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Kaikoura Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: KAIKOURA CUP MEETING (MONDAY)
Last updated 03/11/2025 at 12:10 pm
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

THE WHITE MORPH SOUTH BAY TROTTERS CUP (HCP TROT) (Gr3)

$60,000, R60 TO R120 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2400m

 
 

For R60 to R120 trotters. Front: R60 to R99. 15m: R100 to R120.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
7X8068
  R76
1
Front
Samantha Ottley
Michael Purdon, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b g Village Mystic-Family Robinson(by Sundon) [Madam Sass 8m(Majestic Son)]
Owner:
Michael Purdon
Breeder:
Tardina Stud Limited
Comment:
Not going as well as 2023 & 2024, when he won this race. One more chance.
Colours
Starts 52
Wins 9
Seconds 8
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $293,845
Winning Stakes $146,827
Win Dividend $0.95
Place Dividend $0.86
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather48914All Weather Slushy101
Grass400Grass Wet200
Course220Distance220
Favourite11522nd Favourite913
Mobile2147Standing3157
Left45812Right712
Fresh90601Fresh30513

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31
 05/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1/2 length 2-29.3
 05/22 Auckland 3YO+, R40 to R52 with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2200m (2(10m)) nose 2-53.2
 10/22 Ashburton 3YO MOB. TROT 1700m (1) 1/2 length 2-03.5
 04/23 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-22.2
 08/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-20.4
 08/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-25.5
 10/23 Kaikoura R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (5) neck 3-04.7
 11/24 Kaikoura R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (8) 2 1/4 lengths 3-01.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 12
17 Oct 25
Race  9
S Ottley
14 days
4th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
6/6
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
7.1L
5th,1x1-3bk otr,flat,fair in mid
6 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
Mark Purdon
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
7/7
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
5.7L
12th,7bk otr,6bk inr,held up,sound
MYSTIC MAX - placed in restricted room by an outside runner near the 1500m and contacted a track marker. Held up early in the run home.
10 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
B Orange
16 days
2nd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
4
8/8
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
13L
Brk,rear inr,bt stragglers mrks gap
MYSTIC MAX - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground. Held up by a weakening runner near the 500m.
8 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
B Orange
161 days
1st up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
8/7
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
12L
Brk,4-5bk otr,flat tn,no threat
1 of  8
20 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  10
B Orange
 
R40 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
Walkinonsunshine
MR:2-09.0
60.0
 
5 of  5
13 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  8
B Orange
 
R40 to R119 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-07.3
59.2
 
7 of 10
28 Mar 25
Race  7
B Orange
14 days
11th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/4
Eurostyle
MR:2-02.1
58.7
13L
Slow,6th,3bk otr-1x1,up 600,ok
MYSTIC MAX - trotted roughly rounding the final bend.
8 of 12
14 Mar 25
Race  8
B Orange
14 days
10th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
1
4/3
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.6
57.5
7.7L
3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,steady mid
MYSTIC MAX - held up final bend and early in the run home.
3 of  6
28 Feb 25
Race  6
B Orange
8 days
9th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
2/3
Bet N Win
MR:2-01.3
57.3
2L
Trld,off,ld 1700,trld 650,honest
2 of  5
20 Feb 25
Race  5
B Orange
49 days
8th up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/2
Midnight Dash
MR:2-02.0
59.7
2.2L
5th,brf prkd,5th,1x1 700,smart mid
  
2
211581
  R72
2
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Majestic Son-Dead Cat Bounce(by Revenue(SWE))
Owners:
Mrs B M Armstrong, Mrs H M F Hanning, E R Morgan, Small Car World Ltd
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Settled into a great rhythm this spring. First look here. Include in trifectas.
Colours
Starts 31
Wins 8
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $166,451
Winning Stakes $116,000
Win Dividend $1.16
Place Dividend $0.82
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3075All Weather Slushy100
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite8412nd Favourite320
Mobile1433Standing1752
Left1973Right1212
Fresh90410Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 2-57
 03/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (11) 1 length 2-28.8
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R49 TROT 2600m (8) neck 3-23.2
 11/24 Timaru 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-22
 12/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. TROT 1609m (12) nose 1-58.6
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 2 lengths 3-19.7
 09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) head 3-19.1
 10/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 3/4 length 2-27.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 13
17 Oct 25
Race  5
John Dunn
14 days
12th up
4YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
2/1
Confessional
MR:2-00.1
58.2
 
Gate spd,ld 1600,joind,fght hardest
8 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
T Williams
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
3/2
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
7.1L
8th,3bk otr,3-4wd tn,short bid
5 of 11
26 Sep 25
Race  8
R Harrison
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
5/6
Father Time
MR:2-02.2
58.1
4.9L
4-5bk otr,6bk 1100,hookd wd,tidy
1 of  9
12 Sep 25
Race  7
T Williams
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
3/4
Gold Bullion
MR:2-03.2
58.2
 
5th,1x1 1600,up,unwound,held on
1 of 13
29 Aug 25
Race  8
John Dunn
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/3
Brett's Mate
MR:2-03.5
58.2
 
Soon 4bk otr,wd rear tn,unleashd
2 of  8
22 Aug 25
Race  6
John Dunn
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
3/2
Confessional
MR:2-02.9
57.2
2.8L
Prkd,ld 2100,kickd hard tn,cght 100
8 of  9
08 Aug 25
Race  9
T Williams
21 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
4/5
Love N The Port
MR:2-00.6
59.0
14L
Brk,detachd,4bk otr,lost touch 700
BOUNCE N BEYOND - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend.
3 of 10
18 Jul 25
Race  5
T Williams
28 days
5th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9
7/8
Love Walked In
MR:2-01.4
58.7
1.2L
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,off,strong wdst
7 of  7
20 Jun 25
Race  3
J J Dunn
7 days
4th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
1
6/6
Hillbilly Blues
MR:2-04.1
57.6
23L
5th inr,4-bk,prkd 1250,flat,chkd tn
CON GRAZIA LOVE - over-raced middle stages after having been restrained early to take up a position on the marker line towards the rear. Checked near the 250m when BOUNCE N BEYOND and HIGH ENERGY locked wheels.
4 of  7
13 Jun 25
Race  1
J J Dunn
28 days
3rd up
R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
1
7/7
Halberg
MR:2-07.0
57.6
4.8L
3rd inr,3-bk 1800,held up,bttld on
BOUNCE N BEYOND - held up early stages of the run home.
  
3
751820
  R68
3
Front
Blair Orange
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
8 br m Pegasus Spur-Countessa Galleon(by Earl) [Dashing Dutchy 9g(Majestic Son), Uncle Louis 10g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
K W Sturgeon, G V Lilley, Mrs D M Keith, D M Currie, A B McKinlay, D W Neal, D J Donaldson, A J Donaldson
Breeder:
G S Allen, G W Hulston, Mrs B M Hulston
Comment:
Found little after stepping well 17 Oct. Placed here & can repeat with her best.
Colours
Starts 97
Wins 14
Seconds 9
Thirds 12
Lifetime Stakes $263,604
Winning Stakes $147,950
Win Dividend $1.16
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather891220All Weather Slushy712
Grass821Grass Wet311
Course201Distance911
Favourite4202nd Favourite1853
Mobile2034Standing771117
Left951421Right200
Fresh901022Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/20 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (1) nose 3-30.3
 10/20 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R49 TROT 2000m (9) 5 lengths 2-34.5
 11/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (11) 1/2 neck 2-27.3
 01/21 Marlb HRC R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 3-12.7
 11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 3200m (5) 3 1/4 lengths 4-04.9
 11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 3 1/4 lengths 3-19.2
 05/22 NZ Metro F&M MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-26.5
 09/22 Oamaru R50 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-21.6
 10/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. TR 1980m (4) neck 2-28
 12/22 Forbury Pk R51 to R85 DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (1(30m)) 3 3/4 lengths 2-55.7
 04/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 1/2 length 3-19
 04/23 NZ Metro R45 & faster F&M DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(40m)) 3/4 length 3-20.4
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R41 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-23.3
 09/25 Oamaru 3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1/2 length 3-17.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 12
17 Oct 25
Race  9
B Orange
7 days
15th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
4/4
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
16L
Led,trld 1100,flat 500,faded out
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - tangled away. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
2 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
B Orange
19 days
14th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
4
7/6
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
0.4L
Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up,big inr
8 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
John Dunn
7 days
13th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
6
4/2
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
12L
Made ld,dictated,kicked clr,run dwn
1 of 15
14 Sep 25
Race  7
John Dunn
9 days
12th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
5/2
Paige
MR:2-02.1
  
Mid otr,peeld 700,wide,chargd by
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - driver J Dunn reported he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
5 of 10
05 Sep 25
Race  7
T Williams
49 days
11th up
3YO+ R55 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
7/7
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-04.2
59.3
2.4L
Soon 4bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound,peakd
7 of 12
18 Jul 25
Race  7
B Orange
14 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R67 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/3
One Mhor For Heather
MR:2-05.6
59.0
5.1L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,gritty,fdd 50
1 of 10
04 Jul 25
Race  8
John Dunn
7 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M R41 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
2/3
Princess Sadie
MR:2-05.8
58.7
 
6th,1x1,3bk otr,unleashd best mid
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the sliding blinds due to having the field covered.
5 of 10
27 Jun 25
Race  9
John Dunn
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
8
2/2
Vertigo
MR:2-01.0
59.7
6L
3wd,4bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd wdst
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 600m.
5 of 12
13 Jun 25
Race  4
John Dunn
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
4/4
Paris Prince
MR:2-05.1
57.8
4.1L
3rd,3-4bk inr,off tn,imprvd mid
I DREAM OF JEANNIE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
5 of  9
30 May 25
Race  9
John Dunn
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/5
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-03.8
59.1
3L
5th,5-bk inr,off,wdst top,stout fin
  
 4X11400Love N The Port   
5
032595
  R69
5
Front
Lawrence McCormick
David McCormick, Tinwald
Breeding:
7 b g Peak-Shezadorabil(by Sundon) [Dora Explorer 10m(Pegasus Spur)]
Owners:
D D McCormick, Mrs E D McCormick
Breeder:
D D McCormick, Mrs E D McCormick
Comment:
Dashed home well in the Trotters Sprint. Placed here in 2023. First4s option.
Colours
Starts 119
Wins 15
Seconds 11
Thirds 13
Lifetime Stakes $220,510
Winning Stakes $115,500
Win Dividend $0.94
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather92917All Weather Slushy411
Grass2767Grass Wet400
Course301Distance1644
Favourite12372nd Favourite953
Mobile2923Standing901321
Left1191524Right000
Fresh90701Fresh30602

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (5) neck 2-29.6
 05/21 Ashburton 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1700m (2) 3/4 length 2-06.1
 05/21 Ashburton 3YO+ R47 to R61 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (4) neck 3-07.2
 11/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1/2 length 3-22.9
 06/22 NZ Metro R51 to R62 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-24.8
 07/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-23
 01/23 Ashburton R48 to R55 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (2(10m)) head 3-04.7
 02/23 Wyndham R45 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(20m)) 6 1/2 lengths 3-26.4
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (9) neck 3-13.3
 01/24 Roxburgh R50 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2700m (U1(10m)) 1/2 length 3-28.7
 01/24 Forbury Pk 4YO+ R54 to R65 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D 2600m (U1(10m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-23.2
 02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R51 to R100 SpecHcp TROT 3000m (U1(10m)) 2 lengths 4-07.9
 02/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) neck 3-30
 12/24 Geraldine R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2500m (U2(10m)) head 3-13.7
 03/25 Westport R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) nose 3-25.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of  9
27 Oct 25
Race  9
L McCormick
10 days
9th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
9
9/9
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-56.2
58.2
5L
Wd,3bk otr,angld,workd closer wd
MAUI - raced wide early.
9 of 12
17 Oct 25
Race  9
D McCormick
7 days
8th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
10/9
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
12L
Trld,3bk inr 1100,urgd,held up,fair
5 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
L McCormick
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1
10/7
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
2.1L
Trld-4bk inr,1x1,off,solid bid mid
MAUI - began awkwardly.
2 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
L McCormick
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
3
9/8
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
1.1L
9th,4bk otr,angld wd tn,strong wdst
MAUI - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Driver L McCormick was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home.
3 of 11
26 Sep 25
Race  8
L McCormick
5 days
5th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
7/8
Father Time
MR:2-02.2
58.1
3.5L
3wd,3-4-5bk otr,inr tn,smart in gap
MAUI - raced wide early.
12 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
L McCormick
16 days
4th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
U5
12/10
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
17L
Brk badly early,tacked on,no extra
MAUI - broke in the early stages losing ground. Broke briefly after a slight easing of the pace near the 800m.
5 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
L McCormick
14 days
3rd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
12/11
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
7.3L
Thru,led,4bk inr,3bk tn,sound
4 of  8
30 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  10
 
R60 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U2
Mr Love
MR:2-17.7
64.1
 
6 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
L McCormick
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
8/6
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
5.9L
3bk inr,4bk 1400,steady on inr
4 of 11
17 Aug 25
Race  9
D McCormick
107 days
1st up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
9/9
Hidden Talent
MR:2-03.0
59.7
3.5L
8th inr,7-bk,off,wd rear,tidy late
  
6
9X2204
  R89
6
Front
Gemma Thornley(J)
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
8 b g Muscle Hill-Lady Midnight(by Sierra Kosmos) [Hedge Your Bet 12h(Great Success), Lady Tiffany 6m(Trixton), Midnight Diamond 5m(Royalty For Life), Sure Sign 15m(Sundon), Swept Away 14g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
R G Dellaca, Mrs V M Robertson, J Yang, P I Baken, G D R Shand, G P Hope
Breeder:
Pinelea Farm Limited
Comment:
No surprise he's nabbed two placings here. Smart 4th 17 Oct. Will be running on.
Colours
Starts 106
Wins 14
Seconds 16
Thirds 20
Lifetime Stakes $443,950
Winning Stakes $139,250
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $1.07
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1031434All Weather Slushy302
Grass302Grass Wet000
Course302Distance512
Favourite11712nd Favourite1025
Mobile50621Standing56815
Left931433Right1303
Fresh90712Fresh30914

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/19 Rangiora 2YO MOB. TROT 2000m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-34.7
 01/20 Nelson HRC 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-06.3
 06/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2(20m)) 9 1/4 lengths 3-20.5
 06/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R63 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 5 lengths 2-28
 09/20 NZ Metro R57 to R70, R71 to R75 with cond. MOB. T 2600m (6) neck 3-17.4
 02/21 NZ Metro R54 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-21.6
 03/21 Cheviot R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(35m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-18.9
 03/21 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1 length 2-25.2
 05/21 NZ Metro 4YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 3/4 length 3-21.1
 02/22 NZ Metro R69 to R90, R91 to R100 with cond. MOB. 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-21.6
 04/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-14
 08/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 2600m (5) 1 length 3-16.3
 12/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(40m)) 2 lengths 3-13.3
 02/25 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(25m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-17.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 12
17 Oct 25
Race  9
G Thornley
7 days
4th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
8/7
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
4L
3-4bk otr,5th 400,held up,tidy inr
MIDNIGHT DASH - held up middle stages of the run home.
10 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
G Thornley
35 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2
9/8
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
6.8L
8th,3bk otr,tight tn,fght bk ok wd
MIDNIGHT DASH - hampered near the 250m.
2 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
G Thornley
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
6/5
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
4.5L
3bk otr,4bk 1200,wd cvr tn,slick wd
2 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
G Thornley
112 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
6/8
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
2.6L
4-3bk otr,held up tn,off,flew wd
MIDNIGHT DASH - held up rounding the final bend.
3 of  5
13 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  8
G Thornley
 
R40 to R119 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-07.3
59.2
 
9 of 11
02 May 25
Race  10
C Ferguson
7 days
17th up
FFA TROT Stand
3200m
Good
6
11/11
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.9
57.4
16L
8th inr,6-bk 2000,off,wd,beat slows
MIDNIGHT DASH - fractious prior to the start. Placed in restricted room entering the first bend when QUEEN ELIDA lay inwards having to be steadied contacting a track marker.
12 of 12
25 Apr 25
Race  8
C Ferguson
14 days
16th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
6
8/6
Mighty Logan
MR:2-00.8
57.2
95L
Blew the start badly,out of action
MIDNIGHT DASH - Co-Trainers G & B Hope advised the gelding has had its hocks treated since last racing. Swung sideways after the barriers were released badly checking MUSCLE MOUNTAIN losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
5 of  5
11 Apr 25
Race  7
John Dunn
14 days
15th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
5
5/5
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-00.0
 
2.9L
4th inr,4-bk,3-bk bell,1x1,off,fght
6 of 10
28 Mar 25
Race  7
B Hope
14 days
14th up
R66 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/5
Eurostyle
MR:2-02.1
58.7
12L
8th,4-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,steady
4 of 12
14 Mar 25
Race  8
R May
14 days
13th up
FFA MOB. TROT
2600m
Fast
2
6/6
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.6
57.5
4.7L
Trld-4bk inr,prkd 1700,brave,hdd
MIDNIGHT DASH - connections advised the gelding has had its joints treated since last racing.
  
7
0X1168
  R68
7
Front
Tim Williams
Kevin Townley, Russley
Breeding:
4 b g Father Patrick-Firenze(by Monarchy) [Marvella 5m(Love You), Tribbiani 3g(Muscle Mass)]
Owners:
N C James, Mrs M E Townley, Miss H M Wall
Breeder:
Tavistock Breeding Limited
Comment:
Had his chance up the lane at Ashburton. Awkward wider draw. Combos claims.
Colours
Starts 28
Wins 6
Seconds 5
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $166,668
Winning Stakes $54,175
Win Dividend $0.75
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2867All Weather Slushy311
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance110
Favourite10422nd Favourite622
Mobile1635Standing1232
Left2867Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30422

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 TROT 2400m (1) 1 3/4 lengths 3-09
 07/24 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 4 1/4 lengths 2-29.2
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R54 TROT 2600m (8) 3/4 length 3-25.1
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 4 1/2 lengths 2-26.9
 09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT 1980m (13) 2 1/4 lengths 2-27.8
 09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 3/4 length 3-17.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of  9
27 Oct 25
Race  9
T Williams
17 days
4th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1
3/3
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-56.2
58.2
6.8L
Trld-3bk inr,thru,no threat up inr
6 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
T Williams
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3
5/4
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
3.7L
Prkd,3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,good
FATHER TIME - held up early in the run home before being hampered by a breaking runner near the 150m.
1 of 11
26 Sep 25
Race  8
T Williams
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
2/3
Mighty Logan
MR:2-02.2
58.1
 
Prkd,trld 2100,off tn,unwound best
1 of 14
19 Sep 25
Race  9
T Williams
105 days
1st up
3YO+ R53 to R63 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
13
1/1
Freya
MR:2-00.1
58.7
 
7-6bk otr,3wd cvr 900,unleashd tn
FATHER TIME - raced wide from the 1200m.
1 of  7
10 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  10
T Williams
 
R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-07.6
59.9
 
4 of 10
26 Aug 25
TRIAL
Race  10
T Williams
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-08.7
58.9
 
10 of 10
06 Jun 25
Race  8
T Williams
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
9
1/1
Wilma's Boy
MR:2-00.2
60.2
42L
Brk on dispatch,distanced after
FATHER TIME - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
4 of  9
23 May 25
Race  4
T Williams
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/1
Paris Prince
MR:2-04.7
58.3
1.9L
Led,trld,3bk,held up tn-100,smart
FATHER TIME - held up for a distance passing the 100m.
5 of 10
16 May 25
Race  9
T Williams
27 days
4th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
1/1
Eurostyle
MR:2-00.7
58.2
11L
Up,ld 2100,trld,3bk 800,held up,gd
FATHER TIME - held up final bend.
1 of  6
08 May 25
TRIAL
Race  8
T Williams
 
R48 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-06.7
58.3
 
  
8
313036
  R79
8
Front
Nathan Williamson
Nathan Williamson, Branxholme
Breeding:
6 b m Bacardi Lindy-Juliana(by Sundon) [Arc De Triomphe 8g(Quaker Jet), Carla Bruni 17m(Continentalman), Dark Horse 12m(Bacardi Lindy), Father Christmas 14g(Love You), Hail Mary 4m(Bacardi Lindy), Monty Python 15g(Pegasus Spur), Sarah Palin 16m(Pegasus Spur)]
Owner:
Griffins Syndicate
Breeder:
K R Grice, B R Grice
Comment:
Not far off despite error at Ashburton. 2400m her pet distance. Don't disregard.
Colours
Starts 33
Wins 10
Seconds 3
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $159,768
Winning Stakes $99,375
Win Dividend $1.08
Place Dividend $1.05
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3089All Weather Slushy202
Grass320Grass Wet100
Course000Distance642
Favourite15552nd Favourite750
Mobile823Standing2586
Left33109Right000
Fresh90320Fresh30623

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/22 Invcargill NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-58.9
 08/22 Winton 3YO+, with cond. TROT 2400m (U5) neck 3-14.1
 09/22 NZ Metro 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 3/4 length 2-30.8
 10/22 Nth Sthlnd 3YO Fillies MOB. TROT 2200m (8) 3 3/4 lengths 2-46.7
 09/23 Winton 3YO+ R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (U1(20m)) 8 1/4 lengths 3-03.3
 11/24 Wyndham R35 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (1(30m)) 3/4 length 3-03.2
 01/25 Rivertn TC R50 to R75 SpecHcp TROT 2800m (U1(10m)) neck 3-44.7
 02/25 Wairio R51 to R100 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (U2(20m)) 3 lengths 3-02.2
 02/25 Gore R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT 2750m (1(20m)) 3 1/4 lengths 3-40.6
 08/25 Kurow R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(40m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-18.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of  9
27 Oct 25
Race  9
N Williamson
11 days
19th up
FFA MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
11
5/5
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-56.2
58.2
5.5L
Rear,brk,5bk inr 800,off,sound mid
HIDDEN TALENT - broke racing into the first bend losing ground.
3 of 13
16 Oct 25
Race  8
N Williamson
25 days
18th up
4YO+ Mares R45 to R80 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2200m
Good
2
3/3
Princess Sadie
MR:2-04.3
58.8
1.5L
Bk otr,3w cvr 350,big fin wider
13 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
N Williamson
7 days
17th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
2
5/5
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
27L
Chkd,14th inr,6bk,off,tidy,brk 150m
HIDDEN TALENT - hampered by a breaking runner after 100m. Held up by a weakening runner near the 500m. Broke approaching the 100m losing all chance.
3 of 15
14 Sep 25
Race  7
N Williamson
28 days
16th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
6/6
I Dream Of Jeannie
MR:2-02.1
 
2.5L
Bk otr,deep pegs,thru mid,nice fin
MIXED FAITH - weakened rounding the final bend and lay outwards becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of HIDDEN TALENT which was hanging inwards. Locked wheels with PRACTICAL MAGIC near the 300m hampering trailing runners. Lay out near the 200m placing an outside runner in restricted room.
1 of 11
17 Aug 25
Race  9
N Williamson
86 days
15th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
2/2
Bring On The Muscle
MR:2-03.0
59.7
 
10th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 400,slick wdst
HIDDEN TALENT - trainer N Williamson reported the mare would be racing in season.
1 of  2
08 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  4
N Williamson
 
R53 to R76 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
Lil Whip
MR:2-08.8
59.9
 
3 of 14
23 May 25
Race  8
N Williamson
42 days
14th up
3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
13
3/3
Eurostyle
MR:1-59.2
59.1
3.7L
Thru,3bk otr-1x1,waitd,honest
2 of  4
17 May 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
O Kite
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
2
Aroha Kenny
MR:2-08.1
59.9
 
7 of 15
11 Apr 25
Race  7
N Williamson
28 days
13th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
1/1
Nellie Doyle
MR:2-03.7
58.2
3.8L
Chkd/brk,7bk otr,3wd cvr,held up,gd
HIDDEN TALENT - checked and broke shortly after the start losing ground.
3 of  4
04 Apr 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
N Williamson
 
NON-WINNERS Up to & including MR50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
Heidsieck
MR:2-10.5
60.9
 
  
9
762070
  R72
9
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
7 b g Royal Aspirations-Paris Belle(by Soky's Atom) [Don Pierre 13g(Diedre Don), Paris Princess 15m(Diedre Don)]
Owner:
Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
Mrs F P Fletcher
Comment:
Made a mistake in the top grade 17 Oct. Can't afford any errors here. Odds.
Colours
Starts 68
Wins 10
Seconds 7
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $132,995
Winning Stakes $82,500
Win Dividend $1.44
Place Dividend $1.23
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather50612All Weather Slushy301
Grass1846Grass Wet211
Course000Distance821
Favourite13262nd Favourite402
Mobile1003Standing581015
Left681018Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30511

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/22 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (9) head 2-54.9
 04/22 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (5) 1 length 3-05.1
 08/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) head 3-22
 02/24 NZ Metro R43 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 1/2 neck 3-21.8
 10/24 Methven 3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 3-11.8
 01/25 Methven R39 to R50 TROT 1700m (3) 1 length 2-13.9
 03/25 Rangiora R43 to R57 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (6(10m)) 1 length 3-28.6
 03/25 NZ Metro R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-17.8
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2(10m)) 3/4 length 3-21.6
 06/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-22.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

10 of 12
17 Oct 25
Race  9
S Thornley
7 days
54th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
11/11
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
14L
3bk inr,brk 1100,4bk,bt slows at bk
PARIS PRINCE - broke briefly near the 1100m.
7 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
S Thornley
7 days
53rd up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
2
12/12
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
4.8L
3-5bk inr,4bk tn,held up,steady
10 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
S Thornley
12 days
52nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
1
10/10
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
9L
11th,6bk otr,well bk tn,steady wd
2 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
S Thornley
16 days
51st up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
7
6/7
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
8.6L
5th,prkd 2400,cvr 1400,3bk,stout wd
6 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
S Thornley
14 days
50th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
9/10
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
9.4L
Trld-4-5bk inr,held up,sound inr
PARIS PRINCE - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
7 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
S Thornley
14 days
49th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
5
9/10
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
6.8L
3bk otr-1x1,held up 300,1-paced
6 of  9
08 Aug 25
Race  9
S Thornley
56 days
48th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
7/6
Love N The Port
MR:2-00.6
59.0
9L
5th,prkd 1400,askd 350,no extra
PARIS PRINCE - over-raced middle stages. Driver S Thornley advised the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs.
1 of 12
13 Jun 25
Race  4
S Thornley
14 days
47th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
6/7
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-05.1
57.8
 
6th,to 1x1 1500,off,kept coming
4 of  9
30 May 25
Race  9
S Thornley
7 days
46th up
3YO+ R54 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
4/3
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-03.8
59.1
2.9L
Rear inr,imp 3-bk,held up,stout inr
PARIS PRINCE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 850m.
1 of  9
23 May 25
Race  4
S Thornley
34 days
45th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
7/7
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-04.7
58.3
 
5bk inr,3bk otr,up 3wd tn,unwound
  
10
284273
  R71
10
Front
Bob Butt
Bob Butt, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 b g Father Patrick-Gold Chain(by Muscle Hill)
Owners:
R D Butt, Mrs Jackie R Butt
Breeder:
Birchbrook Breeding Ltd
Comment:
Made up many lengths 24 Oct. Gets up to front line today. Each way player.
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 6
Seconds 2
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $106,319
Winning Stakes $72,600
Win Dividend $0.94
Place Dividend $0.90
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2567All Weather Slushy101
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course101Distance101
Favourite13422nd Favourite000
Mobile1232Standing1335
Left2457Right110
Fresh90421Fresh30311

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/22 Ashburton 2YO MOB. TROT 1700m (6) 1/2 length 2-08.6
 11/22 Rangiora 2YO MOB. TROT 2000m (7) 3 1/4 lengths 2-29.4
 09/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. M 1980m (3) 3 lengths 2-27.8
 10/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) head 3-19.7
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 3-21.5
 12/24 Auckland 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2200m (2(20m)) nose 2-47.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 12
24 Oct 25
Race  8
R Butt
28 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/1
Confessional
MR:2-03.2
59.6
2L
5bk otr,held up rear,big dash wd
GOLD BULLION - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend and became awkwardly placed close to the sulky of MOSES with the gelding trotting roughly in consequence.
7 of 11
26 Sep 25
Race  8
R Butt
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/2
Father Time
MR:2-02.2
58.1
6.1L
3bk otr-1x1,4bk,3wd 450,tried hard
GOLD BULLION - raced wide final bend.
2 of  9
12 Sep 25
Race  7
R Butt
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/5
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.2
58.2
0.2L
6th,3bk otr 1600,off,chased hard
4 of 13
29 Aug 25
Race  8
R Butt
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
1/1
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-03.5
58.2
2.7L
Soon 5bk otr,wd rear tn,useful wd
TU TANGATA - raced wide early. Broke near the 30m and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the gelding was lapped on at the finish by TI AMO BELLE and GOLD BULLION. Connections did not contest the protest and TU TANGATA was relegated to 5th placing by the Stewards.
8 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  10
R Butt
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
3/3
Muscle Mountain
MR:1-58.2
57.9
13L
1x1,prkd 1400-tn,felt pinch str
2 of  9
08 Aug 25
Race  9
R Butt
77 days
2nd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
3/4
Love N The Port
MR:2-00.6
59.0
0.1L
4th,4bk inr,otr 900,off,flew,missd
2 of  6
30 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  13
R Butt
 
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
Mighty Logan
MR:2-09.5
58.3
 
2 of  8
16 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  9
R Butt
 
R38 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Edward Longshanks
MR:2-05.3
58.6
 
7 of  9
23 May 25
Race  4
R Butt
141 days
1st up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
1/3
Paris Prince
MR:2-04.7
58.3
13L
6-5bk inr,up,ld 1500,joind tn,wiltd
GOLD BULLION - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery. Mr Butt advised he will have blood tests taken from the gelding in the coming days and notify the results to Stewards.
1 of  4
13 May 25
TRIAL
Race  2
R Butt
 
R40 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
My Friend Louie
MR:2-08.7
56.0
 
  
11
D00021
  R73
U1
Front
Paul Nairn
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
5 b g Father Patrick-Habibti(by Love You) [Astound 10m(Majestic Son), Pontiff 3g(Father Patrick), Resolve 7m(Andover Hall)]
Owners:
Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, R J Paterson, Mrs L A Paterson
Breeder:
Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, R J Paterson, Mrs L A Paterson
Comment:
Rediscovered form & has been very tough in last two. May be over the odds.
Colours
Starts 32
Wins 8
Seconds 6
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $163,999
Winning Stakes $125,125
Win Dividend $1.14
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2877All Weather Slushy201
Grass410Grass Wet100
Course000Distance110
Favourite10342nd Favourite1041
Mobile1435Standing1852
Left3077Right210
Fresh90521Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/22 Methven NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (U2) 5 1/2 lengths 3-13
 11/22 Rangiora R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (U1) nose 2-30.8
 12/22 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. TROT 1980m (U1) 3 3/4 lengths 2-25.5
 05/23 Auckland 3YO MOB. TROT 2200m (7) 7 lengths 2-44.6
 08/24 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 2 1/4 lengths 3-20.5
 10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (4(10m)) neck 3-18.9
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 2 3/4 lengths 3-18.7
 10/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U1(20m)) 1 length 3-19.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 12
24 Oct 25
Race  8
John Dunn
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
1/3
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-03.2
59.6
 
6bk otr,3wd,led 900,held on best
2 of 13
17 Oct 25
Race  5
R Butt
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9
1/3
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-00.1
58.2
1L
3wd,7bk otr,up,prkd 700,fght,brave
CONFESSIONAL - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.
P
14 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  12
P Nairn
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Pyramid Rose
MR:2-10.6
58.4
 
12 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
P Nairn
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
U1
6/9
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
71L
Brk badly,tackd on 650,brk 400
CONFESSIONAL - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a standing start prior to resuming. Broke again passing the 400m losing all chance.
13 of 15
03 Oct 25
Race  6
P Nairn
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
2/4
Habibti Pat
MR:2-04.8
59.5
110L
Slow,brk 2500,long way bk after
CONFESSIONAL - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
15 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
R Butt
16 days
3rd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
4
2/4
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-05.6
61.6
39L
8th otr,wd,prkd 1100,failed to stay
A false start was declared due to CONFESSIONAL being slow to turn into line. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
D
05 Sep 25
Race  9
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7
4/6
Oscar Bonavena
MR:2-00.9
57.9
7L
5th,led,trld,held up,off,brk,disq
CONFESSIONAL - broke near the 100m and failed to settle. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. The connections did not contest the protest and CONFESSIONAL was disqualified by the Stewards.
1 of  8
22 Aug 25
Race  6
R Butt
301 days
1st up
3YO+ R50 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
1/3
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-02.9
57.2
 
8th,1x1 1800,up,2nd tn,kpt coming
CONFESSIONAL - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after not having raced for a considerable period of time and was cleared to start.
12 of 15
25 Oct 24
Race  11
R Butt
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
1/1
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.7
59.4
26L
4bk otr,6bk 1100,wd rear tn & brk
CONFESSIONAL - broke near the 350m losing its chance.
12 of 13
11 Oct 24
Race  5
P Nairn
8 days
7th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
6/6
Bet N Win
MR:2-02.9
55.9
34L
Brk badly start,never caught up
CONFESSIONAL - broke at the start losing all chance.
  
12
631145
  R120
1
15
Mark Purdon
Mark & Nathan Purdon, Matamata
Breeding:
9 b h Majestic Son-Now's The Moment(by Yankee Jolter) [Dr Hook 19g(Dr Ronerail), I've Got This 14g(Love You), Lady Of The Moment 10m(Majestic Son), Moment Of Truth 22g(Sundon), Momentous 15g(Muscleman), My Moment's Now 8m(Andover Hall), The Moment 20g(Armbro Invasion), The Truth 17g(Sundon)]
Owners:
Mark Purdon, C J Ryder
Breeder:
Grassy Meadows Farm Ltd, H C J Webber
Movement:
Domiciled at Swannanoa with Ross Houghton
Comment:
Not at his best 17 Oct but has a lethal sprint. 15m a test, but clear top pick.
Colours
Starts 95
Wins 36
Seconds 15
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $1,270,080
Winning Stakes $867,168
Win Dividend $0.95
Place Dividend $0.84
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather772822All Weather Slushy211
Grass651Grass Wet431
Course100Distance320
Favourite382462nd Favourite20410
Mobile522015Standing431611
Left663112Right17211
Fresh90951Fresh30742

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/18 Rangiora 2YO MOB. TROT 2000m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-32.1
 12/18 Auckland 3YO+ R50 to R63 SpecHcp TROT 2200m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-50.9
 05/19 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) 3 lengths 3-18.1
 06/19 Ashburton 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (6(10m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-04.5
 09/19 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-18.8
 09/19 Oamaru R68 to R130 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (3) 1/2 length 3-23.8
 10/19 NZ Metro R85 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) head 3-21.5
 10/19 NZ Metro Up to & including R110 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 9 lengths 2-26.6
 10/19 Ashburton R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (U1(40m)) 5 lengths 2-59.8
 12/19 Auckland R70 to R99 MOB. TROT 2200m (8) 3 lengths 2-42.1
 12/19 WaikBoP R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 1-55.2
 01/20 WaikBoP R40 to R130 FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 1-58.9
 11/21 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.8
 11/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R61 & faster SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U2(20m)) 3 1/4 lengths 3-14.8
 12/21 Methven FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 2 3/4 lengths 2-07.8
 12/22 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 2 1/4 lengths 2-23.7
 03/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 1/2 neck 1-59.1
 09/23 Banks Pen R70 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2810m (1(30m)) 3/4 length 3-43.2
 10/23 NZ Metro R75 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-21.4
 11/23 NZ Metro FFA TROT 3200m (12) 2 1/2 lengths 4-09.5
 12/23 Methven 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (9) 10 length 2-01
 12/23 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (7) 1 3/4 lengths 2-26.3
 12/23 Invcargill R60 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2700m (1(30m)) 2 1/2 lengths 3-24.3
 02/24 NZ Metro FFA TROT 2000m (2) 6 lengths 2-28.9
 02/24 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 7 1/2 lengths 2-27.8
 04/24 WaikBoP FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (4) 3/4 length 1-55.6
 11/24 NZ Metro FFA MOB. TROT 1980m (8) 1 length 2-24.9
 12/24 Methven FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (6) 1/2 head 1-57.6
 12/24 NZ Metro R66 to R120 SpecHcp TROT 2000m (2(20m)) 4 lengths 2-29.1
 01/25 WaikBoP FFA MOB. TROT 2200m (8) 5 1/4 lengths 2-42.5
 03/25 WaikBoP FFA MOB. TROT 1609m (5) 2 1/2 lengths 1-55.7
 09/25 NZ Metro DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-15.4
 09/25 Banks Pen R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2810m (1(30m)) 8 1/2 lengths 3-39.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 12
17 Oct 25
Race  9
Mark Purdon
7 days
28th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/1
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-01.4
59.7
4.1L
11th,3wd cvr,postd,brief 1x1 tn,ok
OSCAR BONAVENA - raced three wide from the 1650m.
4 of 12
10 Oct 25
Race  8
Mark Purdon
19 days
27th up
3YO+ R65 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1
1/1
Mighty Logan
MR:1-59.3
58.3
1.1L
11th,5bk otr,angld wd,massive wd
OSCAR BONAVENA - pre-race warmed. Hampered near the 250m.
1 of 18
21 Sep 25
Race  10
Mark Purdon
16 days
26th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Dead
1
1/1
Paris Prince
MR:2-05.6
61.6
 
14th otr,wd rear 600,wdst,all class
OSCAR BONAVENA - hampered near the 800m after a slight easing of the pace. Driver M Purdon was issued a warning for crossing his reins in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.
1 of 12
05 Sep 25
Race  9
Mark Purdon
48 days
25th up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
2/2
Midnight Dash
MR:2-00.9
57.9
 
1x1,3bk otr 1100,loomd,went swoosh
UNPL
26 Aug 25
WORKOUT
Race  2
Mark Purdon
 
R117 & faster Wk. PACE Stand
2500m
Fast
5
Merlin
MR:2-07.6
55.9
 
3rd
19 Jul 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
3157m
 
  
6th
12 Jul 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2680m
 
  
7th
05 Jul 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2138m
 
  
2nd
21 Jun 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2138m
 
  
1st
14 Jun 25
Overseas
Race  
 
 
Mob.
2138m