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Meeting: ANNUAL JANUARY MEETING (SUMMER AT THE TROTS)
Last updated 08/01/2026 at 20:10 pm
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

CLUB WAIMEA TASMAN EMPRESS SPRINT SERIES MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R45 TO R60, 1609m

 

For R45 to R60 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. The top 5 placegetters will automatically qualify for the final to be held at NZ Metropolitan TC's meeting on 23 January 2026.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Gone Surfin: SL-Off, Queen Of Swords: RD-Off, BL-Off    Legend
1
820659
  R45
1
Front
Robbie Close
Trent Yesberg, Ohoka
Breeding:
6 b m Art Major-Rock Diva(by Christian Cullen) [Bettor Keep Rocking 8h(Bettor's Delight), Rocknroll Diva 9m(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:
Yesberg Bloodstock Limited, A G Ogilvie, P Nixon, Mrs S Dalzell, R Chapman, I D McDonald QSM, Scott Sutton, P Murphy
Breeder:
T J Yesberg, Mrs W M Yesberg
Comment:
Slot into the ace draw, but taking on some nice mares here. First4s in this.
Colours
Starts 45
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $55,625
Winning Stakes $26,675
Win Dividend $0.58
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4058All Weather Slushy200
Grass500Grass Wet000
Course000Distance401
Favourite3302nd Favourite510
Mobile3016Standing1542
Left4558Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30410

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-04.8
 10/24 NZ Metro Up to R45 with cond. PACE 2000m (4) 3/4 length 2-31
 12/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 2000m (3) 1/2 length 2-31.8
 01/25 Rangiora R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6(10m)) 3/4 length 3-22.7
 08/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-27.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 10
18 Dec 25
Race  7
S Hill
12 days
39th up
5YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
5/5
Buckskin
MR:1-58.9
59.5
4.3L
Eased,rear otr,wd cvr top,tidy wdst
5 of 11
06 Dec 25
Race  5
C Dalgety
8 days
38th up
R46 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
1
10/10
Semba
MR:2-06.2
56.4
4L
4th inr,4-bk 1900,bold on mrks,blkd
MAJOR PERFORMER - held up throughout the run home. Driver C Dalgety advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
6 of 11
28 Nov 25
Race  6
G Thornley
14 days
37th up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R50 MOB. PACE INV J
2600m
Fast
8
8/7
Brandi Snapp
MR:1-59.8
58.6
6L
5-6bk otr,last otr tn,warmd up wd
11 of 13
14 Nov 25
Race  8
C Dalgety
11 days
36th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
9/9
Esmeralda
MR:1-54.5
56.5
21L
3-4-6bk inr,off rear,whackd away
2 of  7
03 Nov 25
Race  10
C Dalgety
10 days
35th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
6/6
Berrettini
MR:2-03.3
57.5
0.2L
3-4th,4bk inr,3bk otr 600,flew wd
8 of 12
24 Oct 25
Race  7
C Dalgety
82 days
34th up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
3/7
Shard De Arch
MR:1-58.0
57.3
9.3L
3wd,easd,7bk otr,last tn,tidy mid
MAJOR PERFORMER - raced wide early.
6 of  6
16 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  4
R Houghton
 
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Duchess Of Kent
MR:2-00.3
56.7
 
1 of  6
03 Aug 25
Race  1
M House
9 days
33rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
3
1/1
Motor Mouth
MR:1-59.7
58.4
 
Soft trip mrks,thru lane,too strong
10 of 14
25 Jul 25
Race  10
C Dalgety
26 days
32nd up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
13
4/2
Carbon
MR:1-59.2
58.0
8.2L
3-7bk otr,3wd cvr,held up,sound wd
7 of 14
29 Jun 25
Race  8
C Dalgety
9 days
31st up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
2/1
Tremendous Sensation
MR:1-58.7
57.5
4.3L
Brk early,tacked on,wdst rear,game
MAJOR PERFORMER - broke shortly after the start and shifted inwards locking wheels with CLASSIE LINC hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
  
2
223153
  R44
2
Front
Samantha Ottley
Steven Reid, Rangiora
Breeding:
4 b m Captaintreacherous-Bubbled Up(by American Ideal)
Owner:
J C International Ltd
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Beat a quality mare 3-back & right in the fight since then. A genuine contender.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $31,836
Winning Stakes $16,225
Win Dividend $1.07
Place Dividend $1.23
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1216All Weather Slushy202
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course000Distance201
Favourite2102nd Favourite302
Mobile1326Standing000
Left1326Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.8
 12/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) head 2-23.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 11
01 Jan 26
Race  6
D Dolan
13 days
7th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Slushy
7
2/1
Kowhai Star
MR:2-01.0
60.0
2.2L
Wd cvr,prkd,ld 1250,dictated,cut bk
NOTHING BUT YOU - raced wide early and middle stages. Hung outwards early in the run home and shifted up the track hampering an outside runner. Driver D Dolan was warned to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
5 of  7
19 Dec 25
Race  8
M Williamson
14 days
6th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4
5/5
Duchess Of Kent
MR:1-56.2
56.7
1.8L
Gt spd,soon 3pegs,off str,tite room
NOTHING BUT YOU - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room throughout the run home.
1 of  8
05 Dec 25
Race  8
M Williamson
7 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
5/4
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-56.8
56.1
 
Up,trld 1750,held up,shot thru,just
3 of  9
28 Nov 25
Race  8
M Williamson
15 days
4th up
R35 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
3/3
Eun Sogno
MR:1-56.6
56.7
8.2L
3bk inr the trip,off tn,imprvd mid
2 of 12
13 Nov 25
Race  9
S Ottley
6 days
3rd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
4
3/2
Jesse Owens
MR:1-57.6
57.0
0.3L
Wd cvr,up prkd 1100,fght on bravely
NOTHING BUT YOU - raced wide early.
2 of 10
07 Nov 25
Race  8
Jaap van Rijn
21 days
2nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
1980m
Fast
9
4/6
One Eye Bandit
MR:2-00.5
58.1
0.5L
Eased,6-4bk otr,3wd,prkd,fght,hdd
NOTHING BUT YOU - out of position at the start. Driver J van Rijn was issued a warning. Raced wide early.
2 of  9
17 Oct 25
Race  1
D Dolan
196 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
5/6
Better Be Quick
MR:1-58.2
56.7
1.5L
4th,prkd,1x1 1300,off,smart in mid
2 of  7
25 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  5
D Dolan
 
R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Ripples
MR:1-58.7
56.7
 
3 of  7
17 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  4
D Dolan
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
4
Ripples
MR:2-05.1
58.3
 
5 of 12
04 Apr 25
Race  10
B Orange
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
2/3
Strikem
MR:1-58.5
56.5
2.5L
Up,led,trld 1550,steady on inr
  
3
909X64
  R47
3
Front
Riley Harrison(J)
Trevor Walsh, Patterson Park
Breeding:
7 b m Sunshine Beach-Crystal Bromac(by American Ideal) [Brandi Snapp 5m(Betterthancheddar), Emmersyn Lee 9m(Betterthancheddar)]
Owners:
T J Walsh, Ms K J O'Dea, R Gibson, Miss A Dooley
Breeder:
Sandi Curtin, J F Curtin
Comment:
Won over sprint trip in February. Improving 4th 28 Dec. This looks harder.
Colours
Starts 38
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $43,456
Winning Stakes $31,900
Win Dividend $1.61
Place Dividend $0.63
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1220All Weather Slushy000
Grass2632Grass Wet700
Course400Distance510
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile3452Standing400
Left3852Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/21 Westport NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (5) nose 3-22.4
 01/24 Marlb HRC R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 1850m (13) 1/2 length 2-21.6
 03/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) head 2-28.2
 01/25 Marlb HRC R36 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE 1850m (7) head 2-21.1
 02/25 Ashburton 3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 2 1/2 lengths 2-01.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of  9
28 Dec 25
Race  5
R Harrison
2 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
7
9/9
Matai Harry
MR:2-08.1
63.9
4.7L
6-5bk otr,wdst rear tn,solid wdst
6 of 10
26 Dec 25
Race  5
R Harrison
259 days
1st up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
8
10/10
Flying Bird
MR:2-06.7
63.0
26L
3wd,prkd-4bk otr,battld from tn
DESTINY DANCE - crowded by SARASOTA SUNSET when racing wide in the early stages with the gelding contacting the sulky wheel of that runner. Weakened from the 800m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. A warning was placed on the racing performance of the gelding.
3 of  5
14 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  5
 
T Walsh
 
MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
1
Amalfi
MR:2-01.1
59.6
 
3 of  3
06 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  2
 
M Pash
 
R46 & faster PACE Stand
2000m
Good
2
Destiny Dance
MR:2-20.5
63.0
 
1 of  3
30 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  4
 
T Walsh
 
MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
1
Destiny Dance
MR:2-02.7
59.8
 
2 of  2
19 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  1
 
K Musso
 
MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
1
Destiny Dance
MR:2-05.7
59.7
 
9 of 14
11 Apr 25
Race  8
J Morrison
21 days
14th up
4YO+ Mares R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
8/11
Francent
MR:1-56.1
56.9
10L
Gate spd,ld,hdd 400,felt pinch
12 of 12
21 Mar 25
Race  1
T Walsh
12 days
13th up
3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
10/9
Vincent Reactress
MR:1-58.8
59.3
8.3L
Rear otr,5bk inr,inr tn,battld
SARASOTA SUNSET - weakened final bend.
9 of 16
09 Mar 25
Race  9
K Cameron
2 days
12th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
2
15/15
Sinai Sermon
MR:2-05.6
57.5
9.3L
Brk,10th otr,imp mid,held up,no zip
SARASOTA SUNSET - broke at the start losing ground.
6 of 10
07 Mar 25
Race  9
K Cameron
13 days
11th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
7/7
Tempo Warrior
MR:2-03.8
58.3
6.9L
Made ld,4-bk 1700,plggd away in gap
  
4
577363
  R47
4
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 b m Bettor's Delight-Cullini(by Christian Cullen) [Bettorlini 8m(Bettor's Delight), Eddie Osei 7g(Bettor's Delight), Usain Colt 14g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
Breeder:
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
Comment:
Putting in honest shifts across South Island. On course debut. Rough claims.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $55,326
Winning Stakes $36,300
Win Dividend $0.89
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2234All Weather Slushy301
Grass710Grass Wet100
Course000Distance401
Favourite3202nd Favourite100
Mobile2744Standing200
Left2944Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Akaroa NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 2 lengths 2-34.4
 05/25 Rangiora 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-31.7
 05/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE 2400m (4) 1/2 length 2-57.4
 05/25 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE 2600m (12) 1 3/4 lengths 3-12.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 13
01 Jan 26
Race  8
B Hope
13 days
6th up
R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
10
7/7
Topaz
MR:2-01.5
59.3
5.8L
1x1,3-bk 1500,4-bk,wd cvr,sound gap
DAWN TO DARK - broke racing into the first bend when to the outside of ZARLINI checking trailing runners losing ground. Stewards questioned drivers B Hope (ZARLINI) and S Ottley (DAWN TO DARK) regarding this incident where it was established that both runners had shifted ground simultaneously and jostled for a short distance in an attempt to obtain a position in the running line behind HUGO. After viewing the replays and considering both drivers explanation, Stewards were satisfied no one horse or driver was at fault and accordingly took the matter no further. Raced wide with cover from the 1000m.
6 of 10
19 Dec 25
Race  4
B Hope
7 days
5th up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9
2/2
Nek Delight
MR:1-56.6
59.1
11L
Soon 3pegs,only batld innr
3 of 11
12 Dec 25
Race  1
B Hope
14 days
4th up
R45 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
6/8
Eun Sogno
MR:1-56.5
57.1
3.8L
3bk inr,4bk 1100,held up,smart mid
ZARLINI - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.
7 of 11
28 Nov 25
Race  6
M Holbrough
5 days
3rd up
4YO+ Mares R40 to R50 MOB. PACE INV J
2600m
Fast
9
7/9
Brandi Snapp
MR:1-59.8
58.6
6.4L
6-7bk otr,last inr tn,cheeky inr
7 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  7
G Thornley
9 days
2nd up
4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
4
1/3
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:1-59.2
58.6
10L
4th,trld 1600,4-bk,off,no final zip
5 of 14
14 Nov 25
Race  4
B Hope
112 days
1st up
3YO+ R46 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
6/6
Captain Kobe
MR:1-56.7
59.4
1.7L
7bk otr,3wd cvr,inr,off,cheeky wd
3 of  7
05 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  19
B Hope
 
R38 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
Always Dreaming
MR:2-07.0
58.0
 
5 of  8
29 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  10
B Hope
 
R35 to R66 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
Here's Herbie
MR:2-09.1
59.1
 
5 of 14
25 Jul 25
Race  7
G Thornley
7 days
23rd up
4YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
5
8/8
Miki Bennett
MR:2-00.4
57.0
3.9L
Up,prkd,1x1 1300,held up,sound
ZARLINI - held up early in the run home.
4 of  8
18 Jul 25
Race  10
B Hope
14 days
22nd up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/1
Pioneer
MR:1-58.8
58.7
4.8L
3bk otr,sent 3wd 400,honest mid
ZARLINI - raced wide early.
  
5
X28540
  R48
5
Front
Gavin Smith
Andrew Fitzgerald, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 b m Bettor's Delight-Queen Camille(by Christian Cullen) [Apollo Thirteen 16h(Bettor's Delight), Henry Hubert 11g(Bettor's Delight), Je T'Aime 8m(Bettor's Delight), Kolovos 10g(Bettor's Delight), Lambros 12g(Bettor's Delight), Rakero's Delight 7m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
A L Fitzgerald, Mrs J M Brosnan, K G Sutherland, Off N Racing Yearly 22 Syndicate, Off N Racing Upfront 22 Syndicate, Off N Racing Queenie Syndicate, H R Kaplan, Mrs S F Kaplan
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Gear:
RD-Off, BL-Off
Comment:
Disappointed at Westport. Won a mile here in 1.54 in 2024. Give another go.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $50,085
Winning Stakes $31,875
Win Dividend $0.75
Place Dividend $0.52
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1132All Weather Slushy101
Grass200Grass Wet100
Course110Distance211
Favourite0002nd Favourite632
Mobile1332Standing000
Left1231Right101
Fresh90311Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1609m (4) 1 1/2 lengths 1-58.8
 03/24 NZ Metro 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 3/4 length 2-29.5
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 10
26 Dec 25
Race  5
C Dalgety
21 days
5th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
10
2/2
Flying Bird
MR:2-06.7
63.0
113L
4-5bk otr,3wd,1x1 1100,gone by 400
QUEEN OF SWORDS - weakened from the 500m. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety could offer no explanation and was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
4 of  8
05 Dec 25
Race  8
C Dalgety
12 days
4th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
4/5
Nothing But You
MR:1-56.8
56.1
2.9L
4bk inr,off tn,held up,angld,smart
QUEEN OF SWORDS - held up rounding the final bend.
5 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  7
C Dalgety
72 days
3rd up
4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
11
8/7
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:1-59.2
58.6
4.6L
7th otr,3-bk,wd 650,fght on solidly
SHANNON B - trainer M House was charged a $25 colour fee for failing to have the correct colours available. Raced wide early and middle stages. Shifted inwards near the 1700m crowding QUEEN OF SWORDS. Driver T Duley was issued a warning for attempting to shift an inside runner down the track when not in a position to do so. Weakened near the 650m hampering a trailing runner.
8 of 12
12 Sep 25
Race  2
John Dunn
12 days
2nd up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
4/4
Queen Tyron
MR:1-57.9
58.4
6.7L
3wd cvr,prkd,1x1,prkd,askd,pluggd
QUEEN OF SWORDS - raced wide early.
2 of  9
31 Aug 25
Race  9
John Dunn
359 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
9
2/1
Ebony Arden
MR:1-57.6
56.9
1.6L
Prkd,pshd to ld 1300,hdd 150m,stuck
QUEEN OF SWORDS - lay out in the run home.
3 of  8
13 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  7
G Smith
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
5
It's Tough
MR:2-07.6
55.8
 
9 of 12
06 Sep 24
Race  8
John Dunn
112 days
1st up
3YO+, Up to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
3/2
Treacherous Baby
MR:1-57.3
57.2
11L
Gate spd,ld 1500,bested tn,faded
QUEEN OF SWORDS - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the filly had worked hard in the early stages to obtain the lead which may have taken its toll. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery with signs of a respiratory infection. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
2 of  8
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  9
John Dunn
 
R58 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Harrison John
MR:2-00.9
56.8
 
3 of  8
17 May 24
Race  7
Natalie Rasmussen
36 days
7th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5
2/2
Duchess Megxit
MR:2-00.5
57.1
3.7L
Fired to ld,trld 1800,thru,fght inr
QUEEN OF SWORDS - underwent a post-race veterinary examination after displaying lameness on returning to the stabling area. No significant abnormality was detected and connections advised the filly will be sent for a spell.
3 of  3
10 May 24
WORKOUT
Race  5
A Fitzgerald
 
R59 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
1
Old Town Road
MR:2-02.0
57.7
 
  
6
X70143
  R48
6
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Downbytheseaside-Surfin Swift(by Christian Cullen) [Pro Surfer 10g(Bettor's Delight), Surfers Delight 8g(Bettor's Delight), Swiftnsweet 5m(Sweet Lou), Wyatt Waller 9g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
R J Dunn, Mrs Jenna A Dunn, Dr M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans
Breeder:
R J Dunn, Mrs J A Dunn, Mrs M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans
Gear:
SL-Off
Comment:
Trial winner since promising spring form. Looks to have upside. Right in this.
Colours
Starts 11
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $55,490
Winning Stakes $46,350
Win Dividend $0.62
Place Dividend $1.05
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1132All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance110
Favourite3202nd Favourite210
Mobile1132Standing000
Left1132Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 Ashburton 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1700m (2) 4 1/4 lengths 2-02
 09/24 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.5
 09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-24.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  8
23 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  7
John Dunn
 
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
6
Candy Cane
MR:1-59.3
56.9
 
3 of 14
17 Oct 25
Race  4
John Dunn
14 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
14
3/2
Forever Dream
MR:1-56.9
57.7
3L
6-7bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,smart wd
GONE SURFIN - raced wide early.
4 of 12
03 Oct 25
Race  9
John Dunn
7 days
4th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
2
4/4
General Jen
MR:1-56.8
55.5
4L
Up,ld,trld 1650,thru,honest,peakd
GONE SURFIN - driver J Dunn was reminded of his obligation to drive his horse out fully to the finish after momentarily ceasing his efforts near the 50m before resuming. In assessing this matter, Stewards considered the margin at the finish and the manner in which the horse was tiring. Mr Dunn advised the sliding blinds had become entangled and did not fully activate.
1 of  8
26 Sep 25
Race  10
John Dunn
21 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
2/2
Tact Teva
MR:1-57.6
57.7
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,off tn,swoopd
GONE SURFIN - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
10 of 11
05 Sep 25
Race  8
R Harrison
14 days
2nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
4/4
Celestial Sea
MR:1-57.0
57.0
3.8L
6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,steady wd
7 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  5
R Harrison
323 days
1st up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
9/9
Duchess Of Kent
MR:1-56.2
56.2
5L
4bk inr,5bk 600,held up,smart at bk
GONE SURFIN - awkwardly placed to the inside of QUEEN TYRON near the 500m. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
2 of  6
13 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  3
R Harrison
 
R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
5
Duchess Of Kent
MR:2-01.2
57.0
 
5 of  7
30 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  8
T Williams
 
R45 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
2
Mighty Flying Lou
MR:2-01.8
57.6
 
11 of 13
03 Oct 24
Race  3
John Dunn
13 days
3rd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
13
2/4
Stella Rouge
MR:1-56.3
58.0
25L
Cght 3wd,up,ld 950,gone by 500
GONE SURFIN - raced wide early before reaching the parked position at the 1200m. Weakened near the 500m hampering a trailing runner and was then crowded near the 450m striking a track marker. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the filly had worked too hard in the early stages with the effort taking its toll.
4 of 12
20 Sep 24
Race  3
John Dunn
14 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
1/2
Winelight
MR:1-55.4
57.6
7.1L
3wd cvr,imprvd,ld 900,fght,swampd
GONE SURFIN - raced wide early.
  
7
911572
  R51
7
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b m Always B Miki-Pure Magic(by Art Major) [Obsession 7m(Captaintreacherous), Power And Grace 9h(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
Stonewall Stud Ltd, R N Smith, Always B Magic Syndicate, We Three Syndicate
Breeder:
C H Barlow, Mrs T J Barlow
Comment:
Never gave up in strong 3YO fillies grade 19 Dec. This looks within her range.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 4
Seconds 4
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $97,828
Winning Stakes $41,125
Win Dividend $0.80
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2248All Weather Slushy110
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course000Distance813
Favourite8252nd Favourite210
Mobile2348Standing000
Left711Right1637
Fresh90202Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/25 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (6) 1/2 head 2-44.1
 08/25 Auckland 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1/2 length 2-45
 09/25 Auckland 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1700m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-03.4
 10/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE 2600m (5) 5 lengths 3-11.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  7
19 Dec 25
Race  8
T Williams
28 days
17th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7
3/3
Duchess Of Kent
MR:1-56.2
56.7
0.5L
Soon parkd,fought on bravely
7 of 14
21 Nov 25
Race  7
T Williams
10 days
16th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
12
9/9
Arafura
MR:1-57.6
57.5
12L
5-4bk inr,3bk tn,imprvd along inr
ALWAYS B MAGIC - broke in the score up losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
5 of 13
11 Nov 25
Race  9
T Williams
18 days
15th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
4/4
Celestial Sea
MR:1-55.8
57.5
2.8L
Gate spd,ld 1400,held ld,fght,fdd
5 of  8
05 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  16
T Williams
 
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
Sideshow Bruce
MR:1-58.4
56.7
 
1 of 10
24 Oct 25
Race  4
T Williams
28 days
14th up
3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
5
1/2
Kotare Kelso
MR:1-58.3
57.4
 
3wd,up,ld 1900,kickd,way too good
ALWAYS B MAGIC - raced wide early.
1 of 10
26 Sep 25
Race  8
A Poutama
14 days
13th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2
3/2
Princess Gracy
MR:1-56.7
56.1
 
Soon ld,dictated terms,too powerful
9 of  9
12 Sep 25
Race  6
T Macfarlane
28 days
12th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8
8/7
Sweet Maggie Mae
MR:1-56.7
56.4
9.1L
Eased,rear,4-b inr 400,fght,no gaps
AMAZING CAPTAIN Co-Trainers S & A Telfer were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for the late notification of drivers for this filly and ALWAYS B MAGIC.
1 of 10
15 Aug 25
Race  6
J Dickie
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5
2/1
Confederate
MR:2-00.6
56.7
 
Prkd,into ld 1800,dictated,too game
ALWAYS B MAGIC - required the assistance of a Starting Attendant prior to the score-up. A warning was placed on the filly's barrier manners.
6 of  8
01 Aug 25
Race  6
J Dickie
7 days
10th up
2YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9
2/2
Johnny Lincoln
MR:2-01.2
59.3
2.4L
4th inr,3-bk,off,no gaps,had more
MIKI MIRAGE - over-raced early when being restrained towards the rear. Had to be steadied off the back of ALWAYS B MAGIC approaching the 1600m. Paced roughly entering the back straight the final time.
2 of  6
25 Jul 25
Race  7
J Dickie
21 days
9th up
3YO+, R38 to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2
4/3
Tytate
MR:2-00.6
55.9
2.3L
4th inr,4-bk,off,wd rear top,strong
ALWAYS B MAGIC - over-raced middle stages.
  
8
431760
  R56
8
Front
Jacob Dunn(J)
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 b m Bettor's Delight-Just A Dream(by Christian Cullen) [Crusader 7g(Art Major), Heisenberg 10g(Art Major)]
Owners:
R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon, Miss L J Gordon, S J Gordon
Breeder:
C H Barlow, Mrs T J Barlow
Comment:
Pay to forget Motukarara run. Has gate speed from wide out. Place prospect.
Colours
Starts 45
Wins 6
Seconds 5
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $103,372
Winning Stakes $55,825
Win Dividend $0.71
Place Dividend $0.74
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4368All Weather Slushy100
Grass201Grass Wet101
Course220Distance310
Favourite5122nd Favourite922
Mobile4059Standing510
Left4269Right300
Fresh90301Fresh30521

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-25.4
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 3/4 length 3-15.9
 01/25 Nelson HRC R40 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE 2400m (8) 2 3/4 lengths 2-56.5
 01/25 Nelson HRC 3YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE 1609m (4) 2 lengths 1-53.8
 09/25 NZ Metro R40 to R55 Mares MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-26.1
 11/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2) neck 3-16

Race Starts (Last 10)

16 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
R Butt
24 days
13th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
3
12/12
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
9L
Brk,14th inr,off,wd cvr rear,no zip
KISS THE GIRLS - broke at the start hampering trailing runners losing ground. Authorisation of placings was withheld after driver K Butt wished to view replays of the start to ascertain whether she had been denied a fair start after the 10m handheld barrier was marginally delayed in releasing. Stewards spoke with drivers J Dunn (DANCE TILL DAWN), B Butt (FOLLOW YOUR DREAM) and J Morrison (TANZANIA) who confirmed their chances had not been affected. A request for a ruling was lodged with the Adjudicative Committee to determine whether KISS THE GIRLS had been denied a fair start. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from all parties, KISS THE GIRLS was declared to be a runner.
6 of  8
05 Dec 25
Race  8
John Dunn
7 days
12th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
2/2
Nothing But You
MR:1-56.8
56.1
4.7L
Gate spd,ld 1750,askd,swallwd up
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - weakened in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. Connections advised they will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
7 of 16
28 Nov 25
Race  9
R Butt
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
7
5/5
Teds Legacy
MR:2-01.6
58.4
11L
3wd,4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd,sound
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 700m. Hampered rounding the final bend.
1 of 11
21 Nov 25
Race  3
John Dunn
7 days
10th up
4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
3/3
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-01.2
57.7
 
Brk,1x1 the trip,off tn,kept coming
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - broke at the start losing ground.
3 of 13
14 Nov 25
Race  6
John Dunn
3 days
9th up
3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
6/5
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-56.4
55.4
4.9L
4-3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 650,smart mid
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - raced wide with cover from the 700m.
4 of 14
11 Nov 25
Race  13
John Dunn
8 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
6/6
J T Boe
MR:1-58.5
57.6
6.1L
1x1-3bk otr,3wd 400,fght gamely
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal.
3 of 10
03 Nov 25
Race  3
Michael Nimczyk
31 days
7th up
4YO+ Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE INV.D
1900m
Good
6
8/7
It's Tough
MR:1-54.2
56.1
10L
3bk otr,prkd 1000,askd tn,fght on
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - driver M Nimczyk was spoken to for the manner in which he used his whip in the run home.
8 of  9
03 Oct 25
Race  5
John Dunn
5 days
6th up
3YO+ R53 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
3
6/6
Five Crowns
MR:1-57.0
57.9
9.7L
5th,prkd,edgd clsr,1x1 600,wiltd
7 of 13
28 Sep 25
Race  9
John Dunn
9 days
5th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
8/8
Hadron Collider
MR:2-03.0
58.4
7.5L
Brk,7th,1x1,4-bk 850,wd 600,bt slws
FOLLOW YOUR DREAM - broke at the start losing ground.
1 of 10
19 Sep 25
Race  1
John Dunn
14 days
4th up
R40 to R55 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
1/1
Classie Linc
MR:1-58.7
58.9
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,smartest
  
9
008221
  R57
9
Front
Sheree Tomlinson
Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b m Sweet Lou-Nicky's Power(by Falcon Seelster) [Nicky's Dynamic 16g(Live Or Die), Nicky's Express 12m(American Ideal), Nicky's Logic 13m(Christian Cullen), Pinseeker 6g(Downbytheseaside), Yossi 9g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
B R Negus, Mrs C P Negus, G R J Anderson, Miss D L Negus, Miss S J Tomlinson, M J Cross
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Built nice late 2025 form to win at Addington. Goes well here. Has claims.
Colours
Starts 33
Wins 5
Seconds 4
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $57,916
Winning Stakes $34,375
Win Dividend $1.01
Place Dividend $1.66
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1615All Weather Slushy100
Grass1745Grass Wet420
Course402Distance603
Favourite2112nd Favourite402
Mobile2549Standing811
Left33510Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/25 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1850m (7) 1/2 head 2-20.1
 02/25 Hororata R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 2300m (U1) 1 3/4 lengths 2-59.2
 02/25 Banks Pen 4YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (U1) 1/2 length 2-33.2
 04/25 Timaru 4YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. M 2100m (U1) neck 2-43.4
 12/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (U1(10m)) neck 3-16.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 12
12 Dec 25
Race  7
S Tomlinson
6 days
7th up
3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
3/4
Quicker Than Quick
MR:2-01.6
58.3
 
8-7th,4bk inr,3bk inr,off,dashd mid
MISTY BLUE - held up final bend and early in the run home.
2 of 11
06 Dec 25
Race  5
S Tomlinson
6 days
6th up
R46 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
U1
4/4
Semba
MR:2-06.2
56.4
1.9L
9th inr,off,held up,charged late wd
FAREWELL SPIT - slow to begin. Raced wide with cover from the 900m. Paced roughly passing the 200m when briefly jostling for a position with MISTY BLUE.
2 of 14
30 Nov 25
Race  9
S Tomlinson
7 days
5th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1
12/13
Esmeralda
MR:1-55.6
57.7
3.6L
Gun run mrks,thru,chased strongly
MISTY BLUE - placed in restricted room racing into the first bend when crowded by an outside runner resulting in the mare striking and racing inside several track markers.
8 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  7
S Thornley
28 days
4th up
4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
14
12/11
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:1-59.2
58.6
11L
12th otr,wd cvr rear top,plggd clsr
12 of 15
26 Oct 25
Race  9
S Tomlinson
14 days
3rd up
R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
U2
15/14
Rock Band
MR:2-04.4
56.8
21L
Brk,11th otr,6-bk,impr mid,no fin
MISTY BLUE - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide early.
15 of 17
12 Oct 25
Race  10
S Tomlinson
7 days
2nd up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
U3
12/14
Kiss The Girls
MR:2-06.2
57.5
8.8L
12th inr,7-bk bell,whacked away inr
8 of 14
05 Oct 25
Race  8
S Tomlinson
177 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Heavy
U1
10/11
Carlin
MR:2-16.6
63.6
8.4L
11th otr,5-bk 1800,off,whacked away
2 of  7
27 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
 
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
U1
Franco Marek
MR:2-19.3
61.1
 
1 of  4
20 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  7
S Tomlinson
 
R40 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
U1
Amaretto Franco
MR:2-24.0
65.5
 
10 of 11
11 Apr 25
Race  3
S Tomlinson
9 days
20th up
3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
U1
9/9
Selsey Anne
MR:1-57.2
56.6
10L
Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,no impact