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Meeting: MID FEBRUARY RACE NIGHT (MID FEBRUARY RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 16/02/2024 at 18:05 pm
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

AVON CITY FORD MOBILE PACE

$18,000, R53 TO R60, 2600m

 

For R53 to R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
0X1333
  R53
1
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:
Game from wider draws recently. Ace only boosts his claims. Bright hopes.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $21,651
Winning Stakes $15,675
Win Dividend $9.76
Place Dividend $2.85
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather823All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course823Distance000
Favourite0002nd Favourite101
Mobile823Standing000
Left823Right000
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

Race Starts (6 of 16)

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
 
1 of  7
15 Dec 23
Race  1
C D Thornley
435 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
4/4
Tempo Warrior
MR:1-57.5
57.3
 
Soon trld,waited,dashd best inr
1 of  7
29 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  8
C D Thornley
 
R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Elite Styx
MR:2-02.3
58.1
 
  
2
851816
  R53
2
Front
Gerard O'Reilly
John McDermott, Prebbleton
Breeding:
5 b m American Ideal-Supreme Gem(by Christian Cullen) [I Spy Diamonds 4m(He's Watching), Ruby's A Delight 7m(Bettor's Delight), Sophie 6m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
Breeder:
Midhurst Holdings Limited
Comment:
Honest 6th in strong Methven field after Oamaru win. No reason she can't mix it.
Colours
Starts 30
Wins 5
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $39,889
Winning Stakes $32,725
Win Dividend $1.75
Place Dividend $0.47
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1720All Weather Slushy000
Grass1330Grass Wet510
Course1320Distance400
Favourite1102nd Favourite110
Mobile1920Standing1130
Left3050Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS PACE 2170m (8) 1 length 2-54.5
 02/23 NZ Metro R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-24.8
 03/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 length 2-23.6
 01/24 Banks Pen Up to R45 with cond. PACE 2170m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-47.7
 02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2000m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-41.9

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 14
11 Feb 24
Race  8
G O'Reilly
7 days
13th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
2
9/10
Jimmy James Maguire
MR:2-04.9
58.9
4.9L
3-4bk inr,held up 700,off,sound wd
TOPAZ - held up early in the run home.
1 of  9
04 Feb 24
Race  7
S O'Reilly
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
9
1/1
Fitzthebill
MR:2-10.2
58.5
 
Parkd,soon led,too big in strgt
TOPAZ - trainer J McDermott was issued a warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified anti choke device.
8 of 10
28 Jan 24
Race  6
S O'Reilly
21 days
11th up
R49 to R55 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
9
6/6
Commander Ben
MR:2-04.7
58.8
9.5L
8th,4bk otr,up 3wd tn,one-paced
1 of 14
07 Jan 24
Race  10
S O'Reilly
9 days
10th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2170m
Good
7
2/3
Izacheapee
MR:2-04.3
59.0
 
6bk otr,3wd,ld 900,kicked away str
5 of 13
29 Dec 23
Race  6
A Drake
14 days
9th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Dead
5
11/13
Jaccka Opa
MR:2-06.6
60.1
1.1L
1x1,prkd 1200,up tn,fght well mid
TOPAZ - paced roughly rounding the first bend and shifted outwards checking an outside runner. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1600m.
8 of 10
15 Dec 23
Race  9
R Harrison
6 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Fast
9
6/6
Jaccka Opa
MR:2-00.3
58.3
12L
Eased,6bk otr,last otr tn,bt slows
TOPAZ - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
  
3
000007
  R53
3
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
5 br m A Rocknroll Dance-Fellamongstabeauty(by Bettor's Delight) [Needamargarita 6m(American Ideal), Predator 3g(Captaintreacherous)]
Owners:
I Maw, Mrs V Maw, K M Barron
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Little going her way but handy in her latest 7th. Don't rule out.
Colours
Starts 40
Wins 6
Seconds 6
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $75,563
Winning Stakes $48,125
Win Dividend $0.83
Place Dividend $0.75
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3969All Weather Slushy320
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course3238Distance520
Favourite8432nd Favourite100
Mobile4069Standing000
Left4069Right000
Fresh90402Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-27.5
 11/22 Timaru 3YO+ R37 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 3-21.2
 01/23 Rangiora R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27.6
 01/23 Ashburton R44 to R55 F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (8) 1/2 length 2-02.1
 04/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R50 to R66 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-16.8
 04/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PA 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.8

Race Starts (6 of 12)

7 of 10
02 Feb 24
Race  9
S Thornley
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R50 to R56 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
9/9
Major Hot
MR:1-58.7
57.1
5.1L
Soon 4bk otr,wd rear tn,steady wd
4 of  8
31 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  6
S Thornley
 
R46 to R69 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Chase A Dream
MR:1-59.9
57.2
 
10 of 10
26 Jan 24
Race  2
B Orange
8 days
11th up
3YO+ R50 to R58 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
9/8
All You Need Is Me
MR:1-56.6
58.0
22L
3wd cvr,prkd,1x1,brk 800,distant
DANCING DESIRE - raced wide early. Broke passing the 800m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
11 of 14
18 Jan 24
Race  8
B Orange
8 days
10th up
R51 to R63 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
9
11/12
Tact McLeod
MR:1-57.7
57.6
9.8L
Mid,3w,denied lead bell,parkd,foldd
DANCING DESIRE - driver B Orange reported he did not activate the hopple shorteners due to the gelding racing more tractably today when previously it has had a tendency to pace roughly.
13 of 13
10 Jan 24
Race  9
S Thornley
57 days
9th up
R50 to R59 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
8
11/10
Brookies Player
MR:2-00.6
59.8
70L
Last,3w bell,broke 1300,detachd
DANCING DESIRE - broke near the 1300m however soon settled before breaking again near the 1100m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormality.
7 of  8
04 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  9
S Thornley
 
R38 to R58 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
Social Distancing
MR:1-59.7
 
  
4
197177
  R54
4
Front
Matt Purvis
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:
Freshened & no trials since solid 7ths. Fitness queries put him on the fringes.
Colours
Starts 20
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $33,696
Winning Stakes $25,300
Win Dividend $2.12
Place Dividend $1.10
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1733All Weather Slushy310
Grass310Grass Wet210
Course1011Distance521
Favourite2112nd Favourite311
Mobile1843Standing200
Left2043Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30110

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)

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.
9 of 13
17 Nov 23
Race  5
M Purvis
7 days
13th up
R48 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
9/10
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-58.1
59.3
7.7L
3-7bk inr,5-4bk otr,chkd 150,sound
DANCE WITH THE BOSS - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Again hampered by a breaking runner near the 200m.
1 of 14
10 Nov 23
Race  12
M Purvis
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
U2
7/8
Cyren Shard
MR:2-02.7
58.6
 
3wd,led 1800,dug in,bravest fght
DANCE WITH THE BOSS - raced wide early.
  
5
116470
  R56
5
Front
John Hay
John Hay, Ashburton
Breeding:
4 b g Sweet Lou-Curve(by Courage Under Fire) [Cute 9m(Changeover)]
Owners:
J C Hay, S T Moffett, E F Moffett, O F Wylie, Mrs S L Wylie
Breeder:
Midhurst Holdings Limited
Comment:
Stand error no help last start. Solid 7th here prior. Needs right trip.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $23,458
Winning Stakes $17,875
Win Dividend $2.55
Place Dividend $0.91
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1122All Weather Slushy000
Grass210Grass Wet110
Course501Distance301
Favourite1002nd Favourite411
Mobile1031Standing301
Left1332Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/23 Methven NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2300m (11) 1 1/2 lengths 3-02.9
 11/23 Oamaru 3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 1 length 2-26.9
 11/23 Timaru 3YO+ R44 to R54 MOB. PACE 2050m (10) 1/2 head 2-31.4

Race Starts (6 of 14)

10 of 10
06 Feb 24
Race  3
J Hay
11 days
7th up
R51 to R57 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
2/4
Manjimup
MR:2-08.4
58.9
5.2L
Brk start,6bk inr,5bk otr,steady wd
A false start was declared when JIMMYRAY lay inwards just prior to the start resulting in WHATABLAZE being crowded and denied a fair start.
7 of 10
26 Jan 24
Race  2
J Hay
25 days
6th up
3YO+ R50 to R58 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
7/7
All You Need Is Me
MR:1-56.6
58.0
12L
5-6bk otr,well bk 400,imprvd inr
4 of  8
01 Jan 24
Race  10
J Hay
17 days
5th up
R52 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
8
7/7
Lone Wolf
MR:2-00.4
58.4
3.1L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1900,thru,honest
6 of  6
15 Dec 23
Race  7
J Hay
20 days
4th up
3YO+ R59 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
6/6
Live On Legend
MR:2-00.2
56.2
3.5L
Trld-3bk inr,waited tn,off,steady
1 of 11
25 Nov 23
Race  10
J Hay
16 days
3rd up
3YO+ R44 to R54 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
10
6/9
Franco Messi
MR:1-58.8
60.4
 
Trld-3bk inr,prkd,dashd,ld,held on
1 of 11
09 Nov 23
Race  8
J Hay
49 days
2nd up
3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
3/3
Franco Hoffman
MR:1-58.2
57.8
 
Gt spd,led,trail,zipped lane
WHATABLAZE - Trainer J Hay advised that the gelding has been treated for muscle tie up and a virus since last racing.
  
6
319468
  R57
6
Front
Sarah O'Reilly
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b g Sweet Lou-Crimson Lane(by Gotta Go Cullect)
Owners:
R A Chatterton, Sixonefive Syndicate, Mrs K Haley, G R E Haley, J L Lewis, R A Glass, D J Smith
Breeder:
Mrs B H Gye
Comment:
Back to mobile key after stand error & drops in grade. Strong winning threat.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $49,731
Winning Stakes $31,350
Win Dividend $0.48
Place Dividend $0.63
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3155All Weather Slushy200
Grass400Grass Wet000
Course1513Distance610
Favourite8302nd Favourite620
Mobile3155Standing400
Left3555Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30411

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1700m (U1) 1/2 head 2-06.2
 01/23 Nelson HRC R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE 2400m (U1) neck 2-57.6
 02/23 Oamaru 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) neck 2-26.8
 09/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R42 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 2-24.6
 01/24 Rangiora R52 to R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 3 lengths 3-14.7

Race Starts (6 of 10)

8 of  8
04 Feb 24
Race  10
S O'Reilly
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R58 to R100 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
U1
6/7
Homebush Lad
MR:2-06.8
56.7
165L
Broke badly start,detached
LONE WOLF - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
6 of 12
21 Jan 24
Race  10
S O'Reilly
2 days
14th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
U1
8/8
Double Time
MR:2-05.5
59.3
5.2L
6-5bk otr,angld wd,imprvd in mid
4 of 10
19 Jan 24
Race  10
S O'Reilly
7 days
13th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
5/5
Double Time
MR:2-06.5
58.1
2.1L
7th,3bk otr,angld wd 250,useful
LONE WOLF - broke at the start losing ground.
9 of 11
12 Jan 24
Race  9
S O'Reilly
11 days
12th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
U2
4/4
Alta Meteor
MR:2-01.1
57.4
8L
3wd,eased,6bk inr-otr,off,fair wd
LONE WOLF - fractious prior to the start. Raced wide early.
1 of  8
01 Jan 24
Race  10
S O'Reilly
22 days
11th up
R52 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6
2/2
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-00.4
58.4
 
3wd,prkd,ld 1900,kickd easily str
3 of 12
10 Dec 23
Race  1
S O'Reilly
9 days
10th up
3YO+ Up to & including R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
10
5/5
Fernetti
MR:1-58.2
57.1
3.2L
3-4bk inr,waitd tn,wrkd closer inr
  
7
863651
  R57
7
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
9 br g Tintin In America-Sophie's Choice(by Rustler Hanover) [Tommy Kruze 7g(Highview Tommy)]
Owner:
Mrs A M Claridge
Breeder:
B E Pears
Comment:
Charged late to score last time here. Not his pet distance but good respect.
Colours
Starts 84
Wins 10
Seconds 11
Thirds 13
Lifetime Stakes $121,193
Winning Stakes $70,293
Win Dividend $1.30
Place Dividend $0.91
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather811024All Weather Slushy401
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course1944Distance1908
Favourite7222nd Favourite924
Mobile731022Standing1102
Left62818Right2226
Fresh90401Fresh301013

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/18 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 2-45.3
 03/19 Auckland 3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1 length 2-41.7
 04/19 WaikBoP 3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1/2 head 2-44
 12/20 WaikBoP R55 to R67 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-42
 04/22 WaikBoP 4YO+ R49 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE JU 2200m (5) neck 2-41.9
 06/22 Auckland 3YO+ Up to & including R59 MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-01.6
 04/23 Cheviot 4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-26.9
 04/23 NZ Metro R54 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) neck 2-26.3
 10/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) deadheat 2-24.4
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (12) nose 2-23.7

Race Starts (6 of 10)

1 of 11
09 Feb 24
Race  7
B Hope
26 days
43rd up
3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
9/9
Luvstruck
MR:1-56.7
58.0
 
3-5bk otr,pushd 3wd 700,swooped
JACK TAR - paced roughly in the run home.
5 of  8
14 Jan 24
Race  7
B Hope
2 days
42nd up
3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3
8/8
Ooga Chaka
MR:1-54.1
57.1
3.8L
3bk inr,flat tn,2nd wind thru inr
6 of  8
12 Jan 24
Race  7
B Hope
11 days
41st up
R51 to R57 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
5/5
Bryce's Meddle
MR:1-56.9
57.0
11L
5th,prkd,1x1 900,fading from 500
JACK TAR - weakened from the 500m.
3 of  8
01 Jan 24
Race  10
B Hope
3 days
40th up
R52 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4
4/4
Lone Wolf
MR:2-00.4
58.4
3.1L
3-4bk otr,3-4bk,wd rear,handy wd
6 of 17
29 Dec 23
Race  9
M Williamson
12 days
39th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Dead
U1
15/15
Alta Meteor
MR:2-04.9
59.7
5.7L
3bk otr,4bk 900,3-4wd tn,sound
8 of  9
17 Dec 23
Race  9
B Hope
30 days
38th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
8/8
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.8
5.6L
Prkd,1x1 1200,waited tn,no dash
  
8
981783
  R58
8
Front
Tim Williams
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:
Chasing handy types in recent outings. Into the right grade & big winning hopes.
Colours
Starts 61
Wins 8
Seconds 12
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $108,694
Winning Stakes $55,825
Win Dividend $0.82
Place Dividend $1.07
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather59720All Weather Slushy000
Grass210Grass Wet210
Course50619Distance905
Favourite8342nd Favourite1226
Mobile57820Standing400
Left61820Right000
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)

3 of  6
09 Feb 24
Race  1
S O'Reilly
26 days
43rd up
R55 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
4/4
Heisenberg
MR:1-59.0
56.9
0.9L
4th,prkd 1300,askd,brave 2nd wind
8 of 10
14 Jan 24
Race  9
R Close
2 days
42nd up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3
9/9
Dalton Shard
MR:1-52.4
56.8
3.7L
3-4bk inr,waited,steady up inr
EVANGALIST - held up leaving the final bend.
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.
  
9
252115
  R60
9
Front
Samantha Ottley
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
4 b g Art Major-Selena Franco(by McArdle) [Franco Sailor 3c(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Mrs W R Nordqvist
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Strong recent form on grass. Rugged type suited to this trip. E/W threat.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 5
Seconds 6
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $61,091
Winning Stakes $31,460
Win Dividend $0.42
Place Dividend $0.89
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2938All Weather Slushy100
Grass623Grass Wet202
Course2116Distance200
Favourite10552nd Favourite403
Mobile33411Standing210
Left35511Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 3 3/4 lengths 2-58
 05/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) head 2-23.8
 10/23 Kaikoura 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE 1900m (4) 1/2 length 2-20.6
 01/24 Banks Pen R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.1
 01/24 Methven R49 to R55 PACE 2400m (2) nose 3-06.1

Race Starts (6 of 11)

5 of  8
04 Feb 24
Race  10
S Tomlinson
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R58 to R100 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
4
7/5
Homebush Lad
MR:2-06.8
56.7
4.9L
Led,trail,battled on in strgt
COMMANDER BEN - over-raced middle stages.
1 of 10
28 Jan 24
Race  6
S Tomlinson
21 days
11th up
R49 to R55 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
1/1
Tempo Warrior
MR:2-04.7
58.8
 
Trld-3bk inr,angld out,dashd,just
1 of 14
07 Jan 24
Race  9
S Ottley
9 days
10th up
R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
13
1/1
Divine Angel
MR:2-02.3
57.7
 
3wd cvr,up,ld 1100,fght,bravest str
COMMANDER BEN - raced wide early.
2 of 13
29 Dec 23
Race  12
S Tomlinson
19 days
9th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
4
1/1
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-02.6
58.4
0.7L
Prkd,ld 1550,dug in well,hdd 100
5 of 12
10 Dec 23
Race  1
K Butt
7 days
8th up
3YO+ Up to & including R57 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
2
2/2
Fernetti
MR:1-58.2
57.1
4.6L
Prkd,1x1 1200,off 400,sound mid
P
05 Dec 23
TRIAL
Race  7
K Butt
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Shards Fury
MR:2-15.9
57.8