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Meeting: WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS (WELCOME TO FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS)
Last updated 03/07/2024 at 12:17 pm
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION. MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1980m

 

For 2yo-&-older pacers.

Notifiable Gear Changes: Bronski: SL-Off, BL-On    Legend
1
  MR50
1
Front
Jonny Cox
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
2 b f Captain Crunch-Katys Art(by Art Major)
Owner:
Stonewall Stud Ltd
Breeder:
T R Barron
Comment:
Bested by #4 in final trial ahead of debut. Draw an assist. Can play a part.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (3)

2 of  7
26 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  5
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Lakelsa
MR:2-02.9
58.3
 
4 of  6
19 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  3
D White
 
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
2
C C Arden
MR:2-01.7
58.1
 
3 of  4
08 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  4
B Orange
 
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Treasure Cove
MR:2-07.1
58.9
 
  
2
3
  MR50
2
Front
John Dunn
Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach
Breeding:
2 b g Always B Miki-Ice Imperial(by Bettor's Delight) [Imperial Laz 3g(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:
Diamond Racing Stables Ltd, M Ganzevles
Breeder:
Breckon Farms Ltd
Comment:
Worked mid-race before getting caught last week. Drawn to be a major player.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $1,425
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather101All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course101Distance101
Favourite1012nd Favourite000
Mobile101Standing000
Left101Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30000

Race Starts (2)

3 of  7
28 Jun 24
Race  6
J R Dunn
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4
1/1
Irish Dream
MR:1-56.9
56.3
1L
1x1,prkd,ld 900,joind,fght,cght 50
1 of  8
12 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Close
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Sweet Addition
MR:2-03.1
55.9
 
  
3
  MR50
3
Front
Ross Cameron
Ross Cameron, Coes Ford
Breeding:
3 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Slinky Bromac(by Live Or Die) [Glenledi Angel 9m(Falcon Seelster), Glenledi Bandit 8g(Falcon Seelster), Sketching 11g(Art Official)]
Owners:
R E Cameron, K S Cameron
Breeder:
Grant Enterprises Limited
Comment:
Strong late for 3rd in 26 Jun qualifier. Better for the outing. Multiples.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (2)

3 of  7
26 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Cameron
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Moonlite
MR:2-02.6
58.8
 
5 of  5
23 May 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Cameron
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1
Super Fund
MR:2-08.2
60.5
 
  
4
6X
  MR49
4
Front
Robbie Close
Regan Todd, Yaldhurst
Breeding:
4 b m Captaintreacherous-Oh Tara(by Real Desire)
Owners:
B H Sinclair, A D Sinclair
Breeder:
B H Sinclair, A D Sinclair
Comment:
Won both trials since resuming & better for brief March campaign. Each way.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $210
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather100All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course000Distance000
Favourite1002nd Favourite000
Mobile100Standing000
Left100Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (4)

1 of  7
26 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  5
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Mandala
MR:2-02.9
58.3
 
1 of  4
19 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  8
R Close
 
R36 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
2
He's A Jackalack
MR:2-17.2
59.6
 
6 of 14
28 Mar 24
Race  3
R Close
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
15
1/1
On The Wing
MR:2-03.7
61.9
5.8L
Last,launchd 800,loomd,peakd
LAKELSA - raced wide from the 900m.
1 of  4
13 Mar 24
TRIAL
Race  3
R Close
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Comic Lustre
MR:2-03.0
57.5
 
  
5
3
  MR50
5
Front
Tim Williams
Steve & Amanda Telfer, Weedons
Breeding:
2 b g Fear The Dragon-Asajah(by Christian Cullen) [Maharani 7m(Mach Three), Shenandoah 9m(Somebeachsomewhere)]
Owners:
Stonewall Stud Ltd, D R Lynne, Mrs E Lynne, Ms S J Johnson
Breeder:
Macca Lodge Limited
Comment:
Lost few fans with gritty 3rd on debut. Improvement from that. Keep onside.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $1,425
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather101All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course101Distance101
Favourite0002nd Favourite101
Mobile101Standing000
Left101Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30000

Race Starts (3)

3 of  5
14 Jun 24
Race  1
T Williams
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
5
2/1
Renaldo
MR:2-01.7
57.3
1L
4th,1x1,up,prkd 700,fght well,hdd
1 of  7
05 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  5
T Williams
 
NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
8
Melton Magnate
MR:2-02.4
57.3
 
P
05 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  3
T Williams
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Showtym Girl
MR:2-01.8
57.0
 
  
6
  MR50
6
Front
Jim Curtin
Jim Curtin, Templeton
Breeding:
3 b f Betterthancheddar-Crystal Bromac(by American Ideal) [Emmersyn Lee 7m(Betterthancheddar), Sarasota Sunset 5m(Sunshine Beach)]
Owners:
Sandi Curtin, J F Curtin
Breeder:
Sandi Curtin, J F Curtin
Comment:
Qualified at first attempt 02 Apr. Held on for 26 Jun trial win. Not the worst.
Colours
First Start

Race Starts (3)

1 of  6
26 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  4
J Curtin
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Captain Christian
MR:2-02.2
57.7
 
2 of  5
10 Apr 24
TRIAL
Race  7
J Curtin
 
NON-WINNERS MR42 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Follow Your Dream
MR:2-00.5
58.2
 
1 of  4
02 Apr 24
TRIAL
Race  1
J Curtin
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Nuclear Jazz
MR:2-07.3
58.3
 
  
7
2
  MR50
7
Front
John Morrison
John Morrison, Ashburton Raceway
Breeding:
5 b m Rock N Roll Heaven-Armadoctara(by Changeover)
Owner:
L J Wigzell
Breeder:
H B Smith, S M McRae
Comment:
Part of a strong stable squadron 21 Jun. Sprightly debut. Can go on with it.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $2,325
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $3.20
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather101All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course101Distance101
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile101Standing000
Left101Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30000

Race Starts (3)

2 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  4
J Morrison
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
9
4/4
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-57.5
56.6
0.5L
Thru,prkd,no cvr,trld tn,very brave
HEAVEN'S MARK - hung inwards on several occasions throughout the running.
P
18 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  2
S O'Reilly
 
NON-WINNERS MOB. PACE
2400m
Slushy
4
Ocean Of Tears
MR:2-03.6
55.9
 
1 of  5
29 May 24
TRIAL
Race  2
J Morrison
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
2
Hugo
MR:2-06.5
57.3
 
  
8
5
  MR49
8
Front
Carter Dalgety(J)
Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton
Breeding:
2 b g Downbytheseaside-Jakira(by Somebeachsomewhere) [Cutie 3f(Bettor's Delight)]
Owners:
Mrs C M Dalgety, M Diggins, K R Clark, I Patterson, J Cooke, Mrs R J Hanson, G E Dickey, A Thornton, E R Morgan, N40 Racing Pty Limited
Breeder:
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Comment:
Early work last week but weakened out. Draw no help tonight. First4s.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $263
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather100All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course100Distance100
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile100Standing000
Left100Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (2)

5 of  7
28 Jun 24
Race  6
C J Dalgety
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3
6/6
Irish Dream
MR:1-56.9
56.3
14L
Prkd,ld 1200,trld 900,struggld str
LA CONCHA - raced greenly passing the 1100m when improving to the lead. Weakened final bend.
3 of  6
19 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  3
C J Dalgety
 
2YO R50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slushy
1
C C Arden
MR:2-01.7
58.1
 
  
9
4947X2
  MR48
9
Front
Kyle Cameron
Kyle Cameron, Fernside
Breeding:
4 b g Gold Ace-Mapua Mabel(by Mach Three) [Mapua Missie 6m(Shadyshark Hanover), The Danish Girl 8m(Art Major)]
Owner:
R I Aubrey
Breeder:
R I Aubrey
Comment:
Very brave 2nd fresh-up 23 Jun from tough draw. Wide alley again. Upset.
Colours
Starts 5
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $3,600
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.76
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather501All Weather Slushy201
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course401Distance401
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile501Standing000
Left501Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30100

Race Starts (6 of 17)

2 of 14
23 Jun 24
Race  8
K Cameron
310 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 4YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
15
4/6
Patiro
MR:1-59.2
58.0
0.2L
3-5bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,brave,nabbd
WUHAN - raced three wide without cover from the 1100m until reaching the parked position near the 600m and paced roughly near the 900m.
1 of  4
12 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  5
K Cameron
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Cathy Freeman
MR:2-04.2
58.5
 
3 of  7
05 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  5
K Cameron
 
NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
The Highwayman
MR:2-02.4
57.3
 
1 of  7
29 May 24
TRIAL
Race  5
K Cameron
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
2
Art Deco
MR:2-01.8
59.4
 
7 of  9
18 Aug 23
Race  5
K Cameron
5 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
7
3/3
Triple Rock
MR:1-59.6
57.3
4.8L
Prkd,4bk inr 1400,off,imprvd wd
WUHAN - over-raced middle stages.
4 of 11
13 Aug 23
Race  2
K Cameron
37 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
10
2/2
Pay Me Mortgage
MR:1-58.3
56.9
1.5L
3bk otr,peeld wdr 350,handy wd
WUHAN - trainer K Cameron was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the gelding to race without the notified pacifier.
  
10
060
  MR47
10 (2nd row)
Front
Craig Thornley
Donna Williamson, Aylesbury
Breeding:
3 br g Bettor's Delight-Return To Gold(by Armbro Operative) [Bettor Be Gold 10g(Bettor's Delight), Generally Outspoken 13m(Mach Three), Khal Drogo 8g(Sportswriter), Machs Gold 9h(Mach Three), Missinmemate 11g(Grinfromeartoear), Rocknreturn 5m(A Rocknroll Dance), Spellbound 7m(Art Major)]
Owners:
S G Bell, S D Gill
Breeder:
S G Bell, D L Williamson
Gear:
SL-Off, BL-On
Comment:
Offered little 21 Jun after tough run in transit 14 Jun. Shortcuts required.
Colours
Starts 3
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $744
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather300All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course200Distance200
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile200Standing100
Left300Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 7)

10 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  4
C D Thornley
7 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
6
6/7
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-57.5
56.6
16L
Eased,5bk otr,rear inr tn,no dash
BRONSKI - hampered by a weakening runner near the 400m.
6 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  10
C D Thornley
12 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
2
10/8
Magician
MR:2-01.0
58.2
5.4L
Eased,4bk otr,3wd,postd,gritty,fdd
BRONSKI - raced wide from the 900m.
12 of 16
02 Jun 24
Race  3
C D Thornley
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE Stand
2400m
Good
17
8/8
Changeforthebeta
MR:2-02.7
58.6
7.3L
Brk,rear inr,5bk otr 900,ok,chkd
BRONSKI - broke at the start losing ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 100m.
2 of  5
23 May 24
TRIAL
Race  3
C D Thornley
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2600m
Good
4
Super Fund
MR:2-08.2
60.5
 
1 of  4
07 May 24
TRIAL
Race  5
C D Thornley
 
QUAL' PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1
Taumutu Lad
MR:2-07.1
58.6
 
5 of  7
23 Aug 23
TRIAL
Race  3
N Rasmussen
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
7
Just Follow Me
MR:2-02.9
58.0
 
  
11
3
  MR50
11 (2nd row)
Front
Blair Orange
John Howe, West Melton
Breeding:
3 b f Sportswriter-Happy Heidi(by Royal Mattjesty) [Arnold Layne 4g(Vincent(AUS)), Rebeljustforkicks 5g(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
Owners:
Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
Breeder:
Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
Comment:
Showed some of mum's speed in debut 3rd. Run through may work. Consider.
Colours
Starts 1
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 1
Lifetime Stakes $1,425
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $2.60
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather101All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course101Distance101
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile101Standing000
Left101Right000
Fresh90101Fresh30000

Race Starts (4)

3 of 11
21 Jun 24
Race  3
R Close
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
4/5
Watching Brief
MR:1-58.8
57.8
5.4L
Trld-3bk inr,cartd bk 500,smart inr
HAPPY HARPER - hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
2 of  5
12 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  6
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Reklaws Dream
MR:2-02.2
56.5
 
1 of  7
29 May 24
TRIAL
Race  6
R Close
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
3
Millie Lou
MR:2-05.2
59.3
 
2 of  3
19 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  4
R Close
 
MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1
Jay R Tolkien
MR:2-03.4
58.4
 
  
12
X44895
  MR45
12 (2nd row)
Front
Ricky May
Cran & Chrissie Dalgety, West Melton
Breeding:
3 b g Ultimate Machete-Another Sheila(by Man Around Town) [Eliminator 16g(McArdle), Flyin Milly Mac 9m(Mach Three), Magic Thompson 6g(Sportswriter), The Intimidator 13g(Gotta Go Cullect), Waimac Attack 10g(Mach Three)]
Owners:
G J Bailey, Mrs C A Bailey, Mrs S L Wilson, J F Wilson, H Van Koeverden
Breeder:
G J Bailey, Mrs C A Bailey, Mrs S L Wilson, J F Wilson
Comment:
Failed to find extra from nice trip 21 Jun. Tougher draw here. True odds.
Colours
Starts 8
Wins 0
Seconds 1
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $5,041
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.29
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather801All Weather Slushy100
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course401Distance501
Favourite0002nd Favourite100
Mobile801Standing000
Left801Right000
Fresh90201Fresh30000

Race Starts (6 of 13)

5 of 10
21 Jun 24
Race  4
R May
7 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
2
9/6
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-57.5
56.6
9.2L
Soon trld,flat 400,3bk tn,no punch
9 of 10
14 Jun 24
Race  10
R May
12 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
1980m
Slushy
8
8/9
Magician
MR:2-01.0
58.2
13L
Gate spd,ld,trld,badly held up,ok
CARVING UP - hampered final bend by a weakening runner.
8 of 13
02 Jun 24
Race  2
C J Dalgety
14 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
16
7/6
Emma Swan
MR:1-59.5
58.3
6.8L
Cght 3wd,prkd 1400,fght,felt pinch
CARVING UP - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1500m.
4 of 10
19 May 24
Race  4
C J Dalgety
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
6
6/7
Radha
MR:1-59.0
58.4
1.9L
Gate spd,ld,trld 1150,waitd,honest
CARVING UP - raced wide early. Hung outwards throughout the run home when utilising the passing lane.
4 of  7
12 May 24
Race  4
Z Butcher
178 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MR48 to MR50 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1
4/4
Trojan Princess
MR:1-58.3
56.4
1.9L
Led,trld 700,waited,steady inr
4 of  8
24 Apr 24
TRIAL
Race  7
C J Dalgety
 
NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Tact Teena
MR:2-03.7
58.3
 
  
13
57
  MR48
13 (2nd row)
Front
Colin DeFilippi
Colin & Julie DeFilippi, Broadfield
Breeding:
2 b f Captain Crunch-Starlet Lavra(by Jereme's Jet) [Canstar 8m(Bettor's Delight), Duastar 7m(Art Major), Rebound 5g(He's Watching)]
Owners:
A G Rose, J L Howe
Breeder:
A G Rose, J L Howe
Comment:
Beaten by double-figure margins from the ace recently. Draw makes this hard.
Colours
Starts 2
Wins 0
Seconds 0
Thirds 0
Lifetime Stakes $525
Winning Stakes $0
Win Dividend $0.00
Place Dividend $0.00
 StartsWinsPlacings StartsWinsPlacings
All Weather200All Weather Slushy000
Grass000Grass Wet000
Course200Distance200
Favourite0002nd Favourite000
Mobile200Standing000
Left200Right000
Fresh90100Fresh30000

Race Starts (4)

7 of  7
21 Jun 24
Race  8
R Butt
7 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1
7/7
Aretha
MR:2-00.5
59.4
23L
4th,3-4bk inr,flat tn,battld inr
TIPSTAR - weakened leaving the final bend. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities. Driver B Butt advised the removable deafeners failed to activate due to the cord breaking.
5 of  5
14 Jun 24
Race  1
R Butt
 
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Easy
1
4/4
Renaldo
MR:2-01.7
57.3
14L
Soon 3bk inr,flat 400,wilted str
TIPSTAR - co-trainers C & J DeFilippi were issued a warning for failing to have mudguards affixed. Weakened final bend.
2 of  7
05 Jun 24
TRIAL
Race  6
C DeFilippi
 
NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5
Reklaws Dream
MR:2-01.2
57.9
 
4 of  7
28 Feb 24
TRIAL
Race  4
C DeFilippi
 
2YO Fillies MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
4
Beside Me
MR:2-04.5
58.3