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Home New Zealand

Southerners revving up for Grand Prix

8 December 2023
in International, New Zealand, Top 4
by Bruce Stewart
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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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Clark-Barron-GP-Bring-on-the-Muscle.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Kaleb-Bublitz-GP-The-Merc.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Nathan-W-GP-Dreams-Are-Free.mp3

 

 

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Phil-Williamson-GP-Torquay-Street.mp3

Empire City (Volstead)

Formline: 1401

Draw: FR:3

Phil Williamson says Empire City came through her last run well last Sunday.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Phil-Williamson-Empire-City-real.mp3

Princess Sadie (Muscle Mass)

Formline 1326

Draw: FR:5

Trainer Matty Williamson says Princess Sadie is in good shape leading into the race.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Matty-Williamson-GP-Princess-Sadie-1.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brad-Williamson-GP-Kracka-Looka.mp3

 

 

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brett-Gray-GP-Takeitout.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Katrina-Price-GP-Advance-Party.mp3

 

 

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Phil-Williamson-GP-Aroha-Kenny.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Nathan-W-GP-Flying-Without-Wings.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brett-Gray-GP-Julie-Jaccka.mp3

 

 

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Brett-Gray-GP-Always-Ticking.mp3

Louies Girl (Lord Forbes)

Formline 66011

Draw: FR:8

Trainer Craig Ferguson is happy with Louies Girl’s condition going into Sunday’s race.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Craig-Ferguson-GP-Louies-Girl.mp3

Raknruin (Sweet Lou)

Formline: 43P10866

Draw: SR:3

Trainer Clark Barron says Raknruin needs a change of luck.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Clark-Barron-GP-Raknruin.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Peter-Hunter-GP-Raklou.mp3

 

 

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Craig-Ferguson-GP-Wag-Star.mp3

 

 

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Craig-Ferguson-GP-Smokin-Bandar.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Phil-Williamson-GP-Majestic-Man.mp3

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.

https://harnesslink.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Phil-Williamson-GP-Love-N-The-Port.mp3

by Bruce Stewart, for Harnesslink

Tags: AddingtonBrad WilliamsonBrett GrayBruce StewartClark BarronCraig FergusonGrand Prix DayJohn and Katrina PriceKaleb BublitzMatthew WilliamsonNathan WilliamsonNew Zealand Harness RacingPeter HunterPhil Williamson
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