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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 8
Race Time:

GOLD BAND TAXIS MOBILE PACE

$8000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 1980m

 

For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Fast Ace: BL-On, King Arthur: BL-On    Legend
1
587066
  R35
1
Front
Ross Houghton
Ross Houghton, Swannanoa
Breeding:
5 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Corporate Banner(by Soky's Atom) [Caitlin Banner 19m(Washington VC), Christian Banner 16h(Christian Cullen), Mainland Banner 22m(Christian Cullen), Moore Than Happy 20g(Armbro Operative), Titan Banner 12g(Art Major), Tycoon Banner 3g(Art Major)]
Owners:
D M Moore, Mrs D J Moore, R L Houghton, R L Houghton, C Houghton
Breeder:
Banner Bloodstock Limited
Comment:
Just OK on Saturday but did have gear issues late. Same draw. First4 claims.
Colours
Starts 37
Wins 2
Seconds 5
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $26,039
Winning Stakes $11,000
Win Dividend $0.47
Place Dividend $0.91
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3026All Weather Slushy000
Grass700Grass Wet100
Course1616Distance2114
Favourite3012nd Favourite110
Mobile3326Standing400
Left3216Right510
Fresh90711Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 01/21 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3/4 length 2-29.1
 04/22 Auckland 3YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE 2200m (2) 1/2 head 2-44.5

Race Starts (6 of 11)

6 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  6
R Houghton
10 days
8th up
4YO+ R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
10/11
Hes Santas Excuse
MR:2-07.2
59.6
2.9L
Trld the trip,thru,short bid inr-md
EXECUTIVE BANNER - driver R Houghton advised he was unable to activate the removable deafeners due to the cord becoming entangled.
6 of 10
20 Nov 24
Race  8
R Houghton
12 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
8/9
Goorambat Art
MR:2-00.1
59.4
4.2L
5bk otr,7th 600,held up tn,steady
EXECUTIVE BANNER - out of position at the start. Driver R Houghton was issued a warning. Raced wide early. Held up final bend.
12 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  3
R Houghton
7 days
6th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
4/3
Moet Shard
MR:1-58.9
58.4
50L
Wd,ld,trld 1500,flat & brk 400
EXECUTIVE BANNER - weakened final bend before breaking and checking a trailing runner losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
7 of 12
01 Nov 24
Race  5
R Houghton
9 days
5th up
4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
9
5/1
The Highlander
MR:2-00.7
61.0
6.5L
Eased,6-5bk inr,held up,sound inr
EXECUTIVE BANNER - 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.
8 of 12
23 Oct 24
Race  4
R Houghton
7 days
4th up
Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
4/2
Wriggles Rufus
MR:1-59.6
57.8
4.2L
Eased,6bk otr,wd cvr tn,sound wdst
5 of  9
16 Oct 24
Race  5
R Houghton
7 days
3rd up
Up to R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10
1/1
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.0
57.6
2.1L
3-4bk otr,hookd wdst tn,strong wdst
EXECUTIVE BANNER - paced roughly at various stages. Lay inwards throughout the run home. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities other than minor swelling on the inside of the near hind canon bone.
  
2
00X000
  R35
2
Front
Kyle Cameron
Kevin Musso, Richmond Park
Breeding:
7 b g Mach Three-Fun In The Reign(by Beach Towel) [Sonic Reign 9g(Mach Three)]
Owners:
Mrs D J Musso, K F Musso, S M Musso, Miss S H Musso
Breeder:
K F Musso
Comment:
Formline not too convincing. Can go well at this course but needs improvement.
Colours
Starts 54
Wins 1
Seconds 6
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $28,150
Winning Stakes $4,950
Win Dividend $0.06
Place Dividend $1.04
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1904All Weather Slushy101
Grass3515Grass Wet601
Course904Distance1915
Favourite1102nd Favourite401
Mobile5319Standing100
Left5419Right000
Fresh90500Fresh30600

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/22 Banks Pen NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR43 MOB. PACE 2000m (1) 3/4 length 2-34.6

Race Starts (6 of 11)

13 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  6
K Cameron
83 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
13/13
Hes Santas Excuse
MR:2-07.2
59.6
13L
Eased,7-6bk inr,off tn,battld mid
10 of 10
08 Sep 24
Race  4
K Cameron
7 days
2nd up
4YO+ R35 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
6
8/9
Sweet Spirit
MR:2-02.7
61.1
6.6L
4th,3bk inr 800,held up,lackd kick
BUDDY REIGN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room early in the run home.
13 of 14
01 Sep 24
Race  8
K Cameron
143 days
1st up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9
12/13
Penny Weight
MR:1-57.2
57.0
8.5L
Eased,7bk otr,held up,fair mid-wd
BUDDY REIGN - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the run home.
11 of 14
11 Apr 24
Race  9
K Cameron
4 days
19th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
12/10
Foveaux Gambler
MR:1-58.8
57.8
7.4L
Eased,5-6bk inr,buried tn,pluggd
11 of 14
07 Apr 24
Race  10
K Cameron
6 days
18th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
5/5
Fitzthebill
MR:1-58.6
59.7
12L
Trld,3bk inr 1100,cartd 600,imprvd
BUDDY REIGN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 500m. Locked wheels briefly with PEARL'S A SINGER near the 450m when being steadied which resulted in the horse laying outwards. Driver K Cameron was warned for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 300m when placing an inside runner in restricted room.
9 of 14
01 Apr 24
Race  4
K Cameron
5 days
17th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
4/4
Tanganyika
MR:2-03.3
60.3
5.1L
Gate spd,trld,thru,1-paced inr
  
3
498000
  R35
3
Front
Harrison Orange(J)
Angela Washington, Charing Cross
Breeding:
6 b m Betterthancheddar-Shard's Fantasy(by Pacific Rocket) [Bledisloe 16h(Art Major), Celtic Spirit 5g(Sweet Lou), Miss Fantastic 15m(Falcon Seelster), Rick Reilly 7g(Sportswriter), Slice Of Heaven 10h(Rocknroll Hanover)]
Owners:
A C Roberts, Ms A L Washington, Mrs R V Veenings, Ms K N Morgan, B S Wilson, J S Medina
Breeder:
Jordash Breeding Trust
Comment:
Distant 5th at trials since tough run at Rangiora. Seeking confidence boost.
Colours
Starts 55
Wins 2
Seconds 0
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $24,033
Winning Stakes $11,275
Win Dividend $0.97
Place Dividend $0.36
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5023All Weather Slushy200
Grass500Grass Wet200
Course2812Distance2322
Favourite1002nd Favourite101
Mobile3722Standing1801
Left5523Right000
Fresh90400Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 11/21 Rangiora NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 2000m (6) neck 2-30.1
 08/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) head 2-29.5

Race Starts (6 of 11)

5 of  5
27 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  11
D Roberts
 
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-05.6
56.6
 
10 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  3
B Orange
16 days
15th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
11/11
Moet Shard
MR:1-58.9
58.4
16L
Cght 3wd,prkd 900,tiring by 400
HILDA MAUD - connections advised the mare would be racing in season. Raced wide early and middle stages.
11 of 12
23 Oct 24
Race  4
R Close
14 days
14th up
Up to R39 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
12
12/12
Wriggles Rufus
MR:1-59.6
57.8
5.6L
Found 1x1,held up 400-150,1-paced
11 of 11
09 Oct 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
10 days
13th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
7
7/7
Sophia Bromac
MR:2-02.1
59.4
17L
5bk otr,6bk 1300,drifting by 400
HILDA MAUD - weakened final bend.
8 of 11
29 Sep 24
Race  7
B Orange
21 days
12th up
3YO+ R35 to R50 PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
9/9
Lamarli
MR:2-05.7
60.5
9.2L
Trld-4bk inr,5bk 1500,off,pluggd
HILDA MAUD - crowded by an inside runner leaving the final bend.
9 of 14
08 Sep 24
Race  9
B Orange
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R41, with cond. PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8
6/8
Archie
MR:2-09.2
61.6
7L
Brk,5bk otr,up,1x1,held up,fair
  
4
594058
  R35
4
Front
Ross Cameron
Ross Cameron, Coes Ford
Breeding:
7 b g Gold Ace-Fast Winger(by Wingspread) [Almost A Christian 18g(Courage Under Fire), Armbro Winger 19g(Armbro Operative), Bettathanfast 8g(Betterthancheddar), Don't Pass I'm Fast 11m(Art Official), Fast Official 12m(Art Official), Fastroundtown 17g(Courage Under Fire), Mach Winger 13g(Mach Three), Move Heaven Andearth 20m(Christian Cullen), Still Laughin 15m(Live Or Die), Valour Under Fire 16m(Courage Under Fire)]
Owners:
R E Cameron, Mrs H Cameron
Breeder:
R C Beale, Mrs M M Beale
Gear:
BL-On
Comment:
Been battling away out of maiden grade since 2020. Shortcuts required.
Colours
Starts 66
Wins 1
Seconds 5
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $28,411
Winning Stakes $4,400
Win Dividend $0.04
Place Dividend $0.60
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather5117All Weather Slushy400
Grass1501Grass Wet300
Course3415Distance3813
Favourite2102nd Favourite201
Mobile6218Standing400
Left6618Right000
Fresh90501Fresh30601

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/20 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) nose 2-26.3

Race Starts (6 of 11)

8 of 11
23 Nov 24
Race  7
R Cameron
20 days
50th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1
10/11
The Bettor Major
MR:2-03.3
57.8
9.8L
Trld-3bk inr,4bk 1200,waited,fair
5 of  9
03 Nov 24
Race  7
R Cameron
11 days
49th up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
6
9/9
Auntie Deb
MR:2-00.0
60.6
5.2L
Eased,5bk otr-inr,waitd,imprvd inr
FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
12 of 14
23 Oct 24
Race  5
R Cameron
7 days
48th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
U2
14/14
Country Gold
MR:2-02.3
59.9
18L
3wd,13th,7bk otr,6bk inr,pluggd
4 of 11
16 Oct 24
Race  3
R Cameron
87 days
47th up
Up to R45 with cond. PACE Stand
2000m
Fast
U1
11/11
Major Performer
MR:2-01.4
59.5
2.6L
Slow,10th,5bk otr,wd cvr tn,handy
FAST ACE - tangled away.
9 of 11
21 Jul 24
Race  1
R Cameron
7 days
46th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
11
9/8
Big Mama Morris
MR:1-59.4
59.7
7.9L
4bk otr,chkd,3bk otr,3wd,battld
FAST ACE - had to be steadied near the 1200m. Forced to race three wide from the 900m.
5 of 10
14 Jul 24
Race  9
R Cameron
9 days
45th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2600m
Easy
U1
9/10
Vrilo
MR:2-04.5
58.4
1.9L
1x1-3bk otr,prkd 1200,fght,peakd
FAST ACE - driver R Cameron was issued a warning for the manner he drove racing into the first bend when shifting inwards placing KING ARTHUR in restricted room. Mr Cameron was also warned for striking a wheel when shifting ground outwards near the 1400m. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.
  
5
973657
  R35
5
Front
Matthew Williamson
Joseph Gray, West Melton
Breeding:
9 b g Auckland Reactor-Gold Return(by Armbro Operative) [Airpark Lightning 6m(Sir Lincoln), Father Frank 11g(Real Desire), No Gee Ess Tee 8m(Bettor's Delight), Shes Watching 7m(He's Watching)]
Owners:
J M Gray, D O'Neill
Breeder:
P Yesberg
Gear:
BL-On
Comment:
Shown gate speed in the past & draw gives him options. Worth a close look.
Colours
Starts 110
Wins 6
Seconds 18
Thirds 9
Lifetime Stakes $86,696
Winning Stakes $31,900
Win Dividend $0.45
Place Dividend $0.94
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather75619All Weather Slushy622
Grass3508Grass Wet1001
Course58615Distance59417
Favourite10062nd Favourite1223
Mobile105627Standing500
Left110627Right000
Fresh90700Fresh30702

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 08/21 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR40 to MR46 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 3 lengths 2-26.1
 07/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE JU 1980m (2) 1 1/4 lengths 2-27.6
 07/22 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 2600m (9) 1 1/2 lengths 3-17.3
 07/23 NZ Metro 5YO+ Up to & including R55 MOB. PACE JUN 2600m (1) head 3-16
 07/23 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE 1980m (11) 3/4 length 2-26.3
 10/23 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1/2 neck 2-27.4

Race Starts (6 of 10)

7 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  8
R May
46 days
15th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
5/6
Scarlett's Legacy
MR:2-03.2
60.9
7.8L
3bk otr,5th,1x1 800,1-paced mid
5 of 11
09 Oct 24
Race  8
M Williamson
3 days
14th up
Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
9
2/3
Sophia Bromac
MR:2-02.1
59.4
2.3L
3wd,ld 2100,joind,fght,bestd 150
KING ARTHUR - raced wide early.
6 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  5
M Williamson
7 days
13th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
1
2/2
Ruby's A Delight
MR:2-04.2
61.0
3.8L
3bk inr,off tn,1-paced mid
3 of 14
29 Sep 24
Race  9
A Cameron
7 days
12th up
4YO+ R35 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
11
10/8
Sweet Spirit
MR:2-00.1
59.5
1.5L
3-5bk otr,3-5wd tn,soared wdst
7 of 13
22 Sep 24
Race  6
A Cameron
9 days
11th up
4YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
7
6/7
Moet Shard
MR:2-04.2
60.4
1.8L
3wd,ld bid,prkd,1x1,off,steady mid
9 of 12
13 Sep 24
Race  4
A Cameron
5 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1
8/8
Borrisokane
MR:2-00.3
56.9
8.6L
3bk inr,4bk 1000,off tn,bt slows
  
6
005002
  R36
6
Front
Riley Harrison(J)
Gavin Turner, Swannanoa
Breeding:
6 b g Sir Lincoln-Rosie's Rocket(by Caprock) [Grant Lea 20g(Spirit Of Zeus), Lunar Rose 12m(Live Or Die), Mister Slick 10g(Mister Big(USA)), Patrick Star 16g(Man Around Town), Rollin Thunder 14g(Tinted Cloud), Spirit Of Shard 22g(Spirit Of Zeus)]
Owner:
G J Turner
Breeder:
G J Turner
Comment:
Bold 2nd after finding the lead on Saturday. Pep returning to his step. Combos.
Colours
Starts 90
Wins 5
Seconds 3
Thirds 3
Lifetime Stakes $51,871
Winning Stakes $28,600
Win Dividend $1.68
Place Dividend $0.86
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather4843All Weather Slushy310
Grass4213Grass Wet1101
Course2832Distance5043
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile8556Standing500
Left9056Right000
Fresh90300Fresh30300

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/23 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS & MR40 to MR45 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 2 1/4 lengths 2-29.1
 10/23 Timaru 4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE 2050m (8) 1 1/2 lengths 2-33.8
 12/23 Rangiora 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 1950m (4) 3/4 length 2-28.4
 06/24 NZ Metro 4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 2 1/2 lengths 3-17.4
 07/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 3/4 length 2-30.1

Race Starts (6 of 10)

2 of 12
30 Nov 24
Race  4
S Thornley
6 days
19th up
4YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
11/12
Don Juan
MR:2-09.0
59.9
1.4L
Soon ld,set terms,fght,cght,fght
13 of 14
24 Nov 24
Race  8
R Harrison
16 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
13/13
Scarlett's Legacy
MR:2-03.2
60.9
125L
3wd,lockd wheels 1800,no hope
HOPE FOR LOVE - the carrier strap came adrift after 100m. This gear was inspected and found to be secured and in previously good condition. Locked wheels with SIR MONTY which lay inwards entering the first bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
12 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  10
S Thornley
7 days
17th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
5
11/11
Country Gold
MR:2-01.3
60.1
23L
Up,ld,trld,3bk 1700,held up,faded
HES SANTAS EXCUSE - hampered by a weakening runner final bend. Shifted ground outwards near the 250m and made contact with the sulky wheel of SIR MONTY. Driver J Cox was issued a warning for the manner in which he drove when shifting ground. In taking this course of action Stewards were satisfied there had been no consequential effects.
5 of 13
01 Nov 24
Race  8
S Thornley
9 days
16th up
4YO+ R36 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1
7/4
Patiro
MR:1-59.5
59.0
5.6L
Soon trld,3bk 900,askd,honest inr
10 of 10
23 Oct 24
Race  8
R Harrison
17 days
15th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
10/10
Straight Flush
MR:2-01.5
56.9
5.2L
Prkd,1x1,3bk otr 700,waitd,battld
13 of 13
06 Oct 24
Race  11
R Harrison
7 days
14th up
4YO+ R41 to R50 MOB. PACE
2300m
Good
1
12/12
Sky Rocket
MR:2-04.5
59.6
19L
Trld-3bk inr,waited,offered little
  
7
63220X
  R35
7
Front
Robbie Holmes
Robbie Holmes, Leithfield Beach
Breeding:
5 b m A Rocknroll Dance-Millie Sampson(by Bettor's Delight) [Captain Sampson 2g(Captaintreacherous), Lizzie Shelby 3f(Art Major), Millie's Creation 4m(Art Major), Murphys Reward 6g(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies
Breeder:
Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies
Comment:
Three trials ahead of this, but no bold runs in those. Want right price.
Colours
Starts 33
Wins 2
Seconds 4
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $27,403
Winning Stakes $11,275
Win Dividend $0.58
Place Dividend $0.79
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather3228All Weather Slushy200
Grass100Grass Wet100
Course401Distance502
Favourite1002nd Favourite210
Mobile3328Standing000
Left2728Right600
Fresh90511Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/22 WaikBoP NON-WINNERS 2YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 2200m (10) neck 2-42.9
 12/23 Manawatu 3YO+, Up to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE 2500m (9) nose 3-09.8

Race Starts (6 of 16)

8 of  8
27 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  7
R Holmes
 
R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Spicey Crunch
MR:2-01.3
58.6
 
6 of  9
21 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  5
R Holmes
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Shake A Leg
MR:2-02.6
57.2
 
5 of  5
06 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  10
R Holmes
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
Classic Elegance
MR:2-00.8
57.4
 
5 of  8
29 Jul 24
TRIAL
Race  10
R Holmes
 
Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
Melody Banner
MR:2-03.1
59.5
 
10 of 10
16 Jun 24
Race  5
R Holmes
14 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R40, R41 to R45 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
4/3
Fernz Goldy
MR:1-58.3
58.6
10L
Led,joind 1200,no peace to 300,wltd
MILLIES SENSATION - weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Holmes advised the mare had been forced to work hard during the middle stages to maintain the lead with the effort taking its toll.
2 of 12
02 Jun 24
Race  11
R Holmes
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
8
5/6
Finders Keepers
MR:2-01.3
57.8
1.3L
Gate spd,ld 2100,fght,run down 100
  
8
212895
  R37
8
Front
Sam Thornley(J)
Chris McDowell, Leeston
Breeding:
5 b m Terror To Love-Sue Me(by Elsu) [Watching Brief 3f(He's Watching)]
Owners:
Miss J White, L Fox
Breeder:
Mrs P M De Filippi, Mrs J M Townshend, P J Townshend
Comment:
Had her chance from the trail at Rangiora. May press forward again. Place.
Colours
Starts 32
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $18,991
Winning Stakes $4,400
Win Dividend $0.09
Place Dividend $0.95
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2918All Weather Slushy302
Grass300Grass Wet100
Course1317Distance2418
Favourite1102nd Favourite302
Mobile3218Standing000
Left3218Right000
Fresh90301Fresh30200

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 10/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 3/4 lengths 2-33.8

Race Starts (6 of 10)

5 of  7
20 Nov 24
Race  6
S Thornley
6 days
11th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3
4/4
Krystal Delight
MR:2-03.3
58.1
4.1L
Gate spd,trld,askd tn,short bid inr
TERROR MA SUE - paced roughly in the score up. Struck the final track marker prior to the passing lane. Driver S Thornley was issued a warning.
9 of 14
14 Nov 24
Race  10
S Thornley
11 days
10th up
with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7
8/9
Joyride(AUS)
MR:1-55.4
56.7
5.3L
Gate spd,trld-4bk inr.waitd,ok inr
TERROR MA SUE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start.
8 of  8
03 Nov 24
Race  8
B Orange
11 days
9th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
1900m
Good
1
3/3
Gatecrasher
MR:1-58.6
58.7
 
Trld,flat 600,3bk inr,faded badly
TERROR MA SUE - lay inwards near the 1400m striking track markers. Weakened final bend hampering a trailing runner.
2 of 10
23 Oct 24
Race  6
S Thornley
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5
9/8
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.4
55.9
2.2L
Gate spd,ld 1750,fght,hdd 150,fght
1 of  8
16 Oct 24
Race  6
S Thornley
7 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1
1/1
Pacific Thunder
MR:2-04.9
60.6
 
Held comfy lead,kickd tn,no worries
2 of  8
09 Oct 24
Race  4
S Thornley
10 days
6th up
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7
3/3
Spectator
MR:2-03.1
59.8
0.6L
Gate spd,ld,kickd tn,cght 100,fght
  
9
14580X
  R38
9
Front
Seth Hill(J)
Tom Bagrie, Ohoka
Breeding:
4 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Millwood Meg(by Mach Three) [Millwood Bonnie 8m(Bettor's Delight), Millwood Daisy 10m(Art Major), Millwood Melody 6m(Art Major)]
Owners:
TD Bagrie Limited, Est N T Smith, The Director Syndicate, J Streetley, The Misttori Syndicate, Hard Parts Syndicate, Speedy Syndicate, Cardinals CC Racing Syndicate, J Heyde, Oba Syndicate
Breeder:
Mrs K Carville
Comment:
Awkward draw for resuming run. Three quiet trials to prepare. Market watch.
Colours
Starts 34
Wins 2
Seconds 6
Thirds 4
Lifetime Stakes $39,311
Winning Stakes $12,650
Win Dividend $0.40
Place Dividend $0.71
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather32210All Weather Slushy210
Grass200Grass Wet100
Course2829Distance2317
Favourite5132nd Favourite101
Mobile2827Standing603
Left34210Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 04/24 Cheviot NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1/2 length 2-25.2
 06/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R35 to R36 MOB. PACE 2600m (9) 1/2 head 3-18.4

Race Starts (6 of 13)

7 of  8
27 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  7
S Hill
 
R35 to R47 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
Spicey Crunch
MR:2-01.3
58.6
 
8 of  9
21 Nov 24
TRIAL
Race  5
S Hill
 
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Shake A Leg
MR:2-02.6
57.2
 
7 of  8
24 Oct 24
TRIAL
Race  4
J J Dunn
 
R36 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Acento
MR:2-00.4
57.8
 
10 of 14
26 Jul 24
Race  10
B Orange
12 days
29th up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
14
4/4
Lord Mudrick
MR:2-02.1
63.0
5.3L
8bk otr,3wd cvr,wdst tn,fght,wiltd
MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced three wide with cover from the 1400m.
8 of  9
14 Jul 24
Race  5
S Hill
7 days
28th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 PACE Stand
2000m
Easy
5
4/3
Santanna Mach
MR:2-04.7
58.3
3.7L
4bk otr the trip,off,steady bid wd
5 of 10
07 Jul 24
Race  7
S Hill
9 days
27th up
3YO+ F&M R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
4
4/3
Westar Molly
MR:1-59.8
57.6
2.8L
3-4-3bk otr,3wd 700,fght,peakd 100
MILLWOOD GODDESS - raced three wide without cover from the 900m.
  
10
048943
  R35
10 (2nd row)
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:
Getting sharper with each run. Lands barrier 10 for 3rd start in a row. Consider
Colours
Starts 33
Wins 1
Seconds 4
Thirds 6
Lifetime Stakes $23,783
Winning Stakes $5,500
Win Dividend $0.14
Place Dividend $0.82
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather2416All Weather Slushy200
Grass904Grass Wet302
Course501Distance1004
Favourite5012nd Favourite613
Mobile33110Standing000
Left33110Right000
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 12)

3 of 10
20 Nov 24
Race  8
R Close
12 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10
4/4
Goorambat Art
MR:2-00.1
59.4
2.4L
3bk inr,off 600,imprvd wdr,useful
TIMBIMBOO - held up by a weakening runner near the 900m.
4 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  3
R Close
16 days
5th up
5YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
10
6/9
Moet Shard
MR:1-58.9
58.4
1.9L
3-5bk inr,off rear,held up,got goin
TIMBIMBOO - held up early in the run home.
9 of 10
23 Oct 24
Race  6
R Close
7 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8
8/9
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.4
55.9
10L
Eased,5bk inr,4bk tn,bt slows
TIMBIMBOO - over-raced early and middle stages.
8 of  9
16 Oct 24
Race  5
R Close
13 days
3rd up
Up to R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9
3/4
Gatecrasher
MR:2-00.0
57.6
3.3L
4-5bk otr,wd rear tn,steady inr
4 of 12
03 Oct 24
Race  12
R Close
25 days
2nd up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
9/10
Salute
MR:1-58.9
60.2
1.6L
Eased,4bk inr,held up,angld,tidy
TIMBIMBOO - held up early in the run home. Lay inwards late in the run home.
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
 
  
11
887972
  R39
11 (2nd row)
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Trent Yesberg, Ohoka
Breeding:
4 b m Art Major-The Fascinator(by Bettor's Delight) [Mailman 7h(Somebeachsomewhere), Solar Neigh 3g(Art Major), Take A Bow 5m(Captaintreacherous)]
Owners:
Ripple Creek Darby Syndicate, Alps Racing Syndicate, T J Yesberg
Breeder:
Taffy Limited
Comment:
Never gave it away after sitting parked at Rangiora. This is easier. Keep safe.
Colours
Starts 14
Wins 1
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $10,894
Winning Stakes $6,325
Win Dividend $0.84
Place Dividend $0.73
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather1411All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course610Distance910
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile1211Standing200
Left1411Right000
Fresh90200Fresh30100

Wins:

VideoDate / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
 07/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 3/4 length 2-29.1

Race Starts (6 of 10)

2 of  7
20 Nov 24
Race  6
C Dalgety
17 days
10th up
4YO+ Mares R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
4
7/7
Krystal Delight
MR:2-03.3
58.1
1L
5th,off,prkd 1100,askd,gritty,hdd
DARBY - trainer T Yesberg advised the mare would be racing without the near front shoe.
7 of  8
03 Nov 24
Race  5
R Harrison
63 days
9th up
4YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1900m
Good
4
8/8
Jose Quivera
MR:1-58.6
59.0
14L
Pulld bk,detachd,3-4bk otr,plain
DARBY - crowded by an outside runner at the start losing ground. Weakened final bend.
9 of 12
01 Sep 24
Race  11
R May
7 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
11
10/10
Take The Deal
MR:1-59.3
56.5
9.1L
5-4bk otr,wd rear tn,1-paced wd
7 of 10
25 Aug 24
Race  7
J R Dunn
30 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R40, with cond. PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
6/6
Zia Bromac
MR:2-02.9
58.7
4L
Slow,4bk otr,wd cvr tn,imprvd mid
8 of 14
26 Jul 24
Race  5
R May
5 days
6th up
4YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
4
12/12
Sargent Best
MR:2-02.9
57.9
8.9L
3wd,prkd-3bk otr,flat 400,2nd wind
DARBY - raced wide early.
8 of  9
21 Jul 24
Race  8
J R Dunn
14 days
5th up
4YO+ R42 to R45, R46 to R47 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
5/1
Beaudiene Quick Step
MR:2-00.1
58.5
6.9L
Eased,3-4bk inr,off rear,bt slows
DARBY - held up early in the run home.
  
12
780665
  R35
U1 (2nd row)
Front
John Dunn
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:
Running on as always when 5th at Motukarara. She'll be doing similar here.
Colours
Starts 101
Wins 7
Seconds 15
Thirds 16
Lifetime Stakes $101,877
Winning Stakes $38,775
Win Dividend $0.44
Place Dividend $0.98
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather65615All Weather Slushy702
Grass36116Grass Wet1107
Course51510Distance51117
Favourite15382nd Favourite1015
Mobile86529Standing1522
Left101731Right000
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
 10/24 NZ Metro Up to R40 with cond. MOB. PACE 2600m (10) neck 3-17.4

Race Starts (6 of 10)

5 of 14
30 Nov 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
6 days
12th up
4YO+ R35, R36 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
U1
4/1
Hes Santas Excuse
MR:2-07.2
59.6
2.2L
5bk inr,off,held up,handy in gaps
SOPHIA BROMAC - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
6 of 13
24 Nov 24
Race  4
J R Dunn
16 days
11th up
Up to R40 with cond. PACE Stand
2170m
Good
U1
6/6
Archie
MR:2-06.4
60.8
3.7L
6bk inr,5bk otr,wdst tn,strong wdst
SOPHIA BROMAC - over-raced middle stages. Held up early in the run home.
6 of 13
08 Nov 24
Race  10
R Harrison
7 days
10th up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
3
6/6
Country Gold
MR:2-01.3
60.1
11L
1x1,3bk otr 900,steady in mid
10 of 13
01 Nov 24
Race  8
R Harrison
7 days
9th up
4YO+ R36 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
7
5/6
Patiro
MR:1-59.5
59.0
9.2L
3wd,5bk otr,well bk tn,battld wd
8 of 11
25 Oct 24
Race  12
R Harrison
9 days
8th up
3YO+ R40 to R46 MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
3
8/7
Bonnie's Girl
MR:1-59.8
57.9
5.3L
Soon prkd,1x1-3bk otr,waitd,ok
SOPHIA BROMAC - held up early in the run home.
7 of 12
16 Oct 24
Race  4
M Hill
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE INV J
1980m
Fast
3
3/2
Eastwood Dream
MR:2-00.5
56.7
3.2L
Led,trld,3bk 550,held up,steady