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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 12
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R49, 1980m

 

For R35 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Salute: RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On    Legend
1
3020X0
  R35
1
Front
Robbie Close
Andrew Stuart, Loburn
Breeding:
5 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Trendy's Bad Girl(by Badlands Hanover) [Trendy Van Gogh 3f(Vincent(AUS))]
Owners:
W R Cleland, P R Matheson, B A Harvey, R J Foote, Loburn Limited
Breeder:
W R Cleland, P R Matheson, B A Harvey, R J Foote, Loburn Limited
Comment:
6th of 6 at the trials since fading out at Methven. Seeking big improvement.
Colours
Starts 28
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $20,993
Winning Stakes $5,500
Win Dividend $0.16
Place Dividend $0.89
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1915All Weather Slushy200
Grass904Grass Wet302
Course201Distance503
Favourite5012nd Favourite613
Mobile2819Standing000
Left2819Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Winton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR45 to MR50 MOB. PACE 1609m (7) 3/4 length 1-57.5

Race Starts (6 of 14)

6 of  6
25 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
R Close
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Moments Like This
MR:2-01.3
56.1
 
12 of 14
08 Sep 24
Race  7
W House
98 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2300m
Good
1
9/10
Kaysans Rock
MR:2-06.6
59.0
22L
Trld-4bk inr,prkd 1100,beaten 300
4 of  5
31 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  15
R Close
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
6
Shakira
MR:2-12.2
62.9
 
11 of 12
02 Jun 24
Race  11
R Close
10 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
11
4/4
Finders Keepers
MR:2-01.3
57.8
11L
3bk otr,4bk 1200,wd rear tn,no kick
TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages.
2 of 12
23 May 24
Race  3
C Dalgety
18 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Good
1
4/5
Black Mach
MR:1-59.6
56.9
0.3L
Trld the trip,off tn,fght hrd,close
TIMBIMBOO - when questioned regarding the improved performance trainer A Stuart advised the gelding had over-raced when leading at its last start and had been suited by an economical run tonight.
10 of 13
05 May 24
Race  10
R Close
7 days
9th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
12
5/7
Ebury Street
MR:2-01.8
60.7
8.2L
4bk otr,up,ld 1200,tiring 500
TIMBIMBOO - over-raced middle stages. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
  
2
76X543
  R37
2
Front
Korbyn Newman(J)
Philip Vermeulen, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 b m Art Major-Shrieks Of Delight(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:
Lissa Vermeulen, A M Vermeulen, Miss R L Vermeulen, P M Vermeulen, Miss N S Stevens
Breeder:
Lissa Vermeulen, A M Vermeulen, Miss R L Vermeulen, P M Vermeul
Comment:
Finding the line well in all 3 starts back. Useful field, but keep onside here.
Colours
Starts 41
Wins 3
Seconds 8
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $53,080
Winning Stakes $17,325
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $0.92
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather35312All Weather Slushy200
Grass601Grass Wet100
Course2517Distance1713
Favourite4122nd Favourite602
Mobile35211Standing612
Left41313Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30301

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/22 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MR47 to MR50 MOB. P 2000m (6) neck 2-29.1
 07/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R43, with cond. PACE 2600m (7) head 3-19
 01/24 Nelson HRC R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1609m (4) neck 1-55.1

Race Starts (6 of 10)

3 of 13
22 Sep 24
Race  6
K Newman
14 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
4
1/1
Moet Shard
MR:2-04.2
60.4
0.4L
5-6bk otr,angld wdst,sharp wdst
4 of 14
08 Sep 24
Race  7
K Newman
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
2300m
Good
5
2/3
Kaysans Rock
MR:2-06.6
59.0
6.2L
1x1,3bk otr 1100,angld,useful mid
MAJOR HAPPY - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
5 of  8
01 Sep 24
Race  7
K Newman
101 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3
6/4
Courtney Rose
MR:1-59.0
57.6
2.8L
4th,prkd,1x1 900,off,sound mid
MAJOR HAPPY - paced roughly near the 200m.
6 of 12
23 May 24
Race  3
M Lewis
6 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Good
5
2/2
Black Mach
MR:1-59.6
56.9
7.7L
Prkd,1x1,3bk 900,3-4wd 400,sound
7 of 11
17 May 24
Race  10
R Butt
14 days
26th up
3YO+ R38 to R52 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3
6/7
Miki's Courage
MR:1-59.8
57.2
7.2L
1x1-3bk otr,5bk 800,wdst tn,sound
MAJOR HAPPY - hampered in the early stages.
6 of  9
03 May 24
Race  9
J R Dunn
7 days
25th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
7/7
Sweet Diamond
MR:1-56.2
57.8
5.7L
3-5bk inr,4bk otr 600,good from bk
  
3
062766
  R38
3
Front
Gavin Smith
Gavin Smith, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
5 br g He's Watching-Star Command(by In The Pocket) [Billies A Star 13h(American Ideal), Heroic Star 19g(Falcon Seelster), Patronus Star 7g(American Ideal), Perfect Circle 11m(Rocknroll Hanover)]
Owners:
G D Smith, Mrs D C McQuoid, M L McQuoid
Breeder:
M L McQuoid, Mrs D C McQuoid
Comment:
Shown no signs of fading as busy campaign continues. Place hope from draw.
Colours
Starts 57
Wins 6
Seconds 1
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $54,230
Winning Stakes $36,575
Win Dividend $0.64
Place Dividend $0.50
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4054All Weather Slushy200
Grass1711Grass Wet610
Course2133Distance2243
Favourite6212nd Favourite711
Mobile2231Standing3534
Left5765Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30812

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (9) 1/2 head 2-34.3
 09/22 Banks Pen 3YO+ R41 to R44, R45 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-33
 10/22 Timaru 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (3(10m)) 1 3/4 lengths 3-23.1
 10/22 Oamaru 3YO+ R35 to R60 DiscrHcp PACE 2600m (2(20m)) 4 1/4 lengths 3-19.9
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (5) 1/2 head 2-27.8
 06/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1 3/4 lengths 2-30

Race Starts (6 of 10)

6 of 13
22 Sep 24
Race  6
H Sail
14 days
32nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
8
4/3
Moet Shard
MR:2-04.2
60.4
1.7L
Eased,5bk inr,held up,cheeky,tight
STAR MAGIC - had difficulty obtaining a clear run over the concluding stages. Driver H Sail advised he did not activate the removable deafeners or sliding blinds in consequence. Mr Sail added that one hopple shortener had failed to activate due to the cord becoming entangled.
6 of 14
08 Sep 24
Race  9
G Smith
21 days
31st up
3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
9
8/4
Archie
MR:2-09.2
61.6
3.2L
4bk otr-inr,held up,useful up inr
STAR MAGIC - trainer G Smith advised Stewards the gelding has had a coffin joint treated since last racing. Had difficulty obtaining clear racing room until late in the run home. Driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
7 of  9
18 Aug 24
Race  6
R Harrison
14 days
30th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2600m
Easy
5
4/4
Playing With Stars
MR:2-04.3
57.2
15L
Bk otr,3w train,postd 600,batld
2 of 11
04 Aug 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
7 days
29th up
4YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
1/3
Playing With Stars
MR:2-01.0
59.5
0.1L
1x1-4bk otr 1100,sent 3wd,big dash
6 of 10
28 Jul 24
Race  8
G Smith
14 days
28th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
5/4
Sir Monty
MR:2-01.9
59.2
3.6L
3-4bk otr,held up,dashd,brk,relgtd
STAR MAGIC - held up by a weakening runner final bend. Broke late in the run home and continued in a break across the finish line. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(5) alleging the gelding was lapped on at the finish by U R THE ONE and BIG MAMA MORRIS. The connections did not contest the protest and STAR MAGIC was relegated to 6th placing.
14 of 14
14 Jul 24
Race  6
K Newman
9 days
27th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1980m
Easy
7
10/8
Hi Hopes
MR:1-58.9
57.6
25L
3wd,6bk otr,3wd,postd,gone 500
STAR MAGIC - raced wide from the 1400m. Lay inwards and had to be straightened by its driver near the 600m resulting in an easing of the pace hampering trailing runners before weakening.
  
4
613590
  R42
4
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
6 b g A Rocknroll Dance-Odette Jaccka(by Washington VC)
Owners:
Mrs A R Pearce, D J Pearce
Breeder:
C F Smaill, Mrs A G Smaill
Comment:
Early work here 20 Sep but not rounding out his races for now. Trifectas best.
Colours
Starts 58
Wins 6
Seconds 7
Thirds 5
Lifetime Stakes $72,704
Winning Stakes $39,050
Win Dividend $0.48
Place Dividend $0.70
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4948All Weather Slushy210
Grass924Grass Wet320
Course3136Distance2523
Favourite7412nd Favourite513
Mobile5049Standing823
Left58612Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30500

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/22 Rivertn TC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2400m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-00.1
 07/23 NZ Metro R35 with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 length 2-26.9
 12/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (3) 2 lengths 3-14.5
 12/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE JUN.D 2170m (10) head 2-50.8
 02/24 Hororata 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D 2400m (9) 4 lengths 3-07
 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-29.2

Race Starts (6 of 10)

10 of 13
20 Sep 24
Race  10
S Thornley
14 days
29th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
6/4
Renegade
MR:1-58.7
57.5
7.6L
Prkd-1x1,up 3wd tn,lackd kick
JACCKA OPA - over-raced early stages.
9 of 11
06 Sep 24
Race  3
S Thornley
7 days
28th up
R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
6/6
I'm Rockin
MR:1-57.5
56.6
9.1L
1x1-4bk otr 1200,angld,battld wd
5 of 10
30 Aug 24
Race  10
S Thornley
7 days
27th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
2/2
Perun
MR:1-59.7
57.5
4.8L
Up,ld,trld 1200,held up,steady inr
3 of 12
23 Aug 24
Race  10
S Thornley
14 days
26th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
3/4
Piccadilly Pete
MR:1-59.2
58.7
1.5L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1200,thru,sound
1 of 13
09 Aug 24
Race  3
S Thornley
7 days
25th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
2
1/1
King Arthur
MR:2-01.2
59.1
 
Strght to ld,set terms,held them
6 of 10
02 Aug 24
Race  10
S Thornley
7 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
3
4/3
Franco Hoffman
MR:1-59.6
59.1
3.2L
Gate spd,trld-3bk inr,held up,tidy
JACCKA OPA - held up in the early and middle stages of the run home.
  
5
512053
  R45
5
Front
Ricky May
Brendon Hill, Swannanoa
Breeding:
3 b g Sweet Lou-Gibson Girl(by Bettor's Delight)
Owners:
K J Vincent, Mrs M J Vincent, G J Vincent
Breeder:
Mrs L Mellsop, G T Mellsop, C G Mellsop, T N Mellsop, J D Mellso
Gear:
RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On
Comment:
Didn't toss it in after tough run 27 Sep. This is within his range too. Each way
Colours
Starts 9
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $14,204
Winning Stakes $8,250
Win Dividend $1.13
Place Dividend $1.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather813All Weather Slushy110
Grass100Grass Wet000
Course712Distance401
Favourite1012nd Favourite000
Mobile712Standing201
Left913Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2600m (6) 2 1/4 lengths 3-19.3

Race Starts (6 of 15)

3 of 11
27 Sep 24
Race  11
R May
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
8/7
Kotare Kelso
MR:1-57.8
58.0
3.5L
4bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,askd,gritty
SALUTE - hampered racing into the first bend. Over-raced middle stages.
5 of 12
13 Sep 24
Race  4
S Hill
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
10
11/11
Borrisokane
MR:2-00.3
56.9
5.8L
4bk inr,5bk 1000,thru tn,sound
SALUTE - over-raced middle stages. Lay inwards passing the 2100m striking track markers. Again lay inwards final bend striking track markers and continued to lay inwards throughout the run home.
10 of 11
06 Sep 24
Race  3
S Hill
12 days
5th up
R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
11/10
I'm Rockin
MR:1-57.5
56.6
9.6L
3wd,prkd 1200,asked,weakened
SALUTE - raced wide early until reaching the parked position near the 1200m and then over-raced for a distance.
2 of 10
25 Aug 24
Race  7
R May
16 days
4th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
3
1/1
Zia Bromac
MR:2-02.9
58.7
0.6L
Soon ld,set terms,fght,hdd 30
SALUTE - driver R May was warned to ensure he makes a greater effort to leave the passing lane clear for trailing runners.
1 of  9
09 Aug 24
Race  2
R May
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
6
4/2
Verducci
MR:2-03.3
59.6
 
5bk otr,3wd,prkd 1000,off,smartest
SALUTE - over-raced early stages.
5 of  8
02 Aug 24
Race  5
R May
14 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
6/5
Betterthancash
MR:2-00.3
58.3
6L
Trld-3bk inr,waited,pluggd,hung
SALUTE - over-raced middle stages causing driver R May some difficulty. Hung inwards throughout the run home.
  
6
X88057
  R46
6
Front
John Dunn
Greg & Nina Hope, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
4 br m Bettor's Delight-Mossdale Major(by Major In Art) [Mossdale Art 8m(Bettor's Delight), Mossdale Mac 6g(Mach Three), Mossdale Terry 5g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:
A G Affleck
Breeder:
A G Affleck
Comment:
Mixing her efforts this time in. Unlucky here 20 Sep. Multiples prospect.
Colours
Starts 16
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $23,420
Winning Stakes $14,850
Win Dividend $0.94
Place Dividend $0.77
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1003All Weather Slushy000
Grass620Grass Wet000
Course702Distance1113
Favourite1002nd Favourite201
Mobile1523Standing100
Left1623Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Akaroa NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (8) 1 1/4 lengths 2-34.6
 12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 1850m (11) 1 length 2-17.2

Race Starts (6 of 14)

7 of 11
27 Sep 24
Race  11
B Orange
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/6
Kotare Kelso
MR:1-57.8
58.0
7.2L
Cght 3wd,prkd,1x1 900,off,steady
MOSSDALE MARGARET - raced wide early
5 of 11
20 Sep 24
Race  8
B Hope
12 days
4th up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
10/9
Louretta
MR:1-58.7
57.1
3.7L
3-4bk inr,held up,cheeky up inr
MOSSDALE MARGARET - held up late in the run home.
10 of 11
08 Sep 24
Race  6
B Hope
35 days
3rd up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
8
5/4
Milou
MR:2-00.1
60.6
24L
Eased,6-5bk otr,rear tn,no threat
MOSSDALE MARGARET - when questioned regarding the performance connections advised they were disappointed with the effort and will be having blood tests taken from the filly in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
2 of  5
31 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  10
H Sail
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Good
5
Chance On Me
MR:2-15.5
61.6
 
2 of  6
28 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  10
B Hope
 
R36 to R52 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Dave Duley
MR:2-05.8
58.1
 
8 of 10
04 Aug 24
Race  4
H Sail
9 days
2nd up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
6
4/5
Obsession
MR:2-02.1
60.1
15L
4-6bk inr,4bk otr 1000,no zip inr
MOSSDALE MARGARET - lay inwards near the 2100m striking track markers. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Again lay in leaving the final bend striking track markers before weakening. When questioned regarding the performance the connections advised they were disappointed and will have blood tests taken from the mare in the coming days and Stewards will follow up the results.
  
7
2556PX
  R48
7
Front
Matthew Williamson
David Mitchell, Elgin
Breeding:
3 bl g Sweet Lou-Cracklin Rosie(by Art Major) [Duke 8h(Bettor's Delight), Dynamite 7g(Mach Three), Olly 5g(He's Watching), Play It Now 6m(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owners:
M R Yellowlees, D L Mitchell
Breeder:
K N Spicer, Mrs A M Spicer
Comment:
Three trials to tighten for this & has won fresh before. Not out of this either.
Colours
Starts 13
Wins 2
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $25,644
Winning Stakes $12,650
Win Dividend $1.55
Place Dividend $0.65
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1211All Weather Slushy200
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course300Distance400
Favourite1102nd Favourite000
Mobile1221Standing100
Left1321Right000
Fresh90310Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Wyndham NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1800m (3) 1/2 neck 2-13.3
 01/24 Nth Sthlnd 3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2200m (8) head 2-42.4

Race Starts (6 of 17)

1 of  6
24 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  3
J Fanning
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
4
Betterthandiva
MR:2-03.2
57.8
 
6 of 10
10 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  4
J Fanning
 
FFA MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
5
Irish Dream
MR:2-04.2
58.3
 
2 of  4
31 Aug 24
TRIAL
Race  14
J Fanning
 
R48 & faster MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
4
Georgie Zukov
MR:2-15.7
62.7
 
P
05 May 24
Race  9
M Williamson
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R55 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5
4/4
Kiwi Hero
MR:2-04.5
57.7
 
Sood at start,pulled up after
SONG SUNG BLUE - stood on the mark checking a trailing runner losing all chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts.
6 of  7
21 Apr 24
Race  5
M Williamson
8 days
6th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
7
7/7
Built For Glory
MR:2-00.7
57.8
6.3L
Easd,last,4pegs,ok wn clear
5 of  5
13 Apr 24
Race  3
M Williamson
8 days
5th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
1
5/5
Built For Glory
MR:1-59.7
55.4
3.4L
Gt spd,led,trail,fair fin innr
  
8
88407X
  R48
8
Front
Blair Orange
Ken Barron, West Melton
Breeding:
4 b g Highview Tommy-Renske B(by Mach Three)
Owner:
Mrs H van Opzeeland
Breeder:
Mrs H van Opzeeland, Mrs J A Love, R H Love
Comment:
Good 2nd in strong 25 Sep trial when leading. May be over the odds fresh.
Colours
Starts 22
Wins 2
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $32,854
Winning Stakes $15,400
Win Dividend $0.33
Place Dividend $0.92
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1926All Weather Slushy000
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course1816Distance2016
Favourite3122nd Favourite201
Mobile2226Standing000
Left2226Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2400m (10) 4 1/4 lengths 3-01.3
 02/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (10) 1 1/2 lengths 2-25.5

Race Starts (6 of 11)

2 of  6
25 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Thornley
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Moments Like This
MR:2-01.3
56.1
 
7 of 11
03 May 24
Race  7
O Thornley
15 days
22nd up
4YO+ G&E Up to & including R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
11/11
Who's Delight
MR:1-53.8
56.3
8.8L
Trld-3bk inr,held up 450-tn,sound
TOBY TOM B - held up by a weakening runner final bend.
10 of 10
18 Apr 24
Race  4
B Orange
7 days
21st up
3YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6
2/2
Stephs Boy
MR:1-57.2
57.1
12L
3wd,prkd 1400,tiring from 450
TOBY TOM B - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding had worked hard in the early stages to obtain a forward position and had been unsuited to racing parked.
4 of 11
11 Apr 24
Race  4
O Thornley
12 days
20th up
3YO+ R47 to R52 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
6/6
Wish Me Luck
MR:1-56.6
57.7
2.3L
Eased,5-4bk otr,hookd wd tn,tidy
8 of 14
30 Mar 24
Race  7
S Thornley
8 days
19th up
3YO+ R50 to R53, R54 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
8/7
Carrera Rapido
MR:1-57.0
58.3
1.6L
Led-3bk inr,4bk 700,tight,sound
TOBY TOM B - hampered and held up over the concluding stages.
8 of 12
22 Mar 24
Race  9
O Thornley
7 days
18th up
3YO+ R48 to R53 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
12/11
Tide And Time
MR:1-57.2
56.9
5.7L
Eased,7bk otr,last tn,warmd up wdst
  
9
265322
  R49
9
Front
Kimberly Butt
Brent & Tim White, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
3 b g Art Major-I'm So Lucky(by Roll With Joe) [Wish Me Luck 4g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owner:
Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:
Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:
Contrasting 2nds recently but both with merit galore. Look for him late.
Colours
Starts 19
Wins 2
Seconds 5
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $46,125
Winning Stakes $14,300
Win Dividend $0.30
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1927All Weather Slushy302
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course1417Distance1325
Favourite2112nd Favourite413
Mobile1927Standing000
Left1927Right000
Fresh90210Fresh30302

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/24 Timaru NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2050m (5) 7 3/4 lengths 2-30.8
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R39 to R47, R48 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (4) 4 lengths 2-22.9

Race Starts (6 of 11)

P
24 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  8
K Butt
 
SpecHcp TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3
Miles Away
MR:2-09.5
59.7
 
2 of 13
20 Sep 24
Race  10
K Butt
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
2/2
Renegade
MR:1-58.7
57.5
0.8L
3wd,led,trld 1200,thru,gritty inr
COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.
2 of  9
13 Sep 24
Race  11
K Butt
35 days
9th up
3YO+ R49 to R57 MOB. PACE
2600m
Slushy
2
4/5
Shakira
MR:2-01.5
57.5
0.4L
Trld-3bk inr,angld out tn,flew mid
3 of  8
09 Aug 24
Race  9
S Ottley
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
11
1/1
Betterthancash
MR:1-58.6
56.7
1.5L
1x1,3wd,prkd 600,gritty,hdd 50
5 of 12
26 Jul 24
Race  3
S Ottley
14 days
7th up
3YO+ R46 to R60 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
3/3
Amaretto Franco
MR:1-57.9
59.6
2.9L
Led,trld 1150,held up 350,handy inr
6 of 10
12 Jul 24
Race  5
S Ottley
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R48 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
3/2
Trump Card
MR:1-55.0
57.2
10L
4bk otr,5bk 700,wdst tn,earnest wd
COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.
  
10
066881
  R47
10 (2nd row)
Front
Tim Williams
James McDonald, Ladbrooks
Breeding:
5 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Dreaminthemaking(by Christian Cullen) [Headliner 6g(Sportswriter), Sweet Dreams 3f(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:
L R Melhopt, Mrs S N Melhopt, R Bailey, J D McDonald
Breeder:
Mrs J L Smolenski, Est D J Smolenski, Alabar (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Got the job done from the trail 22 Sep. This may not map so well. First4s.
Colours
Starts 52
Wins 4
Seconds 6
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $62,116
Winning Stakes $27,500
Win Dividend $0.38
Place Dividend $0.90
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather47315All Weather Slushy300
Grass510Grass Wet300
Course2619Distance2326
Favourite9322nd Favourite200
Mobile48315Standing410
Left50415Right200
Fresh90200Fresh30500

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (7) 3/4 length 3-19.3
 02/24 Manawatu 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (4) 1/2 length 2-30
 02/24 Manawatu 3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE 2500m (7) neck 3-13.4
 09/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 3/4 length 2-32.1

Race Starts (6 of 11)

1 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  10
B Orange
28 days
52nd up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
1/1
Motor Mouth
MR:2-02.3
60.7
 
Trld the trip,thru,led,held best
8 of  9
25 Aug 24
Race  9
G O'Reilly
16 days
51st up
3YO+ R41 to R57 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
9/9
Fergalicious
MR:2-00.9
60.2
8.9L
5th,1x1 1800,off,prkd tn,wilted
EASTWOOD DREAM - weakened final bend.
8 of 13
09 Aug 24
Race  3
G O'Reilly
92 days
50th up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
7
11/13
Jaccka Opa
MR:2-01.2
59.1
4.7L
Prkd-4bk otr,3wd cvr,4wd tn,steady
4 of  8
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  10
J McDonald
 
Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
Melody Banner
MR:2-03.1
59.5
 
6 of 10
09 May 24
Race  1
L Hibell
6 days
49th up
4YO+ Up to & including R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
4
3/3
Mydadtheterror
MR:1-59.8
57.5
8L
Left prkd,cvr 800,wd top,no pick-up
6 of  7
03 May 24
Race  2
D Butcher
8 days
48th up
3YO+ R36 to R46, R48 to R49 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4
6/6
Bobby Boy
MR:2-01.0
57.5
6.5L
5th otr,left prkd 1700,flat top,fdd
  
11
632915
  R45
11 (2nd row)
Front
Kerryn Tomlinson(J)
Brad Williamson, Oamaru
Breeding:
4 b g Bettor's Delight-Saucycullen(by Christian Cullen) [Chimichurri 5h(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
All Things Harness Racing No.3 Syndicate, R N Austin, Mrs J M Austin, R L P Scott, Fly Under The Radar Syndicate, Sulky Seven Syndicate, Shirley W's Syndicate
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Nice 5th here 20 Sep after 05 Sep Wyndham win. May be running on late again.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 3
Seconds 3
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $37,491
Winning Stakes $17,600
Win Dividend $0.37
Place Dividend $0.74
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2529All Weather Slushy100
Grass110Grass Wet000
Course903Distance1111
Favourite9332nd Favourite504
Mobile2538Standing101
Left2639Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/22 Tuapeka NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-43.6
 12/23 Oamaru 3YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (11) 1/2 head 2-34.9
 09/24 Wyndham 3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE 2400m (3) 1/2 head 2-57.4

Race Starts (6 of 15)

5 of 13
20 Sep 24
Race  10
K Tomlinson
15 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
3/5
Renegade
MR:1-58.7
57.5
3.6L
Soon 4bk otr,up wdst tn,handy wd
The start was aborted when TABASCO required attention to its gear.
1 of 12
05 Sep 24
Race  8
K Tomlinson
6 days
7th up
3YO+ R46 to R53 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
3
1/2
Rightazz
MR:1-58.9
57.3
 
1x1,1x2 bell,kept coming str
9 of 11
30 Aug 24
Race  2
K Tomlinson
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R47 to R50, R51 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
8/7
Double Jeopardy
MR:1-59.7
57.0
7.3L
6bk otr,last otr tn,imprvd wdst
2 of  8
16 Aug 24
Race  1
K Tomlinson
12 days
5th up
3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
5
3/1
Fusion Reactor
MR:2-02.4
58.5
0.6L
6th,prkd,1x1 1200,3wd 400,brave
TABASCO - junior driver K Tomlinson, who declined assistance from a Senior driver, 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.
3 of 10
04 Aug 24
Race  4
K Tomlinson
86 days
4th up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE JUN.D Stand
2600m
Fast
7
2/4
Obsession
MR:2-02.1
60.1
0.6L
8th,1x1 1800,3wd tn,smart,close
6 of  8
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  6
K Tomlinson
 
R44 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
The Mantis
MR:2-08.4
60.4
 
  
12
2X5875
  R36
U1 (2nd row)
Front
Riley Harrison(J)
Mark Smolenski, Rangiora
Breeding:
6 br m He's Watching-Life Of Luxury(by Live Or Die) [Itsbeenforever 10g(Mach Three), Kardashian 4m(Vincent(AUS)), Lancelot Bromac 14h(Art Major)]
Owners:
M J Smolenski, Mrs C F Smolenski
Breeder:
Bromac Lodge Limited
Comment:
Her usual meritorious effort late here 27 Sep. Look for her in First4s here.
Colours
Starts 93
Wins 6
Seconds 15
Thirds 16
Lifetime Stakes $95,980
Winning Stakes $34,375
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $1.04
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather60515All Weather Slushy602
Grass33116Grass Wet1107
Course47410Distance47117
Favourite14282nd Favourite1015
Mobile79429Standing1422
Left93631Right000
Fresh90410Fresh30401

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (10) head 3-24.4
 07/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (6(10m)) 1/2 head 3-18.9
 11/21 Banks Pen 3YO+ R47 to R49 MOB. PACE 2000m (2) 1 1/2 lengths 2-31.4
 02/22 Ashburton Up to & including R50 F&M MOB. PACE 1700m (1) head 2-04.5
 06/23 NZ Metro R35 to R38 MOB. PACE 2600m (U1) head 3-12.3
 07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE 2600m (U1) 1 1/4 lengths 3-14.4

Race Starts (6 of 11)

5 of 11
27 Sep 24
Race  11
R Harrison
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
U1
9/10
Kotare Kelso
MR:1-57.8
58.0
5.3L
3-4bk inr,off 200,imprvd mid str
SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.
7 of 11
20 Sep 24
Race  8
R Harrison
7 days
3rd up
4YO+ Mares Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
U1
9/8
Louretta
MR:1-58.7
57.1
5.7L
Eased,5bk inr,held up tn-150,tidy
8 of 12
13 Sep 24
Race  4
R Harrison
5 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
U1
9/9
Borrisokane
MR:2-00.3
56.9
8.4L
3bk otr,5bk 1200,well bk tn,handy
SOPHIA BROMAC - pre-race warmed.
5 of 11
08 Sep 24
Race  6
R Harrison
199 days
1st up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
U1
9/10
Milou
MR:2-00.1
60.6
6.4L
4-5bk otr,4bk 900,held up,useful
SOPHIA BROMAC - held up in the middle stages of the run home.
9 of  9
04 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  5
R Harrison
 
R36 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
U1
Five Crowns
MR:2-01.3
58.3
 
2 of 14
22 Feb 24
Race  7
L O'Reilly
6 days
86th up
3YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
U1
6/6
Star Magic
MR:2-00.1
58.1
0.1L
7bk inr,7-8bk otr,wdst,big dash wd
ELITE STYX - contested a position for a distance passing the 1600m and then shifted inwards placing SOPHIA BROMAC in restricted room momentarily. Driver T Williams will be spoken to regarding the manner in which he drove in the coming days. Held up middle stages of the run home.