Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Wednesday, 31 December
Meeting: Auckland Cup & National Trot (AUCKLAND CUP & NATIONAL TROT)
Last updated 31/12/2025 at 08:46 am
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
THE ALEX BAR & EATERY SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS COND MOB PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. Eligible to nominate. Horses who have had a minimum of three (3) starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 August 2025 and up to 24 December 2025 inclusive.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Sportswriter-Youbetteryoubet(by Bettor's Delight)
- Owners:
- Mrs D S Darby, R P Gaudin, J G Gaudin
- Breeder:
- Mrs D S Darby, R P Gaudin, J G Gaudin
- Comment:
- OK from trail over Camb sprint but no danger off wide draw since. Hard to have.

Starts
60
Wins
3
Seconds
4
Thirds
10
Lifetime Stakes
$44,185
Winning Stakes
$15,125
Win Dividend
$0.47
Place Dividend
$0.64
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 58 | 2 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 15 | 0 | 4 | Distance | 45 | 2 | 9 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 60 | 3 | 14 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 45 | 3 | 10 | Right | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Hackett
20 days
39th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11/11
Dominus
MR:1-58.6
60.8
8.6L
Eased,rear inr,off,passed slows wd
J Darby
35 days
38th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/6
Midfrew Lucre
MR:2-00.4
58.6
3L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,bttld away
J Darby
7 days
37th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Murtle The Turtle
MR:2-02.5
57.6
5.8L
4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1300,dropped away
LUKAKU - driver J Darby was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.
L Darby
7 days
36th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
6/6
Alwaysbesecret
MR:2-03.8
58.3
2.4L
Ld out,trld 1450,thru,fght on mrks
L Darby
77 days
35th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Aquila
MR:2-00.8
58.1
20L
6th otr,1x1,carted,imp inr,wknd out
LUKAKU - paced roughly at various stages. Weakened from the 400m.
J Darby
21 days
34th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Adjournment
MR:2-04.1
58.2
4.4L
Eased,wd rear 1250,3-bk otr,wd,fair
SAYS WHO - Driver K Hall admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule in that he shifted his gelding outwards near the 1200m forcing LUKAKU to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
J Darby
6 days
33rd up
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Delightful Chic
MR:2-07.3
58.0
1x1,4-bk inr,prkd,ld bell,eyed,game
LOUIE V TONNE - lay inwards when being steadied to take a trail near the 1050m and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of LUKAKU.
T Macfarlane
10 days
32nd up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
8/8
Debrief
MR:2-01.3
57.6
11L
7th otr,4-bk,wd 550,couldn't run on
LUKAKU - weakened leaving the final turn.
J Darby
12 days
31st up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/2
Delightful Chic
MR:2-03.0
57.9
1.2L
Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,cght 50m
- Breeding:
- 4 br g He's Watching-Mhai Elsu(by Elsu) [Mhai Tickled Pink 9m(Big Jim(USA)), Mhai Uptown Girl 10m(Bettor's Delight), Waiheke Warrior 8g(Changeover)]
- Owners:
- Mrs F M Bell, J G Bell
- Breeder:
- Mrs F M Bell, J G Bell
- Comment:
- Fair effort a week ago after string of tidy runs. Can place with the right trip.

Starts
29
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$18,383
Winning Stakes
$10,175
Win Dividend
$1.38
Place Dividend
$0.60
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 27 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 21 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 29 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 28 | 2 | 3 | Right | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
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.
D Butcher
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Murtle The Turtle
MR:1-59.6
58.5
5.4L
8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 450,useful
INNOCENT MAN - paced roughly and raced wide final bend.
D Butcher
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R38 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/3
Baileys Pitch
MR:2-00.6
57.0
1.1L
Eased,left 1x1,off tn,closed boldly
Z Butcher
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R52, R55 to R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Twista
MR:1-59.8
56.7
5.3L
6th inr,rear,3-bk otr,whacked away
INNOCENT MAN - paced roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Bettor's Delight-First Western(by Western Terror) [Best Western 9m(Bettor's Delight), Doc Holliday 8g(Bettor's Delight), Dolly Parton 2f(Downbytheseaside), James Garner 5h(Bettor's Delight), John Wayne 7g(Bettor's Delight), Marion Keisker 14m(McArdle)]
- Owners:
- Dr I S Bridge, Mrs R P Bridge, M R Notman, S W Abernethy, K G Moore, M G Hill, S Grierson, B A Harvey, K A Pullar, Zinnycef Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Dr A R Grierson
- Comment:
- Overcame check to land 3rd last week after being run down over mile here. Minors

Starts
35
Wins
2
Seconds
5
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$48,145
Winning Stakes
$12,375
Win Dividend
$0.24
Place Dividend
$0.70
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 35 | 2 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 27 | 0 | 7 | Distance | 29 | 2 | 7 |
| Favourite | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 35 | 2 | 10 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 2 | 3 | Right | 27 | 0 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J J Dunn
5 days
21st up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Dominus
MR:1-58.6
60.8
1.9L
Eased,wd rear 600,chkd,wdr,bold bid
BILLY THE KID - raced four wide with cover from the 600m.
Z Butcher
7 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
5/5
Gotta Go Miki
MR:1-58.0
57.9
2.7L
Straight to ld,dictated,cut bk 100m
S Abernethy
15 days
19th up
2YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/6
Princess Of Savoy
MR:2-00.4
57.4
12L
Ld out,3-bk 1650,failed to run on
BILLY THE KID - the figure eight became loose during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition.
S Thornley
7 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE INV J
2200m
Good
1/1
Melton Mogul
MR:1-59.0
58.3
8.5L
5th otr,left prkd 1400,cvr 600,wknd
BILLY THE KID - when questioned regarding the performance Driver S Thornley stated that when left in the open outside the leader from the 1400m had taken its toll.
J J Dunn
69 days
17th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Conrad H
MR:2-01.3
59.1
7.9L
Cut breeze thru'out,couldn't stick
S Abernethy
15 days
16th up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Franco Salah
MR:1-59.2
57.6
15L
Prkd,cvr 1250,unable to quicken up
S Abernethy
13 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Aquila
MR:1-59.0
57.9
1.7L
9th otr,wd 1700,prkd,ld 150,cut dwn
S Abernethy
21 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Always B Magic
MR:2-00.6
56.7
12L
Brk early in trail,tacked on,no fin
BILLY THE KID - broke approaching the first turn hampering trailing runners losing ground, before settling at the rear. Lay in near the 1200m contacting track markers . A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
S Abernethy
7 days
13th up
2YO+ C&G R39 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/1
Big Herb
MR:2-00.4
57.8
1.7L
Soft trip pegs,thru,fght on solidly
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Always B Miki-Apassionato(by Bettor's Delight) [Just James 3g(Always B Miki), Sylvia Kay 6m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Z J Meredith, P L Miller, Pretty Boy Syndicate
- Breeder:
- P L Miller
- Comment:
- Has raced greenly since starting campaign with PN win. Looking to others tonight

Starts
5
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$7,563
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.74
Place Dividend
$0.32
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 0 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/25 Manawatu NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 3/4 length 2-26.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
7 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
1/2
Sea Of Love
MR:1-59.6
59.5
14L
4th,left prkd 1800,rough,no pick-up
PRETTY BOY - lay in during the score up and was out of position at the candy pole. Lay in early and middle stages making contact with the sulky of an inside runner near the 1150m and raced roughly for several strides. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier and racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a laceration to the left hind which was treated.
H Orange
2 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R38, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3/4
The Big Bang
MR:1-58.9
59.4
7.9L
Left prkd,over-raced,effort told
PRETTY BOY - commenced to over-race near the 1150m when MILLION DOLLAR CHIC improved to its outside.
H Orange
123 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
2/3
Silent Theory
MR:1-58.1
Straight to ld,kicked top,too sharp
PRETTY BOY - shifted down into the passing lane when leading late in the run home with Driver H Orange being reminded of his obligations to leave full access to the passing lane for trailing runners.
H Orange
R39 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Dominus
MR:2-06.1
58.5
O Gillies
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
War Cry
MR:2-04.7
58.7
T Mitchell
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/6
Georgie Best
MR:2-02.2
58.6
7th otr,green,eased dwn,pulled up
PRETTY BOY - broke in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier record. Raced fiercely through the early and middle stages and was retired from the event. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormality.
T Mitchell
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Two Jules
MR:1-59.6
58.5
6.9L
Ld out,trld bell,keen,prkd 700,fght
PRETTY BOY - over-raced middle stages before shifting out off the leader's back near the 700m. When questioned Driver T Mitchell confirmed that the gelding had commenced to over-race so he had shifted out at this stage for safety reasons.
C Hackett
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Our Harmony
MR:2-02.5
59.1
C Hackett
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Ifindoubt
MR:2-05.0
58.7
- Breeding:
- 10 b g Auckland Reactor-Modern Meg(by Falcon Seelster) [Fascinate 7m(Prodigal Seelster)]
- Owners:
- C C Sharpe, Ms S M Hickey
- Breeder:
- I R Court
- Comment:
- Continues to over-race but generally gives his all. Can spice up first 4s again.

Starts
153
Wins
13
Seconds
9
Thirds
14
Lifetime Stakes
$129,661
Winning Stakes
$72,725
Win Dividend
$1.33
Place Dividend
$1.11
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 137 | 11 | 20 | All Weather Slushy | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 16 | 2 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 18 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 67 | 4 | 10 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 129 | 11 | 20 | Standing | 24 | 2 | 3 |
| Left | 135 | 11 | 22 | Right | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 7 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
E Johnson
6 days
105th up
2YO+ R38 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10/8
Tipstar
MR:1-58.2
58.5
1.3L
3-bk mrks,over-raced,held up,stout
PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.
E Johnson
14 days
104th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Captain Kobe
MR:2-00.1
58.3
4L
Trld,3-bk 1400,outfinished on mrks
PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.
C Sharpe
7 days
103rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4/4
Midfrew Lucre
MR:2-00.4
58.6
3.2L
Eased,held up rear top,whacked away
PROVISEUR - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.
E Johnson
7 days
102nd up
3YO+ R42 to R54 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/6
Blazing Louie
MR:1-58.9
58.9
5.6L
Trld,3-bk 1300,rear top,no progress
PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.
C Sharpe
6 days
101st up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Mandala
MR:2-00.2
59.4
2.3L
5th inr,4-bk,off,wdst top,stout fin
PROVISEUR - pulled hard racing down the back straight the first time.
E Johnson
15 days
100th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/8
Baileys Pitch
MR:2-00.6
60.0
7.1L
Eased,rear otr,keen,wdst top,no fin
PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages.
E Johnson
7 days
99th up
3YO+ R43 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/4
Dreams Of Eric
MR:1-56.8
58.3
0.9L
Ld out,trld 2400,thru,tried on mrks
E Johnson
28 days
98th up
3YO+ R41 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/8
Aquila
MR:1-58.5
59.3
5L
Wd,5-bk inr,4bk,off,wd cvr,tidy wdr
PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages. Hampered approaching the 1000m by an easing of the pace. Hampered again near the 200m.
E Johnson
6 days
97th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
5/5
Aquila
MR:2-00.7
58.7
17L
Esed,rear otr,wd cvr 750,no pick-up
E Johnson
7 days
96th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
7/6
Two Jules
MR:2-01.9
56.7
2.1L
Eased,rear inr,off,4w top,stout fin
PROVISEUR - over-raced middle stages. Driver E Johnson was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the middle stages of the run home.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Sir Lincoln-Cosi Bella(by Changeover) [Celestine 4m(Raging Bull)]
- Owners:
- Racer Pacer Again Syndicate, Racer Pacer Now Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs F A Brady
- Comment:
- Didn't get all favours, 24 Dec but close prior. Chance to improve course statts.

Starts
77
Wins
8
Seconds
8
Thirds
10
Lifetime Stakes
$87,348
Winning Stakes
$47,575
Win Dividend
$0.51
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 66 | 4 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 11 | 4 | 4 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 15 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 53 | 2 | 11 |
| Favourite | 14 | 5 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 77 | 8 | 18 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 62 | 8 | 16 | Right | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 3 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Ranger
6 days
6th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Shake A Leg
MR:1-57.6
58.7
5.6L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off 800,bttld on,blkd
CAULFIELD - had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.
D Butcher
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Captain Kobe
MR:2-00.1
58.3
0.3L
Left prkd,cvrf bell,off,closed hard
D Butcher
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R37 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Margherita
MR:2-00.4
57.9
5.3L
Gun run mrks,off,fght nicely in gap
H Orange
7 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE INV J
2200m
Good
4/3
Melton Mogul
MR:1-59.0
58.3
6.7L
7th otr,1x1,wd 750,prkd,outfinished
K Hall
6 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Mandala
MR:2-00.2
59.4
2.5L
Trld,3-bk,carted,rear tn,useful mid
D Butcher
169 days
1st up
2YO+ R40 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/7
Messenger Buoy
MR:1-58.9
58.2
9L
Eased,5-bk mrks,off450,no spark wd
B Butcher
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Louezyana
MR:2-03.1
59.5
D Butcher
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R39 to R47, R48 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
4/6
Mike Ross
MR:2-00.0
59.0
9.5L
Eased,rear,4-bk inr,plggd away mrks
CAULFIELD - a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of Trainer D Butcher revealed early signs of a respiratory infection. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
D Butcher
91 days
1st up
3YO+ R45 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
St John Eight
MR:2-01.1
58.6
4.3L
Ld out,trld bell,thru,outkicked inr
CAULFIELD - when questioned regarding the performance Driver D Butcher advised that he was disappointed with the effort in what was the gelding's first start back from a spell following on from a moderate trial leading into the event. Mr Butcher further advised that CAULFIELD probably won't resume for several weeks.
- Breeding:
- 6 bl g Bettor's Delight-Baileys Pearl(by In The Pocket) [Bailey Major 10g(Art Major), Baileys Bay 4m(Vincent(AUS)), Baileys Diamond 8m(Bettor's Delight), Baileys Gold 13m(Bettor's Delight), Baileys Rock 11g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Ms A M Bedwell, R J Good, E W Lee
- Breeder:
- A J Grant
- Comment:
- OK at PN since claiming 3 Camb wins over 4 starts. Tough alley but must include.

Starts
62
Wins
6
Seconds
9
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$63,521
Winning Stakes
$34,100
Win Dividend
$0.58
Place Dividend
$0.79
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 54 | 5 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 8 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 20 | 4 | 6 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Mobile | 59 | 6 | 14 | Standing | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 60 | 6 | 14 | Right | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Coppins
2 days
12th up
3YO+ R39 to R47 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
8/10
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-57.2
58.5
4L
3-bk mrks,off,ran home soundly mid
K Coppins
25 days
11th up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
4/4
Dixieland Delight
MR:2-00.5
57.2
4.5L
Eased,wd rear 600,wdr top,no pickup
BAILEYS PITCH - over-raced middle stages.
K Coppins
36 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/6
Skys Legacy
MR:2-00.6
60.0
9th otr,5-bk,4-bk,wd 400,up shadows
K Coppins
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R38 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/2
I Can Too
MR:2-00.6
57.0
Left prkd the majority,wore ldr dwn
BAILEYS PITCH - over-raced early stages.
K Coppins
14 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
5/5
Heaven High
MR:1-57.3
57.0
9.6L
Nice trip otr,peeled 400,bttld away
K Coppins
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/3
Innocent Man
MR:2-00.1
57.7
Soft trip mrks,thru lane,too strong
BAILEYS PITCH - paced roughly on several occasions. Driver K Coppins advised the gelding had been striking a knee causing it to pace roughly.
K Coppins
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
5/5
I Can Too
MR:2-05.4
57.5
3.8L
4th inr,4-bk,1x1 1100,wd top,chkd
BAILEYS PITCH - checked when locking wheels with SKYS LEGACY approaching the 200m.
J Stormont
13 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/8
Aquila
MR:1-59.0
57.9
20L
8th otr,5-bk 1350,flat tyre,no dash
BAILEYS PITCH - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend. Driver J Stormont advised he sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 750m.
K Coppins
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/8
Always B Magic
MR:2-00.6
56.7
8.9L
Wd,up prkd 1800,couldn't stick on
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Art Major-Christy Breanna(by Lis Mara) [Enable 3f(American Ideal), Global Domination 9g(Bettor's Delight), Judith Gwenda 6m(Bettor's Delight), Outmazing 5g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- Mentally Stable Limited
- Breeder:
- T R Barron
- Comment:
- Built strongly to her Camb maiden success. Threat with luck from inside 2nd row.

Starts
9
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$12,993
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.74
Place Dividend
$0.57
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 9 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 9 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 9 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/25 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 1 length 2-42.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
6 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Abman
MR:1-59.0
60.7
1x1,3-bk 1300,wd cvr top,too strong
K Coppins
7 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/2
Moenui Miss
MR:2-00.7
59.1
1L
5th inr,1x1 800,off,closed stoutly
SILENT THEORY - Driver K Coppins was warned for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
W House
2 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
2/2
Fear The Diva
MR:2-01.9
58.0
1.1L
Esed,wd rear,prkd 1250,stuck gamely
MAJOR MOONSHINE - commenced to over-race entering the back straight the first time when left without cover then continued to over-race when SILENT THEORY improved around three wide to its outer. When questioned regarding the performance Driver E Johnson stated that the gelding had received every opportunity.
W House
26 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
6/6
Pretty Boy
MR:1-58.1
0.7L
5th otr,3-bk,4w top,closed boldly
W House
3 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/4
The Big Bang
MR:2-02.2
61.3
7.1L
Eased,wd rear 1350,prkd,outfinished
SILENT THEORY - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver W House. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Raced wide without cover from the 1300m when unable to obtain the position outside the leader which was being held by FEAR THE DIVA.
W House
10 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3/5
Jetasi
MR:2-00.5
58.6
5.2L
7th otr,4-bk,4w 950,prkd 750,outfin
R McIlwrick
5 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
7/7
Seaside Fantasy
MR:1-58.6
59.3
9.8L
Followd 1x1,angld trn,only batld
SILENT THEORY - driver R McIlwrick was warned for loose reining in the run home.
M Hurrell
10 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Blaze Lightening
MR:2-00.7
57.8
7.8L
Last,peeld 450,steady work
M Hurrell
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Justaweesip
MR:2-01.4
58.1
10L
Last,chkd 800,ran on ok late
SILENT THEORY - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver M Hurrell. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Paced roughly first bend. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 750m.
R Butt
PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
Eastwood Admiral
MR:2-06.8
60.0
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Vincent(AUS)-Jewelz(by Changeover) [Renko 7g(Gold Ace)]
- Owner:
- P S Green
- Breeder:
- Z W Gregg, G B Harris, Mrs D M Harris
- Comment:
- Decent enough in last couple of outings and with some luck could boost exotics.

Starts
37
Wins
4
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$42,093
Winning Stakes
$26,400
Win Dividend
$0.56
Place Dividend
$0.94
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 2 | 2 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 26 | 4 | 3 | Standing | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| Left | 37 | 4 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Abernethy
6 days
5th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
13/13
Shake A Leg
MR:1-57.6
58.7
5.9L
1x1,3-bk 1500,held up top,solid mid
T Macfarlane
28 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Captain Kobe
MR:2-00.1
58.3
2.8L
1x1,3-bk bell,ran on soundly in mid
CAPTAIN KOBE - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1700m when this runner raced wider on the track after shifting out off the back of TASI AHNAU. It was established that TASI AHNAU had shifted up the track when being steadied near the 1750m prior to CAPTAIN KOBE reaching its sulky wheel. These two runners then locked wheels briefly approaching the 1500m.
B Hadley
6 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Mandala
MR:2-00.2
59.4
43L
Ld out,trld 1800,flat 450,drppd out
TASI AHNAU - weakened approaching the 400m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
T Hanara
15 days
2nd up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
8/8
Muchacho
MR:1-58.7
61.3
31L
Soft trip mrks,flat 700,dropped out
TASI AHNAU - weakened rounding the final turn.
L Darby
194 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Murtle The Turtle
MR:2-02.5
57.6
6.6L
Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,bttld
T Hanara
R39 & faster Wk. PACE Stand
2050m
Fast
Lewey Maguire
MR:2-36.8
57.5
S Ottley
34 days
32nd up
4YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
13/13
Destiny's Dream
MR:1-59.1
60.1
156L
5bk inr,under urgings 800,gone
TASI AHNAU - weakened from the 900m. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the gelding had raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
W House
7 days
31st up
4YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
12/12
Echappe
MR:2-01.1
61.6
14L
Let prkd,cvr 1050,unable to fire up
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Sunshine Beach-Attsa Nice(by Presidential Ball) [Lyn's Delight 15m(Bettor's Delight), Nice Vintage 8m(Betterthancheddar), Primo Potro 10g(Auckland Reactor), Princess Kate 14m(Bettor's Delight), Sportngoodtime 9g(Sportswriter)]
- Owners:
- Mrs L A Chilcott, Mrs L J Messenger, Est A W Messenger
- Breeder:
- A W Messenger, Mrs L J Messenger
- Comment:
- Stiff when last here then caught wide, 24 Dec. Should be boosting course stats.

Starts
42
Wins
5
Seconds
8
Thirds
9
Lifetime Stakes
$60,529
Winning Stakes
$32,725
Win Dividend
$0.99
Place Dividend
$1.55
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 40 | 5 | 17 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 37 | 3 | 17 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 42 | 5 | 17 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 31 | 4 | 15 | Right | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
N Chilcott
19 days
7th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11/9
Shake A Leg
MR:1-57.6
58.7
5.4L
9th otr,4-bk,wd 800,loomed,bttld on
K Coppins
7 days
6th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
4/4
Double Parked
MR:2-00.6
57.0
4.5L
Prkd,3-bk inr 1900,off,held up,tidy
N Chilcott
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R37 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/4
Blue Chip Lou
MR:1-58.4
56.7
3.7L
Left prkd,cvr bell,off,squeezd,tidy
MESSENGER BUOY - lay in when attempting to shift wider near the 200m.
N Chilcott
9 days
4th up
2YO+ R40 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/3
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-58.9
58.2
Soon ld,allowed terms,too powerful
Santtu Raitala
13 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
5/4
Melton Mogul
MR:2-00.1
60.0
2.7L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off 300,slick late wd
N Chilcott
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R41 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Aquila
MR:1-58.5
59.3
2.9L
Trld,3bk 1050,held up,off,stout fin
MESSENGER BUOY - hampered approaching the 1000m by an easing of the pace.
N Chilcott
170 days
1st up
R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
4/4
Change Tact
MR:1-57.7
56.6
3.2L
Won early ld duel,joined 700,cut bk
L Hibell
7 days
24th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
7/5
Benjamin Button
MR:1-56.2
58.3
3.1L
7th otr,3-bk bell,off,held up,sound
MESSENGER BUOY - held up until late in the run home.
L Hibell
21 days
23rd up
Up to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/7
I Can Too
MR:1-57.2
Gun run mrks,off 300,pounced,too gd