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Insider Open Class - R121

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Well, put another way I haven't owned a Harness Horse for 50+ years however a baby trotter of ours went around at the Pukekohe Trials/workouts on Thursday.

How much notice should we take out of what happens there, other than education?

Nelli Open Class - R121

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Congrats for getting back in the game and having a share in a young trotter physically and mentally ready to be at the workouts as a 2yo. As a long time owner of trotters, my advice at this stage of your baby 's career is to listen to your trainer. It all depends what stage of education your baby is at and what was the aim of the outing. First time at the workouts is a big step, especially if it is from a small stable.  What you want to see is your novice learning the necessary race craft, gaining confidence  and hopefully improving each time it fronts up. 

CeeMeNow Open Class - R121

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18 hours ago, Insider said:

Well, put another way I haven't owned a Harness Horse for 50+ years however a baby trotter of ours went around at the Pukekohe Trials/workouts on Thursday.

How much notice should we take out of what happens there, other than education?

I have had quite a few trotters over the years, and if that had been mine having it's first run as a 2YO, I would have been very happy with the result, went a bit wayward at one stage but stayed trotting and showed good speed to finish, the finishing results don't appear to match the video.

2YO trotters have to be very natural in their gait, and the less "gear" the better, the next test will come with more horses in the race, and whether she can cope with that.

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On 3/24/2025 at 3:29 PM, CeeMeNow said:

I have had quite a few trotters over the years, and if that had been mine having it's first run as a 2YO, I would have been very happy with the result, went a bit wayward at one stage but stayed trotting and showed good speed to finish, the finishing results don't appear to match the video.

2YO trotters have to be very natural in their gait, and the less "gear" the better, the next test will come with more horses in the race, and whether she can cope with that.

 Goes pretty good that one

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Insider Open Class - R121

Insider

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Suttle is her name. Super happy with how she went in the 2 year old trial at Alexandra Park tonight.

Her first race start is next Thursday.

Hopefully my sparing partners over on the Galloping thread will follow what Joan's baby trotter will do.

P.S. Joan bombed out of the picking competition last Saturday.

She was Probably too worried about what Suttle might do tonight, stay down trotting etc 😂

AndrewFitzgerald Maiden - R50

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4 hours ago, Insider said:

Suttle is her name. Super happy with how she went in the 2 year old trial at Alexandra Park tonight.

Her first race start is next Thursday.

Hopefully my sparing partners over on the Galloping thread will follow what Joan's baby trotter will do.

P.S. Joan bombed out of the picking competition last Saturday.

She was Probably too worried about what Suttle might do tonight, stay down trotting etc 😂

Should be a bit of fun 🤩

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Thejanitor Open Class - R121

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On 4/11/2025 at 6:56 PM, Insider said:

Suttle is her name. Super happy with how she went in the 2 year old trial at Alexandra Park tonight.

Her first race start is next Thursday.

Hopefully my sparing partners over on the Galloping thread will follow what Joan's baby trotter will do.

P.S. Joan bombed out of the picking competition last Saturday.

She was Probably too worried about what Suttle might do tonight, stay down trotting etc 😂

Good luck with your lovely trotter. All the best.

Insider Open Class - R121

Insider

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Joan and I haven’t put her out there, BUT for any other reason than for all of our great Race Cafe friends & participants to follow her progress and enjoy the ride too. 
I am hoping that the “primarily” galloping guys and girls will follow her progress too. 
 

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CeeMeNow Open Class - R121

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39 minutes ago, Insider said:

I suppose in simple terms she's going through growing pains.

Of late she hasn't trotting like she was, so the decision has been made to spell her. 

 

Very sensible decision, while she certainly has the ability to win a 2YO bonus, a break now will give her a better chance later, particularly in the filly races, the boy that beat you in your first start looked like a more compact 2YO type, while I think your filly will be better as a 3YO, good luck.

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Pure Steel Open Class - R121

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39 minutes ago, Insider said:

Hi Guy's, Suttle steps out again tomorrow night for Joan. 

It is just her 2nd start after another couple of trial wins, this time back.

great news . great place Alexandra Park to get your first win . Hope Suttle puts her best foot forward and Joan gets her win 🏆. 

The Dunn's are fabulous trainers of trotters, having Won all sorts with Sundee's Son not long ago ( the best 2 mile trotter ever raced he was ) 

Best of luck in the Pairs Saturday too and hope some of the lucky 'Trots' winners is shared in our teams as we do battle 👍💰 . Double R my partner has a share in a very good NZ trotter as well , and is racking up the wins. 

If you're heading in with Joan tomorrow to the track , No.2 CALORIEFREE is worth a look in race 2 . Much much weaker opponents this week than his last 2 starts , has a good draw , and has way way better driver engaged this time. He pulled far to hard on the junior lass driving past 2 starts. . The hot fav drawn inside it at the pole tomorrow night,  was nearly 2 lengths behind it at their previous start. so hope to beat it up again.  (all going well 😆)    

the  Caloriefree - Suttle double is a cool 27-1 at the moment . 

Insider Open Class - R121

Insider

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18 minutes ago, Pure Steel said:

great news . great place Alexandra Park to get your first win . Hope Suttle puts her best foot forward and Joan gets her win 🏆. 

The Dunn's are fabulous trainers of trotters, having Won all sorts with Sundee's Son not long ago ( the best 2 mile trotter ever raced he was ) 

Best of luck in the Pairs Saturday too and hope some of the lucky 'Trots' winners is shared in our teams as we do battle 👍💰 . Double R my partner has a share in a very good NZ trotter as well , and is racking up the wins. 

If you're heading in with Joan tomorrow to the track , No.2 CALORIEFREE is worth a look in race 2 . Much much weaker opponents this week than his last 2 starts , has a good draw , and has way way better driver engaged this time. He pulled far to hard on the junior lass driving past 2 starts. . The hot fav drawn inside it at the pole tomorrow night,  was nearly 2 lengths behind it at their previous start. so hope to beat it up again.  (all going well 😆)    

the  Caloriefree - Suttle double is a cool 27-1 at the moment . 

I've taken the multi for $5. 

Looking forward to our "battle" on Saturday PM.

Double R Open Class - R121

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7 hours ago, Insider said:

I've taken the multi for $5. 

Looking forward to our "battle" on Saturday PM.

Wishing a good result tonight.

As I started on the thoroughbred site, in the Suttle thread, I saw it win a trial at Alexandra Park two weeks ago, and was impressive..

Alf Riston Open Class - R121

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14 hours ago, Insider said:

Hi Guy's, Suttle steps out again tomorrow night for Joan. 

It is just her 2nd start after another couple of trial wins, this time back.

Hopefully the "bookie" are correct.

 

Good luck tonight - she looks like a really nice type and hope you get a great thrill with a win tonight.

(I have her kicking off a 5 leg multi 🙂)

globederby12 Open Class - R121

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10 hours ago, Double R said:

Wishing a good result tonight.

As I started on the thoroughbred site, in the Suttle thread, I saw it win a trial at Alexandra Park two weeks ago, and was impressive..

Hi Robert, yeah Suttle is by Tactical Landing and they are humming at the moment, much like the Volsteads. Insider should have a great ride with this horse. I think Pure Steels description of your trotter is a huge understatement. lol

Idolmite Open Class - R121

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59 minutes ago, Iraklis said:

Nice run by Suttle for 2nd Insider, made up alot of ground and finished off nice 👏 only her 2nd race you guys should be well chuffed....

 

Cheers Iraklis

AND didn't do anything wrong. Driver seems to cuddle her up for the first half of the race but let her stretch out in the home straight. Nice run. AND another and. She beat Redpark Warrior, her conqueror first up. 

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