Reefton Trotting Club Inc
Tuesday, 30 December
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 |
- 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.

Starts
39
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$23,051
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.21
Place Dividend
$0.34
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 0 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 25 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 20 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 19 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 39 | 1 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
S O'Reilly
10 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
S O'Reilly
4 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
11/12
Henry Winkler
MR:2-06.1
60.1
4.6L
6th otr,3-bk,wd top,fght on nicely
S O'Reilly
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
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.
S O'Reilly
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
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.
S O'Reilly
280 days
1st up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
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.
S O'Reilly
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
Don't Tell Jenny
MR:2-13.4
60.8
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Carrera Vamos
MR:2-25.2
62.5
- 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
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 219 | 19 | 56 | All Weather Slushy | 19 | 0 | 4 |
| Grass | 43 | 5 | 2 | Grass Wet | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 94 | 7 | 22 |
| Favourite | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 17 | 0 | 9 |
| Mobile | 180 | 17 | 50 | Standing | 82 | 7 | 8 |
| Left | 254 | 24 | 58 | Right | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 11 | 1 | 3 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
2 days
216th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
6/6
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
1.9L
Trld,off,ld 1900,kickd 400,run down
W House
15 days
215th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
W House
2 days
214th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2500m
Fast
2/3
Jetasi
MR:2-01.2
60.2
3.1L
9th otr,5-bk,wd 500,wd cvr,fght on
W House
6 days
213th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2500m
Fast
4/3
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-59.9
10L
9th otr,wd,prkd 1500,flat 500,plggd
W House
7 days
212th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5/4
Swift Guy
MR:2-05.2
58.6
3L
Trld out,4-bk,held up,off top,sound
W House
6 days
211th up
3YO+ R37 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/5
Rylan Charlie
MR:1-58.5
58.9
9.1L
Mid-bk otr,shffld last,mid,steady
W House
7 days
210th up
3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
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.
O Thornley
7 days
209th up
3YO+ R35 to R44 PACE Stand
2400m
Slushy
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.
W House
4 days
208th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
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.
- 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.

Starts
66
Wins
7
Seconds
5
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$71,105
Winning Stakes
$44,825
Win Dividend
$1.08
Place Dividend
$0.80
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 24 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 42 | 6 | 6 | Grass Wet | 11 | 1 | 2 |
| Course | 4 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 28 | 2 | 3 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 14 | 1 | 1 | Standing | 52 | 6 | 8 |
| Left | 66 | 7 | 9 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Close
2 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
R Close
16 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
R Close
17 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
8/9
Seaside Pond
MR:2-11.6
58.3
1.9L
Followd 1x1,peeld 500,loomd,peakd
RAPID RESPONSE - over-raced middle stages.
R Close
28 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
8/8
Style Council
MR:2-03.9
57.6
12L
10th otr,6-bk 1600,wd top,no pickup
R Close
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R38 to R40 PACE Stand
2100m
Good
7/7
Swift Guy
MR:2-09.5
58.7
Wd,prkd,ld,trld 1400,thru,ld,too gd
R Close
126 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
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.
R Close
7 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
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.
R Close
16 days
20th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
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.
T Chmiel
14 days
19th up
5YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
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.
T Chmiel
11 days
18th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
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.
- 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.

Starts
39
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$20,766
Winning Stakes
$6,875
Win Dividend
$0.59
Place Dividend
$1.39
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 16 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 23 | 1 | 3 | Grass Wet | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 25 | 0 | 3 | Standing | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 39 | 1 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
O Thornley
2 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
O Thornley
8 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
J Curtin
35 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
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.
2YO+ PACE Stand
2170m
Good
Whyamihere
MR:2-19.3
58.0
J Morrison
18 days
4th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
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.
R May
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R38 to R40 PACE Stand
2100m
Good
10/9
Rapid Response
MR:2-09.5
58.7
9.4L
8th otr,left prkd 1400,dropped away
R May
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
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.
- 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.

Starts
17
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$12,179
Winning Stakes
$6,050
Win Dividend
$0.91
Place Dividend
$0.94
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 11 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 5 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 17 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
R Holmes
2 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
R Holmes
12 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
R Close
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
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.
B Orange
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
7/7
Do You Wanna Dance
MR:2-04.0
60.5
2.3L
10th otr,wd,prkd 1100,fght on well
R Holmes
39 days
6th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
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).
R Holmes
24 days
5th up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
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.
N Williamson
63 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 PACE INV.D Stand
2170m
Dead
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.
R Holmes
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
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.
R Holmes
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
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.
R Holmes
560 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
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.
- 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.

Starts
57
Wins
2
Seconds
6
Thirds
9
Lifetime Stakes
$43,315
Winning Stakes
$11,000
Win Dividend
$0.24
Place Dividend
$1.21
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 1 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 29 | 1 | 8 | Grass Wet | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 25 | 0 | 5 |
| Favourite | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 0 | 0 | 0 | Standing | 57 | 2 | 15 |
| Left | 57 | 2 | 15 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
R Harrison
2 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
5/5
Elektra King
MR:2-10.5
64.7
1L
Led,trld 1900,off prkd tn,dug well
R Harrison
8 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
11/9
Polly Grey
MR:2-14.3
134.4
1.6L
Up,led,trld 2000,thru,tried hard
C Dalgety
8 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
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.
C Dalgety
10 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
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.
C Dalgety
24 days
5th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
15/14
Hi Hopes
MR:2-05.7
59.4
5L
3-bk mrks to trn,bttld away solidly
S O'Reilly
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3/4
Style Council
MR:2-01.1
58.7
7.4L
5th,3-bk otr,1x1,wd 800,wilted out
N Burton
11 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. PACE Stand
2100m
Good
7/6
Festus Haggen
MR:2-07.0
57.3
7.1L
Eased,9th otr,4-bk,off,sound fin wd
N Burton
7 days
2nd up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
7/7
Seaside Pond
MR:2-05.5
57.9
4.4L
4th,left prkd,cvr 1100,off,solid wd
N Burton
129 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
7/7
Kowhai Star
MR:2-02.8
56.1
4.1L
Up,trld 1700,askd tn,steady up inr
- 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.

Starts
18
Wins
1
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$21,718
Winning Stakes
$7,150
Win Dividend
$0.08
Place Dividend
$0.84
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 4 | 0 | 2 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 14 | 1 | 5 | Standing | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Left | 14 | 1 | 7 | Right | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
John Dunn
2 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
John Dunn
8 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
B Orange
21 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
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.
T Duley
20 days
13th up
3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
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.
James MacDonald
12 days
12th up
with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
1980m
Fast
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.
S Ottley
56 days
11th up
3YO+ R38 to R40 PACE Stand
2100m
Good
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.
G Smith
R36 to R95 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Chase A Dream
MR:2-03.8
57.1
G Smith
7 days
10th up
R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
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.
G Smith
9 days
9th up
3YO+ R37 to R39, Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/1
Lily's A Star
MR:2-00.1
59.4
1L
3rd inr,3-bk,prkd 1600,ld 250m,cght
- 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.

Starts
17
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$14,343
Winning Stakes
$6,600
Win Dividend
$0.25
Place Dividend
$0.76
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 11 | 1 | 1 | Grass Wet | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 10 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 17 | 1 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / 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)
B Hope
2 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slow
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.
B Hope
12 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Dead
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.
B Hope
14 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
7/10
My Wingman
MR:2-07.3
58.8
6.1L
12th otr,7-bk 1000,bt slws thru mid
E Johnson
10 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE INV J
2300m
Good
11/11
Hey Tonight
MR:2-00.9
59.3
15L
5th,1x1,prkd,3-bk 1000,no final zip
G Thornley
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
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.
B Hope
4 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4/5
Style Council
MR:2-01.1
58.7
1.6L
6th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 800,wdr,kept on
B Hope
11 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
8/7
Judine
MR:1-59.2
58.2
2.3L
Won early ld duel,dictated,run down
H Sail
14 days
5th up
3YO+ R36 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
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.
H Sail
7 days
4th up
with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
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.
- 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
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 180 | 18 | 40 | All Weather Slushy | 14 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 38 | 1 | 10 | Grass Wet | 8 | 0 | 3 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 76 | 9 | 17 |
| Favourite | 16 | 4 | 8 | 2nd Favourite | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| Mobile | 163 | 18 | 42 | Standing | 55 | 1 | 8 |
| Left | 217 | 19 | 50 | Right | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
W House
2 days
5th up
3YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
12/13
Crystal
MR:2-01.0
59.1
5.7L
Eased,5-bk mrks,3-bk top,bttld away
W House
6 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
7/7
Flying Bird
MR:2-00.4
56.4
11L
4bk inr,flat 400,ok 2nd wind inr
W House
33 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
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.
W House
10 days
2nd up
3YO+ R46 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
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.
W House
133 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
10/10
Major Torque
MR:2-03.3
56.2
14L
7th,4bk inr 1700,waitd,no kick inr
K Butt
7 days
33rd up
4YO+ R47 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12/10
Franco Ezra
MR:1-58.3
57.6
13L
Soon 5bk inr,battling 400,no threat
DOCTOR TIM - weakened final bend.
K Butt
7 days
32nd up
3YO+ R49 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
9/9
Cheer The Captain
MR:1-58.3
58.5
14L
Eased,4bk otr,well bk tn,no threat
K Butt
7 days
31st up
R48 to R56 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
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.
W House
7 days
30th up
3YO+ R48 to R55, R56 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
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.
