Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 26 July
Meeting: North Island Winter Rewards Race Night (NORTH ISLAND WINTER REWARDS)
Last updated 26/07/2024 at 17:09 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
"$100,000 BREEDERS BONUS, BOOK KING OF THE NORTH" HCP TROT
$17,000, R38 TO R63 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R38 to R63 trotters.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Monarch Hill: P-On, That's What We Do: HH-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Father Patrick-Margaritaville(by S J's Photo) [Bohemian Rhapsody 6m(Muscle Hill), Quik Shot 7g(Andover Hall), Thank You 9g(Love You)]
- Owner:
- Mrs N K Peni
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited, Kahukuri Bloodstock Limited
- Comment:
- Tidy in last two Camb. runs and has won twice here. Minor's with clean getaway.

Starts
18
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$23,376
Winning Stakes
$13,200
Win Dividend
$0.88
Place Dividend
$0.71
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 7 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 7 | 0 | 2 | Right | 11 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 07/22 Auckland 2YO MOB. TROT 1700m (8) head 2-13.3 | |
| 06/23 Auckland 3YO+, with cond. TROT 2200m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-52.6 |
Race Starts (6 of 10)
A Poutama
14 days
4th up
Up to & including R46 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
5/3
Eagle Hanover
MR:2-00.8
61.2
5L
4th inr,3-bk,prkd,ld,trld 700,sound
ORDAINED - incorrectly shown as a late scratching for several hours on the TAB website earlier in the day.
A Poutama
8 days
3rd up
R35 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
8/8
Mazeppa
MR:2-04.9
59.5
1.8L
Prkd,ld,trld 1600,thru,bold bid inr
MAZEPPA - the near side rein came adrift shortly after the finishing line, however the gelding was able to be pulled up with assistance from Drivers S Abernethy (EAGLE HANOVER) and A Poutama (ORDAINED).
M Ranger
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT JUN.D
2200m
Fast
7/7
Voronov
MR:2-00.5
59.8
7.9L
3 & 4-bk mrks,3-bk top,lacked dash
A Poutama
174 days
1st up
R47 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
8/9
Matty A
MR:2-04.1
59.3
13L
Ld out,trld 1950,prkd 550,wknd out
ORDAINED - hampered by a breaking runner near the 250m.
A Poutama
42 days
12th up
3YO+ R44 to R54 MOB. TROT
2200m
Slushy
4/4
Run Forest Run
MR:2-03.4
60.2
80L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
ORDAINED - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Underwent a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of the connections which failed to reveal any obvious abnormality.
S Abernethy
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Easy
4/5
True Story
MR:2-05.2
61.7
67L
6th,prkd,ld 1800,hdd 700,drppd out
ORDAINED - commenced to weaken near the 700m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormalities. When questioned regarding the performance Driver S Abernethy reported that he was disappointed with the gelding's effort and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
- Breeding:
- 4 br m Father Patrick-Broadband(by Muscles Yankee) [Megaband 3g(Father Patrick), Wy Fi 5g(Love You)]
- Owners:
- Mrs A F Martin, P R Presley
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Last raced in Palmy back in March. Seeking first placing here & looks stretched.

Starts
24
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$22,703
Winning Stakes
$11,275
Win Dividend
$0.46
Place Dividend
$0.43
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 24 | 2 | 3 |
| Left | 20 | 2 | 3 | Right | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
G Martin
2 days
24th up
NON-WINNERS & Up to R42 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
7/6
Love Is Everywhere
MR:2-08.1
64.7
17L
6th,6-bk inr,off,4th gap,bttld away
KISS MY PIXEL - Trainer G Martin advised Stewards that the mare would be racing in season.
G Martin
5 days
23rd up
NON-WINNERS & Up to R43 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
8/7
Our Pegasus Pearl
MR:2-09.4
61.8
8.9L
5th,4-bk inr 1950,off,plggd away wd
KISS MY PIXEL - Driver G Martin reported that he had been unable to release the deafeners and only one sliding blind had activated after a clip on the release cord broke.
G Martin
7 days
22nd up
R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
9/9
Kimkar Dash
MR:2-03.2
59.3
6.6L
7th,6-bk inr,prkd,cvr 800,no pickup
G Martin
2 days
21st up
R42 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
8/8
Manchester In Time
MR:2-05.8
60.4
14L
5th inr,left prkd 1400,beaten 450m
KISS MY PIXEL - weakened final bend.
G Martin
28 days
20th up
NON-WINNERS & R35 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
4/4
Storms Acoming
MR:2-11.8
61.8
4th inr,1x1 1700,wd 400,up shadows
KISS MY PIXEL - connections reported the mare will be racing in season. Driver G Martin was warned for using his whip in a lifting motion free of the rein in the run home.
- Breeding:
- 7 b g Angus Hall-Spin Ya Wheels(by Grant Our Wishes) [The Bog 14m(Monarchy), Winnie McGoogan 10m(Muscle Mass)]
- Owners:
- Mrs A F Martin, P R Presley
- Breeder:
- Regency Wools (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Copped a tough trip first-up last week. Will be long odds to feature in this.

Starts
64
Wins
4
Seconds
10
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$59,888
Winning Stakes
$26,675
Win Dividend
$0.83
Place Dividend
$0.89
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 55 | 4 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 9 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 61 | 4 | 13 |
| Left | 62 | 4 | 13 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
G Martin
98 days
1st up
Up to & including R46 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
10/10
Eagle Hanover
MR:2-00.8
61.2
26L
Trppd wd,eased,drifting 800m out
SLAINTE - hampered briefly near the winning post the first time. Raced wide early and middle stages before being eased to the rear near the 900m. Weakened near the 800m.
G Martin
8 days
44th up
R43 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
14/13
Winners Time
MR:2-06.0
59.3
16L
Into trail early,flat 400,drppd out
SLAINTE - weakened in the run home.
G Martin
7 days
43rd up
3YO+ R46 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
13/13
Lord Popinjay
MR:2-00.8
60.4
25L
Wd,1x1,left prkd 1550,drifting 650m
SLAINTE - broke at the start but soon settled. Weakened from the 600m hampering several trailing runners near the 500m.
G Martin
2 days
42nd up
R42 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
8/6
Our Pegasus Pearl
MR:2-08.1
60.3
32L
Brk early,10th otr,brk 550m,no hope
SLAINTE - broke briefly at the start. Broke entering the first turn losing ground before settling. Broke again near the 600m losing its chance.
Z Meredith
12 days
41st up
R46 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3/3
Del Shannon
MR:2-05.1
64.1
15L
Straight to ld,ran along,brk 250m
SLAINTE - broke briefly passing the 250m losing ground.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Majestic Son-Topnotch Dream(by Dream Vacation) [She Reigns 8m(Monarchy), Shez Bella 4m(Pegasus Spur), True Believer 7m(Pegasus Spur)]
- Owners:
- G A Rogerson, G B Rogerson
- Breeder:
- G A Rogerson, G B Rogerson
- Comment:
- Run down in a fresh state here, 12 July. Should have measure of most tonight.

Starts
44
Wins
6
Seconds
6
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$81,743
Winning Stakes
$45,925
Win Dividend
$1.60
Place Dividend
$1.03
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 43 | 6 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 31 | 5 | 7 | Distance | 23 | 3 | 6 |
| Favourite | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 8 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 36 | 5 | 8 |
| Left | 13 | 1 | 2 | Right | 31 | 5 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
B Butcher
190 days
1st up
R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
8/8
Highview Rockn Roll
MR:2-04.7
59.4
2.1L
Straight to ld,set terms,gobbled up
D Ferguson
4 days
19th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3000m
Good
1/2
Ngauruhoe
MR:2-13.8
65.6
19L
9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 800,no pick-up
GAZ MAN - when questioned regarding the performance driver D Ferguson advised he was disappointed with the performance and added that the gelding would be freshened before resuming.
D Ferguson
23 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R58 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Slushy
3/3
Monarch Hill
MR:2-07.0
59.2
5.8L
5th,1x1,prkd,ld bell,eyed 600m,wknd
GAZ MAN - lay in rounding the turns.
B Butcher
50 days
17th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2/4
Kiss And Run
MR:2-03.4
58.9
14L
8th otr,3-bk,pshd wd 800,drppd away
GAZ MAN - raced wide from the 850m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver B Butcher confirmed that racing wide had taken its toll.
P Ferguson
13 days
16th up
R54 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2/1
Jasinova
MR:2-05.7
57.7
4.6L
4th inr,4-bk,off,wd cvrtop,bttld on
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Quite Easy(USA)-Juverna(by Gee Whiz II) [Allaboutthemoment 7m(Peak), Bankers Moment 20m(Wall Street Banker), Cameo's Moment 17h(Sundon), Duke Of The Moment 15g(Monarchy), Eight Double Eight 18g(Sundon), Kevies Moment 21g(Armbro Invasion), Moment Of Love 13m(Love You), Muscle Moment 10g(Muscle Mass), Quite A Moment 14m(Quite Easy(USA)), Take N Time 19g(Armbro Invasion)]
- Owners:
- W D Latham, Mrs C J Latham, Est Mrs E W Bradley, M S Bradley, C D Steele
- Breeder:
- G D Beckett
- Comment:
- Did a decent enough job after missing away at Camb. Always a minor's include.

Starts
57
Wins
4
Seconds
9
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$65,689
Winning Stakes
$32,725
Win Dividend
$0.51
Place Dividend
$0.90
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 53 | 4 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 17 | 2 | 4 | Distance | 54 | 4 | 14 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 10 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 47 | 4 | 12 |
| Left | 40 | 2 | 10 | Right | 17 | 2 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
D Ferguson
14 days
40th up
R48 to R60, R61 to R63 with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Slushy
6/7
Mazeppa
MR:2-02.0
58.7
5.3L
Brk,rear,5-bk inr,4-bk,off,bt slows
ULTIMATE MOMENT - broke at the start losing ground and settled at the rear. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
D Ferguson
8 days
39th up
R48 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
4/4
Voronov
MR:2-05.1
59.9
2.1L
Brk,rearinr,off,1x1,wd tn,stout fin
ULTIMATE MOMENT - broke at the start losing ground before settling. Lay in approaching the 100m and had to be corrected.
D Ferguson
21 days
38th up
R35 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
6/3
Shez Bella
MR:2-02.9
58.9
3.1L
Made ld,set terms,gunned down 75m
ULTIMATE MOMENT - lay out under pressure in the run home despite the efforts of Driver D Ferguson.
D Ferguson
6 days
37th up
R38 to R51 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
10/9
Taylad To Use
MR:2-04.6
58.7
4.9L
Brk,buried mrks,off,ran on thru mid
ULTIMATE MOMENT - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early final turn.
S Burley
57 days
36th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2700m
Fast
5/3
Voronov
MR:2-07.5
59.2
6.8L
Eased,rear inr,passed stragglers
ULTIMATE MOMENT - over-raced middle stages when at the rear.
- Breeding:
- 7 bl m Dejarmbro-Saninvasion(by Armbro Invasion) [San Diego Love 14m(Love You), San Diego Sunrise 6g(Love You)]
- Owner:
- R C Downey
- Breeder:
- E H Downey
- Comment:
- Took advantage of a nice trip to snare 2nd here, 27 June., Another in minors mix

Starts
28
Wins
3
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$43,361
Winning Stakes
$24,200
Win Dividend
$0.69
Place Dividend
$1.36
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 3 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 25 | 3 | 7 | Distance | 24 | 3 | 6 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 25 | 3 | 6 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 0 | Right | 25 | 3 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
R Downey
14 days
4th up
R35 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
9/10
Shez Bella
MR:2-02.9
58.9
1.1L
5th inr,4-bk,off 850,wd 400,strong
R Downey
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R48 to R65 MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
9/9
Kiss And Run
MR:1-58.4
58.4
5.6L
4th,3-bk inr 1250,whacked away gap
SANINARMBRO - Driver R Downey was warned for using his whip free of the rein on one occasion passing the 150m.
R Downey
20 days
2nd up
R38 to R51 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
11/11
Taylad To Use
MR:2-04.6
58.7
10L
9th inr,rear bell,4w cvr 600,no zip
SANINARMBRO - pulled hard middle stages. Raced four wide with cover from the 600m.
R Downey
91 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R64 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
11/11
Lucky Mum
MR:2-06.1
58.5
10L
4th inr,3-bk 1800,failed to stick
SANINARMBRO - lay in contacting a track marker near the 1300m. Lay in again rounding the final turn contacting several track markers.
R Downey
7 days
13th up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R80 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
12/12
Jasinova
MR:2-03.6
61.4
4.6L
Soft trip mrks,2nd top,outfinished
- Breeding:
- 9 b g Revenue(SWE)-Going Alone(by Armbro Invasion) [Ado's Angel 23m(Chiola Hanover), Armed Guard 20g(Monarchy), Azulike 22m(Chiola Hanover), Clean Break 13g(Monarchy), In Pursuit 19g(Monarchy), Pastrana 11g(Sundon), Portelli 6g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- R M Gregory, Mrs C S Gregory
- Breeder:
- Mrs J M Hadfield
- Comment:
- Hasn't fired yet for new stable and it's hard to tip out on disclosed form-line.

Starts
89
Wins
8
Seconds
4
Thirds
9
Lifetime Stakes
$79,487
Winning Stakes
$46,050
Win Dividend
$0.52
Place Dividend
$0.68
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 64 | 5 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 25 | 3 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 5 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 17 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Mobile | 19 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 70 | 8 | 13 |
| Left | 84 | 8 | 11 | Right | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 8 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 11)
C Hackett
22 days
2nd up
R48 to R60, R61 to R63 with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Slushy
8/8
Mazeppa
MR:2-02.0
58.7
9L
8th otr,4-bk 1600,wd cvr top,no zip
B Hackett
125 days
1st up
R35 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
11/9
Shez Bella
MR:2-02.9
58.9
8.1L
Rear of bunch to trn,failed to fire
T Hanara
19 days
6th up
4YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. TROT JUN.D
2200m
Fast
7/7
Ruby Ridge
MR:2-01.6
61.8
19L
Eased,7th,1x1 1450,wd top,no spark
BREAK FREE - trotted roughly at the start and over the early stages losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobiles at the Trainer's request.
N Delany
24 days
5th up
R45 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2100m
Good
3/3
Highview Rockn Roll
MR:2-09.5
64.1
14L
Cut breeze the trip,chall tn,outfin
BREAK FREE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
A Poutama
11 days
4th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
8/7
Sacred Mountain
MR:1-58.3
59.0
10L
Rough,6th inr,3-bk,brk 300m out
BREAK FREE - broke at the start losing ground before settling. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Contacted track markers when in restricted room entering the first turn. Trotted roughly rounding the final turn and early stages of the run home.
- Breeding:
- 4 ch g Peak-Manchester Lass(by Earl) [Faith In Manchester 5m(Creatine), Manchester On Fire 8m(Majestic Son), Manchester's Eclipse 7m(Peak)]
- Owners:
- F Mitchell, Mrs P K Mitchell
- Breeder:
- Mrs H Steel, R P Steel
- Comment:
- Snagged off a wide draw at Camb. resuming. Seeking quick improvement tonight.

Starts
29
Wins
5
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$50,444
Winning Stakes
$36,300
Win Dividend
$1.89
Place Dividend
$1.25
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 5 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 25 | 5 | 5 |
| Left | 25 | 5 | 4 | Right | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
S Burley
98 days
1st up
R48 to R60, R61 to R63 with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Slushy
9/9
Mazeppa
MR:2-02.0
58.7
8.6L
Wd,eased,rear otr,never a live hope
MANCHESTER IN TIME - raced wide early before being restrained towards the rear.
S Abernethy
15 days
26th up
R43 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
12/12
Winners Time
MR:2-06.0
59.3
3.1L
9th otr,wd 1800,prkd,bttld on well
S Abernethy
2 days
25th up
R42 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
10/9
Our Pegasus Pearl
MR:2-08.1
60.3
7.5L
8th inr,off,brk,wd top,no final zip
MANCHESTER IN TIME - broke near the 500m after having shifted CASTANA wider but soon settled.
S Abernethy
12 days
24th up
R46 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
5/5
Del Shannon
MR:2-05.1
64.1
60L
8th,8th gap bell,failed to spark up
MANCHESTER IN TIME - lost ground near the 1600m and trailed the field thereafter. When questioned regarding the performance Driver S Abernethy stated that he had been unable to make up ground from the 30m handicap due to the fast tempo being set. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no significant abnormality.
S Abernethy
2 days
23rd up
R42 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Good
3/3
Joca's Hill
MR:2-05.8
60.4
4th inr,off to ld 1500,held bravely
MANCHESTER IN TIME - Trainer F Mitchell was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds which were affixed prior to the start.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Love You-Great Getaway(by Dream Vacation) [All American 9g(Muscle Hill), Father Barry 3g(Father Patrick), Halberg 4g(Father Patrick), The Big Bird 7m(Love You), Tricky Ric 8g(Muscle Hill)]
- Owners:
- J W Dickie, Est R E Bright
- Breeder:
- J W Dickie, R E Bright
- Gear:
- HH-Off
- Comment:
- First start for 2024 but has shown ability; & two trial wins will ensure support

Starts
17
Wins
4
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$44,334
Winning Stakes
$30,525
Win Dividend
$0.69
Place Dividend
$0.71
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 4 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 14 | 4 | 4 | Distance | 12 | 4 | 3 |
| Favourite | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 5 | 3 | 0 | Standing | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 0 | Right | 14 | 4 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 11)
J Dickie
16 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R58 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Slushy
2/2
Monarch Hill
MR:2-07.0
59.2
0.4L
Slow,7th,1x1,prkd 1050,ld top,cght
THAT'S WHAT WE DO - broke briefly at the start. Slow early stages.
J Dickie
31 days
4th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
4/4
Castana
MR:2-04.8
59.7
37L
Rear,9th otr,4-bk,wd 450,brk,done
THAT'S WHAT WE DO - broke near the 400m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
Z Butcher
15 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
3/4
Cody Banner
MR:2-03.8
63.0
Brk start,7bk otr,3wd,fading 900
THAT'S WHAT WE DO - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Raced wide middle stages before weakening from the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance driver Z Butcher was disappointed and unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Z Butcher
11 days
2nd up
R54 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4/3
The Bloss
MR:2-03.7
59.4
55L
5th,prkd 1500,brk 400,no chance
THAT'S WHAT WE DO - broke near the 400m losing all chance. Driver Z Butcher was warned for the manner in which he drove near the 1400m when half carting.
Z Butcher
97 days
1st up
R54 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/3
Jasinova
MR:2-05.7
57.7
1.7L
Slw,chkd,7th,1x1 800,off,stout fin
THAT'S WHAT WE DO - slow early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1900m.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m What The Hill-Monarch Eden(by Monarchy) [Inasinglemoment 3f(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- Mrs S Herlihy, Mrs M G Miller
- Breeder:
- A G Herlihy MNZM
- Gear:
- P-On
- Comment:
- Good over this trip 2 starts back before breaking subsequently. Quin's/tri's.

Starts
17
Wins
5
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$55,249
Winning Stakes
$41,800
Win Dividend
$0.94
Place Dividend
$0.88
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 5 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 13 | 4 | 2 | Distance | 10 | 5 | 1 |
| Favourite | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 16 | 5 | 3 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 2 | Right | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
A Herlihy
15 days
12th up
R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
7/7
Highview Rockn Roll
MR:2-04.7
59.4
7.9L
Brk early,tacked on,5-bk inr,no zip
MONARCH HILL - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.
A Herlihy
14 days
11th up
R56 to R84 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
5/4
Matty A
MR:2-05.2
57.5
3.4L
6th inr,off,rear otr,wdst top,sound
A Herlihy
7 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R48 to R65 MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
3/5
Kiss And Run
MR:1-58.4
58.4
1.1L
Eased,wd cvr rear top,closed boldly
A Herlihy
48 days
9th up
R52 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
4/5
Matty A
MR:2-04.1
57.4
4.8L
10th otr,5-bk,3 & 4w 400,bttld clsr
T Cameron
28 days
8th up
R52 to R80 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
6/6
All Cashed Up(AUS)
MR:2-02.2
58.6
19L
7th,brk,9th otr,unable to spark up
MONARCH HILL - lay in and broke rounding the first turn losing ground. Weakened in the run home.