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Nelson Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: ANNUAL JANUARY MEETING (Day 2)
Last updated 14/01/2024 at 11:31 am
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES NELSON CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE)

$20,000, FFA, 1609m

 

For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Donmaro: SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
1
120404
  R57
1
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Always B Miki-All Time Glory(by Christian Cullen) [Aztec Shard 5g(Sweet Lou), Burghley Shard 6h(A Rocknroll Dance), Crackamoa 11g(Real Desire), Rock N Shard 9m(Rocknroll Hanover), Sofia Rose 3f(Sportswriter), Wecandream 8g(Art Major)]
Owners:
Patterson Bros Racing Syndicate, Templeton Family Trust, W P Robertson, G D R Shand, C J Dunnett, K W E Paterson, B D T Paterson, C C McDowall, J McDowall, Est M J Ward
Breeder:
C M Smith, Mrs D E Smith
Comment:
Nice zip when he got clear on Friday. First go over the mile. Keep onside.
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 4
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $64,379
Winning Stakes $33,825
Win Dividend $0.68
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2546All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course100Distance000
Favourite4312nd Favourite100
Mobile2346Standing200
Left2546Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (3) head 3-13
 02/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-23.9
 09/23 NZ Metro R48 to R60 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 3/4 length 2-24.9
 11/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R47 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (9) 1/2 neck 3-14.7

Race Starts (6 of 11)

4 of 11
12 Jan 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
33 days
12th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
1
3/2
Alta Meteor
MR:2-01.1
57.4
2.7L
Trld-4bk inr,5bk 800,off,handy wd
3 of  7
04 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  10
K Newman
 
R41 to R80 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
Get Up N Dance
MR:2-07.9
56.9
 
10 of 14
10 Dec 23
Race  9
K Newman
15 days
11th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
11
11/12
Merlin
MR:1-56.6
55.8
12L
4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,rear tn,steady
4 of 15
25 Nov 23
Race  7
K Newman
8 days
10th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
9/6
Deny Everything
MR:2-04.2
57.2
2.7L
3-4bk inr,thru,off,useful mid
12 of 13
17 Nov 23
Race  10
K Newman
3 days
9th up
3YO+ R54 to R61, R62 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
6/4
Triple G
MR:1-58.6
59.8
8.3L
3bk otr,3wd 1500,stuck there,tired
DALTON SHARD - raced wide from the 1600m and without cover from the 1300m. Weakened final bend.
2 of 13
14 Nov 23
Race  12
J R Dunn
11 days
8th up
3YO+ R56 to R61 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
1/1
Mon Lancome
MR:1-58.6
57.1
0.2L
Up,ld,trld 1500,thru,very close inr
MON LANCOME - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1100m. Came together with DALTON SHARD over the concluding stages.
  
 2222120Fernetti   
3
809817
  R59
3
Front
Robbie Close
Jason & Ian Thomas, Charing Cross
Breeding:
6 ch m Shadyshark Hanover-Pretty Dollybird(by Live Or Die) [Bevan's Cullen 11g(Christian Cullen), Flamboyant 12g(Changeover), Lydia 8m(Raging Bull), Rin Tin Tin 7g(Tintin In America)]
Owners:
Mrs S A Thomas, Miss N A Thomas, D J Eginton, G S Mackintosh, A J Mackintosh, G Watson, A Smith, M R Scott, Mrs J A Beveridge, Z Thomas
Breeder:
K R Grice, B R Grice
Comment:
Had excuses on Friday & kept trying. Yet to fire over sprint trips. First4s.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 8
Seconds 12
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $106,539
Winning Stakes $55,825
Win Dividend $0.85
Place Dividend $1.11
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather57719All Weather Slushy000
Grass210Grass Wet210
Course200Distance601
Favourite8342nd Favourite1226
Mobile55819Standing400
Left59819Right000
Fresh90422Fresh30602

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/21 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 4 3/4 lengths 2-25.8
 05/22 NZ Metro 4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D 1980m (6) 2 3/4 lengths 2-25.3
 06/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.3
 07/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 3 1/2 lengths 2-23.6
 05/23 Ashburton 4YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN 2400m (8) neck 2-54.7
 06/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R52 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 neck 2-25.7
 07/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R58 to R73 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) neck 2-23.3
 12/23 Reefton 3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE 2450m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 3-21.1

Race Starts (6 of 10)

7 of 11
12 Jan 24
Race  9
R Close
13 days
41st up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
U1
11/11
Alta Meteor
MR:2-01.1
57.4
7.3L
1x1,cartd,5bk inr 700,sound inr
EVANGALIST - hampered by a weakening runner passing the 700m.
1 of  8
30 Dec 23
Race  10
T Williams
4 days
40th up
3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
2450m
Dead
8
7/7
Franco Hoffman
MR:2-12.0
65.0
 
4-3bk otr,up,prkd 1000,ld tn,tough
EVANGALIST - lay outwards in the run home despite the efforts of driver T Williams.
8 of  9
26 Dec 23
Race  8
T Williams
16 days
39th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Slow
U1
9/9
Johnny Mac
MR:2-11.2
62.0
25L
Brk,9th,5bk otr,3wd,postd,gone tn
EVANGALIST - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.
9 of 12
10 Dec 23
Race  1
Z Butcher
15 days
38th up
3YO+ Up to & including R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
9
7/6
Fernetti
MR:1-58.2
57.1
9.4L
Cght 3wd,prkd 1200,flat tn,wilted
EVANGALIST - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1200m.
14 of 15
25 Nov 23
Race  7
C J Dalgety
8 days
37th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
10/11
Deny Everything
MR:2-04.2
57.2
14L
Brk,8bk otr,detached,battld rear
EVANGALIST - broke at the start losing ground hampering a trailing runner.
8 of 13
17 Nov 23
Race  10
Z Butcher
3 days
36th up
3YO+ R54 to R61, R62 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
7/7
Triple G
MR:1-58.6
59.8
5.5L
3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,held up,no gaps
EVANGALIST - raced wide early. Held up final bend and throughout the run home.
  
4
30X521
  R59
4
Front
Bob Butt
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Terror To Love-Ashleigh's Meddle(by Presidential Ball)
Owners:
W S Sparks, Mrs U I Sparks
Breeder:
W S Sparks, Mrs U I Sparks
Comment:
Up in grade after front-running win on day 1. Has placed at a sprint. Combos.
Colours
Starts 14
Wins 3
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $33,073
Winning Stakes $20,625
Win Dividend $1.06
Place Dividend $1.36
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1436All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course110Distance201
Favourite1002nd Favourite411
Mobile1436Standing000
Left1436Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (16) 2 1/4 lengths 2-28
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R51 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) neck 2-23.8
 01/24 Nelson HRC R51 to R57 MOB. PACE 2400m (2) neck 2-54.4

Race Starts (6 of 11)

1 of  8
12 Jan 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
11 days
3rd up
R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
2
4/4
Watermelon Sugar
MR:1-56.9
57.0
 
2-3rd,up,ld 1600,kickd tn,held on
2 of  8
01 Jan 24
Race  10
J R Dunn
11 days
2nd up
R52 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3
3/3
Lone Wolf
MR:2-00.4
58.4
2.9L
6th,1x1,3bk 1100,3wd,solid mid
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - briefly locked wheels with CLASSIE LINC which lay outwards near the 900m.
5 of 12
21 Dec 23
Race  10
J R Dunn
104 days
1st up
3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
9
1/1
Motor Mouth
MR:1-56.6
5.6L
3wd,8-7bk otr,wdst tn,cheeky wd
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - raced wide early.
1 of  6
12 Dec 23
TRIAL
Race  8
K Newman
 
R39 to R53 PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
7
Ebury Street
MR:2-08.9
59.9
 
11 of 11
08 Sep 23
Race  3
K Newman
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R53 to R58 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
8
5/5
Double Time
MR:2-00.2
57.3
20L
6bk otr,3wd 1300,stuck there,tired
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - raced three wide from the 1500m. Weakened final bend.
3 of  7
25 Aug 23
Race  9
K Newman
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
4/4
Alta Meteor
MR:1-56.2
55.4
2.5L
Trld-3bk inr,waited,off,useful wd
  
5
1171PP
  R64
5
Front
Jonny Cox
Kyle Austin, Weedons
Breeding:
5 br g A Rocknroll Dance-A Legend(by Safely Kept) [Be A Legend 11m(Tintin In America), Just Another Legend 9m(Bettor's Delight), Rock Legend 6g(Roll With Joe), Shezalegend 12m(Courage Under Fire)]
Owners:
K J Austin, A J Calder, D S Holland, B P Holland
Breeder:
Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:
Two struggling runs in a row. Punters may be getting wary. Take on trust.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 5
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $59,648
Winning Stakes $42,625
Win Dividend $0.81
Place Dividend $0.83
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2155All Weather Slushy201
Grass201Grass Wet100
Course100Distance000
Favourite6222nd Favourite812
Mobile2156Standing200
Left2356Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30211

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 2 1/2 lengths 2-27.8
 08/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 1980m (9) 1/2 neck 2-24.6
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 3/4 length 2-25.8
 09/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R53 to R61 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) neck 2-24.5
 12/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R59 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. M 1980m (3) neck 2-28

Race Starts (6 of 13)

P
12 Jan 24
Race  9
J Cox
17 days
11th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
U1
5/6
Alta Meteor
MR:2-01.1
57.4
 
Up,prkd 2700,fading 800,pulld up
LIVE ON LEGEND - trainer K Austin advised the gelding has been treated for a blood disorder since last racing. Raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages. Weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. Driver J Cox advised that the gelding had got its tongue over the bit and may have choked down and he would be recommending gear changes prior to racing on Sunday.
P
26 Dec 23
Race  8
B Orange
11 days
10th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Slow
U2
2/5
Johnny Mac
MR:2-11.2
62.0
 
8th,up,led 2000,faded 600,pulld up
LIVE ON LEGEND - weakened from the 600m hampering trailing runners and was retired from the race. When questioned driver B Orange was at a loss to explain the performance and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
1 of  6
15 Dec 23
Race  7
B Orange
77 days
9th up
3YO+ R59 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
3/3
Fernetti
MR:2-00.2
56.2
 
Up,ld 1800,kickd,rated perfectly
1 of  4
06 Dec 23
TRIAL
Race  12
B Orange
 
R44 to R59 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Ooga Chaka
MR:2-06.4
58.4
 
2 of  4
29 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  13
S Thornley
 
R40 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Pinseeker
MR:2-10.2
57.5
 
8 of  9
08 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  14
J Cox
 
R40 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
9
Borrisokane
MR:2-07.6
58.5
 
  
6
434573
  R66
6
Front
Gavin Smith
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
8 b g Art Major-Just A Dream(by Christian Cullen) [Crusader 5g(Art Major), Follow Your Dream 3f(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon
Breeder:
C H Barlow, Mrs T J Barlow
Comment:
Useful when finding space on day 1 & 75% place stats at the distance. Repeat?
Colours
Starts 99
Wins 9
Seconds 22
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $281,891
Winning Stakes $106,600
Win Dividend $0.93
Place Dividend $0.82
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather96931All Weather Slushy401
Grass302Grass Wet101
Course101Distance403
Favourite161112nd Favourite18310
Mobile60620Standing39313
Left96932Right301
Fresh90602Fresh30411

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/18 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1950m (4) 3/4 length 2-25.6
 10/18 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 2 lengths 2-23.3
 04/19 Rangiora 3YO Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE 2000m (3) head 2-24.9
 11/19 Kaikoura 4YO+ R60 to R100 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (1) 2 lengths 2-58.8
 12/19 Ashburton R63 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (3(10m)) head 4-01.6
 01/20 Wyndham R40 to R130 FFA MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 1/2 neck 2-52.5
 10/20 NZ Metro R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) 1/2 neck 3-15.5
 11/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R63 to R70, R71 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (12) 1/2 head 2-20.6
 03/23 NZ Metro R61 to R75, R76 to R79 with cond. MOB. P 1980m (10) 1 1/4 lengths 2-20.9

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of 11
12 Jan 24
Race  9
G Smith
21 days
15th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
1
8/8
Alta Meteor
MR:2-01.1
57.4
2.3L
Led,trld 2300,3bk 800,held up,tidy
7 of  9
22 Dec 23
Race  8
B Orange
7 days
14th up
R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Good
6
6/5
American Me
MR:1-59.4
55.9
6.9L
6th,last otr,peeld turn,just fair
5 of  6
15 Dec 23
Race  7
R Harrison
5 days
13th up
3YO+ R59 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
2/2
Live On Legend
MR:2-00.2
56.2
2.5L
6th,3bk otr 1100,widest tn,honest
HEISENBERG - when questioned regarding the performance connections advised the gelding had been unsuited to the tempo of the race and had been unable to make ground due to the fast closing sectionals.
4 of  7
10 Dec 23
Race  6
J R Dunn
15 days
12th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
4/5
Beach Ball
MR:1-54.4
55.6
9.3L
Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,off,sound
HEISENBERG - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
3 of 15
25 Nov 23
Race  7
J R Dunn
8 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
2/1
Deny Everything
MR:2-04.2
57.2
1.4L
Prkd,ld 2100,fght hard tn,run down
HEISENBERG - lay outwards leaving the final bend. Driver J Dunn was advised to make a greater effort to prevent his runner from shifting wider on the track.
4 of 12
17 Nov 23
Race  12
R Butt
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R62 to R81 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
11
11/11
Ohoka Connor
MR:1-58.1
58.0
2.5L
5-6bk otr,3wd cvr,kept giving mid
HEISENBERG - raced wide with cover from the 1100m.
  
7
700275
  R69
7
Front
Blair Orange
Rodger Austin, Weedons
Breeding:
5 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Ritamaro(by Badlands Hanover) [Bossmaro 8g(Auckland Reactor)]
Owners:
H A Roberts, R M Austin
Breeder:
H A Roberts
Gear:
SL-Off, BL-On
Comment:
Tried hard up the markers in Friday's Cup. Mobile a big help. Don't ignore.
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 7
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $79,918
Winning Stakes $58,575
Win Dividend $0.91
Place Dividend $0.82
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2374All Weather Slushy000
Grass201Grass Wet100
Course210Distance100
Favourite5412nd Favourite522
Mobile1772Standing803
Left2575Right000
Fresh90330Fresh30302

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/22 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (5) neck 2-59.3
 06/22 Ashburton 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2400m (7) 1/2 length 2-55.7
 07/22 NZ Metro 3YO Up to & including R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) head 2-24
 07/22 NZ Metro 3YO Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-25.1
 10/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-25.6
 05/23 NZ Metro R63 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) neck 2-23.6
 05/23 NZ Metro R54 to R73 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) head 2-25

Race Starts (6 of 12)

5 of 11
12 Jan 24
Race  9
B Orange
14 days
14th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
U2
9/9
Alta Meteor
MR:2-01.1
57.4
3.3L
5bk otr,ld 2000,trld 800,honest
MIGHTY LOOEE - briefly locked wheels with DONMARO near the 300m. Lay outwards in the run home briefly crowding an outside runner near the 200m. Driver K Newman was spoken to advisedly to ensure he makes a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
7 of 17
29 Dec 23
Race  9
B Orange
12 days
13th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Dead
U1
3/3
Alta Meteor
MR:2-04.9
59.7
8.1L
Steppd,ld 2200,trld 1600,thru,fair
DONMARO - raced wide from the 700m.
2 of  9
17 Dec 23
Race  9
B Orange
22 days
12th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
7/7
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.8
1L
Steppd,ld,trld 2000,thru,tidy inr
DONMARO - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer R Austin advised the gelding had broken at its last start and was down in grade from previous races. Mr Austin added the horse had begun well and received an economical run throughout at its first start on a grass track.
12 of 15
25 Nov 23
Race  7
B Orange
8 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
8/8
Deny Everything
MR:2-04.2
57.2
12L
Brk,detachd,7bk inr,plain inr
DONMARO - fractious prior to the start. Broke at the start losing ground. Paced roughly leaving the final bend and early in the run home.
11 of 12
17 Nov 23
Race  12
B Orange
3 days
10th up
3YO+ R62 to R81 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
8/6
Ohoka Connor
MR:1-58.1
58.0
12L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,urgd tn,wiltd
DONMARO - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners.
7 of 11
14 Nov 23
Race  5
B Orange
11 days
9th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
10
10/8
Don't Stop Dreaming
MR:1-57.5
55.1
12L
3-4bk inr,off tn,tried hard wd
  
8
474666
  R75
8
Front
Korbyn Newman(J)
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
7 br g Sweet Lou-My Little Princess(by Mach Three) [Fourpenny One 11g(Four Starzzz Shark)]
Owner:
Mrs R C Hellaby
Breeder:
A J Parker, Mrs P R A Parker
Comment:
Faded late on day 1 but did some work. Won this race last year in 1.52. Roughie.
Colours
Starts 78
Wins 13
Seconds 9
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $238,920
Winning Stakes $159,957
Win Dividend $1.57
Place Dividend $0.72
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather55912All Weather Slushy200
Grass301Grass Wet101
Course320Distance2765
Favourite9432nd Favourite815
Mobile631016Standing1531
Left44711Right1422
Fresh90500Fresh30511

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/19 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE 1609m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 1-57.4
 09/19 Auckland 3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE 1609m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 1-54.6
 09/20 Oamaru 4YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.2
 10/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 3 lengths 2-24.3
 05/21 NZ Metro 2YO+ R50 to R58 MOB. PACE 1980m (15) 4 1/2 lengths 2-23.9
 01/23 Nelson HRC R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (U1(20m)) 3 1/2 lengths 3-43.9
 01/23 Nelson HRC FFA MOB. PACE 1609m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 1-52
 02/23 NZ Metro R66 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (U2(20m)) 1/2 head 3-10.2
 05/23 NZ Metro R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE 3200m (U1(20m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-58.9

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 11
12 Jan 24
Race  9
K Newman
10 days
12th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
U1
10/10
Alta Meteor
MR:2-01.1
57.4
5.3L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,prkd 800,faded str
MIGHTY LOOEE - briefly locked wheels with DONMARO near the 300m. Lay outwards in the run home briefly crowding an outside runner near the 200m. Driver K Newman was spoken to advisedly to ensure he makes a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
6 of  6
02 Jan 24
Race  9
K Newman
23 days
11th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
6/6
Franco Indie
MR:1-54.6
54.7
7L
Last throughout,never ran on
6 of  7
10 Dec 23
Race  6
K Newman
7 days
10th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
6/6
Beach Ball
MR:1-54.4
55.6
16L
1x1-3bk otr,pushed wdst tn,battld
4 of  9
03 Dec 23
Race  9
K Newman
16 days
9th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
6/7
Ohoka Connor
MR:2-01.3
59.0
2.7L
3rd,prkd 1200,up tn,fght,bested
MIGHTY LOOEE - lay inwards rounding the first bend having to be steadied by driver K Newman.
7 of 12
17 Nov 23
Race  12
K Newman
3 days
8th up
3YO+ R62 to R81 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
7/8
Ohoka Connor
MR:1-58.1
58.0
7.8L
Up,prkd,1x1 1000,held up tn,imprvd
4 of 11
14 Nov 23
Race  5
T Williams
11 days
7th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
7
9/9
Don't Stop Dreaming
MR:1-57.5
55.1
10L
5-6bk otr,brf 3wd tn,cheeky mid
  
9
730511
  R80
9
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b g Art Major-Alchemist(by Mach Three) [Alta Louisa 7m(Art Major), Justcallmemiki 3c(Always B Miki), Lester 6g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:
Alta Breeding Co Ltd
Comment:
Kept fighting to win from 20m mark on Friday. Same bunch here. Can repeat.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 8
Seconds 1
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $124,763
Winning Stakes $75,565
Win Dividend $0.57
Place Dividend $1.07
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2066All Weather Slushy000
Grass110Grass Wet110
Course110Distance202
Favourite8702nd Favourite202
Mobile1966Standing420
Left2176Right000
Fresh90211Fresh30312

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.4
 08/22 NZ Metro 2YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 7 1/4 lengths 2-23.4
 09/22 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-24.1
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 2-21.6
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 2 1/4 lengths 2-23
 12/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (1(20m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-38.2
 01/24 Nelson HRC R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (2(20m)) 1/2 neck 3-45.8

Race Starts (6 of 12)

1 of 11
12 Jan 24
Race  9
T Williams
14 days
10th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
2
1/1
Double Time
MR:2-01.1
57.4
 
4bk otr,up,ld 800,kickd,held on
1 of 17
29 Dec 23
Race  9
T Williams
19 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Dead
1
1/1
Dashing Major
MR:2-04.9
59.7
 
6bk otr,up,prkd 900,ld 200,toughest
5 of 14
10 Dec 23
Race  9
J Cox
15 days
8th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
14
14/14
Merlin
MR:1-56.6
55.8
4.4L
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,sound
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.
10 of 15
25 Nov 23
Race  7
T Williams
8 days
7th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
3
4/4
Deny Everything
MR:2-04.2
57.2
5.6L
4bk otr,5bk 1200,wrkd clsr wdst
Co-Trainer A Telfer advised Stewards on 01 December that ALTA METEOR has had a fetlock and hock treated since last racing.
3 of 12
17 Nov 23
Race  12
J Cox
35 days
6th up
3YO+ R62 to R81 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12
6/7
Ohoka Connor
MR:1-58.1
58.0
2.2L
4bk otr,3wd cvr 500,warmd up wdst
4 of 11
08 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  11
J Cox
 
R65 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
Aardie's Express
MR:2-01.7
57.9
 
  
10
982318
  R74
10 (2nd row)
Front
Mia Holbrough(J)
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
10 b g Mach Three-Kaye At Quinns(by Tinted Cloud) [Alyssa Delight 9m(Bettor's Delight), Georgie Mach 13m(Mach Three), Guna 11g(Major In Art), Playboy 12g(Shadow Play)]
Owners:
Est W G Smith, Mrs A E Smith
Breeder:
Est W G Smith, Mrs A E Smith
Comment:
Sent 3-wide on day 1 but couldn't kick on late. Yet to fire over this distance.
Starts 110
Wins 14
Seconds 12
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $201,743
Winning Stakes $125,470
Win Dividend $1.21
Place Dividend $1.27
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4627All Weather Slushy400
Grass641216Grass Wet1233
Course301Distance401
Favourite6322nd Favourite915
Mobile1611Standing941322
Left1101423Right000
Fresh90710Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/18 Amberley NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (10) 3/4 length 3-25.6
 02/18 Waikouaiti 3YO+ Up to & including R55 PACE 2600m (8) nose 3-56.8
 07/19 Oamaru 3YO+ R40 to R70 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-23.2
 12/19 Banks Pen R56 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (4) head 3-39.5
 02/20 Oamaru R56 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2000m (1(10m)) 1/2 length 2-36.4
 03/21 Waimate R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 3-57.9
 04/21 Rangiora 4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) neck 2-26.5
 12/21 Reefton 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (3) 7 3/4 lengths 4-23.2
 01/22 Banks Pen R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE 2810m (1(20m)) neck 3-34.9
 11/22 Geraldine 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2850m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-40.3
 12/22 Westport R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(20m)) 3/4 length 4-13.2
 12/22 Reefton R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(30m)) head 4-13
 02/23 Rangiora R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(20m)) 1 length 3-21.2
 12/23 Reefton 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(20m)) 1 1/4 lengths 4-26.5

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of 11
12 Jan 24
Race  9
B Hope
13 days
13th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
1
7/5
Alta Meteor
MR:2-01.1
57.4
7.3L
4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd tn,wiltd
HOMEBUSH LAD - briefly crowded near the 200m.
1 of  7
30 Dec 23
Race  8
B Hope
2 days
12th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Dead
1
2/2
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-13.9
61.6
 
5th,up,ld 1100,kickd tn,held best
3 of  8
28 Dec 23
Race  9
B Hope
2 days
11th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
2/3
Franco Marek
MR:2-06.1
58.2
1.7L
4-5bk inr,3bk otr,loomed,smart wd
2 of  9
26 Dec 23
Race  8
B Hope
24 days
10th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Slow
1
5/6
Johnny Mac
MR:2-11.2
62.0
0.2L
6th,3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,smart,almost
HOMEBUSH LAD - connections advised the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. Driver B Hope was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
8 of  9
02 Dec 23
Race  9
B Hope
18 days
9th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
1
4/3
Franco Indie
MR:2-06.8
58.3
5.9L
7th,1x1 1400,up tn,one-paced mid
9 of 11
14 Nov 23
Race  5
S Tomlinson
11 days
8th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
11
11/11
Don't Stop Dreaming
MR:1-57.5
55.1
14L
4-5bk inr,buried tn,battled inr
  
11
X11885
  R67
11 (2nd row)
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 bl g Sweet Lou-Shard's Fantasy(by Pacific Rocket) [Bledisloe 16h(Art Major), Hilda Maud 6m(Betterthancheddar), Miss Fantastic 15m(Falcon Seelster), Rick Reilly 7g(Sportswriter), Slice Of Heaven 10h(Rocknroll Hanover)]
Owners:
Mrs N M Hope, P I Baken, Liz Broadhurst, J G Prouting, G M Stoddart, Mrs S W Stoddart, A J Skinner, Mt Heslington Syndicate
Breeder:
G M Stoddart, Mrs S W Stoddart
Comment:
Fresh to the meeting. Not far away in Green Mile & won here in 2022. Has claims.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 7
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $81,549
Winning Stakes $64,638
Win Dividend $1.30
Place Dividend $0.88
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2072All Weather Slushy000
Grass301Grass Wet000
Course411Distance612
Favourite6322nd Favourite420
Mobile2173Standing200
Left2373Right000
Fresh90430Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/21 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28.5
 01/22 Nelson HRC 3YO+ R46 to R51 MOB. PACE 1609m (1) 3/4 length 1-53.1
 11/22 NZ Metro 2YO+ R47 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-21.8
 12/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 2-24.1
 02/23 NZ Metro R55 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-24.1
 10/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) deadheat 2-24.4
 10/23 Kaikoura 2YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE 1900m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-19.4

Race Starts (6 of 13)

2 of  7
04 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  10
P Davis
 
R41 to R80 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Get Up N Dance
MR:2-07.9
56.9
 
5 of  9
03 Dec 23
Race  9
B Hope
16 days
5th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2
5/5
Ohoka Connor
MR:2-01.3
59.0
4.1L
Led,trld 1000,thru,tried hard inr
8 of 12
17 Nov 23
Race  12
B Hope
3 days
4th up
3YO+ R62 to R81 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
4/4
Ohoka Connor
MR:1-58.1
58.0
8L
Trld-3bk inr,waited,thru,short bid
CELTIC SPIRIT - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
8 of 11
14 Nov 23
Race  5
B Hope
15 days
3rd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
7/7
Don't Stop Dreaming
MR:1-57.5
55.1
13L
1x1-3bk otr,4bk 1200,wdst tn,honest
CELTIC SPIRIT - over-raced middle stages.
1 of  8
30 Oct 23
Race  6
B Hope
17 days
2nd up
2YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
7
2/4
Helium
MR:1-58.0
57.8
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,did best
CELTIC SPIRIT - driver B Hope was warned for allowing his horse to strike the final track marker prior to the passing lane.
1=
13 Oct 23
Race  3
B Hope
225 days
1st up
4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
1/2
MR:1-57.3
58.0
 
Gate spd,ld 1600,knockd up,held on