Reefton Trotting Club Inc
Tuesday, 30 December
Meeting: CHRISTMAS MEETING (CHRISTMAS MEETING)
Last updated 30/12/2025 at 15:26 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
CES BENNETT MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT
$12,500, R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2500m
For R35 to R45 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Majestic Son-Shimmie Shook Shook(by Holdonmyheart) [All Settled Down 14m(Sundon), All Shook Up 16m(Sundon), Shakedown 4g(Majestic Son), Shiffty 8g(Andover Hall), Sun Swinger 11m(Sundon), Vertigo 7m(Peak)]
- Owners:
- W R Lake, Mrs E P Moore, Mrs S M Clarke
- Breeder:
- Mrs P A Dunell
- Comment:
- Wilted after sitting parked on Sunday. Just an outing on Boxing Day. Odds.

Starts
42
Wins
2
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$25,729
Winning Stakes
$10,725
Win Dividend
$0.33
Place Dividend
$0.43
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 29 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 13 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 2 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 40 | 2 | 5 |
| Left | 42 | 2 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
O Thornley
2 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
11/11
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
17L
Prkd,3wd,prkd,loomd tn,short bid
KISS ME KATE - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.
O Thornley
8 days
2nd up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
6/7
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-15.7
63.2
9.4L
6th,to 1x1 1100,4wd tn,battld
KISS ME KATE - driver O Thornley was warned for trailing too closely for a distance through the middle stages.
C Markham
109 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
9/10
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
14L
9th otr,4-bk 1200,wd top,plggd away
KISS ME KATE - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
J Curtin
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Ginas Majesty
MR:2-21.7
64.7
2YO+ SpecHcp TROT Stand
2170m
Good
Nazareth
MR:2-19.3
58.0
S Iremonger
21 days
24th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D
1700m
Slushy
9/9
Midnight Diamond
MR:1-58.6
58.8
51L
Brk run-up,7th gap,never a threat
KISS ME KATE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
S Iremonger
R36 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-03.5
58.2
S Iremonger
7 days
23rd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Easy
13/13
Randel Huston P
MR:2-04.2
60.8
40L
Slw,rear otr,unable to quicken up
KISS ME KATE - slow to begin.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Majestic Son-Aspiring Monarch(by Monarchy) [Royal Action 5m(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- D P McHugh, P M Ellis
- Breeder:
- Mrs M Carson
- Comment:
- Early mistake on Sunday but Boxing Day 2nd a better guide. Stick with him.

Starts
16
Wins
1
Seconds
5
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$22,534
Winning Stakes
$6,875
Win Dividend
$0.13
Place Dividend
$0.76
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 5 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 11 | 0 | 5 | Grass Wet | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 13 | 1 | 7 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 15 | 1 | 7 |
| Left | 16 | 1 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 01/25 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS & R35 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (2) 3 1/2 lengths 3-12.4 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Butt
2 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
3/3
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
233L
Prkd,trld then brk 2300,distanced
CALL DUDLEY - broke rounding the first bend hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
R Butt
5 days
8th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
2/1
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
4.4L
Led,held ld,kickd,fght,run down 100
CALL DUDLEY - driver B Butt was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start.
B Orange
3 days
7th up
4YO G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
6/6
Bring On The Muscle
MR:1-58.5
60.0
6.6L
Trld-3-4bk inr,held up tn-150,fair
CALL DUDLEY - held up for a distance passing the 200m.
B Orange
52 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/2
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
71L
Blew the start badly,out of action
CALL DUDLEY - broke at the start losing all chance.
R Butt
15 days
5th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/4
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:2-05.0
59.5
8.7L
7th,3bk otr,up tn,1-paced mid
CALL DUDLEY - when questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised he was disappointed with the effort and could offer no explanation. Connections advised they would give consideration to sending the gelding for a spell.
R Butt
7 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1/1
Musclynn
MR:2-11.7
62.3
4.3L
4th,left prkd 1700,unable to stick
CALL DUDLEY - fractious prior to the start.
R Butt
7 days
3rd up
R35 to R50 C,G&E SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
1/1
Miles Away
MR:2-19.0
66.5
40L
Brk,wd,prkd,trld 1850,brk 400,done
CALL DUDLEY was fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke at the start losing ground. Broke again rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
B Orange
7 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Amendment
MR:2-08.5
59.2
0.1L
Wd,soon ld,dictated,gunned dwn late
F Ford
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Rogue Hero
MR:2-09.3
57.1
- Breeding:
- 5 b g What The Hill-Landora's Pearl(by Earl) [Da Moons Mission 9g(One Over Da Moon), Kenny Hill 3g(What The Hill), Landora's Girl 13m(The Pres), Landora's Lassie 11m(Muscle Mass), One Guz Hall 8g(Angus Hall), One Muscle Hill 10h(Muscle Hill), One Tree Hill 6h(Muscle Hill), Voodle Magic 4m(What The Hill)]
- Owners:
- B W Marshall, Miss K L Gill, Taka Hill Syndicate
- Breeder:
- C J Roberts
- Comment:
- Safely around on Sunday & showed glimpses late. Combos spice with right run.

Starts
45
Wins
2
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$33,924
Winning Stakes
$13,200
Win Dividend
$0.16
Place Dividend
$0.46
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 37 | 2 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 8 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 22 | 2 | 4 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 10 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 35 | 2 | 6 |
| Left | 45 | 2 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Dalgety
2 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
13/13
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
11L
6-7th,1x1-3bk otr,wd rear tn,sound
TOP OF THE HILL - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
C Dalgety
226 days
1st up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
7/6
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-15.7
63.2
24L
Brk,rough,7th,prkd 1200,brk 450
TOP OF THE HILL - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly rounding the first bend. Broke passing the 450m losing all chance.
K Gill
TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
Bella Lindenny
MR:2-13.8
61.1
B Orange
17 days
35th up
4YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3/3
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-05.8
60.7
35L
3rd,4bk inr,brk 850,distanced after
TOP OF THE HILL - broke briefly at the start. Broke again near the 850m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
W House
3 days
34th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2200m
Good
10/10
Aveross Majesty
MR:2-02.8
59.2
19L
Last thrghout,broke 200,out
TOP OF THE HILL - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Broke passing the 200m losing its chance.
M Hurrell
7 days
33rd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
7/8
La Dama
MR:2-02.7
60.3
6.4L
Deep pegs,off mid otr,steady
MC SQUARED - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Continued on in a break and hampered TOP OF THE HILL and GRANNY ROSE rounding the first bend. Lay in when weakening final bend contacting track markers.
W House
7 days
32nd up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/10
Our Pinocchio
MR:2-01.7
59.2
3.3L
Soon 4pegs,solid up lane
B Orange
19 days
31st up
with cond. MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
5/5
Florence The Machine
MR:2-03.9
60.4
6.6L
Last,bk otr,followd 1x1,steady
TOP OF THE HILL - trainer M House was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified anti-choke device.
R McIlwrick
NON-WINNERS Up to & including MR50 Wk. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Jay Bee Hill
MR:2-11.4
64.0
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Pegasus Spur-Bryn Afton(by Sundon) [Deborahs Gem 10m(Monkey Bones), Morrie Afton 3g(Superfast Stuart), Shandon Bells 8m(Pegasus Spur)]
- Owners:
- B C Ford, G W Ford, Mrs M J Ford
- Breeder:
- B C Ford
- Comment:
- Momentum got stalled on Sunday but good when clear. Knocking on the door.

Starts
54
Wins
1
Seconds
5
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$39,451
Winning Stakes
$4,950
Win Dividend
$0.27
Place Dividend
$1.01
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 40 | 1 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 14 | 0 | 4 | Grass Wet | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 19 | 1 | 5 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 16 | 0 | 5 | Standing | 38 | 1 | 8 |
| Left | 54 | 1 | 13 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 04/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (11) 2 1/2 lengths 3-07.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Holmes
2 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
5/2
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
1.4L
3rd,trld 2150,held up tn,stout inr
R Holmes
8 days
20th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
1/3
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
13L
4th,brk 2300,3bk otr,edgd closr inr
CAPPAHA - broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Driver R Holmes was issued a warning for the manner in which he drove racing into the first bend when crowding an inside runner which struck track markers.
R Holmes
8 days
19th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
3/3
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
2.4L
Wd,left prkd 1300,ld 400,gunned dwn
R Holmes
3 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
10/9
Franco Josiah
MR:2-07.2
59.3
0.5L
Led,trail,3bk,nice wn clear
CAPPAHA - held up early in the run home.
R Holmes
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Good
4/4
Tillaberi
MR:2-07.1
61.7
7.4L
Soon trail,steady up lane
K Cameron
35 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/5
Son E
MR:2-07.9
61.2
8.5L
3rd,3-bk inr,4-bk,useful effort inr
CAPPAHA - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1800m.
R Holmes
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2100m
Good
10/9
Brian Beatt
MR:2-11.7
58.2
0.7L
Soft trip mrks,thru,tried hard pegs
R Holmes
7 days
14th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
8/6
Hoof It Hagrid
MR:2-02.0
59.7
18L
Led,soon trail,fading trn,boxd on
CAPPAHA - weakened final bend.
R Holmes
21 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
10/11
Musclynn
MR:2-11.7
62.3
2.7L
3-bk inr,brk,5-bk mrks,off,late mid
CAPPAHA - broke near the 1750m hampering trailing runners losing ground. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Aldebaran Eagle-Anguish(by Angus Hall) [Angustia 10m(Monarchy), Aristocrat 9m(Sundon), Aspirational Dream 4m(Royal Aspirations)]
- Owners:
- G R Inglis, P J Holmes
- Breeder:
- Roydon Lodge Stud Ltd:Keith & Rob Gibson
- Comment:
- Toyed with her rivals in 1-win field on Boxing Day. Good manners helps. EW.

Starts
42
Wins
2
Seconds
6
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$36,029
Winning Stakes
$13,200
Win Dividend
$0.40
Place Dividend
$1.07
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 19 | 1 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 23 | 1 | 7 | Grass Wet | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 19 | 1 | 4 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 37 | 2 | 8 |
| Left | 42 | 2 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Curtin
8 days
8th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
5/4
Call Dudley
MR:2-13.9
63.6
Soon trld,waitd,off tn,unwound,easy
SIGNAL HILL - awkwardly placed close to the sulky of TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE when held up rounding the final bend and broke losing ground striking several track markers. Again held up in the middle stages of the run home.
J Curtin
8 days
7th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
9/8
Father Mike
MR:2-12.6
61.2
8.6L
Left prkd the trip,outfinished str
R Holmes
10 days
6th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
7/5
Our Evie Rae
MR:2-14.8
60.8
4.7L
Soon 1x1,steady chase strgt
J Curtin
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
13/10
Son E
MR:2-07.9
61.2
11L
11th inr,5-bk,whacked away on mrks
R Holmes
32 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
7/9
Tessamae
MR:2-08.5
60.8
2L
Wd,prkd,cvr 1200,off,ld 200,run dwn
TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - raced wide early.
R Holmes
10 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8/8
Mode
MR:2-03.0
61.7
4.1L
Trld out,4-bk 1300,off,blkd,fght on
J Curtin
7 days
2nd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9/8
Royal Rock
MR:2-11.3
61.2
5.6L
9th otr,3-bk,held up,chkd,fght gap
TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE - held up early in the run home. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 350m.
J Curtin
126 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Heavy
10/9
Kairaki Spur
MR:2-18.1
65.4
11L
7th inr,5-bk,off,wd cvr rear,ran on
2YO+ FFA TROT Stand
2170m
Good
A Quiet Girl
MR:2-14.9
62.0
- Breeding:
- 9 b g Majestic Son-Queen Catharina(by Monarchy) [King Of Diamonds 6g(Majestic Son), Sweet Caroline 4m(Muscle Mass)]
- Owners:
- G M McCrea, Mrs C McCrea
- Breeder:
- G M McCrea, Mrs C McCrea
- Comment:
- Torrid tempo early on Sunday told late. Likely leader again though. Place.

Starts
218
Wins
16
Seconds
22
Thirds
28
Lifetime Stakes
$220,476
Winning Stakes
$101,780
Win Dividend
$0.92
Place Dividend
$0.89
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 129 | 9 | 23 | All Weather Slushy | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 89 | 7 | 27 | Grass Wet | 22 | 2 | 5 |
| Course | 13 | 0 | 7 | Distance | 160 | 11 | 37 |
| Favourite | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Mobile | 34 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 184 | 14 | 47 |
| Left | 218 | 16 | 50 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
K Cameron
2 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
8/6
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
14L
Held lead,set tempo,joind tn,wiltd
K Cameron
5 days
14th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
5/4
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-15.7
63.2
6.4L
Strght to ld,set terms,joind,bested
S O'Reilly
7 days
13th up
5YO+ G&E MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
13/13
The Present Maker
MR:1-57.3
58.7
17L
3bk inr the trip,flat 500,no extra
PRINCE TEKA - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the first bend. Weakened rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners.
I Cameron
14 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7/6
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
29L
7th otr,3-bk 1500,couldn't quicken
K Cameron
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
9/7
Brianna
MR:2-09.0
59.9
5.9L
Across to ld 1900,dictated,hdd 150m
K Cameron
16 days
10th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
4/4
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-06.2
59.6
0.9L
Quickly to ld,set terms,gathered in
Michael Nimczyk
5 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. TROT INV.D
1980m
Fast
7/5
Waihemo Hannah
MR:2-02.5
60.0
6.8L
Up,ld 1800,joind 600,hdd,swamped
PRINCE TEKA - driver M Nimczyk was issued a warning for the manner he drove in the run home with his foot removed from the sulky footrest.
K Cameron
11 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2/2
Royal Diedre
MR:2-06.3
60.1
0.3L
Soon ld,allowed terms,gunned down
K Cameron
10 days
7th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6/6
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.4
59.9
3.8L
Quickly ld,dictated terms,reeled in
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Waterloo Sunset-Sure Nan(by Gee Whiz II)
- Owners:
- S K Swain, Mrs S J Swain
- Breeder:
- S K Swain
- Comment:
- Did her chips at the start on Sunday. Better on Boxing Day. Trifectas best.

Starts
26
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$22,798
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.11
Place Dividend
$0.77
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 1 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 11 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 16 | 1 | 5 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Left | 26 | 1 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/25 Rangiora NON-WINNERS TROT 2600m (U2) head 3-26.9 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Nairn
2 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
7/7
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
44L
Brk badly start,never a hope after
SOMETHING ELSE - broke at the start losing ground. Trotted roughly through the middle stages. Weakened final bend.
P Nairn
5 days
18th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
4/2
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
5.2L
4th,1x1 2000,up 3wd tn,fght on well
SOMETHING ELSE - driver P Nairn was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start. Crowded by an outside runner racing into the first bend and struck track markers.
R Butt
9 days
17th up
4YO Mares MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
10/9
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:1-57.0
58.1
9.5L
Up,led,trld 1200,thru,ok,wilted
R Butt
9 days
16th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8/8
Dash Dosh
MR:2-00.0
58.5
6L
3bk inr,4bk 1300,off,held up,sound
SOMETHING ELSE - held up early in the run home.
P Nairn
13 days
15th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2050m
Good
4/4
Bodacious
MR:2-07.9
59.3
2.4L
Brk,rear,5-bk inr,held up,tidy mrks
SOMETHING ELSE - began awkwardly. Hampered by a breaking runner final bend. Held up early in the run home. Driver P Nairn was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
John Dunn
7 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
King Charles
MR:2-08.0
59.7
6th otr,4-bk,wd 1400,ld bell,gritty
SOMETHING ELSE - lay outwards when driver J Dunn activated gear early in the run home hampering outside runner.
P Nairn
10 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
8/8
The Will
MR:2-09.5
59.5
1.1L
9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,ran on stoutly
SOMETHING ELSE - raced wide from the 800m.
P Nairn
10 days
12th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/8
Pontiff
MR:2-06.1
59.8
7.3L
5th,1x1-4bk otr,3wd 400,handy wd
SOMETHING ELSE - trotted roughly and hung inwards leaving the final bend hampering inside runners.
John Dunn
12 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7/5
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-01.0
58.9
12L
3-5bk inr,off 450,held up,imprvd wd
SOMETHING ELSE - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver J Dunn. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up final bend.
P Nairn
7 days
10th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
4/5
Tribbiani
MR:2-09.7
59.9
13L
Chkd,6th otr,1x1,3-bk,otr,no pickup
SOMETHING ELSE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start. Trotted roughly on several occasions in the run home. Driver P Nairn admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip free of the rein in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Nairn's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 24 October 2025 (3 days).
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Muscle Hill-Peace Seeker(by CR Commando) [Hill Of Peace 8m(Muscle Hill), Phantom Spur 5g(Pegasus Spur)]
- Owners:
- B C Hutton, R N Caldow, Mrs B Caldow
- Breeder:
- R N Caldow, Mrs B Caldow
- Comment:
- Chased the maidens well off 30 metres on Sunday. Capable of placing here.

Starts
38
Wins
1
Seconds
5
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$23,726
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.11
Place Dividend
$0.67
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 30 | 1 | 6 | Grass Wet | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 23 | 1 | 6 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 38 | 1 | 6 |
| Left | 38 | 1 | 6 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/24 Reefton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2500m (6) 3 lengths 3-33.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Ottley
2 days
8th up
2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slow
1/2
Monaro Dean
MR:2-15.7
64.9
0.5L
Chkd,dist 8th,3bk otr,off,handy wd
SIGNAL HILL - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Lay inwards throughout the run home having to be corrected by driver S Ottley.
S Ottley
8 days
7th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
6/6
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
21L
6th,4-3bk inr,tight/brk 300,no hope
SIGNAL HILL - awkwardly placed close to the sulky of TRANSTASMAN BUBBLE when held up rounding the final bend and broke losing ground striking several track markers. Again held up in the middle stages of the run home.
J Curtin
21 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
14/14
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
8.7L
7th inr,4-bk 1200,bttld away in gap
J Morrison
4 days
5th up
3YO+, with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
8/8
Snooowgood
MR:2-07.3
58.4
13L
Trld,3-bk,off,4-bk inr 1500,no dash
J Morrison
17 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R36, R37 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
13/13
Tessamae
MR:2-08.5
60.8
9.8L
4 & 5-bk mrks,held up,never a hope
SIGNAL HILL - held up early in the run home and again over the concluding stages.
K Cameron
11 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Good
14/14
See No Evil
MR:2-05.6
59.1
14L
9th,5-bk otr 2000,held up rear,done
SIGNAL HILL - held up leaving the final bend and early stages of the run home.
J Curtin
18 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2100m
Good
13/13
Brian Beatt
MR:2-11.7
58.2
20L
Slw,12th,7-bk inr,off,never ran on
J Curtin
189 days
1st up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
11/11
Brianna
MR:2-06.6
61.3
Chkd,7th,rough 2000,brk 1500,done
SIGNAL HILL - trotted roughly through the early and middle stages. Broke near the 1500m losing all chance.
J Morrison
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Rogue Hero
MR:2-09.3
57.1
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Majestic Son-Ginas Brightest(by Britewell) [Bright Glow 11m(Muscle Mass), Brite N Lovely 14m(Love You), Elizabeth Keen 9m(Bacardi Lindy), Ginas Majesty 7g(Majestic Son), Gin Rummy 15g(Continentalman)]
- Owners:
- I R Cameron, Mrs J A Cameron
- Breeder:
- I R Cameron, Mrs J A Cameron
- Comment:
- Errors at the start on both days at Westport. Big 3rd here last year. Blowout.

Starts
53
Wins
2
Seconds
6
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$43,461
Winning Stakes
$15,125
Win Dividend
$0.13
Place Dividend
$0.77
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 1 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 28 | 1 | 7 | Grass Wet | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Course | 3 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 30 | 1 | 8 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 10 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 43 | 2 | 11 |
| Left | 53 | 2 | 11 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/24 Kaikoura NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (4) 12 1/2 lengths 3-10. | |
| 02/25 Amberley with cond. TROT 1950m (3) head 2-37.3 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
I Cameron
2 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
12/12
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
17L
Brk,detachd,6bk inr 500,bt slows
SOLEMN SON - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Weakened final bend.
I Cameron
8 days
9th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
8/8
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-15.7
63.2
17L
Brk,detachd,8th,bt slow one
SOLEMN SON - broke at the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trotted roughly when weakening rounding the final bend.
K Cameron
28 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
1700m
Good
11/11
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-06.4
61.5
60L
Brk hopelessly early,out of action
SOLEMN SON - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
I Cameron
9 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
8/8
Paramount Lady
MR:2-02.3
58.5
43L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
SOLEMN SON - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Michael Nimczyk
20 days
6th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D
2600m
Good
10/9
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-01.6
62.5
29L
Up,trld,under urgings 700,pluggd
SOLEMN SON - lay inwards near the 1500m striking track markers. Weakened final bend.
I Cameron
10 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
9/9
Mode
MR:2-03.0
61.7
10L
7th pegs,5-bk 1300,off,blkd,no dash
I Cameron
4 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
5/4
Musclynn
MR:2-11.7
62.3
11L
Brk start,tacked on,never a danger
The start was delayed due to SOLEMN SON charging the barrier strand. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
I Cameron
7 days
3rd up
Up to R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8/8
Brianna
MR:2-06.6
61.3
1.2L
Brk,distant 8-7th,3bk otr,big,nabbd
SOLEMN SON - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Stewards lodged a protest against 2nd placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and driver I Cameron, the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest.
I Cameron
66 days
2nd up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
7/6
Switch On
MR:2-04.1
61.6
3.9L
Left prkd the trip,unable to stick
SOLEMN SON - trotted roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Superfast Stuart-Diedre's Trouble(by Diedre Don) [Reindeer Trouble 8m(Superfast Stuart)]
- Owners:
- J L Lewis, Miss M T Lewis, K T Newman, Mrs K J Lewis, A M Banks, P R Muir, D J Smith, Green Machine Racing Syndicate, R A Glass, S Bhana
- Breeder:
- Mrs D M Heenan, M G Heenan
- Comment:
- Found the line nicely on Sunday. Forgettable Boxing Day outing. Rough odds.

Starts
11
Wins
1
Seconds
0
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$11,149
Winning Stakes
$5,500
Win Dividend
$0.22
Place Dividend
$1.66
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 1 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 5 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 1 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 11 | 1 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 10/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT 2000m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-40.8 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
John Dunn
2 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
9/9
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
1.4L
10-9th,5bk inr,off tn,handy bid wd
John Dunn
12 days
10th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
3/5
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-13.9
63.6
74L
Brk start,never in touch after
ALOTOFTROUBLE - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of trainer K Newman.
J Cox
8 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
14/14
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
2.8L
Made ld,trld 2300,fght stoutly mrks
B Orange
25 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. TROT Stand
2500m
Good
6/7
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-08.0
60.9
72L
Brk badly start,tailed off,no hope
ALOTOFTROUBLE - broke at the start losing all chance.
James MacDonald
9 days
7th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D
2600m
Good
6/7
He Aint Fakin
MR:2-01.6
62.5
31L
3wd,found 1x1,struggld 700,faded
ALOTOFTROUBLE - raced wide early. Weakened from the 800m.
J Cox
6 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
8/8
Royal Diedre
MR:2-06.3
60.1
2.4L
Nice trip otr,peeled top,stout fin
ALOTOFTROUBLE - lay outwards near the 200m having to be straightened.
J Cox
12 days
5th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
15/16
Clotilde Wainwright
MR:2-05.0
59.5
13L
14th,6-7bk inr,1-paced up inr
J Cox
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1/1
Speakeasy
MR:2-09.3
60.9
Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,too game
J Cox
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2/2
Wicked Annabella
MR:2-07.9
58.8
21L
Brk,9th 1500,4bk inr,off,battld wd
ALOTOFTROUBLE - connections advised the mare would be racing without front shoes. Broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened final bend.
- Breeding:
- 7 br m Majestic Son-Solace(by Monarchy) [Emma Joy 6m(Majestic Son), Sonsofthemerch 8g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- S M Payne, P J Howlett, C D Henderson, P Walker
- Breeder:
- Dr W J Bishop, Dr H M Bishop
- Comment:
- Scratched from Boxing Day assignment. Honest through late 2025. Trifectas.

Starts
71
Wins
7
Seconds
3
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$67,770
Winning Stakes
$42,900
Win Dividend
$1.28
Place Dividend
$0.70
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 62 | 7 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 9 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 24 | 3 | 2 | Standing | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| Left | 71 | 7 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
S Tomlinson
14 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
11/12
Rock Lobster
MR:2-09.1
63.7
6.9L
4th,4-bk inr 2100,whacked away gap
R Close
10 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
6/8
Son E
MR:2-07.9
61.2
8.4L
Wd,made ld,trld 1700,thru,fght well
R May
7 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3/3
Paramount Lady
MR:2-02.3
58.5
5L
Chkd,7th otr,3-bk,wd 500,stout fin
BONNIE BAGRIE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
M Williamson
22 days
17th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R44 MOB. TROT
1700m
Slushy
9/11
Have A Little Faith
MR:1-59.1
60.7
34L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
J Cox
10 days
16th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
7/7
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-08.4
59.9
10L
Brk,rear inr,off,wd rear,chkd,solid
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing ground. Checked by a breaking runner near the 300m.
J Cox
21 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
9/8
Musclynn
MR:2-11.7
62.3
5.2L
Brk start,rear otr,never a threat
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing considerable ground.
M Williamson
21 days
14th up
Up to R44 with cond. TROT INV.D Stand
2170m
Dead
14/14
Prince Teka
MR:2-09.0
62.7
0.7L
Wd,made ld,3-bk 1500,stout late inr
H Orange
16 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. TROT JUN.D
1700m
Slushy
4/5
Midnight Diamond
MR:1-58.6
58.8
63L
Blew the start,tailed off,not in it
BONNIE BAGRIE - broke at the start losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion from a mobile start prior to resuming.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Creatine-Jina Jaccka(by Majestic Son)
- Owners:
- Mentally Stable Limited, Down The Rabbit Hole Syndicate
- Breeder:
- C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill
- Comment:
- Chased hard at Westport in same grade & off same mark. Look for him late.

Starts
61
Wins
6
Seconds
9
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$81,906
Winning Stakes
$41,525
Win Dividend
$0.47
Place Dividend
$0.70
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 51 | 5 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 10 | 1 | 4 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 32 | 3 | 7 |
| Favourite | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 5 | 1 | 0 | Standing | 56 | 5 | 14 |
| Left | 61 | 6 | 14 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
2 days
61st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
4/5
Son E
MR:2-13.6
63.9
1.1L
5-4bk inr,3bk tn,off,held up,handy
JACCKA BAYLIS - held up early in the run home.
W House
15 days
60th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Dead
4/5
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-15.7
63.2
3.9L
5-4th,4bk inr,to trl tn,sound inr
W House
2 days
59th up
R42 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
2/1
Johnny Who
MR:2-02.3
61.2
11L
Clr ld early,dictated,hdd 150m out
W House
16 days
58th up
R43 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
1/2
Koko Kaboom
MR:2-03.7
61.0
0.4L
Left in clear ld,dictated,reeled in
W House
9 days
57th up
3YO+ R44 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
10/10
Rachmaninov
MR:2-04.2
59.6
16L
Brk,8th,5-bk inr 1000,off,wd,plggd
JACCKA BAYLIS - broke briefly after 100m.
W House
7 days
56th up
3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
11/12
Tactical Bid
MR:1-59.9
60.1
9.1L
3-4bk otr,thru mid 500,honest wd
Santtu Raitala
64 days
55th up
4YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. TROT INV.D
1980m
Fast
9/9
Look To Da Stars
MR:1-59.1
57.9
51L
1x1,prkd,ld,trld,3bk & fading 700
JACCKA BAYLIS - weakened from the 700m hampering a trailing runner. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
W House
41 days
54th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4/4
Markthewarrior
MR:2-05.1
59.3
4.3L
Last,bk otr,steady work
W House
19 days
53rd up
4YO+ R46 to R58 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
12/12
What The Dragon
MR:2-05.0
58.9
14L
5th,prkd,1x1 1100,tiring by 500
JACCKA BAYLIS - over-raced passing the 1300m when being restrained to obtain cover. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
W House
17 days
52nd up
R35 to R66 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2700m
Good
9/8
Lil Whip
MR:2-06.3
58.6
3.9L
Slow,bk,into 1x1,out trn,steady