NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

D Mitchell

FFA MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Kahlua Flybye

MR:2-04.1

57.3

2 of 3

19 Mar 24

Chertsey

TRIAL

Race 10

J Fanning

SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Xlendi

MR:2-06.1

57.6

2 of 5

11 Feb 24

Wairio

Race 6

M Williamson

24 days

3rd up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1609m

Easy

3/3

Built For Glory

MR:1-55.2

57.4

3.5L

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,joind,fght wel

SONG SUNG BLUE - lay in entering the run home having to be corrected by driver M Williamson.

1 of 13

18 Jan 24

Nth Sthlnd

Race 11

M Williamson

12 days

2nd up

3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

8/7

Fusion Reactor

MR:1-58.7

59.2

Gt spd,pressd 2 lead,clear,fght hrd

SONG SUNG BLUE - raced wide early.

1 of 12

06 Jan 24

Wyndham

Race 5

M Williamson

111 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1800m

Good

1/1

Tuneinsportsfans

MR:1-59.1

59.5

Gt spd,led,rolled,joind,fght hard

SONG SUNG BLUE - lay inwards throughout the run home.

5 of 6

17 Sep 23

Oamaru

Race 5

M Williamson

9 days

2nd up

2YO MOB. PACE

2000m

Slushy

6/6

Major Hot

MR:1-58.1

55.8

3.9L

Lobd 1x1 thrghout,out trn,steady

111240

Chase A Dream

R76

Front

Natalie Rasmussen

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Pukekohe

Breeding:: 3 b c Captaintreacherous-Secret Lotion(by Courage Under Fire) [Feelin Bettor 6g(Bettor's Delight), Secret Cocktail 5m(Bettor's Delight), State Of Art 4h(Art Major)]
Owners:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited, Mrs C A Gimblett, Mrs G Borlase, Miss K M Gimblett
Breeder:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:: No luck in the Derby & track didn't suit prior. Brilliant at his best. Top pick.

Starts 11

Wins 6

Seconds 2

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $261,975

Winning Stakes $215,800

Win Dividend $2.01

Place Dividend $1.05

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	11	6	3	All Weather Slushy	2	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	5	4	1	Distance	6	4	2
Favourite	5	3	1	2nd Favourite	4	3	1
Mobile	11	6	3	Standing	0	0	0
Left	6	4	2	Right	5	2	1
Fresh90	1	0	1	Fresh30	1	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/23 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-22.9
	10/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-23.4
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.3
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (15) nose 2-22.1
	02/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 1700m (6) head 2-04.7
	02/24 Auckland 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1/2 head 2-41.8

Race Starts (6 of 12)

13 of 13

22 Mar 24

Race 7

N Rasmussen

7 days

11th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2700m

Fast

3/4

Cold Chisel

MR:1-59.6

58.0

29L

8th otr,wd,prkd,cvr,no gaps,brk up

WE WALK BY FAITH - shifted outwards near the 200m checking MAJOR HOT which had to be steadied resulting in interference to CHASE A DREAM. Driver M Purdon defended a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Drivers M White and N Rasmussen the Adjudicative Committee found the charge to be proven and suspended Mr Purdon's Driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 1 April 2024 (4 days).

4 of 7

15 Mar 24

Race 7

Mark Purdon

14 days

10th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1700m

Slushy

1/1

Dreams Are Free

MR:2-01.7

58.6

2.4L

Ld out,trld 1450,thru,outkicked inr

CHASE A DREAM - when questioned regarding the performance Driver M Purdon advised that he was disappointed with the colt's effort and will be having blood taken in the coming days. Stewards will follow up regarding the results.

2 of 8

01 Mar 24

Race 5

N Rasmussen

14 days

9th up

3YO MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/1

Cold Chisel

MR:1-57.7

57.6

0.7L

Beaut trip otr,wd 300,closed boldly

1 of 13

16 Feb 24

Race 7

N Rasmussen

7 days

8th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/2

Cold Chisel

MR:1-58.3

56.6

Fired to ld,set terms,too tenacious

1 of 10

09 Feb 24

Race 7

Mark Purdon

87 days

7th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

1/1

Cold Chisel

MR:1-57.9

56.6

Wd,pshd to ld 1400,eyed,held gamely

CHASE A DREAM - raced greenly and shifted outwards approaching the 1000m having to be corrected by Driver M Purdon. Shifted out under pressure over the final stages. Mr Purdon was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.

1 of 8

31 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 6

N Rasmussen

R46 to R69 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Treacherous Baby

MR:1-59.9

57.2

120

Donttelltheboys

R49

Front

Colin DeFilippi

Colin & Julie DeFilippi, Broadfield

Breeding:: 3 b g Downbytheseaside-In Hollywood(by In The Pocket) [American Act 14g(American Ideal), Comedy Act 10h(American Ideal), Hemsworth 6g(Sweet Lou), Ideal Act 13g(American Ideal), Screen Gem 11g(Bettor's Delight), Tinseltown 8g(Bettor's Delight), Walk Of Fame 12m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:: Don't Tell The Boys Syndicate
Breeder:: Est C J Roberts
Comment:: Checked twice last week from wide draw. Impressive in first two starts. Place.

Starts 3

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $11,168

Winning Stakes $8,250

Win Dividend $1.33

Place Dividend $1.17

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	3	1	1	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	3	1	1	Distance	2	0	1
Favourite	2	1	1	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	1	0	0	Standing	2	1	1
Left	3	1	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	1	1	0	Fresh30	1	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (3) nose 3-21.8

Race Starts (5)

12 of 14

30 Mar 24

Race 4

C DeFilippi

50 days

3rd up

3YO+ R43 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/5

Lewey Maguire

MR:1-58.6

56.4

18L

6-7bk otr,wd cvr,chkd twice,forgive

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - checked by a breaking runner near the 650m. Hampered near the 350m and shifted in and struck a track marker.

3 of 10

21 Mar 24

TRIAL

Race 9

C DeFilippi

NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Fast

Neverseentherain

MR:2-03.4

58.1

2 of 15

09 Feb 24

Race 5

C DeFilippi

7 days

2nd up

3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE Stand

2000m

Fast

1/1

Tact Teel

MR:2-03.1

59.9

0.1L

4bk otr,5bk 800,3wd 600,zippd,close

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - driver C DeFilippi defended a breach of Rule 868(3) alleging that he failed to drive the gelding out to the end of the race when having a reasonable chance of finishing in 1st placing. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Mr DeFilippi, the Adjudicative Committee found the charge proved and Mr DeFilippi's driver's licence was suspended from the conclusion of racing on 11 February up to and including 6 March 2024 (7 days).

1 of 9

02 Feb 24

Race 7

C DeFilippi

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

1/2

Arminius

MR:2-04.8

58.0

Slow,4-5bk inr,4bk otr,soared mid

DONTTELLTHEBOYS - began awkwardly. Held up final bend and early in the run home.

2 of 4

25 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 2

C DeFilippi

QUAL' PACE Stand

2600m

Good

St John Eight

MR:2-08.5

58.5

1X3

Sweethomealabama

R50

Front

Samantha Ottley

Mark Jones, Burnham

Breeding:: 3 b g Sweet Lou-Zena Mac(by McArdle)
Owner:: W E Higgs
Breeder:: W E Higgs
Comment:: Resumed well last week after sole 2YO winning run in July. Quinellas option.

Starts 2

Wins 1

Seconds 0

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $8,975

Winning Stakes $6,600

Win Dividend $0.70

Place Dividend $1.40

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	2	1	1	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	2	1	1	Distance	1	1	0
Favourite	1	1	0	2nd Favourite	1	0	1
Mobile	1	1	0	Standing	1	0	1
Left	2	1	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	1	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3 1/2 lengths 2-27.8

Race Starts (6 of 11)

3 of 14

30 Mar 24

Race 5

S Ottley

267 days

1st up

3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

2/2

Style Council

MR:2-02.5

57.7

0.8L

4-5th,up,ld 1850,fght hard,cght

1 of 6

21 Mar 24

TRIAL

Race 10

S Ottley

R42 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Fast

Allamericanlover

MR:2-03.6

57.5

3 of 4

13 Mar 24

TRIAL

Race 11

S Ottley

R50 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Chris Kyle

MR:2-07.1

57.5

1 of 2

05 Mar 24

M Cant TOA

TRIAL

Race 6

S Ottley

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

Fast Ace

MR:2-07.5

57.9

4 of 5

13 Sep 23

TRIAL

Race 8

S Ottley

R35 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Point Break

MR:2-01.6

55.9

5 of 7

30 Aug 23

TRIAL

Race 5

S Ottley

R50 to R62 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Millwood Indie

MR:2-00.5

56.3

564X12

Harrison John

R46

Front

John Dunn

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 b g Always B Miki-Rozelski(by Bettor's Delight) [Cosmic Major 5g(Art Major), Dragon Tattoo 7m(Art Major), Imelda May 6m(Art Major), Starski 8m(Art Major)]
Owners:: McKerrow Bloodstock Limited, A P Saker, J Kendrick
Breeder:: Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:: Classy winner on debut. Went close down south since. Key threat to #2.

Starts 7

Wins 1

Seconds 1

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $14,168

Winning Stakes $8,250

Win Dividend $0.26

Place Dividend $0.39

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	7	1	1	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	6	1	0	Distance	6	1	0
Favourite	2	1	0	2nd Favourite	1	0	1
Mobile	7	1	1	Standing	0	0	0
Left	7	1	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 2 lengths 2-29.7

Race Starts (6 of 14)

2 of 5

28 Mar 24

Wyndham

Race 1

R Butt

13 days

2nd up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1609m

Easy

2/1

Miraculous

MR:1-56.2

59.4

0.5L

3rd thrghout,peeld 500,just nabd

1 of 12

15 Mar 24

Race 2

J R Dunn

147 days

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

1/1

Double Quick

MR:2-01.6

57.1

Trld,3bk inr 650,held up,dashd,easy

HARRISON JOHN - lay outwards near the 100m placing an outside runner in restricted room. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.

1 of 8

05 Mar 24

TRIAL

Race 1

J R Dunn

NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Cutie

MR:2-07.3

57.5

1 of 6

28 Feb 24

TRIAL

Race 8

J R Dunn

NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Henry Winkler

MR:2-06.7

59.3

4 of 9

20 Oct 23

Race 11

J R Dunn

15 days

5th up

NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Cee Who's Bettor

MR:2-00.0

58.8

0.8L

Gate spd,ld 1800,kickd,cght 50

6 of 9

05 Oct 23

Race 3

K Newman

14 days

4th up

2YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/9

Chase A Dream

MR:1-56.5

57.9

3.1L

3bk otr,wd cvr tn,held up,sound

Always A Porsche

MR49

Front

Tim Williams

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 b g Always B Miki-Ann Other Porsche(by Road Machine) [Omar Sharif 11g(Shark Gesture), Red Terror 10g(Mach Three)]
Owner:: G S Eynon
Breeder:: Ms F R Mules
Comment:: At the back when he broke on debut. Small field, but needs to show more.

Starts 1

Wins 0

Seconds 0

Thirds 0

Lifetime Stakes $350

Winning Stakes $0

Win Dividend $0.00

Place Dividend $0.00

	Starts		Starts
All Weather	1	All Weather Slushy	0
Grass	0	Grass Wet	0
Course	1	Distance	1
Favourite	0	2nd Favourite	0
Mobile	1	Standing	0
Left	1	Right	0
Fresh90	1	Fresh30	0

Race Starts (2)

12 of 12

30 Mar 24

Race 2

G Smith

1st up

NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/8

Cocktails And Caviar

MR:1-57.8

56.9

19L

6bk otr,wdst rear tn & brk

ALWAYS A PORSCHE - broke near the 250m losing all chance.

1 of 5

21 Mar 24

TRIAL

Race 3