Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc

Race 8

Z Butcher

13 days

12th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

4/4

The Janitor

MR:1-51.4

54.4

1.2L

Wd,prkd,pshd to ld bell,gathered in

MERLIN - raced wide early.

2 of 8

20 Mar 26

Race 8

Z Butcher

7 days

11th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2/2

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.4

56.0

0.7L

Prkd,ld 1900,dictated terms,cut bk

3 of 8

13 Mar 26

Race 7

Z Butcher

63 days

10th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

4/4

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-53.6

55.3

2.8L

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,thru,stout mrks

1 of 1

03 Mar 26

WORKOUT

Race 1

Z Butcher

R120 MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

MR:1-58.3

56.4

1 of 4

09 Jan 26

Race 6

Z Butcher

9 days

9th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2/4

Akuta

MR:1-59.3

57.0

Speared to ld,set terms,not tested

MERLIN - driver Z Butcher reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

6 of 8

31 Dec 25

Race 10

Z Butcher

19 days

8th up

3YO+ FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Slushy

2/2

Republican Party

MR:2-03.4

53.8

6.4L

Brk,rear inr,off,wd,prkd,outkicked

MERLIN - broke at the start and shifted out despite the efforts of driver Z Butcher checking outside runners losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the horse.

1 of 2

23 Dec 25

WORKOUT

Race 2

Z Butcher

R120 Wk. PACE Stand

2500m

Fast

Better Knuckle Up

MR:2-05.1

56.0

1 of 6

12 Dec 25

Race 9

Z Butcher

28 days

7th up

R73 & faster PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

1/1

Little Spike

MR:2-01.9

55.0

Thru to ld 2400,allowed terms,slick

MERLIN - driver Z Butcher reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

1 of 4

05 Dec 25

WORKOUT

Race 1

B Purdon

R120 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

Sooner The Bettor

MR:2-00.8

56.0

3 of 10

14 Nov 25

Race 12

Z Butcher

3 days

6th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Leap To Fame

MR:1-53.7

55.6

2.1L

3bk inr,off,prkd 1300-tn,fght well

MERLIN - driver Z Butcher admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards racing into the first bend forcing MACANDREW AVIATOR and REPUBLICAN PARTY wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butcher's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 21 November up to and including 28 November 2025 (2 days).

123747

Republican Party

R118

Front

Carter Dalgety(J)

Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton

Breeding:: 7 b h Bettor's Delight-Democrat Party(by American Ideal) [Advance Party 6m(Bettor's Delight), Debutante Party 8m(Bettor's Delight), Tour Party 2c(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Mrs C M Dalgety, G E Dickey, Mrs J E Rooney, G A Ayers, First Term Syndicate, D A Schollum, K J Cummings, B A Smith, G P Merlo, A & M Syndicate
Breeder:: F J Price, Mrs K V Price
Movement:: Domiciled at Pukekohe with Derek & Neita Balle
Comment:: No luck with draws in latest assignments. Tricky draw tonight. Rough claims.

Starts 69

Wins 27

Seconds 8

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $1,282,171

Winning Stakes $841,084

Win Dividend $1.31

Place Dividend $0.93

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	61	26	12	All Weather Slushy	4	2	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	5	1	0	Distance	10	2	2
Favourite	22	14	2	2nd Favourite	17	9	5
Mobile	45	16	12	Standing	24	11	4
Left	47	22	10	Right	14	4	2
Fresh90	8	3	1	Fresh30	4	2	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	05/21 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 2-26.2
	10/21 NZ Metro 2YO+ R45 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 5 lengths 2-22.1
	10/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 3 lengths 2-22.7
	12/21 Ashburton 2YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE 2400m (7) 1 length 2-55.1
	01/22 Rangiora 3YO+ R51 to R62 MOB. PACE 2000m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.1
	05/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R66 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 2 1/4 lengths 2-26.1
	06/22 Ashburton 3YO MOB. PACE 1700m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 1-59.9
	09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R62 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. M 1980m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 2-24.6
	09/22 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-21.5
	10/22 Ashburton 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (6) neck 2-01.7
	11/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE 2600m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 3-08.2
	11/22 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (8) nose 2-20.7
	09/23 NZ Metro FFA PACE 2600m (10) neck 3-12.2
	09/24 Oamaru R35 to R91 FFA PACE 2600m (8) 1/2 head 3-15.5
	10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) nose 3-12.1
	12/24 Invcargill R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (2(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-21.2
	12/24 Auckland FFA PACE 3200m (4) 3/4 length 4-00.1
	01/25 WaikBoP FFA MOB. PACE 2200m (6) 1/2 head 2-43.9
	04/25 Auckland FFA MOB. PACE 2700m (1) neck 3-18.8
	05/25 Auckland DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (3(10m)) 1 1/2 lengths 2-42
	10/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R75 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1(25m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-11.4
	10/25 NZ Metro FFA PACE 2600m (13) 3 lengths 3-12.2
	10/25 Ashburton FFA PACE 2400m (7) 2 lengths 2-55.1
	12/25 NZ Metro FFA MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-21.3
	12/25 Invcargill R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (1(20m)) 3/4 length 3-19.3
	12/25 Auckland 3YO+ FFA PACE 3200m (2) head 4-05.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 7

02 Apr 26

Race 8

C Dalgety

13 days

14th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

5/5

The Janitor

MR:1-51.4

54.4

3.7L

Eased,3-bk otr,off,whacked away wd

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed.

4 of 8

20 Mar 26

Race 8

C Dalgety

7 days

13th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

3/3

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.4

56.0

5.2L

6th otr,prkd,cvr 1550,off,fght well

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed.

7 of 8

13 Mar 26

Race 7

C Dalgety

27 days

12th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

1/1

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-53.6

55.3

Eased,7th otr,wd rear 400,no pickup

REPUBLICAN PARTY - when questioned regarding the performance Driver C Dalgety advised that although the entire recorded strong closing sectionals, he was somewhat disappointed with the overall performance. Mr Dalgety further explained that the horse had not raced for approximately one month leading into the event and, in his opinion, would derive benefit from the outing.

3rd

14 Feb 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2760m

2nd

07 Feb 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2180m

1 of 1

29 Jan 26

WORKOUT

Race 1

Z Butcher

R120 MOB. PACE

2500m

Fast

MR:1-59.7

54.6

1 of 8

31 Dec 25

Race 10

C Dalgety

12 days

9th up

3YO+ FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Slushy

1/1

Akuta

MR:2-03.4

53.8

Trld,off to ld 2150,dictated,lasted

REPUBLICAN PARTY - co-trainers C & C Dalgety were issued a warning for being late to notify driver C Dalgety. Pre-race warmed.

1 of 8

19 Dec 25

Invcargill

Race 10

C Dalgety

7 days

8th up

R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Good

2/1

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-58.7

56.6

Last,3w,parkd,in brfly,dug in late

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Lay outwards just prior to the start.

1 of 7

12 Dec 25

Race 9

C Dalgety

28 days

7th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Alta Meteor

MR:1-54.8

56.2

4bk otr,wd cvr tn,swooped wd 100

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed.

2 of 10

14 Nov 25

Race 12

C Dalgety

3 days

6th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Leap To Fame

MR:1-53.7

55.6

0.8L

3wd,led,trld 1200,thru,bold inr

REPUBLICAN PARTY - pre-race warmed. Forced wider on the track racing into the first bend.

131122

Sooner The Bettor

R90

5 (E1)

Front

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Breeding:: 6 br h Bettor's Delight-Lucky Pocket(by In The Pocket) [Elsambo 15g(Elsu), Heaven Helpus 8m(Rock N Roll Heaven), Lucky Three 14g(Mach Three), Major Lucky 11g(Art Major), More The Better 12h(Bettor's Delight), Quicker The Bettor 4m(Bettor's Delight), Real Lucky 13h(Real Desire), Shake It Up Sister 5m(Art Major)]
Owners:: Mrs K J Purdon, Montana Park Pty Ltd, R Cole, Mrs C Nausbaum, Mrs M McKay, D J Tonks, B K Parker
Breeder:: C N Radford, W E Radford, Ms D E Richardson
Comment:: Needs a scratching to start. Super consistent performer. Trifecta/First4 hope.

Starts 56

Wins 13

Seconds 17

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $746,265

Winning Stakes $206,450

Win Dividend $0.69

Place Dividend $1.23

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	49	13	21	All Weather Slushy	3	0	3
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	8	1	4	Distance	13	7	4
Favourite	11	7	3	2nd Favourite	12	5	4
Mobile	42	8	21	Standing	14	5	4
Left	21	2	8	Right	28	11	13
Fresh90	5	4	1	Fresh30	4	2	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/22 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (9) nose 2-43.8
	01/23 WaikBoP 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 2 lengths 2-42.9
	09/23 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-38.9
	10/23 Ashburton 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (5) 1/2 neck 2-00
	09/24 Auckland R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (2) neck 2-42.6
	11/24 Auckland 2YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 3 lengths 2-01
	12/24 Auckland 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (1(10m)) neck 2-42.7
	09/25 Auckland R72 to R87 MOB. PACE 1700m (1) head 2-04.1
	09/25 Auckland R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-45.7
	10/25 Auckland DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (1) neck 3-20.8
	12/25 Auckland 4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE 1609m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 1-55.1
	02/26 Auckland R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (1(30m)) 2 1/4 lengths 2-46.4
	02/26 Auckland R53 & faster MOB. PACE 1609m (8) 5 1/2 lengths 1-55.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 7

02 Apr 26

Race 8

H Orange

20 days

12th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

3/2

The Janitor

MR:1-51.4

54.4

0.1L

Sped to ld,trld bell,thru,ld,nailed

2 of 8

13 Mar 26

Race 7

H Orange

21 days

11th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

3/3

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-53.6

55.3

1.1L

Speared to ld,set terms,cut bk 50m

1 of 9

20 Feb 26

Race 2

H Orange

7 days

10th up

R53 & faster MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

3/3

Better Knuckle Up

MR:1-55.6

56.8

Fired to clr ld,unchallenged after

1 of 5

13 Feb 26

Race 4

H Orange

44 days

9th up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2200m

Fast

1/1

Final Change

MR:2-01.6

56.9

Rear inr,off,wd 600,ld 400,powerful

2 of 2

03 Feb 26

WORKOUT

Race 4

H Orange

R73 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

Better Knuckle Up

MR:2-01.3

56.8

3 of 8

31 Dec 25

Race 10

H Orange

12 days

8th up

3YO+ FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Slushy

5/5

Republican Party

MR:2-03.4

53.8

0.7L

Ld out,trld 2150,thru,closed boldly

SOONER THE BETTOR - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.

1 of 8

19 Dec 25

Race 5

H Orange

38 days

7th up

4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

1/2

Mhai Surfer Girl

MR:1-55.0

57.6

Wd,prkd,into ld 1050,too much class

SOONER THE BETTOR - raced wide early. Junior Driver H Orange, assisted by M White, was issued a warning for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1250m which momentarily placed an inside runner in restricted room.

2 of 4

05 Dec 25

WORKOUT

Race 1

H Orange

R120 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

Merlin

MR:2-00.8

56.0

12 of 15

11 Nov 25

Race 12

S Phelan

8 days

6th up

FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

8/11

Kingman

MR:1-58.0

57.2

20L

Prkd,1x1 2400,feeling pinch tn

SOONER THE BETTOR - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver S Phelan advised he was disappointed and felt the horse had failed to handle the extra distance of today's race.

4 of 11

03 Nov 25

Kaikoura

Race 9

S Phelan

17 days

5th up

FFA PACE Stand

2400m

Good

4/3

Merlin

MR:1-57.2

56.0

6.1L

Prkd,1x1,prkd,1x1 600,off,steady

33X436

We Walk By Faith

R82

Front

Blair Orange

Hayden & Amanda Cullen, Rolleston

Breeding:: 5 br g Bettor's Delight-Wicked Nights(by Art Major)
Owners:: D M Dunford, M D Dunford
Breeder:: P W Judd, C A Judd
Movement:: Domiciled at Clevedon with Matthew White
Comment:: Fair Pacers Mile attempt 8-days ago. Dealt a sticky draw. An outside chance.

Starts 38

Wins 9

Seconds 5

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $541,072

Winning Stakes $357,050

Win Dividend $1.57

Place Dividend $1.23

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	33	8	11	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	3	0	0	Distance	4	1	2
Favourite	11	6	2	2nd Favourite	4	0	1
Mobile	31	8	9	Standing	7	1	2
Left	26	6	8	Right	7	2	3
Fresh90	4	1	2	Fresh30	2	2	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	10/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ C,G&E MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 3/4 length 2-25.6
	11/23 NZ Metro R48 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-25.4
	12/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-27.1
	02/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R59 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-40.1
	12/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 2600m (10) 1 length 3-10.9
	01/25 NZ Metro R60 to R75, R76 to R85 with cond. MOB. P 1980m (6) nose 2-28.6
	04/25 Auckland FFA MOB. PACE 1609m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 1-51.6
	09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (2) 3/4 length 3-11.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 7

02 Apr 26

Race 8

B Orange

13 days

3rd up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

2/3

The Janitor

MR:1-51.4

54.4

2.4L

3 & 4-bk mrks,rear top,bttld closer

3 of 8

20 Mar 26

Race 8

M White

7 days

2nd up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

6/5

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.4

56.0

Trld,3-bk 1900,bold bid mrks,no gap

WE WALK BY FAITH - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the concluding stages. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Driver M White had the opportunity to review the replays to ascertain if there was sufficient grounds for a protest against the 1st placing of THE LAZARUS EFFECT. After reviewing the replays Mr White elected not to proceed with the matter and all placings were authorised.

4 of 8

13 Mar 26

Race 6

B Orange

91 days

1st up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Got The Chocolates

MR:1-55.5

56.5

5.2L

Up,led,trld,3bk,1x1 850,off,honest

WE WALK BY FAITH - over-raced middle stages.

2 of 4

24 Feb 26

N Cnty TOA

TRIAL

Race 6

B Orange

R50 to R83 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Harrison John

MR:2-02.4

57.6

3 of 7

12 Dec 25

Race 9

B Orange

21 days

7th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Republican Party

MR:1-54.8

56.2

1.8L

Gate spd,led,fght gamely,bested

3 of 11

21 Nov 25

Race 10

B Orange

10 days

6th up

4YO MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

3/4

Kingman

MR:1-55.6

57.0

1.2L

6-5bk otr,3wd,ld,trld 800,good inr

WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide early.

5 of 15

11 Nov 25

Race 12

B Orange

15 days

5th up

FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

7/6

Kingman

MR:1-58.0

57.2

3.5L

6bk otr,3wd cvr,imprvd on inr

4 of 7

05 Nov 25

TRIAL

Race 19

H Cullen

R38 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Always Dreaming

MR:2-07.0

58.0

8 of 11

27 Oct 25

Ashburton

Race 11

B Orange

10 days

4th up

FFA PACE Stand

2400m

Easy

3/2

Republican Party

MR:1-57.3

56.5

6.6L

3bk inr,1x1,prkd 1400,askd,battld

6 of 15

17 Oct 25

Race 10

B Orange

21 days

3rd up

FFA PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

3/1

Republican Party

MR:1-58.9

55.5

7bk otr,3wd,postd,prkd 700,bestd

112111

Leap To Fame

R120

Front

Grant Dixon

Grant Dixon, Queensland

Breeding:: 7 b h Bettor's Delight-Lettucereason(by Art Major) [Swayzee 8g(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owner:: Solid Earth Pty Ltd.
Breeder:: Redbank Lodge Standardbreds
Movement:: Domiciled at Papakura with Steve & Amanda Telfer
Comment:: Brings exceptional form across the Tasman to defend his crown. Top pick.

Starts 86

Wins 67

Seconds 14

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $6,425,456

Winning Stakes $5,317,381

Win Dividend $0.05

Place Dividend $0.04

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	3	2	1	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	1	1	0	Distance	29	24	5
Favourite	3	2	1	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	83	65	16	Standing	3	2	1
Left	3	2	1	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	2	2	Fresh30	10	10	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/25 WaikBoP FFA MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 2 1/4 lengths 2-33.6
	11/25 NZ Metro FFA MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 3/4 length 2-20

Race Starts (Last 10)

1st

28 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2138m

1st

14 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

1st

07 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

2nd

14 Feb 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2760m

1st

07 Feb 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2180m

1st

31 Jan 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2555m

1st

24 Jan 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2710m

2nd

17 Jan 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2690m

1st

03 Jan 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2138m

1st

13 Dec 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2680m

142696

Kingman

R117

Front

Luke McCarthy

Luke McCarthy, New South Wales

Breeding:: 5 b h Always B Miki-Gotta Go Dali Queen(by Dali(USA))
Owner:: M J Harvey
Breeder:: M J Harvey
Movement:: Domiciled at Papakura with Steve & Amanda Telfer
Comment:: Reigning NZ Cup winner that won't shirk the task from this bad draw. Each way.

Starts 42

Wins 16

Seconds 7

Thirds 5

Lifetime Stakes $1,114,549

Winning Stakes $934,932

Win Dividend $0.17

Place Dividend $0.07

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	2	2	0	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	18	9	7
Favourite	1	1	0	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	41	15	12	Standing	1	1	0
Left	2	2	0	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	2	0	Fresh30	5	2	3

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	11/25 NZ Metro FFA PACE 3200m (12) 1 1/4 lengths 3-54.8
	11/25 NZ Metro 4YO MOB. PACE 2600m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 3-06.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

6th

14 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

9th

07 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

6th

14 Feb 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2760m

2nd

31 Jan 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2555m

4th

24 Jan 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2710m

1st

17 Jan 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2690m

3rd

10 Jan 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1720m

1 of 11

21 Nov 25

Race 10

L McCarthy

10 days

10th up

4YO MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

1/1

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-55.6

57.0

6bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld 800,held them

KINGMAN - raced wide early. Lay inwards near the 1100m placing inside runner in restricted room.

1 of 15

11 Nov 25

Race 12

L McCarthy

24 days

9th up

FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

3/3

Leap To Fame

MR:1-58.0

57.2

7bk otr,3wd 1300-tn,so very tough

KINGMAN - broke briefly near the 2450m when there was a slight easing of the pace hampering a trailing runner. Raced wide from the 1400m. Driver L McCarthy admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and 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 suspended Mr McCarthy's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 14 November up to and including 20 November 2025 (5 days) and imposed a fine of $3,300.

1st

18 Oct 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2240m

422585

Akuta

R116

9 (2nd row)

Front

Mark Purdon

Mark Purdon, Morrinsville

Breeding:: 7 b g Bettor's Delight-Adore To Our Dreams(by Christian Cullen) [Adhara 9m(Bettor's Delight), Adored Dreamer 5m(Always B Miki), Arista 4g(Bettor's Delight), Aroda 6h(Art Major), Avana 8m(Bettor's Delight), Fulfil The Dream 10m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Cullen Breeding Limited, Mark Purdon, T F Shaw
Breeder:: P I Renwick, Mrs P M Renwick
Comment:: Hasn't threatened since Auckland Cup placing. Requires luck to figure in finish.

Starts 46

Wins 18

Seconds 9

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $1,265,253

Winning Stakes $894,830

Win Dividend $0.90

Place Dividend $0.85

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	46	18	15	All Weather Slushy	4	2	2
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	5	1	2	Distance	7	2	2
Favourite	27	15	9	2nd Favourite	5	1	3
Mobile	28	12	8	Standing	18	6	7
Left	30	12	10	Right	16	6	5
Fresh90	6	3	3	Fresh30	4	2	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/21 Wyndham 2YO MOB. PACE 1609m (2) 1/2 length 1-59.6
	05/21 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 2 1/4 lengths 2-21.6
	05/21 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 2 3/4 lengths 2-21.8
	06/21 WaikBoP 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1609m (5) 10 length 1-54.7
	01/22 Nelson HRC 3YO+ R40 to R120 FFA MOB. PACE 1609m (8) 1/2 length 1-51.9
	03/22 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 2 1/2 lengths 2-38.9
	03/22 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 2-43.1
	03/22 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2700m (3) neck 3-20
	09/22 Oamaru 3YO+ FFA PACE 2600m (2) 1/2 head 3-20.2
	10/22 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1 1/2 lengths 2-21.2
	12/22 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 2600m (8) 6 1/2 lengths 3-05.6
	04/23 Auckland FFA MOB. PACE 1609m (6) nose 1-53.8
	05/23 Auckland FFA PACE 3200m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 4-00.6
	10/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) 1 length 3-16.9
	10/23 Ashburton FFA PACE 2400m (7) 1/2 length 2-56.5
	10/23 Kaikoura FFA PACE 2400m (2) 2 1/4 lengths 2-55.9
	08/25 Auckland R67 & faster MOB. PACE 1700m (5) 1/2 length 2-06.7
	09/25 Oamaru FFA PACE 2600m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 3-11.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 7

02 Apr 26

Race 8

Mark Purdon

13 days

15th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

6/6

The Janitor

MR:1-51.4

54.4

2.2L

Prkd,cvr bell,off,bttld on solidly

AKUTA - pre-race warmed.

8 of 8

20 Mar 26

Race 8

Mark Purdon

7 days

14th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

4/4

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.4

56.0

8.7L

4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1550,outfinished

5 of 8

13 Mar 26

Race 7

Mark Purdon

63 days

13th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

5/5

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-53.6

55.3

5.1L

6th otr,3-bk bell,sound mid,no gaps

AKUTA - held up for racing room throughout the run home.

2 of 4

09 Jan 26

Race 6

Mark Purdon

9 days

12th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

1/3

Merlin

MR:1-59.3

57.0

1.2L

Eased,prkd 1800,eased,prkd 800,game

AKUTA - back from position at dispatch when being restrained by driver M. Purdon. As a consequence of this action, Mr Purdon was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Improved forward near the 1800m before being restrained to take cover after it came apparent the lead was not available.

2 of 8

31 Dec 25

Race 10

Mark Purdon

19 days

11th up

3YO+ FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Slushy

4/3

Republican Party

MR:2-03.4

53.8

0.2L

Chkd,6th,6-bk inr,1x1,3bk,wdst,bold

AKUTA - checked by an inside runner shortly after the start losing ground.

4 of 6

12 Dec 25

Race 9

S Ottley

28 days

10th up

R73 & faster PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

3/3

Merlin

MR:2-01.9

55.0

1.3L

Trld,3-bk 2400,closed stoutly mrks

AKUTA - raced over the final track marker in the run home when outside runner lay inwards.

9 of 10

14 Nov 25

Race 12

Mark Purdon

3 days

9th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/5

Leap To Fame

MR:1-53.7

55.6

12L

4bk otr,3-4wd 450,no impact wdst

8 of 15

11 Nov 25

Race 12

Mark Purdon

8 days

8th up

FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

5/5

Kingman

MR:1-58.0

57.2

5.3L

Up,led,trld 2800,thru,sound,peakd

2 of 11

03 Nov 25

Kaikoura

Race 9

Mark Purdon

7 days

7th up

FFA PACE Stand

2400m

Good

1/1

Merlin

MR:1-57.2

56.0

0.6L

Up,ld 2000,tackld,ld,fght hard,cght

AKUTA - pre-race warmed.

3 of 11

27 Oct 25

Ashburton

Race 11

Mark Purdon

17 days

6th up

FFA PACE Stand

2400m

Easy

4/3

Republican Party

MR:1-57.3

56.5

4.4L

4th,up,ld,trld 1400,thru,honest

AKUTA - the required veterinary clearance was received.

23X121

The Janitor

R120

10 (2nd row)

Front

Pete McMullen

Chantal Turpin, Queensland

Breeding:: 5 b g Always B Miki-Weka Lass(by Badlands Hanover) [Beach Start 8g(Net Ten EOM), Demeter 10m(Art Major), Reciprocity 12m(Panspacificflight), Sally Maclennane 13m(Panspacificflight), Sent 4g(Always B Miki), She's Got Issues 14m(Stonebridge Regal), Sweet Southern Lass 6m(Sweet Lou)]
Owner:: C B Whiteoak
Breeder:: L J Smith
Movement:: Domiciled at Pukekohe with Ray Green & Nathan Delany
Comment:: Dogged Pacers Mile win 2Apr. Pushed Leap To Fame close in Miracle Mile. Danger.

Starts 33

Wins 19

Seconds 6

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $584,639

Winning Stakes $292,259

Win Dividend $0.08

Place Dividend $0.05

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	1	1	0	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	1	1	0	Distance	10	7	2
Favourite	1	1	0	2nd Favourite	0	0	0
Mobile	33	19	8	Standing	0	0	0
Left	1	1	0	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	0	Fresh30	9	8	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/26 WaikBoP FFA MOB. PACE 1609m (6) nose 1-51.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 7

02 Apr 26

Race 8

P McMullen

19 days

3rd up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

1/1

Sooner The Bettor

MR:1-51.4

54.4

Wd cvr,up prkd bell,ground ldr dwn

THE JANITOR - pre-race warmed. Raced wide with cover early.

2nd

14 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

1st

07 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

3rd

06 Dec 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2680m

2nd

29 Nov 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1660m

1st

15 Nov 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1660m

1st

01 Nov 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2138m

1st

18 Oct 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1660m

8th

06 Sep 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

1st

30 Aug 25

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1660m

534217

Better Knuckle Up

R77

11 (2nd row)

Front

Tony Herlihy

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Breeding:: 5 b g Bettor's Delight-Bare Knuckle(by Raging Bull) [Blazing Knuckles 4m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Mrs J V Stott, P A Stott
Breeder:: H A David, G David
Comment:: Safely held at Auckland 20Mar. He'll be at lucrative odds from a difficult draw.

Starts 31

Wins 7

Seconds 4

Thirds 7

Lifetime Stakes $392,677

Winning Stakes $268,300

Win Dividend $0.68

Place Dividend $0.68

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	28	7	10	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	10	2	3
Favourite	5	3	2	2nd Favourite	10	3	4
Mobile	25	7	8	Standing	6	0	3
Left	6	1	1	Right	22	6	9
Fresh90	4	1	1	Fresh30	4	2	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	10/23 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 3/4 length 2-41.4
	11/23 Auckland 2YO+ R35 to R46, R49 to R50 with cond. M 1609m (3) 3/4 length 1-53.3
	01/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R59 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 1/2 head 1-55.7
	05/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 2 1/4 lengths 2-41.3
	08/24 Auckland 3YO+ R51 to R66 MOB. PACE 1609m (5) head 1-57.5
	11/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-23.1
	03/26 Auckland 3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE 1700m (3) nose 2-01.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 8

20 Mar 26

Race 8

A Herlihy

14 days

12th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

5/6

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.4

56.0

8.1L

Eased,rear otr,3bk,off,whacked away

1 of 6

06 Mar 26

Race 4

A Herlihy

14 days

11th up

3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

2/2

Freeze Frame

MR:1-55.1

55.2

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 1300,bravest late

2 of 9

20 Feb 26

Race 2

A Herlihy

51 days

10th up

R53 & faster MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

2/2

Sooner The Bettor

MR:1-55.6

56.8

5.5L

Trppd wd,up prkd 900,chased gamely

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 900m.

1 of 2

03 Feb 26

WORKOUT

Race 4

S Phelan

R73 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

Sooner The Bettor

MR:2-01.3

56.8

4 of 8

31 Dec 25

Race 10

A Herlihy

19 days

9th up

3YO+ FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Slushy

3/4

Republican Party

MR:2-03.4

53.8

4.1L

Chkd,5th inr,prkd 1400,cvr,wd,stout

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - checked by an inside runner shortly after the start losing ground.

2 of 2

23 Dec 25

WORKOUT

Race 2

A Herlihy

R120 Wk. PACE Stand

2500m

Fast

Merlin

MR:2-05.1

56.0

3 of 6

12 Dec 25

Race 9

C Hackett

21 days

8th up

R73 & faster PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

2/2

Merlin

MR:2-01.9

55.0

0.9L

Cut breeze thru'out,stuck on gamely

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - over-raced early and middle stages.

4 of 4

05 Dec 25

WORKOUT

Race 1

C Hackett

R120 MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

Merlin

MR:2-00.8

56.0

5 of 11

21 Nov 25

Race 10

C Hackett

10 days

7th up

4YO MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

4/3

Kingman

MR:1-55.6

57.0

4bk otr,3bk,3-4wd tn,honest mid

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - raced wide early.

4 of 15

11 Nov 25

Race 12