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TIMARU HRC, Sunday, February 23 Race 1: HELLAVAHANOVER (10, Blair Orange), 2600m std: “Upset place chance if she does things right.” Race 5: JUNEAMY CASTLETON (19, Blair Orange), 2, 20m, 2600m std: “Galloped turning for home at Methven over the longer trip, but was racing good previously. This is a suitable race for her if she has the right luck off 20m.” Race 7: ROCK TILL YOU DROP (10, Mark), mob. 2000m: “The draw could suit if we get a good run through but place probably best in a strong C1 field.” Race 8: CLASSIEBEE (12, Mark), 3, 10m, 2600m …

HORORATA TC @ METHVEN, Friday, February 21 Race 4: ULTIMATE CC (6, Mark) & GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME (9, Craig Thornley), mob. 1609m: “Ultimate CC’s been going good on the grass but this is a step up.” “Goodness Gracious Me raced very good down south. She tries hard and should be a good each-way chance with Libertybelle Midfrew coming out.” Race 10: JUNEAMY CASTLETON (1, Mark), 3000m std: “She’s trotting well and enjoying the grass tracks but in a very strong field, so place probably best.” Outside drives Race 5: CAN’T TEACH THAT (6), mob. 1609m: “Was competitive in the 3YO …

MANAWATU HRC, Thursday, February 20 Race 4: KATIEELLEN CASTLETON (1, Zac Butcher), 2500m std: “She’s on a learning curve. Will need to do things right after getting the inside draw again.” Race 7: SUPERIOR DESIRE (8, Zac Butcher), mob. 2500m: “Is going to have to improve on his first day run but won’t have to do any work from the draw. Hopefully he can run into the placings.”

MANAWATU HRC, Tuesday, February 18           Race 1: KATIEELLEN CASTLETON (1, Shane Butcher), 1, 2500m std: “She’s a half-sister to Heather and Juneamy Castleton. Still got a lot to learn but its the right place for her to kick off her career.” Race 3: SUPERIOR DESIRE (3, Shane Butcher), mob. 2000m: “Didn’t quicken on the grass on Friday. He’s in the right race and looking for better on the all-weather.”  

BANKS PENINSULA TC, Friday, February 14 Race 1: SUPERIOR DESIRE (13, Alan Edge), mob. 2000m: “He’s in a good race for him but you never know what will happen in an amateur drivers race, so just hoping for no bad luck.” Race 6: JUNEAMY CASTLETON (17, Blair Orange), 2, 20m, 2810m std: “She ran out the 3200m real good at Waikouaiti. She’s enjoying the grass track racing and a good each-way chance with the right luck off 20m.” Race 7: CLASSIEBEE (11, Ricky May), 6, 10m, 2810m std: “He’s in a tough grade. Its hard to find the right race …

WAIKOUAITI TC, Sunday, February 9 Race 1: ULTIMATE CC (10, Blair Orange), mob. 1800m: “Went very good on the grass at Rangiora on Thursday. Should be improved and a strong each-way chance.” Race 4: CINSARAH (9, Blair Orange), mob. 1800m: “We’re giving her another start as she went ok at Orari. A place show with a good trip.” Race 6: JUNEAMY CASTLETON (7, Blair Orange), 1, 10m: 3200m std: “Didn’t have any luck on Thursday. Goes good on the grass but will be looking for a good trip over 3200m.” Race 11: SUPERIOR DESIRE (13, Blair Orange), 5, 10m, 1900m …

ASHBURTON TC, Saturday, February 8 Race 1: KOWHAI SUNRISE (2, Blair Orange), mob. 1609m: “She hasn’t been stepping from the stand starts but could be an upset place show from the mobile.” Race 8: EASTBURN MARA (8, Blair Orange), mob. 1609m: “Hoping for better this week with the Orari run uner his belt.” Race 10: ROCK TILL YOU DROP (2, Blair Orange), mob. 1609m: “He should be able to stay handy from the draw and have an each-way chance over the mile.”

WINTON HRC, Friday, February 7 Race 9: GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME (4, Jonny Cox), mob. 2400m: “She’s racing very good down there. It hasn’t been easy to win though as she’s been second in a 1:54.9 rate over 1700m and second last week in 2:55 over 2400m. Hopefully, she can win today.”

AMBERLEY TC, Thursday, February 6 Race 5: ULTIMATE CC (6, Blair Orange), mob. 1950m: “She seems well but will need luck and improve with the run.” Race 8: CLASSIEBEE (6, Blair Orange), 2600m std: “He strikes a top field and will find it tough.” Race 10: JUNEAMY CASTLETON (8, Mark), 1, 10m, 2600m std: “She’s going nice races. Its a good field but she will be competitive.” Race 11: STRIKE ON COMMAND (9, Blair Orange), mob. 1950m: “He’s freshened up since his good efforts at Blenheim. He’ll be looking for luck from the outside gate over the short trip.” Race …

GERALDINE TC, Saturday, February 1 Race 4: CINSARAH (9, Blair Orange), mob. 1850m: “She’s having her one and only start for us, then off south to Wayne Adams. She’s just average.” Race 7: EASTBURN MARA (8, Blair Orange), 2500m std: “He’s freshened up after going good the second day at Nelson. Should have an each-way chance.” Race 8: KOWHAI SUNRISE (19, Mark), UR 5, 2500m std: “If she goes away, she’s actually going good enough to be a chance.” Mark’s Outside drives Race 5: SMOKIN CHICK (1), 1950m: “She’s been going ok. Place chance if we can stay handy.” Race …