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Rangiora Harness Racing Club Inc

Meeting: RANGIORA CLASSIC RACE DAY (RANGIORA CLASSIC RACE DAY)
Last updated 25/03/2026 at 00:19 am
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

THE YALDHURST HOTEL HANDICAP PACE

$13,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R60 SPECIAL, 2600m

 

For R45 to R60 3yo-&-older pacers. Front: R45 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55. 20m: R56 to R60.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
177791
  R50
1
Front
Barry Ward, West Melton
Breeding:
8 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Paradise City(by Bettor's Delight) [Angel Of Harlem 11m(Mach Three), Bow River 9h(Mach Three)]
Owners:
R B Ward, Ms A M Ward
Breeder:
R B Ward, Ms A M Ward
Comment:
Way too good for Meth rivals a week ago. This is tougher but live hope if handy.
Colours
Starts 121
Wins 13
Seconds 5
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $116,636
Winning Stakes $77,825
Win Dividend $1.52
Place Dividend $0.71
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4034All Weather Slushy200
Grass81106Grass Wet2743
Course1110Distance2012
Favourite6302nd Favourite520
Mobile98118Standing2322
Left1211310Right000
Fresh90600Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/21 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (5) 1/2 length 3-03.2
 11/21 Banks Pen 3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 5 lengths 2-34
 12/21 Methven 3YO+ R40 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PAC 2300m (14) 1/2 length 3-08.1
 01/23 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2300m (13) 2 lengths 2-58.9
 04/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 2 3/4 lengths 2-37
 12/23 Methven 3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 2300m (7) 3/4 length 2-59
 12/23 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 1/2 neck 3-23
 01/24 Methven R35 to R48 PACE 2400m (11) 1/2 neck 3-10.4
 04/24 Methven 4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (10) nose 3-05.9
 05/25 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-29.8
 06/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE 2400m (7) head 2-57.6
 02/26 Hororata 4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 2300m (2) 1/2 length 2-59.8
 03/26 Methven 4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. M 2300m (8) 4 lengths 2-54.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  9
B Orange
14 days
18th up
4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
8
8/9
Typhoon Tere
MR:2-02.2
60.0
 
Eased,wd cvr rear,into ld bell,easy
9 of 14
08 Mar 26
Race  11
G Smith
2 days
17th up
R39 to R49 MOB. PACE
2450m
Good
11
6/8
Samvasa
MR:2-05.6
60.4
7.4L
3-4bk otr,angld,imprvd on inr
7 of 10
06 Mar 26
Race  11
G Smith
5 days
16th up
R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
10
6/8
Destiny's Dream
MR:2-02.2
59.5
5L
4-5bk inr,buried tn,off mid,imprvd
7 of 11
01 Mar 26
Race  6
S Thornley
14 days
15th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
9/8
Stormy Vista
MR:2-06.9
60.4
7.9L
Chkd early,rear inr,beat stragglers
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - checked by a breaking runner and broke in the early stages losing ground.
7 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  7
T Bamford
7 days
14th up
4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
11
10/11
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-56.7
59.3
15L
Eased,rear inr,5-bk,beat stragglers
1 of 10
08 Feb 26
Race  11
S Ottley
2 days
13th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2300m
Dead
2
2/4
Lilac Luxury
MR:2-05.7
61.8
 
Gun run mrks,off top,too many guns
4 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  3
B Orange
12 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
4/4
Waikaka
MR:2-06.1
59.2
1.2L
5th inr,prkd 2200,cvr 600,off,stout
2 of 10
25 Jan 26
Race  11
B Orange
7 days
11th up
4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
3/3
To Ri Ruby
MR:2-00.0
57.1
1.6L
5th otr,1x1 2000,off top,strong fin
5 of 10
18 Jan 26
Race  11
S O'Reilly
2 days
10th up
R35 to R49 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Slow
2
5/4
Goodoldayz
MR:2-14.7
60.0
2.3L
Brk,wd rear 1350,prkd,stuck on well
5 of 11
16 Jan 26
Race  11
S O'Reilly
9 days
9th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Dead
2
5/5
Son Of Doc
MR:2-16.2
61.3
2.3L
Rear, 4bk inr 1800,imprvd inr,tight
TIMES ARE A CHANGIN - connections advised the mare has been served since last racing. Slow to begin. Held up middle stages of the run home.
  
2
389223
  R48
2
Front
Samantha Ottley
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
7 b g Pet Rock(USA)-Jungle Jane(by Live Or Die) [Jungle Gem 12m(Changeover), Jungle Genie 16m(Bettor's Delight), Jungle Jewel 15m(Mach Three), Leaping Leo 11g(Changeover), Sagano 10m(Christian Cullen), The Cobbler 8g(Art Major), Willy Away 5g(Always B Miki)]
Owner:
C A McConchie
Breeder:
C A McConchie
Comment:
Kept coming last week after big Mot run. Sure to have plenty of supporters again
Colours
Starts 88
Wins 9
Seconds 16
Thirds 12
Lifetime Stakes $141,938
Winning Stakes $64,075
Win Dividend $0.51
Place Dividend $0.89
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather72622All Weather Slushy804
Grass1636Grass Wet401
Course000Distance3646
Favourite13342nd Favourite1739
Mobile39011Standing49917
Left88928Right000
Fresh90611Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (6) 2 lengths 2-31.2
 10/22 Kaikoura 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (6) 1 length 3-01.9
 11/22 Geraldine 3YO+ R40 to R53, R54 with cond. DiscrHcp 2500m (10) head 3-15.1
 07/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-26.3
 10/23 Methven R51 to R69 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (8) neck 3-10
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-20.1
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE 2600m (2) 3/4 length 3-18.4
 11/25 Methven 4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE INV J 2400m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-02.1
 01/26 Nelson HRC R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2400m (1(10m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-02.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
S Ottley
7 days
38th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
1/1
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
1.7L
6th otr,1x1,3-bk,wd 450,tried hard
2 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  10
S Ottley
7 days
37th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
3
1/1
Lavra Rose
MR:2-03.3
57.2
0.5L
Brk erly,10th otr,wd cvr tn,big fin
THE COALMAN - broke shortly after the start checking a trailing runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Driver S Ottley was issued a warning for using her whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
2 of 13
08 Mar 26
Race  8
S Ottley
2 days
36th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
1
5/5
Spirit Downunder
MR:2-04.4
60.9
0.4L
4th,4bk inr,3bk otr,off,big,nabbd
THE COALMAN - struck track markers near the 1100m when shifting ground inwards to avoid a breaking runner.
9 of 12
06 Mar 26
Race  8
S Ottley
7 days
35th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
6/4
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:2-03.2
59.1
6.2L
5-6th,5-4bk inr,angld wd tn,steady
THE COALMAN - hampered early in the run home.
8 of 10
27 Feb 26
Race  9
S Ottley
14 days
34th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
4/5
Treacherous Dreams
MR:1-57.8
58.4
6.4L
Eased,5bk otr,3wd cvr tn,fair wd
3 of 11
13 Feb 26
Race  5
S Ottley
8 days
33rd up
4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
7/8
Milou
MR:1-58.6
56.6
1.6L
Soon 3bk otr,off tn,solid mid-wd
3 of  7
05 Feb 26
Race  6
S Ottley
6 days
32nd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5
2/2
Lonnekers
MR:2-00.8
57.6
1.2L
Prkd,led,trld 2000,thru,tried hard
4 of 12
30 Jan 26
Race  11
S Ottley
19 days
31st up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
5/5
Henry Winkler
MR:1-59.0
57.5
1.3L
6-7bk otr,3wd cvr 800,off,solid
THE COALMAN - raced wide with cover from the 900m.
2 of  9
11 Jan 26
Race  11
S Ottley
2 days
30th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
9
2/2
Captain Tyron
MR:1-52.7
55.9
0.5L
4-5bk otr,wd cvr rear tn,dashd wdst
1 of 11
09 Jan 26
Race  7
S Ottley
11 days
29th up
R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
1
2/2
Carlin
MR:2-02.4
58.7
 
3-4-5bk inr,5bk otr,hookd,flew wdst
  
3
276765
  R48
3
Front
Sam Thornley
Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston
Breeding:
6 b g Art Major-Selena Franco(by McArdle) [Franco Sailor 5h(Bettor's Delight), Franco Sublime 3g(Lazarus)]
Owner:
Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Found line nicely at Meth a week ago. Generally thereabouts and combos prospect.
Colours
Starts 81
Wins 8
Seconds 9
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $139,284
Winning Stakes $64,460
Win Dividend $0.47
Place Dividend $0.80
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather65614All Weather Slushy302
Grass1626Grass Wet402
Course301Distance2738
Favourite11562nd Favourite1015
Mobile50412Standing3148
Left81820Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30300

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 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
S Thornley
9 days
10th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
9/10
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
2.1L
Trld,4-bk 1850,off,closed well mid
6 of 10
13 Mar 26
Race  4
S Thornley
12 days
9th up
3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
9/9
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:2-00.5
57.8
6.9L
Soon trld,3bk 1250,waitd,pluggd inr
7 of  8
01 Mar 26
Race  8
S Thornley
10 days
8th up
4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
1950m
Slow
1
5/4
Misty Blue
MR:2-04.8
59.1
3.8L
Trld out,4-bk 1400,off,whacked away
6 of  8
19 Feb 26
Race  5
S Thornley
11 days
7th up
3YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/5
Spirit Downunder
MR:1-56.1
56.9
6.6L
4-5-4bk otr,wdst rear tn,honest wd
COMMANDER BEN - raced wide early.
7 of 12
08 Feb 26
Race  8
S Thornley
7 days
6th up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
2
2/2
J T Boe
MR:2-05.6
61.1
10L
Brk,6th otr,1x1,4-bk,wd top,steady
COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
2 of 16
01 Feb 26
Race  10
S Thornley
9 days
5th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
7
4/4
The Big Lebowski
MR:2-06.4
58.0
2.8L
1x1,shffld mid,angld trn,nice fin
COMMANDER BEN - broke at the start losing ground.
5 of  9
23 Jan 26
Race  9
S Thornley
25 days
4th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
9/8
Beside Me
MR:1-57.4
56.0
4.9L
1x1,brf 3bk 500,off,steady mid
8 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
S Thornley
17 days
3rd up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
1
16/16
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
3L
4th inr,4-bk,fght on inr,never clr
COMMANDER BEN - tangled away. Held up late in the run home.
8 of 10
12 Dec 25
Race  5
O Thornley
7 days
2nd up
R54 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
9/9
Amass
MR:1-57.2
57.5
6.7L
Prkd,1x1 1150,felt pinch in str
COMMANDER BEN - weakened leaving the final bend.
9 of  9
05 Dec 25
Race  9
O Thornley
196 days
1st up
R56 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
9/9
J T Boe
MR:1-55.9
56.4
9L
Gate spd,ld,held ld,hdd 300,faded
COMMANDER BEN - over-raced when leading through the middle stages. Driver O Thornley reported the gelding had been striking the sulky wheel discs during the running.
  
4
613269
  R45
4
Front
John McDermott, Prebbleton
Breeding:
7 b m American Ideal-Supreme Gem(by Christian Cullen) [I Spy Diamonds 6m(He's Watching), Ruby's A Delight 9m(Bettor's Delight), Sophie 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
J B McDermott, Mrs C N McDermott
Breeder:
Midhurst Holdings Limited
Comment:
Just plugged after a tow into her Add race, 20 Mar. Form good prior; must cover.
Colours
Starts 91
Wins 10
Seconds 7
Thirds 11
Lifetime Stakes $124,003
Winning Stakes $69,300
Win Dividend $1.22
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather60611All Weather Slushy411
Grass3147Grass Wet911
Course101Distance2022
Favourite11312nd Favourite311
Mobile66615Standing2543
Left911018Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30311

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS PACE 2170m (8) 1 length 2-54.5
 02/23 NZ Metro R35 to R44 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-24.8
 03/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 length 2-23.6
 01/24 Banks Pen Up to R45 with cond. PACE 2170m (7) 2 1/2 lengths 2-47.7
 02/24 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2000m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 2-41.9
 12/24 Geraldine 4YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE JUN.D 2500m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-10.2
 02/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1700m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-03.4
 03/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (2) 1/2 neck 3-13.7
 05/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 3/4 length 2-56.9
 01/26 Rangiora R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. P 2000m (1) head 2-31.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 13
20 Mar 26
Race  1
R May
5 days
15th up
3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
9/7
Secret Wish
MR:1-56.1
59.6
9.2L
7bk otr,3wd cvr rear,fair wdst
TOPAZ - had to be steadied near the 1500m after a slight easing of the pace.
6 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  10
W House
16 days
14th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
2
4/4
Lavra Rose
MR:2-03.3
57.2
2.9L
3rd inr,3-bk 1600,held up,off,sound
TOPAZ - held up early in the run home.
2 of 10
27 Feb 26
Race  9
W House
8 days
13th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
9/8
Treacherous Dreams
MR:1-57.8
58.4
0.7L
4bk otr,3wd,prkd 850-tn,very brave
3 of  7
19 Feb 26
Race  4
W House
49 days
12th up
3YO+ R37 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
6/7
Sonofamistery
MR:1-56.2
57.2
9.1L
Eased,4bk inr,off rear,imprvd wd
TOPAZ - the required veterinary clearance was received.
1 of 13
01 Jan 26
Race  8
W House
3 days
11th up
R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
1
10/9
Kotare Kelso
MR:2-01.5
59.3
 
Soft trip mrks,thru,chopped ldr dwn
6 of 10
29 Dec 25
Race  7
W House
11 days
10th up
4YO+ R40 to R49 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
1
7/5
Quicker Than Quick
MR:2-04.0
57.1
4.8L
Brk,7th inr,4-bk,whacked away gap
TOPAZ - broke at the start and shifted outwards hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
4 of 10
18 Dec 25
Race  7
W House
4 days
9th up
5YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
4
1/3
Buckskin
MR:1-58.9
59.5
1.6L
Wd,prkd,cvr 1050,off,ran on stoutly
TOPAZ - raced wide early.
3 of 13
14 Dec 25
Race  9
W House
8 days
8th up
3YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
12
7/9
Ohoka Cobra
MR:2-02.6
60.0
3.6L
Chkd,3 & 4-bk inr,off,held up,slick
TOPAZ - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages. Held up early in the run home.
4 of 14
06 Dec 25
Race  11
W House
6 days
7th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
8
5/8
To Ri Ruby
MR:1-58.4
58.1
2L
Wd cvr bk of mid,up prkd 950,stuck
TOPAZ - raced wide early and middle stages.
3 of 12
30 Nov 25
Race  7
S Thornley
2 days
6th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE INV J Stand
2400m
Good
11
6/7
The Coalman
MR:2-02.0
58.3
4.8L
12th otr,5-bk,wdst top,tidy effort
  
5
927949
  R46
5
Front
Sarah O'Reilly
Rob Davis, Greendale
Breeding:
10 b g American Ideal-Got Milk(by Badlands Hanover) [Buckeye 14g(American Ideal), Justasip 15m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
R G Davis, Mrs C I Davis
Breeder:
J B Geddes, Mrs J A Geddes
Comment:
Didn't show quite enough zip to place last week. Always a place hope on surface.
Colours
Starts 123
Wins 12
Seconds 12
Thirds 12
Lifetime Stakes $151,691
Winning Stakes $76,725
Win Dividend $0.77
Place Dividend $1.08
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5728All Weather Slushy610
Grass661016Grass Wet1442
Course1324Distance4639
Favourite5222nd Favourite934
Mobile3026Standing931018
Left1231224Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30700

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
 12/25 Methven 5YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (10) head 1-58.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
S O'Reilly
7 days
16th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
8/7
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
4.4L
Made ld,trld 1850,thru,fght soundly
4 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  10
S O'Reilly
14 days
15th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
11
7/7
Lavra Rose
MR:2-03.3
57.2
1.7L
7th otr,3-bk 1600,wd top,stout fin
9 of 11
01 Mar 26
Race  6
S O'Reilly
7 days
14th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
3/3
Stormy Vista
MR:2-06.9
60.4
8.5L
Chkd early,7th otr,5-bk,wd cvr,fair
GOODOLDAYZ - broke at the start and shifted inwards locking wheels with BUCKSKIN with a trailing runner also being checked losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
7 of  8
22 Feb 26
Race  8
S O'Reilly
14 days
13th up
4YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
6/7
Kiss The Girls
MR:1-59.8
56.2
8.9L
6th inr,6-bk,off,failed to spark up
2 of 12
08 Feb 26
Race  8
S O'Reilly
7 days
12th up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
1
5/5
J T Boe
MR:2-05.6
61.1
0.2L
Ld,trld,3-bk 2300,off,angled,strong
9 of 16
01 Feb 26
Race  10
S O'Reilly
9 days
11th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
8
9/9
The Big Lebowski
MR:2-06.4
58.0
9L
Parkd,1x1,1x2,only steady
8 of  9
23 Jan 26
Race  9
S O'Reilly
25 days
10th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
8/9
Beside Me
MR:1-57.4
56.0
17L
3-4bk inr,cartd bk 500,forgive str
BUCKSKIN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
3 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
S O'Reilly
11 days
9th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
6
11/9
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
1.4L
Ld out,trld 2100,thru,stout on mrks
1 of 10
18 Dec 25
Race  7
S O'Reilly
6 days
8th up
5YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
10
2/2
Dennis Denuto
MR:1-58.9
59.5
 
4th inr,3-bk 1300,waited,slick late
BUCKSKIN - held up early and middle stages of the run home. The rear hopple carrier strap came adrift rounding the first bend. This gear was inspected and found to have been sufficiently taped with trainer R Davis deemed not to be at fault.
9 of 12
12 Dec 25
Race  7
S O'Reilly
6 days
7th up
3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
9
6/6
Misty Blue
MR:2-01.6
58.3
5.4L
3wd,1x1-3bk otr,3wd cvr,honest wd
BUCKSKIN - tangled away. Raced wide early. Raced wide with cover from the 800m. Lay inwards in the run home.
  
6
343254
  R55
1
10
Steve Harding, McQueens Valley
Breeding:
7 br g Sir Lincoln-La Moocha(by In The Pocket) [Cheyenne Princess 16m(Badlands Hanover), Manjimup 9g(Big Jim(USA)), Semper Fidelis 14g(Badlands Hanover), Whoshotthebarmaid 11m(Attorney General)]
Owners:
G J Trist, S R Harding, Mrs S M Harding, Miss E M Harding, G R Harding
Breeder:
G J Trist, D B Miller, W G Marra
Comment:
Closed boldly 7 days ago after breaking prior at Add. Danger with the right trip
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $57,473
Winning Stakes $34,513
Win Dividend $0.73
Place Dividend $1.10
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1515All Weather Slushy000
Grass1232Grass Wet100
Course622Distance1114
Favourite4112nd Favourite703
Mobile602Standing2145
Left2747Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30410

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 1950m (U2) 3 1/4 lengths 2-35.2
 02/24 Amberley R35 to R50 PACE 2600m (U2) 1 length 3-24.9
 03/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R54 PACE 2000m (U1) 2 1/2 lengths 2-30.2
 11/24 Akaroa R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (U2(10m)) 3/4 length 3-42.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
R Cameron
37 days
11th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
6
2/4
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
1.8L
11th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 450,bold fin
1 of  5
14 Mar 26
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
2
Shard De Arch
MR:2-17.5
62.9
 
5 of  5
13 Feb 26
Race  6
R Cameron
7 days
10th up
C,G&E FFA PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
3
5/5
Franco Sinatra
MR:1-59.7
55.0
132L
Brk badly start,distanced after
AUDACITY - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
2 of  7
06 Feb 26
Race  7
R Cameron
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
1/1
Misty Blue
MR:2-07.0
57.7
0.3L
Ld out,trld 2300,off 250,ld,nailed
3 of  9
23 Jan 26
Race  9
R Cameron
25 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
U1
6/5
Beside Me
MR:1-57.4
56.0
4.5L
4bk otr,5bk 550,off,big dash wdst
4 of 18
29 Dec 25
Race  10
R Cameron
15 days
7th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
U2
1/2
Here's Herbie
MR:2-06.6
57.5
1.5L
Left prkd the majority,fght on well
AUDACITY - cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
3 of 15
14 Dec 25
Race  10
R Cameron
14 days
6th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
2/7
It's Tough
MR:2-04.4
57.5
5.4L
8th otr,wd cvr 1200,prkd,gritty fin
AUDACITY - driver R Cameron admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards near the 1400m forcing RADHA to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
8 of 14
30 Nov 25
Race  9
R Cameron
9 days
5th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
U1
13/11
Esmeralda
MR:1-55.6
57.7
9.4L
Eased,wd cvr rear,wdst top,bt slows
AUDACITY - raced three wide with cover from the 900m and four wide from the 700m.
5 of 11
21 Nov 25
Race  3
R Cameron
35 days
4th up
4YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
8/10
Follow Your Dream
MR:2-01.2
57.7
3.1L
3bk otr,angld tn,tried hard mid
3 of  6
09 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  7
R Cameron
 
R43 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Buckskin
MR:2-13.3
60.1
 
  
7
234118
  R51
2
10
Sheree Tomlinson
Derek & Adele Jones, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
4 b m Bettor's Delight-Neffeli Lavra(by Falcon Seelster)
Owner:
Lavros Lodge Ltd(Kypros Kotzikas)
Breeder:
Lavros Lodge Ltd(Kypros Kotzikas)
Comment:
Devoid of luck attempting hat-trick of wins last week. Can atone in small field
Colours
Starts 14
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $34,109
Winning Stakes $25,300
Win Dividend $1.92
Place Dividend $1.20
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather501All Weather Slushy101
Grass943Grass Wet330
Course312Distance101
Favourite3032nd Favourite411
Mobile1033Standing411
Left1444Right000
Fresh90110Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/25 Methven NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1609m (7) 3/4 length 2-06
 09/25 Banks Pen 3YO+ R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 4 lengths 2-34.5
 03/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE 1950m (11) 1 1/2 lengths 2-28
 03/26 Banks Pen 4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE 2170m (8) neck 2-46.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
S Tomlinson
7 days
14th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
4/5
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
3.6L
Brk,9th pegs,6-bk,off,blkd,late mid
LAVRA ROSE - broke at the start losing ground. Held up for the majority of the run home.
1 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  10
S Tomlinson
14 days
13th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
8
3/3
The Coalman
MR:2-03.3
57.2
 
Quickly to ld,trld 1600,thru,too gd
LAVRA ROSE - raced greenly passing the 1800m when leading.
1 of 14
01 Mar 26
Race  10
S Tomlinson
7 days
12th up
4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
1950m
Slow
11
3/2
Blazing Knuckles
MR:2-02.1
61.7
 
9th otr,5-bk,wdst top,punishing fin
4 of  7
22 Feb 26
Race  4
S Tomlinson
16 days
11th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2
2/2
Ebony Arden
MR:1-54.2
57.1
6.7L
Ld out,trld 1300,thru,outkicked inr
3 of 12
06 Feb 26
Race  3
S Tomlinson
36 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
1/1
Waikaka
MR:2-06.1
59.2
0.9L
Chkd,6th,1x1 2200,wd 800,prkd,tried
2 of 13
01 Jan 26
Race  11
S Tomlinson
18 days
9th up
3YO+ R37 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
15
2/2
Don Juan
MR:2-01.7
60.5
0.7L
Thru prkd,ld 1600,dictated,run down
LAVRA ROSE - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
4 of  8
23 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  7
K Butt
 
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
5
Gone Surfin
MR:1-59.3
56.9
 
2 of 13
14 Dec 25
Race  9
K Butt
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
11
1/1
Ohoka Cobra
MR:2-02.6
60.0
0.3L
Chkd,3 & 4-bk otr,3 & 4w 500,strong
LAVRA ROSE - hampered by a breaking runner in the early stages.
4 of 17
30 Nov 25
Race  10
K Butt
19 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
10
5/5
Hi Hopes
MR:2-05.7
59.4
2.2L
Brk,15th otr,7-bk,angled wdst,stout
9 of 12
11 Nov 25
Race  2
S Tomlinson
16 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
11
3/4
Spirit Downunder
MR:1-56.8
57.1
4.2L
3bk otr-1x1,3bk,urgd 400,1-paced
  
8
400700
  R51
3
10
Ben Hope
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
8 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Christians Blue Lady(by Christian Cullen) [Blue Chip Delight 9g(Bettor's Delight), Lady Vincent 6m(Vincent(AUS))]
Owner:
W G Hill
Breeder:
W G Hill
Comment:
Well beaten at Meth over 3000m, 8 Feb. Nice stats but not in the form to tip out
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 9
Seconds 9
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $87,648
Winning Stakes $54,450
Win Dividend $1.15
Place Dividend $0.89
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1923All Weather Slushy100
Grass40710Grass Wet811
Course411Distance1654
Favourite10342nd Favourite1332
Mobile1211Standing47812
Left59913Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Methven NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2400m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 3-12.4
 12/22 Banks Pen 4YO+ R40 to R54 PACE JUN.D 2170m (3) 3/4 length 2-47.2
 02/23 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE INV.D 2600m (9) 1/2 neck 3-24.7
 11/23 Methven 4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE 1700m (10) 2 1/4 lengths 2-12.5
 12/24 Westport 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2000m (13) 3/4 length 2-43.9
 12/24 Reefton 3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2500m (4) 1/2 head 3-25.8
 03/25 Reefton 4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D 2500m (1) nose 3-13.1
 03/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (13) 3/4 length 3-15.5
 05/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(20m)) 3/4 length 3-17.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 12
08 Feb 26
Race  8
H Sail
7 days
9th up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
1
12/12
J T Boe
MR:2-05.6
61.1
59L
7th pegs,5-bk,under pressure 600m
BLUE ROCK DANCER - over-raced middle stages. Hung inwards and struck track markers near the 1300m. Weakened final bend.
14 of 16
01 Feb 26
Race  10
H Sail
57 days
8th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
1
16/16
The Big Lebowski
MR:2-06.4
58.0
15L
3-4-5pegs,only battled one-off
BLUE ROCK DANCER - over-raced middle stages.
1 of  4
14 Jan 26
WORKOUT
Race  6
 
B Hope
 
R40 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Better Be Quick
MR:2-05.9
57.8
 
7 of 11
06 Dec 25
Race  5
B Hope
6 days
7th up
R46 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2500m
Good
1
5/5
Semba
MR:2-06.2
56.4
5.3L
5th inr,5-bk,prkd,cvr 1150,fght mid
BLUE ROCK DANCER - held up early in the run home.
13 of 14
30 Nov 25
Race  9
B Hope
7 days
6th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2
11/12
Esmeralda
MR:1-55.6
57.7
17L
8th otr,4-bk,off,held up,not a hope
BLUE ROCK DANCER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.
11 of 14
23 Nov 25
Race  7
H Sail
28 days
5th up
4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
9
7/12
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:1-59.2
58.6
14L
Eased,rear otr,failed to work close
4 of 15
26 Oct 25
Race  9
G Thornley
7 days
4th up
R51 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
3
11/12
Rock Band
MR:2-04.4
56.8
5.8L
Ld out,trld 2300,thru,fght on well
8 of 10
19 Oct 25
Race  8
G Thornley
7 days
3rd up
R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
10/9
Tokyo Rose
MR:2-00.3
56.1
4.8L
Soon 4pegs,off,hld up str,ok late
BLUE ROCK DANCER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
11 of 17
12 Oct 25
Race  10
R May
7 days
2nd up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
5
10/11
Kiss The Girls
MR:2-06.2
57.5
7.5L
11th otr,6-bk 1000,off,held up,fair
BLUE ROCK DANCER - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.
13 of 14
05 Oct 25
Race  8
B Hope
107 days
1st up
3YO+ R40 to R64 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Heavy
4
13/13
Carlin
MR:2-16.6
63.6
20L
9th inr,6-bk 1850,failed to quicken
BLUE ROCK DANCER - over-raced middle stages.