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Reefton Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: CHRISTMAS MEETING (CHRISTMAS MEETING)
Last updated 30/12/2025 at 15:26 pm
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

REMEMBERING BRUCE CHANDLER HANDICAP PACE

$12,500, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL, 2500m

 

For R35 to R45 pacers. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Ar Gee Rulz: SL-On, My Skatjie: SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
1
X00P86
  R35
1
Front
Sarah O'Reilly
Carl & Jeremy Markham, Weedons
Breeding:
5 b g Sweet Lou-Special Bella(by Christian Cullen)
Owners:
Mrs L M Markham, I B Sowden, Mrs S A White, Miss M J Sowden
Breeder:
I B Sowden, Mrs P Sowden
Gear:
SL-Off, BL-On
Comment:
Late scratching on Boxing Day. Just fair on Sunday. First4 fringes from #1.
Colours
Starts 39
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $23,051
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.21
Place Dividend $0.34
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1403All Weather Slushy100
Grass2512Grass Wet601
Course200Distance1100
Favourite2012nd Favourite401
Mobile2003Standing1912
Left3915Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/25 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE 2170m (7) neck 2-48.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  7
S O'Reilly
10 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
7
9/10
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
12L
6-7bk otr,rear inr,held up,off,ok
MY SKATJIE - held up by a weakening runner rounding the final bend.
8 of 15
18 Dec 25
Race  10
S O'Reilly
4 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
11/12
Henry Winkler
MR:2-06.1
60.1
4.6L
6th otr,3-bk,wd top,fght on nicely
P
14 Dec 25
Race  7
S O'Reilly
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
3
10/9
My Wingman
MR:2-07.3
58.8
 
Blew the start,tailed off,pulled up
MY SKATJIE - broke at the start checking a trailing runner and was retired from the race after sustaining a punctured sulky tyre. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
10 of 17
30 Nov 25
Race  10
S O'Reilly
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
7
17/16
Hi Hopes
MR:2-05.7
59.4
6.4L
Brk early,7th inr,5-bk,off,solid wd
MY SKATJIE - broke after 100m losing ground.
12 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  9
S O'Reilly
280 days
1st up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
U1
11/13
Impressive Shard
MR:2-03.4
58.5
8.8L
Tardy,rear inr,beat stragglers mrks
MY SKATJIE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
4 of  9
09 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  6
S O'Reilly
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Don't Tell Jenny
MR:2-13.4
60.8
 
3 of  7
01 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Franco Tim
MR:2-21.6
61.8
 
3 of  5
18 Oct 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
3
Franco Tim
MR:2-18.8
59.9
 
5 of  5
27 Sep 25
WORKOUT
Race  4
 
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
5
Carrera Vamos
MR:2-25.2
62.5
 
1 of 11
16 Feb 25
Race  5
S Ottley
7 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE Stand
2170m
Good
7
5/6
Troubleshooter
MR:2-04.7
59.1
 
1x1,prkd,into ld 1350,too tenacious
  
2
766484
  R35
2
Front
Wilson House(J)
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
11 b g Santanna Blue Chip-Talk To Me Mach(by Mach Three)
Owner:
J P Rennie
Breeder:
J P Rennie
Comment:
Solid effort in front on Sunday. Not bad on Boxing Day either. Combos claims.
Starts 262
Wins 24
Seconds 28
Thirds 30
Lifetime Stakes $278,400
Winning Stakes $149,465
Win Dividend $0.90
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2191956All Weather Slushy1904
Grass4352Grass Wet800
Course210Distance94722
Favourite12732nd Favourite1709
Mobile1801750Standing8278
Left2542458Right800
Fresh90400Fresh301113

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/17 Manawatu NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2500m (2) 2 3/4 lengths 3-09.5
 01/18 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE 1950m (7) neck 2-23.2
 12/18 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1/2 neck 2-24.8
 02/20 Manawatu R48 to R51 MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28.2
 02/20 Manawatu R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 2500m (2) neck 3-08.2
 02/20 Taranaki R56 to R67 MOB. PACE 2600m (11) 1/2 length 3-24.1
 12/20 Rivertn TC R54 to R65 MOB. PACE 2200m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 2-46.9
 05/21 Invcargill R54 to R58 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 5 3/4 lengths 2-43.3
 05/21 Forbury Pk R50 to R65 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (2(20m)) 3/4 length 3-29
 06/21 Invcargill 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1 3/4 lengths 2-43.3
 07/21 NZ Metro R62 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. P 1980m (5) nose 2-24.5
 06/22 Invcargill 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 6 lengths 2-40.6
 08/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) 1/2 head 3-22.7
 01/23 Wairarapa R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2000m (1) 1/2 length 2-35.7
 01/23 Kapiti Cst R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (2(10m)) 4 1/4 lengths 4-02.6
 03/23 Manawatu R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2500m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-07.3
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 length 2-24.5
 05/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 1/2 neck 2-30.1
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 2000m (4) 1 length 2-35.1
 11/24 Manawatu 3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) head 2-28.4
 12/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE 1950m (10) 1/2 length 2-27.3
 03/25 Reefton 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D 2500m (8) 1/2 head 3-23.6
 06/25 Forbury Pk R35 MOB. PACE 2400m (11) 2 lengths 2-57
 10/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 2-26.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  7
W House
2 days
216th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
3
6/6
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
1.9L
Trld,off,ld 1900,kickd 400,run down
8 of 13
26 Dec 25
Race  8
W House
15 days
215th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
1
7/8
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
5.1L
3-4bk inr,held up tn,steady in mid
SANTANNA MACH - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
4 of 10
11 Dec 25
Race  1
W House
2 days
214th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2500m
Fast
7
2/3
Jetasi
MR:2-01.2
60.2
3.1L
9th otr,5-bk,wd 500,wd cvr,fght on
6 of 12
09 Dec 25
Race  4
W House
6 days
213th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2500m
Fast
5
4/3
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-59.9
 
10L
9th otr,wd,prkd 1500,flat 500,plggd
6 of  8
03 Dec 25
Race  7
W House
7 days
212th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
5/4
Swift Guy
MR:2-05.2
58.6
3L
Trld out,4-bk,held up,off top,sound
7 of 11
26 Nov 25
Race  10
W House
6 days
211th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2
6/5
Rylan Charlie
MR:1-58.5
58.9
9.1L
Mid-bk otr,shffld last,mid,steady
2 of 12
20 Nov 25
Race  4
W House
7 days
210th up
3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
10/10
Whatz My Choice
MR:1-58.7
57.8
0.1L
9th otr,wd 1150,prkd,ld 125m,nutted
SANTANNA MACH - raced wide early.
9 of 15
13 Nov 25
Race  6
O Thornley
7 days
209th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 PACE Stand
2400m
Slushy
4
7/10
Coba Charged
MR:2-04.1
57.3
14L
Ld,trld,3-bk 1700,chkd,never ran on
SANTANNA MACH - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
8 of 11
06 Nov 25
Race  1
W House
4 days
208th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
6/3
Style Council
MR:2-01.1
58.7
6.6L
Prkd,into ld 1000,hdd 400,no answer
SANTANNA MACH - over-raced middle stages.
7 of 10
02 Nov 25
Race  6
W House
11 days
207th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
7
8/7
Bettor Way
MR:2-04.2
58.5
6.4L
Ld out,attckd,trld 1800,no late zip
  
 3630007Vermeer Lustre   
4
510308
  R40
4
Front
Robbie Close
Andrew Stuart, Loburn
Breeding:
6 b g Gold Ace-Key Operator(by Armbro Operative) [Girl Courage 13m(Courage Under Fire), Little Spike 4g(Terror To Love), Overarm 10g(Changeover), Scared Stiff 8g(Terror To Love), Still Trying 7g(Stunin Cullen), Whatsupman 3g(Buy Kiwi Made)]
Owners:
Est T K Piercy, Mrs A A Piercy
Breeder:
T K Piercy, Mrs A A Piercy
Comment:
Early work may have told on Sunday. Better with some cover. Add to trifectas.
Colours
Starts 66
Wins 7
Seconds 5
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $71,105
Winning Stakes $44,825
Win Dividend $1.08
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2413All Weather Slushy300
Grass4266Grass Wet1112
Course410Distance2823
Favourite4102nd Favourite811
Mobile1411Standing5268
Left6679Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30320

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 1950m (2) 1/2 neck 2-40.1
 12/22 Westport 3YO+ R35 to R54 DiscrHcp PACE 2000m (4) neck 2-34.9
 10/23 Methven 4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE INV J 2400m (10) nose 3-13.9
 03/24 Reefton 4YO+ R35 to R41 PACE INV.D 2500m (5) neck 3-27.9
 03/25 Westport 4YO+ R35 to R43 PACE INV.D 2000m (5) neck 2-40.5
 05/25 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 2 lengths 2-31.9
 10/25 Waimate 3YO+ R38 to R40 PACE 2100m (10) 1/2 head 2-49.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  7
R Close
2 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
2
8/8
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
28L
3bk otr,3wd,prkd,1x1,fading 700
RAPID RESPONSE - weakened from the 800m. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised having to race three wide in the middle stages to improve its position may have taken its toll. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
10 of 13
26 Dec 25
Race  8
R Close
16 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
3
5/5
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
7.6L
6-5bk otr,3wd cvr,rear tn,steady
RAPID RESPONSE - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Raced wide with cover from the 1400m.
3 of 13
10 Dec 25
Race  9
R Close
17 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
2
8/9
Seaside Pond
MR:2-11.6
58.3
1.9L
Followd 1x1,peeld 500,loomd,peakd
RAPID RESPONSE - over-raced middle stages.
11 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  10
R Close
28 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
17
8/8
Style Council
MR:2-03.9
57.6
12L
10th otr,6-bk 1600,wd top,no pickup
1 of 13
26 Oct 25
Race  5
R Close
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R38 to R40 PACE Stand
2100m
Good
10
7/7
Swift Guy
MR:2-09.5
58.7
 
Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,ld,too gd
5 of 14
12 Oct 25
Race  3
R Close
126 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
9
4/4
To Ri Ruby
MR:2-07.0
60.9
1.4L
Made ld,3-bk 1550,held up,stout inr
RAPID RESPONSE - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
6 of 11
08 Jun 25
Race  8
R Close
7 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
11
7/8
Star Magic
MR:2-02.6
58.1
13L
5th pegs,4-bk,keen,3-bk,lacked dash
RAPID RESPONSE - over-raced middle stages. Hung inwards final bend striking a track marker.
9 of 13
01 Jun 25
Race  11
R Close
16 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
4/4
Nasana
MR:2-03.2
57.1
6.8L
Brk start,10th otr,off,beat slows
RAPID RESPONSE - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.
14 of 14
16 May 25
Race  4
T Chmiel
14 days
19th up
5YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
7
14/14
Zarlini
MR:1-59.1
58.5
49L
Gate spd,ld,trld,white flag by 650
RAPID RESPONSE - weakened from the 700m hampering trailing runners. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Chmiel advised the gelding had hung on several occasions during the running. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a slow recovery.
1 of  6
02 May 25
Race  4
T Chmiel
11 days
18th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
1
5/6
Normie Stead
MR:2-03.4
58.6
 
Soon ld,set terms,askd,kept kicking
RAPID RESPONSE - driver T Chmiel was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance Mr Chmiel advised the gelding had been racing from bad draws in recent starts and after drawing favourably tonight he had been able to lead and ease the tempo of the race through the middle stages which had suited the horse.
  
5
900029
  R35
5
Front
Olivia Thornley
William Lake, Ashburton
Breeding:
5 b m Vincent(AUS)-Cerock(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:
W R Lake, Mrs E P Moore
Breeder:
R M Austin
Comment:
Sitting parked on Sunday may not have helped. Cheeky Boxing Day 2nd. Odds.
Colours
Starts 39
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $20,766
Winning Stakes $6,875
Win Dividend $0.59
Place Dividend $1.39
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1602All Weather Slushy200
Grass2313Grass Wet612
Course100Distance811
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile2503Standing1412
Left3915Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/25 Methven NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (U2) 1/2 neck 3-27.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  7
O Thornley
2 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
6
10/9
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
29L
3wd,prkd 2100,3-4bk otr,wiltd 450
ROCKCENT - raced wide early. Weakened leaving the final bend.
2 of 13
26 Dec 25
Race  8
O Thornley
8 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
11
13/13
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
1.4L
3bk otr-1x1,waited,to inr tn,handy
ROCKCENT - over-raced middle stages. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer W Lake advised the mare had been racing without luck before breaking at its last start and had received an economical run today.
15 of 15
18 Dec 25
Race  10
J Curtin
35 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
14/14
Henry Winkler
MR:2-06.1
60.1
39L
Blew the start badly,out of action
ROCKCENT - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Weakened from the 400m.
UNPL
13 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
1
Raknruin
MR:2-18.8
61.8
 
5 of  5
07 Dec 25
WORKOUT
Race  8
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Homebush Lad
MR:2-17.9
61.1
 
UNPL
29 Nov 25
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
2YO+ PACE Stand
2170m
Good
3
Whyamihere
MR:2-19.3
58.0
 
13 of 13
13 Nov 25
Race  13
J Morrison
18 days
4th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
4
12/12
Justyouwait
MR:1-56.6
59.2
11L
Prkd,cvr,shffld,held up rear,no zip
ROCKCENT - held up early in the run home.
10 of 13
26 Oct 25
Race  5
R May
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R38 to R40 PACE Stand
2100m
Good
13
10/9
Rapid Response
MR:2-09.5
58.7
9.4L
8th otr,left prkd 1400,dropped away
9 of 14
12 Oct 25
Race  3
R May
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
U1
13/13
To Ri Ruby
MR:2-07.0
60.9
3L
6th otr,prkd,cvr 1050,chkd,no gaps
ROCKCENT - hampered near the 200m. Held up for clear racing room throughout the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the sliding blinds in consequence. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
1 of  9
05 Oct 25
Race  5
R May
119 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Heavy
U2
8/8
Swift Major
MR:2-19.2
64.1
 
Eased,rear inr,4bk 600,off,best mid
  
6
685355
  R35
6
Front
Robbie Holmes
Grant McStay, Marshland
Breeding:
7 b g Art Major-Live Lea(by Live Or Die) [Beau Major 9g(Art Major), Prettyboycoby 8g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
G D McStay
Breeder:
G D McStay
Comment:
Good at Westport, but crucially moves off the unruly here. Don't underestimate.
Colours
Starts 17
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $12,179
Winning Stakes $6,050
Win Dividend $0.91
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather602All Weather Slushy000
Grass1111Grass Wet410
Course000Distance701
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile501Standing1212
Left1713Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2170m (4) neck 2-56.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  7
R Holmes
2 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
U1
7/7
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
5L
12th,7bk otr,wd rear 500,sound mid
GOODOLDAYZ - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
5 of 13
26 Dec 25
Race  8
R Holmes
12 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
U1
6/6
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
3.2L
7-6bk otr,3wd cvr 1600-tn,sound
GOODOLDAYZ - raced wide with cover from the 1600m.
3=
14 Dec 25
Race  7
R Close
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
U2
11/7
My Wingman
MR:2-07.3
58.8
0.9L
Eased,wd cvr,prkd 1050,stuck gamely
GOODOLDAYZ - driver R Close advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
5 of 12
30 Nov 25
Race  1
B Orange
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
7
7/7
Do You Wanna Dance
MR:2-04.0
60.5
2.3L
10th otr,wd,prkd 1100,fght on well
8 of 13
23 Nov 25
Race  12
R Holmes
39 days
6th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
11/10
Hi Hopes
MR:2-01.8
59.8
7.1L
Prkd,cvr,4-bk 900.wd cvr 600,steady
GOODOLDAYZ - driver R Holmes admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Holmes driver's licence from the conclusion of racing today up to and including 30 November 2025 (3 days).
6 of  7
15 Oct 25
Race  6
R Holmes
24 days
5th up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
6/5
Seaside Pond
MR:2-05.5
57.9
8.9L
Brk,rear,1x1 bell,3-bk,wdst,no bite
GOODOLDAYZ - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. Broke briefly at the start. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m.
7 of 13
21 Sep 25
Race  7
N Williamson
63 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE INV.D Stand
2170m
Dead
13
2/2
Swift Guy
MR:2-08.2
62.0
4.5L
11th otr,7-bk,wd 750,wdr,bttld away
There was a delay to the start due to HANOI FRANCO becoming fractious. The start was further delayed when GOODOLDAYZ became fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of both horses.
2 of  5
20 Jul 25
Race  2
R Holmes
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
5/5
A Dancing Rocka
MR:2-02.7
58.4
0.3L
Slw,rear inr,1x1 800,2nd top,strong
GOODOLDAYZ - driver R Holmes reported that despite his efforts the removable deafeners had failed to release rounding the final bend, however he was able to activate them at his second attempt over the concluding stages. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
3 of  8
06 Jul 25
Race  9
R Holmes
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
6
7/8
Almighty Clever
MR:2-00.5
59.0
1.6L
6th otr,1x1 1400,off,ran on stoutly
GOODOLDAYZ - hung inwards over the concluding stages.
7 of 12
29 Jun 25
Race  9
R Holmes
560 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
14
12/12
Kowhai Nugget
MR:1-59.9
60.1
5.3L
Slw,eased,4bk inr,held up,off,solid
GOODOLDAYZ - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver R Holmes. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
  
 7009X00Comic Lustre   
8
970033
  R35
8
Front
Riley Harrison(J)
Nigel Perkins, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
6 b g He's Watching-Susie Maguire(by Presidential Ball) [Formidable Foe 9h(Mach Three), Narcissist 8m(Betterthancheddar), Star Commander 10h(Art Major)]
Owners:
N C Perkins, Miss S Palmer, P W May, G W Tait, J W Hands, Mrs E Cumming, Mrs A Lucas
Breeder:
M I Shinn, Liz Broadhurst, J G Prouting
Comment:
Stout efforts on or near the speed at Westport. Add into a Same Race Multi.
Colours
Starts 57
Wins 2
Seconds 6
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $43,315
Winning Stakes $11,000
Win Dividend $0.24
Place Dividend $1.21
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2817All Weather Slushy200
Grass2918Grass Wet903
Course310Distance2505
Favourite3022nd Favourite312
Mobile000Standing57215
Left57215Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Reefton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2000m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-47.3
 05/25 NZ Metro with cond. PACE 2000m (5) 1/2 length 2-34.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  7
R Harrison
2 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
2
5/5
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
1L
Led,trld 1900,off prkd tn,dug well
3 of 13
26 Dec 25
Race  8
R Harrison
8 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
3
11/9
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
1.6L
Up,led,trld 2000,thru,tried hard
11 of 15
18 Dec 25
Race  10
C Dalgety
8 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5
8/6
Henry Winkler
MR:2-06.1
60.1
6.2L
Ld,trld,3-bk 1900,off,blkd,had more
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - held up throughout the run home.
10 of 13
10 Dec 25
Race  9
C Dalgety
10 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
2
10/10
Seaside Pond
MR:2-11.6
58.3
6.6L
Parkd,1x1,angld widr,batld
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - broke at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.
7 of 17
30 Nov 25
Race  10
C Dalgety
24 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
15/14
Hi Hopes
MR:2-05.7
59.4
5L
3-bk mrks to trn,bttld away solidly
9 of 11
06 Nov 25
Race  1
S O'Reilly
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
3/4
Style Council
MR:2-01.1
58.7
7.4L
5th,3-bk otr,1x1,wd 800,wilted out
4 of 10
26 Oct 25
Race  7
N Burton
11 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. PACE Stand
2100m
Good
13
7/6
Festus Haggen
MR:2-07.0
57.3
7.1L
Eased,9th otr,4-bk,off,sound fin wd
4 of  7
15 Oct 25
Race  6
N Burton
7 days
2nd up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
9
7/7
Seaside Pond
MR:2-05.5
57.9
4.4L
4th,left prkd,cvr 1100,off,solid wd
5 of 10
08 Oct 25
Race  3
N Burton
129 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
8
7/7
Kowhai Star
MR:2-02.8
56.1
4.1L
Up,trld 1700,askd tn,steady up inr
5 of  6
30 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  8
N Perkins
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
Double Jeopardy
MR:2-04.6
55.9
 
  
9
689342
  R37
9
Front
John Dunn
Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
3 br g Bettor's Delight-Kamwood Elsie(by Falcon Seelster) [Atomic 2f(Downbytheseaside), Brian Christopher 7g(Bettor's Delight), Ideal Funding 6g(American Ideal), Inlouof 4g(Sweet Lou), Lancewood Lizzie 14m(Bettor's Delight), Lancewood Sandy 16g(Sands A Flyin)]
Owners:
M C Purvis, B W Marshall
Breeder:
Miss J Hafoka
Comment:
Recovered well for bold 2nd on Sunday. Gritty Boxing Day 4th. A major player.
Colours
Starts 18
Wins 1
Seconds 3
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $21,718
Winning Stakes $7,150
Win Dividend $0.08
Place Dividend $0.84
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1415All Weather Slushy402
Grass402Grass Wet201
Course000Distance403
Favourite5132nd Favourite101
Mobile1415Standing402
Left1417Right400
Fresh90200Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-27.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 13
28 Dec 25
Race  7
John Dunn
2 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
1
1/1
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
0.6L
Brk,3bk inr,3bk otr 700,1x1 tn,tidy
BLACKJACK - broke at the start losing ground.
4 of 13
26 Dec 25
Race  8
John Dunn
8 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
10
4/1
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
1.8L
1x1,prkd 2000,no respite,fght well
BLACKJACK - over-raced when being restrained in an attempt to obtain cover through the middle stages.
3 of 15
18 Dec 25
Race  10
B Orange
21 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
6/7
Henry Winkler
MR:2-06.1
60.1
1.7L
5th pegs,4-bk,held up,late bid mrks
KUSHITE WARRIOR - broke at the start losing ground. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Crowded by an inside runner near the 150m and contacted that runner's sulky wheel. After questioning drivers G Smith (KUSHITE WARRIOR) and B Orange (BLACKJACK) it was established that KUSHITE WARRIOR had over-raced when clear running briefly presented, simultaneous to BLACKJACK laying outwards with no one horse or driver deemed to be at fault.
9 of 11
27 Nov 25
Race  4
T Duley
20 days
13th up
3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
8/7
Take The Miki
MR:1-56.4
56.3
11L
8th otr,3-bk 1050,wd 500,no pickup
BLACKJACK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
8 of 10
07 Nov 25
Race  8
James MacDonald
12 days
12th up
with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
1980m
Fast
7
7/8
One Eye Bandit
MR:2-00.5
58.1
7.2L
Wd,prkd,no cvr,felt pinch 400,plggd
BLACKJACK - weakened final bend.
6 of 13
26 Oct 25
Race  5
S Ottley
56 days
11th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 PACE Stand
2100m
Good
12
5/4
Rapid Response
MR:2-09.5
58.7
2.1L
Chkd,10th otr,left 1x1 1400,fght on
BLACKJACK - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
5 of  6
16 Oct 25
TRIAL
Race  7
G Smith
 
R36 to R95 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Chase A Dream
MR:2-03.8
57.1
 
6 of 12
31 Aug 25
Race  11
G Smith
7 days
10th up
R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
12
5/4
Oneroa
MR:1-57.8
57.3
4.8L
7th otr,3-bk 1300,wd top,bttld away
HI LIFE - hampered by a breaking runner early in the score up of the restart. Held up early in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 859(2) alleging HI LIFE (R Harrison) started from the incorrect barrier position inside BLACKJACK at the restart despite having the opportunity to be in its correct position resulting in the horse gaining an advantage. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and junior driver R Harrison (assisted by G Smith) the Adjudicative Committee dismissed the protest. Miss Harrison admitted an associated charge in that she allowed HI LIFE to start from the incorrect position and the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
3 of 11
24 Aug 25
Race  9
G Smith
9 days
9th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
1/1
Lily's A Star
MR:2-00.1
59.4
1L
3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1600,ld 250m,cght
1 of  5
15 Aug 25
Race  10
S Ottley
7 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
1/1
Fear Gogh
MR:2-00.1
59.1
 
5th,3bk otr,1x1,off,kept coming,yes
  
10
468000
  R35
10
Front
Henry Sail(J)
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b g Courage Under Fire-Victoria Rulz(by Badlands Hanover) [Benhope Rulz 10g(Courage Under Fire), Change The Rulz 13m(Changeover), Lis Rulz 12m(Lis Mara), Ranfurly Rulz 14g(Bettor's Delight), Rocknizzy Rulz 8m(A Rocknroll Dance), Rockntommy Rulz 9g(A Rocknroll Dance), Vinnie Rulz 11m(Vintage Master)]
Owners:
R G Dellaca, J Yang, G P Hope, DoubleYou Tee Cee Syndicate
Breeder:
R G Dellaca
Gear:
SL-On
Comment:
Disappointed on Sunday. Interrupted run on Boxing Day too. Upset prospect.
Colours
Starts 17
Wins 1
Seconds 2
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $14,343
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.25
Place Dividend $0.76
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather602All Weather Slushy000
Grass1111Grass Wet400
Course110Distance711
Favourite1102nd Favourite201
Mobile1001Standing712
Left1713Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/25 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2500m (10) head 3-26

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 11
28 Dec 25
Race  1
B Hope
2 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slow
2
6/5
Flyaway
MR:2-09.5
61.6
19L
Prkd,3bk otr 900,paddling tn,weaknd
AR GEE RULZ - crowded near the 300m having to be steadied. Weakened early in the run home.
11 of 13
26 Dec 25
Race  8
B Hope
12 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
5
8/7
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
13L
Rough,4-5bk inr,off rear tn,battld
AR GEE RULZ - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
12 of 15
14 Dec 25
Race  7
B Hope
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
9
7/10
My Wingman
MR:2-07.3
58.8
6.1L
12th otr,7-bk 1000,bt slws thru mid
8 of 12
30 Nov 25
Race  5
E Johnson
10 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE INV J
2300m
Good
10
11/11
Hey Tonight
MR:2-00.9
59.3
15L
5th,1x1,prkd,3-bk 1000,no final zip
6 of 12
20 Nov 25
Race  4
G Thornley
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
7/7
Whatz My Choice
MR:1-58.7
57.8
2.7L
Wd,prkd 1350,cvr 1100,blkd,fght mid
AR GEE RULZ - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
4 of 11
06 Nov 25
Race  1
B Hope
4 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
4/5
Style Council
MR:2-01.1
58.7
1.6L
6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,kept on
3 of 11
02 Nov 25
Race  1
B Hope
11 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
1
8/7
Judine
MR:1-59.2
58.2
2.3L
Won early ld duel,dictated,run down
7 of  9
22 Oct 25
Race  4
H Sail
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
6/6
Shezabettorgirl
MR:1-58.2
59.0
15L
Cght wd,up prkd,cvr 1100,no pickup
AR GEE RULZ - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
6 of  7
08 Oct 25
Race  5
H Sail
7 days
4th up
with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
3
6/6
Elton J
MR:1-55.3
56.6
9.1L
5th,1x1 1500,off tn,whackd away
AR GEE RULZ - hung inwards final bend and in the run home. Driver H Sail reported the gelding had paced roughly in the run home and he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Mr Sail was issued a warning for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
2 of 10
01 Oct 25
Race  7
B Hope
10 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
10/10
Jake
MR:2-03.7
59.2
0.1L
6th inr,4-bk,3-bk top,bold bid mrks
  
11
X77656
  R42
1
10
Samantha Ottley
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
11 b g Bettor's Delight-Ruby Bay(by Albert Albert) [Mapua Legend 18h(In The Pocket), Mapua Mabel 15m(Mach Three), Ruby River 19g(Red River Hanover)]
Owner:
Est J S Gould
Breeder:
T M Fox, Mrs V M Fox
Comment:
Well-travelled 11YO, but only his second start here. Add to First4s off 10m.
Starts 218
Wins 19
Seconds 24
Thirds 26
Lifetime Stakes $221,474
Winning Stakes $106,800
Win Dividend $0.67
Place Dividend $0.86
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1801840All Weather Slushy1401
Grass38110Grass Wet803
Course100Distance76917
Favourite16482nd Favourite1754
Mobile1631842Standing5518
Left2171950Right100
Fresh90602Fresh30611

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/18 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2300m (2) head 2-52.4
 01/19 Timaru 4YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (6) 1/2 length 2-26.1
 02/19 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R60 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-13.6
 02/19 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (4) 2 3/4 lengths 3-16.9
 11/19 Rangiora 4YO+ R40 to R55, Up to R69 MOB. PACE 2600m (10) 4 1/4 lengths 3-17.7
 12/19 NZ Metro 6YO+ R40 to R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) neck 3-17.8
 03/20 Waimate 3YO+ R54 to R55, R56 to R60 with cond. M 1700m (12) nose 2-08.8
 01/22 Invcargill 4YO+ R53 to R65 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-40.8
 05/22 Winton R53 to R65, R66 to R70 with cond. MOB. P 2400m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-59
 09/22 Wyndham R56 to R60, R61 to R68 with cond. MOB. P 2400m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-58.9
 03/23 Manawatu R46 to R51 MOB. PACE 2500m (7) 3 lengths 3-05.1
 03/23 Manawatu R47 to R54 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) nose 2-28.1
 06/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R50 to R59 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D 2600m (5) neck 3-21.1
 11/23 Manawatu 3YO+ R39 to R43 MOB. PACE 2500m (10) 3 1/4 lengths 3-08.5
 03/24 Manawatu 3YO+, Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.6
 10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 3/4 length 2-27.8
 11/24 Manawatu 3YO+ R38 to R44 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 3 1/4 lengths 2-30.7
 02/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 1700m (8) 2 lengths 2-01.4
 04/25 Manawatu 3YO+ R46 to R49 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) head 2-27.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 13
14 Dec 25
Race  12
W House
2 days
5th up
3YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
11
12/13
Crystal
MR:2-01.0
59.1
5.7L
Eased,5-bk mrks,3-bk top,bttld away
5 of  8
12 Dec 25
Race  3
W House
6 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
8
7/7
Flying Bird
MR:2-00.4
56.4
11L
4bk inr,flat 400,ok 2nd wind inr
6 of 15
06 Dec 25
Race  9
W House
33 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
10
10/10
Quicker Than Quick
MR:2-04.0
59.7
2.6L
Wd,prkd,cvr,3-bk,held up,useful mid
DOCTOR TIM - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.
7 of  7
03 Nov 25
Race  10
W House
10 days
2nd up
3YO+ R46 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5
7/7
Berrettini
MR:2-03.3
57.5
6.8L
6th,5bk inr,4bk 600,no extra inr
DOCTOR TIM - weakened early in the run home.
7 of 11
24 Oct 25
Race  2
W House
133 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
10/10
Major Torque
MR:2-03.3
56.2
14L
7th,4bk inr 1700,waitd,no kick inr
10 of 12
13 Jun 25
Race  3
K Butt
7 days
33rd up
4YO+ R47 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
11
12/10
Franco Ezra
MR:1-58.3
57.6
13L
Soon 5bk inr,battling 400,no threat
DOCTOR TIM - weakened final bend.
8 of  9
06 Jun 25
Race  6
K Butt
7 days
32nd up
3YO+ R49 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
3
9/9
Cheer The Captain
MR:1-58.3
58.5
14L
Eased,4bk otr,well bk tn,no threat
8 of  9
30 May 25
Race  1
K Butt
7 days
31st up
R48 to R56 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
8/8
Esmeralda
MR:1-56.5
57.5
15L
7th inr,5-bk,4-bk,off,rear,no hope
DOCTOR TIM - hampered by a weakening runner near the 700m.
12 of 12
23 May 25
Race  10
W House
7 days
30th up
3YO+ R48 to R55, R56 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
12/12
Akatea
MR:1-56.3
56.5
38L
Eased,4-5bk inr,struggling by 700
DOCTOR TIM - weakened from the 900m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
4 of  9
16 May 25
Race  1
W House
7 days
29th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
7/9
Trump Card
MR:1-58.4
55.6
3.2L
5th,1x1 1450,off,fght hard,bestd