CENTRAL SOUTHLAND RACEWAY   17 Jul 2025
 
GOING: G

WDC COMING TO NZ IN NOVEMBER WINTER REWARDS MOBILE PACE 2400m

Track: GOOD      

CRACKER OPIE (10) produced a good effort at his latest run to get home by a narrow margin over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway on July 6. Gets a soft run on the inside of the second line but may need luck at some point. He has the ability to test this field. HALEY JACCKA (8) was responsible for a far better performance at her latest appearance when she scored by 3.5 metres over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway. Interesting to see what unfolds from this wide draw. Another win is not out of the question. TUA LIPA (6) is better than his last-start seventh over 2400m at this track. ALWAYS TICKING (9) is a consistent performer with three top-three finishes on the trot. Won't let backers down. Each way all day.
1 x2064 STILLYOURSHOT
BRETT GRAY
5YO  BAY  GELDING
N W Pope, A K Mackintosh
Last start 4th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 4 m by Cracker Opie (2:43.00) in 3yo+ on July 6 at $22.10. At his previous start 6th (Fr8) over 2400m at this track, beaten 8 m by Rakamurph (2:56.10) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $28.70. Draws the inside so worth another chance.
Fr1
BRAD WILLIAMSON
RED, SILVER SASH, ARMBANDS
2 17521 DOUBLE QUICK
JEREMY DOUGLAS
4YO  BROWN  MARE
Kaysan Farming Limited
Last start won by 1.1 m as favourite (Fr4) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:42.90) beating Goorambat Art in on July 6 at $1.60. Going well and has to be included.
Fr2
H V DOUGLAS
DENIM,ORANGE DOUBLE BAND, ORANGE ARMBANDS
3 61855 WARD LAMON
KIRK LARSEN
4YO  BAY  HORSE
R T Morton, Tristan Larsen, N H Larsen, Templeton Family Trust
Last start 5th (Fr1) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 10 m by Just Like Jagger (2:44.30) in 3yo+ on June 12 at $2.50. Two runs back 5th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway well beaten by Bobbies Rock (2:43.70) in 3yo+ on June 2 at $47.20. Cannot enthuse on what we have seen of late.
Fr3
K N LARSEN
WHITE, EMERALD GREEN MALTESE CROSS, SLEEVES
4 8x666 SOUTHSIDE OF HEAVEN
BRENT MCINTYRE
5YO  BROWN  MARE
P J Hailes, Jonny Turner, C J McIntyre
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (Fr2) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway beaten 8 m by Haley Jaccka (2:41.60) on July 6 at $67.30. Before that 6th (Fr2) over 2400m at this track, beaten 6 m by Bobbies Rock (2:58.40) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $9.20. Hard to make a case.
Fr4
M J WILLIAMSON
MAROON, GOLD WINE GLASSESS, MAROON SLEEVES, GOLD WINE GLASS , GOLD CUFFS
5 21935 FOXING EASTON
BRETT GRAY
4YO  BAY  GELDING
M W Butterworth, Mrs M T Butterworth, Decron Horse Care Syndicate
Last start 5th (Fr5) over 2400m at this track, beaten 5.5 m by Bobbies Rock (2:58.40) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $12.60. At the run before solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 2400m at Wyndham Raceway beaten 4 m by Tua Lipa (2:58.40) in 3yo+ on June 19 at $12. One of the better chances.
Fr5
N P WILLIAMSON
RED, SILVER SASH, ARMBANDS
6 50417 TUA LIPA
SHANE MATHESON
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Ms L Barrie, S G Matheson, Mrs J M Orr, D J Orr
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr7) over 2400m at this track beaten 8 m by Bobbies Rock (2:58.40) in 3yo+ on June 26 at $5.60. Showed ability the run before when he won by a neck (Fr4) at Wyndham Raceway (2:58.40) beating Always Ticking in 3yo+ on June 19 at $3.20. Can bounce back to form.
Fr6
B N ORANGE
MAROON, GOLD STRIPES, WHITE BRACES, MAROON STRIPE
7 77417 MAGNETIC BECKERS
ROBIN SWAIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING
Mrs M J Beckley
Last start 7th (Fr5) over 2200m at Ascot Park Raceway, beaten 10 m by Haley Jaccka (2:41.60) on July 6 at $27.60. Two runs back posted a big 9 m win as favourite (Fr5) at Wyndham Raceway (2:56.70) beating Durrant in on June 19 at $3.20. Will find this tough.
Fr7
K L BARCLAY
MEDIUM BLUE, RED FIVE STARS, STRIPE SLEEVES
8 54271 HALEY JACCKA
BRETT GRAY
4YO  BAY  MARE
C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill
Last start won a big 3.5 m win (Fr4) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:41.60) beating Remission in on July 6 at $14.60. Sure to be in the finish again.
Fr8
B G BARCLAY
RED, SILVER SASH, ARMBANDS
9 48233 ALWAYS TICKING
BRETT GRAY
4YO  BAY  MARE
R S Symon, Mrs S F Symon
Not far away at the last couple starts; Finished 4.5 m third behind Haley Jaccka at Ascot Park Raceway over 2200m last start. Before that was beaten 0.8 metres third at this track over 2400m in 3yo+ on June 26. Form sound and certainly one of the contenders.
Sr1
M D HURRELL
PINK, NAVY SASH
10 2x181 CRACKER OPIE
CRAIG FERGUSON
4YO  BROWN  GELDING
Bev Williamson, All Things Harness Racing Syndicate, D R Beckingsale, Mrs J M Austin, R N Austin
Last start won by 1.4 m (Fr6) at Ascot Park Raceway (2:43.00) beating Auntie Deb in 3yo+ on July 6 at $3.50. Big chance with any luck from the draw.
Sr2
C R FERGUSON
WHITE, ROYAL BLUE FOUR DIAMONDS, CERISE COLLAR, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES & CERISE ARMBANDS