Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 13 March
Meeting: Group Two & Three Race night (GROUP RACING)
Last updated 10/03/2026 at 07:31 am
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS GREENLANE TROTTING CUP FFA G3 MOB TROT (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA MOBILE, 1700m
For all trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 8 b m Majestic Son-Corker Moment(by Pegasus Spur) [Own The Moment 10m(Majestic Son), Practical Magic 6m(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- K C Baynes, Mrs J L Baynes
- Breeder:
- P A Corkran, J S Boyd
- Comment:
- Broke when trailing here a fortnight ago. Fair just fair; stretched despite draw

Starts
30
Wins
5
Seconds
2
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$140,623
Winning Stakes
$99,000
Win Dividend
$1.26
Place Dividend
$0.88
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 30 | 5 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 15 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 7 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 23 | 5 | 5 |
| Left | 15 | 4 | 3 | Right | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
Z Butcher
35 days
5th up
R48 & faster F&M TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
5/4
Belle Neige
MR:2-05.0
58.5
61L
Ld out,trld 2400,brk 400m,out of it
ONE MORE MOMENT - broke passing the 400m losing all chance.
H Orange
14 days
4th up
R54 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2/2
Magic Dash
MR:2-04.5
57.6
4.9L
Into trail,3-bk,prkd 700,bttld well
D Butcher
9 days
3rd up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
6/6
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-01.0
57.8
5.2L
Trld out,4-bk 1200,off,whacked away
ONE MORE MOMENT - trotted roughly passing the 200m.
C Dalgety
19 days
2nd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
2700m
Slushy
9/9
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-02.1
58.7
1.3L
Eased,4-bk mrks,3-bk,bold along inr
C Dalgety
R39 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Magic Dash
MR:2-09.8
59.7
S Ottley
189 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
6/8
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-00.1
57.5
8.3L
Ld out,trld 1850,thru,outkicked inr
ONE MORE MOMENT - broke early in the score up but was in position at the start.
H Orange
R49 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Joes Rock
MR:2-04.8
57.8
J Stormont
14 days
13th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Slushy
4/7
Ocean Eyes
MR:2-03.6
59.4
3.9L
10th otr,wd cvr 400,closed stoutly
H Orange
13 days
12th up
R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/2
Con Grazia Love
MR:2-02.5
59.7
4.4L
6th inr,off 1300,prkd,cvr,wd,stout
ONE MORE MOMENT - fractious prior to the start causing a further delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
- Breeding:
- 6 br m Creatine-Blackjacky(by Falcon Seelster) [Hittheroadjack 9g(Terror To Love), Mynameisjack 3g(Lather Up)]
- Owners:
- R R J Storer, Miss I A D Storer, TD Bagrie Limited
- Breeder:
- P D Bagrie, Mrs A G Bagrie, R R J Storer
- Comment:
- Has moved to the Dunn barn since bold 2nd. Rough hope to end distance drought.

Starts
40
Wins
7
Seconds
8
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$171,881
Winning Stakes
$75,350
Win Dividend
$1.08
Place Dividend
$0.93
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 38 | 7 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 17 | 4 | 7 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 8 | 2 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 16 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 24 | 4 | 8 |
| Left | 23 | 3 | 6 | Right | 17 | 4 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J J Dunn
21 days
13th up
R48 & faster F&M TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
2/2
Belle Neige
MR:2-05.0
58.5
1.3L
Trld,3-k 2400,off,chkd 400,bold inr
WALKINONSUNSHINE - held up briefly rounding the final turn having to be steadied.
J J Dunn
14 days
12th up
R61 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
4/4
Confessional
MR:2-04.8
59.1
Prkd,trld 2500,3-bk,off,wdst,potent
J J Dunn
14 days
11th up
R54 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/4
Magic Dash
MR:2-04.5
57.6
3.6L
3rd inr,off 1200,ld 1050,gunned dwn
J Dickie
9 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
5/5
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-01.0
57.8
4.3L
Ld out,trld 1700,3-bk,fght on mrks
WALKINONSUNSHINE - held up briefly near the 100m having to shift ground inwards to obtain clear running.
John Dunn
12 days
9th up
3YO+ R49 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Slushy
1/1
Courmayeur
MR:2-03.3
57.1
Wd,prkd,ld 1700,dictated,not tested
WALKINONSUNSHINE - raced wide early.
John Dunn
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R55 to R85 MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
3/3
Hillbilly Blues
MR:1-56.3
57.9
13L
Sped to ld,trld 650,3rd gap,outfin
A Herlihy
21 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
3/3
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-00.1
57.5
4.6L
3 & 4-bk mrks,3-bk top,off,tidy mid
WALKINONSUNSHINE - trainer T Bagrie was charged a $25 colour fee.
B Orange
10 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:2-02.0
59.5
1.2L
4-5bk otr,3wd,ld 1200,kickd,cght 50
B Orange
15 days
5th up
3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/2
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-02.5
59.9
0.9L
Brk,8bk inr,6bk otr,3-4wd,big mid
WALKINONSUNSHINE - broke at the start losing ground. Lay inwards on several occasions in the run home having to be straightened by driver B Orange. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the mare had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Father Patrick-Habibti(by Love You) [Astound 11m(Majestic Son), Pontiff 4g(Father Patrick), Resolve 8m(Andover Hall)]
- Owners:
- Miss T J Hackett, Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, Mrs L A Paterson, R J Paterson
- Breeder:
- Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, R J Paterson, Mrs L A Paterson
- Comment:
- Off his game as fave, 27 Feb. In good touch prior; exotics booster from the draw

Starts
38
Wins
9
Seconds
7
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$178,294
Winning Stakes
$134,475
Win Dividend
$1.19
Place Dividend
$0.94
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 33 | 8 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 5 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 12 | 3 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Mobile | 15 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 23 | 6 | 3 |
| Left | 33 | 7 | 7 | Right | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Mitchell
21 days
13th up
R54 & faster C,G&E DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Magic Dash
MR:2-04.3
58.9
47L
5th inr,prkd 1400,brk,rear otr,brk
CONFESSIONAL - broke passing the 1150m hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Broke again passing the 400m losing all chance.
T Mitchell
7 days
12th up
R61 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
1/1
Walkinonsunshine
MR:2-04.8
59.1
1.3L
5th,prkd,4-bk inr,prkd,ld 1750,cght
T Mitchell
61 days
11th up
R54 to R84 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
4/6
Courmayeur
MR:2-03.0
58.0
Rear,wd to ld 1450,dictated,too big
C Hackett
R35 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Final Approach
MR:2-11.6
61.4
C Hackett
R54 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Spiritual Bliss
MR:2-08.2
57.7
P Nairn
19 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1609m
Good
8/8
Mighty Logan
MR:1-57.4
58.3
26L
10th otr,wd cvr 1000,prkd,brk 350m
CONFESSIONAL - had to be steadied after a slight easing of the pace near the 1100m. Broke leaving the final bend losing all chance.
P Nairn
8 days
9th up
3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8/9
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-02.5
59.9
16L
14th,3wd,prkd 1200,beaten tn
GOLD BULLION - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Crowded near the 300m by an outside runner and locked wheels with CONFESSIONAL for a short distance. Trotted roughly in the run home. Driver B Butt advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
P Nairn
10 days
8th up
R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/9
Father Time
MR:2-00.8
58.9
15L
10th,6bk inr,5bk otr,well bk,ok inr
CONFESSIONAL - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.
John Dunn
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/3
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-03.2
59.6
6bk otr,3wd,led 900,held on best
R Butt
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/3
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-00.1
58.2
1L
3wd,7bk otr,up,prkd 700,fght,brave
CONFESSIONAL - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g What The Hill-Experiment(by Sundon)
- Owners:
- Mrs S Herlihy, Mrs P C Green, J P Green, James Green, D I Donaldson, Mrs L D Donaldson
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Seeking 5th straight success tonight and can offer plenty from front row draw.

Starts
23
Wins
9
Seconds
5
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$192,696
Winning Stakes
$166,625
Win Dividend
$1.42
Place Dividend
$1.26
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 23 | 9 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 19 | 7 | 9 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 12 | 4 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Mobile | 6 | 3 | 3 | Standing | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| Left | 4 | 2 | 0 | Right | 19 | 7 | 9 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Herlihy
9 days
6th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
1/2
Belle Neige
MR:2-01.0
57.8
Prkd,ld 1700,trld 1200,thru,up post
A Herlihy
12 days
5th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
2700m
Slushy
2/2
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-02.1
58.7
Gun run mrks,off top,angled,too big
A Herlihy
7 days
4th up
4YO+ R55 to R85 MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
1/1
Belle Neige
MR:1-56.3
57.9
Trld,3-bk 650,off 600,loomed,too gd
A Herlihy
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
3/3
Mighty Logan
MR:2-03.1
57.5
5th otr,1x1,wd 1300,ld bell,ran clr
A Herlihy
28 days
2nd up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Johnny Who
MR:2-02.2
57.1
0.2L
4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1400,ld,clr,stung
HILLBILLY BLUES - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader.
C Hackett
126 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
1/1
Crackerjack
MR:2-04.8
59.3
8th,7-bk inr,1x1 1600,wd,ld,held on
A Herlihy
R40 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Eye See You
MR:2-09.8
58.7
C Hackett
R50 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Crackerjack
MR:2-09.2
58.6
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Majestic Son-Dead Cat Bounce(by Revenue(SWE))
- Owners:
- Mrs B M Armstrong, Mrs H M F Hanning, M P Hanning, N R Armstrong, E R Morgan, Mrs Jenna A Dunn, M A Morgan, Mrs H M Greig, K R Greig
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Solid without looking a winner in recent attempts. Fair record here. Needs more.

Starts
36
Wins
9
Seconds
2
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$201,451
Winning Stakes
$132,500
Win Dividend
$1.17
Place Dividend
$0.95
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 35 | 8 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 15 | 3 | 3 | Standing | 21 | 6 | 4 |
| Left | 24 | 8 | 5 | Right | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
John Dunn
14 days
17th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
5/5
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-59.4
57.5
5.5L
5-4bk otr,sent 3wd 600,fght on well
BOUNCE N BEYOND - raced wide from the 700m.
John Dunn
8 days
16th up
R61 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/5
Eurostyle
MR:2-00.9
58.4
3.9L
5th,5bk inr,4-3bk otr,1x1 tn,solid
A false start was declared due to BOUNCE N BEYOND becoming fractious and shifting outwards hampering an outside runner. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver J Dunn elected to remain in his allocated barrier position for the restart.
John Dunn
86 days
15th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/1
Roydon Muscle
MR:2-03.8
58.5
2.7L
6th,mid otr,3bk inr 600,good inr
BOUNCE N BEYOND - the boring pole broke near the 1800m. The gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition with co-trainers R & J Dunn deemed not to be at fault.
John Dunn
R35 to R77 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Bonnie Bagrie
MR:2-09.4
59.6
John Dunn
8 days
14th up
3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/3
Mystic Max
MR:2-02.5
59.9
1x1-3bk,shot 3wd 550,ld tn,held on
John Dunn
17 days
13th up
R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
6/7
Father Time
MR:2-00.8
58.9
0.1L
4-5bk inr,1x1,chased hard,missd
John Dunn
14 days
12th up
4YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/1
Confessional
MR:2-00.1
58.2
Gate spd,ld 1600,joind,fght hardest
T Williams
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
3/2
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
7.1L
8th,3bk otr,3-4wd tn,short bid
R Harrison
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5/6
Father Time
MR:2-02.2
58.1
4.9L
4-5bk otr,6bk 1100,hookd wd,tidy
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Love You-Miss Manitoba(by Angus Hall)
- Owner:
- Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
- Breeder:
- Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
- Comment:
- Too smart over 2700m here, 27 Feb after string of placings. Loves the trip; E/W.

Starts
27
Wins
9
Seconds
5
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$203,109
Winning Stakes
$140,655
Win Dividend
$1.28
Place Dividend
$1.29
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 21 | 8 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 19 | 8 | 7 | Distance | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Favourite | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile | 16 | 5 | 7 | Standing | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Left | 2 | 0 | 2 | Right | 19 | 8 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Hackett
49 days
11th up
R48 & faster F&M TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
1/1
Walkinonsunshine
MR:2-05.0
58.5
Slw,5th gap,1x1 1400,off,too strong
BELLE NEIGE - slow early losing ground. Driver C Hackett reported that she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
C Hackett
R49 & faster Wk. PACE Stand
2500m
Fast
Mako
MR:2-09.9
58.5
C Hackett
9 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
3/3
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-01.0
57.8
0.2L
Rear,left prkd 1250,ld 200m,nailed
C Hackett
12 days
9th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
2700m
Slushy
4/4
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-02.1
58.7
0.9L
Prkd,cvr 2400,4-bk,wd 650,ld,cut bk
BELLE NEIGE - raced wide from the 600m.
C Hackett
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R55 to R85 MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
2/2
Hillbilly Blues
MR:1-56.3
57.9
1.1L
Wd,prkd 1075,into ld 650,run down
BELLE NEIGE - raced wide early and middle stages.
C Hackett
14 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
1/1
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-00.1
57.5
0.8L
Trld,3-bk 1850,off top,chased hard
T Mitchell
77 days
6th up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2/3
Johnny Who
MR:2-02.2
57.1
1.3L
Rear otr,wdst top,closed powerfully
C Hackett
R50 & faster TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Paramount Kiwi
MR:2-06.3
58.6
C Hackett
14 days
5th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1/1
It Ain't Me Babe
MR:1-59.1
58.2
Wd,eaesd,rear inr,off,did best wdst
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Father Patrick-Luby Lou(by Muscle Hill) [Luna Lou 5m(Father Patrick)]
- Owners:
- Mrs K J Purdon, Clear View Racing No.6 Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- In the call each of 5 starts this campaign and brings impeccable stats. Include.

Starts
17
Wins
9
Seconds
4
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$492,277
Winning Stakes
$395,867
Win Dividend
$1.06
Place Dividend
$1.03
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 9 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 6 | 2 | Distance | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Favourite | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 17 | 9 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 3 | 4 | Right | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
Z Butcher
R40 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Patrick Mahomes
MR:2-17.3
61.1
Z Butcher
49 days
5th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
4/4
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-01.0
57.8
3L
5th,5-bk inr,1x1 1100,off,stout fin
Z Butcher
7 days
4th up
3YO MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
1/2
Habibti Pat
MR:1-59.8
61.1
2.7L
4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld tn,fght,hdd
Z Butcher
18 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Tracy The Jet
MR:1-56.7
58.1
5.8L
5-6bk otr,4bk inr,chkd tn,handy
MEANT TO BE - raced wide early. Checked by a breaking runner early in the run home. Held up for clear racing room passing the 200m before trotting roughly passing the 100m.
Z Butcher
10 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1/1
Ya Rite Darl
MR:1-56.4
57.8
1L
3wd,brk 1250,up,prkd 650,brave
MEANT TO BE - trotted roughly and broke near the 1250m losing ground prior to improving wide to race in the parked position near the 700m.
Z Butcher
160 days
1st up
3YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Habibti Pat
MR:2-00.1
59.4
0.3L
5-4th,up 3wd 400,chased,almost
MEANT TO BE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1200m. Lay inwards near the 350m momentarily placing an inside runner in restricted room. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend and early in the run home.
Z Butcher
R57 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
Southern Diamond
MR:2-03.5
59.2
Z Butcher
15 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
1/2
Youneverknow
MR:2-01.9
59.3
Wd cvr 7th,prkd,ld 1100,eyed,foxing
MEANT TO BE - raced wide early and middle stages.
Z Butcher
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2700m
Good
1/1
Higher Power
MR:2-02.1
59.9
Wd,rolled to ld 1950,dictated,stoic
MEANT TO BE - raced wide early.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g What The Hill-Factor The Odds(by Pegasus Spur) [Cheeky Babe 9m(Muscle Hill)]
- Owners:
- Odds On Syndicate, P I Baken, R Cole, P I & G J Kennard Bloodstock Limited, Breckon Racing Syndicate, Mrs M J White, C J Markham, A Di Iorio, Est W A Ramsay, P I Marriott
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Stuck to his task from wide at Add. Can maintain strong record here despite draw

Starts
32
Wins
15
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$559,235
Winning Stakes
$391,189
Win Dividend
$0.91
Place Dividend
$0.79
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 26 | 11 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 15 | 9 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Mobile | 18 | 8 | 5 | Standing | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Left | 24 | 9 | 4 | Right | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 3 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Butt
89 days
15th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
4/4
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-59.4
57.5
5.8L
Eased,6-5bk otr,3wd cvr 600,game wd
BET N WIN - pre-race warmed.
R Butt
R117 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Dreams Pat
MR:2-02.2
60.0
R Butt
16 days
14th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1609m
Good
3/3
Mighty Logan
MR:1-57.4
58.3
5.3L
Wd,made ld 1250,dictated,reeled in
BET N WIN - a post-race endoscopy at the request of connections revealed no abnormalities other than some traces of mucous. Co-trainer D White advised the gelding would be freshened prior to resuming.
R Butt
3 days
13th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3/4
Gus
MR:1-57.0
57.8
6.4L
Soon 3bk inr,off 500,just fair mid
R Butt
15 days
12th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
6/6
Gus
MR:2-02.7
58.1
5.1L
3bk otr,1x1-3bk,3wd,fght gamely
BET N WIN - raced wide early. Hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1900m. Raced wide from the 800m.
R Butt
17 days
11th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1/2
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-56.2
58.2
0.7L
Gate spd,led 1200,fght hard,cght 80
BET N WIN - switched to a pace near the 140m and lost ground before returning to a trot near the 100m. Authorisation of 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had been in the incorrect gait for less than 50m and had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
R Butt
83 days
10th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2/2
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
5.2L
Nursed,6bk inr,6bk otr,thru,imprvd
BET N WIN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 150m.
2nd
19 Jul 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
3157m
1st
12 Jul 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2680m
1st
05 Jul 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2138m
- Breeding:
- 4 b m What The Hill-Gogirl Bromac(by Dream Vacation)
- Owner:
- Diamond Racing Stables Ltd
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Costly mid-race mistake when last here after 2 big wins. Needing luck from alley

Starts
25
Wins
9
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$280,012
Winning Stakes
$214,050
Win Dividend
$1.99
Place Dividend
$0.92
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 9 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 3 | 1 | Distance | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Favourite | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Mobile | 24 | 9 | 4 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 16 | 6 | 4 | Right | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J J Dunn
R75 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-00.0
55.9
J J Dunn
12 days
11th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
2700m
Slushy
5/5
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-02.1
58.7
16L
3 & 4-bk otr,brk rear 1550,bt slows
YA RITE DARL - broke near the 1600m losing considerable ground.
John Dunn
7 days
10th up
3YO R35 to R76 MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
1/3
Crackerjack
MR:2-02.8
59.3
Eased,wd 1150,prkd 850,too powerful
John Dunn
7 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
5/5
Belle Neige
MR:2-00.1
57.5
11th otr,5-bk,wd 1200,prkd,too game
J J Dunn
14 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Fast
1/1
American Muscle
MR:1-58.3
57.6
69L
Brk hopelessly start,out of action
YA RITE DARL - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future mobiles.
John Dunn
7 days
7th up
3YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Dash Dosh
MR:1-59.7
57.5
32L
Led bid,brk 1600,distancd after
YA RITE DARL - broke racing into the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
John Dunn
7 days
6th up
3YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5/5
Tracy The Jet
MR:1-56.7
58.1
61L
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,1x1,chkd/brk 300
YA RITE DARL - checked and broke near the 300m losing all chance.
John Dunn
11 days
5th up
3YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Dash Dosh
MR:2-01.1
58.0
39L
Brk on dispatch,forlorn chase after
YA RITE DARL - broke as the start was effected losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
John Dunn
18 days
4th up
3YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
3/3
Meant To Be
MR:1-56.4
57.8
Gate spd,ld,little peace,too tough
YA RITE DARL - connections advised the filly would be racing in season.
T Williams
20 days
3rd up
3YO Fillies MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
1/1
Atlantic City
MR:2-00.7
58.3
Gt spd,led,kickd up 1500,way to gd
- Breeding:
- 7 b m Muscle Mass-Liberty City(by The Pres) [Atlantic City 4m(Volstead), Empire City 5m(Volstead), Kings Choice 3g(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus
- Breeder:
- P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus
- Comment:
- Proved no match for Belle Neige over longer trip, 27 Feb. Fringe 1st4 prospect.

Starts
85
Wins
14
Seconds
12
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$265,770
Winning Stakes
$171,050
Win Dividend
$1.64
Place Dividend
$1.07
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 83 | 14 | 20 | All Weather Slushy | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 73 | 14 | 19 | Distance | 17 | 3 | 5 |
| Favourite | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 26 | 3 | 8 | Standing | 59 | 11 | 12 |
| Left | 12 | 0 | 1 | Right | 73 | 14 | 19 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Cameron
14 days
11th up
R48 & faster F&M TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
4/5
Belle Neige
MR:2-05.0
58.5
7.8L
Wd,4-bk inr,prkd 1400,outfinished
T Cameron
44 days
10th up
R51 & faster MOB. TROT
1700m
Fast
5/4
Castana
MR:1-59.0
58.0
Speared to ld,set terms,kicked,held
O Gregory
R69 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
Faith In Manchester
MR:2-04.9
57.3
T Cameron
12 days
9th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
2700m
Slushy
8/8
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-02.1
58.7
29L
Eased,wd rear,prkd,cvr,wd 700,faded
AMERICAN MUSCLE - weakened final bend.
T Cameron
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R55 to R85 MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
4/4
Hillbilly Blues
MR:1-56.3
57.9
17L
Wd,eased,still rear 800m,bttld clsr
AMERICAN MUSCLE - raced wide early and middle stages before being restrained to the rear.
T Cameron
7 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
4/4
Ya Rite Darl
MR:2-00.1
57.5
2.3L
Prkd,into ld 1850,dictated,run down
T Cameron
21 days
6th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Fast
5/5
Loteria
MR:1-58.3
57.6
3rd,prkd 1400,cvr 700,prkd 400,easy
T Cameron
21 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
8/8
Faith In Manchester
MR:2-03.3
60.1
13L
Rear,5-bk inr,off,held up,beat slws
AMERICAN MUSCLE - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.
T Cameron
21 days
4th up
R55 to R76 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
5/5
Lord Popinjay
MR:2-02.7
57.6
1.8L
5th inr,5-bk,off,1x1,wd,closed hard
- Breeding:
- 10 b h Majestic Son-Now's The Moment(by Yankee Jolter) [Dr Hook 20g(Dr Ronerail), I've Got This 15g(Love You), Lady Of The Moment 11m(Majestic Son), Moment Of Truth 23g(Sundon), Momentous 16g(Muscleman), My Moment's Now 9m(Andover Hall), The Moment 21g(Armbro Invasion), The Truth 18g(Sundon)]
- Owners:
- Mark Purdon, C J Ryder
- Breeder:
- Grassy Meadows Farm Ltd, H C J Webber
- Comment:
- Couldn't quite get it done off long mark last week. Just 2 wins here; quins/tris

Starts
102
Wins
36
Seconds
17
Thirds
14
Lifetime Stakes
$1,337,965
Winning Stakes
$867,168
Win Dividend
$0.89
Place Dividend
$0.88
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 84 | 28 | 27 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Grass | 6 | 5 | 1 | Grass Wet | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Course | 20 | 2 | 14 | Distance | 20 | 9 | 4 |
| Favourite | 41 | 24 | 8 | 2nd Favourite | 21 | 4 | 10 |
| Mobile | 55 | 20 | 17 | Standing | 47 | 16 | 14 |
| Left | 70 | 31 | 14 | Right | 20 | 2 | 14 |
| Fresh90 | 9 | 5 | 1 | Fresh30 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
Mark Purdon
56 days
35th up
5YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Romeo Foxtrot
MR:2-00.9
58.6
1.7L
Tacked on 1200,3-bk inr,off,game wd
Mark Purdon
9 days
34th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
2/1
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-01.0
57.8
4L
6th,1x1,prkd,into ld 1200,reeled in
OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Removed from the unruly for future mobile starts.
Mark Purdon
19 days
33rd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
2700m
Slushy
3/3
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-02.1
58.7
0.8L
3-bk mrks,1x1 700,wd cvr top,strong
OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed.
A Poutama
28 days
32nd up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/2
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-03.1
57.5
7.7L
Slw,wd cvr rear 450,wdst top,useful
OSCAR BONAVENA - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
Mark Purdon
3 days
31st up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/3
Gus
MR:1-57.0
57.8
0.9L
4-5bk otr,3wd rear 400,slashing
OSCAR BONAVENA - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
Mark Purdon
8 days
30th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
5/4
Gus
MR:2-02.7
58.1
3.1L
6-7bk otr,5bk,wd tn,held up,soared
OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Over-raced middle stages. Checked after an easing of the pace near the 1900m. Raced wide from the 700m. Briefly placed in restricted room leaving the final bend when an outside runner lay inwards. Held up early in the run home.
Mark Purdon
17 days
29th up
R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1/1
Father Time
MR:2-00.8
58.9
6.1L
5-4bk otr,3wd 450,honest bid wd
OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Fractious prior to the start. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver M Purdon advised the horse had raced lethargically and he was very disappointed. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Mark Purdon
7 days
28th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
4.1L
11th,3wd cvr,postd,brief 1x1 tn,ok
OSCAR BONAVENA - raced three wide from the 1650m.
Mark Purdon
19 days
27th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1/1
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
1.1L
11th,5bk otr,angld wd,massive wd
OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Hampered near the 250m.
Mark Purdon
16 days
26th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
1/1
Paris Prince
MR:2-05.6
61.6
14th otr,wd rear 600,wdst,all class
OSCAR BONAVENA - hampered near the 800m after a slight easing of the pace. Driver M Purdon was issued a warning for crossing his reins in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.