NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 8

R Butt

14 days

8th up

4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

1/1

Muscle Bank

MR:2-03.0

59.5

5bk otr,3wd 600,off,kept coming,yes

RESOLVE - checked by a breaking runner near the 800m.

3 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

R Butt

3 days

7th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

13/10

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-05.4

60.5

2.7L

1x1-5bk otr,3wd cvr,smart thru mid

RESOLVE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.

2 of 8

14 Nov 23

Race 8

R Butt

22 days

6th up

SpecHcp TROT Stand

2000m

Fast

7/7

Love N The Port

MR:2-00.5

56.1

1.2L

Led,trld-3bk inr,off tn,strong bid

9 of 9

23 Oct 23

Race 11

R Butt

10 days

5th up

FFA MOB. TROT

1700m

Good

5/5

Muscle Mountain

MR:1-54.5

55.3

65L

Soon 3bk inr,held up & brk 400

RESOLVE - trotted roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Broke near the 400m losing all chance.

9 of 11

13 Oct 23

Race 9

R Butt

19 days

4th up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

6/7

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-04.6

57.1

10L

Brk,6bk inr 1400,imprvd at rear

RESOLVE - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

2 of 10

24 Sep 23

Banks Pen

Race 9

R Butt

7 days

3rd up

R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2810m

Dead

2/2

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-07.8

58.7

0.5L

Brk,6bk inr,3bk otr,smart chase mid

RESOLVE - broke at the start losing ground.

312220

Harold Smith

R71

Front

Jonny Cox

Tom Bagrie, Ohoka

Breeding:: 5 b g Andover Hall-Miss Lovalot(by Love You) [Kawhi 3g(Andover Hall)]
Owners:: Avenue Bloodstock Syndicate, TD Bagrie Limited
Breeder:: M P Smith, Mrs V E Smith, Miss C F Smith, S M Smith
Comment:: Found going tough when sitting parked in the Dominion. Combos from draw.

Starts 27

Wins 6

Seconds 9

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $97,785

Winning Stakes $53,350

Win Dividend $0.71

Place Dividend $1.34

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	27	6	13	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	24	6	10	Distance	5	1	2
Favourite	15	5	7	2nd Favourite	5	1	1
Mobile	5	1	2	Standing	22	5	11
Left	27	6	13	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	0	3	Fresh30	2	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/21 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (10) 1 3/4 lengths 3-28.3
	10/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50, R51 to R54 with cond. T 2600m (11) 1 1/2 lengths 3-20.9
	11/21 Kaikoura 3YO+ R45 to R58 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (6) 1/2 length 3-21.4
	05/22 NZ Metro R35 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (4(10m)) 3/4 length 3-20.5
	09/22 NZ Metro Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (7) neck 2-28.4
	09/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 1/2 length 3-19.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

11 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

J Cox

18 days

11th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

9/7

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-05.4

60.5

16L

Slow,6bk otr,3wd,prkd,urgd,faded tn

HAROLD SMITH - slow to begin.

2 of 8

30 Oct 23

Race 7

J Cox

17 days

10th up

R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2400m

Good

5/4

Mystic Max

MR:2-03.8

58.2

0.3L

7th,1x1 1200,up,strong,nabbd line

2 of 16

13 Oct 23

Race 4

B Orange

14 days

9th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

1/1

Gold Bullion

MR:2-03.5

59.5

0.2L

12th,5bk otr,up,ld 1000,fght,cght

GOLD BULLION - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1500m when GOLD BULLION shifted ground outwards forcing HAROLD SMITH wider on the track momentarily. After viewing the films Stewards were satisfied that driver B Butt had commenced his outwards movement prior to HAROLD SMITH reaching his sulky wheel and no further action was required.

2 of 11

29 Sep 23

Race 9

J Cox

21 days

8th up

R56 to R74 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

5/2

Nazareth

MR:2-03.3

57.7

0.2L

8th,1x1,3w,1x1,led 150,just nabd

HAROLD SMITH - driver J Cox advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.

1 of 13

08 Sep 23

Race 9

J Cox

14 days

7th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

1/4

Galway Girl

MR:2-03.2

59.2

3-4bk otr,3wd 700,ld 350,held them

3 of 8

25 Aug 23

Race 4

J Cox

21 days

6th up

FFA MOB. TROT

1980m

Fast

5/6

Mystic Max

MR:1-58.2

57.5

Gate spd,ld,fght,joind 100,hdd

981484

Mystic Max

R82

Front

Blair Orange

Michael Purdon, Rolleston

Breeding:: 4 b g Village Mystic-Family Robinson(by Sundon) [Madam Sass 6m(Majestic Son)]
Owner:: Michael Purdon
Breeder:: Tardina Stud Limited
Comment:: Got a bit too far back at Methven. Drawn to make things interesting here.

Starts 31

Wins 8

Seconds 4

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $178,765

Winning Stakes $113,827

Win Dividend $1.51

Place Dividend $0.94

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	28	8	7	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	3	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	17	5	2	Distance	8	3	1
Favourite	9	4	1	2nd Favourite	6	1	1
Mobile	15	4	6	Standing	16	4	1
Left	25	7	5	Right	6	1	2
Fresh90	4	0	1	Fresh30	3	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31
	05/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1/2 length 2-29.3
	05/22 Auckland 3YO+, R40 to R52 with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2200m (2(10m)) nose 2-53.2
	10/22 Ashburton 3YO MOB. TROT 1700m (1) 1/2 length 2-03.5
	04/23 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-22.2
	08/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-20.4
	08/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-25.5
	10/23 Kaikoura R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (5) neck 3-04.7

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 9

03 Dec 23

Race 8

B Orange

16 days

14th up

3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT

1609m

Good

2/2

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-01.0

58.4

10L

4-3bk otr,well bk tn,got going wd

MYSTIC MAX - out of position at the start. Driver B Orange was issued a warning.

8 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

B Orange

3 days

13th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

7/8

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-05.4

60.5

9.5L

4-6bk inr,5bk 700,held up,cheeky

MYSTIC MAX - held up final bend and early stages of the run home.

4 of 8

14 Nov 23

Race 8

B Orange

15 days

12th up

SpecHcp TROT Stand

2000m

Fast

1/1

Love N The Port

MR:2-00.5

56.1

3.4L

6th,3bk otr,prkd 600,gritty,faded

MYSTIC MAX - tangled away.

1 of 8

30 Oct 23

Race 7

B Orange

17 days

11th up

R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2400m

Good

4/5

Harold Smith

MR:2-03.8

58.2

Trld,ld,trld 1700,thru,smartest inr

8 of 11

13 Oct 23

Race 9

B Orange

8 days

10th up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

7/9

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-04.6

57.1

9.4L

Led,trld 2100,thru,fair,brk 100

MYSTIC MAX - broke near the 100m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

9 of 9

05 Oct 23

Race 5

T Williams

11 days

9th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

3/1

Jimmy Carter

MR:2-03.1

58.5

26L

Brk,detachd,4bk inr,rear tn,brk

MYSTIC MAX - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 200m losing all chance.

634857

Time Up The Hill

R83

Front

Sarah O'Reilly(J)

Michael Ward, West Melton

Breeding:: 5 b m Muscle Hill-Majestic Time(by Majestic Son) [Time For Victory 2g(Volstead)]
Owners:: J M Ward, Mrs P L Ward, Miss S L Ward, C M Ward
Breeder:: J M Ward, Mrs P L Ward, Miss S L Ward, C M Ward
Comment:: Ran on late last week despite 30m impost. Loves course & distance. First4s.

Starts 61

Wins 12

Seconds 8

Thirds 10

Lifetime Stakes $229,652

Winning Stakes $108,625

Win Dividend $1.12

Place Dividend $1.08

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	58	11	18	All Weather Slushy	2	0	0
Grass	3	1	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	48	9	13	Distance	23	4	6
Favourite	10	5	2	2nd Favourite	9	1	6
Mobile	34	6	13	Standing	27	6	5
Left	57	10	17	Right	4	2	1
Fresh90	4	1	0	Fresh30	5	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	06/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-29.3
	07/20 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (2) 1/2 length 2-28.8
	10/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (10) nose 2-29.2
	05/21 Auckland 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT 2200m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-46.5
	05/21 Auckland 3YO+ R54 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (1(10m)) 1/2 length 2-48.6
	03/22 NZ Metro R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4(10m)) 1 length 3-24.2
	04/22 NZ Metro R51 to R100 F&M SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-17
	12/22 Methven R40 to R120 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (2) 1/2 head 2-01.9
	02/23 NZ Metro R64 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-16.8
	03/23 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) 1/2 neck 3-15.6
	05/23 NZ Metro F&M MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 2 lengths 2-25.7
	06/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(35m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-17.2

Race Starts (6 of 12)

7 of 12

01 Dec 23

Race 8

S O'Reilly

14 days

29th up

4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

5/5

Resolve

MR:2-03.0

59.5

14L

6bk otr,detached,imprvd thru mid

TIME UP THE HILL - checked by a breaking runner near the 800m.

5 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

S O'Reilly

3 days

28th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

11/11

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-05.4

60.5

3bk inr,6bk 1300,wd cvr tn,solid wd

8 of 8

14 Nov 23

Race 8

S O'Reilly

15 days

27th up

SpecHcp TROT Stand

2000m

Fast

5/5

Love N The Port

MR:2-00.5

56.1

9.7L

8th,4bk inr,3bk otr,battled up inr

4 of 8

30 Oct 23

Race 7

S O'Reilly

7 days

26th up

R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2400m

Good

3/3

Mystic Max

MR:2-03.8

58.2

1.4L

6th,3bk otr,angld,cheeky bid wd

3 of 9

23 Oct 23

Race 11

S O'Reilly

10 days

25th up

FFA MOB. TROT

1700m

Good

7/8

Muscle Mountain

MR:1-54.5

55.3

5bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,strong wdst

6 of 11

13 Oct 23

Race 9

S O'Reilly

14 days

24th up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

9/10

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-04.6

57.1

6.9L

3-4bk inr,off rear tn,held up,sound

TIME UP THE HILL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.

X32356

Majestic Man

R112

Front

Brad Williamson

Phil Williamson, Oamaru

Breeding:: 8 b g Majestic Son-Love Hate Revenge(by Holdonmyheart) [Bet Pray Love 11m(Sundon), Daiquiri 10m(Bacardi Lindy), Griffins Hall 7g(Angus Hall), Majestic Love 4m(Majestic Son), Sol Invictus 14g(Sundon)]
Owner:: Griffins Syndicate
Breeder:: N T Bennett, LHR Syndicate
Comment:: Stoic 6th in Dominion. Always a contender over sprint trips. Keep onside here.

Starts 99

Wins 24

Seconds 28

Thirds 14

Lifetime Stakes $823,870

Winning Stakes $399,368

Win Dividend $0.73

Place Dividend $0.88

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	77	19	34	All Weather Slushy	4	1	1
Grass	1	0	1	Grass Wet	1	0	1
Course	36	7	16	Distance	17	6	5
Favourite	22	7	12	2nd Favourite	20	7	10
Mobile	66	17	29	Standing	33	7	13
Left	60	18	24	Right	18	1	11
Fresh90	8	2	5	Fresh30	11	3	3

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/17 Forbury Pk 2YO+, with cond. TROT 2200m (9) nose 2-55.8
	05/17 Rangiora 2YO MOB. TROT 2000m (U3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-32.7
	05/17 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1950m (U1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.8
	11/18 Invcargill 4YO+ R40 to R63 SpecHcp TROT INV.D 2700m (4(15m)) 1/2 length 3-28.8
	12/18 Winton R56 to R71 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (4) nose 3-01
	12/18 Gore R40 to R100 SpecHcp TROT 2700m (2(20m)) neck 3-31
	01/19 Cent Otago R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-18.8
	03/19 Nth Sthlnd R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2700m (2(10m)) 1/2 head 3-27.8
	03/19 NZ Metro 4-5YO R60 to R130 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2(20m)) neck 3-19.8
	12/19 Auckland R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 1700m (3) 4 1/2 lengths 2-02.2
	07/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.5
	08/20 NZ Metro R40 to R120 FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 2-24.9
	10/20 Ashburton R40 to R120 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (6) 4 1/2 lengths 1-54.2
	12/20 WaikBoP R40 to R120 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 3/4 length 1-55.8
	01/21 WaikBoP R40 to R120 FFA MOB. TROT 1700m (6) 3/4 length 2-05.5
	07/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1/2 head 2-27.5
	08/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 4 lengths 1-56.2
	11/22 NZ Metro SpecHcp TROT 2000m (3(10m)) neck 2-28.4
	01/23 WaikBoP FFA MOB. TROT 2200m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-44.7

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

B Williamson

3 days

5th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

6/6

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-05.4

60.5

8.2L

Led-3bk 2500,held up,sound inr

5 of 8

14 Nov 23

Race 8

B Williamson

32 days

4th up

SpecHcp TROT Stand

2000m

Fast

2/3

Love N The Port

MR:2-00.5

56.1

3.8L

7th,4bk otr,3-4wd tn,cheeky wd

13 Oct 23

Race 9

B Williamson

14 days

3rd up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

8/6

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-04.6

57.1

4.4L

1x1,7th,1x1,off tn,solid mid

Trainer P Williamson advised Stewards on 5 November that MAJESTIC MAN has had both knees treated since last racing.

2 of 8

29 Sep 23

Race 6

B Williamson

21 days

2nd up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

6/5

Muscle Mountain

MR:2-01.1

57.7

2.2L

1x2,1x1,out trn,tidy bid

3 of 8

08 Sep 23

Race 4

B Williamson

105 days

1st up

DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

8/8

Aardiebythehill

MR:2-02.7

56.7

2.9L

4th,3bk inr 1000,held up,sound inr

MAJESTIC MAN - lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker. Held up final bend.

5 of 14

26 May 23

Auckland

Race 7

B Williamson

7 days

23rd up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

10/10

Love N The Port

MR:2-04.1

59.5

5th otr,shffld,wd cvr 800,stout wdr

MAJESTIC MAN - raced wide early stages.

463619

Love N The Port

R85

Front

Matthew Williamson

Phil Williamson, Oamaru

Breeding:: 5 ch g Love You-Ngaire Margaret(by Sundon)
Owners:: K P Ussher, Mrs S E White
Breeder:: K P Ussher, Mrs S E White
Comment:: Had excuses in Dominion but only fair late. Great Cup Day win. Place hope.

Starts 40

Wins 9

Seconds 10

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $259,878

Winning Stakes $190,025

Win Dividend $1.25

Place Dividend $1.09

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	40	9	14	All Weather Slushy	3	2	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	21	4	7	Distance	7	1	3
Favourite	12	6	3	2nd Favourite	10	0	6
Mobile	13	0	5	Standing	27	9	9
Left	34	8	12	Right	6	1	2
Fresh90	6	3	2	Fresh30	3	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/20 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2200m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-55.2
	12/20 Wairio 3YO+ R40 to R50, with cond. TROT 2400m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 3-09.6
	11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R54 TROT 2600m (3) 3/4 length 3-20.3
	12/21 NZ Metro 3YO R40 to R90 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3(20m)) 1/2 length 3-18.9
	05/22 NZ Metro R55 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 10 1/2 lengths 3-17.
	12/22 Winton R35 to R80 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (1(40m)) head 3-01.4
	01/23 Nth Sthlnd R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2700m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-25.1
	05/23 Auckland FFA TROT 3200m (1) 2 1/2 lengths 4-06.8
	11/23 NZ Metro SpecHcp TROT 2000m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.9

Race Starts (6 of 10)

9 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

M Williamson

3 days

6th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

5/5

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-05.4

60.5

13L

Up,ld,trld 2500,held up,no dash inr

LOVE N THE PORT - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson was of the opinion the gelding had failed to back up after racing on Tuesday.

1 of 8

14 Nov 23

Race 8

M Williamson

22 days

5th up

SpecHcp TROT Stand

2000m

Fast

4/4

Resolve

MR:2-00.5

56.1

3rd,up,ld 1400,fght,held best str

6 of 9

23 Oct 23

Race 11

M Williamson

10 days

4th up

FFA MOB. TROT

1700m

Good

4/3

Muscle Mountain

MR:1-54.5

55.3

9.4L

Found 1x1,up 3wd tn,short bid mid

13 Oct 23

Race 9

M Williamson

14 days

3rd up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

5/5

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-04.6

57.1

4.4L

Trld-3bk inr 200,held up,smart inr

LOVE N THE PORT - shifted ground inwards near the 150m placing MIDNIGHT DASH in restricted room which had to be steadied. Driver M Williamson defended a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) alleging he drove carelessly when shifting ground with the hearing being adjourned sine die by the Adjudicative Committee.

6 of 8

29 Sep 23

Race 6

M Williamson

21 days

2nd up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

2/2

Muscle Mountain

MR:2-01.1

57.7

9.6L

1x1,parkd,up 400,soon peakd

LOVE N THE PORT - when questioned regarding the performance driver M Williamson advised the gelding had been unsuited to racing parked in its second start back from a spell however expected the horse to derive considerable benefit from the race.

4 of 8

08 Sep 23

Race 4

M Williamson

105 days

1st up

DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

5/5

Aardiebythehill

MR:2-02.7

56.7

3.3L

4bk inr,off 1000,wdst tn,dashing wd

LOVE N THE PORT - held up final bend.

114511

Oscar Bonavena

R118

Front

Mark Purdon

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Breeding:: 7 b h Majestic Son-Now's The Moment(by Yankee Jolter) [Dr Hook 17g(Dr Ronerail), I've Got This 12g(Love You), Lady Of The Moment 8m(Majestic Son), Moment Of Truth 20g(Sundon), Momentous 13g(Muscleman), My Moment's Now 6m(Andover Hall), The Moment 18g(Armbro Invasion), The Truth 15g(Sundon)]
Owners:: Mark Purdon, C J Ryder
Breeder:: Grassy Meadows Farm Ltd, H C J Webber
Comment:: Methven win looked more like trackwork. Brilliant in Dominion. On top.

Starts 56

Wins 21

Seconds 10

Thirds 5

Lifetime Stakes $618,958

Winning Stakes $458,435

Win Dividend $1.07

Place Dividend $0.95

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	50	18	14	All Weather Slushy	2	1	1
Grass	4	3	1	Grass Wet	3	2	1
Course	28	10	7	Distance	9	4	4
Favourite	23	16	4	2nd Favourite	13	1	7
Mobile	29	10	8	Standing	27	11	7
Left	45	19	10	Right	9	2	5
Fresh90	8	5	1	Fresh30	3	1	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/18 Rangiora 2YO MOB. TROT 2000m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-32.1
	12/18 Auckland 3YO+ R50 to R63 SpecHcp TROT 2200m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-50.9
	05/19 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) 3 lengths 3-18.1
	06/19 Ashburton 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (6(10m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-04.5
	09/19 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-18.8
	09/19 Oamaru R68 to R130 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3) 1/2 length 3-23.8
	10/19 NZ Metro R85 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) head 3-21.5
	10/19 NZ Metro Up to & including R110 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 9 lengths 2-26.6
	10/19 Ashburton R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (U1(40m)) 5 lengths 2-59.8
	12/19 Auckland R70 to R99 MOB. TROT 2200m (8) 3 lengths 2-42.1
	12/19 WaikBoP R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 1-55.2
	01/20 WaikBoP R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 1-58.9
	11/21 NZ Metro R40 to R120 FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.8
	11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R61 & faster SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U2(20m)) 3 1/4 lengths 3-14.8
	12/21 Methven R40 to R120 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 2 3/4 lengths 2-07.8
	12/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 2 1/4 lengths 2-23.7
	03/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 1/2 neck 1-59.1
	09/23 Banks Pen R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2810m (1(30m)) 3/4 length 3-43.2
	10/23 NZ Metro R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-21.4
	11/23 NZ Metro FFA TROT 3200m (12) 2 1/2 lengths 4-09.5
	12/23 Methven 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (9) 10 length 2-01

Race Starts (6 of 12)

1 of 9

03 Dec 23

Race 8

Mark Purdon

16 days

6th up

3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT

1609m

Good

1/1

Aveross Majesty

MR:2-01.0

58.4

Gate spd,ld 1300,far too classy

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Out of position at the start. Driver M Purdon was issued a warning.

1 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

Mark Purdon

18 days

5th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

3/3

Smokin Bandar

MR:2-05.4

60.5

5bk otr,3wd,1x1 1300,off,dashd away

OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed.

5 of 8

30 Oct 23

Race 7

O Thornley

7 days

4th up

R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2400m

Good

2/1

Mystic Max

MR:2-03.8

58.2

1.6L

8th,4bk otr,brf brk tn,useful wd

OSCAR BONAVENA - broke near the 300m losing ground. Driver O Thornley advised the horse had struck a knee.

4 of 9

23 Oct 23

Race 11

O Thornley

10 days

3rd up

FFA MOB. TROT

1700m

Good

2/2

Muscle Mountain

MR:1-54.5

55.3

7.8L

Soon 4bk otr,up 4wd tn,solid,peakd

1 of 11

13 Oct 23

Race 9

O Thornley

19 days

2nd up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

4/4

Muscle Mountain

MR:2-04.6

57.1

9th,4bk otr,wdst tn,huge sprint wd

1 of 10

24 Sep 23

Banks Pen

Race 9

O Thornley

121 days

1st up

R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2810m

Dead

3/3

Resolve

MR:2-07.8

58.7

Found 1x1,peeld tn,unwound best

670808

Eurokash

R73

Front

Ben Hope(J)

Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 5 b g Love You-Sunny Kash(by Continentalman) [Clicquot 7m(Orlando Vici), Eurostyle 4m(Orlando Vici)]
Owners:: R G Dellaca, P I Baken, W R Stewart, W G Hill, Mrs M J Garters, J S T Dellaca, J Yang, G P Hope, The Boyz Syndicate
Breeder:: D N Jones, Mrs A C S Jones
Comment:: Manners not up to the mark for now & drawn out wide today. Hard to have.

Starts 38

Wins 8

Seconds 4

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $117,010

Winning Stakes $66,000

Win Dividend $1.37

Place Dividend $1.05

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	31	5	7	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	7	3	1	Grass Wet	2	1	0
Course	26	4	5	Distance	10	2	1
Favourite	9	4	1	2nd Favourite	7	1	2
Mobile	13	2	1	Standing	25	6	7
Left	36	7	7	Right	2	1	1
Fresh90	5	2	0	Fresh30	2	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (8) 5 1/2 lengths 3-27.9
	06/20 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-32.9
	08/20 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 length 2-28.2
	12/22 Rangiora R35 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 4 lengths 3-36.4
	12/22 Reefton 3YO+ R35 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (1(20m)) nose 3-25.9
	02/23 Amberley R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(20m)) 3/4 length 3-32.2
	02/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(20m)) 2 lengths 3-17.1
	05/23 Auckland R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (3) 2 lengths 2-45.7

Race Starts (6 of 13)

8 of 9

03 Dec 23

Race 8

B Hope

16 days

6th up

3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT

1609m

Good

4/4

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-01.0

58.4

36L

3-4bk inr,off tn then brk badly

EUROKASH - broke near the 350m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

10 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

R May

18 days

5th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

15/15

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-05.4

60.5

16L

1x1,prkd,4bk 1300,brk 900,steady

EUROKASH - connections advised the gelding would be racing without shoes. Over-raced when being restrained to obtain cover near the 1800m. Broke near the 900m hampering a trailing runner losing ground.

3 of 6

08 Nov 23

TRIAL

Race 15

R May

R120 TROT Stand

2600m

Good

Muscle Mountain

MR:2-04.1

59.9

8 of 8

30 Oct 23

Race 7

R May

17 days

4th up

R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2400m

Good

7/7

Mystic Max

MR:2-03.8

58.2

5th,prkd 1200,drifting 400,fair

EUROKASH - connections advised the gelding has had a hind leg treated since last racing.

11 of 11

13 Oct 23

Race 9

R May

14 days

3rd up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

11/11

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-04.6

57.1

19L

6th,prkd 1400,askd tn,brk 200

EUROKASH - co-trainers G & N Hope were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice after being late to notify the gelding would race without the notified blinds. Broke near the 200m losing all chance.

7 of 8

29 Sep 23

Race 6

R May

5 days

2nd up

R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Fast

5/6

Muscle Mountain

MR:2-01.1

57.7

16L

Parkd,led,joind trn,faded away

EUROKASH - over-raced early stages. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. Driver R May reported the gelding had failed to settle during the running with the effort taking its toll.

838005

Rachmaninov

R35

Front

Trevor Grant

Trevor Grant, Eyrewell Forest

Breeding:: 8 b g Diedre Don-Starwood In Aspen(by In The Pocket) [Famous Blue Raincoat 11m(Extreme Three), George Eliot 3f(Royal Aspirations), Vera Stanhope 7m(Extreme Three), Young Stranger 13g(Brylin Boyz)]
Owners:: T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft
Breeder:: T J Grant, Y F Toneycliffe
Comment:: Tried hard at Motukarara but well down in grade. Chasing crumbs again.

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Starts 226

Wins 7

Seconds 14

Thirds 18

Lifetime Stakes $133,967

Winning Stakes $35,990

Win Dividend $0.49

Place Dividend $0.78

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	164	3	19	All Weather Slushy	8	0	1
Grass	62	4	13	Grass Wet	12	1	4
Course	120	0	14	Distance	89	2	7
Favourite	1	0	1	2nd Favourite	5	0	0
Mobile	91	2	8	Standing	135	5	24
Left	224	7	32	Right	2	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	0	Fresh30	4	0	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/18 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U4) 3/4 length 3-23.8
	03/18 Westport 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U4) 2 3/4 lengths 3-28.5
	03/18 Reefton 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (U1(10m)) head 3-19.4
	11/20 Rangiora 4YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-26.6
	04/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (7) 1/2 head 2-33.7
	03/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT 2170m (2) 3/4 length 2-50.5
	01/23 Rangiora Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT 2000m (1) nose 2-29.4

Race Starts (6 of 10)

5 of 10

02 Dec 23

Akaroa

Race 10

T Grant

10 days

60th up

6YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2810m

Good

7/7

Boyz Invasion

MR:2-15.2

61.5

4.4L

Soon trld,4bk 900,held up,sound wd

RACHMANINOV - had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.

10 of 15

22 Nov 23

Rangiora

Race 7

T Grant

6 days

59th up

Up to R45 with cond. TROT Stand

2000m

Good

13/10

Beyond The Horizon

MR:2-06.7

59.9

16L

Brk,detachd,6bk otr,wdst tn,pluggd

RACHMANINOV - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground.

11 of 14

16 Nov 23

Race 10

T Grant

6 days

58th up

R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2400m

Fast

7/6

Make My Sundon

MR:2-07.0

59.6

6th,1x1-3bk otr,4wd tn,sound,faded

8 of 13

10 Nov 23

Rangiora

Race 5

T Grant

9 days

57th up

3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT

2000m

Good

8/9

Bonnie Bagrie

MR:2-04.2

60.1

15L

4-5-4bk inr,off mid 800,tried hard

RACHMANINOV - hampered by a weakening runner near the 650m.

3 of 13

01 Nov 23

Race 4

T Grant

9 days

56th up

3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. TROT

1609m

Good

5/3

Take Notice

MR:2-04.8

61.1

Gate spd,prkd,still there tn,gritty

RACHMANINOV - driver T Grant was warned for the manner he eased the pace near the 1200m resulting in trailing runners being hampered.

8 of 9

23 Oct 23

Race 11

T Grant

3 days

55th up

FFA MOB. TROT

1700m

Good

9/9

Muscle Mountain

MR:1-54.5

55.3

19L

4bk inr,off rear tn,no impact str

07X212

Smokin Bandar

R82

10 (2nd row)

Front

Craig Ferguson

Craig Ferguson, Wyndham Raceway

Breeding:: 7 gr g Monkey Bones-The Fiery Filly(by Earl) [Burning Love 3f(Love You), Fiery Bandito 4g(Majestic Son), Madrik 6g(The Best Madrik), Somethings Burning 8m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:: T Kilkelly, Mrs J F Kilkelly, Mrs H F McKenzie, S C McKenzie
Breeder:: T Kilkelly
Movement:: Domiciled at Yaldhurst with Regan Todd
Comment:: Clear best of the rest in the Dominion behind #7. Capable of making his mark.

Starts 36

Wins 11

Seconds 4

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $152,008

Winning Stakes $79,165

Win Dividend $2.62

Place Dividend $1.16

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	32	11	5	All Weather Slushy	2	1	1
Grass	1	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	16	7	4	Distance	8	4	1
Favourite	7	4	0	2nd Favourite	9	5	2
Mobile	11	5	2	Standing	25	6	3
Left	33	11	5	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	7	4	1	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	11/20 Winton 3YO+, with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2400m (U1) 3 lengths 3-07.3
	11/20 NZ Metro R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-29.2
	12/20 NZ Metro R45 to R59 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 1/2 neck 2-29.8
	02/21 Winton R45 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. T 1609m (8) 5 1/4 lengths 1-57.5
	03/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) head 2-28.3
	10/21 Wairio R54 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (U1(20m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-07.1
	04/22 Winton R45 to R80 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (U1(35m)) head 3-04.2
	04/22 NZ Metro R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(20m)) 1/2 neck 3-18.3
	09/22 NZ Metro R71 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3) 2 1/2 lengths 3-18.6
	06/23 NZ Metro R54 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. T 1980m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 2-27.6
	11/23 NZ Metro R70 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U2) 1 1/2 lengths 3-25.3

Race Starts (6 of 7)

2 of 15

17 Nov 23

Race 9

C Ferguson

14 days

3rd up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

4/4

Oscar Bonavena

MR:2-05.4

60.5

2.6L

3-5bk inr,4bk otr 800,3wd,solid mid

1 of 5

03 Nov 23

Race 7

C Ferguson

11 days

2nd up

R70 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand

2600m

Slushy

2/2

I Dream Of Jeannie

MR:2-07.0

58.0

Strght to ld,set terms,nvr caught

2 of 9

23 Oct 23

Race 11

C Ferguson

100 days

1st up

FFA MOB. TROT

1700m

Good

3/4

Muscle Mountain

MR:1-54.5

55.3

Soon prkd,no cvr,nvr gave it away

1 of 7

01 Jun 23

Race 5

M Hill

202 days

1st up

R54 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. TROT

1980m

Fast

1/1

Spy Da Moment

MR:1-59.9

56.8

3rd,prkd 1100,led tn,comfortable

SMOKIN BANDAR - crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend having to be steadied. Driver M Hill advised the removable deafeners were not activated due to having the field covered.

10 of 15

11 Nov 22

Race 10

C Ferguson

11 days

4th up

FFA TROT Stand

3200m

Fast

3/3

Sundees Son

MR:1-59.8

58.2

89L

2nd,brk 2900,brk 1500,no hope

SMOKIN BANDAR - broke rounding the first bend losing ground. Broke again near the 1500m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

9 of 11

31 Oct 22

Race 7