Thursday, 4 January 2024 OTAKI Race Results
| Race No | Race Name | Winner | Driver | Trainer | Win Time | PM NZD $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | THE RAILWAY HOTEL MOBILE PACE | PRINCE MIKI | JOSH DICKIE | STEVE & AMANDA TELFER | 2:40.40 | 11,160 |
| R2 | KAPITI COAST HRC MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS MOB PACE | AVENGER | WILSON HOUSE | M J HOUSE | 2:38.90 | 11,580 |
| R3 | MONK FAMILY MOBILE PACE | MALEFICENCE | A P T POUTAMA | S P DOODY | 2:34.40 | 11,790 |
| R4 | RODEWALD CONSULTING MOBILE PACE | AMELIA ROSE | WILSON HOUSE | M J HOUSE | 2:38.80 | 11,790 |
| R5 | THE TELE, OTAKI MOBILE PACE | VICTOR BRAVO | Z J MEREDITH | S G DICKSON | 2:36.70 | 11,370 |
| R6 | GRANT PLUMBING WELLINGTON CUP HANDICAP TROT | NGAURUHOE | WILSON HOUSE | M J HOUSE | 4:09.60 | 15,525 |
| R7 | AMERICAN ME OTAKI CUP HANDICAP PACE | VILLAGE REBEL | S W ABERNETHY | MISS N A CHILCOTT | 4:05.60 | 17,900 |
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