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Meeting: FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST RACE NIGHT (FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 01/08/2025 at 19:04 pm
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE PACE

$16,500, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R57, 1980m

 

For R50 to R57 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Triple G: SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
1
696356
  R50
1
Front
Wilson House(J)
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
6 b g Terror To Love-Matai Princess(by Christian Cullen) [Matai Charlotte 8m(Betterthancheddar), Matai Geordie 10g(Washington VC), Matai Jetstar 12g(Jereme's Jet), Matai Katie 14m(Elsu), Matai Lizzie 5m(Gold Ace), Matai Louis 7g(Washington VC), Matai Will 11h(Washington VC)]
Owners:
Mentally Stable Limited, Mrs K A Milne, A D Milne
Breeder:
A D Milne, Mrs K A Milne
Comment:
Understandably tired after working 25 Jul. Better draw, but seeking shortcuts.
Colours
Starts 53
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $46,821
Winning Stakes $29,425
Win Dividend $2.08
Place Dividend $0.81
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2943All Weather Slushy301
Grass2412Grass Wet410
Course801Distance1532
Favourite1002nd Favourite211
Mobile5355Standing000
Left5355Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/23 Waimate NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 1/2 head 2-48.9
 12/24 Winton 3YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE 2400m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-59.5
 04/25 Manawatu R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) 1 length 2-26.6
 04/25 Manawatu 3YO+ R42 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.3
 05/25 Manawatu 3YO+ R44 to R51, R54 MOB. PACE 2500m (5) 1 1/4 lengths 3-09.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 14
25 Jul 25
Race  7
W House
21 days
24th up
4YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
12
10/14
Miki Bennett
MR:2-00.4
57.0
4.4L
5-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 1200,askd,hdd
5 of  8
04 Jul 25
Race  7
W House
7 days
23rd up
3YO+ R51 to R71 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
3
7/7
Magician
MR:1-57.7
58.3
5.9L
5th,1x1 1500,urgd 400,2nd wind
3 of  7
27 Jun 25
Race  10
W House
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
6
6/6
Amass
MR:1-57.7
58.3
2.1L
4th,prkd 1500-tn,brave fght str
MATAI HARRY - trainer M House was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed to his sulky.
6 of 10
20 Jun 25
Race  9
W House
7 days
21st up
3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
8
8/9
Celestial Sea
MR:1-59.7
57.8
8L
5bk otr-inr,5bk otr,thru,honest mid
MATAI HARRY - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was cleared to start.
9 of 12
13 Jun 25
Race  3
W House
14 days
20th up
4YO+ R47 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
8/11
Franco Ezra
MR:1-58.3
57.6
12L
6bk otr,7bk 800,hampered,battld
MATAI HARRY - hampered by a breaking runner near the 750m.
6 of  9
30 May 25
Race  1
W House
7 days
19th up
R48 to R56 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
7/7
Esmeralda
MR:1-56.5
57.5
12L
8th otr,4-bk,wd rear,bt stragglers
8 of  8
23 May 25
Race  1
W House
22 days
18th up
3YO+ R56 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
8/8
Beach Day
MR:1-56.6
56.0
11L
Eased,3-4bk inr,urged 600,faded tn
MATAI HARRY - weakened final bend.
1 of  9
01 May 25
Race  3
W House
2 days
17th up
3YO+ R44 to R51, R54 MOB. PACE
2500m
Good
5
3/2
Kevin Kline
MR:2-01.8
60.9
 
Eased,wd rear 600,3rd top,too slick
1 of 10
29 Apr 25
Race  1
W House
10 days
16th up
3YO+ R42 to R43, R44 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
2/2
Ragnar Lothbrok
MR:1-57.6
57.9
 
Kicked thru to ld,dictated,powerful
6 of 13
19 Apr 25
Race  3
W House
11 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
10
11/12
Sophia Bromac
MR:2-00.7
59.4
7.9L
5bk inr,6bk 700,to inr tn,bt slows
MATAI HARRY - lay in and struck track markers rounding the final bend.
  
2
31188X
  R50
2
Front
Kimberly Butt
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
3 br f Sweet Lou-Bettorkeepthefaith(by Bettor's Delight) [Getn Wiggy Withit 7g(American Ideal), Louie The Horse 8h(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:
L E Williams, A Scurr, K Popham, B J Williams, M A Minty, Mrs L Mooney, A J Paul
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Compiled a good record. Yet to fire fresh but good trials form this time in. EW.
Colours
Starts 9
Wins 3
Seconds 0
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $43,886
Winning Stakes $31,300
Win Dividend $1.88
Place Dividend $1.48
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather932All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course210Distance210
Favourite1102nd Favourite110
Mobile932Standing000
Left732Right200
Fresh90200Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (12) 1 length 2-26.9
 01/25 Roxburgh 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (1) 1 3/4 lengths 2-40.4
 02/25 Wairio 3YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1609m (4) 1 length 1-56.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  7
16 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  5
K Butt
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Triple G
MR:1-59.3
57.2
 
2 of  4
08 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  3
G O'Reilly
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
Irish Dream
MR:2-04.5
56.5
 
8 of  9
21 Mar 25
Race  5
K Butt
7 days
7th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3
5/6
Stella Rouge
MR:1-56.7
55.6
26L
6th otr,1x1,4-bk bell,wd 450,no zip
ONE FOR JAY - lay in near the 250m and raced over a track marker. Weakened in the run home.
8 of 11
14 Mar 25
Race  7
K Butt
33 days
6th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7
6/7
Beside Me
MR:1-56.6
54.6
20L
Wd cvr,up prkd, cvr bell,no pick-up
ONE FOR JAY - raced wide early and middle stages.
4 of  8
24 Feb 25
TRIAL
Race  9
K Butt
 
R40 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Beach Ball
MR:2-00.1
55.5
 
1 of  5
09 Feb 25
Race  3
K Butt
36 days
5th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
4
2/2
Chicago Sky
MR:1-56.2
57.8
 
Gt spd,soon trail,dashed late
7 of  8
29 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  4
K Butt
 
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
Rubira
MR:2-01.1
57.8
 
1 of 11
04 Jan 25
Race  6
K Butt
15 days
4th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1
1/1
Always Ticking
MR:1-57.2
59.0
 
3rd-4th,parkd bell,loomd trn,classy
ONE FOR JAY - driver K Butt reported she did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
3 of 12
20 Dec 24
Race  10
K Butt
16 days
3rd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10
6/7
Spicey Crunch
MR:1-57.7
58.5
2.1L
Mid,soon 1x1,out tn,nice bid
1 of 12
04 Dec 24
Race  2
K Butt
20 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
3/3
Burnham Girl
MR:1-59.3
60.5
 
4-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,won fight
ONE FOR JAY - out of position at the candy pole. Driver K Butt was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
  
3
766640
  R51
3
Front
Olivia Thornley(J)
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
5 b m Vincent(AUS)-Kim Maguire(by In The Pocket) [Arabian Blue 7g(Auckland Reactor), Eamon Maguire 11g(Art Major), Francesca Cumani 10m(Bettor's Delight), Thug Rose 6m(Always B Miki)]
Owners:
T G Casey, Mrs S Anderson, Mentally Stable Limited
Breeder:
T A Henley
Comment:
Got back & stayed back here last Friday. Showed gate speed 04 Jul. Rough odds.
Colours
Starts 32
Wins 4
Seconds 5
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $42,886
Winning Stakes $22,550
Win Dividend $0.86
Place Dividend $0.75
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2537All Weather Slushy400
Grass711Grass Wet401
Course910Distance1342
Favourite2102nd Favourite201
Mobile3248Standing000
Left3248Right000
Fresh90320Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/23 Waikouaiti NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MR40 to MR50 MOB. P 2000m (5) 1 3/4 lengths 2-37.1
 12/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-30.2
 03/25 Manawatu 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 2-29.9
 04/25 Manawatu 3YO+ R46 to R60, R62 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (4) 3/4 length 2-24.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

13 of 14
25 Jul 25
Race  7
O Thornley
21 days
21st up
4YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
6
11/10
Miki Bennett
MR:2-00.4
57.0
13L
Wd,eased,6-7bk inr,buried,battld
STICKIFINGERS - raced wide early.
4 of  8
04 Jul 25
Race  7
O Thornley
7 days
20th up
3YO+ R51 to R71 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
2
8/8
Magician
MR:1-57.7
58.3
5.3L
Up,trld,held up tn,tried hard inr
6 of  7
27 Jun 25
Race  7
W House
14 days
19th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
3
7/6
Dynasty
MR:1-57.4
56.6
14L
Found 1x1,asked 400,battld wd
6 of  7
13 Jun 25
Race  2
W House
7 days
18th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4
6/5
Esmeralda
MR:1-59.1
57.8
18L
3bk otr,4bk 850,inr tn,no threat
STICKIFINGERS - lay inwards rounding the final bend when weakening striking several track markers.
6 of  9
06 Jun 25
Race  6
W House
42 days
17th up
3YO+ R49 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
9
8/8
Cheer The Captain
MR:1-58.3
58.5
8.2L
Eased,5bk inr-otr,thru mid,sound
7 of  7
25 Apr 25
Race  10
W House
6 days
16th up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
7/7
Who's Delight
MR:1-56.8
55.6
24L
3bk inr,flat 600,drifting back 500
STICKIFINGERS - weakened from the 600m.
9 of 12
19 Apr 25
Race  10
O Thornley
8 days
15th up
4YO+ R53 to R67 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
12
11/11
Radha
MR:1-59.3
58.6
7.5L
6-4bk inr,held up 350,off,honest
STICKIFINGERS - held up early in the run home.
4 of 11
11 Apr 25
Race  3
B Orange
10 days
14th up
3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
6/8
Selsey Anne
MR:1-57.2
56.6
2.2L
7th,4bk inr-otr,off tn,held up,good
STICKIFINGERS - held up final bend and early in the run home.
1 of  9
01 Apr 25
Race  4
S Abernethy
2 days
13th up
3YO+ R46 to R60, R62 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
8/8
Fredastaire
MR:1-56.4
58.3
 
Lost ld dig,trld 1750,off 300,slick
STICKIFINGERS - Driver S Abernethy was issued a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) alleging that he drove carelessly rounding the first turn when shifting down to trail the leader when not sufficiently clear which resulted in LEO LINCOLN having to be checked and concede that position. The matter was adjourned to be heard before the upcoming meeting on Sunday 6 April. Mr Abernethy reported he had not activated the sliding blinds or deafeners due to having the field covered.
1 of  8
30 Mar 25
Race  3
W House
5 days
12th up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
3/3
The Night Fox
MR:2-00.5
58.3
 
Ld out,trld 1600,thru,powered on by
  
4
0634X4
  R52
4
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Nick Le Lievre, Russley
Breeding:
5 b m Sweet Lou-Le Vado(by Gotta Go Cullen) [Americano 6g(American Ideal), Phar Lume 4m(Terror To Love)]
Owners:
N H Le Lievre, Mrs J I Le Lievre, Est A F Le Lievre, S W King, Miss C A Gray, H A Scott, Dr K M Lawson, M Le Lievre, L Le Lievre, J G Le Lievre
Breeder:
N H Le Lievre, J G Le Lievre, P G Sutton, Est A F Le Lievre
Comment:
Had her chance when resuming here 18 Jul. Gate speed on offer. Place.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 4
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $40,930
Winning Stakes $23,650
Win Dividend $0.93
Place Dividend $0.92
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2425All Weather Slushy100
Grass520Grass Wet100
Course1824Distance1634
Favourite4212nd Favourite301
Mobile2745Standing200
Left2945Right000
Fresh90410Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.5
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-29.5
 09/24 Methven 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 2 3/4 lengths 2-00.1
 11/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (8) 2 1/2 lengths 2-33.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of  5
18 Jul 25
Race  8
R Close
161 days
1st up
3YO+ R52 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
4/4
Slots
MR:1-58.8
56.6
4.5L
Trld-3bk inr,waited,short bid inr
1 of  4
18 Jun 25
TRIAL
Race  7
B Orange
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Chicago Bear
MR:2-00.6
55.9
 
5 of  7
10 Jun 25
TRIAL
Race  9
B Orange
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Easy
1
Magician
MR:2-07.6
58.7
 
4 of  8
07 Feb 25
Race  8
R Close
7 days
16th up
3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
5/5
Midnight Miki
MR:1-57.4
57.9
1.2L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1250,off,honest
3 of  9
31 Jan 25
Race  1
B Orange
5 days
15th up
Up to & including R60 F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
1/2
Cardi B
MR:1-55.7
56.5
7.4L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,honest inr
6 of  9
26 Jan 25
Race  6
R Close
28 days
14th up
Up to & including R55 F&M MOB. PACE
1609m
Dead
9
1/1
Izacheapee
MR:2-02.4
60.0
3.7L
Eased,rear inr,off,wdst top,bt slws
MILOU - raced wide from the 500m.
1 of  7
15 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  7
R Close
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Shakira
MR:2-00.6
55.5
 
11 of 15
29 Dec 24
Race  9
W House
16 days
13th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
4
11/11
Tanzania
MR:2-04.7
58.7
14L
6th,3bk otr-1x1,3bk,off,1-paced
2 of 10
13 Dec 24
Race  2
C Dalgety
7 days
12th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Fast
9
2/2
Lakelsa
MR:1-59.2
57.3
4.5L
Gate spd,trld,thru,chased well str
MILOU - over-raced through the middle stages and struck the sulky wheel of LAKELSA near the 750m despite the efforts of driver C Dalgety. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare.
5 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  4
R Close
12 days
11th up
3YO+ F&M R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
8/8
Wallflower
MR:1-56.7
56.7
5L
4-3bk otr,held up tn,imprvd mid
  
5
X62016
  R52
5
Front
Ben Hope
Greg & Ben Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Art Major-Delightful Lana(by Bettor's Delight) [Doo You Want Me 3g(Captain Crunch)]
Owner:
Kelvin Home Holdings Limited
Breeder:
Kelvin Home Holdings Limited
Comment:
Early work here last Friday but just fair late. Handy grade here too. Upset.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $107,963
Winning Stakes $89,975
Win Dividend $1.13
Place Dividend $0.69
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1942All Weather Slushy210
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1522Distance1531
Favourite2202nd Favourite311
Mobile1942Standing000
Left1942Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (3) 1 3/4 lengths 2-32.1
 11/23 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (1) neck 2-25.8
 11/24 Ashburton 3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 1700m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-00.9
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-24.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of  8
25 Jul 25
Race  1
G Thornley
14 days
5th up
3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
5/5
Moonlite Blood
MR:1-56.6
57.1
5.6L
Gate spd,prkd,askd tn,1-paced
OUR SHANGRI LANA - hampered near the 150m by an inside runner.
1 of 10
11 Jul 25
Race  7
B Hope
12 days
4th up
3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
5
2/2
Dancing Desire
MR:1-57.7
60.5
 
Gate spd,led-3bk inr,prkd 600,best
12 of 14
29 Jun 25
Race  8
B Hope
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
14
3/4
Tremendous Sensation
MR:1-58.7
57.5
8.9L
12th otr,wd 1500,posted,effort told
OUR SHANGRI LANA - hampered shortly after the start. Raced wide from the 1500m. Weakened final bend. Driver B Hope advised the mare had raced lethargically throughout and he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
5 of  6
25 Jun 25
TRIAL
Race  6
H Sail
 
R45 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Chicago Bear
MR:2-00.9
57.1
 
2 of  9
15 Jun 25
Race  10
B Hope
9 days
2nd up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
6
2/2
Betting Sensation
MR:2-01.2
58.5
0.2L
Eased,8th inr,off,3bk otr,wdst,bold
OUR SHANGRI LANA - hampered by a breaking runner near the 1500m.
6 of  7
06 Jun 25
Race  7
B Hope
182 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
1
5/5
Akatea
MR:1-56.6
57.3
5L
Trld-3bk inr,askd tn,no kick inr
1 of  4
28 May 25
TRIAL
Race  4
B Hope
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Hilarious Love
MR:2-00.9
58.6
 
2 of  9
06 Dec 24
Race  4
B Hope
7 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
7/7
Wallflower
MR:1-56.7
56.7
1.1L
Thru,trld,took lane,solid,nabbed
8 of 14
29 Nov 24
Race  7
B Hope
15 days
6th up
3YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1
11/10
Duchess Megxit
MR:1-59.1
57.5
11L
Led,trld,4bk inr,askd tn,battled
1 of 13
14 Nov 24
Race  11
B Hope
17 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2
1/1
Wallflower
MR:1-54.3
56.6
 
Led,trld 1200,thru,dashd clear 250
  
6
78X856
  R54
6
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
7 br g Mach Three-Callie O'Malley(by Elsu) [Callie's Delight 9m(Bettor's Delight), Cullen's Caviar 10g(Christian Cullen), Rocky O'Malley 5g(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owner:
M L Davies
Breeder:
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Still finding his late zip after three starts back this campaign. Combos fringes
Colours
Starts 48
Wins 7
Seconds 9
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $99,309
Winning Stakes $62,425
Win Dividend $0.69
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather46711All Weather Slushy400
Grass201Grass Wet000
Course44611Distance2956
Favourite6322nd Favourite620
Mobile38710Standing1002
Left48712Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 length 2-24.5
 08/23 Kurow 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN 2000m (6) 1/2 neck 2-26.8
 05/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D 1980m (9) head 2-27.3
 05/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 1 1/2 lengths 2-27.3
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 1/2 neck 3-13.8
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 neck 2-24.7
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R46 to R66 MOB. PACE 2600m (8) nose 3-14.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of  6
25 Jul 25
Race  4
S Thornley
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 to R70 FFA PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
2
6/6
Got You Covered
MR:2-00.5
57.2
9.2L
Up,trld-3bk inr,waited,plain inr
5 of  5
18 Jul 25
Race  8
O Thornley
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R52 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
5/5
Slots
MR:1-58.8
56.6
7.1L
5th,to 1x1 1100,wdr tn,1-paced wd
8 of  8
11 Jul 25
Race  6
S Thornley
119 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
3
6/6
Always B You
MR:2-01.9
57.6
199L
Brk badly start,no hope after
A false start was declared when the 10 metre barrier strand contacted the sulky mudguard of BLACK MACH and failed to clear the track inconveniencing COCKTAILS AND CAVIAR.
1 of  4
02 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  8
S Thornley
 
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Easy
3
Always Bee Gee
MR:2-00.5
58.3
 
8 of 10
14 Mar 25
Race  4
S Thornley
14 days
6th up
R57 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
9/9
Bazooka
MR:1-56.5
56.0
10L
Soon 1x1,urgd tn,no extra wd
BLACK MACH - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
7 of  9
28 Feb 25
Race  5
S Thornley
8 days
5th up
3YO+ R53 to R62 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
8/9
Beside Me
MR:1-55.9
56.0
14L
Eased,3bk otr,prkd 1400,pluggd
9 of 10
20 Feb 25
Race  4
S Thornley
6 days
4th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
8/8
Bazooka
MR:1-56.6
55.1
13L
Eased,4-5bk inr,off,4bk otr,battld
7 of  8
14 Feb 25
Race  8
S Thornley
8 days
3rd up
R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1
8/8
Dance Till Dawn
MR:2-00.7
56.0
12L
Trld-3bk inr,asked,no threat inr
9 of 10
06 Feb 25
Race  8
S Thornley
6 days
2nd up
R58 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
10/10
Wish Me Luck
MR:2-07.2
59.1
29L
Brk start,tacked on,wd rear top,fdd
BLACK MACH - broke at the start losing ground. Weakened from the 400m.
7 of  7
31 Jan 25
Race  4
S Thornley
140 days
1st up
R57 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
7/6
Next Level
MR:1-57.0
56.1
34L
7th,4bk inr 700,struggling by 400
BLACK MACH - weakened final bend.
  
7
56077X
  R56
7
Front
Ricky May
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 b g Downbytheseaside-Lislass(by Christian Cullen) [Unnamed 6m(Sweet Lou), Escalera 9g(Bettor's Delight), Sweet Lizzie 7m(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:
R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon
Breeder:
C J Roberts
Gear:
SL-Off, BL-On
Comment:
Freshened since Dec's Westport Cup. Held off #2 for 16 Jul trial win. Threat.
Colours
Starts 30
Wins 5
Seconds 7
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $108,626
Winning Stakes $52,250
Win Dividend $0.36
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather26510All Weather Slushy000
Grass400Grass Wet000
Course2147Distance1856
Favourite9532nd Favourite401
Mobile23510Standing700
Left2959Right101
Fresh90422Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1/2 head 2-27.8
 03/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R48 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 length 2-24.1
 04/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 1 3/4 lengths 2-25.3
 04/23 Rangiora 3YO Up to & including R65 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) neck 2-24.9
 11/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R61, R62 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (9) 2 lengths 2-26

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  7
16 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  5
R Harrison
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
One For Jay
MR:1-59.3
57.2
 
7 of 10
26 Dec 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
19 days
11th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3200m
Good
3
2/4
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-14.0
64.8
22L
1x1,up,ld 1800,joind,hdd 400,wiltd
TRIPLE G - weakened rounding the final bend hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the gelding had suffered an atrial fibrillation. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance including the results of an ECG before completing one trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
7 of 10
07 Dec 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
7 days
10th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
1
3/3
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-03.1
57.6
4.3L
Brk,6-7th,6bk inr,rear otr,steady
TRIPLE G - broke at the start hampering a trailing runner losing ground.
13 of 17
30 Nov 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
7 days
9th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
U1
5/7
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
14L
Chkd,7-8bk otr,whackd away inr
TRIPLE G - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
6 of 10
23 Nov 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
11 days
8th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
4/5
Rakero Rocket
MR:2-04.2
57.0
4.1L
Chkd start,9th,4bk otr,off,sound wd
TRIPLE G - hampered by a breaking runner at the start.
5 of 13
12 Nov 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
18 days
7th up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
6/5
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-55.0
56.1
8.1L
1x1 the trip,off tn,earnest in mid
3 of 12
25 Oct 24
Race  5
J R Dunn
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
6/6
Wish Me Luck
MR:1-55.7
56.5
1.3L
3-4bk inr,waited,imprvd up inr
TRIPLE G - driver J Dunn was warned for crowding an inside runner leaving the final bend.
4 of 13
18 Oct 24
Race  6
T Williams
12 days
5th up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
6/5
Renegade
MR:1-56.2
55.9
3.9L
3wd,prkd 1500,fght hard,peakd
TRIPLE G - raced wide early.
10 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
16 days
4th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
U1
10/11
Mighty Looee
MR:2-05.3
58.3
7.5L
Soon 5bk otr,wd rear tn,pluggd wd
7 of 10
20 Sep 24
Race  7
K Newman
49 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
6/7
Tact McLeod
MR:2-00.1
56.5
3.2L
Up,ld 2200,brief zip tn,swampd
TRIPLE G - fractious prior to the start requiring assistance from a Starting Attendant. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
  
8
63511X
  R56
8
Front
Gemma Thornley(J)
David Mitchell, Elgin
Breeding:
7 b g Captaintreacherous-Ming Lee(by Art Major) [Ashi Jetsun 11m(Mach Three), Asian Elvis 8g(Rocknroll Hanover), Asian Joker 5m(Always B Miki), Makasar Boy 9g(Mach Three)]
Owners:
Dr B A Small, Dr J C Fanning, D L Mitchell
Breeder:
Antrim 2010 Limited
Comment:
Two trials to prep for this after autumn form ended impressively. Chance.
Colours
Starts 61
Wins 8
Seconds 7
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $108,385
Winning Stakes $62,150
Win Dividend $0.66
Place Dividend $0.67
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4775All Weather Slushy410
Grass1417Grass Wet411
Course2522Distance2023
Favourite7432nd Favourite513
Mobile3447Standing2745
Left61812Right000
Fresh90711Fresh30611

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/21 Oamaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (1) 5 1/2 lengths 3-20.5
 05/21 Winton 3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 1/2 length 3-01.6
 12/21 Reefton 3YO+ R45 to R54 PACE 2000m (1) 1 3/4 lengths 2-43.8
 09/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R57 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 3/4 length 3-16.8
 10/22 Timaru 4YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE 2050m (14) 1/2 length 2-29.1
 11/24 Oamaru 3YO+ R35 to R55 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) 1 1/4 lengths 3-17.8
 03/25 Wyndham 3YO+ R47 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE 2400m (11) head 2-58.5
 04/25 NZ Metro 4YO+ R48 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (4) neck 3-13.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of  5
22 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  10
J Fanning
 
R50 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Bar Louie
MR:2-05.7
55.4
 
5 of  5
08 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  7
J Fanning
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Caught The Eye
MR:2-05.0
55.5
 
1 of 14
19 Apr 25
Race  7
G Thornley
20 days
20th up
4YO+ R48 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
4
1/3
Auntie Deb
MR:1-59.6
58.3
 
1x1,prkd 1600,askd tn,fght bravest
DECEPTIVE LEE - over-raced middle stages.
1 of 11
30 Mar 25
Race  5
G Thornley
9 days
19th up
3YO+ R47 to R49, with cond. MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
11
4/4
Rise Up N Dance
MR:1-59.6
59.2
 
Mid otr,3w train,too big mid
DECEPTIVE LEE - driver G Thornley was warned for the manner she shifted ground near the 600m when making contact with the sulky wheel of FIRST LIGHT with the tyre not puncturing.
5 of 12
21 Mar 25
Race  10
G Thornley
12 days
18th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Fast
10
5/6
Topaz
MR:1-59.8
57.6
2.7L
3-5bk inr,held up,off tn,handy
DECEPTIVE LEE - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
3 of 11
09 Mar 25
Race  8
G Thornley
2 days
17th up
4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand
2500m
Good
8
4/4
Blue Rock Dancer
MR:2-04.2
59.0
0.1L
6th otr,3-bk bell,wd top,strong bid
6 of 10
07 Mar 25
Race  7
G Thornley
12 days
16th up
4YO+ R45 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand
2000m
Good
8
3/3
Francent
MR:2-03.5
55.9
3.9L
8th otr,4-bk bell,wd cvr 800,steady
DECEPTIVE LEE - briefly hampered near the 150m when an inside runner shifted ground outwards.
2 of  9
23 Feb 25
Race  7
S Hill
2 days
15th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1800m
Good
7
2/2
Quinn
MR:2-01.7
59.6
0.4L
Gt spd,wide,parkd,fght on gamely
DECEPTIVE LEE - raced wide early.
2 of 10
21 Feb 25
Race  7
S Hill
12 days
14th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1800m
Good
4
1/1
Light Me Up
MR:2-02.7
59.6
1.3L
Gt spd,soon trail,solid chase
DECEPTIVE LEE - junior driver S Hill, assisted by senior driver J Cox, admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and considering submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hill's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 2 March up to and including 9 March 2025 (3 days).
2 of 11
09 Feb 25
Race  6
G Thornley
34 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2400m
Good
10
1/1
Francent
MR:2-08.4
59.2
0.8L
Prkd,ld,trld 1900,thru to ld,nutted
  
9
44159X
  R57
9
Front
Brad Williamson
David Mitchell, Elgin
Breeding:
4 bl g Sweet Lou-Cracklin Rosie(by Art Major) [Crackle N Crunch 3g(Captain Crunch), Duke 9h(Bettor's Delight), Dynamite 8g(Mach Three), Olly 6g(He's Watching), Play It Now 7m(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owners:
M R Yellowlees, D L Mitchell
Breeder:
K N Spicer, Mrs A M Spicer
Comment:
Mixed manners in two July trials, but mobile will assist. First4s from draw.
Colours
Starts 24
Wins 4
Seconds 4
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $58,841
Winning Stakes $30,250
Win Dividend $1.21
Place Dividend $0.88
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2224All Weather Slushy200
Grass220Grass Wet000
Course903Distance1103
Favourite4212nd Favourite000
Mobile2344Standing100
Left2444Right000
Fresh90410Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1800m (3) 1/2 neck 2-13.3
 01/24 Nth Sthlnd 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) head 2-42.4
 11/24 Ashburton 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 2400m (11) 3/4 length 2-56.1
 01/25 Wyndham R35 to R55 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) neck 3-21.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

5 of  5
22 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  10
D Mitchell
 
R50 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Bar Louie
MR:2-05.7
55.4
 
4 of  5
08 Jul 25
TRIAL
Race  7
D Mitchell
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U2
Caught The Eye
MR:2-05.0
55.5
 
9 of 10
14 Feb 25
Race  5
M Williamson
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
7/7
Tokyo Rose
MR:1-56.2
56.7
10L
4-5bk inr,off,3wd cvr,wdst tn,plggd
SONG SUNG BLUE - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
5 of  7
31 Jan 25
Race  4
M Williamson
25 days
10th up
R57 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
5/5
Next Level
MR:1-57.0
56.1
8.6L
5th,to 1x1 700,askd,honest wd
1 of  6
21 Jan 25
TRIAL
Race  3
J Fanning
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
Sweet Leila
MR:2-01.4
56.3
 
1 of  7
06 Jan 25
Race  8
M Williamson
2 days
9th up
R35 to R55 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4
3/3
Deceptive Lee
MR:2-04.4
58.6
 
Gt spd,trail,3bk,follwd 1x1,chargd
4 of  8
04 Jan 25
Race  11
S Ottley
2 days
8th up
3YO+ R43 to R55 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8
1/1
Flying Bird
MR:1-58.7
57.9
5.6L
Soon last,follwd 1x1,angld,ok fin
4 of  5
02 Jan 25
Race  9
M Williamson
27 days
7th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
1
5/5
Mo'unga
MR:1-58.0
59.2
7L
4th,last,inside runs,steady
4 of  6
21 Dec 24
TRIAL
Race  9
 
D Mitchell
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
U1
Buckskin
MR:2-18.3
62.1
 
2 of 11
06 Dec 24
Race  3
M Williamson
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
1/1
Itoje
MR:1-57.0
57.4
0.8L
Ld,trld,ld 1500,kickd,cght shadows