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Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: NEW YEAR MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 01/01/2025 at 14:25 pm
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

BALCAIRN STOCKFOODS HANDICAP TROT

$12,000, R46 TO R57 DISCRETIONARY, 2600m

 

For R46 to R57 trotters.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Miles Away: FD-Off, RD-On    Legend
1
003240
  R46
1
Front
Robbie Holmes
Robbie Holmes, Leithfield Beach
Breeding:
6 br m Royal Aspirations-Sierra Action(by Sierra Kosmos) [Alpine Sun 12g(Sundon), Rocky Mountain Son 14g(Sundon), Sierra Sun 15g(Sundon), Sundon's Sensation 16m(Sundon), Sunset Peak 13m(Sundon), Twilight Sun 11g(Sundon)]
Owners:
Mrs C D Robertson-Holmes, G R Marshall, P Hickey, Miss C T Kentish, Shirley W's Syndicate
Breeder:
Mrs P A Tapp
Comment:
May have found field a bit tough 29 Nov. Stoic efforts prior. Combos prospect.
Colours
Starts 39
Wins 4
Seconds 5
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $60,598
Winning Stakes $34,280
Win Dividend $0.75
Place Dividend $1.02
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather38410All Weather Slushy201
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course311Distance1914
Favourite6022nd Favourite311
Mobile1735Standing2215
Left39410Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30621

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/22 Rangiora with cond. TROT 2600m (4) 3 lengths 3-23.6
 02/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 1/2 head 2-28.4
 05/23 NZ Metro R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.3
 10/23 Kaikoura 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. TROT 1900m (5) 1 length 2-25.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

11 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
R Holmes
6 days
37th up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4
10/9
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
21L
Led,trld 3bk 1200,struggling 400
4 of 12
23 Nov 24
Race  5
R Holmes
9 days
36th up
R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
2050m
Good
13
5/6
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-03.5
60.2
2.4L
5-6bk otr,3bk otr 600,held up,tidy
T K MEGASTAR - held up early in the run home and was awkwardly placed close to the sulky of PEAKNMONKEY near the 200m having to be steadied.
2 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  13
R Holmes
11 days
35th up
3YO+ F&M R39 to R50 MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
10
10/10
Aspirational Dream
MR:1-58.2
58.8
1.3L
Trld-3bk inr,to 1x1 tn,off,dashd
3 of  7
03 Nov 24
Race  6
R Holmes
6 days
34th up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. TROT
1900m
Good
5
6/6
KD Royalty
MR:2-01.7
61.8
14L
Gate spd,ld 1450,joind tn,run down
10 of 15
28 Oct 24
Race  6
R Holmes
25 days
33rd up
3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
10
9/11
Mavis Jones
MR:2-03.2
56.2
24L
Soon 1x1,3wd tn,short bid mid
2 of  6
24 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  9
R Holmes
 
R35 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Ready Set Jet
MR:2-10.2
59.9
 
11 of 14
03 Oct 24
Race  6
R Holmes
13 days
32nd up
3YO+ R47 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
4
5/9
Rush
MR:2-03.1
59.5
23L
Soon prkd,no cvr,on retreat tn
T K MEGASTAR - over-raced middle stages. Weakened rounding the final bend.
12 of 15
20 Sep 24
Race  9
R Holmes
7 days
31st up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
13/12
Tyron Eros
MR:2-02.4
59.6
17L
Led,keen,joind tn,wilted 150
T K MEGASTAR - weakened rounding the final bend hampering a trailing runner.
11 of 13
13 Sep 24
Race  9
R Holmes
91 days
30th up
R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
3
11/10
Muscle Sass
MR:2-05.4
59.5
27L
5th,chkd/brk 2050,distant after
T K MEGASTAR - trainer R Holmes was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2100m and broke losing all chance.
4 of  7
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  9
R Holmes
 
R46 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Kyvalley Hotspur
MR:2-07.6
57.1
 
  
2
346184
  R47
2
Front
Riley Harrison(J)
Brent Borcoskie, Sefton
Breeding:
11 bl m The Pres-Our Blossom(by Grant Our Wishes)
Owners:
B J Borcoskie, A D Tutty
Breeder:
B J Borcoskie, A D Meadowcroft, A D Tutty
Comment:
Thereabouts in recent runs & thrives at this track. Chance off the front.
Colours
Starts 174
Wins 18
Seconds 18
Thirds 22
Lifetime Stakes $232,713
Winning Stakes $113,415
Win Dividend $1.10
Place Dividend $1.10
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1421633All Weather Slushy612
Grass3227Grass Wet600
Course934Distance1271432
Favourite8512nd Favourite713
Mobile1912Standing1551738
Left1741840Right000
Fresh90301Fresh301421

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/17 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M TROT 2600m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 3-28.4
 04/18 Rangiora R40 to R49 TROT 2600m (10) neck 3-25.8
 05/18 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R55 TROT 2600m (6) 1/2 length 3-24.9
 05/19 Rangiora R48 to R60 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (7) 1/2 length 3-27.9
 08/19 NZ Metro R53 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) neck 3-23
 06/20 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R52 TROT 2600m (10) 3/4 length 3-22.7
 09/20 NZ Metro R40 to R55 TROT 2600m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 3-22.7
 03/21 Westport 4YO+ R40 to R54 TROT INV.D 2000m (9) 3 lengths 2-38.9
 03/21 Reefton 4YO+ R40 to R54 TROT INV.D 2500m (5) 3/4 length 3-26.7
 10/21 Ashburton 3YO+ R45 to R52 TROT 2400m (8) 1 1/2 lengths 3-03.9
 02/22 NZ Metro R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) 2 1/4 lengths 3-19.1
 07/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R64 SpecHcp TROT JUN.D 2600m (4(10m)) 1/2 length 3-20.1
 07/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R46 to R65 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-21.8
 10/22 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-16.4
 03/23 Nth Sthlnd R46 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT 2700m (1(25m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-30.1
 10/23 Kaikoura R54 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (1) 1/2 length 3-04.6
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 1/2 length 2-30.9
 11/24 Rangiora 5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) neck 3-23.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of  8
13 Dec 24
Race  6
R Harrison
13 days
153rd up
R40 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
8/8
Tu Tangata
MR:2-04.3
59.2
8L
Trld,3bk inr 1000,waited,honest inr
8 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  10
R Harrison
10 days
152nd up
5YO+ R37 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
1
5/4
Lookslikeatrixter
MR:2-05.2
60.4
6.3L
Soon ld,askd tn,swallowd up 200
Connections advised Stewards on 10 December that THE BLOSS is racing in foal.
1 of 11
20 Nov 24
Race  7
R Harrison
8 days
151st up
5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
1/3
Blink N Bones
MR:2-06.1
60.6
 
Found 1x1,to trl 350,thru,got there
THE BLOSS - connections advised the mare has been served since last racing.
6 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  10
R Harrison
8 days
150th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
15
16/14
Sunny Louis
MR:2-05.7
61.0
8.1L
4bk inr,1x1 1800,held up,good inr
THE BLOSS - held up for clear racing room until late in the run home.
4 of  5
04 Nov 24
Race  3
R Harrison
10 days
149th up
3YO+ R40 to R48 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
2/1
Bullit Train
MR:2-05.7
61.5
26L
Urgd,held ld,solid tempo,gone 500
THE BLOSS - trotted roughly and had to be steadied rounding the first bend. Lay inwards near the 1400m striking a track marker. Lay inwards when weakening final bend striking track markers. Driver R Harrison reported the mare had failed to handle the bends.
3 of 15
25 Oct 24
Race  4
B Borcoskie
19 days
148th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
6/6
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-05.7
60.0
1.3L
Led,trld 1900,asked tn,gritty inr
THE BLOSS - driver B Borcoskie was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.
2 of  4
17 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  6
J Lane
 
R35 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
4
Illegal Alien
MR:2-05.1
60.8
 
12 of 18
06 Oct 24
Race  8
K Tomlinson
21 days
147th up
3YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
13/13
Rush
MR:2-07.3
61.2
9.3L
Up,ld 2000,hdd tn,droppd away inr
9 of 13
15 Sep 24
Race  6
K Tomlinson
16 days
146th up
3YO+ F&M R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
11/11
Aroha Kenny
MR:2-03.5
59.3
15L
Soon led,trail,flat 400,battld
THE BLOSS - held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.
8 of 15
30 Aug 24
Race  5
B Borcoskie
7 days
145th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
8
8/8
Major Cyclone
MR:2-04.1
58.9
4.4L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 900,held up,sound
THE BLOSS - held up final bend.
  
3
504501
  R48
3
Front
Ricky May
Murray Tapper, Levels
Breeding:
5 b g Trixton-Not Likely(by Continentalman) [Natty Pagger 9g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
Mrs C A Tapper, R Cahill
Breeder:
R Cahill
Gear:
FD-Off, RD-On
Comment:
Very brave winning at Oamaru. Lands in deeper grade here. Place contender.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $17,283
Winning Stakes $12,100
Win Dividend $1.92
Place Dividend $0.50
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1211All Weather Slushy000
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite2002nd Favourite310
Mobile000Standing1321
Left1321Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Winton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-15.6
 12/24 Oamaru with cond. TROT 2000m (3) head 2-47.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  8
11 Dec 24
Race  4
R May
7 days
6th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3
2/1
Tinkerbelle
MR:2-14.7
61.1
 
Mid,soon parkd,loomd,dug in
10 of 14
04 Dec 24
Race  6
R May
20 days
5th up
Up to R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
3
1/2
Granny Rose
MR:2-05.2
60.2
6.9L
Slow,7-8bk otr,rear inr tn,sound
MILES AWAY - slow to begin. When questioned regarding the performance driver R May advised the gelding had been trotting roughly and had been unable to make ground from the rear of the field.
5 of 15
14 Nov 24
Race  9
S Ottley
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7
7/5
Nubliah Chamay
MR:2-02.5
59.0
3L
Soon 4bk inr,held up,imprvd in gaps
MILES AWAY - held up early in the run home.
4 of 10
07 Nov 24
Race  4
S Ottley
10 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
1
4/4
Torquay Street
MR:2-05.2
58.7
4.8L
Trail,sn brk,last,up 600,fgt well
MILES AWAY - broke racing into the first bend hampering a trailing runner and losing considerable ground. Raced wide from the 700m. Authorisation of 4th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
3 of  6
02 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  7
 
K Tomlinson
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
Sheza Gift
MR:2-12.0
60.1
 
12 of 15
28 Oct 24
Race  2
S Ottley
15 days
2nd up
3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
10
7/8
Regal Sierra
MR:2-04.3
58.6
29L
9th,brk 2000,detached after
MILES AWAY - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance.
5 of 10
13 Oct 24
Race  7
S Ottley
106 days
1st up
with cond. TROT Stand
2000m
Good
1
7/7
My Royal Break
MR:2-05.3
60.5
12L
Soon brk,tackd on late,md big grnd
MILES AWAY - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1000m.
1 of  8
24 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R May
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Miss Gracie
MR:2-09.5
59.7
 
7 of  9
29 Jun 24
Race  4
B Williamson
7 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R47 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
7
2/3
Jordan Anne
MR:2-05.4
59.4
35L
Parkd,4th,parkd,flat trn,batld
MILES AWAY - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. Driver B Williamson reported the gelding had trotted roughly throughout.
7 of 14
22 Jun 24
Race  6
M Williamson
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
9
6/6
Black Pat
MR:2-07.1
60.5
4.8L
4-5-6pegs,off trn,no room strgt
MILES AWAY - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
  
4
X00603
  R49
4
Front
Gerard O'Reilly
John Aarts, Loburn
Breeding:
7 b g Father Patrick-Hot Pants(by Majestic Son) [Franco Hippie 6h(Father Patrick)]
Owners:
J Aarts, R Casey, A L Hart, A D Williams
Breeder:
Jordash Breeding Trust
Comment:
Return to form with Westport 3rd. Bypassed 28 Dec. Can sneak into First4s.
Colours
Starts 24
Wins 3
Seconds 0
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $29,268
Winning Stakes $17,050
Win Dividend $0.53
Place Dividend $0.78
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1823All Weather Slushy100
Grass612Grass Wet211
Course000Distance1313
Favourite7112nd Favourite310
Mobile502Standing1933
Left2435Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/21 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U6) 1 1/2 lengths 3-07.5
 10/21 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (U1) nose 3-05.6
 11/21 Geraldine 3YO+ R51 to R57, R59 with cond. TROT 2500m (U1) head 3-27.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 11
26 Dec 24
Race  11
K Butt
19 days
5th up
R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
11/11
Bevron
MR:2-16.7
68.7
3.6L
6th,prkd,ld,trld 1200,off tn,honest
DESBOIS - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. Cleared from the Unruly for future standing starts.
10 of 12
07 Dec 24
Race  8
J Cox
6 days
4th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT Stand
1950m
Good
U3
11/11
Te Rapa
MR:2-04.6
61.5
10L
9th,brk 1300,3bk otr tn,faded
DESBOIS - broke near the 1300m losing ground.
6 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  9
J Cox
8 days
3rd up
3YO+ R43 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U3
11/11
Eurokash
MR:2-07.7
60.2
6.8L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,off,steady
10 of 12
23 Nov 24
Race  9
J Cox
51 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
11/11
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-05.0
59.4
51L
Wd,5-3bk otr,rough/fading 600,brk
DESBOIS - raced wide early. Trotted roughly when weakening rounding the final bend and broke near the 200m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding to have lost a front shoe with no other obvious abnormalities.
4 of  6
19 Oct 24
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U2
Franco Josiah
MR:2-21.0
64.4
 
11 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  8
R Holmes
209 days
1st up
4YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
12/12
Confessional
MR:2-03.0
60.0
71L
Soon brk,forlorn chase afterwards
DESBOIS - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing all chance.
4 of  7
28 Sep 24
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U1
Dark Ghana
MR:2-18.3
63.8
 
4 of  8
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  9
R Holmes
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U5
Who's Queen
MR:2-08.4
59.5
 
5 of 10
08 Mar 24
Race  7
R Holmes
651 days
1st up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
10/10
Muscle Bank
MR:2-09.7
63.5
8.7L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1100,off,sound
1 of  4
18 Feb 24
WORKOUT
Race  7
 
John Aarts
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
U2
Franco Josiah
MR:2-17.1
64.1
 
  
5
070106
  R47
U1
Front
Korbyn Newman(J)
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Majestic Son-Kenny's Commando(by CR Commando)
Owners:
Westview Racing No.25 Syndicate, Mrs M J Garters, R L Garters, The Witches Of Westview No.2 Syndicate, Unhinged Racing Syndicate
Breeder:
Mrs B A Williamson
Comment:
All eyes on the start with her. Dangerous if she trots but that's the question.
Colours
Starts 10
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $15,130
Winning Stakes $12,925
Win Dividend $1.93
Place Dividend $0.68
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather300All Weather Slushy000
Grass720Grass Wet110
Course000Distance300
Favourite1002nd Favourite110
Mobile000Standing1020
Left1020Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/24 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (U1) neck 2-56.9
 11/24 Akaroa with cond. TROT 2170m (U2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-51.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 14
29 Dec 24
Race  11
J R Dunn
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U2
4/3
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.7
60.5
2.8L
Chkd/brk,7bk inr,off,made ground
ROCK LOBSTER - hampered by a breaking runner at the start and broke losing ground.
13 of 13
15 Dec 24
Race  9
K Newman
15 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U3
6/5
Te Rapa
MR:2-09.5
60.3
102L
Brk badly start,not a chance after
ROCK LOBSTER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
1 of 13
30 Nov 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
6 days
7th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U2
8/8
Solemn Son
MR:2-07.0
62.1
 
Prkd,led,trld 1100,thru,smartest
ROCK LOBSTER - raced wide early.
13 of 13
24 Nov 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
12 days
6th up
3YO+ F&M R36 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U2
4/4
Regal Sierra
MR:2-09.9
61.3
68L
Brk 2000,never a hope after
ROCK LOBSTER - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
7 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  10
J R Dunn
15 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
10/12
Sunny Louis
MR:2-05.7
61.0
8.4L
3wd,prkd 1800,rough tn,felt pinch
ROCK LOBSTER - raced wide early. Hung outwards rounding the final bend and then lay inwards in the run home causing driver J Dunn difficulty.
12 of 15
28 Oct 24
Race  6
K Newman
22 days
4th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
7/5
Mavis Jones
MR:2-03.2
56.2
74L
10th,brk 2000,not a factor after
ROCK LOBSTER - hampered racing into the first bend and broke checking a trailing runner losing all chance.
4 of  6
17 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  8
K Newman
 
R35 & faster FFA TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Edward Longshanks
MR:2-11.8
58.9
 
11 of 14
06 Oct 24
Race  4
J R Dunn
14 days
3rd up
with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U5
4/5
Torvi
MR:2-08.8
62.8
32L
Slow,brk 2250,distant chase
ROCK LOBSTER - broke after 150m losing considerable ground.
1 of 14
22 Sep 24
Race  1
K Newman
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Dead
U1
2/3
Schoemaker
MR:2-11.1
63.1
 
1x1,3bk otr,3wd cvr,smartest wd
ROCK LOBSTER - trotted roughly early stages.
10 of 15
08 Sep 24
Race  2
J R Dunn
165 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
1/2
Zsazsa Binx
MR:2-12.3
64.5
20L
Slow,6bk inr,off,tight,handy,brk
ROCK LOBSTER - slow in the early stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 2200m. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend. Held up in the early and middle stages of the run home. Broke passing the 75m losing its chance.
  
6
030143
  R47
U2
Front
Robbie Close
Trevor Grant, Eyrewell Forest
Breeding:
10 b g Diedre Don-Starwood In Aspen(by In The Pocket) [Famous Blue Raincoat 13m(Extreme Three), George Eliot 5m(Royal Aspirations), Vera Stanhope 9m(Extreme Three), Young Stranger 15g(Brylin Boyz)]
Owners:
T J Grant, Miss Y F Pycroft
Breeder:
T J Grant, Y F Toneycliffe
Comment:
Backed up Methven win with Ashburton 4th.Good 3rd Sunday. Trifectas must.
Starts 253
Wins 9
Seconds 17
Thirds 21
Lifetime Stakes $163,092
Winning Stakes $48,915
Win Dividend $0.49
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather182423All Weather Slushy801
Grass71515Grass Wet1314
Course2442Distance87313
Favourite2112nd Favourite601
Mobile9938Standing154630
Left251938Right200
Fresh90600Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/18 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U4) 3/4 length 3-23.8
 03/18 Westport 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U4) 2 3/4 lengths 3-28.5
 03/18 Reefton 3YO+ R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (U1(10m)) head 3-19.4
 11/20 Rangiora 4YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-26.6
 04/21 Rangiora 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (7) 1/2 head 2-33.7
 03/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. TROT 2170m (2) 3/4 length 2-50.5
 01/23 Rangiora Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT 2000m (1) nose 2-29.4
 11/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT 2000m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-31.5
 12/24 Methven R35 to R41 TROT 2400m (U2) 1 3/4 lengths 3-09.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 14
29 Dec 24
Race  11
R Close
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
U1
9/9
Holly Highlander
MR:2-08.7
60.5
0.6L
1x1,3bk otr 850,off,strong bid mid
4 of 12
22 Dec 24
Race  10
G Thornley
21 days
14th up
3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
4
8/7
Sunny Louis
MR:2-00.9
59.8
4.6L
Prkd,1x1,up,prkd tn,fght,run down
4 of  9
18 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  14
R Close
 
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Kowhai Summit
MR:2-13.4
62.1
 
1 of 13
01 Dec 24
Race  4
J Morrison
2 days
13th up
R35 to R41 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U2
6/7
Brianna
MR:2-06.8
60.5
 
Up,led 2000,kickd tn,held well
13 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
J Morrison
9 days
12th up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
11/12
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
23L
3-4bk otr,4bk inr,1-paced inr
RACHMANINOV - placed in restricted room racing into the first bend. Lay inwards striking track markers rounding the final bend.
3 of 11
20 Nov 24
Race  7
R Close
6 days
11th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
2/1
The Bloss
MR:2-06.1
60.6
3.4L
4-3bk otr,imprvd,prkd 300,gritty
10 of 15
14 Nov 24
Race  9
J Morrison
6 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U2
14/13
Nubliah Chamay
MR:2-02.5
59.0
7L
6bk otr the trip,thru mid tn,steady
RACHMANINOV - hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend.
1 of 12
08 Nov 24
Race  4
J Morrison
5 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
4
1/1
Navara
MR:2-01.8
61.4
 
Gate spd,trld 1600,thru,did best
RACHMANINOV - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane which was dislodged. Driver J Morrison was issued a warning.
2 of 10
03 Nov 24
Race  3
R Close
6 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
7/7
What The Bell
MR:2-05.3
61.6
2.9L
4-5-4bk inr,off 600,up 3wd tn,solid
RACHMANINOV - hampered by a breaking runner near the 2000m.
10 of 15
28 Oct 24
Race  2
T Grant
5 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
13/13
Regal Sierra
MR:2-04.3
58.6
17L
5bk otr,6bk inr,off 450,1-paced
  
7
617927
  R53
1
10
Sam Thornley(J)
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
6 b g Royal Aspirations-Whata Gamble(by Sundon) [Mono Gamble 9g(Monarchy), This Time Gamble 8g(Angus Hall)]
Owner:
W F Fletcher
Breeder:
I W Gamble
Comment:
Tried hard on NZ Cup Day. Big drop back in class here. A key threat.
Colours
Starts 44
Wins 5
Seconds 7
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $61,176
Winning Stakes $31,900
Win Dividend $1.32
Place Dividend $1.23
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3028All Weather Slushy100
Grass1436Grass Wet311
Course201Distance1714
Favourite4032nd Favourite1022
Mobile704Standing37510
Left44514Right000
Fresh90411Fresh30600

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2600m (1) 3/4 length 3-25.1
 08/22 NZ Metro with cond. TROT 2000m (12) neck 2-37.2
 03/23 Banks Pen R35 to R50 C,G&E TROT 2170m (8) 1 1/2 lengths 2-51.4
 04/24 Methven 3YO+ R42 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (8) 3/4 length 3-20.2
 09/24 Methven 3YO+ R42 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT 2400m (10) neck 3-14.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  1
B Orange
37 days
26th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
3
9/9
Sheza Gift
MR:2-04.0
60.2
6.8L
Trld-4bk inr,waited,honest up inr
5 of 11
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  12
B Orange
 
R39 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-05.8
60.7
 
2 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  6
B Orange
16 days
25th up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
2/1
Paris Prince
MR:2-08.5
62.3
1.3L
3wd cvr,1x1 1300,off,solid mid
THE ROYAL GAMBLE - raced wide early.
9 of 15
20 Sep 24
Race  9
G O'Reilly
7 days
24th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
12/14
Tyron Eros
MR:2-02.4
59.6
14L
3rd,prkd,3bk otr,shuffld,bt slows
7 of 13
13 Sep 24
Race  9
B Orange
5 days
23rd up
R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
4/3
Muscle Sass
MR:2-05.4
59.5
13L
6bk inr,5bk otr,3wd,700,fdd 200
1 of 12
08 Sep 24
Race  8
B Orange
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ R42 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
10
2/1
Sunny Louis
MR:2-10.3
63.7
 
4bk otr,up,prkd 800,up,too brave
6 of 10
01 Sep 24
Race  10
J Morrison
9 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
9
2/2
Crazy N Love
MR:1-59.3
58.1
6.1L
Brk 1600,6-4bk inr,cheeky inr
THE ROYAL GAMBLE - broke shortly after the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Trotted roughly rounding the final bend. The overcheck became detached during the running.
7 of 10
23 Aug 24
Race  3
J Morrison
63 days
20th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
10/10
Zoltan Boscik
MR:2-05.0
58.9
4.4L
Brk,1x1,prkd 1900,brf look tn,fdd
THE ROYAL GAMBLE - broke shortly after the start losing ground.
9 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  9
J Stormont
42 days
19th up
3YO+ R51 to R57 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
7/7
George Eliot
MR:2-04.3
60.3
29L
Brk,4bk otr-prkd,trld 700,faded 400
THE ROYAL GAMBLE - broke in the early stages losing ground. Weakened final bend striking track markers and hampering a trailing runner.
4 of  8
10 May 24
Race  6
J Curtin
7 days
18th up
3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
8/6
Mr Love
MR:2-02.0
59.9
8.9L
Led,trld,held up tn,steady inr
  
8
197127
  R55
2
10
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 br m Creatine-Sierra Roydon(by Sierra Kosmos) [One For The Money 13h(The Pres), Show Gait 10m(Majestic Son), Simone Lindenny 7m(Love You)]
Owners:
Wai Eyre Farm Limited, Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd
Breeder:
D J Bennett, Ms L A Joyce
Comment:
Gained support before double error at Westport. On course debut. Has claims.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 4
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $47,750
Winning Stakes $28,875
Win Dividend $1.01
Place Dividend $0.87
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2335All Weather Slushy000
Grass411Grass Wet000
Course000Distance803
Favourite2112nd Favourite611
Mobile1422Standing1324
Left2746Right000
Fresh90411Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/21 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-30.8
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (4) neck 2-29.7
 10/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. TROT 2400m (1) 3/4 length 3-05.5
 11/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ F&M R36 to R50 TROT 2170m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-55.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of  7
26 Dec 24
Race  10
J R Dunn
11 days
12th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
4/3
Masterly
MR:2-17.6
64.6
32L
Brk,7th,3bk otr 1200,brk 450
REGAL SIERRA - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again passing the 450m hampering a trailing runner and losing all chance.
2 of 13
15 Dec 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
21 days
11th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
4/4
Te Rapa
MR:2-09.5
60.3
2.4L
Led,trld,3bk 1300,off,angld,solid
REGAL SIERRA - held up leaving the final bend.
1 of 13
24 Nov 24
Race  7
B Orange
9 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M R36 to R50 TROT Stand
2170m
Good
8
2/1
Buffy Northstains
MR:2-09.9
61.3
 
Soon prkd,led 1200,askd,too good
7 of 14
15 Nov 24
Race  1
B Orange
8 days
9th up
3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
4
2/2
Royal Del
MR:2-01.9
60.2
9.8L
3bk inr,off 450,steady thru inr
9 of 11
07 Nov 24
Race  6
S Thornley
10 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
3/3
Gift Card
MR:2-05.5
57.5
148L
Chkd badly start,always detachd
DANCING GLENIS - pre-race warmed. Broke at the start and shifted inwards checking AVEROSS MAJESTY and locking wheels with REGAL SIERRA losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
1 of 15
28 Oct 24
Race  2
B Orange
10 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
3/2
Nubliah Chamay
MR:2-04.3
58.6
 
Soon trld,waitd,thru,did best inr
6 of 14
18 Oct 24
Race  8
S Thornley
5 days
6th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
9/6
Forgiveness
MR:2-00.5
59.8
6.6L
3bk inr,4bk 1200,waitd,steady
2 of 15
13 Oct 24
Race  4
S Thornley
10 days
5th up
R35 to R46 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
10
2/2
Nubliah Chamay
MR:2-05.5
61.2
0.4L
Mid-bk otr,angld wide turn,big fin
REGAL SIERRA - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
6 of 14
03 Oct 24
Race  6
B Orange
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R47 to R50 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
11
9/7
Rush
MR:2-03.1
59.5
11L
5bk inr,off 400,tight tn,sound inr
PREMIUM PLAYER - lay inwards near the 1600m placing REGAL SIERRA in restricted room which struck track markers.
4 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  7
D Ferguson
16 days
3rd up
5YO+ R35 to R50 TROT INV.D Stand
2170m
Good
3
7/6
Te Rapa
MR:2-08.3
61.8
2L
Trld-4bk inr 1000,held up,tidy inr
REGAL SIERRA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
  
9
40P678
  R54
3
10
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
6 b g Andover Hall-Moment Of Love(by Love You)
Owners:
Mrs M J Garters, R L Garters
Breeder:
G D Beckett
Comment:
Copped a tough run at Ashburton as favourite. Slightly stronger field. Place.
Colours
Starts 53
Wins 6
Seconds 5
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $76,424
Winning Stakes $42,900
Win Dividend $0.91
Place Dividend $1.22
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3105All Weather Slushy101
Grass2264Grass Wet823
Course100Distance2526
Favourite5122nd Favourite100
Mobile701Standing4668
Left5369Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2500m (1) 1/2 length 3-31.6
 03/23 Waimate R35 to R38, with cond. TROT 2000m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-51.9
 04/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2170m (5) head 2-55.6
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R43 to R50 TROT 1950m (9) 1/2 head 2-32
 03/24 Reefton R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (4) head 3-20.2
 03/24 Waimate R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2000m (3(10m)) 1/2 head 2-46.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 12
22 Dec 24
Race  10
S Ottley
23 days
13th up
3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
9
1/1
Sunny Louis
MR:2-00.9
59.8
13L
3wd cvr the trip,4wd tn,pluggd wd
HELLOVEAMOMENT - raced wide with cover throughout.
7 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
S Ottley
6 days
12th up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
10
7/8
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
13L
3-5bk inr,5-4bk otr,wdst,steady wd
6 of 12
23 Nov 24
Race  9
S Ottley
8 days
11th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
3/4
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-05.0
59.4
6.9L
6th,3bk otr-prkd,2nd tn,fght,wiltd
P
15 Nov 24
Race  11
B Orange
3 days
10th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
10/9
Gold Bullion
MR:2-04.6
59.8
 
Brk 2400,distanced,pulled up
HELLOVEAMOMENT - broke after 200m losing all chance and was retired from the race. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
15 of 15
12 Nov 24
Race  3
S Thornley
8 days
9th up
R58 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Fast
10
7/7
Julie Jaccka
MR:2-03.0
59.7
33L
Brk,wd,6-7bk otr,rear,brk 650
HELLOVEAMOMENT - broke at the start losing ground. Broke again near the 700m losing all chance.
4 of 11
04 Nov 24
Race  5
S Thornley
10 days
8th up
3YO+ R52 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
9/9
High Step
MR:2-04.0
59.3
5L
10th,3-4bk otr,3wd,wdst tn,earnest
HELLOVEAMOMENT - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 600m.
3 of 15
25 Oct 24
Race  11
S Thornley
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
7/7
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.7
59.4
4.9L
Wrkd to ld 2200,fght,bestd 150
2 of 14
18 Oct 24
Race  11
S Thornley
7 days
6th up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6
10/11
Cormoran Strike
MR:2-00.5
58.4
0.5L
Gate spd,ld,fght hard tn,cght 20
HELLOVEAMOMENT - shifted into the passing lane late in the run home. Driver S Thornley was warned to make a greater effort to ensure he leaves full access to the passing lane for trailing runners.
6 of 15
11 Oct 24
Race  11
S Thornley
8 days
5th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
15/15
Rush
MR:2-03.5
60.2
3L
3wd,prkd,1x1-4bk otr,3wd cvr,good
HELLOVEAMOMENT - raced wide early.
10 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  8
J Curtin
6 days
4th up
4YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
11/11
Confessional
MR:2-03.0
60.0
42L
Brk badly start,not a factor after
HELLOVEAMOMENT - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
  
10
031061
  R57
4
10
Blair Orange
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
6 b h Royal Aspirations-Sunny Eva(by Sundon) [Princess Dakota 8m(Monarchy)]
Owners:
Mrs F P Fletcher, W F Fletcher
Breeder:
W F Fletcher
Comment:
Powered home in similar grade at Ashburton. No fears of stand start. EW.
Colours
Starts 65
Wins 7
Seconds 11
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $117,300
Winning Stakes $62,975
Win Dividend $0.72
Place Dividend $0.96
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather52616All Weather Slushy412
Grass1316Grass Wet101
Course311Distance2127
Favourite13142nd Favourite1126
Mobile2645Standing39317
Left65722Right000
Fresh90402Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (2) 3/4 length 2-33
 06/22 NZ Metro 3YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 1 length 2-29.2
 11/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. TROT 1980m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.2
 01/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R46 to R50 TROT 2170m (11) 1/2 neck 2-53.9
 05/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R41 to R50 TROT 2600m (4) head 3-24
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT 2600m (13) 4 3/4 lengths 3-23.2
 12/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. TROT 2400m (10) 1 1/4 lengths 3-00.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 12
22 Dec 24
Race  10
B Orange
16 days
45th up
3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
10
2/2
Jordan Anne
MR:2-00.9
59.8
 
Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,off,flew wd
6 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  9
B Orange
7 days
44th up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
6/5
Aroha Kenny
MR:2-01.6
57.4
5.4L
3-4bk inr,angld wd,tried hard
SUNNY LOUIS - trotted roughly late in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the horse.
10 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
B Orange
17 days
43rd up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
12
5/4
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
20L
Eased,6-7bk otr,bt slows mid-wd
1 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  10
B Orange
11 days
42nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
13
6/5
Jordan Anne
MR:2-05.7
61.0
 
5-4bk inr,3bk otr 600,up,swoopd by
3 of 12
01 Nov 24
Race  9
B Orange
4 days
41st up
3YO+ R44 to R45 MOB. TROT
1609m
Good
11
2/4
Jasprit Trouble
MR:2-02.3
61.7
1.3L
5bk inr,off,3wd cvr 750,smart wd
14 of 15
28 Oct 24
Race  6
B Orange
10 days
40th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
2/1
Mavis Jones
MR:2-03.2
56.2
78L
Brk start,detached,never a hope
SUNNY LOUIS - broke at the start losing all chance.
8 of 14
18 Oct 24
Race  8
Z Butcher
15 days
39th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2
5/5
Forgiveness
MR:2-00.5
59.8
8.2L
4bk otr,3wd 700,felt pinch 150
3 of 15
03 Oct 24
Race  4
B Orange
11 days
38th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
12
4/6
Brother Love
MR:2-04.4
57.9
8.1L
5bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,askd,fght,fdd
7 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  7
R McIlwrick
14 days
37th up
5YO+ R35 to R50 TROT INV.D Stand
2170m
Good
8
3/3
Te Rapa
MR:2-08.3
61.8
2.9L
3wd,prkd,up,ld 1000,fght,swampd
SUNNY LOUIS - raced wide early.
2 of 12
08 Sep 24
Race  8
R May
9 days
36th up
3YO+ R42 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
9/9
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-10.3
63.7
0.3L
Prkd,up,ld 1700,fght hrd,cght 20
SUNNY LOUIS - driver R May advised he was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord breaking. This gear was inspected and found to be in previously good condition.
  
11
891698
  R57
5
10
Colin DeFilippi
Fred Fletcher, Weedons
Breeding:
7 b g Royal Aspirations-Commander Del(by CR Commando) [Royal Grace 5m(Royal Aspirations), Royal Gypsy 4m(Royal Aspirations)]
Owners:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Breeder:
W F Fletcher, Mrs F P Fletcher
Comment:
Past winner here & crept closer on grass track 15 Dec. First4 from 10m mark.
Colours
Starts 105
Wins 11
Seconds 8
Thirds 15
Lifetime Stakes $139,204
Winning Stakes $78,650
Win Dividend $1.02
Place Dividend $1.03
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather80716All Weather Slushy610
Grass2547Grass Wet520
Course712Distance64514
Favourite5022nd Favourite1765
Mobile1723Standing88920
Left1051123Right000
Fresh90502Fresh30811

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/20 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (7) 3/4 length 3-00.3
 04/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R49, with cond. TROT 1700m (15) 1/2 neck 2-15.5
 05/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R49, R50 to R54 with cond. T 2600m (1) 1/2 length 3-26.9
 09/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 MOB. TROT 1980m (12) 1/2 neck 2-30
 05/22 NZ Metro R35 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) head 3-20.9
 09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 4 1/2 lengths 3-22.5
 12/22 Akaroa 3YO+ R51 to R80 SpecHcp TROT 2810m (2(15m)) 3/4 length 3-47.8
 03/23 Westport R35 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(30m)) nose 3-32.1
 04/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2000m (13) 3/4 length 2-34.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT 2600m (9) 3/4 length 3-20.3
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-30.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 13
15 Dec 24
Race  9
C D Thornley
9 days
60th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
8/9
Te Rapa
MR:2-09.5
60.3
10L
Rear inr,4-5bk otr,imprvd from bk
9 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  9
S Thornley
7 days
59th up
R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7
8/6
Aroha Kenny
MR:2-01.6
57.4
7.9L
3wd,prkd,1x1,3bk 800,off,no kick
ROYAL DEL - raced wide early.
6 of 13
29 Nov 24
Race  10
C DeFilippi
14 days
58th up
3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
14
8/7
Styrax
MR:1-59.1
60.7
12L
3wd cvr rear,cght 4wd,honest str
ROYAL DEL - forced to race four wide for a distance passing the 850m.
1 of 14
15 Nov 24
Race  1
C DeFilippi
3 days
57th up
3YO+ R42 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
6
12/11
George Eliot
MR:2-01.9
60.2
 
1x1 the trip,up,ld 500,too smart
9 of 16
12 Nov 24
Race  1
C DeFilippi
18 days
56th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
3200m
Fast
11
15/14
Sheza Gift
MR:2-04.0
60.2
7.5L
3bk otr,1x1,3bk 1200,wd cvr,pluggd
8 of 15
25 Oct 24
Race  11
B Orange
14 days
55th up
3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
4
4/4
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.7
59.4
7.7L
Prkd,1x1-3-4bk otr,3-4wd tn,steady
3 of 15
11 Oct 24
Race  11
B Orange
5 days
54th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
10
7/7
Rush
MR:2-03.5
60.2
1.9L
3wd,prkd,3bk otr 800,3wd,sharp
ROYAL DEL - raced wide early.
6 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  6
J Curtin
16 days
53rd up
3YO+ C,G&E R35 to R60 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
9/7
Paris Prince
MR:2-08.5
62.3
3.4L
Brk,7bk inr 1500,off,cheeky wd
ROYAL DEL - broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
8 of 15
20 Sep 24
Race  9
S Thornley
7 days
52nd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
7/7
Tyron Eros
MR:2-02.4
59.6
12L
Brk,7th,4bk inr,held up,imprvd inr
ROYAL DEL - broke briefly shortly after the start.
4 of 13
13 Sep 24
Race  9
R May
7 days
51st up
R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
7
6/6
Muscle Sass
MR:2-05.4
59.5
9.8L
10th,1x1 2000,held up tn,tidy mid
ROYAL DEL - the off-hind bandage came adrift near the 1500m. Stewards took no action due to the prevailing track conditions.
  
12
18X00P
  R56
U1
10
Stephen McNally
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
8 b m Majestic Son-Wee Annie(by Straphanger) [Ain't No Princess 10m(Majestic Son), Dead Cat Bounce 15m(Revenue(SWE)), Just Ricky 11g(Muscle Mass)]
Owner:
Beeswork Limited
Breeder:
Mrs J A Pemberton, Dr C M Pemberton, M J Pemberton
Comment:
Stable change after manners letting her down in spring. Market your guide.
Colours
Starts 61
Wins 6
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $75,940
Winning Stakes $54,175
Win Dividend $1.16
Place Dividend $0.76
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5864All Weather Slushy501
Grass300Grass Wet000
Course201Distance1931
Favourite1102nd Favourite210
Mobile401Standing5763
Left3251Right2913
Fresh90700Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/21 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2200m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-56.3
 11/23 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (6) 3/4 length 3-07.7
 01/24 Ashburton R35 to R39 TROT 2400m (U4) nose 3-04.2
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. TROT 2600m (U6) neck 3-22.6
 04/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R47 TROT 2600m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-21.2
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (2) 1/2 neck 3-23.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

P
23 Nov 24
Race  9
B Orange
29 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
10/10
Bounce N Beyond
MR:2-05.0
59.4
 
11th,brk 2400,pulled up after
WHO'S QUEEN - slow to begin. Broke racing into the first bend losing all chance and was retired from the race.
13 of 15
25 Oct 24
Race  11
T Williams
19 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
11/12
Muscle Sass
MR:2-04.7
59.4
42L
Brk,detachd,never caught up
WHO'S QUEEN - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
18 of 18
06 Oct 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
171 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
10/11
Rush
MR:2-07.3
61.2
113L
Stood at start,no hope afterwards
The start was delayed when WHO'S QUEEN required assistance from a Starting Attendant. WHO'S QUEEN then stood on the mark losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
6 of  6
25 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  2
K Newman
 
R120 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Muscle Mountain
MR:2-03.7
56.8
 
1 of  8
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  9
B Hope
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Mystic Max
MR:2-08.4
59.5
 
8 of  9
18 Apr 24
Race  8
T Williams
7 days
20th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
5/7
Bet N Win
MR:2-02.4
59.2
41L
Brk,detachd,distant,no hope
WHO'S QUEEN - broke at the start losing all chance.
1 of  7
11 Apr 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
6 days
19th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
6/5
Tu Tangata
MR:2-05.8
58.0
 
Led,trld 1800,waited,dashd inr
WHO'S QUEEN - lay inwards near the 1500m striking track markers.
1 of 16
05 Apr 24
Race  2
J R Dunn
14 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R47 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
4/6
Lovey Dovey Nova
MR:2-04.5
58.5
 
Trld-3bk inr,to 1x1 tn,powerful mid
10 of 12
22 Mar 24
Race  2
J R Dunn
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
11
3/5
Night Watch
MR:2-03.9
61.9
13L
Rough,9th,5bk inr,brk 1300,battld
WHO'S QUEEN - broke briefly shortly after the start. Broke again near the 1350m hampering a trailing runner. Broke briefly near the 1200m before being hampered by a breaking runner near the 1150m.
10 of 11
15 Mar 24
Race  1
J R Dunn
9 days
16th up
3YO+ R39 to R49 TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U2
2/3
Night Watch
MR:2-05.9
60.9
9.1L
3-4bk otr,brk 500,detachd after
WHO'S QUEEN - hung inwards for a distance and trotted roughly passing the 600m and broke losing all chance near the 500m. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.