Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 5 December
Meeting: Metro Finals / Northern Breeders (METRO FINALS / NORTHERN BREEDERS)
Last updated 05/12/2025 at 16:42 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED - NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOB TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R48 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R48 trotters. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on 21 November or 28 November 2025. Penalty Free should a horse have won both a Heat and the Final. Random Draw. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Love You-Dreamkeeper(by Muscle Hill)
- Owners:
- D W McGowan, E J Edwards MNZM
- Breeder:
- E J Edwards MNZM
- Comment:
- Extended run of minors with 21 Nov 3rd here. Just 4th mobile but the ace helps.

Starts
12
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$23,908
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.21
Place Dividend
$2.67
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 1 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 1 | 6 | Distance | 12 | 1 | 6 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 5 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 11 | 1 | 6 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/25 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-57.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Macfarlane
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
4/3
Crazy
MR:2-00.5
60.8
1.4L
7th otr,1x1 bell,trld 400,stout inr
MEMORIES - lay in contacting track markers rounding the final turn. Placed in restricted room late in the run home by an outside runner and raced over the final track marker. When questioned Driver T Macfarlane confirmed that his chances had not been affected in this incident.
T Macfarlane
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/1
Stone Cold
MR:2-02.7
58.3
2.5L
Economical trip mrks,off,tried hard
T Macfarlane
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
9/9
Bravehearthighlander
MR:2-02.5
59.0
5.4L
Into trail,held up top,off,stout wd
T Hanara
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
3/5
Stone Cold
MR:2-05.6
58.5
3.6L
8th inr,off,wdst top,closed stoutly
T Macfarlane
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
12/11
Youneverknow
MR:2-03.9
60.3
1.6L
6th inr,5-bk,off 900,wdst tn,strong
T Macfarlane
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
10/10
Bravehearthighlander
MR:2-00.0
60.3
32L
5th inr,3-bk,trld 1300,beaten 500m
MEMORIES - weakened final bend.
T Macfarlane
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
11/8
Loteria
MR:2-05.2
59.0
5L
Wd,3-bk otr,wd 400,4th tn,fght well
T Macfarlane
132 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/1
Im A Rockstar
MR:2-09.6
60.9
Slw,4th gap,prkd 800,cver,off,slick
MEMORIES - swung sideways as the tapes were released hampering HAPPY HILL. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver T Macfarlane reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
T Hanara
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Kissmeiloveyou
MR:2-10.7
60.5
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Father Patrick-Great Getaway(by Dream Vacation) [All American 10g(Muscle Hill), Halberg 5g(Father Patrick), That's What We Do 6g(Love You), The Big Bird 8m(Love You), Tricky Ric 9g(Muscle Hill)]
- Owner:
- Mrs B A Bright
- Breeder:
- J W Dickie, R E Bright
- Comment:
- Tidy resumption last week and looks well in commission from mobile and draw.

Starts
17
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$43,085
Winning Stakes
$20,900
Win Dividend
$0.46
Place Dividend
$0.86
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 3 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 15 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 12 | 3 | 3 |
| Favourite | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 1 | 0 | Right | 15 | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Dickie
126 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
4/5
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-01.0
58.6
6.3L
Trld out,4-bk,3-bk,held up,fght inr
J Dickie
7 days
4th up
R40 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
2/3
Matty A
MR:2-04.3
59.5
7.6L
Wd,brk 2250,tacked on,5th,no pickup
FATHER BARRY - raced wide early. Broke near the 2200m losing considerable ground.
J Dickie
15 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/2
Crackerjack
MR:2-04.4
58.9
64L
Blew the start badly,out of action
FATHER BARRY - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
H Orange
6 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT JUN.D
2200m
Slushy
1/3
Boss Jo
MR:2-03.7
59.8
Wd,into ld 1700,tckld,too many guns
FATHER BARRY - back from position at dispatch. Raced wide early.
J Dickie
178 days
1st up
R41 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Easy
2/3
It Ain't Me Babe
MR:2-03.0
58.6
6.8L
Brk,rear inr gap,off 600,wd,bt slws
FATHER BARRY - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
J Dickie
R45 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Lord Popinjay
MR:2-12.9
60.1
J Dickie
R45 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
Bolt For The Hill
MR:2-13.0
60.3
J Dickie
11 days
9th up
3YO+ Up to & including R64 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
6/6
Belle Neige
MR:2-03.8
58.1
83L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
FATHER BARRY - pre-race warmed. Broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
Greg Sugars
14 days
8th up
3YO MOB. TROT
1609m
Easy
5/4
Bounce N Beyond
MR:1-58.5
59.2
2.4L
Trppd 4w the majority,bttld on well
FATHER BARRY - raced wide early and middle stages. Held up early stages of the run home.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Pegasus Spur-Paramount Bliss(by Majestic Son) [Jay Rowe 7m(Repeat Love), Miss Blissful 10m(Pegasus Spur), Paramount Spur 3g(Speeding Spur), Quik Barbie 6m(Quaker Jet)]
- Owners:
- Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies
- Breeder:
- Mrs J R Davies, J W Dickie, J B Davies
- Comment:
- Improved nicely on her first-up run this campaign when 2.5L 4th. Multiples again

Starts
12
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$31,435
Winning Stakes
$17,050
Win Dividend
$1.43
Place Dividend
$1.88
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 2 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 2 | 4 | Distance | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | Right | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/24 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (3) head 2-53.9 | |
| 03/25 Auckland 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 2200m (6) 1/2 length 2-46.1 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Butcher
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
2/2
Crazy
MR:2-00.5
60.8
2.5L
Eased,9th gap,wd 900,1x1,stout fin
MISS BEBE - lost contact with the body of the field during the middle stages.
D Butcher
231 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
4/4
Stone Cold
MR:2-02.7
58.3
16L
6th,5-bk inr.off,bttld away in gap
D Butcher
R40 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Yurok
MR:2-15.5
61.9
D Butcher
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R53 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
3/1
Eyre I Will
MR:2-01.8
59.9
1.8L
Eased,wd cvr rear,posted,prkd,tough
D Butcher
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
3/2
Itaintnecessarilyso
MR:2-01.4
59.9
Wd,eased,wdst 11th top,potent burst
MISS BEBE - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.
D Butcher
7 days
2nd up
Up to & including R46, with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
3/4
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-03.8
57.9
3.9L
Slw,7th otr,4th inr top,fght nicely
MISS BEBE - begun awkwardly.
D Butcher
168 days
1st up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
10/10
Travelin Soldier
MR:2-05.8
59.0
2.1L
Slw,7th,6-bk inr,off,closed hard wd
MISS BEBE - slow early losing ground.
R Frampton
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Soul Artist
MR:2-05.0
59.4
D Butcher
14 days
6th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
3/3
Paradise Ali
MR:2-08.1
59.7
76L
5th inr,brk 1750m,tacked on,brk 750
MISS BEBE - broke near the 1800m hampering a trailing runner and lost considerable ground. Broke again near the 750m losing all chance. A final warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Volstead-Meander With Earl(by Earl) [Busy Canoodling 5m(Used To Me), Chase Is On The Case 2g(Majestic Son), Kay Cee 10g(Majestic Son), Little Miss Zigzag 13m(Love You), Missy Moo 11m(Great Success), Rosie 8m(Peak)]
- Owner:
- Mrs K M Blanchard
- Breeder:
- Ms A Holdaway
- Comment:
- Solid once clearing the pegs a week ago. Rough place hope with run to suit here.

Starts
10
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$13,320
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.51
Place Dividend
$0.10
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 03/25 Auckland 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2200m (2) 3/4 length 2-55.2 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Ferguson
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
6/6
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-01.0
58.6
7.4L
Left prkd,4-bk inr 1500,off,wd,tidy
SHES ALL LEGS - over-raced middle stages.
A Poutama
R37 & faster MOB. TROT
2050m
Fast
The Four Aces
MR:2-08.0
61.3
D Butcher
14 days
5th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
3/1
Hill Billie Bundy
MR:2-05.5
62.7
17L
8th otr,wd 800,pshd wdr,effort told
D Butcher
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
6/6
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-04.8
59.3
13L
4th,4-bk inr 2300,held up,not in it
D Butcher
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
6/6
Stone Cold
MR:2-05.6
58.5
3.7L
6th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,stout fin
D Butcher
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
11/12
Youneverknow
MR:2-03.9
60.3
5.2L
Slw,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,wd,ran on
A Poutama
153 days
1st up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
6/8
Eye See You
MR:2-06.4
60.3
7.5L
Rear inr,off,wd cvr 400,beat slows
P Ferguson
R40 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Ocean Eyes
MR:2-12.3
61.3
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Creatine-Diedre's Gold(by Sundon) [Diedre Franco 6m(Creatine)]
- Owners:
- J P Watson, Thunderbolt Syndicate, J C Stewart, Any Excuse Syndicate, Gore Town & Country Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs J L Burrows, Craig D Thornley
- Comment:
- Early break put paid to chances 7 days ago. OK prior but needs to find more zip.

Starts
13
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$19,704
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.12
Place Dividend
$0.80
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 10 | 1 | 4 |
| Left | 4 | 0 | 2 | Right | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 08/25 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (6) 1 length 2-56.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Abernethy
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
5/4
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-01.0
58.6
36L
Brk early handy,tacked on,no extra
WHATEVER IT TAKES - switched to a pace then galloped shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Weakened rounding the final turn.
S Abernethy
63 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
3/7
Crazy
MR:2-00.5
60.8
3.2L
1x1,left prkd 1600,fght on nicely
M McKendry
7 days
8th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/1
Eye See You
MR:2-06.4
60.3
4.6L
3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1150,ld,run down
HAPPY HILL - broke briefly at the start. Held up by a weakening runner rounding the final turn. Hampered near the 50m when having to shift ground outwards after WHATEVER IT TAKES shifted down into the passing lane.
M McKendry
15 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
5/5
Loteria
MR:2-05.2
59.0
28L
Prkd,ld 1850,trld 1150,brk 400m out
WHATEVER IT TAKES - broke rounding the final turn hampering trailing runners losing its chance.
M McKendry
6 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R44 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/3
Eagle Hanover
MR:2-03.8
59.6
2L
3rd,trld 1800,off top,chased boldly
WHATEVER IT TAKES - broke briefly at the start. Lay outwards during the middle stages. Locked wheels with REWIRI HILL near the 300m when forcing that runner wider on the track.
M McKendry
14 days
5th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2/2
Snowy's Success
MR:2-08.2
59.7
1.3L
5th inr,1x1 1400,held up,stern late
WHATEVER IT TAKES - held up final bend.
M McKendry
7 days
4th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
5/4
Pretty In Pink
MR:2-06.5
60.2
61L
Blew the start badly,out of action
WHATEVER IT TAKES - broke at the start losing all chance.
M McKendry
21 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Snowy's Success
MR:2-09.1
60.6
Soon ld,allowed terms,too many guns
M McKendry
3YO+ TROT Stand
2500m
Good
Sweet Maggie Mae
MR:2-09.2
60.8
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Crazed-Skee Queen(by Sundon) [Skee King 9g(Lucky Chucky), Skee Princess 4m(Pegasus Spur)]
- Owner:
- T D Hall
- Breeder:
- T N Guptill, Mrs L E Guptill
- Comment:
- Backed up his upset win here with another bold effort last week. Don't discount.

Starts
62
Wins
6
Seconds
4
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$71,279
Winning Stakes
$44,950
Win Dividend
$1.78
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 46 | 6 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 24 | 2 | 4 | Distance | 42 | 6 | 5 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 47 | 5 | 5 | Standing | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| Left | 22 | 4 | 1 | Right | 24 | 2 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Hall
7 days
23rd up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
2/2
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-01.0
58.6
4.4L
Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wd cvr,bold wdr
CRAZY - Driver T Hall admitted a charge under Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted his gelding out near the 1100m forcing YUROK to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
T Hall
16 days
22nd up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
10/10
Hillbilly
MR:2-00.5
60.8
5th pegs,4-bk,off,wd cvr,potent fin
CRAZY - pre-race warmed.
Jaap van Rijn
6 days
21st up
4YO+, Up to R42 with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D
2200m
Good
8/9
Brienne
MR:2-02.1
60.3
2.9L
6th otr,3-bk,wd 850,prkd,outkicked
CRAZY - Driver J van Rijn was spoken to advisedly with regard to the manner in which he used his whip early in the run home.
Z Butcher
34 days
20th up
R35 to R40 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
5/7
Emily Bay
MR:2-06.9
61.5
152L
Blew the start badly,out of action
CRAZY - broke at the start losing its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.
Z Butcher
14 days
19th up
3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
9/9
Bravehearthighlander
MR:2-00.0
60.3
100L
Trld out,left in ld 1300,gone 400m
CRAZY - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to the off hind elbow which was consistent with the gelding striking itself.
N Chilcott
8 days
18th up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
10/11
Loteria
MR:2-05.2
59.0
9.1L
Wd,eased,5-bk otr,off,whacked away
CRAZY - broke in the score up but was in position at the candy pole. Raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.
T Hall
R35 & faster MOB. TROT
1609m
Good
Sunny Robinson
F Schumacher
13 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R45, R48 with cond. MOB. TROT JUN.D
2200m
Good
7/8
Elizabeth Hill
MR:2-02.3
60.1
186L
Blew the score-up,never a live hope
CRAZY - broke in the score up losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.
Z Butcher
7 days
16th up
R40 to R49 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
5/6
Loteria
MR:2-02.4
58.8
227L
Blew the score-up,never a live hope
CRAZY - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
N Chilcott
43 days
15th up
R40 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
6/5
Westar Milly
MR:2-08.6
59.6
Blew the start badly,pulled up
CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event by Driver N Chilcott. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
- Breeding:
- 8 bl m Dejarmbro-Saninvasion(by Armbro Invasion) [San Diego Love 15m(Love You), San Diego Sunrise 7g(Love You)]
- Owner:
- R C Downey
- Breeder:
- E H Downey
- Comment:
- Whacked away from a nice trip in transit last week and tested by tonight's alley

Starts
59
Wins
4
Seconds
6
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$81,849
Winning Stakes
$35,200
Win Dividend
$0.65
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 59 | 4 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 56 | 4 | 12 | Distance | 51 | 4 | 11 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 10 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 49 | 4 | 11 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 0 | Right | 56 | 4 | 12 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Downey
7 days
35th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
9/9
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-01.0
58.6
12L
7th otr,1x1 1600,wd 400,bttld away
R Downey
14 days
34th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
9/9
Crazy
MR:2-00.5
60.8
19L
Prkd,into trail 1600,3-bk,no pickup
SANINARMBRO - connections advised that the mare has scanned positive and would be racing in foal. Hampered up by a weakening runner from near the 600m.
R Downey
28 days
33rd up
3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
10/9
Stone Cold
MR:2-02.7
58.3
12L
4th inr,3-bk,prkd 1200,bttld on gap
R Downey
7 days
32nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
9/9
Youneverknow
MR:2-03.9
60.3
20L
4th inr,4-bk 1450,brk 600m,no hope
SANINARMBRO - trotted roughly racing into the first bend. Broke near the 600m hampering trailing runners losing ground.
R Downey
14 days
31st up
3YO+ R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
8/8
Ocean Eyes
MR:2-03.3
59.0
20L
Ld out,3-bk 1200,flat 400m,wknd out
SANINARMBRO - weakened final bend.
R Downey
42 days
30th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
9/8
Westar Milly
MR:2-06.6
59.2
11L
Brk,trld,3-bk,off,unable to quicken
R Downey
7 days
29th up
R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
5/5
Santapazienza
MR:2-05.8
59.3
9.4L
Brk early 7th,tacked on,beat slows
SANINARMBRO - broke entering the first turn losing ground before settling at the rear. Over-raced middle stages.
R Downey
14 days
28th up
R42 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
9/8
Castana
MR:2-02.7
60.1
12L
Ld out,set terms,hdd 300,plggd away
SANINARMBRO - over-raced middle stages when leading.
R Downey
7 days
27th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
9/9
Crackerjack
MR:2-04.4
58.9
7.2L
4th,1x1,3bk inr 1450,bttld away gap
SANINARMBRO - over-raced middle stages.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Andover Hall-One Over Da Stars(by Love You)
- Owner:
- Thompson Bloodstock Ltd
- Breeder:
- L E Williams, Heather Williams, B J Williams
- Comment:
- Super impressive winning his last two and despite the draw looks awfully tough.

Starts
25
Wins
4
Seconds
4
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$133,151
Winning Stakes
$33,415
Win Dividend
$0.66
Place Dividend
$0.92
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 24 | 3 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Course | 7 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| Favourite | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 21 | 3 | 6 | Standing | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 18 | 3 | 4 | Right | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Poutama
21 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
1/1
Crazy
MR:2-01.0
58.6
6th otr,1x1,wd to ld bell,untouched
Brett Beckwith
36 days
4th up
4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D
1980m
Fast
4/6
Crown The Moment
MR:1-59.1
57.9
3bk otr-prkd,ld 700,cut free,big
LOOK TO DA STARS - raced wide early. Lay inwards final bend striking track markers. Driver B Beckwith was issued a warning for his conduct in a post-race interview.
A Poutama
13 days
3rd up
R44 to R56 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/4
Johnny Who
MR:2-01.1
58.6
28L
Gun run mrks,off 400,brk in 3rd top
LOOK TO DA STARS - pre-race warmed. Co-Trainers M & N Purdon were issued with a warning for being late to notify the gelding would race without blinds. Broke near the 250m losing all chance. A warning was placed on this runner's racing manners.
Mark Purdon
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/1
Westar Milly
MR:2-06.6
59.2
2.2L
6th otr,1x1 1800,wd tn,stout effort
LOOK TO DA STARS - pre-race warmed.
A Poutama
105 days
1st up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
1/3
Pantani
MR:2-01.3
60.2
44L
Trld,brk 1900,7th inr,off,brk 350m
LOOK TO DA STARS - pre-race warmed. Broke entering the first turn losing ground before settling. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 1100m. Broke near the 350m losing its chance.
A Poutama
R35 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Sassy Star
MR:2-11.8
60.9
A Poutama
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
6/6
Illicit Love
MR:2-01.9
59.9
21L
9th otr,5-bk,wd 700,pshd wdr,no fin
Z Butcher
28 days
2nd up
3YO+ R37 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
3/3
Youneverknow
MR:2-04.6
58.8
3.3L
1x1,wd 600,loomed tn,fght on nicely
LOOK TO DA STARS - co-trainers M & N Purdon were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race with removable deafeners which had not been notified.
B Wilkins
R44 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Sadhaka
MR:2-12.9
62.3
S Ottley
140 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
1/1
Judy J
MR:2-03.0
60.5
14L
Eased,6th,prkd 1500,askd tn,wiltd
LOOK TO DA STARS - weakened early in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised that racing parked from the 1800m when fresh up from a spell may have taken its toll on the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
- Breeding:
- 3 br g What The Hill-Dutch Annie(by Continentalman) [Hot Pants 14m(Majestic Son), Kissmeimloaded 11m(Majestic Son), Nod Anda Wink 5g(Father Patrick), Nortie Nortie 6g(Andover Hall), Shady Sadie 12m(Majestic Son), The Player 9g(Majestic Son), Yagunnakissmeornot 13m(Love You)]
- Owners:
- Mrs J McCaffrey, A Learmonth, Mrs V Daniel, Miss E Learmonth, H W Bell, N J Coxon, Mrs P R A Parker
- Breeder:
- Tardina Stud Limited
- Comment:
- Over-raced in a fresh state 2 weeks ago but still ran a strong 2nd. Gaps needed.

Starts
12
Wins
1
Seconds
6
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$36,713
Winning Stakes
$13,750
Win Dividend
$0.32
Place Dividend
$1.20
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 1 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 1 | 7 | Distance | 9 | 1 | 6 |
| Favourite | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 6 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | Right | 12 | 1 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/24 Auckland 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2200m (2) 9 lengths 2-51.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
M McKendry
189 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
1/1
Crazy
MR:2-00.5
60.8
1.2L
5th otr,keen,wd,prkd,ld bell,cut bk
HILLBILLY - pulled hard in the score up. Raced fiercely early and middle stages before being sent forward to lead approaching the 1000m. Lay in late in the run home placing an inside runner in restricted room.
E Johnson
R35 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2200m
Good
Pat Yates
MR:2-04.2
58.5
E Johnson
6 days
11th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/2
Majestic Cracker
MR:2-05.2
59.2
7.5L
5th,4-bk inr,prkd 1800,outfinished
E Johnson
15 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
2/2
Paramount Lady
MR:2-02.6
60.4
7.5L
Eased,8th otr,3-bk,wdst rear,sound
HILLBILLY - raced wide early before obtaining a position in the running line towards the rear. When questioned regarding the performance Driver E Johnson advised that she got too far back after restraining from a wide barrier and then had difficulty improving wide rounding the final bend.
M McKendry
6 days
9th up
3YO MOB. TROT
2700m
Good
8/8
Meant To Be
MR:2-02.1
59.9
20L
11th otr,wd cvr,prkd bell,outkicked
HILLBILLY - Driver M McKendry admitted charges under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 2300m when striking the wheel of ILLICIT LOVE which punctured and also near the 2250m when striking the wheel of FINAL APPROACH which punctured. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McKendry's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including the 29 May 2025 (8 days).
M McKendry
29 days
8th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/3
Whats Up The Hill
MR:2-06.2
60.0
0.1L
9th,6-bk inr,4-bk,off 600,wd,strong
HILLBILLY - over-raced entering the back straight the final time before shifting an outside runner out to secure a position in the running line near the 650m.
M McKendry
R39 & faster MOB. TROT
2050m
Fast
Matty A
MR:2-05.6
59.1
M McKendry
80 days
7th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2/2
Illicit Love
MR:2-06.1
59.6
2.2L
5th,5-bk inr,prkd 1500,chall,denied
HILLBILLY - Trainer S McCaffrey was warned for failing to have the correct colours available.
M McKendry
R35 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-13.8
61.1
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Majestic Son-Cyclone Dani(by Muscles Yankee) [Cyclone Chief 12g(The Pres), Cyclone Emily 13m(Majestic Son), Cyclone Joe Parker 10g(Majestic Son), Cyclone Lebron 7g(Father Patrick)]
- Owners:
- J M Pearson, Miss A M Matthews
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Couldn't kick after being left parked last week. Could boost combos with favours

Starts
24
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$35,578
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.07
Place Dividend
$0.28
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 24 | 1 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 22 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 19 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 12 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 2 | 0 | 0 | Right | 22 | 1 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 06/25 Auckland 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2200m (U1) head 2-54 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Abernethy
7 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
8/8
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-01.0
58.6
11L
5th otr,left prkd 1600,outfinished
A Poutama
14 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
5/5
Crazy
MR:2-00.5
60.8
19L
Trld,3-bk 1600,4-bk,off,blkd,no zip
J Abernethy
15 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
8/8
Stone Cold
MR:2-02.7
58.3
22L
Brk,chkd,8th gap,4-bk inr,bt slws
CYCLONE SALA - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first turn. Lay in and contacted a track marker near the 250m.
J Abernethy
13 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/1
Ordained
MR:2-07.0
60.3
9.4L
Slw,rough in rear,never a live hope
CYCLONE SALA - slow early. Lay in and trotted roughly approaching the 800m losing ground. Continued to lay in on various occasions striking a track marker in the run home. When questioned driver J Abernethy confirmed that the filly had failed to handle the bends and will be recommending a gear change.
A Matthews
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
6/7
Youneverknow
MR:2-03.9
60.3
128L
Blew to bits early,never a factor
CYCLONE SALA - broke racing into the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer A Matthews.
J Abernethy
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
3/5
Maro Mackendon
MR:2-06.5
59.0
14L
Blew the start badly,out of action
CYCLONE SALA - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.
J Abernethy
7 days
12th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
3/2
Eye See You
MR:2-06.4
60.3
0.9L
6th inr,6-bk,off,wd 400,4w,bold bid
EYE SEE YOU - shifted out in the run home hampering an outside runner. Authorisation of the gelding's first placing was withheld until Driver J Abernethy (CYCLONE SALA) (2nd placing) confirmed that his chances had not been affected. Driver M White was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home in future.
J Abernethy
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
4/3
Loteria
MR:2-05.2
59.0
44L
Trld,3bk 1850,4bk,flat 450,chkd/brk
CYCLONE SALA - hampered and broke rounding the final turn losing its chance.
J Abernethy
49 days
10th up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
And Remember Me
MR:2-06.3
59.1
1L
7th otr,1x1 1550,wd 600,chased best