Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Monday, 26 January
Meeting: Taupo On The Grass (TAUPO GRASS TRACK MEETING)
Last updated 25/01/2026 at 11:42 am
- Race Number:
- Race 11
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS LAKE TAUPO SUMMER CUP HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, R46 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2600m
For R46 & faster pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Always Flyin: BL-On, Louezyana: RD-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Sky Major-Let It Be(by Holmes Hanover) [Band On The Run 20g(Christian Cullen), Crocket's Cullen 14h(Christian Cullen), I'll Write The Story 9m(Sportswriter), Mrs Vandebilt 16m(Christian Cullen), Rachel Alexandra 11m(American Ideal), Was Meant To Be 13h(Real Desire)]
- Owners:
- Miss B M Judson, Handle A Week Syndicate, Miss J F Gillies, G J Ellison, G A Gillies, Mrs J Fenwick, B E Stuart
- Breeder:
- T G Casey
- Comment:
- Given a freshener. 2nd in a recent workout. Grass debut. Threat from front tape.

Starts
34
Wins
7
Seconds
3
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$65,001
Winning Stakes
$46,200
Win Dividend
$0.98
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 34 | 7 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 2 | 5 |
| Mobile | 34 | 7 | 9 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 20 | 5 | 6 | Right | 14 | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
O Gillies
R54 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Spiritual Bliss
MR:2-08.2
57.7
M Ranger
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-58.4
57.6
0.9L
Speared to ld,set terms,gunned down
M Ranger
14 days
13th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
4/2
Arden's Memory
MR:1-57.6
58.9
4.7L
Chkd,wd,prkd,cvr 1600,3-bk,wd,fght
HEAVEN HIGH - hampered by a breaking runner first bend.
M Ranger
15 days
12th up
4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
3/2
Margherita
MR:1-58.2
57.1
Speared to ld,set terms,kicked,held
M Ranger
6 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
2/2
Sea Of Love
MR:1-57.3
57.0
Sped to ld,dictated,kicked clr,easy
HEAVEN HIGH - shifted out rounding the final bend when driver M Ranger activated the removable deafeners having to be straightened.
M Ranger
14 days
10th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
1/1
Two Jules
MR:2-01.9
56.7
0.9L
6th inr,off,1x1 1500,wd tn,bold fin
M Ranger
15 days
9th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
2/1
Proviseur
MR:1-58.6
57.7
2.6L
Wd,prkd thru'out,ld 400,reeled in
M Ranger
20 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
2/3
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-57.5
58.5
3.7L
Eased,wd rear 1250,eased,wd tn,tidy
HEAVEN HIGH - commenced to improve three wide from the 1300m but was then restrained back to the rear approaching the 900m.
Z Butcher
8 days
7th up
R46 to R75 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7/7
Hawkeye Pierce
MR:1-58.6
57.7
3.1L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,bttld well
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Always B Miki-Falcon's Flybye(by Falcon Seelster) [Alotbettor 14g(Bettor's Delight), Blitzembye 8g(Bettor's Delight), Fleeting Grin 15g(Grinfromeartoear), He Can Fly 13g(Bettor's Delight), Inflight 12m(Bettor's Delight), Louretta 6m(Sweet Lou), Yankee Miss 11m(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- G A Rogerson, P Manning, Ms A Watty
- Breeder:
- P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus, B I Robertson, Mrs C A Robertson
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Family lineage suggests he should adapt well to grass track racing. For odds.

Starts
28
Wins
5
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$48,001
Winning Stakes
$31,900
Win Dividend
$0.63
Place Dividend
$0.67
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 5 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 20 | 3 | 4 | Standing | 8 | 2 | 2 |
| Left | 16 | 4 | 5 | Right | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Moralde Sands
11 days
21st up
R46 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/8
Claude
MR:1-58.4
58.7
4L
Eased,rear otr,3bk,wd cvr 350,solid
J Stormont
12 days
20th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
10/10
Rough And Ready
MR:2-01.6
57.3
7.3L
Trld out,4-bk 1450,fght solidly gap
J Stormont
14 days
19th up
R49 to R63 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/6
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-57.8
57.3
5.1L
5th inr,4-bk 1600,off,bttld away wd
ALWAYS FLYIN - hung inwards and contacted track markers near the 1250m.
J Stormont
63 days
18th up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
7/6
Jolimont
MR:2-00.6
56.0
4.6L
Ld out,3-bk 1400,fght solidly mrks
Zoe Smith
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Beetastic
MR:2-10.6
60.9
J Stormont
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/4
Hooray Henry
MR:1-57.9
56.5
6.2L
Into trail early,thru lane,outkickd
J Stormont
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8/7
Joes Rock
MR:1-58.5
57.4
3L
Trld,3-bk 900,bttld solidly,no gaps
ALWAYS FLYIN - held up late in the run home.
J Stormont
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R39 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Confederate
MR:1-58.9
57.4
1.1L
Soon ld,dictated terms,gunned down
J Stormont
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/6
Midnight Miki
MR:1-55.9
56.4
1.5L
Wd,prkd,ld 1300,dictated,gunned dwn
- Breeding:
- 7 b g He's Watching-Monaro(by In The Pocket) [Ess Ess 15m(Grinfromeartoear), Last Tango In Heaven 8g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Maloo 16m(Bettor's Delight), The Coordinator 12g(American Ideal), Walkinshaw 13h(Mach Three)]
- Owner:
- D N Blackwell
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Brings solid form to his grass debut. Contemplate for Trifecta/First4 tickets.

Starts
16
Wins
4
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$32,268
Winning Stakes
$22,000
Win Dividend
$1.84
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 16 | 4 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 16 | 4 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 10 | 4 | 4 | Right | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Mitchell
5 days
12th up
R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Louezyana
MR:1-59.6
57.2
1.4L
Left prkd,cvr 1400,off top,bold fin
E Johnson
31 days
11th up
R46 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/5
Claude
MR:1-58.4
58.7
2.3L
1x1,3-bk,1x1 1350,wd 350,stout fin
T Mitchell
29 days
10th up
3YO+ R45 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Always B Misty
MR:1-57.6
58.2
Ld out,allowed terms,held on nicely
KINGS WATCH - Driver T Mitchell was questioned in relation to having an attendant with this runner inside the final minute and his explanation was accepted on this occasion. Not withstanding this Mr Mitchell was reminded of his obligations given similar circumstances in the future.
B Orange
27 days
9th up
4YO+ R43 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
4/4
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-56.5
57.8
5.6L
9th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 800,trld,chased
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
- Breeding:
- 6 br m Sweet Lou-Dance On Stars(by Mach Three)
- Owners:
- Tardina Stud Limited, D Ravlich, M Ravlich, B J Rowe, K J Rowe, S Jones, N C Bryant
- Breeder:
- Tardina Stud Limited
- Comment:
- Game Cambridge placing 9Jan. Worth nibble in the Place options in grass debut.

Starts
73
Wins
13
Seconds
9
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$167,810
Winning Stakes
$104,300
Win Dividend
$1.14
Place Dividend
$0.83
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 73 | 13 | 16 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 10 | 3 | 3 |
| Mobile | 68 | 12 | 15 | Standing | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Left | 31 | 7 | 10 | Right | 42 | 6 | 6 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Mitchell
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
Hooray Henry
MR:2-03.8
D Butcher
9 days
45th up
R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/3
Louezyana
MR:1-59.6
57.2
0.9L
Eased,wd cvr rear,ld 1250,run down
YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - briefly raced wider near the 1700m after BLUE CHIP LOU shifted out from the running line. Stewards upon viewing all available films established that driver A Poutama (BLUE CHIP LOU) commenced his outward movement prior to YOU LITTLE BEAUTY (D Butcher) reaching his sulky wheel and therefore no further action was deemed necessary. Lay out throughout the run home.
D Butcher
12 days
44th up
3YO+ F&M R51 to R64 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
4/4
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-56.2
56.4
6.3L
6th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,no more
D Butcher
7 days
43rd up
4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
6/7
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-55.0
57.6
3.4L
6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wdst rear,bold fin
YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - back from position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.
D Butcher
7 days
42nd up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Francent
MR:1-57.1
56.1
11L
Eased,rear otr bell,passed slws mid
D Butcher
14 days
41st up
3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/4
Francent
MR:1-56.1
55.8
8.1L
7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 600,fght nicely
YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - over-raced middle stages.
D Butcher
7 days
40th up
3YO+ R58 to R74 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/6
Kevin Kline
MR:1-53.7
57.3
1.3L
Prkd,cvr,4-bk,3-bk inr tn,blkd,bold
YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
D Butcher
7 days
39th up
3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
6/5
Little Spike
MR:1-59.8
57.6
1.7L
6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 950,4w,bold fin
YOU LITTLE BEAUTY - briefly hampered by an inside runner shortly after the start. Raced wide with cover from the 950m.
D Butcher
14 days
38th up
3YO+ R54 to R69 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Confederate
MR:1-56.8
56.4
4L
6th otr,1x1,wd,prkd bell,outfinishd
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Sweet Lou-Lady Lindenny(by Bettor's Delight) [Bronte Lindenny 11m(Shadow Play), Deja Blue 10m(Mach Three), Lauragrace 13m(Christian Cullen)]
- Owners:
- W J Boyle, Mrs J R Boyle
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Gear:
- RD-On
- Comment:
- Produced a clinical Cambridge victory 9Jan. Required for Quinella-First4 bets.

Starts
35
Wins
6
Seconds
3
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$85,110
Winning Stakes
$50,050
Win Dividend
$1.04
Place Dividend
$0.99
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 33 | 6 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 32 | 6 | 7 | Standing | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 8 | 1 | 2 | Right | 27 | 5 | 6 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Butcher
9 days
6th up
R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/2
Blue Chip Lou
MR:1-59.6
57.2
Held ld,trld 1250,thru,too slippery
D Butcher
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R48 to R62 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
6/6
Final Change
MR:1-57.8
58.0
0.7L
Prkd,cvr 1950,angled 4w 300m,strong
D Butcher
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/2
Shake A Leg
MR:1-57.6
58.7
2.5L
11th pegs,off,wd cvr 800,stout wdst
D Butcher
7 days
3rd up
R49 to R63 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/2
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-57.8
57.3
3.9L
Drppd to trail early,thru,fght mrks
M Ranger
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
2/2
Double Parked
MR:2-00.6
57.0
4.2L
5th inr,1x1,3-bk 1100,wdst tn,sound
M Ranger
292 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Fast
6/4
Upstage
MR:1-56.4
57.5
3.8L
Eased,rear,3-bk inr,off,never clear
LOUEZYANA - held up throughout the run home.
D Butcher
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
Caulfield
MR:2-03.1
59.5
D Butcher
2 days
20th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2100m
Good
2/2
Boudica
MR:2-03.2
60.0
3.4L
Brk ,10th otr,4-bk 1100,wd top,fght
LOUEZYANA - broke at the start losing ground. Driver D Butcher reported that the offside hopple shortener cord became entangled in the loop after having activated correctly.
- Breeding:
- 7 br g Raging Bull-Lyn's Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Ocean Belle 5m(Sunshine Beach), Sheza Honey 9m(Sunshine Beach), Sheza Mermaid 6m(Sunshine Beach)]
- Owners:
- Est A W Messenger, Mrs L J Messenger
- Breeder:
- A W Messenger, Mrs L J Messenger
- Comment:
- Keep safe on return to racing on grass as a past Wairarapa & Otaki Cups winner.

Starts
50
Wins
8
Seconds
4
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$120,851
Winning Stakes
$73,700
Win Dividend
$1.03
Place Dividend
$0.71
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 44 | 6 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 6 | 2 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 15 | 2 | 5 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 21 | 6 | 2 | Standing | 29 | 2 | 8 |
| Left | 28 | 7 | 3 | Right | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Abernethy
9 days
8th up
R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/9
Louezyana
MR:1-59.6
57.2
4.7L
6th otr,4-bk bell,whacked away gap
VILLAGE REBEL - trainer N Chilcott was warned for presenting the gelding to race without the notified blinds.
S Abernethy
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R48 to R62 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
8/10
Final Change
MR:1-57.8
58.0
2.6L
Wd,prkd 1950,hunted up,fght gamely
S Abernethy
19 days
6th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
2/2
Rough And Ready
MR:2-01.6
57.3
9.6L
Wd,5th otr,1x1,wd,prkd bell,outfin
S Abernethy
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Fast
1/1
Beta Prepare
MR:2-02.1
57.1
1.3L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout effort
VILLAGE REBEL - required assistance from an attendant within the final minute prior to the start. Placed on the unruly for future stands.
S Abernethy
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
6/7
Jolimont
MR:2-00.6
56.0
4.4L
Trld out,4-bk 1400,off,sound,no gap
VILLAGE REBEL - required the assistance of an attendant prior to the start. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
S Abernethy
91 days
3rd up
3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
11/11
Little Spike
MR:1-59.8
57.6
4L
Prkd,3-bk inr,prkd 1500,outfinished
TWISTA - raced wide early after unsuccessfully contesting for a position in the running line with YOU LITTLE BEAUTY. Was then obliged to remain wide without cover when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by VILLAGE REBEL. Weakened rounding the final turn.
S Abernethy
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R52 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
8/7
Always Flyin
MR:2-04.3
58.5
6.7L
5th inr,4-bk,3-bk 1300,no final zip
S Abernethy
180 days
1st up
R46 to R75 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8/8
Hawkeye Pierce
MR:1-58.6
57.7
4.1L
Eased,7th otr,4-bk,fght nicely mid
S Abernethy
2 days
12th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2100m
Good
9/12
Boudica
MR:2-03.2
60.0
10L
Chkd,12th otr,5-bk,6-bk,wd 900,wknd
VILLAGE REBEL - hampered at the start. Forced to race wide from the 900m.
S Abernethy
31 days
11th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2100m
Good
6/7
Barbarossa
MR:2-05.4
59.3
Chkd & lost driver start
RED RACKHAM - broke at the start and shifted inwards locking wheels with an inside runner resulting in Driver J Abernethy being tipped from the sulky with resultant interference to VILLAGE REBEL with Driver S Abernethy also being tipped from the sulky. Both drivers were examined by St John Ambulance personnel and cleared to fulfil their remaining driving engagements.
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Auckland Reactor-Outback Girl(by Elsu) [Big Mach 12g(Mach Three)]
- Owners:
- G R Corrigan, Mrs J P Corrigan
- Breeder:
- G R Corrigan, Mrs J P Corrigan
- Comment:
- Freshened. Won a recent workout. Comes into combination calculations.

Starts
69
Wins
11
Seconds
15
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$178,943
Winning Stakes
$97,200
Win Dividend
$0.73
Place Dividend
$0.96
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 67 | 11 | 22 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| Mobile | 54 | 11 | 20 | Standing | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| Left | 22 | 4 | 8 | Right | 47 | 7 | 14 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Butcher
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
You Little Beauty
MR:2-03.8
D Butcher
14 days
18th up
3YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Fast
4/3
Beta Prepare
MR:2-02.1
57.1
9.6L
4th inr,4-bk,1x1 900,3-bk,wd,no zip
HOORAY HENRY - weakened in the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. When questioned regarding the performance Trainer/Driver D Butcher stated that he was disappointed with the effort and he will be turning the gelding out for a spell.
M Ranger
14 days
17th up
3YO+ R58 to R74 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/4
Kevin Kline
MR:1-53.7
57.3
4.3L
Wd cvr 7th,up prkd bell,outfinished
HOORAY HENRY - raced wide early and middle stages before then over-racing when outside the leader.
M Ranger
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R54 to R69 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/2
Confederate
MR:1-56.8
56.4
1.8L
Eased,rear otr,3-bk,wdst top,strong
M Ranger
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R55 to R69 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Kevin Kline
MR:1-58.6
56.2
1.4L
Eased,rear inr,off,wdst tn,bold fin
D Butcher
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R53 to R64 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Final Change
MR:1-56.3
55.9
Eased,rear inr,4-bk,1x1 600,wd,easy
HOORAY HENRY - lay inwards striking a track marker near the 1250m.
Z Butcher
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Kevin Kline
MR:1-57.9
56.5
Eased,rear inr,off,wdst tn,stirring
Z Butcher
28 days
12th up
3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/2
Joes Rock
MR:1-58.5
57.4
0.9L
Eased,4-bk inr,off,wd cvr 350,stout
Z Butcher
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/5
Midnight Miki
MR:1-55.9
56.4
0.3L
7th,5-bk inr 1300,off,wd cvr,strong
HOORAY HENRY - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Double Twist(by Artsplace) [Unnamed 3c(Bettor's Delight), Twista 5g(Bettor's Delight), Twisted Sister 4m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Fitzgerald Family Syndicate, WDC 03 Limited
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Scored nicely day one at Hawera. Sound 2nd day attempt. Place/SRM prospect.

Starts
53
Wins
9
Seconds
6
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$150,014
Winning Stakes
$92,675
Win Dividend
$1.37
Place Dividend
$0.87
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 37 | 5 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 16 | 4 | 1 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 17 | 3 | 4 |
| Favourite | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 22 | 3 | 1 | Standing | 31 | 6 | 7 |
| Left | 53 | 9 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Ferguson
2 days
10th up
R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Dead
1/2
American Me
MR:2-07.1
59.1
3.9L
Trld,3-bk 1450,off,rear top,tidy wd
DOUBLE TIME - held up rounding the final turn.
P Ferguson
20 days
9th up
R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
1/3
Rough And Ready
MR:2-06.6
59.4
Brk,3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 900,fght best
DOUBLE TIME - broke for several strides at the start.
S Ottley
15 days
8th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
13/13
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
6.5L
17th otr,6-bk bell,wd cvr,plggd on
R Close
8 days
7th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8/8
It's Tough
MR:2-04.4
57.5
9L
Wd,prkd,cvr 900,3-bk,never saw gap
DOUBLE TIME - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
C Dalgety
15 days
6th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
6/6
The Lazarus Effect
MR:2-01.2
58.3
7.4L
Brk,3rd,left prkd 2500,cvr 1350,fdd
DOUBLE TIME - broke briefly at the start.
R May
7 days
5th up
4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
7/7
Follow Your Dream
MR:2-01.2
57.7
4.7L
To inr,4-5bk inr,held up,imprvd mid
John Dunn
3 days
4th up
R59 to R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/8
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.0
55.3
11L
3bk inr,off 1x1 550,steady inr
John Dunn
8 days
3rd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
11/11
Franco Sinatra
MR:1-57.0
57.8
7L
5-7bk inr,6bk otr,imprvd inr,tight
DOUBLE TIME - held up throughout the run home.
John Dunn
8 days
2nd up
FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Good
11/11
Merlin
MR:1-57.2
56.0
14L
3bk otr,4bk 650,well bk tn,battld
DOUBLE TIME - had to be steadied near the 1900m after an easing of the pace.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Downbytheseaside-Styx On(by Art Major) [Racey Rach 8m(A Rocknroll Dance)]
- Owners:
- D B Donnelly, Mrs S M Donnelly
- Breeder:
- Loburn Limited, Wibble Holdings Limited
- Comment:
- Grass debut for this classy customer. Will appreciate drop in company. Top pick.

Starts
39
Wins
7
Seconds
7
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$148,495
Winning Stakes
$75,350
Win Dividend
$0.54
Place Dividend
$0.99
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 39 | 7 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Mobile | 28 | 5 | 5 | Standing | 11 | 2 | 5 |
| Left | 18 | 5 | 4 | Right | 21 | 2 | 6 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Herlihy
7 days
29th up
4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
4/5
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-55.0
57.6
6.4L
Wd,prkd,cvr 800,off,no final punch
THE SURFER - broke early in the score up but was in position at the candy pole. Raced wide early. Placed in restricted room momentarily by an outside runner near the 1250m. Raced wide middle stages.
A Herlihy
14 days
28th up
R73 & faster PACE Stand
2700m
Fast
5/6
Merlin
MR:2-01.9
55.0
6.9L
Brk,rear inr,1x1 2100,off,no pickup
THE SURFER - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
A Herlihy
17 days
27th up
3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
2/2
Jolimont
MR:2-00.6
56.0
2.3L
Brk,4th inr,6-bk,1x1 1200,off,stout
THE SURFER - broke briefly at the start.
S Ottley
8 days
26th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
7/7
Franco Sinatra
MR:1-57.0
57.8
5.4L
Trld-4bk inr,held up tn-100,sound
THE SURFER - cast the near fore shoe near the 1100m. Held up until late in the run home. Driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
Z Butcher
7 days
25th up
4YO+ R50 to R79 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3/4
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-57.8
56.2
29L
Soon prkd,no cvr,fading from 600
THE SURFER - hung inwards final bend when weakening hampering a trailing runner.
Z Butcher
24 days
24th up
FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Easy
10/11
Republican Party
MR:1-57.3
56.5
5.4L
6th,4-5-4bk inr,waitd,steady inr
THE SURFER - held up early in the run home.
S Ottley
R36 to R95 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Chase A Dream
MR:2-03.8
57.1
D Butcher
14 days
23rd up
DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
5/5
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-59.6
55.7
2.6L
Slw,prkd the majority,stuck bravely
THE SURFER - over-raced throughout.
C Dalgety
14 days
22nd up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
8/8
Sooner The Bettor
MR:2-01.1
56.2
0.5L
Made ld,trtld 1550,off,closed hard
- Breeding:
- 9 b g American Ideal-Bella Me(by Presidential Ball) [Bettor Me 14h(Bettor's Delight), Eclipse Me 13m(Real Desire), Macca's 10g(Mach Three), Park Avenue 11g(Mach Three)]
- Owners:
- Merveber Ltd, K F Neville, Brennan 5 Syndicate, B Kouvelis, I R F McKelvie, J J Jones, T L Rodewald, Scotts Ferry Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Old Ridge Services No 4 Ltd
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Bulls with Doug Gale
- Comment:
- Secured 5th grass success at Hawera 6-days ago off this handicap. Each way hope.
Starts
113
Wins
17
Seconds
15
Thirds
19
Lifetime Stakes
$412,887
Winning Stakes
$217,710
Win Dividend
$1.03
Place Dividend
$0.88
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 98 | 12 | 30 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Grass | 15 | 5 | 4 | Grass Wet | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 47 | 6 | 16 |
| Favourite | 15 | 6 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 18 | 4 | 10 |
| Mobile | 53 | 7 | 17 | Standing | 60 | 10 | 17 |
| Left | 102 | 14 | 33 | Right | 11 | 3 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 8 | 0 | 5 | Fresh30 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
2 days
20th up
R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Dead
3/3
Rough And Ready
MR:2-07.1
59.1
5th inr,4-bk,off,wdst rear 600,game
H Orange
14 days
19th up
R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
2/1
Double Time
MR:2-06.6
59.4
0.7L
Wd,into ld 1600,dictated,gunned dwn
S O'Reilly
16 days
18th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
5/5
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-59.2
14L
Bk otr,peeld 450,steady
AMERICAN ME - Stewards issued driver S O'Reilly with a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that she drove carelessly near the 600m when contacting the sulky wheel of DECEPTIVE LEE resulting in the tyre puncturing. The matter was adjourned by the Adjudicative Committee to be heard at the Wyndham Racing Club meeting at Cromwell on 6 January.
S O'Reilly
12 days
17th up
R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
5/5
Republican Party
MR:1-58.7
56.6
15L
Parkd,soon 4pegs,fading 400
AMERICAN ME - weakened final bend.
S O'Reilly
7 days
16th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
7/7
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.6
58.9
1.8L
Followd 1x1,angld trn,nice wide
S O'Reilly
19 days
15th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
9/9
Esmeralda
MR:1-55.6
57.7
8L
7th pegs,4-bk 1200,sound along inr
R May
8 days
14th up
FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Fast
13/13
Kingman
MR:1-58.0
57.2
58L
Chkd,5bk inr,urgd-chkd 700,done
AMERICAN ME - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Weakened from the 800m hampering a trailing runner. When questioned regarding the performance driver R May advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to be showing signs of muscle tie up.
R May
17 days
13th up
FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8/8
Merlin
MR:1-57.2
56.0
6.4L
Led,trld 2000,thru,1-paced inr
R May
12 days
12th up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
15/12
Republican Party
MR:1-58.9
55.5
14L
1x1-4bk otr,5bk 700,tiring by tn
The start was delayed due to AMERICAN ME laying inwards and crowding VESSEM with all runners being turned out of line. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
