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Race 10 @ 4.45pm - #6 Critical ImageHe got left out in the Harness Million but kept trucking. I'm very happy with him, so fingers crossed we get some luck and our chance to have a crack at them.Race 11 @ 5.17pm - #9 The SurferThis guy has once again settled into Canterbury life without a hitch. He trialled nicely at Rangiora and his work since has been very good. It's a great line up but he never lets us down....

October 26, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.46pm - #3 Skys LegacyIt was a bold effort when last on course. He turns up a good draw and looks a nice chance.Race 3 @ 6.49pm - #3 Beta Prepare & #5 Le MajorBeta Prepare has been racing honest so he's one to cover in all combinations.Le Major cut out the quickest 800 in the race last start. He's won four times over the mile so looks appealing.Race 4 @ 7.21pm - #8 MakoHe was super following a long layoff. It's a very good field but he looks a leading conte...

October 17, 2025

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Race 3 @ 5.55pm - #3 Signman & #5 Ultimate Lad Signman was thrown in the deep end when qualifying, but duly obliged. I'm very happy with the way he's progressed so he'd have to be a nice chance.Ultimate Lad's first up effort was good, when finishing within four lengths of the winner. It's a tricky draw but look for him to be hitting the line.Race 4 @ 6.20pm - #6 Keep It KlassyShe gets a good head start on the back markers, so if she steps and runs like we know she ca...

October 16, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.49pm - #7 Ragnar LothbrokOnce again the draw is against him. He's racing super without getting the rub of the green. In an even line up he looks a nice each way chance.Race 5 @ 7.55pm - #2 Final ChangeHe's another who can't do anything wrong. From a good draw I expect him to be right amongst it.Race 7 @ 8.57pm - #7 DragonstoneIt's a handy field of intermediate grade trotters. While it may be a step up, I'm sure she'll run a tidy race.Race 9 @ 9.54pm - #2 Opa's Girl...

October 10, 2025

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Race 2 @ 6.19pm - #4 Baileys Pitch2.40 for the 2200 metres was too rich for him last start. While the favourite will be hard to beat, he still looks a nice top three chance.Race 4 @ 7.09pm - #4 Rough And ReadyHe kept finding last week after having to do it tough. He's great each way value....

October 9, 2025

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Race 4 @ 6.23pm - #6 Rough And ReadyA small field and a drop in company looks attractive. He's a good each way chance.Race 5 @ 6.54pm - #5 Keep It KlassyShe never stopped chasing last week but made up plenty of ground. With a reprieve in the handicaps, and her favourite driver back in town, she's a must include.Race 6 @ 7.19pm - #4 Gwendoline MaryShe meets an even line up from a good draw. With luck she can feature....

October 2, 2025

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Race 4 @ 6.42pm - #5 Ragnar Lothbrok & #8 Final ChangeWe start with Ragnar Lothbrok. He's racing great without getting the rub of the green. With the right trip he can spice it up.Final Change was super in heat 2. While he has a horror draw to overcome, I'm very happy with his work. He's worthy of inclusion at juicy odds....

September 26, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.39pm - #6 Keep It KlassyI'm quietly confident she'll bring her manners tonight. A small field over the 2200 looks appealing. She's a nice each way prospect.Race 2 @ 6.06pm - #3 Baileys PitchWhile there's a couple of runners escaping Auckland company, I believe he's up to the task. He's a top three player....

September 25, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.20pm - #1 DragonstoneWhile it's a very good field, she does have the jump on them off the front mark. If she steps and runs they'll know she's been there.Race 6 @ 7.57pm - #3 Beta Prepare & #6 Joes RockBeta Prepare was devoid of luck when last on course. From his handy draw he's one to cover in all combinations.Joes Rock hit the line strongly a fortnight ago. She offers good place value.Race 7 @ 8.23pm - #1 Critical ImageOff the back of an encouraging debu...

September 19, 2025

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Race 2 @ 6.04pm - #1 Opa's GirlShe trialled nicely, and I can't fault anything she's done so far. From the plum draw she looks a lovely each way hope.Race 5 @ 7.29pm - #4 Gwendoline Mary & #12 Skys LegacyGwendoline Mary meets a big field which has a lot of form in it. We'll be looking for an economical run to bolster her chances.Skys Legacy has a sticky draw and a big field to navigate. He'll need luck over the sprint trip, but if he gets it, look for him to be fighting o...

September 18, 2025

Stable quinella with two Donnelly debutants at Cambridge

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/stable-quinella-with-two-donnelly-debutants-at-cambridge/...

September 13, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.49pm - #8 Keep It KlassyShe hasn't been getting it right of late so let's hope that changes tonight. A wide barrier makes it tough so we'll be looking for luck.Race 4 @ 7.15pm - #3 Ragnar Lothbrok & #6 Final ChangeRagnar Lothbrok has been racing great. While it's a handy field, he can spice things up at good odds.Final Change is back following a brief freshen up. He'll benefit from the outing, but definitely doesn't deserve to be the outsider....

September 12, 2025

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Race 2 @ 5.38pm - #1 Gwendoline MaryShe made up plenty of ground a fortnight ago. The ace draw gives her a live chance.Race 4 @ 6.47pm - #2 Lulana & #5 Critical ImageWe start with Lulana who qualified well inside time and backed it up with a nice workout. She looks a handy each way chance.I can't fault Critical Image either. His workouts have been very good. He gives us a strong hand in the race.Race 5 @ 7.13pm - #8 Rough And ReadyIt's a drop in grade for o...

September 11, 2025

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Race 6 @ 7.42pm - #4 Baileys Pitch & #5 Skys LegacyDon't read into Baileys Pitch last start as he got a flat tyre at the 750 and was eased out of the race. He's one to cover in your quinella and trifecta.Skys Legacy has derived plenty of benefit from his first start back. He looks a nice winning chance....

September 4, 2025

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Race 5 @ 6.59pm - #3 Keep It Klassy, #12 Makaku & #13 DragonstoneOur first runner Keep It Klassy starts off the front tape. It's a handy field, but if she gets around safely she'll go an honest race.Makaku put it all together a fortnight ago so lets hope for the same again. He can spice it up at nice odds but I don't think you'll get $41 again!Dragonstone is escaping Auckland company so on that alone needs to be included.Race 6 @ 7.24pm - #3 Baileys Pitch & ...

August 28, 2025

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Race 2 @ 6.06pm - #7 Gwendoline MaryIt was another solid effort last week. On exposed form she looks a top three player.Race 4 @ 6.55pm - #5 Skys LegacyHe's back on a new campaign and I've been very happy with his work. Keep him safe.Race 5 @ 7.20pm - #6 Joes Rock, #7 Rough And Ready & #8 Le MajorJoes Rock is dropping back from Auckland company. She gets herself into a race where she looks a winnable chance.You can never count Rough And Ready out at Cambrid...

August 21, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.22pm - #3 Gwendoline MaryShe meets a small maiden field from a good draw. With the right run she looks an honest chance.Race 2 @ 5.54pm - #8 Makaku & #9 Keep It KlassyMakaku has the ability but manners are key. We've tinkered with a couple of things so fingers crossed he gets around safely.Keep It Klassy gets to start closer to them tonight which should mean she's not chasing. She can spice up combinations....

August 14, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.45pm - #1 Baileys PitchHe seems right in the zone so I'm expecting a forward showing.Race 4 @ 7.14pm - #6 Ragnar LothbrokHe has a tricky draw, but on paper looks as good a chance as anything. With a drag into it he can spice it up.Race 5 @ 7.51pm - #1 Joes RockIt's a tough ask having to race Akuta. If she can do enough to hold her own out of the mobile she'll land a cosy trip. Keep her safe in combinations behind the favourite. Race 6 @ 8.19pm - #4 Dragon...

August 8, 2025

Dragonstone Leads Donnelly’s Metro Final Team

https://www.hrnz.co.nz/news/dragonstone-leads-donnellys-metro-final-team/...

July 25, 2025

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Race 3 @ 7.05pm - #11 DragonstoneIt was a tough effort last week after being off the scene for nearly six months. It's a very tidy field, but if she puts it all together again she'll go an honest race.Race 4 @ 7.33pm - #4 Gwendoline MaryShe's having her first start for us off the back to two pleasing workouts. While the favourite looks hard to contain, include her in quinella, trifecta and first four combinations.Race 5 @ 7.58pm - #3 Ragnar Lothbrok, #5 Final Change & #6 Beta ...

July 25, 2025

Headache mare has turned the corner for Donnelly

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July 24, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.41pm - #6 Makaku & #7 Keep It Klassy Our main aim with Makaku is to get him around safely tonight. He put it all together at a recent workout so fingers crossed he does it again.Keep It Klassy didn't appear to be herself last start so we've put a line through that. On exposed form she looks a handy top three chance.Race 5 @ 7.29pm - #6 Joes Rock & #8 Rough And ReadyJoes Rock is coming in off the back of a freshen up. We'll be l...

July 24, 2025

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Race 3 @ 6.29pm - #6 Final Change & #7 Ragnar LothbrokOur first runner Final Change has a tricky draw to contend with over the sprint. Having said that, he's racing super. With luck I'm sure we'll see him finishing the race off.Like his stablemate Ragnar Lothbrok has a wide barrier. However, if the breaks go his way he can spice it up.Race 4 @ 7.03pm - #5 DragonstoneShe returns after a layoff with a promising workout under her belt. If she puts it all ...

July 18, 2025

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He's a newcomer to our team who trialled nicely on Saturday. He's at nice odds so worth a penny each way....

July 17, 2025

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Race 1 @ 5.59pm - #3 Beta PrepareIt looks like a given for Mantra Blue but our bloke is racing super. He definitely doesn't deserve to be the outsider. He's a nice place chance.Race 2 @ 6.27pm - #10 Keep It KlassyShe made a welcome return to the winners circle last start. There's no reason she can't find her way into the top three....

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