Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Wednesday, 5 November
Meeting: WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP (WORLD DRIVING CHAMPIONSHIP)
Last updated 05/11/2025 at 11:27 am
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
A.K KEVIN HOLMES MEMORIAL WDC25 HEAT 8 (MOBILE PACE)
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R43 TO R48, R49 WITH COND. INV.DRV, 2200m
For R43 to R48 4yo-&-older pacers. Also R49 horses with winning stakes up to and including $13500 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.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Kings Watch: SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Downbytheseaside-Hunua Belle(by American Ideal)
- Owners:
- W S Abernethy, Abernethy Racing Syndicate, Waiheke RSL Syndicate, D H P Grundmann, L J Goldsmith, J Kriechbaumer
- Breeder:
- J H Abernethy, W S Abernethy
- Comment:
- Brings strong Auckland form to this. Will take a power of beating from ace draw.
Starts
11
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$35,748
Winning Stakes
$20,900
Win Dividend
$3.22
Place Dividend
$2.50
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 11 | 3 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 11 | 3 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 1 | 0 | Right | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Abernethy
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R39 to R55 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/9
Confederate
MR:1-57.3
57.6
1.2L
Sped to ld,dictated,cut dwn 100 out
J Abernethy
21 days
10th up
3YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/2
Im Sandra Dee
MR:1-57.7
59.6
Ld,trld 1500,1x1 1100,off,too slick
J Abernethy
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/7
Confederate
MR:1-58.2
57.9
1.2L
Won early ld duel,claimed 150,stuck
MICK KONSTANTIN - lay inwards striking track markers near the 800m. Struck track markers final bend. Driver J Abernethy was issued a warning. Shifted out near the 180m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room. Raced greenly throughout the run home. Stewards spoke with Mr Abernethy regarding his apparent lack of control throughout the run home. Mr Abernethy advised the gelding was still inexperienced, had raced greenly on several occasions in the running, and particularly in the run home, and he will be considering gear changes. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. Notwithstanding this Stewards reminded Mr Abernethy of his obligations to exercise greater control of his horse in the future.
J Abernethy
15 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Franco Salah
MR:1-59.2
57.6
0.2L
Speared to ld,set terms,denied post
J Abernethy
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Aquila
MR:1-59.0
57.9
2.4L
Wd,1x1 1800,3-bk,wd 800,5th tn,fght
MICK KONSTANTIN - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.
C Hackett
20 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
3/1
Katies Princess
MR:1-57.5
58.5
Ld out,trld 1500,thru,pounced,slick
MICK KONSTANTIN - over-raced middle stages after surrendering the lead.
J Abernethy
14 days
5th up
2YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Johnny Lincoln
MR:2-01.2
59.3
4.2L
Soon ld,set terms,swamped 175m out
MICK KONSTANTIN - when questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver J Abernethy stated that the gelding felt lethargic early and could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
C Hackett
28 days
4th up
4YO+ R38 to R48 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
2/2
J T Boe
MR:1-59.3
57.4
1.8L
Fired to ld,claimed top,fght gamely
MICK KONSTANTIN - paced roughly shortly after the start.
J Abernethy
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Johnny Lincoln
MR:2-01.1
57.9
Wd,made ld,dictated,tckld,staunch
- Breeding:
- 7 b g Captaintreacherous-Saharazona(by Ohoka Arizona) [Hearts N Aces 3g(Captaintreacherous), Rozona Rose 5m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- S L Taylor, W L Wilson, Ms L E Standing, P J Taylor, J A S Lancaster, Ms A Simpson
- Breeder:
- S L Taylor, W L Wilson, Ms L E Standing
- Comment:
- Stuck to the task well for last week's placing. Cover in combination bets again.
Starts
124
Wins
10
Seconds
16
Thirds
18
Lifetime Stakes
$142,245
Winning Stakes
$72,875
Win Dividend
$0.83
Place Dividend
$0.94
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 120 | 9 | 32 | All Weather Slushy | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 4 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 77 | 5 | 22 | Distance | 83 | 8 | 20 |
| Favourite | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 2 | 5 |
| Mobile | 116 | 9 | 33 | Standing | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Left | 98 | 8 | 31 | Right | 26 | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Butcher
7 days
46th up
3YO+ R43 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/6
Dreams Of Eric
MR:1-56.8
58.3
1L
Wd,up prkd 2400,attckd ldr,game bid
D Butcher
7 days
45th up
3YO+ R41 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Aquila
MR:1-58.5
59.3
4.7L
4th inr,3-bk,4-bk 1050,off,bttld on
ADJOURNMENT - paced roughly approaching the 200m after having been shifted wider on the track by BARBAROSSA hampering outside runners. Weakened in the run home.
B Butcher
7 days
44th up
R50 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
6/6
Twista
MR:2-02.8
57.8
3.1L
Trld,off,ld,trld 1550,thru,bttld on
BARBAROSSA - lay outwards through the middle stages.
B Butcher
7 days
43rd up
R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
3/2
Change Tact
MR:1-57.7
56.6
5.1L
1x1,keen,brk,wd 850,prkd 700,outfin
BARBAROSSA - over-raced middle stages. Paced roughly near the 800m when over-racing and was then awkwardly placed to the sulky of KINGS WATCH before breaking losing ground.
B Butcher
7 days
42nd up
R35 to R46 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Katies Princess
MR:2-00.4
59.7
3-bk otr,3 & 4w 400,2nd tn,too game
BARBAROSSA - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards late in the run home despite the efforts of driver B Butcher.
B Butcher
14 days
41st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
2/4
Aquila
MR:2-00.7
58.7
2.8L
7th inr,off,wd cvr 800,4w,outkicked
B Butcher
7 days
40th up
3YO+ R45 to R53, R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/6
Desert Dawn
MR:1-58.7
58.1
1.4L
Held ld,trld 1600,thru,fght stoutly
B Butcher
7 days
39th up
3YO+ R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
4/4
Always B Charlie
MR:2-01.7
57.9
Ld out,trld 2500,thru,strong on inr
Z Butcher
7 days
38th up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/2
Desert Dawn
MR:1-57.9
58.4
1.4L
Nice sit otr,peeled 400,stern claim
- Breeding:
- 7 b m American Ideal-Classic Vicolo(by Il Vicolo) [American Classic 16g(American Ideal), American Classique 5h(American Ideal), Beachbreak 3g(Downbytheseaside), Classic American 14h(American Ideal), Classic Bet 15m(Bettor's Delight), Classic Western 10g(American Ideal), Classie American 11g(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- Miss H A Walker, Mrs S A Green, M A Green, Miss D J Green, M W Wallbank, Mrs K Wallbank
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Adequate Auckland attempt 24-Oct. Bold 2nd there 10-Oct. Place/SRM options.
Starts
17
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$25,936
Winning Stakes
$14,200
Win Dividend
$0.92
Place Dividend
$0.76
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 13 | 2 | 3 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 17 | 2 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 12 | 2 | 4 | Right | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Harrison
14 days
3rd up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
7/7
Arden's Memory
MR:1-57.6
58.9
7.1L
Chkd,wd,prkd 1600,cvr bell,wd,fght
MARGHERITA - hampered by a breaking runner first bend losing ground. Raced wide early.
A Harrison
15 days
2nd up
4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
4/4
Heaven High
MR:1-58.2
57.1
3.6L
Eased,rear otr,1x1,wd 450,stout fin
A Harrison
126 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
6/7
Heaven High
MR:1-57.3
57.0
7.6L
Eased,wdst rear top,closed nicely
M Ranger
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Miki Mirage
MR:2-07.3
61.2
A Harrison
16 days
2nd up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
3/3
Showtym Girl
MR:2-01.0
58.4
6.7L
6th otr,wd 1300,prkd,bttld on well
A Harrison
117 days
1st up
R49 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Beta Prepare
MR:1-58.3
58.4
1L
Ld out,attckd,trld 1400,thru,stout
K Coppins
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Auctioneer
MR:2-04.6
58.9
A Harrison
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Delightful Chic
MR:2-05.6
60.6
C Hackett
16 days
2nd up
R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/6
Waltzing With Miki
MR:1-57.6
61.4
45L
Eased,wd cvr rear bell,5w,brk 250m
MARGHERITA - had to be steadied off the back of BARBAROSSA near the 1100m. Broke approaching the 250m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Art Major-Ruby Rose(by Bettor's Delight) [Mariners Rose 2f(Captaintreacherous), Stella Carlin 3f(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- S G Dickson, Miss L M Pickford
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Finished Top-3 in 6 of her last 8 appearances. Quinella-First4 must include.
Starts
34
Wins
4
Seconds
6
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$41,864
Winning Stakes
$18,728
Win Dividend
$0.71
Place Dividend
$1.03
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 30 | 4 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 2 | 6 | Distance | 15 | 2 | 6 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| Mobile | 34 | 4 | 13 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 29 | 4 | 11 | Right | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Poutama
7 days
34th up
3YO+ R41 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Aquila
MR:1-58.5
59.3
0.2L
7th inr,4-bk,prkd,ld 1050,cght late
DIXIELAND DELIGHT - driver A Poutama was spoken to advisedly for the manner in which he eased the pace near the 1000m hampering trailing runners.
C Sharpe
14 days
33rd up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Aquila
MR:2-00.8
58.1
3.6L
Esed,rear otr,wd 1100,prkd,stuck on
Starter D Blakemore advised Stewards the speed of the mobile was unintentionally increased late in the score up resulting in BENJAMIN BUTTON and DIXIELAND DELIGHT being slightly out of position at the start.
A Poutama
14 days
32nd up
R47 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Lincoln La Moose
MR:1-57.0
57.2
1.5L
3rd inr,3-bk,held up,strong on mrks
A Poutama
7 days
31st up
3YO+ R47 to R54, R56 to R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
6/5
Le Major
MR:1-56.5
57.5
4.5L
4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1050,fght on well
L Hibell
14 days
30th up
3YO+ R45 to R53, R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Desert Dawn
MR:1-58.7
58.1
2L
Trld,3-bk 1600,thru 150m,stout mrks
DIXIELAND DELIGHT - broke in the score up but was in position at the candy pole.
A Poutama
7 days
29th up
4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11/11
Tytate
MR:1-56.2
59.1
7.8L
Tardy,4-bk inr 1800,sound mrks gap
DIXIELAND DELIGHT - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
A Poutama
7 days
28th up
3YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Joes Rock
MR:1-59.7
56.4
4L
7th otr,4-bk inr bell,off,late wdst
DIXIELAND DELIGHT - held up briefly approaching the 100m.
A Poutama
35 days
27th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10/9
Irish Whispers
MR:1-58.8
58.3
0.8L
Eased,4-bk inr,3-bk,stout along inr
ADJOURNMENT - sustained a punctured sulky tyre near the 200m after initially following SECRETS ABOUND wider. When being corrected, this runner became awkwardly placed close to the over-racing DIXIELAND DELIGHT which was improving to its inside despite the efforts of Driver A Poutama resulting in the contact occurring. After viewing the replays and hearing from Driver J Dickie (ADJOURNMENT), Stewards determined that no further action was required other than to note the circumstances.
D Butcher
6 days
26th up
R48 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-57.4
57.1
9L
Nice trip otr,flat top,dropped away
DIXIELAND DELIGHT - weakened leaving the final bend.
- Breeding:
- 4 bl m Bettor's Delight-Venus Serena(by Mach Three) [Arden's Ace 7g(Art Major), Ebony Arden 3f(Bettor's Delight), Laver 8g(Art Major), Melody Arden 5m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- J R Stiven, Mrs J A Stiven, D A Stiven, S J Stiven, Mrs D M Stiven, Mrs K A Thompson
- Breeder:
- J R Stiven, Mrs J A Stiven
- Comment:
- Dazzling display to score in 24-Oct Auckland resumption. Right in contention.
Starts
12
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$43,604
Winning Stakes
$25,550
Win Dividend
$0.85
Place Dividend
$0.59
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 3 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 12 | 3 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 10 | 2 | 1 | Right | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Wilkins
308 days
1st up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
2/3
Melody Banner
MR:1-57.6
58.9
Chkd,7th inr,4-bk,off,wdst tn,slick
ARDEN'S MEMORY - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.
B Wilkins
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Mhai Surfer Girl
MR:2-03.6
58.9
B Purdon
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Reet Petite
MR:2-04.5
59.1
B Barclay
Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Prosperity
MR:2-05.0
B Orange
21 days
8th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/2
Wallflower
MR:1-55.3
58.3
0.2L
Lobd 1x1,out 400,solid bid
Greg Sugars
17 days
7th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
8/14
Duchess Megxit
MR:1-59.1
57.5
11L
5-6bk inr,7bk otr,got going wd rear
Mark Purdon
15 days
6th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Treacherous Baby
MR:1-55.7
56.9
7.9L
3wd cvr,postd 1200,tiring by 500
ARDEN'S MEMORY - raced wide throughout. Weakened final bend.
S Ottley
10 days
5th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9/9
Louies Girl
MR:1-53.5
56.0
3.3L
Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,held up,sound
ARDEN'S MEMORY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home and lay in and struck a track marker near the 150m.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Sweet Lou-Steel The Light(by Falcon Seelster) [Jett Star 7h(Bettor's Delight), Kourtney Kardash 5m(Bettor's Delight), Lady Of The Light 6m(Bettor's Delight), Steel The Show 8g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Upstage Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Plenty to like about his fresh victory. Dealt an awkward draw. One for odds.
Starts
10
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$26,573
Winning Stakes
$20,900
Win Dividend
$0.74
Place Dividend
$0.63
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 3 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Favourite | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 10 | 3 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 1 | 0 | Right | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J J Dunn
321 days
1st up
R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Potter
MR:2-01.7
58.9
Prkd,4-bk inr,prkd 1750,jostled,ezy
J Dickie
R44 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Debrief
MR:2-05.9
59.0
J Dickie
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R56 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
11/10
Joes Rock
MR:1-57.5
56.6
25L
8th otr,4-bk bell,failed to quicken
UPSTAGE - weakened in the run home.
K Denifostova
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R49 to R54 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/7
Hezasweetie
MR:1-59.1
57.0
6.1L
Wd,eased,rear inr,never threatened
J Dickie
14 days
7th up
2YO+ R50 to R55, R56 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/4
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-55.3
56.9
6.9L
3rd,3-bk inr,prkd,ld bell,reeled in
A Poutama
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R48 to R58 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6/7
Louezyana
MR:1-58.4
57.6
1.3L
Eased,4-bk inr bell,off,wd cvr,bold
K Denifostova
56 days
5th up
3YO+ R47 to R55, R56 with cond. MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
5/6
Dawson
MR:1-55.4
55.6
6.4L
6th otr,1x1 1200,off,no final punch
J Dickie
7 days
4th up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Always B Stunning
MR:2-00.0
57.0
Brk,6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 400,too big
UPSTAGE - broke at the start and shifted out marginally hampering outside runners but soon settled. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g He's Watching-Monaro(by In The Pocket) [Ess Ess 14m(Grinfromeartoear), Last Tango In Heaven 7g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Maloo 15m(Bettor's Delight), The Coordinator 11g(American Ideal), Walkinshaw 12h(Mach Three)]
- Owner:
- D N Blackwell
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Solid placings in last two assignments. He's an each way chance from wide draw.
Starts
12
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$24,620
Winning Stakes
$17,600
Win Dividend
$2.07
Place Dividend
$0.88
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 3 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 3 | 2 | Distance | 11 | 3 | 2 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 12 | 3 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 3 | 2 | Right | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Mitchell
14 days
8th up
R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
1/1
Change Tact
MR:1-57.7
56.6
3.5L
Lost ld dig,prkd,cvr 700,off,ran on
KINGS WATCH - fractious in the preliminary requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
T Mitchell
13 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R52, R55 to R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Twista
MR:1-59.8
56.7
1.6L
Fired to ld,trld 1800,thru,bold inr
T Mitchell
28 days
6th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10/8
Final Change
MR:2-01.0
58.5
6.7L
Chkd,3-bk otr,4-bk,3 & 4w,no pickup
KINGS WATCH - hampered by a breaking runner approaching the first turn.
T Mitchell
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/6
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:1-57.4
57.7
30L
Eased,wd rear 1600,left posted,wknd
KINGS WATCH - raced wide without cover from near the 1600m when unable to obtain the parked position which was being held by TYSON. Weakened from the 500m.
T Mitchell
15 days
4th up
R46 to R75 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/5
Hawkeye Pierce
MR:1-58.6
57.7
0.7L
Won early ld duel,dictated,run down
T Mitchell
27 days
3rd up
R42 to R57 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
1/2
Desert Dawn
MR:1-59.9
58.2
Won early ld duel,dictated,powerful
T Mitchell
28 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Clouding Over
MR:1-59.0
57.7
4.7L
Eased,wd rear 600,wdr top,sound fin
T Mitchell
308 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R54 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/2
Hooray Henry
MR:1-58.8
56.4
4.3L
Gate speed to hold ld,hdd top,faded
KINGS WATCH - weakened over the concluding stages. Driver T Mitchell was warned for allowing his runner to shift into the passing lane in the run home.
T Mitchell
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
It's Nae Or Never
MR:2-06.5
60.2
- 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:
- Secured 17th career success when giving punters a blood nose last week. Roughie.
Starts
149
Wins
17
Seconds
11
Thirds
14
Lifetime Stakes
$164,209
Winning Stakes
$96,935
Win Dividend
$1.22
Place Dividend
$0.83
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 136 | 15 | 22 | All Weather Slushy | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Grass | 13 | 2 | 3 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 52 | 7 | 9 | Distance | 69 | 6 | 14 |
| Favourite | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Mobile | 147 | 17 | 25 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 92 | 12 | 18 | Right | 57 | 5 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Abernethy
7 days
89th up
R38 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/6
Jahi
MR:1-56.8
58.7
Gun run mrks,thru lane,too slippery
BENJAMIN BUTTON - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer/driver S Abernethy stated that the gelding had been suited by the tempo of the race and he had received a favourable run when trailing the leader before utilising the passing lane. Mr Abernethy comments of the performance were duly noted.
E Johnson
7 days
88th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/7
Murtle The Turtle
MR:1-59.6
58.5
8.9L
Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk 1550,1x1,wd,no zip
M Northcott
28 days
87th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/5
Aquila
MR:2-00.8
58.1
52L
Left prkd the majority,beaten 600m
Starter D Blakemore advised Stewards the speed of the mobile was unintentionally increased late in the score up resulting in BENJAMIN BUTTON and DIXIELAND DELIGHT being slightly out of position at the start.
S Abernethy
7 days
86th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
9/6
Conrad H
MR:1-56.7
59.2
4L
Held ld,dictated terms,gobbled up
K Denifostova
7 days
85th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
6/7
Katies Princess
MR:2-00.0
58.9
38L
4th,left prkd 1800,flat 400,fdd out
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced after reaching the parked position after 300m and continued to over-race. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
K Denifostova
14 days
84th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
4/4
I Can Too
MR:2-05.4
57.5
2.1L
Soft trip mrks,thru lane,fght well
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced early and middle stages.
S Abernethy
7 days
83rd up
3YO+ R36 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/4
Dreams Of Eric
MR:2-02.6
58.2
9.9L
7th otr4-bk bell,wd 650,loomed,wknd
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages before improving three wide from the 700m. Lay in entering the final turn. Had to be steadied near the 150m when ALWAYSBESECRET improved to its inside then weakened final stages.
C Sharpe
6 days
82nd up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/2
Riverboy Ben
MR:1-58.8
58.8
Prkd,into ld 1450,dictated,too game
K Coppins
14 days
81st up
4YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
4/4
Tytate
MR:2-04.8
56.8
15L
Trld on slow clip,couldn't stick on
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. Weakened in the run home.
- 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:
- Valiant efforts in defeat to open this term. Requires luck from draw. Danger.
Starts
31
Wins
4
Seconds
8
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$49,534
Winning Stakes
$26,400
Win Dividend
$0.32
Place Dividend
$1.21
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 31 | 4 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 15 | 3 | 7 | Distance | 20 | 3 | 9 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 31 | 4 | 12 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 24 | 3 | 10 | Right | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
F Phelan
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Murtle The Turtle
MR:2-02.5
57.6
0.5L
Speared to ld,set terms,gathered in
POTTER - driver F Phelan was warned for allowing his gelding to shift out leaving the final bend. Mr Phelan was also warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.
A Poutama
226 days
1st up
R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Upstage
MR:2-01.7
58.9
1.1L
Sped to ld,breflly attckd,reeled in
H Orange
36 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Mantra
MR:1-57.8
59.2
33L
6th otr,1x1,prkd 1500,dropped away
POTTER - weakened final turn.
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
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Always B Miki-Lady Dancer(by Christian Cullen) [Ace Dancer 3g(Art Major), Brodie Lindenny 7g(Bettor's Delight), Come Dance With Me 10m(Bettor's Delight), Dancing Dixie 12m(Bettor's Delight), Major Deal 9g(Art Major), Miki Bennett 5g(Always B Miki)]
- Owners:
- Mrs M T Corboy, K E Corboy, Ms S Dower, A A W Titter
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Wasn't too far from the action at Auckland last Friday. Outside hope from draw.
Starts
31
Wins
3
Seconds
5
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$45,593
Winning Stakes
$24,750
Win Dividend
$1.66
Place Dividend
$0.85
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 31 | 3 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 23 | 1 | 5 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 31 | 3 | 7 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 9 | 1 | 4 | Right | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Butcher
14 days
12th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Delightful Chic
MR:2-01.1
57.1
1.7L
Nice trip otr,peeled top,bttld well
J Stormont
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Tytate
MR:1-58.6
56.6
6.4L
5th inr,5-bk,off,keen,no pick-up wd
WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced early and middle stages.
B Butcher
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/5
Blazing Louie
MR:1-57.9
57.2
9.3L
4th,4bk inr,prkd 1550,ld 400,swampd
B Butcher
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Princess Gracy
MR:1-57.0
56.2
9.1L
Eased,7th otr,3-bk,4w top,no pickup
WALTZING WITH MIKI - placed in restricted room near the 100m when runners on either side shifted ground.
B Butcher
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/7
Tyson
MR:1-56.4
58.3
6th otr,3-bk bell,off,up in shadows
WALTZING WITH MIKI - when questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer/Driver B Butcher stated the gelding had been racing without much luck in recent starts and had enjoyed a good run in tonight's event.
B Butcher
15 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Franco Salah
MR:1-59.2
57.6
8.1L
Eased,rear,5-bk inr,held up,bt slws
WALTZING WITH MIKI - lay in and contacted track markers with one marker being dislodged near the 1250m. Hampered by a weakening runner passing the 400m and paced roughly for several strides. Held up until early in the run home.
J Stormont
13 days
6th up
4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Tytate
MR:1-56.2
59.1
15L
1x1,3-bk 1700,wd 1150,posted,folded
WALTZING WITH MIKI - hung inwards at various stages. Raced wide without cover from the 1100m. Weakened final bend.
B Butcher
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/7
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:1-57.4
57.7
1.9L
Wd,3-bk otr 1700,wd cvr tn,bold fin
B Butcher
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/5
J T Boe
MR:1-59.0
57.1
1.3L
Eased,6th inr,4-bk,off,blkd,bold wd
WALTZING WITH MIKI - had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.