Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Tuesday, 15 April
Meeting: Mid-April Tuesday (Night)
Last updated 14/04/2025 at 12:05 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
GAVELHOUSE.COM MOBILE PACE
$8000, UP TO R41 WITH COND., 1700m
For pacers with 1 win for lifetime. Also R35 to R41.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Ultimate Mach: BL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Art Major-Marcy Runkle(by Mach Three) [Runkle Crunch 3g(Captain Crunch), The Beaudster 5g(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
- Owners:
- Mrs L E Brownlee, J Brownlee
- Breeder:
- Mrs P C Green, J P Green
- Comment:
- Safely held after her debut victory. Ace draw an assist. Odds will be appealing.

Starts
3
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$8,565
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$8.13
Place Dividend
$2.30
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 3 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 3/4 length 2-44.4 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Abernethy
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Boot Scootin Boogie
MR:2-03.5
59.1
J Abernethy
75 days
3rd up
3YO+ R44 to R57 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/6
Rock Band
MR:1-57.2
57.9
11L
Slw,rear otr,plggd past stragglers
J Abernethy
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Reet Petite
MR:2-03.4
58.2
J Abernethy
R51 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Always B Misty
MR:2-02.5
56.6
A Poutama
R50 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Beetastic
MR:2-03.8
59.6
J Abernethy
34 days
2nd up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Always B Charlie
MR:2-00.8
57.0
9.9L
5th,eased,rear inr,3-bk,off,bt slow
MURTLE THE TURTLE - over-raced middle stages.
J Abernethy
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Lincoln La Moose
MR:2-07.8
59.1
J Abernethy
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
6/6
Gifted Brigade
MR:2-00.2
61.5
Eased,7th inr,off,wdst top,powerful
MURTLE THE TURTLE - Driver J Abernethy advised that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Ultimate Machete-Missy Mach(by Mach Three)
- Owners:
- P T Blanchard, T F Shaw, M W Hamilton
- Breeder:
- G L Clarke
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Didn't fire in 25Mar outing. Scored well 18Mar. Consider in the Place Options.

Starts
9
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$9,268
Winning Stakes
$4,400
Win Dividend
$0.17
Place Dividend
$1.10
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 9 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 8 | 1 | 2 | Right | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 03/25 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR47 MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 3/4 length 2-47.5 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Ferguson
7 days
8th up
3YO+, R39 to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Power N Glory
MR:2-00.0
57.8
4.6L
Wd,3-bk otr 1600,wdst,plggd away
ULTIMATE MACH - raced wide early before obtaining a position towards the rear in the running line.
A Poutama
4 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR47 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Always B Mine
MR:2-02.5
59.6
Pshd along to hold ld,dictated,easy
ULTIMATE MACH - Driver A Poutama reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
A Poutama
10 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/7
Turn O The Tide
MR:1-59.3
57.5
1.7L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,tried hard
A Poutama
86 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/5
Adjournment
MR:2-00.7
59.4
1.6L
4th,left prkd 1800,fght tenaciously
J Cox
11 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR47 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/6
Just Like Jagger
MR:2-04.5
63.5
10L
Bk otr,3w,led 1300,folded str
ULTIMATE MACH - paced roughly shortly after the start.
J Cox
10 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Hogie
MR:2-03.2
58.9
4.4L
Trail,3pegs,only battld home
J Cox
10 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
5/4
Always B Elvis
MR:1-57.9
58.3
3.8L
Cgt wide,parkd 800,fght solidly
ULTIMATE MACH - raced wide early.
J Cox
98 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3/3
Sweet Raine
MR:1-57.3
57.3
7.8L
4pegs,into 1x1 bell,solid bid
ULTIMATE MACH - hung outwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Lay in rounding the final bend. Driver J Cox reported he was unable to fully activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled. Mr Cox advised he would be recommending gear changes.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Highview Tommy-Warm Soak(by Soky's Atom) [Annette 7m(Highview Tommy), Hot Mach 14h(Mach Three), Hudy Haxwell 15g(Christian Cullen), Mach Little Soaky 10g(Mach Three), Soak It Up 17h(Elsu)]
- Owners:
- B K Ellis, C L Ellis, R A Sawtell, K P Ellis, L R A Chittenden, Mrs C Prestidge, S J Jordan, Miss K A Ellis, B N Hicks
- Breeder:
- Mrs H van Opzeeland
- Comment:
- Gave punters a blood nose at Palmy 6Apr. Up in company. Upset show again.

Starts
24
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$15,091
Winning Stakes
$10,450
Win Dividend
$1.28
Place Dividend
$0.30
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 2 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 9 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 14 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 24 | 2 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 12/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (4) 2 1/2 lengths 2-35.5 | |
| 04/25 Manawatu R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) nose 2-28.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Abernethy
5 days
11th up
R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/8
Robyns Art
MR:1-59.7
57.8
Wd,into trail,3-bk,off,wd,best late
S Abernethy
35 days
10th up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8/8
Matai Harry
MR:1-57.9
58.8
6.6L
Eased,7th inr,3-bk,off,bttld on wd
K Cameron
23 days
9th up
Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9/10
My Ten Guitars
MR:1-58.3
58.4
40L
Trld-3bk inr,fading badly by 600
KAWACTUS - weakened from the 650m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver K Cameron could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
S Thornley
21 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11/11
Pioneer
MR:2-07.9
60.2
9.4L
Soon 1x1,1x2 1000,out trn,batld
B Orange
2 days
7th up
R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6/5
Hi Hopes
MR:1-57.1
58.5
11L
3bk inr,waitd,off 300,1-paced mid
KAWACTUS - held up early in the run home.
B Orange
12 days
6th up
R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4/4
Sophia Bromac
MR:2-00.6
60.0
6.6L
Soon trld,held up badly tn,fair inr
T Bamford
12 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
13/13
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-08.3
58.2
16L
Brk,5bk inr,held up 500,off,battld
KAWACTUS - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
S Thornley
13 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
1/3
Blastfromthepast
MR:2-05.0
57.8
Strght to ld,set terms,never headed
KAWACTUS - fractious prior to the start. Lay outwards throughout the run home.
S Thornley
4 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Belmont Valor
MR:2-02.8
60.1
3.2L
Ld,trld 1600,held up tn,imprvd inr
- Breeding:
- 4 ch g Orlando Vici-Nia(by Sundon) [Canskyfly 10m(Monkey Bones), Shakemjenny 7m(Quaker Jet), Shesgold 5m(Love You)]
- Owners:
- K R McGrath, Mrs M A Barker, A J W Marsh, Mrs C J McColl, S J Godley, Mrs J M Godley
- Breeder:
- K R McGrath, Mrs M A Barker
- Comment:
- Found the line purposefully in last assignment. Good each way prospect tonight.

Starts
11
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$9,249
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.40
Place Dividend
$0.35
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 11 | 1 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 11 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 11 | 1 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 06/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (U1) neck 2-45.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Mitchell
7 days
5th up
3YO+, R39 to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/7
Power N Glory
MR:2-00.0
57.8
2.1L
Eased,4-bk otr 1600,7th top,tidy wd
T Mitchell
14 days
4th up
R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/5
Matai Lizzie
MR:1-59.9
59.6
1.7L
Gate speed to hold ld,kicked,cut bk
AUCTIONEER - lay outwards under pressure throughout the run home. Driver T Mitchell was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.
T Mitchell
39 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11/11
Mantra
MR:1-57.8
59.2
18L
9th otr,4-bk,wd 450,failed to spark
AUCTIONEER - cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts. Weakened in the run home.
T Mitchell
7 days
2nd up
R44 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/5
Barbarossa
MR:1-59.3
58.6
10L
Eased,rear otr,prkd,cvr,no pick-up
T Mitchell
182 days
1st up
3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/7
Heaven High
MR:2-01.8
58.4
6.8L
Eased,rear otr,plggd clsr thru mid
T Mitchell
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Final Change
MR:2-06.0
59.7
C Hackett
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R46, R47 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
10/11
Kings Watch
MR:1-57.9
57.7
Brk hopelessly early,pulled up
AUCTIONEER - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
C Hackett
15 days
5th up
3YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
7/7
Dontletfearstopya
MR:2-00.7
58.4
5.8L
8th otr,wd 450,pshd wdst,plggd away
T Mitchell
20 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/5
Predator
MR:2-00.8
60.8
6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,4w,ld,game
AUCTIONEER - hampered briefly near the 500m.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Downbytheseaside-Highly Regal(by Grinfromeartoear) [Laurie's Delight 7g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- E J Edwards MNZM
- Breeder:
- E J Edwards
- Comment:
- Hasn't threatened in last couple of starts. Sticky draw to use. Rough claims.

Starts
24
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$25,066
Winning Stakes
$5,500
Win Dividend
$0.39
Place Dividend
$1.05
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 24 | 1 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 1 | 5 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 24 | 1 | 9 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 12 | 1 | 5 | Right | 12 | 0 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/25 WaikBoP 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN 2200m (5) neck 2-46.1 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Tomlinson
14 days
10th up
4YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
10/11
Ohoka Achilles
MR:1-57.3
58.4
5.9L
3 & 4-bk mrks,held up,whacked away
SEA OF LOVE - held up final bend.
T Hanara
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Runkle Crunch
MR:1-57.6
57.7
11L
7th inr,5-bk,4-bk,off,wd rear,bttld
T Hanara
10 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
12/12
Runkle Crunch
MR:1-57.8
58.3
5.9L
9th inr,5-bk 1500,held up,tidy mrks
SEA OF LOVE - held up early stages of the run home. Driver T Hanara reported that she did not activate the removable deafeners as a result.
T Hanara
18 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Mantra
MR:1-57.8
59.2
7.5L
8th otr,3-bk 1500,wd cvr,bttld away
T Hanara
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/4
Spirit Of Waiheke
MR:2-01.5
56.7
1.8L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght stoutly
T Hanara
11 days
5th up
3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
57.6
4.9L
3-bk inr,carted,rear,off,blkd,stout
SEA OF LOVE - held up middle stages of the run home until near the 50m.
T Hanara
10 days
4th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
4/3
Potter
MR:2-01.4
58.3
Eased,4-bk otr,wd cvr top,best late
T Macfarlane
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Reet Petite
MR:2-00.3
58.5
2.2L
6th,3-bk otr,wd cvr 450,chased best
L Hibell
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Auctioneer
MR:2-06.0
59.7
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Sportswriter-Nga Mihi Nui(by Big Jim(USA)) [Dr Gachet 4g(Vincent(AUS)), Tuhoe Warrior 5g(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owners:
- B Grimstone, M Ching, Miss J A Muller, J P D Sullivan, J Tanner, M Oliver, T M O'Connor, P J O'Connor, K Entwisle
- Breeder:
- I N Behrnes, Mrs A M Behrnes
- Comment:
- She was unlucky in last outing at Palmy. Could bolster combination dividends.

Starts
24
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$20,818
Winning Stakes
$14,850
Win Dividend
$1.78
Place Dividend
$0.49
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 16 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 8 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 15 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 24 | 2 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
L Hibell
2 days
7th up
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9/9
Goorambat Art
MR:2-03.6
58.3
3.8L
7th otr,3-bk 1700,held up,bttld on
EYES TO HEAVEN - held up final turn.
L Hibell
49 days
6th up
R41 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/5
Goorambat Art
MR:2-02.3
57.9
4.7L
Trld,3-bk 1500,lacked final punch
N Chilcott
2 days
5th up
R42 to R46 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/7
Kourtney Kardash
MR:2-01.5
59.5
13L
6th otr,3-bk,unable to quicken up
N Chilcott
16 days
4th up
R42 to R44, R45 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
2/2
Major Break
MR:2-08.1
61.8
4.7L
3rd,3-bk inr,1x1 1200,wd 400,steady
N Chilcott
10 days
3rd up
R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/3
Messenger Buoy
MR:1-59.8
58.7
Sped to ld,trld 1750,thru,too sharp
EYES TO HEAVEN - approval was given for this mare to race without the near side number after it broke in the preliminary. Contacted track markers rounding the final turn. Driver N Chilcott was issued a warning.
N Chilcott
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Vincents Girl
MR:2-00.8
57.5
2.2L
Eased,rear inr,off,wdst tn,tidy fin
N Chilcott
207 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Messenger Buoy
MR:1-59.0
58.7
1.5L
Wd,3-bk inr 1800,off,held up,stout
EYES TO HEAVEN - lay inwards passing the 1400m. Held up final bend and in the early stages of the run home.
N Chilcott
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Jaccka Opa
MR:2-01.4
57.4
N Chilcott
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
Neymar
MR:2-02.5
58.4
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Lazarus-Changedown(by Falcon Seelster) [La Vitesse 9m(Well Said), One Change 8g(Bettor's Delight), Renske B 11m(Mach Three)]
- Owners:
- R G Carr, D G Kirkbride
- Breeder:
- R G Carr, D G Kirkbride
- Comment:
- Fair effort in 28Mar appearance. Bold placing 18Mar. Big threat despite draw.

Starts
25
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$31,012
Winning Stakes
$14,025
Win Dividend
$0.25
Place Dividend
$0.29
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 10 | 2 | 2 | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 25 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 10 | 2 | 2 | Right | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M White
10 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-57.8
56.9
3L
6th otr,1x1 1750,off,bttld away gap
M White
32 days
4th up
R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Matai Lizzie
MR:1-59.9
59.6
0.7L
Eased,wd cvr rear 450,blkd,flew inr
CHANGE TACT - held up final turn and early in the run home.
M White
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
5/6
Frisco Bay
MR:1-56.6
56.4
3.3L
Brk start,tacked on,3-bk inr,steady
CHANGE TACT - paced roughly then broke late in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.
M White
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
57.6
5.4L
Wd,5th inr,off,wd cvr,posted,steady
M White
189 days
1st up
R36 to R43 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Bet West
MR:1-59.2
58.8
Held ld,dictated terms,too powerful
M White
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Always Flyin
MR:2-00.7
55.1
A Poutama
14 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R46, R47 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
3/3
Kings Watch
MR:1-57.9
57.7
21L
5th otr,left prkd 1800,beaten 500m
CHANGE TACT - locked wheels briefly with an outside runner near the 600m. Commenced to weaken near the 550m. When questioned regarding the performance Driver A Poutama stated he was disappointed with the filly's effort and could offer no explanation. Stewards will follow up with Trainer S Reid in the coming days.
A Poutama
22 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/2
Sunshine Shelby
MR:1-59.0
58.9
1.7L
Wd,prkd,into ld bell,claimed 75 out
CHANGE TACT - raced wide early.
A Poutama
13 days
18th up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R56 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
7/9
Classic Elegance
MR:1-54.7
58.0
9.6L
Made ld,claimed 250m,couldn't stick
CHANGE TACT - shifted out marginally on straightening for the run home placing an outside runner in restricted room. Driver A Poutama was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the home straight in future.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Sky Major-Miss Lisa(by McArdle) [Franco Marek 7g(A Rocknroll Dance), Pilch 9g(Courage Under Fire)]
- Owners:
- Dr G H Fenton, Mrs J Fenton, J A Cole, Mrs D R Cole
- Breeder:
- T G Casey
- Comment:
- Safely held off inside draws in latest outings. Tough draw here. Rough claims.

Starts
46
Wins
1
Seconds
4
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$52,671
Winning Stakes
$5,500
Win Dividend
$0.10
Place Dividend
$0.54
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 46 | 1 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 45 | 1 | 11 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 11 | 1 | 4 | Right | 35 | 0 | 8 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/22 Timaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2050m (11) neck 2-34.1 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Cole
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Sweet Maggie Mae
MR:2-01.1
56.1
J Cole
14 days
40th up
3YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/6
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-57.8
56.9
7.7L
Trld,3-bk 1750,unable to quicken up
CLOUDING OVER - weakened in the run home.
J Cole
49 days
39th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/7
Runkle Crunch
MR:1-57.8
58.3
9L
Trld,4-bk 1500,held up,whacked away
J Cole
7 days
38th up
3YO+ Up to & including R64 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
12/9
Two Eye See
MR:1-57.5
57.2
2.9L
Soft trip mrks,off top,bttldaway
L Hibell
14 days
37th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
4/1
Beta Prepare
MR:1-58.7
60.2
0.3L
Pshd thru to hold ld,dictated,stung
J Cole
3 days
36th up
R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/6
Eyes To Heaven
MR:1-59.8
58.7
1.6L
Trld,3-bk 1750,off 150,bold late wd
CLOUDING OVER - Driver J Cole was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
J Cole
11 days
35th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/5
Always B Stunning
MR:1-55.8
55.9
10L
Ld out,trld bell,unable to stick on
M McKendry
21 days
34th up
4YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
5/4
Nelson's Boy
MR:1-55.5
57.7
3L
Ld out,trld 1200,thru,stout on mrks
CLOUDING OVER - connections advised that the mare would be racing in season.
J Cole
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Bar Louie
MR:2-00.5
57.6
- 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:
- Gritty placing 3-weeks back. Requires luck from this alley. Quinella's-First4's.

Starts
33
Wins
3
Seconds
6
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$40,964
Winning Stakes
$18,975
Win Dividend
$0.58
Place Dividend
$1.52
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 31 | 3 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 22 | 2 | 12 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 33 | 3 | 14 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 24 | 2 | 12 | Right | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
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.
L Hibell
7 days
18th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/5
Spirit Of Waiheke
MR:2-01.5
56.7
2.9L
Quickly to ld,set terms,gathered in
L Hibell
19 days
17th up
3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
57.6
4L
Found ld,dictated,joined tn,run dwn
MESSENGER BUOY - Driver L Hibell reported that she dropped her whip passing the 200m.
L Hibell
16 days
16th up
R42 to R44, R45 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3/3
Major Break
MR:2-08.1
61.8
69L
4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1450,dropped away
MESSENGER BUOY - weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
L Hibell
10 days
15th up
R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Eyes To Heaven
MR:1-59.8
58.7
1.1L
Prkd,into ld 1750,cght by lane rnnr
MESSENGER BUOY - Driver L Hibell was warned for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
L Hibell
5 days
14th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
2/2
Colonel Lincoln
MR:1-58.5
60.1
4L
5th,4-bk inr,prkd 1600,fght gamely
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Art Major-Cordelia(by Bettor's Delight) [Cos I Can 6g(Always B Miki), No Mercy 5g(Art Major), Town Echo 7m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Mrs M T Corboy, K E Corboy, Ms S Dower, A A W Titter
- Breeder:
- R A Yarndley, Mrs J V Yarndley
- Comment:
- Finished stoutly once clear at Palmy last Tuesday. Won well there 6Apr. Rates.

Starts
16
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$22,255
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.14
Place Dividend
$0.60
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 16 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 16 | 1 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 0 | Right | 13 | 0 | 5 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/25 Manawatu NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (4) nose 2-28.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Butcher
2 days
7th up
R39 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/2
Onyx Shard
MR:2-00.8
58.6
1.7L
Trld out,3-bk 1500,blkd,off,useful
I CAN TOO - had difficulty obtaining clear running throughout the home straight.
D Butcher
9 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/1
La Miki
MR:1-59.6
61.9
8th inr gap,off,wd cvr,best shadows
D Butcher
14 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Sweet Mia
MR:1-58.7
60.0
7.8L
6th otr,wd solo 1150,up 3rd,outfin
I CAN TOO - raced wide without cover from the 1200m.
M White
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Turn O The Tide
MR:1-59.3
57.5
4L
Wd,prkd,cvr 1050,wd 500,bttld well
I CAN TOO - raced wide early and middle stages.
D Butcher
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Mediator
MR:2-00.3
57.8
0.6L
Wd,4th gap,prkd 1500,gallant claim
D Butcher
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Carrera Hombre
MR:1-58.3
57.9
3.5L
4th inr,4-bk,3-bk 900,off,fght well
D Butcher
196 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/6
Miki Mirage
MR:2-02.5
57.7
5.1L
7th pegs,4-bk,off 700,wd cvr,steady
D Butcher
NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Ragnar Lothbrok
MR:2-06.2
59.9
B Butcher
7 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Desistella
MR:1-59.7
58.4
0.6L
Soon ld,joined bell,cut bk 100,fght
I CAN TOO - Driver B Butcher and Starter F Phelan were questioned in relation to the early stages of the score up and were reminded of their respective obligations.
- 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:
- Thereabouts with threatening in recent starts. Dealt a tough draw. Outside hope.

Starts
125
Wins
13
Seconds
9
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$131,579
Winning Stakes
$75,485
Win Dividend
$0.71
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 112 | 11 | 18 | All Weather Slushy | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 13 | 2 | 3 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 41 | 4 | 8 | Distance | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| Favourite | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Mobile | 123 | 13 | 21 | Standing | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 79 | 9 | 16 | Right | 46 | 4 | 5 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Abernethy
7 days
65th up
3YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/7
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-57.8
56.9
3.3L
4th,4-bk inr 1750,off,sound in mid
S Abernethy
8 days
64th up
3YO+ R35 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
10/10
Runkle Crunch
MR:1-57.6
57.7
5.6L
4th inr,3-bk bell,carted,off,ran on
BENJAMIN BUTTON - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final turn.
S Abernethy
2 days
63rd up
R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2500m
Good
4/3
Follow Me Fantasy
MR:2-02.1
59.1
11L
Trld,off,ld,trld 1750,no final kick
BENJAMIN BUTTON - weakened in the run home.
P Ferguson
7 days
62nd up
R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/5
Million Dollar Chic
MR:2-00.7
58.7
2.3L
8th otr,5-bk,4-bk,held up,sound mid
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. Held up throughout the run home.
S Abernethy
7 days
61st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/9
Mantra
MR:1-57.8
59.2
7.1L
1x1,prkd,ld,trld 1500,thru,bttld on
D Grundmann
2 days
60th up
R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/5
Ann Sophie
MR:1-59.0
58.2
11L
1x1,3-bk bell,wd 400,no final kick
J Abernethy
10 days
59th up
R38 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7/7
Proviseur
MR:1-59.1
57.6
5.1L
Eased,4-bk inr 1700,off,fair in mid
J Abernethy
2 days
58th up
R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4/4
Executive Banner
MR:1-58.5
58.1
9.6L
Eased,7th inr,4-bk,no final kick
J Abernethy
9 days
57th up
R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2/2
Avenger
MR:2-02.8
59.0
3.9L
Trld,3-bk 1400,bttld solidly in gap
BENJAMIN BUTTON - over-raced middle stages. Momentarily placed in restricted room passing the 100m.