NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 6

G O'Reilly

7 days

5th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Fast

7/6

Beach Flybye

MR:2-00.6

56.3

8.8L

5-6bk inr,7bk,crept closer rear

7 of 11

17 Feb 24

Rangiora

Race 8

J Hay

11 days

4th up

R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

8/7

Franco Marek

MR:2-04.3

58.0

4-5bk inr,off 3wd cvr tn,sound wd

8 of 11

06 Feb 24

Amberley

Race 9

J Hay

73 days

3rd up

R58 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

10/11

Dalton Shard

MR:2-03.9

57.7

4.5L

Brk,detachd,4-5bk inr,sound inr

WHEELS OF FORTUNE - broke briefly at the start.

11 of 15

25 Nov 23

Timaru

Race 7

J Hay

65 days

2nd up

3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

5/5

Deny Everything

MR:2-04.2

57.2

7.1L

3bk otr,4bk 1200,wd cvr tn,steady

3 of 4

31 Oct 23

M Cant TOA

TRIAL

Race 8

J Hay

SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Millwood Nike

MR:2-04.0

55.2

10 of 11

21 Sep 23

Race 7

J Hay

132 days

1st up

R66 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

6/8

Bach

MR:1-59.8

56.7

31L

3wd,4bk otr,7bk 800,no threat rear

WHEELS OF FORTUNE - weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver J Hay advised he was disappointed with the effort and could provide no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Mr Hay advised he would have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.

422119

Smoke On The Water

R71

Front

Samantha Ottley

Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 4 b g Art Major-Left In The Dark(by Fake Left) [Born To Run 9g(Bettor's Delight), Dancing In The Dark 12m(American Ideal), Little Lion Man 13g(Bettor's Delight), Mamma Knows Best 8m(Art Major), Sound Of Silence 3g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:: J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
Breeder:: J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
Comment:: Another who will relish moving off the handicaps. Can offer cheek off front.

Starts 25

Wins 6

Seconds 5

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $78,580

Winning Stakes $55,000

Win Dividend $1.23

Place Dividend $1.42

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	20	4	7	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	5	2	2	Grass Wet	2	0	1
Course	16	2	7	Distance	2	1	1
Favourite	8	4	3	2nd Favourite	3	1	0
Mobile	17	2	7	Standing	8	4	2
Left	25	6	9	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	1	0	Fresh30	3	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	10/22 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR40 to MR48 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27.2
	05/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6) head 3-16.8
	08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 3/4 length 2-23.4
	10/23 Kaikoura 3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (3(10m)) 3/4 length 3-02.9
	02/24 Hawera R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2100m (3(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 2-46.7
	02/24 Hawera R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2100m (2(20m)) 1/2 head 2-45.1

Race Starts (6 of 10)

9 of 16

24 Feb 24

Race 6

S Ottley

20 days

18th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Fast

10/9

Beach Flybye

MR:2-00.6

56.3

3.6L

5-6bk otr,angld wdst,got going wd

SMOKE ON THE WATER - lay inwards near the 50m placing DALTON SHARD and BRYCE'S MEDDLE in restricted room despite the efforts of driver S Ottley having to be steadied. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

1 of 12

04 Feb 24

Hawera

Race 7

M White

2 days

17th up

R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2100m

Good

1/1

Cos I Can

MR:2-06.4

59.9

7th otr,4-bk 1200,wd 700,ld,too big

1 of 14

02 Feb 24

Hawera

Race 10

M White

34 days

16th up

R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2100m

Good

1/1

Fernleigh Cash

MR:2-07.7

58.9

Gun run mrks,thru lane,smoked them

SMOKE ON THE WATER - Driver M White admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when striking and puncturing the sulky tyre of HOORAY HENRY near the 300m. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.

2 of 7

30 Dec 23

Reefton

Race 8

M Purvis

2 days

15th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Dead

6/6

Homebush Lad

MR:2-13.9

61.6

1.1L

Dist 2nd,trld,3bk 1000,off tn,smart

2 of 8

28 Dec 23

Race 9

S Ottley

2 days

14th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

6/6

Franco Marek

MR:2-06.1

58.2

1.3L

Up,ld 2100,trld 1400,thru,handy

4 of 9

26 Dec 23

Race 8

M Purvis

39 days

13th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Slow

7/7

Johnny Mac

MR:2-11.2

62.0

5th,4bk inr,off,3wd cvr 600,good wd

168107

Jimmy James Maguire

R71

Front

Ricky May

Brendon Hill, Swannanoa

Breeding:: 5 b g Bettor's Delight-Miley Maguire(by Christian Cullen) [Arlo Maguire 6g(Sportswriter), Benjamin Button 9g(Art Official), Mitch Maguire 10h(Sportswriter), Noosa Beach 7g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:: P I Baken, R T May, Mrs A C Hurst, A G Hurst, N G Lancaster, Mrs M H Lancaster, A G Paton, Mrs L M Paton
Breeder:: R L Kennedy, Mrs D C Kennedy
Comment:: Handy when clear here 29 Feb & drawn inside main rivals. May be over the odds.

Starts 34

Wins 6

Seconds 8

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $108,776

Winning Stakes $70,350

Win Dividend $0.81

Place Dividend $1.11

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	27	3	11	All Weather Slushy	2	0	1
Grass	7	3	3	Grass Wet	3	2	1
Course	22	2	9	Distance	10	1	4
Favourite	6	3	2	2nd Favourite	6	1	4
Mobile	23	4	10	Standing	11	2	4
Left	34	6	14	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	2	2	Fresh30	2	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	06/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) nose 2-24.9
	10/22 Methven 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (3) 1/2 length 2-02.1
	01/23 Wyndham Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1/2 length 3-22.9
	05/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 3/4 length 2-23.5
	10/23 Kaikoura 4YO+ R55 to R79 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (3) head 2-59
	02/24 Hororata R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (3(20m)) 1 length 3-53

Race Starts (6 of 10)

7 of 8

29 Feb 24

Race 6

R May

5 days

10th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/4

Ohoka Connor

MR:1-57.5

55.5

2.2L

3-4bk inr,off rear tn,got going inr

15 of 16

24 Feb 24

Race 6

R May

13 days

9th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Fast

1/2

Beach Flybye

MR:2-00.6

56.3

Brk,6-7bk otr,well bk,workd closer

JIMMY JAMES MAGUIRE - broke briefly at the start. When questioned regarding the performance driver R May advised the gelding had been unsuited to the tempo of the race when racing back in the field after starting from a 20m handicap and further adding to the handicap when breaking at the start and considering this he was not overly disappointed with the effort.

1 of 14

11 Feb 24

Hororata

Race 8

R May

70 days

8th up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3000m

Dead

4/5

Heza Sport

MR:2-04.9

58.9

4bk otr,3wd cvr 500,kept coming

JIMMY JAMES MAGUIRE - connections advised the gelding has been treated for a blood disorder and a laceration since last racing.

8 of 9

03 Dec 23

Methven

Race 9

B Orange

19 days

7th up

3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

4/3

Ohoka Connor

MR:2-01.3

59.0

8.1L

3bk otr,up 3wd tn,one-paced str

JIMMY JAMES MAGUIRE - when questioned regarding the performance trainer B Hill advised he was disappointed with the effort and will be having blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days. Stewards will follow up the results of these tests.

6 of 11

14 Nov 23

Race 5

R May

15 days

6th up

3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

4/4

Don't Stop Dreaming

MR:1-57.5

55.1

12L

Trld-3bk inr,waited,short dash inr

1 of 8

30 Oct 23

Kaikoura

Race 9

R May

10 days

5th up

4YO+ R55 to R79 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

2/2

Lester

MR:2-00.0

56.5

Strght to ld,set terms,nvr headed

452445

Mossdale Ben

R78

Front

Ben Hope

Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 5 br g A Rocknroll Dance-Mossdale Sue(by Bettor's Delight) [Mossdale May 6m(Mach Three)]
Owner:: A G Affleck
Breeder:: A G Affleck
Comment:: Just a shade down on his best form but 16 Feb 4th here had merit. Combos.

Starts 35

Wins 8

Seconds 9

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $151,233

Winning Stakes $72,875

Win Dividend $1.30

Place Dividend $1.02

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	31	7	11	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	4	1	2	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	22	4	8	Distance	9	3	2
Favourite	7	4	3	2nd Favourite	4	1	2
Mobile	24	6	11	Standing	11	2	2
Left	35	8	13	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	2	2	Fresh30	4	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/21 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (4) head 2-29
	01/22 Cent Otago 3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27
	01/22 Marlb HRC 3YO+ R51 to R59 MOB. PACE 1850m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-18.5
	02/22 Oamaru 3YO+ R46 to R57 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 2-26.3
	03/23 NZ Metro R58 to R70 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) neck 3-16.9
	05/23 NZ Metro R57 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. P 1980m (5) 1/2 head 2-24.2
	08/23 Kurow 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (2(20m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-13.3
	08/23 NZ Metro DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3) neck 3-12

Race Starts (6 of 12)

5 of 9

22 Feb 24

Race 6

B Hope

6 days

19th up

R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

3/3

Heisenberg

MR:2-00.3

56.7

4.7L

8-7th,5bk otr,3-5wd 500,sound mid

MOSSDALE BEN - raced four wide from the 600m.

4 of 6

16 Feb 24

Race 7

B Hope

26 days

18th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

4/4

Ohoka Connor

MR:1-56.0

55.2

1.9L

Soon 3bk inr,off,held up,cheeky

4 of 12

21 Jan 24

Marlb HRC

Race 10

B Hope

2 days

17th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2850m

Good

2/2

Double Time

MR:2-05.5

59.3

2.6L

6bk otr,up,prkd,ld 1100,fght,cght

MOSSDALE BEN - paced roughly in the run home.

2 of 10

19 Jan 24

Marlb HRC

Race 10

B Hope

28 days

16th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2400m

Good

1/2

Double Time

MR:2-06.5

58.1

0.7L

8th,1x1,sprintd,rough,close

MOSSDALE BEN - paced roughly in the middle stages of the run home. Driver B Hope reported he would be recommending spreaders be added to the gear of MOSSDALE BEN for the second day.

1 of 6

10 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 10

B Hope

R44 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Get Up N Dance

MR:2-06.6

57.7

5 of 7

04 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 10

B Hope

R41 to R80 PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Get Up N Dance

MR:2-07.9

56.9

572116

Heisenberg

R75

Front

Tim Williams

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:: Steady enough here last time. Maybe a level below the very best. Combos tonight.

Starts 105

Wins 11

Seconds 23

Thirds 11

Lifetime Stakes $307,518

Winning Stakes $128,050

Win Dividend $1.01

Place Dividend $0.86

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	102	11	32	All Weather Slushy	4	0	1
Grass	3	0	2	Grass Wet	1	0	1
Course	79	7	26	Distance	36	2	13
Favourite	16	1	11	2nd Favourite	19	4	10
Mobile	65	7	21	Standing	40	4	13
Left	102	11	33	Right	3	0	1
Fresh90	6	0	2	Fresh30	4	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / 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
	02/24 NZ Metro R55 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-26.5
	02/24 NZ Metro R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (8) 1/2 length 3-14.5

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 8

29 Feb 24

Race 6

J R Dunn

7 days

21st up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Ohoka Connor

MR:1-57.5

55.5

3bk otr-1x1,3bk,off tn,honest mid

HEISENBERG - over-raced middle stages.

1 of 9

22 Feb 24

Race 6

B Orange

13 days

20th up

R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

5/6

Got You Covered

MR:2-00.3

56.7

Soon trld,waitd,off tn,did best

1 of 6

09 Feb 24

Race 1

T Williams

7 days

19th up

R55 to R65 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/1

Watermelon Sugar

MR:1-59.0

56.9

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,off,got there

HEISENBERG - lay outwards final bend losing ground. Continued to lay outwards early in the run home when driver T Williams attempted to shift inwards into the passing lane.

2 of 7

02 Feb 24

Race 6

J R Dunn

7 days

18th up

R56 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

The Falcon

MR:1-56.6

58.7

0.5L

6th,1x1,pushd,1x1,smart,hdd 50

7 of 8

26 Jan 24

Race 5

K Newman

12 days

17th up

R59 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Celtic Spirit

MR:1-58.3

57.2

6.4L

4th,prkd 1500,asked tn,felt pinch

5 of 10

14 Jan 24

Nelson HRC

Race 9

G Smith

2 days

16th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

6/5

Dalton Shard

MR:1-52.4

56.8

Wd,prkd,1x1 1000,up,solid mid

HEISENBERG - raced wide early.

335966

Mighty Looee

R71

Front

John Dunn

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:: Quest for a return to form continues. Not the cleanest from a stand. First4s.

Starts 84

Wins 13

Seconds 9

Thirds 10

Lifetime Stakes $244,112

Winning Stakes $159,957

Win Dividend $1.45

Place Dividend $0.78

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	60	9	14	All Weather Slushy	2	0	0
Grass	4	0	1	Grass Wet	1	0	1
Course	35	4	10	Distance	16	1	1
Favourite	9	4	3	2nd Favourite	9	1	5
Mobile	67	10	18	Standing	17	3	1
Left	50	7	13	Right	14	2	2
Fresh90	5	0	0	Fresh30	5	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / 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 9

22 Feb 24

Race 6

K Newman

6 days

18th up

R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

8/9

Heisenberg

MR:2-00.3

56.7

8th,4bk otr,3-4wd 500,honest,fdd

MIGHTY LOOEE - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

6 of 6

16 Feb 24

Race 7

K Newman

10 days

17th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

6/6

Ohoka Connor

MR:1-56.0

55.2

2.6L

Soon trld,waited,thru,tried,peaked

MIGHTY LOOEE - lay outwards throughout the run home. Junior driver K Newman, who declined assistance from a senior driver, 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 and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.

9 of 11

06 Feb 24

Amberley

Race 9

K Newman

4 days

16th up

R58 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

9/10

Dalton Shard

MR:2-03.9

57.7

Brk,11th,3wd,prkd-1x1,up,pluggd

MIGHTY LOOEE - broke briefly at the start. Hampered near the 75m when an inside runner shifted outwards.

5 of 7

02 Feb 24

Race 6

R Harrison

7 days

15th up

R56 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

The Falcon

MR:1-56.6

58.7

6.3L

Gate spd,ld,rolld off 800,wilted

HEY BARTENDER - briefly locked wheels with MIGHTY LOOEE which lay inwards near the 550m. Driver J Stormont will be spoken to regarding the manner in which he used his whip in the run home.

3 of 8

26 Jan 24

Race 5

R Harrison

12 days

14th up

R59 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Celtic Spirit

MR:1-58.3

57.2

2.6L

4bk otr,wdst rear tn,big dash wdst

3 of 10

14 Jan 24

Nelson HRC

Race 9

K Newman

2 days

13th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

8/7

Dalton Shard

MR:1-52.4

56.8

1.8L

Gate spd,led,joind,fght,bested

X01534

The Falcon

R73

Front

Gerard O'Reilly

Geoff & James Dunn, Aylesbury

Breeding:: 6 b g Bettor's Delight-Tandias Bromac(by Art Major) [Millie Lou 3f(Sweet Lou), Rumble Stride 4h(Captaintreacherous), Taieri Express 5m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: R L Sandford, Mrs J A Sandford, G R Dunn, Miss H M Wall, John Gould Family Trust
Breeder:: Taffy Limited
Comment:: Showed plenty of ticker last time. May have to do some work again. Upset.

Starts 48

Wins 8

Seconds 8

Thirds 7

Lifetime Stakes $180,381

Winning Stakes $110,550

Win Dividend $1.63

Place Dividend $1.47

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	42	7	14	All Weather Slushy	2	1	1
Grass	6	1	1	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	37	7	13	Distance	19	1	7
Favourite	4	0	3	2nd Favourite	7	3	2
Mobile	27	6	9	Standing	21	2	6
Left	48	8	15	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	7	1	2	Fresh30	4	2	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	06/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) head 2-28.3
	02/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 3/4 length 2-24
	03/21 Waimate 3YO+ R52 to R54, R55 to R59 with cond. M 2000m (11) 3/4 length 2-33.1
	05/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R61 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.5
	02/22 Cheviot R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (U1) 1 3/4 lengths 3-16.9
	04/22 NZ Metro R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE 3200m (U1) 1 length 4-00.7
	02/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) neck 2-25.1
	02/24 NZ Metro R56 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. P 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-23.5

Race Starts (6 of 17)

4 of 8

29 Feb 24

Race 6

G O'Reilly

7 days

5th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/7

Ohoka Connor

MR:1-57.5

55.5

1.5L

Led-3bk inr,prkd 1250,fght hard,hdd

3 of 9

22 Feb 24

Race 6

G O'Reilly

6 days

4th up

R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

4/4

Heisenberg

MR:2-00.3

56.7

1.1L

Up,ld,held ld,slippd clr tn,hdd 100

5 of 6

16 Feb 24

Race 7

G O'Reilly

14 days

3rd up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

5/5

Ohoka Connor

MR:1-56.0

55.2

Prkd,1x1 1200,off tn,steady mid

1 of 7

02 Feb 24

Race 6

G O'Reilly

35 days

2nd up

R56 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Heisenberg

MR:1-56.6

58.7

7th,3bk otr,up wd tn,unleashed

3 of 6

25 Jan 24

TRIAL

Race 7

G O'Reilly

R46 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Princess Meritaten

MR:2-01.8

57.4

14 of 17

29 Dec 23

Banks Pen

Race 9

C D Thornley

112 days

1st up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2810m

Dead

12/11

Alta Meteor

MR:2-04.9

59.7

24L

9-8bk otr,shuffled bk tn,battld

THE FALCON - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.

934314

American Me

R83

Sarah O'Reilly

Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 7 b g American Ideal-Bella Me(by Presidential Ball) [Bettor Me 12h(Bettor's Delight), Eclipse Me 11m(Real Desire), Macca's 8g(Mach Three), Park Avenue 9g(Mach Three)]
Owners:: Merveber Ltd, K F Neville, Brennan 5 Syndicate, B Kouvelis, I R F McKelvie, J J Jones, T L Rodewald, Scotts Ferry Syndicate
Breeder:: Old Ridge Services No 4 Ltd
Comment:: Freshened since Central Otago sojourn. Goes well after a short break. EW.

Photo Library

Starts 78

Wins 13

Seconds 14

Thirds 10

Lifetime Stakes $269,212

Winning Stakes $157,210

Win Dividend $1.24

Place Dividend $0.92

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	71	9	23	All Weather Slushy	2	0	2
Grass	7	4	1	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	15	2	3	Distance	31	4	12
Favourite	12	4	4	2nd Favourite	16	4	8
Mobile	46	7	15	Standing	32	6	9
Left	74	13	24	Right	4	0	0
Fresh90	6	0	4	Fresh30	4	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/19 Stratford NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1800m (7) 2 lengths 2-25.9
	09/19 WaikBoP 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 2200m (11) nose 2-44.1
	12/19 WaikBoP 3YO+ R49 to R55, R56 with cond. MOB. PAC 2200m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 2-44.7
	01/20 Manawatu 3YO+ R59 to R78 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1/2 length 2-29.6
	09/20 WaikBoP R57 to R66 MOB. PACE 2200m (11) neck 2-43.4
	01/21 Kapiti Cst 3YO+ R54 to R66 MOB. PACE 2000m (8) 1 1/2 lengths 2-31.5
	01/21 WaikBoP R58 to R79 DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (1(20m)) 3/4 length 3-26.6
	12/21 WaikBoP 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (1(10m)) 3 1/2 lengths 3-23.2
	01/22 Kapiti Cst Up to & including R72 MOB. PACE 2000m (8) 3/4 length 2-33.5
	06/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (2(10m)) head 3-13.7
	07/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-12.1
	10/23 Methven R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (5) 2 1/2 lengths 3-55.3
	12/23 Invcargill R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE 3200m (2) nose 3-57.6

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 6

02 Jan 24

Cent Otago

Race 9

S O'Reilly

11 days

17th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

3/3

Franco Indie

MR:1-54.6

54.7

2.6L

Left parkd thrghout,fght on solidly

1 of 9

22 Dec 23

Invcargill

Race 8

S O'Reilly

12 days

16th up

R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Good

3/3

Self Assured

MR:1-59.4

55.9

Led,retook,trail,kept coming lane

3 of 7

10 Dec 23

Race 6

S O'Reilly

26 days

15th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

Beach Ball

MR:1-54.4

55.6

8.1L

Prkd,1x1 1500,off tn,tried hard mid

4 of 15

14 Nov 23

Race 11

S O'Reilly

11 days

14th up

FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

12/12

Swayzee

MR:1-58.9

57.9

5.9L

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

AMERICAN ME - required farrier attention prior to the start. Hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Raced wide from the 950m.

3 of 10

03 Nov 23

Race 9

S O'Reilly

11 days

13th up

R80 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Slushy

5/5

Beach Ball

MR:2-00.7

56.0

2.7L

Led,trld,3bk 1800,held up,solid

9 of 10

23 Oct 23

Race 9

S O'Reilly

15 days

12th up

FFA PACE Stand

2400m

Good

7/6

Akuta

MR:1-58.3

54.5

4.7L

Dist 1x1,4bk otr,wd rear tn,pluggd

AMERICAN ME - driver S O'Reilly was advised to make a greater effort to be in position at the start.

031121

Franco Indie

R83

Natalie Rasmussen

Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston

Breeding:: 5 b g Always B Miki-Idancedwithcullen(by Christian Cullen) [Janices Cullen 11m(Mach Three), Last Waltz 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Alabar (NZ) Ltd, Nevele R Stud Ltd, S G Wells, Darren Hayward Syndicate, I J Kedzlie, Always 'B' Syndicate, Witteman-Smith Syndicate, A J Casey, Mrs H F Casey, Miki's Magic 7 Syndicate
Breeder:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:: Well and truly regained his form of old. Work to do from 10m but can win.

Starts 26

Wins 9

Seconds 6

Thirds 4

Lifetime Stakes $232,760

Winning Stakes $178,562

Win Dividend $0.95

Place Dividend $0.84

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	23	8	9	All Weather Slushy	1	0	1
Grass	3	1	1	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	14	5	5	Distance	5	0	3
Favourite	15	7	4	2nd Favourite	4	1	3
Mobile	22	8	8	Standing	4	1	2
Left	21	9	7	Right	5	0	3
Fresh90	4	2	2	Fresh30	2	1	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/21 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 2 lengths 2-27.4
	09/21 NZ Metro 2YO Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-23.8
	10/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-23.1
	10/21 Ashburton 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (9) 3 lengths 1-58.3
	11/21 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 head 2-20.2
	01/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R66 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.1
	11/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R62 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 3/4 length 2-20.5
	12/23 Akaroa R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (2(20m)) 3/4 length 3-41.5
	01/24 Cent Otago FFA MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1/2 length 2-22.5

Race Starts (6 of 14)

1 of 7

28 Feb 24

TRIAL

Race 11

N Rasmussen

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Carrera Rapido

MR:2-01.0

57.6

1 of 6

02 Jan 24

Cent Otago

Race 9

B Orange

24 days

8th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

2/1

One Change

MR:1-54.6

54.7

Gt spd,trail,zipped up lane

FRANCO INDIE - over-raced middle stages.

2 of 10

09 Dec 23

Geraldine

Race 9

B Orange

7 days

7th up

3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2850m

Good

1/1

Here's Herbie

MR:2-04.4

58.2

4.6L

5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd tn,fght well

FRANCO INDIE - paced roughly near the 700m when commencing to improve three wide having to be steadied. Shifted outwards and paced roughly in the early stages of the run home and was immediately corrected by driver B Orange.

1 of 9

02 Dec 23

Akaroa

Race 9

B Orange

18 days

6th up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2810m

Good

1/1

Kiss The Girls

MR:2-06.8

58.3

8th,3bk otr,loomed tn,kickd away

FRANCO INDIE - shifted in early and middle stages of the run home. Driver B Orange was warned to make a greater effort to keep his runner on a straight course in the home straight in future.

1 of 13

14 Nov 23

Race 6

Mark Purdon

11 days

5th up

3YO+ R62 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

4/5

Wag Star

MR:1-54.1

55.9

3wd,3bk otr,wdr tn,kept coming

FRANCO INDIE - hampered by a breaking runner after 200m. CONEY ISLAND LOU - crowded by an outside runner in the early stages. Over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised the gelding had become stirred up during the running and had over-raced which had taken its toll.

03 Nov 23

Race 4

B Orange

26 days

4th up

3YO+ R61 to R80 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

2/2

Who's Delight

MR:1-59.0

55.9

7.7L

Prkd,3bk otr 1100,off wdr tn,useful

FRANCO INDIE - hampered by a breaking runner on the first bend.

331441

Franco Marek

R82

John Morrison

Greg Manson, Lincoln

Breeding:: 6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Miss Lisa(by McArdle) [Clouding Over 4m(Sky Major), Pilch 8g(Courage Under Fire)]
Owners:: S W Boyd, G J Manson, A Kotzikas
Breeder:: Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:: Strong outings in Country Cups. Not well served by handicaps here. Rough claims.

Starts 20

Wins 7

Seconds 1

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $77,463

Winning Stakes $59,125

Win Dividend $0.93

Place Dividend $1.17

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	7	2	1	All Weather Slushy	3	1	0
Grass	13	5	3	Grass Wet	3	0	2
Course	3	1	1	Distance	10	4	1
Favourite	12	5	2	2nd Favourite	3	1	1
Mobile	3	0	2	Standing	17	7	2
Left	20	7	4	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	1	1	Fresh30	2	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	03/22 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (U2) 8 lengths 3-07.9
	04/22 Rangiora with cond. PACE 2000m (U1) 2 1/2 lengths 2-30.1
	04/22 Geraldine 3YO+ R35 to R70 DiscrHcp PACE 2500m (U1(10m)) 1/2 length 3-17.8
	05/22 NZ Metro R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (U1(10m)) head 3-13.3
	12/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (U1(10m)) head 3-35.6
	12/23 Westport 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (U1(20m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-23.8
	02/24 Rangiora R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(20m)) 1/2 head 3-20.9

Race Starts (6 of 13)

1 of 11

17 Feb 24

Rangiora

Race 8

J Morrison

11 days

7th up

R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

3/1

Buckskin

MR:2-04.3

58.0

5bk otr,up 3wd cvr tn,flew,just

4 of 11

06 Feb 24

Amberley

Race 9

J Morrison

38 days

6th up

R58 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

5/5

Dalton Shard

MR:2-03.9

57.7

2.5L

8th,3-4bk otr,5bk 750,big dash wd

4 of 7

30 Dec 23

Reefton

Race 8

R Close

2 days

5th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Dead

1/1

Homebush Lad

MR:2-13.9

61.6

13L

6th,up,prkd 1000,trld tn,felt pinch

1 of 8

28 Dec 23

Race 9

R Close

2 days

4th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

1/1

Smoke On The Water

MR:2-06.1

58.2

3bk otr,1x1 1600,off,rumbled past

3 of 9

26 Dec 23

Race 8

R Close

23 days

3rd up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Slow

1/1

Johnny Mac

MR:2-11.2

62.0

0.5L

7th,4bk otr,prkd 1200,dog fght,hdd

3 of 9

03 Dec 23

Methven

Race 9