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Sunday, 10 December

Meeting: 2023 HARNESS GRAND PRIX RACE MEETING (2023 HARNESS GRAND PRIX RACE MEETING) at Addington Raceway

Last updated 21/12/2023 at 22:13 pm

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Participants for Race 1: EQUINE PRODUCTS NEW ZEALAND MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	5	Fernetti	5	fr	13,750.00	1/1	2-25.5		2-25.5	C J Dalgety (J)	Cran & Chrissie Dalgety
2	6	Major Torque	6	fr	3,875.00	4/3	2-25.5	0.20	0.20	S J Ottley	Mark Jones
		TEMPO WARRIOR - junior driver G Thornley (assisted by D Butcher ) was questioned in relation to restraining her drive near the 1700m which allowed MAJOR TORQUE (S Ottley) to shift into the trail. After hearing Miss Thornley's evidence, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(f) alleging she drove improperly at this stage of the race when restraining her runner. Miss Thornley admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended her driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 22 December 2023 (6 days).
3	10	Lone Wolf	10	fr	2,375.00	5/5	2-26.1	3.20	3.20	S E O'Reilly (J)	Brent & Tim White
4	1	Tempo Warrior	1	fr	1,500.00	11/10	2-26.3	4.20	4.20	G N Thornley (J)	Mark Jones
		TEMPO WARRIOR - junior driver G Thornley (assisted by D Butcher ) was questioned in relation to restraining her drive near the 1700m which allowed MAJOR TORQUE (S Ottley) to shift into the trail. After hearing Miss Thornley's evidence, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(f) alleging she drove improperly at this stage of the race when restraining her runner. Miss Thornley admitted the charge and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended her driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 22 December 2023 (6 days).
5	2	Commander Ben	2	fr	437.50	2/2	2-26.4	4.60	4.60	K A Butt	Brent & Tim White
6	12	Jordy	12	fr	437.50	12/12	2-26.8	6.80	6.80	G D O'Reilly	John McDermott
7	3	Dance With The Boss	3	fr	437.50	9/9	2-27.3	9.00	9.00	M C Purvis	Matt Purvis
		DANCE WITH THE BOSS - raced wide early. Shifted inwards near the 1600m placing an inside runner in restricted room. Driver M Purvis was issued with a warning.
8	4	Franco Messi	4	fr	437.50	6/7	2-27.3	9.20	9.20	N M Dawson	Brent & Tim White
9	9	Evangalist	9	fr	437.50	7/6	2-27.3	9.40	9.40	Z E Butcher	Jason & Ian Thomas
		EVANGALIST - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1200m. Connections advised Stewards on 17 December that EVANGALIST has been treated for a virus since last racing.
10	8	Harrison	8	fr	437.50	8/8	2-27.4	9.50	9.50	J C Morrison	John Morrison
		HARRISON - raced wide without cover from the 800m.
11	7	Willison	7	fr	437.50	10/11	2-27.7	11.10	11.10	A G Herlihy MNZM	Mark Jones
		WILLISON - had to be steadied when placed in restricted room near the 1600m.
12	11	Shepherds Delight	11	fr	437.50	3/4	2-27.7	11.20	11.20	B N Orange	Ivan Court
		SHEPHERDS DELIGHT - when questioned regarding the performance connections advised they were disappointed and it was their intention to have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results of these tests. Trainer I Court advised Stewards on 15 December that SHEPHERDS DELIGHT has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing and been sent for a spell.
Total Stakes:			$25,000.00

Dividends: $1.60. $1.10. $2.60. $3.30. Quinella $6.80. Trifecta $68.10. First4 $814.90.
Margins: head, 3 lengths, 1 1/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.2 Last 800m: 57.1 Last 400m: 27.9

Placed Horses:

1st

Fernetti

2019 3 B g Sweet Lou - Goodlookin Chick

Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton

Mrs C M Dalgety, C J Dalgety, H R Burns, B J Wright, L P Holland, J L K Smith, Miss L M Dalgety, J W Wright, Miss M A Dalgety

Dancingonmoonlight Limited

2nd

Major Torque

2019 3 B g Art Major - Real Torque

Mark Jones, Burnham

Beeswork Limited, Mrs T J Wylie, P J Wylie, Mrs K R Hatton, Miss E J Hatton, Miss G L Hatton, K Smithies, Mrs C L Smith

Mrs K R Hatton,Miss E J Hatton,Miss G L Hatton,K Smithies

3rd

Lone Wolf

2018 4 B g Sweet Lou - Crimson Lane

Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway

R A Chatterton, Sixonefive Syndicate, Mrs K Haley, G R E Haley, J L Lewis, R A Glass, D J Smith

Mrs B H Gye

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Participants for Race 2: IRT ACE OF CLUBS (2YO COLTS & GELDINGS) MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	6	Tyron Eros	6	fr	61,875.00	3/4	2-29.0		2-29.0	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
2	5	The Merc	5	fr	18,700.00	6/6	2-30.2	6.20	6.20	Brad Williamson	Kaleb Bublitz
3	1	Bring On The Muscle	1	fr	9,900.00	2/1	2-30.6	8.40	8.40	B G Barclay	Clark Barron
		BRING ON THE MUSCLE - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Hung inwards passing the 1050m striking a track marker. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
4	2	Time For Victory	2	fr	4,950.00	7/7	2-30.8	9.10	9.10	R T May	Michael Ward
		TIME FOR VICTORY - held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m.
5	8	Wilma's Boy	8	fr	3,575.00	5/5	2-31.6	13.20	13.20	R J Butt	Bob Butt
		WILMA'S BOY - trotted roughly at various stages throughout.
6	7	Father Time	7	fr	2,750.00	8/8	2-32.6	18.20	18.20	T M Williams	Kevin Townley
7	4	Imperial Command	4	fr	2,750.00	9/9	2-33.4	22.40	22.40	A L Clark	Alan Clark
		IMPERIAL COMMAND - weakened from the 600m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
8	9	Dreams Pat	U1	fr	2,750.00	4/3	2-40.8	59.20	59.20	D J Butcher	Derek Balle
		DREAMS PAT - broke near the 1350m losing all chance.
9	3	Look To Da Stars	3	fr	2,750.00	1/2	2-49.6	103.00	103.00	Mark Purdon	Mark & Nathan Purdon
		LOOK TO DA STARS - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Again broke at the 1350m losing all chance.
Total Stakes:			$110,000.00

Dividends: $5.20. $1.80. $3.90. $1.30. Quinella $38.80. Trifecta $254.70. TAB Double[races-1,2]:(5,6) $5.60. TAB Conc.:(5,5) $13.30. First4 $3164.50.
Margins: 6 lengths, 2 lengths, 1/2 length
Times: Mile Rate: 2-01.0 Last 800m: 60.5 Last 400m: 30.4

Placed Horses:

1st

Tyron Eros

2020 2 B g Majestic Son - Tyron's Aphrodite

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

A D Neumann, I M Neumann

A D Neumann,I M Neumann

2nd

The Merc

2020 2 B c Royal Aspirations - Mercadante

Kaleb Bublitz, Oamaru

K I Bublitz, Mrs E E Bublitz, A K W Bublitz, Miss J E Bublitz

A L Clark,Mrs F E Clark

3rd

Bring On The Muscle

2020 2 B g Majestic Son - Mass Invasion

Clark Barron, Rakauhauka

Mrs J M Barron

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Participants for Race 3: BETAVET ACE OF SPADES (2YO COLTS & GELDINGS) MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	4	We Walk By Faith	4	fr	65,312.50	1/1	2-27.1		2-27.1	Mark Purdon	Mark & Nathan Purdon
2	5	Major Hot	5	fr	19,800.00	3/3	2-27.2	0.80	0.80	B N Orange	Mark & Nathan Purdon
3	2	Dreams Are Free	2	fr	10,450.00	2/2	2-27.2	0.90	0.90	N P Williamson	Nathan Williamson
4	3	Ragazzo Major	3	fr	5,225.00	6/5	2-27.8	3.60	3.60	C J Dalgety (J)	Cran & Chrissie Dalgety
5	7	It's Tough	7	fr	3,712.50	4/4	2-28.2	5.80	5.80	R J Butt	Colin & Julie DeFilippi
6	1	Reiver	1	fr	2,750.00	7/7	2-29.1	10.00	10.00	J W Cox	Greg Payne
		REIVER - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Cox. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt.
7	6	Art Jordan	6	fr	2,750.00	5/6	2-29.1	10.30	10.30	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
Total Stakes:			$110,000.00

Dividends: $1.80. $1.20. $2.40. Quinella $4.20. Trifecta $8.70. TAB Treble[races-1,2,3]:(5,6,4) $14.20. First4 $36.60.
Margins: 1 length, nose, 2 3/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-59.5 Last 800m: 56.9 Last 400m: 26.9

Placed Horses:

1st

We Walk By Faith

2020 2 Br g Bettor's Delight - Wicked Nights

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

D M Dunford, M D Dunford

P W Judd,C A Judd

2nd

Major Hot

2020 2 B g Art Major - Hothooves

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, Breckon Racing Syndicate, Mrs A Gibbs, J A Gibbs MNZM, G A Woodham, Mrs K J Woodham

Breckon Farms Ltd

3rd

Dreams Are Free

2020 2 B c Captaintreacherous - Start Dreaming

Nathan Williamson, Branxholme

B J Fahy, Dreams Are Free Syndicate

Studholme Bloodstock Limited,M B Jefferies

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Participants for Race 4: K B ELECTRICS ACE OF HEARTS (2YO FILLIES) MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	3	Empire City	3	fr	55,000.00	2/2	2-29.7		2-29.7	R T May	Phil Williamson
		EMPIRE CITY - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1100m.
2	10	Lucky Mum	10	fr	16,500.00	5/5	2-29.9	1.20	1.20	A P T Poutama	David & Clare McGowan
3	5	Princess Sadie	5	fr	8,800.00	4/4	2-30.0	1.50	1.50	M J Williamson	Matthew Williamson
4	6	High Step	6	fr	4,400.00	1/1	2-30.4	3.80	3.80	Mark Purdon	Mark & Nathan Purdon
		HIGH STEP - raced wide early.
5	1	Freya	1	fr	3,300.00	8/9	2-31.0	6.60	6.60	B T Hope (J)	Greg & Nina Hope
6	11	Aspirational Dream	11	fr	2,750.00	13/12	2-31.4	8.50	8.50	J C Morrison	Tony Barron
7	12	Judy J	12	fr	2,750.00	6/6	2-31.6	9.50	9.50	S J Tomlinson	Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
8	2	Torquay Street	2	fr	2,750.00	10/10	2-31.6	9.80	9.80	N P Williamson	Phil Williamson
		TORQUAY STREET - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the first bend.
9	9	Kracka Looka	9	fr	2,750.00	7/7	2-32.2	12.80	12.80	Brad Williamson	Brad Williamson
10	8	We Can Have It All	8	fr	2,750.00	3/3	2-32.4	13.50	13.50	B N Orange	Mark & Nathan Purdon
		WE CAN HAVE IT ALL - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange was disappointed and unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Connections advised Stewards on 15 December that WE CAN HAVE IT ALL has been sent for a spell.
11	4	Paramount Lady	4	fr	2,750.00	9/8	2-33.2	17.70	17.70	M P Jones	Mark Jones
12	13	Florence The Machine	U1	fr	2,750.00	11/11	2-35.6	29.80	29.80	D J Butcher	Ross Paynter
		FLORENCE THE MACHINE - over-raced middle stages. Broke near the 300m losing its chance.
13	7	Lil Whip	7	fr	2,750.00	12/13	3-00.5	154.00	154.00	C R Ferguson	Regan Todd
		LIL WHIP - broke late in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
Total Stakes:			$110,000.00

Dividends: $2.60. $1.40. $5.10. $2.80. Quinella $37.40. Trifecta $421.30. TAB Double[races-3,4]:(4,3) $3.90. TAB Conc.:(4,10) $20.30. First4 $1704.20.
Margins: 1 1/4 lengths, neck, 2 1/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-01.6 Last 800m: 58.7 Last 400m: 29.4

Placed Horses:

1st

Empire City

2020 2 B f Volstead - Liberty City

Phil Williamson, Oamaru

P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus

P G Argus,Mrs J M Argus

2nd

Lucky Mum

2020 2 B f Father Patrick - Girls On Film

David & Clare McGowan, Pukekohe

Mrs N K Peni

Est C J Roberts

3rd

Princess Sadie

2020 2 B f Muscle Mass - Shell Seeker

Matthew Williamson, Oamaru Raceway

Mrs C R Williamson, R Buker, Stir Fry Syndicate, F J Donovan, Summit Bloodstock Pty Ltd

Windrush Trust,Mrs S L Kay,Est P J Kay

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Participants for Race 5: TENNANT ENGINEERING NEW ZEALAND PACING OAKS (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	3	Aardiebytheseaside	3	fr	96,250.00	2/2	3-13.7		3-13.7	T M Williams	Steve & Amanda Telfer
2	8	Mantra Blue	8	fr	27,125.00	1/1	3-13.7	0.10	0.10	Z E Butcher	Zachary Butcher
		MANTRA BLUE - raced wide early. Hung outwards and shifted up the track in the initial stages of the run home despite the efforts of driver Z Butcher.
3	2	Kahlua Flybye	2	fr	15,750.00	3/3	3-14.1	2.10	2.10	A G Herlihy MNZM	Steve & Amanda Telfer
4	7	Treacherous Gall	7	fr	9,187.50	4/5	3-14.9	6.00	6.00	C R Ferguson	Regan Todd
		TREACHEROUS GALL - raced wide early.
5	13	Amore Infida	13	fr	5,250.00	6/6	3-14.9	6.10	6.10	B N Orange	Mark & Nathan Purdon
6	11	Advance Party	11	fr	3,062.50	5/4	3-15.1	7.00	7.00	N P Williamson	Katrina & John Price
7	4	Takeitout	4	fr	3,062.50	7/8	3-15.1	7.30	7.30	S E O'Reilly (J)	Brett Gray
8	5	Cardi B	5	fr	3,062.50	11/11	3-15.5	9.10	9.10	M J Williamson	Thomas Twidle
		CARDI B - raced wide early.
9	1	Jazzy Styx	1	fr	3,062.50	12/12	3-15.5	9.20	9.20	W J House (J)	Michael House
10	6	Wicked Wanda	6	fr	3,062.50	10/9	3-16.2	12.70	12.70	D P Ferguson	Graeme Rogerson & Dylan Ferguson
		WICKED WANDA - over-raced middle stages.
11	12	You Little Beauty	12	fr	3,062.50	9/10	3-16.2	12.80	12.80	T A Macfarlane	Ross Paynter
		YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - paced roughly final bend and early in the run home.
12	10	Tokyo Rose	10	fr	3,062.50	8/7	3-16.4	13.80	13.80	S J Ottley	Mark Jones
Total Stakes:			$175,000.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	9	Millwood Nike	9

Dividends: $4.20. $1.20. $1.20. $2.00. Quinella $2.50. Trifecta $33.70. First4 $147.40. Quaddie[races-2,3,4,5]:(6,4,3,3) $100.80.
Margins: nose, 2 1/4 lengths, 4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-59.8 Last 800m: 56.4 Last 400m: 26.7

Placed Horses:

1st

Aardiebytheseaside

2019 3 B f Downbytheseaside - Divine

Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons

M Tanev

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

2nd

Mantra Blue

2019 3 Br f Sweet Lou - Kamwood Blue Chip

Zachary Butcher, Pukekohe

Mrs L A Philpott

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

3rd

Kahlua Flybye

2019 3 B f Bettor's Delight - Ideal Flybye

Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons

Woodlands Partnership No.3 Syndicate

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

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Participants for Race 6: EAST WEST FENCING SUMMER CUP (MOBILE PACE) (Gr3)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	5	Beach Ball	5	fr	22,000.00	2/2	2-20.8		2-20.8	R T May	Brendon Hill
2	7	Self Assured	7	fr	6,200.00	1/1	2-21.6	4.20	4.20	Mark Purdon	Mark & Nathan Purdon
		SELF ASSURED - raced wide early.
3	3	American Me	3	fr	3,600.00	3/3	2-22.4	8.10	8.10	S E O'Reilly (J)	Brent & Tim White
4	1	Heisenberg	1	fr	2,100.00	4/5	2-22.6	9.30	9.30	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
		HEISENBERG - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
5	6	Pembrook Playboy	6	fr	1,200.00	5/4	2-23.1	11.90	11.90	N P Williamson	Nathan Williamson
6	4	Mighty Looee	4	fr	700.00	6/6	2-23.9	15.70	15.70	K T Newman (J)	Robert & Jenna Dunn
7	2	Heza Sport	2	fr	700.00	7/7	2-25.2	22.20	22.20	R J Butt	Colin & Julie DeFilippi
		HEZA SPORT - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed the early signs of a respiratory infection. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Connections advised Stewards on 15 December that HEZA SPORT has been treated for a respiratory infection since last racing.
Total Stakes:			$36,500.00

Dividends: $2.20. $1.40. $1.30. Quinella $1.50. Trifecta $9.90. TAB Double[races-5,6]:(3,5) $7.00. TAB Conc.:(3,7) $2.80. TAB Treble[races-4,5,6]:(3,3,5) $27.30. First4 $49.80.
Margins: 4 1/4 lengths, 4 lengths, 1 1/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-54.4 Last 800m: 55.6 Last 400m: 28.3

Placed Horses:

1st

Beach Ball

2018 4 B h Somebeachsomewhere - Twilight Rascal

Brendon Hill, Swannanoa

K K Chapman, Mrs B G Chapman

K K Chapman,Mrs B G Chapman

2nd

Self Assured

2015 7 B g Bettor's Delight - Star Of Venus

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Mrs J L Feiss

R N Caldow

3rd

American Me

2016 6 B g American Ideal - Bella Me

Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway

Merveber Ltd, K F Neville, Brennan 5 Syndicate, B Kouvelis, I R F McKelvie, J J Jones, T L Rodewald, Scotts Ferry Syndicate

Old Ridge Services No 4 Ltd

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Participants for Race 7: 'KING OF THE NORTH' NEW ZEALAND TROTTING DERBY (MOBILE TROT) (Gr1)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	1	Sunnys Sister	1	fr	60,500.00	4/5	3-16.3		3-16.3	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
2	5	Melsadele	5	fr	17,050.00	12/12	3-16.8	2.90	2.90	T W Mitchell	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
3	10	High Energy	10	fr	9,900.00	2/2	3-17.0	3.70	3.70	Mark Purdon	Mark & Nathan Purdon
		HIGH ENERGY - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the replays and were satisfied that a clear run existed when HIGH ENERGY improved to the inside of WHATS WANTED near the 400m with placings duly authorised.
4	8	Not As Promised	8	fr	5,775.00	1/1	3-17.4	5.50	5.50	N M Dawson	Graham Dwyer
		NOT AS PROMISED - 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 gelding. Raced wide until obtaining cover near the 900m.
5	2	Aroha Kenny	2	fr	3,300.00	8/8	3-17.6	6.70	6.70	M J Williamson	Phil Williamson
		AROHA KENNY - held up final bend by weakening runners.
6	13	Shez Bella	13	fr	1,925.00	7/7	3-18.3	10.40	10.40	D P Ferguson	Graeme Rogerson & Dylan Ferguson
		SHEZ BELLA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 650m.
7	7	Confessional	7	fr	1,925.00	3/3	3-18.7	12.10	12.10	P C Nairn	Paul Nairn
		CONFESSIONAL - raced wide early.
8	12	Gold Bullion	12	fr	1,925.00	5/4	3-18.7	12.40	12.40	R J Butt	Bob Butt
9	16	The Ivy League	U2	fr	1,925.00	14/14	3-19.2	14.60	14.60	J F Curtin	Paul Nairn
		THE IVY LEAGUE - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 900m. Trotted roughly in the run home. Broke briefly near the 150m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration and injury to the right front tendon with the filly receiving treatment before being transported in the Horse Ambulance to the Canterbury Equine Clinic. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
10	15	Create Time	U1	fr	1,925.00	9/11	3-19.5	16.00	16.00	B N Orange	Ken Barron
		CREATE TIME - connections advised the gelding would be racing without front shoes. Held up rounding the final bend.
11	9	Julie Jaccka	9	fr	1,925.00	10/9	3-19.5	16.20	16.20	B G Barclay	Brett Gray
		JULIE JACCKA - raced wide without cover from the 700m. Weakened final bend.
12	4	Walkinonsunshine	4	fr	1,925.00	6/6	3-20.1	19.00	19.00	A G Herlihy MNZM	Tom Bagrie
		WALKINONSUNSHINE - trotted roughly approaching the 1000m. Weakened final bend.
13	3	Whats Wanted	3	fr	1,925.00	13/13	3-22.3	30.00	30.00	S J Tomlinson	Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson
		WHATS WANTED - weakened final bend. HIGH ENERGY - lay inwards and struck track markers rounding the final bend. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the replays and were satisfied that a clear run existed when HIGH ENERGY improved to the inside of WHATS WANTED near the 400m with placings duly authorised.
14	6	Flying Without Wings	6	fr	1,925.00	11/10	3-34.8	92.80	92.80	N P Williamson	Nathan Williamson
		FLYING WITHOUT WINGS - raced wide early. Trotted roughly losing ground near the 1000m. Broke near the 650m hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	11	A Hill Two Menny	11
SCR	14	Bet N Win	14

Dividends: $10.30. $2.90. $9.10. $2.20. Quinella $311.80. Trifecta $3142.00. First4 $10000.00.
Margins: 2 3/4 lengths, 3/4 length, 1 3/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-01.4 Last 800m: 60.8 Last 400m: 29.4

Placed Horses:

1st

Sunnys Sister

2019 3 B f Majestic Son - Stardon

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Pukekohe

C W Hair, Mrs N L Hair

C W Hair

2nd

Melsadele

2019 3 Bl f Orlando Vici - Wheresmemum

Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett, Waiuku

K R McGrath, Mrs M A Barker

K R McGrath,Mrs M A Barker

3rd

High Energy

2019 3 Br f Father Patrick - High Gait

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Breckon Farms Super Six Syndicate

Breckon Farms Ltd

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Participants for Race 8: THE BOX SEAT ACE OF DIAMONDS (2YO FILLIES) MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	10	Duchess Megxit	10	fr	56,718.75	1/1	2-23.2		2-23.2	Z E Butcher	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
		DUCHESS MEGXIT - raced greenly and shifted inwards having to be straightened by driver Z Butcher near the 150m.
2	7	Treacherous Baby	7	fr	17,050.00	5/4	2-24.1	4.70	4.70	Mark Purdon	Mark & Nathan Purdon
		TREACHEROUS BABY - raced greenly resulting in an easing of the pace near the 600m hampering trailing runners. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
3	8	Louies Girl	8	fr	9,075.00	2/2	2-24.4	6.10	6.10	C R Ferguson	Craig Ferguson
		LOUIES GIRL - raced wide early.
4	2	Treacherous Love	2	fr	4,537.50	6/6	2-24.5	6.70	6.70	R T May	Brent Mangos
		TREACHEROUS LOVE - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 550m. Held up final bend.
5	11	Raknruin	11	fr	3,368.75	12/11	2-24.9	8.90	8.90	M J Williamson	Clark Barron
6	4	Always Ticking	4	fr	2,750.00	8/8	2-25.3	10.80	10.80	B G Barclay	Brett Gray
7	3	Our Shangri Lana	3	fr	2,750.00	4/5	2-25.5	11.60	11.60	John R Dunn	Steve Dolan
		OUR SHANGRI LANA - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
8	6	Madrid	6	fr	2,750.00	3/3	2-25.8	13.40	13.40	S J Ottley	Mark & Nathan Purdon
		MADRID - when questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the filly had worked too hard in the early stages which had taken its toll.
9	12	Raklou	12	fr	2,750.00	7/7	2-27.0	19.10	19.10	P M Hunter	Peter Hunter
		RAKLOU - weakened final bend.
10	1	Anytime At All	1	fr	2,750.00	10/10	2-27.3	20.60	20.60	G D Smith	Barry Ward
		ANYTIME AT ALL - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 550m. Weakened final bend.
11	9	Sporty Miss	9	fr	2,750.00	9/9	2-31.7	42.50	42.50	B N Orange	Ken Barron
		SPORTY MISS - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 550m. Weakened final bend.
12	5	Ask Me Lazarus	5	fr	2,750.00	11/12	2-34.4	56.20	56.20	W J House (J)	Michael House
		ASK ME LAZARUS - raced wide early. Hampered and broke briefly near the 550m after an easing of the pace.
Total Stakes:			$110,000.00

Dividends: $4.20. $1.60. $2.20. $1.90. Quinella $19.20. Trifecta $126.10. TAB Double[races-7,8]:(1,10) $45.50. TAB Conc.:(1,7) $11.90. First4 $1179.80.
Margins: 4 1/2 lengths, 1 1/2 lengths, 1/2 length
Times: Mile Rate: 1-56.3 Last 800m: 57.9 Last 400m: 28.9

Placed Horses:

1st

Duchess Megxit

2020 2 B f Sweet Lou - Kensington Kate

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Patterson Bros Racing Syndicate, Est M J Ward, Centaurus Syndicate

M J Ward

2nd

Treacherous Baby

2020 2 B f Captaintreacherous - O Baby

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

B J Whitelock, Mrs C J Whitelock

B J Whitelock,Mrs C J Whitelock

3rd

Louies Girl

2020 2 B f Lord Forbes - One Bad Dream

Craig Ferguson, Wyndham Raceway

G R Forbes, Ms V W More

G R Forbes,Miss V W More

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Participants for Race 9: GARRARDS NEW ZEALAND PACING DERBY (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	4	Merlin	4	fr	137,500.00	1/1	3-08.5		3-08.5	Z E Butcher	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
2	6	Don't Stop Dreaming	6	fr	38,750.00	2/2	3-08.6	0.70	0.70	Mark Purdon	Mark & Nathan Purdon
3	2	Sooner The Bettor	2	fr	22,500.00	3/3	3-09.0	2.80	2.80	A G Herlihy MNZM	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
4	5	Jolimont	5	fr	13,125.00	5/5	3-09.3	4.20	4.20	D J Butcher	Arna Donnelly
		JOLIMONT - shifted outwards marginally near the 40m hampering ALTA METEOR. After viewing the replays a protest was lodged under Rule 869A(2) by driver J Cox (ALTA METEOR) placed 5th, against 4th placing being awarded to JOLIMONT (D Butcher) alleging interference near the 40m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. ALTA METEOR - raced wide with cover from the 1300m. Hampered by JOLIMONT which shifted outwards marginally near the 40m.
5	14	Alta Meteor	14	fr	7,500.00	14/14	3-09.3	4.40	4.40	J W Cox	Steve & Amanda Telfer
		JOLIMONT - shifted outwards marginally near the 40m hampering ALTA METEOR. After viewing the replays a protest was lodged under Rule 869A(2) by driver J Cox (ALTA METEOR) placed 5th, against 4th placing being awarded to JOLIMONT (D Butcher) alleging interference near the 40m. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. ALTA METEOR - raced wide with cover from the 1300m. Hampered by JOLIMONT which shifted outwards marginally near the 40m.
6	3	Charlie Brown	3	fr	4,375.00	9/9	3-09.8	6.60	6.60	R J Butt	Robert & Jenna Dunn
7	8	Wag Star	8	fr	4,375.00	6/6	3-09.9	7.10	7.10	M D Hurrell	Craig Ferguson
		WAG STAR - held up final bend.
8	10	Ohoka Connor	10	fr	4,375.00	4/4	3-10.1	8.30	8.30	T M Williams	Steve & Amanda Telfer
		TRIPLE G - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 1300m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1900m when OHOKA CONNOR shifted ground outwards onto TRIPLE G. After viewing the replays it was established that driver T Williams (OHOKA CONNOR) had shifted outwards prior to TRIPLE G reaching its sulky wheel and no further action was required. OHOKA CONNOR - raced wide from the 1300m.
9	12	Who's Delight	12	fr	4,375.00	10/10	3-10.6	10.80	10.80	G D Smith	Robert & Jenna Dunn
10	11	Dalton Shard	11	fr	4,375.00	11/12	3-10.8	11.60	11.60	K T Newman (J)	Robert & Jenna Dunn
11	9	Coney Island Lou	9	fr	4,375.00	12/11	3-10.8	11.80	11.80	B N Orange	Cran & Chrissie Dalgety
12	13	Franco Sinatra	13	fr	4,375.00	8/8	3-10.9	12.10	12.10	C J Dalgety (J)	Cran & Chrissie Dalgety
13	7	Triple G	7	fr	4,375.00	7/7	3-11.3	14.40	14.40	John R Dunn	Robert & Jenna Dunn
		TRIPLE G - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 1300m. Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1900m when OHOKA CONNOR shifted ground outwards onto TRIPLE G. After viewing the replays it was established that driver T Williams (OHOKA CONNOR) had shifted outwards prior to TRIPLE G reaching its sulky wheel and no further action was required.
14	1	Almighty Clever	1	fr	4,375.00	13/13	3-13.6	25.90	25.90	S J Tomlinson	Brad Mowbray
		ALMIGHTY CLEVER - weakened final bend.
Total Stakes:			$258,750.00

Dividends: $2.00. $1.10. $1.30. $1.80. Quinella $2.10. Trifecta $12.30. First4 $65.20.
Margins: 3/4 length, 2 1/4 lengths, 1 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-56.6 Last 800m: 55.8 Last 400m: 27.6

Placed Horses:

1st

Merlin

2019 3 B c Art Major - Imaginary Bet

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Montana Park Pty Ltd

Taffy Limited

2nd

Don't Stop Dreaming

2019 3 B c Bettor's Delight - Start Dreaming

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Est I D Dobson, D M Dunford, M D Dunford

Studholme Bloodstock Limited,M B Jefferies

3rd

Sooner The Bettor

2019 3 Br c Bettor's Delight - Lucky Pocket

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Mrs K J Purdon, Montana Park Pty Ltd, R Cole, Mrs C Nausbaum, Mrs M McKay, D J Tonks, B K Parker

C N Radford,W E Radford,Ms D E Richardson

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Participants for Race 10: LIVAMOL NEW ZEALAND TROTTING FREE-FOR-ALL (MOBILE TROT) (Gr1)
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	7	Oscar Bonavena	7	fr	60,500.00	1/1	2-26.3		2-26.3	Mark Purdon	Mark & Nathan Purdon
		OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Held up early in the run home.
2	5	Majestic Man	5	fr	17,050.00	6/4	2-26.6	1.80	1.80	Brad Williamson	Phil Williamson
		MAJESTIC MAN - lay inwards leaving the final bend striking track markers.
3	4	Time Up The Hill	4	fr	9,900.00	7/8	2-26.9	3.20	3.20	S E O'Reilly (J)	Michael Ward
		TIME UP THE HILL - hung outwards throughout the run home.
4	1	Resolve	1	fr	5,775.00	4/3	2-26.9	3.40	3.40	R J Butt	Paul Nairn
5	2	Harold Smith	2	fr	3,300.00	8/7	2-27.8	7.70	7.70	J W Cox	Tom Bagrie
6	8	Eurokash	8	fr	1,925.00	9/9	2-28.3	10.30	10.30	B T Hope (J)	Greg & Nina Hope
		EUROKASH - pre-race warmed. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
7	9	Rachmaninov	9	fr	1,925.00	10/10	2-28.6	11.50	11.50	T J Grant	Trevor Grant
		RACHMANINOV - raced wide early.
8	10	Smokin Bandar	10	fr	1,925.00	2/2	2-33.4	35.90	35.90	C R Ferguson	Craig Ferguson
		SMOKIN BANDAR - broke near the 350m losing all chance.
Disq	6	Love N The Port	6	fr	1,925.00	3/5				M J Williamson	Phil Williamson
		LOVE N THE PORT - broke passing the 70m and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. After viewing the replays driver M Williamson did not contest the protest and LOVE N THE PORT was disqualified by the Stewards.
Pup	3	Mystic Max	3	fr	1,925.00	5/6				B N Orange	Michael Purdon
		MYSTIC MAX - broke late in the score up losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Total Stakes:			$106,150.00

Note: Love N The Port disqualified from 5th
Dividends: $1.40. $1.00. $2.60. $5.40. Quinella $6.60. Trifecta $86.10. TAB Double[races-9,10]:(4,7) $3.20. TAB Conc.:(4,5) $6.80. TAB Treble[races-8,9,10]:(10,4,7) $15.50. First4 $336.20. Quaddie[races-7,8,9,10]:(1,10,4,7) $198.40. Place6[races-5,6,7,8,9,10]:(2,3,8/5,7/1,5,10/7,8,10/2,4,6/4,5,7) $9.00.
Margins: 1 3/4 lengths, 1 1/2 lengths, head
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.8 Last 800m: 57.7 Last 400m: 28.6

Placed Horses:

1st

Oscar Bonavena

2015 7 B h Majestic Son - Now's The Moment

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Mark Purdon, C J Ryder

Grassy Meadows Farm Ltd,H C J Webber

2nd

Majestic Man

2014 8 B g Majestic Son - Love Hate Revenge

Phil Williamson, Oamaru

Griffins Syndicate

N T Bennett,LHR Syndicate

3rd

Time Up The Hill

2017 5 B m Muscle Hill - Majestic Time

Michael Ward, West Melton

J M Ward, Mrs P L Ward, Miss S L Ward, C M Ward

J M Ward,Mrs P L Ward,Miss S L Ward,C M Ward

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Advance Party - Race 5

A Hill Two Menny - Race 7

Almighty Clever - Race 9

Alta Meteor - Race 9

Always Ticking - Race 8

American Me - Race 6

Amore Infida - Race 5

Anytime At All - Race 8

Aroha Kenny - Race 7

Art Jordan - Race 3

Ask Me Lazarus - Race 8

Aspirational Dream - Race 4

Beach Ball - Race 6

Bet N Win - Race 7

Bring On The Muscle - Race 2

Cardi B - Race 5

Charlie Brown - Race 9

Commander Ben - Race 1

Coney Island Lou - Race 9

Confessional - Race 7

Create Time - Race 7

Dalton Shard - Race 9

Dance With The Boss - Race 1

Don't Stop Dreaming - Race 9

Dreams Are Free - Race 3

Dreams Pat - Race 2

Duchess Megxit - Race 8

Empire City - Race 4

Eurokash - Race 10

Evangalist - Race 1

Father Time - Race 2

Fernetti - Race 1

Florence The Machine - Race 4

Flying Without Wings - Race 7

Franco Messi - Race 1

Franco Sinatra - Race 9

Freya - Race 4

Gold Bullion - Race 7

Harold Smith - Race 10

Harrison - Race 1

Heisenberg - Race 6

Heza Sport - Race 6

High Energy - Race 7

High Step - Race 4

Imperial Command - Race 2

It's Tough - Race 3

Jazzy Styx - Race 5

Jolimont - Race 9

Jordy - Race 1

Judy J - Race 4

Julie Jaccka - Race 7

Kahlua Flybye - Race 5

Kracka Looka - Race 4

Lil Whip - Race 4

Lone Wolf - Race 1

Look To Da Stars - Race 2

Louies Girl - Race 8

Love N The Port - Race 10

Lucky Mum - Race 4

Madrid - Race 8

Majestic Man - Race 10

Major Hot - Race 3

Major Torque - Race 1

Mantra Blue - Race 5

Melsadele - Race 7

Merlin - Race 9

Mighty Looee - Race 6

Millwood Nike - Race 5

Mystic Max - Race 10

Not As Promised - Race 7

Ohoka Connor - Race 9

Oscar Bonavena - Race 10

Our Shangri Lana - Race 8

Paramount Lady - Race 4

Pembrook Playboy - Race 6

Princess Sadie - Race 4

Rachmaninov - Race 10

Ragazzo Major - Race 3

Raklou - Race 8

Raknruin - Race 8

Reiver - Race 3

Resolve - Race 10

Self Assured - Race 6

Shepherds Delight - Race 1

Shez Bella - Race 7

Smokin Bandar - Race 10

Sooner The Bettor - Race 9

Sporty Miss - Race 8

Sunnys Sister - Race 7

Takeitout - Race 5

Tempo Warrior - Race 1

The Ivy League - Race 7

The Merc - Race 2

Time For Victory - Race 2

Time Up The Hill - Race 10

Tokyo Rose - Race 5

Torquay Street - Race 4

Treacherous Baby - Race 8

Treacherous Gall - Race 5

Treacherous Love - Race 8

Triple G - Race 9

Tyron Eros - Race 2

Wag Star - Race 9

Walkinonsunshine - Race 7

We Can Have It All - Race 4

We Walk By Faith - Race 3

Whats Wanted - Race 7

Who's Delight - Race 9

Wicked Wanda - Race 5

Willison - Race 1

Wilma's Boy - Race 2

You Little Beauty - Race 5

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Meeting: 2023 HARNESS GRAND PRIX RACE MEETING (2023 HARNESS GRAND PRIX RACE MEETING) at Addington Raceway

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$175,000, 3YO FILLIES, 2600m

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$36,500, FFA, 1980m

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$113,850, 3YO, 2600m

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$258,750, 3YO, 2600m

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$106,150, FFA, 1980m

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