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Meeting: FIRST THURSDAY IN OCTOBER RACE NIGHT (FIRST THURSDAY IN OCTOBER RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 03/10/2024 at 10:05 am
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

MATT HARRISON CONSTRUCTION HANDICAP TROT

$18,000, 4YO & OLDER R51 TO R65 SPECIAL, 2600m

 

For R51 to R65 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R51 to R57. 10m: R58 to R65.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Desbois: NW-Off, RD-Off    Legend
1
48X806
  R57
1
Front
Robbie Close
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
5 bl g Creatine-Fancy Pants(by Sundon) [Albert Flasher 3g(Muscle Mass), Ruby Seddon 8m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
P F Smith, Mrs C L Smith
Breeder:
P F Smith, Mrs C L Smith
Comment:
Made up ground at Oamaru. Moves 30m closer at the start. Cheeky claims.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 4
Seconds 4
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $55,454
Winning Stakes $31,900
Win Dividend $0.66
Place Dividend $1.06
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1814All Weather Slushy000
Grass1133Grass Wet210
Course1413Distance1734
Favourite4022nd Favourite731
Mobile101Standing2846
Left2947Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/22 Geraldine NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2500m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 3-27.1
 01/23 Banks Pen R35 to R43, with cond. TROT 2170m (6) 3/4 length 2-49.2
 09/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1(10m)) 1 1/2 lengths 3-22
 12/23 Rangiora R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-26.7

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of 11
15 Sep 24
Race  9
S Thornley
9 days
3rd up
Up to R70 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
7/7
Bring On The Muscle
MR:2-05.4
58.4
5L
Bk otr,last,bk otr,ran on ok wide
11 of 12
06 Sep 24
Race  9
R Close
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
12/12
Tyron Eros
MR:2-03.7
58.6
20L
3-4bk inr,chkd 350,brk tn-line
CORMORAN STRIKE - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend and broke losing all chance.
8 of  8
30 Aug 24
Race  9
R Close
222 days
1st up
R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
8/8
Confessional
MR:2-04.0
59.9
37L
Up,brk 2450,never in touch after
CORMORAN STRIKE - crowded by an outside runner shortly after the start. Broke after 100m losing all chance.
4 of  5
21 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  9
R Close
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
High Step
MR:2-06.5
58.5
 
6 of  9
14 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  11
S Thornley
 
R35 to R79 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
Gold Bullion
MR:2-04.4
58.5
 
8 of 11
21 Jan 24
Race  8
R Close
2 days
12th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2850m
Good
2
2/4
Muscle Bank
MR:2-09.1
60.3
19L
1x1,prkd,ld 1600,joined tn,weakened
  
2
05X510
  R55
2
Front
Samantha Ottley
Derek & Adele Jones, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
4 b m Muscle Mass-Sunny CJ(by Sundon)
Owners:
D N Jones, Mrs A C S Jones, Ms C J Ironside
Breeder:
Ms C J Ironside
Comment:
Disappointed when well backed 20 Sep. Better than that. Stick with her.
Colours
Starts 22
Wins 4
Seconds 2
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $44,378
Winning Stakes $33,000
Win Dividend $1.23
Place Dividend $0.75
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1842All Weather Slushy000
Grass400Grass Wet100
Course1231Distance712
Favourite2002nd Favourite701
Mobile1021Standing1221
Left2242Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 1980m (4) 2 lengths 2-29.9
 04/24 Timaru with cond. TROT 2000m (U2) 3/4 length 2-36.6
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ Up to & including R53 MOB. TROT 1980m (12) head 2-30.4
 09/24 NZ Metro R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (U3) 3/4 length 3-22.7

Race Starts (6 of 12)

10 of 15
20 Sep 24
Race  9
S Ottley
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U3
2/2
Tyron Eros
MR:2-02.4
59.6
14L
3wd,4bk otr,5bk 800,3-4wd,battld
1 of 13
13 Sep 24
Race  9
S Ottley
7 days
2nd up
R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
U3
3/4
Masterly
MR:2-05.4
59.5
 
Led,trld 1800,off tn,too smart mid
5 of 12
06 Sep 24
Race  9
S Ottley
119 days
1st up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
10/10
Tyron Eros
MR:2-03.7
58.6
3.9L
10th,5bk otr,off rear tn,tidy wdst
1 of  4
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  13
S Ottley
 
R51 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
T K Megastar
MR:2-08.5
59.0
 
1 of  3
20 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  3
S Ottley
 
FFA MOB. TROT
2400m
Good
3
Massive Merc
MR:2-07.6
58.6
 
5 of 12
10 May 24
Race  8
S O'Reilly
14 days
18th up
3YO+ F&M MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
5/6
Galway Girl
MR:1-59.9
58.0
5.7L
Eased,5bk inr,waited,imprvd inr
MUSCLE SASS - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver S O'Reilly. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare. Held up passing the 150m.
  
3
17DX26
  R56
3
Front
Matthew Williamson
Ricky Allen, Katiki Beach
Breeding:
8 br g Bettor's Delight-Surf And Sand(by Christian Cullen) [Broadway Banner 9g(Mach Three), Hampton Banner 7g(Bettor's Delight), Scarlett Banner 11m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
R Chalklin, G J Anderson, A D Gow, S R Pulley, R F Allen
Breeder:
Banner Bloodstock Limited
Comment:
Tried hard in Group 3 grass affair 22 Sep. Gait always a query but has claims.
Colours
Starts 117
Wins 10
Seconds 15
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $156,795
Winning Stakes $84,150
Win Dividend $0.77
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather911019All Weather Slushy712
Grass2605Grass Wet601
Course3955Distance64515
Favourite6032nd Favourite1043
Mobile710Standing110924
Left1171024Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 09/20 Winton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (3) 1 length 3-11.4
 08/21 Invcargill 3YO+, NON-WINNERS & R40 SpecHcp TROT 2200m (1(30m)) 1 1/2 lengths 2-53.8
 10/21 Wairio 3YO+ R40 to R50 TROT 2400m (5) 7 1/2 lengths 3-06.3
 06/22 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R47, R48 to R50 with cond. M 1980m (2) head 2-29.6
 08/22 NZ Metro R35 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 3-23.7
 09/22 Oamaru R51 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) neck 3-25.7
 03/23 NZ Metro R45 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) 2 lengths 3-24.1
 04/23 Invcargill R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2700m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 3-35.7
 11/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 3200m (2(10m)) 2 1/2 lengths 4-06.4
 04/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-22.7

Race Starts (6 of 11)

6 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  9
R Close
7 days
2nd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Good
1
10/10
Mr Love
MR:2-07.1
58.7
6.9L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1300,off,steady
CODY BANNER - held up early in the run home.
2 of 11
15 Sep 24
Race  9
M Williamson
128 days
1st up
Up to R70 with cond. SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
3/4
Bring On The Muscle
MR:2-05.4
58.4
1.8L
Mid,followd 1x1,out 450,strong bid
CODY BANNER - trotted roughly throughout the run home and was unable to be fully driven out by driver M Williamson.
2 of  7
27 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  2
 
R Allen
 
R35 to R57 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
Princess Sadie
MR:2-12.8
58.3
 
D
10 May 24
Race  6
M Williamson
7 days
21st up
3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/7
Mr Love
MR:2-02.0
59.9
 
4th,3bk inr-otr,sound,brk 100,disq
CODY BANNER - broke near the 120m and settled near the 60m. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. After viewing the replays driver M Williamson did not contest the protest and CODY BANNER was disqualified by the Stewards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
7 of  8
03 May 24
Race  5
R Close
7 days
20th up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
7/7
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.8
56.6
19L
Trld,3bk inr 1900,thru,rough/brk
CODY BANNER - trotted roughly through the middle stages. Broke near the 200m losing all chance.
1 of  7
26 Apr 24
Race  6
R Close
8 days
19th up
3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
3/4
The Royal Gamble
MR:2-05.4
58.5
 
Soon trld,waited,shot thru inr
CODY BANNER - trotted roughly at various stages throughout. Again trotted roughly in the run home and was unable to be driven out by driver R Close.
  
4
434X04
  R55
4
Front
Paul Nairn
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
6 b g Waterloo Sunset-Time For A Leopard(by Monarchy) [Hayley Mhor 4m(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
P C Nairn, P McVeigh, A J Smith, Weedons Horse Racing Syndicate
Breeder:
J S Boyd, Miss S L Whatuira, Z Berry, P C Nairn, P McVeigh
Comment:
Recovered for 4th after error 20 Sep. Needs to get the start right. Place.
Colours
Starts 45
Wins 4
Seconds 9
Thirds 7
Lifetime Stakes $86,295
Winning Stakes $25,850
Win Dividend $0.34
Place Dividend $0.69
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather34213All Weather Slushy000
Grass1123Grass Wet411
Course29113Distance28110
Favourite12342nd Favourite1113
Mobile402Standing41414
Left43416Right200
Fresh90200Fresh30502

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Akaroa NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2170m (5) head 2-58.7
 12/22 Ashburton 3YO+ R35 to R44, with cond. TROT 2400m (2) 1 length 3-06.8
 02/23 Hororata R35 to R55 SpecHcp TROT 2400m (3(20m)) neck 3-09.8
 09/23 NZ Metro R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (4) 3/4 length 3-22.3

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 15
20 Sep 24
Race  9
P Nairn
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
8
5/3
Tyron Eros
MR:2-02.4
59.6
3.6L
Brk,5bk inr,off,3wd cvr,sound mid
TU TANGATA - broke briefly at the start.
12 of 13
13 Sep 24
Race  9
P Nairn
133 days
1st up
R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
4
2/2
Muscle Sass
MR:2-05.4
59.5
28L
Brk badly start,nvr a hope after
TU TANGATA - broke at the start losing all chance.
4 of  8
03 May 24
Race  5
P Nairn
7 days
43rd up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
6/6
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.8
56.6
5.9L
Rough,6-7th,4bk inr,smart,brk,rlgtd
TU TANGATA - slow in the early stages losing ground. Broke over the concluding stages and continued on in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 3rd placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the gelding was lapped on at the finish by MIGHTY LOGAN. Driver P Nairn did not contest the protest and TU TANGATA was relegated to 4th placing by the Stewards.
3 of  7
26 Apr 24
Race  6
P Nairn
8 days
42nd up
3YO+ C,G&E R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
2/1
Cody Banner
MR:2-05.4
58.5
2.2L
Slow,4bk inr,3bk otr,strong wdst
TU TANGATA - driver P Nairn was warned for using his whip in a continuous manner in the run home.
4 of  9
18 Apr 24
Race  8
P Nairn
7 days
41st up
4YO+ R55 to R89 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
4/3
Bet N Win
MR:2-02.4
59.2
7.9L
5th,to prkd 900,2nd tn,fght,faded
TU TANGATA - trainer P Nairn advised the gelding has been treated for muscle tie-up since last racing. Tangled away.
2 of  7
11 Apr 24
Race  8
P Nairn
6 days
40th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
4
1/1
Who's Queen
MR:2-05.8
58.0
0.3L
3bk otr,1x1 1800,unwound,almost
  
5
111835
  R55
5
Front
Colin DeFilippi
Colin & Julie DeFilippi, Broadfield
Breeding:
5 b g Love You-Luminosity(by Muscle Hill)
Owners:
B C Hutton, B R Smith, R N Strez
Breeder:
B C Hutton, B R Smith
Comment:
Very unlucky after landing good spot 20 Sep. Going well prior. Multiples.
Colours
Starts 39
Wins 4
Seconds 6
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $56,175
Winning Stakes $34,375
Win Dividend $0.88
Place Dividend $1.28
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3039All Weather Slushy110
Grass912Grass Wet310
Course1734Distance1624
Favourite1012nd Favourite202
Mobile1116Standing2835
Left39411Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30210

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/24 Hororata NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U3) 2 3/4 lengths 3-17.3
 06/24 NZ Metro with cond. TROT 2600m (7) 3/4 length 3-22.4
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT 2600m (11(10m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-24.5
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1980m (10) head 2-31

Race Starts (6 of 10)

5 of 15
20 Sep 24
Race  9
C DeFilippi
7 days
30th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
8/8
Tyron Eros
MR:2-02.4
59.6
5.2L
Trld,held up badly tn,steady inr
3 of 13
13 Sep 24
Race  9
C DeFilippi
7 days
29th up
R40 to R57 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
6
7/8
Muscle Sass
MR:2-05.4
59.5
8.4L
Slow,11-9th,3bk otr,wd cvr,sound
ONE EL - broke at the start losing ground.
8 of 12
06 Sep 24
Race  9
C DeFilippi
35 days
28th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
7/6
Tyron Eros
MR:2-03.7
58.6
7.6L
9th,5bk inr,held up tn,honest inr
ONE EL - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend.
1 of 12
02 Aug 24
Race  8
C DeFilippi
7 days
27th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
10
5/4
It's So Easy
MR:2-02.7
60.6
 
4bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,won the fght
ONE EL - crowded shortly after the start by an outside runner having to be restrained.
1 of 16
26 Jul 24
Race  4
C DeFilippi
33 days
26th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
11
4/7
Natives Inferno
MR:2-06.5
58.8
 
4bk inr,off,ld 1800,held them off
ONE EL - lay inwards rounding the final bend and early in the run home.
1 of  9
23 Jun 24
Race  3
C DeFilippi
7 days
25th up
with cond. TROT Stand
2600m
Slushy
7
4/4
Elizabeth Hill
MR:2-05.2
61.7
 
4-3rd,trld 2200,thru,did best inr
  
6
060032
  R50
U1
Front
Ricky May
Phil Williamson, Oamaru
Breeding:
6 b m Father Patrick-Jasmyn's Gift(by Sundon) [Le Lievre's Gift 12m(The Pres), Liberty Stride 8m(Muscle Hill), Millie's Gift 7m(Muscle Hill), Zoey's Gift 10m(Muscles Yankee)]
Owner:
G L Clarke
Breeder:
Mrs B A Williamson
Comment:
Landed back in the groove & no Tyron Eros here. Should have admirers.
Colours
Starts 21
Wins 3
Seconds 2
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $33,421
Winning Stakes $18,150
Win Dividend $1.26
Place Dividend $1.34
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2135All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course802Distance1204
Favourite2102nd Favourite411
Mobile320Standing1815
Left2135Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30211

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/21 Winton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. TROT 2400m (3) 1/2 length 3-03.9
 01/22 Winton NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT 2400m (U3(20m)) 1/2 length 3-07.8
 01/24 Winton R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 1609m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 1-58

Race Starts (6 of 14)

2 of 15
20 Sep 24
Race  9
R May
5 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
6/5
Tyron Eros
MR:2-02.4
59.6
0.3L
1x1,4bk otr 800,3wd 600,smart
SHEZA GIFT - trotted roughly passing the 1400m.
3 of 13
15 Sep 24
Race  6
N Williamson
65 days
8th up
3YO+ F&M R50 to R120 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
10/10
Aroha Kenny
MR:2-03.5
59.3
0.7L
4th,parkd,1x1,1x2,nice bid thr mid
1 of  5
10 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  4
 
P Williamson
 
R50 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Aveross Majesty
MR:2-09.6
57.0
 
4 of  7
27 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  2
 
P Williamson
 
R35 to R57 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Princess Sadie
MR:2-12.8
58.3
 
11 of 11
12 Jul 24
Race  4
J Morrison
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R51 to R54 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
9/10
Royal Del
MR:2-03.9
58.5
8.6L
3wd,4bk otr,prkd 900,felt pinch
SHEZA GIFT - raced wide early. Weakened final bend.
10 of 13
28 Jun 24
Race  8
M Williamson
6 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U3
8/9
Jimmy Carter
MR:2-01.6
59.4
19L
5th,prkd,ld 1200,trld 900,no kick
SHEZA GIFT - weakened final bend and hung inwards striking several track markers.
  
7
005X5X
  R53
U2
Front
Robbie Holmes
John Aarts, Loburn
Breeding:
6 b g Father Patrick-Hot Pants(by Majestic Son) [Franco Hippie 5h(Father Patrick)]
Owners:
J Aarts, R Casey, A L Hart, A D Williams
Breeder:
Jordash Breeding Trust
Gear:
NW-Off, RD-Off
Comment:
Two public runs since sole autumn run in March. Sure to need the outing.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 3
Seconds 0
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $27,025
Winning Stakes $17,050
Win Dividend $0.67
Place Dividend $0.51
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1623All Weather Slushy100
Grass311Grass Wet211
Course1103Distance1012
Favourite7112nd Favourite310
Mobile502Standing1432
Left1934Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/21 Nelson HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2400m (U6) 1 1/2 lengths 3-07.5
 10/21 Ashburton with cond. TROT 2400m (U1) nose 3-05.6
 11/21 Geraldine 3YO+ R51 to R57, R59 with cond. TROT 2500m (U1) head 3-27.8

Race Starts (6 of 16)

4 of  8
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  9
R Holmes
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U5
Who's Queen
MR:2-08.4
59.5
 
5 of 10
08 Mar 24
Race  7
R Holmes
651 days
1st up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
10/10
Muscle Bank
MR:2-09.7
63.5
8.7L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1100,off,sound
3 of  4
25 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R Holmes
 
R41 to R54 TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U1
Downtown Orlando
MR:2-14.5
60.5
 
3 of  4
17 Jan 24
TRIAL
Race  6
R Holmes
 
R38 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Vincenzo
MR:2-08.3
62.1
 
7 of  7
22 Jun 22
TRIAL
Race  6
M Smolenski
 
R45 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
Eurokash
MR:2-10.0
60.6
 
5 of  8
27 May 22
Race  5
B Orange
7 days
4th up
R54 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
2/5
Miss Crazed
MR:2-02.4
58.6
5.1L
Trld the trip,off tn,didn't lift
DESBOIS - trotted roughly on the final bend and in the run home.
  
8
PX531X
  R59
1
10
Wilson House(J)
Michael House, Prebbleton
Breeding:
4 b m Muscle Mass-Roydon's Jewel(by Monarchy) [Roydon Muscle 5g(Muscle Mass)]
Owner:
Mentally Stable Limited
Breeder:
Roydon Lodge Stud Ltd:Keith & Rob Gibson
Comment:
Compiled a handy record. Ran on OK for 6th 24 Sep trials. Bubbling under.
Colours
Starts 14
Wins 4
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $37,609
Winning Stakes $29,975
Win Dividend $1.27
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1342All Weather Slushy110
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course922Distance100
Favourite3302nd Favourite401
Mobile1142Standing300
Left1442Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/23 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT 2000m (1) neck 2-37.3
 12/23 Ashburton 3YO+ R44 to R55 MOB. TROT 2400m (3) 5 lengths 3-04.4
 01/24 NZ Metro R46 to R60 MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 2 1/2 lengths 2-30.7
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R52 to R55 MOB. TROT 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.9

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of  8
24 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  8
W House
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Miles Away
MR:2-09.5
59.7
 
1 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  9
W House
15 days
3rd up
3YO+ R52 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
3
1/3
Brett's Mate
MR:2-00.1
59.9
 
Soon 3bk otr,loomd wd tn,dashd away
STYX JEWEL - trotted roughly in the run home. Driver W House advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
3 of 11
30 May 24
Race  8
W House
13 days
2nd up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5
2/2
Ti Amo Belle
MR:1-59.8
60.1
1L
3-4bk otr,wd cvr tn,emergd well wd
STYX JEWEL - held up early in the run home before trotting roughly over the concluding stages with driver W House advising he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
5 of  7
17 May 24
Race  6
W House
91 days
1st up
3YO+ R54 to R75 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1
4/6
Bet N Win
MR:2-00.4
57.6
5.3L
Eased,4bk inr-otr,3bk otr,steady wd
STYX JEWEL - trainer M House advised the mare has had its joints treated since last racing. Trotted roughly in the run home. Driver W House advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
2 of  5
17 Apr 24
TRIAL
Race  13
W House
 
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
Rush
MR:2-10.2
59.5
 
P
16 Feb 24
Race  9
W House
7 days
11th up
R40 to R55 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
2/3
Mixed Faith
MR:2-06.3
59.2
 
Slow,brk 2500,pulled up after
STYX JEWEL - broke shortly after the start losing all chance and was retired from the race.
  
9
66X698
  R61
2
10
Jim Curtin
Mark Jones, Burnham
Breeding:
5 b g Andover Hall-Moment Of Love(by Love You)
Owners:
Mrs M J Garters, R L Garters
Breeder:
G D Beckett
Comment:
Didn't enjoy inside draw last week. Yet to fire in three starts back. Passing.
Colours
Starts 43
Wins 6
Seconds 4
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $68,184
Winning Stakes $42,900
Win Dividend $1.12
Place Dividend $1.21
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2103All Weather Slushy000
Grass2264Grass Wet823
Course1402Distance2025
Favourite4122nd Favourite100
Mobile400Standing3967
Left4367Right000
Fresh90302Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/22 Reefton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT 2500m (1) 1/2 length 3-31.6
 03/23 Waimate R35 to R38, with cond. TROT 2000m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-51.9
 04/23 Banks Pen 3YO+ R35 to R50 TROT 2170m (5) head 2-55.6
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R43 to R50 TROT 1950m (9) 1/2 head 2-32
 03/24 Reefton R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2500m (4) head 3-20.2
 03/24 Waimate R51 to R70 SpecHcp TROT 2000m (3(10m)) 1/2 head 2-46.5

Race Starts (6 of 11)

8 of  8
27 Sep 24
Race  7
S Ottley
5 days
3rd up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
8/7
Fiery Bandito
MR:2-03.7
58.0
96L
Brk badly start,never a hope after
HELLOVEAMOMENT - broke shortly after the start losing all chance.
9 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  9
S Ottley
9 days
2nd up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Good
8
11/11
Mr Love
MR:2-07.1
58.7
16L
5th,5-6bk inr,thru,no kick inr
6 of  7
13 Sep 24
Race  6
S Ottley
155 days
1st up
R58 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
1
7/7
Mighty Logan
MR:2-02.2
58.8
12L
Trld,3-4bk inr,off tn,held up,plain
HELLOVEAMOMENT - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
4 of  4
31 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  9
S Ottley
 
R53 to R71 TROT Stand
2400m
Good
1
Eurostyle
MR:2-22.3
62.3
 
6 of  7
11 Apr 24
Race  8
S Ottley
6 days
21st up
3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
4/4
Who's Queen
MR:2-05.8
58.0
5.1L
7th,4bk inr,6th tn,stayed there
6 of 16
05 Apr 24
Race  10
S Ottley
6 days
20th up
4YO+ R48 to R70 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
5/4
Fiery Bandito
MR:2-04.5
59.9
7.5L
6bk otr,3wd,prkd 1100,2nd tn,wltd
  
10
432107
  R60
3
10
Kimberly Butt
Kimberly Butt, Leeston
Breeding:
5 b g Love You-Prestine(by Sundon)
Owners:
Mrs J A Butt, Miss K A Butt
Breeder:
Mrs J A Butt
Comment:
Found it tough going sitting parked last week. Lands into a winnable grade. EW.
Colours
Starts 21
Wins 4
Seconds 4
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $43,733
Winning Stakes $26,950
Win Dividend $0.62
Place Dividend $0.91
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2146All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1624Distance1234
Favourite6332nd Favourite110
Mobile711Standing1435
Left2146Right000
Fresh90311Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2600m (4) neck 3-34.9
 11/22 Rangiora with cond. TROT 2600m (1) neck 3-25.7
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (3(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-23.2
 07/24 NZ Metro Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT 1980m (5) neck 2-28.5

Race Starts (6 of 12)

7 of  8
27 Sep 24
Race  7
K Butt
63 days
7th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
3
4/4
Fiery Bandito
MR:2-03.7
58.0
17L
Prkd,no cvr,felt pinch 300,wilted
MASTER CLASS - weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
11 of 11
26 Jul 24
Race  8
K Butt
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
1
4/3
Sonoma Tyron
MR:2-08.2
59.3
11L
Brk,5bk inr 1600,angld,honest wd
MASTER CLASS - broke after 100m losing ground.
1 of 10
19 Jul 24
Race  8
K Butt
7 days
5th up
Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
5
1/3
Galleons Ambassador
MR:2-00.6
59.4
 
Gate spd,trld,off 300,won gd battle
2 of  9
12 Jul 24
Race  6
K Butt
21 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
2
6/4
Mr Love
MR:2-01.6
58.4
0.2L
Soon led,set terms,kickd,just nabbd
3 of  6
21 Jun 24
Race  6
K Butt
7 days
3rd up
R55 to R75 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2000m
Good
2
4/2
Ti Amo Belle
MR:2-01.7
57.3
3.5L
Trld,3bk inr 1500,off 400,sound mid
MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt defended a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that she used her whip in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing evidence from Stewards and Ms Butt the Adjudicative Committee upheld the charge and imposed a fine of $500.
4 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  9
K Butt
15 days
2nd up
3YO+ R52 to R55 MOB. TROT
1980m
Slushy
7
3/2
Styx Jewel
MR:2-00.1
59.9
1.8L
Gate spd,prkd,ld bid,ld tn,fght,hdd
MASTER CLASS - driver K Butt advised the gelding had over-raced when in the parked position.
  
11
X17252
  R65
4
10
Bob Butt
Paul Nairn, Leeston
Breeding:
4 b g Father Patrick-Habibti(by Love You) [Astound 9m(Majestic Son), Resolve 6m(Andover Hall)]
Owners:
Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, R J Paterson, Mrs L A Paterson
Breeder:
Birchbrook Breeding Ltd, R J Paterson, Mrs L A Paterson
Comment:
Unleashed well for 2nd last week & gets in very well on handicaps. Top pick.
Colours
Starts 22
Wins 5
Seconds 5
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $129,616
Winning Stakes $97,075
Win Dividend $1.25
Place Dividend $1.05
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1946All Weather Slushy101
Grass310Grass Wet000
Course1324Distance1013
Favourite5032nd Favourite841
Mobile1334Standing922
Left2046Right210
Fresh90411Fresh30110

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/22 Methven NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2400m (U2) 5 1/2 lengths 3-13
 11/22 Rangiora R35 to R50 MOB. TROT 2000m (U1) nose 2-30.8
 12/22 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. TROT 1980m (U1) 3 3/4 lengths 2-25.5
 05/23 Auckland 3YO MOB. TROT 2200m (7) 7 lengths 2-44.6
 08/24 NZ Metro R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (U1) 2 1/4 lengths 3-20.5

Race Starts (6 of 10)

2 of  8
27 Sep 24
Race  7
P Nairn
5 days
5th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
1/1
Fiery Bandito
MR:2-03.7
58.0
0.9L
5th,3bk otr,wd rear tn,strong,close
CONFESSIONAL - trotted roughly on several occasions in the run home and was unable to be fully driven out.
5 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  9
P Nairn
9 days
4th up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2810m
Good
U2
2/2
Mr Love
MR:2-07.1
58.7
5.4L
3-4bk otr,3wd,prkd 800,fght,peakd
CONFESSIONAL - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend. Trotted roughly over the concluding stages. Cleared from the unruly for future standing starts.
2 of  7
13 Sep 24
Race  6
P Nairn
7 days
3rd up
R58 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
U2
1/2
Mighty Logan
MR:2-02.2
58.8
0.8L
4th,up,ld 1200,joind,fght hard,cght
CONFESSIONAL - lay outwards leaving the final bend.
7 of 13
06 Sep 24
Race  5
P Nairn
7 days
2nd up
DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U5
5/4
Aardiebythehill
MR:2-03.4
58.9
2L
5-6-5bk inr,off mid 350,held up
CONFESSIONAL - held up throughout the run home.
1 of  8
30 Aug 24
Race  9
P Nairn
264 days
1st up
R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
2/1
Galleons Ambassador
MR:2-04.0
59.9
 
7th,3bk otr 1000,strolled on by
7 of 14
10 Dec 23
Race  7
P Nairn
7 days
6th up
3YO MOB. TROT
2600m
Good
7
3/3
Sunnys Sister
MR:2-01.4
60.8
12L
3wd prkd,ld bid,ld 900,swampd tn
CONFESSIONAL - raced wide early.
  
12
132133
  R63
5
10
Luke Whittaker
Jeff & Luke Whittaker, Springston
Breeding:
4 b g Majestic Son-Tilthesungoesdown(by Sundon) [Another Chapter 11m(Pegasus Spur), Borntobeastar 9m(Majestic Son), Tilthesunsets 5g(Majestic Son)]
Owners:
Mrs T L Whittaker, J M Whittaker, Est M R Whittaker, Mrs S K Szabo, J K Whittaker, L J Whittaker, Miss S R Whittaker, Mrs C Grant
Breeder:
J M Whittaker, N L Withers MNZM
Comment:
Continued his fine return to racing last week. 10m mark here but can win.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 3
Seconds 1
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $29,184
Winning Stakes $21,450
Win Dividend $2.31
Place Dividend $2.05
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather724All Weather Slushy100
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course724Distance513
Favourite2102nd Favourite101
Mobile101Standing733
Left834Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT 2170m (9) 1 length 2-58.1
 07/24 NZ Metro with cond. TROT 2000m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 2-35
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT 2600m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 3-22

Race Starts (6 of 15)

3 of  8
27 Sep 24
Race  7
L Whittaker
21 days
7th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
2
5/5
Fiery Bandito
MR:2-03.7
58.0
1.1L
Led,trld 1150,off,kept giving mid
3 of 12
06 Sep 24
Race  9
L Whittaker
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
5
5/5
Tyron Eros
MR:2-03.7
58.6
1.3L
Soon 3bk otr,angld out,tidy mid
1 of 10
23 Aug 24
Race  3
J Curtin
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Fast
6
3/1
A Fine Patrick
MR:2-05.0
58.9
 
Prkd,ld 1800,kickd,held them off
2 of 10
16 Aug 24
Race  8
L Whittaker
28 days
4th up
3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
8
2/2
It's So Easy
MR:2-02.7
59.8
1L
4-5bk otr,wdst tn,rattld home wdst
1 of  4
08 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  4
L Whittaker
 
R49 MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
3
Love Potion
MR:2-04.0
60.7
 
3 of 16
19 Jul 24
Race  3
M Hill
12 days
3rd up
4YO+ R40 to R54, R55 to R56 with cond. SpecHcp TROT JUN.D Stand
2600m
Good
4
5/6
Luvavici
MR:2-05.9
58.6
5.3L
Brk,13th,4-6bk otr,off,flew wd
ZOLTAN BOSCIK - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation in the early stages.