NZ Metropolitan Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 6 December
Meeting: DERBY RACE NIGHT (DERBY RACE NIGHT)
Last updated 05/12/2024 at 07:04 am
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
THE CHRISTIAN CULLEN (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$200,000, 4YO, 2600m
For 4-year-old pacers.
Notifiable Gear Changes: Rakero Rocket: SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 b h Bettor's Delight-Start Dreaming(by American Ideal) [Always Dreaming 2c(Bettor's Delight), Dreams Are Free 3c(Captaintreacherous)]
- Owners:
- Est I D Dobson, D M Dunford, M D Dunford
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited, M B Jefferies
- Comment:
- So close in the NZ Cup. Bypassed the FFA & gets draw advantage. Goes close.
Starts
31
Wins
15
Seconds
8
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$1,073,916
Winning Stakes
$518,076
Win Dividend
$0.81
Place Dividend
$0.93
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 25 | 13 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 15 | 9 | 5 | Distance | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Favourite | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 2 |
Mobile | 26 | 14 | 8 | Standing | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Left | 20 | 11 | 8 | Right | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Fresh90 | 5 | 3 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 11)
B Orange
15 days
3rd up
FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Fast
3/3
Swayzee
MR:1-59.2
55.2
0.4L
4th,up,ld,trld 1900,thru,led,nabbd
DON'T STOP DREAMING - shied and raced greenly when leading near the 2300m.
B Orange
17 days
2nd up
3YO+ FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Good
1/1
Merlin
MR:1-57.0
55.1
0.8L
6th,prkd,ld 1250,fght hard,cght
B Orange
147 days
1st up
4YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1/2
Republican Party
MR:1-58.8
55.2
0.4L
5-3bk otr,4bk 1200,wdst tn,big wd
B Orange
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
Bet N Win
MR:2-03.6
55.2
B Orange
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Moments Like This
MR:2-01.3
56.1
Natalie Rasmussen
14 days
18th up
R80 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
American Me
MR:2-00.8
56.3
2.8L
6th inr,off,wdst rear top,bttl away
DON'T STOP DREAMING - Driver N Rasmussen was questioned regarding her decision not to shift out to lead up the running line prior to being covered by REPUBLICAN PARTY near the 1300m. Ms Rasmussen stated that she had been mindful that her runner had over-raced at its previous start when outside the leader and had warmed up quite aggressively prior to tonight's event so felt her best option was to look to improve with a trail rather than risk the entire over-racing again if left in the open. Stewards noted Ms Rasmussen's comments.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Downbytheseaside-Nicky's Power(by Falcon Seelster) [Misty Blue 3f(Sweet Lou), Nicky's Dynamic 14g(Live Or Die), Nicky's Express 10m(American Ideal), Nicky's Logic 11m(Christian Cullen), Yossi 7g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- I S Wilson, P S Brinsdon, J M Wood, B J McKone ONZM, P C Stephens, L W Boersma, G W May
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Rattled home in the Akaroa Cup. Good job through the spring. Trifectas.
Starts
14
Wins
4
Seconds
1
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$60,600
Winning Stakes
$39,050
Win Dividend
$1.37
Place Dividend
$1.49
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 10 | 2 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 4 | 2 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 3 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 8 | 4 | 2 |
Favourite | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Mobile | 2 | 0 | 2 | Standing | 12 | 4 | 5 |
Left | 14 | 4 | 7 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 13)
J Cox
18 days
6th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2810m
Good
2/1
Audacity
MR:2-07.5
55.8
6.2L
6-5-6bk inr,off tn,held up,smart wd
PINSEEKER - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
J Cox
16 days
5th up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-55.0
56.1
5.4L
4bk otr,3wd cvr,postd,honest inr
PINSEEKER - raced wide without cover from the 900m. Lay inwards rounding the final bend crowding inside runners near the 300m. Notwithstanding this driver J Cox was warned to exercise greater care when shifting ground.
J Cox
9 days
4th up
3YO+ R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
1/1
Smoke On The Water
MR:2-01.3
56.3
1.8L
Last,followed 1x1,ran on solidly
PINSEEKER - tangled away. Paced roughly final bend.
J Cox
12 days
3rd up
3YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5/5
Tact McLeod
MR:1-59.4
56.8
9L
Brk,6-7bk otr,3wd cvr,sound wd
PINSEEKER - broke at the start losing ground.
J Cox
21 days
2nd up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
1/1
Mighty Looee
MR:2-05.3
58.3
4.7L
Up,ld 2600,keen,kickd,swallowd up
PINSEEKER - when questioned regarding the performance driver J Cox advised the gelding had over-raced on several occasions during the running which had taken its toll over the concluding stages.
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-14.6
60.2
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Art Major-Gold Elite(by Bettor's Delight) [Always B Elite 3g(Always B Miki), Commander Cathy 6m(Captaintreacherous), General Jen 2f(Captaintreacherous), Wheres The Gold 5g(Somebeachsomewhere), Woman In Gold 7m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon
- Breeder:
- D G Moore
- Comment:
- Grabbed late on Show Day but kept trying. This is another step up. First4s.
Starts
48
Wins
7
Seconds
11
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$247,478
Winning Stakes
$128,150
Win Dividend
$0.86
Place Dividend
$1.00
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 48 | 7 | 18 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 33 | 5 | 15 | Distance | 10 | 0 | 6 |
Favourite | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 0 | 5 |
Mobile | 35 | 5 | 12 | Standing | 13 | 2 | 6 |
Left | 42 | 6 | 17 | Right | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
J R Dunn
3 days
9th up
3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Smoke On The Water
MR:1-59.2
57.3
1.4L
1x1,prkd 1400,ld tn,hdd,fght well
J R Dunn
8 days
8th up
FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Fast
6/6
Swayzee
MR:1-59.2
55.2
10L
4-6bk inr,7bk 1900,off rear,ok inr
J R Dunn
10 days
7th up
FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Good
6/6
Mo'unga
MR:1-58.1
57.6
5.7L
7th,3bk otr,3wd cvr,solid mid
J R Dunn
14 days
6th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Slushy
1/1
Mo'unga
MR:2-02.7
56.0
6.2L
3-4bk otr,up 3-4wd tn,imprvd wd
CHARLIE BROWN - raced wide from the 500m. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted in the middle stages driver J Dunn advised the gelding races best with cover and had been unable to progress forward due to the three wide line never becoming established in the back straight on the final occasion. Mr Dunn added he attempted to improve wide on the final bend however had been unable to make ground due to the fast closing sectionals.
J R Dunn
14 days
5th up
4YO+ R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
5/4
Republican Party
MR:1-58.8
55.2
0.1L
Up,ld-3bk inr,off,flew,just missd
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Rock N Roll Heaven-Motu Pocket O'Jewels(by In The Pocket) [Caitlyn Clarke 9m(Art Major), Jackpot Joe 5h(Bettor's Delight), Motu Premier 11g(Bettor's Delight), Motu Time To Shine 10m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- R J Dawe, K A Dawe, R J Dawe
- Breeder:
- Opawa Downs Limited
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Carved out a smart record in short career. Strongest test yet. Multiples.
Starts
13
Wins
6
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$76,423
Winning Stakes
$64,350
Win Dividend
$1.64
Place Dividend
$1.38
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 11 | 5 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 2 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 7 | 4 | 2 | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Favourite | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile | 9 | 5 | 2 | Standing | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Left | 13 | 6 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 13)
G Smith
11 days
4th up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/2
Here's Herbie
MR:2-04.2
57.0
8th,3bk otr,up wd tn,unleashd mid
RAKERO ROCKET - driver G Smith advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
G Smith
8 days
3rd up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Hadron Collider
MR:1-55.0
56.1
Gate spd,trld 1800,off,chased best
G Smith
22 days
2nd up
4YO+ R55 to R79 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2400m
Good
8/8
Wish Me Luck
MR:2-01.4
55.9
2.2L
Brk,8th,4bk otr,up,prkd,fght well
RAKERO ROCKET - broke at the start and locked wheels with SOONER THE BETTOR checking that runner and losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
B Orange
R41 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Neverseentherain
MR:2-05.0
58.2
T Bamford
168 days
1st up
3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
8/5
Wild Willow
MR:2-02.0
57.8
25L
Broke start,tackd on,always rear
RAKERO ROCKET - broke at the start losing considerable ground. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 1300m.
T Bamford
R42 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
The Craic
MR:2-06.6
56.0
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Art Major-Left In The Dark(by Fake Left) [Born To Run 9g(Bettor's Delight), Dancing In The Dark 12m(American Ideal), Little Lion Man 13g(Bettor's Delight), Mamma Knows Best 8m(Art Major), Sound Of Silence 3g(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owners:
- J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
- Breeder:
- J L Purvis, G McMaster, D A Lawn
- Comment:
- Well-earned Show Day win. Into the big time today, but can fill Top3/4 spot.
Starts
39
Wins
9
Seconds
9
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$147,370
Winning Stakes
$104,500
Win Dividend
$1.10
Place Dividend
$1.24
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 32 | 7 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Grass | 7 | 2 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Course | 23 | 3 | 8 | Distance | 10 | 3 | 3 |
Favourite | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 6 | 2 | 2 |
Mobile | 20 | 3 | 7 | Standing | 19 | 6 | 6 |
Left | 38 | 8 | 13 | Right | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
M Williamson
3 days
32nd up
3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
South Seas Rock
MR:1-59.2
57.3
5-4bk otr,3-5wd tn,unleashed wdst
M Williamson
16 days
31st up
FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
7/7
The Big Lebowski
MR:1-57.3
56.1
2.2L
6bk otr,3wd cvr,warmd up out wd
SMOKE ON THE WATER - held up early in the run home.
M Williamson
9 days
30th up
3YO+ R50 to R80 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
2/2
Miraculous
MR:2-01.3
56.3
7th,parkd 1500,joind,fght bravely
M Holbrough
12 days
29th up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/8
Renegade
MR:1-56.2
55.9
7.4L
6-7bk otr,wdst rear tn,warmd up wd
There was a delay to the start due to SMOKE ON THE WATER requiring a replacement spreader. This gear was inspected and found to be in good condition.
R May
21 days
28th up
R70 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
3000m
Good
4/3
Mighty Looee
MR:2-05.3
58.3
4.2L
Tight,1x1,up 3wd tn,steady mid-wd
R May
10 days
27th up
R35 to R91 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
7/8
Republican Party
MR:2-00.9
55.5
0.9L
Soon 3pegs,out too late,tidy wrk
SMOKE ON THE WATER - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver R May reported he did not activate the removable deafeners in consequence.
- Breeding:
- 4 b h Art Major-Imaginary Bet(by Bettor's Delight) [Captains Mistress 2f(Captaintreacherous), Cullens Bet 8m(Christian Cullen), Durrant 6g(Art Major), Gemma Mac 7m(Art Major), Magician 3g(Captaintreacherous)]
- Owner:
- Montana Park Pty Ltd
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
- Comment:
- Showed another string to bow with NZ FFA win. Goes to war with #1 again.
Starts
33
Wins
21
Seconds
4
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$1,379,995
Winning Stakes
$1,263,796
Win Dividend
$1.35
Place Dividend
$0.99
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 30 | 20 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Course | 9 | 4 | 3 | Distance | 5 | 3 | 1 |
Favourite | 18 | 15 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 10 | 4 | 4 |
Mobile | 29 | 19 | 7 | Standing | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Left | 16 | 10 | 4 | Right | 14 | 10 | 3 |
Fresh90 | 5 | 2 | 3 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 10)
Z Butcher
3 days
5th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Better Eclipse
MR:1-58.0
56.0
3wd,prkd 1350,up,too powerful
MERLIN - raced wide early.
Z Butcher
15 days
4th up
FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Fast
2/2
Swayzee
MR:1-59.2
55.2
4.8L
3rd,ld,trld 1900,off tn,fght,peakd
Z Butcher
24 days
3rd up
3YO+ FFA PACE Stand
2400m
Good
2/2
Don't Stop Dreaming
MR:1-57.0
55.1
3wd,led,trld 1250,thru,comfy inr
Z Butcher
13 days
2nd up
3YO+ R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Fast
1/1
Cold Chisel
MR:1-58.0
54.6
7th inr,off,wd cvr 800,prkd,too big
Z Butcher
141 days
1st up
R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-58.9
56.0
0.5L
Rear inr,imp inr 5th,off,stern late
MIKI SHAN - lay inwards rounding the final turn contacting several track markers. Driver M McKendry admitted a charge under Rule 869(3)(b) in that he shifted ground inwards near the 600m when not sufficiently clear of MERLIN which had to be restrained thereby losing its racing position. After hearing penalty submissions the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr McKendry's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 27 September 2024 (2 days).
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Art Major-Selena Franco(by McArdle) [Franco Sailor 3c(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owner:
- Wendy Nordqvist
- Breeder:
- Spreydon Lodge Ltd
- Comment:
- Felt the pinch after sitting parked at Timaru. Will find this field pretty rich.
Starts
54
Wins
7
Seconds
8
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$97,186
Winning Stakes
$50,710
Win Dividend
$0.44
Place Dividend
$0.75
Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
All Weather | 48 | 5 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Grass | 6 | 2 | 3 | Grass Wet | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Course | 35 | 3 | 9 | Distance | 16 | 2 | 4 |
Favourite | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 1 | 3 |
Mobile | 42 | 4 | 12 | Standing | 12 | 3 | 3 |
Left | 54 | 7 | 15 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 13)
K Butt
8 days
31st up
3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
10/10
Rakero Rocket
MR:2-04.2
57.0
7L
6th,prkd 1800,fght,faded back
COMMANDER BEN - broke briefly at the start losing ground. Over-raced middle stages.
K Butt
33 days
30th up
3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/8
Smoke On The Water
MR:1-59.2
57.3
10L
5-6bk inr,6bk otr,last tn,bt slows
COMMANDER BEN - locked wheels briefly with MIGHTY LOOEE near the 1600m.
K Butt
R61 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Chase A Dream
MR:2-03.1
56.1
K Butt
R59 & faster SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Got You Covered
MR:2-05.0
56.7
K Butt
56 days
29th up
3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
5/4
Wild Willow
MR:2-02.0
57.8
8.1L
Pressd 2 lead,trail bell,no punch
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2400m
Bettor Be Sharp
MR:2-14.6
60.2