Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Tuesday, 4 March
Meeting: Waikato First Tuesday (Waikato Tuesday Twilight)
Last updated 04/03/2025 at 07:43 am
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS METRO SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE
$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2200m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First four placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the final $35,000 to be run at the Auckland Trotting Club meeting of 21 March 2025. Should a horse win both a heat and the final the final will be penalty free. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from those horses who ran in a heat. Heat 2 of this series to be run at the Auckland Trotting Club meeting of 14 March 2025. Series conditions may be amended at the clubs discretion should this be required.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Auctioneer: P-Off, SL-On, Great White: SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Art Major-Better Rose(by Bettor's Delight) [Be My Rose 8m(American Ideal), Chantilly 6m(Captaintreacherous)]
- Owner:
- J Kriechbaumer
- Breeder:
- B Purdon, Mrs K J Purdon
- Comment:
- Fair Palmy attempts. Barrier 1 is an assist tonight. Consider for combo tickets.

Starts
38
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$39,493
Winning Stakes
$20,625
Win Dividend
$0.60
Place Dividend
$0.45
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 38 | 3 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 14 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 31 | 3 | 5 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 38 | 3 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 16 | 2 | 1 | Right | 22 | 1 | 5 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
2 days
19th up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/2
Ann Sophie
MR:1-59.0
58.2
9.6L
7th otr,3-bk,wd,prkd bell,outfkickd
H Orange
9 days
18th up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/6
Onyx Shard
MR:2-03.4
57.5
4.9L
6th otr,wd 1350,prkd,wd,prkd,outfin
J Abernethy
7 days
17th up
R35 to R39, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Savarna
MR:2-00.1
59.3
6.4L
Eased,3-bk inr,off,failed to run on
J Abernethy
11 days
16th up
3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
57.6
9.8L
Lobbed trail,3-bk 400,dropped away
BENSON DUDE - lay inwards early in the score up dislodging a track marker. Lay in again contacting another track marker near the 500m before losing ground rounding the turn. Driver J Abernethy reported that the gelding cast the near fore shoe during the running.
C Hackett
10 days
15th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
7/8
Sea Of Love
MR:2-01.4
58.3
0.8L
3-bk otr,wd cvr 400,closed stoutly
J Abernethy
8 days
14th up
R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/8
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:2-00.6
58.0
9.2L
Prkd,trld,4-bk,prkd,cvr,no pick-up
J Kriechbaumer
72 days
13th up
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Medina Magic
MR:2-01.7
58.7
6.7L
7th otr,4-bk,3-bk,held up,forgive
BENSON DUDE - held up throughout the home straight.
J Kriechbaumer
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Easy
Skipper
MR:2-06.9
59.8
J Abernethy
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
5/8
Hezasweetie
MR:1-59.8
58.7
3.4L
Soft run mrks,thru lane,stout pegs
J Kriechbaumer
7 days
11th up
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/5
Medina Magic
MR:1-57.6
59.9
7.6L
Chkd early,wd cvr rear 350,wdr,bold
BENSON DUDE - checked by a breaking runner near the 1300m. Driver J Kriechbaumer admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
- Breeding:
- 10 br g Art Official-Miley Maguire(by Christian Cullen) [Arlo Maguire 7g(Sportswriter), Bettor Have Faith 5m(Bettor's Delight), Jimmy James Maguire 6g(Bettor's Delight), Mitch Maguire 11h(Sportswriter), Noosa Beach 8g(Somebeachsomewhere), Rylee Maguire 3f(Captain Crunch)]
- Owner:
- S W Abernethy
- Breeder:
- R L Kennedy, Mrs D C Kennedy
- Comment:
- Hard to recommend against a few of these on current form. An outside chance.

Starts
120
Wins
13
Seconds
9
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$129,830
Winning Stakes
$75,485
Win Dividend
$0.74
Place Dividend
$0.76
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 107 | 11 | 18 | All Weather Slushy | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 13 | 2 | 3 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 39 | 4 | 8 | Distance | 53 | 5 | 12 |
| Favourite | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Mobile | 118 | 13 | 21 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 75 | 9 | 16 | Right | 45 | 4 | 5 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Grundmann
2 days
60th up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/5
Ann Sophie
MR:1-59.0
58.2
11L
1x1,3-bk bell,wd 400,no final kick
J Abernethy
10 days
59th up
R38 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/7
Proviseur
MR:1-59.1
57.6
5.1L
Eased,4-bk inr 1700,off,fair in mid
J Abernethy
2 days
58th up
R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/4
Executive Banner
MR:1-58.5
58.1
9.6L
Eased,7th inr,4-bk,no final kick
J Abernethy
9 days
57th up
R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/2
Avenger
MR:2-02.8
59.0
3.9L
Trld,3-bk 1400,bttld solidly in gap
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. Momentarily placed in restricted room passing the 100m.
S Abernethy
2 days
56th up
3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/6
State Trooper
MR:2-06.3
60.0
9L
4 & 5-bk mrks,off top,no final kick
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages.
S Abernethy
10 days
55th up
R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/3
Tasi Ahnau
MR:2-04.6
59.6
3.9L
Rough,rear inr,off,made grnd wd out
BENJAMIN BUTTON - broke briefly in the score up and was back from position at dispatch.
J Abernethy
2 days
54th up
R42 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/5
Kourtney Kardash
MR:2-01.5
59.5
6.1L
5th inr,3-bk,sound fin mrks in gap
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. Driver J Abernethy admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly near the 300m when contacting the sulky tyre of VINCENTS GIRL which punctured. After viewing replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicator imposed a fine of $225.
T Cameron
13 days
53rd up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3/5
Jahi
MR:2-05.4
60.8
4-bk mrks,off tn,held up,potent mid
BENJAMIN BUTTON - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
D Grundmann
3 days
52nd up
R37 to R41, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
5/6
Megyn Kelly
MR:2-07.7
62.3
4.3L
Eased,6th inr,4-bk,off,bt slws wdst
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Gold Ace-Bailey Maguire(by Grinfromeartoear)
- Owners:
- T D Hall, C P Hall, C Merson, M Merson, Q P Oakes, T Oakes, R J Furness
- Breeder:
- T D Hall, C P Hall
- Comment:
- Found the line nicely for her 4th at Hawera 2Feb. Has Trifecta/First4 claims.

Starts
22
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$14,796
Winning Stakes
$6,325
Win Dividend
$0.31
Place Dividend
$0.81
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 0 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 4 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 18 | 0 | 3 | Distance | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 22 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 22 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/25 Kapiti Cst NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 1 length 2-36.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
E Johnson
2 days
20th up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
The Elite Athlete
MR:2-04.4
61.9
1.8L
3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,off,stout mid
PASS CODE - had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.
E Johnson
10 days
19th up
R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11/11
Tasi Ahnau
MR:2-04.6
59.6
4.4L
5th otr,1x1 1600,whacked away gap
E Johnson
2 days
18th up
R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6/6
Caulfield
MR:2-03.1
60.3
3.8L
4th inr,3-bk,4-bk,held up,bttld on
E Johnson
2 days
17th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
4/3
Golden Line
MR:2-05.9
60.8
Won early ld duel,dictated,staunch
PASS CODE - raced keenly when leading middle stages. Paced roughly passing the 600m. The removable deafener hood became detached after having been activated early in the run home.
E Johnson
14 days
16th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/7
Reet Petite
MR:2-00.3
58.5
46L
Eased,rear inr,failed to quicken up
PASS CODE - weakened final turn.
E Johnson
10 days
15th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/9
Sunset Strip
MR:1-59.6
58.6
25L
7th pegs,4-bk 1850,failed to run on
PASS CODE - weakened in the run home.
Z Butcher
5 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Lou Will
MR:1-58.8
59.2
2.7L
4th,3-bk inr,thru top,stout on inr
E Johnson
34 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/7
Mary Magdalene
MR:2-00.0
59.1
12L
Eased,10th inr,held up,rear,no hope
PASS CODE - over-raced middle stages.
E Johnson
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Captain Hokey
MR:2-12.5
60.3
- Breeding:
- 10 b g Art Major-Millwood Touche(by Live Or Die) [Millwood Brandy 13m(Bettor's Delight), Millwood Faith 14m(Ohoka Arizona), Millwood Grace 5m(Rock N Roll Heaven), Ohoka Agent 7g(He's Watching), Ohoka Bandit 8g(Art Major), Ohoka Kentucky 16g(Christian Cullen), Ohoka Ritchie 11h(American Ideal), Ohoka Texas 17h(Christian Cullen), Ohoka Titan 9h(Courage Under Fire), Touch Of Success 12h(Mach Three)]
- Owners:
- O R Gillies, Miss B M Judson
- Breeder:
- Mrs K Carville
- Comment:
- Valiant effort in last start Auckland defeat. Comes into combos calculations.

Starts
115
Wins
9
Seconds
8
Thirds
17
Lifetime Stakes
$108,005
Winning Stakes
$50,850
Win Dividend
$1.09
Place Dividend
$1.01
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 110 | 9 | 22 | All Weather Slushy | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 5 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 60 | 5 | 10 | Distance | 79 | 6 | 17 |
| Favourite | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 3 | 2 |
| Mobile | 99 | 9 | 22 | Standing | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| Left | 76 | 7 | 18 | Right | 39 | 2 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Ranger
12 days
6th up
R35 to R39, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/2
Savarna
MR:2-00.1
59.3
0.3L
Prkd,into ld 1850,tckld,fght gamely
O Gillies
2 days
5th up
3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/8
State Trooper
MR:2-06.3
60.0
2.3L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off top,bold late wd
OHOKA ACHILLES - held up early stages of the run home.
O Gillies
14 days
4th up
R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10/10
Tasi Ahnau
MR:2-04.6
59.6
3.1L
1x1,prkd,lost ld dig,flat tn,outfin
OHOKA ACHILLES - Driver O Gillies was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
O Gillies
8 days
3rd up
R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/9
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:2-00.6
58.0
9L
Eased,3-bk inr,4-bk,off,lacked dash
M Ranger
16 days
2nd up
R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
9/8
Waltzing With Miki
MR:1-57.6
61.4
5.6L
3-bk mrks,off 350m,5th top,plggd on
M Ranger
474 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
6/6
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.5
60.1
4.7L
Wd,4th,5-bk inr,off,1x1,wd,fght on
OHOKA ACHILLES - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period and was cleared to start.
F Schumacher
7 days
42nd up
3YO+ R43 to R57, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10/8
Bad Medicine
MR:1-59.1
58.3
5.7L
Brk dispatch,rear inr,off,beat slws
OHOKA ACHILLES - broke at the start checking a second row runner and settled at the rear. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced keenly through the middle stages.
F Schumacher
7 days
41st up
3YO+ R42 to R46, R48 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
12/12
Venturesome Arden
MR:1-59.0
58.0
14L
Wd,eased,rear inr,off,beat slows wd
OHOKA ACHILLES - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear.
F Schumacher
7 days
40th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
3/3
Mannion
MR:2-00.5
59.5
2.6L
Trld,3-bk,1x1 1600,wd 550,fght well
A Sharpe
7 days
39th up
Up to & including R48 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/2
I'llavabubbles
MR:1-57.1
57.7
2.7L
Gate speed to hold ld hdd top,bttld
OHOKA ACHILLES - over-raced middle stages when leading. Driver A Sharpe reported that the gelding had been striking a wheel disc. Mr Sharpe admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip & Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Sharpe's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 14 September 2023 (4 weeks).
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Tempest Bromac(by Auckland Reactor)
- Owner:
- D Simmonds
- Breeder:
- I N Behrnes, Mrs A M Behrnes
- Comment:
- Latest performances better than the form line reads. Don't let under your guard.

Starts
18
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$31,663
Winning Stakes
$17,063
Win Dividend
$4.32
Place Dividend
$1.17
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 18 | 2 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 18 | 2 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 0 | Right | 15 | 2 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M McKendry
70 days
9th up
3YO+ Up to & including R48, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/4
Without You
MR:1-57.6
57.7
16L
Eased,wd cvr rear 500,bt stragglers
The start was briefly delayed due to the overcheck on MANTRA requiring attention.
S Abernethy
R51 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Always B Misty
MR:2-02.5
56.6
S Abernethy
7 days
8th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1609m
Easy
10/11
Duchess Megxit
MR:1-55.0
56.6
5.3L
Eased,5-bk inr,off,rough,no pick-up
MANTRA - lay inwards and raced greenly over the early stages hampering an inside runner. Paced roughly entering and rounding the first bend. Held up early stages of the run home.
M McKendry
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8/8
Ultimate Racy Girl
MR:1-54.2
56.1
5.4L
7th otr,1x1 1150,wd 500,plggd away
M McKendry
7 days
6th up
3YO+ Up to & including R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Bettor Reaction
MR:1-58.1
57.3
6.1L
Eased,wd cvr rear 600,wdst,tidy fin
M McKendry
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R56 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Joes Rock
MR:1-57.5
56.6
1.3L
6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd top,closed well
MANTRA - slow early.
M McKendry
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/3
What A Minx
MR:1-58.5
59.0
1.7L
Prkd,into ld 1650,dictated,run down
M McKendry
7 days
3rd up
2YO+ R35 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/4
Franco Santana
MR:1-55.5
56.9
1.8L
5th otr,3-bk,wd 300,closed hard wdr
M McKendry
7 days
2nd up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/3
Dear God
MR:1-57.0
56.9
2L
4th,left prkd 1450,fght on strongly
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Downbytheseaside-Highly Regal(by Grinfromeartoear) [Laurie's Delight 7g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- E J Edwards MNZM
- Breeder:
- E J Edwards
- Comment:
- Solid run at Auckland after nice maiden victory on this track. Place Options.

Starts
20
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$23,596
Winning Stakes
$5,500
Win Dividend
$0.47
Place Dividend
$1.26
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 1 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 1 | 5 | Distance | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 20 | 1 | 9 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 10 | 1 | 5 | Right | 10 | 0 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/25 WaikBoP 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN 2200m (5) neck 2-46.1 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Hanara
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/4
Spirit Of Waiheke
MR:2-01.5
56.7
1.8L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght stoutly
T Hanara
11 days
5th up
3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
57.6
4.9L
3-bk inr,carted,rear,off,blkd,stout
SEA OF LOVE - held up middle stages of the run home until near the 50m.
T Hanara
10 days
4th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
4/3
Potter
MR:2-01.4
58.3
Eased,4-bk otr,wd cvr top,best late
T Macfarlane
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Reet Petite
MR:2-00.3
58.5
2.2L
6th,3-bk otr,wd cvr 450,chased best
L Hibell
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Auctioneer
MR:2-06.0
59.7
T Macfarlane
21 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/5
Sunset Strip
MR:1-59.6
58.6
6.2L
6th otr,3-bk,wd 600,loomed,bttld on
T Macfarlane
108 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Greased Lightnin
MR:2-01.3
57.2
2L
3rd inr,3-bk 1800,thru,stout on inr
SPIRITED PEGGY - shifted into the passing lane near the 150m forcing SEA OF LOVE over several track markers. An inquiry was opened and adjourned into the manner in which Junior Driver M Ranger drove when allowing her runner to shift into the passing lane in the run home.
T Macfarlane
14 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Steel Ledger
MR:2-00.3
58.7
3.9L
Nice trip otr,wd 450,2nd top,chased
- Breeding:
- 5 br g Sweet Lou-Miranda Maguire(by Somebeachsomewhere) [Mallory Maguire 4m(Art Major), Sonny Maguire 6g(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Ms A L Telfer, Mrs N R Gordon
- Breeder:
- R L Kennedy
- Comment:
- Backed & beaten in last two Auckland appearances. Allow another chance?

Starts
26
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$40,044
Winning Stakes
$26,950
Win Dividend
$0.46
Place Dividend
$0.55
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 6 | 2 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 23 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 22 | 3 | 5 | Right | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Dickie
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R37 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/3
Lincoln Lou
MR:1-59.5
57.4
8.6L
Ld,trld,3-bk 1750,brk 750m,bttld on
LEWEY MAGUIRE - lay in contacting track markers near the 1300m and again near the 900m. Broke near the 750m losing ground. Paced roughly near the 450m but soon settled. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. When questioned Driver J Dickie confirmed he had encountered difficulty in steering this runner and would be recommending a gear change.
J Dickie
12 days
10th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/7
Spirit Of Waiheke
MR:2-01.5
56.7
3.8L
3rd,3-bk inr,bttld soundly,no gaps
LEWEY MAGUIRE - over-raced middle stages. Held up from the 100m when disappointed for a run in the passing lane.
J Dickie
2 days
9th up
3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/6
Kourtney Kardash
MR:2-03.2
61.5
8.8L
8th otr,5-bk 1000,7th tn,ran on gap
LEWEY MAGUIRE - briefly locked stays with KOURTNEY KARDASH shortly after the start.
K Denifostova
31 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
7/8
Kourtney Kardash
MR:2-04.9
58.1
5.9L
Eased,rear,3-bk otr,wd 600,no extra
LEWEY MAGUIRE - over-raced middle stages.
K Denifostova
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Lincoln Lou
MR:2-03.6
56.4
J Dickie
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/7
Always B Stunning
MR:1-55.8
55.9
38L
Trld,brk 1450,3-bk inr,beaten 500m
LEWEY MAGUIRE - broke entering the first bend hampering outside and trailing runners but soon settled. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
J Dickie
32 days
6th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/8
The Surfer
MR:1-59.8
57.3
5.1L
Ld out,trld 1850,thru,whacked away
J Dickie
R48 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Matai Phil
MR:2-05.4
57.2
- Breeding:
- 3 b c Vincent(AUS)-Honey Rose Falcon(by Christian Cullen) [Angel Baby 7m(Rock N Roll Heaven), Danger Mouse 13g(Bettor's Delight), Golden Quest 9m(Bettor's Delight), Gold Orchid 10m(Bettor's Delight), The Lemondrop Kid 11g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- I P D Hope-Johnstone, Mrs S Herlihy
- Breeder:
- I P D Hope-Johnstone, Mrs S Herlihy
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Didn't fire in Auckland resumption. Sole success came at this venue. Don't drop.

Starts
6
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$10,060
Winning Stakes
$6,875
Win Dividend
$0.37
Place Dividend
$0.23
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 1 | 0 | Right | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 02/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (2) 1/2 head 2-08.3 |
Race Starts
T Cameron
294 days
1st up
3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.7
57.3
13L
Soft trip mrks,thru,failed to spark
H Moralde Sands
R46 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Master Savoy
MR:2-04.5
60.2
A Herlihy
7 days
5th up
2YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
9/10
Cyclone Jordy
MR:1-58.7
57.3
14L
9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 600,no pick-up
T Cameron
35 days
4th up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/10
Demon Blue
MR:1-57.3
60.4
14L
Wd cvr,up prkd bell,unable to stick
GREAT WHITE - raced wide early.
T Cameron
14 days
3rd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
11/11
Cyclone Jordy
MR:1-57.7
57.5
13L
Prkd,trld 1450,thru lane,no pick-up
GREAT WHITE - lay inwards when weakening in the run home.
T Cameron
14 days
2nd up
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/6
Confederate
MR:1-57.5
58.6
3.8L
Eased,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,fair wd
GREAT WHITE - back from position throughout the score up. Driver T Cameron was issued with a warning. Raced greenly and shifted out passing the 150m.
T Cameron
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Roy Kent
MR:2-01.4
59.3
Prkd,into ld 1450,gritty under fire
- 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:
- Boasts good statistics on home track. A must for Quinella/Trifecta/First4 bets.

Starts
30
Wins
3
Seconds
6
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$39,304
Winning Stakes
$18,975
Win Dividend
$0.63
Place Dividend
$1.42
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 3 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 19 | 2 | 10 | Distance | 27 | 2 | 12 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 30 | 3 | 12 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 21 | 2 | 10 | Right | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
L Hibell
14 days
19th up
3YO+ Up to & including R48, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
13/12
Without You
MR:1-57.6
57.7
13L
Wd,up prkd,3-bk bell,no final punch
MESSENGER BUOY - raced wide early. Held up early stages of the run home.
L Hibell
7 days
18th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/5
Spirit Of Waiheke
MR:2-01.5
56.7
2.9L
Quickly to ld,set terms,gathered in
L Hibell
19 days
17th up
3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
57.6
4L
Found ld,dictated,joined tn,run dwn
MESSENGER BUOY - Driver L Hibell reported that she dropped her whip passing the 200m.
L Hibell
16 days
16th up
R42 to R44, R45 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3/3
Major Break
MR:2-08.1
61.8
69L
4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1450,dropped away
MESSENGER BUOY - weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
L Hibell
10 days
15th up
R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Eyes To Heaven
MR:1-59.8
58.7
1.1L
Prkd,into ld 1750,cght by lane rnnr
MESSENGER BUOY - Driver L Hibell was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
L Hibell
5 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
2/2
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.5
60.1
4L
5th,4-bk inr,prkd 1600,fght gamely
L Hibell
13 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/2
Watch Your Back
MR:1-59.0
58.7
Gate speed to ld,dictated,too slick
MESSENGER BUOY - driver L Hibell had some difficulty activating the removable deafeners in the run home.
L Hibell
7 days
12th up
2YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/6
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:1-57.6
57.8
12L
Wd,3-bk otr 1400,off,blkd,lckd whls
MESSENGER BUOY - raced wide early before being restrained to secure a position midfield in the running line near the 1400m. Checked when locking wheels with an outside runner near the 100m.
L Hibell
14 days
11th up
4YO+ R36 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
Heaven High
MR:1-57.4
57.8
7.1L
Prkd,ld,trld 1500,held up,fght mrks
MESSENGER BUOY - held up final turn.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Sweet Lou-Sauchiehall(by Gotta Go Cullen)
- Owner:
- Mrs N K Peni
- Breeder:
- Mrs N J Gameson, Kiwi Blokes Syndicate, Mrs E C Rowe-Pledger, R
- Comment:
- Caught in the shadows of the post 27Jan. Sound placing 17Jan. Each way show.

Starts
28
Wins
4
Seconds
6
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$46,914
Winning Stakes
$26,400
Win Dividend
$0.35
Place Dividend
$1.22
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 4 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 3 | 5 | Distance | 17 | 3 | 7 |
| Favourite | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 28 | 4 | 10 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 21 | 3 | 8 | Right | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
10 days
12th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
2/1
Sea Of Love
MR:2-01.4
58.3
0.3L
Fired to ld,set terms,collared post
H Orange
24 days
11th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
5/5
Beta Prepare
MR:1-58.7
60.2
2.1L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght on well
H Orange
5 days
10th up
2YO+ R42 to R46 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Debbie Lincoln
MR:1-59.1
57.1
3.1L
Speared to ld,set terms,reeled in
H Orange
20 days
9th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/3
Always B Charlie
MR:2-00.8
57.0
1.2L
Sped to ld,trld 1750,thru,stern bid
A Poutama
14 days
8th up
2YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7/7
You Little Beauty
MR:1-53.9
55.9
4L
Lost ld dig,prkd,cvr 400,bttld well
POTTER - unsuccessfully contested for the lead in the early stages.
A Poutama
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R45 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
2/1
Always B Charlie
MR:2-00.3
56.6
Lobbed trail,thru lane,too slippery
A Poutama
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/2
Matai Phil
MR:1-58.5
56.6
13L
Trld,3-bk 1600,unable to quicken up
A Poutama
31 days
5th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Fifth And Final
MR:1-57.3
56.4
1.4L
1x1,prkd,into ld 1550,hdd top,stuck
H Orange
21 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
1/1
Baileys Pitch
MR:2-00.5
58.2
Sped to ld,allowed terms,too strong
- Breeding:
- 4 ch g Orlando Vici-Nia(by Sundon) [Canskyfly 10m(Monkey Bones), Shakemjenny 7m(Quaker Jet), Shesgold 5m(Love You)]
- Owners:
- K R McGrath, Mrs M A Barker, A J W Marsh, Mrs C J McColl, S J Godley, Mrs J M Godley
- Breeder:
- K R McGrath, Mrs M A Barker
- Gear:
- P-Off, SL-On
- Comment:
- Adequate attempts off the Unruly draw to open this term. Odds will be generous.

Starts
8
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$8,149
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.55
Place Dividend
$0.49
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 8 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 8 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 1 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 06/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (U1) neck 2-45.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Mitchell
7 days
2nd up
R44 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/5
Barbarossa
MR:1-59.3
58.6
10L
Eased,rear otr,prkd,cvr,no pick-up
T Mitchell
182 days
1st up
3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/7
Heaven High
MR:2-01.8
58.4
6.8L
Eased,rear otr,plggd clsr thru mid
T Mitchell
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Final Change
MR:2-06.0
59.7
C Hackett
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R46, R47 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
10/11
Kings Watch
MR:1-57.9
57.7
Brk hopelessly early,pulled up
AUCTIONEER - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
C Hackett
15 days
5th up
3YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
7/7
Dontletfearstopya
MR:2-00.7
58.4
5.8L
8th otr,wd 450,pshd wdst,plggd away
T Mitchell
20 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/5
Predator
MR:2-00.8
60.8
6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,4w,ld,game
AUCTIONEER - hampered briefly near the 500m.
T Mitchell
15 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/2
J T Boe
MR:2-00.1
57.1
3.7L
Brk,rear inr,off,1x1,3-bk,wd,steady
AUCTIONEER - broke briefly entering the first turn losing several lengths.
T Mitchell
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Ima Sportyangel
MR:2-00.7
60.4
3.1L
Eased,rear otr,wd cvr 400,late wdst
T Mitchell
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Mako
MR:1-58.8
57.6
11L
Brk run-up,rear otr,beat stragglers
AUCTIONEER - broke in the score up and was well back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.