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Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: RANGIORA CLASSIC DAY (RANGIORA CLASSIC DAY (GRASS))
Last updated 02/03/2025 at 12:45 pm
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

ROBIN & GERALDINE WILSON RANGIORA CLASSIC (HCP PACE)

$35,000, R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2600m

 
 

For R55 & faster pacers.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Double Time: BL-Off, SL-On, Pinseeker: SL-Off    Legend
1
211341
  R57
1
Front
Ricky May
John Murdoch, Geraldine
Breeding:
7 br g Tintin In America-Jill Ireland(by Artsplace) [Moniaive 11m(Bettor's Delight), Zuleika 12m(Courage Under Fire)]
Owners:
J J Murdoch, Mrs E J Murdoch
Breeder:
Bromac Lodge Limited
Comment:
Has been a big improver in 2025. Seeking 1st grass victory but needs respecting.
Colours
Starts 21
Wins 4
Seconds 6
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $43,928
Winning Stakes $26,675
Win Dividend $0.90
Place Dividend $1.44
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1245All Weather Slushy000
Grass903Grass Wet202
Course100Distance523
Favourite6322nd Favourite502
Mobile802Standing1346
Left2148Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ PACE 2000m (2) neck 2-32.7
 01/25 Ashburton R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (4(10m)) head 2-59.8
 01/25 Forbury Pk R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4(10m)) 1/2 length 3-17.5
 02/25 NZ Metro R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6) 3/4 length 3-18.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 11
20 Feb 25
Race  3
R May
6 days
13th up
R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
6
1/1
Seaside Pond
MR:2-02.7
56.8
 
Up,led 2400,set terms,held nicely
4 of 12
14 Feb 25
Race  3
R May
19 days
12th up
R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
9
2/1
Fitzthebill
MR:2-00.1
58.9
2.4L
3-4-5bk otr,angld,solid bid wdst
3 of  3
12 Feb 25
TRIAL
Race  9
R May
 
R50 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Wallflower
MR:2-07.6
56.5
 
3 of 14
26 Jan 25
Race  9
R May
4 days
11th up
R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
5
1/1
Style Council
MR:2-06.9
64.0
0.9L
Brk,10th inr,off,wd cvr tn,bold fin
BIGGLES - broke at the start and shifted outwards checking an outside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
1 of  7
22 Jan 25
Race  5
S Hill
8 days
10th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
1/2
Katherine
MR:2-02.2
57.4
 
Soon led,askd strgt,too big
1 of 13
14 Jan 25
Race  7
R May
6 days
9th up
R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
4/4
Fergalicious
MR:2-00.5
57.3
 
1x1-3bk otr,waitd,held up,flew mid
BIGGLES - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
2 of  9
08 Jan 25
Race  6
S Hill
10 days
8th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Easy
4
9/9
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-00.7
59.6
0.4L
Ld,trld,3bk 1200,off,dashd,ld,cght
7 of 13
29 Dec 24
Race  6
S Hill
14 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
11
7/7
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-08.3
58.2
7.3L
3bk otr,5bk 1100,angld,earnest wd
BIGGLES - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
5 of 11
15 Dec 24
Race  10
R May
4 days
6th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
5
7/7
Stephs Boy
MR:2-01.4
60.1
2.8L
3-4bk inr,off,4-5bk otr,3-4wd tn,gd
BIGGLES - raced wide from the 600m.
6 of 10
11 Dec 24
Race  7
R May
4 days
5th up
3YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
3/4
Seacracka
MR:2-04.8
57.9
5.9L
Follwd 1x1,angld strgt,steady fin
  
2
787231
  R58
2
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Rob Davis, Greendale
Breeding:
9 b g American Ideal-Got Milk(by Badlands Hanover) [Buckeye 13g(American Ideal), Justasip 14m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
R G Davis, Mrs C I Davis
Breeder:
J B Geddes, Mrs J A Geddes
Comment:
Claimed his 9th win on grass, 9 Feb. Pushed to salute in start 100 but can place
Colours
Starts 99
Wins 11
Seconds 10
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $129,159
Winning Stakes $72,325
Win Dividend $0.90
Place Dividend $1.14
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4828All Weather Slushy510
Grass51911Grass Wet1141
Course1124Distance3938
Favourite5222nd Favourite723
Mobile2616Standing731013
Left991119Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30700

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (5) nose 3-19
 10/20 Methven R40 to R54 PACE 2400m (16) nose 3-09.7
 11/20 Geraldine R55 to R60, R61 to R63 with cond. PACE 1950m (8) 1/2 head 2-28.8
 03/21 Oamaru 3YO+ R54 to R60 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 2-35.8
 09/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R59 DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (U1(10m)) 1/2 head 3-02.2
 02/22 Amberley R50 to R59 DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) 6 1/2 lengths 3-25
 03/22 Westport R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (2(20m)) 1/2 neck 3-24.8
 12/22 Akaroa 3YO+ R55 to R80 DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-46.3
 02/23 Hororata R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (2(10m)) 3/4 length 3-56.2
 03/23 Banks Pen R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (1(30m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-42.4
 02/25 Hororata R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3000m (2) 4 1/2 lengths 3-55.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  8
09 Feb 25
Race  7
C DeFilippi
3 days
28th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
2
2/3
Homebush Lad
MR:2-06.3
60.3
 
Ld out,3-bk 1500,off,breezed on by
BUCKSKIN -hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
3 of 10
06 Feb 25
Race  6
C DeFilippi
4 days
27th up
R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
1/1
Country Gold
MR:2-09.9
60.5
1.6L
9th otr,wd rear 1200,prkd,fght hard
2 of  9
02 Feb 25
Race  9
C DeFilippi
7 days
26th up
R51 to R100 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
2
8/8
Homebush Lad
MR:2-08.8
56.5
0.3L
Led,soon trail,3bk,out trn,nice bid
BUCKSKIN - held up early in the run home. Driver C DeFilippi was issued a warning to exercise greater care when shifting ground passing the 200m after briefly hampering outside runners.
7 of 14
26 Jan 25
Race  9
K Butt
28 days
25th up
R35 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
1
2/3
Style Council
MR:2-06.9
64.0
5.1L
12th otr,7-bk 1200,wdst top,fght on
8 of 15
29 Dec 24
Race  9
C Dalgety
14 days
24th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
3
7/9
Tanzania
MR:2-04.7
58.7
11L
3-4bk inr,up,prkd 1000,fght,tired
1 of  6
21 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  9
 
R May
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
Michael Eyre
MR:2-18.3
62.1
 
7 of 11
15 Dec 24
Race  7
K Butt
8 days
23rd up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
7/7
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.3
58.3
5.5L
1x1,up,prkd-3bk otr,off,steady wd
BUCKSKIN - when questioned regarding the performance driver K Butt advised the gelding had been pacing roughly. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
8 of 10
07 Dec 24
Race  9
M Williamson
7 days
22nd up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
4
9/10
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-03.1
57.6
4.7L
Ld,3rd,3bk inr 1300,held up,ok
BUCKSKIN - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
7 of 17
30 Nov 24
Race  9
C Dalgety
43 days
21st up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
1
6/9
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
7.6L
Led-3bk inr,4bk 1300,thru,ok inr
12 of 13
18 Oct 24
Race  6
G O'Reilly
12 days
20th up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
13/13
Renegade
MR:1-56.2
55.9
13L
3-4bk otr,off rear tn,plain mid-inr
  
3
521383
  R59
3
Front
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:
Found Buckskin too sharp but strong nonetheless at Meth. Offers combo's value.
Colours
Starts 71
Wins 6
Seconds 15
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $108,099
Winning Stakes $44,550
Win Dividend $0.42
Place Dividend $1.01
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather50515All Weather Slushy110
Grass2117Grass Wet613
Course301Distance2958
Favourite7212nd Favourite914
Mobile35311Standing36311
Left71622Right000
Fresh90710Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / 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

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  8
09 Feb 25
Race  7
J Curtin
21 days
12th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
2
7/7
Buckskin
MR:2-06.3
60.3
7.7L
Brk,4th inr,off 1700,ld 1500,cut bk
TEDS LEGACY - broke at the start losing ground.
8 of 13
19 Jan 25
Race  10
J Curtin
2 days
11th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
3
9/8
Wild Willow
MR:2-05.2
60.6
17L
Ld-3bk inr 1600,held up badly,sound
TEDS LEGACY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
3 of 10
17 Jan 25
Race  10
J Curtin
18 days
10th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
5/4
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-06.0
58.4
2L
Trld,ld 1700,held ld,joind tn,fght
TEDS LEGACY - over-raced for a distance passing the 1400m.
1 of  9
30 Dec 24
Race  10
J Curtin
2 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Slow
2
3/2
Dennis Denuto
MR:2-21.9
67.6
 
Trld-3bk inr,ld 1700,fght,bravest
2 of  7
28 Dec 24
Race  10
J Curtin
2 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
2/2
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-05.5
58.2
3L
Led,trld,led 1700,askd,hdd,fght
5 of 10
26 Dec 24
Race  8
J Curtin
19 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Good
1
5/3
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-14.0
64.8
4L
Held ld,trld 1800,held up,imprvd wd
A false start was declared at the first attempt when the front-line barrier strand failed to clear the front legs of TEDS LEGACY which had become fractious. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
4 of 15
07 Dec 24
Race  7
S Hill
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D Stand
2500m
Good
3
3/2
Topaz
MR:2-02.4
60.4
3.1L
Wd,3wd,prkd,ld bid,led tn,fght,fdd
TEDS LEGACY - junior driver S Hill was issued a warning for being late to arrive at the start area.
4 of 17
30 Nov 24
Race  9
J Curtin
6 days
5th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
4
17/17
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
6.3L
Led,trld,3bk 1300,off,sound bid
8 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  6
S Hill
12 days
4th up
4YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
10
6/6
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-01.3
58.3
8.6L
3-4bk inr,6bk 1000,off,steady wd
TEDS LEGACY - held up early in the run home.
11 of 13
12 Nov 24
Race  12
J Curtin
18 days
3rd up
3YO+ R53 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
11/10
Borrisokane
MR:1-55.7
56.5
14L
Eased,4-5bk inr,off 650,bt slows
TEDS LEGACY - hampered by a breaking runner in the score up however was in position at the start. Held up early and middle stages of the run home.
  
4
11X
  R56
4
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 bl g Bettor's Delight-Alta Leonie(by Big Jim(USA))
Owners:
Stonewall Stud Ltd, Cocktails & Caviar Syndicate
Breeder:
D A Marshall, D F Higgins, R L Connell, S B Reid, G J Reid, C M R
Comment:
Commenced career in super style winning twice at HQ. Trial winner here; include.
Colours
Starts 2
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $17,875
Winning Stakes $17,875
Win Dividend $1.95
Place Dividend $1.30
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather220All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite2202nd Favourite000
Mobile220Standing000
Left220Right000
Fresh90110Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 2 3/4 lengths 2-25
 04/24 Cheviot 3YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 3 lengths 2-24.3

Race Starts 

1 of  7
24 Feb 25
TRIAL
Race  12
T Williams
 
R38 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
Ragazzo Major
MR:2-06.9
56.7
 
2 of  3
12 Feb 25
TRIAL
Race  9
T Williams
 
R50 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Wallflower
MR:2-07.6
56.5
 
1 of 13
07 Apr 24
Race  12
T Williams
8 days
2nd up
3YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/1
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-57.2
58.2
 
Gate spd,ld,trld,off tn,unleashd
1 of 12
30 Mar 24
Race  2
T Williams
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/1
Remission
MR:1-57.8
56.9
 
Gate spd,ld 1500,kickd,stylish
1 of  8
13 Mar 24
TRIAL
Race  9
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-02.1
57.2
 
1 of  6
05 Mar 24
TRIAL
Race  2
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Shine All Over Me
MR:2-03.4
59.2
 
3 of  5
18 Oct 23
TRIAL
Race  3
T Chmiel
 
2YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5
Rock Or Bust
MR:2-02.4
57.0
 
3 of  5
11 Oct 23
WORKOUT
Race  11
T Chmiel
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Rock Ferry
MR:2-12.5
60.0
 
  
5
571385
  R59
U1
Front
Robbie Holmes
Ricky Gutsell, Wyndham
Breeding:
7 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Insar(by Dare You To) [Baltic Star 5m(Always B Miki), Hacksaw Ridge 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Insarchatwist 8m(A Rocknroll Dance), Maahes 10g(Somebeachsomewhere), Miysis 18g(Mach Three), Seth 17g(Elsu), Sobek 16g(Riverboat King)]
Owners:
R J Gutsell, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Breeder:
R J Gutsell, Miss J D Sheridan, N T Thwaites, Mrs E G Thwaites
Comment:
Making course debut today but proven performer on grass and entitled to respect.
Colours
Starts 56
Wins 8
Seconds 5
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $83,018
Winning Stakes $55,550
Win Dividend $1.61
Place Dividend $1.29
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3343All Weather Slushy310
Grass2346Grass Wet511
Course000Distance1011
Favourite1102nd Favourite410
Mobile4186Standing1503
Left5689Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/22 Gore NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR43 MOB. PACE 1750m (11) 1/2 length 2-19.9
 11/22 Winton 3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 3/4 length 3-01.1
 12/22 Gore 4YO+ R41 to R47, R48 with cond. MOB. PAC 1750m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-19.1
 02/23 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) neck 2-36.3
 12/23 Winton R50 to R65 MOB. PACE 2400m (2) 1/2 length 2-57.2
 10/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE 2400m (8) 1 length 2-57.8
 10/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R50 to R53 MOB. PACE 2600m (7) 3/4 length 3-13.5
 01/25 Rivertn TC R48 to R55 MOB. PACE 1940m (11) nose 2-29.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 11
23 Feb 25
Race  8
R Gutsell
7 days
14th up
R50 to R73 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
11/10
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-03.6
56.6
7.5L
Brk brfly,last,3w solo 700,did ok
STILL ROCKIN - raced wide from the 900m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend.
8 of  8
16 Feb 25
Race  8
R Gutsell
14 days
13th up
R51 to R73 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2750m
Good
U1
4/5
Insarchatwist
MR:2-07.7
61.4
6.5L
Slow,last,into 1x1,brk 1200,out
STILL ROCKIN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again passing the 1200m hampering a trailing runner losing considerable ground. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the gelding.
3 of  4
08 Feb 25
WORKOUT
Race  4
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Fast
U1
Rata
 
58.5
 
3 of  9
02 Feb 25
Race  9
R Gutsell
7 days
12th up
R51 to R100 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
U1
9/9
Homebush Lad
MR:2-08.8
56.5
2.1L
7th,into 1x1 1200,nice fin mid
STILL ROCKIN - fractious prior to the start. Began awkwardly and broke briefly at the start. Briefly hampered by an inside runner passing the 200m.
1 of 11
26 Jan 25
Race  10
R Gutsell
20 days
11th up
R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
1940m
Good
11
4/7
Muchacho
MR:2-03.9
61.6
 
Bk otr,3w drag up 800,best widr
STILL ROCKIN - out of position at the candy pole. Driver R Gutsell was issued with a warning. Raced three wide with cover from the 1000m.
7 of  7
06 Jan 25
Race  8
R Holmes
8 days
10th up
R35 to R55 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
7
4/4
Song Sung Blue
MR:2-04.4
58.6
26L
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,only batld
STILL ROCKIN - broke passing the 300m losing all chance.
5 of 15
29 Dec 24
Race  9
R Holmes
17 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
U3
15/14
Tanzania
MR:2-04.7
58.7
1.9L
5-4bk otr,angld,useful bid mid-wd
3 of  3
15 Dec 24
WORKOUT
Race  6
R Gutsell
 
R50 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
Ticktock McGlaughlin
MR:2-11.3
62.9
 
9 of 10
12 Dec 24
Race  9
R Gutsell
4 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
9
10/10
Judaque
MR:2-00.3
56.1
6.4L
3-4pegs,only battled up innr
12 of 12
08 Dec 24
Race  7
R Gutsell
23 days
7th up
R50 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Good
4
11/11
Nutcracker
MR:2-04.0
58.0
161L
Reard start,detached after
STILL ROCKIN - fractious prior to the start. Sent to the Unruly position by Starter Mr B Ward where the gelding will remain for future standing starts. Refused to pace away after the start was effected losing all chance. Driver R Gutsell was warned after using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion shortly after the start.
  
6
152121
  R66
1
10
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b m Captaintreacherous-Evelyn Ashford(by Rocknroll Hanover)
Owners:
Beeswork Limited, Tancred Holdings Limited, WDC 03 Limited, Eeyore Racing Syndicate
Breeder:
R S Cornelius
Comment:
Strong down South since game Add success. 5 wins on grass grabs our attention.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 7
Seconds 7
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $96,169
Winning Stakes $59,225
Win Dividend $1.12
Place Dividend $1.04
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2629All Weather Slushy100
Grass952Grass Wet101
Course000Distance512
Favourite6322nd Favourite823
Mobile3269Standing312
Left35711Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/23 NZ Metro Up to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 9 3/4 lengths 2-24.6
 01/24 Marlb HRC R43 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE 1850m (8) 1/2 length 2-19.5
 01/24 Marlb HRC 3YO+ R47 to R53 MOB. PACE 1850m (8) 3 1/4 lengths 2-19.9
 11/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ R50 to R57 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (5) 2 lengths 2-30.8
 01/25 Marlb HRC R46 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE 1850m (10) 4 lengths 2-17.4
 02/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-23.1
 02/25 Wyndham R50 to R73 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2(10m)) 4 3/4 lengths 3-19.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 11
23 Feb 25
Race  8
B Orange
2 days
17th up
R50 to R73 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
1/1
Homebush Lad
MR:2-03.6
56.6
 
Mid,launchd 700,led,boltd in
2 of  6
21 Feb 25
Race  8
B Orange
7 days
16th up
R50 to R73 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
2/1
Ebury Street
MR:2-08.6
60.3
1.3L
3rd thrghout,out trn,nice chase
TOKYO ROSE - lay inwards at various stages of the run home.
1 of 10
14 Feb 25
Race  5
S Ottley
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
3/4
Outback Man
MR:1-56.2
56.7
 
Wd,3bk otr,3wd 600,ld tn,toughest
TOKYO ROSE - raced wide early.
2 of  8
07 Feb 25
Race  8
S Ottley
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
3/4
Midnight Miki
MR:1-57.4
57.9
0.1L
8th,rear inr,4bk otr,off,dashd wd
TOKYO ROSE - lay inwards early and middle stages of the run home causing driver S Ottley some difficulty.
5 of  9
31 Jan 25
Race  1
S Ottley
14 days
13th up
Up to & including R60 F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/3
Cardi B
MR:1-55.7
56.5
9.7L
Eased,4-3bk otr,wdr tn,honest wd
1 of 13
17 Jan 25
Race  9
S Ottley
9 days
12th up
R46 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
10
2/2
Radha
MR:1-59.5
57.8
 
4bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,danced away
TOKYO ROSE - driver S Ottley reported she did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
3 of  9
08 Jan 25
Race  6
W House
10 days
11th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Easy
8
1/4
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-00.7
59.6
1.9L
4bk otr-prkd,ld 1200,kickd,cght 50
4 of 12
29 Dec 24
Race  12
S Ottley
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
1/1
Sky Rocket
MR:2-00.9
58.8
4.1L
3-4wd,wd,prkd 1100,askd,fght,fdd
TOKYO ROSE - raced wide early.
2 of 13
22 Dec 24
Race  8
S Ottley
16 days
9th up
3YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6
1/1
Kaysans Rock
MR:1-53.6
55.5
0.8L
Led,trld 1200,thru,went close inr
6 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  4
S Ottley
7 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
5/2
Wallflower
MR:1-56.7
56.7
6.2L
Soon prkd,no cvr,askd,fght,wiltd
  
7
852132
  R66
2
10
Gerard O'Reilly
Laurence Hanrahan, Ashburton
Breeding:
5 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Mashika(by Mach Three) [Kasarani 4m(Sweet Lou), Mahindi 6m(American Ideal), Manzini 7m(Art Major), Zambia 8g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
G A Kelk, Mrs M A Kelk
Breeder:
G A Iggo
Comment:
Racing with real purpose and just denied at Ash. A must for quins & tri's again.
Colours
Starts 25
Wins 5
Seconds 4
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $65,206
Winning Stakes $39,325
Win Dividend $1.43
Place Dividend $1.28
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1734All Weather Slushy201
Grass823Grass Wet110
Course202Distance1525
Favourite2202nd Favourite520
Mobile400Standing2157
Left2557Right000
Fresh90220Fresh30311

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Timaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 3-21.2
 10/23 Oamaru 3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE 2000m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.5
 04/24 Methven 3YO+ R35 to R54 DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (7(10m)) neck 3-13.8
 09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (5(15m)) nose 3-20.5
 12/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (4(10m)) neck 3-37.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  9
22 Feb 25
Race  7
J Morrison
16 days
19th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Good
2
4/4
Dance Till Dawn
MR:1-59.2
56.3
0.5L
Into trail early,off,pounced,nailed
UPL
15 Feb 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
1
Pinseeker
MR:2-16.1
63.0
 
3 of 10
06 Feb 25
Race  8
J Morrison
39 days
18th up
R58 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
4/5
Wish Me Luck
MR:2-07.2
59.1
1.6L
Brk,6th inr,off,4w top,strong late
TANZANIA - broke at the start losing ground.
1 of 15
29 Dec 24
Race  9
J Morrison
14 days
17th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
4
9/8
Katherine
MR:2-04.7
58.7
 
10th,6bk otr,5bk inr,angld,big wd
TANZANIA - broke briefly at the start then was hampered by a breaking runner shortly after losing ground.
2 of 11
15 Dec 24
Race  7
R May
8 days
16th up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
5/5
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.3
58.3
0.8L
Soon trld,3bk 1150,held up,smart
TANZANIA - held up early in the run home.
5 of 10
07 Dec 24
Race  9
J Morrison
7 days
15th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
3
5/5
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-03.1
57.6
2.6L
2-4th,4bk inr,off,few gaps mid-wd
TANZANIA - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
8 of 17
30 Nov 24
Race  9
R May
7 days
14th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
7
14/15
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
8.4L
Prkd-5bk otr,off,warmd up wdst
TANZANIA - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
8 of 10
23 Nov 24
Race  8
J Morrison
41 days
13th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
8/8
Rakero Rocket
MR:2-04.2
57.0
5.5L
5th,5bk inr,waited,imprvd up inr
TANZANIA - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
10 of 13
13 Oct 24
Race  10
G O'Reilly
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8
3/3
Wild Willow
MR:2-02.0
57.8
9.6L
Bk otr,3w drag,pushd 4w 600,batld
TANZANIA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m.Raced wide from the 650m.
2 of 15
06 Oct 24
Race  7
G O'Reilly
16 days
11th up
3YO+ R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
6/6
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-04.2
58.9
0.2L
Soon 1x1,3bk otr 800,off,flew,nabbd
  
8
339835
  R65
3
10
Kimberly Butt
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b g Art Major-Selena Franco(by McArdle) [Franco Sailor 4h(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Less than 2L from winner at Add. before solid 5th. Might find others sharper.
Colours
Starts 62
Wins 8
Seconds 8
Thirds 10
Lifetime Stakes $123,026
Winning Stakes $64,460
Win Dividend $0.61
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather53614All Weather Slushy302
Grass924Grass Wet202
Course100Distance2337
Favourite11562nd Favourite915
Mobile43412Standing1946
Left62818Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 3 3/4 lengths 2-58
 05/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) head 2-23.8
 10/23 Kaikoura 3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE 1900m (4) 1/2 length 2-20.6
 01/24 Banks Pen R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.1
 01/24 Methven R49 to R55 PACE 2400m (2) nose 3-06.1
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R71 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) neck 3-17.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (5) 1/2 neck 3-17.2
 01/25 Roxburgh R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (1(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-25

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of  5
20 Feb 25
Race  6
K Butt
6 days
39th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/5
Franco Marek
MR:2-03.0
54.6
4.9L
Brf brk,ld,trld,3bk 1750,waitd,fair
COMMANDER BEN - broke briefly at the start.
3 of  8
14 Feb 25
Race  8
K Butt
8 days
38th up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
7/7
Dance Till Dawn
MR:2-00.7
56.0
1.8L
Ld,trld 2300,thru,tried hard inr
8 of 10
06 Feb 25
Race  8
K Butt
4 days
37th up
R58 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
8/9
Wish Me Luck
MR:2-07.2
59.1
5.8L
Brk,5th otr,left prkd 1900,outfin
COMMANDER BEN - tangled away.
9 of  9
02 Feb 25
Race  9
K Butt
17 days
36th up
R51 to R100 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
1
5/5
Homebush Lad
MR:2-08.8
56.5
5L
7th,follwd 1x1 1200,fair fin wide
COMMANDER BEN - broke briefly at the start. Briefly hampered by an inside runner passing the 200m.
3 of  6
16 Jan 25
Race  10
K Butt
10 days
35th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
5
2/2
One Change
MR:2-01.7
55.0
4.5L
Soon 4th,parkd 800,nice bid
COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
3 of 12
06 Jan 25
Race  10
K Butt
2 days
34th up
R55 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
2/2
Winnyzback
MR:2-03.5
59.9
2.9L
5pegs,off 500,angld widest,big fin
COMMANDER BEN - re- handicapped to barrier 1 on 10m after winning at Roxburgh.
1 of  9
04 Jan 25
Race  10
K Butt
29 days
33rd up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
1
5/5
Tempo Warrior
MR:2-02.1
60.2
 
4-5pegs,off 600,swooped in strgt
7 of  7
06 Dec 24
Race  6
K Butt
13 days
32nd up
4YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
7
4/7
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-57.3
54.1
6.8L
7th,4bk inr 900,no dash up inr
9 of 10
23 Nov 24
Race  8
K Butt
8 days
31st up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
10/10
Rakero Rocket
MR:2-04.2
57.0
7L
6th,prkd 1800,fght,faded back
COMMANDER BEN - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.
7 of 11
15 Nov 24
Race  13
K Butt
33 days
30th up
3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
9/8
Smoke On The Water
MR:1-59.2
57.3
10L
5-6bk inr,6bk otr,last tn,bt slows
COMMANDER BEN - locked wheels briefly with MIGHTY LOOEE near the 1600m.
  
9
646611
  R71
1
20
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 b m Art Major-Shimmy Shoes(by Bettor's Delight) [Art Jordan 4g(Art Major), Justacountrygal 5m(Art Major)]
Owners:
A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, Mrs E J Hintz, B W Clarke, J A Slack, S Langdon
Breeder:
Taffy Limited
Comment:
Loved the 2-mile trip last week. Rare grass outing but tough so can't ignore.
Colours
Starts 69
Wins 11
Seconds 7
Thirds 10
Lifetime Stakes $287,378
Winning Stakes $140,275
Win Dividend $1.17
Place Dividend $0.84
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather681117All Weather Slushy301
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course000Distance830
Favourite10422nd Favourite1215
Mobile63817Standing630
Left49108Right2019
Fresh90621Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/21 Kaikoura NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2600m (16) 1 1/4 lengths 3-19.4
 11/21 Auckland 2YO+ F&M Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 1/2 length 2-03.4
 09/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R54 MOB. PACE 2600m (10) head 3-12
 05/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PA 1980m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-23
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) nose 2-29
 10/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PA 1980m (7) 7 lengths 2-23.9
 12/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R60 MOB. PA 1980m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 2-25.2
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-24.6
 11/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PA 1980m (3) 1/2 head 2-26.2
 02/25 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3) 1/2 length 3-15.2
 02/25 Ashburton R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 3200m (1(10m)) neck 3-57.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  9
22 Feb 25
Race  7
J R Dunn
8 days
15th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Good
1
3/2
Tanzania
MR:1-59.2
56.3
 
5th,4-bk inr,held up,off,cut ldr bk
DANCE TILL DAWN - broke briefly at the start. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a small abrasion on the left knee which was treated.
1 of  8
14 Feb 25
Race  8
T Williams
7 days
14th up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
3
5/6
Audacity
MR:2-00.7
56.0
 
Prkd,ld 2300,kickd hard,held on
DANCE TILL DAWN - began awkwardly.
6 of 11
07 Feb 25
Race  5
J R Dunn
14 days
13th up
F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
5
8/7
Lakelsa
MR:1-58.9
57.5
1.7L
5-4bk otr,held up wd tn,sound wdst
DANCE TILL DAWN - held up final bend and early in the run home.
6 of  9
24 Jan 25
Race  7
J R Dunn
24 days
12th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
6/6
Lakelsa
MR:1-56.3
55.1
4.6L
3bk otr,held up 400,imprvd in gaps
4 of  6
31 Dec 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
18 days
11th up
3YO+ F&M Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6
3/2
Treacherous Gall
MR:1-54.8
55.6
6.6L
5th,1x1,prkd 3rd 350m,outfinished
6 of 11
13 Dec 24
Race  6
A Herlihy
7 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9
5/5
Duchess Megxit
MR:1-57.9
55.9
6.1L
4-bk mrks,off 300,sound effort mid
DANCE TILL DAWN - over-raced middle stages.
2 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  8
A Herlihy
21 days
9th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5
3/4
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-58.4
55.2
1L
6th inr,off,4w top,closed strongly
1 of  9
15 Nov 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
18 days
8th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
5/5
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-58.8
58.7
 
3-4bk otr,3wd cvr,off,kept coming
DANCE TILL DAWN - had to be steadied near the 1600m due to an easing of the pace.
5 of  9
28 Oct 24
Race  11
J R Dunn
10 days
7th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3
6/6
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-53.4
55.4
3L
3bk otr-1x1,off tn,honest mid
6 of 13
18 Oct 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
4/4
Renegade
MR:1-56.2
55.9
4.4L
Prkd-3bk otr,off tn,imprvd mid
  
10
335513
  R73
2
20
Jonny Cox
Jonny Cox, Leeston
Breeding:
5 b g Downbytheseaside-Nicky's Power(by Falcon Seelster) [Misty Blue 4m(Sweet Lou), Nicky's Dynamic 15g(Live Or Die), Nicky's Express 11m(American Ideal), Nicky's Logic 12m(Christian Cullen), Yossi 8g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
I S Wilson, P S Brinsdon, J M Wood, B J McKone ONZM, P C Stephens, L W Boersma, G W May
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Gear:
SL-Off
Comment:
Classy type who has missed just once in 4 grass starts. Will take some beating.
Colours
Starts 18
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $86,950
Winning Stakes $52,800
Win Dividend $1.23
Place Dividend $1.24
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1437All Weather Slushy000
Grass421Grass Wet000
Course000Distance1152
Favourite7332nd Favourite413
Mobile403Standing1455
Left1858Right000
Fresh90211Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (17) 3/4 length 3-23.3
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2500m (1(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-13.5
 02/24 Wyndham R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 3-22.9
 03/24 NZ Metro R51 to R73 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-13.2
 12/24 Gore R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (2(20m)) 4 lengths 3-22.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  7
15 Feb 25
WORKOUT
Race  6
J Cox
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
2
Waterholes Road
MR:2-16.1
63.0
 
3 of  5
02 Jan 25
Race  9
J Cox
6 days
10th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
2
2/2
Mo'unga
MR:1-58.0
59.2
4.5L
Last,led bell,joind trn,fght ok
1 of 10
27 Dec 24
Race  10
J Cox
7 days
9th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
2
1/1
Itoje
MR:2-00.4
57.5
 
Bk otr,into 1x1,3w,led bell,easy
PINSEEKER - trainer J Cox advised the gelding has been treated for dehydration since last racing.
5 of  9
20 Dec 24
Race  9
J Cox
14 days
8th up
R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
2
4/4
Republican Party
MR:1-59.8
55.4
4.9L
6th,follwd 1x1,angld trn,steady
PINSEEKER - hampered at the start. Briefly locked sulky stays with RAKERO ROCKET near the 200m.
5 of  7
06 Dec 24
Race  6
J Cox
6 days
7th up
4YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
7/6
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-57.3
54.1
2.1L
3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,never clear
PINSEEKER - held up throughout the run home.
3 of 17
30 Nov 24
Race  9
J Cox
18 days
6th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
3
2/1
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
6.2L
6-5-6bk inr,off tn,held up,smart wd
PINSEEKER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
3 of 13
12 Nov 24
Race  8
J Cox
16 days
5th up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13
3/3
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-55.0
56.1
5.4L
4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,honest inr
PINSEEKER - raced wide without cover from the 900m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend crowding inside runners near the 300m. Notwithstanding this driver J Cox was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
3 of 11
27 Oct 24
Race  8
J Cox
9 days
4th up
3YO+ R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
3
1/1
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-01.3
56.3
1.8L
Last,followed 1x1,ran on solidly
PINSEEKER - tangled away. Paced roughly final bend.
9 of 15
18 Oct 24
Race  10
J Cox
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
7
5/5
Tact McLeod
MR:1-59.4
56.8
9L
Brk,6-7bk otr,3wd cvr,sound wd
PINSEEKER - broke at the start losing ground.
9 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  9
J Cox
21 days
2nd up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
9
1/1
Mighty Looee
MR:2-05.3
58.3
4.7L
Up,ld 2600,keen,kickd,swallowd up
PINSEEKER - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised the gelding had over-raced on several occasions during the running which had taken its toll over the concluding stages.
  
11
168242
  R74
3
20
Blair Orange
Mark & Nathan Purdon, Rolleston
Breeding:
4 b g Vincent(AUS)-Imke B(by Bettor's Delight) [Lord Verde 7g(A Rocknroll Dance), Miki B 3g(Always B Miki), Vinke B 5g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:
Mrs H van Opzeeland, S W R Gillan, Mrs P P Gillan, P I Baken, J H Grainger, Mrs J A Grainger, Kirkwood Family Racing Syndicate
Breeder:
Mrs H van Opzeeland
Comment:
Gave Franco Marek plenty to think about last week. 2nd grass start but can win.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 7
Seconds 5
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $193,293
Winning Stakes $101,750
Win Dividend $0.61
Place Dividend $1.23
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2275All Weather Slushy110
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course000Distance412
Favourite10522nd Favourite321
Mobile2174Standing201
Left1975Right400
Fresh90330Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-26.7
 04/23 Wyndham 2YO MOB. PACE 1609m (5) neck 1-57.7
 04/23 Invcargill 2YO MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 3/4 length 2-44
 08/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-22.3
 09/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 2 1/4 lengths 2-25.8
 09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 1/2 neck 3-11.3
 10/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1/2 neck 2-25

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  5
20 Feb 25
Race  6
B Orange
53 days
7th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
3
2/1
Franco Marek
MR:2-03.0
54.6
0.1L
Up,ld,trld 1750,thru,chased hrd inr
VESSEM - tangled away.
4 of 15
29 Dec 24
Race  9
B Orange
23 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
1
1/2
Tanzania
MR:2-04.7
58.7
1.5L
Chkd,well bk,7bk otr,massive wdst
VESSEM - hampered by breaking runners shortly after the start.
3 of  8
18 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  10
B Orange
 
R41 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Amaretto Franco
MR:2-12.4
59.5
 
2 of 14
06 Dec 24
Race  8
J Cox
7 days
5th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
11/13
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-58.1
55.5
0.8L
Eased,3-4bk inr,held up,flew mid
VESSEM - driver J Cox 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 Cox's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 8 December up to and including 17 December 2024 (5 days) and imposed a fine of $300.
8 of  9
29 Nov 24
Race  4
Greg Sugars
14 days
4th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
6/6
Renegade
MR:1-55.6
56.5
12L
7th,3wd,1x1 600,fading inr on tn
VESSEM - weakened final bend.
6 of 11
15 Nov 24
Race  13
B Orange
43 days
3rd up
3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/1
Smoke On The Water
MR:1-59.2
57.3
9.8L
3wd,ld 1400,joind,hdd tn,wilted
VESSEM - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding was racing up in grade and had peaked on its run after not having raced for a period of time. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
1 of  8
03 Oct 24
Race  10
B Orange
20 days
2nd up
3YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
1/1
Helium
MR:1-57.8
56.6
 
8th,prkd 1200,closer,hugely brave
1 of  9
13 Sep 24
Race  7
B Orange
126 days
1st up
3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4
1/1
Bryce's Meddle
MR:1-58.3
56.7
 
Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,got there inr
2 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  7
B Orange
 
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Trump Card
MR:1-58.7
57.2
 
6 of  8
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  9
B Orange
 
R58 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Harrison John
MR:2-00.9
56.8
 
  
12
178055
  R73
4
20
Riley Harrison(J)
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 b g Terror To Love-Ashleigh's Meddle(by Presidential Ball)
Owners:
W S Sparks, Mrs U I Sparks
Breeder:
W S Sparks, Mrs U I Sparks
Comment:
No threat in recent racing and looks stretched off the 20m mark once again today
Colours
Starts 45
Wins 8
Seconds 6
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $108,310
Winning Stakes $74,525
Win Dividend $1.60
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather36510All Weather Slushy310
Grass931Grass Wet201
Course110Distance1527
Favourite2012nd Favourite622
Mobile2137Standing2454
Left45811Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (16) 2 1/4 lengths 2-28
 08/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R51 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) neck 2-23.8
 01/24 Nelson HRC R51 to R57 MOB. PACE 2400m (2) neck 2-54.4
 03/24 Nth Sthlnd R51 to R90 SpecHcp PACE 2700m (1) 2 1/4 lengths 3-27.1
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R59 PACE 2000m (1) nose 2-31.8
 10/24 Methven 3YO+ R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (3(10m)) head 3-05.4
 12/24 Geraldine R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2850m (1(10m)) head 3-38.2
 12/24 Rangiora R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(20m)) 3/4 length 3-20.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of  9
22 Feb 25
Race  7
T Williams
13 days
34th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Good
3
8/8
Dance Till Dawn
MR:1-59.2
56.3
14L
6th otr,5-bk 1200,wdst top,bttld on
5 of  8
09 Feb 25
Race  7
J R Dunn
21 days
33rd up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
1
6/6
Buckskin
MR:2-06.3
60.3
9.5L
7th inr,off,wd cvr 600,whacked away
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - driver J Dunn was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
11 of 13
19 Jan 25
Race  10
K Newman
2 days
32nd up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
1
12/12
Wild Willow
MR:2-05.2
60.6
23L
10th,5bk otr 1600,wd tn,battld
8 of 10
17 Jan 25
Race  10
K Newman
7 days
31st up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
10/10
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-06.0
58.4
3.5L
7th,4bk inr 1000,thru inr,pluggd
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver K Newman was issued with a warning.
7 of  7
10 Jan 25
Race  9
K Newman
26 days
30th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
1
6/6
Xlendi
MR:2-00.8
55.6
29L
Thru,4th,prkd 1300,fading 450
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - briefly hampered by a breaking runner at the start. Weakened rounding the final bend.
1 of 11
15 Dec 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
8 days
29th up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
6/6
Tanzania
MR:2-04.3
58.3
 
4-6bk otr,3wd,ld 1150,kickd,held on
1 of 10
07 Dec 24
Race  9
T Williams
7 days
28th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
1
8/6
Kiss The Girls
MR:2-03.1
57.6
 
1x1,3bk otr 800,off,dashd best wd
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - hampered by breaking runners at the start.
5 of 17
30 Nov 24
Race  9
T Williams
7 days
27th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
2
15/14
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
6.9L
3bk otr,3wd,prkd-3bk otr,imprvd
5 of 10
23 Nov 24
Race  8
T Williams
29 days
26th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
9/9
Rakero Rocket
MR:2-04.2
57.0
3.1L
3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd mid
BRYCE'S MEDDLE - hampered shortly after the start by a breaking runner.
11 of 12
25 Oct 24
Race  9
K Newman
19 days
25th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
7/6
Mo'unga
MR:2-02.7
56.0
10L
4-5bk otr,well bk mid tn,steady
  
13
90X945
  R69
5
20
Bob Butt
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Double Twist(by Artsplace) [Twista 4g(Bettor's Delight), Twisted Sister 3f(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
V Inglis, Fitzgerald Family Syndicate, S C Taylor, Diamond Racing Stables Ltd
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Gear:
BL-Off, SL-On
Comment:
Solid without threatening here, 6 Feb. Hard to see him figuring in this line-up.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 7
Seconds 4
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $99,303
Winning Stakes $62,425
Win Dividend $0.62
Place Dividend $0.69
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2654All Weather Slushy000
Grass921Grass Wet100
Course301Distance821
Favourite7512nd Favourite510
Mobile1731Standing1844
Left3575Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 1609m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 1-59.1
 01/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (7) 3 3/4 lengths 2-25.9
 02/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.3
 09/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R58 MOB. PACE 2600m (3) 3/4 length 3-14.3
 01/24 Marlb HRC R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (3) 3/4 length 3-08.8
 01/24 Marlb HRC R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2850m (3) 3/4 length 3-42.4
 08/24 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (2(10m)) head 3-15.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of 10
06 Feb 25
Race  8
T Williams
18 days
3rd up
R58 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
5/4
Wish Me Luck
MR:2-07.2
59.1
3.8L
4th inr,1x1 bell,off top,bttld away
WOODBINE ROCKS - crowded by HERE'S HERBIE racing into the first bend and broke after locking wheels with DOUBLE TIME losing ground.
4 of 13
19 Jan 25
Race  10
T Williams
2 days
2nd up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
1
10/10
Wild Willow
MR:2-05.2
60.6
3.6L
4bk otr-1x1,to trl tn,honest inr
9 of 10
17 Jan 25
Race  10
T Williams
103 days
1st up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
6/7
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-06.0
58.4
4L
6th,3bk otr 1100,wd cvr tn,1-paced
DOUBLE TIME - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
1 of  5
11 Jan 25
WORKOUT
Race  3
 
2YO+ SpecHcp PACE Stand
2170m
Good
1
Times Like These
MR:2-20.1
68.0
 
4 of  4
03 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  9
K Newman
 
R47 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
Who's Delight
MR:2-13.9
62.3
 
13 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  9
R Butt
21 days
4th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
5
7/8
Mighty Looee
MR:2-05.3
58.3
28L
Brk,prkd 2600,white flag 400
DOUBLE TIME - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.
9 of 10
15 Sep 24
Race  7
R Butt
16 days
3rd up
R35 to R91 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
10
9/9
Republican Party
MR:2-00.9
55.5
4.8L
Dist 1x1,closer bell,only batld
1 of 11
30 Aug 24
Race  7
R Butt
7 days
2nd up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/1
Buckskin
MR:2-01.1
57.4
 
5th,up,ld 1800,kickd,just held on
DOUBLE TIME - broke at the start losing ground.
4 of 16
23 Aug 24
Race  7
R Butt
105 days
1st up
DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
12/12
Dalton Shard
MR:2-00.1
55.4
2.9L
Trld,4bk inr 2000,off mid tn,tidy
5 of  8
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  12
G Smith
 
R57 to R69 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Charlie Brown
MR:2-04.4
55.4
 
  
14
384641
  R86
1
35
John Morrison
Greg Manson, Lincoln
Breeding:
7 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Miss Lisa(by McArdle) [Clouding Over 5m(Sky Major), Pilch 9g(Courage Under Fire)]
Owners:
S W Boyd, G J Manson, A Kotzikas
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Resumed in style with tenacious Add win. Has it all to do but well in commission
Colours
Starts 30
Wins 8
Seconds 4
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $144,525
Winning Stakes $71,775
Win Dividend $0.70
Place Dividend $1.33
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1636All Weather Slushy310
Grass1453Grass Wet302
Course511Distance1555
Favourite13622nd Favourite511
Mobile804Standing2285
Left3089Right000
Fresh90612Fresh30310

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/22 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (U2) 8 lengths 3-07.9
 04/22 Rangiora with cond. PACE 2000m (U1) 2 1/2 lengths 2-30.1
 04/22 Geraldine 3YO+ R35 to R70 DiscrHcp PACE 2500m (U1(10m)) 1/2 length 3-17.8
 05/22 NZ Metro R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (U1(10m)) head 3-13.3
 12/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (U1(10m)) head 3-35.6
 12/23 Westport 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (U1(20m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-23.8
 02/24 Rangiora R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (3(20m)) 1/2 head 3-20.9
 02/25 NZ Metro R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 1/2 head 3-18.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  5
20 Feb 25
Race  6
J Morrison
69 days
7th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
1/2
Vessem
MR:2-03.0
54.6
 
Trld-3bk inr,up,ld 1750,held best
FRANCO MAREK - tangled away.
4 of  7
13 Dec 24
Race  7
J Morrison
12 days
6th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
2/1
Mo'unga
MR:1-56.2
55.0
2.4L
Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,steady inr
6 of 11
01 Dec 24
Race  8
J Morrison
16 days
5th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
10
2/2
Better Eclipse
MR:1-57.5
59.3
1.8L
3-4bk inr,5bk 800,off,lackd gaps
The start was briefly delayed due to FRANCO MAREK requiring farrier attention.
4 of 12
15 Nov 24
Race  12
J Morrison
3 days
4th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
14
8/9
Merlin
MR:1-58.0
56.0
1.9L
1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,wdr tn,dashd
8 of 15
12 Nov 24
Race  11
J Morrison
25 days
3rd up
FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Fast
12
9/9
Swayzee
MR:1-59.2
55.2
7.3L
Up,ld,trld,3bk,4bk 1900,thru,ok
2 of  5
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  16
J Morrison
 
R61 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Chase A Dream
MR:2-03.1
56.1
 
3 of 15
18 Oct 24
Race  10
J Morrison
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5
3/3
Tact McLeod
MR:1-59.4
56.8
2.3L
Up,trld,ld,trld 1200,off,solid mid
Trainer G Manson advised Stewards on 4 November that FRANCO MAREK has been treated for a bacterial infection since last racing.
2 of 16
27 Sep 24
Race  8
J Morrison
175 days
1st up
FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
8
6/6
Tact McLeod
MR:2-00.1
56.0
1.3L
Up,led,trld 1300,held up,smart inr
1 of  5
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  10
J Morrison
 
R45 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Alta Meteor
MR:2-02.8
56.0
 
3 of  9
05 Apr 24
Race  8
J Morrison
6 days
10th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
4
4/4
Alta Meteor
MR:1-56.2
56.0
2L
Trld,3-4bk inr,held up,smart inr