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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 9
Race Time:

KB ELECTRICS PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2600m

 

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race
1
80X475
  MR45
1
Front
Craig Thornley
Steven McRae, West Melton
Breeding:
3 b g Bettor's Delight-Eden Franco(by Christian Cullen)
Owners:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd, J Currie
Breeder:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd, J Currie
Comment:
Still hunting a placing after 6 starts. Needs a clean start too. Combos.
Colours
Starts 6
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $1,836
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather600All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course400Distance200
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile300Standing300
Left600Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 11)

5 of 14
21 Jul 24
Race  7
C Thornley
16 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
11
9/8
Vinrules
MR:2-05.6
61.0
2.9L
Brk,6-5bk otr,3wd,2nd tn,fght,fdd
FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground. Raced wide from the 1500m.
7 of  9
05 Jul 24
Race  8
C Thornley
5 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
7/7
Black Billie Gee
MR:2-03.0
58.1
10L
Up,ld,3bk 1800,held up tn,fair mid
FRANCO ELVIS - broke at the start losing ground.
4 of 10
30 Jun 24
Race  3
C Thornley
107 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
7
3/4
Super Fund
MR:2-03.5
58.5
2L
Prkd,ld 1600,kickd clr tn,hdd 150
FRANCO ELVIS - lay inwards near the 1450m striking a track marker.
1 of  4
11 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  4
C Thornley
 
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Magistrate
MR:2-08.5
59.2
 
12 of 12
15 Mar 24
Race  2
C Thornley
9 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
3
11/11
Harrison John
MR:2-01.6
57.1
21L
3-5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,wd,faded
FRANCO ELVIS - hampered near the 1000m. Raced wide without cover from the 700m. Raced greenly when being shifted wider near the 300m hampering an outside runner.
8 of 14
06 Mar 24
Race  3
C Thornley
111 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
2/2
My Friend Louie
MR:1-59.6
57.7
5.7L
Mid otr,peeld 500,soon widr,fair
FRANCO ELVIS - raced wide from the 900m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend and early stages of the run home.
  
2
333433
  MR40
2
Front
Kyle Cameron
Kevin James, Kaiapoi
Breeding:
4 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Kotare Yedo(by Falcon Seelster) [Kotare Cullen 9m(Christian Cullen), Sonny Weaver 7h(Sunshine Beach)]
Owner:
K M James
Breeder:
K M James
Comment:
Racked up 36 maiden starts. Has enough zip though to win one. Don't ignore.
Colours
Starts 36
Wins 0
Seconds 2
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $19,801
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.58
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3208All Weather Slushy100
Grass400Grass Wet000
Course1306Distance1503
Favourite1012nd Favourite101
Mobile000Standing3608
Left3608Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30200

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of 14
21 Jul 24
Race  7
K Cameron
7 days
36th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
3/1
Vinrules
MR:2-05.6
61.0
1.7L
Trld-4bk inr,5bk 1100,off,wd,smart
3 of 11
14 Jul 24
Race  7
K Cameron
9 days
35th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR44 PACE Stand
2000m
Easy
4
4/4
Farewell Spit
MR:2-01.6
57.1
2.2L
Trld-3bk inr,angld 200,handy mid
HEAVEN - lay inwards early in the run home.
4 of  9
05 Jul 24
Race  8
K Cameron
5 days
34th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
5/5
Black Billie Gee
MR:2-03.0
58.1
2.5L
3rd,4bk inr,prkd-1x1 600,honest
3 of 10
30 Jun 24
Race  3
K Cameron
14 days
33rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
1
1/3
Super Fund
MR:2-03.5
58.5
1.8L
Led,trld 1600,thru,ld 150,hdd
HEAVEN - hung inwards final bend losing ground.
3 of 16
16 Jun 24
Race  8
K Cameron
7 days
32nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
12
3/3
Henry Winkler
MR:2-01.2
57.9
6.8L
7bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd,kept giving
HEAVEN - raced four wide from the 700m. Lay inwards near the 500m crowding an inside runner.
3 of 16
09 Jun 24
Race  7
K Cameron
7 days
31st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
3
2/3
Keeping It Kiwi
MR:2-04.5
58.6
0.4L
1x1,sent 3wd 650,solid bid mid
  
3
853006
  MR40
3
Front
Wilson House(J)
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
4 b m He's Watching-Smooth Maker(by Make A Deal) [Elite Excuse 11m(Lis Mara), Excuse Maker 16g(McArdle), Mach's Eliminator 7m(Mach Three), Mach's Gladiator 14g(Mach Three), Mach's Terminator 13g(Mach Three), Wild Excuse 8m(A Rocknroll Dance)]
Owner:
Miss N A Harris
Breeder:
Mrs V R Cameron, J C Morrison
Comment:
Early work maybe told here 14 Jul. Yet to place in 5 attempts here. First4s.
Colours
Starts 15
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $7,595
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.69
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather901All Weather Slushy000
Grass602Grass Wet100
Course500Distance301
Favourite1012nd Favourite200
Mobile400Standing1103
Left1503Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30100

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 11
14 Jul 24
Race  7
W House
28 days
15th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR44 PACE Stand
2000m
Easy
8
8/9
Farewell Spit
MR:2-01.6
57.1
7.7L
Soon prkd,1x1 600,urgd 400,pluggd
SPECTATOR - weakened final bend.
16 of 16
16 Jun 24
Race  8
W House
7 days
14th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
8
8/8
Henry Winkler
MR:2-01.2
57.9
26L
Cght prkd,no cvr,giving ground 500
SPECTATOR - weakened from the 500m.
11 of 16
09 Jun 24
Race  7
W House
7 days
13th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
6/4
Keeping It Kiwi
MR:2-04.5
58.6
6.8L
Brk,prkd,3bk otr 600,held up,sound
SPECTATOR - broke briefly at the start.
3 of 16
02 Jun 24
Race  3
W House
7 days
12th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8
10/10
Changeforthebeta
MR:2-02.7
58.6
2.3L
Up,led,trld 1400,thru,tried hard
5 of 12
26 May 24
Race  4
W House
11 days
11th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
9
9/9
Keltic Tiger
MR:2-04.9
60.4
8L
7th,3bk otr 1400,urgd 3wd,steady
8 of 11
15 May 24
Race  4
W House
12 days
10th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
7/7
Sofia Rose
MR:1-58.3
59.7
15L
Led,tackld,trld 800,held up 400,ok
SPECTATOR - trainer M House was issued a warning for being late to notify the mare would be racing with blinds. Hampered near the 550m by a weakening runner.
  
4
747
  MR48
4
Front
Sheree Tomlinson
Ken Ford & Amanda Tomlinson, West Melton
Breeding:
3 b g Bettor's Delight-Linda Grace(by In The Pocket) [Bettor Step Aside 9g(Bettor's Delight), Charisma 5m(Bettor's Delight), Gina Grace 11m(Bettor's Delight), Linda Lovegrace 12m(Bettor's Delight), Smooth Deal 7g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
K B Ford, Mrs D H Ford
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Breeding hasn't quite shone through yet. Not a mile away though. Roughie.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $1,145
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather300All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course300Distance000
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile100Standing200
Left300Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 9)

7 of 14
28 Jul 24
Race  7
S Tomlinson
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
14
10/10
Memphis Blaster
MR:2-03.9
59.1
5.1L
Soon 6bk inr,held up tn,handy inr
GREETS - over-raced middle stages. Became awkwardly placed to the inside of FRANCO SHERIFF passing the 500m. Held up early in the run home.
4 of 12
14 Jul 24
Race  3
S Tomlinson
16 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR45 to MR50 PACE Stand
2000m
Easy
10
10/10
The Night Fox
MR:2-04.2
58.9
2L
Led,trld 1600,took lane,honest inr
3 of  6
03 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  2
S Tomlinson
 
NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Betterthancash
MR:2-09.3
58.7
 
7 of  9
28 Jun 24
Race  1
S Tomlinson
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
9/9
Trump Card
MR:1-59.3
56.2
12L
Eased,3-4bk inr,waited,steady mid
3 of  7
29 May 24
TRIAL
Race  7
R Butt
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Melton Magnate
MR:2-03.4
59.4
 
6 of  7
14 May 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Tomlinson
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Commander Joe
MR:2-00.4
58.5
 
  
5
56X85
  MR46
5
Front
Blair Orange
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
3 b g Art Major-Minnie Moose(by Bettor's Delight) [Funatthebeach 9g(Somebeachsomewhere), Major Moose 6h(Art Major), Miracle Moose 8g(Mach Three)]
Owners:
D W Eathorne, B W Eathorne, M D Lowe, A Kershaw, D Burrows, K J Webster, S Apes, M O'Connor, R P C Townsend
Breeder:
Mrs C J Whitelock, B J Whitelock
Comment:
Not too much wrong with his two starts back. Stand start debut. Each way.
Colours
Starts 4
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $980
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather400All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course200Distance000
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile400Standing000
Left400Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 8)

5 of  9
19 Jul 24
Race  1
S Ottley
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
9/9
Wuhan
MR:2-00.7
58.3
3.6L
Eased,4bk inr 1300,held up,sound
MOOSE MOROWSKI - raced wide early.
8 of 10
12 Jul 24
Race  3
R Close
180 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
5/9
C C Arden
MR:1-57.2
56.3
12L
Eased,5bk inr,off rear tn,sound
MOOSE MOROWSKI - hampered by a breaking runner near the 300m. Held up by a weakening runner leaving the final bend.
2 of  5
26 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  7
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR48 to MR50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
Franco Sheriff
MR:2-11.3
58.9
 
6 of 11
14 Jan 24
Race  1
R Close
2 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3
3/3
Queen Of Swords
MR:1-58.7
57.9
4.6L
Prkd,1x1,3bk 900,off,sound mid
MOOSE MOROWSKI - when questioned regarding the performance driver R Close reported in his opinion the gelding had failed to back up from its last start on Friday.
5 of 12
12 Jan 24
Race  1
R Close
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
2/2
Wallflower
MR:1-58.7
58.6
9.6L
6th,prkd 1800,dug in tn,bestd 150
MOOSE MOROWSKI - driver R Close reported that the gelding had hung throughout and will be recommending gear changes.
3 of  7
04 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  6
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR41 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Just Lou It
MR:2-04.7
58.7
 
  
6
29
  MR49
6
Front
Robbie Close
Andrew Stuart, Loburn
Breeding:
4 b g Art Major-Blood Moon(by Bettor's Delight)
Owner:
Wibble Holdings Limited
Breeder:
Wibble Holdings Limited
Comment:
Lacked a kick late 19 Jul but 2nd on debut your best guide. Worth a look.
Colours
Starts 2
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $1,908
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather201All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course201Distance101
Favourite1012nd Favourite000
Mobile201Standing000
Left201Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30000

Race Starts (4)

9 of  9
19 Jul 24
Race  1
T Chmiel
12 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
4/4
Wuhan
MR:2-00.7
58.3
13L
5bk otr,3-5wd tn,no extra wd
MOONLITE BLOOD - raced greenly near the 900m and again passing the 500m having to be corrected by driver T Chmiel.
2 of 12
07 Jul 24
Race  1
R Close
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
9
1/1
My Ten Guitars
MR:2-01.1
59.7
1.2L
8-7bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,big wdst
MOONLITE BLOOD - raced four wide from the 600m.
1 of  5
26 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  2
R Close
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Carlin
MR:2-06.9
57.7
 
3 of  4
02 Aug 23
TRIAL
Race  1
R Houghton
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Mossdale Margaret
MR:2-05.1
60.8
 
  
7
795262
  MR41
7
Front
Matthew Williamson
Jesse Wederell, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Sky Major-Caitlin Franco(by Lis Mara)
Owner:
S L B Dolamore
Breeder:
S L B Dolamore
Comment:
Gave a sight in front on Sunday. Manners are pretty good. Can play a part.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 0
Seconds 2
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $6,794
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.42
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1102All Weather Slushy000
Grass200Grass Wet100
Course602Distance400
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile100Standing1202
Left1302Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30101

Race Starts (6 of 11)

2 of 14
28 Jul 24
Race  7
M Williamson
37 days
9th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
11
3/4
Memphis Blaster
MR:2-03.9
59.1
0.5L
Up,led 1450,good fight,cght 50
6 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  4
S Tomlinson
5 days
8th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
10
7/8
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-57.5
56.6
9.3L
4bk inr,badly held up 400,off,sound
MAJOR HENRY - over-raced middle stages. Held up for a distance rounding the final bend.
2 of 16
16 Jun 24
Race  8
S Tomlinson
7 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
15
4/4
Henry Winkler
MR:2-01.2
57.9
3.5L
4bk otr,up 3wd,prkd 600,fght gamely
MAJOR HENRY - raced wide early.
5 of 16
09 Jun 24
Race  7
S Tomlinson
7 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5
9/7
Keeping It Kiwi
MR:2-04.5
58.6
1.2L
Ld,trld 1200,cartd bk 600,flew inr
MAJOR HENRY - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
9 of 16
02 Jun 24
Race  3
S Tomlinson
7 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
18
15/15
Changeforthebeta
MR:2-02.7
58.6
5.5L
5-6bk inr,buried tn,honest,held up
MAJOR HENRY - held up late in the run home.
7 of 12
26 May 24
Race  4
S Ottley
11 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
5/6
Keltic Tiger
MR:2-04.9
60.4
9.1L
Up,ld,trld 1800,held up,off,pluggd
MAJOR HENRY - weakened in the run home.
  
8
552
  MR48
8
Front
John Morrison
John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
4 br m Sweet Lou-Moulin Bromac(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:
G L Moir, Mrs P V Moir
Breeder:
G L Moir, Mrs P V Moir
Comment:
Building nicely after three starts. Key is getting handy early. In the mix.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $2,246
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.67
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather301All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course301Distance201
Favourite0002nd Favourite301
Mobile000Standing301
Left301Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (4)

2 of 14
21 Jul 24
Race  7
J Morrison
16 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
2/2
Vinrules
MR:2-05.6
61.0
1.1L
Slow,1x1,prkd,ld 500,fght,nabbd
SWEET TRIXIE - reared as the start was effected losing ground.
5 of  9
05 Jul 24
Race  8
J Morrison
19 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
2/2
Black Billie Gee
MR:2-03.0
58.1
4.6L
4-3bk otr,1x1,prkd 400,fght,fdd
SWEET TRIXIE - hampered by a breaking runner shortly after the start.
5 of 16
16 Jun 24
Race  8
J Morrison
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2000m
Good
11
2/2
Henry Winkler
MR:2-01.2
57.9
8.4L
5bk inr,3bk otr,angld,imprvd wd
SWEET TRIXIE - held up by a weakening runner passing the 600m.
2 of  7
29 May 24
TRIAL
Race  3
S Ottley
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Watching Brief
MR:2-01.8
58.3
 
  
9
90
  MR48
U1
Front
Samantha Ottley
Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston
Breeding:
3 b g Downbytheseaside-Ally Grace(by Mach Three) [Magical Mali 8m(Shadow Play)]
Owners:
K T Fairbairn, Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:
K T Fairbairn
Comment:
Proved a handful early on in two career starts. Prefer to take notes for now.
Colours
Starts 2
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $403
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather200All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course200Distance100
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile000Standing200
Left200Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (4)

11 of 14
21 Jul 24
Race  7
B Orange
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U2
7/5
Vinrules
MR:2-05.6
61.0
16L
Brk,detachd,3wd cvr 1200,battld
MAGICAL MAX - fractious prior to the start causing a delay. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke at the start losing ground. Placed in restricted room near the 250m when an inside runner shifted outwards.
9 of 12
14 Jul 24
Race  3
S Ottley
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR45 to MR50 PACE Stand
2000m
Easy
1
6/6
The Night Fox
MR:2-04.2
58.9
9.3L
To unruly,6bk otr,5bk inr tn,steady
The start was delayed due to MAGICAL MAX being fractious and the gelding was sent to the unruly position by the Starter where it will remain for future standing starts.
3 of  9
09 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  6
S Ottley
 
NON-WINNERS PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5
Sweet Raine
MR:2-07.8
57.3
 
3 of  5
26 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  2
S Ottley
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Moonlite Blood
MR:2-06.9
57.7