Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 12 June
Meeting: METRO HEATS (METRO HEATS)
Last updated 09/06/2026 at 16:48 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
NGS WORLD TRANSPORT - METRO PACERS HEAT 2 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41, R42 WITH COND., 2200m
For R35 to R41 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R42 horses with winning stakes up to and including $27500 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Final $35,000 to be run at the Auckland TC meeting on 26 June. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final (June26).
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Miki's Moment: SL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 br g He's Watching-Mhai Elsu(by Elsu) [Mhai Tickled Pink 10m(Big Jim(USA)), Mhai Uptown Girl 11m(Bettor's Delight), Waiheke Warrior 9g(Changeover)]
- Owners:
- Mrs F M Bell, J G Bell
- Breeder:
- Mrs F M Bell, J G Bell
- Comment:
- Looked to have more to give resuming at Camb. Rough hope for first course cheque

Starts
31
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$19,423
Winning Stakes
$10,175
Win Dividend
$1.29
Place Dividend
$0.56
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 29 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 23 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 31 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 29 | 2 | 3 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
141 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
7/7
Captain Moonlight
MR:2-00.3
57.1
4.1L
6th otr,3-bk bell,off,no gap,forget
INNOCENT MAN - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.
D Butcher
R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Carolan Questro
MR:2-02.8
59.1
Z Butcher
7 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
8/8
Proviseur
MR:2-01.3
59.2
3L
1x1,3-bk,wd 700,1x1,off,brk,rallied
INNOCENT MAN - broke near the 200m losing ground. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
D Butcher
6 days
16th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/8
Dominus
MR:1-58.6
60.8
6.1L
1x1,prkd,cvr,3-bk bell,wd 500,plggd
D Butcher
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Run Mason Run
MR:1-59.7
60.5
2.2L
7th otr,3-bk inr bell,blkd,late dig
INNOCENT MAN - held up early in the run home.
J Stormont
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R37 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Margherita
MR:2-00.4
57.9
8.7L
6th inr,3-bk bell,couldn't quicken
D Butcher
6 days
13th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Conrad H
MR:2-01.3
59.1
1L
Eased,wdst rear top,closed stoutly
J Stormont
15 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/7
Baileys Pitch
MR:2-00.6
60.0
2.1L
7th inr,4-bk 1750,3-bk,off,late mid
INNOCENT MAN - held up late in the run home.
J Stormont
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Caulfield
MR:2-03.1
59.5
D Butcher
7 days
11th up
R38 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/1
Benjamin Button
MR:1-56.8
58.7
1.9L
Rear inr,3-bk,off,blkd,tidy late wd
INNOCENT MAN - paced roughly late in the score up and was back from position at the start. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Always B Miki-Hu Hu(by Christian Cullen) [Unnamed 4h(Art Major), Gotta Go Justdoit 15m(Jereme's Jet), Gotta Go Ya Hu 12g(Big Jim(USA)), Hu R U 13m(Jereme's Jet), Mach Hu 10g(Mach Three)]
- Owner:
- B C Madsen
- Breeder:
- Mrs S J Martin
- Comment:
- Stiff when last here and he's drawn to receive a nice trip tonight. Must include

Starts
25
Wins
2
Seconds
4
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$49,213
Winning Stakes
$29,400
Win Dividend
$0.41
Place Dividend
$0.71
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 2 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 19 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 25 | 2 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 1 | 2 | Right | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
L Hollis
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8/10
Utah Blaze
MR:1-57.2
58.9
2.3L
8th inr,rear 500,held up,flew late
GOTTA GO MIKI - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1000m. Held up for the majority of the run home.
L Hollis
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/5
Prince Lincoln
MR:1-53.6
55.4
6.5L
3rd inr,3-bk,thru 200,chased in gap
GOTTA GO MIKI - lay inwards and raced inside and struck a track marker near the 1300m. Lay inwards and struck track markers near the 800m and again rounding the final bend. Driver L Hollis reported that the mare did not handle the bends.
L Hollis
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ Up to & including R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/8
Muchacho
MR:1-59.5
56.9
0.4L
wd,4-bk otr,wd cvr 700,4w,stern bid
L Hollis
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8/8
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-57.7
57.5
2.6L
Slw,4-bk mrks,held up,bold late inr
GOTTA GO MIKI - marginally back from position at dispatch. Slow early. Checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m losing ground. Over-raced middle stages. Raced over the final track marker in the run home when in restricted room.
L Hollis
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Slushy
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:2-02.3
58.7
L Hollis
98 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7/7
Lincoln Wave
MR:1-54.0
56.9
14L
Gun run mrks,thru,brk 3rd 150m out
GOTTA GO MIKI - paced roughly then broke passing the 150m. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
L Hollis
R40 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:2-01.4
56.8
L Hollis
14 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
3/1
Clouding Over
MR:1-58.0
57.9
Gun run mrks,thru lane,too slippery
GOTTA GO MIKI - lay in and contacted track markers approaching the 1250m. Lay in again and lost ground approaching the 800m. Driver L Hollis was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner and with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
L Hollis
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
10/9
Arden's Memory
MR:1-56.3
59.1
16L
7th otr,3-bk bell,4th gap 400,solid
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Art Major-Sloane Square(by Christian Cullen) [Classic Elegance 5m(Art Major), English Rose 12m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Bruce Carter Bloodstock Limited, Mrs T M Hopkins
- Breeder:
- Bruce Carter Bloodstock Limited
- Comment:
- Got too far back 2 weeks ago and found the line ok. Narrow miss prior. Keep safe

Starts
5
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$8,350
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$0.32
Place Dividend
$1.24
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 1 | 0 | Right | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 09/25 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE 1700m (4) 1 length 2-04.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Herlihy
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Mama's Wish
MR:1-58.7
56.5
6.1L
7th otr,4-bk,rear top,ran on in mid
A Poutama
70 days
2nd up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/7
Utah Blaze
MR:1-57.2
58.9
0.2L
1x1,prkd 1300,into ld bell,cut down
A Poutama
R39 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Allamericanplayer
MR:2-00.4
57.2
A Herlihy
169 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/6
Alecto
MR:2-40.6
57.5
7.3L
Sped to ld,trld 1550,couldn't spark
M White
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Big Herb
MR:2-01.8
57.2
A Poutama
13 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
1/1
Life Less Ordinary
MR:1-57.8
58.5
4th,4-bk inr,off,ld 900,held nicely
T Macfarlane
1st up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
12/13
Cyclone Rebel
MR:1-56.3
58.7
6.3L
8th otr,5-bk bell,off,ran on nicely
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Art Major-San Rafaella(by Western Ideal) [Franco Santana 5g(Captaintreacherous), Franco Santino 11h(Christian Cullen), Franco Sinatra 6g(Captaintreacherous), Franco Stallone 10h(Bettor's Delight), Selena Franco 13m(McArdle), Swedish Franco 9m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Miss G M Woolston, A G Mason, Miss H E Julius, Miss D J Price, P J Kirk, S M Robertson
- Breeder:
- Spreydon Lodge Ltd
- Comment:
- Stuff tenaciously over this trip, 29 May. Similar marble to use and never shirks

Starts
35
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$50,971
Winning Stakes
$17,600
Win Dividend
$0.84
Place Dividend
$0.45
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 35 | 2 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 30 | 2 | 7 | Distance | 23 | 2 | 9 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| Mobile | 35 | 2 | 9 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 5 | 0 | 2 | Right | 30 | 2 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
L Hollis
14 days
23rd up
3YO+ R36 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/4
Big Herb
MR:1-58.9
56.8
2.8L
Wd,left prkd thru'out,fght on well
FRANCO SALAH - over-raced early.
K Coppins
28 days
22nd up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
4/4
Turn O The Tide
MR:1-58.7
58.0
4.7L
1x1,left prkd 600,fght well to line
C Hackett
21 days
21st up
4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
2/3
Chanel Noire
MR:2-00.8
57.2
5.9L
6th otr,wd,prkd 1050,outfinished
C Hackett
86 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/3
Chanel Noire
MR:1-56.2
58.8
11L
Brk erly 4th,rear bell,made grnd wd
FRANCO SALAH - broke entering the first turn losing ground before settling.
T Cameron
12 days
19th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/5
Upstage
MR:1-58.8
59.3
0.8L
3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1600,ld tn,cut bk
B Butcher
7 days
18th up
3YO R38 to R73 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
9/11
Tyson
MR:1-56.6
57.5
8.2L
9th otr,3-bk bell,wd cvr,no pick-up
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Always B Miki-Take A Bet(by Mach Three) [Arisus 2g(Vincent(AUS)), Betyoucan 5m(Art Major), Turn N Burn 4m(Art Major)]
- Owner:
- Mrs L M Neal
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Best of Prince Lincoln's rivals last week. Winner here 3 back. Will have support

Starts
9
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$20,578
Winning Stakes
$11,000
Win Dividend
$0.41
Place Dividend
$1.10
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 9 | 1 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 9 | 1 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 7 | 0 | 4 | Right | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/26 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 1/2 length 2-47.5 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
L Neal
14 days
4th up
3YO+ C,G&E R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
3/4
Prince Lincoln
MR:1-53.8
57.1
4.7L
Wd,1x1,3-bk 1100,wd 600,wdr,kept on
LIFE LESS ORDINARY - raced five wide briefly near the 500m.
L Neal
28 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
10/6
Secret Beach
MR:1-57.7
58.8
7.6L
Wd,prkd,cvr,prkd,cvr,no final kick
NIGHT MOVES - lay outwards near the 150m and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of LIFE LESS ORDINARY which was laying inwards.
R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Innocent Man
MR:2-02.8
59.1
L Neal
22 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/2
Layton David
MR:2-02.5
59.0
Straight to ld,trld 450,thru,too gd
LIFE LESS ORDINARY - raced eractically early in the run home contacting the track marker prior to the passing lane. Stewards were satisfied that no unfair advantage had been gained in this incident. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
L Neal
99 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/4
Secret Beach
MR:1-56.6
57.5
0.6L
Ld out,set terms,cut bk by lane rnr
L Neal
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
Rasmussin Effect
MR:2-00.0
57.4
L Neal
3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Awesome Wish
MR:2-04.5
58.1
T Mitchell
6 days
5th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/3
Crippa Max
MR:1-56.2
56.9
0.2L
Nice trip otr,wd 400,closed boldly
LIFE LESS ORDINARY - Driver T Mitchell was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
T Mitchell
28 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/6
Katama
MR:1-56.7
58.6
1.6L
Wd,up prkd 1100,fght on tenaciously
LIFE LESS ORDINARY - raced wide early.
T Mitchell
35 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/6
American Falcon
MR:2-00.1
58.9
14L
9th otr,brk rear 1200,out of action
LIFE LESS ORDINARY - had to be steadied rounding the first turn when conceding its position to an outside runner. Broke near the 1200m when being restrained off the back of LINCOLN DOWNS losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Captaintreacherous-Spanish Armada(by Bettor's Delight) [La Romana 6h(Art Major), Maddys Nino 7h(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Mrs S Herlihy, R S Robey, B J Fahy, J P Green, Mrs P C Green, R A Ford, K M Passau
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Comment:
- Too smart 2nd-up and he looks more than capable of further success. Rates highly

Starts
5
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$11,975
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.38
Place Dividend
$0.72
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/26 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (6) 2 3/4 lengths 2-46.2 |
Race Starts
A Herlihy
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Midnight Betty
MR:2-01.5
58.0
Wd,made ld 1750,dictated,not tested
A Herlihy
406 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/3
Sammy Lincoln
MR:1-59.7
57.4
3.3L
Eased,wd cvr rear,left 3rd,stuck on
A Herlihy
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Spirit Of God
MR:2-04.6
59.1
A Herlihy
14 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/3
Andretti(AUS)
MR:1-55.7
58.7
8L
Eased,1x1,prkd 1100,wd top,no more
A Herlihy
14 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/4
Fugitive
MR:1-58.2
57.9
9.9L
3 & 4-bk otr,wd cvr,held up,bt slws
RAHM - lay in late in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on colt's barrier manners. Driver T Herlihy advised that he had been unable to fit the removable deafeners prior to the score up due to RAHM becoming fractious.
A Herlihy
1st up
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Allamericanplayer
MR:2-02.4
60.2
0.5L
Prkd,into ld 1100,mastered last 50m
LINCOLN LOVER - lay in rounding the turns and in particular the final turn becoming awkwardly placed to the wheel of RAHM despite the efforts of Driver P Ferguson.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Always B Miki-Fleeting Moment(by Falcon Seelster) [Bennyandthejets 14g(Jereme's Jet), Fleeting Major 9g(Art Major), Fleetwood Mach 15m(Mach Three), Gotta Moment 12g(Gotta Go Cullect), Lincoln Moment 11g(Sir Lincoln), Major Break 5m(Art Major), Private Eye 8g(He's Watching), Sunshine Moment 6m(Sunshine Beach)]
- Owners:
- Merveber Ltd, K F Neville, Brennan 5 Syndicate, J J Jones, T L Rodewald, I R F McKelvie, B Kouvelis, S W King, Miss C A Gray
- Breeder:
- Merveber Ltd, K F Neville, P D McDermott
- Gear:
- SL-Off
- Comment:
- Nice Camb runs but tough marble in course debut. Will require a few favours.

Starts
28
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$28,831
Winning Stakes
$18,150
Win Dividend
$2.16
Place Dividend
$0.76
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 21 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 7 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 28 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 28 | 3 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Ferguson
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ Wk. TROT Stand
2200m
Chase Is On The Case
MR:2-13.4
59.6
P Ferguson
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R45, R46 to R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Cyamate
MR:1-58.3
57.3
1.6L
Sped to ld,claimed 550,fght on well
MIKI'S MOMENT - lay outwards in the run home.
M Hay
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Critical Image
MR:1-58.7
58.4
5.7L
1x1,wd 950,eased,3-bk inr,no pickup
MIKI'S MOMENT - driver M Hay was issued a warning for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion near the 400m.
P Ferguson
2 days
15th up
R39 to R42, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3/2
Vincent Reactress
MR:1-58.0
57.7
1.6L
Won early ld duel,dictated,run dwn
M Hay
19 days
14th up
R39 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
7/7
Stealers Wheel
MR:1-58.1
57.6
3.6L
3-bk otr,held up rear top,sound mid
MIKI'S MOMENT - held up in the early stages of the home straight.
M Hay
9 days
13th up
R41 to R51 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
8/7
I Can Too
MR:1-58.1
57.0
5.5L
6th inr,rear 800,passed one on mrks
MIKI'S MOMENT - lay in and brushed a track marker exiting the final bend.
P Ferguson
2 days
12th up
3YO+ R39 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
8/6
Dream On Lou
MR:2-00.8
61.0
3-bk mrks,held up,thru 125,did best
MIKI'S MOMENT - slow to score up. Held up final turn.
P Ferguson
19 days
11th up
3YO+ R39 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
2/4
Rhaegal
MR:1-58.6
58.0
6L
7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 450,plggd away
P Ferguson
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
8/6
Fredastaire
MR:2-00.2
59.3
5.4L
Wd,1x1 1600,3-bk 500,off,solid gap
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Dana Delany(by Tintin In America) [Tenacious D 6g(Raging Bull), Validation 2f(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- F Tong, W R Pengelly, Mark Purdon
- Breeder:
- S L Langrope
- Comment:
- Big in defeat since inglorious resumption. Drawn to need similar but must have.

Starts
9
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$38,588
Winning Stakes
$22,000
Win Dividend
$0.62
Place Dividend
$1.01
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 9 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 9 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 2 | 1 | Right | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 02/25 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 length 2-26.8 | |
| 09/25 Oamaru 2YO MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-23.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
Mark Purdon
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/2
Mama's Wish
MR:1-58.7
56.5
0.5L
Wd,3-bk inr 1800,angled,strong late
Mark Purdon
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Secret Beach
MR:1-57.7
58.8
1.2L
Wd cvr mid,prkd,ld 1450,gunned down
B Wilkins
R35 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Viscount Mackendon
MR:2-08.0
60.3
B Wilkins
185 days
1st up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/1
Utah Blaze
MR:1-57.2
58.9
Blew the score-up badly,pulled up
INCENTIVISE - broke in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Mark Purdon
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Turn O The Tide
MR:2-01.4
57.5
A Herlihy
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Mick Konstantin
MR:2-04.7
58.4
Mark Purdon
15 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/7
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.7
56.7
4.9L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,4th inr tn,peakd
INCENTIVISE - struck track markers rounding the final bend. Driver M Purdon was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
Mark Purdon
2YO R40 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Jumal
MR:1-58.4
56.6
C Ferguson
24 days
3rd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9/9
Freeze Frame
MR:1-53.2
55.2
21L
3wd,prkd 1250,1x1 650,flat tn,tired
INCENTIVISE - raced wide early.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Settle Petal(by Art Major) [Lucky Luka 2c(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Miss M Johnson, Miss T Johnson, R C Johnson, Miss J H Cole, A Wallnutt, Mrs S Herlihy, Miss A P Herlihy, Miss R Herlihy, It's Almost Midnight Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Luckless here 2 weeks ago after Camb victory. Needs luck but can't be ignored.

Starts
6
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$9,238
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$1.32
Place Dividend
$0.78
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 1 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 1 | Right | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/26 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C&G MOB. PACE 2200m (9) head 2-45.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Cameron
15 days
4th up
3YO+ R36 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/5
Big Herb
MR:1-58.9
56.8
1L
3rd,3-bk inr,off,bold thru mid,blkd
HES NOT THAT INTO U - held up for clear racing room early stages of the run home and again over the final stages before being placed in restricted room and having to be restrained prior to the finish line.
T Cameron
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ C&G MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/6
Awesome Wish
MR:2-00.8
58.2
3rd inr,3-bk 1900,off tn,up shadows
HES NOT THAT INTO U - lay inwards throughout the run home.
T Cameron
2 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
2/1
Merle Mary
MR:2-00.1
59.8
24L
Wd cvr,up prkd 1500,beaten 450m out
HES NOT THAT INTO U - raced wide through the early stages. Weakened from the 450m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Cameron stated that although the gelding had done some work during the race in his opinion it may not have backed up from its run on the first day. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
T Cameron
186 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
1/1
Dream Boyz
MR:1-58.9
57.3
2.1L
5th,elft prkd 1800,cvr 1250,wd,fght
A Herlihy
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2050m
Slushy
Evernden
MR:2-00.6
59.0
A Herlihy
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Dream Light
MR:2-06.5
58.0
A Herlihy
21 days
2nd up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Opa's Girl
MR:1-57.3
57.7
4.3L
5th otr,3bk,3 & 4w bell,prkd,outfin
HES NOT THAT INTO U - lay inwards near the 900m after being shifted wider placing an inside runner in restricted room momentarily. Again lay inwards near the 750m dictating YANKEE FLYBYE inwards resulting in an inside runner racing in restricted room. Notwithstanding this driver T Herlihy was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Herlihy advised that the mid race effort when forced wide had taken its toll.
A Herlihy
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Mr Miki
MR:1-58.9
58.5
0.1L
5th inr,off,3bk,wd,pounced,brk(rel)
HES NOT THAT INTO U - shied and broke just short of the winning post. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Stewards lodged a protest against 1st placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging this runner was in a break as it reached the finish line and was lapped by MR MIKI. After viewing the replays trainer/driver T Herlihy did not contest the protest and HES NOT THAT INTO U was relegated to 2nd placing by Stewards.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g American Ideal-Cathy's Flybye(by Caprock) [American Flybye 13m(Tintin In America), Beach Flybye 6g(Downbytheseaside), Cashlodo Flybye 9m(American Ideal), Flybyedelight 17m(Bettor's Delight), Flyin Tommy 7g(Highview Tommy), Ideal Flybye 16m(American Ideal), Ivana Flybye 11m(American Ideal), Whisky An Frisky 15m(P-Forty-Seven), Wild Card 10g(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- P B Fleming, Mrs A Haigh, D W Haigh, Mrs J Wright, B Wright, J Crawford, Mrs K Crawford
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Last raced back in Nov but recent w'out win indicates readiness. Watch market.

Starts
5
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$13,413
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.76
Place Dividend
$0.88
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 10/25 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE 1700m (5) nose 2-03.5 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Poutama
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Slushy
Turn O The Tide
MR:2-04.4
60.1
A Poutama
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Lexington Queen
MR:2-07.1
58.9
A Poutama
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Princess Of Savoy
MR:2-03.3
58.3
A Poutama
14 days
3rd up
2YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/3
Cyclone Rebel
MR:1-56.2
56.4
4.8L
5th inr,off,wd,prkd 750,chased best
A Poutama
14 days
2nd up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/3
Opa's Girl
MR:1-57.3
57.7
1.2L
Wd,into 1x1,wd 850,prkd,ld,run down
HES NOT THAT INTO U - lay inwards near the 900m after being shifted wider placing an inside runner in restricted room momentarily. Again lay inwards near the 750m dictating YANKEE FLYBYE inwards resulting in an inside runner racing in restricted room. Notwithstanding this driver T Herlihy was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Herlihy advised that the mid race effort when forced wide had taken its toll.
J J Dunn
189 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/3
Nymbal
MR:1-56.9
56.6
Left prkd,into ld 1050,too polished
J J Dunn
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Time For Change
MR:2-01.4
58.0
J J Dunn
2YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Life Less Ordinary
MR:2-02.7
58.6
A Poutama
14 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/4
Andretti(AUS)
MR:1-55.7
58.7
10L
4th,4-bk inr 1100,off,wd cvr,no zip
A Poutama
1st up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/7
Fugitive
MR:1-58.2
57.9
6.8L
Gun run mrks,thru,fght on,flat tyre
YANKEE FLYBYE - Driver A Poutama reported he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 50m when contacted by ALLAMERICANPLAYER which had an outside runner shifting ground inwards contributing to the incident. Given the circumstances Stewards took the matter no further.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Bettor's Delight-O Narutac Bella(by Western Ideal) [Turn It Up 11g(Courage Under Fire)]
- Owner:
- Mrs K J Purdon
- Breeder:
- B C Edward, Mrs V A Edward
- Comment:
- Got the trip from 2nd row to place, 29 May. Draw no help but throw into combos.

Starts
17
Wins
2
Seconds
4
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$29,564
Winning Stakes
$13,049
Win Dividend
$0.14
Place Dividend
$0.79
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 8 | 0 | 3 | Distance | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 17 | 2 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 2 | Right | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/25 WaikBoP 2YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PAC 2200m (6) 1 1/2 lengths 2-42.1 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
Z Butcher
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/5
Mama's Wish
MR:1-58.7
56.5
0.9L
Lobbed trail,off top,chased stoutly
Z Butcher
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Secret Beach
MR:1-57.7
58.8
1.8L
Wd,made ld,3-bk 1450,thru 250,stout
H Orange
7 days
4th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
4/5
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-55.4
55.0
39L
4th inr,4-bk,5-bk,failed to quicken
DAVE DULEY - locked wheels briefly with ANOTHER COLLECT at the start. Weakened near the 700m.
Mark Purdon
35 days
3rd up
3YO+ R44 to R60 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/3
Mako
MR:1-57.3
58.6
7.5L
4th,1x1,prkd,cvr 950,blkd,solid inr
ANOTHER COLLECT - held up early stages of the run home. Placed in restricted room late in the run home when an outside runner lay inwards. Driver M Purdon was warned for using his whip free of the rein in the run home.
H Orange
8 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/4
Lincoln Wave
MR:1-54.0
56.9
1.3L
Wd,3-bk otr 1300,wd 700,kept coming
H Orange
111 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
1/4
Big Herb
MR:1-56.6
57.5
0.3L
6th otr,3-bk,wd 400,bold late claim
ANOTHER COLLECT - lay in leaving the final turn and early in the run home.
Z Butcher
R39 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Little Lily
MR:2-01.9
58.6
S Walsh
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Time For Change
MR:2-02.6
57.3
B Purdon
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Tyson
MR:1-58.1
56.9
5.1L
Trld,3-bk 1900,held up,sound in mid
ANOTHER COLLECT - hampered rounding the final turn. Driver B Purdon admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein early in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Always B Miki-Cullens Princess(by Mach Three) [Bumpy J 6h(A Rocknroll Dance), Gooddealehemily 11m(American Ideal), Goodealehmaddie 8m(Sportswriter), Lincoln La Moose 5g(Art Major), Miki Montana 7m(Always B Miki)]
- Owners:
- Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, I A Middleton, L D Myocevich, Green Machine Racing Syndicate, Excell Syndicate, Brad Baine, Alana Rabbitt, Est Margaret Rabbitt, Athenry Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Smashed rivals over shorter trip at Camb. Mixing form but capable of going close

Starts
23
Wins
3
Seconds
5
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$57,838
Winning Stakes
$27,500
Win Dividend
$0.47
Place Dividend
$0.77
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 23 | 3 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 20 | 2 | 7 | Distance | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 23 | 3 | 8 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 1 | Right | 20 | 2 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M White
7 days
17th up
3YO+ C,G&E R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
1/1
Life Less Ordinary
MR:1-53.8
57.1
Soon ld,dictated,kicked 600,ran clr
M White
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Mama's Wish
MR:1-58.7
56.5
8.9L
Prkd,cvr 1400,unable to quicken up
M White
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Secret Beach
MR:1-57.7
58.8
3.8L
Buried mrks,off,closed nicely wdst
P Ferguson
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/3
Utah Blaze
MR:1-57.2
58.9
14L
5th inr,5-bk bell,off,no final kick
PRINCE LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1000m. Weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver P Ferguson advised that the gelding had failed to settle during the running with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
H Orange
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R40 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/4
Gotta Go Miki
MR:1-53.6
55.4
Straight to ld,ran along,booted clr
H Orange
7 days
12th up
3YO+ Up to & including R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/6
Social Distancing
MR:1-58.8
58.7
0.7L
Ld,trld,3-bk 1050,thru,bold on mrks
PRINCE LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages.
P Ferguson
7 days
11th up
3YO+ Up to & including R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Muchacho
MR:1-59.5
56.9
7.1L
Held ld,eyed,hdd top,no response
PRINCE LINCOLN - shifted out under pressure leaving the final turn when leading. When questioned Driver P Ferguson could offer no explanation for the colt's performance.
P Ferguson
21 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/4
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-57.7
57.5
1.5L
Pshd thru to ld,cut dwn by lane rnr
N Delany
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Slushy
Words
MR:2-01.7
57.6