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Meeting: RACING & RUGBY WEEKEND RACE NIGHT (RACING & RUGBY WEEKEND RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 01/07/2026 at 19:30 pm
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

CONCRETE BROTHERS MOBILE PACE

$18,500, R51 TO R70, 1980m

 

For R51 to R70 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Double Time: SL-Off, BL-On, Jimmyray: SL-Off, Mystery Beach: BL-Off    Legend
1
419464
  R51
1
Front
Darnika Williams(J)
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Yea Baby(by Somebeachsomewhere)
Owners:
Mrs T J Wylie, P J Wylie
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Gear:
BL-Off
Comment:
Far from disgraced behind Mo'unga 12 Jun. Not the worst from the ace.
Colours
Starts 44
Wins 5
Seconds 6
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $83,674
Winning Stakes $40,150
Win Dividend $0.80
Place Dividend $0.83
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather35510All Weather Slushy601
Grass904Grass Wet300
Course2948Distance1503
Favourite4132nd Favourite615
Mobile1505Standing2959
Left44514Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (10) 1/2 length 3-16.3
 07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) 3 lengths 3-20
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6) 3/4 length 3-16.1
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) head 3-13.6
 05/26 Rangiora 4YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 3-20.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of  9
12 Jun 26
Race  8
B Orange
7 days
19th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
8/4
Mo'unga
MR:1-57.5
55.9
3L
Soon led,trld 1500,held up,sound
6 of  9
05 Jun 26
Race  9
B Orange
5 days
18th up
3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
1
3/3
Scrunch
MR:2-01.9
57.4
8L
Brk,dist 9th,4bk otr,wd tn,imprvd
MYSTERY BEACH - broke at the start losing ground.
4 of  8
31 May 26
Race  8
B Orange
9 days
17th up
R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8
3/2
Spirit Downunder
MR:2-01.6
55.1
1.4L
Prkd,ld 2000,dictated,swamped 100m
9 of 13
22 May 26
Race  4
G Thornley
5 days
16th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
10/12
Captain Cool
MR:1-57.5
56.8
10L
Eased,7bk otr,imprvd inr from bk
1 of 11
17 May 26
Race  9
B Orange
23 days
15th up
4YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
2/1
The Coalman
MR:2-04.0
55.8
 
Ld out,trld 2300,thru,pounced,slick
4 of 11
24 Apr 26
Race  7
G Thornley
5 days
14th up
4YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
10
3/4
Moonlite Blood
MR:1-59.6
56.4
5.9L
Brk,3wd,5bk otr,3wd 850,fght well
MYSTERY BEACH - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Raced wide without cover from the 1300m.
2 of 13
19 Apr 26
Race  10
G Thornley
9 days
13th up
4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
6
2/3
The Coalman
MR:2-00.1
57.2
0.3L
1x1,prkd,ld,trld 1550,thru,bold bid
2 of 10
10 Apr 26
Race  1
G Thornley
19 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
5/4
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-00.7
57.6
0.2L
6th,1x1,3bk otr,1x1,prkd,fght,missd
MYSTERY BEACH - driver G Thornley admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $250.
6 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
B Orange
7 days
11th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5
5/2
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
2.4L
Wd,prkd,ld 1850,hdd 250m,fght on
MYSTERY BEACH - raced wide early.
3 of 13
15 Mar 26
Race  10
B Orange
7 days
10th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 PACE Stand
2170m
Good
4
2/2
Lavra Rose
MR:2-03.3
57.2
1.2L
Trld,off,ld 1600,dictated,reeled in
  
2
942611
  R51
2
Front
Anthony Butt
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b g Lather Up-Tact Hayley Jane(by Albert Albert) [Tact Charlotte 17m(Bettor's Delight), Tact Denzel 13g(Washington VC), Tact Hayleys Delight 18m(Bettor's Delight), Tact McLeod 7g(Sweet Lou), Tact Minaj 15m(Lis Mara), Tact Tama 10g(Christian Cullen)]
Owners:
Stonewall Stud Ltd, S J Corps
Breeder:
Est Mrs B R Dynes
Comment:
Moves up in grade again after Gore success. Has tactical speed. Don't ignore.
Colours
Starts 15
Wins 5
Seconds 4
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $65,485
Winning Stakes $41,250
Win Dividend $1.31
Place Dividend $1.13
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1554All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1133Distance1234
Favourite7412nd Favourite100
Mobile1554Standing000
Left1554Right000
Fresh90320Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/24 Winton 2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE 1609m (4) 3 1/4 lengths 1-58.3
 08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 1/2 lengths 2-25.1
 10/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 2-24.6
 06/26 NZ Metro 2YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 3 3/4 lengths 2-23.6
 06/26 Forbury Pk R47 to R56 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1 length 2-41.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  9
21 Jun 26
Race  9
N Burton
9 days
6th up
R47 to R56 MOB. PACE
2200m
Easy
5
1/1
Song Sung Blue
MR:1-57.8
59.8
 
Gt spd,led,trail,3bk,sped wn clr
TACT TEVA - lay out late in the score up placing DECEPTIVE LEE in restricted room. Held up final bend and early stages of the run home.
1 of 10
12 Jun 26
Race  9
T Williams
21 days
5th up
2YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
4/4
Bryce's Meddle
MR:1-56.6
55.9
 
Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,thru,classy
6 of 12
22 May 26
Race  10
T Williams
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R41 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
5/5
Seeking Clarity
MR:1-55.8
56.8
9.2L
Gate spd,ld 1700,hdd tn,run down
2 of  7
08 May 26
Race  1
T Williams
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
3/3
Sacetas
MR:1-57.5
56.4
1.3L
Brf lead,trld 1700,thru,tried hard
4 of  9
24 Apr 26
Race  5
T Williams
12 days
2nd up
3YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
2/3
Sacetas
MR:1-56.7
55.4
13L
5bk otr,3wd,prkd 500,3bk inr tn,ok
TACT TEVA - lay inwards in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Raced wide early.
9 of 13
12 Apr 26
Race  9
N Burton
177 days
1st up
4YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE
2400m
Fast
7
1/1
Still Rockin
MR:1-58.6
56.6
4.1L
Last,peeld 800,wider,fair fin
TACT TEVA - raced wide from the 850m. Hung inwards rounding the final bend.
2 of  4
24 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  10
T Williams
 
R37 to R63 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Arthur Shelby
MR:2-04.1
58.0
 
2 of  7
05 Nov 25
TRIAL
Race  19
T Williams
 
R38 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
Always Dreaming
MR:2-07.0
58.0
 
8 of 11
17 Oct 25
Race  8
T Williams
14 days
5th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
4/4
Greased Lightnin
MR:1-57.0
56.3
5.8L
5-6bk otr,3wd 600,askd tn,pluggd
TACT TEVA - raced wide from the 650m.
1 of 11
03 Oct 25
Race  2
T Williams
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
6
1/1
Quicker Than Quick
MR:1-57.5
57.4
 
5bk otr,3wd 650,swoopd tn,easy
TACT TEVA - raced wide early before being restrained to the rear of the field. Again raced wide from the 700m. Hung inwards throughout the run home having to be corrected.
  
3
844047
  R53
3
Front
Kimberly Butt
Warren Stapleton, Rakaia
Breeding:
5 b g Bettor's Delight-Unforgiving(by Art Major) [Another Level 4g(Always B Miki), Take The Miki 7g(Always B Miki), The Missing Sock 8m(Bettor's Delight), Wicked Deal 2f(McWicked), Works For Me 6m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
J A Screen, Mrs T C Screen, W A Screen, Mrs P S Screen, D W Screen, L J Screen
Breeder:
J A Screen, Mrs T C Screen
Comment:
Mixing his runs since winning back in March. May get back early. Rough odds.
Colours
Starts 32
Wins 5
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $76,320
Winning Stakes $41,525
Win Dividend $1.46
Place Dividend $0.59
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3052All Weather Slushy210
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course2121Distance1521
Favourite2102nd Favourite220
Mobile2452Standing800
Left2951Right301
Fresh90310Fresh30510

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 3/4 length 2-43.3
 06/24 WaikBoP Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 1 length 2-42.6
 07/24 WaikBoP 3YO+ R50 to R65 MOB. PACE 2700m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 3-20.9
 01/25 NZ Metro R57 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/2 lengths 2-24.1
 03/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-23.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

7 of  7
19 Jun 26
Race  6
K Butt
21 days
26th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3
7/7
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-56.2
56.1
7L
Eased,5bk inr,3bk otr,battld wdst
4 of  7
29 May 26
Race  7
K Butt
5 days
25th up
4YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
4/3
Bettor Go Vinnie
MR:1-56.9
55.1
6L
5th,5bk inr,3bk otr,off,warmd up wd
CHRISTIES ART - lay inwards near the 1700m when being restrained and contacted the sulky wheel of NEXT LEVEL losing ground. A post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed lameness in the left fore leg. Stood down pending a veterinary clearance prior to resuming.
12 of 13
24 May 26
Race  8
K Butt
16 days
24th up
R41 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
10/10
Commander Ben
MR:2-03.3
57.7
34L
Chkd,9th otr,wd cvr rear,chkd & brk
NEXT LEVEL - hampered by breaking runners at the start. Checked by a breaking runner near the 400m and broke losing all chance.
4 of  7
08 May 26
Race  1
K Butt
7 days
23rd up
3YO+ R47 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
5/5
Sacetas
MR:1-57.5
56.4
3.9L
4-3rd,3bk inr,held up tn,sound
NEXT LEVEL - held up leaving the final bend.
4 of  8
01 May 26
Race  8
K Butt
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ C,G&E R49 to R62 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
5/5
Radha
MR:2-00.7
56.0
4.1L
4th,3bk inr,waitd,imprvd on inr
NEXT LEVEL - held up early in the run home.
8 of  9
24 Apr 26
Race  6
K Butt
14 days
21st up
3YO+ R50 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
6/6
Sideshow Bruce
MR:1-58.1
55.6
8.7L
5th,to prkd 1200,fght,felt pinch
NEXT LEVEL - weakened final bend.
4=
10 Apr 26
Race  3
K Butt
6 days
20th up
3YO+ R46 to R60, R61 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
8/8
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:1-58.3
57.0
2.4L
3wd,prkd,1x1 900,held up,few gaps
NEXT LEVEL - raced wide early. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home. Driver K Butt advised she did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence. Miss Butt was issued a warning for using her whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
7 of 13
04 Apr 26
Race  9
K Butt
8 days
19th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12
10/11
Taketheplunge
MR:1-57.3
58.5
5.3L
4-6bk otr,3wd cvr 550,warmd up wd
1 of  9
27 Mar 26
Race  6
K Butt
5 days
18th up
3YO+ R49 to R65 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
7/6
Bryce's Meddle
MR:1-56.6
57.0
 
4th,3bk inr 1400,off,shot thru,yes
NEXT LEVEL - when questioned regarding the improved performance connections advised the gelding had raced without luck at its last start which was its first start back from a spell. Connections added the horse had shown natural improvement from that race and had received an economical run tonight.
11 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
K Butt
83 days
17th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
7
14/14
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
8.2L
Rear,7-bk inr,off,passed stragglers
  
4
316412
  R56
4
Front
Blair Orange
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:
Just caught by #6 here 19 Jun. Drawn inside his key rivals. Can go one better.
Colours
Starts 22
Wins 5
Seconds 5
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $68,066
Winning Stakes $47,300
Win Dividend $0.53
Place Dividend $0.82
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2256All Weather Slushy303
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course2256Distance2046
Favourite10422nd Favourite611
Mobile2156Standing100
Left2256Right000
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
 05/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE 2600m (8) 2 lengths 3-17.5
 06/26 NZ Metro R46 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1 length 2-24.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  7
19 Jun 26
Race  6
B Orange
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
1/1
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-56.2
56.1
0.9L
7th,up,prkd 900,fght hard,nabbd
1 of  9
05 Jun 26
Race  5
B Orange
14 days
5th up
R46 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
5
1/1
Malakai
MR:1-57.0
59.5
 
4-3bk otr,up,led 700,held them off
BETTOR GO VINNIE - driver R May admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly after 200m when allowing his runner to strike the sulky wheel of TRUMP CARD resulting in his horse breaking and losing all chance. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300.
4 of 13
22 May 26
Race  4
B Orange
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
12
1/2
Captain Cool
MR:1-57.5
56.8
2.1L
4bk otr,thru mid tn,sound in mid
6 of 11
15 May 26
Race  1
O Thornley
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
8
1/1
Captain Cool
MR:1-56.7
56.3
2.7L
Eased,6-7bk otr,last tn,dashd wdst
TRUMP CARD - raced wide from the 500m. When questioned regarding her tactics during the running, driver O Thornley advised that due to the early gate speed she elected to restrain after the start. Miss Thornley further added that due to the sectionals through the middle stages she was reluctant to improve forward and from the 800m was unable to receive a covered run into the race when the one out line failed to progress. Stewards noted her comments.
1 of 10
01 May 26
Race  9
O Thornley
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ R45 to R47 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
8
1/1
Quinn
MR:2-02.2
57.8
 
5bk otr,3wd cvr 600,went woosh wdst
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.
  
5
80541P
  R58
5
Front
Ricky May
Laurence Hanrahan, Ashburton
Breeding:
6 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Mashika(by Mach Three) [Kasarani 5m(Sweet Lou), Mahindi 7m(American Ideal), Manzini 8m(Art Major), Zambia 9g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
G A Kelk, Mrs M A Kelk
Breeder:
G A Iggo
Comment:
Safely around at the trials since issue here in early May. Might need this.
Colours
Starts 47
Wins 6
Seconds 8
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $101,425
Winning Stakes $49,225
Win Dividend $1.03
Place Dividend $1.35
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2846All Weather Slushy301
Grass1927Grass Wet511
Course1823Distance410
Favourite2202nd Favourite721
Mobile400Standing43613
Left47613Right000
Fresh90320Fresh30411

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 Timaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) 2 1/4 lengths 3-21.2
 10/23 Oamaru 3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE 2000m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-32.5
 04/24 Methven 3YO+ R35 to R54 DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (7(10m)) neck 3-13.8
 09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R57 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (5(15m)) nose 3-20.5
 12/24 Banks Pen 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2810m (4(10m)) neck 3-37.9
 05/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2(20m)) 3/4 length 3-16.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  4
23 Jun 26
TRIAL
Race  3
R May
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
Jesse Owens
MR:2-05.0
57.6
 
6 of  6
16 Jun 26
TRIAL
Race  7
R May
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Jimmyray
MR:2-06.6
56.4
 
3 of  4
09 Jun 26
TRIAL
Race  13
R May
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Esmeralda
MR:2-03.0
56.8
 
P
08 May 26
Race  6
R May
7 days
15th up
3YO+ R45 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
6/2
Iron Brigade
MR:2-00.4
57.3
 
11th,flat,urgd 1300,pulld up
TANZANIA - weakened near the 1300m and was retired from the race. 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 prior to completing one satisfactory trial before resuming.
1 of 10
01 May 26
Race  6
R May
12 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R59 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
5/4
Bryce's Meddle
MR:2-01.4
59.6
 
4bk otr,5bk 1200,wdst tn,unleashed
TANZANIA - shifted inwards late in the run home crowding inside runners. Driver R May was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course over the concluding stages.
4 of 13
19 Apr 26
Race  10
J Morrison
7 days
13th up
4YO+ R41 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
7/4
The Coalman
MR:2-00.1
57.2
4.9L
8th otr,1x1 1550,3-bk,wd 450,ran on
5 of  9
12 Apr 26
Race  8
G O'Reilly
21 days
12th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Dead
1
5/4
Bruntwood Brigade
MR:2-05.5
56.5
6.7L
Brk,trld,4-bk 1450,prkd 800,outfin
TANZANIA - broke briefly at the start.
13 of 14
22 Mar 26
Race  10
G O'Reilly
9 days
11th up
4YO+ R40 to R60 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
11/9
Iron Brigade
MR:2-02.9
57.0
12L
Brk,12th otr,6-bk,wd cvr top,plggd
TANZANIA - broke at the start losing ground.
8 of 10
13 Mar 26
Race  4
G O'Reilly
12 days
10th up
3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
2
10/10
Diamonds Are Forever
MR:2-00.5
57.8
11L
6th,3-4bk otr 800,rear,bt slows mid
TANZANIA - hung inwards and locked wheels with AKATEA near the 950m unbalancing driver G O'Reilly hampering a trailing runner. Mr O'Reilly admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule 869(4)(6)(b)(c) in that he shifted outwards near the 1050m forcing SEASIDE ROSE to race wider on the track. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $200.
6 of  8
01 Mar 26
Race  8
G O'Reilly
62 days
9th up
4YO+ R51 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
1950m
Slow
3
4/2
Misty Blue
MR:2-04.8
59.1
3.7L
Ld out,3-bk 1400,bttld away inr gap
  
6
P9X741
  R60
6
Front
Craig Thornley
Steven McRae, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b m Terror To Love-Aziza(by Pacific Rocket) [Amarula Franco 5m(Always B Miki), Devilicious 13m(Jereme's Jet), Magic Sign 8g(Terror To Love), Stick Man 10g(Shadow Play), Tiger Thompson 12g(Big Jim(USA))]
Owners:
Spreydon Lodge Ltd, Organ Donation Saves Lives Syndicate, Elite Syndicate, H A McPherson, Not A Book Club Syndicate
Breeder:
H A McPherson, Spreydon Lodge Ltd
Comment:
Built nicely to her win after 3 starts back. Should be rock-hard fit. Can repeat
Colours
Starts 31
Wins 6
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $107,843
Winning Stakes $68,225
Win Dividend $1.39
Place Dividend $0.90
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2966All Weather Slushy320
Grass200Grass Wet000
Course2246Distance1946
Favourite7222nd Favourite620
Mobile2154Standing1012
Left3166Right000
Fresh90511Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (8) 2 3/4 lengths 3-03.1
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with con 1980m (8) 1 1/2 lengths 2-27.1
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 length 2-25.1
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R57 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24.4
 12/25 Ashburton 5YO+ Mares MOB. PACE 1700m (14) 3 1/2 lengths 2-01.2
 06/26 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 length 2-23.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  7
19 Jun 26
Race  6
C D Thornley
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
5/5
Trump Card
MR:1-56.2
56.1
 
6th,to 1x1 900,off 200,kept coming
4 of  9
05 Jun 26
Race  5
C D Thornley
14 days
2nd up
R46 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
2/4
Trump Card
MR:1-57.0
59.5
3.9L
Gate spd,ld 1600,trld 700,steady
7 of 13
22 May 26
Race  4
C D Thornley
106 days
1st up
3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
14
8/9
Captain Cool
MR:1-57.5
56.8
5.5L
6bk otr,wd rear tn,warmed up wd
9 of 10
05 Feb 26
Race  7
C D Thornley
30 days
11th up
3YO+ R51 to R60 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
9
2/3
Taketheplunge
MR:2-01.8
55.7
6.9L
Rear inr,4bk otr 1700,off,fair wdst
AMARETTO FRANCO - when questioned regarding the performance driver C Thornley advised the mare was not suited by the tempo of the race and he was reluctant to improve forward as he believed the horse would be unsuited to racing parked over 2600m. Mr Thornley added in his opinion the mare would derive benefit from today's race.
P
06 Jan 26
Race  10
G Thornley
2 days
10th up
R50 to R90 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
U1
2/3
Hacksaw Ridge
MR:2-03.1
62.9
 
Broke start,detached
AMARETTO FRANCO - broke at the start losing all chance and was retired from the event by driver G Thornley. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
5 of 10
04 Jan 26
Race  10
B Barclay
14 days
9th up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
U1
3/3
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-59.2
 
9.3L
Brk strt,4-5pegs,off trn,ran on ok
AMARETTO FRANCO - broke at the start losing ground.
1 of 14
21 Dec 25
Race  9
C D Thornley
16 days
8th up
5YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
14
1/1
Tashs Bad Girl
MR:1-54.7
57.9
 
3wd,prkd,1x1 850,off,dashd away
AMARETTO FRANCO - raced wide early.
2 of  8
05 Dec 25
Race  8
C D Thornley
21 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M R45 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
1/1
Nothing But You
MR:1-56.8
56.1
0.1L
3bk otr,3-4wd 450,bold,just missd
2 of 13
14 Nov 25
Race  8
C D Thornley
3 days
6th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
8/8
Esmeralda
MR:1-54.5
56.5
4.3L
1x1-4bk otr,3wd cvr,off,handy mid
AMARETTO FRANCO - raced wide with cover from the 800m.
13 of 14
11 Nov 25
Race  13
C D Thornley
15 days
5th up
3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
13
5/5
J T Boe
MR:1-58.5
57.6
19L
5-6bk inr,off rear 600,no punch inr
AMARETTO FRANCO - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Had to be steadied near the 1300m after an easing of the pace.
  
7
43666X
  R62
7
Front
Peter Davis
Margo Nyhan, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Double Twist(by Artsplace) [Unnamed 3c(Bettor's Delight), Twista 5g(Bettor's Delight), Twisted Sister 4m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
Fitzgerald Family Syndicate
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Gear:
SL-Off, BL-On
Comment:
Three trials since form slipped away in early 2026. Likely to improve off this.
Colours
Starts 57
Wins 9
Seconds 6
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $153,209
Winning Stakes $92,675
Win Dividend $1.28
Place Dividend $0.84
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3957All Weather Slushy201
Grass1842Grass Wet200
Course2744Distance2131
Favourite9612nd Favourite510
Mobile2431Standing3368
Left5599Right200
Fresh90500Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 1609m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 1-59.1
 01/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (7) 3 3/4 lengths 2-25.9
 02/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.3
 09/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R58 MOB. PACE 2600m (3) 3/4 length 3-14.3
 01/24 Marlb HRC R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (3) 3/4 length 3-08.8
 01/24 Marlb HRC R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2850m (3) 3/4 length 3-42.4
 08/24 NZ Metro R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (2(10m)) head 3-15.7
 03/25 Rangiora R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (5(20m)) 3/4 length 3-16.5
 01/26 Hawera R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2000m (3) nose 2-37.4

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of  2
03 Jun 26
TRIAL
Race  11
P Davis
 
R42 to R62 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Razor Horizon
MR:2-04.3
55.9
 
7 of  7
26 May 26
TRIAL
Race  5
P Davis
 
R35 to R62 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Ultimate Seisation
MR:2-04.4
58.0
 
3 of  8
20 May 26
TRIAL
Race  11
P Davis
 
R35 to R62 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Carrera Hombre
MR:2-04.8
57.4
 
6 of  6
29 Mar 26
Race  7
P Davis
51 days
14th up
R60 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
6/6
It's Tough
MR:2-04.6
56.6
14L
Ld out,3-bk 2150,flat 400,drppd out
DOUBLE TIME - weakened in the run home.
6 of  8
17 Mar 26
TRIAL
Race  4
S Ottley
 
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
7
Flying For Me
MR:2-03.4
56.3
 
6 of  6
06 Feb 26
Race  1
P Ferguson
7 days
13th up
R49 to R66 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8
6/6
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-57.4
56.7
4.5L
Eased,rear inr,1x1 1150,no bite mid
6 of  6
30 Jan 26
Race  6
P Ferguson
4 days
12th up
R48 to R67 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7
3/5
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-59.5
57.5
2.9L
Eased,rear,3-bk inr,tidy effort inr
3 of 10
26 Jan 26
Race  11
W House
6 days
11th up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
3/1
American Me
MR:2-05.9
62.7
3L
1x1,3-bk,wd cvr 1350,2nd 500m,tried
DOUBLE TIME - raced wide with cover from near the 1300m.
4 of  6
20 Jan 26
Race  9
P Ferguson
2 days
10th up
R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Dead
1
1/2
American Me
MR:2-07.1
59.1
3.9L
Trld,3-bk 1450,off,rear top,tidy wd
DOUBLE TIME - held up rounding the final turn.
1 of  5
18 Jan 26
Race  8
P Ferguson
20 days
9th up
R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
3
1/3
Rough And Ready
MR:2-06.6
59.4
 
Brk,3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 900,fght best
DOUBLE TIME - broke for several strides at the start.
  
8
26104X
  R63
8
Front
John Morrison
John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
9 b g American Ideal-Shining Eyes(by Sharvid Adios) [Igottastar 14m(Gotta Go Cullect), Three J's 21m(Live Or Die)]
Owner:
T I Cleave
Breeder:
T I Cleave
Gear:
SL-Off
Comment:
Looked sharp winning 3 of 4 public runs since last racing in 2024. Top 3/4.
Colours
Starts 37
Wins 7
Seconds 3
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $85,716
Winning Stakes $55,825
Win Dividend $0.69
Place Dividend $0.99
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2557All Weather Slushy100
Grass1224Grass Wet311
Course1534Distance1214
Favourite11522nd Favourite504
Mobile1745Standing2036
Left37711Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30310

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-25.1
 01/23 Cent Otago R35 to R43, R44 to R50 with cond. MOB. P 2600m (4) neck 3-16.1
 04/23 Methven R46 to R54 PACE 2400m (3) 3/4 length 3-18.5
 02/24 Wyndham R46 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. P 1800m (8) 3 lengths 2-14.2
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R53 to R60, R61 to R65 with cond. M 2600m (4) 2 1/2 lengths 3-11.4
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R65 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2(20m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-20.6
 08/24 Kurow R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (1(10m)) nose 3-24.3

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  6
23 Jun 26
TRIAL
Race  6
J Joyce
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Mighty Flying Miki
MR:2-06.6
57.1
 
1 of  6
16 Jun 26
TRIAL
Race  7
J Joyce
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Our Harmony
MR:2-06.6
56.4
 
2 of  4
09 Jun 26
TRIAL
Race  13
J Joyce
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Esmeralda
MR:2-03.0
56.8
 
1 of  3
23 May 26
WORKOUT
Race  5
 
J Joyce
 
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
1
Blu Diamond
MR:2-12.2
61.7
 
4 of  6
05 Sep 24
Race  5
M Hill
13 days
23rd up
R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
4/4
Clonakilty
MR:2-02.2
55.9
3L
4th,parkd 900,fght on,fadd late
15 of 16
23 Aug 24
Race  7
J Morrison
5 days
22nd up
DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
4
13/10
Dalton Shard
MR:2-00.1
55.4
16L
Brk start,8bk inr,no threat inr
JIMMYRAY - broke at the start checking an inside runner losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened leaving the final bend.
1 of  8
18 Aug 24
Race  8
J Morrison
30 days
21st up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
1
1/1
Shepherds Delight
MR:2-06.4
57.6
 
1x1,3w,led 1800,joind,kept givng
1 of  7
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  14
J Morrison
 
R56 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Macandrew Aviator
MR:2-06.4
57.9
 
6 of  9
19 Jul 24
Race  7
J Morrison
7 days
20th up
3YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
1/1
Black Mach
MR:1-57.5
57.8
3.3L
Prkd,no cvr,fght,swamped 150
2 of  9
12 Jul 24
Race  7
J Morrison
21 days
19th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
2/2
Commander Ben
MR:2-02.0
55.8
0.3L
6th,1x1 1400,off,dashd,just missd
  
9
34443X
  R65
9
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Isabella Anvil(by Christian Cullen) [Diamond Party 9m(Art Major), Mariana Trench 5m(Downbytheseaside), Midnight Party 11g(Big Jim(USA)), Mighty Major 15g(Art Major), Opportunity Knox 8m(A Rocknroll Dance), Petrify 7g(Pet Rock(USA)), Real Obsession 12m(Real Desire)]
Owners:
Stonewall Stud Ltd, S J Corps
Breeder:
Kaysan Farming Limited, Miss J E Van der Woerd
Comment:
Easy trial win ahead of resuming. 3rd in 2025 Derby. Chance despite draw.
Colours
Starts 23
Wins 5
Seconds 2
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $224,866
Winning Stakes $65,700
Win Dividend $1.53
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2358All Weather Slushy211
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1435Distance1334
Favourite3212nd Favourite321
Mobile2358Standing000
Left1955Right403
Fresh90412Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 Winton 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1609m (4) 1 length 1-56.1
 10/24 NZ Metro 2YO, with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (7) neck 2-24.2
 04/25 WaikBoP 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (8) 1/2 head 2-01.4
 05/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R55 to R65 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 1 3/4 lengths 2-22.2
 09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R64 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 3/4 length 2-22.9

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of  4
24 Jun 26
TRIAL
Race  2
T Williams
 
Up to & including R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Crunchy Bar
MR:2-11.8
57.1
 
2 of  2
16 Dec 25
TRIAL
Race  11
J Cox
 
SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2
Slots
MR:2-05.4
57.0
 
3 of  8
21 Nov 25
Race  9
T Williams
7 days
6th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
2
3/3
Marketplace
MR:1-56.9
53.7
8.1L
Soon trld,waitd tn,tried hard inr
4 of  9
14 Nov 25
Race  11
T Williams
18 days
5th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
7/7
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-51.8
53.9
9.8L
4bk inr,held up 700,off,imprvd mid
4 of  7
27 Oct 25
Race  5
T Williams
17 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1
6/5
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-51.7
57.6
5.5L
Trld-3bk inr,urgd tn,honest up inr
4 of  9
10 Oct 25
Race  11
T Williams
14 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
4/4
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-55.7
55.5
5.2L
3bk inr,4bk 1200,waitd,sound inr
3 of  7
26 Sep 25
Race  6
T Williams
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
5/5
Rubira
MR:1-53.5
54.3
1.4L
5th,3bk otr-1x1,off,strong mid
BETTORS ANVIL - driver T Williams advised a sulky tyre deflated late in the run home which was confirmed to be after racing over a shoe on the track.
1 of 10
12 Sep 25
Race  5
T Williams
119 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R64 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
1/2
Francent
MR:1-56.1
56.9
 
4-3bk otr,3wd tn,swoopd,classy
BETTORS ANVIL - lay outwards in the run home.
6 of  9
03 Sep 25
TRIAL
Race  10
T Williams
 
R40 to R115 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
The Lazarus Effect
MR:2-02.8
55.1
 
3 of 13
16 May 25
Race  10
T Williams
7 days
7th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
2/3
Marketplace
MR:1-54.7
55.1
5.3L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1500,askd,honest