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Meeting: MEDIAWORKS RACE NIGHT (MEDIAWORKS RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 01/05/2026 at 09:45 am
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

MAG & TURBO TYRE & SERVICE CENTRE MOBILE PACE

$18,500, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R47, 2600m

 

For R45 to R47 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Zarlini: BL-On    Legend
1
543211
  R45
1
Front
Sarah O'Reilly
Gerard O'Reilly, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Gypsy's Choice(by Live Or Die)
Owners:
W A Hyndman, Mrs C M Hyndman, J M Skilling, Terranova Racing No.2 Syndicate
Breeder:
W A Hyndman
Comment:
Back up in grade after successive wins. Harder here but always a place chance.
Colours
Starts 51
Wins 3
Seconds 10
Thirds 12
Lifetime Stakes $71,753
Winning Stakes $20,625
Win Dividend $0.23
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather40218All Weather Slushy302
Grass1114Grass Wet411
Course29211Distance914
Favourite8142nd Favourite1226
Mobile51322Standing000
Left51322Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.6
 04/26 Methven 5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE 2300m (14) 1/2 head 2-57.1
 04/26 Cheviot 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2600m (12) 1/2 length 3-13.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 14
19 Apr 26
Race  11
S O'Reilly
7 days
40th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
12
1/1
Style Council
MR:1-59.9
59.2
 
11th otr,wd 1000,prkd 400,too tough
JUKEBOX GYPSY - over-raced middle stages.
1 of 14
12 Apr 26
Race  11
S O'Reilly
8 days
39th up
5YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
2300m
Dead
14
2/2
Breeny's Conqueror
MR:2-03.8
60.3
 
5-bk mrks,off 400,punishing late wd
JUKEBOX GYPSY - over-raced middle stages.
2 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  3
S O'Reilly
10 days
38th up
4YO+ R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3
1/1
Playing With Stars
MR:1-58.3
59.2
2.5L
Gate spd,trld,waitd,thru,good inr
3 of  8
25 Mar 26
Race  8
S O'Reilly
5 days
37th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2
2/2
Sugar Babe
MR:1-56.5
56.2
0.2L
Trld,3-bk 1300,thru,bold bid mrks
4 of 12
20 Mar 26
Race  9
G O'Reilly
7 days
36th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1
5/5
Arma Hunter
MR:1-59.9
56.2
2.2L
Trld-3bk inr,waitd,honest on inr
5 of 11
13 Mar 26
Race  1
S O'Reilly
9 days
35th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
3/3
Brilliant Chase
MR:1-57.9
57.7
3.6L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr,off tn,tried hard
HUGO - paced roughly near the 900m after becoming awkwardly placed close to the sulky of JUKEBOX GYPSY. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed a small laceration to the left fore cannon bone which was treated.
3 of 10
04 Mar 26
Race  3
G O'Reilly
7 days
34th up
4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
1/1
Flying For Me
MR:1-57.7
56.6
1L
Gt spd,led,trail bell,solid bid
4 of  7
25 Feb 26
Race  3
H Douglas
6 days
33rd up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
2
2/1
Heaven
MR:1-59.7
57.8
1.6L
Left prkd,eyed ldr,ld tn,swampd 100
2 of 10
19 Feb 26
Race  2
H Douglas
4 days
32nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Fast
2
6/5
Arma Hunter
MR:1-58.7
57.8
1.7L
Gate spd,trld,off tn,fght hard mid
JUKEBOX GYPSY - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.
3 of 14
15 Feb 26
Race  9
G O'Reilly
16 days
31st up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
2/1
Gem N Em
MR:2-04.2
58.8
1.5L
Trld out,3-bk 850,bold effort mrks
  
2
180942
  R45
2
Front
Ricky May
Laurence Hanrahan, Ashburton
Breeding:
5 b g Sweet Lou-Fleet's Pocket(by In The Pocket) [Flying Heathers One 8m(Bettor's Delight), Flying McPocket 15m(McArdle), Flying Miss Mac 12m(Mach Three), Flying Mrs Williams 17m(Falcon Seelster), Flying Pocketlands 19m(Badlands Hanover), Lumen Caeli 7g(Bettor's Delight), Mighty Flying Art 10g(Art Major), Mighty Flying Deal 13g(American Ideal), Mighty Flying Mac 16g(Mach Three), Mighty Flying Major 14g(Art Major), Mighty Flying Miki 3g(Always B Miki), Mighty Flying Rocker 11g(Rocknroll Hanover), Mighty Flying Thomas 18g(Falcon Seelster), Mightyflyin Supastar 6g(Art Major), Mighty Pocketlands 21g(Badlands Hanover)]
Owners:
R J Beardsley, Mrs D M Pye, L R Hanrahan
Breeder:
L E Williams, Heather Williams
Comment:
Bait back on the hook with smart 2nd at Motukarara. Combos from barrier 2.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 3
Seconds 4
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $43,489
Winning Stakes $22,275
Win Dividend $0.72
Place Dividend $0.96
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2024All Weather Slushy100
Grass714Grass Wet201
Course1213Distance200
Favourite5212nd Favourite202
Mobile2738Standing000
Left2337Right401
Fresh90412Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE 1700m (9) 1/2 length 2-05.2
 07/24 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (5) neck 2-27.7
 12/25 Banks Pen 3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (5) 1/2 length 2-31.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 12
22 Apr 26
Race  4
C Dalgety
10 days
10th up
5YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Dead
10
4/4
Classie Linc
MR:2-02.6
59.4
1.2L
3 & 4-bk mrks,thru 300,bold fin inr
4 of 12
12 Apr 26
Race  9
Z Butcher
8 days
9th up
4YO+ R43 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D
2300m
Dead
5
1/1
Bettor Go Vinnie
MR:2-03.3
58.6
2.3L
Ld out,trld,3-bk 1250,off,fght well
9 of 13
04 Apr 26
Race  9
G O'Reilly
13 days
8th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
13/12
Taketheplunge
MR:1-57.3
58.5
6.9L
3-4bk otr,held up 400,steady mid
13 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  9
N Burton
9 days
7th up
4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
12
6/6
Times Are A Changin
MR:2-02.2
60.0
15L
9th otr,wd cvr 1500,prkd,drppd out
8 of 11
13 Mar 26
Race  7
R May
74 days
6th up
3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
4/3
John Stewart
MR:1-57.3
56.3
7.4L
Soon 3bk inr,urgd 500,battled inr
MIGHTY FLYING LOU - lay inwards final bend striking a track marker.
3 of  3
26 Feb 26
TRIAL
Race  3
R May
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
3
Mostert
MR:2-04.2
57.0
 
1 of 12
29 Dec 25
Race  11
G O'Reilly
15 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
1/1
Kowhai Star
MR:2-02.0
58.6
 
Sped to ld,trld 950,thru,too strong
2 of 13
14 Dec 25
Race  12
G O'Reilly
4 days
4th up
3YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
2
2/1
Crystal
MR:2-01.0
59.1
1L
Straight to ld,dictated,gathered in
3 of 11
10 Dec 25
Race  5
B Orange
4 days
3rd up
R43 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
2/2
Take The Miki
MR:2-04.5
58.7
1.8L
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,hld up,nice lt
MIGHTY FLYING LOU - held up early in the run home. Hampered when an inside runner hung outwards late in the run home having to be steadied.
2 of 14
06 Dec 25
Race  11
G O'Reilly
15 days
2nd up
3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
10
11/9
To Ri Ruby
MR:1-58.4
58.1
0.5L
4-bk mrks,off,held up,bold late inr
MIGHTY FLYING LOU - held up early in the run home. Hung inwards inside the final 200m causing driver G O'Reilly difficulty.
  
3
100037
  R45
3
Front
Kimberly Butt
Simon Adlam, Ashburton
Breeding:
6 b m Terror To Love-Julia Lady(by Panspacificflight) [Bill Mo 7g(Pet Rock(USA))]
Owners:
Est B R Smith, S J Adlam, A W Moses, B R Jary, N P Prendergast, P R Prendergast
Breeder:
B R Jary, B R Smith, S J Adlam, A W Moses
Comment:
Just fair course stats, but putting in honest shifts in last 2 runs here. Odds.
Colours
Starts 37
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $43,788
Winning Stakes $26,675
Win Dividend $1.56
Place Dividend $1.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1212All Weather Slushy000
Grass2533Grass Wet300
Course702Distance500
Favourite0002nd Favourite420
Mobile2723Standing1022
Left3745Right000
Fresh90320Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Methven NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2400m (5) 1/2 length 3-08
 10/25 Akaroa 3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE 2170m (14) 1/2 neck 2-51.3
 12/25 Geraldine 3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE 1850m (2) neck 2-16.2
 01/26 Methven 4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE 2400m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-59

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of  9
24 Apr 26
Race  5
K Butt
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
4/6
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
16L
1x1,3bk & cartd 500,off tn,steady
3 of 12
17 Apr 26
Race  10
K Butt
7 days
12th up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
11/11
Prosperity
MR:1-56.4
56.5
9.7L
Eased,6bk inr,4bk tn,useful inr
10 of 11
10 Apr 26
Race  3
R May
4 days
11th up
3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
10/10
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-58.3
57.0
7.7L
Brk scoreup,5bk inr,off,bt slow 1
TO RI RUBY - broke in the score up and was out of position at the restart A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Weakened final bend.
14 of 14
06 Apr 26
Race  9
K Butt
57 days
10th up
3YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Dead
2
10/7
Crimson Tide
MR:2-05.0
59.1
116L
Blew the start badly,out of action
TO RI RUBY - broke at the start losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
1 of  4
28 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  11
R May
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Trail Boss
MR:2-07.9
58.0
 
10 of 12
08 Feb 26
Race  8
G O'Reilly
14 days
9th up
R46 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
3
8/8
J T Boe
MR:2-05.6
61.1
17L
Brk start,10th otr,wd 400,no pickup
TO RI RUBY - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
1 of 10
25 Jan 26
Race  11
K Butt
27 days
8th up
4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
2/5
Times Are A Changin
MR:2-00.0
57.1
 
1x1,prkd 2000,into ld 350,too tough
9 of 10
29 Dec 25
Race  7
H Douglas
8 days
7th up
4YO+ R40 to R49 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
5
5/6
Quicker Than Quick
MR:2-04.0
57.1
14L
Brk,11th otr,4-bk,wdst top,no punch
TO RI RUBY - broke at the start losing ground.
5 of 14
21 Dec 25
Race  9
K Butt
15 days
6th up
5YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9
5/5
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-54.7
57.9
4.8L
Eased,6bk inr,off rear,very bold wd
TO RI RUBY - held up rounding the final bend.
1 of 14
06 Dec 25
Race  11
K Butt
6 days
5th up
3YO+ R39 to R45 MOB. PACE
1850m
Good
2
8/6
Mighty Flying Lou
MR:1-58.4
58.1
 
Gun run mrks,thru lane,duly obliged
  
4
807146
  R45
4
Front
Sam Thornley
Brent Borcoskie, Sefton
Breeding:
4 b g Captain Crunch-Robins Delight(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:
R J Shaw, P J Morrell, K R Gardner, B J Borcoskie, H Roberts, D C Fahey
Breeder:
G C Rugg
Comment:
Chased gamely behind runaway winner last week. Draw to use. Each way.
Colours
Starts 27
Wins 4
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $40,440
Winning Stakes $29,975
Win Dividend $1.10
Place Dividend $0.46
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1921All Weather Slushy100
Grass820Grass Wet200
Course1221Distance720
Favourite1102nd Favourite000
Mobile1621Standing1120
Left2741Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) 2 lengths 3-24.3
 12/25 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R40 PACE 1950m (14) 1/2 head 2-34.4
 02/26 Amberley 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1950m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.7
 04/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE 2600m (11) 3/4 length 3-12.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of  9
24 Apr 26
Race  5
S Thornley
7 days
17th up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
5/7
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
15L
4bk otr,shuffld last 600,imprvd wd
4 of 12
17 Apr 26
Race  10
S Thornley
13 days
16th up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
4/5
Prosperity
MR:1-56.4
56.5
10L
3wd,prkd 1200,off,fght hard,peakd
MY WINGMAN - raced wide early.
1 of 12
04 Apr 26
Race  1
S Thornley
8 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
11
4/4
Blazing Knuckles
MR:1-59.0
58.4
 
Soon 3bk otr,swoopd 400,toughest
7 of 10
27 Mar 26
Race  9
John Dunn
7 days
14th up
3YO+ R37 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
9/9
Mystery Creek
MR:1-56.6
56.9
9.9L
Eased,5bk otr,last tn,imprvd in gap
MY WINGMAN - raced wide early.
10 of 13
20 Mar 26
Race  1
S Thornley
7 days
13th up
3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
10/10
Secret Wish
MR:1-56.1
59.6
10L
Soon prkd,no cvr,askd 400,wiltd
MY WINGMAN - over-raced middle stages.
8 of 12
13 Mar 26
Race  10
S Thornley
26 days
12th up
3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
6/5
Sacetas
MR:1-58.2
57.5
17L
3wd rear,5-6bk inr,honest up inr
MY WINGMAN - raced wide early. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning for the manner he attempted to shift ground near the 1600m. Held up final bend and early in the run home.
2 of  5
03 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  10
B Orange
 
R44 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
U1
Bar Louie
MR:2-06.0
56.6
 
10 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  7
E Johnson
9 days
11th up
4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
1
5/4
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-56.7
59.3
29L
Gun run mrks,flat top,drppd away
MY WINGMAN - weakened in the run home.
1 of  9
06 Feb 26
Race  2
B Orange
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1950m
Good
9
1/1
Heaven
MR:2-01.8
60.8
 
Wd cvr,prkd,ld 1300,never in doubt
MY WINGMAN - raced wide early.
2 of  9
30 Jan 26
Race  4
B Orange
5 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
3/3
Ukraine
MR:1-56.8
57.3
0.2L
Gate spd,ld,trld 600,thru,almost
  
5
515075
  R45
5
Front
Mia Holbrough(J)
Bruce Negus, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b g Downbytheseaside-Vengeance(by Artsplace) [Avenger 7g(Sweet Lou), Chase The Stars 6g(Downbytheseaside), Erin 3f(Sweet Lou), Sweet Revenge 9g(Sweet Lou), Sweet Treat 8m(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:
J D Owens, Mrs S E M Owens
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Never gave up last week after landing midfield. No Sacetas here. In the mix.
Colours
Starts 38
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $51,559
Winning Stakes $30,525
Win Dividend $0.43
Place Dividend $0.58
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2936All Weather Slushy101
Grass921Grass Wet000
Course1312Distance500
Favourite5412nd Favourite412
Mobile3857Standing000
Left3857Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Wyndham 2YO MOB. PACE 1609m (5) 3 3/4 lengths 1-57.3
 01/25 Rangiora R39 to R44 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 3/4 length 2-30
 02/25 Wyndham 4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 1800m (8) neck 2-16.2
 02/26 Waikouaiti 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-45.8
 03/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 2 lengths 2-31.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of  9
24 Apr 26
Race  5
S Tomlinson
7 days
21st up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
7/5
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
14L
3bk otr,sent 3wd 450,tried hard wd
7 of  9
17 Apr 26
Race  5
S Tomlinson
13 days
20th up
3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
10
7/9
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
56.9
9.5L
Soon 3bk inr,held up badly,imprvd
QUINN - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Held up early in the run home.
13 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  11
M Williamson
8 days
19th up
4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
9
12/12
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-58.1
57.7
82L
Eased,rear inr,chkd,detachd,gone
QUINN - checked by a breaking runner near the 1100m losing ground. Weakened from the 700m.
5 of  9
27 Mar 26
Race  6
S Tomlinson
9 days
18th up
3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
8/8
Next Level
MR:1-56.6
57.0
2.3L
Trld the trip,held up 400,sound inr
1 of  7
18 Mar 26
Race  1
C Negus
3 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
1/1
Jack's Eyre
MR:2-03.3
57.7
 
Straight to ld,allowed terms,too gd
5 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  8
S Thornley
11 days
16th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
10/10
Pioneer
MR:2-00.9
60.2
6.2L
Eased,rear otr,wd tn,held up,useful
QUINN - raced keenly when wide on the track in the early stages and was restrained to the rear of the field. Continued to over-race through the middle stages. Held up for clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.
8 of 10
04 Mar 26
Race  7
M Holbrough
17 days
15th up
R44 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
12
9/9
Elektra King
MR:1-55.7
56.1
4.7L
4-5pegs,inside runs,batld away
QUINN - over-raced middle stages.
11 of 13
15 Feb 26
Race  7
M Holbrough
14 days
14th up
4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
4
8/8
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-56.7
59.3
46L
6th otr,4-bk,unable to quicken up
QUINN - weakened leaving the final bend. Driver M Holbrough advised she was unable to activate the sliding blinds due to the cord becoming entangled.
1 of  7
01 Feb 26
Race  1
C Negus
26 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
1/1
Flyaway
MR:2-13.3
59.3
 
6th,1x1 1000,out 500,kept comn
QUINN - out of position at the start. Driver C Negus was issued a warning. Over-raced middle stages. Mrs Negus was also issued a warning for using her whip free of the rein on one occasion near the 200m.
8 of 11
06 Jan 26
Race  13
M Holbrough
2 days
12th up
3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
1800m
Good
6
9/9
Transonic
MR:1-57.1
61.1
11L
Wd,parkd,1x1,1x2,batld away
QUINN - raced wide early.
  
6
614962
  R45
6
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
6 b m Bettor's Delight-Cullini(by Christian Cullen) [Bettorlini 8m(Bettor's Delight), Eddie Osei 7g(Bettor's Delight), Usain Colt 14g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
Breeder:
W R Stewart, Mrs C L Stewart
Gear:
BL-On
Comment:
Best of the rest behind Sacetas last week. Wider draw though. Place prospect.
Colours
Starts 42
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $75,121
Winning Stakes $45,650
Win Dividend $0.69
Place Dividend $0.83
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3447All Weather Slushy301
Grass810Grass Wet100
Course2324Distance811
Favourite4202nd Favourite210
Mobile3957Standing300
Left4257Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/24 Akaroa NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 2 lengths 2-34.4
 05/25 Rangiora 5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2000m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-31.7
 05/25 Ashburton 4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE 2400m (4) 1/2 length 2-57.4
 05/25 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE 2600m (12) 1 3/4 lengths 3-12.6
 03/26 NZ Metro 4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 2 lengths 2-25.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  9
24 Apr 26
Race  5
G Thornley
5 days
19th up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
6/4
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
8.8L
Trld the trip,chased gamely for 2nd
ZARLINI - struck a track marker rounding the final bend. Driver G Thornley was issued a warning.
6 of 13
19 Apr 26
Race  10
B Hope
15 days
18th up
4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
10/8
The Coalman
MR:2-00.1
57.2
8.8L
10th inr,off,wd 450,wdr,bttld away
9 of 14
04 Apr 26
Race  11
B Hope
8 days
17th up
4YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
7
6/7
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:1-58.1
57.7
14L
8bk otr,3wd cvr rear,bt slows wd
4 of  9
27 Mar 26
Race  10
B Hope
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R42 to R48 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
3/2
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
55.9
4L
4-5bk otr,wd cvr tn,warmd up wdst
1 of  9
20 Mar 26
Race  5
B Hope
5 days
15th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
2/1
Woodlea Rocks
MR:1-58.2
57.2
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1400,thru,did best
6 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  8
B Hope
16 days
14th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11
1/2
Pioneer
MR:2-00.9
60.2
6.8L
Trld out,4-bk 1000,off,solid,no gap
ZARLINI - held up throughout the run home.
3 of  8
27 Feb 26
Race  5
B Hope
5 days
13th up
4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
4/3
Candy Cane
MR:1-56.8
56.4
2.9L
Gate spd,ld,trld-4bk inr,waitd,good
3 of  7
22 Feb 26
Race  4
B Hope
17 days
12th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R55 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3
5/5
Ebony Arden
MR:1-54.2
57.1
0.2L
5th,5-bk inr,1x1 1000,off,stern bid
5 of 11
05 Feb 26
Race  3
B Hope
6 days
11th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
4/2
Scotlynn Crunch
MR:1-58.3
57.4
2.3L
Soon 3bk otr,3wd 450,useful mid-wd
6 of 12
30 Jan 26
Race  11
B Hope
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
9/9
Henry Winkler
MR:1-59.0
57.5
1.9L
5bk inr,off rear 550,tidy up inr
ZARLINI - held up final bend.
  
7
210X09
  R46
7
Front
Jonny Cox
Graham Court, West Melton
Breeding:
5 b g Lazarus-Beyond Belief(by Shadow Play) [Boyzone 3c(Poster Boy), Terror Eyes 8g(Terror To Love)]
Owner:
H H Sullivan
Breeder:
Pinelea Farm Limited
Comment:
Still finding feet after 2 starts back. Better from stand than mobile. First4s.
Colours
Starts 43
Wins 5
Seconds 6
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $67,300
Winning Stakes $36,300
Win Dividend $0.97
Place Dividend $1.10
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather35111All Weather Slushy612
Grass842Grass Wet202
Course2818Distance402
Favourite5112nd Favourite630
Mobile2817Standing1546
Left43513Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/25 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 1950m (5) neck 2-31
 07/25 NZ Metro R39 to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.2
 10/25 Akaroa 3YO+ R41 to R45 PACE 2170m (6) 1/2 length 2-50.3
 12/25 Geraldine 3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE 1950m (4) nose 2-30.4
 12/25 Banks Pen 4YO+ R40 to R49 PACE JUN.D 2170m (7) 1 length 2-47.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

9 of 11
24 Apr 26
Race  7
J Cox
5 days
2nd up
4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
1
8/11
Moonlite Blood
MR:1-59.6
56.4
7.9L
4bk inr the trip,waitd,steady inr
10 of 13
19 Apr 26
Race  10
B Orange
108 days
1st up
4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
6/9
The Coalman
MR:2-00.1
57.2
12L
Brk,rear inr,passed stragglers mrks
QUICKER THAN QUICK - broke at the start losing ground.
13 of 13
01 Jan 26
Race  8
B Orange
3 days
39th up
R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
13
1/1
Topaz
MR:2-01.5
59.3
27L
Chkd,5bk otr,wd cvr,posted 1250,fdd
QUICKER THAN QUICK - checked racing into the first bend losing ground. Briefly hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1300m. Raced wide without cover from the 1250m. Weakened final bend.
1 of 10
29 Dec 25
Race  7
S Thornley
17 days
38th up
4YO+ R40 to R49 PACE JUN.D Stand
2170m
Good
7
2/2
The Coalman
MR:2-04.0
57.1
 
Prkd,ld 1800,dictated,too many guns
2 of 12
12 Dec 25
Race  7
B Orange
6 days
37th up
3YO+ R45 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
6
5/3
Misty Blue
MR:2-01.6
58.3
0.5L
4bk otr,up,prkd 1000,fght,ld,nabbd
1 of 15
06 Dec 25
Race  9
B Orange
8 days
36th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
1950m
Good
4
1/1
Stylish Lustre
MR:2-04.0
59.7
 
Wd cvr,into ld 1200,tckld,dug deep
QUICKER THAN QUICK - raced wide early. Forced wider on the track passing the 1700m.
6 of 10
28 Nov 25
Race  4
B Orange
17 days
35th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
7/7
Heaven's Mark
MR:1-57.2
57.5
5.2L
3bk otr the trip,off rear tn,steady
11 of 11
11 Nov 25
Race  4
R Butt
18 days
34th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
5/5
Taketheplunge
MR:1-56.7
56.4
6.6L
3-4bk inr,held up tn,off,1-paced
3 of 11
24 Oct 25
Race  2
B Orange
12 days
33rd up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
4/3
Major Torque
MR:2-03.3
56.2
3.6L
7th,3bk otr,up,prkd 1200,fght well
1 of 14
12 Oct 25
Race  7
B Orange
9 days
32nd up
3YO+ R41 to R45 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
6
2/1
Flying Bird
MR:2-06.2
59.6
 
7th otr,3-bk,wd 900,prkd,ld,staunch
  
8
2878X3
  R47
8
Front
Olivia Thornley
Hayden & Amanda Cullen, Rolleston
Breeding:
5 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Capture My Heart(by Bettor's Delight) [Blazing Home 6g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Capture Our Heart 3f(Locharburn), Chevrons Bypass 7m(Captaintreacherous)]
Owners:
Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard
Breeder:
Mrs M Carson
Comment:
Rattled home behind Take The Miki 17 Apr. That measures well here. On top.
Colours
Starts 17
Wins 3
Seconds 4
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $43,653
Winning Stakes $27,500
Win Dividend $0.42
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1735All Weather Slushy303
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1735Distance100
Favourite5212nd Favourite611
Mobile1635Standing100
Left1735Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 4 lengths 2-26.9
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 5 lengths 2-21.6
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 neck 2-25.8

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of  9
17 Apr 26
Race  5
B Orange
231 days
1st up
3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
5/5
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
56.9
2.4L
Wd,easd,4bk inr,held up tn-125,big
TRUMP CARD - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
3 of  5
07 Apr 26
TRIAL
Race  6
B Orange
 
R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Secret Wish
MR:2-00.5
56.6
 
4 of  6
24 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  6
O Thornley
 
R44 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Cath
MR:2-02.2
55.8
 
7 of  8
17 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  4
O Thornley
 
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
6
Flying For Me
MR:2-03.4
56.3
 
8 of 10
29 Aug 25
Race  3
B Orange
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
2/2
Rustenburg
MR:1-56.6
57.6
7.2L
Up,led,trld 1300,thru tn,battld
TRUMP CARD - paced roughly rounding the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had worked hard early to obtain the lead and combined with the fast tempo throughout, the effort had taken its toll.
7 of 10
22 Aug 25
Race  1
B Orange
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
2/4
Crunch Time
MR:1-56.8
57.2
4.1L
Eased,9th,4bk otr,3wd 600,steady
TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 600m. Paced roughly final bend when laying in.
8 of 12
08 Aug 25
Race  2
O Thornley
35 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
1/1
Mystery Beach
MR:2-01.3
58.6
11L
4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 900,fdd
TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 1400m. Weakened final bend.
5 of  7
30 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  12
O Thornley
 
R47 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
2
Bar Louie
MR:2-05.8
57.4
 
2 of  8
04 Jul 25
Race  1
O Thornley
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
6
4/4
I'm Rockin
MR:1-57.5
57.1
4.5L
4th,prkd 1500,1x1 900,off,solid
TRUMP CARD - over-raced middle stages.
5 of  8
20 Jun 25
Race  7
O Thornley
21 days
5th up
3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
3/2
Akatea
MR:1-57.9
56.6
1.9L
Found 1x1,off tn,fair,2nd wind wd
  
9
871088
  R47
9
Front
John Morrison
Kevin McRae, Rakaia
Breeding:
5 b g Sportswriter-Melt Down(by Betterthancheddar)
Owners:
K G McRae, C I Ridgen
Breeder:
K G McRae, Mrs I M Phillips
Comment:
Got back & stayed back 24 Apr from barrier 7. Even tougher from this alley.
Colours
Starts 40
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $57,013
Winning Stakes $35,475
Win Dividend $1.21
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2922All Weather Slushy201
Grass1132Grass Wet311
Course2111Distance811
Favourite0002nd Favourite311
Mobile3452Standing602
Left4054Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-17
 02/25 Waikouaiti 3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. MOB. PACE 2000m (9) 1 1/4 lengths 2-39.1
 02/25 Hororata R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2300m (9) head 2-59.1
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) head 2-26.3
 03/26 Banks Pen 4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 2000m (13) 1 length 2-30.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

8 of  9
24 Apr 26
Race  5
J Morrison
7 days
28th up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
9/9
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
17L
Eased,4bk inr 1400,buried tn,pluggd
PIONEER - lay inwards final bend striking track markers.
8 of  9
17 Apr 26
Race  5
J Morrison
26 days
27th up
3YO+ R47 to R51 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
9/8
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
56.9
13L
Trld the trip,flat tn,no kick inr
PIONEER - weakened final bend and lay in striking track markers hampering trailing runners.
14 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
L O'Reilly
7 days
26th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
13/13
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
141L
Blew the start badly,out of action
PIONEER - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
1 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  8
J Morrison
11 days
25th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
13
8/5
Brookies Player
MR:2-00.9
60.2
 
8th otr,5-bk,wdst top,punishing fin
PIONEER - driver J Morrison was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. When questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised today's race was a drop back in grade from previous starts and the gelding had received an economical run throughout.
7 of 10
04 Mar 26
Race  7
J Morrison
19 days
24th up
R44 to R50 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
8/8
Elektra King
MR:1-55.7
56.1
3.4L
Trail,3pegs,out trn,steady
PIONEER - underwent a pre-race Veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
8 of 10
13 Feb 26
Race  3
L O'Reilly
12 days
23rd up
4YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
10/10
Scotlynn Crunch
MR:1-57.9
57.2
2.9L
Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,waitd,ok inr
7 of 13
01 Feb 26
Race  11
J Morrison
11 days
22nd up
R41 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
14
10/10
Classie Linc
MR:2-03.3
59.8
6.8L
Mid-bk otr,thru mid,steady chase
6 of  7
21 Jan 26
Race  8
J Morrison
23 days
21st up
R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
7/7
Munroe's Mate
MR:1-57.6
56.8
8.8L
Last innr,thru mid,no kick
4 of 13
29 Dec 25
Race  13
S O'Reilly
8 days
20th up
3YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
10/10
Ohoka Cobra
MR:2-01.4
58.3
3.3L
Wd,3-bk inr 1550,held up,fght mrks
PIONEER - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.
14 of 14
21 Dec 25
Race  3
L O'Reilly
9 days
19th up
4YO G&E MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9
14/12
Little Spike
MR:1-54.5
57.2
13L
Eased,9-8bk otr,rear inr tn,battld
PIONEER - raced wide early.
  
10
530626
  R45
10 (2nd row)
Front
Hayden Douglas(J)
Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston
Breeding:
5 b g Art Major-I'm So Lucky(by Roll With Joe) [Get Seaside Lucky 3g(Downbytheseaside), Lucky As 4g(Captain Crunch), Wish Me Luck 6g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owner:
Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:
Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:
Honest performer at this track. Can sprint when the mood strikes. Top 3/4.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 5
Seconds 9
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $119,623
Winning Stakes $54,450
Win Dividend $0.65
Place Dividend $0.73
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather54514All Weather Slushy402
Grass501Grass Wet201
Course48413Distance803
Favourite4112nd Favourite1026
Mobile57515Standing200
Left59515Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30402

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 Timaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2050m (5) 7 3/4 lengths 2-30.8
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R39 to R47, R48 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (4) 4 lengths 2-22.9
 11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R44 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-26.5
 11/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (12) 1 length 2-24
 12/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R54 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-23.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 12
22 Apr 26
Race  4
R Harrison
5 days
23rd up
5YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Dead
11
2/1
Classie Linc
MR:2-02.6
59.4
6.3L
8th otr,5-bk 850,wd 500,wdr,steady
KOTARE RATA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1750m. Locked wheels briefly with COMMANDER JOE final bend.
2 of 12
17 Apr 26
Race  10
M Williamson
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ R41 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
3/2
Prosperity
MR:1-56.4
56.5
8.7L
Eased,5bk inr,4-3bk tn,off,smart
6 of 11
10 Apr 26
Race  3
S Thornley
6 days
21st up
3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
9/9
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-58.3
57.0
2.6L
Soon trld,waited,tried hard inr
COMMANDER JOE - hung outwards in the run home.
10 of 13
04 Apr 26
Race  9
S Thornley
8 days
20th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
11/10
Taketheplunge
MR:1-57.3
58.5
7L
4-5bk otr,held up rear tn,good mid
COMMANDER JOE - held up early in the run home.
3 of  9
27 Mar 26
Race  10
S Thornley
5 days
19th up
3YO+ R42 to R48 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
5/5
Take The Miki
MR:1-58.9
55.9
3.6L
1x1,3bk otr 1200,off,imprvd mid
5 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  9
T Duley
9 days
18th up
4YO+ R43 to R45, R46 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
9
10/7
Times Are A Changin
MR:2-02.2
60.0
7.1L
Wd,up prkd,cvr bell,chkd,off,ran on
COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1100m.
9 of 11
13 Mar 26
Race  7
S Thornley
14 days
17th up
3YO+ R47 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
7/7
John Stewart
MR:1-57.3
56.3
8.9L
3bk otr,shuffld,3wd cvr,battled mid
COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.
4 of 10
27 Feb 26
Race  9
S Thornley
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
7/7
Treacherous Dreams
MR:1-57.8
58.4
4.7L
4bk inr,off rear 600,got going wdst
11 of 11
13 Feb 26
Race  5
C Ferguson
8 days
15th up
4YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
9/7
Milou
MR:1-58.6
56.6
7.6L
Soon prkd,askd 350,felt pinch str
8 of 10
05 Feb 26
Race  7
O Thornley
6 days
14th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
7/7
Taketheplunge
MR:2-01.8
55.7
6.8L
3-4bk inr,buried tn,tried hard inr
COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend.