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 8
- Race Time:
PETER BRECKON MEMORIAL NATIONAL TROT FFA MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, 3YO & OLDER FFA, 2700m
For all trotters.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Belle Neige: FD-Off, RD-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 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:
- Has returned to the track in emphatic style. Big test tonight but don't discount

Starts
21
Wins
7
Seconds
5
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$115,696
Winning Stakes
$89,625
Win Dividend
$1.30
Place Dividend
$1.24
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 21 | 7 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 18 | 6 | 9 | Distance | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Favourite | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Mobile | 4 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 0 | Right | 18 | 6 | 9 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
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
A Herlihy
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R58 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Easy
1/1
Halberg
MR:2-04.6
59.4
2.4L
Trld,off,ld,trld 1600,fght well inr
C Hackett
7 days
12th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
2/1
Regal Girl
MR:2-04.1
57.6
Soon ld,allowed terms,too many guns
A Herlihy
14 days
11th up
R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1/1
Halberg
MR:2-07.0
57.6
6.3L
Blew start,tacked on,bttld away wd
HILLBILLY BLUES - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again shortly after briefly hampering a trailing runner losing further ground.
- Breeding:
- 6 bl g Creatine-Landora's Siesta(by Sierra Kosmos) [Landora's Logan 13g(Sundon)]
- Owners:
- B E Clark, Miss D M Clark
- Breeder:
- B E Clark, Miss D M Clark
- Comment:
- Stuck well behind #1 over 2200m here, 12 Dec on back of big Meth win. Big chance

Starts
43
Wins
11
Seconds
8
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$294,216
Winning Stakes
$163,625
Win Dividend
$1.13
Place Dividend
$1.12
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 39 | 10 | 13 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 4 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 24 | 6 | 8 |
| Favourite | 10 | 4 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 12 | 3 | 7 |
| Mobile | 5 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 38 | 9 | 14 |
| Left | 40 | 10 | 14 | Right | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 2 | 3 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
John Dunn
12 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
2/1
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-03.1
57.5
5L
9th otr,wd 1300,prkd bell,fght well
John Dunn
16 days
7th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1609m
Good
4/4
Mr Love
MR:1-57.4
58.3
3 & 4-bk inr,off,blkd,angled,potent
MIGHTY LOGAN - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
John Dunn
3 days
6th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6/6
Gus
MR:1-57.0
57.8
1.7L
Soon trld,held up tn,imprvd up inr
MIGHTY LOGAN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
John Dunn
25 days
5th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
7/7
Gus
MR:2-02.7
58.1
6.2L
Prkd,ld,trld,3bk inr,held up,big wd
MIGHTY LOGAN - raced wide early. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.
John Dunn
7 days
4th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/2
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
5.5L
4bk otr,3wd,ld 1100,kickd,swampd
MIGHTY LOGAN - hung inwards and trotted roughly rounding the first bend losing ground.
John Dunn
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3/3
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:1-59.3
58.3
3wd,led 1500,trld 1200,thru,just
MIGHTY LOGAN - raced wide early. Lay outwards over the concluding stages.
John Dunn
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
Father Time
MR:2-02.2
58.1
0.9L
5-6bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld 200,fght,cght
MIGHTY LOGAN - trotted roughly in the run home.
John Dunn
133 days
1st up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/2
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.2
58.2
2L
9th,5bk otr 1500,off,strong wdst
MIGHTY LOGAN - trotted roughly early stages. Again trotted roughly and lost ground near the 2100m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend losing ground and trotted roughly when shifting ground outwards near the 150m.
R Harrison
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
Gold Bullion
MR:2-09.5
58.3
John Dunn
7 days
3rd up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
1/1
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
11L
Ld,trld 2050,keen,brk,trld,thru,fdd
MIGHTY LOGAN - broke for several strides near the 750m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and when Driver J Dunn was taking corrective action then shifted outwards. When questioned regarding the performance Mr Dunn advised the gelding had raced too keenly which had taken its toll over the concluding stages.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Village Mystic-Family Robinson(by Sundon) [Madam Sass 8m(Majestic Son)]
- Owner:
- Michael Purdon
- Breeder:
- Tardina Stud Limited
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Pukekohe with Mark & Nathan Purdon
- Comment:
- Lost his gait early when last here. Capable of boosting exotics with his A-game.

Starts
57
Wins
9
Seconds
9
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$300,945
Winning Stakes
$146,827
Win Dividend
$0.87
Place Dividend
$0.85
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 53 | 9 | 15 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 8 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 28 | 2 | 10 |
| Favourite | 11 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 21 | 4 | 7 | Standing | 36 | 5 | 8 |
| Left | 49 | 8 | 13 | Right | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Poutama
12 days
9th up
R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
3/3
Pantani
MR:2-04.0
61.3
1.5L
10th otr,4-bk,wd,ld bell,tckld,fght
S Ottley
28 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
4/4
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-03.1
57.5
114L
Got it wrong early,tailed off,done
MYSTIC MAX - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
Michael Purdon
R49 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
One More Moment
MR:2-04.8
57.8
Mark Purdon
3 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3/1
Rush
MR:2-02.9
59.4
5.4L
Detachd,7bk otr,rear inr,off,handy
Mark Purdon
8 days
6th up
3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6/6
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-02.5
59.9
0.5L
4-5bk otr,3wd,4wd,2nd tn,good inr
MYSTIC MAX - trotted roughly in the run home.
S Ottley
17 days
5th up
R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4/4
Father Time
MR:2-00.8
58.9
11L
3-4bk inr,off wd rear tn,steady wd
MYSTIC MAX - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m.
S Ottley
14 days
4th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6/6
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
7.1L
5th,1x1-3bk otr,flat,fair in mid
Mark Purdon
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
7/7
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
5.7L
12th,7bk otr,6bk inr,held up,sound
MYSTIC MAX - placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 1500m and contacted a track marker. Held up early in the run home.
B Orange
16 days
2nd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
8/8
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
13L
Brk,rear inr,bt stragglers mrks gap
MYSTIC MAX - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up by a weakening runner near the 500m.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Love You-Miss Manitoba(by Angus Hall)
- Owner:
- Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
- Breeder:
- Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
- Gear:
- FD-Off, RD-On
- Comment:
- Gathered in over mile here, 19 Dec extending strong form-line. Extra dist. suits

Starts
24
Wins
8
Seconds
4
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$165,909
Winning Stakes
$118,655
Win Dividend
$1.36
Place Dividend
$1.24
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 7 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 17 | 7 | 6 | Distance | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile | 14 | 5 | 5 | Standing | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 1 | Right | 17 | 7 | 6 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
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
C Hackett
14 days
4th up
R51 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/1
Castana
MR:2-03.0
59.2
6th inr,6-bk,prkd 900,cvr,off,slick
C Hackett
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R50 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
1/1
Santapazienza
MR:2-05.7
59.4
6th inr,off,4w 400,punishing burst
C Hackett
28 days
2nd up
3YO+ R49 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
4/5
Castana
MR:2-04.2
58.7
5L
7th inr,1x1 1100,held up,tidy late
BELLE NEIGE - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.
C Hackett
133 days
1st up
R55 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Slushy
2/2
Matty A
MR:2-02.7
58.1
236L
Blew the start badly,out of action
BELLE NEIGE - broke at the start losing all chance.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g What The Hill-Wings Of A Prayer(by Pegasus Spur)
- Owners:
- P C Bult, Mrs L A Bult, J P Bult, Mrs L C Bult, L J Bult, M P Bult, Mrs S L Elliott, S R Bult, Mrs N A Hurdle
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Cleaned up rivals returning to PN following boil-over win here. Tested tonight.

Starts
49
Wins
10
Seconds
8
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$98,034
Winning Stakes
$67,375
Win Dividend
$1.29
Place Dividend
$1.14
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 44 | 8 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 5 | 2 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 46 | 10 | 15 |
| Left | 38 | 9 | 13 | Right | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Poutama
13 days
13th up
R42 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
1/3
Manchester In Time
MR:2-02.3
61.2
Brk,tacked on,rear inr,off,wdst,ezy
JOHNNY WHO - broke briefly at the start losing ground.
A Poutama
14 days
12th up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
10/11
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-02.2
57.1
Prkd,cvr 1450,3-bk,wd 350,punishing
J Dickie
15 days
11th up
3YO+ R50 to R82 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
5/5
Crackerjack
MR:2-03.9
59.1
24L
Brk badly early,never a live player
JOHNNY WHO - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
A Poutama
6 days
10th up
R44 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
1/1
Highview Rockn Roll
MR:2-05.5
58.3
Wd,4-bk inr,prkd 950,cvr,wd 450,ezy
A Poutama
22 days
9th up
R55 to R76 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
8/8
Lord Popinjay
MR:2-02.7
57.6
52L
Brk early,tailed off,out of action
JOHNNY WHO - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
Z Butcher
7 days
8th up
R44 to R56 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/1
Veronica Jane
MR:2-01.1
58.6
5th,3-bk inr 1600,prkd 700,ran away
A Poutama
7 days
7th up
R46 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
4/3
Romeo Foxtrot
MR:2-05.2
58.8
Ld out,trld 1950,thru,bold bid mrks
H Orange
7 days
6th up
R35 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Easy
4/6
Jasinova
MR:2-03.7
58.2
8.9L
6th,4bk inr 2200,held up,plggd,chkd
JOHNNY WHO - lay outwards and locked wheels briefly with an outside runner when being shifted into the passing lane near the 50m becoming unbalanced and broke as a result.
C Hackett
21 days
5th up
R41 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2/2
Hayley Mhor
MR:2-04.5
59.1
4.4L
Slw,rear inr,off,imp pegs 300m,fght
JOHNNY WHO - slow to begin.
C Hackett
28 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R58 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
2/3
Elizabeth Hill
MR:2-06.1
59.9
5.8L
5th inr,5-bk,off,wd top,plggd away
JOHNNY WHO - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Hackett stated that the gelding had felt flat throughout and would probably gain benefit from the run in what was its first race for 4 weeks.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Muscle Mass-Liberty City(by The Pres) [Atlantic City 3f(Volstead), Empire City 4m(Volstead), Kings Choice 2g(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus
- Breeder:
- P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus
- Comment:
- Sprint winner here, 5 Dec and solid since. Looks stretched to fill a minor here.

Starts
82
Wins
13
Seconds
12
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$252,570
Winning Stakes
$161,700
Win Dividend
$1.58
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 80 | 13 | 20 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 70 | 13 | 19 | Distance | 22 | 2 | 5 |
| Favourite | 11 | 3 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 24 | 2 | 8 | Standing | 58 | 11 | 12 |
| Left | 12 | 0 | 1 | Right | 70 | 13 | 19 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
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
T Cameron
7 days
3rd up
R55 to R71 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
6/5
Castana
MR:2-01.4
57.9
4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1900,wore ldr dwn
T Cameron
14 days
2nd up
R51 to R72 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Fast
5/5
Bolt For The Hill
MR:2-06.2
57.0
7.1L
Brk,4th gap,4-bk inr,1x1 750,no fin
AMERICAN MUSCLE - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Lay inwards striking track markers final bend.
T Cameron
125 days
1st up
FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
2/3
Belle Neige
MR:1-59.1
58.2
8L
Wd,eased,6th inr,4-bk,no final kick
C Hackett
R65 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Faith In Manchester
MR:2-08.6
59.1
- Breeding:
- 7 b m Majestic Son-Corker Moment(by Pegasus Spur) [Own The Moment 9m(Majestic Son), Practical Magic 5m(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- K C Baynes, Mrs J L Baynes
- Breeder:
- P A Corkran, J S Boyd
- Comment:
- Sure to be improved on her resumption here but would be doing well to figure.

Starts
26
Wins
5
Seconds
2
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$132,573
Winning Stakes
$99,000
Win Dividend
$1.45
Place Dividend
$1.02
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 26 | 5 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Favourite | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Left | 14 | 4 | 3 | Right | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
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.
C Dalgety
43 days
11th up
R45 & faster F&M DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
6/7
American Muscle
MR:2-02.3
58.9
1.4L
8th otr,wd cvr 500,wdst tn,bold fin
C Dalgety
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Iron Love
MR:2-08.9
59.0
J Dickie
R44 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Bravehearthighlander
MR:2-12.0
59.5
J Dickie
14 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
5/5
Oscar Bonavena
MR:1-55.7
56.6
Brk disputing ld,brk again (disq)
ONE MORE MOMENT - broke entering the first turn losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners. Broke again near the 1250m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the mare's racing manners. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded to this runner under Rule 870(3) & Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the mare had broken in excess of 150m when in the second break. Connections did not contest the protest and ONE MORE MOMENT was disqualified by Stewards.
- Breeding:
- 9 b h Majestic Son-Now's The Moment(by Yankee Jolter) [Dr Hook 19g(Dr Ronerail), I've Got This 14g(Love You), Lady Of The Moment 10m(Majestic Son), Moment Of Truth 22g(Sundon), Momentous 15g(Muscleman), My Moment's Now 8m(Andover Hall), The Moment 20g(Armbro Invasion), The Truth 17g(Sundon)]
- Owners:
- Mark Purdon, C J Ryder
- Breeder:
- Grassy Meadows Farm Ltd, H C J Webber
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Morrinsville with Tony Shaw
- Comment:
- Absolute champion seeking his 37th win tonight. Hard to contain if he steps.

Starts
99
Wins
36
Seconds
15
Thirds
14
Lifetime Stakes
$1,317,730
Winning Stakes
$867,168
Win Dividend
$0.91
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 81 | 28 | 25 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 6 | 5 | 1 | Grass Wet | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Course | 18 | 2 | 12 | Distance | 30 | 8 | 9 |
| Favourite | 40 | 24 | 7 | 2nd Favourite | 20 | 4 | 10 |
| Mobile | 53 | 20 | 16 | Standing | 46 | 16 | 13 |
| Left | 69 | 31 | 14 | Right | 18 | 2 | 12 |
| Fresh90 | 9 | 5 | 1 | Fresh30 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
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.
Mark Purdon
48 days
25th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/2
Midnight Dash
MR:2-00.9
57.9
1x1,3bk otr 1100,loomd,went swoosh
Mark Purdon
R117 & faster Wk. PACE Stand
2500m
Fast
Merlin
MR:2-07.6
55.9
3rd
19 Jul 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
3157m
- Breeding:
- 3 b f What The Hill-Gogirl Bromac(by Dream Vacation)
- Owner:
- Diamond Racing Stables Ltd
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Showed her true ability to win here in successive weeks. Minors stepping up here

Starts
24
Wins
9
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$278,262
Winning Stakes
$214,050
Win Dividend
$2.07
Place Dividend
$0.96
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 24 | 9 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 8 | 3 | 1 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| Mobile | 23 | 9 | 4 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 16 | 6 | 4 | Right | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
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
John Dunn
14 days
2nd up
3YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1/1
Atlantic City
MR:2-01.3
59.1
Gate spd,ld 1800,kickd,far too good