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Meeting: FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST RACE NIGHT (FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 02/08/2024 at 20:55 pm
Race Number:
Race 3
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SWEET LOU THE MOST POPULAR SIRE OF 2023 MOBILE PACE

$14,213, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1980m

 

For 2yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Adored Dreamer: BL-Off, Swiftnsweet: BL-On    Legend
1
  MR50
1
Front
Robbie Close
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
3 b f Courage Under Fire-Gwendoline Ruby(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:
G J Pearson, Mrs D S Pearson
Breeder:
G J Pearson, Mrs D S Pearson
Comment:
Green but good in 17 Jul qualifier. Quiet 7th at Monday's trials. Keep safe.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (3)

7 of  8
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
Sandy Shore
MR:2-05.8
60.7
 
1 of  4
17 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Close
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Five Crowns
MR:2-01.5
57.3
 
1 of  4
10 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Close
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
The Bettor Deal
MR:2-01.1
56.6
 
  
2
243
  MR50
2
Front
John Morrison
John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Armadoctara(by Changeover)
Owner:
L J Wigzell
Breeder:
H B Smith, S M McRae
Comment:
Stout efforts since debuting & gets best draw yet. A leading contender tonight.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $4,745
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $1.60
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather302All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course302Distance302
Favourite0002nd Favourite201
Mobile302Standing000
Left302Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30000

Race Starts (5)

3 of 12
19 Jul 24
Race  4
J Morrison
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12
2/1
Lakelsa
MR:1-58.8
58.8
7.8L
5bk otr,3wd 700,4th tn,gritty mid
HEAVEN'S MARK - hung inwards in the early stages causing driver J Morrison some difficulty.
4 of 13
05 Jul 24
Race  2
J Morrison
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
2/2
Happy Harper
MR:1-57.1
56.7
2.4L
Gate spd,ld,joind tn,fght,hdd 100
2 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  4
J Morrison
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
4/4
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-57.5
56.6
0.5L
Thru,prkd,no cvr,trld tn,very brave
HEAVEN'S MARK - hung inwards on several occasions throughout the running.
P
18 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  2
S O'Reilly
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2400m
Slushy
4
Ocean Of Tears
MR:2-03.6
55.9
 
1 of  5
29 May 24
TRIAL
Race  2
J Morrison
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Hugo
MR:2-06.5
57.3
 
  
3
4752X5
  MR47
3
Front
Craig Ferguson
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
4 b m Sweet Lou-Falcon's Flybye(by Falcon Seelster) [Alotbettor 12g(Bettor's Delight), Always Flyin 3c(Always B Miki), Blitzembye 6g(Bettor's Delight), Fleeting Grin 13g(Grinfromeartoear), He Can Fly 11g(Bettor's Delight), Inflight 10m(Bettor's Delight), Yankee Miss 9m(American Ideal)]
Owners:
B I Robertson, Mrs C A Robertson, Mrs C J Caldwell, T M Hunter, M M Gorman, B P Muir, K L Ebbett, R J C Tuck, P J Clulee
Breeder:
P G Argus, Mrs J M Argus, B I Robertson, Mrs C A Robertson
Comment:
Out late here 19 Jul but ran on after. Draws a little closer. Each way claims.
Colours
Starts 6
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $4,653
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.42
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather501All Weather Slushy000
Grass101Grass Wet101
Course300Distance300
Favourite0002nd Favourite201
Mobile602Standing000
Left602Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 11)

5 of 12
19 Jul 24
Race  4
C Ferguson
113 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
3/3
Lakelsa
MR:1-58.8
58.8
13L
4bk otr,stayd bk 600,held up,sound
LOURETTA - held up by a weakening runner final bend and early in the run home. Paced roughly passing the 150m.
1 of  8
10 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  5
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Art Jordan
MR:2-00.5
58.5
 
1 of  5
03 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  4
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Igotyoubabe
MR:2-04.1
59.4
 
2 of 12
28 Mar 24
Race  4
R Close
12 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1609m
Easy
8
6/5
Snap Shot
MR:1-58.3
61.1
1.5L
Wide,presd 2 lead,dug in
LOURETTA - trainer R Todd was warned for presenting the mare without the notified blinds. Raced wide early.
5 of 13
16 Mar 24
Race  11
R Close
16 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
5
2/1
Ward Lamon
MR:2-01.1
60.4
7.4L
Gt spd,led,joind turn,fadd late
LOURETTA - raced greenly for a distance passing the 1500m.
7 of  9
29 Feb 24
Race  3
R Close
13 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
U1
4/5
Touch N Go
MR:1-58.6
57.8
4.2L
6-5bk otr,detachd,brk,closer,sound
LOURETTA - broke passing the 1200m losing ground. Hung inwards through the middle stages. Held up early in the run home. Cleared from the unruly for future mobile starts.
  
4
FX23
  MR49
4
Front
Leo O'Reilly
Leo O'Reilly, Rakaia
Breeding:
3 b f Sweet Lou-Black Raine(by Bettor's Delight) [Lucca 5g(American Ideal)]
Owners:
K T Kennett, Miss S G England, Ms H Bykerk, Ms J Bykerk
Breeder:
K N Spicer, Mrs A M Spicer
Comment:
Differing runs in two starts back but both had merit. Stick with her here.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $3,400
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $1.17
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather202All Weather Slushy000
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course202Distance302
Favourite0002nd Favourite201
Mobile201Standing101
Left302Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 7)

3 of  8
26 Jul 24
Race  6
L O'Reilly
12 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MR49 to MR50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
2/2
Ocean Of Tears
MR:2-01.1
59.5
3.4L
5-4bk otr,sent 3wd,ld tn,fght,cght
2 of 12
14 Jul 24
Race  3
L O'Reilly
231 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR45 to MR50 PACE Stand
2000m
Easy
11
3/3
The Night Fox
MR:2-04.2
58.9
1.3L
5bk otr,3wd cvr 1000,unwound wd
1 of  9
09 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  6
L O'Reilly
 
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Ivan The Great
MR:2-07.8
57.3
 
3 of  4
18 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  2
L O'Reilly
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2400m
Slushy
3
Ocean Of Tears
MR:2-03.6
55.9
 
F
26 Nov 23
Race  2
L O'Reilly
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
2/3
Sporty Miss
MR:2-11.0
60.0
 
5-4bk otr,hookd wd,tidy,brk/fell 50
SWEET RAINE - paced roughly and fell near the 50m. A post-race veterinary examination revealed some muscle soreness to the hind legs following the race and was treated. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to completing one satisfactory trial. Driver L O'Reilly was uninjured.
4 of  7
12 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  13
 
L O'Reilly
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
5
Anytime At All
MR:2-14.8
65.0
 
  
5
257X
  MR48
5
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
3 b f Always B Miki-Adore To Our Dreams(by Christian Cullen) [Adhara 7m(Bettor's Delight), Akuta 5g(Bettor's Delight), Aroda 4h(Art Major), Avana 6m(Bettor's Delight), Fulfil The Dream 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:
P I Renwick, Mrs P M Renwick
Gear:
BL-Off
Comment:
Half sister to Akuta & has shown ability. Big 2nd 23 Jul trials. Worth a look.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $5,688
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $1.27
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather301All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile301Standing000
Left000Right301
Fresh90101Fresh30000

Race Starts (6)

2 of  9
23 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  2
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
9
Teddy The Terror
MR:2-01.7
57.0
 
1 of  6
17 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  5
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Arden's Memory
MR:2-03.4
58.5
 
7 of 11
22 Sep 23
Race  6
M McKendry
22 days
3rd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5
8/8
Coastal Babe
MR:1-56.6
57.3
6.6L
4th,left prkd 1850,flat top,fdd out
5 of  9
31 Aug 23
Race  5
M McKendry
14 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
9
3/3
Kiss
MR:1-57.0
58.5
4.1L
5th pegs,4-bk,rear,made grnd mrks
2 of  6
17 Aug 23
Race  4
M McKendry
 
1st up
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4
6/4
Akatea
MR:2-01.7
57.0
0.3L
4th inr,3-bk,prkd 1300,chall,denied
ADORED DREAMER - marginally back from position at dispatch.
1 of  4
11 Aug 23
TRIAL
Race  2
M McKendry
 
MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
1
Tenacious D
MR:2-02.5
58.7
 
  
6
0530
  MR47
6
Front
Bob Butt
Bob Butt, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
3 b f Sweet Lou-Hayley Nicole(by Christian Cullen)
Owner:
Dancingonmoonlight Limited
Breeder:
Dancingonmoonlight Limited
Comment:
Mistake behind the mobile 19 Jul. Mixing efforts prior. Can't miss a beat here.
Colours
Starts 4
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $2,230
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $1.13
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather401All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course401Distance401
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile401Standing000
Left401Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (6)

12 of 12
19 Jul 24
Race  4
R Butt
7 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
5/4
Lakelsa
MR:1-58.8
58.8
40L
Brk score-up,never tackd on after
SHOWTYM GIRL - broke in the score up hampering a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
3 of 10
12 Jul 24
Race  3
R Butt
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
9/8
C C Arden
MR:1-57.2
56.3
6.1L
Trld-3bk inr,off tn,honest mid-inr
5 of  9
28 Jun 24
Race  1
R Butt
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
4/4
Trump Card
MR:1-59.3
56.2
8.9L
Trld-3bk inr,held up tn,imprvd inr
SHOWTYM GIRL - held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.
11 of 11
21 Jun 24
Race  3
R Butt
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
5/4
Watching Brief
MR:1-58.8
57.8
55L
Eased,brk 1800,distanced after
SHOWTYM GIRL - broke after 200m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the filly.
1 of  7
05 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Butt
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Rack'em Up
MR:2-01.8
57.0
 
D
01 Mar 23
TRIAL
Race  4
J Cox
 
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Dave Duley
MR:2-03.0
57.3
 
  
7
0X
  MR49
7
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Rangiora Raceway
Breeding:
3 b f Sweet Lou-Surfin Swift(by Christian Cullen) [Gone Surfin 2f(Downbytheseaside), Pro Surfer 8g(Bettor's Delight), Surfers Delight 6g(Bettor's Delight), Wyatt Waller 7g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
R J Dunn, Mrs J A Dunn, Dr M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans
Breeder:
R J Dunn, Mrs J A Dunn, Mrs M D Taylor, Dr M J Evans
Gear:
BL-On
Comment:
Sat parkd for last lap when 7th 10 Jul trials. One run last spring. First4s.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $210
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather100All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile100Standing000
Left100Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (5)

7 of  8
10 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  5
K Newman
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Louretta
MR:2-00.5
58.5
 
11 of 12
16 Nov 23
Race  4
J R Dunn
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7
2/2
Sweet Dreams
MR:1-58.1
59.0
7.1L
3wd,1x1 1100,3bk 800,off tn,battld
SWIFTNSWEET - raced wide early. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1250m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Dunn advised he was disappointed with the effort. Connections advised the filly would now be sent for a spell.
1 of  4
08 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  6
J R Dunn
 
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
Eyeliner
MR:2-06.9
60.5
 
4 of  7
02 Nov 23
TRIAL
Race  3
H Orange
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Luna Dolce
MR:2-04.2
60.0
 
6 of  6
24 May 23
TRIAL
Race  4
D Dolan
 
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Art Jordan
MR:2-02.6
61.0
 
  
8
90
  MR48
8
Front
Matthew Williamson
Chris Butt, Balcairn
Breeding:
3 b f Always B Miki-Honey Ryder(by Christian Cullen) [Miss Patriot 10m(American Ideal)]
Owner:
R D Nevill
Breeder:
R D Nevill
Comment:
Well beaten in two runs to date. Cops another awkward draw. Hard to have.
Colours
Starts 2
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $481
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather200All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course200Distance200
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile200Standing000
Left200Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (4)

11 of 12
19 Jul 24
Race  4
C Butt
12 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
13
12/12
Lakelsa
MR:1-58.8
58.8
21L
Eased,5bk inr,off rear 700,battled
SWEET MIKI - driver C Butt admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion rounding the final bend and in the run home when out of contention. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butt's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 4 August 2024 (4 days).
9 of 11
07 Jul 24
Race  3
C Butt
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
11/11
Darby
MR:2-01.1
59.1
21L
Eased,4bk inr,waited tn,no threat
SWEET MIKI - weakened final bend.
5 of  7
19 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  5
C Butt
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
3
Cathy Freeman
MR:2-01.8
58.2
 
4 of  4
02 Apr 24
TRIAL
Race  1
C Butt
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Brandi Snapp
MR:2-07.3
58.3
 
  
9
040
  MR48
U1
Front
Blair Orange
Tom Bagrie, Ohoka
Breeding:
3 b f Art Major-A Christian Act(by Christian Cullen) [A Bettor Act 8g(Bettor's Delight), A Classical Act 5g(Betting Line), A Delightful Act 7m(Bettor's Delight), Captain Christian 2g(Captaintreacherous)]
Owners:
A Few Good Men Syndicate, Davidson Syndicate, S D Edmond, Off N Racing Yearly 22 Syndicate, Off N Racing Upfront 22 Syndicate, TD Bagrie Limited, Andrew, Kerry & The Bower Syndicate, J Sharp, Mrs J Sharp
Breeder:
A Few Good Men Syndicate
Comment:
Contrasting runs so far in her career. Unruly a challenge in tidy field. Odds.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $1,233
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather300All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course300Distance300
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile300Standing000
Left300Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 10)

10 of 12
19 Jul 24
Race  4
T Williams
12 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
U1
9/8
Lakelsa
MR:1-58.8
58.8
19L
6bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,no punch
SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - weakened final bend.
4 of 11
07 Jul 24
Race  3
J Cox
16 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
U1
10/9
Darby
MR:2-01.1
59.1
1.9L
6bk otr,3-6wd tn,useful wdst
10 of 11
21 Jun 24
Race  3
J Cox
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
6/7
Watching Brief
MR:1-58.8
57.8
47L
Gate spd,ld,trld,white flag 500
SHE'S A MAJOR ACT - weakened final bend hampering trailing runners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of trainer T Bagrie.
4 of  7
05 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Hill
 
NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
The Highwayman
MR:2-02.4
57.3
 
5 of  7
29 May 24
TRIAL
Race  6
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Happy Harper
MR:2-05.2
59.3
 
4 of  6
25 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  6
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Light Me Up
MR:2-02.8
59.8