Nelson Harness Racing Club Inc
Friday, 10 January
Meeting: ANNUAL JANUARY MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 08/01/2025 at 19:33 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
NELSON PINE INDUSTRIES NELSON CUP (HANDICAP PACE)
$25,000, R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 3000m
For R55 & faster pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.
Notifiable Gear Changes: Rakero Rocket: SL-Off Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 bl g Sweet Lou-Penscroft(by In The Pocket) [Art's Dash 9g(Artsplace), Classie Linc 6m(Sir Lincoln), Croft Bay 13g(Lis Mara), Executive Dash 10g(Well Said), Lochiel 8g(Sir Lincoln), McPocket 15g(McArdle), Montana Falcon 16g(Falcon Seelster), Pat Campbell 12m(Lis Mara)]
- Owners:
- R W Stuart, Mrs S F Stuart
- Breeder:
- J D Stratford, H C Stratford
- Comment:
- Made a big impression in December. Has a big motor. Combos off the front.
Starts
4
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$21,738
Winning Stakes
$19,800
Win Dividend
$14.55
Place Dividend
$5.50
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 0 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 4 | 3 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mobile | 4 | 3 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 4 | 3 | 1 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts
R Stuart
PACE Stand
2400m
Easy
Melando Chief
MR:2-12.9
60.2
B Orange
2 days
4th up
3YO+ R45 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1/1
Stanley's Rule
MR:2-03.0
60.2
4-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,swept on by
B Orange
25 days
3rd up
3YO+ R46 to R52 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1/1
Stanley's Rule
MR:2-10.7
64.4
4-6bk otr,3wd cvr,waltzed on by
SIDESHOW BRUCE - raced wide from the 800m.
R Anderson
70 days
2nd up
with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
9/9
Just Foxin
MR:2-04.3
60.8
0.1L
4-7bk inr,3wd cvr,strong wd,close
SIDESHOW BRUCE - briefly hampered rounding the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.
R Anderson
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Dead
12/12
Always Bee Gee
MR:2-05.5
60.3
3wd,prkd,1x1 900,up,unwound mid
SIDESHOW BRUCE - raced wide early. Lay inwards near the 200m placing an inside runner in restricted room despite the efforts of driver R Anderson. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
R Stuart
MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Amalfi
MR:2-07.7
58.7
- Breeding:
- 7 br g Somebeachsomewhere-Tessa Rocks(by Rocknroll Hanover) [Penny Black 5m(Sweet Lou), Zarnia 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd, Pierson Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- M D Pierson, Mrs M W Pierson, Mrs J R Pierson
- Comment:
- Loomed in Westport Cup but bested late. Moves to front row. Place claims.
Starts
19
Wins
4
Seconds
9
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$64,121
Winning Stakes
$33,000
Win Dividend
$0.56
Place Dividend
$1.29
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 16 | 4 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Grass | 3 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 6 | 2 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 2 | 3 |
Mobile | 15 | 4 | 7 | Standing | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Left | 19 | 4 | 10 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
11 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Good
1/1
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-14.0
64.8
2.8L
3bk otr-1x1,up 400,ld,cght 100
R Butt
15 days
7th up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2/3
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.3
58.3
4.4L
Soon ld,trld 1150,clr tn,no kick
R Butt
18 days
6th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
4/4
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
0.7L
Up,ld,trld 1300,off,chased hard
R Butt
18 days
5th up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-55.0
56.1
11L
Trld-3bk inr,urgd tn,offered little
XLENDI - crowded by an outside runner near the 300m striking track markers.
M White
R61 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Hes From Heaven
MR:1-57.5
55.5
R Butt
7 days
4th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
3/3
Mo'unga
MR:2-02.7
56.0
2L
Soon 3bk inr,off tn,strong bid mid
R Butt
42 days
3rd up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Renegade
MR:1-56.2
55.9
7.3L
5-6bk otr,wd rear tn,1-paced wd
R Butt
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
Forever Dream
MR:2-03.7
56.6
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R58 to R75 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Harrison John
MR:1-56.2
56.5
5.5L
5bk otr,3wd,1x1 800,up,short bid
- Breeding:
- 7 b m Sportswriter-April Rose(by Mach Three)
- Owners:
- J W Thomas, Mrs K Thomas
- Breeder:
- G D Smith
- Comment:
- Fair at Reefton after quiet run on soft track. Talented types here. Odds.
Starts
84
Wins
8
Seconds
8
Thirds
11
Lifetime Stakes
$142,792
Winning Stakes
$67,650
Win Dividend
$1.06
Place Dividend
$1.05
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 59 | 7 | 15 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 25 | 1 | 4 | Grass Wet | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 2 | 3 |
Mobile | 42 | 1 | 9 | Standing | 42 | 7 | 10 |
Left | 81 | 7 | 18 | Right | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Thornley
15 days
27th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Slow
6/6
Teds Legacy
MR:2-21.9
67.6
5.6L
Up,trld,3bk inr 1700,waitd,ok
P Scott
PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
Fredastaire
MR:2-11.9
58.0
J Morrison
48 days
26th up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
10/10
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.3
58.3
9.8L
Prkd,4bk otr 1600,5bk tn,faded inr
BOUDICA - raced wide from the 900m.
A Shutkowski
R40 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
The Mantis
MR:2-12.8
59.0
R May
17 days
25th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
8/8
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-53.4
55.4
6.5L
Eased,4-5bk inr,off tn,pluggd mid
R May
14 days
24th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Mantra Blue
MR:1-57.8
56.5
7L
Eased,6-5bk inr,rear tn,steady
BOUDICA - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R May. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
R May
14 days
23rd up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11/11
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-55.8
57.8
10L
5-6bk inr,buried tn,bt slows inr
Trainer T Thomas advised Stewards on 3 October BOUDICA has been treated for a virus since last racing.
R May
14 days
22nd up
Up to & including R70 Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
7/10
Mr Kaplan
MR:1-57.1
57.6
7.7L
Eased,5-7bk otr,3bk tn,steady inr
R May
7 days
21st up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
9/9
Double Time
MR:2-01.1
57.4
3.1L
Brk,4-6bk inr,5bk 1300,sound inr
BOUDICA - broke at the start losing ground.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Terror To Love-Ashleigh's Meddle(by Presidential Ball)
- Owners:
- W S Sparks, Mrs U I Sparks
- Breeder:
- W S Sparks, Mrs U I Sparks
- Comment:
- Shrugged off handicaps to win at Orari & Rangiora. Back another 10m. Place.
Starts
40
Wins
8
Seconds
6
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$106,385
Winning Stakes
$74,525
Win Dividend
$1.81
Place Dividend
$1.10
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 34 | 5 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 6 | 3 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Mobile | 21 | 3 | 7 | Standing | 19 | 5 | 4 |
Left | 40 | 8 | 11 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J R Dunn
8 days
29th up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6/6
Tanzania
MR:2-04.3
58.3
4-6bk otr,3wd,ld 1150,kickd,held on
T Williams
7 days
28th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
8/6
Kiss The Girls
MR:2-03.1
57.6
1x1,3bk otr 800,off,dashd best wd
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - hampered by breaking runners at the start.
T Williams
7 days
27th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
15/14
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
6.9L
3bk otr,3wd,prkd-3bk otr,imprvd
T Williams
29 days
26th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
9/9
Rakero Rocket
MR:2-04.2
57.0
3.1L
3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd mid
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - hampered shortly after the start by a breaking runner.
K Newman
19 days
25th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
7/6
Mo'unga
MR:2-02.7
56.0
10L
4-5bk otr,well bk mid tn,steady
J R Dunn
9 days
24th up
3YO+ R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5/5
Tanzania
MR:2-04.2
58.9
3bk otr,4bk 800,cvr tn,unwound best
J R Dunn
14 days
23rd up
R61 to R81 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Wag Star
MR:1-54.0
56.3
32L
Cght prkd,ld bid,prkd,gone by 600
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - weakened from the 500m.
J R Dunn
14 days
22nd up
3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
2/2
Vessem
MR:1-58.3
56.7
0.3L
Prkd,ld 2100,kickd clr,nabbd line
T Williams
7 days
21st up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4/4
Double Time
MR:2-01.1
57.4
0.3L
Trld-4-5-4bk inr,off tn,sharp,close
- Breeding:
- 4 b h Bettor's Delight-Fight For Glory(by Art Major) [Glorys Delight 7m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Built For Glory Syndicate, Always 'B' Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs D C Cournane, N J Cournane
- Comment:
- Very impressive 3YO win at Gore. Stand start debut but not out of this either.
Starts
13
Wins
6
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$93,840
Winning Stakes
$81,400
Win Dividend
$1.35
Place Dividend
$1.32
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 12 | 6 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 1 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Mobile | 13 | 6 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 13 | 6 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
21 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/2
Miraculous
MR:1-57.2
56.5
Bk otr,3w,parkd bell,loomd,crushing
T Chmiel
R55 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Ohoka Connor
MR:2-01.9
56.9
T Williams
5 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
10/10
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-58.1
55.5
18L
7bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,no kick
BUILT FOR GLORY - had to be steadied near the 1800m after a slight easing of the pace. Over-raced middle stages. Forced to race four wide near the 900m. Hampered near the 350m.
T Williams
212 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
8/8
Better Eclipse
MR:1-57.5
59.3
0.8L
4-5bk otr,hookd wd,strong wd
T Williams
R61 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Hes From Heaven
MR:1-57.5
55.5
N Burton
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Melody Banner
MR:2-00.1
56.6
T Williams
R72 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Sherlock
MR:2-06.1
56.7
T Williams
12 days
10th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Chase A Dream
MR:1-56.8
56.0
4.3L
Trld,up,ld 1300,askd tn,swamped
BUILT FOR GLORY - paced roughly when weakening in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
T Williams
8 days
9th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
2/2
Double Jeopardy
MR:2-00.7
57.8
3rd,led 2000,joind,fght hard
BUILT FOR GLORY - shifted up the track early in the run home having to be straightened by driver T Williams.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Bettor's Delight-Cullen Who(by Christian Cullen) [Marketplace 3g(Bettor's Delight), Who's Bettor 6m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- A D Neumann, I M Neumann, B W Clarke, G R Evans, J A Slack
- Breeder:
- G J McKenzie, G W Simon, Mrs M W Simon, T R Barron, A B Clark, Mi
- Comment:
- Stepped well 03 Jan trials as he seeks better stand start record. In the mix.
Starts
35
Wins
9
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$148,219
Winning Stakes
$100,325
Win Dividend
$1.64
Place Dividend
$0.84
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 35 | 9 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 6 | 4 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Mobile | 32 | 9 | 7 | Standing | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Left | 32 | 8 | 7 | Right | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J R Dunn
R47 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
Betterthancash
MR:2-13.9
62.3
G Smith
21 days
3rd up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
11/11
Tact McLeod
MR:2-00.1
56.0
5.3L
Wd,4bk otr,up,ld 1300,joind,wiltd
WHO'S DELIGHT - raced wide early. Lay inwards near the 1800m and made contact with the sulky wheel of HERE'S HERBIE.
G Smith
14 days
2nd up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5/7
Dalton Shard
MR:2-00.1
56.8
1.7L
Steppd,ld 2100,fght tn,bestd 100
G Smith
112 days
1st up
DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
6/6
Dalton Shard
MR:2-00.1
55.4
5.5L
8th,3-4bk otr,angld wd,useful mid
WHO'S DELIGHT - hung inwards rounding the final bend when attempting to improve wide on the track.
G Smith
R74 to R84 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Macandrew Aviator
MR:2-02.7
55.1
G Smith
R43 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Beach Ball
MR:2-02.4
57.5
G Smith
15 days
17th up
4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/2
Charlie Brown
MR:1-53.8
56.3
Gate spd,ld 1600,ran them ragged
WHO'S DELIGHT - returned to the stabling area with blood present in the mouth. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had bitten its tongue.
G Smith
13 days
16th up
3YO+ R59 to R80, R81 to R82 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/2
Mighty Looee
MR:1-56.1
55.8
1.8L
Soon 1x1,up prkd tn,fght well mid
WHO'S DELIGHT - hung inwards throughout the run home causing driver G Smith difficulty. Mr Smith advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence.
G Smith
R38 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Miki Bennett
MR:2-07.9
56.4
- Breeding:
- 5 br g Rock N Roll Heaven-Motu Pocket O'Jewels(by In The Pocket) [Caitlyn Clarke 10m(Art Major), Jackpot Joe 6h(Bettor's Delight), Motu Premier 12g(Bettor's Delight), Motu Time To Shine 11m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- R J Dawe, K A Dawe, R J Dawe
- Breeder:
- Opawa Downs Limited
- Gear:
- SL-Off
- Comment:
- Carefully away 03 Jan trials since Invercargill Cup error. Threat with manners.
Starts
15
Wins
7
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$188,173
Winning Stakes
$174,350
Win Dividend
$2.75
Place Dividend
$1.52
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 13 | 6 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 2 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Favourite | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile | 10 | 6 | 2 | Standing | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Left | 15 | 7 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Bamford
R47 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
Who's Delight
MR:2-13.9
62.3
G Smith
14 days
6th up
R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
3/3
Republican Party
MR:1-59.8
55.4
6.3L
Brk badly,tackd on,inr 500,fair mid
PINSEEKER - hampered at the start. Briefly locked sulky stays with RAKERO ROCKET near the 200m.
G Smith
13 days
5th up
4YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3/3
Charlie Brown
MR:1-57.3
54.1
Led,trld 1900,waitd,did best inr
RAKERO ROCKET - struck and punctured the sulky tyre of DON'T STOP DREAMING near the 250m. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until firstly driver B Orange (DON'T STOP DREAMING) placed 4th had viewed the replays and confirmed he did not wish to proceed with a protest and secondly Stewards were satisfied that given the margin at the finish there were no grounds for a protest to be lodged by Stewards. Driver G Smith admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground and striking the wheel of DON'T STOP DREAMING near the 250m. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Smith's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 17 December 2024 (4 days).
G Smith
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/2
Here's Herbie
MR:2-04.2
57.0
8th,3bk otr,up wd tn,unleashd mid
RAKERO ROCKET - driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
G Smith
8 days
3rd up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Hadron Collider
MR:1-55.0
56.1
Gate spd,trld 1800,off,chased best
G Smith
22 days
2nd up
4YO+ R55 to R79 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8/8
Wish Me Luck
MR:2-01.4
55.9
2.2L
Brk,8th,4bk otr,up,prkd,fght well
RAKERO ROCKET - broke at the start and locked wheels with SOONER THE BETTOR checking that runner and losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
B Orange
R41 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Neverseentherain
MR:2-05.0
58.2
T Bamford
168 days
1st up
3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8/5
Wild Willow
MR:2-02.0
57.8
25L
Broke start,tackd on,always rear
RAKERO ROCKET - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m.
T Bamford
R42 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
The Craic
MR:2-06.6
56.0
T Bamford
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-59.9
56.1