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Meeting: FIRST DECEMBER MID-WEEK RACE MEETING (FIRST DECEMBER MID-WEEK RACE MEETING)
Last updated 04/12/2024 at 21:18 pm
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

HYDROFLOW PACE

$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2600m

 

For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Also R35 to R45 3 yrs & older horses.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Ruby's A Delight: RD-On, Zia Bromac: BL-Off    Legend
1
889496
  R36
1
Front
Matthew Williamson
Brad Mowbray, Leeston
Breeding:
6 b g Somebeachsomewhere-One Dream(by Dream Away(USA)) [Destined To Be 9m(Changeover), Eternal Dream 3g(Sweet Lou), Go One Bettor 12m(Bettor's Delight), Hopes And Dreams 11m(Christian Cullen), Luminesce 13m(Mach Three), Montana D J 5g(Captaintreacherous), Sole Ambition 8g(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Mrs C Maynard, M F Maynard
Breeder:
Mrs J L Smolenski
Comment:
Couldn't go on after leading in amateurs at Rangiora. Stand start debut. First4s
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 3
Seconds 4
Thirds 8
Lifetime Stakes $40,464
Winning Stakes $15,400
Win Dividend $0.51
Place Dividend $0.66
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather49311All Weather Slushy705
Grass1001Grass Wet301
Course711Distance100
Favourite2022nd Favourite501
Mobile59312Standing000
Left59312Right000
Fresh90601Fresh30201

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 05/23 Winton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE 2400m (11) 3 lengths 2-58.7
 06/23 Invcargill R35 to R38, R39 with cond. MOB. PACE 2200m (13) 1/2 length 2-43.6
 08/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (14) 3/4 length 2-26.3

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of  8
20 Nov 24
Race  1
M Maynard
28 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
8/8
Mouton Cadet
MR:1-59.3
58.5
5.1L
Ld bid,led 1250,tackld,run down 150
ONELOVEONELIFE - raced without the removable deafeners after they were unable to be applied prior to the start.
9 of 12
23 Oct 24
Race  4
M Williamson
7 days
7th up
Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
11
8/9
Wriggles Rufus
MR:1-59.6
57.8
5.1L
4bk otr,3wd cvr 500-tn,steady mid
4 of 10
16 Oct 24
Race  1
M Maynard
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
6/7
Off The Edge
MR:2-00.3
60.0
3.5L
Up,ld,held ld,askd,fght,bested
9 of 10
09 Oct 24
Race  1
M Maynard
17 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
9/9
Mouton Cadet
MR:2-00.3
59.0
6.1L
Trld-4bk inr 1200,off rear,bt slows
ONELOVEONELIFE - over-raced middle stages. Became awkwardly placed inside SWEET SPIRIT and raced roughly for a distance near the 600m. Driver M Maynard was shown a replay and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.
8 of 12
22 Sep 24
Race  10
M Williamson
14 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
9/9
Eastwood Dream
MR:2-02.3
60.7
5.2L
4bk otr-inr,thru,1-paced on inr
8 of 12
08 Sep 24
Race  12
S Tomlinson
14 days
3rd up
4YO+ R39 to R50 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
5
12/11
Don Juan
MR:2-00.9
62.1
5L
Found 1x1,off tns,short bid mid
  
2
08X904
  R35
2
Front
John Morrison
John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b g Highview Tommy-Gliding Charm(by McArdle) [Gliding Away 7g(Betterthancheddar), Gliding Past 9m(Auckland Reactor)]
Owners:
D J Gillespie, L D Gillespie
Breeder:
D J Gillespie, L D Gillespie
Comment:
Dug in until late at Motukarara. Yet to place in 3 starts here though. Combos.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $12,575
Winning Stakes $4,950
Win Dividend $0.47
Place Dividend $1.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1802All Weather Slushy100
Grass811Grass Wet210
Course300Distance701
Favourite1002nd Favourite100
Mobile801Standing1812
Left2613Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30400

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/23 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2170m (13) 1/2 neck 2-51.8

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 13
24 Nov 24
Race  4
J Morrison
84 days
3rd up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2170m
Good
9
1/2
Archie
MR:2-06.4
60.8
2.6L
3wd cvr,up,ld 1400,fght,hdd,fght
GLIDING HIGH - raced wide early.
12 of 14
01 Sep 24
Race  8
J Morrison
14 days
2nd up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4
13/12
Penny Weight
MR:1-57.2
57.0
7.7L
Gate spd,ld,trld,no dash up inr
9 of  9
18 Aug 24
Race  4
J Morrison
207 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Easy
1
9/9
Kiwi Hero
MR:2-04.5
58.1
25L
Led,soon trail,gone 600
GLIDING HIGH - trainer D Gillespie was warned for presenting the gelding without the notified blinds. Weakened from the 600m hampering trailing runners.
8 of  9
24 Jan 24
Race  2
C D Thornley
8 days
21st up
3YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
9
9/9
Foveaux Gambler
MR:2-04.7
59.4
9.5L
Soon 4pegs,off,bk otr,battld widr
11 of 12
16 Jan 24
Race  8
K Bublitz
9 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2400m
Good
2
12/12
Betterwithbling
MR:1-59.8
60.8
28L
1x1,prkd 1300,on retreat 600
GLIDING HIGH - weakened passing the 600m.
7 of 14
07 Jan 24
Race  10
J Morrison
6 days
19th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2170m
Good
11
13/12
Topaz
MR:2-04.3
59.0
6.4L
1x1-3bk otr,off,sprinted,peakd 100
GLIDING HIGH - driver J Morrison was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
  
3
7X859X
  R35
3
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Robin Thornley, West Melton
Breeding:
5 br g He's Watching-Jackalack Sue(by Elsu) [A Better Jackalack 3g(Betterthancheddar)]
Owners:
K R Corbett, R S Thornley
Breeder:
G W Davis, K R Corbett
Comment:
Stable change since brief winter campaign. Upset prospect fresh-up.
Colours
Starts 31
Wins 3
Seconds 5
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $31,685
Winning Stakes $14,173
Win Dividend $0.51
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2115All Weather Slushy200
Grass1024Grass Wet421
Course1302Distance1514
Favourite5112nd Favourite814
Mobile000Standing3139
Left3139Right000
Fresh90520Fresh30000

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/23 Geraldine NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 1950m (1) head 2-35.2
 05/23 Timaru 3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (2(10m)) deadheat 3-22.8
 09/23 Banks Pen 4YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE INV.D 2170m (10) 3/4 length 2-52.7

Race Starts (6 of 12)

6 of  8
27 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  7
S Tomlinson
 
R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Spicey Crunch
MR:2-01.3
58.6
 
9 of  9
21 Jul 24
Race  3
R Close
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
9
9/9
Style Council
MR:2-03.5
58.8
11L
Prkd,1x1 1100,urged 350,no kick
5 of  9
07 Jul 24
Race  5
R Close
9 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
5/5
Franco Messi
MR:2-03.0
59.1
5.9L
Ld,trld,3bk 2100,off 300,steady
8 of 11
28 Jun 24
Race  3
R Close
159 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R45, R46 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
2
5/4
Choco Lou
MR:2-02.4
57.8
9.7L
Ld,trld,3bk 1800,held up,steady
HE'S A JACKALACK - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
2 of  4
19 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  8
J Curtin
 
R36 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
4
Lakelsa
MR:2-17.2
59.6
 
7 of 12
21 Jan 24
Race  7
R Close
2 days
19th up
R35 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
3
1/1
Jimmy Arma
MR:2-06.6
59.2
2.3L
Up,ld 1900,trld 1600,thru,just ok
  
4
125490
  R40
4
Front
Robbie Close
John McDermott, Prebbleton
Breeding:
7 b m Bettor's Delight-Supreme Gem(by Christian Cullen) [I Spy Diamonds 4m(He's Watching), Sophie 6m(Bettor's Delight), Topaz 5m(American Ideal)]
Owners:
Mrs C N McDermott, J B McDermott
Breeder:
Midhurst Holdings Limited, Mrs P J Dowie, F G Dowie
Gear:
RD-On
Comment:
Fair 10th on Saturday but not much wrong with runs before that. Keep onside.
Colours
Starts 159
Wins 13
Seconds 20
Thirds 18
Lifetime Stakes $148,373
Winning Stakes $68,310
Win Dividend $0.64
Place Dividend $0.88
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather101923All Weather Slushy711
Grass58415Grass Wet1203
Course60114Distance44315
Favourite8422nd Favourite1534
Mobile1281134Standing3124
Left1591338Right000
Fresh90600Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/21 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 1/2 head 2-36.4
 01/22 Methven 4YO+ R38 to R40, R42 with cond. MOB. PAC 2300m (5) head 2-56.2
 05/22 Rangiora R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 2600m (1) 1 3/4 lengths 3-17.8
 05/22 Timaru 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2050m (5) head 2-35.2
 11/22 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (10) 1 length 3-17.3
 01/23 Rangiora R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 2600m (11) 1/2 length 3-14.8
 03/23 Oamaru 4YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PAC 2000m (11) neck 2-27.4
 07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R42, R43 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (6) head 2-27.4
 08/23 Ashburton R41 to R54 DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (7) nose 3-00.2
 08/23 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 2000m (8) neck 2-30.9
 09/23 Methven 3YO+ R37 to R55 DiscrHcp PACE 2400m (2(20m)) head 3-05
 10/24 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2300m (10) neck 2-57.6
 11/24 Kaikoura 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE 1900m (5) 1/2 head 2-25.9

Race Starts (6 of 10)

10 of 13
30 Nov 24
Race  11
S Thornley
6 days
17th up
3YO+ F&M R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
9/8
Wallflower
MR:2-03.5
57.1
10L
1x1 the trip,off tn,short bid mid
9 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  9
S Thornley
4 days
16th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
7/5
Milou
MR:2-03.8
58.0
6.4L
3wd,prkd 1400,fght tn,tight,honest
RUBY'S A DELIGHT - raced wide early.
4 of  7
20 Nov 24
Race  6
S Ottley
6 days
15th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
5
2/2
Krystal Delight
MR:2-03.3
58.1
3.8L
6th,1x1 1100,off,tried hard mid-wd
5 of 12
14 Nov 24
Race  12
S Ottley
6 days
14th up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
14
7/6
Tabasco
MR:1-59.2
57.5
4.6L
5bk otr,3wd,prkd tn,honest mid
RUBY'S A DELIGHT - raced wide from the 900m.
2 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  7
S Thornley
5 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
11/10
Major Henry
MR:2-02.0
59.0
0.7L
3bk otr-1x1,up,2nd tn,led,nabbd
1 of  7
03 Nov 24
Race  1
B Wilmott
2 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
5
5/4
Vrilo
MR:2-03.5
59.6
 
3wd,up,led 1150,fght,held best
RUBY'S A DELIGHT - locked wheels momentarily with EDGE OF REASON after 150m. Raced wide early. Attempted to ease near the 1200m hampering trailing runners.
  
5
82X640
  R38
5
Front
Leo O'Reilly
Nigel Perkins, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b g He's Watching-Susie Maguire(by Presidential Ball) [Formidable Foe 8h(Mach Three), Narcissist 7m(Betterthancheddar), Star Commander 9h(Art Major)]
Owners:
N C Perkins, Miss S Palmer, P W May, G W Tait, J W Hands, Mrs E Cumming, Mrs A Lucas
Breeder:
M I Shinn, Liz Broadhurst, J G Prouting
Comment:
Reached his peak after sitting parked at Motukarara. Can sneak a placing.
Colours
Starts 26
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $23,893
Winning Stakes $6,600
Win Dividend $0.16
Place Dividend $0.92
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1204All Weather Slushy100
Grass1414Grass Wet301
Course702Distance701
Favourite2022nd Favourite312
Mobile000Standing2618
Left2618Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 12/23 Reefton NON-WINNERS 2YO+ PACE 2000m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-47.3

Race Starts (6 of 12)

10 of 13
24 Nov 24
Race  4
C Dalgety
23 days
3rd up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2170m
Good
8
3/3
Archie
MR:2-06.4
60.8
6.3L
3wd,prkd 1400,loomd,short bid
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - raced wide early.
2 of  7
10 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  10
 
N Perkins
 
R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
4
Live On Legend
MR:2-16.5
60.6
 
4 of 11
01 Nov 24
Race  7
L O'Reilly
16 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
1700m
Good
6
6/4
Michael Eyre
MR:2-02.5
59.1
3L
3rd,trld,off tn,tried hard mid
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - hampered by a breaking runner racing into the first bend.
6 of 11
16 Oct 24
Race  3
J Morrison
161 days
1st up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
2
8/7
Major Performer
MR:2-01.4
59.5
3.2L
Led,3bk inr,1x1 1200,held up,good
2 of 10
08 May 24
Race  2
J Morrison
7 days
23rd up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
6
10/9
Tower Of Love
MR:2-01.4
56.7
3.8L
Led,trld,3bk 900,prkd 700,earnest
ULTIMATE COUNSEL - shifted outwards near the 750m and struck the sulky wheel of LOUIE VISTA which punctured. Driver J Morrison admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Morrison's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 17 May up to and including 23 May 2024 (2 days).
8 of 10
01 May 24
Race  8
J Morrison
17 days
22nd up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7
7/8
Cheeky Red
MR:2-02.9
61.7
5.3L
Led,trld 1700,held up 450,tn,plain
  
6
055064
  R40
6
Front
Ricky May
Jack Harrington, Swannanoa
Breeding:
6 b m Bettor's Delight-Zeta Bromac(by Mach Three) [Glenledi Elvis 5g(A Rocknroll Dance), Zeuss Bromac 7h(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
C A Vella, D A Vella, C J Vella, J D Harrington
Breeder:
Bromac Lodge Limited, Slingsby Holdings Pty Ltd
Gear:
BL-Off
Comment:
Never gave up on Saturday. More tractable than some here. Worth a look.
Colours
Starts 71
Wins 7
Seconds 8
Thirds 2
Lifetime Stakes $66,273
Winning Stakes $38,231
Win Dividend $0.44
Place Dividend $0.74
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5247All Weather Slushy310
Grass1933Grass Wet500
Course2924Distance1432
Favourite6312nd Favourite1021
Mobile4353Standing2827
Left71710Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 06/21 Timaru NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2000m (2) neck 2-29.7
 08/21 NZ Metro 3YO+ R45 to R59 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (4) 3/4 length 3-20
 01/22 Marlb HRC R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 1850m (1) head 2-20
 06/23 NZ Metro R35 to R41 MOB. PACE 2600m (4) deadheat 3-14
 12/23 Akaroa 3YO+ R35 MOB. PACE 2000m (1) head 2-37.4
 12/23 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PAC 1950m (7) neck 2-27.8
 08/24 Rangiora 3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. PACE 2600m (10) 1/2 length 3-18.6

Race Starts (6 of 10)

4 of 12
30 Nov 24
Race  4
B Orange
10 days
20th up
4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
10/10
Don Juan
MR:2-09.0
59.9
1.8L
Soon prkd,no cvr,askd tn,brave
6 of  8
20 Nov 24
Race  5
J Harrington
12 days
19th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Good
3
4/5
Bondi Lustre
MR:2-02.0
59.0
9.4L
Brk,4bk otr,weaved wdr tn,bt slows
ZIA BROMAC - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the mare.
12 of 14
08 Nov 24
Race  8
B Orange
16 days
18th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
1/4
Lilac Luxury
MR:2-00.1
58.5
9.4L
3wd,up,ld 1200,joind tn,beaten
ZIA BROMAC - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised that despite racing wide he was disappointed with the effort. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
5 of 14
23 Oct 24
Race  5
B Orange
7 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
9
1/2
Country Gold
MR:2-02.3
59.9
6L
Brk,10th,6bk otr,inr tn,waitd,good
ZIA BROMAC - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Held up final bend.
5 of  9
16 Oct 24
Race  8
J Harrington
10 days
16th up
R37 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
9/9
Straight Flush
MR:2-00.4
58.2
2.1L
4-5bk inr,5bk otr 500,held up,good
ZIA BROMAC - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.
13 of 15
06 Oct 24
Race  10
J Harrington
14 days
15th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2400m
Good
9
14/14
Wotsonyamind
MR:2-06.7
61.3
8.5L
3wd,prkd 1900,askd tn,felt pinch
  
7
76X700
  R35
7
Front
Samantha Ottley
Gavin Cook, Prebbleton
Breeding:
5 b g He's Watching-Lilytomella(by Bettor's Delight) [Proactor 9g(Auckland Reactor)]
Owners:
W A Frost, Mrs D M Frost
Breeder:
F Kelly
Comment:
Mixed form in three starts back. Wide draw not ideal. Seeking shortcuts.
Colours
Starts 29
Wins 1
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $13,883
Winning Stakes $6,325
Win Dividend $0.17
Place Dividend $0.23
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2300All Weather Slushy100
Grass611Grass Wet100
Course1300Distance400
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile1300Standing1611
Left2911Right000
Fresh90401Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 03/24 Waimate NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2000m (7) 1 length 2-46

Race Starts (6 of 10)

10 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  6
S Ottley
22 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
11
14/14
Hes Santas Excuse
MR:2-07.2
59.6
5.7L
1x1-3bk otr,off tn,sound,peaked
13 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  3
S Ottley
5 days
2nd up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
12/12
Moet Shard
MR:1-58.9
58.4
54L
Trld-4bk inr,flat 800,chkd 400
INTERPOL - checked by a breaking runner rounding the final bend losing all chance. The end of the hopple connecting strap loosened during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in good condition.
7 of  7
03 Nov 24
Race  1
W Frost
128 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
1
7/7
Ruby's A Delight
MR:2-03.5
59.6
18L
Held ld,trld 1150,flat tn,tight,fdd
INTERPOL - hampered by an easing of the pace near the 1200m. Locked wheels with KATHERINE which lay inwards rounding the final bend losing all chance.
6 of 11
28 Jun 24
Race  3
S O'Reilly
5 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R45, R46 with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Fast
5
11/11
Choco Lou
MR:2-02.4
57.8
7.3L
Slow,6-5bk otr,well bk tn,imprvd
7 of 10
23 Jun 24
Race  1
C Sharpe
2 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE INV.D
1980m
Slushy
3
10/10
Sweet Spirit
MR:2-03.7
57.5
9.2L
Ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up 600-tn,ok
INTERPOL - trainer J McDermott was issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed. Over-raced throughout. Held up by a weakening runner final bend.
9 of  9
21 Jun 24
Race  1
A Edge
5 days
12th up
5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D
1980m
Good
1
7/8
Lord Mudrick
MR:2-01.0
59.5
33L
Held ld,trld 1000,drifting from 400
INTERPOL - over-raced in the score up and momentarily got its head in front of the mobile arm prior to the start. Weakened final bend hampering trailing runners and struck several track markers. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Trainer J McDermott advised he would be adding an anti choke device to the gelding's gear for its engagement on Sunday.
  
8
X68734
  R42
8
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Trent Yesberg, Ohoka
Breeding:
3 b g Sweet Lou-Can't Teach That(by Bettor's Delight) [Dyslexic 7g(Sweet Lou), New Tricks 6m(American Ideal)]
Owners:
G J Lange, M Cowan, W P Ray, T J Yesberg, Yesberg Bloodstock Limited, Ripple Creek Randy Syndicate
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Starting to build form nicely in November. Draw no worries from a stand. EW.
Colours
Starts 12
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $13,103
Winning Stakes $6,325
Win Dividend $0.57
Place Dividend $0.78
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1212All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course401Distance401
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile601Standing611
Left1212Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 02/24 Ashburton NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2400m (9) head 3-07.5

Race Starts (6 of 12)

4 of 12
14 Nov 24
Race  12
S Thornley
11 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R43 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
6
5/5
Tabasco
MR:1-59.2
57.5
2.6L
Prkd,ld 1850,trld 1400,thru,steady
MASTERLOU - over-raced middle stages.
3 of  8
03 Nov 24
Race  8
C Dalgety
9 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
2
8/6
Gatecrasher
MR:1-58.6
58.7
6.3L
Eased,3-4bk otr,angld,warmd up wdst
7 of 11
25 Oct 24
Race  12
S Thornley
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
8
10/10
Bonnie's Girl
MR:1-59.8
57.9
5L
Eased,5bk otr,rear inr tn,steady
MASTERLOU - checked by a breaking runner near the 1400m and broke losing ground.
8 of 12
13 Oct 24
Race  12
S Thornley
14 days
2nd up
3YO+ Up to & including R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
12
10/9
Szybka Lane
MR:2-03.3
58.4
6.4L
4-5pegs,off trn,ran on ok wide
MASTERLOU - the boring pole was removed prior to the start due to the gelding warming up unfavourably.
6 of 11
29 Sep 24
Race  7
T Williams
154 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
8/8
Lamarli
MR:2-05.7
60.5
4.4L
Trld,ld,trld,3bk 1500,held up,tidy
MASTERLOU - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
4 of  7
18 Sep 24
TRIAL
Race  6
R May
 
NON-WINNERS MR50 to MR5 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Arafura
MR:2-00.9
57.9
 
  
9
07X940
  R35
U1
Front
Kyle Cameron
Kevin Musso, Richmond Park
Breeding:
6 br g Sportswriter-Melando Babe(by Union Guy)
Owners:
Mrs D J Musso, K F Musso, Miss S H Musso, S M Musso
Breeder:
K F Musso
Comment:
Got back & stayed back at Motukarara. Plain stand start stats. First4s best.
Colours
Starts 59
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $26,624
Winning Stakes $5,500
Win Dividend $0.06
Place Dividend $0.51
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2012All Weather Slushy100
Grass3906Grass Wet501
Course901Distance1102
Favourite2112nd Favourite100
Mobile4917Standing1001
Left5918Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30601

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/23 Nelson HRC MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1609m (4) nose 1-59.2

Race Starts (6 of 11)

14 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  6
R May
83 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
11/12
Hes Santas Excuse
MR:2-07.2
59.6
20L
Eased,7bk otr,last tn,plain inr
4 of 10
08 Sep 24
Race  4
R May
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
7
9/8
Sweet Spirit
MR:2-02.7
61.1
3.3L
8th,4bk otr 800,angld,useful wd
9 of 14
01 Sep 24
Race  8
R May
143 days
1st up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1
14/14
Penny Weight
MR:1-57.2
57.0
7.2L
Trld-3bk inr,held up,honest inr
MELANDO CHIEF - held up early in the run home.
7 of 14
11 Apr 24
Race  9
T Williams
4 days
21st up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
13/11
Foveaux Gambler
MR:1-58.8
57.8
3.9L
4bk inr,5bk 1200,urgd tn,sound inr
10 of 13
07 Apr 24
Race  6
K Cameron
6 days
20th up
3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U1
13/13
Peraki Seelster
MR:2-03.1
59.4
8.1L
6-7bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd mid
12 of 13
01 Apr 24
Race  7
K Cameron
5 days
19th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
13/13
Vrilo
MR:2-02.2
58.9
7.5L
4-5bk otr,shuffled,fair up inr
  
10
428829
  R35
U2
Front
Chris Butt
Chris Butt, Balcairn
Breeding:
5 b g Sweet Lou-I Have A Dream(by Bettor's Delight) [All Too Well 7m(Sunshine Beach), Locked Out Of Heaven 10g(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owners:
Ms K L Prendergast, C A Butt
Breeder:
Ms K L Prendergast, C A Butt
Comment:
Yet to show his best from a stand. Just fair at Motukarara. Can surprise though.
Colours
Starts 35
Wins 3
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $41,213
Winning Stakes $26,675
Win Dividend $2.57
Place Dividend $2.33
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2625All Weather Slushy100
Grass911Grass Wet100
Course2324Distance510
Favourite0002nd Favourite110
Mobile3236Standing300
Left3536Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30101

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/24 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 1 3/4 lengths 2-33.3
 06/24 NZ Metro 5YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE INV.D 1980m (3) neck 2-29
 07/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PAC 2600m (4) 3/4 length 3-17.4

Race Starts (6 of 10)

9 of 12
30 Nov 24
Race  4
C Butt
10 days
35th up
4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
9
3/4
Don Juan
MR:2-09.0
59.9
5.1L
3bk otr,3-4wd tn,one-paced mid
LORD MUDRICK - paced roughly when racing over the crossing near the 1750m.
2 of 10
20 Nov 24
Race  8
C Butt
12 days
34th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
5/5
Goorambat Art
MR:2-00.1
59.4
2.1L
Prkd,up,ld 600,fght,cght,brave
8 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  3
C Butt
16 days
33rd up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
13
5/5
Moet Shard
MR:1-58.9
58.4
7L
3wd cvr,urgd,prkd 600,2nd tn,wiltd
The start was delayed due to LORD MUDRICK requiring farrier attention.
8 of 10
23 Oct 24
Race  6
C Butt
7 days
32nd up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
4/4
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.4
55.9
9.9L
8th,3-4bk otr,wd cvr 600,pluggd
LORD MUDRICK - over-raced middle stages.
2=
16 Oct 24
Race  8
C Butt
7 days
31st up
R37 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2
6/5
Straight Flush
MR:2-00.4
58.2
0.3L
Trld-3bk inr,held up tn-150,smart
LORD MUDRICK - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the middle stages of the run home.
4 of  9
09 Oct 24
Race  3
C Butt
26 days
30th up
4YO+ R35 to R38 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
7/9
Courage Reactor
MR:2-01.9
60.7
2.9L
5bk otr,detchd 900,8th tn,tidy wd