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Marlborough Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: ANNUAL MEETING (DUAL CUPS SUNDAY)
Last updated 18/01/2026 at 12:55 pm
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

DONEGAL HOUSE MARLBOROUGH PACERS CUP (HANDICAP PACE)

$25,000, R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2850m

 

For R50 & faster pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Semba: BL-Off    Legend
1
167237
  R53
1
Front
Jim Curtin
Jim Curtin, Templeton
Breeding:
8 b g Changeover-Judys A Flyin(by Sands A Flyin) [Changeover A Flyin 14m(Changeover), Flyin Seelster 17g(Falcon Seelster), Judys McArdle 16g(McArdle), Judys Watching 6m(He's Watching)]
Owners:
I E Sunckell, Mrs M E Sunckell
Breeder:
I E Sunckell
Comment:
Usual honest effort with Friday's 7th. Distance a query. Combos must though.
Colours
Starts 88
Wins 7
Seconds 18
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $137,842
Winning Stakes $54,725
Win Dividend $0.58
Place Dividend $1.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather57616All Weather Slushy211
Grass31111Grass Wet915
Course301Distance500
Favourite8222nd Favourite1014
Mobile39312Standing49415
Left88727Right000
Fresh90810Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/21 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (13) 3 lengths 3-18.2
 05/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) nose 3-22.1
 11/22 Banks Pen R39 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1/2 length 2-23.7
 06/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 3/4 length 3-12.7
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R54 MOB. PACE 2600m (2) nose 3-11.7
 12/24 Reefton 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2500m (2) 1/2 length 3-40.6
 11/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1) 3/4 length 3-16.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
J Curtin
17 days
9th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
2
5/4
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
6.9L
3rd,3-4bk inr,held up tn,steady inr
TEDS LEGACY - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Curtin advised he was not overly disappointed given the way the race had been run after racing back on the inner.
3 of  7
30 Dec 25
Race  8
J Curtin
4 days
8th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
3
1/1
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-13.2
62.6
5.3L
3rd,up,led 1600,joind tn,run down
2 of  9
26 Dec 25
Race  9
J Curtin
5 days
7th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Dead
1
5/5
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-11.5
66.2
0.3L
Prkd 2600,1x1 1100,up,game,hdd
7 of 14
21 Dec 25
Race  7
J Curtin
15 days
6th up
5YO+ G&E MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
13
2/2
Amass
MR:1-54.5
58.4
5.3L
3wd cvr 1400-500,postd tn,fght on
TEDS LEGACY - raced wide with cover throughout.
6 of  8
06 Dec 25
Race  8
J Curtin
8 days
5th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
1
5/5
The Lazarus Effect
MR:2-01.2
58.3
3.5L
4th inr,3-bk 2500,off,steady in mid
1 of 16
28 Nov 25
Race  9
J Curtin
5 days
4th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
7/6
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-01.6
58.4
 
Trld-3bk,off,ld 1800,joined,toughst
TEDS LEGACY - broke at the start losing ground.
2 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  7
S Hill
12 days
3rd up
4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
7
3/2
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:1-59.2
58.6
1.2L
Wd,prkd,ld 1400,dictated,gunned dwn
TEDS LEGACY - raced wide early.
8 of 14
11 Nov 25
Race  13
J Curtin
16 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
13/14
J T Boe
MR:1-58.5
57.6
6.7L
Cght prkd,1x1-3bk,flat 5th tn,ok
TEDS LEGACY - over-raced middle stages.
6 of 15
26 Oct 25
Race  9
J Curtin
156 days
1st up
R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
1
13/11
Rock Band
MR:2-04.4
56.8
6.9L
Trld,3-bk 2300,off,whacked away mid
2 of  4
04 Oct 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
 
 
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6
Irish Dream
 
  
  
2
451411
  R50
2
Front
Blair Orange
Rodger Austin, Weedons
Breeding:
5 bl g Sweet Lou-Unico Rose(by Dream Away(USA)) [Unico Gem 10m(Roll With Joe), Unico Roccia 8g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:
K J Austin, R M Austin, M J Fuller
Breeder:
M J Fuller, K J Austin
Comment:
Earned his way into this grade with back-to-back wins. Not out of this either.
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $25,381
Winning Stakes $20,900
Win Dividend $1.62
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather720All Weather Slushy210
Grass311Grass Wet110
Course110Distance000
Favourite1002nd Favourite411
Mobile300Standing731
Left1031Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/26 Rangiora NON-WINNERS PACE 2600m (1) 1 3/4 lengths 3-30.1
 01/26 Nelson HRC 3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 1609m (2) 1/2 head 1-57.1
 01/26 Marlb HRC R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-23.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 11
16 Jan 26
Race  11
B Orange
5 days
7th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
1
4/4
Country Gold
MR:2-16.2
61.3
 
1x1-3bk otr,angld 200,unleashd wd
BUDDY REIGN - over-raced and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of SON OF DOC near the 1950m resulting in a slight easing of the pace.
1 of 12
11 Jan 26
Race  7
B Orange
2 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
1609m
Fast
2
3/3
Sandy Shore
MR:1-57.1
  
Found trl,thru tn,chased,just there
4 of 11
09 Jan 26
Race  7
B Orange
8 days
5th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
2
5/5
The Coalman
MR:2-02.4
58.7
3.5L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 800,off tn,no gaps
1 of 11
01 Jan 26
Race  7
S Ottley
20 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
2/1
Hughes Two Me
MR:2-10.0
60.7
 
Ld out,dictated terms,too many guns
SON OF DOC - fractious prior to the start.
5 of  7
12 Dec 25
Race  10
B Orange
6 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
2/2
Down A Hundy
MR:2-05.0
59.2
5.3L
Up,led,trld 1800,off,imprvd,peakd
4 of 13
06 Dec 25
Race  1
B Orange
13 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
1950m
Good
3
1/1
Cullens Beach
MR:2-05.8
60.6
0.9L
Ld out,no peace,mastered 100m out
SON OF DOC - shifted outwards early in the run home. Driver B Orange was advised to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.
2 of 12
23 Nov 25
Race  5
B Orange
210 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2170m
Good
14
2/2
She's A Lady
MR:2-07.8
58.1
1.8L
Into 1x1 early,off,chased strongly
SON OF DOC - held up early in the run home.
3 of  5
18 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  5
S O'Reilly
 
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
Cee Whatabet
MR:2-12.4
58.3
 
1 of  7
09 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  4
R M Austin
 
NON-WINNERS QUAL' PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
Bettor Dreams
MR:2-13.0
61.8
 
3 of  8
29 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  8
B Orange
 
PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
The Playboy
MR:2-10.7
59.2
 
  
 3432194Semba   
4
250320
  R54
4
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 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:
Faded on Friday but had worked hard. Won't mind the 2850m. Keep onside.
Colours
Starts 68
Wins 8
Seconds 9
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $131,391
Winning Stakes $74,525
Win Dividend $1.06
Place Dividend $0.81
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather50513All Weather Slushy410
Grass1833Grass Wet603
Course300Distance410
Favourite5032nd Favourite722
Mobile2437Standing4459
Left68816Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (16) 2 1/4 lengths 2-28
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R51 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) neck 2-23.8
 01/24 Nelson HRC R51 to R57 MOB. PACE 2400m (2) neck 2-54.4
 03/24 Nth Sthlnd R51 to R90 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (1) 2 1/4 lengths 3-27.1
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R59 PACE 2000m (1) nose 2-31.8
 10/24 Methven 3YO+ R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (3(10m)) head 3-05.4
 12/24 Geraldine R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2850m (1(10m)) head 3-38.2
 12/24 Rangiora R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) 3/4 length 3-20.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
John Dunn
19 days
57th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
6
1/1
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
29L
Brk,5th,prkd 1800-tn,weakened str
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - broke briefly at the start. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised the gelding failed to handle the track conditions today.
2 of  7
28 Dec 25
Race  8
John Dunn
2 days
56th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
2
1/1
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-11.3
60.6
3.6L
Up,led,trld 1900,held up,good inr
3 of  9
26 Dec 25
Race  9
John Dunn
12 days
55th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Dead
4
1/2
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-11.5
66.2
4.3L
Prkd,ld 2800,joind 500,fght,bested
10 of 15
14 Dec 25
Race  10
R Harrison
16 days
54th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
4/3
It's Tough
MR:2-04.4
57.5
9.9L
6 & 7-bk mrks,off,whacked away gap
5 of 16
28 Nov 25
Race  9
R Harrison
7 days
53rd up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
2/3
Teds Legacy
MR:2-01.6
58.4
8.2L
4-3bk inr,prkd 1600,fght well,faded
2 of 11
21 Nov 25
Race  3
R Harrison
10 days
52nd up
4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
6
9/9
Follow Your Dream
MR:2-01.2
57.7
0.4L
Up,soon prkd,there tn,fght,hdd
6 of 13
11 Nov 25
Race  11
R Harrison
16 days
51st up
R58 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
13/13
It's Tough
MR:1-57.9
56.9
8L
3-4bk otr,3-5wd tn,useful bid wdst
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Harrison. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
9 of 15
26 Oct 25
Race  9
R Harrison
7 days
50th up
R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
2
3/3
Rock Band
MR:2-04.4
56.8
17L
Brk,9th,wd,prkd bell,cvr 650,no fin
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - broke at the start losing ground.
2 of 10
19 Oct 25
Race  8
R Harrison
9 days
49th up
R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
6/6
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-00.3
56.1
1.4L
Soon parkd,1x1 800,nice bid
7 of  8
10 Oct 25
Race  4
R Harrison
12 days
48th up
4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
8
8/8
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-57.9
55.9
15L
7th,3-4bk otr,wdst rear tn,honest
MAGICIAN - pre-race warmed. Forced to race wider on the track near the 2000m when BRYCE'S MEDDLE shifted outwards. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver C Dalgety advised he was disappointed and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high respiratory rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
  
5
107X40
  R51
5
Front
Gemma Thornley(J)
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Yea Baby(by Somebeachsomewhere)
Owners:
Mrs T J Wylie, P J Wylie
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Not a factor after mistake on day 1 on grass debut. Will need a few favours here
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 4
Seconds 3
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $55,818
Winning Stakes $31,900
Win Dividend $1.16
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2648All Weather Slushy501
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course100Distance000
Favourite4132nd Favourite303
Mobile1405Standing1343
Left2748Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (10) 1/2 length 3-16.3
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) 3 lengths 3-20
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6) 3/4 length 3-16.1
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) head 3-13.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
B Orange
15 days
2nd up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
4
10/8
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
97L
Brk start,never in touch after
MYSTERY BEACH - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
4 of 13
01 Jan 26
Race  8
R Harrison
111 days
1st up
R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
14
5/6
Topaz
MR:2-01.5
59.3
6.5L
Chkd,imp 3-bk inr,fght soundly gap
MYSTERY BEACH - checked racing into the first bend losing ground.
3 of  6
23 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  9
S Ottley
 
R45 to R77 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
3
Who's Delight
MR:2-02.8
58.8
 
4 of  6
16 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  6
D Williams
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
6
Prosperity
MR:2-03.6
58.4
 
7 of 12
12 Sep 25
Race  4
B Orange
14 days
20th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
4/3
Gliding High
MR:2-02.5
58.8
1.9L
3-4bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr
MYSTERY BEACH - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
10 of 10
29 Aug 25
Race  3
R Close
7 days
19th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
7/7
Rustenburg
MR:1-56.6
57.6
16L
Gate spd,cght prkd,gone by 450
MYSTERY BEACH - weakened from the 500m.
1 of  9
22 Aug 25
Race  7
B Orange
14 days
18th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
3
3/4
Coba Charged
MR:1-59.8
57.3
0.1L
Thru,trld 2400,off 200,smart,cght
1 of 12
08 Aug 25
Race  2
B Orange
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
3/4
Mystic Magic
MR:2-01.3
58.6
 
Up,ld 2200,set terms,kept giving
10 of 11
01 Aug 25
Race  9
M Jones
5 days
16th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
2
4/2
Caught The Eye
MR:2-00.5
58.3
47L
Brk,6bk inr,chkd 800,detachd after
MYSTERY BEACH - broke at the start hampering an inside runner losing considerable ground. Checked by a breaking runner near the 900m. Weakened from the 700m.
1 of 11
27 Jul 25
Race  7
B Orange
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
1/1
Whatz My Choice
MR:2-03.7
57.5
 
Quickly ld,dictated,kicked clr,easy
MYSTERY BEACH - driver B Orange advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
  
6
796435
  R51
6
Front
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
7 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Ardensplace(by Artsplace) [Arden Country 9m(Somebeachsomewhere), Arden's Silhouette 11m(Shadow Play), First Class Arden 13g(Panspacificflight), Havarti Arden 6m(Betterthancheddar), Vesta 5m(A Rocknroll Dance), Walk All Over You 10g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
Mrs V A Schmack, K F Schmack, B C Phillips
Breeder:
J R Stiven
Comment:
Run down after finding the lead on Friday. Can repeat tactics. Each way hope.
Colours
Starts 117
Wins 13
Seconds 13
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $195,130
Winning Stakes $102,850
Win Dividend $0.73
Place Dividend $0.85
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather901018All Weather Slushy501
Grass2736Grass Wet500
Course311Distance201
Favourite15622nd Favourite1008
Mobile74715Standing4369
Left1171324Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30601

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1/2 length 2-25.8
 11/22 Ashburton 2YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 2400m (6) 4 1/2 lengths 2-58
 05/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN 2600m (12) 3/4 length 3-16.5
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1/2 length 2-25.4
 01/24 Cent Otago 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-12.6
 01/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE 2400m (7) 3/4 length 3-01.5
 02/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (5) neck 3-06
 03/24 Westport R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.2
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R54, R55 with cond. PACE 2000m (7) 1/2 head 2-30.6
 12/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 3 lengths 2-26.4
 01/25 Marlb HRC R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (4(10m)) 3/4 length 3-10.5
 03/25 Westport R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 1/2 head 3-20.2
 03/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R66 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-10.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
S Ottley
10 days
17th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
5
3/2
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
4L
Prkd,up,ld 1750-tn,askd,swampd 100
3 of 15
06 Jan 26
Race  10
S Ottley
2 days
16th up
R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
9/8
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-03.1
62.9
2L
Led thrghout,fght on well
4 of 10
04 Jan 26
Race  10
S Ottley
8 days
15th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
1
9/9
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-59.2
 
6L
Led,trail,honest chase
6 of 13
27 Dec 25
Race  10
W House
15 days
14th up
3YO+ R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
2
10/9
Always Dreaming
MR:2-00.2
55.9
13L
5th,mid otr,boxed on
TEMPO WARRIOR - tangled away.
9 of 10
12 Dec 25
Race  5
M Jones
5 days
13th up
R54 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
10/10
Amass
MR:1-57.2
57.5
9.2L
Up,ld,trld,3bk 1000,askd,no kick
TEMPO WARRIOR - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
7 of 13
07 Dec 25
Race  10
S Ottley
23 days
12th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
1
9/8
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-59.6
58.9
6.4L
Trail,3pegs,tite room strgt,forgive
TEMPO WARRIOR - hung inwards when attempting to shift ground outwards near the 300m and then had some difficulty obtaining a clear run in the home straight.
11 of 13
14 Nov 25
Race  6
S Ottley
3 days
11th up
3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
13/12
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-56.4
55.4
17L
4-5-6bk inr,detachd tn,bt slows
TEMPO WARRIOR - hampered by a breaking runner late in the run home.
12 of 14
11 Nov 25
Race  13
S Ottley
8 days
10th up
3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
14
12/13
J T Boe
MR:1-58.5
57.6
16L
4-5bk inr,held up rear tn,bt slows
TEMPO WARRIOR - had to be steadied near the 1300m after an easing of the pace. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
7 of 10
03 Nov 25
Race  7
S Ottley
15 days
9th up
4YO+ R50 to R79 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
10/10
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-57.8
56.2
22L
3bk inr,flat 600,4bk tn,no kick inr
9 of 10
19 Oct 25
Race  8
S Ottley
7 days
8th up
R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
4/4
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-00.3
56.1
6.3L
1x1,3w,parkd 800,batld home
  
7
411622
  R51
7
Front
Kyle Cameron
Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 b m Bettor's Delight-Who's The Bird(by Falcon Seelster) [Cullen Who 13m(Christian Cullen), High Courage 15h(Courage Under Fire), Mr Teddy 7g(Bettor's Delight), Rockin Rod 11g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Slick Bird 18m(Bettor's Delight), Smokin Bird 14m(Bettor's Delight), Who's Escaped 20m(Artiscape), Who's Smokin 9m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Mrs P A Court, K R Court
Breeder:
Mrs P A Court, K R Court
Comment:
Just nabbed on day 1 by a swooper out wide. Will carry plenty of support.
Colours
Starts 57
Wins 7
Seconds 11
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $105,434
Winning Stakes $55,315
Win Dividend $0.66
Place Dividend $1.02
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather46514All Weather Slushy302
Grass1126Grass Wet512
Course101Distance000
Favourite8162nd Favourite631
Mobile49615Standing815
Left57720Right000
Fresh90303Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Forbury Pk NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (9) 2 1/4 lengths 2-48
 03/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R43 to R47 MOB. PACE 1980m (12) 3/4 length 2-26.6
 10/24 Tuapeka 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE 1700m (9) 1 length 2-06.3
 01/25 Roxburgh 3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) nose 2-42.3
 11/25 Kaikoura 4YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE INV 1900m (6) head 2-17.6
 12/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 2400m (1) 1 length 2-59.6
 12/25 Westport 3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 4 3/4 lengths 3-24.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
R Close
17 days
33rd up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
3
2/3
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
0.8L
Trld,3bk inr 1700,off,smart,cght 30
FLYING BIRD - held up briefly final bend.
2 of  7
30 Dec 25
Race  8
S Ottley
2 days
32nd up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
2
4/4
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-13.2
62.6
3.1L
Soon ld,trld 1600,thru,handy inr
FLYING BIRD - over-raced middle stages.
6 of  7
28 Dec 25
Race  8
S Ottley
2 days
31st up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
1
3/3
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-11.3
60.6
9.3L
5-6th,prkd 1200,brief fght tn,wiltd
FLYING BIRD - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the mare was racing up in grade and may not have been suited to racing parked.
1 of 10
26 Dec 25
Race  5
S Ottley
14 days
30th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Dead
6
1/1
Farewell Spit
MR:2-06.7
63.0
 
Prkd,led 2100,kickd tn,very easy
FLYING BIRD - driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
1 of  8
12 Dec 25
Race  3
M Williamson
21 days
29th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
1
2/1
Lonnekers
MR:2-00.4
56.4
 
Soon led,set terms,held them off
FLYING BIRD - trainer M Purvis advised the mare has been served since last racing. Began awkwardly and briefly shifted outwards.
4 of 12
21 Nov 25
Race  1
M Williamson
10 days
28th up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
2/2
Brandi Snapp
MR:1-57.3
58.1
3.5L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,thru,sound
2 of 12
11 Nov 25
Race  2
M Williamson
8 days
27th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
4/3
Spirit Downunder
MR:1-56.8
57.1
0.4L
Gate spd,ld,trld,thru went close
FLYING BIRD - over-raced rounding the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover.
1 of 10
03 Nov 25
Race  5
Michael Nimczyk
8 days
26th up
4YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE INV.D
1900m
Good
6
2/3
Major Happy
MR:1-56.5
57.5
 
Prkd,up,led 1100,kickd,held on
2 of 13
26 Oct 25
Race  8
S Ottley
14 days
25th up
3YO+ R39 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
2100m
Good
12
3/2
Beachbreak
MR:2-03.2
59.8
0.8L
11th otr,wd cvr,posted 1000,kept on
2 of 14
12 Oct 25
Race  7
M Williamson
9 days
24th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
2
3/2
Quicker Than Quick
MR:2-06.2
59.6
0.6L
6th,1x1 1600,3-bk,held up,bold late
FLYING BIRD - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Over-raced final bend. Held up early in the run home.
  
8
840X76
  R53
U1
Front
Craig Thornley
Jamie Gameson, Burnham
Breeding:
6 b g Sweet Lou-Here We Go Again(by Mach Three) [Emma's Girl 8m(Sportswriter), Mamma Mia 7m(Sweet Lou), Remission 5m(Betting Line), Rise N Shine 3g(Lazarus), Showcase 4m(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:
G J Trist, J H Gameson, Mrs N J Gameson, R J Pankhurst, Mrs L M Pankhurst, R Montgomery, J Moody, Miss G Bolton, G Lee
Breeder:
G J Trist, J H Gameson, Mrs N J Gameson
Comment:
Recovered OK after error on Friday. Doesn't shirk a battle. Could stun them.
Colours
Starts 22
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $64,421
Winning Stakes $42,900
Win Dividend $4.12
Place Dividend $1.57
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2157All Weather Slushy200
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course100Distance000
Favourite3122nd Favourite622
Mobile2157Standing100
Left2257Right000
Fresh90410Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/22 NZ Metro MR40 to MR49 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 3/4 length 2-25
 12/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.6
 03/24 Oamaru 4YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE 2000m (10) head 2-24.3
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE 2600m (1) 1/2 neck 3-14
 05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) head 3-11.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
C D Thornley
15 days
2nd up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
U1
11/9
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
4.2L
Brk,10th,5bk inr,solid inr,peakd
The start was delayed due to WILD WILLOW requiring farrier attention and WARRIOR CHIEF requiring a change of sulky.
7 of 13
01 Jan 26
Race  8
S Hill
251 days
1st up
R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
9
2/3
Topaz
MR:2-01.5
59.3
12L
Chkd,wd cvr rear 1000,wdr,no punch
WARRIOR CHIEF - out of position at the start. Driver S Hill was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice. Checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Raced wide from the 1000m.
1 of  5
23 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  15
C D Thornley
 
R35 to R57 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
Ukraine
MR:2-06.1
58.9
 
1 of  4
13 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  2
 
2YO+ FFA PACE Stand
2170m
Good
U1
Waikaka
MR:2-20.8
61.0
 
11 of 12
25 Apr 25
Race  7
C D Thornley
6 days
3rd up
3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
2/1
Arthur Shelby
MR:1-56.0
58.5
24L
Cght 3wd,prkd 800,1x1,fading 500
WARRIOR CHIEF - raced wide early and middle stages. Hung inwards for a distance passing the 1100m. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
4 of 11
19 Apr 25
Race  12
C D Thornley
8 days
2nd up
3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
5
8/7
Sideshow Bruce
MR:1-56.0
55.1
8.7L
Soon 3bk otr,angld wdr tn,useful
8 of 11
11 Apr 25
Race  3
C D Thornley
316 days
1st up
3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
3/2
Selsey Anne
MR:1-57.2
56.6
8L
6bk otr,3wd cvr 1000-400,wdst,ok
WARRIOR CHIEF - raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 1100m.
1 of  5
05 Apr 25
TRIAL
Race  5
C D Thornley
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
6
Delightful Peg
MR:2-01.8
57.0
 
1 of  6
06 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  10
C D Thornley
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U3
Kaysans Rock
MR:2-06.1
55.6
 
2 of  7
30 May 24
Race  7
D Dolan
13 days
13th up
4YO+ R55 to R77 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
4/4
Heisenberg
MR:1-56.7
56.4
0.4L
4bk otr,3bk 1200,wd cvr tn,smart wd
  
9
944553
  R50
U2
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
5 b g Johny Rock-I'm Joe King(by Art Major)
Owners:
G J Chapman, A J Chapman
Breeder:
G J Chapman, A J Chapman, J M Pearson
Comment:
Powerful 3rd on day 1 & form has been building nicely. Adds to the puzzle.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 4
Seconds 4
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $65,686
Winning Stakes $36,300
Win Dividend $1.09
Place Dividend $1.09
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2545All Weather Slushy411
Grass402Grass Wet101
Course101Distance100
Favourite5022nd Favourite311
Mobile2344Standing603
Left2947Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (U1) neck 2-25.1
 09/24 NZ Metro R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 2-24.6
 03/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R52 MOB. PACE 2600m (10) head 3-12.8
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 4 1/2 lengths 2-24.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
C Dalgety
18 days
22nd up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
U2
6/6
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
1L
8th,4bk otr,angld tn,strong mid-wd
5 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
C Dalgety
8 days
21st up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
U4
10/10
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
1.8L
11th otr,3-bk bell,off,fght on well
I'M ROCKIN - held up early in the run home.
5 of 14
21 Dec 25
Race  3
C Dalgety
16 days
20th up
4YO G&E MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
10
3/3
Little Spike
MR:1-54.5
57.2
1.9L
3-4bk inr,off tn,held up wd,handy
I'M ROCKIN - held up until late in the run home.
4 of  9
05 Dec 25
Race  6
C Dalgety
21 days
19th up
3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/3
Commander Joe
MR:1-56.2
57.3
1.9L
Soon prkd,1x1 800,off,tried hard
4 of 13
14 Nov 25
Race  6
R Close
3 days
18th up
3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/9
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-56.4
55.4
6.1L
Trld-4bk inr,off 550,angld,sound wd
9 of 14
11 Nov 25
Race  13
C Ferguson
18 days
17th up
3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/9
J T Boe
MR:1-58.5
57.6
6.8L
Soon trld,held up 400,off,sound
I'M ROCKIN - had to be steadied near the 1300m after an easing of the pace. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
6 of 10
24 Oct 25
Race  9
R Close
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R52 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
6/6
It's Tough
MR:1-58.8
55.2
5.3L
Led-3bk inr,held up 400,off,steady
I'M ROCKIN - lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker. Hampered rounding the final bend.
11 of 11
17 Oct 25
Race  11
R Close
15 days
15th up
3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/2
The Next Best Thing
MR:1-57.7
58.3
8.2L
Easd,6bk otr,thru mid tn,battld
I'M ROCKIN - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
6 of  6
02 Oct 25
Race  3
C Dalgety
69 days
14th up
3YO+ R55 to R75 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1
3/3
Built For Glory
MR:1-53.1
58.1
5.2L
Soon 3pegs,parkd,fadd strgt
3 of  6
25 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  10
R Close
 
R40 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Sideshow Bruce
MR:2-06.8
57.4
 
  
10
X04238
  R56
1
10
Kimberly Butt
Warren Stapleton, Rakaia
Breeding:
8 b g Bettor's Delight-Alchemist(by Mach Three) [Alta Louisa 9m(Art Major), Alta Meteor 6g(Art Major), Always B Misty 4m(Always B Miki), Justcallmemiki 5g(Always B Miki), True Colours 3f(Art Major)]
Owners:
W A Screen, Mrs P S Screen, G P Wolfenden, Est L G Kerr, Mrs P J Kerr, B Horan
Breeder:
Alta Breeding Co Ltd
Comment:
Trip went to plan on Friday but didn't lift late. Better than that. Has claims.
Colours
Starts 31
Wins 5
Seconds 7
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $75,341
Winning Stakes $34,375
Win Dividend $0.99
Place Dividend $1.15
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1545All Weather Slushy200
Grass1615Grass Wet710
Course301Distance402
Favourite4222nd Favourite401
Mobile202Standing2958
Left31510Right000
Fresh90402Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS PACE 2600m (2) 2 1/4 lengths 3-21.6
 04/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. P 2170m (11) 1/2 neck 2-52.5
 05/23 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6(10m)) 1 length 3-21.7
 10/23 Oamaru 4YO+ R51 to R72 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3) 1 3/4 lengths 3-18.3
 05/24 Timaru R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-21.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
K Butt
35 days
5th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
1
4/5
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
7.7L
7th,3bk otr,angld wd tn,short bid
3 of 10
12 Dec 25
Race  5
K Butt
7 days
4th up
R54 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
4/6
Amass
MR:1-57.2
57.5
0.9L
1x1,3bk otr 1150,off,bold bid mid
2 of  9
05 Dec 25
Race  9
K Butt
7 days
3rd up
R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
6/7
J T Boe
MR:1-55.9
56.4
2.1L
3bk inr,held up 400,smart up inr
LESTER - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver K Butt. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
4 of 16
28 Nov 25
Race  9
K Butt
54 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
12/11
Teds Legacy
MR:2-01.6
58.4
4L
5-4-3bk inr,waitd tn,honest inr
2 of  5
18 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  9
K Butt
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Cocktails And Caviar
MR:2-05.9
56.9
 
2 of  7
01 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Franco Tim
MR:2-21.6
61.8
 
1 of  6
18 Oct 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
R May
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
5
Pioneer
MR:2-11.8
60.8
 
11 of 14
05 Oct 25
Race  8
K Butt
280 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Heavy
1
7/9
Carlin
MR:2-16.6
63.6
11L
Brk,10th inr,7-bk bell,never ran on
LESTER - the required veterinary clearance was received. Fractious prior to the start and broke briefly after breasting the barrier strand.
3 of  7
27 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
 
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
4
Franco Marek
MR:2-19.3
61.1
 
UNPL
20 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  7
 
R40 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
1
Misty Blue
MR:2-24.0
65.5
 
  
11
794729
  R61
1
20
Gavin Smith
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
7 b m Art Major-Shimmy Shoes(by Bettor's Delight) [Art Jordan 5g(Art Major), Justacountrygal 6m(Art Major), Scrunch 4g(Captain Crunch), Shimmering 3f(Downbytheseaside)]
Owners:
A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, Mrs E J Hintz, B W Clarke, J A Slack, S Langdon
Breeder:
Taffy Limited
Comment:
Perfect drag into it on day 1 but lacked late spark. Combos with her best.
Colours
Starts 89
Wins 12
Seconds 8
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $317,093
Winning Stakes $154,025
Win Dividend $1.01
Place Dividend $0.78
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather841218All Weather Slushy301
Grass501Grass Wet300
Course100Distance101
Favourite10422nd Favourite1215
Mobile74818Standing1541
Left691110Right2019
Fresh90721Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/21 Kaikoura NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2600m (16) 1 1/4 lengths 3-19.4
 11/21 Auckland 2YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 1/2 length 2-03.4
 09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R54 MOB. PACE 2600m (10) head 3-12
 05/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PA 1980m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-23
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) nose 2-29
 10/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PA 1980m (7) 7 lengths 2-23.9
 12/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PA 1980m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 2-25.2
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-24.6
 11/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PA 1980m (3) 1/2 head 2-26.2
 02/25 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3) 1/2 length 3-15.2
 02/25 Ashburton R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(10m)) neck 3-57.2
 04/25 Rangiora R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (5(10m)) neck 3-11.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
G Smith
18 days
12th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
1
8/10
Misty Blue
MR:2-10.1
62.2
8.6L
6th,1x1 1750-tn,off,1-paced mid
2 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
John Dunn
17 days
11th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
1
8/11
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
0.9L
9th otr,1x1 bell,off,chased stoutly
DANCE TILL DAWN - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
7 of 10
12 Dec 25
Race  5
R Harrison
7 days
10th up
R54 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
8/8
Amass
MR:1-57.2
57.5
5L
4bk otr,5bk 1100,imprvd wdst
DANCE TILL DAWN - over-raced middle stages with the mare pacing roughly near the 1400m after striking the sulky wheel of DYNASTY despite the efforts of driver R Harrison.
4 of  9
05 Dec 25
Race  9
R Harrison
7 days
9th up
R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
8/8
J T Boe
MR:1-55.9
56.4
2.4L
3-4bk otr,hooked wd tn,imprvd wd
9 of 16
28 Nov 25
Race  9
John Dunn
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
13/13
Teds Legacy
MR:2-01.6
58.4
13L
3-4bk otr,held up 400,honest inr
DANCE TILL DAWN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 400m. Held up leaving the final bend and early in the run home.
7 of 13
14 Nov 25
Race  8
John Dunn
3 days
7th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
5/5
Esmeralda
MR:1-54.5
56.5
14L
3wd cvr,prkd-1x1,urgd 400,no xtra
DANCE TILL DAWN - raced wide early and middle stages.
10 of 13
11 Nov 25
Race  11
R May
25 days
6th up
R58 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
9/8
It's Tough
MR:1-57.9
56.9
9.3L
Eased,6-7bk otr,well bk,ok,held up
DANCE TILL DAWN - connections advised the mare would be racing in foal. Raced wide early. Held up throughout the run home.
8 of 10
17 Oct 25
Race  6
John Dunn
21 days
5th up
3YO+ R59 to R70, R71 to R76 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
10/10
Franco Sinatra
MR:1-56.6
55.8
6.3L
7th,3-4bk otr,well bk tn,steady mid
12 of 12
26 Sep 25
Race  7
John Dunn
7 days
4th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
10/11
Lakelsa
MR:1-56.2
56.4
8.2L
10-9th,5-7bk inr,3wd cvr,battld
10 of 12
19 Sep 25
Race  10
John Dunn
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
6/7
Arthur Shelby
MR:2-02.9
56.7
5.8L
Brk,3bk otr,3wd,prkd 950,fght,wiltd
DANCE TILL DAWN - broke at the start losing ground.
  
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13
221391
  R61
U1
20
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:
Back to 20m after big, bold win on day 1. Danger if she's in a similar mood.
Colours
Starts 36
Wins 6
Seconds 4
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $68,416
Winning Stakes $42,625
Win Dividend $1.81
Place Dividend $1.76
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1816All Weather Slushy100
Grass1855Grass Wet530
Course320Distance200
Favourite2112nd Favourite402
Mobile27410Standing921
Left36611Right000
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
 01/26 Marlb HRC R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (U1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-14.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 12
16 Jan 26
Race  9
S Tomlinson
5 days
10th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
U1
12/12
Flying Bird
MR:2-10.1
62.2
 
Slw,9th,5bk otr,off wdst tn,flew wd
MISTY BLUE - slow to begin.
9 of  9
11 Jan 26
Race  9
S Tomlinson
2 days
9th up
4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
5
6/6
Gone Surfin
MR:1-52.0
56.5
166L
Gate spd,brk 1300,distanced after
MISTY BLUE - hung inwards and broke racing into the first bend checking trailing runners losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
3 of  9
09 Jan 26
Race  9
S Tomlinson
28 days
8th up
4YO+ Mares R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
9
5/5
Gone Surfin
MR:1-52.0
57.1
12L
8th,5-4bk inr,to inr tn,sound inr
MISTY BLUE - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 500m. Held up final bend.
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
  
14
300411
  R88
1
40
Robbie Close
Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 b g Art Major-Left In The Dark(by Fake Left) [Born To Run 11g(Bettor's Delight), Dancing In The Dark 14m(American Ideal), Little Lion Man 15g(Bettor's Delight), Mamma Knows Best 10m(Art Major), Sound Of Silence 5g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:
J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
Breeder:
J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
Comment:
Excellent over the Coast circuit. 5m closer than Reefton. Look for him late.
Colours
Starts 51
Wins 11
Seconds 9
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $189,551
Winning Stakes $129,250
Win Dividend $1.00
Place Dividend $1.14
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather38712All Weather Slushy202
Grass1343Grass Wet521
Course000Distance000
Favourite9532nd Favourite832
Mobile2438Standing2787
Left501015Right110
Fresh90611Fresh30311

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/22 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR40 to MR48 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-27.2
 05/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6) head 3-16.8
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 3/4 length 2-23.4
 10/23 Kaikoura 3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (3(10m)) 3/4 length 3-02.9
 02/24 Hawera R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2100m (3(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 2-46.7
 02/24 Hawera R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2100m (2(20m)) 1/2 head 2-45.1
 04/24 Auckland R56 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (1(10m)) 3 1/2 lengths 3-29.2
 10/24 Tuapeka 3YO+ R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (1(20m)) 1/2 length 3-23.7
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE 1980m (13) 3/4 length 2-26.7
 12/25 Westport R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1(35m)) 3 1/2 lengths 3-32.2
 12/25 Reefton R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2500m (1(45m)) 3 lengths 3-27.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  7
30 Dec 25
Race  8
R Close
2 days
9th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Dead
1
3/3
Flying Bird
MR:2-13.2
62.6
 
7th,4bk otr 1300,angld,swoopd,easy
1 of  7
28 Dec 25
Race  8
R Close
2 days
8th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
1
2/2
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-11.3
60.6
 
7th,to 1x1 1200,off,swooped by
SMOKE ON THE WATER - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
4 of  9
26 Dec 25
Race  9
S Ottley
26 days
7th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Dead
1
3/3
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-11.5
66.2
4.4L
8th,4bk otr,up,prkd,ld tn,fght,hdd
11 of 14
30 Nov 25
Race  9
M Williamson
16 days
6th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
7
7/6
Esmeralda
MR:1-55.6
57.7
11L
Eased,rear inr,6-bk,off,bttld away
10 of 14
14 Nov 25
Race  13
M Williamson
3 days
5th up
R59 to R80 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
5/5
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.0
55.3
16L
6bk inr,held up rear tn,pluggd mid
3 of 11
11 Nov 25
Race  6
M Williamson
8 days
4th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4
9/8
Franco Sinatra
MR:1-57.0
57.8
4L
4-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,chased well
7 of 11
03 Nov 25
Race  9
M Williamson
24 days
3rd up
FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
6/6
Merlin
MR:1-57.2
56.0
10L
Trld-3bk inr,urgd 400,battld inr
3 of  7
10 Oct 25
Race  9
S Ottley
14 days
2nd up
4YO+ R75 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
7/7
Republican Party
MR:1-58.4
54.9
1.9L
Ld,trld,3bk 1600,waitd,game inr
6 of 10
26 Sep 25
Race  9
S Ottley
201 days
1st up
3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
10/9
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-58.5
55.6
3.7L
Up,trld-3bk inr,thru,short bid inr
5 of  7
03 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  7
G Smith
 
R58 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Light Me Up
MR:2-00.3
56.9