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Meeting: MID MARCH RACE NIGHT (MID MARCH RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 15/03/2024 at 09:21 am
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE

$18,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R53, 1980m

 

For R44 to R53 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Jovial Jay: FD-Off, RD-On, Our Shangri Lana: BL-Off, Tide And Time: SL-Off    Legend
 1559510Star Magic   
2
083902
  R45
2
Front
Sarah O'Reilly
Graham Court, West Melton
Breeding:
5 bl m Betting Line-Make It Rain(by Big Jim(USA))
Owners:
N J Michel, C Brandon, B Rosie, M R Keir, B R Smith, Est T A Smith, Mrs C S Court
Breeder:
Georgian Bay Limited
Comment:
Gritty 2nd from wide draw 29 Feb. Cops a stronger field here. Juicy odds wanted.
Colours
Starts 42
Wins 4
Seconds 7
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $46,591
Winning Stakes $20,350
Win Dividend $0.48
Place Dividend $1.05
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2939All Weather Slushy302
Grass1313Grass Wet301
Course1624Distance2618
Favourite5132nd Favourite411
Mobile38311Standing411
Left42412Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-29.2
 09/22 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE 2400m (1) 1/2 length 3-04.3
 08/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R50 MOB. PA 1609m (2) 2 3/4 lengths 1-58.3
 11/23 Methven 4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 1609m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-01.8

Race Starts (6 of 10)

2 of 12
29 Feb 24
Race  1
G O'Reilly
5 days
27th up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
9/9
Toby Tom B
MR:1-58.2
56.9
1.3L
Eased,5bk inr,off held up,sharp wd
STRAIGHT FLUSH - held up early in the run home. Driver G O'Reilly was issued with a warning to exercise greater care when shifting ground near the 200m after placing an outside runner in restricted room.
12 of 12
24 Feb 24
Race  8
B Orange
27 days
26th up
4YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
4
3/2
Szybka Lane
MR:2-01.2
58.8
41L
Ld-3bk inr,lockd stays 600,forgive
STRAIGHT FLUSH - locked sulky stays with the weakening HEY TONIGHT passing the 650m and lost all chance.
9 of 12
28 Jan 24
Race  9
G O'Reilly
12 days
25th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
6
7/7
Cardi B
MR:2-00.6
57.9
17L
3wd,prkd,1x1 1400,clear tn,battld
STRAIGHT FLUSH - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1600m. Weakened from the 400m.
3 of  9
16 Jan 24
Race  11
B Orange
9 days
24th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
10
3/2
Built For Glory
MR:1-58.1
57.0
3L
4bk otr,up,prkd,1x1 700,handy
8 of 14
07 Jan 24
Race  9
B Orange
9 days
23rd up
R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
5/5
Commander Ben
MR:2-02.3
57.7
6L
3wd,led,trld 1100,thru,one-paced
STRAIGHT FLUSH - trainer G Court advised the mare would be racing in foal. Raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the mare had travelled well during the running but had failed to respond when placed under pressure and proved disappointing.
11 of 13
29 Dec 23
Race  12
R Butt
12 days
22nd up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
13
7/5
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-02.6
58.4
9.6L
5-4bk otr,angld wd tn,one-paced wd
  
3
231603
  R46
3
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Odette Jaccka(by Washington VC)
Owners:
Mrs A R Pearce, D J Pearce
Breeder:
C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill
Comment:
Shrugged off Westport failure with nice Reefton 3rd. Goes well here. Combos.
Colours
Starts 40
Wins 5
Seconds 4
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $48,976
Winning Stakes $30,800
Win Dividend $0.61
Place Dividend $0.72
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3134All Weather Slushy100
Grass924Grass Wet320
Course1322Distance1211
Favourite3302nd Favourite312
Mobile3536Standing522
Left4058Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/22 Rivertn TC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-00.1
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 length 2-26.9
 12/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (3) 2 lengths 3-14.5
 12/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE JUN.D 2170m (10) head 2-50.8
 02/24 Hororata 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D 2400m (9) 4 lengths 3-07

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of 10
10 Mar 24
Race  9
O Thornley
2 days
11th up
4YO+ R42 to R49 PACE INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
3
5/6
Smart I Am
MR:2-08.9
58.5
3.1L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 700,off 300,handy
11 of 11
08 Mar 24
Race  5
S Thornley
15 days
10th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
9
3/3
Stanley's Rule
MR:2-06.8
63.2
39L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,urgd,fdd 400
JACCKA OPA - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Thornley advised he was very disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate with the gelding to be monitored for symptoms of colic. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
6 of 11
22 Feb 24
Race  9
S Thornley
11 days
9th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
4/3
Cormac Leo
MR:1-57.0
56.7
6.2L
Soon 3bk otr,off wdr tn,tried hard
JACCKA OPA - placed in restricted room racing into the first bend when an outside runner shifted inwards.
1 of 13
11 Feb 24
Race  6
S Thornley
21 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2400m
Dead
9
1/2
Motor Mouth
MR:2-05.3
61.1
 
4th,up,ld 1600,kickd tn,too easy
3 of  9
21 Jan 24
Race  9
S Thornley
2 days
7th up
3YO+ R47 to R53 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
4
2/2
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-01.6
57.2
3.7L
5bk otr,up,prkd 1000,fght well str
2 of 10
19 Jan 24
Race  9
S Thornley
5 days
6th up
3YO+ R47 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
2
4/5
Just Ask Paddy
MR:2-03.6
58.0
1.1L
1x1-3bk otr,angld out,dashd wd
  
4
381310
  R47
4
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 br g Sweet Lou-Miranda Maguire(by Somebeachsomewhere) [Mallory Maguire 3f(Art Major), Sonny Maguire 5g(Art Major)]
Owners:
Stonewall Stud Ltd, Ms A L Telfer, Mrs N R Gordon
Breeder:
R L Kennedy
Comment:
Botched his stand start debut at Rangiora. Super prior. Worth considering.
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $19,054
Winning Stakes $13,200
Win Dividend $0.74
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather603All Weather Slushy000
Grass420Grass Wet000
Course200Distance421
Favourite5112nd Favourite211
Mobile923Standing100
Left1023Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR43 to MR50 MOB. PACE 1950m (6) 4 1/2 lengths 2-29.8
 01/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ R40 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE JU 2000m (3) 2 1/2 lengths 2-29.6

Race Starts (6 of 12)

14 of 15
17 Feb 24
Race  10
T Williams
41 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
9
1/1
Fitzthebill
MR:2-08.1
61.4
31L
Brk start,never in touch after
LEWEY MAGUIRE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver T Williams was warned for striking and dislodging a track marker near the 300m.
P
10 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  10
T Chmiel
 
R44 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Mossdale Ben
MR:2-06.6
57.7
 
1 of 12
07 Jan 24
Race  7
C J Dalgety
6 days
6th up
4YO+ R40 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
3
2/3
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-00.3
57.9
 
3-4bk otr,3bk,angld wd tn,dashd clr
3 of 10
01 Jan 24
Race  8
T Williams
15 days
5th up
R40 to R51 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
10
5/5
Lethal Speed
MR:2-00.9
59.1
2.2L
1x1-3bk otr,1x1 1200,prkd,gritty
1 of 10
17 Dec 23
Race  4
T Williams
8 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR43 to MR50 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
6
1/2
Hi Hopes
MR:2-03.6
60.4
 
5bk otr,up,ld,trld 800,off,classy
LEWEY MAGUIRE - driver T Williams advised the sliding blinds were not activated due to having the field covered.
8 of  9
09 Dec 23
Race  2
T Williams
23 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
1
1/1
Strike Me Handsome
MR:2-01.3
61.1
27L
Ld,trld 1350,3bk,thru,bad chk 200
LEWEY MAGUIRE - paced roughly passing the 1600m hampering a trailing runner. Severely checked when FLYING FOR ME shifted inwards abruptly near the 200m and broke losing all chance.
  
5
26X31
  R49
5
Front
Ricky May
Brendon Hill, Swannanoa
Breeding:
3 b g Art Major-Hip Pocket(by In The Pocket) [Better Be Donna 9m(Betterthancheddar), Boo 6g(Mach Three), Bubba Scrub 5g(He's Watching), Watch Your Back 4g(He's Watching)]
Owners:
A J Hickman, B R Hill, D R Kirwan, B W Mills, Hill Billy Syndicate
Breeder:
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Comfortable maiden win 22 Feb. Has gate speed to use. Not the worst.
Colours
Starts 4
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $12,249
Winning Stakes $8,800
Win Dividend $0.40
Place Dividend $1.08
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather412All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course412Distance412
Favourite2112nd Favourite101
Mobile412Standing000
Left412Right000
Fresh90202Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 3 lengths 2-27

Race Starts (6 of 8)

1 of  7
22 Feb 24
Race  1
R May
6 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
1/1
The Bettor Major
MR:1-59.4
56.7
 
Gate spd,ld 1800,kickd tn,easy
3 of  8
16 Feb 24
Race  6
R May
175 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
1/2
Wish Me Luck
MR:1-57.5
59.0
11L
Led,held ld,joind,swampd,fght
2 of  8
08 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  3
S Hill
 
NON-WINNERS MR44 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
St John Eight
MR:2-03.0
57.9
 
6 of  6
25 Aug 23
Race  6
R May
29 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
5/5
Vessem
MR:1-55.6
57.2
30L
Ld,trld,3bk 1000,battling from 600
MAJOR HIPSTER - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend.
5 of  7
16 Aug 23
TRIAL
Race  9
R May
 
NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Carrera Rapido
MR:2-02.6
58.8
 
2 of  6
27 Jul 23
Race  6
R May
 
1st up
2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
2/2
Spirit Of Anarchy
MR:2-02.4
58.2
0.2L
Gate spd,led,green,fght,cght 20
  
6
484230
  R50
6
Front
Robbie Close
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
5 b g Somebeachsomewhere-That's Hunting Pink(by Christian Cullen) [Eyeliner 3f(Lazarus), Tamba 7g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
Mrs D M Gillies, M D Gillies, Ms K M Cox
Breeder:
Mrs D M Gillies, M D Gillies
Gear:
SL-Off
Comment:
Tough time of it in front here 22 Feb. Drops back in grade. Adds to the puzzle.
Colours
Starts 38
Wins 4
Seconds 6
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $52,369
Winning Stakes $23,650
Win Dividend $0.94
Place Dividend $1.13
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather36411All Weather Slushy110
Grass200Grass Wet100
Course2317Distance3139
Favourite5132nd Favourite300
Mobile38411Standing000
Left38411Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/21 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 3 1/4 lengths 2-21.4
 01/22 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (1) neck 2-27.5
 09/23 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 5 3/4 lengths 2-00.8
 09/23 Oamaru 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 5 3/4 lengths 2-27.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

11 of 11
22 Feb 24
Race  5
R Close
13 days
16th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
6/6
Xlendi
MR:1-56.2
56.5
12L
Led,held ld,joind 400,swallowd up
TIDE AND TIME - weakened rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners.
3=
09 Feb 24
Race  7
R Close
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
7/8
Jack Tar
MR:1-56.7
58.0
1L
4bk inr,4bk otr 700,kept coming wd
TIDE AND TIME - over-raced middle stages. Driver R Close was warned for striking the sulky wheel of the weakening TALIESIN when shifting ground near the 700m. In taking this course of action Stewards were mindful there had been no consequential effects as a result.
2 of 10
26 Jan 24
Race  2
R Close
12 days
14th up
3YO+ R50 to R58 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/9
All You Need Is Me
MR:1-56.6
58.0
3L
Gate speed,solid ld,kickd,hdd 100
TIDE AND TIME - raced keenly when leading through the early and middle stages.
4 of  8
14 Jan 24
Race  7
R Close
2 days
13th up
3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2
3/3
Ooga Chaka
MR:1-54.1
57.1
1.4L
Soon ld,joind tn,fght,bestd 50
8 of  8
12 Jan 24
Race  7
R Close
22 days
12th up
R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
6/6
Bryce's Meddle
MR:1-56.9
57.0
19L
Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,off tn & brk
TIDE AND TIME - over-raced middle stages. Broke leaving the final bend checking outside runners. Stewards questioned driver R Close regarding this incident and after hearing his explanation it was established that TIDE AND TIME had become awkwardly placed close to sulky of BEACH FLYBYE which had commenced to weaken and had been slow to respond to Mr Close's effort to shift wider on the track resulting in TIDE AND TIME making contact with the sulky seat of BEACH FLYBYE with TIDE AND TIME breaking. After considering the matter Stewards placed a warning on the racing record of TIDE AND TIME. Mr Close advised the gelding had been making abnormal breathing noises during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. Mr Close also reported that TIDE AND TIME lost its near fore shoe during the running.
4 of 12
21 Dec 23
Race  10
R Close
6 days
11th up
3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
10
2/2
Motor Mouth
MR:1-56.6
4.8L
3-4bk inr,off,led 700,kickd,swampd
  
7
14157X
  R51
7
Front
John Dunn
Steve Dolan, Russley
Breeding:
3 b f Art Major-Delightful Lana(by Bettor's Delight)
Owner:
Kelvin Home Holdings Limited
Breeder:
Kelvin Home Holdings Limited
Gear:
BL-Off
Comment:
Group 1 winner & only caught by top types 28 Feb trial. Will have admirers.
Colours
Starts 6
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $75,505
Winning Stakes $71,000
Win Dividend $2.38
Place Dividend $0.73
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather620All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course410Distance620
Favourite1102nd Favourite000
Mobile620Standing000
Left620Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 1 3/4 lengths 2-32.1
 11/23 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (1) neck 2-25.8

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of  7
28 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  11
J R Dunn
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Franco Indie
MR:2-01.0
57.6
 
4 of  5
19 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  6
S Dolan
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Kaysans Rock
MR:2-00.4
57.3
 
7 of 12
10 Dec 23
Race  8
J R Dunn
9 days
6th up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3
4/5
Duchess Megxit
MR:1-56.3
57.9
12L
Ld,trld 1400,3bk 700,held up,sound
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.
5 of 10
01 Dec 23
Race  2
J R Dunn
14 days
5th up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
5/6
Louies Girl
MR:1-59.2
58.0
2.6L
Gate spd,trld 1700,held up,sound
1 of 13
17 Nov 23
Race  7
Cameron Hart
19 days
4th up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
6/6
Madrid
MR:1-58.4
60.0
 
Led,held lead,set terms,nvr headed
4 of  8
29 Oct 23
Race  6
J R Dunn
14 days
3rd up
2YO+ F&M R39 to R55 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
7
3/3
Mon Lancome
MR:1-58.6
58.7
1.3L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 3wd 900,fght
OUR SHANGRI LANA - raced wide without cover from the 900m.
  
8
133321
  R53
8
Front
Devon Dolan(J)
Jamie Gameson, Burnham
Breeding:
4 b g Sweet Lou-Here We Go Again(by Mach Three) [Emma's Girl 6m(Sportswriter), Mamma Mia 5m(Sweet Lou), Remission 3f(Betting Line)]
Owners:
G J Trist, J H Gameson, Mrs N J Gameson, R J Pankhurst, Mrs L M Pankhurst, R Montgomery, J Moody, Miss G Bolton, G Lee
Breeder:
G J Trist, J H Gameson, Mrs N J Gameson
Comment:
Well-deserved win in R48-55 company at Oamaru. Bonus run in grade. EW.
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $30,491
Winning Stakes $21,725
Win Dividend $8.33
Place Dividend $2.65
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1034All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course924Distance933
Favourite0002nd Favourite312
Mobile1034Standing000
Left1034Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/22 NZ Metro MR40 to MR49 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 3/4 length 2-25
 12/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.6
 03/24 Oamaru 4YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE 2000m (10) head 2-24.3

Race Starts (6 of 14)

1 of 10
06 Mar 24
Race  8
D Dolan
19 days
6th up
4YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10
2/4
Carrera Rapido
MR:1-56.1
56.3
 
Soon chkd,mid otr,kept winding up
WARRIOR CHIEF - checked by a breaking runner racing into the first bend and broke briefly in consequence.
2 of  9
16 Feb 24
Race  3
D Dolan
7 days
5th up
R53 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1
2/2
Whatablaze
MR:1-59.6
58.5
0.8L
Trld-3bk inr 2000,held up,flew mid
WARRIOR CHIEF - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home.
3=
09 Feb 24
Race  7
C D Thornley
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
2/2
Jack Tar
MR:1-56.7
58.0
1L
3wd,prkd 1200,ld 250,cght,fght
WARRIOR CHIEF - raced wide early.
3 of 10
02 Feb 24
Race  9
C D Thornley
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
5/4
Major Hot
MR:1-58.7
57.1
2.3L
Soon prkd,no cvr,dug in tn,gritty
3 of 10
26 Jan 24
Race  2
D Dolan
42 days
2nd up
3YO+ R50 to R58 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
4/6
All You Need Is Me
MR:1-56.6
58.0
4.3L
4bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,held up,handy
WARRIOR CHIEF - hampered by a weakening runner near the 450m.
4 of  4
17 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  5
D Dolan
 
R49 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Allamericanlover
MR:2-01.9
56.0
 
  
9
515660
  R53
9
Front
Bob Butt
Graham Court, West Melton
Breeding:
6 br g Johny Rock-Have A Look(by McArdle) [Baz 4g(Gold Ace), Eye Candy 9m(Stunin Cullen), Stavros The Terror 7g(Terror To Love), Whakarehu 5g(Raging Bull)]
Owners:
A D Aitchison, Mrs C S Court, C A Dunn, S P Hand, Miss N Peters, S E Phillips
Breeder:
T McDonald
Comment:
Form is fair to middling recently & the outside draw only makes this harder.
Colours
Starts 70
Wins 7
Seconds 11
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $87,696
Winning Stakes $42,625
Win Dividend $0.37
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather59314All Weather Slushy100
Grass1143Grass Wet321
Course55314Distance58613
Favourite9332nd Favourite831
Mobile69717Standing100
Left69717Right100
Fresh90501Fresh30601

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 head 2-24.1
 09/21 Banks Pen 3YO+ R44 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (16) 1 1/4 lengths 2-36.9
 12/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R48 to R54 MOB. PACE 1950m (6) neck 2-28.8
 04/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 2 1/2 lengths 2-24.6
 04/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R44 to R48 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 3/4 length 2-27.3
 09/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ R43 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. M 2000m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 2-37.6
 11/23 Methven 5YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (8) neck 2-00.4

Race Starts (6 of 10)

11 of 13
29 Feb 24
Race  9
R May
20 days
41st up
3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
14
12/10
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-56.7
56.5
11L
8-7bk otr,rear inr tn,bt slows mid
6 of  6
09 Feb 24
Race  1
R Butt
7 days
40th up
R55 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
5/5
Heisenberg
MR:1-59.0
56.9
4.2L
Ld,trld,3bk 1300,battld away inr
6 of  7
02 Feb 24
Race  6
R Butt
7 days
39th up
R56 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
7/7
The Falcon
MR:1-56.6
58.7
6.7L
3rd,3bk inr,trld tn,pluggd inr
5 of 10
26 Jan 24
Race  2
R Butt
86 days
38th up
3YO+ R50 to R58 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
10/10
All You Need Is Me
MR:1-56.6
58.0
7.1L
Soon 3bk inr,thru tn,steady inr
STEPHS BOY - broke briefly early in the score up however was in position at the start.
1 of 11
01 Nov 23
Race  7
B Orange
12 days
37th up
5YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
8
1/1
Szybka Lane
MR:2-00.3
58.7
 
Gate spd,trld,off 350,led,held on
5 of 13
20 Oct 23
Race  8
R Butt
21 days
36th up
3YO+ R44 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
9/10
McCrikey
MR:1-57.8
57.1
7.7L
Prkd the trip,urgd 350,fdd,fght
  
10
2142X0
  R51
10 (2nd row)
Front
Samantha Ottley
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b g Sweet Lou-New Years Jay(by Washington VC) [Major Jay 3g(Art Major)]
Owners:
B J Anderton ONZM, Est B P Kennedy
Breeder:
B J Anderton ONZM, Est B P Kennedy
Gear:
FD-Off, RD-On
Comment:
No luck when resuming here 22 Feb. Sound late 05 Mar trials. Rough claims.
Colours
Starts 15
Wins 3
Seconds 3
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $24,498
Winning Stakes $15,125
Win Dividend $1.28
Place Dividend $0.97
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1134All Weather Slushy000
Grass401Grass Wet101
Course100Distance301
Favourite1012nd Favourite422
Mobile1535Standing000
Left1535Right000
Fresh90410Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/22 Forbury Pk NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (2) 1/2 length 2-59.3
 08/22 Gore 3YO+ R40 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PAC 2400m (2) 2 1/4 lengths 3-03.2
 03/23 Wairio 3YO+ R43 to R52 MOB. PACE 2400m (14) neck 2-55.4

Race Starts (6 of 14)

4 of  6
05 Mar 24
TRIAL
Race  6
T Williams
 
R42 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Moonlite Dream
MR:2-00.2
57.6
 
10 of 11
22 Feb 24
Race  5
S Thornley
299 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
10/9
Xlendi
MR:1-56.2
56.5
10L
3-4bk inr,held up tn,hemmd in str
JOVIAL JAY - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking several track markers. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.
4 of  5
08 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  5
G O'Reilly
 
R47 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Chase The Stars
MR:2-03.5
57.5
 
7 of  7
31 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  9
R Close
 
R50 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
Teds Legacy
MR:2-09.1
58.7
 
2 of  6
29 Apr 23
Race  8
M Williamson
6 days
8th up
R47 to R52 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4
1/1
Step It Up A Notch
MR:1-59.8
57.6
0.5L
Gt spd,led,trail,solid chase lane
4 of 12
23 Apr 23
Race  11
M Williamson
24 days
7th up
4YO+ R48 to R61 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10
5/5
The Big Lebowski
MR:2-00.5
60.3
3.2L
4-5pegs,last,drag up 400,nice wide
  
11
12X15
  R49
11 (2nd row)
Front
Tom Bamford(J)
Tom Bamford, Rangiora
Breeding:
4 br g Rock N Roll Heaven-Motu Pocket O'Jewels(by In The Pocket) [Caitlyn Clarke 9m(Art Major), Jackpot Joe 5h(Bettor's Delight), Motu Premier 11g(Bettor's Delight), Motu Time To Shine 10m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Dawe Contracting Limited
Breeder:
Opawa Downs Limited
Comment:
Cromwell trip played dividends. Sweating on a run through here. Place hope.
Colours
Starts 4
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $17,163
Winning Stakes $14,300
Win Dividend $0.93
Place Dividend $1.03
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather211All Weather Slushy000
Grass210Grass Wet000
Course211Distance211
Favourite4212nd Favourite000
Mobile421Standing000
Left421Right000
Fresh90220Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-24.2
 02/24 Wyndham 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 1800m (1) 3 1/4 lengths 2-13.6

Race Starts (6 of 9)

5 of 13
25 Feb 24
Race  11
H Sail
2 days
2nd up
3YO+ R47 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
1800m
Good
6
1/1
Insarchatwist
MR:1-56.7
59.3
5.1L
Wide cvr,parkd 900,fght hard
RAKERO ROCKET - raced three wide with cover until the 800m. Junior driver H Sail was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
1 of 10
23 Feb 24
Race  6
C J Dalgety
126 days
1st up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1800m
Good
1
1/1
Bobbies Rock
MR:1-59.3
58.6
 
Workd hard 2 lead,always in control
RAKERO ROCKET - shifted up the track leaving the final bend and in the run home despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety. Mr Dalgety reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered. Mr Dalgety also added he would be recommending gear changes prior to the gelding resuming.
1 of  8
14 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  6
T Bamford
 
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Who's Delight
MR:2-00.3
57.1
 
3 of  5
08 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  5
T Bamford
 
R47 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Chase The Stars
MR:2-03.5
57.5
 
2 of 13
20 Oct 23
Race  8
G Smith
15 days
2nd up
3YO+ R44 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/1
McCrikey
MR:1-57.8
57.1
1.4L
Gate spd,ld 1800,fght,bestd 100
1 of 12
05 Oct 23
Race  6
G Smith
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
1/2
Heart Throb
MR:1-57.1
57.1
 
Gate spd,ld 1500,ran them raggd
  
12
266523
  R49
12 (2nd row)
Front
Gerard O'Reilly
Gerard O'Reilly, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b g Bettor's Delight-Raza Sharp(by Mach Three) [Look Sharp 7m(He's Watching), Sheza Sharpie 10m(McArdle)]
Owner:
Mrs J F McMaster
Breeder:
Mrs J F McMaster
Comment:
Very consistent type who can handle most draws. Obvious Top3/4 prospect.
Colours
Starts 36
Wins 4
Seconds 9
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $64,604
Winning Stakes $31,625
Win Dividend $0.60
Place Dividend $1.11
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather27211All Weather Slushy000
Grass923Grass Wet302
Course27211Distance23112
Favourite4212nd Favourite714
Mobile30313Standing611
Left36414Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (14) 2 lengths 2-25.8
 12/22 NZ Metro 2YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (1) nose 3-00.2
 12/23 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2300m (8) 8 lengths 2-57.1
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE 1850m (10) neck 2-23.7

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of 13
29 Feb 24
Race  9
G O'Reilly
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
3/3
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-56.7
56.5
1.3L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1100,thru,solid in
2 of 11
22 Feb 24
Race  9
G O'Reilly
13 days
11th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
2/2
Cormac Leo
MR:1-57.0
56.7
2.6L
Led,held ld,tackld 400,bestd,fght
5 of 11
09 Feb 24
Race  7
G O'Reilly
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
8/7
Jack Tar
MR:1-56.7
58.0
1.2L
1x1-4bk otr,3bk inr 600,held up,gd
BETTOR BE SHARP - held up final bend.
6 of 10
02 Feb 24
Race  9
G O'Reilly
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
8/8
Major Hot
MR:1-58.7
57.1
4.4L
Soon 3bk inr,held up,honest inr
6 of 10
26 Jan 24
Race  2
G O'Reilly
19 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 to R58 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
6/4
All You Need Is Me
MR:1-56.6
58.0
10L
Prkd-4bk otr 900,3-4wd 400,sound
BETTOR BE SHARP - driver G O'Reilly reported a sulky tyre punctured during the running after his horse had struck its own sulky wheel.
2 of 12
07 Jan 24
Race  7
G Thornley
9 days
7th up
4YO+ R40 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
9
1/2
Lewey Maguire
MR:2-00.3
57.9
2.7L
Prkd,1x1,prkd 1100,hdd,fght hard
BETTOR BE SHARP - over-raced middle stages.
  
13
717758
  R52
13 (2nd row)
Front
Matthew Williamson
Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Dancing In The Dark(by American Ideal) [Dancing On My Own 5g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
Breeder:
J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
Comment:
Did his fair share of work at Rangiora. Form isn't as compelling as some here.
Colours
Starts 22
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $34,213
Winning Stakes $25,300
Win Dividend $1.93
Place Dividend $1.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1933All Weather Slushy310
Grass310Grass Wet210
Course1111Distance1112
Favourite2112nd Favourite311
Mobile1943Standing300
Left2243Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/22 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-56
 06/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R47 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (13) 1 length 2-24
 11/23 Rangiora 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (U2) 1/2 neck 3-18.4
 12/23 Westport 3YO+ R46 to R52 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) head 3-33.3

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of  9
03 Mar 24
Race  6
M Purvis
16 days
19th up
3YO+ R48 to R55 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
7/8
Play Philly
MR:2-02.5
59.0
14L
8th,4bk otr,up,prkd 1100,wltd 400
DANCE WITH THE BOSS - paced roughly through the middle stages. Weakened final bend.
5 of  9
16 Feb 24
Race  3
M Purvis
48 days
18th up
R53 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
4
8/9
Whatablaze
MR:1-59.6
58.5
4.2L
Prkd,ld 2000,dug in tn,swampd 150
DANCE WITH THE BOSS - paced roughly throughout the run home. Driver M Purvis advised the gelding had been striking the sulky crossbar with its hocks causing it to pace roughly.
7 of  8
30 Dec 23
Race  10
M Purvis
2 days
17th up
3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
2450m
Dead
9
4/5
Evangalist
MR:2-12.0
65.0
9.6L
3bk otr,prkd,brk 1100,4bk,fair wd
DANCE WITH THE BOSS - broke when negotiating the crossing near the 1100m hampering FRANCO HOFFMAN.
7 of  8
28 Dec 23
Race  9
M Purvis
2 days
16th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
7/8
Franco Marek
MR:2-06.1
58.2
8.1L
1x1,imprvd,ld 1400,hdd tn,wilted
DANCE WITH THE BOSS - paced roughly near the 100m.
1 of  7
26 Dec 23
Race  12
M Purvis
16 days
15th up
3YO+ R46 to R52 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slow
4
1/2
Ruby's A Delight
MR:2-11.9
65.4
 
Ld,tackld,trld 1600,held up,flew wd
DANCE WITH THE BOSS - paced roughly passing the 1600m when being restrained to obtain cover. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home. Driver M Purvis admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
7 of 12
10 Dec 23
Race  1
M Purvis
23 days
14th up
3YO+ Up to & including R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
3
9/9
Fernetti
MR:1-58.2
57.1
9L
4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst,stuck on ok
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.
  
14
776431
  R53
14 (2nd row)
Front
Blair Orange
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Highview Tommy-Renske B(by Mach Three)
Owner:
Mrs H van Opzeeland
Breeder:
Mrs H van Opzeeland, Mrs J A Love, R H Love
Comment:
Solid win in R37-45 company here last time. Tougher job from this alley.
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $29,400
Winning Stakes $15,400
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $1.26
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1326All Weather Slushy000
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course1216Distance1416
Favourite3122nd Favourite101
Mobile1626Standing000
Left1626Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (10) 4 1/4 lengths 3-01.3
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 1 1/2 lengths 2-25.5

Race Starts (6 of 11)

1 of 12
29 Feb 24
Race  1
S Thornley
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
3/3
Straight Flush
MR:1-58.2
56.9
 
Trld-3bk inr,waitd,dashd best inr
3 of 11
22 Feb 24
Race  9
B Orange
5 days
15th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
5/5
Cormac Leo
MR:1-57.0
56.7
2.8L
Soon 1x1,angld off tn,fght gamely
TOBY TOM B - driver B Orange was spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he shifted ground racing into the first bend when placing an inside runner in restricted room.
4 of 13
17 Feb 24
Race  6
S Thornley
15 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1950m
Good
12
8/6
Motor Mouth
MR:2-02.0
60.4
0.7L
5bk inr,3wd cvr rear,big dash wdst
6 of 14
02 Feb 24
Race  5
S Thornley
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R38 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
6/6
Wallflower
MR:1-58.2
57.6
5.8L
Eased,6bk otr,wdst rear tn,sound
TOBY TOM B - raced wide early.
7 of 12
26 Jan 24
Race  9
S Thornley
19 days
12th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Fast
8
3/4
Xlendi
MR:2-01.5
58.4
11L
7bk otr,3wd 1400,postd,prkd,faded
TOBY TOM B - raced wide early.
7 of 12
07 Jan 24
Race  7
O Thornley
9 days
11th up
4YO+ R40 to R55, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
2
6/6
Lewey Maguire
MR:2-00.3
57.9
4.3L
1x1-3bk otr,1x1,honest thru mid