Reefton Trotting Club Inc

Race 8

W House

10 days

5th up

R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Dead

7/7

Smoke On The Water

MR:2-11.3

60.6

6.9L

Trld-4bk inr,held up tn,off,good

TERRORMYLOVE - held up final bend and again until late in the run home.

10 of 10

18 Dec 25

Methven

Race 7

S Ottley

4 days

4th up

5YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

8/8

Buckskin

MR:1-58.9

59.5

8.7L

4w,up prkd 1050,couldn't stick on

TERRORMYLOVE - raced wide early.

9 of 13

14 Dec 25

Rangiora

Race 12

S Ottley

2 days

3rd up

3YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE

1950m

Good

13/12

Crystal

MR:2-01.0

59.1

9.8L

Eased,rear inr,5-bk top,steady mrks

7 of 12

12 Dec 25

Race 7

W House

5 days

2nd up

3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

12/12

Misty Blue

MR:2-01.6

58.3

4.5L

Brk,11th,5-4bk inr,imprvd inr

TERRORMYLOVE - broke at the start losing ground. Held up final bend.

8 of 10

07 Dec 25

Forbury Pk

Race 9

W House

184 days

1st up

3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

9/9

Insarchatwist

MR:2-00.3

60.9

24L

4pegs,hld up brfly tn,only batld

1 of 10

06 Jun 25

Race 10

S Ottley

7 days

22nd up

3YO+ R40 to R48 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

9/9

Toby Tom B

MR:1-58.8

58.0

Gate spd,ld 1700,kickd,just held on

TERRORMYLOVE - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the gelding had benefited from being able to lead and dictate terms in front.

6 of 9

30 May 25

Race 10

W House

5 days

21st up

R40 to R48 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Kotare Kelso

MR:1-58.3

59.0

5.6L

Left prkd,cvr bell,whacked away mid

8 of 9

25 May 25

Timaru

Race 8

W House

24 days

20th up

3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

8/9

Bar Louie

MR:2-03.8

58.7

11L

Ld out,5-bk bell,bttld clsr on mrks

TERRORMYLOVE - tangled away.

4 of 9

01 May 25

Manawatu

Race 3

C Hackett

2 days

19th up

3YO+ R44 to R51, R54 MOB. PACE

2500m

Good

7/5

Matai Harry

MR:2-01.8

60.9

14L

Trl;d out,shffld,held up rear,solid

2 of 9

29 Apr 25

Manawatu

Race 3

H Orange

8 days

18th up

3YO+ R44 to R51 MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

3/4

Kevin Kline

MR:2-03.8

57.4

Rough,wd cvr rear,prkd 1150,gallant

TERRORMYLOVE - broke at the start losing ground before settling at the rear. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

867064

Homebush Lad

R55

Ben Hope

Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 11 b g Mach Three-Kaye At Quinns(by Tinted Cloud) [Alyssa Delight 10m(Bettor's Delight), Georgie Mach 14m(Mach Three), Guna 12g(Major In Art), Playboy 13g(Shadow Play)]
Owners:: R G Dellaca, Mrs N M Hope
Breeder:: Est W G Smith, Mrs A E Smith
Gear:: SL-On
Comment:: Slightly more like it on Sunday & has won 3 of 5 starts here. Could offer cheek.

Photo Library

Starts 147

Wins 16

Seconds 15

Thirds 14

Lifetime Stakes $257,708

Winning Stakes $147,470

Win Dividend $1.06

Place Dividend $1.11

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	56	2	7	All Weather Slushy	7	0	0
Grass	91	14	22	Grass Wet	20	3	4
Course	5	3	0	Distance	68	4	13
Favourite	7	3	2	2nd Favourite	11	2	5
Mobile	18	1	1	Standing	129	15	28
Left	147	16	29	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	9	1	0	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/18 Amberley NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (10) 3/4 length 3-25.6
	02/18 Waikouaiti 3YO+ Up to & including R55 PACE 2600m (8) nose 3-56.8
	07/19 Oamaru 3YO+ R40 to R70 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) neck 3-23.2
	12/19 Banks Pen R56 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (4) head 3-39.5
	02/20 Oamaru R56 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2000m (1(10m)) 1/2 length 2-36.4
	03/21 Waimate R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 3-57.9
	04/21 Rangiora 4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) neck 2-26.5
	12/21 Reefton 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (3) 7 3/4 lengths 4-23.2
	01/22 Banks Pen R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE 2810m (1(20m)) neck 3-34.9
	11/22 Geraldine 3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2850m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-40.3
	12/22 Westport R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(20m)) 3/4 length 4-13.2
	12/22 Reefton R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(30m)) head 4-13
	02/23 Rangiora R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(20m)) 1 length 3-21.2
	12/23 Reefton 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(20m)) 1 1/4 lengths 4-26.5
	02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R58 to R100 SpecHcp PACE 3000m (2(10m)) neck 3-56.6
	02/25 Waikouaiti R51 to R100 SpecHcp PACE 3000m (1(10m)) neck 4-00.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 7

28 Dec 25

Race 8

B Hope

2 days

6th up

R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Dead

5/5

Smoke On The Water

MR:2-11.3

60.6

7.1L

Led,trld,3bk 1900,held up,sound

6 of 9

26 Dec 25

Race 9

B Hope

12 days

5th up

R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Dead

6/6

Hacksaw Ridge

MR:2-11.5

66.2

9.5L

Trld-3bk inr,off rear 450,plggd inr

HOMEBUSH LAD - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

13 of 15

14 Dec 25

Rangiora

Race 10

B Hope

49 days

4th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

13/10

It's Tough

MR:2-04.4

57.5

12L

Prkd,cvr,shffld,held up,not a hope

HOMEBUSH LAD - held up early in the run home.

1 of 5

07 Dec 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 8

B Hope

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Song Sung Blue

MR:2-17.9

61.1

7 of 15

26 Oct 25

Race 9

B Hope

14 days

3rd up

R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2850m

Good

12/13

Rock Band

MR:2-04.4

56.8

6th inr,5-bk 2300,rear top,tidy gap

6 of 17

12 Oct 25

Akaroa

Race 10

B Hope

7 days

2nd up

R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2810m

Good

13/12

Kiss The Girls

MR:2-06.2

57.5

4.6L

4th inr,4-bk 2150,off,ran on in mid

8 of 8

05 Oct 25

Methven

Race 10

B Hope

128 days

1st up

R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3000m

Heavy

8/8

Rakero Rocket

MR:2-22.3

62.9

11L

5th,5th inr,5-bk,off,rear top,plggd

HOMEBUSH LAD - began awkwardly.

6 of 7

30 May 25

Race 7

H Sail

7 days

24th up

4YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Hadron Collider

MR:1-56.5

57.6

8.1L

Prkd,ld,trld 1600,thru,no final zip

HOMEBUSH LAD - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.

13 of 16

23 May 25

Race 7

G Thornley

14 days

23rd up

R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

16/15

Betterthancash

MR:2-00.4

60.8

20L

Brk,4-6bk inr,buried tn,no threat

HOMEBUSH LAD - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m.

5 of 10

09 May 25

Race 4

H Sail

12 days

22nd up

3YO+ R51 to R73 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Slushy

10/10

Boudica

MR:2-00.9

57.1

11L

6th,1x1 1900,off rear tn,steady

HOMEBUSH LAD - junior driver H Sail (assisted by K Butt) admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner rounding the final bend and in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Sail's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 18 May 2025 (3 days).

124116

Flying Bird

R51

Samantha Ottley

Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 5 b m Bettor's Delight-Who's The Bird(by Falcon Seelster) [Cullen Who 12m(Christian Cullen), High Courage 14h(Courage Under Fire), Mr Teddy 6g(Bettor's Delight), Rockin Rod 10g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Slick Bird 17m(Bettor's Delight), Smokin Bird 13m(Bettor's Delight), Who's Escaped 19m(Artiscape), Who's Smokin 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:: Mrs P A Court, K R Court
Breeder:: Mrs P A Court, K R Court
Comment:: Felt the pinch after she sat parked for last lap on Sunday. Top 3 prospect here.

Starts 55

Wins 7

Seconds 9

Thirds 9

Lifetime Stakes $99,234

Winning Stakes $55,315

Win Dividend $0.68

Place Dividend $0.95

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	46	5	14	All Weather Slushy	3	0	2
Grass	9	2	4	Grass Wet	3	1	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	9	2	1
Favourite	8	1	6	2nd Favourite	5	3	0
Mobile	49	6	15	Standing	6	1	3
Left	55	7	18	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	3	Fresh30	4	0	0

Wins:

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

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 7

28 Dec 25

Race 8

S Ottley

2 days

31st up

R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Dead

3/3

Smoke On The Water

MR:2-11.3

60.6

9.3L

5-6th,prkd 1200,brief fght tn,wiltd

FLYING BIRD - hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver S Ottley advised the mare was racing up in grade and may not have been suited to racing parked.

1 of 10

26 Dec 25

Race 5

S Ottley

14 days

30th up

3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE

2600m

Dead

1/1

Farewell Spit

MR:2-06.7

63.0

Prkd,led 2100,kickd tn,very easy

FLYING BIRD - driver S Ottley advised she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

1 of 8

12 Dec 25

Race 3

M Williamson

21 days

29th up

4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand

2400m

Fast

2/1

Lonnekers

MR:2-00.4

56.4

Soon led,set terms,held them off

FLYING BIRD - trainer M Purvis advised the mare has been served since last racing. Began awkwardly and briefly shifted outwards.

4 of 12

21 Nov 25

Race 1

M Williamson

10 days

28th up

3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Brandi Snapp

MR:1-57.3

58.1

3.5L

Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,thru,sound

2 of 12

11 Nov 25

Race 2

M Williamson

8 days

27th up

3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/3

Spirit Downunder

MR:1-56.8

57.1

0.4L

Gate spd,ld,trld,thru went close

FLYING BIRD - over-raced rounding the first bend when being restrained to obtain cover.

1 of 10

03 Nov 25

Kaikoura

Race 5

Michael Nimczyk

8 days

26th up

4YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE INV.D

1900m

Good

2/3

Major Happy

MR:1-56.5

57.5

Prkd,up,led 1100,kickd,held on

2 of 13

26 Oct 25

Race 8

S Ottley

14 days

25th up

3YO+ R39 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE

2100m

Good

3/2

Beachbreak

MR:2-03.2

59.8

0.8L

11th otr,wd cvr,posted 1000,kept on

2 of 14

12 Oct 25

Akaroa

Race 7

M Williamson

9 days

24th up

3YO+ R41 to R45 PACE Stand

2170m

Good

3/2

Quicker Than Quick

MR:2-06.2

59.6

0.6L

6th,1x1 1600,3-bk,held up,bold late

FLYING BIRD - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Over-raced final bend. Held up early in the run home.

3 of 11

03 Oct 25

Race 2

M Williamson

14 days

23rd up

3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

7/6

Tact Teva

MR:1-57.5

57.4

3.5L

Found 1x1,held up tn,off,useful

6 of 8

19 Sep 25

Race 2

M Williamson

7 days

22nd up

3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

4/4

One For Jay

MR:2-02.0

57.4

3.8L

3rd,3-4bk inr,off rear tn,sound inr

821672

Teds Legacy

R54

Jim Curtin

Jim Curtin, Templeton

Breeding:: 7 b g Changeover-Judys A Flyin(by Sands A Flyin) [Changeover A Flyin 13m(Changeover), Flyin Seelster 16g(Falcon Seelster), Judys McArdle 15g(McArdle), Judys Watching 5m(He's Watching)]
Owners:: I E Sunckell, Mrs M E Sunckell
Breeder:: I E Sunckell
Comment:: Just grabbed by #6 in Westport Cup. Gets 10m advantage on him. Right in this.

Starts 86

Wins 7

Seconds 18

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $135,204

Winning Stakes $54,725

Win Dividend $0.60

Place Dividend $1.02

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	57	6	16	All Weather Slushy	2	1	1
Grass	29	1	10	Grass Wet	7	1	4
Course	2	1	0	Distance	42	6	13
Favourite	7	2	1	2nd Favourite	10	1	4
Mobile	39	3	12	Standing	47	4	14
Left	86	7	26	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	8	1	0	Fresh30	1	0	1

Wins:

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

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 9

26 Dec 25

Race 9

J Curtin

5 days

7th up

R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Dead

5/5

Hacksaw Ridge

MR:2-11.5

66.2

0.3L

Prkd 2600,1x1 1100,up,game,hdd

7 of 14

21 Dec 25

Ashburton

Race 7

J Curtin

15 days

6th up

5YO+ G&E MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

2/2

Amass

MR:1-54.5

58.4

5.3L

3wd cvr 1400-500,postd tn,fght on

TEDS LEGACY - raced wide with cover throughout.

6 of 8

06 Dec 25

Geraldine

Race 8

J Curtin

8 days

5th up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2850m

Good

5/5

The Lazarus Effect

MR:2-01.2

58.3

3.5L

4th inr,3-bk 2500,off,steady in mid

1 of 16

28 Nov 25

Race 9

J Curtin

5 days

4th up

3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

7/6

Bettor Be Sharp

MR:2-01.6

58.4

Trld-3bk,off,ld 1800,joined,toughst

TEDS LEGACY - broke at the start losing ground.

2 of 14

23 Nov 25

Banks Pen

Race 7

S Hill

12 days

3rd up

4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Good

3/2

Bettor Be Sharp

MR:1-59.2

58.6

1.2L

Wd,prkd,ld 1400,dictated,gunned dwn

TEDS LEGACY - raced wide early.

8 of 14

11 Nov 25

Race 13

J Curtin

16 days

2nd up

3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

13/14

J T Boe

MR:1-58.5

57.6

6.7L

Cght prkd,1x1-3bk,flat 5th tn,ok

TEDS LEGACY - over-raced middle stages.

6 of 15

26 Oct 25

Race 9

J Curtin

156 days

1st up

R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2850m

Good

13/11

Rock Band

MR:2-04.4

56.8

6.9L

Trld,3-bk 2300,off,whacked away mid

2 of 4

04 Oct 25

Motukar TA

WORKOUT

Race 3

3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

Irish Dream

1 of 3

27 Sep 25

Motukar TA

WORKOUT

Race 4

2YO+ FFA PACE Stand

2170m

Good

Louis

MR:2-14.2

60.0

6 of 16

23 May 25

Race 7

J Curtin

14 days

20th up

R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Fast

10/10

Betterthancash

MR:2-00.4

60.8

9.2L

3wd,prkd,1x1-3bk otr,imprvd mid

TEDS LEGACY - raced wide early.

X6071X

Deceptive Lee

R58

Gemma Thornley(J)

David Mitchell, Elgin

Breeding:: 7 b g Captaintreacherous-Ming Lee(by Art Major) [Ashi Jetsun 11m(Mach Three), Asian Elvis 8g(Rocknroll Hanover), Asian Joker 5m(Always B Miki), Makasar Boy 9g(Mach Three)]
Owners:: Dr B A Small, Dr J C Fanning, D L Mitchell
Breeder:: Antrim 2010 Limited
Comment:: Comes into this fresh, with just one workout since September. Market your guide.

Starts 65

Wins 9

Seconds 7

Thirds 5

Lifetime Stakes $119,204

Winning Stakes $72,050

Win Dividend $0.77

Place Dividend $0.68

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	51	8	5	All Weather Slushy	4	1	0
Grass	14	1	7	Grass Wet	4	1	1
Course	3	1	1	Distance	30	7	5
Favourite	7	4	3	2nd Favourite	5	1	3
Mobile	36	5	7	Standing	29	4	5
Left	65	9	12	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	8	1	1	Fresh30	6	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/21 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (1) 5 1/2 lengths 3-20.5
	05/21 Winton 3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 1/2 length 3-01.6
	12/21 Reefton 3YO+ R45 to R54 PACE 2000m (1) 1 3/4 lengths 2-43.8
	09/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-16.8
	10/22 Timaru 4YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE 2050m (14) 1/2 length 2-29.1
	11/24 Oamaru 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-17.8
	03/25 Wyndham 3YO+ R47 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE 2400m (11) head 2-58.5
	04/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R48 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (4) neck 3-13.3
	09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) neck 3-15.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

UNPL

13 Dec 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 5

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Raknruin

MR:2-18.8

61.8

1 of 11

19 Sep 25

Race 7

G Thornley

21 days

4th up

3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

6/7

Got You Covered

MR:2-01.1

59.5

3bk otr-1x1,prkd,1x1,off,sharpest

7 of 13

29 Aug 25

Race 6

G Thornley

12 days

3rd up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

8/9

Moonlite Blood

MR:2-03.1

57.0

2.5L

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,held up tn,good

DECEPTIVE LEE - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.

14 of 15

17 Aug 25

Kurow

Race 7

G Thornley

16 days

2nd up

3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

15/15

Bar Louie

MR:2-00.8

57.8

4.8L

4th inr,5-bk,flat tyre,off,bttld on

DECEPTIVE LEE - driver G Thornley reported a sulky tyre had deflated during the running.

6 of 9

01 Aug 25

Race 7

G Thornley

104 days

1st up

3YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

Our Shangri Lana

MR:1-57.3

57.0

7.8L

Soon 4bk otr,wd rear tn,steady wdst

DECEPTIVE LEE - over-raced early stages.

4 of 5

22 Jul 25

Ashburton

TRIAL

Race 10

J Fanning

R50 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Bar Louie

MR:2-05.7

55.4

5 of 5

08 Jul 25

M Cant TOA

TRIAL

Race 7

J Fanning

R35 & faster PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Caught The Eye

MR:2-05.0

55.5

1 of 14

19 Apr 25

Race 7

G Thornley

20 days

20th up

4YO+ R48 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE

2600m

Slushy

1/3

Auntie Deb

MR:1-59.6

58.3

1x1,prkd 1600,askd tn,fght bravest

DECEPTIVE LEE - over-raced middle stages.

1 of 11

30 Mar 25

Wyndham

Race 5

G Thornley

9 days

19th up

3YO+ R47 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE

2400m

Easy

4/4

Rise Up N Dance

MR:1-59.6

59.2

Mid otr,3w train,too big mid

DECEPTIVE LEE - driver G Thornley was warned for the manner she shifted ground near the 600m when making contact with the sulky wheel of FIRST LIGHT with the tyre not puncturing.

5 of 12

21 Mar 25

Race 10

G Thornley

12 days

18th up

4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2600m

Fast

5/6

Topaz

MR:1-59.8

57.6

2.7L

3-5bk inr,held up,off tn,handy

DECEPTIVE LEE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

132251

Hacksaw Ridge

R58

Robbie Holmes

Ricky Gutsell, Wyndham

Breeding:: 6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Insar(by Dare You To) [Baltic Star 5m(Always B Miki), Insarchatwist 8m(A Rocknroll Dance), Maahes 10g(Somebeachsomewhere), Miysis 18g(Mach Three), Seth 17g(Elsu), Sobek 16g(Riverboat King), Still Rockin 7g(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owners:: R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Breeder:: R J Gutsell, Ms J D Sheridan, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Comment:: Plenty of ticker on show to win Westport Cup. Bypassed day 2. Worth a look.

Starts 46

Wins 6

Seconds 7

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $83,166

Winning Stakes $45,375

Win Dividend $0.84

Place Dividend $1.11

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	24	1	6	All Weather Slushy	2	0	0
Grass	22	5	7	Grass Wet	3	2	0
Course	0	0	0	Distance	23	2	8
Favourite	2	0	2	2nd Favourite	3	2	1
Mobile	28	4	7	Standing	18	2	6
Left	46	6	13	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	1	Fresh30	2	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/22 Gore MR43 to MR48 MOB. PACE 1750m (11) head 2-17.8
	12/23 Forbury Pk 3YO+ R37 to R43 MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 2 1/2 lengths 2-45.5
	12/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 3/4 length 2-32.4
	01/24 Wyndham Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE 2600m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 3-16.4
	10/25 Oamaru 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (U1(20m)) 3/4 length 3-15.7
	12/25 Westport R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (5(10m)) neck 4-21.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 9

26 Dec 25

Race 9

R Holmes

12 days

9th up

R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Dead

2/1

Teds Legacy

MR:2-11.5

66.2

Brk 3000,3-4bk otr,3wd 400,toughest

HACKSAW RIDGE - jumped a mark on the track after 200m and broke losing ground.

5 of 11

14 Dec 25

Winton

Race 9

B Williamson

7 days

8th up

R47 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE

2400m

Fast

3/3

Seaside Rose

MR:1-58.2

59.5

7.5L

Cgt 3wide thrghout,brave effort

HACKSAW RIDGE - raced wide throughout.

2 of 13

07 Dec 25

Forbury Pk

Race 10

N Williamson

23 days

7th up

R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2200m

Good

1/1

Rock Or Bust

MR:1-59.6

58.9

0.5L

Led,soon trail,nice chase

2 of 4

30 Nov 25

Nth Sthlnd

WORKOUT

Race 6

N Williamson

R40 to R60 Wk. PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Still Rockin

MR:2-07.5

56.9

2 of 12

14 Nov 25

Race 2

R Holmes

19 days

6th up

3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

3/3

Haley Jaccka

MR:1-58.2

58.3

5bk otr,3wd,prkd,ld 700,fght,cght

HACKSAW RIDGE - lay inwards and paced roughly as the start was effected hampering an inside runner. Again lay inwards and paced roughly when being restrained after 100m and made contact with the sulky wheel of MR CASH MAN which shifted outwards marginally with trailing runners being hampered.

1 of 6

08 Nov 25

Wyndham

WORKOUT

Race 9

R Gutsell

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2400m

Fast

Rylan Charlie

MR:2-06.1

57.7

3 of 15

26 Oct 25

Race 9

J Morrison

7 days

5th up

R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2850m

Good

5/6

Rock Band

MR:2-04.4

56.8

1.8L

Prkd,into ld 2300,dictated,run down

HACKSAW RIDGE - raced wide early.

1 of 13

19 Oct 25

Oamaru

Race 6

R Holmes

17 days

4th up

3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

3/4

Super Fund

MR:2-01.1

57.5

4pegs,parkd bell,loomd tn,2 big

HACKSAW RIDGE - hung inwards over the concluding stages.

3 of 4

10 Oct 25

Winton

WORKOUT

Race 4

R Gutsell

3YO+ Up to & including R64 Wk. PACE Stand

2400m

Good

Dreams Are Free

MR:2-13.2

62.0

6 of 11

02 Oct 25

Wyndham

Race 10

R Holmes

14 days

3rd up

3YO+ R44 to R52 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

5/5

Ebony Arden

MR:2-01.5

58.1

3.2L

Soon 4pegs,off 500,solid wn clear

FOXING EASTON - over-raced through the middle stages and made contact with the sulky wheel of HACKSAW RIDGE near the 800m. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

730041

Smoke On The Water

R83

Robbie Close

Matt Purvis, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 5 b g Art Major-Left In The Dark(by Fake Left) [Born To Run 10g(Bettor's Delight), Dancing In The Dark 13m(American Ideal), Little Lion Man 14g(Bettor's Delight), Mamma Knows Best 9m(Art Major), Sound Of Silence 4g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:: J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
Breeder:: J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
Comment:: Perfect tow into it for Sunday's win. Gritty 4th in the Cup. Chance despite 45m.

Starts 50

Wins 10

Seconds 9

Thirds 6

Lifetime Stakes $175,801

Winning Stakes $115,500

Win Dividend $0.93

Place Dividend $1.11

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	38	7	12	All Weather Slushy	2	0	2
Grass	12	3	3	Grass Wet	4	1	1
Course	2	0	1	Distance	19	3	5
Favourite	9	5	3	2nd Favourite	8	3	2
Mobile	24	3	8	Standing	26	7	7
Left	49	9	15	Right	1	1	0
Fresh90	6	1	1	Fresh30	3	1	1

Wins:

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

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 7

28 Dec 25

Race 8

R Close

2 days

8th up

R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Dead

2/2

Bryce's Meddle

MR:2-11.3

60.6

7th,to 1x1 1200,off,swooped by

SMOKE ON THE WATER - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m. Driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

4 of 9

26 Dec 25

Race 9

S Ottley

26 days

7th up

R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

3200m

Dead

3/3

Hacksaw Ridge

MR:2-11.5

66.2

4.4L

8th,4bk otr,up,prkd,ld tn,fght,hdd

11 of 14

30 Nov 25

Methven

Race 9

M Williamson

16 days

6th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

7/6

Esmeralda

MR:1-55.6

57.7

11L

Eased,rear inr,6-bk,off,bttld away

10 of 14

14 Nov 25

Race 13

M Williamson

3 days

5th up

R59 to R80 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-54.0

55.3

16L

6bk inr,held up rear tn,pluggd mid

3 of 11

11 Nov 25

Race 6

M Williamson

8 days

4th up

3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

9/8

Franco Sinatra

MR:1-57.0

57.8

4-3bk otr,wd cvr tn,chased well

7 of 11

03 Nov 25

Kaikoura

Race 9

M Williamson

24 days

3rd up

FFA PACE Stand

2400m

Good

6/6

Merlin

MR:1-57.2

56.0

10L

Trld-3bk inr,urgd 400,battld inr

3 of 7

10 Oct 25

Race 9

S Ottley

14 days

2nd up

4YO+ R75 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

7/7

Republican Party

MR:1-58.4

54.9

1.9L

Ld,trld,3bk 1600,waitd,game inr

6 of 10

26 Sep 25

Race 9

S Ottley

201 days

1st up

3YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

10/9

We Walk By Faith

MR:1-58.5

55.6

3.7L

Up,trld-3bk inr,thru,short bid inr

5 of 7

03 Sep 25

N Cnty TOA

TRIAL

Race 7

G Smith

R58 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Light Me Up

MR:2-00.3

56.9

6 of 8

13 Aug 25

N Cnty TOA

TRIAL

Race 7