NZ METRO TC, Friday, July 25
Race 3: ASTRAPI (11, Mark), mob. 1950m: “Was running home ok and galloped on Sunday. Could be an upset place chance.”
Race 4: A CHRISTIAN ACT (2, Mark), 2000m std: “I’m trying her from a stand start as she gets keen from the mobile. If she goes away can place.”
Sunoflindenny, made a good fist of leading up fresh at Oamaru when caught late. Should take running down again at Addington on Friday.
Race 5: JACCKA LEN (2, Michelle Neilson), mob. 1950m: “Is racing good and drawn well. Last start for me so hopefully a winning one.”
Race 7: SUNOFLINDENNY (6, UR 1, Mark), 2600m std: “He’s trotting good and blew out fresh-up, so a good winning chance off the front.”
Race 8: MACHS A FLYIN (3, Regan Todd) & FAIR DINKUM BROMAC (12, Kimberly Butt), mob. 1950m: “Machs A Flyin meets a tough field but only has two more starts till he gets Met multiplier.”
“Fair Dinkum Bromac disappointed last week. Is backing up but needs to improve as its a tough field.”
Outside drives
Race 6: MILLWOOD FAITH (9), mob. 1950m: “Racing good but drawn bad.”
Race 9: J C SKIPPER (12), mob. 1950m: “Might not be a bad draw and is racing well in these types of races.”
Race 10: OHOKA JETT (7), mob. 1950m: “Blew out fresh-up. An upset chance.”
RANGIORA HRC, Sunday, July 27
Hellavahanover, an upset hope if manners hold at Rangiora on Sunday.
Race 6: GOTTA GRUNTER (7, Mark) & ZAKSPATROL (13), 2, 10m, 2600m std: “Gotta Grunter missed away last start, so looking for luck.”
“Zakspatrol won the non-tote by default last week and is up in grade, so also looking for luck.”
Race 8: HELLAVAHANOVER (1, Mark), 2600m std: “Was a nice effort last week and if she can begin good can upset.”
Race 9: GOODNESS GRACIOUS ME (4, Mark), mob. 2000m: “No luck last week. This is a nice field but can still win with the right luck.”