb El R3: Clifton Power R4: Franco Nautica
Sat 22nd Nov, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Large Harness Wagers 21 November
NZ Metro T.C.
R1 – Top Gear 1st - largest wager $200 at $15
Mattnamaras Band (3rd) $1,000 at $5.00 & $750 at $6.50
Charbella Gold (5th) $1,600 at $1.60 & $1,200 at $1.60
R2 – Mon Star 1st - largest wager $1,500 at $5.50
Mystic Sun (2nd) $2,000 at $2.20 & $1,000 at $2.20 (X3) Tue 18th Nov, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Final Field Betting This Week (Dominion Handicap opens Wednesday) Thursday 20 November - Manawatu H.R.C.
Race 6[ 8:20pm]- Final Field Betting Option 506
Final field betting opens raceday at approximately 8:30am
Mon 17th Nov, 2008
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU – TUESDAY
R1: Whizz Man – Amarok – Earl’s Lady – Coriano
R2: Millwood Minisota – Shezagolddigger – La Pasionaria – Sweet Falcon O’Mine
R3: Dr Galleon – Race For The Stars – Luke Skywalker – Kristine Winz Mon 17th Nov, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Large Wagers
NZ Metro T.C. – Cup Day Tuesday 11 November
Race 1 – 1st The Fat Controller opened $21 and closed $21 – Largest wager $50 at $21
Sovereignty (3rd) $5,000 at $1.75, $2,500 at $1.75 & $2,000 at $1.90
Ray (4th) $2,000 at $3.80 & $1,000 at $3.80
Race 2 – 1st Reine Guinevere opened $2.60 & closed $2.20 – Largest wager $2,000 at $2.60 (X2)
Sat 15th Nov, 2008
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM – SUNDAY
R1: Change Of Mind – Springfield Alonzo – Solar Spark – Defend Me Not
R2: Armalive – Tres Hombres – Let’s Rocket – Dual Agent Tabman
R3: Life’s Cool – Real Golden Girl – Minty Mellow – Hinton VC Wed 12th Nov, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Final Field Betting This Week
Thursday 13 November - Ashburton T.C.
Race 5[ 4:00pm] - Final Field Betting Option 705
Final field betting opens at approximately 8:30am
Thursday 13 November - Cambridge-Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 6[ 8:51pm] - Final Field Betting Option 506
Final field betting opens at approximately 8:30am Mon 10th Nov, 2008
By Stu Bailey
R1: Sovereignty - Ray - Mon Star
R2: Reine Guinevere - Rangataua Ray - Sleepy Bob
R3: Absolute Magic - Fiery Falcon - Bettor's Strike
Sun 9th Nov, 2008
By Stu Bailey NZ Cup winning trainer Robert Mitchell believes the racing pattern has changed, with several of the New Zealand Trotting Cups in the new millenium having been run to suit the glamour pacers, and not the tough stayers of years gone by. And because of this he suggests his champion stayer Just An Excuse, the winner of the New Zealand Cup in 2003, and again in 2004, could have won his races by a little more had the races been run to ideally suit him. Only Flashing Red's world record 3:57.8 last year comes close to a true staying test, with Yulestar's 3:59.1 in 2000 for Lorraine Nolan and driver Tony Shaw going close to matching that. Tue 4th Nov, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie All races on Friday night from both the Alexandra Park and Addington meetings will be fixed odds betting events. Harness Final Field Betting This Week
Thursday 6 Nov - Cambridge-Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 6[ 8:09pm] - Final Field Betting Option 506 Betting opens at approximately 8:30am Sat 1st Nov, 2008
By Stu Bailey GORE – SUNDAY
R1: Wyalkatchem – Fineansunny – Ali’s Girl – Johnny Cord
R2: Mossdale Allan – Lets Rocket – Machlennan – Boogie Night
R3: Capital Guest – Prattle On – Astro Khan – Jaccka Nikos Sat 1st Nov, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Large Wagers
NZ Metro T.C. – Friday 31 October
Race 1 – 1st Eric’s Legend opened $1.75 & closed $1.70 – Largest wager $1,200 at $1.75
No surprise to see punters only wanting to be on the first two favourites in the opening race and it was hard to lay any other runner. Our only losing result in the single ‘book’ was Mattnamaras Band but the winner was heavily wagered in multi’s.
Tue 28th Oct, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Large Wagers
Ashburton T.C. – Monday 27 October
Race 3 – 1st Lord Mamaduke opened $3.20 & closed $3.20 – Largest wager $680 at $3.00
Goldie Blue (4th) $800 at $3.60
Flyin Interstate (3rd) closed as our worst result, no big wagers but there were plenty around the $200 - $300 mark. The ‘book’ lost a small amount on the winner and he was well supported in multi-wagers. Mon 27th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey RIVERTON
R1: 4 Wyalkatchem – 1 Ali’s Girl – 5 Armbro Brave – 12 Zandara
R2: 2 Prattle On – 3 Jaccka Loyal – 9 Crafty – 5 Capital Guest
R3: 5 Franco Narrator – 6 Och Aye – 4 Fire Fighter – 2 Astro Khan Sun 26th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON – MONDAY
R1: 8 Auditor General – 12 Bushfire – 16 Victoria Rulz – 3 Miss Chievous
R2: 17 Doctor Mickey – 4 Brownie – 16 With Intent – 9 Speculate
R3: 11 Goldie Blue – 13 Rangataua Ray – 2 Flyin Interstate – 4 Lord Mamaduke Sat 25th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey TUAPEKA – SUNDAY
R1: Got It Seeled – Best Legacy – Nucifora – Roman Affair
R2: Arden’s Darlin – Regina Coeli – Delight Me – Limerick Star
R3: Torshant – Shoeshine – Call Bill Now – Irene Sat 25th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey Kaikoura Cup candidates Awesome Armbro and Zenad stepped out for Geoff Small at today's Rangiora workouts, with mixed results for that pair, while he also sent around class four-year-old All Tiger in an earlier mobile heat. Awesome Armbro was safely away from the 40m handicap in the main pace, settling near the rear of the field, though stablemate Zenad reared on his hinds legs when they let them go, losing all chance for driver Jeff Whittaker. Fri 24th Oct, 2008
Courtesy HRNZ Purdon on 997 not 995 Please find below the statistics on Mark Purdon, Mark is 3 wins away from 1000 wins not 5 as previously stated. The error comes from the 1981/82 season when two entries were noted one at 4 wins one at 6 - the 6 wins was correct taking his total to 997 as at today before tonight's races.
Asset Rich, Sleepy Tripp, Reine Guinevere, Auckland Reactor, Imagine Me, and Ohoka Utah should ensure Purdon gains the three wins needed over the long weekend. Wed 22nd Oct, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Thursday 23 October - Bay Of Plenty H.R.C. at Cambridge Raceway
Race 2[ 6:45pm] - Final Field Betting Option 502 Race 6[ 8:41pm] - Final Field Betting Option 506 Race 7[ 9:10pm] - Final Field Betting Option 507 Final Field betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Tue 21st Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey Harness ‘Final Field’ Large Wagers
Auckland T.C. - Friday 16 October
Race 6 – 1st Genius opened $4.50 & closed $4.50 – Largest wager $600 at $5.00
La Femme D’Argent (2nd) $1,000 at $5.50
Our Sunny Whiz (3rd) $2,000 at $1.70, $1,300 at $1.70 & $1,000 at $1.70 (X3)
We lost on the winner but it was a good result in multi-wagering with around 90% of multi-wagers on the night having the favourite as an anchor. Tue 21st Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1: 6 Lively Step 1 Armbro Brave 8 The Lout 5 Red Mile
R2: 4 Stacks Up 1 Roanne 10 Fullofit 8 Special Harmony
R3: 4 Admirals Atoll 2 Sand Fly 8 Pacific Fair 11 Odin’s Son Tue 14th Oct, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Thursday 16 October - Morrinsville T.C.
Race 6[ 8:40pm]- Final Field Option 506
Friday 17 October - NZ Metropolitan T.C.
Race 1[ 5:13pm] - Final Field Option 801 Mon 13th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey Addington – Tuesday
R1: 11 Ashes Of Passion – 4 Shardlands –10 Ibiza – 7 Carisbrook
R2: 3 Strawbs Invader – 4 Trendy Trotter – 6 Perdition – 2 Loyal Man
R3: 11 Abit Cruzy – 10 Cloud Watch - 9 Maronite – 4 Launch Me Mon 13th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey Harness ‘Final Field’ Large Wagers
Auckland T.C. - Friday 10 October
Race 4 – 1st Genius opened $2.20 & closed $2.20 – Largest wager $1,000 at $2.20
We closed the ‘book’ losing on just the one runner and that was the winner which was easily the best backed in the race and our only liability. Dutch Annie (3rd) was the only other runner customers wanted to be on.
Wed 8th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey Sunday's pre-post favourite and New Zealand Cup candidate Ohoka Rebel will miss the $25,000 Mountain River Processors Methven Cup after sustaining a minor injury last weekend. David Butt said the horse has bruised a fetlock and though not sore on it while standing, he said the fetlock is sore to touch. “The fetlock has a bruise on it and it is more of a nuisance thing. I took him over there last Saturday for the workouts and I don’t know if he did it in the running or on the way home. “But he was a little tender on it so we decided to pull out of the Methven Cup and wait until next week’s race at Addington.”
Tue 7th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey RACE 1: 3 SATIRE , 2 Machs Empe Aich , 4 Falcon's Fair , 6 Soaring Falcon.
Sat 4th Oct, 2008
By Stu Bailey Banks Peninsula
R1: In Pursuit – Strawb’s Invader – Earl Of Frolic – Loyal Man
R2: Christian Troy – Motu Treasure – Our Cullen – Jack Hinton
R3: Limerick Star – Viktorias Secret – Paris Hilton – I’m Easy Sat 4th Oct, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Large Wagers
NZ Metro T.C. - Friday 03 October
Race 1 – 1st Artishake opened $5.50 & closed $6.00 – Largest wager $200 at $5.50
Race 2 – 1st My Man Dan opened $3.20 & closed $5.00 – Largest wager $220 at $4.50
Reine Guinevere (2nd) $500 at $4.00
Tatoo (3rd) $500 at $4.00
Race 3 – 1st Majhac Meddle opened $7.50 & closed $12 – Largest wager $200 at $12
Kiwis Can Fly (2nd) $2,000 at $2.40 Tue 30th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey MANAKAU T.C. RACE 1: 4 WHITE SQUALL 2 Parfait Invasion 3 Chaquoia 6 Earlymorningmist RACE 2: 3 KAMWOOD ROCKET 7 Falcon’s Fair 9 You Can’t Be Serious 1 Broadway
RACE 3: 4 MAY THE SUN SHINE 7 Johnnie Deesel 2 A Kept Man 6 Meander With Earl Mon 29th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey Class Winton four-year-old Tact Lizzie will make the first of a possible three trips to Addington over the next four months when she contests Friday's $50,000 First Sovereign Trust Superstars 4YO Championship. The Christian Cullen - Tact Hayley mare has travelled north to Laurence Hanrahan's Ashburton stable to settle in, and will take on her biggest test to date at harness headquarters this weekend. And with regular driver Clark Barron busy at the local Northern Southland meeting on Friday, trainer Trevor Proctor has enlisted champion reinsman Anthony Butt to take the drive at Addington. Sat 27th Sep, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Large Wagers
Auckland T.C. - Friday 26 August
Race 1 – 1st Anescape opened $2.40 & closed $1.80 – Largest wager $1,000 at $1.90
Race 2 – 1st Pembrook Benny opened $3.00 & closed $3.40 – Largest wager $1,000 at $3.40 Three Wishes (2nd) $1,000 at $7.50
Race 4 – 1st Flip N Lively opened $10 & closed $7.00 – Largest wager $40 at $7.00
Nikiesha (2nd) $1,000 at $6.50
We Shall See (3rd) $500 at $5.50
Rum Ball (6th ) $2,000 at $1.80 & $1,000 at $2.10 Thu 25th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey Steven Reid will have a blood test done on quality pacer Chesterton today before deciding whether the Christian Cullen gelding will contest tomorrow night's $25,000 Continental Car Services Spring Cup at Alexandra Park. A brilliant winner in his first appearance for Reid on September 12, his first race in 590 days, Chesterton has recently worried Reid with a cough and this could ultimately see his withdrawl from the Spring Cup, and a clash with stablemates Baileys Dream and Monkey King. "I'll get a blood done on him and if it's bad he'll be out, if it is good then he will start," said Reid. Wed 24th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey New Zealand Cup elect Changeover is a warm $2.20 favourite for Friday night's $25,000 Continental Car Services Spring Cup at Alexandra Park. The In The Pocket stallion is quoted at $3.00 on TAB markets to take the $1.2 million Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup, and has been placed at an Auckland workout behind stablemate Awesome Armbro, then a winner at Pukekohe last week, rattling out a sub-27 second final 400m. Awesome Armbro and Monkey King share the second line of betting at $5.00 for the Spring Cup. Sat 20th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey OAMARU – SUNDAY
R1 – Take No Notice – Bold Jester - Eigerwand - Locket's Rocket
R2 – Waihemo Jordan – Modern Touch – Distribution – Wheels Areagogo
R3 – Joyfuljoy – Falcons Courage – Trice – Van The Man
R4 – Viktorias Secret – Motor Holme - Specks Pertum – Gracious Warrior Sat 20th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey Classy South Canterbury four-year-old Rangataua Ray travelled north to the Rangiora workouts today to tackle a 2600m stand, the lengthy trip well worth the effort for co-owner and trainer Peter Wallace. The Armbro Operative gelding again showed raw ability to win after missing away off the stand, and was soon a conspicuous last after 150m. Driver John Dunn bided his time at the rear of the eight-horse field before launching Rangataua Ray from the 800m, that section in 57.0 off the front, his section in 56.0 or better.
Thu 18th Sep, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Final Field Betting This Week
Thursday 18 September - Cambridge-Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 7[ 8:54pm] - Final Field betting option number 507 Final Field betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Friday 19 September - Winton H.R.C.
Race 8[ 4:48pm]- Final Field betting option number 708 Final Field betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Wed 17th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey Tim Butt and Phil Anderson wheeled out the big guns for a second time at the Addington trials today as they prepare for a resumption to racing this weekend. Report For Duty ran home solidly from well back for third off a 40m handicap, his winning hopes never good after Lively Matters and Dexter Dunn set up a hot clip in front. Anthony Butt angled the son of Washington VC out into the clear on the turn and he responded well, topping off the preparation for Sunday's $55,000 PGG Wrightson Hannon Memorial at Oamaru. Sun 14th Sep, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday 12 September – Auckland T.C.
Race 1: Holmes The Charmer opened $16 & closed $14 – Largest wager $250 at $12
Powerplay (2nd) $500 at $4.50
Mr Whoudini (9th) $2,000 at $4.50
Dollars Bromac (10th) $500 at $12
All the late money came for Mr Whoudini ($4.50 - $3.40) with the largest wager $2,000 at $4.50 and he was also the best backed in multi-wagers. Our worst result was on the last start winner Bettors Star ($15 - $13) followed by Mr Whoudini. We lost a small amount on the winner but he was a good result in the multi ‘book’. Thu 11th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey
Marcus Hamilton’s departure from Roxburgh to concentrate on other things has left former policeman Geoff Knight with the mantle of Roxburgh’s leading, and only trainer. And Knight is doing a damn good job.
With a team of 15 in work his business is flourishing – “we only have about one horse of our own now”
The locals are right behind Roxburgh’s resident trainer, with syndicates and individuals from the district rallying around to take shares in a number of horses.
Tue 9th Sep, 2008
By Stu Bailey The big bangers were out at Alexandra Park today with five of our best taking on a 2700m stand at the Auckland workouts. Changeover led and trailed stablemate Awesome Armbro from the 2500m, though was unable to reel in the latter over the concluding stages, home in 56.9 and 28.2 from the front. Baileys Dream was going boldly at the finish for a tidy third after trailing the Geoff Small-trained pair, with his stablemate Monkey King in fourth, timed to run his final 2400m in 3:04.6, the final 800m in 57.1 with Methven reinsman Ricky May aboard after making a special trip north to drive him. Tue 9th Sep, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday 05 September – Auckland T.C.
Race 1: Will Carter opened $2.30 & closed $1.80 – Largest wager $2,000 at $2.30
It was hard to sell any other runner in the race as all punter’s wanted to be on was the favourite Will Carter
and he didn’t disappoint winning easily. We took some late money on Cully’s Creation (9th) which closed at $10 after opening at $13. Some big multi-wagers were placed on the favourite so later races could be interesting for the ‘book’.
Fri 5th Sep, 2008
Courtesy NZTR nztr chief stipendiary steward to depart New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) announces that Chief Stipendiary Steward, Cameron George, will leave NZTR in November 2008 to take up a senior racing position in Australia.
Cameron has been appointed Chief Steward at Harness Racing Victoria and will take up his new position in early December 2008. His last day of service with NZTR will be at Ellerslie on 29 November 2008.
Cameron was appointed to NZTR’s Steward’s Panel towards the end of the 2005-06 season after working as a Stipendiary Steward in New South Wales for 10 years and three years in Queensland prior to that. Wed 3rd Sep, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Final Field Wagering Races This Week
Thursday 4 September Forbury Park T.C.
Race 8[ 9:13pm]- Final Field Option 808 Race 9[ 9:38pm] - Final Field Option 809 Betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Mon 1st Sep, 2008
Courtesy NZMTC Addington CEO on the move New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club CEO Mike Godber has resigned from his current position, effective after this years Christchurch Casino New Zealand Trotting Cup. Godber, who has been at the helm at Addington since 1989, will take up a new position as CEO for Queensland Harness Racing Limited. Mon 1st Sep, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup 3200m - raced on Tuesday 11 November 2008
Futures Win Market - Closes Tuesday 04 November
Opening Market as at 01 September - Option Number 199
8 - $3.00 Changeover
18 - $4.00 Monkey King
5 - $7.00 Baileys Dream Sun 31st Aug, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday 29 August – MZ Metro T.C.
Race 1: ‘Perfect For Now’ opened $3.80 & closed $3.50
The ‘book’ held a small loss on the winner but easily the best backed was Gammel Danske ($5.00 - $4.40). The early morning money was for Ulter Boy (9th) who opened at $9.00 but after around 1:00pm
trading on that runner went quiet and he closed at $15. The favourite did get customer’s off to a good
start in multi’s. Tue 19th Aug, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Final Field Harness Racing Wagering This Week
Thursday 21 August - Cambridge-Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 6 [ 8:25pm] - Final Field Option 506 Betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Sun 17th Aug, 2008
By Stve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
Franklin T.C. - Friday 15 August
Race 1 – 1st Allclout opened $7.50 & closed $9.00 – Largest wager $40 at $8.50
Caesars Art (4th) $500 at $6.00
We opened ‘Dakota Kid’ (6th) at $7.00 and he closed as our worst result in both single and multi trading. It took an hour after opening for this race to attract a wager which didn’t surprise us as it was a very weak one win event with no exposed recent form. The best backed runner close to post-time was ‘Caesars Art’ which closed at $5.00 after opening up at $5.50. The winner ‘Allclout’ was unwanted in the market and was a good result for the ‘book’. Of the outsiders ‘Gold Coast’ (10th) was the best backed and closed at $21 after opening at $31.
Wed 13th Aug, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Final Field Wagering This Week
Thursday 14 August - Forbury Park T.C.
Race 7[8:50pm] - Final Field Option 707 Betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Tue 12th Aug, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
Auckland T.C. - Friday 08 August
Race 1 – 1st Holtere opened $4.80 & closed $4.20 – Largest wager $1,000 at $4.50
The winner ‘Holtere’ was the best backed runner in the field followed by ‘Trot West Defender’ (2nd) which opened the ‘book’ favourite at $4.60. Last start winner ‘Jonny English’ (3rd) took some late money and closed in $1.00 shorter than his opening price of $13.
Sat 9th Aug, 2008
Courtesy HRNZ 2008 Harness Horse of the Year Awards
The 2007/2008 season was a highly successful one, the continued increase in stake money, Junior Driver Dexter Dunn breaking every record for a young driver and the emergence of the stunning Auckland Reactor meant that Harness Racing was firmly in the spotlight all season.
The votes have been counted and the winners announced at the Ice Bloodstock Annual Harness Racing Awards dinner held at Alexandra Park. Fri 8th Aug, 2008
Courtesy NZMTC 8th August 2008
Stakes Windfall
New Zealand will have its first ever million-dollar Harness Racing event, with the announcement today of a proposed stake of $1,200,000 for the 2008 Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup. The additional funding comes from a combination of government support, industry funding and club sponsorship.
New
Tue 5th Aug, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie TAB Harness Final Field races this week
NZ Metropolitan T.C. Thurs 5 August
Race 7[ 9:20pm] - Final Field Betting Option 807
Betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Sat 2nd Aug, 2008
By Stu Bailey KUROW – SUNDAY
R1: Shardlands – Galleons Ambition – Brandonetta – The Swamp Queen
R2: Springfield Tiz – Irene – Volare – Makati Greenspan
R3: Rare Surprise – Jaspers Blue Jean – Eigerwand – In Default Fri 1st Aug, 2008
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND Race 1: 5 OUR FRED 2 Sean Phillip 3 Anotherchristian 12 Dash Thu 31st Jul, 2008
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON
R1- To Ri Dette – Elusive Cullen – Whythehellnot – Bonvoyage
R2: Brownie – In Pursuit – Ima Gold Digger – Lauries Warbucks
R3: Scottlyn Hamish – Strawbs Posh Dream – Joyz Lad – Navy Cross Sat 12th Jul, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
Auckland T.C - Friday 10 July
Race 1 – 1st Itz Cherry Ripe opened $3.40 & closed $3.60 – Largest wager $500 at $3.60
A reasonably quiet start to the night with only some morning trading on Montana Mach (8th) which opened at $10 and closed at $6.00. When the race closed the ‘book’ had taken wagers on most of the field and we did end up winning on Itz Cherry Ripe.
Tue 8th Jul, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
NZ Metro T.C. - Friday 04 July
Race 1 – 1st Village Ike opened $4.50 & closed $6.00 – Largest wager $200 at $6.00
Woodlea Fire (6th) $500 at $9.00
Orse M Aint It (2nd) was the best backed runner ($10 - $6.00) in the race and closed as our worst result over Kumar who closed at $15 after opening at $18. We kept the winner safe after his trial win on Tuesday and although he was a good result in single wagering he was well supported in multi-wagering.
Tue 1st Jul, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
Thames H.R.C. - Friday 27 June
Race 3 – 1st Lisphia opened $1.30 & closed $1.50 – Largest wager $1,700 at $1.30
The ‘book’ only lost a small amount on the winner Lisphia but she was heavily backed in multi-wagers. We opened the Steven Reid trained mare at $1.30 but we did push her price out to $1.50 three minutes out to mirror the tote price. The next best backed runner was Return To Gold (2nd) another Steven Reid trained runner. Tue 1st Jul, 2008
By Greg O'Connor Two time NZ Cup Champion Just An Excuse had to be humanely destroyed at the Raglan farm of his trainer Robert Mitchell’s yesterday (Monday) after he was found with a shattered off front leg.
The 2003/4 Cup winner had been enjoying his retirement on the hilly Raglan property and appeared to have several years of enjoyment left when tragedy struck yesterday.
Mitchell’s partner Sandy Stewart was on her regular feeding out tour of the property when she found ‘Lordie’. Sat 28th Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA – SUNDAY
R1: Belhelvie – Crowd Pleaser – Raging Fire – Andrea Jane
R2: Idle Earl – Domination – Perfect For Now – Early Choice
R3: Left In The Dark – Franco Radial – Totally Different – Kaye At Quinns Thu 26th Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey Smart three-year-old West Coast Anvil had to be put down overnight after breaking a shoulder when he panicked in an electrical storm. The In The Pocket gelding had remained in the Waikato to spell after racing in the north over the past few weeks. Bad weather ripped through the Waikato overnight and it was apparent West Coast Anvil had taken fright and run into a fence, causing the injury. Wed 25th Jun, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
NZ Metro T.C. - Friday 20 June
Race 2 – 1st Rock Star opened $21 & closed $21 – Largest wager $30 at $21
Born Again Courage (2nd) $700 at $11
Woodlea Fire (9th) $500 at $3.50
Hard to believe but the ‘book’ actually lost money on the winner which was an outsider at 20 -1 and while we didn’t take any large wagers there were plenty of $20 wagers on the Greg & Nina Hope trained mare. Our worst result was Born Again Courage which closed at $8.00 after opening at $11. We opened the favourite Woodlea Fire at $3.50 (closed $3.20 tote) and he was heavily backed in multi-wagering.
Tue 24th Jun, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Racing Final Field Betting This Week Thu 26 June - Cambridge-Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 6[ 8:31pm] - Final Field Option 806
Race 7[ 9:01pm] - Final Field Option 807
Betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Mon 23rd Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON – TUESDAY
R1: 14 Lightning Raider – 15 Ohoka Dakota – 4 Unbreakable – 8 Rolias
R2: 6 Last To Pass – 11 Vee Cee’s Daughter – 5 Our Man Rory – 3 Shellin
R3: 9 Bankers Moment – 6 Yankee Nova – 1 Loyal Man – 4 Sun Gee Sun 22nd Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey
I’m not sure I’ve ever encountered such a debacle leading up to something as simple as ticking a box.
Sure, the New Zealand Elections cause a stir, and that’s a minor compared to what happens in the United States and this incredibly long, drawn-out process they have to find a President.
But harness racing?
I mean, what’s all the fuss about? The obsession with end-of-season voting has gone way over the top this year, and I can’t understand why. Fri 20th Jun, 2008
The NZ Trot Guide appears to be in limbo via NZ Post this week and we are currently endeavouring to find out why. The book was sent at the same time on Wednesday as it is every week. Given nobody seems to have received their books via mail, it seems the mail bag may have been misplaced. I am awaiting an explanation from NZ Post. Apologies to all subscribers. You will be credited with a further issue. You can read this week's NZ TROT GUIDE by going to Trot Guide Archives and clicking on ISSUE 138 Regards Stu Tue 17th Jun, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Final Field Harness Betting This Week
Thu 19 June - Forbury Park T.C. Race 8[ 9:00pm] - Final Field Option 808 Betting opens 8:30am raceday Fri 20 June - Auckland Trotting Club Race 3[ 7:25pm] - Final Field Option 503 Race 6[ 8:50pm] - Final Field Option 506 Race 7[ 9:20pm] - Final Field Option 507 Betting opens 8:30am raceday Tue 17th Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey AUCKLAND – TUESDAY
RACE 1: 12 JOHNNIE DEESEL 7 Boys R Best 6 Cosmic 3 Hibiki
RACE 2: 3 ARODAZ 10 Red Rocket 6 Bute Brother 4 Jovial Jester
RACE 3: 5 CITY SLICKER 7 Royal Tiger 6 Christie Tomadu 4 Dreamy Victor Sat 14th Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey Marlborough – Sunday
R1: Early Choice – Tina Turner – Sierras Princess – Crusader Crown
R2: Internationalplayboy – To Ri Dette – He’s A Charmer – Wildwood Weed
R3: The Duke Of York – Raffini – Courageablazin – Emma Rose Thu 12th Jun, 2008
Courtesy Bromac Lodge BROMAC MARAVU IN HOT FORM AT HARRINGTON :
Badlands Hanover 4YO gelding Bromac Maravu continued his run of good form when he led throughout to win at Harrington Raceway today.
From gate two he shot straight to the lead and was never headed, crossing the line in 1:54.6 after posting sectionals of 28.4, 57.4, 1:26.4 and a last quarter of 28.2.
One of four NZ-bred winners on the programme, Bromac Maravu took his lifetime earnings to within the shadows of the $100,000 mark. Tue 10th Jun, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Racing Final Field Wagering Options This Week
Thu 12 June - Forbury Park T.C.
Race 8[ 9:10pm] - Final Field Betting Option 808
Final Field Betting will open 8:30am raceday
Fri 13 June - Marlborough H.R.C.
Race 8[ 2:58pm] - Final Field Betting Option 708
Final Field Bettng will open 8:30am raceday Mon 9th Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA – TUESDAY
R1: 2 Victory Cheer – 6 Earlee Blossom – 3 Uncle Junior
R2: 17 Holy Hero – 1 Billy D – 7 Maple Valley
R3: 4 Striking Dash – 11 Oaxaca Lad – 5 Woodlea Fire Sat 7th Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey NELSON – SUNDAY
R1: 12 Dejazzman – 2 Irene – 10 Lucky Pat
R2: 4 English Prince – 7 Lavish Lil – 5 Hidalgo
R3: 6 Holme Comfort – 2 Shikaka – 3 Xterminate Wed 4th Jun, 2008
Courtesy Steve "I've recovered from Saturday" Richardson - TAB Bookie Thu 5 June - Forbury Park T.C.
Race 9[ 9:05pm] - Final Field Option 809 Final Field betting opens at 8:30am raceday Fri 6 June - Nelson H R C Race 7[ 2:45pm] - Final Field Option 707 Final Field betting opens at 8:30am raceday Mon 2nd Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE – TUESDAY
R1: 8 Mattuity’s Freebee – 6 Iralar – 12 You Can’t Be Serious
R2: 11 Gold Star – 5 Summerline – 1 Deborah Jo Anne
R3: 1 Researcher – 8 Royal Tiger – 2 Arodaz Sun 1st Jun, 2008
By Stu Bailey Queens Birthday races of far less predictability will be staged at Ashburton tomorrow (Monday), with full fields and mainly 2400m races likely to provide those with a second row or wIde draw, with at least chance of picking up a cheque. It's back to reality folks. You had winners served up to you on a golden platter at Cambridge on Saturday, and like never before. The TAB was ambushed at Cambridge, and no bookie in the world would have staved off their predictable losing results on Jewels day. Here are the tips for a tougher punting Monday.
Sat 31st May, 2008
4YO PACING EMERALD $200,000 1:55.7 Changeover has probably always been that half-length superior to Gotta Go Cullen, though he had more in his favour than many imagined today. Stablemate Victory Spirit provided the foil to Gotta Go Cullen in the early stages, taking care of the arch rival with a slick 26.9 opening 400m, and never yielding the lead to the Tony Herlihy-trained front-runner. Sat 31st May, 2008
3YO TROTTERS RUBY $100,000 1:56.90 Sovereignty proved he's the best with an arrogant win, driver Maurice McKendry leaving no doubt that he is the best young trotter in the country. An early gallop from arch-rival Running On Time robbed the race of any genuine interest, while Sovereignty trotted up into third placing and a perfect spot to attack from. McKendry asked the Monarchy three-year-old for his supreme effort at the 500m, quickly reeling in leader, local trotter Real Deal Yankee. Sat 31st May, 2008
2YO PACING FILLIES DIAMOND $200,000 1:55.90 David Butcher again shows his class, guiding Lauraella into the perfect spot in the one-one, and a position to strike from whenever he wanted to. Once Soncerre faded from the death it was Butcher's time to go, and once he released the brakes on Lauraella it was race over. Hemisphere had been beaten up in front and yielded quickly, though fighting on well for fourth money.
Sat 31st May, 2008
3YO FILLIES PACING DIAMOND $200,000 1:55.34 Safin lands some good bets after punters jumped on at the $21.00 quote when she drew barrier one in this event. Useful early speed saw young driver Matthew White dictate the play inside the opening 600m, finally handing to Lizzie Maguire a lap out. The inside alley plays it part and it won Safin's connections a huge cheque here. Sat 31st May, 2008
2YO TROTTERS RUBY $100,000 2:01.25 Muscle And Power leads after 400m, again a touch surprising he was there so soon, though gallopers aided his early path. Gavin Smith guided the Muscles Yankee colt through consistent sectionals, without ever pushing the button at any stage. A huge result for the newly-founded Graeme Rogerson-Peter Simpson stable, a combination still under a year old. Sat 31st May, 2008
4YO MARES DIAMOND $200,000 1:54.44 A brilliant turn of speed to lead from Nearea Franco, surprisingly landing the front in the very early stages. Craig Thornley backed off to run a second 400m split in 30.0, unwinding the big mare from the 800m to dash home in 56.5 and 27.9 to put them away. Trainer Steven McRae opened the day with a quinella, a huge result for the young trainer, taking second with Letitia Franco. Mon 26th May, 2008
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE – TUESDAY
R1: 2 Toscarni – 5 Black Raider – 1 Panorama Drama
R2: 3 Articulator – 1 Franco Azore – 9 Dakota Kid
R3: 2 Cadillac Cruiser – 1 Researcher – 11 Face Your Fears Mon 26th May, 2008
By Stu Bailey Punters who chased champion three-year-old Auckland Reactor in Futures Markets at the TAB have done their dough given the unbeaten colt is now out of the Harness Emerald at Cambridge this Saturday. Harness Racing New Zealand released a brief statement earlier, saying an unconfirmed diagnosis to a neck problem has seen the withdrawl of the hottest Jewels favourite throughout the entire card. Fiery Falcon is now a hot favourite at $1.90 to take the Emerald, his price after Auckland Reactor's withdrawl around $1.96 after deductions from his $5.00 quote over the weekend before his stablemate's scratching. Sun 25th May, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday 23 May NZ Metro Harness
Race 2 – 1st Hilarious Life opened $5.50 & closed $4.50 – Largest wager $340 at $4.80
Rangataua Ray (3rd) $1,000 at $1.80, $800 at $1.70, $500 at $1.80 & $500 at $1.70
Race 4 – 1st Harper Road opened $8.50 & closed $9.00 – Largest wager $50 at $9.00
Breath Of Life (5th) $2,000 at $3.20 & $1,200 at $3.20
Race 5 – 1st Ronnie Coute opened $4.00 & closed $4.00 – Largest wager $1,300 at $4.00
The Fat Controller (2nd) $1,300 at $4.00 Wed 21st May, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Large Winning Multi Payouts From Last Week
$1,000 X 4 multi returned $93,600
Awesome Armbro $1.60
Fiery Falcon $2.60
Tin Tin In America $5.00
The Cavalier $4.50
$50 X 5 multi returned $41,291
Nearea Franco $2.20
Ohoka Utah $1.50
Inspire $7.00
Sheng Li $5.50
Kiwi Ingenuity $6.50 Mon 19th May, 2008
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON - TUESDAY
R1: 7 Flip N Flyin – 1 Glory R – 13 So Free
R2: 3 Earlee Blossom – 7 Motu Sheer Delight – 15 Chew The Fat
R3: 1 Gravity – 10 Empire King – 4 Shellin Sat 17th May, 2008
By Jeff Scott Multi-million dollar pacing colt Auckland Reactor was looking for more over his last 800m in 56.5s at the Motukarara workouts today.
Rolleston co-trainer Mark Purdon was rapt with Auckland Reactor's final Canterbury hit-out before the colt heads north at 3am tomorrow morning.
Auckland Reactor will be one of 14 on tomorrow's early float trip north in anticipation of further riches in the $1.5 million Harness Jewels at Cambridge on Saturday week.
Fri 16th May, 2008
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL – SATURDAY
R1: Shadon – Iraqui Invasion – Springfield Tiz
R2: Lota Vision – Coughin – Lorneville Larrikin
R3: Summer Ale – Blyton Bromac – My Kiwi Rose Thu 15th May, 2008
By Stu Bailey Stipendary Stewards have today asked the Judicial Control Authority (JCA) for permission to drop an improper driving charge against former world champion reinsman Mark Jones. Jones was contacted by a stipendary steward today and told further reviews off the video of his drive behind Smart Seeker in the Tradestaff Handicap Trot at Addington last Saturday have cleared him of any wrong doing. A veterinary report on the horse from leading vet Bill Bishop also helped to clarify a ongoing battle for the horses trainers, Tim Butt and Phil Anderson, who have tried repeatedly to beat muscular and skeletal issues with the talented trotter. Wed 14th May, 2008
Courtesy Nevele R Stud Nevele R Stud hold the sponsorship of the series, the breeding of the winner, Badlands Jewel, and stand the sire Badlands Hanover. Undoubtedly a fitting way for the premier stud farm to finalise another grand Nevele R Fillies Series for the three-year-old fillies. Read on to check out the Nevele R Stud news, compiled by Ged Mooar and Nikki Reed. Tue 13th May, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Cambridge – Te Awamutu H.R.C Thurs 15 May - Opening Final Field Wagering Early Markets
The NZ TAB ‘harness book’ has opened Final Field markets for the two main races at the Cambridge – Te Awamutu Harness meeting on Thursday night.
Race four is the Listed Trillian Trust Cambridge 3 year old Trotting Stakes and Sovereignty has opened a warm $1.80 favourite over Running On Time ($4.50). Sovereignty has drawn the widest on the front line but has won three from three at Cambridge which is his home track and judging by the ease of his last start victory in the Breckon Bloodstock Northern Derby he should add another win to that tally on Thursday. Mon 12th May, 2008
By Stu Bailey WINTON – TUESDAY
R1: 8 Boots’n All – 2 Stryker – 1 Connolly
R2: 6 The Big Mach – 5 Scotty Mach – 7 Silver Ranger
R3: 8 I’m Sneaky – 6 Vera’s Gift – 1 Shekera Fri 9th May, 2008
By Stu Bailey David and Catherine Butt have played the waiting game with super-talented pacer Ohoka Rebel, unbeaten in six starts to the races, yet in the wilderness for some months after a startling beginning to his career. The husband and wife training team had the son of Badlands Hanover and Millwood Annie ready to resume on New Zealand Cup day at Addington in November, but the four-year-old wasn't 100 percent and he was sent for another spell. He returned to the fray under the watchful eye of the brave spectators at today's Rangiora workouts, the cold and damp day warmed up somewhat with the reappearance of the Dave and Katie Carville-owned pacer. Mon 5th May, 2008
By Stu Bailey KUMEU – TUESDAY
R1: 4 Featherflight – 10 BK Commando – 13 Westwood Castleton
R2: 1 Winsome Courage – 7 Elena S – 6 Cruiser Franco
R3: 5 My Mum Maggie – 4 Cantina – 1 Zena Zara Sat 3rd May, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday 02 May Harness ‘Final Field’
A total of 14 ‘Final Field’ wagering races were carded tonight,
the ‘Pacific Sheet & Coil Rowe Cup’ the feature event.
We opened the Group 1 races at Alexandra Park (4, 5,6 & 7) on Tuesday and Running On Time in the Breckon Bloodstock Trotting Derby was easily the best backed runner in early trading and his opening odds of $7.50 were into $4.00 by 1:00pm raceday.
Auckland T.C.
Race 1 – 1st Strike Up The Band opened $2.40 & closed $2.40 –
Largest wager $2,000 at $2.40
James Ryan (3rd) $1,500 at $3.80 & $1,500 at $3.80
We lost a small amount on the winner but James Ryan (3rd) closed as our worst result. Not a good start for the ‘book’ with the favourite winning and he was well backed in multi-wagers so will be hoping he’s not the first of a number of favourite’s to win on the night.
Fri 2nd May, 2008
By Stu Bailey Addington Raceway's new stabling blocks, for both the harness horses and greyhounds, is well under way, the completion still some time away, though progress is good. The stables will shift to the northern end of the course directly in front of the "Twiggers" stand and just past the winning post, while the greyhound facilities are further around the bend and in a similar position to where they had been previously, situated under the now removed "Pavilion". Mon 28th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey OAMARU
R1: 9 Unbreakable – 7 Smiley Pants – 2 Leg Spinner
R2: 3 Platinum Plus – 4 Linden Grant – 5 Parfait Gold
R3: 1 Shellin – 9 Meglea – 8 Jo El Sat 26th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA
R1: 7 Whosgunagetit – 5 Jack Frost – 8 Operative Word
R2: 3 Nitro – 1 Ohoka Nevada – 6 English Prince
R3: 1 Ronnie Coute – 17 The Tin Man – 16 Begin Wed 23rd Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey Smart intermediate grade pacers Bad All Over and Charles Bronson were the stars at today's (Wednesday) Addington trials, the Graham Court-trained pair smoking through some tidy final sectionals to set up a 2:00.5 mile rate over the 2000m (mobile). It was Bad All Over who stole the show in the final analysis, coming off Charles Bronson's back after turning to quickly put the issue beyond doubt, home in a slick 27.6 to win by two lengths, with a further four-lengths back to the third placed Eurolocal Lad. Sat 19th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey Smart North Canterbury filly Kiwi Ingenuity looks the one to beat in next Saturday's Group 2 $50,000 Jaccka Lodge - Nevele R Stud Southland Oaks Final at Ascot Park after a slick winning performance at today's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts. The Christian Cullen filly qualified for the Southland Oaks final with a brilliant 1:56.7 (1609m) win at Wyndham on February 10, easily beating Angela's Dream and Mossdale Lisa. After a break of two months from the track, Kiwi Ingenuity resumed in an up to one win 3YO mobile at Addington on April 11, going down by a nose to Slash An Burn after racing somewhat greenly around the turn. Sat 19th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey TARANAKI
R1: Iwi Bobba – Awatea Dream – Avalon Sunset
R2: Sunjon – Jackpot Gold – Earl’s Lady
R3: Sea Spray Darling – Rockin Brie – Teaque Sat 19th Apr, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Reefton T.C.
Race 1 – 1st Don’t Tell Porkies opened $5.00 & closed $6.00 – Largest wager $300 at $6.00
Megasam (4th) $1,200 at $4.00 & $800 at $3.80
Fabiano (8th) closed at $31 after opening at $51and he was surprisingly well backed all day and at the close was our worst result in single wagering. We closed Megasam at $3.60 after he opened at his closing tote price of $4.00 and he was easily the best backed runner in both single and multi wagering. The winner Don’t Tell Porkies gave us a scare a few week’s ago when a customer had him to win $250,000 in the last leg of a multi wager but luckily for us he finished second but since then we have kept him reasonably safe and he closed a good result for us. Thu 17th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey Top pacer Mr Molly begins an important six weeks when he has his first start at Auckland on Friday night, trainer Ben Waldron's ultimate goal a start in November's Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup at Addington. Waldron is based with Dave and Clare McGowan at Pukekohe with three horses, including maiden pacer Washingtonintime, and handy C1 mare Breath Of Life. The main mission after the lengthy trip from Ashburton is with Mr Molly, however, his Taylor Mile-NZ Messenger double at Alexandra Park the big targets. Tue 15th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey TIMARU HRC
R1: 13 Wheels Areagogo – 8 Time Bomb – 3 Lord Cardigan
R2: 3 One More Legend – 5 Keystone – 4 Valhalla
R3: 9 OK Courage – 3 Salina Cruz – 5 Puerto Escondido Sun 13th Apr, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday 11 April Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
A total of 15 Final Field options were available for wagering over the two harness meetings at Alexandra Park and Addington. With eight of the races featuring a favourite priced at $1.90 and under our customers got heavily involved in multi-wagering as soon as trading opened with the largest a $2,000 unit Veecmee ($2.60) into Nearea Franco ($1.30) to return $6,760.
NZ Metro T.C.
Race 3 – 1st Veecmee opened $2.60 & closed $2.60 – Largest wager $1,700 at $2.60
Suvarno Hanover (2nd) $1,000 at $13
The winner was a small losing result for the ‘book’ with the second placed runner Suvarno Hanover closing as the largest liability. The winner was backed late and closed as a small losing result. Sat 12th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1: Jaccka Hello – Mr Berlusconi – In My Dreams
R2: The Avenger – Armalive – Silver Ranger
R3: Golden Arden – Tillwemeetagain – Outanothing Sat 12th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA
R1: Have Faith – Whizz Man – Idle Earl
R2: Christian World – Single Dreamer – Operative Word
R3: Riverboat Lady – Got Milk – Cullens Charm Tue 8th Apr, 2008
The Harness Jewels markets to be opened tomorrow morning can be viewed by clicking on the link below:
http://www.tab.co.nz/information/news/45358.html Tue 8th Apr, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday 04 April March Night Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
NZ Metro T.C.
Race 1 – 1st Springbank Richard opened $1.40 & closed $1.40 – Largest wager $3,000 at $1.40
No surprise to see the winner the best backed runner in the race after his impressive last start victory and even at $1.40 he was a very easy runner to sell. Mystic Sun (2nd) a stablemate of Springbank Richard was the next best backed runner but he only took 5% of the amount the winner did in single wagering. At $1.40 the ‘book’ was never going to be losing a fortune in single wagering but it could be a different result in final multi-wagers later in the night when some races are resulted. The ‘book’ is opening the 2008 Jewels Future markets next week and it won’t be hard to find the favourite in the four year old trotters event. Last season Springbank Richard won the three year old Jewels event after opening at $61 and its odds on his opening price won’t be much greater than tonight’s closing price. Tue 8th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM
R1: 8 Franco Ambassador – 11 Kabisa – 18 Nostalgia
R2: 13 Golden Tara – 14 Tillwemeetagain – 12 Jane’s Cullen
R3: 9 Domination – 10 Ants – 11 Pine Tree
Sat 5th Apr, 2008
By Stu Bailey METHVEN
R1: Whizz Man – Idle Earl – Earl Of Frolic
R2: Venus Devine – Salina Cruz – Shikaka
R3: Single Dreamer – Elegant Mee – So Free
R4: Brite N Up – Spirit Of The Sun – Kevies Moment
R5: Flaunt It – Holly Marshal – Motu Hot Shot Dude
R6: Indy Village – Washingtonintime – Shantahlia Turbo
R7: Keytoourdreams – Rosie J – Lively Kitten
R8: Mon Star – Ella Powell – Applaud
R9: Franco Radial – Mycool Warker – Chrismiss
R10: Breath Of Life – Toscarni – Tobias Mon 31st Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON
R1: 18 Schemer – 9 Money Bag – 7 Lizzie D
R2: 5 Puerto Escondido - 4 Habeebee - 1 Doctor Zeus
R3: 7 Last To Pass – 9 Lively Matters – 4 Empire King
R4: 11 Joys Underworld – 16 Lavish Lil – 6 Likalady
R5: 1 Anna Livia – 3 Little Joe – 9 Eurolocal Lad
R6: 2 Dream Machine – 1 Yankee Del – 3 Jacquimo
R7: 8 Darkan Dusty – 16 Operative Word – 14 Town Life
R8: 13 Turbo Pat – 2 Paint The Moon – 11 Jani Franco
R9: 6 Tuapeka Belle – 1 Gravity – 15 Echovale Ave Sat 29th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey AKAROA
R1: Single Dreamer – Chrismiss – Loaded
R2: Brite N Up – Burano – Earl Of Frolic
R3: Tarania Franco – Breath Of Life – Another One For Me
R4: Indy Village – Ohoka Nevada – Rolias
R5: Lady Dancer – Torias Secret – Elegant Mee
R6: Silverdale Pride – El Alamein – Another Moment
R7: Lively Kitten – Biella Star – Waihemo John
R8: Simple Plan – Salina Cruz – Venus Devine
R9: Ohoka Utah – Schultz – Barmy Army
R10: Guy Lynn – Tobias – Hayden Abbe
R11: Indian Giver – Magical Merlin – The Summer Rainbow Sat 29th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU
R1: Jason Stevens – Lucy Lynne – Extreme Makeover
R2: Charmer Direct – Sam Brocade – Lancashire Witch
R3: Cosmic Blackie – Davu – Luminescence
R4: Earl’s Lady – Earleen Castleton – Cilla’s Don
R5: Orse M Aint It – Shirley – Top Gear
R6: Zena Zara – Annette’s Delight – Exceptional Courage
R7: Victory Spirit – Lary Road – Make It Real
R8: Sea Spray Darling – Monaro Miss – Endeavor
R9: Pocket Two – Saucy Legend – Early Maravu
R10: Arden’s Storm – Sneaker – Ohoka Dakota Fri 28th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey (Published 08 May 2007) It may be rather silly to suggest the best two-year-old in the country is still unraced. Tue 25th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
RACE 1: 14 SUNNIVUE SON , 11 Darv Habben , 4 Mr Berlusconi .
RACE 2: 5 THE AVENGER , 8 Mista Styx , 10 Armalive
RACE 3: 5 MOTORING BY DAY , 14 Gross Misconduct, 1 Golden Tara .
RACE 4: 13 KING GALLEON , 4 Makarewa Steph , 14 Just A Cracker .
RACE 5: 2 ELEGANT JAY , 18 Coughin , 11 Special Harmony .
RACE 6: 8 CULLEN'S CONSORT, 1 Roses In May, 17 Patchwork Star
RACE 7: 2 ETHAN CORD, 17 Son Of A Preacher, 3 Golconda Gleann
RACE 8: 7 WEKA LASS, 16 Lucy Legacy, 1 Startling Easton
RACE 9: 3 TARTAN ROVER , 6 Holmezy, 8 Identifiable.
RACE 10: 8 SUVARNO HANOVER, 1 Fine Society, 4 Robyn Joan
RACE 11: 8 HI GUN , 13 Washington Seattle, 5 Shortys Star Sat 22nd Mar, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Saturday Night Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
22 March NZ Metro T.C.
Race 1 – 1st Auckland Reactor opened $1.15 & closed $1.20 – Largest wager $3,000 at $1.30
Dreamy Chick (6th) $1,000 at $21
No surprise to see the winner take all the wagering in multi-betting with the largest unit $4,800 at $1.15 onto Sir Clive at $1.20 to return $6,624 along with a $2,000 unit on the same combination to return $3,120. We took a $1,000 wager on Dreamy Chick (6th) at $21 and the ‘book’ did win a small amount on the single wagering but the race was a good start for customers in their multi- betting.
Race 2 – 1st Roydon Flash opened $6.00 & closed $7.50 – Largest wager $300 at $7.00
Mon Star (6th) $1,200 at $3.60 & $700 at $3.60
Pammy’s Prince (7th) $1,000 at $18
Coolmaine (11th) $500 at $10 (X2)
So And So (12th) $1,000 at $8.00
The best backed runner in both single and multi wagering was the opening and closing favourite Mon Star (6th). The ‘book’s’ worst result was Coolmaine (11th) who opened at $9.00 and closed at $6.00, Pammy’s Prince (7th) was also a bad result courtesy of a $1,000 wager at $18. The winner was a good result for the ‘book’.
Race 3 – 1st Joni James opened $31 & closed $31 – Largest wager $20 at $31 (X2)
Goldie Blue (3rd) $1,200 at $2.40, $500 at $2.40 (X3) & $500 at $2.00 (X4)
The ‘book’ was losing heavily on the opening and closing favourite Goldie Blue (3rd) but we were prepared to take him on as we thought the second favourite Mattnamaras Band (2nd) would take the race out. It didn’t work out like we thought it would but it was still a good result with an outsider in Joni James winning. Nearly all multi-bets were going through the first two favourites with only two multi tickets placed on the winner.
Race 4 – 1st Special Ops opened $6.50 & closed $6.50 – Largest wager $500 at $6.50
Charles Bronson (5th) $2,000 at $3.20, $1,000 at $3.20 (X2) & $800 at $2.80
I’m A Dazzler (10th) $500 at $31
The worst result in the race was the favourite Charles Bronson (5th) followed by I’m A Dazzler (10th) and Bon Ton Boy (3rd) ) who took a number of wagers when he was at $13 on the ‘book’ compared to $6.50 on the tote at that time. The winner was a small winning result for us and she wasn’t that heavily backed in multi-wagers.
Race 5 – 1st Sir Clive opened $1.20 & closed $1.20 – Largest wager $3,000 at $1.20
We sold the field above the tote on all runners other than the favourite and managed to close the single ‘book’ winning on every runner including Sir Clive who did close on the tote at $1.20 which was our opening price. It would have been a huge result for us if Sir Clive was beaten but once he got to the front it was all over. Not surprisingly the stablemate of the winner Highview Tommy was the next best backed runner.
Race 6 – 1st Springbank Richard opened $2.40 & closed $2.00 – Largest wager $1,000 at $2.40
Mystic Sun (5th) $500 at $12
Lough Beg (7th) $500 at $10
Easily the best backed runner was the favourite Springbank Richard but we only lost a small amount in single wagering as the late money came for Mystic Sun (5th) & Lough Beg (7th). There were plenty of multi-wagers going through the winner so we will be hoping the next couple of races don’t go to the favourites.
Race 7 – 1st Sir Artsplace opened $6.50 & closed $6.00 – Largest wager $200 at $6.00
The Cumberland (8th) $500 at $5.50
Diggers Rest (7th) was the best backed runner and closed the worst result over Island Sunrise (4th). The winner was a small losing result for us in the single wagering but was a good result in multi-wagering.
Race 8 – 1st Seel The Dream opened $31 & closed $18 – Largest wager $100 at $18
Barmy Army (10th) $1,000 at $3.00
We lost a small amount on the winner which wasn’t a surprise with Dexter Dunn in the cart. We opened her at $31 so those followers of Dexter would have been happy with those odds. Not a lot of interest in this race but the best backed was Franco Amity (5th) and the worst result was Ludachris (9th) who opened at $16 and closed at $10. We were winning on our opening favourite Franco Natura (2nd) but unfortunately he was checked in the running.
Race 9 – 1st Baileys Dream opened $5.50 & closed $7.50 – Largest wager $1,000 at $7.00
Monkey King $3,000 at $2.00, $2,000 at $1.80 & $1,500 at $2.00
We would have liked Classic Cullen (2nd) to have held on as he was a great result for the ‘book’ but at the end of the day we were happy to have any runner winning but Monkey King ( ) as there were huge multi-bets finishing on him and no doubt plenty more going through onto the last two races. Baileys Dream was always a winning result for us until one minute out when he dropped into a small liability. We did take a $500 multi Baileys Dream at $7.00 into Idid It Myway at $14 to return $49,000 so we will be watching that runner closely in the next raceon’t be taking much on that runner in single wagering.
Race 10 – 1st Idid It Myway opened $14 & closed $7.00 – Largest wager $1,000 at $14
Houdini Star (10th) $2,000 at $3.20 & $1,000 at $3.20
We were losing heavily on Houdini Star (10th) in single wagering and the only other losing result was the Idid It Myway along with a $49,000 multi finishing on him. The second placed runner Mountbatten took some late money when we pushed his price out from $5.00 - $7.00 in an effort to reduce the liability on the above two.
Race 11 – 1st Mr Molly opened $3.00 & closed $4.00 – Largest wager $400 at $3.20
Stuart Brown (2nd) $1,000 at $10
Bad All Over (11th) $3,000 at $3.60, $2,500 at $3.60 & $1,000 at $3.60 (X3)
Anyone who wanted to back Stuart Brown after race 10 was resulted was never going to get a decent price as we had a $255 unit multi finishing on him – Baileys Dream ($7.00), Idid It Myway ($14) and Stuart Brown ($10) with the return $249.900. When Mark Jones took off with less than a lap to go we were hoping well maybe praying that he wouldn’t get the lead and luckily for us he didn’t and Mr Molly got a great drag into the final 200m and denied a dream payout for the customer. We took $1,000 to win on the three runners concerned in that multi so along with that $49,000 payout on a double we are picking he or she got a nice consolation prize and that certainly made sure the ‘book’ had a losing week. Mr Molly was a huge result in single and final wagers so at least that was some consolation for us.
Sat 15th Mar, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday Night Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
14 March Greymouth T.C.
Race 8 – 1st The Gigolo opened $2.80 & closed $3.00 – Largest wager $1,500 at $3.00
Elrae Night (2nd) $1,000 at $10 & $500 at $10
Presentaball (3rd) $1,200 at $4.00
Riverboat Royce (9th) $500 at $9.00
Fri 14th Mar, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Thursday Night Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
13 March Rangiora H.R.C.
Race 4 – 1st Live A Vision opened $3.80 & closed $5.50 – Largest wager $325 at $5.50
Don’t Tell Porkies (2nd) $1,000 at $5.00 (X2) & $600 at $5.00
Bad All Over (8th) $4,000 at $3.20, $2,000 at $3.20 & $2,000 at $3.00
Lladro (12th) $500 at $21 Wed 12th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey Tony Shaw may be in hospital for a while yet, but things are looking much better for the Cambridge reinsman after an horrific fall at Alexandra Park yesterday (Tuesday). Shaw's close friend and fellow reinsman Peter Ferguson told NZ Trot Guide tonight that the recovery process may take some time, but Shaw will at least live to tell the tale. "People were getting misinformed," said Ferguson of the rumours circling the harness fraternity. "He is going to be OK. At least much better than what it could have been," he said. Tue 11th Mar, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie Harness Racing Final Field Racing This Week
Thu 13 Mar - Rangiora Harness Racing Club
Race 4[ 7:25pm] - Final Field Option 804 Race 7[ 8:54pm] - Final Field Option 807 Race 8[ 9:26pm] - Final Field Option 808 Race 9[ 9:54pm] - Final Field Option 809 Race 11[10:49pm] - Final Field Option 811 Final Field betting options open approximately 8:30am raceday Tue 11th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey KUMEU
R1 – 12 Mal Bundy – 13 Landoras Special – 11 Take The Loot
R2 – 5 Tex Bromac – 8 Fastlane – 7 Delta Dream
R3 – 5 My Mum Maggie – 4 Afillyeight – 2 Lifes A Giggle Sun 9th Mar, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Sunday ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
09 March Cheviot H.R.C.
Race 6 – 1st Eastwood Fire opened $21 and closed $21 – Largest bet $50 at $21
Don’t Tell Porkies (2nd) $1,500 at $6.00 & $1,000 at $6.00
Lightning Jacks Back (3rd) $1,000 at $6.50 & $500 at $6.00
Christian Fire (4th) $2,000 at $3.40 & $1,000 at $3.40
Sir Artsplace (5th) $1,000 at $4.40
Easily the best backed runner in early morning trading in both single and multi-betting was our opening favourite ($3.40) Christian Fire (4th) but when the race closed we were winning on that runner. Don’t Tell Porkies (2nd) closed our worst result and the only other losing result was Lightning Jacks Back (3rd). The winner was tipped out late by Trackside as the value in the race and we did see a few customers take their advice (we can confirm that there is no truth to the rumour that Justin Le Lievre was swabbed rather than the winner).
Sat 8th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey CHEVIOT @ ADDINGTON
R1 – The Doctor Rocks – Idle Earl – Big OE
The Doctor Rocks was brave last time in a race when the tempo was always on with Uncle Junior rattling out solid quarters. Should go close on current form from handy draw. Idle Earl ran home very smartly in the same race for second and gets a chance to go one better with repeat effort. Big OE has impressed at the workouts, though she broke last Saturday for no clear reason which makes her more of a risk. Has the ability. Summa Song and Dejazzman trifecta chances. Sat 8th Mar, 2008
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Friday 07 March Auckland T.C.
Race 1 – 1st Ohoka Dallas opened $4.50 & closed $5.00 – Largest bet $700 at $5.00
Spy (2nd) $2,000 at $3.00 & $1,000 at $3.00 (X2)
Liston (6th) $500 at $4.00
Yoggi Janis (9th) $500 at $6.00
Easily the best backed runner in the first was Spy (2nd) and he was also leading the way in multi-betting. The ‘book’ did lose on the winner in single wagering but we definitely preferred him over Spy. Other than the first two we were winning on the rest of the runners. Thu 6th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey Lethal Rocket was not selected in the Trot Guide in race nine at Forbury tonight given I thought he was a likely scratching and to race elsewhere next week. But he is going to Forbury tonight and therefore an obvious winning chance. Though not included in the selections in the Trot Guide he is undoubtedly top pick. Stu Wed 5th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON
R1 – Franco Jaggerman – Dream Supreme – Oaxaca Lad
R2 – Ronnie Coute – Fear Factor – Heza Brite Native
R3 – Cut And Style – Our Jane – Sweet Courage Tue 4th Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey FRANKLIN
R1 – 10 Sunjon – 1 Avalon Sunset – 9 Liftoff
R2 – 6 Cullens Queen – 12 Zena Zara – 3 Valiant Queen
R3 – 7 Leica Fighter – 12 Time Wizard – 3 Boy Taylor Mon 3rd Mar, 2008
By Stu Bailey One of the country's best in the sulky is about to make a name for himself as a trainer. Mark Jones has long been one of our best reinsmen, but these days the endless travel to racemeetings has lessened a touch as he concentrates on preparing Bruce Negus' team at Burnham in a sole charge capacity. And though Jones and Negus have enjoyed a good season, the stocks are about to strengthen with two juvenile pacers about to hit the racetrack for the very first time. Sat 1st Mar, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie Night Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
A lot of early morning action on ‘Final Field’ trading but with a number of very short priced favourites most of the wagering was for multi-bets.
Friday 29 February Auckland T.C.
Race 1 – 1st Rum Ball opened $1.15 and closed $1.25 – Largest bet $3,000 at $1.25
We opened the favourite up a very short price following her impressive win last week and it was hard to sell any other runner even though five minutes out from post time we were above the tote on everything but the favourite. This is only time I have typed in the winner in the ‘wagering report’ before the race has started that’s how much we thought of her chances. The ‘book’ closed a small winner on single betting but at least 98% of multi-bets were on the favourite. We knew the winner was going to be heavily backed in multi-bets throughout the day and that certainly kept her price tight until about five minutes out when we drifted her price to match the tote. Kamwood Lady (7th) was the worst result in single betting and was closely followed by Arden Banner (2nd). Thu 28th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey Hororata
R1 – Lord Mamaduke – Culley – De La Rosa
Lord Mamaduke put on the bad act at Motukarara from the standing start, but quickly turned bad into good with resounding front-running win off the mobile at Rangiora workouts a day later. No question on his ability and he should quit maidens this time. Culley impressed at same workout venue last Saturday, leading and kicking back well to win. Should figure. De La Rose held her spot from gate one at Motukarara and was a shade unlucky not to win. Should get tidy run from ace draw once again. Mon 25th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON
R1 – Lauries Warbucks – Volare – Jewell Harbour
Lauries Warbucks looks a bright chance on ability shown in the past, and coming in fresh he should go well if he trots all the way. Volare looks handy and gets no better chance, while Jewell Harbour has changed stables and did offer some ability at workouts in the past. Mon 25th Feb, 2008
PRESS RELEASE VENUE FOR THE 2009 HARNESS JEWELS ANNOUNCED
1. The venue for the Harness Jewels in 2009 will be Ashburton Raceway, hosted by the Ashburton Trotting Club.
2. This decision was made by the Executive of Harness Racing New Zealand at its recent meeting and is subject to finalising a formal hosting agreement between Harness Racing New Zealand and the Ashburton Trotting Club. Sun 24th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey The barrier draw for Friday night's Woodlands Derby at Alexandra Park has been released. Under the discretion of the club the three horses to make the field who failed to qualify in last Friday night's heats are Pembrook Benny, Cody Banks, and Rider On The Storm. All at sea on the wet track in his heat, it must be said that Canterbury visitor Themightyquinn is very unlucky to miss final selection and will hope for a scratching to get a start off the ballot. Sun 24th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey DM Dillinger three-year-old Lord Marmaduke quickly turned around a disastrous attempt at winning his maiden at Motukarara on Friday when he won a maiden mobile with ease at yesterday's Rangiora workouts. The Greg Manson-trained colt dashed straight to the front from behind the mobile arm over 2000 metres and gave nothing a chance, winning with ease in 2:34.8, home in 57.9. Lord Marmaduke put on a rodeo act at the start on Friday after copping a decent check on release from the stand, the following scenes quite incredible as he zig-zagged from one side of the track to the other in a bucking motion, taking care of a number of other runners as a result. Sun 24th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1 - Born On The Tyne – Suncrusher – Lucky Pat
R2 – Party Girl Becqui – Victoria Rulz – Redemption
R3 – Mystical Miss – Shamrocks – Beaudiene Terminator Thu 21st Feb, 2008
Courtesy Brad Bishop HRV An upset win in the first race of the 2008 Christian Cullen Australasian Young Drivers’ Championship paved the way for Jason Hackett to be the early pacesetter after the opening night of action at Ballarat this evening.
The New Zealand national representative wasted no time providing Australian harness racing fans with a perfect example of his immense talent when he teamed with $40 chance Internationalyfoxy to win the opening event of the seven-race series.
He held off New South Wales’s James Ponsonby (Sweet As Reign) and Western Australia’s Stephen Reed (Magical Maxine) in the opening event of the series for drivers under 25 years of age. Tue 19th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1 – Bonspiel Grace – Grant Point – Castle Royale
R2 – Jaccka Whiskey – Star Friendship – Washing Princess
R3 – Kawarau King – Taison – Conzakas Sat 16th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey STRATFORD – SUNDAY
R1 – Arbee – Earl’s Lady – Featherflight
R2 – Fastlane – Texas Atom – Bettors Star
R3 – Kendals Dream – Julia Frances – By The Stars Fri 15th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey It is understood Cullen's Legacy, who starts at Alexandra Park tonight in the $12,000 Franklin Long Roofing Mobile, was in fact a winner at last Saturday's Cambridge workouts, not unplaced as it reads on the HRNZ website in the workout results section. Cullen's Legacy paced the 2200m mobile in 2:46.5 to win and is a second favourite in Final Field markets in tonight's race. No More Reign is documented as being the winner of the workout, but finished in around fourth position, a source of NZ Trot Guide informs us. Thu 14th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey MANAWATU HRC
R1 – Falcon’s Fair – Bettors Star – Aquadelmo
R2 – River Valley Sun – Earl Of Cambridge – Chaquoia
R3 – Featherflight – Milldorf – Just Poppy Tue 12th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey WAIRARAPA
R1 – River Valley Sun – Chaquoia – Teaque
R2 – Featherflight – Pickupstix – Struth Whata Party
R3 – Onyxarna Kari – Nicky’s Dilemma – Desidi Sun 10th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM
R1 – Inda Photo – Shadon – In My Dreams
R2 – U S Marshal – Vera’s Gift – Mad Mel
R3 – Kiwi Ingenuity – Mossdale Lisa – Angela’s Dream Thu 7th Feb, 2008
Courtesy Brad Bishop HRV Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) today reaffirmed its commitment to the use of innovative security measures in the 48 hours prior to feature races to maintain the integrity of the sport.
The use of a retention facility prior to last Sunday’s Hankook Tyres Hunter Cup was one such measure that HRV employed to guarantee a level playing field for all participants and on the day people witnessed one of the greatest races in the history of the event.
“For the first time, we can say with absolute surety that no runner engaged in the Hankook Tyres Hunter Cup was treated outside the rules in the 48 hours prior to the race. The integrity of the race cannot be questioned, ” HRV Chairman, Neil Busse, said. Wed 6th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey KUMEU
R1 – Richbern Princess – Chaquoia - Mal Bundy
R2 – Nikiesha – Valiant Queen – Jupiter Franco
R3 – All Tiger – Wiltshire – Clonmel Tue 5th Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON
R1 – Lively Gus – Xterminate – Shellin
R2 – Don’t Know Why – Bankers Moment – Tip Toe Ado
R3 – Awesome Time – Empire King – Strathcarn Sun 3rd Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey KAPITI COAST
R1 – Noble Galleon – Leica Rocket – Jennaliese
R2 – Bettors Star – First Things First – Brookfield President
R3 – Star Runner Dee – The Great Pretender – Struth Whata Party Fri 1st Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1 – Sun Of Iris – Castleton’s Jewel – Castle Royale
R2 – Kiwi Ingenuity – Badlands Jewel – Tact Lizzie
R3 – Fiery Falcon – Slash An Burn – Lethal Rocket Fri 1st Feb, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
NZ Metro T.C. - Friday 01 February
Race 1 – 1stSuzys Delight opened $8.00 & closed $7.00 – Largest wager $200 at $8.00
Holme Grown (2nd) $800 at $5.50 & $500 at $10
Diggers Rest (5th) $500 at $5.50
Montego Hanover (7th) $500 at $9.00
We opened the second placed runner Holme Grown at $10 (tote close $4.70) and that runner was the best backed in the race over Montego Hanover. On paper it looked an even contest and trading only took off in the final three minutes. The winner Suzys Delight was a good result for the book and not many multi bets were taken on her.
Fri 1st Feb, 2008
By Stu Bailey Top reinsman Anthony Butt believes tonight is the night for star mare Foreal to break the Addington hoodoo and take the $100,000 PGG Wrightson NZ Breeders Stakes. A shade disappointed in not being able to overhaul It's Ella in the home straight in last week's Premier Mares Championship, Butt said there will be no better opportunity present itself to the Washington V C mare than that of tonight's Group One. Foreal has been beaten in her last eight starts at Addington, spread over a 32-month period. Wed 30th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey INVERCARGILL
R1 – Bonspiel Grace – Molly McBrite – Castle Royale
R2 – We Shall See – Stacks Up – Jenna Franco
R3 – Kiwi Ingenuity – Blyton Bromac – Nostalgia Tue 29th Jan, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie Harness Final Field Betting This Week
Wed 30 Jan - Invercargill H.R.C.
Tue 29th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey ADDINGTON
R1 – Mick Maguire – Paint The Moon – Bankers Moment
R2 – Jazzee Valentine – One For His Nob – Gipsy Woman
R3 – Franco Landmark – Empire King – Music Box Dancer Sun 27th Jan, 2008
Trillian Trust Auckland Cup 2700m Mobile
Future Book Option 189
Monkey King $5.50
Bondy $6.00
Gotta Go Cullen $7.00
Awesome Armbro $7.00
Classic Cullen $9.00 Sat 26th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA
R1 – Earl Of Frolic – Go The Boyz – Uncle Junior
R2 – Toria’s Secret – Naughty Mee – Alright Now
R3 – Simple Plan – Colours Flying – Grant Lea Fri 25th Jan, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
NZ Metro T.C. - Friday 25 January
Race 2 – 1st Awesome Imace opened $3.00 & closed $3.00 – Largest bet $1,200 at $3.00
Not much of a surprise in this race with the two opening favourites on the Final Field market dominating betting. The late money went on the second favourite Rhythm Of The Night (4th) although we didn’t move him a lot from his opening price of $3.80 (tote close $3.60). After the two favourites the best backed runner was Whosinthenest (3rd) who opened at $15 and closed at $13 and she was the wost result for the book. Early morning money came for Whosinthenest but we were happy to risk her and keep the favourite tight.
Thu 24th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey Champion mare One Dream has been withdrawn from her Addington assignment tomorrow night, and again next week, after co-trainer Dave McGowan decided to err on the side of caution after she bumped a leg earlier this week. McGowan had the leg scanned today, and though veterinarian Dave Senior found no major damage and gave a green light, McGowan will allow the Dream Away four-year-old the miss Friday's Premier Mares Championship at Addington. Wed 23rd Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey Star mare One Dream, the pre-post favourite for Friday night's $50,000 Cauduceus Club Of Canterbury Premier Mares Championship, may not run in the race. Co-trainer Dave McGowan, who trains in partnership with his wife Clare, revealed exclusively to NZ Trot Guide tonight (Wednesday) that the champion two and three-year-old filly will be scanned on Thursday afternoon to decide whether she will go to the post. "It seems she kicked a feed bin sometime on Sunday, but it didn't seem a major at all," said Dave McGowan, who travelled south with the Dream Away four-year-old. Tue 22nd Jan, 2008
Final Field Harness Racing Wagering This Week
Thu 24 Jan - Forbury Park T.C.
Betting opens at approximately 8:30am raceday Mon 21st Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey WINTON
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
R1 – Wyalkatchem – Shadon – Kawarau King
R2 – Washing Gem – Outstandin – Mad Mel
R3 – Hallelujah Bromac – Lilly’s Lively Lad – Roll Home Sat 19th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey MARLBOROUGH
SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
R1 – Have Faith – Beat The Monarch – The Doctor Rocks
R2 – Breath Of Life – South Eyre – Abrachai
R3 – Satire – Kok Chong – Anvils A Coaster Thu 17th Jan, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
Northern Southland T.C. - Thursday 17 January
Race 3 – 1st Galleons Assassin opened $1.85 & closed $2.00 – Largest bet $540 at $1.85
Aceofdiamonds (5th) $500 at $26
After an easy last win as a $1.50 favourite we knew customers would want to start their multi-bets with Galleons Assassin and so it proved with him taking about 90% of that market. In single betting the winner was a good result with the book closing to lose the most on Aceofdiamonds (5th), closely followed by the opening & closing second favourite Moment Of Truth (8th). The only other runner that attracted some late support was MacArthur Park (3rd) who opened at $12 and closed at $14. Tue 15th Jan, 2008
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie The second day of the Marlborough Harness Racing Club to be raced at Waterlea Racecourse in Blenheim this coming Sunday will have Final Field betting available as a win and multi wagering option. TAB ‘Bookies’ will be oncourse and betting on the meeting will open at 8:30am on raceday.
Feature race of the day is the Group 2 Pelorus Trust 4YO Classic Mobile Pace to be raced for a stake of $50,000 where the likely favourite will be Mr Molly who was a very impressive last start winner at Nelson. Mon 14th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey OAMARU HRC
R1 – Colours Flying – Our Man Rory – Ali’s Star
R2 – Mya Grace – Lady Midnight – The Great Pretender
R3 – Classie Seelster – Kok Chong – Falcons Idol Sun 13th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey Class three-year-old Themightyquinn and Kaikoura Cup placegetter Fake Chance were in winning form at yesterday's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts, and both did it in fine style. Themightyquinn was having his first public run since returning from a successful time in Auckland, though he was very unlucky in the $70,000 Alabar Elsu Classic at Alexandra Park on December 21 behind Georgetown. The Washington V C gelding blazed past his rivals to win smartly a week earlier, beating Fiery Falcon in rating 1:59.0 over the 2200m. Sun 13th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey NELSON
R1 – Running On Time – Heza Brite Native – Kevies Moment
R2 – Ludachris – Destiny Fulfilled – Tatoo
R3 – Barmy Army – Jaccka Clive – Alright Now Thu 10th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey Monday's Motukarara workouts revealed one or two handy performances leading into tomorrow's (Friday) first day of the Nelson meeting at Richmond Park. The Steven McRae-trained Franco Jaggerman (race 3) was game in defeat behind the recently-purchased Cadence, that pair coming clear of the rest in the run home in a 2200m mobile, home in 58.2 and 28.6. Franco Jaggerman was left a sitting duck with Cadence and new trainer-driver Jim Curtin tracking him throughout, though he never stopped trying and looks on the right track to gain a sizeable cheque at Nelson this weekend. Mon 7th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey WANGANUI HRC
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8
R1 – Waimarama – Whatshersecret – Aussie Rulz
R2 – Speedstar – Haagen Das – Best To Live
R3 – Bettors Star – Exceptional Courage – Left On Mon 7th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey WYNDHAM @ CROMWELL
MONDAY, January 7, 2008
R1 – Jacob Oram – Enchant – The Tin Man
R2 – Givethejobtobob – Campari Lavros – Easton Foxy Lady
R3 – Nostalgia – Stacks Up – Trendy’s Rocket Sat 5th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey WANGANUI
SUNDAY, JANUARY 6
R1 – Kadabra – Whatshersecret – Earldom
R2 – Speedstar – Celtic Kern – Haagen Das
R3 – Exceptional Courage – Tide – Desidi Sat 5th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey AMBERLEY R2 - Born Again Delvy - Simple Plan - Colours Flying
R3 - Joyz Lad - Falcons Idol - Andrea Jane
R4 - Dazzle Bromac - Kok Chong - Smooth Shark Fri 4th Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey ROXBURGH
R1 – Enchant – Whizz Man – Commanding View
R2 – Elusive Cullen – Sail For Home – No Doubt About It
R3 – Royal Courage – Janes Cullen – The Blur Thu 3rd Jan, 2008
Courtesy Brad Bishop - HRV Dual Inter Dominion champion Blacks A Fake has arrived in Victoria.
The Queensland superstar is now settling in to the Geelong quarantine facility that he will call home for the first week of his 2008 Watpac Inter Dominion campaign.
The Natalie Rasmussen-trained star, who will be out to become only the second horse to win three Inter Dominion pacing grand finals when the series takes place in Victoria from February 16 to March 1, arrived in Geelong around 5pm this afternoon.
Thu 3rd Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey RANGIORA HRC
R1 – Paris Hilton – Caitlin Banner – South Eyre
R2 – Lifes Precious – Auchenflower Rose – Commander Turk
R3 – Holiday Lover – Eastnor Jake – Starcus Thu 3rd Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey NORTHLAND
RACE 2– Reine Guinevere – Articulator – Rhythmic Rose
RACE 4– Ever Shining – Cullens Queen – Love Under Fire
RACE 6 – Talents Invasion – Iwi Trouble – Titian Sun Wed 2nd Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey OMAKAU R1 - Doctor Mickey - The Tin Man - Gee Invasion R2 - Modern Art - Mywayorthehighway - Kate Knows Best R3 - Pontificate - Tomfoolery - Elusive Cullen
Tue 1st Jan, 2008
By Stu Bailey The Hot Holiday Drivers Competiton is likely to end in a tie with both Jim Curtin and Dexter Dunn unable to extend their positions in front. Dexter Dunn was down as the driver of Veecmee and Meglea at Central Otago tomorrow (Wednesday), though he told NZ Trot Guide tonight that he was never the confirmed driver and will not attend the meeting. "Johnny (Dunn) was always going to drive Veecmee, I was only down as last-start driver." he said. "I would have gone down if I'd have been driving her, but it was Johnny's drive." Mon 31st Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey TIMARU HRC
R1 – The Doctor Rocks – Featherflight – Call Me Daphne
R2 – Breeny’s Passion – Reacher – Kotare Voortrekker
R3 – Reason To Believe – Harper Road – Scarlett O’Hara
R4 – James Morrison – Good Looking Guy – Blast For Me Sat 29th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey REEFTON T.C.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30
RACE ONE – Gladys Emanuel – The Great Pretender – Coq D’or
Gladys Emanuel drops back from C1 and faster company where she raced out of her class for grand third at Rangiora. Never got a run off ballot at Westport. Should win this. The Great Pretender game behind a smart one in Lough Beg at Westport second day. Hard to beat. Coq D’Or slow away and never close on debut 28th Westport. Stick with him. Add Summa Song, Twitchit, Armbro Brave in mix. Sat 29th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey BANKS PENINSULA
RACE ONE – Oaxaca Lad – Magical Merlin – Smooth Shark
RACE TWO – Joyz Lad – Andrea Jane – Bad Cat
RACE THREE – Enchant – The Tin Man – Deborah Jo Anne Thu 27th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey R1 - Diedre's Dearest - Shadon - Galleons Conspiracy R2 - Madagascar - Jaccka Logic - Del Sur R3 - Sail For Home - Trendy' Cracker - Ethan Cord Thu 27th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey WESTPORT
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28
RACE ONE – Rosie J – Jaspers Blue Jean – Advance Raider
Rosie J came off bad draw for brave second to Victoria Rulz on Boxing Day. Should win off great draw this time. Jaspers Blue Jean a touch unlucky opening day after beinf caught back on the markers then leaders sprinted clear. Big eachway chance off much better draw. Advance Raider also handy off second row barrier and is improver. Sat 22nd Dec, 2007
By Steve Richardson TAB Bookie Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
Friday 21 December - Auckland T.C.
Race 1 – 1stJusta Tiger opened $11 & closed $7.50 – Largest bet $300 at $7.50
Mach’s Tenor (2nd) $1,500 at $4.00 & $500 at $4.00
James Ryan (4th) $500 at $16
Passion N Glory (5th) $1,200 at $5.50 & $500 at $5.50
Icarus (9th) $500 at $26 (X2)
We opened the favourite at $11 which was well above his tote closing price of $6.50 but customers didn’t really come that hard for him, all the money kept coming for Mach’s Tenor and he closed at $4.20 after opening at $6.00. The worst result was James Ryan followed very closely by Icarus. Wed 19th Dec, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie Hot Holiday Drivers Competition
Hot Holiday Drivers Racing Dates & Venues
Wednesday 26 Dec – Wesport & Ashburton
Thursday 27 Dec – Gore
Friday 28 Dec – Westport & Cambridge
Saturday 29 Dec – Banks Peninsula & Winton
Sunday 30 Dec – Reefton & Te Awamutu
Monday 31 Dec – Timaru & Auckland
Wednesday 02 Jan – Omakau & Tauherenikau
Final Field Betting Option Number 16
Opened Thurs 20 December & Closes Wed 02 Jan
Tue 18th Dec, 2007
Courtesy Brad Bishop - HRV MEDIA RELEASE
December 18, 2007
Blackie Heads Watpac ID08 Nominations
Dual champion Blacks A Fake headlines the list of nominations for the 2008 Watpac Inter Dominion Championships, which closed with Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) today.
The Natalie Rasmussen-trained superstar, who will be out to equal Our Sir Vancelot’s record of three-straight Inter Dominion crowns, was among 97 nominations received for the pacing championship, to be held in Victoria from February 16 to March 1. Tue 18th Dec, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie 2007 Hot Holiday Drivers Competition
The NZ TAB will open a betting Option this Thursday on the leading driver over the Christmas holiday period which will cover a total of 13 meetings. Last season the competition was won by Craig Thornley (6 wins) who opened up at $25. The Final Field betting Option number is 16,
Hot Holiday Drivers Racing Dates & Venues
Wednesday 26 Dec – Wesport & Ashburton
Thursday 27 Dec – Gore
Friday 28 Dec – Westport & Cambridge
Saturday 29 Dec – Banks Peninsula & Winton
Sunday 30 Dec – Reefton & Te Awamutu
Monday 31 Dec – Timaru & Auckland
Wednesday 02 Jan – Omakau & Tauherenikau Sat 15th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey Methven T.C Sunday – December 16
Race One – Doctor Mickey – Spirit In The Sun – Go The Boyz
A tidy field. Doctor Mickey didn’t appear to handle the shifty “sanded” surface at Forbury last time but still ran an honest race under the circumstances. Hard to beat here, he went well at last Saturday’s Hororata trophy day. Spirit In The Sun an interesting runner, big on ability and unsighted around trial tracks. Keep right in the mix, and keep in mind for future reference, too. Go The Boyz racing honestly a trifecta must. Earlee Blossom isn’t the worst on debut. Sat 15th Dec, 2007
By Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Night Harness ‘Final Field’ Wagering Report
Friday 14 December Auckland T.C.
Race 1 – 1stTarania Franco opened $8.00 & closed $6.00 – Largest bet $1,000 at $7.00
Cruzin Foralivin (2nd) $2,000 at $2.20, $1,000 at $1.85 (X3) & $1,000 at $1.85
Party Girl Becqui (6th) $1,000 at $8.00 & $500 at $8.00
The winner Tarania Franco was the worst result in single betting with the largest wager $1,000 at $7.00 taken mid-morning. This runner closed at just over $3.00 last week when she broke and was pulled up so no doubt some customers stuck with her and got a healthy return this week. The only other losing result in single betting was the favourite Cruzin Foralivin and this mare dominated multi betting with a number of large wagers going through her. The other well backed runners were Party Girl Becqui and also late money did come for Maheer Princess. Wed 12th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey Dominion Handicap hero Mountbatten re-entered the fray at today's (Wednesday) Rangiora trials, and though he finished last, there was still plenty to like about his effort. The Earl five-year-old met four others on the day, though they were of the pacing variety and a tad too sharp over the final 200m. But in an impressive performance of smooth trotting, Mountbatten was timed to run his final 800m in 55.7, driver Anthony Butt never pushing the quality gelding. He will now meet a transporter and head northward, bound for Alexandra Park on December 31 when he will tackle the $75,000 Lindauer National Trot. Wed 12th Dec, 2007
By Steve Richardson TAB Bookie The three Group races for Friday night opened up at 9:00am this morning. Mon 10th Dec, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie The Harness Book got knocked around badly on Thursday at the NZ Metro meeting with a number of reasonable sized payouts in multi bets. The only saving grace on the night was ‘Del’s Hoof N It’ not winning as there was a total of $340,000 in multi bets finishing on him. The largest was for a return of $225,200 from a $50 multi –‘Seaward’ ($6.50), ‘Midnite’ ($7.00), ‘Idid It Myway’ ($9.00) &’Del’s Hoof N It’ ($11). As one would imagine the commentator Aaron White’s call of ‘Del’s Hoof N It’ breaking shortly after the start was the best race comment the book has heard so far this season. We wish the connections of ‘Del’s Hoof N It’ all the best next time out as long as we don’t have that sort of liability finishing on her again.
Sat 8th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey Star pacers Blacks A Fake and Sting Lika Bee were both beaten within a 15-minute window in Australia on Saturday night, both having their chances after sitting in the death throughout. Sting Lika Bee sat outside up-and-coming pacer Smoken Up, but could not run him down in the Group 3 SEW Eurodrive $30,000 Popular Alm Free-For-All at Moonee Valley. Trainer-driver Lance Justice controlled the tempo after leading off the gate with Smoken Up, getting an easy time from the mile to the 800m, sprinting up quickly to leave Sting Lika Bee struggling after turning in, with Penny Veejay (one-one) outfinishing the latter to take second money. Fri 7th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey
Undoubtedly, the Tuesday afternoon harness meetings are a hit within the industry, though the dates set for the current season and beyond need to be tinkered with immediately.
The reasons being, (A) the horse population quite clearly hasn’t been catered for, and (B) Friday night racing at Alexandra Park is now so lucrative, the Tuesday “go rounds” in that area are already surplus to requirements for a number of trainers.
In the cold light of day, the Waikato and Auckland regions are effectively starved for the horse numbers needed to run two meetings a week, and we’ve known that for a long time, which is why it is surprising the northern region had been offered so many Tuesday fixtures this term. Fri 7th Dec, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former NZ mares Molly Darling (Christian Cullen x Wisha) and Ulrica Bromac (Union Guy x Universal Kim) won $US20,000 eliminations of the North American Delcounty mares series on Thursday (NZ time).
Molly Darling, after a slow start to the year in the US, furthered her good run in recent months.
She led over the last half-mile to win by two lengths in 1:53.2 (10ths) for the mile at Harrahs Chester, Pennsylvania.
Her latest win was her 5th in 21 starts for the year for major Pennsylvania owner Joe Muscara and trainer Vigil Morgan jun. The win lifted her yearly earnings past $US62,000. Thu 6th Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey Last season's champion two-year-old Ohoka Arizona has broken a pastern bone and will be out for some time following an operation. The Christian Cullen -Millwood Krystal colt broke down in Auckland when preparing to run at Alexandra Park this Friday night. It is expected he will not be seen again this season, possibly for another 12 months, which is bad luck for owners Dave and Katie Carville.
Wed 5th Dec, 2007
Courtesy Steve "Back From Holidays" Richardson - TAB Bookie Harness Racing Final Field Racing This Week
Thu 6 Dec - NZ Metropolitan T.C.
Race 2[ 6:15pm] - Final Field Betting Option 802
Race 3[ 6:55pm] - Final Field Betting Option 803
Race 5[ 8:08pm] - Final Field Betting Option 805
Race 8[ 9:40pm] - Final Field Betting Option 808
Race 9[10:10pm] - Final Field Betting Option 809
Final Field Betting Opens 8:30am Raceday Tue 4th Dec, 2007
By Jeff Scott Maiden 3YO squaregaiter Heza Brite Native, transferred to the Premier Stables of Tim Butt and Phil Anderson last week, provided the highlight at the Ashburton trials today.
The Britewell x Amroy's Pride gelding stepped to the front for Anthony Butt and was responsible for a very strong run, distancing the opposition.
He won easing down at the finish to post 3:08.5 for the stand start 2400m _ only 1.9 seconds outside the NZ colts and geldings age group mark _ set by Awesome Imace last year.
Lady Segil holds the 3YO trot filly record over the distance at 3:09. Mon 3rd Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey One of last season's top juvenile fillies in Susie Maguire (3f Presidential Ball x Lethal Mee) made a grand return to the racetrack at Rangiora last Saturday, making light work of a four-horse mobile workout (2000m) in the hands of trainer Malcolm Shinn. The winner of five of eight starts as a two-year-old, Susie Maguire has come back looking every inch as smart, her final 400m sprint to score with ridiculous ease at Rangiora proof that those who intend standing in her way this season will have to run well to match her. Malcolm Shinn used the workout to good effect, a nice, solid hitout, run in good time, without putting the class filly under any undue pressure. Sat 1st Dec, 2007
By Stu Bailey Banks Peninsula
Sunday, December 2
Race One – Rider On The Storm – Mach Four – Glengarry Sunrise
Rider On The Storm burned very hard early at Timaru and never flinched in the run home. He hasn’t run a bad one all campaign and should get due reward here. Mach Four has looked nice enough around trials and workouts, the trial at Addington last Wednesday not fabulous, but good enough to figure here. Glengarry Sunrise hasn’t had all the luck in two runs and could place. Two Up failed to go from stand at Geraldine, give chance off mobile here. Fri 30th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey A highlight of the night at Alexandra Park will be the clash between class three-year-old fillies Itz Cherry Ripe and Eyecatcher Courage, who will go to battle with last season's Northern Oaks-Harness Jewels winner, Running On Faith. The battle for supremecy among the girls will be enthralling viewing tonight, the race also leg one of a $100,000 Pick6 at the Park. Itz Cherry Ripe returned off a spell to capture a lower-class victory at Alexandra Park on November 16, her effort to win very good considering an early burn off the gate in around 26.5 seconds. Wed 28th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey When Mark Jones went 10 clear in the early rush and seemed a solid bet to win the national drivers premiership again, out of the bunch leapt Peter Ferguson to lock it up at 33 each going into this weekend's racing. Ferguson won four at the Manawatu meeting last Tuesday (November 20), another one at the same track on the second night of the meeting, four at Cambridge on the home track last Friday night, then another at Invercargill last Saturday while competing in the Dream Away Provincial Drivers Series. And to top that off he bagged another brace at Alexandra Park on Tuesday to effectively make it 12 wins in a week, claiming Jones' two-win lead in the process. Sun 25th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey General manager of Nevele R Stud and Spreydon Lodge, Peter O'Rourke, reported to NZ Trot Guide that the training of Pay Me Christian is being worked through by shareholders, a final decision on where the horse will head, or who he will be trained by, still to be set in stone. A meeting was held last weekend but no definite decisions were made, O'Rourke saying the loose ends will be wrapped up very shortly. "The EI (Equine Influenza) outbreak in Australia has certainly had a bearing on what is happening," he said. Sun 25th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey Smart pacer Bondy will likely head to the Cambridge Flying Mile and Invercargill Cup in the weeks to come, an Interdominion tilt in Victoria (Feb 16 - March 1) unlikely. The Live Or Die six-year-old was a grand winner in Free-For-All company at Addington last Friday night, beating Tribute, Classic Cullen, Waipawa Lad, and Report For Duty, though he may not cross swords with the big guns too often this season. Co-trainer and driver David Butt is happy to look at the right options for the relatively inexperienced gelding, and not ask him for too much this term. Sun 25th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey Top trainers Mark Purdon and Grant Payne had their A-team of three-year-olds back at the workouts yesterday (Saturday), though the best one, Auckland Reactor, was not one of five the Yaldhurst trainers started in a 2000m mobile heat at Rangiora. Purdon drove class act Fiery Falcon, the Mach Three gelding seemingly in fine shape after a huge run for second in the Sires Stakes Final at Addington on Cup Day behind Auckland Reactor. Purdon found the lead with Fiery Falcon yesterday, and comfortably held stablemates Ohoka Arizona, Fight Fire With Fire, and Texas Hold Em, while Steve McQueen wasn't far away without being extended in the straight. Fri 23rd Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey Most will look to Mr Molly as a possible anchor in the final event of the huge $400,000 Pick6 at Addington Raceway tonight, though the earlier five legs will take a little negotiating to reach that point. Fake Chance, Live A Vision, and Holmezy stand out as the top three chances in leg one, with Fake Chance well-placed, even though he has to overcome the 30m handicap. His form at Ashburton, when winning on Labour Day, then second in the Kaikoura Cup behind Bondy, gives him the credentials to win this, though, as we've seen over Cup week, giving them a start and a beating is tough on the quick track. Live A Vision, a good stayer, and Holmezy, an unlucky runner in both runs during Cup week stand out off the front and 10m respectively. Thu 22nd Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey R1 - Musgrove - Frankie Vettori - Struth Whata Party R2 - Tara Magic - Sevaerg - The Phantom Mee R3 - Classieriverboat - Bloss's Flame - Emma Rose R4 - Dux - Strapon - Emilia Wed 21st Nov, 2007
By Jeff Scott Super trot stayer Stig is to undergo surgery today for a sesamoid problem.
Leeston trainer Paul Nairn had to call in veterinarian John Shaw earlier today after finding the horse had some swelling in a hind joint this morning.
"John x-rayed him and rang later to say he would recommend an operation. We have no other details at this stage,
Nairn had concerns after the horse's home turn gallop in last Friday's Trotting Free-For-All. Mon 19th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey R1 - Musgrove - Raydon - Hapuka Harry R2 - Caracal - Sevaerg - Artenis Fleet R3 - Endeavor - Somerton Beau - Strapon R4 - Lavente - Classieriverboat - Emma Rose Fri 16th Nov, 2007
By Steve Richardson (TAB Bookie) Harness Final Field Show Day Wagering Report
Friday 16 November NZ Metro T.C.
Race 1 – 1st Mr Ricky opened $4.00 & closed $3.60 – Largest bet $500 at $4.00
Kuai Diam (4th) $1,000 at $3.20
A reasonably quiet Final Field wagering race to start the day with Mister Barnett (3rd) the worst result in single betting followed by the outsider at $31 Mister Barnett (9th). Late money did arrive for Kuai Diam (4th) who drifted out from an opening price of $3.50 to close at $4.20. It was a hard race to price the first three favourite’s and punters obviously found it just as tough to sort out the winner with three horses all closing as $4.00 joint favourites on the tote.
Fri 16th Nov, 2007
By Steve Richardson (TAB Bookie) Harness Final Field Cup Day Wagering Report
Tuesday 13 November NZ Metro T.C.
Race 1 – 1stDay Of Reckoning opened $2.80 & closed $2.80 – Largest bet $1,500 at $2.80
Blakatak (3rd) $800 at $18
Lord Rotarian (13th) $1,000 at $4.50
The first major bet taken on the opening race was $800 on Blakatak (3rd) at $18 and with that runner closing at $7.80 on the tote there was good overs for customers who bet on him early. Day Of Reckoning wasn’t wanted in early single wagering but dominated multi betting. The book would have started off well if Manakau Spur the oustsider had gone one place better but instead the majority of customers got the result they wanted.
Day Of Reckoning clearly the best backed in this race followed by Blakatak and Inspire (8th). Fri 16th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey SHOW DAY SELECTIONS - ADDINGTON R1 - 1 Kuai Diam 5 Mr Ricky 2 Mr Molly
R2 - 13 Moment Of Truth 1 Blakatak 10 Day Of Reckoning
R3 - 16 Roburascal 4 Rider On The Storm 9 Aliveandwell
R4 - 2 Corka Dream 6 Bad All Over 11 Runnin Outa Excuses
R5 - 12 Trotupastorm 11 Coolmaine 9 Ella Powell Thu 15th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey ASHBURTON T.C.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
Race One – With Intent – The Great Pretender – Mooloolaba
With Intent far too good in world drivers championship heat at Addington, proving her ability. Should carry on with it and is well-placed as a two-win horse. The Great Pretender also good in the same race at Addington, relegated from second. Nice workout leading into that race and must be tough. Mooloolaba missed away fresh up at Forbury, stick with him he has class and would go close with faultless display. Wed 14th Nov, 2007
Note: The NZ Trot Guide booklet will be posted Thursday this week and therefore in the letterbox on Friday, a day later than normal. We had to await the Addington and Wyndham fields to come through today (Wednesday) and printing restrictions make it impossible to get the book out in time. Tomorrow's Ashburton meeting will therefore not be included in the book, but will be previewed and placed on this site by Thursday morning. We apologise for any inconvenience. Stu Tue 13th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey He was written off, not talked about, and a forgotten horse. Or was he? In Tim Butt's mind the the great warhorse still had it in him. Butt and his training partner Phil Anderson had gone through a few tough days following the Ashburton Flying Stakes, a day when Red didn't race as well he could. Mon 12th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey Race One - Lord Rotarian - Day Of Reckoning - Ollie Nova
Class trotter Lord Rotarian will miss a start later in the day and is well-suited to the 3200m and lesser oppositionhere. His Kaikoura run very good considering you’d wonder if he’d suit that track. Handicap shouldn’tbe an issue over extreme distance and he looks the one to open the day on a good note. Has placed in one runat the distance. Day Of Reckoning beat all but stablemate Stig at Kaikoura, and thats no mean feat these days.Sure to be prominent throughout of front draw, a trifecta must. Ollie Nova in rare form and continued thatwith smart Addington trials win on Wednesday, last 400m in 29.1 and jogging. A genuine chance if he getsthe 3200m, though has won at 3000m on the grass at Methven so it should be no issue. Inspire is out of formbut looked bright winning Rangiora workout last Saturday, beating race rival and stablemate Roydon Flash.Her 3200m record exceptional, 4 starts, 2 wins, 1 placing, including a Rowe Cup. Galleons Assassin and IdidIt Myway also worthy of conderation. Sat 10th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey Smart intermediate graded trotter Midnight Invasion was one of the few Cup day runners to appear at workouts and trials today (Saturday), but he certainly proved his fitness with a quite brilliant win at the trials on the grass track at Methven. The Ken Ford-trained, Amanda Tomlinson-driven six-year-old set the main trotting heat alight half-way down the back straight, running a super final 800m in 58.5, the final 400m in 29.9 to win by a conservative 10-lengths over handy opposition, including other Cup day entrants, stablemate and half-brother Zuri, also Merry Poppins and Whosinthenest. Tomlinson was obviously keen on a good blowout for the son of Armbro Invasion and prolific breeder Midnight Saga, also the dam of smart trotters Aramid and Zsa Zsa. He ran the 2400m stand in 3:19.3 from the 10m handicap. Fri 9th Nov, 2007
Fri 9th Nov, 2007
Courtesy HRNZ In a bizarre set of circumstances Christophe Martens watched the final heat of the 2007 WDC from the grandstand but managed to take the title by just three points.
Going into the last heat Martens was nine points in front. This lead included his mandatory five points for having his drive in the race scratched.
Colin De Filippi needed a top two finish to secure a sixth championship for New Zealand, the fourth placed finish of Whythehellnot wasn’t quite enough.
Martens was “very nervous” watching the final heat unfold but he was a relieved and very happy man following the event.
Fri 9th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey TAB Bookies will open Final Field markets for New Zealand Cup day, next Tuesday, on Monday morning at 8.30am. Punters interested in getting on early will be able to bet on all races from that time. The New Zealand Cup market is already open with Changeover the favourite at $3.20 ahead of Baileys Dream ($4.80), and Monkey King ($5.50). Fri 9th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey New Zealand could have another world champion reinsman tonight if Colin De Filippi can take advantage of a grand comeback in the earlier rounds in New Zealand, clawing his way back from 29 points in arrears of Belgium driver Chrsitophe Martens, to sit equal with him going into the four heats tonight. De Filippi reined Presidential Belle into an easy win from the front in the second and final heat at Cambridge last night, with Martens fading slightly to fourth on White Champelle after trailing Presidential Belle throughout. That set up an exciting night at Addington, with both drivers sitting behind a couple of handy ones, and two others with rough chances. Thu 8th Nov, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie Baileys Dream is now into $5.50 from an opening price of $9.00 as he has been clearly the best backed runner over the last 24 hours on the Final Field market which opened yesterday.
Large Early NZ Trotting Cup Wagers
Roman Gladiator $1,000 at $31
Baileys Dream $6,000 at $7.00, $2,000 at $8.00 & $500 at $9.00
Changeover $579 at $3.20
Large Multi Bets Finishing On The NZ Trotting Cup From The Melbourne Cup
$500 Efficient ($17.10) onto Changeover ($4.00) returning $34,200
$50 Efficient ($21) onto Flashing Red ($21) returning $15,960
$50 Efficient ($13) onto Flashing Red ($18) returning $11,700
$100 Efficient ($14) onto Tribute ($16) returning $22,400
$100 Efficient ($14) onto Bondy ($13) returning $18,200 Thu 8th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey David Earnshaw reckons a "practice run" in last year's Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup just could set him up for a victory in next Tuesday's great race behind brilliant Ashburton Flying Stakes winner, Tribute. Earnshaw, with Tim Butt's Premier Stables for many years, yet a basic unknown to many as far as his skills as a reinsman are concerned, believes next Tuesday could be the day for recognition. But recognition for the horse he drives, not himself. Mon 5th Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey New Zealand's representative in the World Driving Championships is poised to make his challenge for a world title and will attempt to bridge the gap between himself and Belgium reinsman Christophe Martens at Addington Raceway tomorrow night (Tuesday). Colin De Filippi has done well to put himself in second spot on the championship ladder after three rounds in Victoria, Australia, driving a number of average horses into placings. At Addington, his home track, he has drawn two nice drives in Motu Sheer Delight and Brylin Paige, both top winning chances. Sat 3rd Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey GORE HRC – MANAWATU HRC
Sunday, November 4
GORE
Race One – Castle Royale – Nomis – John Barrie
This looks too easy for Castle Royale, a good mare when in form and she is probably in career-best. Only needs to step safely to tidy this bunch up. Nomis possible value though no star. Now race hardened and one for odds in trifecta. John Barrie suited to 2200m and should be in first group throughout. Sat 3rd Nov, 2007
By Stu Bailey Classy five-win (C2) pacer Corka Dream (4g Armbro Operative x Deb's Dream) is right on song for his battle with Ohoka Rebel at Addington Raceway on New Zealand Cup day after a super win at today's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts. The Ian Dobson-owned, Robert Dunn-trained gelding was quite brilliant, running a slick 3:16.8 for the 2600m mobile, running through a fast opening lead time of 1:13.0 after dueling with local pacer Sir Artsplace who refused to yield inside the opening 1000m. Driver John Dunn found the lead inside the final 1700m, buttoning off for a well-earned breather up the straight with a lap to run, quickening again from the 800m to scoot home in 57.3 and 28.5. Sat 3rd Nov, 2007
By Steve Richardson (TAB Bookie) Harness Final Field Wagering Report
Friday 2 November NZ Metro T.C.
Race 1 – 1st Days Of Courage opened $4.50 & closed $5.00 – Largest bet $800 at $5.00
Not a good start to the night for the Book with the winner Days Of Courage the worst result in the single market over Drell (3rd) who had his price closed at $10 after opening at $16. We didn’t get much money for the winner throughout the day but in the last three minutes it started to arrive. The favourite Thomas Sharpe (5th) was the best backed runner in multi bets but would have been a good result in the single market. Love That Lavros (8th) was another market mover after opening at $17 he closed at $10 after some inspired early morning support.
Fri 2nd Nov, 2007
Courtesy Kiely Buttell (HRNZ) After a big win in the final heat of the evening, Australia's Kerryn Manning holds a six-point lead over Andy Miller, with Colin De Filippi a further point back in WDC 2007.
Manning had little luck early in the night but a first and second in the last two heats saw her storm to the front, from well off the pace.
Andy Miller was in the thick of the action in many of the events, while Colin De Filippi looks to be driving in great form and his efforts on unfavoured horses must see him as a major challenger throughout the championship.
The drivers head to Moonee Valley on Saturday night for round two, then Maryborough on Sunday before heading to New Zealand. Thu 1st Nov, 2007
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Harness Final Field Betting This Week
Thu 1 Nov - Manawatu Harness Racing Club
Race 8 - Final Field Option 508 Final Field betting opens raceday 8:30am raceday Thu 1 Nov - Cranbourne, Victorian Harness
Race 5 - 10:30 p.m.World Drivers Champs Pace (1st Race) Race 6 - 11:00 p.m. World Drivers Champs Pace (2nd Race) Race 7 - 11:30 p.m. World Drivers Champs Pace (3rd Race) Race 8 - 12:00 a.m. World Drivers Champs Pace (4th Race) Mon 29th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey RIVERTON T.C
TUESDAY OCTOBER 30
Race One – Castle Royale – Sunbudd – Deidre’s Dearest
A good return from Castle Royale at Invercargill, and in a stronger field. Should be too good for these with safe beginning. Sunbudd the obvious danger. A huge run after very slow start at Invercargill and he must take beating. Diedre’s Dearest had a gallop last time, go on good second second at Winton 21 September behind the smart MacArthur Park. Mon 29th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey We tipped the winners of all races in three picks at Kaikoura today, including two boxed trifectas and the Pick6, which paid $1310.00. The Motu Hot Shot Dude - Neat Treat - Alpine Gold $202.50 trifecta was selected in three in race one, and later, in a tough race to select, we picked the Bachelorette - Kuai Diam - Victory Spirit trifecta - $392.80. Pick6 - Bachelorette (3rd pick) - Port Courage (1st pick) - Bondy (1st pick) - Pocket Boy (3rd pick) - Stig (1st pick) - Auckland Reactor (1st pick). Mon 29th Oct, 2007
By Steve Richardson (Head Harness Bookie) Kaikoura Cup Day Final Field Wagering Report
Race 5 – 1st Bachelorette opened $6.00 & closed $7.50 - Largest bet $500 at $6.00
Sir Lance (8th) $1,500 at $6.00, $1,000 at $6.00 & $1,000 at $5.00
Rocket Reign (11th) $1,500 at $3.20 & $500 at $3.20
We opened the closing tote favourite Sir Lance ($4.30) at $7.00 and at that price he was an easy runner to lay. We closed him at $4.50 due to a few large wagers and he was by far the worst result on the race.
Kuai Diam (2nd) opened at $16 (closed $12) and was the second worst result followed by Victory Spirit (3rd). The winner did attract a $500 bet at her opening price of $6.00 but was a good result for the book. Sun 28th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey KAIKOURA – Monday, October 29
RACE ONE – Alpine Gold – Motu Hot Shot Dude – Neat Treat
Alpine Gold has always looked rather smart around workouts and trials for Jim Curtin, who trains for in-laws Reg and Barb Caldow. Qualified well at Ashburton August 28 behind Anvils A Coaster, since a smart trial second placing at Addington last Wednesday behind smart colt Absolute Magic. Motu Hot Shot Dude back on deck after good , solid prep last time. Should have won one by now, will be ready to go for this. Neat Treat looking bright for Robbie Holmes at workouts, a place chance. Glengarry Sunrise the watch horse, qualified third behind Fiery Falcon and Ohoka Arizona, with Themightyquinn fourth. Sat 27th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Tuapeka HRC – Sunday, 28 October
RACE ONE – Yoggi Janis – Angelea D – He’s The Man
Yoggi Janis steadily improving with trials and workouts, strong finish off trail to win Rangiora workout 20 October in good style in swift 3:22.0 (2600m stand) in blustery conditions. Needs a touch of luck from draw but is likely to run well. Angelea D never runs a bad one, and often on this track. Unplaced in only run off a stand only concern. He’s The Man showed good ability to chase home Lazylayabout at Addington when making his debut. Would not have to improve a lot off that effort. Consider Mycool Warker, Johnny Rocket, and Fawn Lake in combinations. Fri 26th Oct, 2007
By Steve Richardson (Head Harness Bookie) Harness Final Field Wagering Report
Friday 26 October NZ Metro
Race 2 – Mystic River (1st) opened $1.90 & closed $2.50 – Largest bet $2,500 at $2.20
Sterling Lustre (2nd) $800 at $7.00 & $500 at $6.50
We opened the favourite Mystic River up a short $1.90 favourite mainly due to a recent trial performance along with the fact that the Robert Dunn stable is in top form at present. The $1.90 didn’t attract any single bets early on but we did get a $2,500 at $2.20 when we drifted his price to balance the book. All the money came for the second placed runner Sterling Lustre who was by far the worst result on the race and he closed at $5.00 after opening at $7.00. There was some late support for Real Radical (12th) and that saw her price close at $21 from an opening $41. Thu 25th Oct, 2007
Cambridge Thoroughbed Lodge is throwing a 21st birthday party for two of New Zealand's most famous racehorses. Equine multi-millionaires Rough Habit and Christopher Vance will be given the key to the stables on Sunday, November 18 during a charity function from which a donation will be made to the local branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association.
Rough Habit was not only a household name in New Zealand, but also became a legend in Queensland, where he performed with great distinction at the winter racing carnival over several seasons in the early 1990s. Rough Habit, who has a Queensland bar named after him, won a total of 29 races, including 11 Group 1 races, 10 of which he claimed in Australia, and had total stake earnings of $5.2 million (third highest earnings for a New Zealand-trained horse in history). The most sensational of these victories came in the 1992 Stradbroke Handicap. Thu 25th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey One of Southland's best pacers Looksaflyer (5g Sands A Flyin x Love At First Sight) broke down badly in a rear fetlock and had to be humanely destroyed on Tuesday morning. Co-owner, breeder, and trainer Roger Price told NZ Trot Guide the loss is shattering, given the horse was just like one of the family having been bred and reared from a foal. "I don't know what happened. He was fine on the jogging machine and all of a sudden he wasn't," said Roger Price. Wed 24th Oct, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Final Field Harness Betting Markets Opening Thursday
Bay Of Plenty Harness Thursday 25 Oct
Race 6 Final Field Betting Option 506
Betting Opens 8:30am raceday
Opening Market
1 Awesome Deal $4.00
2 Mr Ricky $2.20
3 Udare $6.00
4 Forever Loyal $61
5 Miss Sharvid $18
6 Revamy $8.50
7 Charmer Direct $31
8 Make It Real $7.50
9 White Champelle $51
10 Pacific Idol $26 Tue 23rd Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Invercargill HRC, Tuesday October 23, 2007
RACE ONE – Sunbudd – Commanding View – John Barrie
Sunbudd has talent, unsighted at races for some time and unplaced at trials. All that aside, he is better than a maiden and is one to keep a watch on. In form trotters Commanding View and John Barrie obvious eachway chances off handy draws, with Miss Warbucks a danger if she trots throughout. Buds Of May may not be the worst. Mon 22nd Oct, 2007
By Steve Richardson (Head Harness Bookie) Ashburton Final Field Wagering Report
Race 3 – 1st Live A Vision opening price $4.00 & closed $7.00 - Largest bet $40 at $6.00 Mr Molly (2nd) $2,500 at $1.80, $2,000 at $1.80, $1,400 at $1.80 & $1,000 at $1.80 Anvil Tuasami (4th) $1,000 at $6.50 & $500 at $6.50
Mr Molly was a dominating favourite in this race and some large wagers were placed on him along with some decent size multi bets. Anvil Tuasami was the next best backed runner in the field and looking at the closing bets other than those two no other runner received much action. Anvil Tuasami was an easy runner to lay but on his run today he won’t open at $6.50 next start.
The winner Live A Vision opened up at $3.80 and we drifted him to $7.00 a few minutes prior to post time but we still couldn’t attract any money for him at that price. The book did think the finish would be fought out between Mr Molloy and Live A Vision so it was fortunate that the $7.00 wasn’t taken as it could have made for a losing book on the race. Sun 21st Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Ashburton – Monday 0ctober 22
RACE ONE – Goldie Blue – Lord Rebeck – Announcement
A great race to kick off the big day. Goldie Blue ran it out solidly in quickly-run Sires Stakes heat at Addington 05 October (1:57.8) 1950m, behind Ohoka Arizona. Drawn well, a big chance if he steps well off the good draw. Lord Rebeck probably entitled to win last time after getting cheap lead, though undone last strides by those that sat on his back. A must have on form. Announcement ran up to win at Methven when fresh up after 147 days off the track. Likely to have improved a lot with the run. Consider his stablemate Bon Ton Boy who doesn’t lack in ability, and Guy Lynn hasn’t done a lot wrong last couple. Sun 21st Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Top pacer Bondy (6g Live Or Die x Killarney) will give Ashburton a miss tomorrow in preference for a start in Monday week's Kaikoura Cup at South Bay. Trainers David and Catherine Butt instead lined him up at yesterday's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts, resulting in a good win after a brilliant beginning off the 30m handicap. Driven by Robin Butt, Bondy began so swiftly he was right with the leaders after just 100m, settling into the one-one for most of the journey, his stablemate Music Man calling the tune in front for David Butt. Sat 20th Oct, 2007
By Steve Richardson (Head Harness Bookie) Large Final Field Harness Wagers
Friday 19 October NZ Metro
Race 2 – Fight Fire With Fire (1st) opened $2.20 & closed $2.60 – Largest bet $2,300 at $2.20
Suzys Delight (3rd) $600 at $7.00
Our Jane (4th) $1,000 at $5.00 & $500 at $5.00 (x2)
All the late money was for the tote second favourite Our Jane which opened at $6.50 on the Final Field market and closed at $3.80. Her closing tote price was $4.10 so she was the best early morning priced runner from a punters point of view. Our Jane had a great run in the trail but could only manage fourth. The winner and favourite Fight Fire With Fire was a good result in the single market but she clearly dominated multi wagers. The next best backed runner was Suzys Delight. The book was hoping Highview Hazel (2nd) would win as there was not a single wager on her and although she did come home strongly she was no match for the winner. Fri 19th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey The Bromac Lodge website is now up and running! Robert McArdle's dream home for his many superbly-bred standardbred youngsters is now able to be viewed online, including all Bromac Lodge yearlings that will go to the Pyne Gould Guinness-Wrightson National Yearling Sale at Wigram early next year. Check out the site now - www.bromaclodge.com Thu 18th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Friday night's $100,000 Pick6 looks like a reasonably peaceful stroll in the park for punters if the form stacks up on the night. A couple of anchors, at least possible anchors, stand out during the six leg jackpot, with the Graham Bierne-owned, Cran Dalgety-trained West Coast Anvil the likely "good thing" in leg four at $1.60 on fixed odds, and the horse most of the live units will be hanging on. Put Eastnor Jake in as a big chance in leg one (race five) should he step off the mark cleanly, something he didn't do at Methven last Sunday. Thu 18th Oct, 2007
Do You Want Information For Every Tuesday Harness Meeting Until The End Of June? Tuesday harness meetings begin next week, with the first of those at Alexandra Park on October 2. Basically every Tuesday a harness meeting will be run somewhere in the country through until the end of June (37 meetings in total). For the month of October (five Tuesdays), NZ Trot Guide will preview these meetings for FREE and email them out. If you are already a member online you will be able to access the information via the same channels as you normally do through this website, though charges apply from November to access extra Tuesday meetings. Wed 17th Oct, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson (Head Harness Bookie) Final Field betting on the RX Plastics Ashburton Flying Stakes (Group 2) to be raced at Ashburton on Monday will open on Thursday morning.
The opening favourite is Changeover at $2.60 over Monkey King ($4.50) and Classic Cullen ($5.50). The defending winner is Flashing Red who will open at $10. Flashing Red won the race in NZ record time last season after opening at $8.00 and closing at $13 on the Final Field market. Other runners who started in the race last season are It's Ella (3rd), Waipawa Lad (4th),Howard Bromac ((11th) and Nursemaid (12th). Every starter is still nominated for the Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup. Wed 17th Oct, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Canterbury pacer Ross The Boss (9g Falcon Seelster x Tanisa Vance) is having another lucrative year in North America.
Ross The Boss lifted his 2007 US earnings past the $US111,000 mark with his 5th win of the year on Tuesday (NZ time), taking his career USA earnings over $US260,000.
The former Peter Bagrie-trained pacer has also picked up 10 placings in 28 starts. He won 10 races in NZ for Bagrie, earning $99,445 in this country.
Ross The Boss's latest victory came in a $US22,000 junior open pace on the half-mile track at Harrington Raceway, outfinishing the leaders in 1:52.8 (10ths) for the mile. Mon 15th Oct, 2007
NZ Metropolitan T.C.
Tuesday, October 16
Race One – Sundons Turn – Miss Warbucks – Leica Rocket
Sundons Turn joins the top stable of Tim Butt and Phil Anderson for this, and does come in with a 15-length Ashburton trial win on October 2, beating moderate company. Has the ability and will test these if she trots. Miss Warbucks in a very similar category. Slick win at Motukarara trials October 9, winning by three-lengths. Has to do it right, but will go close if she does. Leica Rocket also not 100 percent foolproof, but more talented than most. Given a good chance. Consider Chew The Fat (third to Miss Warbucks at the trials), and possibly Wee Buba Belle, a workout winner at Rangiora on Saturday. Mon 15th Oct, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson (Head Harness Bookie) The NZ TAB has opened a betting market on the 2007 World Harness Driving Championship.
The Championship is decided on 20 heats raced in Australia and New Zealand at six venues.
The NZ TAB will pay the Championship Betting Option on the result as declared by the Official Point Scorer appointed by the host country.
Final Field 'horse race' betting will be available on any heat that is taken by the NZ TAB. Sat 13th Oct, 2007
Methven – Sunday, October 14 - Stu Bailey
Race One – Lady Margot – Anna Lindenny – Call Bill Now
Race Two – Announcement – Montego Hanover – Last To Pass
Race Three – Sir Artsplace – Defiance – Al Suprema
Race Four – Don Of Mot – Magical Merlin – Makati Humbert Sat 13th Oct, 2007
By Steve Richardson (Head Harness Bookie) Large Final Field Harness Wagers
A busy night on the book with 12 Final Field races taken over the two meetings. Customers really got involved with multi betting and the best was a $500 wager: Day Of Reckoning ($1.60), Stig ($1.90), Monkey King ($3.60) & Lady Segil ($4.50) returning a cool $24,625.
With the hot favourites Holloway, Lord Rebeck and Live A Vision getting beaten early in the night it looked as though the book would have a good night but a few late results definitely went the right way for some customers.
Friday 12 October NZ Metro
Race 2 – Alma Mia (1st) opened $5.50 & closed $7.50 – Largest bet $650 at $7.50
Holloway (2nd) $1,300 at $1.75 & $1,000 at $1.75
All the money in multi betting was on the favourite so this was a good result for the book. In single betting the worst result was Itsnotovertilitsover followed by Holloway. The winner opened up at $5.50 on the book and didn’t attract much support although a $650 wager was taken at the closing price of $7.50.
Fri 12th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Tonight's $100,000 Pick6 jackpot at Alexandra Park is an open affair, with not one anchor of any note, and a good spread of form throughout the six races. Pukekohe trainer-driver Steven Reid does hold the key to success, though. He has five runners spread through the Pick6 legs, leading off with quality pacers Montecito and Ohoka Moon in the opening leg (8.10pm). Montecito hasn't raced since June 2 when run down into fifth after leading in the Harness Jewels (3yo) behind Changeover. Thu 11th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Premiership leaders Mark Jones and Dexter Dunn are the drivers to follow at Forbury Park tonight, as they have been throughout the the opening 10 weeks of the new season. The pair have 16 drives between them tonight, Jones with a full book outside of the junior drivers event, race three, where Dunn will drive Suzy's Delight for Bruce Negus' on-site foreman at Burnham, Mark Jones. The latter currently leads the national premiership with 15 wins, while Dunn is tied for second with 12 wins, sharing that number with Tony Herlihy and Nathan Williamson. Wed 10th Oct, 2007
Commodore South Island Commentators Night
The annual Commodore Commentators night at Addington Raceway is this Friday night. Amongst the festivities will again be the running of the commentators Dual Sulky Derby over 1400m from behind the mobile gate. This will take place after race 4.
This year’s field is as follows:
Tue 9th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey CAMBRIDGE – TE AWAMUTU
TUESDAY October 9, 2007
Race One – Liftoff – Continental Conman – Think Again
Liftoff has the ability to take this, go on most recent start when solid fourth behind Cameron Jake 30 August this track. Continental Conman didn’t go too bad at Auckland last week, and should improve with it. He’s a value runner. Think Again should be improved on recent racing and trials off a long break. Ready to fire today. Iwi Bobba and Nathanias no stars but race fit. Mon 8th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Trainer Kevin Fairbairn was fined $500 by the JCA on Friday night for having placed the wrong numbers on open class trotters Whatsundermykilt and Glenbogle at the Methven trials on Saturday, September 15. NZ Trot Guide apologises to those people who believed Whatsundermykilt was the winner on the day, following an article written that afternoon and later published on this site, stating "Whatsundermykilt impressive at Methven trials". It has since been found Glenbogle was the trial winner, and Whatsundermykilt finished only fourth. Sat 6th Oct, 2007
Banks Peninsula Selections & Comment
By Stu Bailey
R1 – Lauries Warbucks – Mr Whizzer – The Golden One
Though hard to follow, Lauries Warbucks is going better than form reads, his fifth at Timaru very good as he kept coming wide out from well back. Can upset at odds. Mr Whizzer has looked good at workouts and will be somewhere in the finish, though has to work from unruly. The Golden One has trialed nicely recently, beating subsequent winner Cullen’s Rocket at Addington, then solid on slushy track at Rangiora behind Tehoro Mistletoe. Bonnie Harvest the bolter. Sat 6th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Class mare It's Ella has overcome injury and a proposed career as a broodmare to put herself in contention for another crack at the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup in November. The Wasington VC - Just Ella mare finished third in last season's New Zealand Cup behind Flashing Red and Cobbity Classic, and later went on to take both the Premier Mares Championship and Standardbred Breeders Stakes at Addington before being retired. But connections decided on one more campaign, and going on her two workout efforts at Rangiora, including a slick final 800m section today (Saturday), it appears as though she is on track. Fri 5th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Both trainer Geoff Small and driver David Butcher admitted tonight's ridiculously-easy victory in the $50,000 First Sovereign Trust Superstar 4YO Championship was the perfect hitout for champion entire Changeover. Small reflected on an easy win and said plans will not alter leading into the crown jewels, the $750,000 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup. "No, nothing diferent, we'll keep on that track," he said of the path to the cup which will include the Ashburton Flying Stakes (October 22), and the Cup trial (November 7)." Fri 5th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Tonight's $30,000 The Fitness Canterbury Free-For-All will secure at least one horse a certain start in next month's lucrative Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup at Addington. And given many of tonight's field already look certain starters on November 13, it is up to the pretenders to rise to challenge and take thier chance if a Cup start is at all realistic. Probably the best of the fringe brigade is Bondy, a smart horse who has yet to meet the top class horses, but has taken all before him coming through the grades for the country's leading trainers David & Catherine Butt. Thu 4th Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Leading trainer Geoff Small should hold the key to Pick6 at Cambridge Raceway tonight with a couple of possible anchors engaged. Small starts five runners in Pick6 legs, along with two others earlier the night that look strong winning chances. Classy pacers Victory Spirit (4g In The Pocket x Spirit Of Beth) and High Flyin (5g Sands A Flyin x Sly And Stylish) will represnt the Patumahoe stable in leg two of Pick6, the former probably the better chance of the two on recent form, though High Flyin seems to race well at Cambridge and could provide value. Wed 3rd Oct, 2007
Courtesy Noel Kennard - Cullen Breeding, Wai Eyre Farm MAINLAND BANNER RETIRED TO STUD
October 2nd 2007
Ian Dobson has had a meeting with his trainer Robert Dunn and Vet, Bill Bishop to discuss the future of Mainland Banner.
Ian had targeted the NZ Cup, and with that race now only 7 or 8 weeks away, he was conscious that he had to do the right thing by the horse and the betting public. So a decision re her race career was needed to be made sooner rather than later. Tue 2nd Oct, 2007
Punter Of The Year Addington Raceway will host the annual Punter Of The Year competition on Friday night (October 5), sponosored this year by Coasters Tavern (Chch) in association with Speights. Greg O'Connor, marketing at Addington Raceway, said the field is filling quickly, though final spots are still available. "I'd imagine we will end up with close to a record number of entries," said O'Connor. Tue 2nd Oct, 2007
By Stu Bailey Manukau T.C
Tuesday Oct 2
Race 1 – Nathanias – William The Scot – Just Begun
Nathanias has been running well in handy maiden fields and gets his chance here with experience the key. William The Scot impressive win at Pukekohe in preparation, trifecta must. Just Begun isn’t the worst, we probably haven’t seen his best in North Island, but good enough on best day. Iwi Bobba, Continental Conman trifecta includes. Sun 30th Sep, 2007
By Jeff Scott Smart intermediate-grade pacer Albert Patron shaped well with a fast closing second behind front-running winner Marshal Holmes at the Motukarara workouts yesterday (Saturday).
He was having his second Motukarara workout run for Ladbrooks trainers Colin and Julie De Filippi, after previously winning 11 of 57 starts for $124,161 for Southland trainer Kirk Larsen.
Five of his wins have been penalty-free, leaving him on a six-win assessment for handicapping purposes. The Holmes Hanover gelding is still owned by the Southern-based Squash Syndicate.
Albert Patron, who last raced in June, dropped back to last of six from a wide draw in the one-six wins mobile pace. Sun 30th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey R1 - Dreamweaver joined the Williamson stable an ran well first up. Looks the one to beat if she behaves herself early. Tehoro Mistletoe has shown good ability at the workouts and trials, including an impressive neck victory at last Wednesday's Rangiora trials. Lady Margot was a good second at trials to the smart Unique Star, good form for this. Laurie's Warbucks, Dejazzman, Patisserie, and The Fat Controller all good enough on best day. R2 - Cambo, a trial winner at Rangiora, also a solid performer around workouts, and Pembrook Henry, placed at last Saturday's workouts in quick 2:49 (2200m) are standouts for mine. Consider Kotare Retief, though disappointing last couple of times I've seen him, and Lazylayabout who deserves another chance off wet track at Oamaru. Sun 30th Sep, 2007
TIMARU SELECTIONS R1 - Dreamweaver - Tehoro Mistletoe - Lady Margot R2 - Cambo - Pembrook Henry - Lazylayabout R3 - Little Josh - Franco Elias - Kok Chong Sat 29th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey With the opening Garrard's Sires Stakes heat set down for Friday night (October 5) at Addington Raceway, it seemed logical some of our better three-year-olds would be in search of a good hitout at today's Rangiora workouts in preparation. And that is exactly what we got, with class act Ohoka Arizona (3c Christian Cullen x Millwood Krystal) possibly the most impressive, taking a half-head win over smart pacer Umere Atom (Ken Barron) in a slick sub 2:30.0 over 2000m. The Harness Jewels (2YO Emerald) winner looked a picture and ran accordingly, as only you would expect out of the Mark Purdon-Grant Payne stable. Sat 29th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie
Large Final Field Harness Wagers
Friday 27 September Forbury Park T.C.
Race 8 – London Legend (1st) opened $3.60 & closed $3.00 – Largest bet $1,000 at $3.20 also $1,000 at $3.00
Classic Line (4th) $750 at $2.20 & $500 at $1.80
Friday 27 September Auckland T.C.
Race 1 – Ohoka Moon (1st) opened $6.50 & closed $3.80 – Largest bet $500 at $5.20
Russian Rose (9th) $1,000 at $1.75, $1,000 at $1.70 & $500 at $1.45 Fri 28th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Tonight's scheduled Bankstown (NSW) harness meeting has been called off after at least four horses on the track were found to be suffering from symptoms of the rapid-moving Equine Influenza. The meeting was abandoned this morning and now places a serious doubt over when harness racing will resume in the area, including Sydney's major metropolitan harness track, Harold Park. John Dumensy, chief executive of the New South Wales Harness Racing Club, told 2KY Racing Radio this morning that a proposed December return to harness racing at Harold Park now seems an unlikely occurence. Thu 27th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Bookie Large Final Field Harness Wagers
Thursday 27 September NZ Metropolitan T.C.
Race 1 – How I Wonder (1st) opened $6.50 & closed $4.80 – Largest bet $2,000 at $7.50
Springfield Linda (11th) $1,000 at $4.00
Race 2 – Days Of Courage (1st) opened $3.40 & closed $4.50 – Largest bet $1,000 at $3.40
Mr Molly (2nd) $3,000 at $1.90, $1,500 at $1.85, $1,000 at $1.85 & $1,000 at $1.80
Race 7 – Buster Mee (1st) opened $18 & closed $26 – Largest bet $10 at $21
Nick Off Holme (4th) $1,000 at $2.40
Thu 27th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Tonight's $100,000 Pick6 at Addington Raceway is as tough as they have been to select over the past couple of months, and without a notable anchor it will be a difficult assignment for punters tonight. Lord Burghley possibly stands out as the closest thing to an anchor in leg four, though with opposition of the quality of Tozzie, Diedre Don, and Play On, he will have to go well to win. Leg one is a minefield, with the trotters to line up under the guidance of the junior drivers. A late scratching in Dazzle Eyre has changed the complexion of the race somewhat. Wed 26th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Smart pacers Chilli (4h In The Pocket x Devine Bromac), and Here Comes Soky (8g Soky's Atom x Summer Belle) were impressive winners at today's (Wednesday) Rangiora trials on a cold a damp day. Chilli overpowered his stablemate Mr Whoudini (20m) in the final stages after trailing the latter from the 1600m, driver Anthony Butt getting the best out of the showy black without pushing the issue. The Nigel McGrath-trained four-year-old has looked rather bright at the workouts and trials and seems well on target to resume on premier night at Addington Raceway next Friday, October 5. Tue 25th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson (TAB Bookie) Final Field Betting This Week
Thu 27 September - Rangiora Harness Racing Club Race 1[ 6:05pm] PRESIDENTS HANDICAP TROT - Final Field Betting Option Number 801 Race 2[ 6:45pm] ANZ MOBILE MOBILE PACE - Final Field Betting Option Number 802 Race 7[ 9:25pm] THE MBS HANDICAP PACE - Final Field Betting Option Number 807 Race 8[ 9:55pm] PERFECT HANDICAP TROT - Final Field Betting Option Number 808 Final Field betting opens approximately 8:30am raceday Tue 25th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Shaun Kelly (Harness Racing Victoria) Following a meeting last night with Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Hugh Millar, Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has been advised that it won’t be permitted to vaccinate its racehorse and breeding population against Equine Influenza (EI) in the foreseeable future.
Dr Millar advised that the National Management Group (NMG) on the EI outbreak remained committed to eradicating the disease from Australia’s equine population and whilst this was the case mass vaccinations amongst all breeds would not occur.
“Dr Millar advised that the national policy was still to contain and eradicate the disease from the equine population and as such the primary aim of vaccination was to do this through the creation of buffer or containment zones,” HRV Chief Executive, John Anderson, said. Mon 24th Sep, 2007
Sun 23rd Sep, 2007
Oamaru Selections Race One - Exaltation - Lazylayabout - Franco Elias Race Two - Sonialeelee - Cullen's Rocket - Supa Dash Race Three - Black Saint - Guy Lynn - Ben Junior Race Four - Texas Hold Em - Crimson Trail - MePocketwo Sun 23rd Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Quality pacer Marvin Royce rattled out a slick 2:46.4 (2200m mobile) to win the main pace at yesterday's (Saturday) Motukarara workouts. Marvin Royce moved into the open a lap out after sitting third in indian file, and sustained a solid final 800m in 56.6, the quarter in an even 28.3 to beat pacemaker Keeprightondreaming by a half-head, a further head back to Les Lisle who fought solidly from the trail. Marvin Royce's in-form trainer-driver Nigel McGrath is keen on an October 5 resumption, saying it will be premier meetings all the way for the son of In The Pocket and Karm Girl. Sat 22nd Sep, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson TAB Manukau T.C.
Race 5 – Battle Heights (1st) opened $5.00 & closed $6.50 – Largest bet $200 at $5.50
Extasia (5th) $2,000 at $2.40, $1,000 at $2.40 & $1,000 at $1.80
Cameron Jake (6th) $1,500 at $7.50
Race 6 – Victory Spirit (1st) opened $3.00 & closed $4.50 – Largest bet $100 at $4.50
Waihemo John (2nd) $1,000 at $5.50
Flaunting The Faith (3rd) $1,000 at $6.00 & $500 at $8.00
Majhac Meddle (6th) $1,000 at $8.00
Salute Rufus (11th) $750 at $201 to return $150,750
Fri 21st Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Underrated North Canterbury mare Smoke N Mirrors looks the one to beat in tonight's $10,000 Bettor's Delight at Woodlands Stud Mobile for the junior drivers at Addington tonight, a race that may set her up for a clash with champion pacer Changeover. And another quality performance, to "mirror" a brilliant fresh up victory on the course last Thursday night, could well see trainer Ken Odgers take the option to do just that. "Depending on how she goes tonight, I may look at the (4YO) Superstar with her," Odgers said. Wed 19th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Classy intermediate pacer Report For Duty (5g Washington V C x Aerospace) today passed a vets examination and immediately joined the powerful stable of Tim Butt and Phil Anderson at Templeton. Tim Butt has placed a number of stable clients into the horse, a former winner of the Group 2 Superstar 4YO Championship at Addington for Huntingdon (Mid Canterbury) trainer Patrick O'Reilly. "We're pretty keen on him for America, possibly next winter," said Tim Butt tonight (Wednesday). Wed 19th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Kaiapoi pacer Here Comes Soky (8g Soky's Atom x Summer Belle) set up an incredible 1:57.7 mile rate in the main mobile heat (2000m) at today's Addington trials, co-owner David Johnston making the trip up from South Canterbury to give the horse a searching workout. Johnston set up the hot speed, rattling out incredible sectionals for a trials fixture, an opening mile in around 1:57.0 setting the tone for a hot time on a cold day. And it told toward the end, when slick pacer Classic Line (5h Life Sign x Classy Filly) boomed past with 200m to run, going on to win impressively for trainer-driver Nigel McGrath. Tue 18th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Top trainer-driver Steven Reid is at the stage where he's a little worried whether star pacer Monkey King will start in November's $750,000 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup at Addington. Reid, currently the leading trainer on the national premiership this season, told NZ Trot Guide tonight (Tuesday) that he is not as confident as he was over Monkey King's ability to step away from the standing start. After breaking and losing all chance at today's Auckland workouts, Monkey King is now running out of time to prove his worthiness to step away. Mon 17th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Shaun Kelly (HRV) Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) today announced that it has been forced to cut prizemoney for
the remainder of the 2007-08 financial year due to a dramatic fall in TAB revenue.
The reduction in TAB revenue has been caused by the indefinite cancellation of harness racing
in New South Wales and Queensland owning to the outbreak of Equine Influenza (EI).
A total of $1.5 million will be cut from metropolitan and country stakes from October 22 onwards,
however Victoria’s minimum country stake remains unchanged at $4750.
HRV chief executive John Anderson said that whilst Victoria had resumed racing it was doing so
at a considerable loss due to the absence of interstate wagering product.
Mon 17th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Greg O'Connor (NZ Met-Addington Raceway) The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club is pleased to announce a number of stake increases to go with the earlier announcements for this season.
‘In the main these increases are a result of strong turnovers by the Club and additional profit the NZ Racing Board has been able to achieve in the past 12 months which they have passed on to the clubs”, said NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Chairman John Penney. “We in turn have passed it on to our stake holders which are the owners, trainers and drivers’, he added.
Sat 15th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Stablemates Whatsundermykilt and Glenbogle, both sons of Broodmare Of The Year, Happy Highlander, stepped off trainer Kevin Fairbairn's property for the first time this season and performed admirably at today's (Saturday) Methven trials at Mount Harding Racecourse. Fairbairn was pleased with the hitout for both, though Whatsundermykilt was a touch the more impressive on the day, winning in the hands of top driver Ricky May. Glenbogle finished on into fourth spot, the stablemates split by Mon Star (2nd), and Millburn Michael (3rd). Sat 15th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson - Head Harness Bookie Friday 14 September – Auckland T.C.
Race 2 – Palomine (1st) opened $1.40 & closed $1.50 – Largest bet $2,000 at $1.40
Race 3 – Spot of Gold (1st) opened $7.50 & closed $6.00 – Largest bet $400 at $6.00
Thisdudescruisin (4th) $400 at $5.50
Race 5 – Pacific Idol (1st) opened $10.00 & closed $13.00 – Largest bet $20 at $12.00
Flyin Messiah (5th) $1,000 at $1.80 (twice) Fri 14th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Last season's third placegetter in the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup, It's Ella, will not be at the trials for another month, and co-trainer David Butt said her immediate form will tell the tale as to whether she runs in the famous race again on November 13. Butt told NZ Trot Guide today that he is in no rush with the Washington V C - Just Ella six-year-old. "We'll just have to see what happens, really," said Butt, who trains in partnership with his wife Catherine at Woodend Beach. Thu 13th Sep, 2007
Final Field Betting Large Wagers
Thursday 13 September – NZ Metropolitan T.C.
Race 2 – Seaward (1st) opened $4.00 & closed $4.50 – Largest bet $300 at $4.50
Midnite (3rd) $1,000 at $5.50 & $600 at $5.50
Race 4 – Beau Rivage (1st) opened $8.00 & closed $7.00 – Largest bet $400 at $8.00
Star Decision (3rd) $500 at $21
Thu 13th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Opening Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup favourite Changeover ($3.20) was untouched by the big punters when the book was opened yesterday, but one took the opportunity to tackle the bookies today when a $4000 bet was placed on the In The Pocket entire to win $12,800. The defending champion Flashing Red also enticed one punter to think he can make it two in a row, placing a healthy $1500 on him at $9.00. And Classic Cullen, the Auckland Cup runner-up behind Flashing Red, was the subject of a $1000 bet at $10.00 to win on November 13. Thu 13th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Kiely Buttell (HRNZ) Following a sterling first-up win at Addington recently, connections of promising trotter Mountbatten have requested their horse wears the Make-A-Wish colours throughout the rest of the season.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation is understandably excited and sees this as another positive to flow on from a hugely successful race night at Addington Raceway recently.
Manager of the Foxtrot Syndicate that part-owns Mountbatten, Graham Stoddart, was wrapped to be able to wear the colours. As a result, the owners will donate a percentage of the horse’s winnings to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Wed 12th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Leading reinsman David Butcher said the gap between age group racing and open class level will be an interesting factor when champion stallion Changeover tackles the big guns this season. Butcher, who has driven Changeover in 16 of his 17 NZ career wins (another two in Australia), said the $3.20 opening offer from TAB bookies to win the NZ Cup is short, given the fact he has never raced the tough horses before. "It is short. He still has to come up and beat them," he said. Wed 12th Sep, 2007
Courtesy TAB Bookie Steve Richardson The NZ TAB opened a Futures betting market on the 2007 Christchurch Casino NZ Trotting Cup on Wednesday 12 September at 8:30am. The Futures market on the Cup will close Wednesday 7 November and a Final Field market will open Thursday 8 November. The Future market will be suspended when a nominated horse is competing in a race.
The opening favourite at $3.20 is the Geoff Small four year old Changeover who has won his last ten starts. Three Australian nominations (Cobbity Classic, Slipnslide & Smooth Crusa) are in the market but have question marks next to their due to the present equine virus situation in that country. Mon 10th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Last season's George Calvert Cleaning Easter Cup winner and rising star Tuherbs had to be put down at Tim Butt's property last week after it was decided the horse would not recover from an injury to a hind leg. Tim Butt told NZ Trot Guide that the stable tried everything to get Tuherbs right after he injured himself when preparing for the Taylor Mile and NZ Messenger at Auckland following a stunning Easter Cup victory. But the horse would not recover from the rear fetlock injury, he said, and the sad decision had to be made. Mon 10th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Ged Mooar - Nevele R Stud Red River Hanover is the only stallion in history to sire two 2yo fillies in 1:51.6 or better.
These fillies are Miss Scarlett (out of the Artsplace mare Odds On J P) and Red In The Face (see article below) out of the Falcon Seelster mare Pretty Daring.
These fillies are from Red River Hanover’s first crop. His oldest are 2yo’s in the southern hemisphere.
Mon 10th Sep, 2007
By Jeff Scott
Scapa (7g Holmes Hanover x Belle Amie) continued his good Northern Hemisphere form last weekend, winning a $C28,000 pace at Mohawk, Canada, in 1:50.8 (10ths).
The former Frank Cooney-trained pacer joined a select list of NZ-breds to better 1:50 with a career best 1:49.2 winning effort at the Meadowlands, New Jersey, in late July.
He has now won 8 and been 7 times 2nd in 30 starts during a busy 2007 in North America and Canada, earning almost $US97,000 in stakes.
Meanwhile, veteran former south pacer Happy Gilmour ((10g Stand Together x Rockne's Fame) now has the distinction of scoring the most wins numerically by a NZ-bred in North America this year. Sat 8th Sep, 2007
Methven Selections R1 - Colours Flying - Just President - Exaltation
R2 - Dazzle Eyre - Cullen's Rocket - O'Sheas
R3 - Pamper Don - Hurricane Anvil - Holme Grown
R4 - Mon Star - Andand J Cee - Hazel Maud Sat 8th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Leading trainer Mark Purdon wheeled out a few of his topliners at today's (Saturday) Motukarara workouts, headed by quality open class pacers Classic Cullen and Likmesiah who quinella'd the main heat from a standing start. Purdon reined Classic Cullen (6g Christian Cullen x Karara Lass) to a neck victory over Likmesiah (7g Christian Cullen x She's Mighty), that pair just in front of Cup Day and Gimme A Break, with less than a length separating the top four. Trainer Allan Thomson was back in the sulky behind Gimme A Break today, leading immediately after a startling beginning. Fri 7th Sep, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former top NZ filly Molly Darling (6m Christian Cullen x Wisha) lowered her North American mile best to 1:51.4 (10ths) at Harrahs Chester on Thursday (NZ time).
Molly Darling, raced in North America by Pennyslyvania owner Joe Muscara, won a $12,500 pace on the 1000m Pennsylvanian track.
Her previous best was a 1:53.8 win at Scioto Downs in June _ also on a 1000m track _ and her only other win in 13 starts since arriving in America earlier this year.
She won $450,148 from 17 wins and 11 placings in 40 starts "down under" when prepared at Pukekohe by former co-owner Brent Mangos. Wed 5th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey A brilliant performance from Mr Molly in June's $200,000 Harness Emerald, finishing second to champion colt Changeover, was not unexpected by those close to the horse. The quality gelding has always been highly regarded by young trainer Ben Waldron, and he is keen to show the public a bit more of his best horse this season. Waldron, who always turns his horses out in immaculate condition, gave Mr Molly his first serious hitout on the local track at Ashburton today, culminating in a smart third behind cup pacer Tribute, and up-and-comer Bondy in the main trial. Wed 5th Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Evergreen trotting mare Some Direction looks the early favourite for next Thursday night's Ordeal Trotting Cup at Addington after another slick winning run at today's Ashburton workouts. The ten-year-old daughter of Sundon and Look turned out in fine order as always for trainers Lynn and Justin Smith, her performance just as good on the track in winning by one-and-a-half-lengths, untouched. Some Direction, the veteran of 137 starts (23 wins, 35 placings), also won a trial at Ashburton on August 28, her first serious hitout this campaign. Tue 4th Sep, 2007
Courtesy Stallion Station (Victoria) The Stallion Station (Victoria) wishes to advise broodmare owners that it believes it to be unlikely that a decision or Court ruling will be reached that would insure that CAMBEST arrives in time for the 2007/08 Southern Hemisphere breeding season.
The matter of ownership of the champion racehorse and sire is still in litigation in North America.
"Stallion Station now intends to pursue its claims for breach of contract, interference with contract, and monetary damages," Stallion Station representative Michael Pedley stated. "Our Kentucky-based legal team is confident of success". Tue 4th Sep, 2007
By Jeff Scott Stallion Station Victoria-based sire Mach Three has left the fastest 2YO mile pacer of all time.
Unbeaten Candian juvenile Somebeachsomewhere (2c Mach Three x Wheres The Beach, by Beach Towel) led up in the $C1 million Metro Pace at Mohawk on Sunday to post a brilliant 1:49.6 (10ths).
He displaced Rocknroll Hanover's 1:49.8 (10ths), while Nevele R sire Badlands Hanover was the previous fastest, clocking 1:50 at two.
Somebeachsomewhere won by two lengths to keep the Mach Three juggernaut rolling in the Northern Hemisphere. Tue 4th Sep, 2007
Courtesy NZ Racing Board As from 07 September 2007 all Friday harness race meetings at Addington Raceway and Alexandra Park will feature 'Final Field' betting on all one win and above races.
If Addington Raceway and Alexandra Park race a duel meeting on a Friday one meeting will be defined as the feature venue.
This feature venue will have 'Final Field' betting on all one win and above races while the other venue will have 'Final Field' betting on two win and above races. On all other NZ harness meetings 'Final Field' betting will operate on three win and above events. Mon 3rd Sep, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Toliman Lodge pacer Universal Dream (5g Dream Away x Universe) came up with a career best 1:50 mile in North America on Sunday.
The ex-Ken Barron-trained gelding was 2nd mostly in a $US10,000 pace at Balmoral Park, Illinois, and finished best to win by a neck.
This was just his 2nd win of the year from 19 appearances, having won earlier in 1:52.4 at the Meadowlands, New Jersey.
He has also been 6 times second, with his yearly earnings now just over $US30,000. Sun 2nd Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup hopeful Baileys Dream continued his good form this term with a slick winning workout on the grass track at Methven today (Sunday). The former Easter Cup winner sat last off a 40m handicap but made his way into the workout quickly from the 1000 metres, moving to parked 800m out for Brendon Hill. He eased clear once turning in and won well-held, beating Charlie Reign (John Dunn) who finished solidly from handy inner, then one-one 800m, and leader Jazzee Valentine (Terry McMillan) who fought very gamely for a horse that has just quit maiden grade. Sat 1st Sep, 2007
By Stu Bailey Top pacer London Legend (8g In The Pocket x Soky's Legend) was the star turn at today's (Saturday) Motukarara workouts, even though the best he could do was third in the main mobile heat (2200m). The Cran Dalgety-trained, Dexter Dunn-driven pacer gave the classy pair of Presido and Keeprightondreaming a mammoth start at both the mile and 800 metre pegs, but rattled home to make up big ground on a final 800m off the front in 56.9. London Legend was giving the leaders a conservative 20m headstart at the 800m. Fri 31st Aug, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson (TAB Bookie) Friday 31 August NZ Metropolitan T.C.
Race 4 – Itsnotovertilitsover (1st) opened $10 & closed $8.00 – Largest bet $150 at $8.00
Gridlock (3rd) $520 at $6.00
Midnite (4th) $500 at $3.60
Cherish Me (6th) $500 at $6.50
Race 8 – Luckisaladytonight (1st) opened $3.40 & closed $2.80 – Largest bet $2,000 at $3.20
Time To Fly (3rd) $2,000 at $4.00
Camsplace Wasza (6th) $1,000 at $7.00
Thu 30th Aug, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson (TAB Bookie) Large Final Field Harness Wagers
Thursday 30 August Cambridge – Te Awamutu Harness
Race 2 – Arlanda (1st) opened $4.00 & closed $4.50 – Largest bet $300 at $4.50
Oh So Special (3rd) $1,000 at $4.80
Race 3 – Puhinui Rainbow (1st) opened at $3.80 & closed $3.60 – Largest bet $300 at $4.00
Majhac Meddle (3rd) $1,000 at $3.40
Ready For Battle (5th) $500 at $8.00
Race 7 – Marika (1st) opened at $1.75 & closed $1.75 – Largest bet $2,500 at $1.75 also $1,800 at $1.70
Metekhi (5th) $1,000 at $3.60
Diamond Dan (6th) $1,000 at $12 Wed 29th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Slick pacing mare Foreal (Washington V C x Krystle) could fly to Australia next week for an Australian campaign, though co-trainer Tim Butt is still undecided following the Equine Influenza outbreak across the Tasman. Butt sent Foreal to Auckland along with stable employee Scott Lethaby last week, with plans afoot to head to Queensland for five races. Without committing, Tim Butt said it wouldn't be a bad thing if she doesn't go at all. Wed 29th Aug, 2007
Courtesy Nevele R Stud Nevele R Stud Ltd has announced today that they have withdrawn Pay Me Christian from stud duties for this current season.
Pre season semen evaluation tests indicate that the stallion may be capable of serving only a restricted book of mares.
Early bookings for the son of Christian Cullen indicated that he was going to be very popular with breeders this season and was likely to have attracted well over a 100 mares this season, his first at the stud since retiring from racing earlier this year. Pay Me Christian was to have stood for a fee of $3500.
After discussions with the stallion owners and trainer Paul Kerr a consensus was reached that the horse should go back into training. Paul Kerr advised that he felt the horses best opportunities would be in Australia.
The owners are now considering an Australian future for the horse – subject of course to the present situation with E.I.
Tue 28th Aug, 2007
Courtesy Shaun Kelly (HRV) Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has announced that it has received approval from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to resume racing at Moonee Valley on Friday night.
The season-ending metropolitan meeting will be the first race meeting held in Victoria since a statewide Control Order was issued last Saturday afternoon banning all horse movement following the outbreak of Equine Influenza (EI) in New South Wales and Queensland.
The Control Order, which was extended yesterday by the DPI, ends at 1pm on Friday afternoon thus allowing sufficient time for horses to travel to Moonee Valley to compete. Mon 27th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott The Flyin Doctor was scratched when sick from his proposed clash with Maltese Artist in a $US50,000 invitational at Yonkers Raceway, New York, on Sunday (NZ time).
Maltese Artist (6g Artiscape x Hula Dancer, by Falcon Seelster) was again showed his class, coming clear to win in 1:51.8 for the mile on the half-mile track.
The win lifted the yearly earnings for Maltese Artist past the $US700,000 mark.
Meanwhle, former Invercargill pacers Mr P B (6g Precious Bunny x Breakfast In Bed) and Adsdean 7g In The Pocket x Gowanlea) continued their good Yonkers form by both winning there on Sunday. Mon 27th Aug, 2007
Courtesy Shaun Kelly (HRV) Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has received official notification from the Department of Primary Industry (DPI) that the Control Order banning all horse movements in Victoria has been extended until 1pm (EST) this Friday, August 31.
As a result race meetings scheduled for Wednesday (Cranbourne and Bendigo), Thursday (Charlton and Terang) and Friday afternoon (Maryborough) have been cancelled.
HRV will make an application to the DPI for the metropolitan race meeting programmed at Moonee Valley this Friday night to proceed as scheduled. Sun 26th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott Smart pacer Keeprightondreaming (8g Fake Left x Delightful Franco) was back on deck at yesterday's (Saturday) Motukarara workouts, taking the open mobile heat with a slick 27.1 final 400m to beat up-and-comer Les Lisle. Owned by Bob, Maxine, and Andrew Garters, and trained by the latter, Keeprightondreaming looked forward to resume in the short term, showing good gatespeed to lead then withstand all challenges. Sat 25th Aug, 2007
2007 Harness Horse of the Year Awards
The 2006/2007 season was a highly successful one, the increase in stake money and inaugural Harness Jewels day at Ashburton made for an exciting time to be involved in Harness Racing here in New Zealand. The votes have been counted and the winners announced at the Ice Bloodstock Annual Harness Racing Awards dinner held in Christchurch.
A total of 38 voting papers were received. Sat 25th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Leading trainer Mark Purdon enjoyed a profitable season with his two-year-olds last season, though the star of the new term could very well be the unraced Auckland Reactor, a slashing specimen with the ability to match. Purdon only produced the Mach Three-Atomic Lass colt on three occasions as a 2YO last season, for two workouts and a qualifying trial, saving the horse for the classics this season. In his first public appearance since a stunning qualifying effort at Rangiora in May, Auckland Reactor took a 2000m mobile heat on the same track today, scooting home in 56.5 and 27.5 after trailing the promising Passion N Glory throughout. Thu 23rd Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Canterbury pacer The Flyin Doctor (7g Sands A Flyin x Alice In Wonderland) is to clash with one of America's best in Maltese Artist at Yonkers Raceway, New York, on Sunday.
However, the draw hasn't been kind to the former Tim Butt-trained pacer, who has drawn the outside 8 gate in a $US50,000 Invitational Pace.
Maltese Artist (1:49.4), winner of over $US680,000 for the year, will start from gate 5.
The Flyin Doctor notched his 4th win from 9 North American starts on Monday (NZ time) at Harrahs Chester, Pennsylvania, to take his seasonal earnings past $US54,000. Thu 23rd Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Southland harness officials are thrilled to see so many numbers available to race at this Sunday's opening meeting of the new season at Ascot Park in Invercargill. The Invercargill club were almost shocked to see the huge nomination list on Monday morning, and after selecting the fields found 11 races would have to be run to cater for all. "Its the first time in a long time that we've had to run three trotting races on the card, I know that," said Southland raceday secretary Russell Freeman. "To come up with 11 races first up is a good, healthy sign, no doubt." Tue 21st Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey He may have just turned eight-years-old, but the best could still be around the corner for former South Canterbury, and now North Canterbury pacer, Here Comes Soky. The winner of six from just 21 starts, Here Comes Soky (8g Soky's Atom x Summer Belle) joined Brent Lilley's Kaiapoi stable a few weeks ago when he received a call out of the blue from former trainer-driver, and co-owner David Johnston. Lilley was offered Here Comes Soky to train, a mixture of beach work and swimming in his recently-laid pool hopefully the key to success. Tue 21st Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Open class stars Foreal (6m Washington V C x Krystle) and Tribute (6h In The Pocket x Going Royce) were back at the trials for top trainers Tim Butt and Phil Anderson at Rangiora today, though both will take different paths. Foreal won a two-horse trial in 3:20.0 (2600m mobile) beating the Brent Lilley-trained Highexcitement comfortably after leading, home in 57.8 and 28.2 in the hands of Anthony Butt. She was never pushed and looks in fine fettle to resume, though that will not be in New Zealand, but in Queensland. Mon 20th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Top class pacer Myron (7g Make A Deal x Daimaru) will be on light duties for at least the next month, something far too familiar for one of the country's best horses. Co-owner and trainer Alan Fausett told NZ Trot Guide today that the brilliant pacer appears to be off-loading onto his "good" leg and some thickening in a tendon has appeared. "We've been doing a bit with him and the tendon has thickened up a little bit in the past few days," said Fausett, who races the winner of 11 from just 24 starts with his wife Anne. Mon 20th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former tough NZ pacer Counterfeit Kiwi (8g Fake Left x Rare Kiwi) continues to be a revelation in New York.
Counterfeit Kiwi entered the Ross Croghan stable in New Jersey last December after racing well last year for Auckland trainer Kevin Smith.
He has been a good earner on the half-mile track at Yonkers Raceway, New York, winning a few dollars short of $US90,000 for the year.
Counterfeit Kiwi came up with his 5th win of the year in 22 starts at Yonkers on Sunday (NZ time), while he has also picked up 9 minor placings. Sat 18th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Christopher Butt, the 16-year-old son of one of the world's best reinsmen in Anthony Butt, officially began his driving career in quiet fashion at today's Motukarara workouts, handling two members of the Tim Butt-Phil Anderson team. Christopher, an early riser and one of the first at uncle Tim Butt's Premier Stables each morning, makes a usual start at 6am before jumping on the school bus as belatedly as possible. He has progressed from school holidays and weekends into a greater role, and is now keen to work his way toward a trials licence, and ultimately a junior drivers ticket. Sat 18th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Up-and-coming squaregaiter Lord Burghley and smart intermediate grade pacer Les Lisle took workout victories on a sticky track at today's (Saturday) Motukarara workouts. Lord Burghley (6g Armbro Invasion x Lady Of Substance) showed his class to overcome a 40m handicap and take the main trotting heat on the day for driver Jim Curtin, son in law of the owners Reg and Barb Caldow. He ran down clear leader Outlooking (Barry Crothers) over the final 150m, Curtin never releasing the brakes. Fri 17th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Millwood Ashley (6m Live Or Die x Arma Dell) has been a quiet achiever in the USA this year.
Bred and formerly raced in NZ by Dave and Katie Carville, Millwood Ashley notched her 4th win in 22 starts by winning a $US10,500 race at Harrington Raceway on Thursday (NZ time) in 1:55.6.
She has also picked up 5 seconds and 2 thirds, winning over $US36,000 in stakes for the year. She has a best mile mark of 1:54.4.
She was exported by Auckland agent Brian Meale last October after winning twice for West Melton trainer Cran Dalgety. She ran several placings when latterly racing in NZ for Auckland trainer Tony Herlihy. Thu 16th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Former New Zealand Cup and Miracle Mile winner Iraklis (Vance Hanover x Tuapeka Star) is fighting for his life at owner Kypros Kotzikas' Lavros Lodge in Christchurch. Resident trainer Jim O'Reilly, who trains in partnership with Neil Munro at Lavros Lodge, told NZ Trot Guide that the former champion pacer is not too well. "He had a bout of colic on Wednesday morning and we got the vet out straight away," said O'Reilly on Thursday night. "It seems as though his heart isn't working too good, and though he is better now, it is hard to say how long he will go for. Wed 15th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Ken Barron has decided smart mare Zitura (5m Union Guy x Santa Damiana) will head to Victoria to tackle short-course mobile racing, as opposed to Sydney, his earlier preference. Zitura will fly out next Wednesday bound for Gavin Lang's Melton stable, the length of her stay in Australia as yet unknown, judged solely on the success of the trip. "Melbourne suits better, particularly the stake levels of around $15,000 minimum," Barron said today (Wednesday). Wed 15th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott
Former Winton pacer Johnny Be Cool (9g Miles McCool-Heather Vance) continues be a good earner in North America.
He took his earnings for the year past $US32,000 when winning at a $US16,0900 pace at Harrahs Chester (1000m track), Pennyslvania, today in 1:52.
Johnny Be Cool was just over two seconds slower than his lifetime best in the States of 1:49.8, while his best winning time this year is 1:51.8.
Tue 14th Aug, 2007
By Jamie Searle PROCEEDS from the auctioning of a service to superstar sire Christian Cullen will be donated to the Make A Wish Foundation.
The foundation's Southland representatives Nick and Robyn Boyle have arranged for the auction to be held at the province's harness racing dinner of the year in Invercargill on Sunday night. Christian Cullen's stud fee is $25,000.
The Boyles will accept bids before the auction and phone bids are welcome on the night.
Tue 14th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott The NZ-bred flyer in the United States last weekend was Pocket Driver (8g In The Pocket x Dream Drive), who reduced his lifetime mile best to 1:49.6 (10ths).
Pocket Driver, trained by Mickey Burke, won a $US20,000 open pace at Pocono Downs, Pennsylvania, on Sunday (NZ time) in track record time for an aged gelding.
He won the previous week at Pocono in 1:50.8 on Pocono's 1000m track.
Bred by the Driver Syndicate, Pocket Driver was sold to Melbourne-based owners of Ohoka trainer Wayne Ross a yearling. Mon 13th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey A pleasing 15 nominations have been received by the Rangiora Harness Racing Club for Sunday's three-or-more-wins preferential barrier draw event over 2600m, headlined by top pacer Baileys Dream. A dual workout winner on the track in the past fortnight, Baileys Dream will start a dominating favourite, though he'll have good competition with a sizeable field to be assembled. Caretaker trainer Brendon Hill will be delighted to see the good numbers after worrying the Easter Cup winner may scare a few horses away. Mon 13th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Top juvenile filly Lizzie Maguire (Christian Cullen x Unrehearsed) has been scratched from the Breeders Crown heat and final at Ballarat this week after bursting an abcess in her foot. Trainer Gareth Dixon told NZ Trot Guide today (Monday) from Melbourne that he is very disappointed to miss the series after putting in a lot of work to have her ready. "I'd had a wee bit of trouble with her in the week leading up to going and thats why we didn't go on the Tuesday (last week)," said Dixon. Sat 11th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Former star juvenile and Easter Cup winner Baileys Dream (6g Dream Away x Black Eyed Susan) is in very nice shape leading into his season's debut next Sunday after winning his second workout in the past week at Rangiora today (Saturday). The powerful gelding, on the comeback after a tendon injury last summer, was more impressive this week, hitting the line with absolute purpose to beat smart intermediate grade pacer Gimme A Break (6g Live Or Die x La Bon's Class). Thu 9th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Ken Barron admits a late end to a solid season means the start to a new term will be belated one. Enjoying a rare night off from the Addington trots, Barron told NZ Trot Guide that he will set class three-year-old Mattnamaras Band for the latter heats of the Garrard's Sires Stakes, simply because that will be as early as he can be there. With rich two-year-old races running through well into the autumn, Barron said he has given Mattnamaras Band (3g Mattuity x Jacuzzi) as long in the paddock as he could. Thu 9th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Balfour pacer Happy Gilmour (10g Stand Together x Rockne's Fame) is like a good wine _ the older he gets, the better he peforms.
He reduced his lifetime mile best by a second to 1:51 even with another emphatic win in a $US10,000 pace at Pocono Downs on Wednesday (NZ time).
His time was the fastest recorded in either North America or Canada on Wednesday. He was in a race for horses with claiming tags of $US12,500.
This time Happy Gilmour again led over the final half-mile and drew out by 4 1/4 lenths for top driver Tim Tetrick. Thu 9th Aug, 2007
By Jamie Searle Allan Broomhall has a couple of handy maidens preparing for early season meetings in the south.
The Invercargill trainer-driver qualified Ireby Bazil Brush at Ascot Park on Wednesday after winning a workout with gelding on the same course four days earlier. Both times Ireby Bazil Brush led and was not extended in the final stages.
“I haven't pushed him yet,'' Broomhall said. A 3-year-old son of Live Or Die, Ireby Bazil Brush registered 2:55.1. (2200m stand). Wed 8th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Leading reinsman Mark Jones suggests he has five solid eachway chances in all but one leg of tomorrow night's $200,000 Pick6 at Addington Raceway. Jones, fourth-equal on the premiership ladder with 79 wins last term, is keen to get off to a solid start to the season, and with four second placings already registered from two meetings, he is keen to break the duck. "I think you'd have to say my entire book look handy sort of chances, without saying they'll just win," said Jones.
Wed 8th Aug, 2007
Courtesy Shaun Kelly (HRV) Record $1.66m race night for Victoria on March 1, 2008
The 2008 Melbourne Inter Dominion will feature a $1 million pacers grand final following the
procurement of record sponsorship support for Australasian harness racing’s signature event.
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV), the 2008 host, announced today that Queensland-based
construction and property giant Watpac has signed on as the naming rights sponsor of the
event.
The lucrative three year arrangement will see Watpac retain naming rights for the 2009 Inter
Dominion at Sydney’s Harold Park and the 2010 edition at Brisbane’s Albion Park. Wed 8th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott Mach Three _ sire of this week's Canadian $300,000 2YO Battle of Waterloo winner Somebeachsomewhere _ is in quarantine en route to stand another Southern Hemisphere season at the Stallion Station, Victoria.
Somebeachsomewhere burst on the Canadian scene with the fastest Canadian seasonal juvenile mile in a heat of the Waterloo.
He clocked 1:54.4 (10ths) on the 1000m circuit at Grand River Raceway in his elimination, then on Tuesday (NZ time), won the big final in 1:55. Mon 6th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott Napoleon (8g Miles McCool x Alert Sue) stamped his class in a $US20,000 pace at Harrahs Chester, Pennsylvania, Monday (NZ time).
The former big-winning Barry Purdon-trained pacer pounced on the leaders turning for home and cleared out to win by 5 1/4 lengths in 1:51.2 (10ths) for the mile on the five-furlong (1000m) track.
Napoleon, raced in the USA by Pennsylvania owner Joe Muscara, and now a member of the strong Virgil Morgan jun stable, is now unbeaten in 4 North American starts.
This was his best USA stakes win to date and also his first sub 1:52 winning run.
Mon 6th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Leading trainer David Butt, also one of the country's most gifted reinsmen, believes a national drivers premiership may be unattainable this season, even though he does expect to drive a greater number of horses. Butt, who won 90 races training in partnership with wife Catherine last season, and drove 62 winners from just 331 drives, told NZ Trot Guide that plans to holiday next winter will more than likely count him out of winning his first drivers premiership. Mon 6th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former NZ mare Fake The Moment (8m Fake Left x Tender Moment) furthered her good record in Canada last weekend.
Bred by Auckland's Steve and Karen Hollander, Fake The Moment reduced her lifetime mile best to 1:51.8 (10ths) when taking out a $C22,000 mares' pace.
She raced tough in NZ for Canterbury trainer Paul Kerr, winning seven of 30 starts for nearly $50,000 for the Spriggs Bar Burnside No 1 Syndicate.
Fake The Moment, from the same family as former stand-out pacer Tight Connection and last Friday's Auckland winner Bury My Heart, was sold to North American interests two years ago. Sun 5th Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott First season Nevele R sire McArdle (P3, 1:49, US and $US2.4 million) hit an early jackpot at the bigm, North America, yesterday afternoon (Saturday,NZ time).
His 2YO filly daughter McArts N Crafts was a game winner of the $US441,750 Sweetheart Pace _ one of the biggest 2YO fillies prizes of the year at the Meadowlands, New Jersey in 1:53.4 (10ths).
The win capped a terrific debut year for stock of the Falcon Seelster entire in the United States and Canada.
McArts N Crafts, who had placed in all four of her previous starts, was recording her debut win for New Jersey owner-trainer Haralobos Giannoulis, and driver Steve Smith. Sat 4th Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Star pacer Baileys Dream (6g Dream Away x Black Eyed Susan) joined another pair of comeback pacers at today's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts, all three coming through in good style, with Baileys Dream a convincing winner. Driven by caretaker trainer Brendon Hill for Pukekohe horseman Steven Reid, Baileys Dream was slow away from his handicap but soon tagged on in the four-horse workout. Hill allowed the former Easter Cup winner to stride forward coming to the turn and he flattened out nicely over the final 200m to score by a length, home in impressive final sectionals of 55.9 (800m) and 27.6 (400m). Thu 2nd Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey One Dream (Dream Away x Solitaire) is as good as co-trainer Dave McGowan has ever had her and he reports she is more than ready for her final two assignments of a lengthy season. McGowan told NZ Trot Guide tonight (Thursday) from his Victorian base that he can't wait for the Breeders Crown semi-finals and finals at Ballarat on August 14 & 19. "If anything, she's bored," said McGowan. Thu 2nd Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey North Canterbury trainer-driver Robbie Holmes expects Hint Of A Tint (Tinted Cloud x Exotic Maid) to get punters off on the right note in tonight's opening leg of the guaranteed $100,000 Pick6 at Addington Raceway, the jackpot starting early on race three (7:02pm). Holmes was impressed with the huge gelding last start, following home a couple of crackerjacks in Keytoourdreams and Corka Dream, the top two form horses in Canterbury. From a nice handy draw, and usually well away from a standing start, Hint Of A Tint looks the one to beat in the $10,000 Garrards Horse & Hound Pace. Wed 1st Aug, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Australasian Breeders Crown champ Fake Denario (7g Fake Left x Campeche) was nearly a second outside his career best with a fast 1:50.2 (10ths) win at Harrahs Chester on Tuesday (NZ time).
His time was fast for the lap and a half of the five furlongs (1000m) Pennsylvania circuit, but slower than his exceptional 1:49.4 (10ths) on a 1000m track in the USA last year.
Tuesday's win came in a $US16,000 pace. This was his 5th win of the year, taking his 2007 earnings to around $US100,000.Last year in the States, the former Steven Reid-trained pacer won 9 of 26 starts for just over $US141,000. Wed 1st Aug, 2007
By Stu Bailey Two notable new training partnerships will kick off the new season this week, with the famous Purdon brothers, Barry and Mark, taking on longtime stable employees. Barry Purdon will be joined in partnership by Scott Phelan, with Purdon for many years at Clevedon, and now recognised as part of the training process. Younger brother Mark will train in partnership with Grant Payne, the longtime stable foreman at All Star Stables, and at one time the trainer in charge at Yaldhurst when Purdon was disqualified. A former Barry Purdon protege in Todd MacFarlane has also entered into a training partnership, with Craig Sharpe to join him at Patumahoe. Sat 28th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Hosting rights for the Harness Jewels series of 2009 will not be known until around September at the earliest according to Harness Racing New Zealand's marketing and information manager Andrew Morris. Morris confirmed to NZ Trot Guide that certain processes are to be worked through with prospective clubs given interest is high and a blueprint from Ashburton is now there to refer to. Fri 27th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Tonight's $250,000 guaranteed Pick6 at Addington Raceway isn't overly easy, and neither it should be. NZ Trot Guide looks over the six legs from start to finish. (First leg, Race Six - 8:10pm) LEG ONE - Gatespeed could be a key to this over the 1950m sprint. Thu 26th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey You'd wonder why Ian Dobson bothered to buy a young gelding when he's in the business of breeding. But as he explained to NZ Trot Guide this week, Corka Dream is his hobby, the "two percent" of the industry he doesn't treat as a business venture. Corka Dream, the winner of his last five on end, all with consumate ease, will shoot for his sixth at Addington Raceway tomorrow night (Friday). Wed 25th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Rogerson Bloodstock's racing manager Murray Gregory confirmed today that this season's leading junior driver Gavin Smith will join the Graeme Rogerson-Peter Simpson training partnership in Tuhikaramea. Smith spent the best part of last weekend with Gregory checking out the Rogerson training complex and has accepted the job as stable foreman and stable driver for Rogerson and Simpson, effective as soon as he returns from an overseas holiday in early August. Wed 25th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey
Templeton trainer Nigel McGrath has his team in good knick heading towards the beginning of a new season, the blue and white colours to the fore at today’s (Wednesday) Addington trials.
McGrath produced maiden winner Cullens Charm (2f Christian Cullen x Fingers Crossed) to beat another stable runner in Daves Courage (3f Courage Under x Jaque Hanover) in a maiden mobile over 2000 metres, home in 28.3.
And soon after he produced Hurricane Anvil (3g Holmes Hanover x Dreamsaregold) to easily dispose of the maiden pacers from a stand over 2600 metres, running 3:25.7, cruising the final sections in 58.7 and 28.6. Mon 23rd Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Big spending harness racing businessman Ian Dobson has not given up on one day owning star pacer Changeover, even though he has failed in his attempts to buy the horse thus far. Dobson told NZ Trot Guide that he was the first to put in a bid for Changeover and is still interested in persuing the matter should he feel the need at another time. "He's still not sold, though the syndicate are not in the mood for selling him at the moment, and you can understand that," said Dobson. Mon 23rd Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Owner Ian Dobson revealed the much-awaited service fee of champion sire Christian Cullen to NZ Trot Guide today, the price set at $25,000 for the new breeding season. Dobson admits the fee would have been higher if he hadn't backed down to his marketing manager Noel Kennard and Wai Eyre Farm proprietor Darryl Brown after lengthy discussions on the price. "I've done the breeders a favour" Dobson said today. Sun 22nd Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former northern mare Secret Rendezvous (5m Christian Cullen x Nuclear Atom) furthered her good year in the United States, with another Meadowlands win in New Jersey on Saturday (NZT).
The winner of two and six times second in 16 starts when formerly with James Stormont, she has been in great touch in the States this year.
Racing as Secretrendevous in the US, she led up and drew out to win a $US29,000 pace today in 1:51.6 (10ths) _ O.6 of a second outside her career best mile.
Secretrendevous was notching her 6th win in 18 starts for the year in North America, taking her 2007 earning just over $US65,000. Sat 21st Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Though disappointing in two racenight starts at Forbury Park, classy pacer Presido looked much smoother at today's Rangiora workouts, going down by a half-head to smart mare Special Ops in the main heat. Presido (5h Presidential Ball x Rare Class) had mixed his gait around the Forbury circuit in both runs when expected to win. But it seems trainer Lew Driver may have ironed out those issues for the present time. Fri 20th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Robert McArdle's Bromac Lodge enjoyed another great night at the office when Gilt Bromac (2f Courage Under Fire x Gilt Laughter) and Jazz Bromac (3f Live Or Die x Jasmine Bromac) were successful on either side of the Tasman on Friday. Bromac Lodge Limited retains shares in both fillies, the former making it four wins from four starts in Victoria after an early education with Kirk Larsen in Southland, who of course has handled top class pacer and Auckland Cup winner Howard Bromac. Gilt Bromac is a sister to Gary Bromac (five wins), from Present Laughter mare Gilt Laughter, the winner of four races herself, taking a 2:01.4 mile rate. Fri 20th Jul, 2007
By Greg Radley (2KY Racing Radio Host, Sydney) Tonight’s clash between New Zealand’s best filly One Dream and her Australian equivalent Miss Hazel has been a huge talking point in the media this week.
And the Aussie punters have rallied around the local Miss Hazel with TAB Sportsbet shortening her price from $5 to $4.40 after some big bets.
One Dream not surprisingly has drifted slightly, but remains a firm favourite at $1.50.
Bookies decided early on that the barriers were going to dictate what price they went up at the start of betting. Fri 20th Jul, 2007
Courtesy Andrew Morris (HRNZ) Getting it Dunn in junior championship
Thursday night at Addington Raceway John Dunn took out the rejuvenated NZ Junior Driver Championship. John numbered a win, a second and an eighth in his three championship drives and that was enough to head off Reon Tither from Dunedin and local lass Amber Jenkins.
The win capped off a golden run for Dunn who has recently chalked up 100 career wins and established a rapport with up-and-coming pacer Corka Dream. Thu 19th Jul, 2007
Final Field Betting From NZ Metro 19 July
Thursday 19 July – NZ Metro T.C.
Race 7 – Keytoourdreams (1st) opened $3.60 & closed $3.00 – Largest bet $1,500 to win $4,800
Ferrero (9th) $1,000 to win $31,000
Keytoourdreams was the only runner punters wanted to back in this race and after opening up at $3.60 he was backed in to close at $3.00. Once he made the lead the result was looking a foregone conclusion and 150m out it was all over. Some late money did come in for Live Basically (4th) but not enough to salvage the damage done by the favourite. One punter bet $1,000 to win $30,000 on Ferrero (9th) and did get well over tote odds ($15) but he never looked likely to win at any stage.
Thu 19th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Ex-Canterbury squaregaiter The Big Don (8g Sundon x Stop The Cheque) furthered his big year in the United States on Wednesday (NZ time).
The Big Don overcame a wide eight barrier to lead at the 3/4 mark in the $US16,000 open trot at Pocono Downs, Pennsylvania.
He went on to score by a length, covering the mile in a career best 1:55 on the five furlong (1000m track).
This was the 9th win in 18 starts for the year for the former Dean Taylor-trained trotter. Wed 18th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Young Otago reinsman Reon Tither isn't your average junior driver, slash, stablehand. In fact he's far from it. Tither also sits at Otago University doing a major in Accountancy, and intends to tackle another major in marketing in the near future, too. Wed 18th Jul, 2007
Courtesy Shaun Kelly (Harness Racing Victoria) Shaun Kelly reports progress as Melton's new racetrack and entertainment complex on the outskirts of Melbourne is about to begin construction. Stage two in the development of the Melton Harness Racing and Entertainment Complex is set to commence with the appointment of building contractor Kane Constructions.
Construction of the entertainment facilities and associated racing infrastructure at the $40 million complex will begin in days with Kane Constructions entering the site this week.
Harness Racing Victoria Chairman, Neil Busse, and Shire of Melton Mayor, Cr. Justin Mammarella, attended the site this morning to officially welcome the building contractor. Tue 17th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Classy but unsound Southland pacer Chesterton (5g Chrsitian Cullen x Glenburn Rose) will resume work with Gil and Brent Shirley within a month after an enforced layoff. The winner of seven from 27 starts was disappointing earlier this term when he managed just one placing from nine starts, the move to spell him before injury possibly ruined his career was then made. Brent Shirley is philosophical about a comeback, knowing the horse will always have a problem or two, but he is confident the break came at the right time. Mon 16th Jul, 2007
Courtesy Graeme Henley - Alabar Real Desire, one of the greatest racehorses of modern times and the richest living pacing stallion in the world, is heading down under for the 2007 breeding season.
His new Southern Hemisphere base will be the prestigious Alabar New Zealand property on the outskirts of Auckland.
Not only is Real Desire a racing megastar he is also one of the leading sires in North America today.
Amazingly, with his first crop of three year olds, Real Desire has the richest three year old in North America (Tell All) and also the fastest three year old in North America (Running Book). Mon 16th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former top class Kiwi pacer Stars And Stripes (10g New York Motoring x Star Of Bethlehem) paced one of the fastest miles for his age on a half-mile track at Yonkers Raceway, New York, on Sunday.
Eleven to Northern Hemisphere Time, Stars And Stripes cleared out for a huge 14 and 3/4 lengths win in 1:52.4 (10ths).
Jet Laag, the grey sire of Aussie champ Lombo Pocket Watch, jointly holds the world record for an aged pacer on a half-mile track at 1:49.
Stars And Stripes ran a sensational time for his age. He was two seconds outside the world record for an aged gelding set by 7YO Western Hanover gelding Westward Vision last year. Sun 15th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former top Canterbury pacer The Flyin Doctor (6g Sands A Flyin x Alice In Wonderland) won his Meadowlands debut today in 1:50 for the mile.
The Flyin Doctor settled third on markers, then moved off to trail on the outer through the opening half in 53.2s.
After being left in the open approaching the 3/4, The Flyin Doctor was full of steam, powering to a clear lead turning for home.
He won easing down by over four lengths for driver George Brennan in the $US23,500 pace. Sat 14th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Warhorse Flashing Red (Echelon X Courvy Kazi) finished a stunning second behind Australasia's best Grand Circuit pacer Blacks A Fake in tonight's (Saturday) $A11,000 Campbell Gladstones Pace (2138m) at Albion Park, Brisbane. The New Zealand Cup-Auckland Cup winning stallion arrived three-wide at the bell and was posted there for the remainder of the race outside of Blacks A Fake, who led at the 1400m, and Cobbity Classic, parked at the bell.
Sat 14th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Cam's Card Shark colt Duneside Perch is the hottest 2YO colt in North America after winning the $US175,000 New Jersey Sires Stakes Colts Final at the Meadowlands earlier yesterday (NZ time). He led throughout from the ace barrier for driver Ron Pierce to win in 1:50.4 (10ths). He is unbeaten in three starts.
McArdle's Charm, by first season Nevele R sire McArdle, met early trouble and tailed the field.
However, expatriate Kiwi horseman Chris Ryder produced his McArdle colt McCedes to win a $US10,000 2YO pace first-up on the Meadowlands programme.
McCedes, who won his qualifier a week ago in 1:57.8, paced a slick 1:54.2 in his race debut. Fri 13th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey One of our leading junior reinsmen is confident tonight is the night for maiden mare Dear Diedre to quit the duffer class in the $7000 www.nztrotguide.co.nz Trot at Addington Raceway. Smolenski, still with another couple of seasons up his sleeve as a junior, believes the race should fall his way tonight after a string of solid performances this campaign. He will drive the daughter of Sundon and Diedre's Pride (21 wins) for grandparents, Faye and Fred Fletcher. Thu 12th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott First season Nevele R Stud sire Red River Hanover left the winner of today's first big US juvenile fillies prize _ the $US175,000 New Jersey Sires' Stakes Final.
Starting from an outside nine gate at the Meadowlands, New Jersey, Miss Scarlett won the final the hard way.
She settled 6th in the open, improved to 4th in the open at the 3/4 mark and finished best to win by a neck in 1:54.2 for the mile.
Miss Scarlett, by Red River Hanover from an Artsplace mare in Odds On J P, was having only her second start. Thu 12th Jul, 2007
Steve Richardson - TAB Bookie (2.30pm) Race 6: 2-3 win Mobile Pace
All the early money has come for Victory Spirit who opened at $4.50 and is now into $3.00. The opening favourite Destreos has also had some support but his price has drifted from $2.60 out to $2.80. These two are the only runners punters want to be on in the early betting.
Victory Spirit $1,000 to win $3,000 & $600 to win $1,800
Thu 12th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Canterbury pacers Four Winds (6m Beach Towel x First Sight) and Come Holme With Me (6g Holmes Hanover x Little Miss Me) had good stakes wins at Harrahs Chester, North America, on Tuesday.
Both horses were sold to American interests by Ashburton bloodstock agent Peter Larkin.
Four Winds was a useful 2 1/2 lengths winner of the $US25,000 fillies and mares pace in her year's best 1:53.6 (10ths) for the mile on the five furlongs (1000m track) in Pennyslvania.
Trained by ex-Aussie Peter Tritton, and driven by expatriate Kiwi Ross Wolfenden, Four Winds took her 2007 earnings past $US42,000 with the victory _ her 4th from 18 starts for the year. Wed 11th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott A new stabling area, and improvements to the birdcage, are in the new season plan for Cambridge Raceway as they build toward next year's Harness Jewels.
Cambridge-Te Awamutu Harness Racing Club president Barry Gordon is very pleased with facilities for next year's signature age group raceday.
"The members stand is now glassed in, and we have an electronic timer, which will be great for sectionals during the mile racing." Wed 11th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Harness Jewels pacing princess Lizzie Maguire (Christian Cullen x Unrehearsed) is looking good to represent New Zealand in the 2yo fillies section of the rich Breeders Crown at Ballarat (Victoria) in August. The winner of the $200,000 2YO Diamond for the fillies at Ashburton on June 2 has enjoyed a 10-day let-up since her emphatic southern victory, and trainer Gareth Dixon is a happy man leading into her qualifying heat at Alexandra Park on Friday week, July 20. "I haven't done a whole lot with her but her work has been really good," said Dixon. Tue 10th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey Nigel McGrath produced a smart Christian Cullen 2yo filly in Cullen’s Charm to qualify.
Driven by Terry Chmiel, Cullen’s Charm (Christian Cullen x Fingers Crossed) ran to the line with purpose on the sticky track under cool conditions, beating two others with a final 400m in 28.5.
She looks to have a bright future, and is one of a number of nice young horses McGrath has produced of late.
Mon 9th Jul, 2007
Release The New Zealand Metropolitan Trotting Club is pleased to announce that the stake for the 2007 Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup to be run on Tuesday 13th November will be $600,000. This is an increase of $100,000 on the previous year. Mon 9th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Canterbury mare Hopefull (5m Totally Ruthless x Maidens Blush) won the easier of two $US20,000 Silk Stockings Elimination heats at Montecillo Raceway, New York, today.
Hopefull, the winner of five and 14 times placed in NZ for Templeton trainer Brian Gliddon, has already exceeded her NZ total in her debut year in the States.
Today's win was her 6th in 18 starts for the year in North America. She has also picked up six minor placings for nearly $US85,000 in stakes. Sun 8th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former top Kiwi pacers _ White Arrow (7g Sands A Flyin x Shay Maree), Napoleon (7g Miles McCool x Alert Sue) and Mighty Cullen (5g Christian Cullen x She's Mighty) _ won for Pennsylvania owner Joe Muscara in North America today (Sunday, NZ time).
White Arrow, upset winner of the Junior FFA on NZ Cup day last November for Redwood trainer Wayne Higgs, won today's $US13,000 preferred handicap at the Meadows track in Pennsylvania.
He finished best to win by half a length in a career best 1:52.4 on the 1000m track. Sun 8th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Capeous (6m Caprock x Courteous Poplar) and Golden Falcon (7m Falcon Seelster x Kanegold) were ex-Southland mares to extend purple patches of form in North America on Saturday (NZ time).
The former Alan Paisley-trained Capeous was in brilliant touch at the Meadowlands, New Jersey, distancing her rivals by 5 and 3/4 lengths in a career best 1:50.4 mile.
Capeous, now trained by Ernest Adams and driven by one of the sport's leading reinsmen in Cat Manzi, was having her first Meadowlands start in a $US26,000 pace for mares with claiming tags of $US30,000. Sat 7th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey The highlights flew thick and fast within the space of just over an hour in Australia tonight (Saturday), and in case you missed it, here's what happened. Springbank Richard (Sundon x It's A Whiz) led easily after 150m and strolled to a decisive win in his heat of the Victoria Trotters Derby for driver Nathan Williamson and his training father, Phil. The Harness Jewels winner was allowed pedestrian sectionals in the mid-stages, only quickening up over the final 400 metres around the Cranbourne circuit. Fri 6th Jul, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB Thursday 05 July – Forbury Park T.C.
Race 8 – Everton Star (1st) opened $16 & closed $18 – Largest bet $50 at $16
GTH Aveross (3rd) $1,000 at $9.00
Presido (4th) $2,000 at $1.80, $1,000 at $2.10 & $550 at $1.90 Fri 6th Jul, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson - TAB NZ Metro
Race 3 – Seaswift Princess $500 at $1.75
133 multi bets are running through ‘Seaswift Princess’ with the next best ‘Bigtime Blue Jean’ (20)
Race 9 - Lord Patrol $1,000 at $4.20 twice and Beau Rivage $500 at $5.00
Even spread of multis in this race going through Ernestlordrutherford , James Nicholas, Beau Rivage & Lord Patrol Fri 6th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey West Melton trainer Robert Dunn holds the best cards leading into tonight's $250,000 guaranteed Pick Six at Addington Raceway. Dunn, an in-form trainer during the winter weeks, will produce three likely favourites in Pick Six legs, and four realistic winning chances within the healthy jackpot races. With sons John and Dexter to do the driving, Robert Dunn hopes the good run of form will continue tonight. Thu 5th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey The race between Nathan Williamson and Gavin Smith for top billing in the junior drivers ranks rekindles memories of last season’s incredible contest between eventual winner Colin De Filippi, and Mark Jones.
The Williamson-Smith battle has again added some flavour to the end of the season, a time of the year when many stay at home in the warm and don’t venture out as often as they usually would.
Last season the race for premiership honours began as early as December-January, and I remember it well. Wed 4th Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Konjo (6g Panorama x Vencedor) was the fastest NZ-bred to win in North America and Canada on Wednesday (NZ time).
The former South Island pacer led in a $C10,000 pace at Georgian Downs, Canada, for driver Paul Mackenzie and held in 1:53 for the mile on the 1000m track.
He had won in a quicker 1:52.6 at Georgian Downs last week and now has three wins from five starts in the Northern Hemisphere. Wed 4th Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey The late, great Holmes Hanover (Albatross x Hazel Hanover) remains available to breeders this season at Nevele R Stud. The champion stallion, who has again lapped most of his competition in both the siring of winners, and the siring of broodmare winners, will stand at $3,000, a bank of frozen semen on hand at the premier stud. Wed 4th Jul, 2007
Press Release - Stallion Station, Victoria Cambest 1:46.2, the fastest standardbred horse in history and now one of America’s leading sires, has been purchased for stud duties by a syndicate of Australian breeders and will stand at the new Stallion Station, Toolern Vale, on the north-western outskirts of Melbourne.
He will enter quarantine in Canada in mid-June and is expected to arrive in Victoria in early July. His fee will be $5500 including GST with lifetime breeding packages available. Tue 3rd Jul, 2007
By Jeff Scott Search And Rescue (4g Safely Kept x Prompt Call, by Tuapeka Knight) furthered his good United States form at Yonkers Raceway, New York, last Sunday (NZ time).
The former Canterbury pacer led throughout to win a $US13,000 pace in a creditable 1:54.2 on the half-mile track.
He was sold by owner Tony McGrath out of the stable of leading NZ trainers David and Catherine Butt, last October.
Ashburton agent Peter Larkin transacted the sale of Search And Rescue, who is now trained in the States by former Australian Peter Tritton. Sun 1st Jul, 2007
By Stu Bailey This season's all-conquering pacing warrior Flashing Red (Echelon x Courvy Kazi) will more than likely miss valuable racing leading into the feature races through the spring in New Zealand, connections instead opting to stay on in Australia and tackle the Grand Circuit. Sun 1st Jul, 2007
Stu Bailey's Rangiora Selections R1 - Castleton's Jewel - Go The Boyz - With Intent R2 - Super Kid - Our First Lady - Cracker Kate R3 - Moneycounter - Black Cap - Our Cee Cee Fri 29th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Harness Jewels 2009 will come down to a bidding process with four South Island clubs in the running to host the third edition.
HRNZ General Manager Edward Rennell told NZ Trot Guide today (Friday) that expressions of interest from Ashburton (the inaugural hosts), Invercargill, Nelson, and the Banks Peninsula Trotting Club are on the table.
And given the pleasing support for the concept across the nation, it may not be until August or September until a decision is reached.
“As far as 2008 (Cambridge) is concerned we’ll be finalising the conditions on July 11th at the executive meeting,” said Rennell. Wed 27th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Star junior drivers Nathan Williamson and Gavin Smith will head to Cambridge tomorrow night (Thursday) as the battle for supremacy resumes in the probationary reinsmen’s premiership.
Williamson and Smith have both bettered 50 wins for the season already, a rare feat by any junior in a single term, and testament to their abilities.
The former, now a piece of the furniture in harness racing after just two seasons in the sulky, is ready to continue the fight for dominance this weekend, be it a friendly one.
“If Gav wins it then it is well-deserved,” Williamson told NZ Trot Guide. Tue 26th Jun, 2007
By Jeff Scott
Successful former Ohoka breeder-owner-trainer, and former NZ Free-For-All winning driver Wally Ireland, died last Saturday.
Aged 84, he was only two weeks away from turning 85.
Ireland had his biggest moments as a driver when he scored dual success behind Maori Home in feature races at the 1951 NZ Cup meeting at Addington.
Maori Home had run 4th in the New Zealand Cup for trainer Vic Alborn.
Mon 25th Jun, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former smart Kiwi Allstar Blue Jean (7g Falcon Seelster x Gina Rosa) has topped $US500,000 in lifetime earnings.
He took his 2007 American bankroll to nearly $US106,000 when he spreadeagled his rivals at the Meadowlands, New Jersey, on Sunday to win win in 1:50 even.
Allstar Blue Jean took control before completing the opening half in 54.6s and opened up a clear break on his rivals through the three-quarters.
Sat 23rd Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Star trotting filly Petite Sunrise (2f Sundon x Pride Of Petite) is on track for an Australian campaign after winning at today's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts. Trainer-driver Mark Purdon settled the daughter of former great mare Pride Of Petite at the rear of the field from the standing start, giving her plenty of time to find her feet.
After moving into the one-one heading into the final 800 metres, Petite Sunrise was drawn wide to challenge on the turn, running home with purpose to score narrowly, though she did hang over the final stages. Fri 22nd Jun, 2007
Courtesy Ged Mooar (Nevele R Stud) Young Nevele R sire McArdle (pictured) has kicked off his stud career in the best possible way, siring two New Jersey Sires' Stakes (NJSS) division winners at the Meadowlands yesterday afternoon (Thursday NZ time). Thu 21st Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Pukekohe trainer-driver Logan Hollis looks forward to summing up his first start with former classy Canterbury-based pacer Real Life (Live Or Die x Rare Chance) when he turns the horse out on racenight for the first time in 15 months at Alexandra Park tomorrow night (Friday). Thu 21st Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Co-trainer Andy Faulks expects good things from massive Harness Jewels upset winner GTH Aveross (Badlands Hanover x Allstar Ana) in tonight's feature at Forbury Park, the $9000 CRT Farmdirect Free-For-All. Wed 20th Jun, 2007
Courtesy Shaun Kelly (HRV) One of the great harness racing careers of the modern era will come to a close this Friday night at Moonee Valley when glamour pacer Sokyola competes in his 161st and final race. Tue 19th Jun, 2007
By Jeff Scott Lislight (4g Lislea x Tightas), exported after qualifying in NZ, has been a quiet achiever in Australia, and now in North America. Mon 18th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Runaway trainers premiership leaders David and Catherine Butt remain an outside chance of bagging 100 wins for the season, though David Butt isn't overly confident that the target can be achieved. Sun 17th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Open class pacer Presido (Presidential Ball x Rare Class) has been set for his second tilt at the Christchurch Casino New Zealand Cup in November by his co-owner and trainer Lew Driver, the showy black looking rejuvenated in winning at today's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts. Sun 17th Jun, 2007
Stu Bailey's Marlborough Selections
Fri 15th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Christchurch reinsman Mark Jones admits things may have not looked too good for hot favourite Lethal Rocket (2g Pacific Rocket x Shesa Vance) heading into the final 800 metres of the $120,000 PGG Wrightson NZ Yearling Sales Northern Hemisphere Time Final at Alexandra Park. Fri 15th Jun, 2007
By Jeff Scott Mon Beau Somolli (6g Beautiful Somolli x National Flirt) reduced his lifetime best trot mile mark to 1:54.2 at Pocono Downs on Wednesday (NZ time). Thu 14th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey West Melton driver Paul Court is confident class three-year-old Charles Bronson (Christian Cullen x Seymour Lass) can back up and win again in the feature $9000 Otago Daily Times Pace at Forbury Park tonight. Wed 13th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey The 2009 Harness Jewels could come down to a bidding war in the South Island, with at least three clubs interested in running the third edition. Wed 13th Jun, 2007
$120,000 PGG WRIGHTSON NZ YEARLING SALES 2YO NORTHERN HEMISPHERE TIME PACE
ALEXANDRA PARK – FRIDAY 15TH JUNE 2007
One More Legend, a 3/4 brother to London Legend was the most expensive sales purchase at $62,500, while Onyabike, a half-brother to Ashburton winner Rupeni, sold for just $2,500
Tue 12th Jun, 2007
By Jeff Scott Young Nevele R Stud sire, former North America Cup winner Red River Hanover (P3, 1:48.8), had a fast US 2YO qualifier at the Meadowlands, New Jersey, last weekend. Mon 11th Jun, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson - Head Harness Bookie Thurs 07 June – Forbury Park T.C.
Race 7 – London Legend (1st) opened $1.40 & closed $1.45 – Largest bet $2,300 at $1.45 Mon 11th Jun, 2007
By Jeff Scott Bargain claimer Love That Lavros broke a 10-year track record with a top recovery to win the $12,000 Joe Hill Memorial Nelson Cup on Sunday. Sat 9th Jun, 2007
Stu Bailey's Selections for Nelson and Auckland
Fri 8th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Rakaia trainer Gerard O'Reilly will start smart three-year-old Keytoourdreams in Sunday's $12,000 Joe Hill Memorial Nelson Winter Cup (3000m) after a slick front-running victory over 2400 metres at Richmond Park today (Friday).
Thu 7th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey The Star & Garter Nelson Winter Cup Prelude at Richmond tomorrow (Friday) has attracted a very even C2 and faster field, as good a betting race seen in the south for some weeks. Wed 6th Jun, 2007
By Jeff Scott Durable ex-Kiwi pacer Muhammad Ali (8g OK Bye x French Classic) lowered his career mile best to 1:50.2 with victory in a $US26,500 pace at the Meadowlands, New Jersey, last weekend. Wed 6th Jun, 2007
By Jeff Scott Molly Darling (5m Christian Cullen x Wisha), formerly one of NZ's finest pacing mares, opened her winning record in North America last weekend for Pennsylvania owner Joe Muscara. Tue 5th Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey The Ashburton Trotting Club will be very interested in holding the 2009 Harness Jewels, following a super day at Mid Canterbury's harness headquarters last Saturday. Sun 3rd Jun, 2007
Thurs 31 May – Cambridge – Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 7 – Diamond Dan (1st) opened at $10 & closed at $5.00 – Largest bet $1,000 at $5.00
Make It Real (5th) $500 at $7.00
Ambro The Thug (6th) $2,000 at $3.20 & $1,000 at $2.40
Lightning Play (7th) $500 at $7.50
Davbro Bromac (9th) $700 at $7.00
Sat 2nd Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey The inaugural Giltrap City Toyota Harness Jewels day at Ashburton would simply have to be accorded a raving success. Fri 1st Jun, 2007
By Stu Bailey Talk to legendary horseman Robert Cameron and he remembers Robin Dundee's record-breaking 1967 Miracle Mile like it was yesterday. Thu 31st May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Cambridge breeders Ray and Dianna Kennedy will fly into Christchurch this weekend to watch two of their 2006 draft go head-to-head in the $200,000 Toyota Financial Services Diamond for the 2yo fillies at Ashburton. Thu 31st May, 2007
By Jeff Scott He has four New Zealand Cup driving wins to his credit, but Waikato wizard Todd Mitchell is venturing into new territory at Ashburton on Saturday. Wed 30th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Trainer Dave Kaa was keen to get a tightening run into Bachelorette (Albert Albert x Gretna's Girl) today - and he was pleased with the end result. Wed 30th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott New South Wales trainer Peter Rixon is proud to be the single Aussie rep in the $1.5 million Giltrap City Toyota Harness Jewels at Ashburton on Saturday with top 4YO Divisive. Tue 29th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Canterbury horses, The Big Don (8g Sundon x Stop The Cheque) and Chief Red Cloud (5g Tinted Cloud x Final Fashion), furthered good seasons in North America earlier today. Tue 29th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Mr Molly is only a light jog away from his stable to stepping onto the Ashburton track for the $200,000 Harness Jewels 3YO Emerald on Saturday. Mon 28th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Ewie Duncan (5g Live Or Die x Young Ros) lowered his American lifetime mile best to 1:49.8 at the Meadowlands, New Jersey, on Sunday (NZ time). Sat 26th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Cambridge driver David Butcher and Patumahoe trainer Geoff Small were happy with champion colt Changeover (In The Pocket x Chaangerr) at today's (Saturday) Motukarara workouts. Sat 26th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey No less than five winning performances came from Harness Jewels contenders at today's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts. Fri 25th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Two of the hottest favourites have drawn 10, or inside the second row for next Saturday's Harness Jewels, an early sensation as the day finally draws closer. Fri 25th May, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson - Head Harness Bookie The Harness Final Field book opened up seven markets on tonight’s meetings at Alexandra Park & Addington.
Not a lot of early morning action but still a few worth noting. Fri 25th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey It would come as some surprise if class North Canterbury three-year-old Ohoka Rebel couldn't complete his fourth win on end and retain his unbeaten run when he contests the $9000 Wharfe Bros Ltd Mobile for Junior Drivers at Alexandra Park tonight. Thu 24th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott
Wed 23rd May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Harness Jewels 4YO Ruby Trot contender Stig (Armbro Invasion x Naraya) was foolproof from behind the mobile at the Ashburton trials yesterday. Tue 22nd May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Prominent young Canterbury horseman Andrew McPherson will turn his back on the industry he has grown up with this weekend and head to Queensland for a new life. Mon 21st May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Real Deal Yankee, a forgotten runner in the Giltrap City Toyota Harness Jewels 2YO Ruby Trot on Saturday week, makes his southern debut at the Ashburton trials tomorrow. Sun 20th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Lucky (7g Falcon Seelster x Alabama Queen) and Coppertone (5g Beach Towel x Golden Charm) were top NZ-bred winners at the Meadowlands, New Jersey, on Sunday (NZ time). Sat 19th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Patumahoe trainer Geoff Small will return to the workouts with champion 3YO Changeover next Saturday, after a minor gear malfunction hindered the overall performance at Motukarara today. Fri 18th May, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson - Head Harness Bookie Thurs 17 May – Cambridge – Te Awamutu H.R.C.
Race 5 – Jazmin Alicia (1st) opened $5.50 & closed $6.00 – Largest bet $500 at $6.50
King Charlie (2nd) $2,500 at $2.10, $1,600 at $1.80 & $1,000 at $1.75
Paradise Earl (5th) $500 at $16
Fear Factor (7th) $1,000 at $12
Race 7 – Make It Real (1st) opened $6.00 & closed $8.00 – Largest bet $400 at $8.00
Stoney Creek (2nd) $850 at $6.50 & $800 at $4.50
Salute Rufus (10th) $1,000 at $26 & $700 at $16 Thu 17th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Ken Odgers doesn't train on any large scale, and with that he doesn't create any great expectations for himself or his horses. Wed 16th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Montego Hanover (Badlands Hanover x Heather Holmes) is one to look out for when he resumes after a smart trials win, even by just a nose, beating the pacemaking Play Off at today’s (Wednesday) Addington trials. Wed 16th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Visiting Queensland mare All Promises will bypass Friday’s 4YO 1700m race at Auckland, and the $200,000 Harness Jewels 4YO Diamond at Ashburton on June 2. Tue 15th May, 2007
By Greg Radley (2KY Racing Radio, Sydney) Two of the most impressive winners in Australia last weekend were Greg Kelly and By My Side.
Tue 15th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Only a day after Double Dream became the fastest-bred NZ mare with her 1:49.2 run at the Meadowlands, former South Island racemare Easton Alliance (5m Village Jasper x Arurua Valley) took the honour with a 1:49 mile win at the big m, New Jersey. Sun 13th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Nemisis (5g Tinted Cloud x Sensitive Poplar, by Holmes Hanover) became the fastest ever NZ-bred pacer on Sunday with his 1:48.1 mile win at North America’s premier track, the Meadowlands, New Jersey. Sun 13th May, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson - Head Harness Bookie Thurs 10 May – Forbury Park T.C.
Race 9 – Albert Patron (1st) opened $4.00 & closed $3.20 – Largest bet $500 at $3.80
Exotic Lady (3rd) $1,000 at $3.50, $1,000 at $3.00, $500 at $3.20 & $500 at $3.00
Fantastic Abbey (7th) $1,000 at $16 Sat 12th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Blair Orange will stick with star 2yo Ohoka Arizona in the $200,000 Harness Emerald at Ashburton, even though he claimed major race success behind stablemate Steve McQueen in today's (Saturday) $200,000 PGG Wrightson NZ Yearling Sales Series Open at Addington.
Fri 11th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Addington Raceway doesn't often host meetings during the day, but when they do you can guarantee it will be a cracker!
Fri 11th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Peter Ferguson, NZ’s leading driver this season, says visiting Queenslander All Promises needs to win one of her next two Auckland starts to guarantee a start in the $200,000 4YO Harness Jewels Mares Diamond on at Ashburton on June 2. Thu 10th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Champion filly One Dream (Dream Away x Solitaire) may just get the run that Dave McGowan has been after for some time in Saturday's $125,000 Nevele R Fillies Final at Addington. Wed 9th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Quality Canterbury two-year-old filly Shesachristian was back on deck at the Motukarara workouts today (Wednesday), her planned target of the Harness Jewels Diamond going swimmingly for connections at this stage. Tue 8th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Southland mare Laura Lane (6m Holmes Hanover x Vera Lillian) was the best NZ-bred stakes winner in America last weekend. Sun 6th May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Houdini Star (4g Sundon x Star’s Girl), last season’s 3YO colt/gelding Trotter of the Year, was given a sound conditioning run at the Motukarara workouts yesterday (Saturday).
Sat 5th May, 2007
By Jamie Searle Gavin Smith, fresh from driving two winners at Addington on Friday night, will chase more success at Gore on Sunday.
Sat 5th May, 2007
Courtesy Steve Richardson (TAB Bookie) Thurs 03 May – Cambridge H.R.C.
Race 9 – Hastilea (1st) opened $7.50 & closed $4.50 – Largest bet $500 at $6.00
The Adman (3rd) $1,000 at $3.60
Henry Pootle (5th) $600 at $6.00
Revamy (9th) $800 at $5.50 Fri 4th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Pre-race hype often backfires in harness racing, but Pukekohe trainer-driver Steven Reid kept his promise. Fri 4th May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Canterbury trainer Kevin Fairbairn is a happy man leading into tonight's $150,000 Pacific Sheet & Coil Rowe Cup at Auckland, his wonderful trotters Glenbogle and Whatsundermykilt ready for the task. Thu 3rd May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Leading Canterbury trainer Tim Butt has cleared the air on a few mixed messages regarding Tuherbs (Live Or Die x Futurist) involvement in June's $200,000 Harness Emerald at Ashburton.
Wed 2nd May, 2007
By Stu Bailey Star sire Live Or Die (Die Laughing x Mica Lobell) has topped the $2 million earnings mark for the season, clearly the leading pacing sire in the country off the back of Aussie champ Divisive's brilliant Taylor Mile success, a notable siring quinella with Power Of Tara finishing second. Tue 1st May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Australasia's fastest racemiler Pay Me Christian (1:52.8) was officially retired from racing today.
Brilliant on his day, the Christian Cullen colt raced only raced 22 times for a 50 percent win ratio of 11 wins and $339,550 in stakes. Tue 1st May, 2007
By Jeff Scott Extender (Equitable x Sceptic), now nine to NZ time but officially 10 in North America, wouldn’t be remembered by many here, but he continues to be a great export, having now won over $US550,000. Mon 30th Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott The racing future of Pay Me Christian will be decided at a meeting by co-owners Nevele R Stud with the other owners of the entire tonight (Monday). Sat 28th Apr, 2007
Courtesy Stephen Richardson (Head Harness Bookie) Thurs 26 April – Forbury Park T.C
Race 8 – Everton Star (1st) opened $13.00 & closed $18 – Largest bet $200 at $13
Sophie’s Choice (2nd) $1,000 at $3.00 Sat 28th Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey The wrap of another successful season takes place at Ascot Park in Invercargill today, Southland's leading club going out with a big bang. Fri 27th Apr, 2007
By Greg Radley (2KY Racing Radio, Sydney) Victory would see him become the first juvenile in Australian history to win $1 million, but Australia’s champion three-year-old Lombo Pocket Watch is heading into tonight’s Christian Cullen New South Wales Pacers Derby looking a touch vulnerable. Thu 26th Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott Christchurch trainer Paul Kerr is confident Australasia’s fastest miler Pay Me Christian (1:52.8) can bounce back from two Auckland defeats with a top class showing in the $100,000 First Sovereign Noel J Taylor 4YO Mile there on Friday night. Wed 25th Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey New South Wales trainer-driver Peter Rixon is looking forward to matching his star pacer Divisive (Live Or Die x Smooth Jes) with our top-flight four-year-olds over the next ten days, and hopefully beyond, the first battle this Friday night in the $100,000 First Sovereign Noel J Taylor Memorial Mile (1700m) at Alexandra Park. Tue 24th Apr, 2007
Thurs 19 April – Wairarapa H.R.C.
Race 9 – Make It Real (1st) opened $13 & closed $10 – Largest bet $300 at $13
Stoney Creek (3rd) $1,000 at $3.00, $900 at $2.80, $800 at $3.20 & $800 at $3.00
Silk Borg (4th) $500 at $8.00
Alpine Dream (9th) $2,000 at $3.50 Mon 23rd Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former Canterbury pacer Nemisis (5g Tinted Cloud x Sensitive Poplar) has become one of the fastest pacers bred in NZ. Sun 22nd Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott Keeprightondreaming (7g Fake Left x Delightful Franco) put his hoof up for next Sunday’s listed $30,000 Floorpride “Rangiora Classic” with sharp final sectionals at the Motukarara workouts on Saturday. Sat 21st Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey Two-year-olds Passion N Glory (Falcon Seelster x Fleet Vance), and Musgrove (Sundon x Little Miss Watch) were smart winners in the juvenile heats at the Rangiora workouts today (Saturday). Fri 20th Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey Quality filly Everlaughing Life should be safe for a place in next month's estimated $125,000 Nevele R Fillies Final at Addington, though she will need to gain a few more dollars to secure a spot in the $200,000 Harness Jewels Diamond at Ashburton on June 2. Wed 18th Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey Former smart pacer Joe Tyler (Soky's Atom x Honourella) has been retired after ongoing arthritic problems left him performing under-par. Tue 17th Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott Easter Cup winner Tuherbs (4g Live Or Die x Futurist) stretched out in style at the Motukarara trials today, before he heads north for the $100,000 Taylor Mile at Auckland on Friday week. Tue 17th Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott Former northern mare Double Dream (5m Dream Away x Delorus) was the biggest NZ-bred winner in America last weekend, taking out a $US42,000 open mares pace at the Meadowlands, New Jersey. Mon 16th Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott West Melton owner Jim Dalgety is hopeful top pacing mare Imagine That (6m Man Around Town x Happy Hazel) can last through another campaign. Sat 14th Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey The royally-bred Exotic Lover (Artsplace x Under Cover Lover) and Ednalea (Washington V C x Krystle) showed their readiness for trainers Tim Butt and Phil Anderson when they quinella'd a two-year-old fillies pace (2000m mobile) at today's (Saturday) Rangiora workouts. Fri 13th Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey Leading trainer Steven Reid has a little more on his plate than usual at Auckland tonight. Thu 12th Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott GRASS NO PROBLEM
FOR KIWIS CAN FLY
Promising Leithfield Beach filly Kiwis Can Fly (3f Presidential Ball x Kiwi Express) had no problems with the grass track at the Motukarara workouts yesterday (Wednesday), in preparation for Sunday’s Banks Peninsula meeting.
Wed 11th Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey Top reinsman Blair Orange will be out to prove something to himself rather than anyone else when he guides quality juvenile Ohoka Arizona (Christian Cullen x Millwood Krystal) in Friday night's $100,000 Bromac Lodge NZ Welcome Stakes at Addington Raceway. Tue 10th Apr, 2007
By Jeff Scott Nevele R sire Badlands Hanover starred at Dover Downs, Delaware, America on Tuesday (NZ time), siring both the $US110,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund 3YO Final winner Be Bad Bill, and $US20,000 consolation winner Fools Paradise.
Tue 10th Apr, 2007
By Stu Bailey Champion colt Changeover (In The Pocket x Chaangerr) has been nominated for the $8000 Alabar Southern Supremacy Stakes heat at Invercargill this coming Sunday, April 15. Mon 9th Apr, 2007
By Len Baker (Photo courtesy Milton Pettit, Hobart) New South Wales superstar colt Lombo Pocketwatch almost reached the one million dollar stakemoney level in taking out the $A120,000 Australian Derby over 2698 metres at Launceston (Tasmania) with ridiculous ease.
Trained by Paul Fitzpatrick and driven by son Gavin, Lombo Pocket Watch ($1.20) cruised to the front from gate four and was never let go in coasting to the wire 8 metres in advance of the much travelled Lively Exit which has run second to him on so many occasions, with Star Of Tara one metre back third after trailing the winner.
A grey son of Jet Laag and the bonnie racemare Misty Maiden, Lombo Pocket Watch in chalking up victory number 23 ran the journey in 3-21.9 to return a mile rate of 2-00.4. |
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