Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Friday, 14 November
Meeting: Thames C Cups / Waikato Breeders Stakes (THAMES CUPS / WAIKATO BREEDERS STAKES)
Last updated 13/11/2025 at 18:29 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
CHRISTMAS AT THE RACEWAY TICKETS ON SALE NOW MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, R46 TO R50 WITH COND., 2200m
For R40 to R45 2yo-&-older pacers. Also R46 to R50 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 4 b m A Rocknroll Dance-Bronze Lady(by Lislea(USA)) [Alta Boy 9g(Alta Christiano), Art Work 11g(Art Major), Bettor Than Bronze 6m(Betterthancheddar), Bronze Destiny 17g(Live Or Die), Bronze Over 12m(Changeover), Bronze Seeker 16g(Mach Three), Riverman Sam 7g(American Ideal)]
- Owner:
- Philadelphia Racing Ltd
- Breeder:
- Philadelphia Racing Ltd
- Comment:
- Fitter for two runs back. Ideally drawn tonight. Worth a nibble at nice odds.

Starts
24
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$18,035
Winning Stakes
$8,800
Win Dividend
$0.40
Place Dividend
$0.94
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 24 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 22 | 2 | 5 | Distance | 20 | 2 | 5 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 24 | 2 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 22 | 2 | 5 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
G Hall
6 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
6/6
Melton Mogul
MR:2-00.1
60.0
5.9L
Eased,rear otr,4-bk,3-bk,sound mid
P Ferguson
112 days
1st up
R38 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4/5
Benjamin Button
MR:1-56.8
58.7
3.9L
6th otr,3-bk bell,off,bttld away wd
N Delany
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Delightful Chic
MR:2-04.3
58.5
C Sharpe
7 days
13th up
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/6
Lukaku
MR:2-07.3
58.0
4.9L
Trld,3-bk bell,off,bttld on in mid
IM NOT THE MAID - Driver C Sharpe was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
N Delany
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
5/5
Showtym Girl
MR:1-58.4
56.3
7.1L
3rd inr,3-bk,up prkd 800,outfinishd
C Sharpe
5 days
11th up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Delightful Chic
MR:2-03.0
57.9
9.7L
6th otr,1x1 1800,failed to spark up
A Poutama
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R45 to R50, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/1
Won And Only
MR:1-58.2
56.4
15L
7th otr,3-bk bell,unable to quicken
J Kriechbaumer
7 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
8/7
Billy The Kid
MR:2-00.4
59.0
5th inr,1x1 3-bk,wd cvr 300,strong
A Poutama
7 days
8th up
R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Proviseur
MR:2-00.7
57.0
12L
Eased,4th inr,off,wd rear,postd,fdd
IM NOT THE MAID - raced wide without cover from the 1100m. Weakened leaving the final turn.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Art Major-Trigirl Brigade(by Mach Three) [Classie Brigade 12g(Bettor's Delight), Heavenly Brigade 7m(Rock N Roll Heaven), Iron Brigade 4g(Art Major), Trilight Brigade 11m(Bettor's Delight), Triroyale Brigade 10g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- G S Eynon
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Solid performance to place in his track debut 9-days ago. Key runner from draw.

Starts
28
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$44,951
Winning Stakes
$22,000
Win Dividend
$0.35
Place Dividend
$0.62
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 28 | 2 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 5 | 1 | 1 | Right | 23 | 1 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Beckwith
5 days
22nd up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
1700m
Good
4/6
Captains Secret
MR:1-55.2
56.6
1.3L
Prkd,ld,trld bell,off,closed boldly
A Herlihy
21 days
21st up
2YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Nelson's Boy
MR:2-00.0
56.6
3.8L
Prkd,ld,3-bk bell,bttld well on inr
A Herlihy
14 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/6
Blazing Louie
MR:1-57.9
57.2
12L
Prkd,pshd to ld 1800,hdd 400,wilted
BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Herlihy advised that the gelding had to work through the middle stages which may have taken its toll.
A Herlihy
7 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Seaside Boss
MR:1-59.8
57.5
1.8L
Prkd,4-bk inr,1x1 1600,wd,bold fin
A Herlihy
14 days
18th up
3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/6
Waltzing With Miki
MR:1-56.4
58.3
1.7L
Wd,ld 1300,softened up,hdd tn,fght
A Herlihy
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R39 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/8
Confederate
MR:1-58.9
57.4
4.9L
5th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd top,bttld away
A Herlihy
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R38 to R43, NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/2
Tyson
MR:1-58.1
57.3
0.5L
4th,4-bk inr,off,wdst rear,bold fin
BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - over-raced middle stages.
A Herlihy
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R41 to R45, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/4
Big Herb
MR:1-57.0
56.0
0.7L
Into trail early,thru lane,bold bid
H Orange
21 days
14th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/8
Sugar Ray Lincoln
MR:1-57.4
57.7
1.9L
8th otr,4-bk,stout in mid,never clr
BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - held up late in the run home.
- 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:
- Found the line purposefully again in 5Nov outing. One of the main combatants.

Starts
38
Wins
4
Seconds
8
Thirds
9
Lifetime Stakes
$49,754
Winning Stakes
$23,375
Win Dividend
$0.99
Place Dividend
$1.66
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 36 | 4 | 17 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 27 | 3 | 15 | Distance | 33 | 2 | 17 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 38 | 4 | 17 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 29 | 3 | 15 | Right | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Raitala
13 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
5/4
Melton Mogul
MR:2-00.1
60.0
2.7L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off 300,slick late wd
N Chilcott
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R41 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Aquila
MR:1-58.5
59.3
2.9L
Trld,3bk 1050,held up,off,stout fin
MESSENGER BUOY - hampered approaching the 1000m by an easing of the pace.
N Chilcott
170 days
1st up
R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
4/4
Change Tact
MR:1-57.7
56.6
3.2L
Won early ld duel,joined 700,cut bk
L Hibell
7 days
24th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
7/5
Benjamin Button
MR:1-56.2
58.3
3.1L
7th otr,3-bk bell,off,held up,sound
MESSENGER BUOY - held up until late in the run home.
L Hibell
21 days
23rd up
Up to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/7
I Can Too
MR:1-57.2
Gun run mrks,off 300,pounced,too gd
L Hibell
7 days
22nd up
3YO+, R39 to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Power N Glory
MR:2-00.0
57.8
1.6L
Gate speed to dictate,kicked,cut bk
L Hibell
14 days
21st up
R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/2
Matai Lizzie
MR:1-59.9
59.6
5.8L
5th,3-bk inr 1800,held up,chkd,done
MESSENGER BUOY - held up final turn and locked wheels with an inside runner before being held up further until approaching the 100m.
L Hibell
4 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/7
Mantra
MR:1-57.8
59.2
5.5L
5rhi nr,1x1 1500,wd 400,stout fin
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.
- Breeding:
- 7 b g Bettor's Delight-Lulabelle Midfrew(by Christian Cullen) [I'll Be Back 4g(Bettor's Delight), Letsgotothehop 11g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Loloata Midfrew 6m(Sunshine Beach), Luisanabelle Midfrew 12m(American Ideal), Midfrew Luisianabeau 8g(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- S W Waters, A Wallnutt
- Breeder:
- John W S Mooney, Mrs Rebecca G Mooney
- Comment:
- Safely held off a 2nd row draw last time. Stay parked & faded 4Sep. Roughie.

Starts
96
Wins
8
Seconds
14
Thirds
11
Lifetime Stakes
$109,583
Winning Stakes
$44,825
Win Dividend
$0.34
Place Dividend
$0.58
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 86 | 8 | 22 | All Weather Slushy | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Grass | 10 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 31 | 4 | 6 | Distance | 56 | 3 | 17 |
| Favourite | 19 | 4 | 10 | 2nd Favourite | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Mobile | 96 | 8 | 25 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 52 | 5 | 9 | Right | 44 | 3 | 16 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M Djuse
62 days
70th up
4YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
9/8
Melton Mogul
MR:2-00.1
60.0
9.2L
8th otr,3-bk 1600,wd 600,no pick-up
J Kriechbaumer
7 days
69th up
4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/2
Medina Magic
MR:1-56.4
57.8
6.3L
Left prkd,3rd inr top,whacked away
T Cameron
7 days
68th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11/10
Aquila
MR:1-59.0
57.9
7.9L
Eased,wd cvr rear,beat stragglers
N Delany
7 days
67th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
9/9
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-57.5
58.5
6.8L
4 & 5-bk mrks,off 900,bttld on,blkd
MIDFREW LUCRE - held up late in the run home.
J Kriechbaumer
6 days
66th up
3YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/3
Benjamin Button
MR:1-58.8
58.8
1.2L
Eased,wd rear 600,wdst top,bold fin
J Abernethy
8 days
65th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/6
Tugawar
MR:2-00.7
58.3
7th otr,4-bk bell,5w top,strong bid
B Hadley
7 days
64th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/1
Adjournment
MR:2-04.1
58.2
2.9L
Eased,4-bk inr,3-bk bell,solid mrks
H Orange
7 days
63rd up
4YO+ R37 to R44 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
6/6
Secrets Abound
MR:2-01.4
59.3
1.2L
Eased,wd rear 1400,prkd,fght nicely
J Abernethy
7 days
62nd up
R42 to R57 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
4/3
Kings Watch
MR:1-59.9
58.2
2.1L
Gun run mrks,thru,stout along inr
J Kriechbaumer
13 days
61st up
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/3
Lukaku
MR:2-07.3
58.0
1.7L
Eased,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,bold wd
MIDFREW LUCRE - lay inwards throughout the run home. Driver J Kriechbaumer 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 Kriechbaumer's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 10 August 2025 (1 month).
- 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:
- Alright effort in a slickly run race 5Nov. Game 4th 31Oct. An each way prospect.

Starts
32
Wins
3
Seconds
5
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$46,493
Winning Stakes
$24,750
Win Dividend
$1.61
Place Dividend
$0.82
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 32 | 3 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 24 | 1 | 5 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 32 | 3 | 7 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 10 | 1 | 4 | Right | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Vercruysse
5 days
13th up
4YO+ R43 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
10/10
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-56.5
57.8
14L
Eased,5-bk inr,off,fght nicely gap
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
- Breeding:
- 5 b g He's Watching-Kissimmee(by Fake Left) [Four Kisses 7m(Art Major), Three Kisses 11m(Mach Three)]
- Owners:
- R J Lynch, Mrs M A Lynch, Mrs O A Manning
- Breeder:
- Mrs M A Lynch
- Comment:
- Adequate Auckland runs after third behind Mako there 3-back. Boilover material.

Starts
32
Wins
4
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$49,744
Winning Stakes
$30,250
Win Dividend
$1.77
Place Dividend
$0.78
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 32 | 4 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 28 | 4 | 3 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 32 | 4 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 9 | 2 | 1 | Right | 23 | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Abernethy
28 days
5th up
3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-58.4
57.6
4.5L
Prkd,3-bk inr prkd 1700,cvr,wd,fair
M McKendry
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Blazing Louie
MR:1-57.9
57.2
11L
5th,5-bk inr,held up rear,beat slws
FIFTH AND FINAL - held up throughout the run home.
N Delany
15 days
3rd up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Good
5/5
Mako
MR:1-55.3
57.6
2.9L
4th,4-bk inr,3-bk,thru,whacked away
FIFTH AND FINAL - paced roughly near the 1250m.
N Delany
13 days
2nd up
3YO+ R47 to R54, R56 to R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
5/6
Le Major
MR:1-56.5
57.5
6.3L
Trld,3-bk 1450,off,couldn't quicken
FIFTH AND FINAL - over-raced middle stages.
N Delany
259 days
1st up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
5/6
Proviseur
MR:1-58.6
57.7
12L
6th otr,3-bk,wd 400,lay in,plggd wd
FIFTH AND FINAL - lay in locking wheels with an inside runner for several strides near the 300m.
M McKendry
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Sea Of Love
MR:2-02.8
57.2
S Abernethy
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Princess Gracy
MR:2-03.0
58.2
M McKendry
7 days
23rd up
4YO+ R48 to R61 MOB. PACE
1609m
Easy
5/7
Rough And Ready
MR:1-54.7
56.4
12L
Soft trip mrks,unable to capitalise
FIFTH AND FINAL - lay inwards contacting track markers entering the first bend.
S Abernethy
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7/9
Ultimate Racy Girl
MR:1-54.2
56.1
15L
Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr,blkd,brk
FIFTH AND FINAL - paced roughly over the early stages. Over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards and broke briefly passing the 300m losing ground.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Sir Lincoln-Cosi Bella(by Changeover) [Celestine 4m(Raging Bull)]
- Owners:
- Racer Pacer Again Syndicate, Racer Pacer Now Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs F A Brady
- Comment:
- Recent workout winner back on a new campaign. Place/Combos/SRM claims.

Starts
71
Wins
8
Seconds
7
Thirds
9
Lifetime Stakes
$84,438
Winning Stakes
$47,575
Win Dividend
$0.55
Place Dividend
$0.74
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 60 | 4 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 11 | 4 | 4 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 41 | 4 | 9 | Distance | 47 | 2 | 9 |
| Favourite | 14 | 5 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 71 | 8 | 16 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 56 | 8 | 14 | Right | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 3 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Butcher
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Louezyana
MR:2-03.1
59.5
D Butcher
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R39 to R47, R48 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
4/6
Mike Ross
MR:2-00.0
59.0
9.5L
Eased,rear,4-bk inr,plggd away mrks
CAULFIELD - a post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of Trainer D Butcher revealed early signs of a respiratory infection. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
D Butcher
91 days
1st up
3YO+ R45 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
St John Eight
MR:2-01.1
58.6
4.3L
Ld out,trld bell,thru,outkicked inr
CAULFIELD - when questioned regarding the performance Driver D Butcher advised that he was disappointed with the effort in what was the gelding's first start back from a spell following on from a moderate trial leading into the event. Mr Butcher further advised that CAULFIELD probably won't resume for several weeks.
D Butcher
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
Kings Watch
MR:2-06.5
60.2
E Johnson
2 days
20th up
R45 to R48 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/3
Stealers Wheel
MR:1-57.9
58.0
2.5L
Won early ld duel,hdd 150m,bttld on
E Johnson
9 days
19th up
R44 to R48 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/4
Tasi Ahnau
MR:2-00.8
57.8
2.8L
Prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,wd rear,tidy fin
Zev Meredith
2 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
1/2
Akatea
MR:2-03.1
61.0
1.1L
Fired to ld,set terms,tckld,kept on
Zev Meredith
10 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
4/4
Kourtney Kardash
MR:2-04.9
58.1
2.3L
Left prkd the majority,stuck gamely
A Poutama
2 days
16th up
R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/1
Tasi Ahnau
MR:2-03.1
60.3
5th otr,1x1,prkd 1250,up in shadows
A Poutama
13 days
15th up
R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3/3
Kourtney Kardash
MR:2-04.8
60.3
3.8L
4th,4-bk inr,off,wdst rear tn,stout
CAULFIELD - a hopple side carrier came adrift during the running. No action was taken against caretaker trainer S Dickson after it was established that tape had been applied to all carriers.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Sweet Lou-Secret Desire(by Real Desire) [Captains Secret 3g(Captain Crunch), Ruby Mach 7m(Mach Three), Secret Deal 9g(American Ideal), Secret Delight 5m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd
- Breeder:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd
- Comment:
- Put a line through 28Aug run. Previous form strong. Threat despite drawing wide.

Starts
22
Wins
4
Seconds
3
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$37,071
Winning Stakes
$23,650
Win Dividend
$0.69
Place Dividend
$0.55
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 22 | 4 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 16 | 3 | 3 |
| Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 22 | 4 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 7 | 3 | 1 | Right | 15 | 1 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Wakeling
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
Always B Misty
MR:1-59.3
60.6
J Wakeling
R39 & faster Wk. PACE Stand
2050m
Fast
Lewey Maguire
MR:2-36.8
57.5
K Denifostova
14 days
10th up
4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/7
Tytate
MR:1-56.2
59.1
32L
Rough,tailed off in rear,not a hope
SECRETS ABOUND - hung outwards and paced roughly shortly after the start having to be steadied losing ground. Again paced roughly on several occasions before losing contact with the body of the field passing the 1000m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no obvious abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.
K Denifostova
6 days
9th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/3
Irish Whispers
MR:1-58.8
58.3
0.8L
Gate speed to hold ld,mastered late
SECRETS ABOUND - paced roughly early. Shifted out near the 200m when Junior Driver K Denifostova was activating the removable deafeners before being corrected shortly after. Ms Denifostova (assisted by J Dickie) admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that she drove carelessly when activating gear in this incident. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
K Denifostova
15 days
8th up
4YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
2/2
Tytate
MR:2-04.8
56.8
4.6L
Wd,chkd,5-bk inr,off,1x1,off,chased
SECRETS ABOUND - paced roughly nearing the 1300m having to be steadied. Lay in under pressure over the concluding stages.
K Denifostova
14 days
7th up
4YO+ R37 to R44 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
3/1
Delightful Chic
MR:2-01.4
59.3
Wd,prkd,into ld 1700,held on gamely
SECRETS ABOUND - shifted out leaving the final bend and in the early stages of the run home having to be straightened by Driver K Denifostova.
J Dickie
13 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Change Tact
MR:1-58.3
59.0
30L
Eased,wd rear 1500,prkd,beaten 450m
SECRETS ABOUND - paced roughly on several occasions in the early stages losing ground. Weakened from the 400m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dickie advised that the gelding had worked hard in the middle stages with the effort taking its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
M McKendry
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R41 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
5/5
Beta Prepare
MR:2-01.0
57.4
4.8L
5th otr,3bk,wd cvr,prkd 1050,outfin
M McKendry
8 days
4th up
3YO+ Up to & including R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Iron Brigade
MR:1-59.0
56.8
1.1L
Trld,off to ld 1400,dictated,cut bk
SECRETS ABOUND - lay in racing over several track markers leaving the final turn.
K Denifostova
13 days
3rd up
4YO+ R36 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
4/2
Aquila
MR:2-01.9
58.3
Eased,swept to ld 1500,too polished
SECRETS ABOUND - lay in and paced roughly late in the score up and was back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners. Shifted out and paced roughly early in the run home when Junior Driver K Denifostova was attempting to activate the removable deafeners. Ms Denifostova, assisted by J Dickie, was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the home straight in future.
- Breeding:
- 3 br f Sweet Lou-Carpen Dior(by Mach Three)
- Owners:
- S E Butcher, G R Dixon, Miss L M Dalgety
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Determined 30Oct victory after an easy maiden success. Can complete hat-trick.

Starts
6
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$12,375
Winning Stakes
$8,800
Win Dividend
$0.78
Place Dividend
$0.45
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 2 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 6 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 2 | 2 | 0 | Right | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts
Z Butcher
7 days
5th up
3YO+, R35 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/1
Miki's Moment
MR:1-58.1
58.2
Prkd,into ld 1150,dictated,clung on
SWEET DIOR - shifted inwards marginally and briefly locked sulky stays with MIKI'S MOMENT near the 30m.
Z Butcher
13 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Tres Bonne Fille
MR:2-01.0
58.5
Speared to ld,set terms,untroubled
J Dickie
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Miki Holla
MR:1-59.8
57.3
1.7L
Made ld,dictated terms,gathered in
SWEET DIOR - hung outwards near the 200m briefly placing an outside runner in restricted room.
Z Butcher
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Mr Miki
MR:1-58.9
58.5
1.7L
3rd inr,off ld 1800,dictated,cut bk
Z Butcher
553 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/5
Captain Moonlight
MR:2-01.4
57.0
2.3L
Ld out,trld 1850,thru,bttld solidly
SWEET DIOR - lay inwards striking track markers near the 1250m. Lay inwards on several occasions throughout the running.
S Butcher
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Miki Doo
MR:2-03.4
57.2
B Butcher
1st up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/6
Youretheonethatiwant
MR:1-55.7
57.4
21L
4th inr,3-bk,under pressure 500 out
SWEET DIOR - weakened rounding the final turn.
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Downbytheseaside-Run To Vegas(by Bettor's Delight) [Shanlou 7m(Sweet Lou), Sweet Paris 6m(Sweet Lou), Viva Las Vegas 8g(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- Mrs R A Balle, S P Jelicich, G J Beal, G R D Warren, W J Gianotti
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Fresh. Has had a couple of preparatory workouts. Good course stats. Keep safe.

Starts
10
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$20,233
Winning Stakes
$12,650
Win Dividend
$0.67
Place Dividend
$0.63
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 10 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 2 | 1 | Right | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Balle
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
Cold Chisel
MR:2-00.8
55.3
D Balle
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Delightful Chic
MR:2-04.3
58.5
C Dalgety
7 days
10th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
6/5
Words
MR:2-01.6
56.9
11L
Cut breeze the trip,couldn't stick
J Dickie
13 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-58.8
58.4
14L
Eased,wd rear 1500,prkd,wilted out
J Dickie
22 days
8th up
3YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
6/2
Greased Lightnin
MR:1-58.6
57.9
1.5L
Soft trip mrks,thru,chased hard inr
Z Butcher
10 days
7th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Mediator
MR:1-59.4
56.6
2.8L
Wd,eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr,steady
SUNSET STRIP - over-raced early when being restrained to the rear.
Z Butcher
11 days
6th up
3YO+ R44 to R52 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Spirit Of Waiheke
MR:1-58.7
58.6
3rd,prkd,lost ld dig,chall 100,game
Z Butcher
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7/7
Roy Kent
MR:1-54.4
56.3
76L
4th,prkd,cvr 1050,wd 500,brk 250m
SUNSET STRIP - slow to leave the pre-race formation and was back from position at dispatch. Driver Z Butcher was issued with a warning. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m. Broke rounding the final turn losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's racing manners.
Z Butcher
R44 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Runkle Crunch
MR:2-03.2
57.6
Z Butcher
49 days
4th up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/5
Debbie Lincoln
MR:1-55.9
56.9
129L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
SUNSET STRIP - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Downbytheseaside-Grace Way(by Dream Away(USA)) [Bettor Way 4g(Bettor's Delight), Dunkalledy 3g(Bettor's Delight), Forgotten Highway 11g(Bettor's Delight), Make Way 9h(Mach Three), Man Of Action 8g(Bettor's Delight), Monaco Grace 6m(Bettor's Delight), Shanway 10g(Bettor's Delight), Three Ways 12h(Mach Three)]
- Owner:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Beaten under 2-lengths at Auckland a fortnight ago. Sticky draw. Rough hope.

Starts
50
Wins
6
Seconds
6
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$55,891
Winning Stakes
$31,900
Win Dividend
$0.46
Place Dividend
$0.55
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 48 | 6 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 28 | 5 | 5 | Distance | 24 | 2 | 4 |
| Favourite | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| Mobile | 45 | 6 | 10 | Standing | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 40 | 6 | 9 | Right | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Denifostova
7 days
33rd up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/6
Delightful Chic
MR:2-01.1
57.1
1.9L
Eased,rear inr,off,4w top,sound fin
MEDINA MAGIC - lay in and contacted a track marker entering the first turn.
K Denifostova
8 days
32nd up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
9/9
Arden's Memory
MR:1-57.6
58.9
9.4L
Eased,rear inr,held up,passed slows
MEDINA MAGIC - held up rounding the final bend.
K Denifostova
7 days
31st up
R50 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
8/8
Twista
MR:2-02.8
57.8
4.2L
Ld,trld,3-bk 1550,held up,solid fin
MEDINA MAGIC - held up for clear racing room throughout the run home.
K Denifostova
35 days
30th up
R52 to R57 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
5/6
Always B Charlie
MR:2-01.3
56.3
3L
3rd inr,3-bk 1800,whacked away gap
J Wakeling
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Words
MR:2-01.6
57.2
J Wakeling
R43 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Mantra Blue
MR:2-04.0
56.9
F Phelan
21 days
29th up
4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/1
Vincents Girl
MR:1-56.4
57.8
Soon ld,dictated,terms,held bravely
J J Dunn
27 days
28th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11/11
Irish Whispers
MR:1-58.8
58.3
3.8L
Eased,rear inr,off,plggd closer mid
J Wakeling
R42 MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
Prince Lincoln
MR:2-03.2
59.0
K Denifostova
29 days
27th up
4YO+ R38 to R48 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
7/7
J T Boe
MR:1-59.3
57.4
9.5L
Eased,rear otr,unable to quicken up
MEDINA MAGIC - Co-Trainer S Telfer admitted a charge under Rule 865(2) in that he presented the gelding to race without the notified blinds. After hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $150.