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 8
- Race Time:
GARRARDS NEW ZEALAND PACING DERBY (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$300,000, 3YO, 2600m
For 3-year-old pacers.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Vessem: SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Unforgiving(by Art Major) [Take The Miki 5g(Always B Miki), The Missing Sock 6m(Bettor's Delight), Works For Me 4m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- J A Screen, Mrs T C Screen, W A Screen, Mrs P S Screen, D W Screen, L J Screen
- Breeder:
- J A Screen, Mrs T C Screen
- Comment:
- Tried hard last week & gets another useful draw. Can grab Top4 spot.
Starts
9
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$29,600
Winning Stakes
$20,075
Win Dividend
$1.50
Place Dividend
$1.46
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 9 | 3 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 9 | 3 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 6 | 3 | 1 | Right | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 20)
M White
17 days
3rd up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Renegade
MR:1-55.6
56.5
4.4L
Led,trld 1450,waited tn,steady
M White
15 days
2nd up
3YO+ R53 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/9
Borrisokane
MR:1-55.7
56.5
0.8L
3wd,prkd 1300,to trl tn,off,smart
NEXT LEVEL - raced wide early.
M White
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Neverseentherain
MR:2-00.5
57.7
M White
115 days
1st up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
10/10
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
10L
1x1-3bk otr,4bk 800,battld at bk
B Orange
R60 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Beach Ball
MR:1-59.1
55.4
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Captaintreacherous-Double Shot(by Bettor's Delight) [Double Down 4m(Art Major), Whiskey On The Rocks 5g(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Mrs G J Kennard, P I Kennard, A J Hickman, Kirkwood Family Racing Syndicate, R J Magness
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Kept sprinting from a long way back last week. Draw makes him a big threat.
Starts
13
Wins
5
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$97,635
Winning Stakes
$59,800
Win Dividend
$1.33
Place Dividend
$1.02
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 13 | 5 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 5 | 1 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Mobile | 13 | 5 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 13 | 5 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 13)
R May
14 days
8th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
We Walk By Faith
MR:1-55.6
56.5
4-5th,1x1-4bk otr,wd,kept coming
RENEGADE - over-raced middle stages.
R May
18 days
7th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/7
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
5L
Eased,5bk otr,wd rear tn,imprvd wd
R May
10 days
6th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/3
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
3.6L
3wd,prkd,1x1 900,held up,honest
RENEGADE - raced wide early.
J Cox
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R57 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Betterthancash
MR:1-56.2
55.9
Gate spd,ld 1550,kickd tn,held best
RENEGADE - lay in and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
R May
14 days
4th up
3YO R47 to R54 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Munroe's Mate
MR:1-58.0
56.6
2nd,ld 1600,green,fght,dug in best
RENEGADE - raced greenly and attempted to pull up passing the 1100m.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Vincent(AUS)-Imke B(by Bettor's Delight) [Lord Verde 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Miki B 2g(Always B Miki), Vinke B 4g(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owners:
- Mrs H van Opzeeland, S W R Gillan, Mrs P P Gillan, P I Baken, J H Grainger, Mrs J A Grainger, Kirkwood Family Racing Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs H van Opzeeland
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Not at his sharpest in last two outings. Better than that. First4s preferred.
Starts
20
Wins
7
Seconds
3
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$142,028
Winning Stakes
$101,750
Win Dividend
$0.70
Place Dividend
$0.61
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 7 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 5 | 0 | Distance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 20 | 7 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 16 | 7 | 3 | Right | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
G Sugars
14 days
4th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/6
Renegade
MR:1-55.6
56.5
12L
7th,3wd,1x1 600,fading inr on tn
VESSEM - weakened final bend.
B Orange
43 days
3rd up
3YO+ R62 to R85 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Smoke On The Water
MR:1-59.2
57.3
9.8L
3wd,ld 1400,joind,hdd tn,wilted
VESSEM - raced wide early. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Orange advised the gelding was racing up in grade and had peaked on its run after not having raced for a period of time. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
B Orange
20 days
2nd up
3YO+ R57 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
1/1
Helium
MR:1-57.8
56.6
8th,prkd 1200,closer,hugely brave
B Orange
126 days
1st up
3YO+ R59 to R75 MOB. PACE
2600m
Good
1/1
Bryce's Meddle
MR:1-58.3
56.7
Gate spd,ld,trld,thru,got there inr
B Orange
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Trump Card
MR:1-58.7
57.2
B Orange
R58 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Harrison John
MR:2-00.9
56.8
- Breeding:
- 3 b c Bettor's Delight-Bare Knuckle(by Raging Bull) [Blazing Knuckles 2f(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Mrs J V Stott, P A Stott
- Breeder:
- H A David, G David
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
- Comment:
- Bypassed last week after very impressive Velocity win. A key contender.
Starts
14
Wins
6
Seconds
1
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$279,198
Winning Stakes
$258,950
Win Dividend
$1.26
Place Dividend
$0.95
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 6 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile | 14 | 6 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 1 | Right | 11 | 5 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 13)
Z Butcher
18 days
8th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/2
Chase A Dream
MR:1-56.2
57.6
3bk otr,3-4wd 400,unleashed wd
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - lay inwards near the 350m and had to be straightened. Driver Z Butcher was issued a warning for crossing his reins late in the run home to perform a celebratory gesture.
Z Butcher
17 days
7th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
4/5
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
2.8L
3wd cvr,postd,prkd 900,fght gamely
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - raced wide early.
S Phelan
20 days
6th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/5
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
3.7L
3wd cvr,postd & brk 800,earnest
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - raced wide early. Broke passing the 800m hampering trailing runners losing ground. A warning was placed on the racing record of the colt. Authorisation of 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the horse had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
C Hackett
22 days
5th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/2
Mako
MR:1-56.1
57.6
0.9L
Wd,made ld,3-bk,off,blkd,belated wd
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - hampered by a slight easing of the pace near the 1000m. Held up early and middle stages of the run home. Driver C Hackett reported that she did not activate the removable deafeners as a result.
C Hackett
85 days
4th up
3YO+ R51 to R66 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
1/1
Artisan
MR:1-57.4
56.9
Prkd,ld,trld 1150,thru,best on mrks
- Breeding:
- 3 br g Sweet Lou-Pacing Delight(by Bettor's Delight) [Aladdin 6g(Sweet Lou), Masons Delight 8h(American Ideal), The Finisher 5g(American Ideal), Virgil 7g(Sweet Lou), Watermelon Sugar 4g(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- McKerrow Bloodstock Limited, A P Saker, P C Wyatt, Mrs H M F Hanning
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Hauled in after leading last week. Has gate speed but needs more zip late.
Starts
20
Wins
4
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$94,920
Winning Stakes
$39,450
Win Dividend
$1.04
Place Dividend
$1.07
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 4 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 2 | 5 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 20 | 4 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 15 | 3 | 6 | Right | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
R Butt
17 days
5th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Renegade
MR:1-55.6
56.5
8.3L
Prkd,ld 1450,joind 600,fght,wiltd
C Hart
15 days
4th up
3YO+ R59 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Rakero Rocket
MR:1-55.0
56.1
1.3L
Gate spd,ld 1800,fght,run down 30
HADRON COLLIDER - hung inwards rounding the final bend striking track markers. Driver C Hart was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
O Thornley
17 days
3rd up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
7/7
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
6.8L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,postd 700,askd,fdd
HADRON COLLIDER - raced wide without cover from the 1100m.
O Thornley
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
8/8
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
1.3L
Ld,trld,3bk 1000,off,smart mid
M Williamson
117 days
1st up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Harrison John
MR:1-56.8
56.8
2L
1x1-prkd,1x1 1100,off,solid mid
J R Dunn
R41 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-57.8
56.6
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Always B Miki-Rozelski(by Bettor's Delight) [Cosmic Major 5g(Art Major), Dragon Tattoo 7m(Art Major), Imelda May 6m(Art Major), Kowalski 2f(Always B Miki), Starski 8m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- McKerrow Bloodstock Limited, A P Saker, J Kendrick
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Nice 3rd at juicy odds in the Velocity. Tidy 2nd at trials since. Trifectas.
Starts
17
Wins
5
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$131,225
Winning Stakes
$58,300
Win Dividend
$0.89
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 5 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 13 | 4 | 2 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 17 | 5 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 17 | 5 | 4 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
H Cullen
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Piccadilly Pete
MR:2-05.6
56.6
C Hart
18 days
5th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
10/10
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
3.2L
4bk inr,off 450,inr 300,solid inr
HARRISON JOHN - held up and over-raced near the 400m and then was awkwardly placed to the inside of BETTER KNUCKLE UP which had lay inwards near the 350m. Driver C Hart admitted a breach of Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion and in a continuous manner in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hart's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 19 November up to and including 27 November 2024 (7 days) and imposed a fine of $600.
R Butt
17 days
4th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/6
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
6.7L
6bk otr,3wd cvr,wd tn,sound wd
HARRISON JOHN - raced wide from the 1100m. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination at the request of connections revealed a small amount of mucous in the airway. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
R May
14 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/4
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
6L
4-5bk otr,3wd cvr,off,unwound wd
HARRISON JOHN - over-raced middle stages. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m.
J R Dunn
21 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/4
Renegade
MR:1-56.8
56.8
4bk otr,up,prkd 1100,fght,toughest
- Breeding:
- 3 bl g Lazarus-Flyover(by Live Or Die) [Better Fly 8m(Bettor's Delight), Flyaway 5m(Art Major), Jordy 6g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Mrs K J Purdon, R Cole, Montana Park Pty Ltd, R E Johnson, Mrs C Nausbaum, B K Parker, Mrs M McKay, D J Tonks
- Breeder:
- Midhurst Holdings Limited, M P McDermott
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
- Comment:
- Lost no fans with his Velocity 4th. May have been under the radar. Each way.
Starts
13
Wins
5
Seconds
2
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$119,280
Winning Stakes
$42,350
Win Dividend
$0.72
Place Dividend
$1.11
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 13 | 5 | 4 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 13 | 5 | 4 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 1 | Right | 10 | 4 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
S Phelan
18 days
6th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/3
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
3.3L
Soon 4bk otr,3wd cvr,chased well
JEREMIAH - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with DREAMS ARE FREE for a distance passing the 1500m. Stewards spoke to Drivers S Phelan (JEREMIAH) and N Williamson (DREAMS ARE FREE) regarding this incident and after hearing their explanation and viewing the replays both drivers were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.
A Herlihy
24 days
5th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1/2
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
1.3L
Wd,prkd,ld 1050,fght,hdd 100
Z Butcher
13 days
4th up
3YO+ R54 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Mako
MR:1-58.6
56.1
7th,7-bk inr,off,wd,prkd bell,tough
S Phelan
15 days
3rd up
3YO+ R52 to R64 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Hooray Henry
MR:1-57.1
56.0
6th inr,off,wd,prkd 950,ld top,game
S Phelan
21 days
2nd up
3YO+ Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Always B Elite
MR:1-58.1
55.8
1L
Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1500,fght gamely
JEREMIAH - raced wide early and middle stages.
- Breeding:
- 3 b c Captaintreacherous-Secret Lotion(by Courage Under Fire) [Feelin Bettor 6g(Bettor's Delight), Secret Cocktail 5m(Bettor's Delight), State Of Art 4h(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited, Mrs C A Gimblett, Mrs G Borlase, Miss K M Gimblett
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited
- Comment:
- Grabbed here last week but had done a stack of work. Top pick once again.
Starts
17
Wins
10
Seconds
3
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$493,254
Winning Stakes
$379,704
Win Dividend
$1.74
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 10 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 8 | 3 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Mobile | 17 | 10 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 12 | 8 | 4 | Right | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 14)
B Orange
14 days
3rd up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Renegade
MR:1-55.6
56.5
0.5L
4bk otr,3wd,prkd 600,led,nabbd
B Orange
35 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
1.6L
Trld the trip,off tn,solid,hdd 50
B Orange
R61 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Franco Marek
MR:2-03.1
56.1
B Orange
154 days
1st up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
It's Tough
MR:1-54.3
55.9
3wd cvr,postd,ld 1000,too much grit
CHASE A DREAM - raced wide early. Driver B Orange reported he did not release the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
N Purdon
R35 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
Don't Stop Dreaming
MR:2-03.6
55.2
B Orange
R41 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Princess Meritaten
MR:1-57.8
56.6
- Breeding:
- 3 br c Sweet Lou-Dreams From Heaven(by Rock N Roll Heaven)
- Owners:
- R F Anderson, R W Anderson
- Breeder:
- G R Cayford, G K Fyfe
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Rolleston with Mark & Nathan Purdon
- Comment:
- Earnest 5th in the Velocity. No love in the draws. First4s with patient trip.
Starts
17
Wins
8
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$103,270
Winning Stakes
$58,487
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$0.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 1 | 0 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 17 | 8 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 0 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Race Starts (2)
- Breeding:
- 3 br g Bettor's Delight-Wicked Nights(by Art Major)
- Owners:
- D M Dunford, M D Dunford
- Breeder:
- P W Judd, C A Judd
- Comment:
- Very impressive last week in nice form turnaround. Tricky draw. Roughie.
Starts
18
Wins
5
Seconds
4
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$214,816
Winning Stakes
$113,675
Win Dividend
$0.41
Place Dividend
$1.34
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 16 | 4 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 2 | 5 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 18 | 5 | 6 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 14 | 3 | 5 | Right | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
C Ferguson
14 days
5th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/7
Renegade
MR:1-55.6
56.5
0.2L
6th,3-5bk otr,wd cvr tn,big wdst
WE WALK BY FAITH - over-raced middle stages. Held up final bend. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer H Cullen advised the gelding had been working well and derived benefit from a change in gear.
R Butt
21 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/8
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
21L
Gate spd,prkd,no cvr,gone by tn
WE WALK BY FAITH - weakened final bend.
R Butt
14 days
3rd up
3YO+ R55 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Wish Me Luck
MR:1-55.7
56.5
10L
Eased,7bk otr,3wd 800,postd,plain
WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide from the 1100m. Weakened leaving the final bend. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt was unable to provide any explanation. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed mucous in the trachea. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
R Butt
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/3
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
9.7L
5bk otr,3wd cvr,chkd,4wd,battld
WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide middle stages. Shifted outwards forcing COLD CHISEL to race wider on the track near the 1300m. Driver B Butt admitted a breach of the Push Out Rule and after viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $300. Hampered by a breaking runner near the 800m and raced wide thereafter.
R Butt
140 days
1st up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Harrison John
MR:1-56.8
56.8
1.9L
Up,prkd,ld 1350,fght hard,hdd 100
O Thornley
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Reklaws Dream
MR:1-59.9
56.1
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Cullen's Mercy(by Christian Cullen) [He's Tough 6g(He's Watching), I'm Tough 8g(Bettor's Delight), She's Tough 7m(He's Watching)]
- Owners:
- R R Packer, B R Packer, S W King, Miss C A Gray, Mrs E Dunn, Mrs C M Deuart, Mrs P L Ward, K N Deuart, I'm Tough Syndicate, Mrs C Packer
- Breeder:
- R A Reekie
- Comment:
- Living up to his name recently, but midfield finishes his lot. Similar likely.
Starts
13
Wins
2
Seconds
4
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$66,950
Winning Stakes
$33,000
Win Dividend
$0.99
Place Dividend
$1.19
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 13 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 13 | 2 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 13 | 2 | 5 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 05/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-26.6 | |
| 08/24 NZ Metro 3YO+ R54 to R70 MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-24 |
Race Starts (6 of 12)
J R Dunn
14 days
8th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Renegade
MR:1-55.6
56.5
5L
3-4th,prkd 1250,1x1,held up,fght
J R Dunn
18 days
7th up
3YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Borrisokane
MR:1-57.9
58.8
9.8L
1x1,3bk otr,3wd cvr,held up,tidy wd
IT'S TOUGH - held up final bend and early in the run home.
J R Dunn
17 days
6th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/4
Dreams Are Free
MR:1-52.8
55.4
4.4L
1x1,prkd,3bk otr 900,held up,sound
IT'S TOUGH - a post-race veterinary examination at the request of connections revealed the gelding had struck its knee during the running and was treated for a small abrasion and swelling.
J R Dunn
14 days
5th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
6/7
Chase A Dream
MR:1-54.3
55.9
1L
Up,prkd,ld,trld 1000,strong up inr
IT'S TOUGH - raced wide early.
K Newman
35 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/8
Harrison John
MR:1-56.8
56.8
6L
5-6bk inr,6bk otr,inr tn,sound inr
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Bettor's Delight-Asuka(by Art Major) [Jack The Builder 5g(American Ideal), Kuyomi 7m(Bettor's Delight), Lalibela 6m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd, Miss I A D Storer, Top Guns Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Very classy last week, albeit down in grade. Should make things interesting.
Starts
8
Wins
3
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$41,438
Winning Stakes
$31,350
Win Dividend
$1.48
Place Dividend
$1.30
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 3 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 1 | 2 | Distance | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 8 | 3 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 2 | Right | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 15)
S Ottley
14 days
8th up
3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Song Sung Blue
MR:1-55.9
57.9
3wd,up,ld 1200,kickd tn,smashing
B Orange
3 days
7th up
3YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Borrisokane
MR:1-57.9
58.8
0.7L
7bk otr,3wd,prkd 900,fght hard
BAZOOKA - broke early in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
B Orange
32 days
6th up
3YO+ R53 to R58, R59 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Borrisokane
MR:1-55.7
56.5
1.1L
3-4bk otr,3wd 600,rattld home wd
BAZOOKA - over-raced middle stages. Raced wide from the 700m.
B Orange
R51 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Neverseentherain
MR:2-00.5
57.7
B Orange
R36 to R55 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Acento
MR:2-00.4
57.8
- Breeding:
- 3 b c Bettor's Delight-Fight For Glory(by Art Major) [Glorys Delight 6m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Built For Glory Syndicate, Always 'B' Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs D C Cournane, N J Cournane
- Comment:
- Resumed after seven months away with Green Mile 3rd. Rough Top4 claims.
Starts
11
Wins
5
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$74,840
Winning Stakes
$67,650
Win Dividend
$1.39
Place Dividend
$1.43
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 5 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 11 | 5 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 11 | 5 | 2 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 13)
T Williams
212 days
1st up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
8/8
Better Eclipse
MR:1-57.5
59.3
0.8L
4-5bk otr,hookd wd,strong wd
T Williams
R61 & faster MOB. PACE
1980m
Good
Hes From Heaven
MR:1-57.5
55.5
N Burton
R36 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Melody Banner
MR:2-00.1
56.6
T Williams
R72 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Sherlock
MR:2-06.1
56.7
T Williams
12 days
10th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
4/4
Chase A Dream
MR:1-56.8
56.0
4.3L
Trld,up,ld 1300,askd tn,swamped
BUILT FOR GLORY - paced roughly when weakening in the run home. When questioned regarding the performance driver T Williams could offer no explanation. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a high heart rate and slow recovery. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
T Williams
8 days
9th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
2/2
Double Jeopardy
MR:2-00.7
57.8
3rd,led 2000,joind,fght hard
BUILT FOR GLORY - shifted up the track early in the run home having to be straightened by driver T Williams.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Art Major-I'm So Lucky(by Roll With Joe) [Wish Me Luck 4g(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owner:
- Wendy Nordqvist
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited
- Comment:
- Not bad behind Bazooka last week. Tough draw though if he gets a start.
Starts
25
Wins
3
Seconds
5
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$68,258
Winning Stakes
$30,800
Win Dividend
$0.61
Place Dividend
$0.94
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 25 | 3 | 8 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 20 | 2 | 8 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Mobile | 25 | 3 | 8 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 25 | 3 | 8 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 13)
K Butt
14 days
16th up
3YO+ R50 to R55 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
9/9
Bazooka
MR:1-55.9
57.9
8.9L
1x1,prkd,1x1,off,sound bid mid
COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.
K Butt
3 days
15th up
3YO+ R44 to R51, R52 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/5
Katherine
MR:1-59.0
58.2
Prkd-3bk otr,3-4wd tn,unwound best
K Butt
25 days
14th up
R44 to R52, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/6
Dave Duley
MR:1-57.6
59.0
0.9L
3wd,led 1300,fght hard,cght 100
COMMANDER JOE - raced wide early.
K Butt
R46 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Good
The Lazarus Effect
MR:2-06.1
57.3
K Butt
R39 to R56 FFA PACE Stand
2600m
Good
Audacity
MR:2-06.8
57.5
- Breeding:
- 3 b c Captaintreacherous-Start Dreaming(by American Ideal) [Always Dreaming 2c(Bettor's Delight), Don't Stop Dreaming 4h(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- B J Fahy, Dreams Are Free Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited, M B Jefferies
- Comment:
- Disappointed in the Velocity but brilliant at his best. Draw hurts. Combos.
Starts
15
Wins
5
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$107,775
Winning Stakes
$56,200
Win Dividend
$1.10
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 15 | 5 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 2 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Mobile | 14 | 5 | 5 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 13 | 4 | 6 | Right | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (6 of 12)
N Williamson
18 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
5/4
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-56.2
57.6
62L
4bk otr,5bk inr 1400,fading tn
JEREMIAH - raced wide early. Jostled for a position with DREAMS ARE FREE for a distance passing the 1500m. Stewards spoke to Drivers S Phelan (JEREMIAH) and N Williamson (DREAMS ARE FREE) regarding this incident and after hearing their explanation and viewing the replays both drivers were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances in future.
N Williamson
15 days
3rd up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/1
Jeremiah
MR:1-52.8
55.4
Led,trld 1050,thru,did it well inr
DREAMS ARE FREE - broke in the score up however was in position at the start. Driver N Williamson advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
N Williamson
9 days
2nd up
3YO+ R50 to R70 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Good
1/1
Wild Willow
MR:2-02.0
57.8
1.3L
Brk,bk otr,3w,parkd bell,fght well
DREAMS ARE FREE - fractious prior to the start and broke losing ground. Raced greenly near the 150m shifting inwards.
N Williamson
147 days
1st up
3YO+ R56 to R65 MOB. PACE
2400m
Easy
1/1
Advance Party
MR:1-57.9
58.1
0.2L
Last,3w,parkd 1000,fght well
DREAMS ARE FREE - out of position at the start. Driver N Williamson was warned for failing to maintain his barrier position.
N Williamson
R46 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Muchacho
MR:2-02.6
58.8