NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc

Race 4

M Williamson

9 days

37th up

3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Heaven's Mark

MR:1-57.2

57.5

5.6L

Eased,4-5bk inr,6bk,bt slows inr

2 of 7

19 Nov 25

Invcargill

Race 7

M Williamson

5 days

36th up

3YO+ R41 to R49 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

1/1

Foxing Easton

MR:1-58.6

57.5

0.4L

Pressd 2 lead,capturd,fght bravely

7 of 12

14 Nov 25

Race 2

M Williamson

7 days

35th up

3YO+ R40 to R55 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

6/5

Haley Jaccka

MR:1-58.2

58.3

6.2L

Gate spd,ld,trld,3-4bk inr,tight,gd

MR CASH MAN - hampered by a weakening runner near the 600m. Checked rounding the final bend losing ground.

1 of 10

07 Nov 25

Race 6

Mats Djuse

7 days

34th up

5YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE INV.D

2600m

Fast

3/3

Times Are A Changin

MR:2-00.7

59.9

Wd,ld-3bk inr,1x1 500,off,unleashd

MR CASH MAN - raced wide early.

5 of 10

31 Oct 25

Winton

Race 7

M Williamson

5 days

33rd up

3YO+ R45 to R56 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

5/7

Step It Up A Notch

MR:1-58.6

58.5

5.8L

Last,deep pegs,ran on fairly

5 of 9

26 Oct 25

Tuapeka

Race 8

M Williamson

7 days

32nd up

3YO+ R46 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

3/4

Christies Art

MR:1-58.2

56.9

3.3L

Pressd 2 lead,joind 450,fgt ok

MR CASH MAN - lay outwards leaving the final bend.

6 of 13

19 Oct 25

Oamaru

Race 6

H Douglas

10 days

31st up

3YO+ R35 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

4/3

Hacksaw Ridge

MR:2-01.1

57.5

5.1L

Parkd,1x1 bell,flat tn,boxd on

7 of 10

09 Oct 25

Nth Sthlnd

Race 8

M Williamson

7 days

30th up

R41 to R54 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

3/3

Rock Or Bust

MR:1-58.7

57.9

8.6L

1x1,shffld rear,3w train,handy late

9 of 11

02 Oct 25

Wyndham

Race 10

M Williamson

39 days

29th up

3YO+ R44 to R52 MOB. PACE

2400m

Good

7/7

Ebony Arden

MR:2-01.5

58.1

6.8L

Bk otr,angld 400,fair fin wide

5 of 8

24 Aug 25

Gore

Race 11

M Williamson

14 days

28th up

3YO+ R51 to R65 MOB. PACE

2200m

Good

6/6

Always Dreaming

MR:1-56.0

57.5

5.8L

3bk,shffld,last,follwd 1x1,steady

104004

Queen Tyron

R46

Front

John Dunn

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 3 br f Bettor's Delight-Tyron's Falcon Ella(by Falcon Seelster) [Always B Tyron 6m(Always B Miki), Jay Tee Tyron 9g(Bettor's Delight), Tyron Terranova 8g(Sweet Lou)]
Owners:: A D Neumann, I M Neumann, Mrs J A Neumann, Mrs C M Neumann
Breeder:: A D Neumann, I M Neumann, Mrs J A Neumann, Mrs C M Neumann
Comment:: Rediscovered form with 21 Nov 4th & gets draw upgrade here. Not the worst.

Starts 14

Wins 3

Seconds 1

Thirds 3

Lifetime Stakes $50,273

Winning Stakes $26,400

Win Dividend $0.51

Place Dividend $0.86

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	14	3	4	All Weather Slushy	0	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	13	3	4	Distance	13	3	4
Favourite	4	2	1	2nd Favourite	2	1	0
Mobile	14	3	4	Standing	0	0	0
Left	14	3	4	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	1	2	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/24 NZ Metro 2YO Fillies MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-26
	05/24 NZ Metro Fillies, with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 length 2-26.6
	09/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (5) nose 2-25.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 14

21 Nov 25

Race 12

B Orange

10 days

8th up

3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/3

Commander Joe

MR:1-57.0

57.3

1.6L

3bk inr,4bk 1300,off tn,smart inr

QUEEN TYRON - held up final bend.

10 of 13

11 Nov 25

Race 9

R May

15 days

7th up

3YO Fillies MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

11/8

Celestial Sea

MR:1-55.8

57.5

8.9L

Eased,6bk otr,last tn,imprvd mid

QUEEN TYRON - raced wide early. Held up final bend.

10 of 11

27 Oct 25

Ashburton

Race 8

R May

17 days

6th up

3YO Fillies MOB. PACE

1700m

Good

10/10

Arafura

MR:1-54.6

56.9

7.1L

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr tn,off,steady wd

4 of 8

10 Oct 25

Race 7

R Butt

7 days

5th up

3YO Fillies MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/5

Winelight

MR:1-55.5

56.1

3.5L

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,honest bid inr

11 of 12

03 Oct 25

Race 9

R Harrison

21 days

4th up

3YO Fillies MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

12/12

General Jen

MR:1-56.8

55.5

8.5L

6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,tried hard

1 of 12

12 Sep 25

Race 2

B Orange

7 days

3rd up

3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Joyride(AUS)

MR:1-57.9

58.4

Gate spd,ld-3bk inr,off tn,toughest

5 of 11

05 Sep 25

Race 8

B Orange

14 days

2nd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/1

Celestial Sea

MR:1-57.0

57.0

1.6L

Gate spd,ld,little peace,fght,fdd

QUEEN TYRON - lay inwards early in the run home and briefly shifted into the passing lane.

3 of 10

22 Aug 25

Race 5

B Orange

133 days

1st up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/6

Duchess Of Kent

MR:1-56.2

56.2

3rd,3bk inr,off mid 450,held up,gd

QUEEN TYRON - over-raced early stages.

4 of 8

13 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 7

B Hope

R35 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Easy

It's Tough

MR:2-07.6

55.8

2 of 7

30 Jul 25

TRIAL

Race 8

R Harrison

R45 & faster MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

Mighty Flying Lou

MR:2-01.8

57.6

5333X0

Peraki Seelster

R47

Front

Bob Butt

Ryan Hayter, Little River

Breeding:: 8 b g Prodigal Seelster-Peraki A Flyin(by Sands A Flyin)
Owners:: D A Pattullo, Mrs L E Pattullo
Breeder:: D A Pattullo, Mrs L E Pattullo
Gear:: SL-On
Comment:: Did it tough when resuming at Motukarara. Strips fitter but will need to.

Starts 52

Wins 4

Seconds 9

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $57,628

Winning Stakes $22,465

Win Dividend $0.56

Place Dividend $1.47

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	31	1	11	All Weather Slushy	2	0	1
Grass	21	3	6	Grass Wet	4	1	1
Course	23	1	7	Distance	19	0	3
Favourite	2	1	1	2nd Favourite	3	1	1
Mobile	32	3	8	Standing	20	1	9
Left	52	4	17	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	7	0	3	Fresh30	5	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/20 Marlb HRC NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1850m (12) 1 1/4 lengths 2-22.3
	01/21 Marlb HRC R49 to R53 MOB. PACE 1850m (3) 2 1/4 lengths 2-21.1
	01/21 Marlb HRC 3YO+ R53 to R62 MOB. PACE 1850m (12) 3/4 length 2-17.7
	04/24 Cheviot 3YO+ R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE 2600m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 3-19

Race Starts (Last 10)

13 of 14

23 Nov 25

Race 7

N Burton

184 days

1st up

4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Good

10/9

Bettor Be Sharp

MR:1-59.2

58.6

21L

Left prkd,cvr 1200,unable to run on

3 of 9

23 May 25

Race 5

N Williamson

5 days

10th up

3YO+ R40 to R50 PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

7/7

Elektra King

MR:2-02.0

58.7

1.3L

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1700,held up,solid

PERAKI SEELSTER - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room in the early and middle stages of the run home.

3 of 12

18 May 25

Rangiora

Race 10

John Dunn

35 days

9th up

4YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

2000m

Slushy

8/9

Miki Bennett

MR:1-58.3

57.5

3.6L

1x1,3-bk,wd 1100,prkd,stuck on well

PERAKI SEELSTER - raced wide from the 900m.

3 of 12

13 Apr 25

Methven

Race 6

J Morrison

7 days

8th up

4YO+ R44 to R46, R47 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D

2300m

Good

6/6

Destiny's Dream

MR:2-04.0

60.0

0.6L

Ld out,trld 190,thru,strong claim

5 of 14

06 Apr 25

Cheviot

Race 11

R May

9 days

7th up

4YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

6/5

Taketheplunge

MR:2-00.5

59.3

2.1L

7th inr,3-bk bell,off,stout in mid

PERAKI SEELSTER - held up leaving the final bend.

7 of 9

28 Mar 25

Race 1

R May

19 days

6th up

3YO+ R49 to R52 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

7/5

I'm Rockin

MR:1-59.3

56.9

2.7L

1x1,prkd,1x1 1200,off,1-paced mid

4 of 11

09 Mar 25

Reefton

Race 8

K Green

2 days

5th up

4YO+ R44 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand

2500m

Good

3/3

Blue Rock Dancer

MR:2-04.2

59.0

Prkd,into ld 2100,eyed 400,run down

PERAKI SEELSTER - lay outwards in the run home and shifted up the track. Driver K Green was issued a warning to make a greater effort to maintain a straight course in the run home.

5 of 10

07 Mar 25

Westport

Race 7

K Green

15 days

4th up

4YO+ R45 to R50 PACE INV.D Stand

2000m

Good

4/4

Francent

MR:2-03.5

55.9

3.8L

7th otr,3-bk,wd 800,chall,outkicked

PERAKI SEELSTER - raced wide from the 800m.

3 of 11

20 Feb 25

Race 3

T Williams

6 days

3rd up

R40 to R54 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

3/3

Biggles

MR:2-02.7

56.8

0.9L

Soon 1x1,up 3wd tn,solid mid

5 of 14

14 Feb 25

Race 2

R May

14 days

2nd up

3YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

7/7

Shard De Arch

MR:1-57.5

57.3

3.8L

Soon prkd,3bk otr 950,clr tn,sound

033306

Miki's Courage

R47

Front

Tim Williams

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Woodend Beach

Breeding:: 4 b g Always B Miki-Siena Franco(by Courage Under Fire) [Divinia Bellezza 10m(American Ideal), Guido Da Siena 9g(Art Major)]
Owners:: K D Straight, Mrs B A Straight, Mrs C M Ede, C J Dunnett, J H Newton
Breeder:: Loburn Limited
Gear:: BL-On
Comment:: Honest attempt at Motukarara. Form up to Cup Day was solid. Combos claims.

Starts 36

Wins 3

Seconds 8

Thirds 7

Lifetime Stakes $86,865

Winning Stakes $28,600

Win Dividend $0.14

Place Dividend $1.04

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	32	3	13	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	4	0	2	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	29	3	11	Distance	25	1	10
Favourite	7	3	3	2nd Favourite	7	0	3
Mobile	32	2	14	Standing	4	1	1
Left	36	3	15	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	4	0	1	Fresh30	2	1	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ PACE 2600m (1) head 3-18.8
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R38 to R52 MOB. PACE 2600m (5) 3/4 length 3-13.7
	09/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R51 to R55 MOB. PACE 1980m (1) 1 1/4 lengths 2-26.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

6 of 14

23 Nov 25

Race 7

R Harrison

9 days

11th up

4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Good

4/4

Bettor Be Sharp

MR:1-59.2

58.6

7.4L

Ld out,3-bk 1400,off,plggd away mid

12 of 14

14 Nov 25

Race 4

John Dunn

3 days

10th up

3YO+ R46 to R49, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/2

Captain Kobe

MR:1-56.7

59.4

12L

Cght 3wd,flat,whackd away at bk

MIKI'S COURAGE - raced wide throughout. Weakened from the 700m.

3 of 11

11 Nov 25

Race 4

John Dunn

8 days

9th up

3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

4/4

Taketheplunge

MR:1-56.7

56.4

0.9L

Gate spd,ld,trld 1350,solid inr

3 of 10

03 Nov 25

Kaikoura

Race 5

Brett Beckwith

10 days

8th up

4YO+ Up to & including R49 MOB. PACE INV.D

1900m

Good

3/2

Flying Bird

MR:1-56.5

57.5

1.2L

3bk otr-1x1,3wd,held up,good inr

MIKI'S COURAGE - held up early in the run home.

3 of 10

24 Oct 25

Race 4

John Dunn

14 days

7th up

3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

4/4

Always B Magic

MR:1-58.3

57.4

6.3L

3bk otr,4bk 1900,waitd,tidy inr

13 of 14

10 Oct 25

Race 2

John Dunn

7 days

6th up

4YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

5/6

J T Boe

MR:1-59.6

58.1

12L

3wd,prkd,askd 700,driftd bk 450

MIKI'S COURAGE - raced wide early. Again raced wide from the 800m. Weakened final bend.

2 of 7

03 Oct 25

Race 4

John Dunn

12 days

5th up

3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

3/2

Rock Or Bust

MR:1-59.7

59.5

0.3L

Gate spd,ld,trld 1300,thru,almost

4 of 14

21 Sep 25

Race 8

R Harrison

9 days

4th up

4YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Dead

3/3

Heaven's Mark

MR:2-04.5

59.2

8.8L

Slw,12th otr,wd cvr 1300,prkd,stuck

MIKI'S COURAGE - out of position at the start. Driver R Harrison was issued a warning.

4 of 12

12 Sep 25

Race 4

John Dunn

14 days

3rd up

3YO+ R40 to R50 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

2/2

Gliding High

MR:2-02.5

58.8

1.2L

4-6bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,ld tn,hdd

2 of 13

29 Aug 25

Race 6

John Dunn

12 days

2nd up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

1/1

Moonlite Blood

MR:2-03.1

57.0

0.1L

Up,ld 2200,kickd,gritty,nabbd

MIKI'S COURAGE - briefly locked wheels with SHEPHERDS DELIGHT after 100m.

525413

Commander Joe

R50

Front

Olivia Thornley

Kevin Fairbairn, Doyleston

Breeding:: 4 b g Art Major-I'm So Lucky(by Roll With Joe) [Get Seaside Lucky 2g(Downbytheseaside), Wish Me Luck 5g(Vincent(AUS))]
Owner:: Wendy Nordqvist
Breeder:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:: Backed up 21 Nov win with last week's 3rd. Draws in closer too. In the mix.

Starts 44

Wins 4

Seconds 8

Thirds 5

Lifetime Stakes $100,745

Winning Stakes $44,550

Win Dividend $0.75

Place Dividend $0.86

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	43	4	12	All Weather Slushy	4	0	2
Grass	1	0	1	Grass Wet	1	0	1
Course	37	3	11	Distance	34	4	10
Favourite	4	1	1	2nd Favourite	8	1	6
Mobile	44	4	13	Standing	0	0	0
Left	44	4	13	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	1	1	Fresh30	4	0	2

Wins:

Video	Date / 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
	11/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R44 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. PAC 1980m (4) 1 3/4 lengths 2-26.5
	11/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (12) 1 length 2-24

Race Starts (Last 10)

3 of 10

28 Nov 25

Race 4

O Thornley

7 days

8th up

3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/3

Heaven's Mark

MR:1-57.2

57.5

2.6L

3wd,prkd 1250-tn,fght gamely str

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.

1 of 14

21 Nov 25

Race 12

O Thornley

10 days

7th up

3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6/6

Scrunch

MR:1-57.0

57.3

3wd,prkd,1x1 1200,up tn,smartest

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.

4 of 12

11 Nov 25

Race 2

O Thornley

18 days

6th up

3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/5

Spirit Downunder

MR:1-56.8

57.1

1.2L

1x1,prkd,1x1 800,off tn,solid mid

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.

5 of 10

24 Oct 25

Race 4

O Thornley

7 days

5th up

3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

2/1

Always B Magic

MR:1-58.3

57.4

6.5L

Cght prkd,1x1 1000,up,game bid

COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.

2 of 11

17 Oct 25

Race 11

O Thornley

7 days

4th up

3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

2/3

The Next Best Thing

MR:1-57.7

58.3

0.1L

Trld-3bk inr,waitd,thru,sharp,close

COMMANDER JOE - held up early in the run home.

5 of 14

10 Oct 25

Race 2

O Thornley

14 days

3rd up

4YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

4/4

J T Boe

MR:1-59.6

58.1

2.8L

3-4bk otr,3wd cvr 700,off,big wdst

3 of 7

26 Sep 25

Race 2

O Thornley

5 days

2nd up

R45 to R52 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/2

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.8

54.9

4.7L

5th,prkd 1800,to tn,fght gamely

COMMANDER JOE - over-raced middle stages.

2 of 14

21 Sep 25

Race 8

O Thornley

128 days

1st up

4YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Dead

9/10

Heaven's Mark

MR:2-04.5

59.2

2.4L

Wd,8th otr,6-bk,wd cvr 550,bold fin

COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.

6 of 11

16 May 25

Race 11

M Williamson

7 days

27th up

3YO+ R40 to R49 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/7

Akatea

MR:1-57.3

57.6

8.5L

Gate spd,ld 1600,joind tn,wilted

11 of 12

09 May 25

Race 2

M Williamson

14 days

26th up

3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

7/6

Munroe's Mate

MR:1-59.2

58.6

12L

3bk otr,5bk 1100,well bk tn,pluggd

HUGO - lay inwards and briefly locked wheels with COMMANDER JOE passing the 300m.

139170

Berrettini

R50

Front

Robbie Close

John Howe, West Melton

Breeding:: 3 br g Sportswriter-Midnight In Paris(by Christian Cullen) [I Am Adaline 9m(American Ideal), King Of Clay 7h(Sportswriter), Midnight Warrior 14g(Real Desire), Mrs Brown's Boy 12g(Real Desire), Nandolo 10g(Betterthancheddar), Watch That Man 6g(He's Watching)]
Owners:: Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
Breeder:: Mrs C L Smith, P F Smith
Comment:: Down in grade after getting things wrong last week. Bright hope with his A game.

Starts 13

Wins 4

Seconds 1

Thirds 1

Lifetime Stakes $60,374

Winning Stakes $52,375

Win Dividend $5.89

Place Dividend $1.81

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	13	4	2	All Weather Slushy	1	1	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	12	3	2	Distance	11	3	2
Favourite	0	0	0	2nd Favourite	2	0	1
Mobile	11	3	2	Standing	2	1	0
Left	13	4	2	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	2	1	0	Fresh30	0	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	07/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (6) neck 2-27.4
	08/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1/2 neck 2-27.6
	09/25 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 1980m (5) 1/2 neck 2-23.1
	11/25 Kaikoura 3YO+ R46 to R50 PACE 2400m (6) head 3-04

Race Starts (Last 10)

13 of 16

28 Nov 25

Race 9

R Close

17 days

12th up

3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

6/7

Teds Legacy

MR:2-01.6

58.4

21L

Up,ld,brk 2100,6bk inr,no kick

BERRETTINI - shied and broke near the 2100m when leading with the gelding shifting up the track checking trailing runners losing ground and was restrained to the rear of the field. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.

7 of 14

11 Nov 25

Race 13

R Close

8 days

11th up

3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/2

J T Boe

MR:1-58.5

57.6

6.6L

6-7bk otr,rear inr,angld wdst,smart

BERRETTINI - raced wide early.

1 of 7

03 Nov 25

Kaikoura

Race 10

R Close

17 days

10th up

3YO+ R46 to R50 PACE Stand

2400m

Good

3/2

Major Performer

MR:2-03.3

57.5

7th,1x1 1300,off,dashed,held on

BERRETTINI - slow to begin.

9 of 11

17 Oct 25

Race 8

R Close

14 days

9th up

3YO C&G MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/9

Greased Lightnin

MR:1-57.0

56.3

6.1L

3-5bk otr,tight wd tn,1-paced inr

3 of 7

03 Oct 25

Race 4

S Ottley

21 days

8th up

3YO+ R47 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Easy

2/3

Rock Or Bust

MR:1-59.7

59.5

3.7L

4-5th,prkd 1300,askd,fght,peaked

1 of 10

12 Sep 25

Race 6

R Close

14 days

7th up

3YO MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/9

Spirit Downunder

MR:1-56.2

58.7

3-5bk inr,off 400,flew best mid-wd

2 of 12

29 Aug 25

Race 1

R Close

14 days

6th up

3YO+ R38 to R45 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

10/10

Tact Teva

MR:1-57.9

57.1

1.4L

4bk inr,off tn,got going mid-wd

1 of 12

15 Aug 25

Race 9

R Close

7 days

5th up

3YO+ R37 to R40 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/6

Harry Belafonte

MR:1-59.9

58.7

3bk otr,prkd 1300,led tn,very brave

BERRETTINI - driver R Close advised his wheel had been contacted late in the run home and deflated after the finish line.

7 of 9

08 Aug 25

Race 1

W House

7 days

4th up

3YO+ R38 to R43 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

7/7

Bettor Than Lizzy

MR:1-59.5

59.1

2.8L

Eased,3-5bk otr,wd rear tn,tidy wd

6 of 8

01 Aug 25

Race 10

W House

14 days

3rd up

with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

6/6

Arden Seascape

MR:1-57.1

56.6

14L

5th,prkd,1x1 1200,off tn,steady

260694

I'm Rockin

R51

Front

Carter Dalgety(J)

Regan Todd, Yaldhurst

Breeding:: 4 b g Johny Rock-I'm Joe King(by Art Major)
Owners:: G J Chapman, A J Chapman
Breeder:: G J Chapman, A J Chapman, J M Pearson
Comment:: Mixing his form, but both Cup Week runs were good. Chance to find his best.

Starts 25

Wins 4

Seconds 4

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $60,281

Winning Stakes $36,300

Win Dividend $1.27

Place Dividend $1.12

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	23	4	5	All Weather Slushy	4	1	1
Grass	2	0	1	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	20	4	5	Distance	16	3	3
Favourite	4	0	2	2nd Favourite	3	1	1
Mobile	21	4	4	Standing	4	0	2
Left	25	4	6	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	3	0	1	Fresh30	1	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	08/24 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (U1) neck 2-25.1
	09/24 NZ Metro R40 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 2 1/2 lengths 2-24.6
	03/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R52 MOB. PACE 2600m (10) head 3-12.8
	07/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (4) 4 1/2 lengths 2-24.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

4 of 13

14 Nov 25

Race 6

R Close

3 days

18th up

3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/9

Double Jeopardy

MR:1-56.4

55.4

6.1L

Trld-4bk inr,off 550,angld,sound wd

9 of 14

11 Nov 25

Race 13

C Ferguson

18 days

17th up

3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

8/9

J T Boe

MR:1-58.5

57.6

6.8L

Soon trld,held up 400,off,sound

I'M ROCKIN - had to be steadied near the 1300m after an easing of the pace. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.

6 of 10

24 Oct 25

Race 9

R Close

7 days

16th up

3YO+ R52 to R60 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

6/6

It's Tough

MR:1-58.8

55.2

5.3L

Led-3bk inr,held up 400,off,steady

I'M ROCKIN - lay inwards near the 1500m striking a track marker. Hampered rounding the final bend.

11 of 11

17 Oct 25

Race 11

R Close

15 days

15th up

3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

1/2

The Next Best Thing

MR:1-57.7

58.3

8.2L

Easd,6bk otr,thru mid tn,battld

I'M ROCKIN - over-raced when racing wide in the early stages. When questioned regarding the performance driver R Close advised the gelding may have choked down. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.

6 of 6

02 Oct 25

Wyndham

Race 3

C Dalgety

69 days

14th up

3YO+ R55 to R75 MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

3/3

Built For Glory

MR:1-53.1

58.1

5.2L

Soon 3pegs,parkd,fadd strgt

3 of 6

25 Sep 25

TRIAL

Race 10

R Close

R40 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Sideshow Bruce

MR:2-06.8

57.4

2 of 14

25 Jul 25

Race 7

R Close

14 days

13th up

4YO+ R46 to R59 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

1/2

Miki Bennett

MR:2-00.4

57.0

0.5L

5bk otr,3wd cvr 600-tn,smart,nabbd

2 of 8

11 Jul 25

Race 6

C Ferguson

7 days

12th up

3YO+ R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Slushy

1/1

Always B You

MR:2-01.9

57.6

1.8L

Up,ld,trld,3bk 1200,held up,good

1 of 8

04 Jul 25

Race 1

R Close

21 days

11th up

3YO+ R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Slushy

3/2

Trump Card

MR:1-57.5

57.1

Gate spd,ld 1700,set terms,easy

I'M ROCKIN - driver R Close advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.

2 of 12

13 Jun 25

Race 3

R Close

21 days

10th up

4YO+ R47 to R54, with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

3/3

Franco Ezra

MR:1-58.3

57.6

0.4L

4-5bk otr,bad chk 700,smart wd

I'M ROCKIN - hampered by a breaking runner near the 750m.

770712

Bettor Be Sharp

R52

Front

Sarah O'Reilly

Gerard O'Reilly, Ashburton Raceway

Breeding:: 6 b g Bettor's Delight-Raza Sharp(by Mach Three) [Look Sharp 8m(He's Watching), Sheza Sharpie 11m(McArdle)]
Owner:: Mrs J F McMaster
Breeder:: Mrs J F McMaster
Comment:: Bold chase in intermediate grade last week. Has gate speed to use. Each way.

Starts 71

Wins 9

Seconds 17

Thirds 9

Lifetime Stakes $140,378

Winning Stakes $70,400

Win Dividend $0.74

Place Dividend $1.10

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	58	5	23	All Weather Slushy	2	0	2
Grass	13	4	3	Grass Wet	3	0	2
Course	57	4	23	Distance	48	3	22
Favourite	8	3	3	2nd Favourite	17	2	10
Mobile	62	7	24	Standing	9	2	2
Left	71	9	26	Right	0	0	0
Fresh90	5	0	1	Fresh30	3	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	04/22 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (14) 2 lengths 2-25.8
	12/22 NZ Metro 2YO+ R35 to R50 PACE 2400m (1) nose 3-00.2
	12/23 Methven 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2300m (8) 8 lengths 2-57.1
	12/23 Geraldine 3YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE 1850m (10) neck 2-23.7
	12/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R40 to R51 MOB. PACE 2600m (2) 2 1/2 lengths 3-17.6
	12/24 Banks Pen 4YO+ R35 to R50 PACE JUN.D 2170m (10) head 2-53.1
	01/25 Timaru 4YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2600m (10) 1/2 length 3-15.1
	02/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R49 to R52 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) head 2-25.5
	11/25 Banks Pen 4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D 2000m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 16

28 Nov 25

Race 9

S O'Reilly

5 days

8th up

3YO+ R51 to R65 SpecHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

9/8

Teds Legacy

MR:2-01.6

58.4

0.7L

Led,trld,ld,trld 1800,fght hard inr

BETTOR BE SHARP - broke briefly at the start losing ground.

1 of 14

23 Nov 25

Race 7

H Douglas

9 days

7th up

4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Good

5/5

Teds Legacy

MR:1-59.2

58.6

Wd,made ld,trld 1400,off,too sharp

BETTOR BE SHARP - raced wide early.

7 of 13

14 Nov 25

Race 6

S O'Reilly

3 days

6th up

3YO+ R50 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

12/11

Double Jeopardy

MR:1-56.4

55.4

9.2L

3bk otr,1x1 600,tight,steady mid

10 of 14

11 Nov 25

Race 13

S O'Reilly

46 days

5th up

3YO+ R51 to R57, R58 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

14/12

J T Boe

MR:1-58.5

57.6

11L

3-4bk otr,3wd rear,no extra mid

BETTOR BE SHARP - over-raced middle stages.

1 of 3

01 Nov 25

Mt Hutt

WORKOUT

Race 8

G O'Reilly

R35 & faster MOB. PACE

2300m

Good

John Stewart

MR:2-13.0

60.1

7 of 7

26 Sep 25

Race 2

G O'Reilly

7 days

4th up

R45 to R52 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.8

54.9

10L

Eased,3bk otr,wd rear tn,battled

Trainer G O'Reilly advised Stewards on 3 October BETTOR BE SHARP has been treated for a virus since last racing.

7 of 11

19 Sep 25

Race 7

G O'Reilly

7 days

3rd up

3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE

2600m

Good

2/2

Deceptive Lee

MR:2-01.1

59.5

3.4L

Led,trld,3bk 1700,held up,sound

6 of 10

12 Sep 25

Race 5

G O'Reilly

14 days

2nd up

3YO+ R51 to R64 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

9/9

Bettors Anvil

MR:1-56.1

56.9

7.9L

Up,trld,3bk inr,held up badly,sound

BETTOR BE SHARP - held up early and middle stages of the run home.

6 of 13

29 Aug 25

Race 6

G O'Reilly

161 days

1st up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2600m

Fast

9/8

Moonlite Blood

MR:2-03.1

57.0

1.8L

Ld,trld 2200,thru,steady inr,peakd

BETTOR BE SHARP - broke at the start losing ground. Shifted outwards in the early stages crowding an outside runner.

2 of 11

20 Aug 25

TRIAL

Race 11

G O'Reilly

R53 & faster PACE Stand

2600m

Good

Arthur Shelby

MR:2-04.6

58.0

503410

Taketheplunge

R54

Front

Blair Orange

Steven Reid, Rangiora

Breeding:: 4 b g Downbytheseaside-Winter Rose(by In The Pocket) [Arden Caviar 13m(Rocknroll Hanover), Arden's Choice 12m(Panspacificflight), Arden's Winstar 10g(Somebeachsomewhere), Bella Arden 18m(Elsu), Bettor's Strike 20g(Bettor's Delight), El Prado 19g(Artsplace), Garden Rose 16m(Artsplace), Neds Beach 9h(Somebeachsomewhere), Rocknroll Arden 14m(Rocknroll Hanover), Southwind Arden 17m(Bettor's Delight), Spirit Of Arden 8g(Somebeachsomewhere), Winter Strike 15m(Bettor's Delight)]
Owner:: J C International Ltd
Breeder:: J R Stiven
Comment:: Tough ask from a wide draw at Motukarara. Same set-up here. Place best.

Starts 23

Wins 4

Seconds 3

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $56,269

Winning Stakes $36,025

Win Dividend $0.70

Place Dividend $0.77

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	20	4	5	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	3	0	0	Grass Wet	1	0	0
Course	12	4	3	Distance	9	2	2
Favourite	3	2	0	2nd Favourite	4	1	0
Mobile	23	4	5	Standing	0	0	0
Left	19	4	5	Right	4	0	0
Fresh90	4	0	1	Fresh30	1	0	0

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	01/25 NZ Metro NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 3/4 lengths 2-25
	02/25 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 2600m (9) 2 1/2 lengths 3-15.4
	04/25 Cheviot 4YO+ R45 to R50 MOB. PACE 2600m (U2) neck 3-14.8
	11/25 NZ Metro 3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 3/4 length 2-23.7

Race Starts (Last 10)

12 of 14

23 Nov 25

Race 7

D Dolan

12 days

6th up

4YO+ R45 to R55 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Good

2/1

Bettor Be Sharp

MR:1-59.2

58.6

18L

13th otr,wd cvr 600,failed to spark

TAKETHEPLUNGE - driver D Dolan reported the gelding had failed to handle the grass track today.

1 of 11

11 Nov 25

Race 4

B Orange

18 days

5th up

3YO+ R46 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

2/2

Heaven's Mark

MR:1-56.7

56.4

Up,prkd,ld 1350,kickd,held best

TAKETHEPLUNGE - raced wide early.

8 of 10

05 Nov 25

TRIAL

Race 15

S Ottley

R41 & faster MOB. PACE

1980m

Good

Hugo

MR:2-00.4

58.5

4 of 10

24 Oct 25

Race 4

B Orange

14 days

4th up

3YO+ R43 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

3/3

Always B Magic

MR:1-58.3

57.4

6.4L

4bk otr,5bk 1000,wd trn,smart wd

TAKETHEPLUNGE - over-raced middle stages.

3 of 14

10 Oct 25

Race 2

B Orange

19 days

3rd up

4YO+ R45 to R49 MOB. PACE

2600m

Fast

3/2

J T Boe

MR:1-59.6

58.1

5bk otr,3wd,ld 900,fght,hdd 100

TAKETHEPLUNGE - over-raced middle stages. Shifted in marginally near the 100m.

11 of 14

21 Sep 25

Race 8

D Dolan

9 days

2nd up

4YO+ R44 to R49 MOB. PACE JUN.D

2000m

Dead

4/4

Heaven's Mark

MR:2-04.5

59.2

15L

Brk run-up,wd cvr rear top,no punch

TAKETHEPLUNGE - paced roughly in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.

5 of 12

12 Sep 25

Race 2

D Dolan

105 days

1st up

3YO+ R43 to R50 MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

5/5

Queen Tyron

MR:1-57.9

58.4

4.6L

Rear,3wd cvr,prkd,ld 800,swampd

TAKETHEPLUNGE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Raced wide early.

5 of 7

03 Sep 25

TRIAL

Race 5

D Dolan

R40 & faster MOB. PACE

2000m

Good

Winelight

MR:1-58.1

55.7

3 of 9

30 May 25

Race 1

B Orange

7 days

13th up

R48 to R56 with cond. MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

3/2

Esmeralda

MR:1-56.5

57.5

8.3L

Eased,wd rear 750,2nd top,fght well

2 of 8

23 May 25

Race 1