Southern trained horses are getting set for this Sunday’s Grand Prix premier age group harness racing meeting at Addington.
See below, trainer comments on the nineteen that will be flying the southern flag on Sunday.
Race Two: $110,000 IRT Group One Ace of Clubs for two year old trotting colts and geldings – 1980 mobile
Bring On The Muscle (Majestic Son)
Formline: 1231
Draw: FR:1
Trainer Clark Barron is happy with the two year old gelding’s progress.
The Merc (Royal Aspirations)
Formline: 543
Draw: FR:5
Trainer Kaleb Bublitz says The Merc didn’t have too much luck at his last start but has come through the run well.
Race Three: Betavet $110,000 Group One Ace of Spades for two year old pacing colts and geldings – 1980 mobile
Dreams Are Free (Captaintreacherous)
Formline: 1211
Draw: FR:2
Trainer Nathan Williamson is happy with the condition of his colt and looks forward to Dreams Are Free taking on his own age group for the first time.
Race Four: KB Electrics $110,000 Group One Ace of Hearts for two year old trotting fillies – 1980 mobile
Torquay Street (Father Patrick)
Formline: 223485
Draw: FR:2
Trainer Phil Williamson was satisfied with six start maiden trotter Torquay Street’s last start eighth, because she got checked with 150 metres to run.
Empire City (Volstead)
Formline: 1401
Draw: FR:3
Phil Williamson says Empire City came through her last run well last Sunday.
Princess Sadie (Muscle Mass)
Formline 1326
Draw: FR:5
Trainer Matty Williamson says Princess Sadie is in good shape leading into the race.
Kracka Looka (Father Patrick)
Formline: 124
Draw: SR:1
Trainer Brad Williamson says the filly comes into Sunday’s run fresh, but is confident she’ll perform well.
Race Five: $175,000 Group One Tennant Engineering New Zealand Pacing Oak – 2600 mobile
Takeitout (Captaintreacherous)
Formline: 21516
Draw: FR:4
Trainer Brett Gray states he was pleased with Takeitout’s run at Addington for sixth behind Millwood Nike.
Advance Party (Bettor’s Delight)
Formline: 53323
Draw: SR:2
Advance Party has a proven record in this grade and co-trainer Katrina Price is happy with her.
Race Seven: $110,000 Group One King OF The North New Zealand Trotting Derby 2600 mobile
Aroha Kenny (Love You)
Formline: 13232
Draw: FR:2
Trainer Phil Williamson is expecting an improvement on Aroha Kenny’s last run.
Flying Without Wings (Pegasus Spur)
Formline: 17121
Draw: FR:6
Trainer Nathan Williamson says the talented trotter deserves to run against his age group and that the race will be a good gauge around where he sits in the crop.
Julie Jaccka (Father Patrick)
Formline: 42212
Draw: FR:9
Trainer Brett Gray was thrilled with Julie Jaccka’s last start second in the Group One NZ Trotting Oaks when she ran a close second to Sunnys Sister.
Race Eight: The Box Seat $110,000 Group One Ace of Diamonds for two year old pacing fillies – 1980 mobile
Always Ticking (Always B Miki)
Formline: 2213
Draw: FR:4
Trainer Brett Gray was happy with Always Ticking’s last start fourth at Addington.
Louies Girl (Lord Forbes)
Formline 66011
Draw: FR:8
Trainer Craig Ferguson is happy with Louies Girl’s condition going into Sunday’s race.
Raknruin (Sweet Lou)
Formline: 43P10866
Draw: SR:3
Trainer Clark Barron says Raknruin needs a change of luck.
Raklou (Sweet Lou)
Formline: 31142
Draw: SR:4
Trainer Peter Hunter says the filly has settled in at her second home at Megan Swain’s in Canterbury and should to ready to go on Sunday.
Race Nine: $250,000 Group One Garrards New Zealand Pacing Derby – 2600 mobile
Wag Star (Sweet Lou)
Formline: 21412
Draw: FR:8
Trainer Craig Ferguson says Wag Star is unlikely to lead from his draw at barrier eight.
Race Ten: $110,000 Group One Livamol New Zealand Trotting FFA -1980 mobile
Smokin Bandar (Monkey Bones)
Formline: 07212
Draw: SR:1
Craig Ferguson says he’ll have options by being the only horse on the second row.
Majestic Man (Majestic Son)
Formline: 32356
Draw: FR:5
Trainer Phil Williamson says Majestic Man will be suited by the sprint distance of the Free For All.
Love N The Port (Love You)
Formline: 63619
Draw: FR:6
Phil Williamson says without Muscle Mountain and Bolt For Brilliance in the field, Love N The Port’s chances should be heightened.
by Bruce Stewart, for Harnesslink