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Race 2 @ 5.44pm - #12 Keep It KlassyShe's putting together a great form line and I see no reason this won’t continue.  Once again, she looks a top three chance.Race 5 @ 6.59pm - #1 Cracker Rock, #4 Shez The One & #12 Carolina MoonCracker Rock made up plenty of ground in the run home last start.   From the ace draw I’d like to think he’s a tidy each way player.Things didn’t go right for Shez The One when last on course but on prior form you need to includ...

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Race 4 @ 7.24pm - #8 Beta PrepareHe's racing solidly but once again hasn't been able to pull a draw.  On paper it doesn't look like an overly strong maiden field, so I'd like to think he's a tidy each way chance.Race 6 @ 8.14pm - #3 The SurferIt's certainly a big drop in grade from Group 1 company.  He has a perfect draw which I'm sure the man in the bike will take advantage of.  Couple him up with Escape Artist and you won't be far away.Race 7 @ 8.39pm - #2 Dragons...

Grins Night of Champions Round Up

It's certainly a very fitting name "Grins Night of Champions" when the best of the best come out to play."Results wise it was a great night" said Donnelly.  "It's not often you line up ten horses on premier night and six of them run in the first four.  Even a couple that didn't finish in the money still went good."Kango was the headline act when running third in The Race by Grins.  Driver David Butcher made the most of a perfect draw and it always looked like he'd be a top three o...

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Hear first hand what Arna has to say about each of her ten runners - simply click on the attachment.Best of luck to everyone who is fortunate to have a runner.We'll also be cheering for our Australian visitor Queen Elida and Lilley Racing, as well as Claire Brodie who has drawn Muscle Mountain in the sweepstake.And a special mention to our slot holder Barrett Homes New Zealand.  We'll be giving it our best shot...

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Race 1 @ 5.13pm - #10 DragonstoneIt's a big field of maiden trotters so she'll definitely benefit from the experience.  Having said that, if she gets away safely I'd expect her to run a tidy race.Race 2 @ 5.42pm - #6 Beta PrepareHe brings sound Alexandra Park form but hasn't been blessed by the draw.  You'd still have to consider him a top three chance.Race 5 @ 6.57pm - #6 Little SpikeHe made up plenty of ground in the Northern Derby against top class 3 year olds.  ...

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R4 @ 3.59pm - #8 Cracker RockOn exposed form it looks as though he's struck the stronger maiden field.  From the draw he'll need a bit of luck.  Cover him in trifecta/first four combinations.R5 @ 4.29pm - #3 Carolina MoonWhile it looks a step up, she had to do it the hard way when last on course.  From her handy draw I'd like to think she's a place chance.Race 6 @ 4.57pm - #5 Bad Medicine & #7 New York MinuteBad Medicine has a 10 metre start on his main riv...

Kango looking good ahead of fourth Free For All

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R3 @ 6.19pm - #4 Irish WhispersIt was a non-event first up in a big field however, he made up plenty of ground in the straight.  From a good draw, he looks a leading hope.R7 @ 8.11pm - #1 Shez The OneIt's an even field, but she won't have to do much extra from the draw.  I'd like to think she's a top 3 chance....

Big win for Meredith at Manawatu

By Brigette SolomonCould Zev Meredith have picked a better race for his 50th success?Yesterday at Manawatu he not only brought up a driving milestone but had his first win as an owner as well, when Apple Of My Eye led all the way in the Partners Night Thursday Mobile Pace.“It was awesome, I’m absolutely stoked the mare won and to have it as my 50th winner was even better,” says Meredith.The mare brought up her first win from just three starts.Apple Of My Eye started from barrier six, and M...

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Race 2 @ 5.54pm - #5 New York Minute Coming in with fresh legs is New York Minute.  He has a 20 metre advantage on his main rival and this could be the telling factor.  He looks a leading contender.Race 4 @ 6.44pm - #5 Carolina Moon She stuck gamely to the task on day 1, and on exposed form looks a tidy each way chance.Race 8 @ 8.37pm - #7 Cracker Rock He didn't look overly comfortable in the later stages yesterday so we've made a couple of minor gear...

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Race 3 @ 3.56pm - #6 Carolina MoonShe's racing well but can't pull a draw.  With luck on her side, I don't think she'll be too far away.Race 4 @ 4.23pm - #3 Cracker Rock & #6 Apple Of My EyeCracker Rock starts from a good alley so will have a few options.  On exposed form he looks an each way player.Our second runner is Zev's horse Apple Of My Eye.  Based on her last start she looks a handy chance....

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Race 1 @ 6.02pm - #11 Keep It KlassyPut a line through her gallop last start when a couple of runners poked up underneath her.  With a clear run in transit, she's a tidy each way chance.Race 3 @ 7.02pm - #2 Shez The OneShe made ground off a quick 800 when last on course and has a better draw to contend with.  I'd like to think she's a top three hope.Race 5 @ 8.02pm - #2 Bad Medicine & #4 New York MinuteOff 10 metres Bad Medicine can land handy to the p...

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Race 2 @ 6.40pm - #9 Beta PrepareI thought it was a very game performance last start being 4 wide from the 700.  I do think he'll run a very good race at reasonable odds.Race 5 @ 8.03pm - #5 The Surfer & #7 Little SpikeUnfortunately The Surfer has to start outside the two favourites.  I believe he deserves to be there, and if he gets the rub of the green I expect him to be running on.It's the toughest test to date for Little Spike but you cer...

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Race 1 @ 2.13pm - #9 Keep It KlassyShe went super on Friday and in a moderate line up looks awfully hard to contain.Race 3 @ 3.19pm - #7 Carolina Moon & #10 Cracker RockCarolina Moon just missed at Palmy.  It's a full field of maidens so a lot depends where she lands.  We'll look for a cosy trip and hope she's finishing the race off.Cracker Rock made up plenty of ground last start.  Fingers crossed he gets a nice run through from the second line.  I'd ...

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Race 1 @ 5.45pm - #9 Keep It KlassyI'm really happy with her progress since her Hawera run.  While it'll be hard off 30 metres, I do think she's a tidy place chance.Race 2 @ 6.13pm - #6 Shez The OneNothing went her way last start so we're hoping for better luck tomorrow.  On exposed form she looks a nice each way hope....

Our purchases from the 2024 National Standardbred Yearling Sale, Christchurch

The boss was straight back into it today securing two lots, taking our total to six across both Auckland and Christchurch.Both colts have attracted plenty of interest since the fall of the hammer however, limited shares are available.Once again, both were presented superbly by their vendors Shard Farm and Dancingonmoonlight Ltd.Details of our purchases today:...

Our purchases from the 2024 National Standardbred Yearling Sale, Auckland

It was a busy day yesterday at the National Standardbred Yearling Sale with Arna Donnelly Harness Racing taking home four lots.  Activity was fierce in the bidding ring but we managed to secure what we wanted.Three of the four have been purchased by existing client's.  Shares are available in lot 101 but you'll need to be quick as she's filling fast.Thanks to vendors Alabar (NZ) Ltd, Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd and Hollis & Robertson Equine Services who presented them beautifully. ...

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Race 2 @ 6.26pm - #8 Beta PrepareIt's a full field of maidens and the outside barrier makes it a tough ask.  If he's running on in the later stages I'll be happy.Race 7 @ 8.48pm - #3 The Surfer & #10 Le MajorFirst cab off the rank in the Harness Million is The Surfer.  I thought it was a game performance stepping up to the top 3 year olds last week.  From his draw let's hope he finds a cosy spot and gets a shot at them.Le Major was well in need of his ...

Little Spike latest winner for Piercy's

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Race 7 @ 8.07pm - #6 Cracker RockCracker Rock steps out following a very tidy workout on the weekend.  On exposed form he'd have to be a key player.Race 8 @ 8.32pm - #2 Apple Of My Eye & #9 Carolina MoonAn early indiscretion put Apple Of My Eye out of play on the first day.  Let's hope she gets around safely and has her chance.Our second runner Carolina Moon will require a bit of luck from the second row but I wouldn't count her out as a place hop...

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Race 1 @ 12.00pm - #10 Keep It KlassyIt was uncharacteristic for her to break during the running.  If she puts it together, she's a handy chance.Race 7 @ 2.30pm - #6 Bad Medicine & #10 New York MinuteThe ever faithful Bad Medicine was devoid of luck only getting a gap late in the piece.  While he may not have beaten the winner, I think he would have finished in the first three. Keep him safe.Our second runner New York Minute jumped out of it ...

Little Spike continues to surprise Arna Donnelly

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Race 1 @ 12.00pm - #13 Keep It KlassyShe's returning after a let off and will certainly benefit from the outing.  I'd have to say she's a false favourite but let's see what happens.Race 10 @ 4.49pm - #9 Bad Medicine & #12 New York MinuteWow what a line up the Stratford Cup is.  When I went through the field I thought any runner could win the race.No one could deny Bad Medicine victory if this was to transpire.  He'll step well, so has to rate as a tidy...

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Race 2 @ 2.30pm - #9 Carolina Moon, #10 Cracker Rock & #12 Shez The OneWe open with Carolina Moon who starts from one on the second row.  Not a lot has gone her way of late and from the draw it looks as though she'll need plenty of luck.First starter Cracker Rock follows out the hot favourite so it's not all bad.  He qualified well but will definitely benefit from the outing.  Having said this, he could be a sneaky place chance.Shez The One made u...

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Race 2 @ 5.38pm - #2 Carolina Moon & #3 Shez The OneOur first runner is Carolina Moon.  It's a big field of maiden fillies and mares, but hopefully she lands close to the pace and gets her chance.It was a tough ask for Shez The One first up so we'll be looking for a softer trip.  Her key advantage is barrier 3 over the sprint.  Stick with her as I think she'll be right amongst it.Race 6 @ 7.37pm - #5 The SurferThe Surfer is resuming afte...