$15,000, 4YO & OLDER, UP TO R42 WITH COND. INV.DRV, 2200m
For R35 to R41 3 yrs & older trotters. Also R42 horses with winning stakes up to and including $23000 for lifetime. This race is for Invited Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race. These races are restricted to 10 starters and up to one emergency per race. Random Draws. For Full World Drivers Championship Conditions & Information visit wdc25.nz. Fields to be selected from the lowest rating upwards. In the event of only one of these heats being run a Sequential Barrier Draw based on Ratings/Winning Stakes Lowest to Highest will apply. PLEASE NOTE: Should a horse have previously won a Drivers Penalty Free Race since 1 January 2025 and subsequently win this race the win will be classed as an Exceptional Penalty Free Win and incur no rating points. For more race-specific information see Special Conditions 4 & 5.
BRIENNE - driver M McKendry admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground inwards passing the 150m resulting in PATRICK MAHOMES being checked and held up thereafter. After viewing the replays and hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $400.
CRAZY - broke at the start losing its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming.
CRAZY - weakened final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed abrasions to the off hind elbow which was consistent with the gelding striking itself.
CRAZY - broke in the score up losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.
CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event by Driver N Chilcott. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
4 br g What The Hill-Walktheviadolorosa(by Malabar Maple) [Five O'Clock Gerry 5g(What The Hill), Granny Rose 7g(The Pres), Six O'Clock Gerry 3g(What The Hill), Son Of Majestic 8g(Majestic Son), Winning Bones 9g(Monkey Bones)]
Owners:
G R Cayford, G K Fyfe
Breeder:
Everydays A Good Day Syndicate
Comment:
Built well to 24-Oct Auckland maiden success. Can double-up despite grade rise.
Starts
23
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$24,840
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.18
Place Dividend
$0.67
Starts
Wins
Placings
Starts
Wins
Placings
All Weather
23
1
7
All Weather Slushy
1
0
0
Grass
0
0
0
Grass Wet
0
0
0
Course
2
0
1
Distance
20
1
6
Favourite
2
1
0
2nd Favourite
7
0
2
Mobile
2
0
0
Standing
21
1
7
Left
5
0
2
Right
18
1
5
Fresh90
3
0
2
Fresh30
1
0
0
Wins:
Video
Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
HAPPY HILL - broke briefly at the start. Held up by a weakening runner rounding the final turn. Hampered near the 50m when having to shift ground outwards after WHATEVER IT TAKES shifted down into the passing lane.
HAPPY HILL - when questioned with regard to his minimal vigour and failure to activate the removable deafeners in the home straight Co-Trainer/Driver B Hackett stated that the gelding was a twenty start maiden which had proved difficult in its previous racing when breaking for no apparent reason. He further explained that this runner had felt uneven in its gait when the tempo increased down the back straight the final time and had then been on the inside rein when laying out when attempting to use the passing lane in the run home placing him at a disadvantage. Mr Hackett also added that he had reined the horse up over the final stages and that the gelding would race in a fixed deafener hood for the immediate future. Stewards noted his comments.
TRIFOLIUM - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Weakened rounding the final bend before trotting roughly when racing over a dislodged track marker near the 300m.
VISCOUNT MACKENDON - held up final turn then had difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight. Driver C Hackett reported that she didn't activate the removable deafeners as a result.
4 b m What The Hill-Belle Galleon(by Sundon) [Arya 13m(Angus Hall), Belles Son 14g(Majestic Son), Daisy Hill 9m(Muscle Hill), Izmok 11g(Muscles Yankee), Lone Star Lad 10g(Dream Vacation), Ollivici 7h(Orlando Vici), Stent 16g(Dream Vacation), What The Bell 5g(What The Hill)]
Owners:
T G Casey, Miss T J Hackett
Breeder:
T G Casey
Comment:
Resumes for new trainers. She's had two preparatory workouts. Place/SRM options.
Starts
36
Wins
3
Seconds
6
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$45,614
Winning Stakes
$22,550
Win Dividend
$0.27
Place Dividend
$0.56
Starts
Wins
Placings
Starts
Wins
Placings
All Weather
31
3
7
All Weather Slushy
1
0
0
Grass
5
0
2
Grass Wet
0
0
0
Course
2
0
2
Distance
5
0
4
Favourite
8
2
2
2nd Favourite
10
1
4
Mobile
10
1
2
Standing
26
2
7
Left
36
3
9
Right
0
0
0
Fresh90
3
0
0
Fresh30
1
0
0
Wins:
Video
Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
TINKERBELLE - had to be steadied near the 500m after becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky of the weakening MR MONTY. Broke approaching the 100m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
3 b g What The Hill-Landora's Pearl(by Earl) [Da Moons Mission 9g(One Over Da Moon), Landora's Girl 13m(The Pres), Landora's Lassie 11m(Muscle Mass), One Guz Hall 8g(Angus Hall), One Muscle Hill 10h(Muscle Hill), One Tree Hill 6h(Muscle Hill), Top Of The Hill 5g(What The Hill), Voodle Magic 4m(What The Hill)]
Owners:
Miss T J Hackett, A F C Eustace, L Arnold, S Craven, D G Craven, M Kyd, W D Kirkwood, Est R B Shaw, Mrs A C Matuschka, D B Jeffries
Breeder:
Est C J Roberts
Comment:
Fair attempts in latest outings. Drawn to get an economical run. Combos runner.
Starts
23
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$25,828
Winning Stakes
$10,450
Win Dividend
$0.51
Place Dividend
$0.53
Starts
Wins
Placings
Starts
Wins
Placings
All Weather
23
2
2
All Weather Slushy
3
0
0
Grass
0
0
0
Grass Wet
0
0
0
Course
7
1
1
Distance
16
1
1
Favourite
2
1
0
2nd Favourite
2
0
0
Mobile
6
0
1
Standing
17
2
1
Left
9
2
1
Right
14
0
1
Fresh90
3
0
1
Fresh30
1
0
0
Wins:
Video
Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
05/25 Manawatu 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. 2500m (U1) neck 3-19.7
09/25 WaikBoP 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TRO 2200m (U1(20m)) 1 1/4 lengths 2-52.5
KENNY HILL - broke near 120m and settled just short of the winning post. Stewards lodged a protest against this runner's 4th placing under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation in that the gelding broke for more than 50m inside the final 200m. Connections did not contest the protest and KENNY HILL was disqualified by the Stewards. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
BANGKOK BETTY - checked and broke at the start losing considerable ground. Broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.