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Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: AUGUST MEETING (Day 1)
Last updated 25/08/2024 at 20:20 pm
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

REMEMBERING JOHN RUSSELL - A VETERAN MEMBER TROT

$10,615, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MR45 TO MR50, 2600m

 

For MR45 to MR50 3yo-&-older trotters.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Koko Kaboom: BL-Off, Sharma Trouble: HH-On, Wypout: FD-On, BL-On    Legend
 185Aroha   
2
  MR50
2
Front
John Dunn
Tom Bagrie, Ohoka
Breeding:
3 b g Andover Hall-Miss Lovalot(by Love You) [Harold Smith 6g(Andover Hall), Kawhi 4g(Andover Hall)]
Owners:
Miss C F Smith, S M Smith, TD Bagrie Limited, P J Howlett
Breeder:
M P Smith, Mrs V E Smith, Miss C F Smith, S M Smith
Comment:
On debut. Brings strong trial form to today. Pay to keep on-side. Genuine hope.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (3)

6 of  7
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  7
S Hill
 
R40 & faster MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
1
Mighty Logan
MR:2-02.3
57.6
 
1=
08 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  1
S Hill
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
MR:2-11.8
59.2
 
2 of  3
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  1
S Hill
 
QUAL' TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Bojack Horseman
MR:2-10.7
61.0
 
  
3
404
  MR49
3
Front
Robbie Holmes
Robbie Holmes, Leithfield Beach
Breeding:
3 b f One Over Da Moon-Leithe Ellen(by Muscles Yankee) [Light Of Da Moon 6m(One Over Da Moon), One Yankee Angus 11g(Angus Hall), One Yankee Ginga 10g(CR Commando), One Yankee Hall 12m(Angus Hall), One Yankee Son 9g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
Mrs L A Carter, B S Carter, L Brown, J Cochrane, Mrs M Cochrane, D Burgess, L E Williams, Mrs S P Faulkner, Miss L M Carter, A W Scarlett
Breeder:
Mrs L A Carter, N G Carter
Comment:
Showed some tenacity before tiring late. Capable of surprising with softer run.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $2,001
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather300All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance100
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing300
Left300Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 9)

4 of 12
02 Aug 24
Race  2
R Holmes
12 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
11
10/10
Tactical Bid
MR:2-06.9
58.6
9.3L
5th,prkd 1200,askd tn,fght,wiltd
13 of 13
21 Jul 24
Race  2
R Holmes
16 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Good
13
9/10
King Of Diamonds
MR:2-08.4
60.1
31L
Brk 1850,never a hope after
ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - broke after 100m losing all chance.
4 of  9
05 Jul 24
Race  3
R Holmes
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
5/5
Aspirational Dream
MR:2-09.3
58.9
5.2L
3-4bk inr,3bk 800,imprvd inr
ONE MHOR FOR HEATHER - crowded at the start. Shifted inwards near the 900m and struck the sulky wheel of PETITE TRIXTON. Driver R Holmes was issued a warning. When assessing this incident Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.
1 of  5
26 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  1
R Holmes
 
NON-WINNERS MR45 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
Bonjour Paris
MR:2-09.6
60.4
 
5 of  6
04 Oct 23
TRIAL
Race  3
R Holmes
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Beat The Covid
MR:2-08.2
59.5
 
3 of  4
27 Sep 23
TRIAL
Race  2
R Holmes
 
2YO TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
3
Pantani
MR:2-07.9
61.9
 
  
4
308X
  MR48
4
Front
Paul Nairn
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
3 b f Father Patrick-Eraser(by Monarchy)
Owner:
Have A Go Syndicate
Breeder:
Have A Go Syndicate
Gear:
FD-On, BL-On
Comment:
Not seen publicly since Nov but master trainer will have him ready. Bright hope.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $2,750
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $1.30
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather301All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile301Standing000
Left301Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30100

Race Starts (6)

8 of 12
16 Nov 23
Race  6
C DeFilippi
13 days
3rd up
2YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1700m
Fast
2
10/10
Empire City
MR:1-58.7
59.5
19L
4-5bk inr,held up 600,bt slows inr
WYPOUT - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver C DeFilippi. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Hampered final bend by a weakening runner.
11 of 13
03 Nov 23
Race  5
R Butt
49 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Easy
2
8/8
Head Em Up
MR:2-02.7
60.2
38L
4-5bk inr,detachd 600,faded out
WYPOUT - lay inwards and struck a track marker near the 1500m. Weakened final bend.
3 of 10
15 Sep 23
Race  3
S Whatuira
 
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3
7/7
Wilma's Boy
MR:2-02.3
59.6
9L
Trld,3bk 1300,held up 500,imprvd
WYPOUT - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
4 of  8
06 Sep 23
TRIAL
Race  12
S Whatuira
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Transtasman Bubble
MR:2-12.1
61.3
 
1 of  2
02 Aug 23
TRIAL
Race  10
S Whatuira
 
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
1
Look To Da Stars
MR:2-08.3
62.9
 
2 of  3
11 Jul 23
TRIAL
Race  2
S Whatuira
 
2YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
1
Lottie's Moment
MR:2-10.9
62.4
 
  
5
9
  MR49
5
Front
Michael Heenan
Michael Heenan, Methven
Breeding:
5 br g Superfast Stuart-Mum And Dot(by Monarchy) [Kohli Trouble 7g(Superfast Stuart)]
Owners:
M G Heenan, Mrs D M Heenan
Breeder:
M G Heenan, Mrs D M Heenan
Gear:
HH-On
Comment:
Early mistake on debut meant she was never a hope. Taking notes for now.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $228
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather100All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance100
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing100
Left100Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 9)

9 of 10
18 Aug 24
Race  1
M Heenan
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
4
9/9
Millie Let Loose
MR:2-10.2
60.4
74L
Broke start,always detatched
SHARMA TROUBLE - broke at the start losing all chance.
6 of  7
06 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  9
M Heenan
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
Rose Isle
MR:2-09.3
60.1
 
4 of  5
18 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  4
M Heenan
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Slushy
6
Peaks Moment
MR:2-10.9
61.3
 
4 of  5
11 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  5
M Heenan
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
Paradise Ali
MR:2-10.2
61.1
 
3 of  8
12 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  6
 
M Heenan
 
NON-WINNERS MR35 & faster TROT Stand
2400m
Good
2
Lady Peak
MR:2-16.6
65.4
 
3 of  5
31 Oct 23
TRIAL
Race  5
L O'Reilly
 
QUAL' TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Wicked Annabella
MR:2-11.9
66.0
 
  
 6665Meandad   
7
67
  MR48
7
Front
Brent Borcoskie
Brent Borcoskie, Sefton
Breeding:
5 b m Peak-Emma Brocade(by Peruvian Hanover) [Smudgee 9g(Monkey Bones)]
Owners:
B Borcoskie, Mrs M A Borcoskie
Breeder:
B Borcoskie, Mrs M A Borcoskie
Comment:
Placed in recent trial on track gives hope. Tri/First4 fringes with best manners
Colours
Starts 2
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $446
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather200All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance100
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing200
Left200Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (5)

2 of  7
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  10
B Borcoskie
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
4
Cochise
MR:2-12.1
60.7
 
7 of 12
02 Aug 24
Race  2
B Borcoskie
19 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
1
12/11
Tactical Bid
MR:2-06.9
58.6
14L
Slow,4th,4bk inr,clr tn,one-paced
6 of 10
14 Jul 24
Race  2
B Borcoskie
 
1st up
3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
5
9/8
Oliver
MR:2-08.1
60.8
10L
6th,1x1,chkd 850,1x1,battld wd
TESSAMAE - hampered by a breaking runner near the 900m. Hung outwards and trotted roughly in the run home.
3 of  7
03 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  1
B Borcoskie
 
NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Superfast Ronnie
MR:2-12.7
61.6
 
2 of  4
19 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  1
B Borcoskie
 
NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-09.9
61.0
 
  
8
  MR50
8
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Sam Thornley, West Melton
Breeding:
3 b g Royal Aspirations-Sure Joli(by In Dix Huit)
Owners:
J D Owens, Mrs S E M Owens, S J Thornley
Breeder:
I W W Craw, Mrs J L D Craw
Comment:
Looked unlucky in most recent trial. Got home well. Not the worst on debut.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (5)

4 of  7
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  10
S Thornley
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
Cochise
MR:2-12.1
60.7
 
7 of  8
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Thornley
 
NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
6
Aroha
MR:2-12.6
62.8
 
9 of  9
17 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  8
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
Wudabubbit
MR:2-09.0
61.1
 
P
26 Mar 24
TRIAL
Race  6
S Thornley
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
6
Kahlua Flybye
MR:2-04.1
57.3
 
3 of  4
19 Mar 24
TRIAL
Race  4
S Thornley
 
QUAL' TROT Stand
2400m
Good
4
My Royal Break
MR:2-11.4
60.7
 
  
9
60X999
  MR45
9
Front
Peter Davis
Margo Nyhan, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b m Majestic Son-With Intent(by Sundon) [It's So Easy 7m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
Mrs D A Nyhan, Est D D Nyhan
Breeder:
Mrs D A Nyhan, D D Nyhan
Comment:
Been beaten by decent margins this time in. Looking for improvement. Roughie.
Colours
Starts 6
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $1,849
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather500All Weather Slushy000
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course000Distance200
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing600
Left600Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 14)

9 of 13
11 Aug 24
Race  1
R May
9 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
12/12
Megaband
MR:2-05.4
7.1L
Trld-4bk inr,held up,tight,steady
KNOWING ME - held up in the run home. Driver R May advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
9 of 12
02 Aug 24
Race  2
P Davis
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
6
11/12
Tactical Bid
MR:2-06.9
58.6
18L
Brk,10th,5bk otr,detachd,fading
KNOWING ME - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 600m.
9 of 11
26 Jul 24
Race  2
P Davis
237 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
9/10
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-09.4
60.0
28L
Led,brk 2250,detachd,5bk,fdd 700
KNOWING ME - began awkwardly. Broke racing into the first bend losing ground. Trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Weakened from the 700m.
1 of  6
09 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  8
P Davis
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
Esmarelda
MR:2-08.5
58.4
 
5 of  7
12 Dec 23
TRIAL
Race  7
P Davis
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
4
The Chase
MR:2-14.2
62.7
 
13 of 14
02 Dec 23
Race  1
P Davis
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
4
6/6
Torvi
MR:2-10.8
61.9
67L
Brk badly start,nvr in touch after
KNOWING ME - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
  
10
  MR50
10
Front
Robbie Close
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
4 br g Creatine-What You Call(by Call Me Now) [Classic Call 11g(The Pres)]
Owners:
M E Murcott, Mrs J E Murcott
Breeder:
M E Murcott, Mrs J E Murcott
Comment:
Mistake in latest trial but strong efforts prior. Not without a hope on debut.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (5)

7 of  7
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  10
T Chmiel
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Cochise
MR:2-12.1
60.7
 
2 of  7
06 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  9
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
Rose Isle
MR:2-09.3
60.1
 
2 of  8
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  5
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
5
Aroha
MR:2-12.6
62.8
 
4 of  4
31 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  1
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
Spotlight
MR:2-12.0
60.2
 
P
25 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  1
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
3
Edward Hill
MR:2-12.8
59.7
 
  
11
D59273
  MR46
U1
Front
Blair Orange
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
3 b g What The Hill-Jayceekay(by Monkey Bones)
Owners:
J D Boylan, Mrs R A Boylan, Miss C E Boylan, Miss K E Boylan
Breeder:
J D Boylan, Mrs R A Boylan, Miss C E Boylan, Miss K E Boylan
Comment:
Starting to look like a race horse lately. Brings more experience than some. E/W
Colours
Starts 6
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $4,359
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.75
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather602All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance301
Favourite0002nd Favourite301
Mobile000Standing602
Left602Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 14)

3 of 13
11 Aug 24
Race  1
B Orange
9 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U4
2/3
Megaband
MR:2-05.4
3.8L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,1x1,solid
CLOVELLY HILL - broke briefly at the start. Over-raced early and middle stages.
7 of 11
02 Aug 24
Race  1
B Orange
7 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR47 TROT Stand
2000m
Good
U2
2/2
Torquay Street
MR:2-06.1
62.2
8.4L
3wd,4-3bk otr,off wdr tn,steady
CLOVELLY HILL - raced wide early and middle stages. Shifted inwards near the 900m when insufficiently clear of SCHOEMAKER which was checked and broke losing ground. After questioning drivers J Smith (SCHOEMAKER) and B Orange (CLOVELLY HILL) and hearing their explanations, Stewards issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging Mr Orange had driven carelessly in this incident. Mr Orange advised he would be defending the charge with the hearing being opened and adjourned until the NZ Metropolitan TC meeting on 4 August 2024.
2 of 11
26 Jul 24
Race  2
B Orange
5 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
4/4
Midnight Diamond
MR:2-09.4
60.0
0.2L
7-6th,1x1 1900,3rd tn,smart,almost
CLOVELLY HILL - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 500m.
9 of 13
21 Jul 24
Race  2
R Close
16 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Good
3
3/4
King Of Diamonds
MR:2-08.4
60.1
6.1L
Brk,5-6bk inr,off rear,bt slows wd
CLOVELLY HILL - broke at the start losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of the connections.
5 of  9
05 Jul 24
Race  3
R Close
21 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR47 to MR50 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
7
2/3
Aspirational Dream
MR:2-09.3
58.9
5.3L
Prkd,ld 2000,joind,fght,bestd 100
D
14 Jun 24
Race  2
R Close
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
2
4/4
Forgiveness
MR:2-06.1
61.5
 
Brk,5-6bk inr,3bk otr,tidy,disq
CLOVELLY HILL - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m in the early stages. Driver R Close did not contest the protest and CLOVELLY HILL was disqualified by the Stewards.
  
12
0X0
  MR48
U2
Front
Scott Lethaby
Scott Lethaby, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Superfast Stuart-Ko Wrected(by Diedre Don)
Owner:
S D Lethaby
Breeder:
Mrs C M Lethaby, Miss D R Bartlett
Gear:
BL-Off
Comment:
Placed in recent trial since taking no part 11Aug after error. Risking for now.
Colours
Starts 2
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $394
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather100All Weather Slushy000
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing200
Left200Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 9)

2 of  8
20 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  7
S Lethaby
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Rose Isle
MR:2-11.1
59.6
 
12 of 13
11 Aug 24
Race  1
S Lethaby
253 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
U2
13/13
Megaband
MR:2-05.4
87L
Rear,brk 2200,no hope afterwards
KOKO KABOOM - broke after 100m losing all chance.
3 of  5
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  7
S Lethaby
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR49 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Bonjour Paris
MR:2-11.0
61.4
 
1 of  6
23 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  6
S Lethaby
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Kiss Me Kate
MR:2-09.6
58.2
 
14 of 14
02 Dec 23
Race  1
S Lethaby
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2170m
Good
3
10/10
Torvi
MR:2-10.8
61.9
103L
4th,brk 1950,13th,detached
KOKO KABOOM - broke after 200m losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1200m when trailing the field and then again on a further occasion rounding the final turn.
7 of  7
21 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  11
S Lethaby
 
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2400m
Good
5
Special Effects
MR:2-10.3
59.1